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Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 29 Jul 2015 3:17 pm

Struggling to hold back the tears. I met Buddy when he was here in the bay area with Jeff Newman. My oldest daughter was around 2 years old, and she had a picture taken with Jeff Holding her with Buddy next to her. He gave me an address to send it to him so he could autograph it, which he did. We never got it to Jeff to autograph. One of my most prized possessions. My daughter now has that pic.

Archie Nicol · Post by **Archie Nicol** » 29 Jul 2015 3:18 pm

Thanks, Big Man.

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Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 29 Jul 2015 3:21 pm

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 29 Jul 2015 3:22 pm

Very sad day for steel and all music. The word Steel Guitar. Meant. Buddy Emmons.
He will be missed, but his great music will live for ever.....R.I.P. Mr Big E and thank you for all the Great music you made...........

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 29 Jul 2015 3:23 pm

I'm so glad that I got to hear Buddy perform over the years. The best, and always my hero.
Chuck

Duane Brown · Post by **Duane Brown** » 29 Jul 2015 3:26 pm

I am truly in shock. The reason I play steel guitar is his intro and ride on The Night Life. I was blessed to visit with Buddy a number of times and he was always kind to me. Rest in Peace, Buddy.

Tommy Cass · Post by **Tommy Cass** » 29 Jul 2015 3:26 pm

So sad to hear of the loss of Buddy. He will truly be missed.
God speed and condolences to his family.

George Piburn · Post by **George Piburn** » 29 Jul 2015 3:31 pm

George and PJ Piburn AKA Mr. & Mrs. Boards

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 29 Jul 2015 3:46 pm

What a sad day. Buddy has been a friend of mine and Barbara's since the mid eighties. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace "E" and "thanks" for all you have done, not only for the steel guitar world, but for the music world in general.
Roy and Barbara

Paul Wade · Post by **Paul Wade** » 29 Jul 2015 3:52 pm

so sad my mentor saw him in 1980s in a club in half day,ill got to stand 5 feet away form him
RIP

HE WILL ME MISS

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 29 Jul 2015 3:56 pm

Truly heartbreaking news ... he is irreplaceable and a true inspiration to so many of us mere mortals.
RIP Big E

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 29 Jul 2015 3:59 pm

So glad to have met Buddy at Jeff Newman's College where Buddy played for us back in the summer of 1984. I remember him being REALLY funny in addition to his playing being out of this world.

Yes, it is a sad day but we were fortunate to have had him on the stage for so many decades to perform, entertain and teach us. Curiously enough, the past couple weeks I've been practicing from his Basic C6 course & "Swingin" courses. So, the legend will continues to live via what he's given us.

Thanks big-time, Buddy.

Bill Erchul · Post by **Bill Erchul** » 29 Jul 2015 4:04 pm

Like everyone, I am stunned by todayâ€™s news. Although anticipated, Buddyâ€™s passing is a blow to all of us. He influenced many Forumites directly, but others like me never met the man in person and instead benefited from his pedal steel design innovations and virtuoso playing. The closest I came to meeting Buddy was standing 10 feet away from his booth at the â€™94 ISGC, where I saw him play this fast & complicated descending lick where he twirled the bar 360 degrees at least once, maybe twice. I was amazed, inspired and intimidated all at once. RIP, Mr. Emmons; may you continue to inspire us all.

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 29 Jul 2015 4:06 pm

This is a sad day for the World of Steel Guitar Players, just having a hard time knowing that it true.

Dave Harmonson · Post by **Dave Harmonson** » 29 Jul 2015 4:09 pm

Like everyone else I'm deeply saddened to hear this news. The Big E was a true trail blazer and several cuts above the rest. An inspiration to all.
RIP Buddy

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 29 Jul 2015 4:11 pm

What a sad day... Buddy was simply the best...RIP and thank you so very much Buddy...

Ariel Lobos · Post by **Ariel Lobos** » 29 Jul 2015 4:11 pm

Hard to believe this is true...his music and his legacy are forever

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 29 Jul 2015 4:17 pm

The darkest day for the steel guitar world, and for all of us who idolized the man. RIP Buddy, you have touched so many lives in so many positive ways.

Billy and Meriul

Wendell Pilgrim · Post by **Wendell Pilgrim** » 29 Jul 2015 4:17 pm

Hard to imagine the music world without the Big E. There is probably not one steel player who was not touched by the music that Buddy played. No doubt the Formost Steel Guitar player EVER. Buddy will be greatly missed.

Mike Vallandigham · Post by **Mike Vallandigham** » 29 Jul 2015 4:21 pm

Wowâ€¦what a guy. A life truly well lived, and spent sharing his incredible gift with the world. We will miss him.

The Big E, an inspiration to us all.

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 29 Jul 2015 4:23 pm

As steel guitarists, we all have different opinions on different things, such as what guitar is the best, what amp is the best, what is the best method of tuning, etc... but I do believe there is one thing that we all would agree on, one hundred percent, and that is that Buddy was truly the best there ever has been on the pedal steel guitar.

We all have our heroes, and it's no secret that I've always said that Lloyd G. was the biggest influence on my playing, but there was just that something extra special that set Buddy Emmons on a higher plane than everyone else when it comes to pedal steel.

I certainly mean no disrespect to any of the other greats, including those others we've lost, but I think any one of them would say the same thing. Buddy's influence on all things steel guitar is immeasurable.

His passing leaves a void that, in my humble opinion, will never be filled.

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 29 Jul 2015 4:24 pm

My heart is broken today. Rest well my friend.

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 29 Jul 2015 4:25 pm

I for one, wish to thank God for placing him here on Earth during my lifetime..
None of us will ever forget him....

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 29 Jul 2015 4:27 pm

The king is dead. Long live the king.
http://www.vintagevinylnews.com/2015/07 ... mmons.html
http://www.savingcountrymusic.com/legen ... s-has-died

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 29 Jul 2015 4:30 pm

My oldest daughter with Buddy and Jeff. A highlight of my life.

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