Clifton Hicks 'Ruby Ridge' by Peter Rowan

"Ruby Ridge" by Peter Rowan (1996). My instrument is an 1886 Buckbee archtop #banjo tuned dADF♯A ~ gDGBD.

"U.S. Marshals encountered Kevin Harris, along with Randy Weaver's 14-year-old son Sammy, in the woods near the family cabin. A shootout took place. Deputy U.S. Marshal William Degan, Sammy Weaver, and the Weavers' dog Striker all died as a result. In the subsequent FBI-led siege of the Weaver residence, Weaver's wife Vicki was killed by FBI snipers... Harris surrendered and was arrested on August 30, while Weaver and his three daughters surrendered the next day...

"Both the Weaver family and Kevin Harris brought civil suits against the U.S. government. The Weavers won a combined settlement in 1995 of $3.1 million. Harris was awarded a $380,000 settlement in 2000."

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[steerpike]

Great stuff, do you have a lesson for this tune, cheers

[MrNU]

Americans must never forget what happened to the Weavers at Ruby Ridge. How fitting for such a tragedy to be memorialized in such a quintessentially American way, nearly brought a tear to my eye. Thank you Mr. Hicks

[Isaacx]

Abolish the ATF and FBI.
Repeal the NFA and all firearm infringements.

[easternkentuckyoutdoors]

They did him wrong. At least he’s with his wife and boy now. They trespassed and felt the bite of his rifle

[thepennsylvanian]

This song just stirred up some serious emotion in me! RIP Randy, Vicki and young Samuel! 😑

[micmacc]

Even the birds were singing and harmonizing with you. Almost like they knew.

[shadowmanNI]

Mate. This is a superb song, breaks my heart thinking of what the state did to that poor family. Look forward to the lesson. God bless you brother

[MarkArrand-cfcl]

That is one powerful song. I feel the same way.
Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.

[brysonthomas]

I played this at work today. Wasn't a dry eye in the house

[jalander]

Shame on them.

Glad to see some have not forgotten.

I hope the tragedy that occurred at Mount Carmel is also not forgotten.

[wheeledassassins.]

Ballad of Kyle. And Ruby Ridge! Love you Cliff! Keep signing America’s songs my brother!

[tomsmith]

On the fourth of July Clifton Hicks has my vote for most patriotic American two patriotic songs released this year Ballad of Kyle Rittenhouse and Ruby Ridge thank you for sharing these stories with the public they need to know what happened

[Dulceria_La_Princesita]

Now write one for the lives lost on the USS Liberty, Cliff! ❤

[Moy]

Now if only old leatherstocking was wearing a Clifton hicks shirt on that shirt. Thanks Clif this song really hit a chord with me. Needed that today more than ever.

[ryanfromcc]

Rest In Peace Randy Weaver, we’ll never forget.

[stankyleginc.]

As a lifelong resident of Idaho, this is my new favorite song.

[BaronvonMoorland]

Made my eyes well up at the “they killed my boy, My only son, my pride and joy”

Such a sad, blood boiling tale of truth and sorrow.

[rattyfingers]

Born n raised in N. Idaho, so I know this story well. Thank you for your banjo ballads, good Sir.

[idahoduckhunter]

Clifton -- you have a heart for change and not fearing facing peer pressure against unpopular opinions. That's a God given heart brother.

[regexRex]

Possibly the most definitive version I've ever heard. You're a legend.