05 Feb 07
Originally posted by sonhouseWhat a great period for the folk scene. Sorry to see them pass away.
One of the folk icons I listened to in the 60's died today. Eric Von Schmidt was a regular on the folk scene, known for his art work on Joan Baez album covers and others and for his song 'Joshua gone Barbados" Rest In Peace, beloved Eric.
05 Feb 07
Originally posted by badmoonThe ones gone include Garnet Rogers, who died in 1991 trying to save a swimmer on a strormy beach, Dave Van Ronk, last year, Mimi Baez, married to Dick Farina who died on a motorcycle accident and Mimi, Joan Baez's sister died a few years ago from cancer. Stan Rogers who died about 20 years ago, a great Canadian songwriter and performer. We miss them all.
What a great period for the folk scene. Sorry to see them pass away.