Weldon Myrick

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 3 Jun 2014 4:12 pm

Like so many others have stated, Weldon was a steel guitar hero of mine too. Such an awesome player and person. So many great recordings and hit records to his credit. I just loved his playing and a kinder man you couldn't find. I'm very sad to hear of his passing.

May The Lord keep Weldon in his embrace now. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out for his family.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 3 Jun 2014 6:21 pm

Just now read this and Weldon was one of the greats of steel guitar!

I never knew him but loved and admired his playing for years. His "Pedal Man L.P." was just super in my opinion.

Another great one has left us! Prayers for his family and many, many friends.

Terry and Zane Wood

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 3 Jun 2014 7:58 pm

My condolences to his family and to all his many friends the Steel community has lost another great my prayers to all.....

David Ziegler · Post by **David Ziegler** » 3 Jun 2014 8:40 pm

Weldon Myrick was the reason I took up the steel guitar, we became friends over the last few years. He was one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met. Seeing him together with Judi, you could feel the love they had for each other. I know she took good care of my buddy till the very end. I love you and will miss you very much Weldon!

Per Berner · Post by **Per Berner** » 3 Jun 2014 9:58 pm

Very sad news indeed. His playing with Moe Bandy was the main reason I started on steel. RIP, my hero.

Bob Putnam · Post by **Bob Putnam** » 4 Jun 2014 1:33 am

Over the years, I got to know Weldon, John Hughey, Hal Rugg, Jimmie Crawford and dozens more phenomenal steel players as a member of the NTSGA in Nashville.

Rest in peace, Weldon.

Spencer Scott · Post by **Spencer Scott** » 4 Jun 2014 2:08 am

Sad news indeed,I was pleased that I had the privileged of seeing Weldon,Hal ,Sonny play at the Grand old opry together. He will be missed by each and every one of us. From the steel guitars of the opry "Life,s railway to Heaven "
Thank you for your music
RIP.
Spence.

Frederic Mabrut · Post by **Frederic Mabrut** » 4 Jun 2014 3:25 am

I can't anything but my respectful condolences to the family.

Chuck Campbell · Post by **Chuck Campbell** » 4 Jun 2014 4:06 am

Weldon was one of my steel guitar heros. He will be missed. My condolences to the family.

Zachary Walters · Post by **Zachary Walters** » 4 Jun 2014 4:23 am

Weldon's style was pure and timeless. I never met the man but his playing will always be with me. Rest in peace Mr. Myrick.

Olaf van Roggen · Post by **Olaf van Roggen** » 4 Jun 2014 7:12 am

So,sorry to hear this.
When I met him several years ago at the Dallas Steel Show he was so nice and friendly.
He has been an inspiration to me since I was a kid.

My sincere condolences to the family.

Tony Farr · Post by **Tony Farr** » 4 Jun 2014 7:20 am

Yes, Weldon was a very goog friend and always spoke to you with respect and friendship. Always had time for a phone call and never gave you the rush act, very very nice gentleman.

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 4 Jun 2014 8:31 am

will miss you my friend. RIP Rudy

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 4 Jun 2014 9:24 am

What a legend.

Martin Johannesson · Post by **Martin Johannesson** » 4 Jun 2014 10:01 am

So sad to hear about the passing of Weldon! What a legend! My main inspiration! Rest in peace Maestro!

Jay Dee Maness · Post by **Jay Dee Maness** » 4 Jun 2014 11:20 am

Very sorry to hear this.

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 4 Jun 2014 11:48 am

Such sad news!
For years I tuned in to the Opry every Saturday night just to hear Weldon work his magic on his Emmons. Such great touch and tone. I will miss him greatly. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out for his family.

Benton

Weldon Hargraves · Post by **Weldon Hargraves** » 4 Jun 2014 1:51 pm

I approached Weldon one day and introduced myself as "the other Weldon." He merely smiled and was very friendly to this stranger. What a great musician and real gentleman.

Weldon Hargraves
Hamilton, Ohio

Jim Lindsey (Louisiana) · Post by **Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)** » 4 Jun 2014 1:57 pm

This really hits me hard. It was Weldon's playing on the Rambo's album "Soul In The Family" that initially drew me into the world of steel guitar ... he's always been one of my great steel guitar heroes.

My sincerest prayers, thoughts and condolences go out to Weldon's family and to all his friends and those whose lives he's touched.

Ron Frederiksen · Post by **Ron Frederiksen** » 4 Jun 2014 3:20 pm

So sorry to hear this. Another great steeler gone home. Prayers go out to the family. R.I.P. We did get to hear him a few times at the Opry.. Ron and Linda

Sam White · Post by **Sam White** » 4 Jun 2014 5:21 pm

So sorry to hear this bad news. I was hoping and praying Weldon would make it through this. Anna and My Prayers go out to Weldon and his family.
Sam White

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 4 Jun 2014 5:54 pm

World renowned steel guitarist, Weldon Merle Myrick, age 76, passed from his earthly life Monday afternoon, June 2, 2014.

Weldon was born in Jayton, Texas April 10, 1938 to Lou Belle and Weldon Haskell Myrick.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Texie Gene and wife of 36 years, Kitty V. Myrick.

