RIP Tommy Dodd

Clyde Mattocks · Post by **Clyde Mattocks** » 7 Dec 2020 9:05 pm

So very sad, after the valiant battle he fought. A great guy, a great player. Earnest prayers Donna.

Joe Rogers · Post by **Joe Rogers** » 7 Dec 2020 10:25 pm

This was news that I wasn't prepared nor wanting to hear. It saddens me deeply. I met Tommy in 1990. I got a call from the leader of the band playing at Miss Kitty's in Marietta. They needed a steel player for a week. After 3 or 4 nights there, word must have gotten to Tommy that a new player was on his turf. He stopped by the club and we ended up talking for hours. Although we mainly saw each other at steel guitar shows, we have remained friends. He was one of those people I wish I could have spent more time getting to know better. Donna, know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family in this most difficult time.

Joe Rogers

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 8 Dec 2020 4:15 am

Very saddened by this news,overwhelmed may be more accurate. Peace and prayers to Donna and the Dodd family.

Steve Geis · Post by **Steve Geis** » 8 Dec 2020 5:09 am

I just got back from Florida late last night. Frank Speights called me with this news. It was a real shocker for me. I will miss you my friend...and your playing. The Ga Steel Guitar Asso shows will be a little darker without you there. Donna, prayers for you in this difficult time. RIP my brother.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 8 Dec 2020 5:43 am

WOW !! I just saw this.

Donna; I am so very sorry to hear this - it must be heartbreaking for you.
Please know you & all of your family & friends will be in
my thoughts & prayers.
R.I.P. Tommy
Ron

Buddie Hrabal · Post by **Buddie Hrabal** » 8 Dec 2020 6:25 am

I first met Tommy at TSGA Jamboree enjoyed his playing and the time we spent talking shop. What he added to the Jamboree can't be replaced. RIP Brother

Dennis Beaver · Post by **Dennis Beaver** » 8 Dec 2020 6:26 am

Donna, weâ€™re so sorry for your loss. We ask Our Lord to comfort you and your family, and to give you strength and hope to bear this trying time. The world is suffering with you, but heaven has just gained an angel of great kindness, warmth, and talent. We envision Tommy sitting at the right hand of God, playing, â€œSurely the Presence of The Lordâ€. May God bless you and keep you closeâ€¦ Denny & Peg Beaver

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 8 Dec 2020 12:29 pm

A very sad event. We all thought he was through his surgery and getting better. I'm sorry I never got to meet him. My thoughts go to Donna in her loss.

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 8 Dec 2020 12:52 pm

So sorry to hear. God's comfort and peace to Donna and his family and friends.

Bruce Heffner · Post by **Bruce Heffner** » 8 Dec 2020 4:51 pm

So sad to hear the news, he was a great player and a nice guy. May God speed him on the rest of the journey.

Brian Ostrom · Post by **Brian Ostrom** » 8 Dec 2020 5:02 pm

My condolences to Donna and family. Tommy was one of my beloved players . I just admired his playing out of the box style . When I was inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame I chose one of his instrumentals to play.
May your next journey be everything you wished for Tommy
Rip

Colm Chomicky · Post by **Colm Chomicky** » 8 Dec 2020 9:04 pm

My sincere condolences. So very sad to hear. Always enjoyed seeing Tommy play at the annual St. Louis conventions as well as chatting his lovely wife Donna.

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 8 Dec 2020 10:39 pm

Sorry to hear this. I heard Tommy play a few times and was always impressed. Very creative and pro quality player. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

RC

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 10 Dec 2020 6:21 am

Sad news...RIP Tommy..Condolences to you Donna and your family..

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 10 Dec 2020 9:28 am

Our condolences to the family. Tommy will be missed by so many. His love of music was beyond compare. He gave it his all. His drive and enthusiasm was unmatched

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 10 Dec 2020 9:00 pm

Sad news......my deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Tommy's family.....

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 12 Dec 2020 2:34 pm

Sad news. My condolences to Donna and all of Tommy's family.

Brian Folks · Post by **Brian Folks** » 12 Dec 2020 6:01 pm

So sorry Donna and family for your loss...Big Bro. Tommy was
a prince of a man and a fantastic pedal steel player, I know the good lord has a special place for him in his kingdom...God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow...I will always remember Tommy as my "Big Brother", my memory of Tommy will always be in Carolyn and my heart...

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 12 Dec 2020 6:13 pm

Iâ€™ve been away from here for so long.. and I dread looking at this board every time I login..
Donna..I have great memories onstage with him..prayers from FL..

Charlie Thompson · Post by **Charlie Thompson** » 13 Dec 2020 1:19 pm

Sad to learn of this. Tommy such a great guy and was always so gracious to me. RIP Friend

Marty Broussard · Post by **Marty Broussard** » 13 Dec 2020 4:58 pm

Sorry this has happened. I had the pleasure of hearing Tommy play in Dallas during a rare opportunity that I had to go to a steel show. One tune was â€œDance with Meâ€ and I was so moved that I went immediately and purchased the CD from Donna while her poodle watched the transaction....LoL I keep it handy in case I need a lift.

My condolences and I hope things get better soon for Donna and his family.

Bob Strickland · Post by **Bob Strickland** » 14 Dec 2020 8:13 am

My heartfelt condolences to Donna and the family. I can only imagine what Donna has been through. I had an uncle who went through a long battle with cancer and he told me that it was tougher on his family than it was on him. I'd never really thought about it from that perspective until he said that.

I thought the world of Tommy, and was always honored and a little nervous every time I played with him. He played challenging songs, always at the highest level, and with more passion and energy than anyone else I've ever seen. We talk about people who live life to the fullest, and Tommy was certainly in that category.

Lee Dassow · Post by **Lee Dassow** » 14 Dec 2020 8:56 am

Saw him on you tube a couple of times. Great player, and had a conversation over the phone about a used BMI he had sold. Rest in piece Tommy. Tenn.Lee

Scott Kirk · Post by **Scott Kirk** » 14 Dec 2020 10:02 pm

Donna, Cindy and I are so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. He was a fighter but he's with the our Lord and he is all healed now. I guess its been 20 years ago that I met Tommy and I still remember the first time I heard him play and the first thing that came to mind was WOW! He was always willing to help me to improve my playing and I've learned a lot just by watching him at the GSGA shows. He will be missed.

Jeffery Self · Post by **Jeffery Self** » 24 Dec 2020 10:08 am

Dear Donna,
So sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers go out to you in this sad time!
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