Fiddler Red Wilson talking about his early days

Mountain fiddler Oscar ‘Red’ Wilson talks about his life, his family, and his early years as a professional musician in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Over the course of his life, Red played in several groups, recorded bands, and wrote many original tunes.
The interview and performance were filmed in 2003 at Red Wilson’s home and property, and produced by Chanse Simpson and David Biddix. The footage was shot by David and Chanse, and edited by Chanse. Roan Mitchell Productions is a collaboration of the two longtime friends and producing partners. Roan Mitchell Productions specializes in telling stories about the people and places in the Toe River Valley, including Mitchell, Yancey and Avery counties, and the broader mountain region.

[@toddradfordjr.3669]

Mr Wilson, thank you so much for this wonderful interview, & sharing some of your very 🎶🎶entertaining life story🎶🎶 with us all🙂🙏🏻!
Take care, & God Bless you Sir!

[@benkiserappalachianmusic]

Wonderful video! always great to hear more about Red's life. That tune at the end was one of Red's compositions called "Grassy Creek" for anyone who was wondering.