Kayton Roberts

Jim Newberry · Post by **Jim Newberry** » 13 Jul 2017 9:09 pm

I just got word from a good friend of Kayton's that he passed tonight at around 11pm Nashville time. He was a treasure...

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 13 Jul 2017 9:33 pm

So sad to hear this. I had heard he wasn't doing so well. He was an inspiration to me and many others. R.I.P.

Clyde Mattocks · Post by **Clyde Mattocks** » 13 Jul 2017 10:54 pm

Been dreading this news. What a player. What a personality. Prayers and comfort to his family.

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 13 Jul 2017 11:01 pm

I am sorry to hear this sad news. His steel playing and his love for music was inspirational. My condolences go out to all of his family and friends.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 14 Jul 2017 1:26 am

So sorry, my condolences...

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 14 Jul 2017 2:07 am

Condolences. Sad day.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 14 Jul 2017 2:50 am

Sincerest condolences to the entire world for this loss. Who didn't love Kayton?
A real gentleman, the kind which you don't see often.

George Rout · Post by **George Rout** » 14 Jul 2017 3:22 am

Gosh, life is so fragile. A true gentleman steeler. Our condolences to Kayton's family.

George & Faye

Stan Paxton · Post by **Stan Paxton** » 14 Jul 2017 3:26 am

So sorry; another great one gone. Life is so fragile, gone like a vapor. ...
Sympathy & prayers to his family & friends. ...

Tony Davis · Post by **Tony Davis** » 14 Jul 2017 3:36 am

Saw Kayton here in Australia with Hank Snow sometime in the early 70's he kicked off my love for Steel Guitar
R.I.P Kayton

Steve Green · Post by **Steve Green** » 14 Jul 2017 3:38 am

So sorry to read this. Kayton was truly a one-of-a-kind.

Kayton Roberts - Why Must We Say Goodbye?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSm5m4NOKBo

C. E. Jackson · Post by **C. E. Jackson** » 14 Jul 2017 3:51 am

Truly a great steel player. He will be missed.

C. E.

KAYTON ROBERTS-ST. LOUIS BLUES

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 14 Jul 2017 3:57 am

Sad news. Kayton was a wonderful player and a great showman. I saw him 2 or 3 years ago when I went to the Long Hollow club outside of Nashville with Mike and Joanie Johnson. Previous to that, he came to my home town of Southampton, UK, about 45 years with Hank Snow. RIP big man.

Terry Barnett · Post by **Terry Barnett** » 14 Jul 2017 4:38 am

The best...so sad to hear.

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 14 Jul 2017 5:45 am

Just saw it on FB. So sad to learn that another icon, a true gentleman is gone.

Thanks for all the music and the great stories you had for us, Kayton.

Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria

Charley Hill · Post by **Charley Hill** » 14 Jul 2017 5:50 am

Peace and Comfort to the family during this emotional time.

David Thornhill · Post by **David Thornhill** » 14 Jul 2017 6:11 am

Will miss my good friend and fellow musician.

Sandra Scott-Wall · Post by **Sandra Scott-Wall** » 14 Jul 2017 6:41 am

Kayton Roberts was the 70th Hall of Fame member inducted in 2012. His wonderful music, as well as his many stories, will be greatly missed. RIP Kayton. Our prayers go out to your family.

Jim R. Harrison · Post by **Jim R. Harrison** » 14 Jul 2017 7:31 am

I am truly saddened in learning of Kayton's passing! Not being skilled with words, I can only agree with the words of those who previously posted their condolences.

What a tremendous loss to us all in the steel guitar community.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 14 Jul 2017 8:01 am

I was lucky enough to see Mr. Roberts performing with Hank Snow on my first visit to the Grand Ole Opry. He was always an inspiration. May he rest in peace.

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 14 Jul 2017 8:08 am

Rest in peace Kayton. I truly enjoyed your steel playing over the years.
I met Kayton in Dresser,Wisconsin in 1969 where he was playing a concert with Hank Snow.
Fiddler, Chubby Wise was responsible for getting Kayton the job With Hank.

Roger

Steve Green · Post by **Steve Green** » 14 Jul 2017 8:10 am

Article posted to Facebook by Kayton's friend Rob McNurlin.

http://garyhayescountry.com/country-mus ... erts-dies/

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 14 Jul 2017 9:06 am

Kayton was one of the most joyous players I've ever seen. His love of the steel guitar and of music was evident in his playing and his stage presence. He played well into his senior years and was an inspiration to me and many other players. Rest in peace, Kayton.

Dennis Olearchik · Post by **Dennis Olearchik** » 14 Jul 2017 9:11 am

Kayton was featured on one of the Marty Stuart TV episodes. My condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 14 Jul 2017 9:20 am

I have Kayton with Hank on video from the Opry a few years back doing Among My Souvenirs. It's one of the most soulful steel guitar solos and one of my all time favorites. I listen to it often.
I'm sorry to hear he has passed, but the music world was made a better place by his presence.