Silver Wings by Merle Haggard

 

 

Tomorrow, it will have been one week since Merle Haggard’s death. I am sure his family are still heart broken and wishing they could have just one more moment with him. My prayers are with them and I hope they find some comfort that he is up rocking and waltzing with all of those who have gone before him.

For me, Haggard is part of a California childhood that is drenched in memories of Hee Haw, Lawerence Welk, Dr. Suess, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, along with so other many memories.

Haggard is one of those musicians that crossed boundaries between rock and country without an apology. He basically dared you to listen to his music without tapping your toes, singing along, or letting a few tear drops fall.

Yes, his family will miss him. However, they have the support, the love, the tears, and the prayers of a million or more fans around the world grieving with them.

Guitar Players: Jason Hook

Jason Hook from Five Finger Death Punch

Okay, I did it again, I skipped yesterday’s post. However, I was in the office. I was just helping co-workers with some editing. Okay, I admit it, I tried to help but might have made things worse. They actually kicked me off the project and told me to go back to my blogging.

Jason Hook, Five Finger Death Punch, is yesterday’s pick of the day. Mainly, because I’ve seen him on that Metal Show and he makes me laugh. Plus, he is a talented guitar player.

There is one other reason why he is on this list. Hook with the rest of the guys did a song titled Wrong Side of Heaven. This song and video gives a brief glimpse of what American soldiers went through doing war and what some of them are still going through with mental problems and physical disabilities.

Here in the office Five Finger Death Punch is playing loudly and starting our weekend off rocking.