I’m an Englishman living in England. I’m now in my mid-70’s. I have loved Bluegrass since I ‘discovered’ it in my youth. I recall in the late ‘60’s/early 70’s trying various record stores in different parts of the Country, trying to find a source of Flatt & Scruggs music. Needless to say, all I got were blank looks. One would have thought I was speaking a foreign language. There was no UA-cam, and indeed no internet back then, so I’m so pleased to be able to view things like this now. Thank you.
Are you aware that the roots of Bluegrass Country Music are in Scottish and Irish Folk Music. It's no wonder I love it so much, having been born and raised in the Southern States of America, and also being of Scottish, Irish, English, and Indigenous First Nations Native American Ancestral Heritage.
Look up my old friend who played with them, I grew up in same town, and he was retired and played golf everyday, but I had no idea he was famous as he was until I toured Nashville and saw his name with flatt and Scruggs at the Gibson museum, I knew he played bluegrass back in the day, but wasn't into it, until much later, until new grass sounds were coming out in the 90s. He name was Butch Robins from Virginia, yes the same one that played with Bill Monroe, and I had no clue he was a legend, because he was so humble and never talked about music world with me, just everything else, from fishing to golfing. Can you believe I was a professional musician as well, but completely different genres, and yet we never talked about it, I was much younger and just playing in garage bands then, and Butch had already stopped playing professionally and touring that I knew of. It's one of the weirdest things to see his name on that wall in huge letters at the Gibson showcase in Nashville, and I was like WTH is his name here for😂
Was in my 30’s before I learned my high school crush was Earl’s niece. Listening to bluegrass would been social su^cide growing up. I’m jealous you’ve enjoyed it so long. 👍🏼
Including, unfortunately, the cattle nose ring. There are fashions I like and those I dislike. Even those I dislike I often think, "Well, it isn't my taste, but I get it " The nosering and the flat-billed baseball hat are two exceptions. I don't get these at all. They have zero redeeming features and no context in which they work for me at all. They're just hideous.
@@markh9875 There are always people who need to criticise other people. If they can't find something in the performance to moan about they will find something in the way the artist looks or something they said in an interview. You strike me as a man that, if you stood on the riverbank and watched Jesus walk on water, would say to the guy standing next to you.. See? He can't swim..
I went to high school with the Scruggs' sons and Josh Graves son and daughter. I remember walking to school many mornings and passing the Martha White bus outside the Scruggs house loading up to hit the road again. A lot of good memories of a truly great bluegrass group.
Go and see her while she's still playing bars and small venues. She tours extensively but will undoubtedly become a more expensive ticket. Driving four hours in July to see her in Detroit. Sports pundits frequently overuse the term generational talent, but I feel totally comfortable with applying it to Sierra.
She's excellent, I missed her recent UK tour with nick shoulders and am wounded. For all I haven't seen her, I'd have to agree with the other commentors, go and see her (and nick) before they get bigger!
I saw Sierra for the first time in a small venue in 2021. The opener Bella White was fantastic, but when Sierra started singing it was like we were all at the center of the universe. It was an unreal feeling. Hope she’s around for a long long time.
My grandparents raised me up on country music, when hearing Vince Gill singing, it takes me straight back to my childhood, and Sunday mornings, grandad cleaning his prized brass collection, gran in the kitchen, getting Sunday lunch, then I watched them having a dance along to Vince, Willie, Waylon,Don and Charlie Pride. I'm 46 and now terminally sick, my only wish is to see the ole oprey house and Vince , we can all dream .
Damn! That wasn't COVERIN' the songs, that was CHANNELING THE SPIRITS of the originals. Perfect blend of instruments and musicians. Even folks who aren't bluegrass fans would have to take note of that and say "Whee-Yew, them boys is killer GOOD."
As a boy that grew up with a dad from the hills of Tennessee, bluegrass was always played in our house. This took me back to those days. All of these artists are amazing too.
What a fantastic tribute. Done with integrity, dignity, and respect. God bless you for sharing this with us. Earl will always be a legend. And, the standard by which banjo players live by. For those who love Bluegrass music, our ears, minds, and hearts will always treasure the music of Earl Scruggs.
