Today is the 44th Anniversary of the passing of the legendary steel guitarist, Wayne Gailey. Wayne was born in Riverside, CA in 1938, grew up in Corona, CA, lived in Albuquerque, NM most of his adult life, and left this world suddenly in Reno, NV. Wayne started his career in southern California and played in many places around the world. His love and knowledge of the steel guitar was often generously passed on to others who were beginning their own steel guitar journeys. Wayne’s life and work touched many in the country music and steel guitar communities. Wayne was a musician, an innovator, a husband, a father, a brother, and a son. He remains forever in our hearts. We love you Wayne (Dad)!
Daughters Patty and Melissa and their families, son Mark and his family, sister Marlene and her family, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Wayne Gailey Remembrance
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Wayne Gailey
RIP Wayne.
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Met him at Navajo Hogan in Colorado Springs early 1971. Great steel player and enjoyed visiting with him. As soon as I got out of the Army, I had to buy a pair of those zipper side calf skin leather boots like he was wearing.
1976 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics 427 pickup, 1975 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics X-12 pickup, Boss 59 Fender pedal for preamp, NDR-5 Atlantic Delay & Reverb, two Quilter 201 amps, 2- 12" Eminence EPS-12C speakers, ShoBud Pedal, 1949 Epiphone D-8. Revelation preamp into a Crown XLS 1002 power amp.