Musicians wanted
Jay Smith, Editor-in-Chief
jays@modelaircraft.org
Taking flight with model aircraft, whether it is Free Flight, Control Line, or RC, is an enriching and enjoyable hobby that is open to anyone who wishes to participate. It is not surprising that our hobby draws people from all walks of life.
“In the August 2016 issue, I authored an article titled ‘Modelers and Musicians.’ If other musicians would also like to be featured, please email me your information.”
I am sometimes asked by those either outside of the hobby or new to it, whether anyone famous participates in aeromodeling. My answer is always yes. I then mention a few names that come to mind including musicians, actors/actresses, professional sports players, astronauts, comedians, etc.
In the August 2016 issue, I authored an article titled “Modelers and Musicians,” and in doing so, I found out about two additional musicians who have participated in our hobby. Roy Clark, known to many as the host of Hee Haw and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has flown RC aircraft. Roy was kind enough to send me an autographed photo and also send one to Steve Weaver, who mentioned him in the article.
Leon Russell, who is a musician and songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, has also taken up RC flight as a hobby.
Since that issue came out, I have been contacted by several more musicians beyond the 14 I interviewed for the article, and I would like to feature them on the magazine’s website at www.ModelAviation.com. If other musicians would also like to be featured, please email me your information.
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