Roy Rosetta

John Coffman · Post by **John Coffman** » 1 Jan 2022 3:37 am

Prayers for the family. Going to miss this awesome guy.

Eddie Lane · Post by **Eddie Lane** » 1 Jan 2022 4:43 am

This is terrible news. There will never be another Roy Rosetta.
I never played with another keyboard player like him. He was always on top of the game, playing exactly what the song needed...every time. Plus a true gentleman! RIP ROY ROSETTA!

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 1 Jan 2022 5:10 am

Saddened by this terrible news. I admired Roy and his incredible musicianship. He was the glue that bonded the shows and kept the band on target. I can't imagine a show without Roy at the helm. God bless this legend and his family.

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 1 Jan 2022 5:15 am

I’m shocked and deeply saddened by this news. I concur with others that have previously posted. Roy was a very talented musician and even a finer person. It will never be the same without him. My sincere condolences to his family.

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 1 Jan 2022 5:39 am

Another giant leaves the stage. Condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Roy.

Curt Shoemaker · Post by **Curt Shoemaker** » 1 Jan 2022 5:47 am

Many years of friendship with a GREAT person! My condolences to Barbara, and family.

Dick Hitchcock · Post by **Dick Hitchcock** » 1 Jan 2022 6:35 am

I had the honor of having Roy do his magic on my sets a number of times. What a fine musician, and more important, what a kind man. The steel guitar world will never be the same. Condolences and prayers to Barbara and family. Rest in peace my friend!

Wayne Morton · Post by **Wayne Morton** » 1 Jan 2022 6:57 am

A truly musical genius, Roy knew when to play and what to play at all times. A truer friend and finer gentleman you will never meet. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to Barbara and family. RIP Love ya Roy

Jason King · Post by **Jason King** » 1 Jan 2022 7:06 am

My family is shocked and saddened by this. Roy was always a person we looked forward to seeing. Roy and Barbara could not have been any kinder to Jacob as he got his start playing steel shows. Jacob looked up to him so much and held him in such high regard as one of the legends of the steel guitar show community. Prayers for all.

Bob Case · Post by **Bob Case** » 1 Jan 2022 7:19 am

The steel guitar community has lost a great musician and a good friend. He will be missed. Condolences to Barbara and the family. It was an honor to share the stage with him. RIP Roy.

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 1 Jan 2022 7:23 am

I can't believe what I just read.

This breaks my heart. Roy and I have been close friends for so very long.

I just talked to him a couple of weeks ago and we were planning a trip to Louisianna to see Buck & Mitzi Grantham.

My heart is so heavy.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 1 Jan 2022 7:28 am

A tragic loss; Roy was a pros' pro and the bedrock of many a steel show.

My sympathies go to his family.

Peter Freiberger · Post by **Peter Freiberger** » 1 Jan 2022 7:34 am

Sad news. It was always a pleasure to see, hear, and occasionally play bass with Roy. Condolences.

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 1 Jan 2022 8:05 am

This is a sad day for all the music world for sure. Loved Roy Very much. Prayers for Barbara and all the Family.

Ron Frederiksen · Post by **Ron Frederiksen** » 1 Jan 2022 8:07 am

Sure sorry to hear this, he and Barbara were the best ! He will be greatly missed by many more than you'll ever hear about. The BEST on keyboard I have ever heard play. He knew every song you could play !! That is him in the picture with me at one of the shows in Baxter Springs Ks. KSGA !
Sending

for the family!!
R.I.P. Mr. Roy

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 1 Jan 2022 8:44 am

Roy's contribution to the steel guitar world was immense. My sincere condolences to Barbara and to all who knew and loved him.

Sandra Scott-Wall · Post by **Sandra Scott-Wall** » 1 Jan 2022 9:42 am

We are so sorry to hear this. The Scott family has know Roy and Barbara for many, many years. Prayers for Roy's friends and family. RIP Roy.

Allen Howington · Post by **Allen Howington** » 1 Jan 2022 10:16 am

What a loss to all of us. I never met anyone that loved music as much as Roy did, and he was a friend to everyone, all you had to do was say hello and you were friends with him immediately.
Rest in peace my friend, we all loved you and appreciated the talent you shared so graciously with all of us.

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 1 Jan 2022 10:50 am

So sorry for your loss, Roy was a big part of the steel guitar family, not only as a musician but also a friends to us all.

billy tam · Post by **billy tam** » 1 Jan 2022 11:21 am

Terrible news, One mighty fine musician, I never heard anyone throw anything at him he couldn’t handle with ease. A great player who worked with all the premier players in the steel guitar community. My sincere condolences to family and may the Lord give them peace.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 1 Jan 2022 11:27 am

Stunningly bad news. A big loss to the steel guitar community. My deepest condolences to his family and many friends.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 1 Jan 2022 11:45 am

I had to read this twice to believe what I was reading.
Roy was such a great and kind man. His musicianship speaks
for itself. It was such a great pleasure knowing he was
there to bail me out when playing shows. Our heartfelt
sadness goes out to Barbara and all the family. Rest in
peace dear friend. Larry and Jean Baker

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 1 Jan 2022 11:46 am

The right words are so hard to find right now.
Roy started coming to the Phoenix show from the beginning, and did so up until a few years ago.
He always called me Panama Jack, from the hat I wore.
Just hand Roy the chart and he'd take care of the rest,
I'll miss Roy forever, my prayers and condolences for Barbara and the family. R.I.P. my friend.

Joe Krumel · Post by **Joe Krumel** » 1 Jan 2022 11:55 am

Will miss his solid playing.

Kerry Moore · Post by **Kerry Moore** » 1 Jan 2022 12:00 pm

We lost an icon in the steel guitar world. His talent and dedication are unequaled. He was a kind and humble man who made me want to take it up a notch when we played together at the TSGA Jamboree. Also, I was honored when he asked if I would take a couple of piano sets for him.

I pray for peace and strength for Barbara and their family.

Kerry Moore

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