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Topic: Rob Laing, Country Express Band |
Larry Jamieson
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Walton, NY USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2016 2:00 pm |
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Our band leader, Rob Laing from Andes, NY had a heart attack and passed away last night. Rob and I have been in the same band for the past 16 years. We played over 500 gigs together, traveled all over New York state and into Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and met a lot of nice country music fans. I played steel for most of these years.
About 2 years ago, Forum member John De Maille joined us on the steel guitar chair and I moved to bass.
Rob played rhythm guitar, sang lead male vocals, and was the booking agent and leader of Country Express. Rest in peace,
Rob, we had a good run.
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Chris Boyd
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Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.
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Donna Dodd
From:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 23 Mar 2016 3:49 pm
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So sorry for your loss, Larry.
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John De Maille
From:
On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 24 Mar 2016 6:27 pm
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Yep, had some memorable gigs in the short years I worked with him.
Rest in Peace, pard'ner. |
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Tiny Olson
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Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 23 Apr 2016 5:16 am
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I'm sorry to hear of Rob's passing. I met him some years back and he sure seemed to be a good guy.
Larry, my condolences go out for you and John along with the rest of your band for the loss of your musical brother. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out for Rob and his family.
Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson |
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pdl20
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Benton, Ar . USA,
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Posted 29 May 2016 2:13 pm Rob's Passing
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RIP Rob, I never met him or knew of the band but I do know that losing a good friend and fellow musician hurts for a long time We all have an appointed time to meet the Lord. God Bless His family and friends.
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