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Roy Ayers new to H.O.F.

Posted: 1 Sep 2007 8:55 pm
by John P. Phillips
It's a great thing to see a couple of our steel heros elected to the Hall Of Fame. "Sneaky' Pete & Roy Ayers. Congratulations. And Roy, it's great to see you get the recognition that you deserve and have worked so hard for. We owe you a lot of thanks for all your endeavours ! :D :D

Posted: 1 Sep 2007 10:47 pm
by Eric West
I don't know Mr. Ayers except frome his helpful, friendly and dignified countenance on the Forum. My congratulations.

And for Mr. Kleinow, it's about time.

:)

EJL

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 12:37 am
by Janice Brooks
Roy thanks for being a distinguished member of this forum. :D :D :D :D

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 1:49 am
by CrowBear Schmitt
Congratulations Roy ! :D

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 2:34 am
by Gene Jones
My sincerest congratulations to you Brother Roy! In addition to this well deserved honor, you are a gentleman of the first order and an excellant representative and addition to the HOF.

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 3:05 am
by Jack Stoner
Roy lives here in Florida and we are proud to have him as a (long time) Florida Steel Guitar Club member.

We congratulate him on his induction into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 3:56 am
by Rick Aiello
Congratulations ... :mrgreen:

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 5:09 am
by Don Sulesky
Congratulations Roy!!!
Hope to see you at our FSGC jam next month.
Don

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 7:00 am
by Fred Shannon
Congratulations Roy. Glad to see you in there. You deserve it for certain.

phred

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 7:26 am
by Jim Sliff
Cograts to both Roy and Sneaky.

Roy has been my "mentor", teaching me some basic theory and chord construction and he probably kept me from just giving up a couple years ago. Patient, kind and an amazing teacher and player.

Sneaky is my entire inspiration for playing steel in the first place. The funny thing is, he's looking down from above right now wondering what all the fuss is about.

There could not have been two better choices this year - both as steel players and human beings.

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 10:25 am
by Dave Mudgett
Congratulations, Roy. Also, thank you for your thoughtful insights on this forum.

I agree that Sneaky and Roy are two great choices for HOF.

HOF

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 1:03 pm
by Billy Carr
Two great choices. Roy is a great player and has his own style and techniques which make him the player he is today. A good man to go into the HOF. Sneaky Pete is also a great choice. Played his own style and influenced so many players using the 8 string Fender.

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 1:23 pm
by Blake Hawkins
Congratulations, Roy! It is an honor well deserved.

Blake

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 3:35 pm
by Al Marcus
Roy-Congratulations to you for your induction in the SGHOF. Better late than never. Good deal...al.:):)

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 3:40 pm
by Bent Romnes
Congratulations Mr. Ayers! I never realized till now that you were a long-standing steel player. I only know you from your thoughtful inputs here on the forum.
with respect
Bent

Congrats Roy

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 5:10 pm
by Ray Riley
I'm old enough to remember "Slow Poke" . Enjoy it!!Ray

Posted: 2 Sep 2007 6:43 pm
by b0b
Congratulations, Roy! You've always been one of my heroes. The award is well deserved.

Posted: 3 Sep 2007 2:04 am
by Tony Prior
At St Louis Roy let Bonnie and I ride the elevator up with him !

Roy played great on the big stage and although I only know Roy thru the Forum, I am honored to be associated with him even in this small way.

Congrats Roy, well deserved...

Tony

Congratulations Mr. Roy

Posted: 3 Sep 2007 5:33 am
by Joe McHam
Wow!! Congratulations.. on your induction into the SGHOF, an honor well deserved. I was listening as they made the presentation and very honored to share that moment at a distance with you. You have set the standard for steel guitar players and I hope I can speak for the entire steel guitar community that we are very proud of you. Again Congratulations!!:D :D

PS Roy I would love to see a CD with all of those earlier songs..that would be a real treasure..

Posted: 3 Sep 2007 9:03 am
by Jody Carver
I'm so very happy to know that my good friend has been inducted. Good Luck Roy. Well deserved Indeed.

Posted: 3 Sep 2007 6:37 pm
by Bob Hickish
Congratulations, Roy! Your tops from the west coast
to the Atlantic now !!! Way to go !!

You'll still talk to us , Wont you ???:eek: :D

Hick

Posted: 4 Sep 2007 1:50 am
by Walter Stettner
I just came home after a long trip, that's why I am late in adding more congratulationas to Roy. Here they are!!!! :)

This is really well deserved and I am so proud of Roy and Laurie! I love you both!

Kind Regards, Walter

Posted: 4 Sep 2007 7:48 am
by David Tunnell
Congratulations, Mr. Ayres.

MR. ROY AYERS

Posted: 4 Sep 2007 7:51 am
by Tommy Young
MR. ROY is one of the greats and was born here in COLUMBUS and played here in his younger days I was real YOUNG back then and can't remember him personally but he is a true gentleman in every since of the word we have corresponded many times via e-mail and finally got to meet him and his beautiful wife as they came by my booth we talked about meeting earlier it was such an honor to get to meet this great steel guitar hero and MISS Laurie especially him being from my hometown WOW we talked for a good while when he stopped by as we both know some of the same people we are gonna stay in contact for sure he is TRUELY a gentleman of our steel world CONGRATULATIONS you earned it well MY FRIEND


TOMMY YOUNG
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Posted: 4 Sep 2007 4:13 pm
by Mike Gross
Roy,

Congratulations, amigo! It is about time and truly deserved.