RIP Merle Haggard.

[David Root]

I just saw this. Double pneumonia, at 79. One less outlaw.

[M Fowler]

One of the greatest. Drove past his ranch out side of Bakersfield on my way to Lake Isabella many times. Kern River.

[telentubes]

What a voice.

[Teleguy61]

A great artist,a sad loss.
Died on his birthday.

[Teleguy61]

Double post, sorry.

[Phil_S]

His obit made the front page of today's NY Times -- I mean an article below the fold, not a blurb at the bottom -- continued with a full half page before the regular obits. It is not a small thing to get such front page coverage and a testimony to his iconic status. He was larger than life. It was a very sad way to start the day.

[DenDanger]

I grew up on rock, but in many recent years I've come to have a great appreciation of country and bluegrass music. It truly is Americana.
I have been listening a lot to Merle's stuff in the last few years.
He had a very long productive career. He was a real down to earth man.
I hear Marty Stuart is officiating his funeral. Good choice.
May "The Hag" Rest In Peace!

Denny

[NickC]

[Buschman]

When I was young I was cocky and tried to dislike Country music but Merle and George and Don Williams always found their way into my heart. Just so real. I wish country could still be. It's out there but you have to look for it. I wish a buck was still silver and a joint was a bad place to be!