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Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 29 Jul 2015 12:20 pm

If this IS true..there is no more steel guitar in my book...

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 29 Jul 2015 12:27 pm

I'm right there with ya! I'm hoping this is a rumor or hoax!!!!

Adair Torres · Post by **Adair Torres** » 29 Jul 2015 12:28 pm

Sad....But it is true

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 29 Jul 2015 12:31 pm

With Peggy again

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 29 Jul 2015 12:31 pm

A sad day in the world of music...RIP Big E, your music will last forever....

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 29 Jul 2015 12:36 pm

Rest In peace Buddy, you an your music has done so much for us, you will be missed.

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 29 Jul 2015 12:38 pm

"... the day the music died."

He is why I own one and why I try to play. Rest in peace, Buddy Emmons.

Eddie D.Bollinger · Post by **Eddie D.Bollinger** » 29 Jul 2015 12:39 pm

I wore out several needles on the turntable just stopping and starting the "Buddies" album (Emmons,Sphicher)
I wanted that sound.
My ultimate pedal steel hero. I met him twice and it was a joy both times. At convention, I always looked forward to whatever "Banter" would go on between musicians that obviously loved playing on stage with Buddy.
Rest well, your example and skil has been incredible.

Ross Whitaker · Post by **Ross Whitaker** » 29 Jul 2015 12:41 pm

Buddy's the reason I play steel guitar, my biggest inspiration, and honestly, the only player I've ever really, truly cared about. And he'll continue to be all those things, with us or not. RIP.

George Buechley · Post by **George Buechley** » 29 Jul 2015 12:43 pm

I still can't find anything about Buddy Emmons on any news site. Just Facebook...

George

Frank Parish · Post by **Frank Parish** » 29 Jul 2015 12:45 pm

I've seen the Big E play dozens of times here in town and other places and he was truly the best I ever heard live or on recordings. The man just owned the instrument and it's just a hell of a thing to really be the very best there is at what you do and he really was. The folks would just fill up the whole floor with their cameras and recording equipment every year in St Louis at the convention and when he finished you knew it had been played as good as it could be played. Everybody would go back to their seats and then the next guy would come up to play it was never the crowd in front like it was when Emmons was up there. Who would want to follow that?

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 29 Jul 2015 12:49 pm

This is the message I received...
Mickey , Buddy did pass away Tuesday night or early Weds, The air conditioning men came, they got supicous when when he didn't answer the door, they called police and they got in and he had passed.

Donna Sherrard Williams · Post by **Donna Sherrard Williams** » 29 Jul 2015 12:53 pm

Hug my daddys neck Big E .... RIP

Wiz Feinberg · Post by **Wiz Feinberg** » 29 Jul 2015 1:00 pm

So sad, to die alone. R.I.P Buddy. ;-(

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 29 Jul 2015 1:03 pm

This breaks my Heart!

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 29 Jul 2015 1:05 pm

All of the great ones I wanted to meet. Buddy was at the top of that list. I am really saddened by his lost. But I realize he did not suffer. And he is at peace. Junior, Keep on playing, my friend, keep the sound alive. Buddy would want you to. I hope to meet you one day. I have met Jim, and Mickey. And they have helped me out a lot with my playing.
Tommy

Pat Moore · Post by **Pat Moore** » 29 Jul 2015 1:06 pm

Sad, sad news R.I.P.

Ron Epperson · Post by **Ron Epperson** » 29 Jul 2015 1:07 pm

iam sure Peggy was there with him to guide him through GOD bless him RIP my friend

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 29 Jul 2015 1:10 pm

What a treasure they are... Having touched countless live and spread unmeasurable joy. RIP! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay7ss7s4mCE

Rick Nicklas · Post by **Rick Nicklas** » 29 Jul 2015 1:10 pm

Our creator new exactly what he was doing when he chose to give Buddy all that talent. Buddy took us all on exciting ride throughout the years with honor and a million stories and laughs. I've never been so focused on anything as when he played. I am praying that I will have this privilege again. God Bless and comfort his family.

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 29 Jul 2015 1:10 pm

R I P Buddy and my prayers goes out to the family.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 29 Jul 2015 1:12 pm

No matter how much you prepare yourself for this, it is always hard to deal with.
With out a doubt he will always be the world's "Number One" steel guitar player.
We all have so much to thank him for.
Rest In Peace Mr. Buddy Emmons.

Joe Adams · Post by **Joe Adams** » 29 Jul 2015 1:19 pm

Buddy died a week ago Tue. The details I'll leave to someone else

Ben Edmonds · Post by **Ben Edmonds** » 29 Jul 2015 1:21 pm

God Bless

Johnny Howington · Post by **Johnny Howington** » 29 Jul 2015 1:25 pm

R.I.P. Buddy Emmons Praying for the whole family and the Steel Guitar World !!

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