Posted by Dennis Haxaw Bottoms on September 11, 19101 at 01:29:34:
Dear Earl, Thank you for the years of music. You have been an inspiration to me since I was first introduced to your sound. I was only 15 at the time. Now being close to 50, I try to be an example to others by following your standards of profesionalism. I first met you when I was working with Porter Wagoner in the late 90's. It was our first meeting. I was so excited that I didn't know how to act. You made me feel welcome and special. I will never forget that moment. I now own one of your "Golden Deluxe" Gibson 5-strings. I really like it alot. Its taken it a few years to get it seasoned out, but its doing fine. I have my own blugrass band now and hope to see you at IBMA this year. My groups name is "Haxaw". I preform nightly in Nashville at the "Nashville Palace". I play different than most grass acts. Lea Jane helped me get my latest cd recorded along with Charlie Cushman and friends. God bless you and your family. Hope to hear from you. Your friend always
Dennis"Haxaw" Bottoms