When Was Uncle Pen Written?

"Uncle Pen" is a song written and originally recorded by Bill Monroe. Besides Monroe, the song was recorded by Porter Wagoner in 1956, Goose Creek Symphony in 1971, Michael Nesmith of The Monkees in 1973 on his solo album Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash, and Ricky Skaggs in 1984.

Who wrote Uncle Pen?

Greatly influenced by Vandiver, Bill Monroe wrote a song about him, Uncle Pen, in 1950 — a song that went on to be a hit for Porter Wagoner (1954) and Ricky Scaggs (1984). Today the Uncle Pen Fest presents some of the best in bluegrass music in the country, featuring four full days of entertainment.

Is Ricky Skaggs sick?

Ricky Skaggs says he is feeling "150% better" after undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery in Nashville in June. The Country Music Hall of Famer tells People that he knew something was wrong for more than six months preceding the routine medical checkup that led to his surgery.