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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