Survived by children, Terri Myrick, Robert (Susan) Myrick, Lisa Myrick, Mia (Thadd) Collins and Christopher (Fiorella) Myrick.Â Grandchildren Jesse (Jordan) Myrick, Melody Myrick, Faith, Shane & Taylor Collins and Rainey Myrick.Â 2 great-grandchildren, Arabella & Jonathan Myrick and wife of 20 years, Judi Underwood-Myrick.Â Also survived by sister, Margie (Bill) McGee, niece, Sheila Kay (Jim) Pingleton, Nephew, Bill McGee, Jr. and extended family.

Pall bearers will be, Chad Wright, Thadd Collins, Shane Collins, Drew Covington, Pat Coyne and Zach Runquist.

Honorary pall bearers will be Leon Rhodes, Glen Davis, Joe Edwards, Spider Wilson, Jimmy Capps, Jerry Whitehurst, Tim Atwood, Billy Linneman and all of the Opry Members, Buddy Jennette and Danny Binkley.Â Also, all of his â€œGolfing Buddiesâ€.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 10:00 pm â€“ 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm â€“ 8:00 pm and on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 10:00 am â€“ 12:00 noon at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home where a celebration of Weldonâ€™s life will be conducted on Friday at 12:00 Noon.

Interment will follow in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, send to the Opry Trust Fund, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214.

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 4 Jun 2014 5:55 pm

World renowned steel guitarist, Weldon Merle Myrick, age 76, passed from his earthly life Monday afternoon, June 2, 2014.

Weldon was born in Jayton, Texas April 10, 1938 to Lou Belle and Weldon Haskell Myrick.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Texie Gene and wife of 36 years, Kitty V. Myrick.

Survived by children, Terri Myrick, Robert (Susan) Myrick, Lisa Myrick, Mia (Thadd) Collins and Christopher (Fiorella) Myrick.Â Grandchildren Jesse (Jordan) Myrick, Melody Myrick, Faith, Shane & Taylor Collins and Rainey Myrick.Â 2 great-grandchildren, Arabella & Jonathan Myrick and wife of 20 years, Judi Underwood-Myrick.Â Also survived by sister, Margie (Bill) McGee, niece, Sheila Kay (Jim) Pingleton, Nephew, Bill McGee, Jr. and extended family.

Pall bearers will be, Chad Wright, Thadd Collins, Shane Collins, Drew Covington, Pat Coyne and Zach Runquist.

Honorary pall bearers will be Leon Rhodes, Glen Davis, Joe Edwards, Spider Wilson, Jimmy Capps, Jerry Whitehurst, Tim Atwood, Billy Linneman and all of the Opry Members, Buddy Jennette and Danny Binkley.Â Also, all of his â€œGolfing Buddiesâ€.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 10:00 pm â€“ 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm â€“ 8:00 pm and on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 10:00 am â€“ 12:00 noon at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home where a celebration of Weldonâ€™s life will be conducted on Friday at 12:00 Noon.

Interment will follow in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, send to the Opry Trust Fund, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214.

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 4 Jun 2014 7:46 pm

Weldon and Judi ,What can I say,they are just the best. Weldon was one of my favorite steel players.Our condolences go out to the family and may God take care of Weldon. Love,,Buck and Mitzi Grantham.

Chuck Cusimano · Post by **Chuck Cusimano** » 4 Jun 2014 11:35 pm

I heard the name Weldon Myrick way back in 1973 when I asked someone who played the Steel Guitar on Johnny Bush's "Whiskey River".
Being raised on a ranch and going into the U.S. Navy, during a time when Musician Credits weren't printed on eight track Cassette tapes or on Album covers, there were a lot of questions I had about "Who played what"?
In 1976, I was on the road with Marty Martel and although my wife and kids were living in Lubbock, TX. I was living in Hendersonville working with Marty. When we were in town on a Friday night, I along with Bruce Brooks, went to the Grand Ole Opry, got in the back door and I got to meet Weldon. He was one of the nicest guys I ever met. (Same with Hal Rugg, and Leon Rhodes! What awesome people!!)
Weldon asked me where I was from and I told him that I had a wife, kids and a home in Lubbock and that I was, because of my job, Staying in Hendersonville. He told me he was from the Jayton, Texas area. and I told him, so was my Wife's father. (He was running a ranch in that area) Mr. Myrick told me he had been in Law Enforcement in Big Springs and we visited like we had known each other all our lives.
The next time I saw him backstage, a few weeks later, he came up to me and we took up right where we left off!
A few years ago I had the honor of playing Don Rich's part as a remake of the Buckaroos behind Buddy Allan Owens in Carthage, Texas when Buck Owens was put into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. (along with Ronnie Miller on Steel, Tony Booth on Bass and Danny Adams on Drums)
On that same show, the Whites were also inducted and they had brought Weldon Myrick and Leon Rhodes with them. I told Weldon and Leon that I had met them years ago, but didn't go into detail with all the sound checks and setting up that we had to do.
Weldon and Leon were standing in the wings when we were on and when I played the Don Rich Guitar lick on Act Naturally, they both gave me the thumbs up. It was one of the best feelings in my musical career to this day!!
To Weldon's Wife and Family, Friends and fans like me, I'll close saying, God never made a more gentle soul or a better musician, Steel player than Weldon Myrick!!
Prayers and hugs are in force.

The Steel Guitar Forum

Weldon Myrick

Weldon

Weldon Myrick

Weldon

Passing of Weldon Myrick

Weldon

Unforgetable personality