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Bo Legg · Post by **Bo Legg** » 29 Jul 2015 4:36 pm

wow what a picture, says so much, just doesn't seem possible they are gone.

Jerry Gleason · Post by **Jerry Gleason** » 29 Jul 2015 4:39 pm

It's hard to come with any words that haven't already been said. It's a sad day. Rest in Peace, Buddy.

Post by **Joey Ace** » 29 Jul 2015 4:42 pm

This world is a better place because of him.

RIP Mr. E

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 29 Jul 2015 4:48 pm

No words. Just sadness. RIP, Buddy.

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 29 Jul 2015 4:54 pm

Well, This is a sad time for us all . Buddy's music kept us all trying to play better all the time.He will be missed by all of us. May the Lord bless him and may we never forget him or his great music.Love,Buck and Mitzi Grantham.

Steven Finley · Post by **Steven Finley** » 29 Jul 2015 4:58 pm

1968 I believe judy Collins came out with the ian Tyson song someday soon Emmons on the pedal steel guitar,thats what did it for me I had to get a pedal steel and try to get that beautiful sound,what a najor influence,and yes years latter I got to meet mr Emmons in l.a. an honor ill never forget,blackie
taylor introduced me to him, what a dream come true,mr Emmons rest in peace,and thanks for your kindness.

Fred Martin · Post by **Fred Martin** » 29 Jul 2015 5:00 pm

Most of my life, before I even had an interest in the Steel Guitar I knew who Buddy Emmons was and that he was the best ! Only saw him once in a little show in Vegas with the Everly Brothers. Never be another but his memory is etched deep in the hearts of us all that have sat behind that magical instrument and delved into the possibilities of the pedal steel Buddy gave us!

Lynn Fargo · Post by **Lynn Fargo** » 29 Jul 2015 5:04 pm

A great inspiration to us all and he will continue to be. RIP.

Joshua Tschetter · Post by **Joshua Tschetter** » 29 Jul 2015 5:11 pm

He left this world a better place, for a better place. Gods speed...RIP, Buddy

Tony Tipton · Post by **Tony Tipton** » 29 Jul 2015 5:14 pm

He certainly left his mark on music, like only a handful can do. RIP Buddy.

Wayne Quinn · Post by **Wayne Quinn** » 29 Jul 2015 5:19 pm

Wow. what a shock to see this post to day. all you steel players and musicians in the great u.s.a. and around the world lost in my book the one and only MASTER OF THE PEDAL STEEL GUITAR in the world. Mr Buddy Emmons like one poster said here the steel guitar king is gone. may God give you what you gave all of us over the years Buddy then you will be truly blessed. may you rest in peace,.

Tim Russell · Post by **Tim Russell** » 29 Jul 2015 5:21 pm

Very saddened by this news.

I first heard Night Life when I was a small lad in the late 70's, I had only been playing a couple of years, informal, and no real training...and I thought, "Wow", that is the most awesome steel guitar sound I have ever heard.

From there, a family member gave me Buddy Emmons -Steel Guitar album which I still have, I took very good care of it, and tried to learn Orange Blossom Special, note for note...

Buddy's Christmas album has always been my favorite holiday/Christmas release, I play it several times each year during the Christmas season.

I could go on and on with a tribute to this amazing man who has touched us all through his music, skills, talents...

Long live Buddy in our hearts - forever.

Richard, that is a wonderful picture...

Mark Frederick · Post by **Mark Frederick** » 29 Jul 2015 5:25 pm

Cry, steel guitar, cry. Rest in peace, Mr. Buddy Emmons.

Michael Haselman · Post by **Michael Haselman** » 29 Jul 2015 5:30 pm

Words escape me. One of my musical heroes of all time. Saw him live in Minneapolis in '79 or so at a show Clem Schmitz put on for steel players. He signed several of my albums after I lifted my jaw off the floor. Then our band opened for the Everlys in '95. Him and Albert Lee. I've always told anyone that listened that there's Buddy Emmons and everyone else. RIP Big E.

