In the early days when Carter and Ralph traveled around and played on WCYB,
(I live in Bristol), my Uncle George Osborne was their opening act. Neither
could play with him, because he played and sang exactly like Tex Ritter, but
Carter was his best friend, so he catered to my Uncle.
Being 14, I can't remember my Uncle very much, because he died when I was 9
or 10. Ralph sent his deepest condolences to the funeral.
-NEAL OSBORNE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick LeMarr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 8:51 AM
Subject: BG: RE: Stories
>
> Hi Kathleen and members,
>
> James Shelton compiled a wonderful book on the early days. There's a
quote
> from Ralph about Carter. I'd like to quote it:
>
> "I remember one time the Stanley Brothers were playing at the Jaxon
Theatre
> in Jackson, Kentucky. There were several young boys sitting on the front
> row, and when it came time for us to take intermission, Carter just
stepped
> down off the stage and hung his guitar around one of the boy's neck. He
> just sat there and held the guitar 'till Carter came back after
> intermission. That little boy grew up to be Roy Lee Centers...."
>
> I'm really happy for Ralph and CMB that a big label like Sony has
recognized
> the value we have long recognized (perhaps a different value) and I thank
> them for bringing our joy to a much wider audience. I just wish that the
> tribute to Carter that Ralph did at the festival this year could have been
> recorded without restriction. Then again, Ralph and CMB deserve greater
> reward than any record label can give them and if the loss of this fan
> contributes to their reward, so be it. I am content to sit, watch and
> listen.
>
> Any mandolin players out there? I've decided to learn. I may be over 40
> and too late to be great like John Rigsby...
>
> Oh, BTW, the book is available for purchase at
> https://dove.site-secure.net/drralphstanley/fanclub/order.shtml. Sorry, I
> just had to...
>
> Sincerely,
> Rick LeMarr
>
> > Does anyone out there have first hand stories (well, second or third
hand
> > would be fine, for that matter) about Carter and Ralph in the early
days?
>
> [snip]
>
> > Kathleen
>
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