Weldon Myrick

Godfrey Arthur · Post by **Godfrey Arthur** » 5 Jun 2014 12:51 am

some people can touch an instrument and make it sing unlike one might ever expect, yet one senses that it is as it should be. Mr. Myrick was one of those people. thank Heaven for recordings and videos. Eternal Rest Weldon and thank you for showing us the way.

Robert Rogers · Post by **Robert Rogers** » 5 Jun 2014 9:37 am

my heart is broken.Weldon will always be a legend and I was so proud to call him my friend.He could play things that nobody could duplicate.God Bless mrs.Judi and the rest of the family.

Jack Strayhorn · Post by **Jack Strayhorn** » 5 Jun 2014 2:56 pm

This has been a most somber week for me, although it shouldn't. It has brought up so many memories and all are good. My personal belief is that Weldon's spirit is alive and well and dwells in each of us that knew and loved him. Regrets, only that I have been away for the last few years. All is well and all is just as it should be. I would like to see those that are capable, keep his contributions alive. He was one of a kind in all aspects.

Steve English · Post by **Steve English** » 5 Jun 2014 7:45 pm

Jim Snowman Mitchell · Post by **Jim Snowman Mitchell** » 5 Jun 2014 8:03 pm

R.I. P. WELDON

Tim Tyner · Post by **Tim Tyner** » 5 Jun 2014 10:59 pm

One of my life long steel guitar heroes.I loved his style and all of his work with Connie Smith.My deepest sympathy to his family

Danny Harrell · Post by **Danny Harrell** » 6 Jun 2014 12:47 pm

I was so sorry to hear about this. When I was young and just starting to learn pedal steel I remember listening to Weldon on some of Connie Smith's recordings as well as Reba, Moe Bandy, and so many others. He was an inspiration to so many and a hero to me. I used to listen to Weldon when the Opry was on AM radio all those years ago and it was always a highlight to go listen to him at the Grand Ole Opry. His Emmons tone was one of the best I had ever heard and what I always wished that I could sound like. He contributed so much to Country Music and the world of Steel Guitar. RIP Weldon, and our prayers go out to the Myrick family. He was truly a legend.

Ron Pruter · Post by **Ron Pruter** » 6 Jun 2014 1:39 pm

In the early seventies', I did two sessions with Weldon. They were making a Hawaiian album featuring Weld on a "fryin pan". I played the high strung acoustic, which I'd never even heard of. (A Nashville secret weapon.) For the album cover they laughed about putting a picture of Weld in a grass skirt wearing cowboy boots.
I was first introduced to his creative playing on Eric Anderson's albums. Very unique and spot on. Thanks Weldon. Ron Pruter

Gary Cooper · Post by **Gary Cooper** » 6 Jun 2014 5:06 pm

Weldon first caught my attention when he played on Chet Atkin's album--Superpickers. I met Weldom in 1980. He was kind and always was great on the Opry. He is the reason I try to play the PSG. My sympathy to his family.

Chet Wilcox · Post by **Chet Wilcox** » 6 Jun 2014 6:43 pm

God must really have something going on, cause he has taken so many Great Talented country Singers and Steel Guitar player ,I loved Weldon and his playing, He was so Great, I also Lost My wife, Lora, May 14, this year,loved her so much ,I just hope she is among all the singers and steel players because she really loved them all. rest in peace Weldon. It is so hard to go on alone. without our loved ones. God give, Weldons, family Peace. My Prayers are with you and your family, Chet

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 7 Jun 2014 8:06 am

I will add my sympathies to the Myrick family as well.

Weldon played on so much of the great music I listened and listen to, to this day. I got to meet him at the PSGA show in Norwalk about ten years ago and have a nice signed picture of him that I have proudly framed on the wall.

I have to point out that he played on Dan Fogelberg, 'Home Free' and as someone mentioned before, Moe Bandy hits as well as Moe & Joe. One of my favorite albums that he played on was the Ozarl Mountain Daredevil's 'Car over the Lake'.

What a great diverse career he had, of which has made my life so much better. Rest in peace Weldon!

Delbert Phelps · Post by **Delbert Phelps** » 8 Jun 2014 12:05 pm

Sure hate to hear this . My Condolences to the Family . RIP Weldon . You were certainly one of my Hero's . You will certainly be missed !!

Raymond Thiebault · Post by **Raymond Thiebault** » 16 Jun 2014 7:05 am

Our deepest sympathy to the Myrick family. Will pray for Weldon and all the family.
Ray & Claire

Ron Scott · Post by **Ron Scott** » 20 Jun 2014 8:18 am

Have not been on in some time so I just got the news and My heart felt condolences to his family.He will sure be missed by all of us. Thanks Weldon for all the great playing you blessed us all with.RS

Dale Bennett · Post by **Dale Bennett** » 23 Aug 2014 12:59 pm

I haven't been on in quite awhile and just now saw this. I didn't know him well but I did know him. It make me so sad to loose him or really any of the guys. My prayers for him. db

frank rogers · Post by **frank rogers** » 26 Aug 2014 11:26 pm

Weldon is one of my absolute heroes...ck. out the steel ride on this one......so "tasty".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uev-oZCYtLw

Steel "break" starts apprx. 1:06.

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 28 Aug 2014 8:45 am

Very nice. Thanks for posting that, Frank. He was hard to beat.

In the picture that Steve English posted above of the Opry Staff Band, is that Hal sharing the foot pedals?

Ronald Ammons · Post by **Ronald Ammons** » 23 Sep 2014 10:58 am

grew up with him, Hal Rugg, and Buddy Emmons ..and met Weldon backstage once ..he wrote his copedant for me!

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