Rob Anderson from Edmonton has left us.

John Lacey · Post by **John Lacey** » 16 Jun 2018 11:29 am

On Wed. June 13 steel guitarist and guitarist Rob Anderson passed away due to a blood infection. He was the steel player for Brian Sklarâ€™s â€œPrairie Fireâ€ and later morphed into the Tex Pistols. Lost contact with him the last few years but also enjoyed our visits together. Heâ€™s going to be missed by many.

Jim R. Harrison · Post by **Jim R. Harrison** » 16 Jun 2018 5:14 pm

Thank you John, for posting this unfortunate information about Rob. I'm sorry to hear of Rob's passing.

RIP, Rob.

Mark Kuziak · Post by **Mark Kuziak** » 17 Jun 2018 7:42 am

Iâ€™m so glad that John started this thread. I was shocked when I got this news on Friday. I was a young rookie in the early 80â€™s playing with Rob for Joyce Smith. He was incredibly talented and taught me so much about being on stage and how to back up a singer. His knowledge of musical theory was passed on to him from his father and he was always more than willing to help you out. His work with Brian Sklar on their shows was an inspiration to me. He will be missed dearly in the music community. Rest in peace my friend. Mark

Sean Borton · Post by **Sean Borton** » 17 Jun 2018 7:57 am

Yes - it was a sad day for many Canadian musicians.... Rob was a respected musician, and a great friend to many.

Here is a very nice sample of his playing... circa 1990.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH11ys1jRL0

and something a little snappier...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn36dSijESw

Bill Miller · Post by **Bill Miller** » 17 Jun 2018 1:35 pm

I am sorry to hear of this. There is a lot of Rob's work on Youtube from when he was the steel player on the 'No. 1 West' tv show. Prairie Fire was a great band I am still enjoying Rob's playing on those excerpts from the show.

Dennis Manuel · Post by **Dennis Manuel** » 17 Jun 2018 8:46 pm

I am shocked to say the least. Rob and I were friends when he lived in Williams Lake, BC. I respect you Rob as both a great person and musician. Meet you on the flipside.

Dale Rivard · Post by **Dale Rivard** » 18 Jun 2018 5:22 am

Sorry to hear this. Although I never met Rob or got to see him play live, I certainly respect the work he did. Prayers for his family and friends. On a side note, I believe I owned the guitar pictured, for a short time.

Gary Hoetker · Post by **Gary Hoetker** » 21 Jun 2018 6:56 am

Sorry to read about his passing.I enjoy watching Rob on the No.1 West TV show posts on youtube. He was really talented as is the rest of the Prarie Fire Band and the girl backup singers. They appreciate real country music.