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I think Ricky Skaggs should be inducted into the hall of fame. He has influenced Bruce’s career this year more than anyone else at this time. The record he cut with Bruce got all the way up to #1 on the billboard bluegrass chart. That’s definitely hall of fame status.

I would have to agree with countrydoctor that the Ricky Skaggs at the Ryman was the best one. I would definitely like to hear the rest of that concert, especially going down the road feelin bad.

-Jeff

I read an interview a few weeks back that suggests that Vince really didn’t care much for sharing the spotlight with Bruce. It was a one on one interview with Vince in 2000 (I cannot remember the link). Anyways, I think that Bruce really pushed Vince along during his tenure and tried to make the most out of the situation. Once he left, you can easily tell by listening that Vince killed some concerts between 92-95. I still respect him though for staying with it and having to replace the big shoes left by Brent. That would be a tough situation for anyone. Anyways, the best concert of that time span still is the March concert in Charlotte, NC with Bruce. Vince really was on that night, it almost seemed like he was trying to prove to Bruce that he finally had the chops.

I got mine today!!!! The only issue with my autographed cd liner is that their is a large thumb print in the middle of Bruce’s middle initial “R” Other than that, it is a fine piece of history.

-Jeff

SI,

I would like to request a video of Bruce playing “Valley Road” with the Grateful Dead. I keep searching constantly to find a video of a dead concert with the Valley Road in it and have been unsuccessful.

Thanks,

Jeff

Go Washington State!!!!!!

SI,

Would there be any way you could dig up a Grateful Dead video of Valley Road? That would awesome!!!

Last years dose day was a huge success as well, I cannot wait to see what surprises are on the way!

Thanks,

Jeff

The Music World needs help

From reading everyones comments, I have to agree with most of you. The music industry machine has produced some really lame stuff as of late. Current and upcoming artists cannot stand out like Elton John, Billy Joel, Don Henley, and many other icons of the decade. Each one of those people has produced hits that are staples of the music industry and many artists try to imitate them in some way.

The new millenium has been full of one hit wonders and consistency in the business is near extinction. Older singers and groups like U2 and Bob Dylan have withstood the test of time. They can still produce top hit songs even long after their defining era. The music industry needs more consistency and the direction they are heading does not show any signs of improvement.

I have to agree with others comments about how people like Brittany Spears and Justin Timberlake represent everything that is wrong with music. I also agree that Phil Collins is the man and does not get the proper recognition he deserves in the music world. His work is some of the best stuff that ever came out of the industry.

The bottom line is we need more people like Phil Collins that are the total package. I have almost completely turned off most new music since 1999. Their is too much junk that record companies produce every year. The Grammys this year were a disaster, with the exception of the Police reunion and Stevie Wonder and Tony Bennett winning. That was definitely awesome.

As for Bruce, he has also withstood the test of time. The music world needs to begin to appreciate his work as well. I remember going out to circuit city and best buy in search of the intersections box set the first day it came out. Noone carried it in their stores. When I asked employees if they had it in stock, they gave me a crazy look. Its too bad my generation has yet to embrace his music.

This was an interesting video!!! It was neat to see Bruce on various talk shows. I wonder if SI will be putting some of those up for Daily Dose Day?????

-Jeff