Benny Martin was my fiddling hero I used to se him on those old gangway Opryland television shows from the fifties he was so good and then after all those years of hubbin it he's still a show stopper love big tig lol 😂
One of the all time great bluegrass stylists. Benny Martin is often overlooked, but his fiddle work on the classic Flatt and Scruggs recordings set a standard.
Thats the Benny Martin Spirit, one hell of a fiddle player, inventor, writer, Pioneer, invented the 8 string fiddle, Sparta Waltz could never be such a Angelic sound until Benny put his touch with that solid double stop tune, as Benny said in one song, get your guitar Lester and lets go, they came up together, Miss you Man, love you Benny, RIP SIR BENNY, you left us with lots of memories, and i know you are making music in GLORY LAND !!
ive allways loved this song from the first time i heard it sung by many great singers but these guys have sent the wabash cannon ball down the line in top cog as fast as lightning pure brilliant players every one of them heaven must be a lively place with these guys up there
I met Benny a few times myself. Played music with him too at Hartford's house and Larry Perkin's house jams. Really different style of playing he had! Super nice guy too.
You wouldn't happen to have a recording of the bluegrass show Ricky Skaggs put together with Monroe, Earl, Benny, and himself (Skaggs), would you? Ricky talked about it on another YT video and said it turned out great, but no one has ever seemed to come forward with a tape of it. Tommy Goldsmith told me he was at the show, and it was good indeed. Thanks!
John Hartford and Benny Martin died within three months of each other in 2001. Way too early. RIP. These guys were legends.
yep so sad -- really good musicians with interesting musical ideas to boot --
Benny Martin was my fiddling hero I used to se him on those old gangway Opryland television shows from the fifties he was so good and then after all those years of hubbin it he's still a show stopper love big tig lol 😂
Love the way Hoot looks at Benny. Sheer admiration
One of the all time great bluegrass stylists. Benny Martin is often overlooked, but his fiddle work on the classic Flatt and Scruggs recordings set a standard.
MASTERS!!!! Love the rubber bands on Benny’s fiddle holding the mic in place :-D
Best version of Wabash Cannonball period
Fantastic !
Gorgeous, joyful, and plain marvelous! ❤🎉
Benny plays the fiddle with his whole self. Such a joy to watch and hear.
Man, he was an entertainer. Put everything he had into it and still made it look natural. Gave a lot of credit to his fellow musicians too.
Yes. He loved entertaining & had respect for all musicians.
Wow
Now I understand the genius of Benny Martin
That’s a man who really enjoys what he’s doing.
I'm surprised the stage didn't catch on fire! I've never seen such energy. John and Benny top them all, amazing in a group of 10's.
Greatest of them time all listen to all the notes in his intro
Thats the Benny Martin Spirit, one hell of a fiddle player, inventor, writer, Pioneer, invented the 8 string fiddle, Sparta Waltz could never be such a Angelic sound until Benny put his touch with that solid double stop tune, as Benny said in one song, get your guitar Lester and lets go, they came up together, Miss you Man, love you Benny, RIP SIR BENNY, you left us with lots of memories, and i know you are making music in GLORY LAND !!
That’s my daddy, Benny Martin.
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One of the All-time GREAT fiddlers. Had a brilliant style that was uniquely his own.. and one hell of a singer too!
John Hartford has great timing on the 5..exceptional.
ive allways loved this song from the first time i heard it sung by many great singers but these guys have sent the wabash cannon ball down the line in top cog as fast as lightning pure brilliant players every one of them heaven must be a lively place with these guys up there
Man, that guy on upright bass has really good timing.
That's Roy Husky sr......he was the best
This is Roy "Junior" Husky son, Roy Husky Jr. :)
Nothing greater then this.
Awesome Benny martin and John Harford look how John is laughing
John loved Benny and it shows.
WOW - How have I never seen this? MOLE LAKE!!
John is my favorite showman.
Benny was really something.
All the miucis and the band are great God bless all ❤❤
I met Benny a few times myself. Played music with him too at Hartford's house and Larry Perkin's house jams. Really different style of playing he had! Super nice guy too.
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How was he in person? He’s a relative of mine and he died before I was old enough to remember my interactions with him
Amazing! Thanks for sharing
that my friends, is country music
That's my grandpa right there
All I can say when I listen to this is YEEHAH!!!!!
I love this and can't get enough of it :D
Awesome talent
Love this
That man was wild ! Lovin iit !!
L-O-V-E these guys.
Super Dave with a great piano break
Good old boys do it best...this was magic!
You wouldn't happen to have a recording of the bluegrass show Ricky Skaggs put together with Monroe, Earl, Benny, and himself (Skaggs), would you? Ricky talked about it on another YT video and said it turned out great, but no one has ever seemed to come forward with a tape of it. Tommy Goldsmith told me he was at the show, and it was good indeed. Thanks!
YEAH!
cool!
Big Tiny Benny Martin. Jerry Whitehurst on the piano.
Very nice! Good to see Larry Sasser on steel. He was one of the best. He played steel for Del Reeves "Good Time Charlies".
Agree
Good All Music ...&
Can anyone tell me if there's a video of benny and John playing gently on my mind please I've heard it And he's on it
DIGGIN it!
It was said Benny Martin influenced John Hartford's playing. Now I see whereJohn H. got his great on stage presence from!
Worked a show with Big Tige once. One fine entertainer. Was a real pleasure to work on the same stage with him.
:○... shit is real.
I watch this almost every month!!
thank you for hosting the few videos: do you have the full episodes?
Who’s on steel?
Larry Sasser on steel.
Benny Martin could sure get a lot out of a fiddle!
Well my name is benny and it might be a sin, but I'll take bet an your gonna regret cause I'm the best there's ever bin.
Almost forgot about Benny But I'll tell you right now He takes a "backseat" to no,,,NO other fiddler.
Does anyone know who the pianist is?
Love to know too.
Jerry Whitehurst on piano.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing