Legendary North Carolina fiddler Joe Thompson turns 90-years-old today. He is widely recognized as being the last living link to a time when African American String Bands played for square dances nearly every weekend around here. Thompson's toured the world with his music and is still playing, but now mostly, at home with friends and neighbors.
Additional Links:
- from David Brower's visit with Joe Thompson.
- about Joe that aired on Public Televison 4 years ago, produced by his niece (video is listed as the third selection from top and has a preview and full docu)
