Norm Hamlett ???

Scott Shipley · Post by **Scott Shipley** » 3 Jul 2008 3:20 pm

Michael,
I just got my first ink as well. Figured I had earned it. Got a wagon wheel on my upper left arm, and a mule shoe on my upper right.
That's hillbilly!

Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 4 Jul 2008 12:45 am

Brad Rigby wrote:Norman Hamlett has always been a tasty player. Merle Haggard (in my opinion) was the Greatest Country Singer that ever was, or will be. But Merle is done. He is merely a shadow of his former talent and his voice is poor. He should quit now before he tarnishes his career, but these guys want to hang on forever.

Have you seen Merle perform lately?

I've seen him 3 times in the past two years, and about a dozen times over the past 35 years.
I can say that Merle sounded better the last two times I've seen him, than the first two times in the '70's.

He's not even close to tarnishing his career.

Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 4 Jul 2008 12:50 am

Scott Shipley wrote:Michael,
I just got my first ink as well. Figured I had earned it. Got a wagon wheel on my upper left arm, and a mule shoe on my upper right.
That's hillbilly!

Hey Scott,

We need to get together and pick some again.
I'm going to be in Nashville for IBMA first week in Oct.

Alan Harrison · Post by **Alan Harrison** » 4 Jul 2008 4:25 am

I'm not sure at this time where his CD can be bought. I would imagine he is selling them while he is on the road for the next few weeks with Merle.

I hope when he gets back to Bakersfield, he will let the Forum know where they may be obtained. I received mine from a friend in Bakersfield who is a good friend of Norm.

From what I understand, he uses the STRANGERS minus the horns as backup for the CD. Lots of good stuff.

If I can find out more, I will post it on the Forum.

Scott Shipley · Post by **Scott Shipley** » 4 Jul 2008 9:03 am

Howdy Alvin, how you be? I'm in Europa during IBMA, but I might be headin out your way in December, holler at me!

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 4 Jul 2008 10:25 am

and Norm as VP...

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 15 Jul 2008 5:47 am

Brad no ill intent meant but apparently you are not a true Hag fan..None of us can be the same person at 70-71 as we were in the prime however a true fan will be a true fan until the Artist is gone...Merle whom I got to hear last year was great and his show is still a Country lovers best value for any price..Oh and Speaking of Price him too...

Jerry Fessenden · Post by **Jerry Fessenden** » 15 Jul 2008 6:04 am

Hey Joe, I have seen older players and singers that preformed either as well or in some cases better than in their younger yrs... I think Merle is great now , and Norm has played some of his best stuff at St Louis and Pheonix recently, for sure ...Norm always captures the feel of the songs ...how many of the young guys can do that? I noticed that even later in yrs Joe Morrello still had the "chops" that kids don't ever really bring to the gig. Even 3 yrs ago Mooney & Whitmore played "Rainy Day Woman" so right on that I had to stop selling my "good & wares" to make sure I didn't miss it. Dick Curless & a guy named Casey, added to my list. Hope we're back on topic . Jerry Fessenden

Roual Ranes · Post by **Roual Ranes** » 15 Jul 2008 7:16 am

Merle and crew are supposed to be in this area soon but at $100 per head .........believe I'll just stay home.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 15 Jul 2008 6:28 pm

I went to a concert where they charged $100.00 a head, I got in free!

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