I am very moved by the respect shown here of the great musicians and their cherished instruments. I am glad to know those instruments are in a good place
Welcome aboard. Unlike the haters in this comment section, you can appreciate a great artist when you see/hear one. If she (and her band) are ever passing thru/near your town, go see her before she gets big... She's still playing relatively smallish venues, and is on the festival circuit....
She had thousands come out to see her last September here, and ppl were still standing under trees, and over the hill beside the amphitheater, other words she's already huge, she's just a few records away from legendary status
This is a wonderful tribute to a man, his banjo and the music that shaped a good part of my life. Thank you so much for everything done here, and the Scruggs family for all they have contributed. Excellent choice in musicians to display their talents, love and respect for the music. Around the world the legend of ' Earl ' will live forever in the hearts and minds of the fans who really hear the creative genius that is this bedrock of American Bluegrass and acoustic music.
Salty dog blues, was written by the Morris brothers from Asheville N.C. There is a video on UA-cam with Earl and his son back yard picking with the Morris brothers. Priceless music 🎶.
The Earl's had the banjo and Josh's Dobro in Bristol when I heard them. Very cool to hear them live. Those guys are cool. Shawn talked to me until they said we gotta close. I'll never forget that night.
Outstanding tribute to Mr.Earl Scruggs and all those represented at the hall of Fame, Earl and all those gone home would have been very proud of your performance! Some of the best of today's Bluegrass pickers on that stage!🪕🎻
Thank you all so much !!!! This sound brought memories back to my old ears. Thank you , too , Sierra for your beautiful singing. Allison, you made another beautiful facet on the gem . God bless you , all .😊
Sierra Ferrell is one of my favorite musicians. I disvovered her about 5 weeks ago and I'm adicted from the first listen. 61, listening to music since more than 50 years and singing and playing guitar since almost 50 years. From Germany hoping to see her coming here to play.
What a delightful presentation. I was honored to play bass for Shawn Camp for a couple of years in the early 90's. He is a true ambassador of traditional music as are all of the Earls of Leicester.
Earl Scruggs, Jim Mills...and Allison. All heroes in my journey. I last saw Earl live at the Huck Finn Jubilee. He signed my banjo. The crowd was so thrilled to have Earl there. I saw Jim with Ricky Scaggs in Ft. Smith....and he signed his CD. Earl has influenced so many banjo pickers, across the globe really. I hope to play with Earl in Glory!~. And it is such a blessing to hear all the "gang of instruments" play together again!
December 8 1945 is considered to be the Birth of Bluegrass the first time Lester and Earl played with Bill Monroe at the Opry. Exactly 17 years later to the day they performed at Carnegie Hall.
Funny, a lot of negative comments about Sierra's appearance, but the most replayed part of this video is her singing. I love to hear her sing and embrace her original style
I volunteered at The MIM Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona for about 18 Months?? I would still be there but for the 80-90 minute drive on freeway and shared my love of music, harmonicas and ukuleles. I want to be a voice for sharing our beautiful medium of vocal and instrumental music.!!! Thia is a butiful
As a Rock N Roll/Heavy Metal music fan (Rock N Roll head/Metalhead) as well as a guitar player, I have an appreciation for Bluegrass/Country music because if it wasn't for this music, Rock N Roll/Heavy Metal would have never happened. I would love to meet Kyle at the Country Music Hall Of Fame because he is the CEO. Kyle is right because like he said, Gibson did not make a lot of these Granada's (Maple back and sides Banjo) and you can find this Banjo in the 1930 Gibson catalog and it was the top of the line Banjo produced by Gibson and is the rarest. As Kyle said, only 20 - 50 of these RB Granada Mastertones were built by Gibson at their factory at 225 Parsons Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gibson made a couple of Tenor Granada's, a couple of Plectrum Granada's, and a couple of factory 5 string Granada's (And one of them was Earl's).
Holy Smokers Cisco, You guy's have caused my screen to get really blurry! That stroke that Sierra hits there reminds me of my Cousin Refus Bunch Who was an old back woods bill-hilly as was Earl, But my goo-ness one one could over play Earl but Refus was right up there with him! lol This was just absolutely an awesome show!!!
The Earls of Leicester are fabulous. Shawn Camp just flat out kicks hiney. I think that was THE best Salty Dog Blues I've ever heard. Alison Brown is a class act also.
