Leonard T Zinn

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 5 Dec 2004 11:14 am

Happy Birthday my friend. I hope this milestone is the most memorable day of your life.

See you around the corner.

Bill Ferguson

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 6 Dec 2004 9:18 am

I actually sat right here at the computer and cried out loud at your amazing responses to my request.
Leonard is really all that you have expressed.
To celebrate the fact that God has allowed us to be so fortunate as to still have him on this earth, to share, is a wonderous blessing and a time we cannot let pass without a celebration.
He's a wonderful christian man and just full of the joy of the Lord. Who could ask for more in any relationship?
Just for the record. Since L T has been in Michigan I have not mowed my own lawn, raked another leaf, planted any flowers, landscaped the area around my home, etc. the list goes on. He even does the dishes if he has dinner here and just try to stop him!!
Today he is painting the christmas play sets at our church. He seems to be everywhere helping someone.
He's in my Hall Of Fame. Evelyn<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Evelyn Whitney on 07 December 2004 at 11:43 AM.]</p></FONT>

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 7 Dec 2004 6:34 am

Happy Birthday, Leonard!

Drew

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Fessenden D-10 8+8 / Magnatone S-8 (E13)

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 7 Dec 2004 7:43 am

Happy Birthday Mr Zinn /d
Many more to you
Thanx for all the great Musik & the inspiration

Glenn H. Martin · Post by **Glenn H. Martin** » 7 Dec 2004 8:13 am

Leonard T. Zinn is truly without a doubt the kindest, gentlest, most loving person I have ever met. I don’t know anyone who loves life and people more. It is a privilege for me to know him and be able to wish him a Happy 80th Birthday. Leonard...If I ever grow up I wanna be just like you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Glenn

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 8 Dec 2004 8:41 am

BUMP BACK UP. DON'T WANT ANYONE TO MISS SEEING THIS AND SENDING GREETINGS.

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 8 Dec 2004 12:01 pm

HAPPY 80th Mr. T for TROUBLE Zinn!
Back in the early 50's I was tweaking across the radio dial in Arlington Mass' when I heard a tuning arpeggiated, ..that stopped me. The anouncer then said "???? presents the 101 Ranch Boys", ..I thought "wow, what a big band!". Then he announced the band members names as they joined in with their instruments.

The song that you played as an opening steel solo was Moon Over Miami. Your name registered, but I can't remember any of the others. Next week I searched you out again, ..same type program intro and format; this time your solo was Poincianna. Unforgettable tone and excecution. Changed my way of thinking about the steel guitar.

Never forgot the name, or the tunes you played. Finally met you at the International in the 90's.

Happy Birthday TROUBLE!

Robert Rogers · Post by **Robert Rogers** » 8 Dec 2004 12:54 pm

Happy Birthday Mr.Leonard.I have never actually gotten to talk to you but Ive played with u at different shows and always enjoy it.Have a Happy Birthday!!!!!!!
Robert Rogers

Walter Haynes · Post by **Walter Haynes** » 11 Dec 2004 6:51 pm

Happy Birthday L.T. Don't look back, I'm gaining on you. I'll be 76 God willing, the 14th. of this Month. Like you, I'm not willing to put my guitar in the case. As long as I can hold a bar I will keep trying to figure this thing out!!! God Bless------

Walter Haynes www.walterhaynes.com

Dean Black · Post by **Dean Black** » 15 Dec 2004 8:10 pm

hey leonard,you are truly a kind sole,and am proud to have you as my freind.may you have a great one,with many more to come!. p.s thanks for the note,and hope your holiday brings you joy.

Wade Medlock · Post by **Wade Medlock** » 16 Dec 2004 5:01 pm

Hey Leonard,

Here's to many more years of your smiling face!

Happy birthday,
Wade

Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 16 Dec 2004 5:46 pm

Hey LT,

Happy Birthday...Let's see that's 29 now, right

Happy Holidays to you and "Mom", and see you soon I hope!

Jerry

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 16 Dec 2004 9:03 pm

Leonard, I met you at the Hawaiian Steel Gutiar convention this year in Joliet Illinois. It was on Thursday night, I was the guy with the digital camera. I really enjoyed our conversation. My nephew's birthday is also December 27. Have a Happy Birthday! Bob Watson

Kurt Kowalski · Post by **Kurt Kowalski** » 17 Dec 2004 5:33 am

What more can I say than to agree with what everyone else has stated.

LT, you know how we feel about you. We Love you very much. Just wish we could be there with you and Evelyn to celebrate this wonderful day.

Have a Happy Birthday!

Love,
Kurt & Laura

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 17 Dec 2004 6:10 am

Friend Leonard
Thank you so much for the nice card remembering Marilyn. It meant a lot to me and
I will save it along with the others and always remember you.

If anyone deserves to be inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall Of Fame,I couldnt think of anyone more deserving of that honor than you.

You have honored our little world of Steel Players over the years and now it time for our world to honor and pay you back for all you have meant to all of us.

Merry Christmas dear friend

Jody

doug jernigan · Post by **doug jernigan** » 18 Dec 2004 7:34 am

Leonard:You are an inspiration to all of us and set an example as a musician, gentleman and a good Christian Brother. Jetta and I appreciate the kindness you show to others in life. May God Bless You This Holiday Season and Have a Happy Birthday and Many More to Come.

Doug and Jetta Jernigan

Dave Giegerich · Post by **Dave Giegerich** » 21 Dec 2004 7:35 pm

Happy Birthday Leonard,
It was great to see and hear you at Joliet this year. You are always an ispiration as a player and as a person. Thanks,
Dave Giegerich

Chubby Howard · Post by **Chubby Howard** » 21 Dec 2004 7:57 pm

HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND A WONDERFUL HOLIDAYS LEONARD T YOUR PAL CHUBBY

Bob Strum · Post by **Bob Strum** » 22 Dec 2004 4:46 am

Leonard, I hope you feel the impact you have made on all who know you. You are Christ's example of how we "should" live. It's my honor to call you my friend. God bless you in many special ways. Love to you, Bob and Carol

Ken Mullett · Post by **Ken Mullett** » 22 Dec 2004 5:04 am

Hi Leonard,
Liz and I wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many more to come! We'll never forget when we first met you in St. Louis many years ago and the true friend and inspiration you have been to us over the years.You are a wonderful musician and a true christian gentleman.Thanks so much for the Christmas card from you and Evelyn and we wish both of you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Ken and Liz Mullett

Dave Brower · Post by **Dave Brower** » 22 Dec 2004 9:55 am

Have a wonderful birthday Leonard! Thanks for all the beautiful music you have given! I wish you many more years of happiness.

Dave Brower