Featuring:
Ralph Stanley, Ralph Stanley II, Del McCoury, Robbie McCoury, Bobbie McCoury, Jason Carter, Mike Bub, David Grisman, Jim Lauderdale, James Shelton, Todd Meade, Steve Sparkman, and family members Hubert and Jeanette Cooke
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"To me Jack Cooke is one of the true unsung heroes of our business. He has always been a loyal sideman providing just what was needed to help the "star" shine and be able to step up and deliver when his turn came to shine. We have waited too long to hear the music and voice of Jack on his own album." - Mike Bub
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“I’m never going to work. I’m going to let this guitar do it for me.” The words of a teenage Jack Cooke to his sister say it all. In the end it wasn’t his guitar but his bass that has done all of the work for him in his 36-year tenure with Ralph Stanley as a Clinch Mountain Boy. Starting with the Stanley Brothers in the mid 50’s, Jack halted his musical collaborations with the group in order to sing the lead vocals for Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys for four and a half years (1956-1960) before ending up with the Clinch Mountain Boys for good in 1970. Jack sat down with producer Jim Lauderdale and recorded some of his favorite songs for his upcoming Pinecastle release, Sittin’ on Top of the World. Cooke’s supporting cast includes Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury, Ronnie McCoury, Rob McCoury, Mike Bub, Jim Lauderdale, and David Gisman among others
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Very saddened by the news. Regret that I never followed up on a chance to do a phone interview. Prayers to the freinds and family members. May God Bless
Thanks for the wonderful music, you gave us! Mountain music and Bluegrass will never be the same without you! God bless you and your family! I know you got to keep movin on, so now you are settin on top of the world, playing and singing for Jesus! We'll miss you Cookie! Kenney McCoy 2
Your Birthday card was in the mail whe I heard the news.It was a shock you was ok when we talked last week. thanks for being a good friend for fifty six years. Good bye Jack. REST IN PEACE
Thanks for the music Cookie, it will live forever! You'll be missed but never forgotten. May you rest at the end of your journey...Cookie's gone but Cookie dont' worry, Cookie's a sittin' on top of the world. Love ya Jack.
Rest in Peace Brother Jack. You will be missed. I'll never forget watching you on stage at Hills of Home and sharing conversations with you at the record table. One of the best, that's for sure!
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