2019 Obit: Mose Scarlett

Subject: Obit: Mose Scarlett
From: Peter T.
Date: 13 Jun 19 - 08:31 PM

I don't see any equivalent thread, so this is to note the passing of Mose Scarlett (also Leon Redbone, about whom someone else might want to speak, as I did not know him). Some details are here:

https://www.torontomoon.ca/two-ol-time-music-icons-and-pals-pass-on-same-day-rip-mose-scarlett-and-leon-redbone/

I got to know Mose through Rick Fielding, a bosom friend if there ever was one. Mose was a character (known perhaps primarily through his trio with Whitely and Washington), and he would often regale us with his endless, and endlessly divergent tales. He was a wonderful gravel voiced old time guitarist in his way, and I once assisted him to the point of getting a mention on an album of his (I wear this trivial assistance with absurd pride). I spent not enough time with him, but it was all golden. Apart from his music, perhaps his longest running show was his also endless tangles with various institutions.

What can I say. I loved the guy. I would certainly invite all others with memories to add them here.

yours ever,

Peter T.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mose Scarlett
From: Jeri
Date: 13 Jun 19 - 09:08 PM

When I first met him at the Fielding's, I remember if he started telling you a story, you were gonna be there a while. He didn't drink water. He drank cola. He liked a good single malt. He had a strong personal style of playing guitar. He was generous with his time and attention, and he was kind. I didn't know him very well, and I can't remember the last time I saw him, but I'm very glad for the times I did have.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mose Scarlett
From: alanabit
Date: 14 Jun 19 - 01:37 AM

I saw him playing at a small folk club back in the eighties in Crewe. He was, as Peter says, a fine singer and guitarist as well as a very entertaining storyteller. I hope he enjoyed his time among us and that his passing was not too hard.

Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Mose Scarlett
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 16 Jun 19 - 05:41 AM

Mose was a very accomplished musician. Have a look at his You Tube videos. Sorry that he has left us. My condolences to his friends and family and all those that love him.

RIP

Peter

Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Mose Scarlett
From: Johnny J
Date: 16 Jun 19 - 06:55 AM

Sorry to hear that. We hosted a gig in Edinburgh a few years back.

Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Mose Scarlett
From: GUEST,Rod Soulsby
Date: 17 Jun 19 - 08:15 AM

We had the good fortune to be Managers for a Mose Scarlett Australian tour. He also stayed with us on two occasions when he was in Australia.
A great friend, entertainer. Sadly missed.

Subject: RE: 2019 Obit: Mose Scarlett
From: GUEST,Kelley Elder
Date: 26 Jun 19 - 10:46 PM

I met Mose in Germany when he came to visit mutual friends there in about 1983. I didn't know him well, but over the two or three weeks that we socialized, he made a lasting impression. I saw him perform in a couple of German clubs where he proved that music is the universal language. He was a gentle flame and an old soul.