Slim Bryant Story on "Blind Pig and the Acorn."

At the time of Slim Bryant's death, I posted  that I had submitted a story about Slim to another blog for consideration. That story was published today on "Blind Pig and the Acorn," and can be found at http://www.blindpigandtheacorn.com/blind_pig_the_acorn/2010/07/slim-bryant-.html

"Blind Pig and the Acorn" is an Appalachian blog, witch focuses an the culture and music of Appalachia.
The owner and publisher is young lady, Tipper Presley, with a vast knowledge of her subject, with a great ability to communicate in an interesting and informative fashion.
Check out my post and everything else on her blog. http://www.blindpigandtheacorn.com/

More Information on the Late Slim Bryant

If reading about the passing of Slim Bryant has you more interested in his life and mucic, here is a link to an article from 2002. Some of the dates cited are different than found elsewhere but otherwise the story in very informative it also includes audio clips from the interview as well as some of Slim's music.

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/20020811bryant0811fnp4.asp

Slim and Merle Haggard

See previous post for visitation and services details.

RIP - Slim Bryant

Slim Bryant

Thomas Hoyt "Slim" Bryant, a country music legend who charmed his adopted 

home of Pittsburgh for nearly seven decades, died Friday. He was 101.

Mr. Bryant, of Dormont, had been a local radio personality for years,

turning up at 6 a.m. daily to play during the KDKA Farm Hour regardless of

where he and his band, The Wildcats, had been the night before.

Mr. Bryant was born in Atlanta in 1908 and moved to Pittsburgh in 1940. He

never became a national star or boasted a slew of cross-over hits. But he

was respected and admired by the likes of Gene Autry and Les Paul, who

idolized him as a teenager, said Wayne Van Dine, a former KDKA-TV reporter.

And though he was a talented guitar player with historic country music

roots, he was humble and kind, said friends and family.

Mr. Bryant's son, Thomas H. Bryant II, said his father died at St. Clair

Hospital after a long illness.

In addition to his son, of Kansas City, Mr. Bryant is survived by two

grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

at the Beinhauer Family Funeral Home in Dormont. A memorial service will be

held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Dormont Presbyterian Church.

From the Post Gazette  5/29/10

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Ironically I had just submitted a short article, as a guest contributor for another blog.
If an when it runs, I will post a link here.

In addition to Slim's long radio career in Pittsburgh, it should be noted that he was a member of Clayton McMichen and the Georgia Wildcats, and was the last surviving artist to have recorded with Jimmy Rodgers, when Rodgers recorded Slim's "Mother the Queen of My Heart" in 1932.

I am including some photos of Slim.

Slim and the Wildcats

Slim and the Wildcats at KDKA

Slim at a CD signing, May 2007

Slim Bryant on The Saturday Light Brigade

Country music pioneer and long time Pittsburgh Radio and TV personality Slim Bryant, will be appearing on this week's, 1/17, Saturday Light Brigade. Here is an excerpt from the weekly show announcement.

From Larry Berger:
-- "7:50 am: Country music legend and centenarian Slim Bryant reminisces about his illustrious career, including regular appearances on The KDKA Farm Show and penning the Jimmie Rodgers hit Mother The Queen of My Heart, and the new CD he'll be signing later that day (1/17)at 1 pm at the South Hills Borders".

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