He recorded my first album on me on Ridge Runner records in the 70s. Question from Anmchadh: Hey Marty you remember Slim Richey? My only real jobs were with him and Johnny Cash. I got my start with Lester Flat when I was 13.

Host-Cid: And you got to work with Johnny Cash and Earl Scruggs, right? Marty Stuart: My main influence was Johnny Cash, bluegrass bands, and I liked Muddy Waters a lot. It's like an opera.Īnonymous Question: Who did you like when you were young? Started out as a song and ended up as a concept album. 'The Pilgrim' was a good character in the story. Based on a true story that happened in my hometown, murder, deception, true love, suicide, a tragedy that had a happy ending. Marty Stuart: The Pilgrim is my first album in three years, took three years to write.

Host-Cid: So first, how about telling us a little bit about The Pilgrim. Marty Stuart: My pleasure, glad to be online with you. Host-Cid: Good evening, and welcome to ! Our special guest this evening is Marty Stuart, joining us live this evening from Nashville, TN. Chat Transcript from - JTranscript from Chat on - July 27, 1999

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