Goodbye
to BAR M Boys
The last member of Wild Hare's BAR M Boys has
past on. Here is a small tribute to a remarkable
man and his music.
The Music Man
To
many, Rev.Paul Moore was determined gospel preacher.
To others a family man, yet to others a MR Fixit/handyman.
He was always full of wisdom, mechanical skill and
music.
The Fiddler
Paul
grew up in much simpler, but harder time called
the Great Depression. His musical roots lie in the
music heard across the old parlor radio. His early
influences included The Carter Family and Asher
and Jimmie Sizemore. Paul's parents paid $1 a week
to provide a violin and lessons. Paul quickly grew
into a lightning fast fiddle player and many area
folks beleived him to be the best to ever play mountain
fiddle. In 1939, Paul and his group "The BAR M Boys"
recorded 3 78rpm records which we proudly have released
on CD. In fact Paul, before his passing was quietly
coming to grips with his musical legacy. Not only
of these fine recordings, but what he has passed
onto his son David (Co-Owner of Wild Hare). David's
biggest musical influence was his father. Although,
they rarely seen music in the same favorable light,
David's roots guitar picking is due to his dad's
influenece. In latter days, Paul loved to listen
to old radio shows and his primitive gospel and
hillbilly music. His last days were filled with
music, his first true love. Thank fully his music
and legacy will live on in his recordings. Goodbye
Dad, we will all miss you!
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