Earl Marshall

HOWDY y'all:My Name is EARL MARSHALL, I am from the "Almost Heaven" Mountain State of West Virginia, I was the 8th child of 13 siblings, born in a small mountain-side cabin, but reared by my Aunt and Uncle because of the Hardships and sickness back in those days. After graduating from High School, I served in the U.S. Army with the 3rd Armored Division in Germany. (1959-1962). "YES", I did know ELVIS in case you are wondering (but only for his last 2 months tour of duty). After my military tour of duty I attended three yrs of college at W.Va. State. But suddenly, for no apparent reason, I uprooted myself from my family and beloved mountains, and replanted myself in the suburbs of Tampa, Florida, (by way of Hollywood, California), far from the things I love the best. This change I haven't regretted too much, ... although I "DO" very often, get homesick when the mountains seems to call out to me, beckoning me back to its natural scenic wonders and majestic beauty. It is within these mountains, that I get my internal strength and inspirations from. (Flat-landers "don't" and "can't" understand things like that).I am a "CLASSIC" Country Western singer and song writer, I play the guitar. I also sing Country Mountain ballads, Gospel hymns, not failing to mention "Politically In-correct" Songs for humor and fun.Throughout the years, I have associated myself with such musicians from both The GRAND `O OPRY and HEEHAW. I have performed with Nashville recording artists; LARRY KIRBY, CARL WADE and BARBARA SHAFFER, (http://www.carlwade.com), VALERIE SMITH and LIBERTY PIKE, BOB COOK _Piano player, and CANDY SUE PEILTZER (Nashville Gold Record recording artist). Also HOWARD RHOTON (of the Guitarist Hall of Fame_Nashville, Tenn.) and many others.I play locally at Desoto Park in Tampa's Ybor City district, Dunedin's Country Legends Cafe, American Legions, VFW's and other Local gatherings for jams, tail-gate parties, and bluegrass gatherings. (see above for current schedule)My fellow musicians are PAUL (Hank) PRESTON, (an opening performer for the Western Movie Cowboy and Singer TEX RITTER_ Paul sings, plays Lead Guitar, and steel) http://www.hillbilly-music.com/artists/story/index.php?id=12 151. LARRY KIRBY, (Nashville song writer and Recording Artist). LOWELL MINTER, (guitarist, singer), RICHARD LOCKMAN, (Old-time Historical Mountain Balladeer)_ Plays guitar, mandolin, (www.myspace.com/richlock) (THE COUNTRY HEIRS, featuring: DONNA WALKER (upright Bass, singer), JOHN P. HITE (Guitar, fiddle, and singer), and ESTHER (Moe) SPENCER (Dobro, Hawaiian Steel).My personal most favorite female performers are: EMMYLOU HARRIS, DOLLY PARTON, PATSY MONTANA, PAM TILLIS, VALERIE SMITH, and KELLIE PICKLER.My personal most favorite male performers are: WILLY NELSON, JOHNNY CASH, GEORGE JONES, WAYLON JENNINGS, RANDY TRAVIS, ERNEST TUBB, BURL IVES, MERLE HAGGARD, STEWART HAMBLEN, WEB PIERCE, DON WILLIAMS, FERLIN HUSKY, and the old-timers of the Country Sounds. PLEASE READ my BLOG (above) on the subject: "REAL COUNTRY MUSIC!"_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _____WHY I TURNED TO COUNTRY _ A Tribute to Country Music and it's Performers__________________________________________________ ___________***(Note): If you are a RAPPER or you are into the "Trashy", "Filthy", HEAVY METAL, GOTHIC or NEW AGE movement, (which isn't Music at all but aggravating noise!) your request to be added to my circle of MySpace friends will be denied! That type of "sound" is NOT wholesome, family Oriented, Beneficial ~or~ the least bit entertaining.DO NOT try to use my website for advertising your Satanic trash! Consider yourself DENIED before requesting an ADD. ____________________________________________________________ __JUST INTERTAINING "CLASSIC" COUNTRY / FOLK / MOUNTAIN MUSIC ONLY PLEASE! Enjoy your visit. ____________________________________________________________ __WHY I TURNED TO COUNTRY II _ Songs about me _ A tribute to country Singers_____________________________________________________ _________YOU'RE MY BEST FRIEND _ Don Williams ____________________________________________________________ _ Myspace Contact Tables Myspace Codes ____________________________________________________________ ___Myspace Extended Network Banners Myspace Codes ____________________________________________________________ __Myspace Online Now Icons Myspace Codes ____________________________________________________________ __I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 _____________