Apr 05 2009
Local Musician Plays One More Song
Wickliffe, Indiana was the sight of a local musician announcing his retirement from music. A tour bus from Tell City, Indiana was among the vehicles crowding the parking lot around Terry’s Pit Stop as Larry Morton celebrated his daughter’s birthday and announced his retirement from playing music. A huge crowd danced and cheered as the band played all night.
Mr. Morton introduced the band and his replacement, then played one more song. As “Mustang Sally” ended he said, “Stick a fork in me, I’m done.” He put his guitar down and danced with his soon to be wife, while the band played a few more songs. It has been said, “True musicians never quit, they just fade away.” Rumor has it this musician is just taking a short pause to get some things in order.
Mr. Morton has played many years in many places. At times, playing his guitar has bought groceries that week. In recent years, he has played many benefit dances free of charge for people trying to raise money for doctor bills. He has played going away parties for soldiers being sent over seas, and wedding receptions for young couples just starting out. Many nights Mr. Morton and the band would play longer than scheduled because the crowd wanted one more song.
From your fans in Perry and Crawford Counties, “Thank you, Larry, for your entertainment in the bars and your support in the benefits and fund raisers. We hope the rumors are true and your pause is over shortly.”
