Winnie Winston, R.I.P.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 12 Jun 2005 6:06 pm

Winnie passed away this morning. Gweneth putting together a tribute book and has asked that people wishing to contribute send E-mails to jwinston@actrix.gen.nz

Another sad day for all of us.

Frank Parish · Post by **Frank Parish** » 12 Jun 2005 6:48 pm

I sure hated to read this post. I bought two of Winnies books along the way. I gave one to a guy learning and told him to read it cover to cover and he'd learn from a guy that knew it all. He was genuinely humble and a very nice guy with an infectious smile.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 12 Jun 2005 6:51 pm

Missed, forever........

Les Pierce · Post by **Les Pierce** » 12 Jun 2005 7:40 pm

Very sad...

Doyle Huff · Post by **Doyle Huff** » 12 Jun 2005 7:41 pm

A great blow to anyone who knew Winnie. Rest in peace my friend.

Ray Riley · Post by **Ray Riley** » 12 Jun 2005 7:42 pm

A very great teacher who will be missed and Loved.Gweneth , May the Lord comfort you and give you strength. A friend and student. Ray

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 12 Jun 2005 8:38 pm

Rest in peace, my friend. May GOD bless and keep the family always. Jody.

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 12 Jun 2005 9:11 pm

Very sad to read of a Legend passing.
Deepest sympathy to his family.
Billy

John Davis · Post by **John Davis** » 12 Jun 2005 9:29 pm

Very sad news, another good one gone.
Rest in peace Winnie

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 12 Jun 2005 9:39 pm

He gave us so much and influenced MANY.

Winnie Winston will be remembered dearly.

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 12 Jun 2005 10:31 pm

Rest in peace.

Chris Schlotzhauer · Post by **Chris Schlotzhauer** » 12 Jun 2005 11:34 pm

This shocks me. I'm on the road now, I read this........
Because I've never met him, I have always pictured Winnie as a young guy. The image from his book is all I knew. He sure got me started. God bless him.[This message was edited by Chris Schlotzhauer on 13 June 2005 at 12:35 AM.]

Chippy Wood · Post by **Chippy Wood** » 13 Jun 2005 12:31 am

I too was deeply saddened to read about Winnie, like others have stated ' he will leave a big gap' in our community. RIP 'Winnie'.

Which prompts me to ask also if there is or should be, a hall of fame of such folks of major importance to our world of PSG that forumites can peruse and reflect upon?, it may also be a source of information for 'Oldies' and 'Newbies'.

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Michael Weaver · Post by **Michael Weaver** » 13 Jun 2005 2:11 am

After losing touch with Winnie for many years, I was happy to contact him a few months ago to update our lives for the last 25 or so years. I was happy to contribute, in a small way, to his book. I will miss you, my friend. May God let your soul rest in peace, and also give comfort to your loved ones.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 13 Jun 2005 3:06 am

This is a great loss for the steel guitar community. So many of us talk about the book but Winnie was a very good player as well. He certainly will be missed.

Martin Abend · Post by **Martin Abend** » 13 Jun 2005 3:09 am

Oh man, what a shock... So sorry to hear that.

Martin

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Ernie Pollock · Post by **Ernie Pollock** » 13 Jun 2005 4:08 am

Sorry to hear this, I have had his book since, forever, I think. I still look at it alot & I have to give him & his book credit for me ever learning to play steel guitar. Winnie could never get enough credit for all that he has done for us. I have his other book also, which is well worn. We will all miss this fine man. My condolences to his family.

Ernie Pollock

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Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 13 Jun 2005 4:58 am

RIP Winnie ... another steel guitar legend gone.. We have been losing them right and left recently it seems

bob

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 13 Jun 2005 6:17 am

My condolences to his family.

Robert Porri · Post by **Robert Porri** » 13 Jun 2005 6:55 am

I was very saddened to read this today.

My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Bob P.

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 13 Jun 2005 6:59 am

What a shock!!!

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Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 13 Jun 2005 7:14 am

Winnie - St. Louis 2004
In Fond Remembrance

Ted Nesbitt · Post by **Ted Nesbitt** » 13 Jun 2005 7:18 am

A sad day for the Steel Guitar Community worldwide. His book "The Bible" as we call it, will live forever. Rest in peace my friend, we will never forget you.

John Poston · Post by **John Poston** » 13 Jun 2005 7:23 am

"My major realization was that I would be lucky if, as a designer, I would be able to contribute one valuable thing to the universe. But as an educator, I could teach perhaps 30 people a year. If each of them, because of their education, were able to give one good thing to the universe, then I would have been of more value to the universe as an educator than as a product designer."
-http://www.julianwinston.com/design/

Michael Barone · Post by **Michael Barone** » 13 Jun 2005 9:47 am

I have only known about him through his writings, which taught me about this unique instrument, and his life.

May he rest in peace.