Slim Clark was born in Massachusetts, but moved to Maine at an early age.
He performed Country Music and Cowboy Music for many years. And he took the task of keeping Cowboy Music alive, almost single handedly. For seven decades, he entertained people with his stories of the old West and the songs of the Great American Cowboy.
The most important quality of Slim, was his attitude towards people, always friendly, always willing to take time and in some cases, go out of his way to say “Hi”, sign an autograph or just shake someone’s hand. He believed every person was important.
His hero was Montana Slim, and he thought so much of Wilf Carter, that he named his son after him (Wilf Carter Clark).
Slim was a very talented man, both with a Guitar and a Paintbrush. His paintings of outdoor wildlife are known all over New England and beyond. He loved hunting and fishing, and was a Maine Guide.
He never lost his sense of humor, even with failing health, his dry sense of humor was always there.
On November 16, 2000, Yodeling “Slim” Clark was inducted into the Western Music Association Hall of Fame in Tucson, AZ.
He left behind a Legacy of Music that is still played across the U S and Europe, and paintings of wildlife which will always remind us of his having been there.
An entertainer for over 70 years.
Raymond L. “Slim” Clark died peacefully on July 5, 2000, at the age of 82.
Raymond L. “Slim” Clark was inducted into Maine Academy of Country Music's Hillbilly Heaven on September 25 of 2004.
