[Harp-L] Re: Fwd: Les Thompson on YouTube 1958

[Danny Wilson <bassharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

To All:

I just got off the phone with Les' daughter, Leslie, and she advised me 
that
her father is still doing well, physically, but continues to suffer with 
dementia,
as he has had for the past few years.  He is now 86 years old, and 
living in a
medical facility where he has excellent care. Doesn't play much harmonica
anymore, though he does still remember some of the intricacies of playing.

Les was a great player, as most are aware, but he was also a great
friend for a number of years - see http://www.bassharp.com/lesthomp.htm

It will also be noted that - in viewing the previously referenced 
you-tube clip
- he played the chromatic "left-handed," or upside down.  He preferred the
12-hole rather than 16-hole, and was not a reader.  None of this seemed to
detract from his genius, however.

He sends his regards to all, and wishes he could get out and jump into the
jams with everyone.

Best to all,
Danny

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Tom Hall wrote:
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> > Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:38:28 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: Argie Mandakas <argieroula@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Les Thompson on YouTube 1958
> > To: Thomas Hall <flattoptom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlLGjO8MzpU
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> > Life isn't about how to survive the storm ... but how to dance in the rain.
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