Roy Ayers new to H.O.F.

John P. Phillips · Post by **John P. Phillips** » 1 Sep 2007 8:55 pm

It's a great thing to see a couple of our steel heros elected to the Hall Of Fame. "Sneaky' Pete & Roy Ayers. Congratulations. And Roy, it's great to see you get the recognition that you deserve and have worked so hard for. We owe you a lot of thanks for all your endeavours !

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 1 Sep 2007 10:47 pm

I don't know Mr. Ayers except frome his helpful, friendly and dignified countenance on the Forum. My congratulations.

And for Mr. Kleinow, it's about time.

EJL

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 2 Sep 2007 12:37 am

Roy thanks for being a distinguished member of this forum.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 2 Sep 2007 1:49 am

Congratulations Roy !

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 2 Sep 2007 2:34 am

My sincerest congratulations to you Brother Roy! In addition to this well deserved honor, you are a gentleman of the first order and an excellant representative and addition to the HOF.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 2 Sep 2007 3:05 am

Roy lives here in Florida and we are proud to have him as a (long time) Florida Steel Guitar Club member.

We congratulate him on his induction into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 2 Sep 2007 3:56 am

Congratulations ...

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 2 Sep 2007 5:09 am

Congratulations Roy!!!
Hope to see you at our FSGC jam next month.
Don

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 2 Sep 2007 7:00 am

Congratulations Roy. Glad to see you in there. You deserve it for certain.

phred

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 2 Sep 2007 7:26 am

Cograts to both Roy and Sneaky.

Roy has been my "mentor", teaching me some basic theory and chord construction and he probably kept me from just giving up a couple years ago. Patient, kind and an amazing teacher and player.

Sneaky is my entire inspiration for playing steel in the first place. The funny thing is, he's looking down from above right now wondering what all the fuss is about.

There could not have been two better choices this year - both as steel players and human beings.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 2 Sep 2007 10:25 am

Congratulations, Roy. Also, thank you for your thoughtful insights on this forum.

I agree that Sneaky and Roy are two great choices for HOF.

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 2 Sep 2007 1:03 pm

Two great choices. Roy is a great player and has his own style and techniques which make him the player he is today. A good man to go into the HOF. Sneaky Pete is also a great choice. Played his own style and influenced so many players using the 8 string Fender.

Blake Hawkins · Post by **Blake Hawkins** » 2 Sep 2007 1:23 pm

Congratulations, Roy! It is an honor well deserved.

Blake

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 2 Sep 2007 3:35 pm

Roy-Congratulations to you for your induction in the SGHOF. Better late than never. Good deal...al.

:)

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 2 Sep 2007 3:40 pm

Congratulations Mr. Ayers! I never realized till now that you were a long-standing steel player. I only know you from your thoughtful inputs here on the forum.
with respect
Bent

Ray Riley · Post by **Ray Riley** » 2 Sep 2007 5:10 pm

I'm old enough to remember "Slow Poke" . Enjoy it!!Ray

admin · Post by **b0b** » 2 Sep 2007 6:43 pm

Congratulations, Roy! You've always been one of my heroes. The award is well deserved.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 3 Sep 2007 2:04 am

At St Louis Roy let Bonnie and I ride the elevator up with him !

Roy played great on the big stage and although I only know Roy thru the Forum, I am honored to be associated with him even in this small way.

Congrats Roy, well deserved...

Tony

Joe McHam · Post by **Joe McHam** » 3 Sep 2007 5:33 am

Wow!! Congratulations.. on your induction into the SGHOF, an honor well deserved. I was listening as they made the presentation and very honored to share that moment at a distance with you. You have set the standard for steel guitar players and I hope I can speak for the entire steel guitar community that we are very proud of you. Again Congratulations!!:D

PS Roy I would love to see a CD with all of those earlier songs..that would be a real treasure..

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 3 Sep 2007 9:03 am

I'm so very happy to know that my good friend has been inducted. Good Luck Roy. Well deserved Indeed.

Bob Hickish · Post by **Bob Hickish** » 3 Sep 2007 6:37 pm

Congratulations, Roy! Your tops from the west coast
to the Atlantic now !!! Way to go !!

You'll still talk to us , Wont you ???:eek:

Hick

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 4 Sep 2007 1:50 am

I just came home after a long trip, that's why I am late in adding more congratulationas to Roy. Here they are!!!!

This is really well deserved and I am so proud of Roy and Laurie! I love you both!

Kind Regards, Walter

David Tunnell · Post by **David Tunnell** » 4 Sep 2007 7:48 am

Congratulations, Mr. Ayres.

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 4 Sep 2007 7:51 am

MR. ROY is one of the greats and was born here in COLUMBUS and played here in his younger days I was real YOUNG back then and can't remember him personally but he is a true gentleman in every since of the word we have corresponded many times via e-mail and finally got to meet him and his beautiful wife as they came by my booth we talked about meeting earlier it was such an honor to get to meet this great steel guitar hero and MISS Laurie especially him being from my hometown WOW we talked for a good while when he stopped by as we both know some of the same people we are gonna stay in contact for sure he is TRUELY a gentleman of our steel world CONGRATULATIONS you earned it well MY FRIEND

TOMMY YOUNG
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Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 4 Sep 2007 4:13 pm

Roy,

Congratulations, amigo! It is about time and truly deserved.

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Roy Ayers new to H.O.F.

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