VASSAR CLEMENTS (1928 - 2005) Sigh...another good man gone. I had the pleasure of seeing this man a few times, and oh how he could play. He will be surely missed... (from http://www.vassarclements.com/) AUGUST 16, 2005 Dear Friends, On August 16th 2005 at 8:25 am Nashville time, the angels in heaven stopped singing for a moment, as they heard the most beautiful music approaching from a distance - the high lonesome sound of Vassar Clements' fiddle. We are deeply saddened by the passing of this truly wonderful and beautiful man whose purpose in life on Earth was in spreading love and happiness to people, both through his music and through his generosity and light of spirit. Vassar indeed has touched the lives of so many of us, and we can all count ourselves as blessed to have been witness to the musical genius and kind-hearted nature of this great yet humble man. It is a great testament to a life when those whose paths you crossed hold you up as an example on how to treat others. Vassar's guestbook is that testament and shows how incredibly loved and admired Vassar was on this Earth by both those who knew him personally and those who knew him only through his music. I would like to thank Vassar's daughter Midge and son-in-law George on behalf of all of us that loved Vassar for the great love and care they have shown him since the passing of his wife Millie just over seven years ago. Selfless and devoted, they not only took care of Vassar emotionally and physically, but also jumped in and learned the music business so Vassar could continue to play for all of us around the country. I picture Vassar and Millie in heaven, reunited in the love they shared that transcends all things, him playing while she dances. Thank You Vassar - God Bless You. Rest In Peace.
I just got the letter too....sitting here...saddened. Just so glad of all the times I have gotten to see this man play. *sigh* He will be greatly missed. He was so warm and wonderful. He glowed!
Old And In The Way Old and in the way, that’s what I heard them say They used to heed the words he said, but that was yesterday Gold will turn to gray and youth will fade away They’ll never care about you while you’re old and in the way Once I hear tell, he was happy Had his share of friends and good times Now, those friends have all passed on He don’t have no place called home Like the old dog gone astray, he’s just old and in the way When just a boy, he left his home Thought he’d have the world on a string Now the years have come and gone Through the streets he walks alone Lookin’ back to a better day, feelin’ old and in the way
NO! i was supposed to see him play live........thats yet another i missed out on......much love Vassar, your lonesome fiddle will be missed....
