In Memoriam: Jody Payne, Jan. 11, 1936-Aug. 10, 2013
Former Willie Nelson (and Merle Haggard) guitarist, who retired in 2008, missed playing with the Family Band but not “the bus rides.” By Dale Martin (LSM …
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In Memoriam: Chet Flippo, 1943-2013 At the crossroads
By Michael Corcoran (LSM July/Aug 2013/Vol. 6 – Issue 4) Chet Flippo was an unforgettable byline, backed up by writing passionate and precise. He never …
In Memoriam: Thomas J. “Big Tom” McAleer, March 13, 1962-Jan. 22, 2013 Texas Music Loses a Big Friend
By Missoula Slim The lights go down at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos as another songwriter takes the stage. The occasion is a sad …
In Memoriam: Susanna Clark This one's for her ...
By Brian T. Atkinson (Aug/Sept 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 4) “I’ve got a woman I love, she’s crazy and paints like God She’s got a …
Ramble On … Levon Helm: An appreciation
By Greg Ellis (May/June 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 3) As I write this, Levon Helm has been gone for two weeks, and by the time …
In Memoriam: Mark “Gus” McCoy
On Saturday, April 12, Mark McCoy, former bass player for Micky and the Motorcars, drowned in a rafting accident on the Salmon River near Stanley, …
In Memoriam: Dan “Bee” Spears
Bassist played with Willie Nelson’s Family Band for four decades By Dale Martin (LSM Jan/Feb 2012/vol. 5 – Issue 1) We lost many musicians in …
In Memoriam: Calvin Russell, Nov. 1, 1948 — April 3, 2011
By William Michael Smith (LSM May/June 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 3) Calvin Russell, one of the true Austin outlaws, died early April 3 from liver …
R.I.P. Gary Claxton
By William Michael Smith (LSM March/April 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 2) The Austin roots music community was shocked and saddened when Gary Claxton (50) committed suicide …
You Can Call on Al (March/April 2011)
Friendly Advice on Just About Anything from the Hill Country’s Happiest Songwriter By Al Barlow (LSM March/April 2011/vol. 4 – Issue 2) Dear Al, I …
