David Michael Richey ( February 11 , 1938 -- May 31 , 2015 ) , better known as Slim Richey , was an American jazz guitarist , fiddle player , bandleader , and publisher who was known for his long white beard and eclectic guitar style that crossed genres from jazz to swing to country .
Michael `` Slim '' Richey ( February 11 , 1938 -- May 31 , 2015 ) was an American guitarist , fiddle player , bandleader and publisher . He was known for his long white beard and electric guitar style on jazz , swing and country music .