Slim Whitman

[Issie]

My parents constantly played records of Slim Whitman from the 50`s onwards.
I took them to a couple of his concerts here in the UK and have the memory of meeting this tall guy dressed as a cowboy backstage for a few minutes.
Both my parents have passed away now, but I often play the old 78 records.
My question is....
Is Slim still alive.? How old is he.?
The last I heard he was living on his ranch, I think in Jacksonville?

Any information would be greatly appreciated, I have a lot of fond memories that bring my parents "back to life".


Thank you x

A few years ago he had an active fan club in the UK, I don't know if it's still going though.

On edit - good old Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slim_Whitman

I remember he saved the world by singing "Indian Love Call" in Mars Attacks.

[Issie]

I can`t find any information about a UK fan club still running, but I did find this......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k13N6...elated&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT2KJ...elated&search=


Issie x

He still has it

This was the best I could do - http://personal.riverusers.com/~flash/

[Issie]

Originally Posted by Diuretic

He still has it

This was the best I could do - http://personal.riverusers.com/~flash/

Definately still has it, sends shivers down my spine.

Issie x

[Flash]

Originally Posted by Issie

My parents constantly played records of Slim Whitman from the 50`s onwards.
I took them to a couple of his concerts here in the UK and have the memory of meeting this tall guy dressed as a cowboy backstage for a few minutes.
Both my parents have passed away now, but I often play the old 78 records.
My question is....
Is Slim still alive.? How old is he.?
The last I heard he was living on his ranch, I think in Jacksonville?

Any information would be greatly appreciated, I have a lot of fond memories that bring my parents "back to life".


Thank you x

Slim is alive, although he lost his beloved wife Jerry back in February 2009. His 100th CD was jsue released a compilation with 2 new songs they discovered in the vaults. He is 86 years old and retired. He lives south of Jacksonville on 40 acres of land. He sold his home in the Keys. For more info and merchandise etc go to (address removed) 0r google same.

[Nomad]

Originally Posted by snoozecontrol

i remember he saved the world by singing "indian love call" in mars attacks.

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