R.I.P. Earl Scruggs

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R.I.P. Earl Scruggs

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A gentleman and a trailblazer - gone.
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RIP. But I think you posted the wrong link, Feadoggie.
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Yep, won't be the last time. Thanks.
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Feadoggie wrote:Yep, won't be the last time. Thanks.
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He and his sons played on the main stage of the Bohemian Nights Music Fest here in Fort Collins in August 2010. I was right in front of the stage 15 feet away. So glad i got to see him play before he passed on. And could he still play that Banjo somethin' fierce... Rest in Peace
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