RIP. Maurice Anderson

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 4 Jul 2013 5:41 am

My sincere condolences to his family
Rest in Peace Reece

mtulbert · Post by **mtulbert** » 4 Jul 2013 5:42 am

What a sad day this is.

Maurice was my teacher, my mentor, and my friend. He will be so missed.

My condolences to Teresa and the family.

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 4 Jul 2013 5:50 am

This world has lost a GOOD man,,,,,our loss is heaven's gain!! We have lost another one of the legends. My deepest, heartfelt sympathy,,and prayers for Teresa and family.

Steve Alcott · Post by **Steve Alcott** » 4 Jul 2013 5:52 am

I'm very sad to hear this-as has been said above, Reece was a fine musician, but above all, a fine person.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 4 Jul 2013 5:55 am

Such sad news. Another one of the steel greats gone.
My sincere condolences to his family & close friends.
Ron

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 4 Jul 2013 5:56 am

So sad to hear this. Thank you Reece for your inspiration and kindness. God bless you and your family. May you rest in peace.

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 4 Jul 2013 6:04 am

Prayers for the family. Great man has gone to be with the Lord. Randy G.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 4 Jul 2013 6:06 am

A very sad thing to read first thing this morning.

Reece was a dear friend, mentor, and a Masonic Brother. He's now with the Supreme Architect of the Universe, and his physical problems are passed and gone.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 4 Jul 2013 6:07 am

Very sorry to learn of this, RIP Reece, many thanks for all of your contributions that we all learned so much from...

tony

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 4 Jul 2013 6:07 am

My sincere condolences to the Anderson family. What a tremendous talent. We will be careful to remember that as we carry on, we stand on your shoulders.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 4 Jul 2013 6:08 am

I am so sad to hear this. What a fine player and a helpful gentleman. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Reece.

Fred Wright · Post by **Fred Wright** » 4 Jul 2013 6:14 am

We've all lost a very dear friend and mentor. Blessings and prayers to Teresa and all the family. Rest in Peace my dear friend! Fred

Robbie Bossert · Post by **Robbie Bossert** » 4 Jul 2013 6:20 am

I'm so sorry to hear this. When I first started playing the steel, I wanted an MSA more then anything. I heard Maurice playing on a live Johnny Gimble album called "Live At The Chaparral". Maurice took off on a lead and Johnny called out "Maurice Anderson.....MSA"! I thought, what the heck is that? SO, I called Scotty and asked him if he had Maurice' address. Of course, he did. I wrote to Reece and was sad to discover at the time that MSA was no longer building guitars. But, from that point on, we remained Pen Pals of sorts. I did an interview with him that appeared in the first issue of Steel Guitar World Magazine.

We shared some of the biggest events of our lives including my first Daughter being born at almost the same time as his Granddaughter being born. He shared all kinds of funny stories about his years of playing with different artists. He was just a great guy, player, family man, and proud and acting Christian. Thanks for everything Reece. You will be missed

I ended EVERY letter I ever wrote to him with the following:

Your Friend And Fan,

Robbie Bossert

Jack Dougherty · Post by **Jack Dougherty** » 4 Jul 2013 6:27 am

Sad to hear of this......I am happy to have met him....he will be remembered on many levels....good man...outstanding talent.

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 4 Jul 2013 6:27 am

Such sad news to me. One of my dearest friends, mentors and influences. Rest in peace Maurice Anderson.

Adair Torres · Post by **Adair Torres** » 4 Jul 2013 6:28 am

So Sorry...A Sad Day for we all..

R.I.P Maurice.....

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 4 Jul 2013 6:32 am

Oh no, what a loss. I'm so sorry to hear this sad sad news. Godspeed to his friends and family.

Post by **Joey Ace** » 4 Jul 2013 6:35 am

RIP to a true pioneer of our instrument.

Tony Tims · Post by **Tony Tims** » 4 Jul 2013 6:42 am

I woke up at 4 am this morning with Mr. Anderson on my heart and finally finished a project we had been discussing. I will forever cherish the last few years we spent together at our "meeting of the minds." I'm thankful for a man of his stature, who would take someone like me with no musical background, and share his love of music. I'm also thankful for his testimony and the example he set. I am forever indebted to Reece and Teresa for sharing their home with me. I love you both!

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 4 Jul 2013 6:42 am

If my memory serves me right Reece was one of the 1st steel player to play at Scotty's Conv shows. He certainly left his mark on the steel guitar. He will be missed.

Larry Danley · Post by **Larry Danley** » 4 Jul 2013 6:50 am

I'm so sadden by this news, Maurice was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed, I was honored to spend time with Him in there home, were he gave me my first steel guitar lesson, I'm very humbled to have know him, may God bless and comfort the family.

Peewee Charles · Post by **Peewee Charles** » 4 Jul 2013 6:52 am

So sad to hear of the passing of Reece....he was my mentor in the early 70's, after driving down to Dallas and spending 7 months with him...he taught me so much ..a true gentleman and great player....we will miss you Reece...RIP....prayers and thoughts to the family....

Rose Sinclair · Post by **Rose Sinclair** » 4 Jul 2013 6:55 am

I'm sorry we lost Reece, one of our steel legends. I was fortunate to get to spend time learning from him, and appreciate all the encouragement he gave me. Condolences to Teresa and his family. May he rest in peace.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 4 Jul 2013 7:01 am

Very sad day for all of us. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 4 Jul 2013 7:04 am

A great asset to the steel guitar world, he will always be remembered for his warmth humility, his playing and his guitars. They all will live on..

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RIP. Maurice Anderson

Prayers for the family.

R.i.p.

Reece

Reece