Porter Wagoner regularly wore scarves, cocked to the side similar to how Marty sometimes does. Many country and western music artists from that era wore scarves, and the examples are endless.
It was established as part of Western garb by Hollywood, including The Singing Cowboy Gene Autry, who helped establish country music as a commercial enterprise as much as anyone. Okay, but where does this tradition come from? No conspiracy theories, no gruesome scars, nothing to hide or show, just Marty being Marty, finding ways to express his appreciation for the traditions of country music in his own colorful way.
Robby February 3, am. Ed Miller January 13, pm. Article talks around the issue and never answers the question: Why did Marty Stuart start wearing scarves? Earlier scarfs were smaller while later they cover entire neck all the way up to his chinny chin chin. TC September 19, am. Same reason any of us wear whatever we wear. Martha Black June 2, pm. February 3, am. Ted August 9, am. Because of vanity. So wears the scarf to try and make himself appear younger. Charlie February 3, am. KeepItCountryKids February 3, am.
He toured the town and let the viewers see his childhood home, and had a literal backyard session with his family. He was explaining how trains influenced his life and sound, and even style.
He said the gypsy wore scarves and had wild hair just like how Marty wears it now… He said that gypsy made a mark on him and he copied his style as much as he could when he became famous.
It could be a tall tale, but it seemed legit to me at the time…. GregN February 3, am. Tom February 3, am. Well, it sure beats having to set his guitar down to dig a handkerchief out of his pocket if he has to blow his nose onstage. Carolyn Thompson February 14, pm. Liza February 3, pm. Becky Olson September 8, pm. I agree. Marty could be saving himself pain and suffering getting plastic surgery on his turkey neck, which we all get with time.
MJBods February 3, pm. Very interesting history lesson. I would have thought it was a reference to Elvis Presley and his scarfs. But I see now it goes back much farther. Thanks Trig! Trigger February 3, pm. According to Don, it was really hot at that show so they had taken their coats off and left them backstage. Wanda Dulaney Rogers November 27, pm. My mom was a huge fan of RosevMaddox! I must have been 5 or 6 when we went to see her at a nearby rodeo.
That was one of her most prized possessions! Betsy Fields September 8, pm. Rose Maddox was appearing at the Club in Oceanside California one night when we were there in Got up to go to ladies room during a break and Rose was in there, when she came out of the stall, I told her I was going to tell all my friends I used the same stall as Rose Maddox. She later sang a song for me.
Ms kelly December 12, pm. Bigfoot is Real and wears bandanas thank you February 3, pm. Brandon February 3, pm. Paulette June 6, pm. I heard or rather read someplace he went out with a bunch partying and came home with a huge tattoo on his neck and keeps it covered…. I find nothing wrong with a tattoo and stage makeup would probably cover it. Eric February 3, pm. I have always associated scarves with Northeastern culture.
RD February 3, pm. Some of the earliest country-western singers wore scarves, so Marty does, too. Even Porter Wagoner sometimes wore a scarf. Marty is just keeping up the tradition. Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives returned to Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium Wednesday night for the 18th annual Late Night Jam, a MusiCares fundraiser featuring can't-miss songwriters and performers representing Music City and beyond.
Between and , he and fellow country singer Travis Tritt went on the road for what they called the No Hats tour. They came up with the logo with the cowboy hat with the slash through it like the Ghostbusters thing, and we loved it.
It just seemed to stick because the fans really latched on to it. Further information can be found in our Privacy Statement and Cookies Policy. Answered September 22, PM One of his band members got drunk and went to get a tattoo in Clarksville. Marty went to talk the fella out of it. An altercation ensued and Marty was knocked unconscious in the parking lot.
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