Best quote about Earl I’ve ever heard: “Before Earl, no picker had heard a banjo played like that. After Earl, every picker wanted to play a banjo like that.” 👍🏼
This was such a great presentation & honour for Earl as He deserved this. I remember first seeing Him on "The Beverly Hillbillies" that got Me into following Him & Lester. 🪕
Just curious why Chris Scruggs (Gary's son) and a fantastic musician (BR 549, Marty Stuart and solo) was not a part of this ceremony or even mentioned during the event. His choice? family drama?
Wow! What talented bluegrass musicians. Too bad blugrass wasn't as popular in their day. It has had a big revival and has a lot o f new young listeners. Young musicians like Billy Strings and also a lot of bands who do Grateful Dead inspired music are responsible for it's revival.
You can see the Salem cigarette pack in Uncle Josh "Buck" Graves, shirt pocket. He was a helluva Dobro player. I got to meet-Lester,Curly,and Paul,but not Earl,or Josh.
I amazing how man must put man on a pedestal for all other men to look at our creator is the only to look up to and place above Any man for God created all man equal what a different equalities give by the creator not by man only few will be worthy of God's heaven
Mark my words sierra ferrell is one of a kind and our grandchildren will be honoring her just as we are earl scruggs
I’m an Englishman living in England. I’m now in my mid-70’s. I have loved Bluegrass since I ‘discovered’ it in my youth. I recall in the late ‘60’s/early 70’s trying various record stores in different parts of the Country, trying to find a source of Flatt & Scruggs music. Needless to say, all I got were blank looks. One would have thought I was speaking a foreign language. There was no UA-cam, and indeed no internet back then, so I’m so pleased to be able to view things like this now. Thank you.
Are you aware that the roots of Bluegrass Country Music are in Scottish and Irish Folk Music. It's no wonder I love it so much, having been born and raised in the Southern States of America, and also being of Scottish, Irish, English, and Indigenous First Nations Native American Ancestral Heritage.
Look up my old friend who played with them, I grew up in same town, and he was retired and played golf everyday, but I had no idea he was famous as he was until I toured Nashville and saw his name with flatt and Scruggs at the Gibson museum, I knew he played bluegrass back in the day, but wasn't into it, until much later, until new grass sounds were coming out in the 90s. He name was Butch Robins from Virginia, yes the same one that played with Bill Monroe, and I had no clue he was a legend, because he was so humble and never talked about music world with me, just everything else, from fishing to golfing. Can you believe I was a professional musician as well, but completely different genres, and yet we never talked about it, I was much younger and just playing in garage bands then, and Butch had already stopped playing professionally and touring that I knew of. It's one of the weirdest things to see his name on that wall in huge letters at the Gibson showcase in Nashville, and I was like WTH is his name here for😂
Was in my 30’s before I learned my high school crush was Earl’s niece. Listening to bluegrass would been social su^cide growing up. I’m jealous you’ve enjoyed it so long. 👍🏼
Thanks for Including Sierra Ferrell in this video ,she's as country as country can possibly be!
Including, unfortunately, the cattle nose ring. There are fashions I like and those I dislike. Even those I dislike I often think, "Well, it isn't my taste, but I get it " The nosering and the flat-billed baseball hat are two exceptions. I don't get these at all. They have zero redeeming features and no context in which they work for me at all. They're just hideous.
Yes, beautiful singing.
Sierra Ferrell - (Mountain Wild) a beautiful spirit, singer-songwriter.
Real country! And a bit of a rebel.🤠
She is the real deal and the industry better keep their eye on the ball.
@@markh9875 There are always people who need to criticise other people. If they can't find something in the performance to moan about they will find something in the way the artist looks or something they said in an interview. You strike me as a man that, if you stood on the riverbank and watched Jesus walk on water, would say to the guy standing next to you.. See? He can't swim..
I went to high school with the Scruggs' sons and Josh Graves son and daughter. I remember walking to school many mornings and passing the Martha White bus outside the Scruggs house loading up to hit the road again. A lot of good memories of a truly great bluegrass group.
