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Fred Cockerham
Roots Music / Country / Acoustic

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   About Fred Cockerham
Fred Cockerham, one of the seven children of Elias and Betty Jane Cockerham, was born on November 3, 1905. Commonly thought of as the banjo accompanist to Tommy Jarrell, Fred was one of the most accomplished of all the Round Peak, North Carolina musicians. He played the fiddle in a more modern style than Tommy Jarrell, but played the fretless banjo in an old clawhammer style much like that of his old mentor, Charley Lowe. Fred was the only one from the Round Peak community to attempt the difficult life of a professional rural musician. There were two people whose playing so impressed Fred that he felt: "If I couldn't learn to mock them, why I'd just as soon quit." Charlie Lowe's banjo playing was so impressive to Fred that he worked hard to change his "framming" style to be more like the complex double note technique which Charlie used. The other main influence came from the airwaves, from far outside the community. This was the fiddling of Arthur Smith, who was heard over WSM's "Grand Old Opry" show, broadcast from Nashville, Tennessee. Smith, born in Tennessee in 1898, began to play on the "Opry" in 1927. He used a smooth low bow style that was quite different from the older style in which Tommy Jarrell played called "rocking the bow" . Fred died four months short of his 75th birthday, on July 8, 1980. Fred's banjo was donated, along with Tommy Jarrell's fiddle, to the Smithsonian Institute.

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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Jun 29 2009 5:28 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
Le Pélican Frisé





Jun 26 2009 5:57 AM

Oi!

Le Pelican Frise presents

ASOZIAL,his 3rd album!

Available in CD and

download on

www.myspace.com/lepelicanfrise ...

See you on the road ...

Ska, Beer & Rock'n'Roll!


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Rockridge Brothers





Jun 24 2009 4:09 PM

You know and show how to fiddle!

Thank you for your friendship!

Check out our cd:
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BARBARA WILKINSON- SONGWRITER





May 28 2009 6:07 AM

Happy Thursday!!!!

Check out "BOOMERANG"

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Thanks

Barbara
Arek Pawlik





May 4 2009 9:51 AM

Wow!I like this tune!!!
Big Daddy & Red Hot Java





May 3 2009 2:05 PM

Thanks a million Fred for joining our ministry of Blues. Its all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE. Hope to perform for you sometime, just not too soon. PEACE. Wishing you the very best in Blues and life and afterlife! -Big Daddy
Bulgur Mountain Band





Feb 12 2009 11:55 AM

Truly one of the best. Thanks for the add. Hope everyone enjoys the music of The Bulgur Mountain Band.
dave





Feb 6 2009 10:14 PM

Howdie!
LanceEmerson1971





Dec 21 2008 3:22 PM


CHRISTMAS TREES 'ROUND THE WORLD



CHRISTMAS TREES 'ROUND THE WORLD



HAPPY HOLIDAYS !

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Dec 19 2008 6:26 PM

(Hi - just enjoyed my visit.)

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol sung on myspace...

# 230, walkaboutsverse. 741. com: CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY

As gospellers have said,
Beneath signalling skies,
On land dusty to tread,
A trough in a stable
Was the strawy first-bed
Of a divine baby -
The forgiving Godhead.

A season for new hope -
There then and here now;
The yuletide of goodwill -
There then and here now.

In respect of this chance,
Beneath bright or dark skies,
Faith’s the star that we glance
Attending Christ’s churches
And trying to enhance,
With singing and ritual,
Our God-loving stance.

A...

(C) David Franks 2003
LanceEmerson1971





Dec 3 2008 10:46 AM

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Life of Brian





Nov 12 2008 12:43 PM

Thank you for adding me as a friend and sharing the brilliant music of Fred Cockerham.
Best wishes!
Brian
LanceEmerson1971





Nov 12 2008 10:38 AM

Greetings from Maryland & Happy Holidays !







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Nov 12 2008 5:45 AM

Thanks for your friendship & Support!
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Nov 12 2008 4:54 AM

Thanks for your friendship & Support!
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Nov 11 2008 10:22 PM

Thanks. Awesome music!

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Aug 24 2008 6:40 AM

Thanks for accepting my add!
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Aug 6 2008 10:12 PM

Thanks for joining our circle of friends, and thanks for helping to keep Redd's legacy alive!
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Aug 6 2008 5:27 PM

thanks for the add!
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Jul 12 2008 6:22 PM

Hey
Hope you're having a great summer!

Q(ku:) Goro and Piapi





Jun 10 2008 9:59 PM

Hi!

Thank you for adding us!
All the best!
Greeting from Osaka,Japan

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May 18 2008 6:25 PM

HOW DE FRIEND...

"JUST PASSING BY"

SEE YOU DOWN THE ROAD.

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MR. RICHARD





May 13 2008 3:38 PM

GREATEST RESPECTS ...

ROCK ON !

MR.
RICHARD
Michael Lightbourne





May 5 2008 3:57 PM

Thanks for the friendship!

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Apr 24 2008 3:51 PM

Thanks for the friendship :)


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