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Buddy
It was a pleasure sir. RIP
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Yes, and how many of us began our interest in pedal steel guitar here. This song is particularly powerful for me today and I am having a very hard time holding back the tears:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIgnHPqp0Dk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIgnHPqp0Dk
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1978 Emmons D-10 P-P
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- Roger Rettig
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I came late to the party - it was in 1972 that I heard Ray Charles' 'Volcanic Action...' album and the steel player just blew me away.
I knew I had to get a pedal steel guitar for myself after hearing that.
Bless you, Buddy - you'll remain a giant amongst musicians everywhere.
I knew I had to get a pedal steel guitar for myself after hearing that.
Bless you, Buddy - you'll remain a giant amongst musicians everywhere.
Roger Rettig - Emmons D10
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(8+9: 'Day' pedals) Williams SD-12 (D13th: 8+6), Quilter TT-12, B-bender Teles and several old Martins.
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R.I.P Mr. Emmons!
I've been playin steel since 1969 and spent my life learning Buddy's licks as we all have. I was blessed with meeting him one time while recording at Reflections Recording Studio in 1981.
He invited me out to a late night jam and ask me to bring my steel and play. I went but there was no way I would set my steel beside him and try to play. I was nervous standing there talking to him.
It is why I have "Emmons" on the front of my steel.
I'm lucky to have shook his hand and to be around during the time he was here.
I will say from my heart that the pure breath his hands took when he touched the strings and laid the bar down, has no equal!
He told me to always work hard to not let anyone hear the pick touch the string and only allow the pure tone and emotion form my heart and hands be heard when I play.
I will never forget him telling, which was in 1981, that if he walked down the street and heard me playing in a club, he would know it was me and nobody else.
That was and is the highest honor in my years of playin!
I will miss you more than you know "Big E"!!!
I've been playin steel since 1969 and spent my life learning Buddy's licks as we all have. I was blessed with meeting him one time while recording at Reflections Recording Studio in 1981.
He invited me out to a late night jam and ask me to bring my steel and play. I went but there was no way I would set my steel beside him and try to play. I was nervous standing there talking to him.
It is why I have "Emmons" on the front of my steel.
I'm lucky to have shook his hand and to be around during the time he was here.
I will say from my heart that the pure breath his hands took when he touched the strings and laid the bar down, has no equal!
He told me to always work hard to not let anyone hear the pick touch the string and only allow the pure tone and emotion form my heart and hands be heard when I play.
I will never forget him telling, which was in 1981, that if he walked down the street and heard me playing in a club, he would know it was me and nobody else.
That was and is the highest honor in my years of playin!
I will miss you more than you know "Big E"!!!
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This was the news I hoped I'd never hear. How is it even possible? I heard nothing about him being ill, and didn't seem old enough to die of old age, surely? He was timeless.
A very sad day - such an innovator, such a musician. A true trailblazer. RIP Big E.
A very sad day - such an innovator, such a musician. A true trailblazer. RIP Big E.
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Sierra keyless U14, Eezzee-Slide & BJS bars
Moth-eaten old Marshall 150 combo
Roland Cube 80XL, Peterson Strobo+HD,
EarthQuaker Despatch Master for reverb / delay
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Buddy Emmons
Buddy was a dear friend of mine, and I cherish the opportunities I had spending time with him and the great memories I will always have. R.I.P my friend, you will be deeply missed by many.
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This will be the longest running, most viewed thread in the history of the forum...And, rightfully so....
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I was hoping the news of Buddy Emmons passing, was not true. This is very sad. Met him once, 15 years ago at an Everly Brothers show. A most gracious man indeed who took the time to talk with a couple of us after the show.
Saw him play with J.J. Cale in the 70's. Can't remember a note of music from that night, but I remember how much Buddy was enjoying himself. That part always stuck with me.
Loved reading his posts on the forum over the years, we still have those.
Condolences to his family and many friends.
Saw him play with J.J. Cale in the 70's. Can't remember a note of music from that night, but I remember how much Buddy was enjoying himself. That part always stuck with me.
Loved reading his posts on the forum over the years, we still have those.
Condolences to his family and many friends.
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A sad time indeed. Thank you for all the music ! RIP Buddy Emmons.
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Buddy will always be the "Steel King."
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With sympathy to his friends and family -
Sam Marshall
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With sympathy to his friends and family -
Sam Marshall
- Roy Thomson
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A stunning loss. I think somehow we all believed this day could never come to pass because his music and his legacy are immortal. A world without E. just seemed unfathomable. I'm privileged to have had him as a friend and teacher over the years and I'll continue to think of him every time I put on my picks. RIP, dear Buddy.
- Mark Greenway
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Yes, a stunning loss indeed.
Over 21,000 views and counting.
That shows how well liked and respected Buddy Emmons is.
Over 21,000 views and counting.
That shows how well liked and respected Buddy Emmons is.
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He was the leader,,the top of the heap,,,one of a kind,,,in a class by himself,,,may he rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior eternally!!!
He was such a private person after he retired,,,,did anyone even know his health issues,,,,and now his cause of death? How sad that such a great man passed from this world,,, where he was so loved by so many,,,,alone!
He was such a private person after he retired,,,,did anyone even know his health issues,,,,and now his cause of death? How sad that such a great man passed from this world,,, where he was so loved by so many,,,,alone!
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This picture makes me cry. I remember Peggy and Fran Newman playing with my baby daughter at the Emmons/Newman concert back when that picture I posted earlier was taken.Chris Templeton wrote:
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- Sam Edwards
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Buddy Emmons
Very Sad news indeed, he will be sorely missed. I had the honor of meeting him on a couple of occasions, he was always friendly and had a great sense of humor.
RIP Buddy!
RIP Buddy!
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