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Topic: Weldon Myrick |
Henry Matthews
From:
Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 4:37 pm |
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I'm at a loss for words, Weldon is the reason I play steel. His playing and kind heart were the biggest influence on my playing. Condolences to his family and rest in peace Weldon, the best of the best.
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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Dave Mudgett
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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 4:40 pm
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| Weldon was truly one of the great steel players and pioneers. His approach just resonated with me, the perfect combination of flash and deeply soulful playing. RIP, and prayers go out to his family. |
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Frank Parish
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Nashville,Tn. USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 4:48 pm
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| The last time I seen Weldon he was playing in Madison at The Grand Ole Garage with his hand bandaged up. They cut something off his hand that day but he was there to play never thinking of anything else. I've got some pictures somewhere of that night. Rest in peace Weldon. He was a giant gentlemen among us for a while. God rest his soul. |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 4:55 pm
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He was very important in my life, even though we never met and I didn't know a ton of his music. But his playing on the James Gang record really connected with me as a young boy.
RIP Mr. Myrick
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Emmett Roch
From:
Texas Hill Country
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:01 pm
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Nobody ever outplayed Weldon, and there has never been a nicer human being. I always looked forward to visiting with him (and hearing him play) in St Louis every year.
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Edward Rhea
From:
Medford Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:07 pm
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I didn't know him personally, but am so glad he meant so much to you guys. I'll always be a fan. As devastated as I am to hear of his passing, I can't begin to imagine, how his family and closest friends must feel.
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Tony Dingus
From:
Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:09 pm
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Praying for comfort for the family. Loved Weldon's playing and a nice guy too !
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:12 pm
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My condolences to his family and friends.
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Brad’s Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars |
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Bruce Bouton
From:
Nash. Tn USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:17 pm
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| One of the legends! Rest in Peace Weldon! |
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Jimmy Campbell
From:
Fayette, Alabama.
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:30 pm
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Our hearts are broken tonight with the sad news about the death of our dear friend Weldon.
Prayers to Judi and all the Myrick family.
RIP my friend and Thanks for your friendship. |
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Bob Cox
From:
Buckeye State
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:32 pm
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| Rest in peace ,Your music. has touched us all and will live on. |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:36 pm
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R.I.P. Weldon. James and Tree
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"Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement"~old cowboy proverb.
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:45 pm
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A sad day for us all. I hope his family can feel the love and caring from this forum.
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LeGrande II, Nash. 112, Harlow Dobro |
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:51 pm
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DeeDee & me send our deepest symphathys to Judi and all the Myrick family. Weldon was such an inspiration to me over the years and always a friend. R.I.P. my brother and join in on that great Steel Jam going on in the sky.
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 5:52 pm
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I've been told that Weldon hand picked the rosewood formica that was put on this '71 Emmons of mine, back when it was ordered new from the factory. I'm the guitar's 4th or 5th owner. At that time, Weldon was managing the Nashville sales office for Emmons Guitar Co.
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Sandra Scott-Wall
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 6:02 pm
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| The Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, The International Steel Guitar Convention as well as the entire Scott family extends our condolences to the Myrick family. God bless you in your time of sorrow. |
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David Martin
From:
Kingsport, TN 37660 USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 6:03 pm Weldon
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My sympathy to Weldon's family. We have lost another one of a generation of players that we all loved and tried in vain to emulate. There will be other players come along but, none with the impact Weldon and players of his time left on us. To me it's almost like the passing of the era of Roy Rogers and Gene Autry.
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SHO-BUD SUPER PRO D10(8+10)
EMMONS LL-III D10(9+9)
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J PARKER
From:
Meridian Miss
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 6:18 pm
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| RIP Weldon and I sure enjoyed your playing all these years. Prayers for the family. |
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Keith Hilton
From:
248 Laurel Road Ozark, Missouri 65721
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 6:43 pm
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| Very sad news. I loved Weldon's playing and singing. |
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Ronnie Miller
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 7:12 pm
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| I am so sorry to hear of Weldon's passing.. I have no words at this time, just prayers...Ronnie |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 7:17 pm
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R.I.P. Weldon, So glad I got to know you.
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Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy. |
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Carl Kilmer
From:
East Central, Illinois
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 7:38 pm
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So sad to read this. Weldon was one of reasons I ever
wanted to play the steel. R.I.P. and God be with your
family and friends. You'll be missed but not forgotten.
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aka "Lucky Kay"--Custom built Rittenberry SD10 3X5, Walker S/S, NV-112, and Hilton Pedal |
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 7:41 pm
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Another sad day for the steel community. Weldon was not only a wonderful player, but a gentleman among men. RIP...
Billy
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Billy & Meriul Easton
Nashville, TN |
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Ron Elliott
From:
Madison, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2014 7:42 pm 6-2-14
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| Weldon and I have been Friends and Masonic Brothers for many years. We have played together on the OPRY for many years, laughed, talked and joked together. In our humor I named him "Welephant". He was a giant in my sight and my heart. We all know about this man's talent.I just wanted to talk about the man and the friendship....but, saying Goodbye leaves me without any more words. My Prayers and thoughts for Judy and the Whole Family. Peace be to you All. Ron Elliott. |
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