Fire @ Cowboy Jack Clement's Home

This afternoon I got a very upsetting call that Cowboy Jack Clement's home and recording studio had a fire. But the good news is Cowboy, his family (including his cats) and employeess are all safe.

"Thank you all for the love today. Seeing my Daddy watch his house burn down was the saddest thing I've ever seen. Seeing my Daddy free from harms way was the biggest blessing of my life. Everyone is safe, including the pets. His guitars were saved, a procession of 7 firemen rescued arms full of gold records and awards. The outpouring of love and respect for my father was humbling and beautiful. Thank you all." Alison Clement

I'll bring you more on this story. In the meantime, please keep Cowboy and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

We love you Cowboy!

Back In Memphis Interview WIth Cowboy @ his Nashville home.

Cowboy Jack Clement @ Million Dollar Quartet on Broadway

The Nashville Fire Department believes an electrical fire that began in wiring inside a wall was the cause of a fire that heavily damaged the Belmont Boulevard home and recording studio of Music Row legend "Cowboy" Jack Clement Saturday.

Firefighters said the fire began around 2 p.m. in the attic.

Clement has lived and worked in the house for 30 years, naming the headquarters the "Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa." Johnny Cash recorded four albums there and Alison Krause recorded her first album at age 15 in Clement's studio.

Fire fighters were able to rescue Clement's gold records. Clement rescued his three cats and his favorite guitars, including a 1951 Gibson guitar.

Clement is a legend in music circles; a singer and songwriter, but also the man behind many stars. He discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, produced Charlie Pride, Waylon Jennings, Eddie Arnold, Louis Armstrong and U2, among others.

Clement and a female companion had been at home asleep when the fire broke out, according to the woman's son, Kevin Pittman. Pittman heard the smoke alarms and rescued the couple.

Pittman said he smelled a toxic smoke, which he believed was caused by recording masters being destroyed. He feared that never-before released masters of Johnny Cash were lost in the fire.

Elvis' Memphis Mafia Member Sonny West Hospitalized

Elvis & Sonny

"Yesterday Katrina and I drove to Nashville to check on Sonny at the hospital. When we arrived we were distressed to see him. His color was gray, he had many cuts and abrasions and bruises and his hands, feet and legs were very swollen. His spleen was lacerated and his heart was not functioning normally. He is on oxygen and was in a lot of pain. The dr ordered a CT scan and afterward came in to speak with us. Sonny had blood clots in his lungs (pulmonary emboli) and in his legs. It was urgent that a Vena Cava Filter be put in place to prevent more clots from entering his lungs or his heart. We prayed with him, consent forms were signed and he was taken down. The procedure was performed immediately and his color began to improve. We were able to talk with him more until he asked for more pain meds. He is not out of the woods yet. The dr is unable to put him on blood thinner due to the spleen as a spleen bleed could be fatal, as could the clots. There is a possibility the spleen will have to be removed if it doesn't heal properly. The dr said that the fall actually saved his life as they believe the clots were there before the fall and had he not been brought to the hospital he would have died. Sonny asked me to thank you for your prayers and that you continue to lift him up until he is completely healed. He is anxious to get back to work on his movie Fame and Fortune. He is too sick to receive visitors or take phone calls (please) at this time, but if you would like to send a card to Sonny, you can send it to me at P O Box 161052, Memphis TN 38186. I plan to go back to Nashville soon as I promised Judy I would certainly be there for them when they need me. This is a very difficult time and I ask that you all please continue your prayers. I will update you as his condition progresses. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or call me. Thank you and God bless you."

Sandi Pichon

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