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Topic: Guitar legend Jack Pruitt Sr. passes. |
Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 5 Dec 2011 8:25 pm |
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Legendary gutarist Jack Pruitt has passed away. Jack spent many years playing with Marty Robbins. He was also married to Opry star Jeannie Pruitt. I knew his as the father of school mates and neighbors during elementary and Jr. High School. I do not know any details at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this good man.
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
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Whip Lashaway
From:
Monterey, Tenn, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2011 12:34 pm
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Sorry to hear of this. I didn't know him but my Dad thought very highly of him.
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Whip Lashaway
Sierra E9/B6 12 string
Sierra E9/B6 14 string
Excel S12 8x9 blue
Excel S12 8x9 black |
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Terry Wood
From:
Marshfield, MO
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Posted 6 Dec 2011 5:53 pm
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Great guitarist and played with one of my all time favorites Marty!
Prayers for his family and friends!
Terry Wood
Last edited by Terry Wood on 7 Dec 2011 5:10 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Dino Strunk
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2011 6:04 am
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One of the highlights of my career was when I was around 15 yrs old and just getting started on lead guitar. The band I was in did a show with Marty's son Ronny. Marty had passed just a few years prior and Ronny was using Marty's band. I got to meet Jack. He was such a nice man and he showed me how to play the intro of "El Paso". I'll never forget that. Rest in peace my friend.
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 7 Dec 2011 6:09 am
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I was told a funny story about him yesterday, by one of his many friends. The friend said he asked Jack how he lasted so long with Marty. He said Jack told him "when Marty is in the front of the bus, I'm in the back; when Marty is in the back of the bus I'm in the front".
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GFI Ultra Keyless S-10 with pad (Black of course) TB202 amp, Hilton VP, Steelers Choice sidekick seat
Cakewalk by Bandlab and Studio One V4.6 pro DAWs, MOTU Ultralite MK5 recording interface unit (for sale) |
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Tommy Young
From:
Ethelsville Alabama
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Posted 7 Dec 2011 7:34 pm
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R.I.P. Jack my condolences to JEANNIE and the whole family...
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TOMMY YOUNG
MAX-TONE MODIFICATIONS
BMI dealer,Classic VIBE 100 amp... SIT strings.. |
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 9:07 am
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I have many road miles in with this great player,,,,,,,,,
Bobbe |
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Gary Walker
From:
Morro Bay, CA
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Posted 11 Jan 2012 10:02 am
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| I remember at a Marty Show years ago, Marty introduce the band members and got to the guitar player as Jack Fong, which got a little laughter because of his Asian-looking eyes. He was a fine player. |
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Diane Diekman
From:
South Dakota, USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2012 6:24 am
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Jack told me, "My nickname--I guess this is about as right as I can come up with. Between Louie Dunn and Marty--I think my little bandy-legged, bony legs reminded them of a chicken. And then I kind of have the Oriental eyes and cheeks, so they hung the bandy-legged chicken and the Oriental wong, so that's where it come out with Bandy Wong. Most all of the band members always called me Bandy. Some people still do. So I answer to Bandy as quick or quicker than I would Jack."
I have heard nothing about the cause of Jack's death, only that he died. Does anyone know? Did anyone attend his funeral?
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Diane Diekman
Sioux Falls SD
Author of "Live Fast, Love Hard: The Faron Young Story"
Author of "Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins" |
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