Charlie Daniels, Unsung Singing Hero

Charlie Daniels, Unsung Singing Hero

It was some 30 years ago when I first caught a Charlie Daniels concert. He was the backup to the Marshall Tucker Band at the old Capital Centre outside Washington, D.C., and that night, he stole the show. When he finished his blazing set, the audience erupted and brought him back for an encore. When the Marshall Tucker Band finished their rather good performance, it made no difference -- the capacity crowd roared for yet another performance from Charlie Daniels.

It's a metaphor for his life. At a time when he should deservedly be disappearing into the shadows, he's back...