So sad to hear of the passing of Buddy Emmons

Rhonda Vincent · Post by **Rhonda Vincent** » 29 Jul 2015 7:01 pm

My heart is sad in hearing the news of Buddy Emmons passing. I feel so fortunate to have met him. I attended the Nashville Steel show on 9/13/2013. A gentlemen started to talking to me, and mentioned that Buddy Emmmons was in the other room. I was astounded to know he was there. He graciously took me over and we sat around the table visiting for a while. I was just thrilled to be sitting next to one of the greatest steel players in the world. I will attach the photo with Buddy taken that night. A photo I will cherish.

Rest In Sweet Peace Buddy!

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 29 Jul 2015 7:26 pm

great picture, thank you...

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 29 Jul 2015 8:10 pm

Rhonda Vincent wrote: ...I was just thrilled to be sitting next to one of the greatest steel players in the world.

With all due respect, Rhonda, you were sitting next to THE greatest steel player in the world. (And anyone else who even comes to mind would say the same thing.)

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 29 Jul 2015 9:21 pm

That's a nice picture, Rhonda. Thanks for posting it.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 30 Jul 2015 1:46 am

Rhonda, I was happy you got to meet him that night and I was happy to be there too.. I'll miss him terribly and I know many many others will as well. Rest in peace Big E.

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 30 Jul 2015 5:39 am

I posted a tribute to Mr. Buddy Emmons,in another thread, but I just wanted to repeat, how one night, 20 years ago, Buddy made The Everly Brothers show,in the U.K. so special, with his masterful playing. Buddy did so much for the PSG,both mechanically & musically. He has left us so much of himself, to enjoy.
RIP
John Russell (UK)

Matt Elsen · Post by **Matt Elsen** » 31 Jul 2015 5:49 pm

A wonderful picture, Rhonda. Thank you!

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 1 Aug 2015 4:43 am

Thank you Rhonda !

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 1 Aug 2015 5:28 am

I second Jim Cohen.

Michael Weaver · Post by **Michael Weaver** » 1 Aug 2015 2:31 pm

Well said, Jim.....

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 1 Aug 2015 8:31 pm

Rhonda, that is so nice.

Buddy was outstanding in so many ways. To see this example of his humility is awesome.

Richard Lester · Post by **Richard Lester** » 2 Aug 2015 3:17 am

Thank you Rhonda for the picture of Buddy. I will never forget him. Our first meeting was in 1995 at Scotty's convention in St Louis and we had a really nice visit. The Big "E" was enormous:(

Len Ryder · Post by **Len Ryder** » 2 Aug 2015 9:44 am

I probably missed the posting but has the cause of death been announced ?

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 2 Aug 2015 11:07 am

Ernie Renn has posted elsewhere that it was an 'apparent heart-attack'. He also said that Buddy died on July 21st, not the 28/29th.

Warren Davis · Post by **Warren Davis** » 2 Aug 2015 3:52 pm

Great picture Rhonda, I was playing steel for a band at KIRX Kirksville, Mo. in the mid 50's. About the time Buddy was getting his start. He was a teen then but very good. I got to meet him many times through the years, it was always a thrill.

Danny Harrell · Post by **Danny Harrell** » 3 Aug 2015 8:56 am

Thanks for posting that picture Rhonda. It's a nice picture and something you will cherish. Buddy Emmons was the father of Steel Guitar and was an inspiration to all of us in music.

Jeff Campbell · Post by **Jeff Campbell** » 28 Feb 2016 1:29 pm

Buddy WAS the best!!! all are great players and are different in their own ways and that's what makes them all awesome players!!

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