Webb Pierce

[radhead]

I consider him one of the greats...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XILPUjF232M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKuTeDUPljQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkUwBnlPY_k

 

[Christian Soldier]

Good thread, Rad!

Webb Pierce was a Country & Western icon in his day, though most people today haven't even heard of him.

He had more number one hits on the Country charts in the 1950's than ANYBODY.

Webb refused to pander to the Nashville recording industry executives when they foisted "The Nashville Sound" on America in the late 50's. He stayed true to his Honky Tonk roots.

Pierce also left the Grand Ole Opry, because of their refusal to pay major stars anything but union scale wages. This helped lead the way for higher appearance fees for all stars.

Webb was his own man to the end. Because of his principled stand against the Nashville Country music establishment, he was denied a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame until about ten years after his death. Most stars of his stature are elected to the Hall during their lifetime.

Most people today who grew up on pop country won't like and appreciate him, but he was an American original who went from a poor small town Lousiana boy to a wealthy Country music superstar.

Enjoy eternity with the Lord, Webb!