DeWitt "Scotty" Scott, Sr.

Duane Dunard · Post by **Duane Dunard** » 24 Sep 2015 3:38 am

I'm very sorry to hear this news. Scotty had a HUGE impact on my life. Prayers to your family.

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 24 Sep 2015 3:38 am

My condolences. A true ambassador of the instrument and he helped make me a better player. It is the end of an era.

Ted Emmons · Post by **Ted Emmons** » 24 Sep 2015 4:08 am

I first met Scotty in 1977 when I bought my old blue push pull Emmons from him that I still have. He always treated me like I was somebody important any time I ever saw him. R.I.P Scotty

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 24 Sep 2015 4:16 am

Dear Mary and family, we are truly saddened to hear of your loss. Scotty and all the family have been amazing at uniting steelers from all over the world. His absence will be greatly felt by all.
Bob and Debra

T. C. Furlong · Post by **T. C. Furlong** » 24 Sep 2015 4:33 am

Deepest condolences to the Scott family. Scotty's vision and love for all things steel guitar will not be forgotten. I went to my first ISGC in 1977. What an experience! Scotty's legacy will live on for as long as folks are playing with picks and a bar.
TC

Dan Burnham · Post by **Dan Burnham** » 24 Sep 2015 4:42 am

I'm very sorry to hear this news. Our prayers go out to your family,

BMI Family

Ken Mullett · Post by **Ken Mullett** » 24 Sep 2015 4:58 am

Rest in peace, Scotty.And prayers for the Scott family.

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 24 Sep 2015 5:14 am

RIP my friend.

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 24 Sep 2015 5:22 am

No one has done more to promote the steel guitar and it's players. Quick story: In 1973 I was 25yrs old), I drove to Scotty's to trade my ShoBud Baldwin for a new MSA. I wrote a check for the difference. While we waited for the check to clear, he took me to a steak house and bought me a steak dinner. I'll never forget his kindness and dedication to his steel players. He's surrounded by and playing with the great ones now.

C. E. Jackson · Post by **C. E. Jackson** » 24 Sep 2015 5:27 am

Sorry to hear about the loss of Scotty. When I last talked with him earlier this year, he was not feeling well, but I did not know the end was this near.

I have been to his store, and purchased at least one Fender steel from him. His steel guitar instruction books and tabs are excellent, in my opinion. Steel guitar has lost another great supporter. My condolences to his wife and family.

C. E.

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 24 Sep 2015 5:51 am

What sad, sad news this morning when I read the Forum. Deepest condolences are extended to Mary, Michael, Sandra, and the rest of the family at this very difficult time. Scotty will be missed because of the very close, personal friendship that we developed during the many years he performed at our Iowa show. And up until the very end, he continued to be the world's ambassador for steel guitar. Rest in peace Scotty.

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 24 Sep 2015 6:12 am

So Sorry to hear about Scotty's Passing RIP Scotty and thank you for all you have done for me and the Steel Guitar in general.

Mike Fereday · Post by **Mike Fereday** » 24 Sep 2015 6:22 am

Sincere condolences to Mary, DeWitt Jr, Sandra and Michael. The contribution that Scotty made to the world of Steel Guitar is immeasurable and his like will never be seen again. RIP Scotty....you have earned your rest.

Kyle Bennett · Post by **Kyle Bennett** » 24 Sep 2015 6:32 am

Scotty was a great man. Praying for all of his family.

Dee Polish · Post by **Dee Polish** » 24 Sep 2015 6:35 am

Paul and I send our heartfelt condolences to Mary and this wonderful family. The loss of Scotty will be felt by the entire Steel Guitar family.

Rest in Peace our friend.

Paul and Dee Polish

Ron Mercille · Post by **Ron Mercille** » 24 Sep 2015 6:56 am

So sorry to hear this. Prayers to the Scott family From Judy and myself, I have known Scotty for 45 years. bought all my steels through him.
God Bless the Scott Family.

Rest in Peace dear friend.
Ron and Judy Mercille.

Clark Doughty · Post by **Clark Doughty** » 24 Sep 2015 7:08 am

Our condolences and prayers to the family. Thanks Scotty for all you have done for the steel guitar world.........clark and lucy

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 24 Sep 2015 7:54 am

RIP. Scotty my friend, mentor and hero. There will always be a place in my heart for Scotty. My condolences to the family and friends. Long live the fondest memories of my friend.

David Cubbedge · Post by **David Cubbedge** » 24 Sep 2015 7:59 am

I am so grateful for having the opportunity on several occasions to be with Scotty at the Toledo steel guitar hall of fame shows put on by the late Jess Hurt between 2000 and 2007. I heard him play that frying pan with the ceramic slide and discovered that one didn't need pedals to be a master. Rest in peace Scotty, you will be greatly missed by the steel guitar community.

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 24 Sep 2015 8:46 am

Condolences to the family and friends of Scotty for all of us at ETSGA in Tyler, Texas

David Hubenak · Post by **David Hubenak** » 24 Sep 2015 9:02 am

Another sad time in the world of steel guitar. Sincere condolences to the Scott family.

Marco Schouten · Post by **Marco Schouten** » 24 Sep 2015 9:12 am

My sincere condolences to Scotty's family and friends. A kind and honest man.
What a sad day this is.

Ron Sodos · Post by **Ron Sodos** » 24 Sep 2015 9:28 am

So sorry for this. First Buddy and now Scotty. OMG What an incredible loss for the steel guitar community. My sincere condolences to the family. We can only hope Scotty is turning Buddys wind up key on the great stage in heaven.

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 24 Sep 2015 9:40 am

Deepest condolences from Cynthia and I to his family and to the steel family in general... RIP

Ernie Pollock · Post by **Ernie Pollock** » 24 Sep 2015 10:24 am

I am so happy that I had a chance to meet & talk with Scotty when he was in Jessup Md for a show, I remember telling him I sold steel guitars & his reply was I must be as nutty as he was. He sure was important in ways he would never have known. He will be missed by all of us.

Ernie Pollock
Maryland

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