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Classie Ballou Jr.

Heard that CB Jr. is in hospital and none too well ! Anyone have an update?
Man...the guy can make that bass talk, even with just one hand on the neck...and the scarf hangin' off the headstock his trademark. Seen him play and met him at lots of gigs along with Jeffrey B.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcCZ5Fye64U

Re: Classie Ballou Jr.

Besides he's a giant on the bass, he's also a very nice man.
We saw him a few times at Saulieu and talked with him.
I hope he will get better soon.
My thoughts are with him and his family.

Re: Classie Ballou Jr.

mr classie
one bass player not afraid to travel :)

boozoo
zydeco joe
jeffery broussard

he also had a family business in yard work

interesting guy, total SWLA character

lot of stories in that guy

i hope he comes through ok

wle


Re: Classie Ballou Jr.

Yeah Larry. He could tell a thousand stories. Here's a few of them.

http://www.offbeat.com/2011/10/01/classie-ballou-boozoos-bottom/#

Re: Classie Ballou Jr.

thanks
that was great
i imagine classie went on for hours if he had the time
when i talked with him he always had time
they were on tour so there were the slack hours

wle



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