Superb and rare footage from this pioneer duo. By all accounts Sam McGee was one of the finest flattop pickers anywhere. I've read that he didn't bother much with a capo, which makes his picking even more amazing. Fine pre-Scuggs banjo here from Kirk. Thanks for posting great music from this exuberant pair.
@lapboard340
7 жыл бұрын
RTRDick That is called "frailing" or "clawhammer". These guys spent time with Uncle Dave Macon who was one of the founders of the grand ol opry.
@Typesticker1860
7 жыл бұрын
Rather than founders, Uncle Dave and the McGees were considered pioneers of the Opry.
@Pickinbuddy
11 жыл бұрын
WOW---this is extremely RARE footage! I've always loved the McGee Brothers and their brand of old time music! Thanks for posting this gem!
@angelamcgee9917
10 жыл бұрын
Proud to be a McGee :)
@AlvisaMinidoruv
13 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the upload! Too little footage of the McGee brothers on the tube.
@Dannys99887
8 жыл бұрын
Sam and Kirk McGee in their prime! It seems to me that the Opry never figured out a way to convey the flavor and spirit of the radio show to a television audience. These videos produced in black and white (later colorized) in the 1950's is about the best they ever did. The old time performers were still on the scene, and the radio show was still at the Ryman Auditorium. This was before they moved to the new place, threw away the old time music, and the old performers passed from the scene......replaced by unrecognizable newcomers all named Murray (or whatever.)
@glencoe6305
5 жыл бұрын
Flatt & Scruggs ,didn't perform on them ,either.
@michaelelliott1212
3 жыл бұрын
"Oh I love my baby, but I'm crazy 'bout my Chev-o-lay." -Sam n Kirk McGee
@BanjoR549
13 жыл бұрын
Wow! Awsome footage of Sam & Kirk. Looks like it's from the Opry from the 50's tapes. I thought I had the whole set but I have never seen this footage. Where did you get it? Thanks for posting.
@brandonmcgee3902
11 жыл бұрын
Im from this direct line of family. Go figure, i play music myself lol
@marcusdolby1
7 жыл бұрын
I know this is random but I live in Charlotte NC and found a 7" reel to reel recording of Sam in his friends kitchen in Mathews NC playing 12 songs with Alvin Tipton playing Rhythm guitar and Sam playing Lead. Sam also sings several songs. The quality is amazing and the tape is in great playable condition. I planned on dropping it on digital and putting it on KZitem but wondered if it isn't the property of his living descendants. Maybe you could shed some light on my dilemma? Its an amazing find and I dont want it to be lost with time.
@Dante-sx3pc
4 жыл бұрын
@@marcusdolby1 Have you uploaded it? You should. I'm sure the family wouldn't have a problem with it.
@donaldhinkle4977
11 жыл бұрын
The Mcgee's were my grandmother's cousin's on the wakins side i think
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