Weldon Myrick

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Ernie Renn
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From a post on FB by Bob Hempker, Weldon passed away about 3 this afternoon. My deepest condolences to the family, plus all the dear friends and fans. It's so sad. Weldon was a hero for many a steel player, me included.
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Oh crap!.. I was hoping to never see this report. My thoughts go out too Weldon and his family and friends.
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Another Great has left the building. Prayers for his family, close friends and the forum family. So glad I got to meet him and hear him play live several times.

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My prayers and condolences for Judi and the family.
Rest in peace my friend.
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Myrick family.
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He was a hero to me too Ernie. RIP Weldon.
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This is a very sad day for me. Weldon and Hal are the men that gave me the encouragem to become a steel player. So many Friday and Saturday nights Weldon would drive me home from the Opry long before I was old enough to drive. He was/is family.
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Post by Jerry Lee Newberry »

So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family.

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Rest in peace Weldon....

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Rest in peace Weldon...

Please Lord, make it easy for his loved ones..
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Post by Mike Cass »

What sad news! TW and I were chatting on about our love of Weldon and his unmistakable style just last Friday night....my prayers and condolences to Weldon's family, friends and fans like me. We lost a real pioneer today. RIP my friend.
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A unique player
Rest in peace Weldon
Condolences to Family and friends.
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Post by Jack Strayhorn »

Rest his soul. Weldon was a most gracious and loyal person. His loyalty to Ron Lashley and the Emmons brand is unmatched. His session work through the years speaks for itself. A most inovative player with a beautiful touch and tone. One of my favorite people to have known in life. My thouhts are with his loving family.
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So very sorry to hear of this -
such a great player & nice man the 1 time I did meet him.

Rest in peace Weldon...
Prayers to his family & loved ones.
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Such a sad day...we lost another great player and beautiful human being...I admired him so much...prayers for the family...gonna miss ya Weldon....RIP
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He was one of the best, we will miss him.
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May Weldon rest peacefully, my condolences..
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Thank you for all the great music and inspiration.
Rest in peace.
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Another `Great` gone. Sad news, indeed.

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I could not believe what I was reading. I loved Weldon Myricks style so much. I always thought he had the hottest licks on Whiskey River recorded by Johnny Bush. To me this is a huge loss to all steel players. Rest in peace Weldon and thanks for all the great music you left us.
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Will be missed by all

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My prayer goes to the family during this time of grief May the God of all comfort be with them.
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Prayers For Weldons Family.

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RIP Weldon, Prayers for your Family. Randy Gilliam.
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Weldon was one of my heroes when I started playing in 1967. He will be missed.....
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So sorry to hear the sad news. I grew to love Weldon's unique style. My condolences to the family.
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I am saddened, to learn about this. Weldon was one of my favorite players. He, John Hughey& Hal Rugg inspired me in wanting to play steel guitar. He will be missed.
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Sorry to hear this, Weldon was hugely influential to me when I first started playing - RIP mate
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