My goodness we’re watching a legend in the making with Sierra Ferrell
Go and see her while she's still playing bars and small venues. She tours extensively but will undoubtedly become a more expensive ticket. Driving four hours in July to see her in Detroit. Sports pundits frequently overuse the term generational talent, but I feel totally comfortable with applying it to Sierra.
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@@bobjones6572 Afreed. I'm driving about the same distance up to Door County in July... Should be a great show....as always!
She's excellent, I missed her recent UK tour with nick shoulders and am wounded. For all I haven't seen her, I'd have to agree with the other commentors, go and see her (and nick) before they get bigger!
I saw Sierra for the first time in a small venue in 2021. The opener Bella White was fantastic, but when Sierra started singing it was like we were all at the center of the universe. It was an unreal feeling. Hope she’s around for a long long time.
So many memories are stirred by this group. RIP all.
Foggy Mountain Breakdown is what got me hooked on Bluegrass in the first place. I never seem to tire of the tune, no matter who covers it.
My grandparents raised me up on country music, when hearing Vince Gill singing, it takes me straight back to my childhood, and Sunday mornings, grandad cleaning his prized brass collection, gran in the kitchen, getting Sunday lunch, then I watched them having a dance along to Vince, Willie, Waylon,Don and Charlie Pride. I'm 46 and now terminally sick, my only wish is to see the ole oprey house and Vince , we can all dream .
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Damn! That wasn't COVERIN' the songs, that was CHANNELING THE SPIRITS of the originals. Perfect blend of instruments and musicians. Even folks who aren't bluegrass fans would have to take note of that and say "Whee-Yew, them boys is killer GOOD."
As a boy that grew up with a dad from the hills of Tennessee, bluegrass was always played in our house. This took me back to those days. All of these artists are amazing too.
What a fantastic tribute. Done with integrity, dignity, and respect. God bless you for sharing this with us. Earl will always be a legend. And, the standard by which banjo players live by. For those who love Bluegrass music, our ears, minds, and hearts will always treasure the music of Earl Scruggs.
Wonderful You Tube...thank you for being able to watch and listen to so many artists I loved 50 years ago.
really enjoyes this great old music
I am very moved by the respect shown here of the great musicians and their cherished instruments. I am glad to know those instruments are in a good place
This was a wonderful program. I really liked that Sierra Ferrel, never heard her before and she was great.
Thanks for having on youtube.
Welcome aboard. Unlike the haters in this comment section, you can appreciate a great artist when you see/hear one. If she (and her band) are ever passing thru/near your town, go see her before she gets big... She's still playing relatively smallish venues, and is on the festival circuit....
She had thousands come out to see her last September here, and ppl were still standing under trees, and over the hill beside the amphitheater, other words she's already huge, she's just a few records away from legendary status
This is a wonderful tribute to a man, his banjo and the music that shaped a good part of my life. Thank you so much for everything done here, and the Scruggs family for all they have contributed.
Excellent choice in musicians to display their talents, love and respect for the music.
Around the world the legend of ' Earl ' will live forever in the hearts and minds of the fans who really hear the creative genius that is this bedrock of American Bluegrass and acoustic music.
Well, I'm. about 473 dog years old. As a sound tech, I worked with Earl and Lester about a dozen times. They had an amazing ability to remember names.
Salty dog blues, was written by the Morris brothers from Asheville N.C. There is a video on UA-cam with Earl and his son back yard picking with the Morris brothers. Priceless music 🎶.
They also do the best version of On Top Of Old Smokey I have ever witnessed in that video. The whole vid is a wonder to behold,,,
The Earl's had the banjo and Josh's Dobro in Bristol when I heard them. Very cool to hear them live. Those guys are cool. Shawn talked to me until they said we gotta close. I'll never forget that night.
Sierra Ferrell... the best thing to hit authentic country music in years.
Agree 100%.
Me 2!!
Enjoyed viewing this! What a pleasure to hear so many great and historic instruments played again on the same stage.
Outstanding tribute to Mr.Earl Scruggs and all those represented at the hall of Fame, Earl and all those gone home would have been very proud of your performance! Some of the best of today's Bluegrass pickers on that stage!🪕🎻
Beautifully and amazingly done. The Earls of Leicester and Alison Brown are incomparable.
No thoughts on Sierra Farrell? I thought she killed it!
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Should have led her out on stage with a rope.
@@keithclark486 Why?
