Merle Haggard: The Clint Strong years

How did the bebop jazz prodigy Clint Strong wind up in Merle Haggards band in the mid 80s? Why did Clint and Merle part ways and what happened to Clint Strong after his tenure with Merle? I’m going to try to answer those questions and show you the highlights of what footage exists from this very dynamic chapter of the Strangers. This is Merle Haggard: The Clint Strong years! You can visit Clint's Official YouTube here:    / @clintstrong1   #telecaster #jazzguitar #bebop #honkytonk #classiccountry I do not take any ownership of music displayed in this video. Ownership belongs to the respected owner(s). Used under fair use policy. Unless I am performing my own music which is copywritten and registered with SOCAN/BMI in which case I do claim full owenership. Other Music used here is for entertainment purposes only. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non- profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNER(S)