Andrew Kilinski · Post by **Andrew Kilinski** » 29 Jul 2015 5:39 pm

A profound and heartbreaking loss...but he will always be an endless source of inspiration and wonder. Rest in peace, Big E.

Craig Baker · Post by **Craig Baker** » 29 Jul 2015 5:41 pm

Mickey Adams. . . great post.

Of all of people who have walked the face of this earth and those to come in the future, Here we are, the generation that walked this planet at the same time as so many great talents. I don't know if the flags in Nashville will be a half mast, but I do think we can rightfully call ourselves "Generation E"

Respectfully,
Craig, Debra and Mallory Baker

Jim Lindsey (Louisiana) · Post by **Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)** » 29 Jul 2015 5:46 pm

Buddy touched all our lives so richly and fully, there's really no words to express all the love, admiration and appreciation we all feel for him. My heart has been heavy with heartbreak and sadness today, but as I've prayed for his family, friends and all who knew and loved him, my sadness is giving way to the bitter-sweetness of knowing he's home with the Lord, with Peggy, with the myriad of great players who've gone before him and that he's at peace and gracing Heaven with his wonderful talent. He'll be sorely missed, but never forgotten. Thank you, Buddy, for all you've been to all of us. Rest in the arms of the Lord.

At the 1977 International Steel Guitar Convention in St Louis ...

At the Texas Steel Guitar Jamboree in Dallas, Texas ...

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 29 Jul 2015 5:49 pm

Buddy Emmons was simply the best to ever play the instrument. In many ways, he practically invented the pedal steel guitar. A true innovator and pioneer.

C. E. Jackson · Post by **C. E. Jackson** » 29 Jul 2015 5:55 pm

I will certainly miss his playing and style. My favorite memory is the following 1961 video, which shows a young Buddy Emmons playing with the most enthusiasm and energy which I can remember him playing.

Ernest Tubb - Drivin' Nails in My Coffin

chas smith · Post by **chas smith** » 29 Jul 2015 6:04 pm

I have no words to describe my sense of loss. This was taken around 1983 or 4 at the Jeff Newman Seminar in Stockton, which for me was mesmerizing watching him play. Here he was playing my no-Bud and he said to me, "you cleaned it up pretty good." It was quite an affirmation. Then, years later he thanked me for building a guitar for Joaquin. Again, it was a profound affirmation coming from a man I idolized.

Tom Quinn · Post by **Tom Quinn** » 29 Jul 2015 6:05 pm

Buddy was the coolest of the cool cats. He was also incredibly smart, musically talented and deeper than a Colorado well. His music taught me more than anyone else about how, what and when to play...

John Brabant · Post by **John Brabant** » 29 Jul 2015 6:17 pm

This is the worst news. Maybe the interview below will cheer everyone up, hearing Buddy telling his life story. Very touching today. We love you Buddy. I am heartbroken. A truly sweet and funny guy.

https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/buddy-emmons

Shane Reilly · Post by **Shane Reilly** » 29 Jul 2015 6:20 pm

Today EVERY steel guitar is crying, they lost the big daddy, the greatest , no contest and from what I'm told, a great man.
I'm truly sad.
RIP Mr Emmons , the world loves you.

Shane.

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 29 Jul 2015 6:38 pm

I feel like I got punched in the gut too. Can't find the words... other than thank you Lord for giving us Buddy Emmons. God Bless You and R.I.P. now Buddy and thank you so very much !!!!!

Most Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson

Ben Waligoske · Post by **Ben Waligoske** » 29 Jul 2015 6:40 pm

Couldn't help but chime in, though I don't have much to say beyond what others already have... I'm a new player, around 2 years, but Buddy was absolutely the guy who first made me go "Wow".... RIP Buddy, and albeit it bittersweetly, it's great to see the community coming together to collectively celebrate the legacy he left. What a monster...