An Age Old Dispute
Gentlemen that appear on the famous stage of the Grand Ole Opry are usually adorned with flashy sequined suits tailored by the likes of Nudie or Manuel. Stonewall Jackson has decided he would choose the judicial system to make his newest suit. Today, the interest of the Grand Ole Opry is getting in new fresh faces that will appeal to the younger contemporary audience (Some may disagree). This is not settling well with some of the elder artists especially Stonewall Jackson. Jackson, 75, had some success with hits like “Waterloo” and “BJ the DJ.” Earlier this year, Stonewall filed a suit against the G.O.O. claiming that he was a victim of age discrimination. The suit has been settled as of Friday, Oct.3 and it has not come to light whether the desired $10 million in both compensatory and punitive damage was reached at this time.
Well, I may be revisiting a tired subject- but there just seems to be a conflict of interest here. I hear from a lot of people that country music today…”it’s just not country”. Now that is fine, however,
some of the new country music of today is less “rockin’” than someone like Hank Williams, Jr was the latter half of his career. Some may argue the issue as far back as Billy Bird playing electric guitar for Ernest Tubb. Some people blame the drum. I can see from both sides on this issue. Country Music’s sound will always change with time, but the constant is the way of life that fuels the genre.
Until next time, Kyle
