When Alison Kraus and Robert Plant where working out the details for their album, Ms. Kraus wanted Norman on a couple of the tracks. Ms. Kraus contacted Norman and asked if he would come to Nashville to record. He replied,"No, I don't feel like driving up there. But, your more than welcome to come down here (Rising Fawn, GA) and we can record the tracks here in our studio." So, that is how Norman Blake made Robert Plant come to Rising Fawn, GA to record.

A living legend!

Outstanding!

Thanks for sharing......Great job on a great song!

His fluency on the fretboard is always astonishing. He can play almost like he's just speaking

Listen to some of his old recordings. He is great

Just wonderful music, thank you for the posting. He is a leader in flat top pickin

@daveb2759

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He is one of a couple of inventors of flat picking. Jimi H was a pretty Good guitarist also

@PHJimY

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Comparing Jimi and Norman is ridiculous. Their styles are completely different genres. Like comparing Yehudi Menuhin with Stuff Smith. Both great musicians, but nothing alike.

An awesome flatpicker with an amazing technique!!

@ericfjerding Well, this clip is way cool and I'm really glad that you were able to record and post it. I need to learn this song! I saw Norman up in Iowa around this time(2001) and he played a lot of these types of tunes. I just love it!

Can you post more from this concert? That would be great!

Listen to the song “Billy Gray” and compare it to a song,” Greycoat Soldiers”, and the song “Sweet Sunny South”.