Jim, Mira, and Bonnie;
I want to send my most heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Carl. Its been so many years since I sat behind the drum kit with that wonderful fiddler and learned all those great old American songs. He was a wealth of knowledge and character when it came to our national musical heritage, and looking back, I believe he was a true pioneer in the resurgence of the old time musical tradition in this country as witnessed later by the O Brother Where Art Thou phenomenon. To this day, I consider myself truly blessed to have known Carl, and to have had the opportunity to work with him in the musical style he so dearly loved. Ill never forget those wonderful gigs we all played together as Mountain Dew all throughout St. Lawrence County in the early 1980s.
I also remember Carl as a kind and gracious man with a warm smile and a generous heart. He never failed to welcome me into his house, and share the bounty of his home and heart whenever I visited you all.
I wish you all Gods peace as you mourn the passing of The Leader of the Band
With fondest memories and warmest regards,
Bill & Pam Scruggs
280 Jocassee Ridge Way
Salem, SC 29676
