Roy Thomson Inducted to Hall of Fame

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 27 Sep 2005 2:41 am

I'm very proud to announce that our own Roy Thomson was inducted into the Atlantic Steel Guitar Club Hall of Fame this week. He's one of the most gifted and talented steel players I've ever known and through his talent has helped to teach steel guitar to so many. He's a great guy and I'm very proud to call him my friend. Congratulations Roy!

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Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 27 Sep 2005 3:23 am

Congratulations ... certainly well deserved !!!

James Brown · Post by **James Brown** » 27 Sep 2005 4:06 am

Lookin' good Roy.Keep up the great work.

Harry Dietrich · Post by **Harry Dietrich** » 27 Sep 2005 4:27 am

Congratulations Roy..........you deserve it. Great playing!

Harry

Herman Visser · Post by **Herman Visser** » 27 Sep 2005 5:49 am

Hi Roy:
Well deserved, CONGRATULATIONS ROY!!!!

Kay Das · Post by **Kay Das** » 27 Sep 2005 6:19 am

Hearty congratulations, Roy, well done!

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Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 27 Sep 2005 6:22 am

Roy-Congratulations to you! I remember all the sound clips of tunes you used to send me over the years and we discussed the E6 tunings.
You have made great contributions to the Steel Guitar in every way......al

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Kunihiko Suzuki · Post by **Kunihiko Suzuki** » 27 Sep 2005 7:00 am

Congratulations Roy-Sensei! Banzai!

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 27 Sep 2005 7:01 am

Congratulations Roy, Keep up that fine playing.
Vern

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 27 Sep 2005 7:08 am

Congratulations Roy!

RA

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 27 Sep 2005 7:26 am

Roy,

...always glad to see deserving steel guitar players honored like this. I'm sure you've put a lot of your life into this music __ GREAT!

Rick Collins

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 27 Sep 2005 7:37 am

Congratulations Roy!

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 27 Sep 2005 7:40 am

I'm very pleased you have been recognized for the fine talent your are Roy....Someday, (Lord knows when), I hope we will meet. Sincerest Congratulations !

Les Anderson · Post by **Les Anderson** » 27 Sep 2005 8:06 am

Congratulation Roy: It's great to see and read of someone who is finally recognized for their special input.

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Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 27 Sep 2005 9:33 am

Congratulations, Roy!

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Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 27 Sep 2005 10:16 am

Congratulations Roy! From what I've heard you play I'd say it's about time, and well deserved!

Steinar

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Mike Ruffin · Post by **Mike Ruffin** » 27 Sep 2005 11:06 am

Well deserved!! I really enjoy your playing.

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 27 Sep 2005 4:39 pm

Many congratulations, Roy! You certainly deserve it!

Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 27 Sep 2005 6:45 pm

My heart felt thanks to all and especially the Atlantic Steel Guitar Club for seeing fit to present me with this honor.

In the way of information The Club membership is open,,, but the active
area encompasses the four Atlantic Provinces on Canada's east coast: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

In the pic above pictured with me is President Keith Delong, Dartmouth, N.S., Lew Jenkins, Fredericton, N.B. (with the Emmons Push Pull) and Mervin Maxwell, Bedford, N.S.

Keoki: Keith was commenting to me the other day how on much he enjoys his visits with you
when he is on family visits out your way.

In closing, The Atlantic Steel Club is playing a big role in promoting both pedal and non pedal steel guitar in our part of
Canada. It deserves and is receiving great
recognition in that respect.

Incidently, I noted on Sunday the increase in the number of non pedal guitars at the jam which is indicative of a resurgence not only here but throughout our steel guitar world.

Best Regards and Thanks again to all.

Roy

Al Brisco · Post by **Al Brisco** » 28 Sep 2005 5:21 am

Congratulations Roy,

You certainly deserve this award, not only for your playing ability, but also for all your contributions to the steel guitar industry...such as teaching, promotion, & instructional material, assistance, etc.

We hope you have many more years of great steel playing!
Best Wishes,
Al Brisco

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 28 Sep 2005 9:33 am

Hi Roy...I kinda figured that was my old pal Keith whose face is hidden by the mic.

It's strictly my humble opinion, (and I know this might inflate your ego), but I consider you to be the BEST steel guitarist in all of Canada, bar none. Your tone, expression, technic is absolutely superb! And now my "spies" tell me you can even play like Chet Atkins on regular guitar ! Wow ! I'm truly impressed.

George Rout · Post by **George Rout** » 29 Sep 2005 6:44 pm

Congratulations and best wishes from this long-time buddy. George