Tony Douglas

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 23 Jan 2013 10:02 am

Real country music has lost a true star..*Mr Nice Guy*..Tony Douglas..has gone home to be with the Lord. Some of his hit songs were..His & Hers ..Shrimping..and his biggest..Thank You For Touching My Life. RIP Mr Nice Guy! You Are Missed!

Ronald Sikes · Post by **Ronald Sikes** » 23 Jan 2013 12:25 pm

Truly one of the all time greats . Prayers for the family .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2V1uhG96Dc

Andy Jones · Post by **Andy Jones** » 24 Jan 2013 6:20 am

He used to come to the Jimmie Rodgers festival in my hometown,Meridian,MS.He was a very nice gentleman who always put on a good show.

Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 24 Jan 2013 8:57 am

I am so sad to hear this. I've known Tony since the late '60s. Condolences to his family.

Joe McHam · Post by **Joe McHam** » 24 Jan 2013 10:00 am

http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20130 ... /130129902
Our condolences to Tony's family & friends. I remember the Shrimpers playing the VFW in Sherman, TX and Julian Tharpe was the steel player. Julian took my reel-reel and taped an entire gig in the middle 60's.. what great memories that is. Julian on steel, Harlan Powell on Bass/Vocals, and Chuck Jennings on Guitar.. and I can't recall the drummer's name were a knocked out band.

Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 24 Jan 2013 10:16 am

The drummer was probably Freddie Bowman. The first time I worked with Tony, it was Freddie on drums, Harlan Powell on bass, and Chuck Jennings on guitar. That was 1968 or '69.

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 24 Jan 2013 5:26 pm

No doubt he created a legend that will long be remembered by many. Rest in peace friend.

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 24 Jan 2013 6:02 pm

No doubt he created a legend that will long be remembered by many. Rest in peace friend.

Buddie Hrabal · Post by **Buddie Hrabal** » 25 Jan 2013 1:33 pm

I worked with Tony in the late 60, early 70's. He was a hoot with his "Cuss Kitty" and all. I enjoyed my time as a "Shrimper". Had fun playing the Bobby Garrett composition "Shrimpsey" RIP my friend

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 25 Jan 2013 7:51 pm

Buddy, I remember Bill Mack talking about the CUSS KITTY. Tony in my mind is in heaven. He was truly a nice person. I lived in Athens in the early 80's. He would appear on a local country music show on Saturday afteroons.Just the other day I saw a photo of Tony, and in the photo was Junior. Junior, I hope you are OK. My heart goes to y'all.
Tommy Shown

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 25 Jan 2013 9:20 pm

Hey Tommy..doin good here.

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 26 Jan 2013 12:57 pm

Thanks Junior for the post. My prayers go out to all the family.

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