Since I was first introduced to the Weaver's back in 1960 I have been a big fan. I enjoy Pete with them and sometimes as a solo act. Erik Darling did a fantastic job replacing Pete as did Frank Hamilton who replaced Erik. Each of these banjo players have gone on to do solo work just like Pete did. Erik and Frank are still doing folk concerts. Whether it's with the Weaver's or on a solo tour, good music is good music. No one ever seems to mention the great guitar work of Fred Hellerman. It's either Ronnie's voice or Lee's bass. Face it, just like gumbo the Weaver's had the right ingredients to satisfy our musical appetite. I was a Kingston Trio fan until I heard the Weavers. From there it was to Uncle Dave Macon and more traditional "hillbilly" music. If it hadn't been for the Weavers I probably would have never been guided to real folk music. I sincerely thank them all. Past and present members.

Arkansas Red-Ozark Troubadour Ozark Mountains, Arkansas