Claude takes the stage for his first full show in over 20 years. Guitarists par excellence, David Daniels on left and Robin Vosbury on right
Barbara joins Claude on stage, and he serenades her while she holds the roses and photograph presented in honor of their 61st wedding anniversary
Claude and Barbara...a memorable moment Legendary guitarist James Burton joins the musicians for the finale
Claude says his final goodbyes before leaving the stage Claude and Barbara King...61 years of wedded bliss!
Following is the text of the mayor's proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Claude King was born in Keithville and currently resides in Shreveport, Louisiana, and
WHEREAS, he is best known for his recording of the song “Wolverton Mountain” which topped the music charts in 1962 and stayed there for nine weeks; and
WHEREAS, he appeared at venues such as the Louisiana Hayride, Grand Ole Opry and Dick Clark’s American Bandstand; and
WHEREAS, he is renowned for his achievements in the country music industry and stayed true to his roots by remaining a life long resident of northwest Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, his accomplishments have qualified him for induction into the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Walk of Stars.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CEDRIC GLOVER, Mayor of the City of Shreveport, do hereby proclaim Sunday, February 11, 2007, as:
“CLAUDE KING DAY”
in the City of Shreveport, and urge all citizens to join me in extending their congratulations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Shreveport to be affixed.
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On February 11, 2007, Claude was inducted into the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Walk of Stars. 
