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Offline Rockdale

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Hacksaw Harney's grave
« on: November 23, 2011, 06:31:51 PM »
Does anyone know exactly where Hacksaw Harney is buried? I found this information doing a google search but I don't know if it's accurate.

http://www.bmansbluesreport.com/2011/09/hacksaws-downsouth-blues-richard-harney_4680.html

Offline Bunker Hill

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2011, 11:08:28 PM »
FWIW this was a topic raised on the PWBG in August. Gene Rosenthal responded thus:

The only person that I know who would/might conceivably have the grave location viz Hacksaw is Steve Lavere, who I believe at the time of Hacksaw's Death was still living in Memphis (or environs) and if so, would most certainly know the details, given his absolute dedication at the time to ALL of the then still surviving first generation Blues musicians residing in Memphis and his personal relationship with Hacksaw.

If there's a need to "identify" by stone or bronze plaque Hacksaw's grave site, then I will personnally finance same, and would have years ago if I'd been informed of such need!

Offline Rockdale

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2011, 07:42:21 AM »
Thanks for the reply Bunker Hill. What's the PWBG?

According to the blog post that I found, the farm where Hacksaw is supposed to be buried at is only a few hours from where I live. If I can get some credible information about it, I'll probably make a trip over there.

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2011, 08:14:20 AM »
Thanks for the reply Bunker Hill. What's the PWBG?
Sorry for the lazy use of acronym - Prewar Blues Group at Yahoo which commenced 10 February 1999. A postwar group, along similar lines, was also started at the same time.  Their may well be a topic here devoted to the prewar group.

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2011, 08:22:47 AM »

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2011, 08:54:00 AM »
Good to hear Hacksaw will get some recognition. Keep us posted.

Offline Rockdale

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2011, 03:15:15 PM »
Definitely good to hear oversee. Hacksaw is one of my favorite players to listen to.

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2011, 03:04:30 AM »
All can now be revealed, please check out the news section on www.bluesmatters.com

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2011, 07:25:08 AM »
Here is the direct link to the article: http://bluesmatters.com/magazine/2011/11/putting-right-an-injustice-obtaining-a-gravestone-for-richard-%E2%80%9Chacksaw%E2%80%9D-harney/

Oversee, Elijah Wald had put out a call elsewhere for people to write to support this recognition of Hacksaw Harney. Should people be writing to the county board in support of recognition for Hacksaw? What was so sensitive and delicate about all of this?

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2011, 10:34:06 AM »
The cemetery is under the control of the local correction facility, and until things had moved along further it was felt wise not to give out the cemetery lot #. Those wishing to add their names can email them to bluesbeaver@hotmail.com as ie Marcia Weaver, Jackson, MS, US. Your support is warmly welcomed.

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2011, 12:28:28 PM »
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors approved the resolution this morning to allow a grave marker for Richard "Hacksaw" Harney. Donations can be made to Steve Salter via www.KillerBlues.net
« Last Edit: December 05, 2011, 12:46:18 PM by oversee »

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2011, 12:58:19 PM »
The Raymond, Mississippi cemetery where Richard "Hacksaw" Harney is laid, has a temporary stake on the spot where he is laid, with a #15 on it. A permanent marker is now being sought via donations.

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2011, 08:50:49 AM »
I have been told that the #15 block has been removed due to the fact the lot number is 71, but it is known know at present whether the correct lot number has been placed. There are bushes that prevent a car being driven close to the area that would scratch paint work. There is to be an approach to see if these can be removed.

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2011, 01:37:11 AM »
Grave marker designs, and the inscription is being looked into for Hacksaw. :-*

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« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2011, 07:39:46 AM »

I am happy to announce that the donation drive for a grave marker for Richard "Hacksaw" Harney has been accomplished. Steve LaVere was asked to come up with the wording which he has, and has been of great help throughout the cause. Steve Salter says he still has many more grave markers in the works, and any donations for future stones would be fantastic.

Hopefully when the grave marker is in place, Blues fans can pay their respects as part of the continuing Mississippi Blues Trail.

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2012, 05:07:02 AM »
The unveiling of Richard "Hacksaw" Harney's grave marker will take place on Saturday April 28th at 1pm, at the Hinds County Cemetery in Raymond, MS. Hinds County Cemetery is off Highway 18 West, turning South, near the East city limits of Raymond. Apart from dignitaries and press, members of Hacksaw's remaining family are expected to attend.

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2012, 02:35:54 AM »
After nearly forty years Richard ?Hacksaw? Harney will have a head stone placed on his grave on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at 1pm.  The unveiling of the stone will be at the Hinds County Cemetery off Highway 18 West near Raymond, MS.

 

Hacksaw Harney, also known as Sweet Man, was a blues guitar player and a piano tuner.  He was ?a great guitarist and American blues/ragtime treasure? said Dave Harris of Victoria, BC, Canada.  Michael Frank, blues manager for many Chicago artists described Hacksaw as the ?? guitarist whom Honeyboy Edwards, Robert Lockwood, Jr. and Henry Townsend publicly acknowledged as one of the best guitarists they ever knew.?

 

Dorothy Moore recalled ?As a child, I must have known Hacksaw.  He lived a block away from Mama?s house.?  Harney died on December 25, 1973.  He was living in the 700 block of Mill Street.

 

Harney played with many great blues musicians like Pinetop Perkins.  Perkins told the story about the guitarist, piano player and tuner, ?He always carried a little hacksaw with him, and he could grab a piece of anything and make a new key with that hacksaw.  He taught me how to repair a piano.?  Others have doubted the story but the name stayed with him.

 

With the help of the Hinds County local government and the Hinds County Sheriff to make the wheels turn, a simple marker will be installed at the pauper cemetery where Hacksaw is buried.

 

The man who was very interested to see this just event said ?Sitting here thinking, four and a half thousand miles from somewhere, I will remember April 28th, 2012 as the day Mr. Richard ?Hacksaw? Harney came above ground.?  About three months ago Billy Hutchinson asked Marcia Weaver did she know where Hacksaw was buried.  ?Well yes,? she said, ?about eight miles from my house.?

 

Rose Mary Harney, daughter of Hacksaw, and her family are expected to attend the event.  The stone is provided by Steve Salter, whose non-profit, Killer Blues, has placed many head markers on sites of blues musicians.  Salter will drive the stone down from Michigan.

 

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Offline eric

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2012, 08:48:47 AM »
There was talk of a drive to fund a headstone for Blind Blake, but as far as I know, nothing came of it.  I'll check into it and report back....
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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2012, 08:57:53 PM »
"Hacksaw" and his brother (Maylon?) recorded as "Pet & Can" backing a female singer (my G&D is in a box under other boxes in the spare room!) back in the 20s/30s. I saw/heard him perform in NYC one time and he was magnificent.

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2012, 09:49:07 PM »
I didn't know that. My G&D was handy, so I looked it up in the accompanist index. As you say, Maylon & Richard Harney's sessions were in Memphis, December 1927, backing Pearl Dickson on Monday 12th, 4 cuts, also 4 cuts backing Walter Rhodes, Saturday 10th
« Last Edit: April 28, 2012, 09:52:11 PM by Rivers »

Offline Bunker Hill

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Re: Hacksaw Harney's grave
« Reply #20 on: April 28, 2012, 09:51:21 PM »
"Hacksaw" and his brother (Maylon?) recorded as "Pet & Can" backing a female singer (my G&D is in a box under other boxes in the spare room!) back in the 20s/30s. I saw/heard him perform in NYC one time and he was magnificent.
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