Post by brianthedude on Aug 24, 2012 2:19:01 GMT -5
OK, here we go again. I first read of this photo on another board, and was able to track it down in the book "Men of the West" by Cathy Luchetti. It carries only the caption "Texas Cowboys Dancing." It apparently is from a collection of historical photos at Texas Tech, and lacks any further identification.
You'll no doubt notice the Billy the Kid look-a-like on the left side. He appears to be making a kissy face expression, which would seem appropriate for the comical situation. And I'd be lying if I said the seated tall man holding the fiddle wasn't a total ringer for Pat Garrett.
I've heard a couple interesting identification theories for the man dancing with "Billy" -- either Tom O'Foliard or Brushy Bill Roberts himself. A poster on the other board pointed out that he does look quite a lot like the second photo of Brushy as a teenager.
I'm not sure what to think on that one, and I suppose this could all be coincidental. I find the Billy and Garrett likenesses striking, however. What do you guys think?
You'll no doubt notice the Billy the Kid look-a-like on the left side. He appears to be making a kissy face expression, which would seem appropriate for the comical situation. And I'd be lying if I said the seated tall man holding the fiddle wasn't a total ringer for Pat Garrett.
I've heard a couple interesting identification theories for the man dancing with "Billy" -- either Tom O'Foliard or Brushy Bill Roberts himself. A poster on the other board pointed out that he does look quite a lot like the second photo of Brushy as a teenager.
I'm not sure what to think on that one, and I suppose this could all be coincidental. I find the Billy and Garrett likenesses striking, however. What do you guys think?
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