By the looks of Andrew Marlin's Instagram page his buddy Tommy Edwards has passed. I do not know much about Tommy but have enjoyed his video's with Andrew over the years.
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By the looks of Andrew Marlin's Instagram page his buddy Tommy Edwards has passed. I do not know much about Tommy but have enjoyed his video's with Andrew over the years.
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Sorry to read this. Tommy was a long-time fixture here. May he R.I.P.
Simply a pillar in North Carolina bluegrass. Fabulous person and musician. When I think bluegrass guitar I think Doc, Norman, Tony, and Tommy. He held down a regular gig at the Q-Shack with Leroy Savage that was a guaranteed good time. Man will he be sorely missed around here.
Z
Was just thinking of this great video of him and Andrew Marlin. Sorry to hear of this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfPYHIjDGEE
Tommy was a true gentle Man. A mainstay of NC Bluegrass circles, he was always inclusive of others and kept his ears open to different genres of music. I first met Tommy when I moved to Durham in '82 and heard his group - the Bluegrass Experience - at the old Cat's Cradle. I regret that I was only able to pick with him a few times, but treasure each time I did. He was a public school teacher for many years, and the FaceBook comments from his students about him are marvelous. I always loved going to the Q Shack on Wednesdays to hear Leroy and Tommy spin their tunes. A big RIP to Tommy and condolences to his family.
Reminiscing about Tommy and remembered some videos of a great time I had thumping bass with him and Andrew at the Blue Note in Durham. His guitar playing was original and so cool!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beF6...Kxk7g&index=16
Cheers,
Z
This footage of Carolina Lightin is FANTASTIC. Thanks so much for sharing.
Beautiful, Z...
Here's a nice remembrance by Sandy Hatley:
https://bluegrasstoday.com/tommy-edw...YziJlXTfIt1jLY
And Tommy's obituary:
https://www.donaldsonfunerals.com/ob...zXOSxXJHMOCCMk
What a powerhouse he was.
Z