Re: BG: Re: Folk Music & Mtn.Bluegrass

[Chuck Sullins]

Mr. Holman -   I am assured that the majority of people who participate in this forum have never seen my name appear, although I have been a participant since its beginning.  That is because I choose not to write a lot in this type of setting.  I, like all, have my opinions and I only express them when the notion strikes or when it is really needed.  This is one of those times.  I am an old fashion Hillbilly raised in Southwest Virginia and I dearly and deeply love the music and history involved in the music made by Carter and Ralph Stanley.  I know tons about these gentlemen and the music they created.  To say I am a HUGE fan would be an understatement.  I also know the well from which they draw from to express their experiences, as I am a product of the same geographic location and my family was basically raised in the same manner.  My great-uncle, Charlie, and Carter Stanley were dear friends.  I like to think that the Stanley Brothers music portrays a heritage and history that is exclusive to my part of the world and those who desire this medium are welcome to experience its wondrous theme - no matter where you are from or where you are going.  I do not, however, feel as if there is room for any type of partiality or selfishness of view.  That kind of attitude does not exist in the music and should never exist in its discussion.  Therefore, I wish to apologize to you for any statements made by any follower of the Stanley Brothers music.  The very last thing that should happen is for this beautiful means of _expression_ to be perverted into a selfish argument.  I hate to consider that this forum, or any that represents the heritage that I call my own, would stand for anything less than an inviting, friendly, and neighborly atmosphere.  So, please stay!  Read every word and experience those things that are relevant to this music and all that it stands for and ignore those things that are outside these lines.  Whatever you want to know about this music - ask.  Whatever opinion you have - express it.  It is not you, Mr. Holman, who is at fault.  It is those who chose their own interests through arrogance over the nature and purpose of this forum.  That is not the Hillbilly way of doing things!  Thank you for your time and God bless!   Regards -   Chuck Sullins, VA