R.I.P. Rusty Walker
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R.I.P. Rusty Walker
My dear friend Rusty Walker, a true legend of pedal steel passed away Sat. June 13th. Rusty was an amazing player, and more important an amazing person . He will be sadly missed by his country music family here in Canada.Rusty and I worked together for quite a few years and we shared many good times together.He always inspired me to play better My heart goes out to Julie and family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. There will be a private memorial on Fri June 19th at 2:00PM, and an open house for anyone who wishes to come at 4:00PM. This will take place at their home in Cannington Ont.
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Rusty Walker
I, also am offering my condolences regarding the death of one of our most talented pedal steel guitar players in Canada....Rusty Walker.
He was one of the mainstays in pedal steel circles in Canada throughout the past 40+ years.
I trust he is resting peacefully after his struggle with health issues over the past year.
Our steel guitar community will surely miss him.
With regards,
Al Brisco
He was one of the mainstays in pedal steel circles in Canada throughout the past 40+ years.
I trust he is resting peacefully after his struggle with health issues over the past year.
Our steel guitar community will surely miss him.
With regards,
Al Brisco
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Rusty was well-known in Newfoundland as well, living here for a while back in the 70s (and 80s?) and playing steel in bands. He is well-remembered by many here, who always mention his name when they see me with the steel on stage. They always ask, "Did you know Rusty?" Unfortunately, I never got to meet the man, but everyone always speaks highly of him in Newfoundland. Rest in peace, Rusty.
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Rest in Peace, Rusty.
I met him once, many years ago, when he was playing at the Queen's Hotel in London Ont.
Nice guy, great steeler.
I met him once, many years ago, when he was playing at the Queen's Hotel in London Ont.
Nice guy, great steeler.
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I had the privilege to meet and hear Rusty years ago ('86). He was a great inspiration and a very genuine person. More recently, I watched his magic in the studio when he recorded "Raisin' The Dickens". Amazing talent.
My family and I would like to send our condolences to Rusty's family.
He will be greatly missed.
My family and I would like to send our condolences to Rusty's family.
He will be greatly missed.
We have just added Rusty's 'Raisin' the Dickens' and a pretty C6 ballad-medley over at www.SteelGuitarJazz.com I wish I'd had a chance to meet Rusty; he was a fine talent. Please stop by the Listening Library at www.SteelGuitarJazz.com and hear for yourself.
RIP, Rusty, and thank you for the music you've left behind for us all to enjoy.
RIP, Rusty, and thank you for the music you've left behind for us all to enjoy.
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When I was writing for Fender/Fretts, Rusty sent me a picture and asked for some help charting a song called Laura. I came across the picture a year or two ago but couldn't find it today. I listened to his music at Jim's Place and you all were right; he was one of the good guys. I wish I had had the chance to meet him; perhaps later...
Regrets, Paul
Regrets, Paul
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Thanks for the listen guy's Rest in peace Rusty.My condolenses to his family.