GUESTBOOK 2009 Hi Midge, I hope you are doing fine! Tried to reach you several times. My Dad is not doing well. Hope George is fine. Jarrell is getting married in April and Lauren is evpecting May! Rocky Top!!!!!! Hope to hear from you soon. Jackie Jackie Garrett <> Athens, Ga USA - Thursday, February 04, 2010 at 11:27:59 (EST) My brother has seen that violin and played music with him. He was an incredibly talented man and was an incredible person that will be missed... OJ <> MT BALDY, CA USA - Monday, January 25, 2010 at 01:43:53 (EST) Hi Vassar, Thanks for your great contributions to great music! I love what you do! Ward Ward Canfield <> Mount Prospect, IL USA - Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 20:57:52 (EST) Hi Vassar, Thanks for your great contributions to great music! I love what you do! Ward Ward Canfield <> Mount Prospect, IL USA - Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 20:57:38 (EST) WE saw Vassar play at SHANK Hall in Milwaukee back in the early or mid-80's. Not sure of the year, but this was one of the finest performances ever. I FOLLOWED the NGDB at the time and had everything he did with them and all his solo albums. What beautiful/fun music, and Vassar was a great guy-I got to shake his hand and say a few words of appreciation to him. I remember he drove the tour bus and had to move it before he could start because it was illegally parked or at least that was the message to the crowd. I hope I can find some of the early albums on CD. Fred FRED LUFT <> Kewaskum, WI USA - Monday, January 18, 2010 at 23:20:23 (EST) WE saw Vassar play at SHANK Hall in Milwaukee back in the early or mid-80's. Not sure of the year, but this was one of the finest performances ever. I FOLLOWED the NGDB at the time and had everything he did with them and all his solo albums. What beautiful/fun music, and Vassar was a great guy-I got to shake his hand and say a few words of appreciation to him. I remember he drove the tour bus and had to move it before he could start because it was illegally parked or at least that was the message to the crowd. I hope I can find some of the early albums on CD. Fred FRED LUFT <> Kewaskum, WI USA - Monday, January 18, 2010 at 23:19:24 (EST) Hello friends! I want to invite you all to play with me at EterniaGames LastChaos - EterniaGames.com. EGLastChaos, powered by EterniaGames is an unique private server of LAST CHAOS. If you want to join me in this great game, or you want to join one of the other games that EterniaGames.com has, please click on the following links: Main Site: http://eterniagames.com Forums: http://forum.eterniagames.com Game Site: http://lastchaos.eterniagames.com Note: This message was provided by "EGLastChaos" to be used in our advertising system. We take no responsibility for the misuse of this system. eeeeeeee <> eeeeeeeee, ee USA - Monday, January 18, 2010 at 10:59:41 (EST) Having already been a die-hard Allman Brothers and Dicky Betts fan, my only exposure to his work was with Dicky's Highway Call album. I just recently purchased that CD after not hearing it for literally decades. I now realize how truly gifted Vassar was. You're correct...he was a true American legend. Thank God we still have his wonderful music to enjoy! Charlie <> Rochester, NY USA - Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 15:25:52 (EST) Having already been a die-hard Allman Brothers and Dicky Betts fan, my only exposure to his work was with Dicky's Highway Call album. I just recently purchased that CD after not hearing it for literally decades. I now realize how truly gifted Vassar was. You're correct...he was a true American legend. Thank God we still have his wonderful music to enjoy! Charlie <> Rochester, NY USA - Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 15:25:31 (EST) To the Family of Vassar, I am a decades-long Country music singer and love to write music, as well. I have written a song to the tune of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," which I just learned that Vassar wrote the music to. My song is a very patriotic parody about a not-so-patriotic "'Bama" having a conversation with a patriotic wounded young soldier named Johnny, who is in a wheelchair and 'drawin' a crowd, talkin' about things like Liberty, The Declaration and The Constitution. I have seen lots of parodies of this tune on the Internet, but I would like to get official permission to record my song with a band here in Portland, and include 3 other patriotic songs, sell the CD for about $7, and have part of the proceeds go to "Wounded Warriors" project, which I support. I would love to hear back from you, and I would be happy to send you the lyrics I've written, which I copyrighted, and have you tell me if I am approaching this