You Tube, what took you so long to recommend this video to me, you know how much I like Bluegrass music! thirteen days, come on man!
Thank you all so much !!!! This sound brought memories back to my old ears. Thank you , too , Sierra for your beautiful singing. Allison, you made another beautiful facet on the gem . God bless you , all .😊
Sierra Ferrell is one of my favorite musicians. I disvovered her about 5 weeks ago and I'm adicted from the first listen.
61, listening to music since more than 50 years and singing and playing guitar since almost 50 years.
From Germany hoping to see her coming here to play.
Jerry Douglas said it all, more pickers inspired by those instruments and musicians than the world will ever know, They are a humble bunch too !
ALWAYS GOOD to see/hear Alison Brown stretch the capability of the banjo...I'm glad they featured her for Earl's Breakdown..outstanding performance!
What a delightful presentation. I was honored to play bass for Shawn Camp for a couple of years in the early 90's. He is a true ambassador of traditional music as are all of the Earls of Leicester.
Earl Scruggs, Jim Mills...and Allison. All heroes in my journey. I last saw Earl live at the Huck Finn Jubilee. He signed my banjo. The crowd was so thrilled to have Earl there. I saw Jim with Ricky Scaggs in Ft. Smith....and he signed his CD. Earl has influenced so many banjo pickers, across the globe really. I hope to play with Earl in Glory!~. And it is such a blessing to hear all the "gang of instruments" play together again!
What a wonderful honor thank you very much for posting it
I think that last bit about all the instruments "knowing each other" so well was the coolest part of it all.
Thanks for an amazing UA-cam about the music and museum where the instruments are now on display.
I still have my album Lester Flat and Earl Scruggs at Carnige Hall
December 8 1945 is considered to be the Birth of Bluegrass the first time Lester and Earl played with Bill Monroe at the Opry. Exactly 17 years later to the day they performed at Carnegie Hall.
Wow that was quite a great performance by all but must say that Alison Brown and Jerry Douglas playing was absolutely perfect.
Gracias for all these wonderful memories!!
It’s nice to see Earls Grand daughter speaking fondly of her family. Earl and Louise and their boys Gary,Randy and Steve will be missed.
Funny, a lot of negative comments about Sierra's appearance, but the most replayed part of this video is her singing. I love to hear her sing and embrace her original style
Fabulous. It had me in tears.
I am an Englishman too living in England. I have a 5-String Banjo. I am aged 87 and STILL practicing!
82 and still learning❤
Music for the Soul and Heart....excellent in every way...time tested & proven musicians and their instruments...!!!
This is excellent singing and playing. I love this music. Thanks 😂. Never get tired of the sound of bluegrass music done so well.
I volunteered at The MIM Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona for about 18 Months?? I would still be there but for the 80-90 minute drive on freeway and shared my love of music, harmonicas and ukuleles. I want to be a voice for sharing our beautiful medium of vocal and instrumental music.!!! Thia is a butiful
“Here’s a little tune” OMG classicly understated
You're getting it Charlie Cushman! Wow! What a tribute!
Thanks for the music and fond memories. Onward!
What a great tribute. So glad you had Sierra on. She's the real deal.
Awesome...!
Yell wish I could play with Alison one time befor I die she great I love Earles of Lester's 😊❤
Wish I could have seen it live…it was a great show.
Always enjoyable. I just noticed Josh on Dobro smoked Salem cigarettes! Look at his shirt pocket during his break! :)
I grew up listening to bluegrass music all of the great entertainment, when they all played together this was very special times ✨️🎵🎶🎸💟
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@@BryanClark-gk6ie well some of them I did earl scurggs I did the rest of them I listened to them while my baby s were growing up 🙃
Happy 100 Earl! What you started is going strong😊
Well done one of my favourite tunes
Yay for Sierra joining in!
21:51 She is always great, would love to hear her in the Netherlands
33:12 Goosebumps
I only watched to see Sierra,she was excellent as ever,your right the finale was special,made me say wow out load.
Inspirational. Earl would be proud, I'm sure.
Damn! That was gooood!
What a great bunch artists. Sierra Ferrell is so damn good.
Agreed!
This is true, but try telling that to the haters...plenty of 'em in this comments section...
