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Topic: Pete Mitchell |
Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 24 Jul 2016 8:54 am |
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It is with the saddest of hearts that I must tell y'all that my dear pal, and the guitarist with whom I was always "in sync," passed away last night. I was just informed of this by his wife, Paula.
Pete has been fighting cancer for some time. It's a sad morning for me. 
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2016 9:19 am
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OH I'm so sorry to hear this Herb. My heart is heavy. Pete was such the sweetest guy and wonderful musician/friend.
RIP Pete; and thank you for everything you were to me, I will never forget.
Ricky
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Ricky Davis
Email Ricky: sshawaiian2362@gmail.com |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Roy Glaze
From:
Blessing, Texas
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Posted 24 Jul 2016 10:54 am
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E T and the Texas Troubadours get another player back together. Pete was such a nice man and great guitar player. I had the pleasure and privilege to play with Pete a few times. He will be missed greatly.
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'73 MSA Classic D-10 Left handed
‘72 Sho-Bud D-10 Professional Left Handed |
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Mike Kowalik
From:
San Antonio,Texas
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Posted 24 Jul 2016 12:25 pm
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| Very sorry to hear this ...saw him at one of the Austin Steel Guitar Co-Op jams a few months back.....and loved his playing. |
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 24 Jul 2016 12:39 pm
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| RIP Pete Michaud Mitchell. I can just hear E.T. Now take it way Pete. |
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Terry Wood
From:
Marshfield, MO
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Posted 24 Jul 2016 10:11 pm
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| Sorry to hear this! He was a Great musician and I been a fan of his since the late 1970s. Prayers for his family and many friends! |
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Chubby Howard
From:
Franklin, Ohio, USA
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 8:12 am
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I'm very sorry to hear this Herb, he was an excellent guitarist. Do you know his age at his passing?.......JH in Va.
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Don't matter who's in Austin (or anywhere else) Ralph Mooney is still the king!!! |
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Bob Cox
From:
Buckeye State
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 10:24 am
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| So sorry to hear this. May he Rest in peace! |
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Russ Tkac
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 10:30 am
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| Condolences to his family and friends. |
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pdl20
From:
Benton, Ar . USA,
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Posted 25 Jul 2016 1:57 pm RIP Pete
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what a great picker he was, a super person to be around .ET's Band is about all gone now I guess. May he Rest in Peace, will miss him. Condolences to his Family and Friends Rudy
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Mullen G 2 D 10 8 & 6 , Emmons D 10 8& 6 Evans Amps , Revelation,MPX1,Steward PA 1000 rack, Steelers Choice Cross country Seat ,Hilton Pedal, Curt Mangan strings . When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane. |
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Tommy Detamore
From:
Floresville, Texas
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Posted 26 Jul 2016 3:53 pm
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I am so saddened to hear this. Pete was such a treasure. I feel so lucky I got to make record with him. Only problem was I kept halting the progress to ask him to show me how he did something! His approach to guitar was so cool and innovative. Some of those bends he did...man..three string bends....index finger bends...so fluid.
A sweetheart of a guy...
R.I.P. my friend.
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Tommy Detamore
Quilter Labs, Goodrich Sound, Source Audio, Neunaber Audio, and Stringjoy Authorized Dealer
www.cherryridgestudio.com
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Buddie Hrabal
From:
Arlington,Texas USA
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Posted 26 Jul 2016 4:51 pm
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So sad to hear of his passing. Pete was one of those pickers that paid his dues over and over and one heck of a nice guy. A loss for the music industry. RIP my friend
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Bob Watson
From:
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 27 Jul 2016 1:05 am
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| Pete was a great guy and one of my all time favorite guitar players. You never knew what he was going to play next and he always delivered. Pete was also an inspiration to me as a musician and a human being. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. My condolences go out to all of his family and friends. May he RIP. |
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Roy Carroll
From:
North of a Round Rock
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Posted 27 Jul 2016 8:02 am
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Dang! I hate this! My condolences to the family. Pete was a Great player and I enjoyed playing with him from time to time. His wife Paula is an awesome lady as well. RIP my Friend.
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Jeff Keyton
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 28 Jul 2016 7:12 pm
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| Real sorry to hear this news. I got to see him play quite a bit and was lucky enough to play a handful of shows with Pete. His never the same way twice way of playing always made for good listening. He was a great guy with alot of great stories to tell, we'll miss him, R.I.P. |
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Tiny Olson
From:
Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 29 Jul 2016 4:03 am
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I'm sorry to hear of Pete's passing. What a cool guy and great player he was!!
My prayers and deepest sympathies go out for Pete, his family and his friends.
Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson |
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Gary Cooper
From:
Atmore, Alabama
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Posted 31 Jul 2016 7:03 pm Pete
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In the 1970's I met pete in pensacola, fl with ernest tubb. During one of the breaks I asked pete if he would show me a lick he played and he did. Such a nice and humble man. His passing leaves a significant void
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Ben Rubright
From:
Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2016 5:50 pm
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A number of years ago at ISGC, Pete played guitar with Lynn Owsley on Lynn's set. After the set was over and they all came off the stage, I went up to Pete and asked for his autograph. He said, "Are you sure that you want MY autograph, I'm not a steel player". I said "I know who you are and, yes, I want YOUR autograph." He seemed pleased and signed it for me. I thought to myself, what a NON-egotistical guy. I believe that I was absolutely correct. I am happy to say that I still have that autograph.
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 15 Aug 2016 12:59 am
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sorry to hear this Herb. prayers out to you and Pete's family.
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Emmons L-II , Fender Telecasters, B-Benders
Pro Tools 12 on WIN 7 !
jobless- but not homeless- now retired 9 years
CURRENT MUSIC TRACKS AT > https://tprior2241.wixsite.com/website |
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Jimmy Youngblood
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Posted 17 Aug 2016 7:31 am
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So sorry to hear this! I met Pete at the Shy Clown Casino in Reno.
RIP my friend |
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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Posted 19 Aug 2016 11:59 pm
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I met and talked to Pete some 20 years ago in Nashville, he was telling us some ET stories, super nice gentleman he was, ever since whenever someone would talk about ET I would remember Pete...RIP my friend
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Michael Douchette
From:
Gallatin, TN (deceased)
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