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Topic: Randy Reinhard |
Mike Kowalik
From: San Antonio,Texas
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Posted 2 Sep 2017 5:50 am
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Mr. Davis....
That's a great pic of a young Randy playing Ole #9.... |
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Sonny Jenkins
From: Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 2 Sep 2017 6:18 am
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Many THANKS to Paul for those first hand recollections of the early days,,I had heard various accounts of him sharing the stage and trading licks with Buddy. Guess he is sharing the BIG stage now with Buddy, Hal, Jimmy and others. When I saw him here in San Antonio back in the early 80s he was obviously having some problems (didn't seem to hurt his playing any!),,,hope and pray he put those demons behind him!! Talent beyond measure,,and like others have stated,,,personality and generosity to match RIP Randy,,, |
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Skip Edwards
From: LA,CA
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Posted 2 Sep 2017 7:20 am
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Sorry to hear about this. Wish I had known him.
Sincere condolences... |
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Ron Hogan
From: Nashville, TN, usa
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Sonny Jenkins
From: Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 2 Sep 2017 7:59 am
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Great Ron,,,After that there's not much left to add to C6. The master of instrument! |
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Ron Hogan
From: Nashville, TN, usa
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Posted 2 Sep 2017 8:13 am
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Sonny, i may tab the intro and give it out as a tribute to him. |
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Ray Harrison
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
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Posted 2 Sep 2017 10:06 am
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Bobby, Thank you for the post, and please relay the results to Robyn.
I only got to meet Randy a few times, but I had heard so many stories about him from my brother Chuck, whom he had worked with in SA. I listened to a lot of Randy's work, and he was such a talented musician, some of the work on your recordings. When I met him he was a fine individual to visit with and I know that his friends and family will truly miss this great man.
RIP Randy and Condolences to the family. _________________ Ray Harrison
Bass/sing/Love PSG
77 Stingray/Kiesel 5 string bass
Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
D-16 Martin, 1970 Ovation guitars |
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Herb Steiner
From: Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 2 Sep 2017 11:49 am
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I think Randy was 64 or 65. _________________ 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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Ron Whitworth
From: Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 2 Sep 2017 3:05 pm
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So very sad to read this news.
I did not know Randy personally like some of you did, but I did know of him & some of his great playing.
My deepest & sincerest condolences to all of his family
& close friends.
I am sure he will be missed by all.
What a GREAT player - he had the sound we all strive for!!
RIP Sir - you sure deserve that.
Ron _________________ "Tone is in the hands. Unless your wife will let you buy a new amp. Then it's definitely in that amp."
We need to turn the TWANG up a little
It's not what you play through, it's what you play through it.
They say that tone is all in the fingers...I say it is all in your head
Some of the best pieces of life are the little pieces all added up..Ron
the value of friendship. Old friends shine like diamonds, you can always call them and - most important - you can't buy them. |
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Paul Wade
From: mundelein,ill
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Posted 3 Sep 2017 6:22 am Randy Reinhard
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did not know randy but, herd a lot about him thru the years. what a gifted musician. are prayers go out to randy's family
p.w |
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john buffington
From: Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2017 6:50 am
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Randy was an incredible steel player. He came as close as anyone sounding like the Big "E". He was also a former member of Johnny Bush's band during the days Dickie played for Bush. Last time he and Bobby were in Tulsa at Cain's a few years band he knocked it out of the park doing the Price songs, sounded just like Buddy, and what a thrill that was. |
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Mickey Adams
From: Bandera Texas
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Posted 3 Sep 2017 7:30 am
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TX has lost another Father, Son and brother..There will never be another like him...A huge loss.. _________________ ARTIST RELATIONS: MSA GUITARS
2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders! |
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Darrell Criswell
From: Maryland, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2017 11:55 am
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I heard him play once and he was fantastic...I wish somebody could write a short biography of him, I know a bit about him playing piano and then steel. Would like to hear about his children, background etc. Funniest thing I heard about him was one time he was called in to play piano for Darrell McCall and people said he made it sound like a steel. |
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Darrell Criswell
From: Maryland, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2017 12:04 pm Barbara Fairchild post
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I found this post by Barbara Fairchild:
‎Barbara Fairchild‎ to Randy Reinhard II
Yesterday at 2:01am ·
I would like to share my thoughts about Randy Reinhard's passing away yesterday:
The first time I ever saw him I was a little girl living on a farm in Arkansas. We always watched the "Ted Mack Amateur Hour". Randy was a contestant on the show one night, He did a great performance, tap dancing! I never dreamed I would one day be married to that little boy! Though we divorced many years ago we were both very proud of our wonderful son! Randall Wayne Reinhard II who is a great drummer and carries his dad's love for music.
