User:Lanabugg/sandbox

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My daddy nicknamed me Lana bug when I was small, after his uncle Jim Bug. I never got to meet Jim Bug but always wished I could have. My dad was a wonderful father who would have fought the world to protect his 5 children. He was also the GREATEAST FIDDLER that many people have ever heard. I say this not only because he is my Dad but because he truly was. He had many chances to become famous worldwide! He passed up an audition to play with bluegrass legend Bill Monroe to stay at home with our family. He did not like being on the road, he preferred being at home. He traveled a few times with bands but would only stay a night or two then head for the nearest bus sation to get home. It bothers me that he is not mentioned in any articles I have read about fiddle players from around the world but I am working to fix that little problem. I have been to many places where I thought no one would know me until they asked my name. It would shock me when they would ask "do you know Jimmy Strong?" I could sit and listen to their stories about what a great fiddler he was, just beaming with pride and joy!!! I cannot find words to express how proud I am, always have and always will be, to be the daughter of Jimmy Strong.