R I P Bryan Adams

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 2 Mar 2013 3:50 pm

I never had the honor of meeting Bryan Adams, but the best Push Pulls I have ever played were ones he had set up. They played smooth as butter. My condolences go out to his family and friends. May he RIP.

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 4 Mar 2013 3:28 pm

I just learned the sad news of my buddy Bryan's passing. I had spoken to him the week before and I really thought from our conversation that he was on the mend, so this comes as a shock to me. I tried to call him a couple of times last week and got no answer, which worried me.
As stated earlier, he was a world-class player and builder and and a great fellow. Many fond memories of get-togethers, guitar deals and helpful phone chats over the last 30 years....I even bought from him last spring the LG Im playing these days. A fine axe, built by Bryan way back when. Thanx ol' pal.
My prayers for Carolyn and family and Bryan's many, many friends and fans.
RIP Bryan and know that you'll be missed.
sincerely,

MC

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 4 Mar 2013 4:39 pm

Bryans' memorial service was very nice and dignified. We laid him to rest on Sunday. It was very cold and snowing untill the bugle played "Taps". Although it was still cold, the snow stopped and the sun came out just like it was on cue.
He will be greatly missed.

Mike I tried to call you but I didn't have your new number. Sorry pal.

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 5 Mar 2013 1:45 pm

Mikey, yeah sorry...446-5952. Thanx for thinking of me though. I talked to Carolyn last night and will stop in and see her and visit BA's grave in the next couple of weeks after I get back from Tx.
My fault for not checking this section. Wish I couldve been there..I owed him and Carolyn at least that much. Man Im gonna miss him

Glad you got to lay our buddy to rest and got back safely.
take care,

MC

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 6 Mar 2013 2:42 am

So sorry to hear this about Bryan, I didn't know him well, only met him a few times but when we spoke you knew he had a big heart.He gave me a couple of his CD's the last time I saw him and we maybe spoke once since then which was several years back.

RIP Bryan...I'm glad to have known you even a little.

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Tommy Minniear · Post by **Tommy Minniear** » 6 Mar 2013 7:04 am

It saddens me to learn of Brian's passing. I got to hang with Brian one night down on Broadway while Mike was working Robert's. Brian kept us laughing all night! He was a good man and thought a lot of you Mike. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 7 Mar 2013 6:27 pm

B.A. was a gem. Spent a lot of time with him through the years. One of the funniest stories concerning B.A. is when I was working for Ava Barber in 1983. We did a Pacific Northwest tour in October and November. We left Knoxville on our way to the first gig in Okanogen, Washington. We stopped at a truckstop in Casper, Wyoming one morning to fuel up the bus and this guy was there and asked us where we were from. Well one of us said we came from TN and we were a country band. He said Tn huh? You know Bryan Adams? We said yeah we know him. The guy was a bass player and singer that B.A. had played at the Beacon Club in Casper years before. His name is Wayne Cagle.
It seemed like everywhere we went somebody knew him. It was too funny. Gonna miss B.A.

Ben ODell · Post by **Ben ODell** » 8 Mar 2013 5:15 am

Yes Sir Mike.

I can tell you some great Bryan Adams Stories. He was widely known and celebrated. Most too long to tell here. I'll catch up with you one day, and share the greatest one I know from a little place called,,,,Wewahitchka, Fl.

He will surely be missed. Now, from the early days of Uncle Sam's Air Force, together, Mike Hoover has a sack full of great tales.

Ben ODell · Post by **Ben ODell** » 14 Mar 2013 3:08 am

A photo of bryan as he was stationed at Keesler A.F.B. Miss, for some school book learning.

Oh boy if that ole 59 GALAXY 500 could talk. Miss you brother !!!.

Mike Archer · Post by **Mike Archer** » 14 Mar 2013 3:26 pm

dont seem Like Bryan is gone to me
but he is
he would call me ever now and then and I would call him we would talk for hours
hes been my friend for 30 years and I miss him
we would go up and sit around and pick all afternoon and he was such a wonderfull player
and great builder he was one of a kind
Bryan I know you are with all mighty God
I love you bro
Mike

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 17 Mar 2013 3:27 pm

Ben, That is a cool picture.. My daddy took his basic training there in the US Army during WW2.

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