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Topic: Clyde Bloodworth RIP |
Jim Cohen
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Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 28 Dec 2021 11:46 am |
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I have just learned of Clyde Bloodworth's passing in 2019. I always enjoyed talking with him at the ISGC. He was a real gentleman and, though I never heard him play, I understand he was quite a player.
After not seeing or hearing about him for several years, I rang him up a few years ago to check up on him. He was experiencing severe memory loss and had no recollection of who I was nor of having been involved with steel guitar or the steel community. It was very sad to see.
I just got curious about him again and, unfortunately (but not surprisingly), my search turned up his obituary.
RIP Clyde. I'm glad I knew you.
https://www.pittmanfuneral.com/notices/Clyde-Bloodworth
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John Swain
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Winchester, Va
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Posted 28 Dec 2021 12:28 pm
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| He was a great guy and a accomplished C6 player. He particularly favored GAS big band numbers. I played a few shows with him here in SC. |
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Bill Cunningham
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Atlanta, Ga. USA
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Posted 28 Dec 2021 5:16 pm
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As John said, he was a great C6 chord player. Old bald headed guy blowin’ loud and hard with lots of authority through two amps! As you said Jim, a soft spoken gentleman but when he sat down to play it was not like his personality at all. It was game on!!
I enjoyed my time with him at the regional shows and always looked forward to his set.
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