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It's Hee Haw Friday. Hit it, Roy Clark and Jimmy Henley:
Jimmy Henley - Orange Blossom Special
1,390,463 views•Jan 22, 2016
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Jimmy Henley shocked his dad and everybody else when he began playing the banjo at the age of 7. It was probably his winning the World Bluegrass Banjo Championship in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 10 that caught Roy Clark's attention, resulting in Roy employing Jimmy for more than 25 years. This is one of Jimmy's appearances on Hee Haw in which Roy pretends being threatened by Jimmy's skill. The black band that appears at 1 minute 44 seconds is to cover a broadcast message that would be way more annoying than the band.
michael naretto
3 years ago
If it had strings Roy Clark could play it..
3 years ago
If it had strings Roy Clark could play it..
George Crosby
2 months ago (edited)
Jimmy Henley passed away on March 22, 2020. He And Roy are together again.
2 months ago (edited)
Jimmy Henley passed away on March 22, 2020. He And Roy are together again.
DU missed this one, I think.
Banjo virtuoso, 'Hee Haw' performer Jimmy Henley dies
From Staff Reports Mar 26, 2020
Jimmy Henley, an Oklahoma-based banjo virtuoso, world-class entertainer and former child superstar of the country variety TV series “Hee Haw,” died Sunday at his Broken Arrow home.
Born in Hobbs, New Mexico, Henley’s love for the banjo began at an early age. Competing against entrants of all ages, he finished first in the National Bluegrass Banjo Championship when he was 10.
Henley captured the attention of entertainer and multi-instrumentalist Roy Clark. A news release said a meeting at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque quickly became a contract that launched an incredible 26-year musical career for Henley, beginning with “Hee Haw” and continuing with an invitation to tour with the Clark organization.
During that time, Henley performed on every major stage and television show of the era in America and around the world. In recent years, Henley returned to the stage as a solo artist, using his talent to create a unique blend of bluegrass and pop, country and classical, and everything in between. He also performed and produced four songs given to him by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Carl Jackson, who collaborated with Henley on background vocals.
Henley performed with several major artists during his career, including Marty Stuart, Bill Monroe, Vince Gill, Lester Flatt, Glen Campbell and many others. Henley has four record albums to his credit, plus a number of original compositions.
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From Staff Reports Mar 26, 2020
Jimmy Henley, an Oklahoma-based banjo virtuoso, world-class entertainer and former child superstar of the country variety TV series “Hee Haw,” died Sunday at his Broken Arrow home.
Born in Hobbs, New Mexico, Henley’s love for the banjo began at an early age. Competing against entrants of all ages, he finished first in the National Bluegrass Banjo Championship when he was 10.
Henley captured the attention of entertainer and multi-instrumentalist Roy Clark. A news release said a meeting at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque quickly became a contract that launched an incredible 26-year musical career for Henley, beginning with “Hee Haw” and continuing with an invitation to tour with the Clark organization.
During that time, Henley performed on every major stage and television show of the era in America and around the world. In recent years, Henley returned to the stage as a solo artist, using his talent to create a unique blend of bluegrass and pop, country and classical, and everything in between. He also performed and produced four songs given to him by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Carl Jackson, who collaborated with Henley on background vocals.
Henley performed with several major artists during his career, including Marty Stuart, Bill Monroe, Vince Gill, Lester Flatt, Glen Campbell and many others. Henley has four record albums to his credit, plus a number of original compositions.
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Jimmy Henley And Marty Stuart - Rawhide
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