Vern Gosdin

Dale Bennett · Post by **Dale Bennett** » 31 Aug 2005 8:38 am

I first met Vern and his brother Rex in So Ca back in the 60's. Had the great pleasure to work with them a few times and got to know them and became a very big fan. I booked Vern into my places a couple of times here in Okc several yrs ago. I hadn't heard any reports on him in quite a while and was hoping some one might have some info on him. (hopefully good news). What a great singer and always great steel pickers on his records. Thanks guys, db

George Redmon · Post by **George Redmon** » 31 Aug 2005 9:45 am

...."that just about does it...don't it". What a great great song, what a nice guy, and fantastic singer. i am curious as well.

Steve Pacholl · Post by **Steve Pacholl** » 1 Sep 2005 3:51 am

According to the website for Midwest Country Music Theater of Sandstone MN, Vern's gig on 8/27 was cancelled due to illness. Hopefully not serious and he's getting better.

Johnny Cunnyngham · Post by **Johnny Cunnyngham** » 1 Sep 2005 5:35 pm

Recently on the forum, it was noted that Vern has sustained a heart attack. I don't remember who provided the information. Johnny

Kenny Davis · Post by **Kenny Davis** » 1 Sep 2005 7:20 pm

Dale - KKNG here in OKC had a telephone interview with him last month on his birthday. He didn't sound too healthy to me, but I'm no doctor!

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 2 Sep 2005 8:49 pm

I had breakfast with him in Nashville five months ago and he was in good spirits. I don't know about any recent events.

Dale Bennett · Post by **Dale Bennett** » 3 Sep 2005 4:50 pm

Thanks for the response guys, he is such a treasure to our kind of music, I would just like to think he will be around for a long time. db