in the correct way. I wait eagerly to hear from you! I am a widow of a Vietnam Veteran, and mother of two sons who were Marines, and a daughter who was an air traffic controller in the Army and served in the 3rd Infantry in Iraq at the very beginning of this war on terror. Sincerely, Suzanne McKay Suzanne McKay <> Portland, OR USA - Saturday, January 02, 2010 at 12:00:22 (EST) To the Family of Vassar, I am a decades-long Country music singer and love to write music, as well. I have written a song to the tune of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," which I just learned that Vassar wrote the music to. My song is a very patriotic parody about a not-so-patriotic "'Bama" having a conversation with a patriotic wounded young soldier named Johnny, who is in a wheelchair and 'drawin' a crowd, talkin' about things like Liberty, The Declaration and The Constitution. I have seen lots of parodies of this tune on the Internet, but I would like to get official permission to record my song with a band here in Portland, and include 3 other patriotic songs, sell the CD for about $7, and have part of the proceeds go to "Wounded Warriors" project, which I support. I would love to hear back from you, and I would be happy to send you the lyrics I've written, which I copyrighted, and have you tell me if I am approaching this in the correct way. I wait eagerly to hear from you! I am a widow of a Vietnam Veteran, and mother of two sons who were Marines, and a daughter who was an air traffic controller in the Army and served in the 3rd Infantry in Iraq at the very beginning of this war on terror. Sincerely, Suzanne McKay Suzanne McKay <> Portland, OR USA - Saturday, January 02, 2010 at 11:34:14 (EST) I have always loved listening to Vassar's Fiddle playing since I first heard him on my dad's Old and in the Way album. I didn't know what a treasure he was. I read a great interview with him, and he sounds so kind, and down-to-earth. What a great and humble man who God used to do great things. Andy Andrew <> Peoria, IL USA - Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 13:16:28 (EST) I was once Vassar's driver. The most amusing thing I can remember is the broadboard on the front of the bus, the section that said "Millie's Circus". I'll bet that I have loaded and unloaded that fiddle of his at least 100 times. He was so proud of that instrument. The one time I really got chewed out was the time I left his fiddle on the bus for a sound check. Boy he really came down hard on me. We became friends over the time I was employed by the band and I cherish every moment that I had with this great musician. There are so many things that I would like to remember that maybe one day I'll write and article outlining that memorable time with him. The time we were going to Bluefield WV up a mountain and he just got up out of the drivers seat and walked back to my bunk and said it your turn and Oh by the way there is no one driving. when I was hired Millie just told the band that I was coming, the first time I took the bus out I drove it to the performance with the ICC brake engaged. He hit the roof, called Millie and said where did you get this guy from, she told him Trailways I had just never driven the model bus he had before. We got that straitened out and were on our way. Boy was that a ride. Bennye St.claire <> Texarkana, TX USA - Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 23:57:36 (EST) I was once Vassar's driver. The most amusing thing I can remember is the broadboard on the front of the bus, the section that said "Millie's Circus". I'll bet that I have loaded and unloaded that fiddle of his at least 100 times. He was so proud of that instrument. The one time I really got chewed out was the time I left his fiddle on the bus for a sound check. Boy he really came down hard on me. We became friends over the time I was employed by the band and I cherish every moment that I had with this great musician. There are so many things that I would like to remember that maybe one day I'll write and article outlining that memorable time with him. The time we were going to Bluefield WV up a mountain and he just got up out of the drivers seat and walked back to my bunk and said it your turn and Oh by the way there is no one driving. when I was hired Millie just told the band that I was coming, the first time I took the bus out I drove it to the performance with the ICC brake engaged. He hit the roof, called Millie and saind where did you get this guy from, she told him Trailways I had just never driven the model bus he had before. We got that straitened out and were on our way. Boy was that a ride. Bennye St.claire <> Texarkana, TX USA - Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 23:57:20 (EST) I