Mike Auldridge has passed

[Howard Parker]

It is with great sadness that I must inform you folks that Mike Auldridge passed away early this morning. Our friend, mentor and hero is gone. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, fans...Just about all of us.



Howard

[Todd Weger]

So sad to hear this news. God bless his family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

[Joseph V. Sapp]

my thoughts and prayers are with Tommy and the entire family.
truely a sad time

Joe

[Tony Dingus]

Sad news it is. I'm glad I got to meet Mike and jam with him. A fine man he was.

Tony

[Joachim Kettner]

It will be his records on my turntable for the next couple of days, to honor his memory. RIP Mike Auldridge.

[Dave Diehl]

Things like this leave you really lost for words. Mike was such an inspiration to so many and he was a really admirable and personable person. He, like other heros of ours, will be missed for sure.

[Chris Templeton]

The last time I heard Mike was in Tanglewood, MA,with The Seldom Scene, a little more than 10 years ago. Doc Watson and Jamie Hartford were also on the bill.
The album that Mike did with Jeff Newman is what cemented my love of steel & dobro. I like the way they put those short "nuggets" on there. I think they called them smoke #1, #2 & possibly #3. I especially love "When I Dream".
Mike was a perfect gentleman, He ironed his jeans and always had immaculate cowboy boots. A fantastic player. Salut Silver Fox.

[Thurston Myers]

Hello Tommy,
I am SOO SORRY .
We SHALL meet again .

In H i S Name ,,, Thurston

[Chris Templeton]

R.I.P.

This not my picture and I don't know who took it and I hope that person doesn't mind that I posted it.
It's a great shot that I found on the internet.

[Howard Parker]

The photographer is Joe Crocetta of Hagerstown, MD.
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[Chris Templeton]

Joe Crocetta's Picture of Mike, Thanks Howard.

[Lynn Stafford]

Very sad news indeed. I had the opportunity to meet Mike at the Dallas Jamboree last year and am certainly grateful for that! My thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy and the rest of the Auldridge family during this difficult time.

Lynn Stafford

[Scott Hay]

So sad to hear about his cancer. Tommy Auldridge, bless you, I'm sorry you lost your brother, he was one of the great ones.

[Sonny Jenkins]

What a sad, sad bit of news this morning!!! Mike and I talked quite a bit about his health (and the problems all us "old" men have) last year in Dallas. Seemed like he really wanted to talk. We bounced emails back and forth,,,congratulations on his award etc,,,,last time we emailed, couple of months ago he seemed like he was feeling better???? Now this!!! The music world has lost a REAL, TRUE GENTLEMAN,,as well as a real musician! May God bless his family,,,,there is NO doubt where Mike's beautiful soul is right now!!!

[Matt Henschel]

Pretty sure he's still around if he chooses to be... I gotta figure, anyhow!

Just about shed a tear but it got replaced by a big bright eyed grin

a love filled man no doubt

[Mark van Allen]

As for so many, very sad days for me. But what a legacy! One can't help but wish to leave so many moved and improved musicians and fans behind. I'll always feel greatly enriched from having had his friendship. Very best wishes and condolences to Tommy and the rest of the family.

[James M Peters]

I am so sad to hear of Mike's passing. I will never forget the one and only lesson I had with Mike on the pedal steel back in July of 2011. What an incredible man. I will never forget getting lost on the beltway around Silver Springs Md on route to his home, and he stood on the front lawn and directed me to his front door. I was over an hour late, and I was ready to just call it a day, and head home, and Mike said no, we can do this, and we did. I will never forget this kind caring man. My prayers go out to Mike's family, his friends and all that had the honor of knowing and performing with him. Rest in peace my friend.