Friday, November 16, 2018

R.I.P Roy Clark

Roy Clark guitarist, banjo player, comedian, actor passed away at the age of 85 yesterday (11-15-18). He was an inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Along the way he was named Entertainer of the Year by the CMA twice and once by the ACM. Three times he was named the Instrumentalist of the Year by the CMA. Just to highlight a few awards.

He won a Grammy for this song...



He achieved stardom on Hee-Haw. "Talk About A Party"



This song was a number 6 hit in 1970.."Thank God and Greyhound"


Remember "Yesterday, When I Was Young"


The world will miss his comic and musical talents. May he rest in peace!
                                                      

2 comments:

John Holton said...

He was a pretty amazing guitar player and he looked like he was having such a good time when he played. The world is a sadder place now that he's gone. RIP.

Michele at Angels Bark said...

I sure remember seeing him every week on Hee Haw! Was sad to hear of his passing.
Love Yesterday When I Was Young...

Michele at Angels Bark