was once Vassar's driver. The most amusing thing I can remember is the broadboard on the front of the bus, the section that said "Millie's Circus". I'll bet that I have loaded and unloaded that fiddle of his at least 100 times. He was so proud of that instrument. The one time I really got chewed out was the time I left his fiddle on the bus for a sound check. Boy he really came down hard on me. We became friends over the time I was employed by the band and I cherish every moment that I had with this great musician. There are so many things that I would like to remember that maybe one day I'll write and article outlining that memorable time with him. The time we were going to Bluefield WV up a mountain and he just got up out of the drivers seat and walked back to my bunk and said it your turn and Oh by the way there is no one driving. when I was hired Millie just told the band that I was coming, the first time I took the bus out I drove it to the performance with the ICC brake engaged. He hit the roof, called Millie and saind where did you get this guy from, she told him Trailways I had just never driven the model bus he had before. We got that straitened out and were on our way. Boy was that a ride. Bennye St.claire <> Texarkana, TX USA - Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 23:57:01 (EST) WHAT AN EXPERIENCE TO HAVE HEARD Vassar in earlier days with the Dicky Betts Band and later on in the Bluegrass Circles thanks peace CSTEVEN GORDON <> PICKENS, SC USA - Friday, December 25, 2009 at 12:59:41 (EST) When I first heard Vassar, he was with Old and in the Way. He is and will remain an amazing musician. He will be sorely missed. God bless Vassar and all his family. His music will live forever. From all of us here at www.FizzGiz.com - bluegrass rocks! Mike H <> Jamestown, NC USA - Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 22:41:21 (EST) Just discovered Vassar Clements. Michael Chappell <> Lockport, IL USA - Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 18:56:44 (EST) . , ! , . . , , , . Natali <> Moscow, Moscow Russia - Friday, December 11, 2009 at 19:46:21 (EST) I beg again, remove my e-mail from your Guestbook Archives 2001 on 07.07.2001 6:51 mauno.takamaki@pp.inet. Immediately, i haven't promise to publish it, REMOVE IT NOW mauno takamaki <> Fin - Sunday, December 06, 2009 at 12:13:58 (EST) I beg again, remove my e-mail from your Guestbook Archives 2001 on 07.07.2001 6:51 mauno.takamaki@pp.inet. Immediately, i haven't promise to publish it, REMOVE IT NOW mauno takamaki <> Fin - Sunday, December 06, 2009 at 12:13:45 (EST) I beg again, remove my e-mail from your Guestbook Archives 2001 on 07.07.2001 6:51 mauno.takamaki@pp.inet. Immediately, i haven't promise to publish it, REMOVE IT NOW mauno takamaki <> Fin - Sunday, December 06, 2009 at 12:13:22 (EST) I beg again, remove my e-mail from your Guestbook Archives 2001 on 07.07.2001 6:51 mauno.takamaki@pp.inet. Immediately, i haven't promise to publish it, REMOVE IT NOW mauno takamaki <> Fin - Sunday, December 06, 2009 at 12:12:08 (EST) Vasar was / still is my favorite fiddler has ben for many a year Elkhorn Slim <> Aromas , Ca USA - Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 16:27:08 (EST) Vasar was / still is my favorite fiddler has ben for many a year Elkhorn Slim <> Aromas , Ca USA - Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 16:26:49 (EST) I miss Vassar. He was a good friend and a great man.I feel privileged to play music with Vassar in his final years. Vassar played some shows for me around Nashville at no charge. I miss him and our friend Hadley Hawkins and our music togeather. Rest in peace Ernie Love <> Las Vegas , Nv USA - Tuesday, December 01, 2009 at 15:13:33 (EST) It is appropriate to keep this guestbook going. Vassar was and still is a National Treasure. How many fiddlers today can be immediatley recognized for their style?? Not only did Vassar stretch the boundaries of bluegrass and jazz violin, he reached the heart minds and souls of most who recognized a part of themselves in his playing. Sort of like a fusion of Louis Armstrong ,Grandma Moses and and a box of Whitman Samplers. Unorthodox, purely American.The Gabriel of Hillbilly Heaven Tad Marks <> Cooksville, MD USA - Tuesday, December 01, 2009 at 14:20:45 (EST) A true gentelman and one heck of a musician. Thought about him today and Googled my way here. I miss the old guy tonight, God Bless Vassar. Love and thoughts, Mark Bernards 11/30/2009 Phoenix, Az. Mark Bernards <> Phoenix, Az. USA - Monday, November 30, 2009 at 23:31:58 (EST) A true gentelman and one heck of a musician. Thought about him today and Googled my way here. I miss the old guy tonight, God Bless Vassar. Love and thoughts, Mark Bernards 11/30/2009 Phoenix, Az. Mark