I just learned that Bruce "U. Utah" Phllips passed on May 23, 2008. I didn't know him well, and in fact only met him once, in the early 1970's. It was at a recording session at Philo Records, in No. Ferrisburg, Vermont. I was there with my friend Martin Grosswendt, who was doing session work on the mandolin, if I recall correctly. With me were my then-girlfriend Glenda and her young daughter Gretchen. Gretchen, about three, asked if she could sit on Bruce's lap. He growled in a friendly way, "how do I know if you're housebroke?" as he slid her onto his lap.
RIP Bruce.
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He was a great man.
Philo Records - that brings back some nice memories. I wonder if they're still around.
I had the chance to see Utah a couple of times, wish I had known then about his involvement with Catholic Worker people.
He didn't just sing the songs, he LIVED IT.
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