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• 1 Larry Here // May 1, 2008

  SO… Who are the backup guys? Is that Dobro Dick on the dobro? I think so… This guy, Rummel, was playing about when I got here in ‘78, and I’m sure I saw him play, but I still had too much suburb in me to appreciate his thing… Does the record give any info about the other players?

• 2 Ty Nuno // Jul 15, 2008

  That’s Tim Ischler on the Dobro. J Rummel was an old friend of mine. Sat up all night many times listening to Flatt and Scruggs and Johnny Cash or Hank Williams and drinking whiskey with J.R.

• 3 Nate Biehl // Aug 7, 2008

  Are you sure that’s Mr. Ischler? J.R. says “Sing me back home, Dick.”

  Collector, is this piece in the market?

• 4 Treb Day // Aug 27, 2008

  Thanks for the info / speculation everyone. Unfortunately, this one is not on the market. Though it’s likely out there elsewhere, somewhere… somewhere…

• 5 Andrea Woodahl // Oct 21, 2008

  Greetings!
  I am in search of any information regarding J.R. Rummel. I am fascinated by this man and am extremely interested in trying to use not only some of his prints, but possibly some of his music as a permanent fixture in the Montana Harley-Davidson show room here in Missoula. This man’s work embodies everything I am looking to share with not only the tourists that come in from around the country, but also the locals that frequent his facility. His artwork and music capture Missoula and I have had no luck finding information in regards to who may control the use of his prints, or more information about this man in general. I would love it to be a sort of tribute to this local legend. Any information of any kind that could be provided to me would be greatly appreciated.
  Thanks!

• 6 Erik Ray // Nov 19, 2008

  Ty Nuno! Are you still alive? Where in tarnation are ye?

  Jay Rummel used to stop by Luke’s Bar and the Top Hat when I played those fabulous dives back in the 1980’s. He liked my act and on two occasions brought me a lithograph of his work. He brought them into the bars rolled up and tied with a piece of twine. He never asked for anything in return, but I always bought him a drink whenever I saw him. He was a true genius and genuinely likeable fellow. Whenever I need inspiration, I look at his work.

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