Ralph Mooney..1928-2011

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 21 Mar 2011 5:53 am

So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family.

Donna

Danny Naccarato · Post by **Danny Naccarato** » 21 Mar 2011 6:01 am

A hero of mine. Back in 1988, a close friend of Buck Owens (and mine) said that Buck told her that Mooney's sound was how a steel was supposed to sound and that he was his all time favorite.....

RIP Moon

Brandon Ordoyne · Post by **Brandon Ordoyne** » 21 Mar 2011 6:07 am

Rest in Peace Mr. Moon

Brandon

Curt Shoemaker · Post by **Curt Shoemaker** » 21 Mar 2011 6:09 am

I know Heaven heard a big "HOWDY!" when Moon walked through the Pearly Gate.

My condolences to the family.

Chris Schlotzhauer · Post by **Chris Schlotzhauer** » 21 Mar 2011 6:22 am

I'm just now hearing of this news.
My heart is heavy today.

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 21 Mar 2011 7:07 am

Seen Moon play many times over the years at the Texas show and St. Louis & Tulsa shows.He always had a smile on his face and you could tell that he was enjoying himself. Condolences to the family. Ray

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 21 Mar 2011 7:21 am

I'm really saddened to hear of this! Ralph's been my hero long before I even took up steel. When I first started playing "out" in the early sixties in SoCal, I was a lead guitarist and it seems like most of us were trying to do "Mooney" licks on guitar. I know that Moon was a direct influence on the late Clarence White and was probably the person who was responsible for the B-Bender Tele. Clarence wanted to do some "Mooney" things and he and Gene Parsons devised a way to play Moon's stuff easier on a guitar. I'd have to say he's probably been my main infuence on steel and I'm proud to say that I have an 8th pedal on my steel that doesn't do anything but raise the 4th string E to F#. RIP Moon, we all love you and what you taught us.....JH in Va.

David Griffin · Post by **David Griffin** » 21 Mar 2011 7:22 am

RIP Moon

What can I say that hasn't already been said? Ralph,we love you & you will never be forgotten.

Dale Bennett · Post by **Dale Bennett** » 21 Mar 2011 7:39 am

It's so hard loosing a friend espeacially after 45 yrs. We may all try but, we will never be quite the man you were. I feel so sorry Mrs. Mooney and family. We were all your family. Rest in peace my friend. I'm so glad I have lots of your music, I will never forget you. I really loved you guy. db

Mike Vallandigham · Post by **Mike Vallandigham** » 21 Mar 2011 7:46 am

"Listen to the Moon"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-urOq56 ... re=related

Norma Jean Lucas · Post by **Norma Jean Lucas** » 21 Mar 2011 8:08 am

I too have seen and heard Ralph play many times but I'll never forget the time he was playing at the Tulsa show and Speedy West put a sack over Ralph's head while playing Rainy Day Woman. Ralph came over to me and said I can play in A all day long without having to see the frets! I loved his steel playing and most of all his humbleness. He always had time for his fans. Prayers go out to his family. RIP Ralph, the best is yet to come!

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 21 Mar 2011 8:15 am

Just saw this, I am so sad. RIP my friend, you are loved by so many, and will be missed by all....Ronnie & Ginger

Ken Frazier · Post by **Ken Frazier** » 21 Mar 2011 8:22 am

I read somewhere that Ralph Mooney was so Original that he was never duplicated.
I truly believe that.
RIP SIR.

Ken Frazier

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 21 Mar 2011 9:20 am

Mine and Barbara's prayers and condolences to Moon's family. We've lost a special friend.
..Roy and Barbara

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 21 Mar 2011 9:23 am

Although we knew this was coming it's still sad when it happens. Condolences to the family of a true Pedal Steel Guitar Pioneer.

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 21 Mar 2011 9:53 am

I'm shocked.
I hope he takes the tourbus to heaven now.
RIP Mister Mooney

Jack Dougherty · Post by **Jack Dougherty** » 21 Mar 2011 10:19 am

God bless Moon.
Our great loss but Waylon gets his picker back.
RIP and prayers to his family.

JD

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 21 Mar 2011 10:21 am

When I saw Mooney on the cover of the Steel Guitarist mag I knew I wanted a ShoBud like his.
He will be missed by all.
Don

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 21 Mar 2011 10:25 am

We knew this was coming sooner than later, but it's never any easier to accept. My prayers are with Ralph's family.
He's a big part as to why I wanted to play pedal steel as I recall writing him a letter back in the mid 70's with "questions".
A pioneer giant who many of us looked up to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-urOq56Ofc&NR=1

Shorty Smith · Post by **Shorty Smith** » 21 Mar 2011 10:42 am

Rest in peace Ralph, the world and I will surely miss you, Shorty

chas smith · Post by **chas smith** » 21 Mar 2011 11:08 am

Jimmy Youngblood · Post by **Jimmy Youngblood** » 21 Mar 2011 11:22 am

Gone but never forgotten. Moon, you're a real hero!

Mark McConville · Post by **Mark McConville** » 21 Mar 2011 11:45 am

Sad to lose a legend.

RIP.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 21 Mar 2011 12:12 pm

Thanks for the great music and the inspiration, Mr. Moon. You created the sounds that drew me to the steel guitar. My condolences to the family.
Chuck

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 21 Mar 2011 12:21 pm

Sincere Condolences to Moon's Family.
The pain is over,Rest in peace Moon.
I will always treasure the memories of meeting You.
Billy