Died On This Date (November 18, 2011) Wayne Scott / Singer-Songwriter; Father Of Darrell Scott
themusicsover Wayne Scott
March 2, 1934 – November 18, 2011
Wayne Scott was a gifted songwriter and musician who could easily hold his own amongst the likes of such respected troubadours as Billy Joe Shaver and Townes Van Zandt. Scott grew up in Kentucky, and although he was writing songs as far back as his teen years, he worked in car factories and steel mills until at the age of 40, he decided to pursue a career in music. Over the years, his band of choice included his four sons, including famed chart topping songwriter, Darrell Scott. Ironically, even though the elder Scott was an extremely prolific songwriter, he chose not to play his songs to his barroom audiences, but rather cover versions of country songs. And it wasn’t until 2005 when he was 71 years old that Darrell finally convinced him to record an album. The stunning collection, This Weary Land, is steeped in folk, country, and blues, and was produced by Darrell. It features such guests as Guy Clark, Tim O’Brien, and Verlon Thompson. Wayne Scott died on November 18, 2011 from injuries he sustained in a car accident. He was 77.