I Heard that Roland White Passed. Is It true?

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I Heard that Roland White Passed. Is It true?

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Sadly, it is true. He suffered a severe heart attack a week ago at age 83. More here:

https://bluegrasstoday.com/roland-white-passes/
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Roland White, "Black Mountain Rag": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PaFD-8KNv0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpKhWePGNPc

Roland on mandolin with Clarence and the rest of The Country Boys. Andy on guitar
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I am saddened deeply. He was my teacher in the mid-60's in Los Angeles when I was a bluegrass player. We stayed in touch over the years, although somewhat sporadically. Rest in peace, old friend.
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R I P Roland


https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/lege ... -has-died/
Regards, Craig

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Roland was an old acquintance I thought so very highle of.

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I got to jam with Roland at a house in the Hollywood hills way back when. I was so proud when he complimented me on 0 banjo solo. He was such a nice guy. I was much too young to go to their local gigs but my mom and her friends use to drive up San Fernando Rd to a bar I think was called the Hitchin Post where they use to play. Such cool memories. Rest in peace my friend.
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Rest in Peace Roland LeBlanc.
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Roland White New York Times Obit:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/05/arts ... Obituaries
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I met him in the departure lounge at Dulles Airport and we were able to sit together and talk about bluegrass for the flight to Atlanta. He was a wonderful gentle soul. RIP Roland, the world was a better place with you here.
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