Lindy Clear was an amazing talent. He played bass fiddle on several live
shows with the Stanley Brothers under the name Tennessee Mort, but never
made any studio recordings with them. There are some live Stanley Brothers
recordings that include Lindy ("Clinch Mountain Bluegrass" and the Copper
Creek "Stanley Series"). Outside of a good bassist, he could imitate about
any animal, train, or vehicle. And, according to my Dad (who knew Lindy),
he had the ability to throw his voice a pretty good distance. Dad said
that Lindy used to come to the livestock market from time to time. The
auctioneer would introduce him, pass around his cowboy hat and take up a
collection for Lindy while he would do his imitations. Lindy died in his
car one night somewhere between Hansonville and Lebanon, VA in the late
1950's (not sure of the date). In his later years, he became pretty
religious, and I understand he could play a pretty mean piano. Hope this
helps a little.
Godspeed,
Chuck Sullins
> Hello all,
> I lived in many towns in southwest Virginia in the 1930s, 1940s,
> and
> 1950s before entering military service in 1954. I was a regular
> listener to Farm and Fun Time on WCYB. The Stanley Brothers was my
> favorite band. There were others that I would like to know about. What
> happened to Bonnie Lou and Buster Moore? What about the seven foot
> cowboy? I don't remember his name. There was a young fellow by the
> name of Lindy Clear. If anyone can remember these folks, please let me
> know. You see I missed a lot after I left the area. I spent more than
> twenty-one years active duty with the military and now I'm living in
> Vermont. Thanks for listening.
>
>
> James "Fred" Widener
> Sfc US Army [Ret.]
> 318 Falcon Manor
> Williston, VT 05495-7860
> MRGRG VT 4th District
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