Sam Moss - Losin' Susanpreviously unreleased
Today, a very sad thing was discovered. Sam Moss, a local presence in Winston-Salem took his own life. I, like everyone else who knew him, am a bit stunned. He was a big part of why I LOVE music. Sam owned THE guitar store in the triad. Sam Moss Guitars was in business for over 20 years. I bought my first guitar from him at the age of 14, and even spent some time working in the shop not to mention endless hours just hanging out and shooting the bull. I know that there are LOTS of folks that could say the same thing. Not only was Sam a great guitar store owner he was always a great guy and one helluva' player. As witnessed on this rare demo included with this post. Seeing Sam playing live was always a moment you didn't soon forget. A feeling that you were in the presence of greatness.
So to Sam I say KOTJ-MF!!! Thanks for all the wisdom you bestowed on me. You are missed already!
To see what Sam was up to most recently go here.
posted by Michael Slawter | 4:08 PM
5 Comments:
Thanks for putting this up as a tribute to Sam. He was a big reason I played guitar, and he left us way too soon. It's a very sad day for his friends.
Thanks for the tribute, Michael. Winston-Salem won't be the same.....
Sad to hear...thanks for the post.
This is a great track- really heavy. What year is this from?
I had heard from someone that Sam was gone, but only today did I discover how... He was #3 of noteworthy N.C. guitarists figuring in my life to go that way: Wade Clifton, Bruce Cameron, and Sam.
I still own a guitar and amp I bought from him over 30 years ago, when he was working at Reznick's, and I plan to keep it that way!
I've visited with my late dad (also a guitar player) and Wade while in the dream state; I think I'll try to look up Bruce and Sam now. Baraka Bashad, all.
I will always miss him.
Something about sharing razor blades in a motel room does that to you.
Bobby Locke/Drummer
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