Comments on: 100 Greatest Men: #85. Marty Stuart

By: Chimesfreedom-Pophistory

Chimesfreedom-Pophistory — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:39:42 +0000

Stuart is a country music gem who often does not get the recognition he deserves. The work he has done in the background with other performers and carrying on the tradition of country music would make him a key country musician by himself, but he continues to produce excellent music of his own. I’m glad you listed “The Pilgrim” in your essential album list, as I would rank it among the top country albums of the 1990s, despite, as you note, its failure to achieve commercial success (I’ve written about the album here: http://www.chimesfreedom.com/2011/11/22/thanksgiving-with-marty-stuart-the-pilgrim/ ). His follow-up concept albums, such as his gospel album, have continued his excellent work. Although he’s had success with some more mainstream popular country work (“Tempted,” work with Travis Tritt, etc.), his work in traditional country genres has made him an essential part of the country canon.

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By: Paul W Dennis

Paul W Dennis — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:02:29 +0000

How on earth did you miss his years with Lester Flatt and the Nashville Grass ? That really represents the start to Marty’s career. I don’t recall how old Marty was at the time, but it was well under 18 years old.

Marty has produced a stunning array of albums, books and photographs – a true Renaissance man, among the few in the genre