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A friend recalls Gordon introducing Sacred Harp music to the group, which embraced it enthusiastically. Bread & Puppet's 1972 performance of Stations of the Cross [12] was the first time shape note singing surfaced in a Bread and Puppet production and in the years since it has been a frequent element in the group's performances. [13]
In 1962, Harp and Allen Johnson left and were replaced by Richard Harris and William Herndon. There was a brief reunion of the original members in 1973. The group made several recordings in 1975 with Harp back on lead. Original member Gene Bricker died on December 10, 1983. Allen Johnson died of cancer on September 28, 1995, at age 55.
For Mule Day's 50th anniversary, Mule Day Queen Anissa Grimes will include honorary Queen Carly McGee, who has been battling cancer since 2022. 'Lifelong dream worth sharing': Mule Day Queen ...
Hugh McGraw (February 20, 1931 – May 28, 2017) [1] was a leading figure in contemporary Sacred Harp singing. He was the General Chairman of the committee that created the 1991 Denson revision of The Sacred Harp and played an important role in promoting the spread of Sacred Harp singing.
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024 10 a.m. to7 p.m. - Mule Day Craft Fair10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Live Music - Main Stage12 p.m. - Old Fashioned Log Pulling Competition – Main Arena1 p.m. - Dog Show - Old ...
While Uncle Dave Macon recorded over 170 songs between 1924 and 1938, in his day he was most notable for his polished and lively stage presence. Bandmate Kirk McGee later described Macon's personality as a never-ending performance— "All day long, from morning till midnight, it was a show."
Warren Haynes (born April 6, 1960) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his work as longtime guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band and as founding member of the jam band Gov't Mule. [1]
William tried to keep in touch with the rest of the group but was never answered back, even though he kept track of them and watched them rise to stardom. He was never paid for work as producer for the group, and died on August 3, 2019. He kept the legacy of the Fendermen alive by telling people of the group and how they were formed.