Roger Edgington

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 14 Jan 2010 8:26 am

Just got word that the band that my friend and fellow fo'bro' plays for is being inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame. Roger has been a major asset to that band for MANY years,,and deserves a lot of credit for the accomplishments they have achieved. Below is an email I got from him.

Hey everybody,
I just got the word that Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition will be inducted into the Texas western swing hall of fame this coming May. We have worked hard for this and are all excited about it. Our current cd "This is Tommy Duncan" was awarded western swing cd of the year by AWA(academy of western artists). We are in the studio now doing vol .2. I'm playing all non pedal steel on them. Roger

CONGRATULATIONS ROGER!!!!!!

John Coffman · Post by **John Coffman** » 14 Jan 2010 6:11 pm

WOW this is awesome. These guys are so deserving of this honor. They put on a great show everytime they grace the stage. I hope Roger gets a spot on the Main stage in Dallas. Congrad's to a great group of entertainers.

Dave Harmonson · Post by **Dave Harmonson** » 14 Jan 2010 6:43 pm

I have the Tommy Duncan tribute CD and Roger sure plays some great stuff on his Stringmaster. Congrats.

Bob Cox · Post by **Bob Cox** » 14 Jan 2010 7:04 pm

Roger is so deserving,It is always a pleasure to here him play.

Lonnie Portwood · Post by **Lonnie Portwood** » 14 Jan 2010 7:55 pm

Congratulations Roger! I wish I could be there and celebrate with you. I always enjoy pickin with you in St. Louis. You da Man!!! Lonnie

Ray Harrison · Post by **Ray Harrison** » 14 Jan 2010 9:18 pm

Roger emailed me earlier and told me the good news.
A more deserving steel player can't be found.
I really enjoy the side rooms in St. Lo singing with Roger. Makes me feel GUD!!!!

Wayne Franco · Post by **Wayne Franco** » 14 Jan 2010 9:56 pm

Roger is really a great guy. Hung many times with him at the shows. He is so humble !!!! Congratulations my friend.

Jeff Agnew · Post by **Jeff Agnew** » 15 Jan 2010 3:56 am

Roger's backup group is truly outstanding and this award couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Congratulations!

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 15 Jan 2010 10:35 am

What !! Roger was arrested for What !!

Just kidding.. congrats to a great guy and a great Texas Band.
Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition Click Here

Chris Caruso · Post by **Chris Caruso** » 15 Jan 2010 4:19 pm

I've had the pleasure of picking with Roger in St Louis. Great player! Well deserving!

Larry Schoppe · Post by **Larry Schoppe** » 16 Jan 2010 4:10 pm

Way to go Roger! Billy Mata & Texas Tradition is one of my favorites bands.

Justin Griffith · Post by **Justin Griffith** » 18 Jan 2010 6:56 am

I am so glad to hear this! Roger is one of the nicest guys and best players I have ever met.

Billy Wilson · Post by **Billy Wilson** » 18 Jan 2010 10:58 am

Congats Roger. Abysynnia in Sac. this spring!!

Roger Edgington · Post by **Roger Edgington** » 18 Jan 2010 4:43 pm

Thanks guys for the kind words. I've had the pleasure of picking a tune with most of you. I don't think I was suppose to say anything about this yet but it's hard to put the genie back in the bottle. LOL

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 18 Jan 2010 6:16 pm

Roger That Is Just Great, Tell Billy I am Happy for you Boys, Randy Gilliam Go Buckeys.

Bill Holt · Post by **Bill Holt** » 20 Jan 2010 10:11 pm

Aw, Roger... It was bound to happen. Hmm... I wonder... Does this mean we're gonna get a raise?

Roger Edgington · Post by **Roger Edgington** » 21 Jan 2010 5:37 am

Bill,

Remember I didn't post but I'm glad someone did. Ya, a raise right up off your chair.

Bill Holt · Post by **Bill Holt** » 21 Jan 2010 7:08 pm

Well, since I don't use a chair, he'll have to kick pretty high!

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