In Memory: Jack Cooke E-mail
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 21:41
It is with a great deal of sadness that we report the passing of our dear friend, Clinch Mountain Boy, Jack Cooke. Jack began his long and distinguished career in 1955 when he went to work with Carter and Ralph Stanley as a bass player. In 1956 he began a four year stint with Bill Monroe as  a Bluegrass Boy. Following his time with Monroe, he formed his own band, "The Virginia Mountain Boys". He also spent some time playing with Earl Taylor and the Stoneman Family. At one time Del McCoury played banjo in Jack's band.

Jack  recommended Del to Monroe, and played with Del when he filled in with Monroe  from time to time. In 1970, following Carter Stanley's death, Ralph reorganized  the Clinch Mountain Boys and recruited Jack as his bass player, a position he  held until his health started to deteriorate this year. With the exception  of Dr. Ralph himself, Jack was the longest serving Clinch Mountain Boy! It  serves as no surprise to us that he told his sister when just a  teenager, "I'm never going to work. I'm going to let this guitar do it for  me." Born in Norton, VA on Dec. 6th, 1936 he was a life-long resident of  the town, and even served as Mayor for half of a term!

In 2006 he released his first solo album, "Sittin' On Top of the  World" (Pinecastle Records) produced by Jim. We hope you will keep his family, friends and legions of fans in  your prayers.....   
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