Randy was a great musician and was always passionate about his music. His talent was amazing!
Thanks to Tracy Pitcox by having Randy in his band for a time, Roy and I performed some shows with him in the last couple of years. We had some really good laughs on stage. It's a great blessing to forgive the past and hold on to love that remains, even though it takes a different form. And, I can tell you it was quite and experience to have my ex-husband playing piano and steel and our son with the same name playing drums, while I'm singing "Your My Best Friend" with my husband of 22 years. I wish we had that on video. I will never forget that show! That experience did a lot for all of us!
To Randy's beautiful daughter, Robyn,
I will carry you in my heart and in by prayers. I love you.
RANDY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US WHO LOVED HIM!
Barbara Fairchild |
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Ray Uhl
From: Riverside, Missouri, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2017 12:48 pm Randy
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I heard Randy and Buddy playing the ISGC in the 70's. What a show. I had the privilege of meeting Randy and Bobby Flores at show in Richmond, MO a year ago. Both super nice people. Randy and I visited like we knew each other for years. He invited me to come see him in Texas, and sadly, I didn't make it. He was a GREAT musician and I am thankful for getting to know him. |
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Sonny Jenkins
From: Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 4 Sep 2017 1:34 pm
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Yes Ray,,,I know what you mean about Randy visiting like old friends,,,I barely knew him in passing from back in the 80s but a few years ago they played the Comal County Fair,,,before the show I spoke to him and told him I was looking forward to hearing him. Then during the first break,,the whole break,, he joined my wife and I and talked as if he had known us forever,,,,way, way past the norm,,,,really surprised me! He was a very special person in more ways than one. I know he was married to Barbara Fairchild, but I wonder if he was married at the time of his passing,,,or what was the cause of death,,,haven't seen an obit?? |
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Randy Gilliam
From: San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2017 7:43 pm Randy
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The absolute best steel player I have ever heard.Love you brother see you in heaven. |
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Sonny Jenkins
From: Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 5 Sep 2017 6:07 am
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I still have not seen an obit in the San Antonio newspaper? |
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Rick Campbell
From: Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 5 Sep 2017 8:09 pm
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I first heard Randy with Bobby Flores. He's been one of my favorite players ever since. Thoughts and prayers for his family and multitude of friends.
RC |
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Don R Brown
From: Rochester, New York, USA
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John Brabant
From: Calais, VT, USA
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John Brabant
From: Calais, VT, USA
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Randy Gilliam
From: San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 11 Sep 2017 7:44 pm My Hero
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Gonna miss seeing Randy he was a unbelievable STEEL PLAYER.RIP Brother. |
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Jason Stillwell
From: Caddo, OK, USA
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Posted 13 Sep 2017 6:50 am
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I was familiar with Randy for one song only: South of the Border; but his playing on that ONE SONG was so huge that I considered him one of my very favorite steel players. I've been enjoying listening to some of his other work as referenced in this thread, and I'm sad he's gone. |
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jim flynn
From: Salado,Texas
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Posted 18 Nov 2017 3:18 pm unsung
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Randy was one of many unsung steel guitarist, his impact
on the central Texas area will be heard for years to come.
He will truly be missed.
Jim |
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