Bernards <> Phoenix, Az. USA - Monday, November 30, 2009 at 23:31:43 (EST) . , . , . nata111 <> Moscow, Moscow Russia - Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:23:24 (EST) I met Vassar at the Palomino Club in North Hollywood years ago and he handed me his fiddle to check out and I was blown away. I sure do miss him, he was like no one else in this world or any world. God Bless him and may his memory and music continue on and on... Susan Loveridge <> Carpinteria, CA USA - Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 19:35:26 (EST) I FIRST SAW VASSAR AT AN OUTDOOR BLUEGRASS SHOW IN JACKSONVILLE FL IN 1974 WHEN HE WAS ON TOUR WITH DICKEY BETTS. I SAW HIM AGAIN AT WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER. BOTH WERE GREAT SHOWS. I WAS IN DAYTON OH SOMETIME IN THE MID 80'S AND SAW THAT VASSAR WAS PLAYING AT A CLUB IN THE OREGON DISTRICT. ONCE AGAIN VASSAR PUT ON A GREAT SHOW. THERE WERE'NT THAT MANY PEOPLE IN THE CLUB AND AFTER THE SHOW I GOT THE CHANCE TO SIT DOWN AND TALK TO VASSAR. HE WAS VERY GRACIOUS AND TALKED WITH ME FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR ABOUT MUSIC AND ALL THE GREAT MUSICIANS HE HAD PLAYED WITH OVER THE YEARS. HE WAS A GREAT MUSICIAN AND A VERY NICE MAN. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. TIM HUFFMAN <> WETHERSFIELD, CT USA - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 14:09:04 (EST) I was lucky enough to see Vassar perform in the mid 70's. I still get chills listening to him play on the Dirt Band's album "Will the Circle Be Unbroken". Awesome music ! Max <> Memphis, Tn USA - Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 21:38:45 (EST) Dating advice and relationship advice from the trusted online dating service. Get relationship tips and dating advice from a friendly dating. Meet beautiful Russian and Ukrainian girls and women. Natali <> Moscow, Moscow Russia - Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 18:31:40 (EST) Love Vassar's Music Mitchell <> New Braunfels, Texas USA - Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 13:18:37 (EST) Hi there! It's great to being able to sign your guest book, I hope you have a great success! london shuttle service Dave James <> london shuttle service, CA USA - Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 09:22:30 (EST) I am sad that one of the truly great fiddle players of Bluegrass music passed on but heartened to know he is playing that magnificent fiddle in Heaven. Some of his best playing was done on the album "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Mother Maybell Carter, and many others. God rest your soul Vassar. Jeff Wimmer <> Biloxi, MS USA - Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 09:41:33 (EDT) Just picked up an old copy of "will the circle be unbroken" from '71 with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and was so taken by the fiddle playing, I ended up here. God bless your talent, sir - I know you're playing in the Lord's band right now. Jonno <> Los Angeles, CA USA/New Zealand - Friday, October 23, 2009 at 22:42:52 (EDT) Just got a new turntable. Mine has not worked for some time, and you can no longer get the systems with them. Anyway, listened to an old album, Superbow, one of the favorites of my past. Brought back some great memories, and had to "google" Vassar. His music lives on! Deb <> Locust Grove, VA USA - Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 01:16:47 (EDT) Thank you for your great talent and giving us many hours of pleasurable listening. Will <> Tahoe City, ca USA - Friday, October 16, 2009 at 18:22:11 (EDT) I was fortunate enough to see Vassar play at Colorado State University in the spring of 1973. School was almost out, and Vassar, John Hartford and the Newgrass Revival put on a free concert out on the lawn near the Student Center. Each name played for about 45 minutes solo, then John and Vassar jammed together for over an hour. What a show. After that the Revival came out and they played for another hour or so. I fell in love with Vassar's fiddle and talent and can listen to his music for hours. The world lost it's fiddler ever when Vassar moved on. I look forward to hearing him in heaven's bluegrass band. Ken Fairchild <> Frisco, TX USA - Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 21:43:45 (EDT) Hello! I regret that I never got to hear Vassar play in person, but I have been inspired by the many great recordings that I have listened to. Thanks for maintaining this site and may his music and memory live on. Marty Henrickson Marty Henrickson <> Woodstock, AL USA - Friday, October 09, 2009 at 22:04:41 (EDT) ebayseller742@googlemail.com Ben Thompson <> Sunderland, Tyne and Wear UK - Friday, October 09, 2009 at 13:29:09 (EDT)