Ca. Keith Whitley- Inducted into Country Music Hall Fame!

LJ Eiffert · From: California, USA

Dear Brothers & Sisters I need your help in helping me(Leo) get my Late friend " Keith Whitley " Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville,Tnn.His Legacy of what he has been to Country Music's History in his short time of his untimely Death,he should be Honored into this.You can contact " Bonnie Hill" in Bluebird,Ky. at 1-606-674-8871 and get a petition form from her.We need 50,000 petitions sign to give to the Board at The Country Music Hall of Fame from each State here in The United States of America & the World.You can also write to Bonnie Hill at P.O. BOX 1311,Owingsville,Ky.40360. This is an extraordinary mission for " Keith Whitley " who is very Special and his Mother (Faye) to me that she need to see this before she departs this world herself.So,I ask please help me in this history be a milestone.Sincerely in Music,Leo J.Eiffert,Jr./P.O.BOX 5412,Buena Park,Calif.90620

Alvin Blaine · From: Picture Rocks, Arizona, USA

The CMA, just announced today,this years inductees into the Country Music Hall Of Fame.

It's Tom T Hall, Emmylou Harris, Pop Stoneman, and the Statler Brothers.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23128914/

Just over a year ago I signed the petition to get Emmylou in. Someone had posted a link here, and I'd like to think we helped.
Maybe we can help get Kieth in next year.
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LJ Eiffert · From: California, USA

Thanks Alvin.That's why we are starting this year to help keep Keith's name in front of The Country Music Hall of Fame.I'm sure your support in the petition to help Miss Harris did work.Thanks again,Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Joe Casey · From: Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)

Now lets get Gene Watson his long deserved induction...

Jerry Hayes · From: Virginia Beach, Va.

I think Stonewall Jackson, Billy Walker, Warner Mack, Wynn Stewart, and a few others should be considered before Keith Whitley, don't you? Sorry Leo, just my opinion.........JH in Va.
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LJ Eiffert · From: California, USA

Hey Jerry,I Agree with you about the other Artist.Freddie Hart,BoxCar Willie & a few more too should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame. With today's world of Country Music,Keith's is Bigger than those others Artist you and I both know.I just would love to see this happen for Keith's Mother Faye before she departs this world from us.She is a dear friend of mine and her family too.Thanks to all for your support is this mission with me.Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Joe Casey · From: Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)

I forgot about Wynn,I can't Imagine him not being in there way before many already in...Stonewall might have a hard time unless theres a settlement that includes it from his lawsuit...Freddy Hart theres so many being overlooked that are way over due that makes the HOF selection committee a joke..But Wynn Stewart being overlooked year after year is an out right shame...

Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

Just out of curiosity. In the title of your post, you start out with "ca.". What does this mean. My assumption is, it is the abbreviation for California. As the post has nothing to do with California, I have to assume it means something else (although I see you are from California). Just curious, that's all. I've seen it before in other posts.

By the way, how do I sign the petition? Or do I just send a message to the person in your post? I think a pysical petiton with the signatures would be more concrete than emailing messages to someone who could lose or not read the emails.

Keith deserves this honor.
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Craig A Davidson · From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA

Doesn't an artist have to stand out in the field of country music in order to qualify. They don't just get in because somebody thinks or thought they were good once. I see that on here so many times. There are a lot more deserving people that belong first. Wynn Stewart, The Wilburns, Jeanne Shepard, Wanda Jackson, Joe and Rose Lee Maphis, The Maddox family,Ferlin Husky, and Barbara Mandrell are a few that come to mind. Oh yeah, what about the guy that gave Keith his start, Ralph Stanley? I will admit that he was a good singer, but that and the fact that he married Lorrie Morgan, and had a drinking problem doesn't really qualify for me.

