Roy Rosetta

Doug Childress · Post by **Doug Childress** » 3 Jan 2022 3:01 pm

Roy was a friend of mine for many years. I was fortunate enough to be in a band with him and was blessed to learn so much from him. He was a kind and gentle man who always had something nice to say to you. I never heard him speak ill of anyone for all the years that I knew him. I was also present when he was first introduced to the steel guitar world. Terry Simpson our bandmate owned A&S Music in Nederland, Texas and had booked Herby Wallace to do a seminar at his store. Terry put together a backing band of local musicians in which Roy was the keyboard player. Herby fell in love with Roy's playing and invited him to play with him on the Dallas Steel Show and at the ISGC in St. Louis. The rest is steel guitar history. Roy was also instrumental in helping get the SWSGA show in Arizona started. The steel guitar world owes Roy a debt of gratitude for helping bring recognition to our instrument. Barbara was his rock and greatest fan. She is a class act and a solid supporter of the steel guitar community. May Roy rest in peace and may God bring comfort to Barbara and the family. I will miss Roy so much.

Joe Rogers · Post by **Joe Rogers** » 3 Jan 2022 6:44 pm

I was blessed to have played with Roy on the steel guitar show stages as well as a few local music shows in East TX. A true gentleman and professional in every sense of the word.

My deepest condolences to Barbara and the entire family.

Joe Rogers

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 4 Jan 2022 3:01 am

Roy will be missed, he was the backbone on almost every steel show. Rest in peace Roy.

Cody Johnson · Post by **Cody Johnson** » 5 Jan 2022 9:01 am

So sorry to hear this! Prayers for his family! One of the best I've ever heard.

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 6 Jan 2022 12:04 pm

Legend, RIP Roy …

Don Mogle · Post by **Don Mogle** » 8 Jan 2022 8:31 pm

The best piano player I ever heard. RIP Roy. Condolences and prayers to Barbara and family.

Bill Nicholson · Post by **Bill Nicholson** » 10 Jan 2022 6:56 am

Roy always provided encouragement to me as well as many other steel players as we attended and played the steel shows. In addition to his exceptional musical talent, he had a successful 35+ year career in business with Dupont. His obitutary suggests that donations can be made in his memory to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, which you can do online or by mail. RIP Roy.

Casey Lowmiller · Post by **Casey Lowmiller** » 21 Jan 2022 7:17 pm

This is heartbreaking news!

Roy was such a talented guy, a real legend and probably the nicest guy that you could ever hope to meet.

My family and I always enjoyed his playing at Baxter Springs. What a huge loss!

~Casey

Jeffery Self · Post by **Jeffery Self** » 29 Jan 2023 10:31 am

Roy had such a kindness about him that was unmatched!!!!!

Jeffery Self · Post by **Jeffery Self** » 31 Jan 2023 2:05 pm

This pic of Roy was at the Lake Monroe Inn, Sanford FL around 1995
It has since been torn down a few years back!
Miss you Roy!

Mike Wilson · Post by **Mike Wilson** » 1 Feb 2023 4:10 am

This is really heart breaking news. He was everyones piano player and as much to the steel guitar community as any steel player out there. Prayers for the family.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 9 Feb 2023 8:08 am

With the Dallas show coming up soon, I'm reminded of how much I always looked forward to hearing him play, and getting to hang & chat a bit with him.
His absence is still acutely felt at the show, and will be for long time.
God bless Roy, and Barbara...

Dean Holman · Post by **Dean Holman** » 25 Mar 2023 1:39 pm

Missing Roy very much. He was a talented and sweet soul!
Rest In Peace dear friend!