| Author |
Topic: A Forumite James Martin passes away |
Micky Byrne
From:
United Kingdom (deceased)
|
Posted 18 Sep 2011 3:09 pm |
|
A good friend of mine and regular Forumite reader James Martin who lived in Watford U.K. passed away on friday from throat Cancer. He was on "Pedals" for over 35 years and was a darn good player. He had his ups and downs with the desease but finally it took him away from us. On our meetings, we used to be very supportive to each other on our medical conditions. Sincere condolences to his family. James R.I.P.
Micky Byrne U.K. |
|
|
|
David Hartley
|
Posted 18 Sep 2011 10:36 pm Very sad news....
|
|
Jimmy was a good friend, and yes, he was a fine player too.
Rest in peace Jimmy Martin. |
|
|
|
John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
|
Posted 18 Sep 2011 10:43 pm
|
|
| A great loss to all of us UK players, Rest in peace my friend. |
|
|
|
David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
|
Posted 19 Sep 2011 8:14 am
|
|
John, I think I met Jim at the last steel festival.
I remember meeting a 'Jimmy Martin'
and after hearing his name, saying ;
"Pour me another cup of coffee
For it is the best in all the land
and 'll out a nickel in the jukebox,
and play That Truck Driving Man."
RIP Jim.
_________________
DLD, Chili farmer. Plus bananas and papaya too.
Real happiness has no strings attached.
But pedal steels have many! |
|
|
|
Allan Kelly
From:
Watford, United Kingdom
|
Posted 19 Sep 2011 11:21 am
|
|
Sad news...
RIP Jim. |
|
|
|
Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
|
Posted 19 Sep 2011 2:18 pm
|
|
Condolences to the family and friends from our side of the pond, I know he will be missed. Larry
_________________
Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
NV112 amp===Earnie Ball V.P. |
|
|
|
John Roche
From:
England
|
Posted 20 Sep 2011 2:02 am
|
|
A sad loss, The first time I met Jim was at John Davis steel meeting. What struck me was his wonderful sound from his steel, it sounded better then any of the other steel there that day, thats no disrespect to the other great players playing that day. He used just a hint of reverb. He came up to our home last year and we spent a lovely day talking steel, he came to our jam sesssion that night and we played double steel sharing the breaks and fills.
Jim will be missed by all the British steel players and those that have met him in the past.
RIP James Martin. |
|
|
|
Micky Byrne
From:
United Kingdom (deceased)
|
Posted 21 Sep 2011 6:13 am
|
|
This must be confusing to some...There were two Jim Martins. Both played steel "and" Fiddle. The Jim I refered to, signed in the Forum as JAMES MARTIN....and was from Watford Hertforshire U.K. As far as I know I haven't see the other "Jim" Martin on this Forum. He lives in Braintree Essex U.K.
Micky Byrne U.K. |
|
|
|
Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
|
Posted 21 Sep 2011 8:12 am
|
|
My condolences to Jim's family and friends, including you Micky.
I hope your health is stable these days as well.
Ron
_________________
HagFan
Emmons Lashley LeGrande II |
|
|
|
Micky Byrne
From:
United Kingdom (deceased)
|
Posted 21 Sep 2011 8:31 am
|
|
Thankyou Ron...I had my 12 and 1/2 year check up at the Heart Transplant hospital on Sept 13th...all seems ok at the moment. I've mentioned in full on the "Latest Update" page on my website. March 2012 I'll be 13 years post transplant. I met a guy at the Transplant clinic who is 27 years on his new heart. Meeting people like him although he's a rare case still gives me hope.
Micky Byrne U.K. |
|
|
|
David Young
From:
Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA
|
Posted 21 Sep 2011 11:09 am Prayers for James Martin's Family and Friends
|
|
Micky,
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your dear friend. James' family and friends are in my prayers for the Lord's comfort and help now and in the days to come.
Bro. David
_________________
Hello to all my steel guitar playing friends. You are in my prayers as you travel to all the shows. I'll see you when I can. Rev. David L. Young / 2007 Martin D-41 Special, 1999 Tacoma DM-9, 2012 Bourgeois Cocobolo back and sides with an Adirondack Spruce top. |
|
|
|
Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
|
Posted 21 Sep 2011 3:03 pm
|
|
I'm saddened to hear this! James (the 'Watford' James) was a friend of mine from my earliest days of my dabbling with PSG (the mid-'70s) and, although we haven't seen each other since I moved to the USA in '98, we've remained correspondants.
He was a very nice man, a good player, and my sympathies go to all his family and friends.
I appreciate your keeping us informed of this sad event, Micky.
_________________
Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles, Martins, and a Gibson Super 400!
---------------------------------- |
|
|
|
Ray Kedge
From:
Middlesex, England
|
Posted 22 Sep 2011 4:31 pm James Martin
|
|
Jim always came to watch me play at Harrow cmc,always interested on how you set the guitar up and amp settings.He looked at my NV112 settings and said try these, it looked a bit whacky, bass -12 mid off shift 800 high and presence only half way on. I tried it and am still using those settings now, best the amp has sounded.So if your listening Jim it's down to you mate the geat tone I have today. RIP my old friend
_________________
Bennett D10 8x7 Bennett SD10 4x6 Williams D10 8x5 Dobro 88 square neck NV 112 Hilton VP DD6 Delay |
|
|
|
Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
|
Posted 23 Sep 2011 11:05 am
|
|
I knew Jimmy way back in the early 1970's when he was on the road in the UK with Rainbow Country. We have kept in touch ever since. A lovely person and a good solid player. RIP.
_________________
Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
|
|
|
Declan Byrne
From:
Southern Ireland
|
Posted 24 Sep 2011 3:55 am
|
|
| Very sad news a big loss "RIP Jimmy".Our prayers are with his family and friends |
|
|
|