LJ Eiffert · From: California, USA

Hello Richard Sinkler,The CA is just for showing I did this in California.You can call Bonnie Hill at 1-606-8871 for the pysical petition paper work.Truly I am just reinforcing my framework in hope's for Keith's credit to his true honesty to Country Music & his name.The Legal part of The Country Music Hall of Fame to make this happen for Keith after almost 20 years of his death and is still not justifiable today,for me.Just think what the Opry could have done for Keith when he was alive,but,did they help? So,I guess it take legislation.Somebody ask David Keith the actor what happen to the life story of Keith Whitley that he was going to do.Thanks again for all of you brothers & sisters in this help with me. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

John Floyd · From: R.I.P.

I remember Seeing Keith backstage at the opry when he was just a kid,and me and my buddy used to pick at him, Marty Stuart and some of the other Real Young ones who were working the opry. But I can't agree with him being jumped to the top of the list. There are a lot of the senior artists that have paid their dues and BEHAVED Themselves for many, many years and are more deserving. Sorry, if this offends you, but I think you are barking up the wrong tree.

Craig A Davidson · From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA

The same thinking applies to the young guys coming out that are steelers, also. Many times I have seen on here something about how a newcomer played this neat thing and we should be dinging at Scotty and the crew to put him in the Hall next to Buddy. That place to me is for players and builders who payed their dues and advanced to the instrument. It takes a lot of paying to be in the same league as Buddy, Paul, Speedy, Jimmy D, Jimmy C, Reece,Jeff,and so forth.
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LJ Eiffert · From: California, USA

Hello John Floyd,I'm not offends at all and no,I'm not barking up the wrong tree.you see,that's the great thing about,I have a dream too!I'm sure most of you have one also!In my heart I know this will never happen for Keith Whitley,but,at lease some of us are standing up to show we care.If it dose happen for Keith,thank you Jesus! No more then most people could care less about who I am or what I write.For me,at lease I'm doing something that makes me happy and I hope that I just get respect for that. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. PS: Who do we pay dues too?

Craig A Davidson · From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA

I guess what i am saying LJ, is there is more to it than just playing the instrument or singing a hit. For instance, Buddy is not only a fantastic player, he has also written instructional material, helped design at least two brands of steel guitars, and played on countless hits. He has also traveled the world playing and promoting the steel guitar. To me that makes him worthy. Now me, I have played a lot backed a few artists and played and organized a couple shows. I don't not in anyway deserve such an honor. To me Keith never did anything that remarkable that he deserves to be in the hall of fame. You just can't put people in because you like them. Do that and the next thing you know Rascal Flatts will be in there.

LJ Eiffert · From: California, USA

Hello Craig A.Davidson,Do you know the real back-round about Keith Whitley's History in the Music Business? Buddy should be Inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame,but,they the power makers only look at him as a session player.The Music business industry has its share of dishonest to many Musicians and Artist.But again,who care what I say.I just keep doing what God tells me and I guess that's why I'm a nobody. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Craig A Davidson · From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA

Mr. Eiffert, sir, you can just call me Craig. I know about Keith's musical history. That's why I say he really didn't do anything out of the ordinary to deserve the honor. I do agree with you about Buddy being there as should Lloyd, Weldon, and Jimmy Day, just for helping to shape the Nashville Sound. I still think Mr. Whitley is a long ways from an induction. Maybe if he had lived and been able to keep going he might be eligible at this point. Anyway, Mr. Eiffert, I have an idea. Let's just agree to disagree and leave it at that ok?
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LJ Eiffert · From: California, USA

Hello Craig,We really don't disagree about Keith. you're right he didn't live long enought and that's my point about him for what he did do in BlueGrass and with the big names he worked.The Big Career makers don't give a dame about Musicians and if it wasn't for those great Musicians those Producers and Record Companies would be nothing.So,with that said,we agree.your Forum brother.Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

LJ Eiffert · From: California, USA

Just a little note to say thanks to all of you who have been in touch with ' Bonnie Hill ' on this TOPIC of my late friend Kieth Whitley.> > Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

LJ Eiffert · From: California, USA

Boy,it didn't take long for a phone call to tell me,you know you mis-spelled your late friend " Keith Whitley's name.I said to that person! One of my fingers has a bad attitude,but at lease you Red it,or was it read it.Man,that marketing class is getting me in big trouble.God Help me. >>Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons with no Wings.