Mack McCormick

Biography

Mack McCormick (1930–2015) devoted his life to the collection and celebration of folk music, offering meticulous scholarship and deep respect for the traditions he studied. As a musicologist and folklorist he recorded countless voices and stories, ensuring that the roots of American music would not be forgotten.

The respect he held for performers and communities reverberates still, as admirers remember his tireless efforts to preserve heritage at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.