From: MJRSONGS@aol.com
To: cannsmith@hotmail.com
Subject: Jimmie Rodgers
Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 21:08:47 EDT
Greetings,
I was just going through some web sites on Jimmie Rodgers and located yours.
My name is Michael Rodgers. I am Jimmie's oldest son.
It is always nice to know that people remember what a huge talent and
wonderful performer that my father was and still is at the IMAX Theatre in
Branson MO.
Thanks for your support and for keeping the word out that he is ALIVE and Well
and living on Lake Taneycomo outside of Branson still selling out shows and
writing beautiful songs.
Best Wishes,
Michael Rodgers
Los Angeles, Ca
From: MJRSONGS@aol.com
To: cannsmith@hotmail.com
Subject: Check out Jimmie Rodgers Branson Missouri
Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 13:15:48 EDT
Good morning,
Thanks so much for your reply.
Yes, you may post my letter on your site and you may also leave the email on
as I enjoy hearing from Dads fans and corresponding with them.
It would be wonderful if you were able to see his new show this season.
He has created a two hour one man show which takes the audience through his
life and music, triumphs and tragedies.
The stage is set as an old attic with his memoribilia all around him.
He is using the original epiphone guitar and fender tube amplifier that he
used on all of his classic recordings and he reminisces about his friends,
Buddy Holly, Elvis, Johnny Cash and all the experiences that they shared
together.
The Grand Ole Opry walk of fame is honoring Dad at the Opryland park in
Nashville by inclusion in their museum of stars which is outside the Opry
House at the Tower Records store this summer. There will be some personal
items and letters on display for the music fans to see and Dad will attend
the event and be on hand for a few days to sign autographs and meet the fans.
It should be fun.
He is in "perfect " health has just received his black belt in Aikido, runs
10 miles three times a week and is the father of a ten year old little girl.
Not bad for 65
Thank you again for your interest and appreciation.
I look forward to hearing from you again soon.
Best Regards,
Michael Rodgers