@@CorneiliusLibowitzhaters hate what they can't emulate!
A Great And Well Deserving Show!!!🏵
Great! Love it!
As a Rock N Roll/Heavy Metal music fan (Rock N Roll head/Metalhead) as well as a guitar player, I have an appreciation for Bluegrass/Country music because if it wasn't for this music, Rock N Roll/Heavy Metal would have never happened. I would love to meet Kyle at the Country Music Hall Of Fame because he is the CEO. Kyle is right because like he said, Gibson did not make a lot of these Granada's (Maple back and sides Banjo) and you can find this Banjo in the 1930 Gibson catalog and it was the top of the line Banjo produced by Gibson and is the rarest. As Kyle said, only 20 - 50 of these RB Granada Mastertones were built by Gibson at their factory at 225 Parsons Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gibson made a couple of Tenor Granada's, a couple of Plectrum Granada's, and a couple of factory 5 string Granada's (And one of them was Earl's).
I had no idea Mr Haney was such a wonderful musician!
Excellent!
Howdee. Good to find your fun work online.
that was great at the end of the vid wow that girl can getter done
Holy Smokers Cisco, You guy's have caused my screen to get really blurry! That stroke that Sierra hits there reminds me of my Cousin Refus Bunch Who was an old back woods bill-hilly as was Earl, But my goo-ness one one could over play Earl but Refus was right up there with him! lol This was just absolutely an awesome show!!!
OMG... goosebumps galore!
Wow of ya😮❤
当時のメンバーの本物の楽器を使用しての演奏は圧巻でした！ブルーグラスに栄光あれ！
The Earls of Leicester are fabulous. Shawn Camp just flat out kicks hiney. I think that was THE best Salty Dog Blues I've ever heard. Alison Brown is a class act also.
It's a little controversial, but I like some of their versions better than I do the originals!
No mention of Sierra Ferrell? Hmmmmmmmmm..................
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Word. 🤠
Lovely 😊
Please bring back the suits, hats, and western bow ties ❤
Excellent tribute, stellar musicianship. Sierra is the new queen of country and bluegrass.
Sierra has my heart...
Mercy!
Fantastic!
Charlie Cushman!! Smooth as glass!!!
Yep!
Best quote about Earl I’ve ever heard: “Before Earl, no picker had heard a banjo played like that. After Earl, every picker wanted to play a banjo like that.” 👍🏼
Magic
Phenomenal!
Love it
This was such a great presentation & honour for Earl as He deserved this. I remember first seeing Him on "The Beverly Hillbillies" that got Me into following Him & Lester. 🪕
Wow, they could not have chosen better than Sierra Ferrell. And what a great honor for her.
Wow. 👍👍👍👍👍
THE DOBBRO IS AN WONDERFULL INSTRUMENT
Yes indeed.
Thoroughly enjoyed this!
Is that the original bass?
Just curious why Chris Scruggs (Gary's son) and a fantastic musician (BR 549, Marty Stuart and solo) was not a part of this ceremony or even mentioned during the event. His choice? family drama?
Wow! What talented bluegrass musicians. Too bad blugrass wasn't as popular in their day. It has had a big revival and has a lot o f new young listeners. Young musicians like Billy Strings and also a lot of bands who do Grateful Dead inspired music are responsible for it's revival.
Impressive
Thank you, this was beautiful . 🤠❤🙏
Ohhh, sing it, Sierra!
Sierra Farrell ,OMG powerful voice amazing personality , sounds damned close to the Coal Miners Daughter / Loretta Lyn .
Someone ought to tell that mandolin player that it, too, can be picked :)
Love that Salty Dog!
You can see the Salem cigarette pack in Uncle Josh "Buck" Graves, shirt pocket. He was a helluva Dobro player. I got to meet-Lester,Curly,and Paul,but not Earl,or Josh.
I believe that, for this occasion, they were calling themselves "The Earls of Lester," which parodies the first names of Earl Scruggs and Lester Flat.
I amazing how man must put man on a pedestal for all other men to look at our creator is the only to look up to and place above Any man for God created all man equal what a different equalities give by the creator not by man only few will be worthy of God's heaven
I am a 10th Generation Grandson of Robert Cushman of Kent. I wonder where Charlie falls in, on in that Great American Legacy?