Give them the roses, while they live.

It's great to remember those who've passed on, as another thread is doing... how come nobody has done Rick Fielding, yet. That said, Mudcat is blessed with some legendary, wonderful people who are still with us. Two who immediately come to mind because I have such great respect for them as people, first, and then as pivotal performers and preservers of traditional American folk music are my dear friend Art Thieme and a woman I had the great pleasure of booking in the concert series I ran for many years, Jean Ritchie. Anyone who has known them, or even heard them, know what a national treasure they are. And they are still with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is not meant to be a popularity thread, as someone is always quick to say. I'ts just to give credit where credit is due to people who are still keeping on, and have been a critical part of the folk community for many years. And are fellow Catters.. (can women be fellows?)

Jerry