As someone who saw Woody live, I was only ~5-6 so memories are pretty hazy, but I did completely wear out my 78s of "Songs to Grow On", I don't think he will be forgotten any time soon. As an example, there was a local tribute Saturday night. I went to it without getting tickets in advance, and to my shock, discovered it was sold out! However, knowing that local venues often hold back a small block of tickets, and I was first in line I did get in, as did most of those who had perseverance. Nevertheless, it indicates his continuing resonance. Most of the audience was considerably younger than me, actually that seems to be the case for most venues these days, so it wasn't just greybeards involved. Will he be remembered 500+ years from now, obviously don't know, how many of us can sing "The Song of Roland" :roll:
Harmony H-173 bought in 1960 (retired), Alvarez AC60S 2008, Eastman AC320ce 2009 "Hybrid", Guild D25M 1974, Martin Grand J35E 2009, Martin D12-20 1970, Martin OM-21 2009, Martin 00-15M Custom (full body gloss, wide neck) 2011, Voyage-air VAOM-06 2010
"I'm glad there are a lot of guitar players pursuing technique as diligently as they possibly can, because it leaves this whole other area open to people like me."
Richard Thompson