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Topic: Hal Rugg R.I.P.
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John Hughey
Member From: Hendersonville, Tn. U.S.A.
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posted 09 August 2005 11:57 AM
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I just got word from Hal's dauthter (Tammy)
That Hal passed away this morning at 1:00AM their time.
They are going to bring him back to Nashville but arrangements are in-complete at this time.
As soon as I get them, I will post it on the Forum.
We've lost not only a great player, but a great man. He was a great friend and we loved him so much. This is another void in our lives.
John Hughey |
Smiley Roberts
Member From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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posted 09 August 2005 12:05 PM
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This is so sad!! I had just posted,a little while ago,that Hal was still with us. I didn't realize that it was this close.
Rest in peace,my dear friend!------------------
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©¿© It don't mean a thang,
mm if it ain't got that twang.
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Ole Dantoft
Member From: Copenhagen, Denmark
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posted 09 August 2005 12:11 PM
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Oh no this is devastating ! Hal was one of my biggest influences on steel and the signed copy I have of "Slidin' For Scale", bought in St. Louis in 2000 is one of my absolute favorite steel CD's !I'm speechless ! Ole
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Rich Mounce
Member From: Canton, Il
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posted 09 August 2005 12:13 PM
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My thoughts and prayers go out for Hal and the entire family. We have lost an icon in the steel guitar world.Rich Mounce |
Jeanie Richardson
Member From: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 12:16 PM
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Play for the angels Hal. God keep you. |
Bill Ferguson
Member From: Norcross, GA USA
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posted 09 August 2005 12:19 PM
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Wow, we have lost a great friend. I had the opportunity of setting up and doing a steel guitar duet show with Hal a few years back. What a friend he was to let me pick with him.Our prayers are now with Hal's family for we know where Hal is. "Looking down upon us, smiling and waiting till we get to meet again." Love to all
Bill & Linda Ferguson |
john buffington
Member From: Owasso Ok USA
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posted 09 August 2005 12:20 PM
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Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with Hal's family. The steel guitar world has lost yet - another legend.
John Buffington, Pres. OSGA |
Walter Stettner
Member From: Vienna, Austria
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posted 09 August 2005 12:31 PM
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It is hard to find words for the great loss. Hal, you are in a better world now. Just wanted to say "Thanks" for the wonderfule music you played. Rest in peace, my friend!My condolences to his family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Walter |
Joe MC
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posted 09 August 2005 12:32 PM
I am very saddened to hear this. Words do not come easy. The very first time we heard Hal play back in the 60's we fell in love with the sound of pedal steel, and Hal Rugg's supreme playing. No other steel player has had the impact on my life as Hal Rugg did. Hugs, Thoughts and Prayers go out to his family, friends, and the many who admired and loved this wonderful man. http://www.in-loving-memories.com/Clients/Hal/hal.htm
If you would like to contribute to Hal's Memorial site, please email it to me. May He Rest In Peace.
Hugs and Prayers
Joe McHam
Houston, TX
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ray qualls
Member From: Baxter Springs, Kansas
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posted 09 August 2005 12:33 PM
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I'm sure we all have our memories and stories about Hal and we will be telling them for years. So his memory will not be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend!
Ray Qualls-President(KSGA) |
Billy Easton
Member From: Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 12:36 PM
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My heart is broken at this news. Hal became a good friend these past few years, and has been a real blessing in my life. Go rest high on that mountain, my friend. My sincere condolences to Joan, Tammy and all the family.Billy and Meriul Easton
Casa Grande, AZ |
Jack Stoner
Sysop From: Inverness, Florida
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posted 09 August 2005 12:37 PM
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My wife Trudy and I would like to pass on our condolences to the Rugg family. I would like to also pass on condolences on behalf of the Florida Steel Guitar Club. Our club meeting/jam is tomorrow evening and we will have a moment of silence for Hal. |
Tony Prior
Member From: Charlotte NC
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posted 09 August 2005 12:41 PM
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John, thank you for keeping us informed of Hal.We will keep Hals family in our prayers and thoughts and for you and Hals close friends as well as it is clear he was loved by many. I am glad I have had the chance to cross paths with Hal the few tims that I did. t
[This message was edited by Tony Prior on 09 August 2005 at 03:03 PM.] |
Mike Mantey
Member From: Seibert, Colorado, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 12:47 PM
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On behalf of all of us at Mullen Guitar Company, we would like to express our deepest condolences to Hal's family and friends. He was a true Hero to the steel guitar and he will be greatly missed by many. May the Lord be with the family and our thoughts and prayers go out to you.Sincerely,
The Mullen Crew |
Bob Taillefer
Member From: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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posted 09 August 2005 12:48 PM
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Rest in peace my friend! Debra and Bob |
RUSS RICKMANN
Member From: Houston, TX USA
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posted 09 August 2005 12:49 PM
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This is truly sad news for the steel guitar community. What a great player and pioneering innovator. I’m sure more than a few players were influenced by Hal’s great playing, and he will surely be missed. Our prayers and deepest sympathies go out to his family in this time of deep sorrow. May he rest in peace. Russ & Jac Rickmann – Houston, TX |
Johnny Cox
Member From: The great state of Texas
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posted 09 August 2005 12:53 PM
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There is no way I can express how much Hal meant to me. I went to school with his kids and spent alot of time at Hal and Vickie's home. Hal taught me much of what I know about steel guitar. I am still touched when I recall him introducing me to people as his oldest son, quite a compliment to me. I loved him like a father. I have many heros but there have been five very special people who put up with me as a kid, three of those are now gone. The loss of Hal Rugg will hurt all of us for a very long time. Rest in peace Dad.Johnny and Joan Cox [This message was edited by Johnny Cox on 10 August 2005 at 02:41 PM.] [This message was edited by Johnny Cox on 10 August 2005 at 02:43 PM.] |
Frank Estes
Member From: Huntsville, AL
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posted 09 August 2005 12:55 PM
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More condolences to the Rugg Family. Hal was a "Super Hero" to a lot of us. We are going to miss his musical genius, high-brow jazz, his wit and down-to-earth "approachability." He was always nice to me when I had a question. I once asked for his Chord sheet for "Watch What Happens" at a steel show in Birmingham and he simply tore it out of one of his book and freely gave it to me! WOW We have the recordings and Bell Cove Video and the video with Herby Wallace he did to help us remember. I hate that I have never seen the Wilburn Bros shows. Of course, I would only be watching for his part anyway. He was one of the very few players who could sight-read music and that for the E9. The whole thing is hard to believe! R.I.P. ------------------
Frank Estes
1978 Emmons D-10 8+7 #2441D
1968 Emmons D-10 8+4 #1234D
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Jim Cohen
Member From: Philadelphia, PA
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posted 09 August 2005 12:57 PM
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A very sad day indeed; this all happened way too fast, and too soon. RIP, dear Hal. |
Billy Carr
Member From: Seminary, Mississippi USA
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posted 09 August 2005 01:04 PM
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Rest in peace my friend. There's a cold chill that's came over me as I write this today. Even though I only briefly knew this great player, I will always treasure the memories of one Friday night and Saturday afternoon in Magee, Mississippi. I will do my part to see that Hal's style of playing and music live on as I will play at least one of my songs at each steel show in his wonderful style. Thank you Hal Rugg. |
Jim Phelps
Member From: just out of Mexico City
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posted 09 August 2005 01:07 PM
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Another great musician taken from us too soon. Although his music and memory will always be with us, my heart goes out to his family and friends. |
Mark Eaton
Member From: Windsor, Sonoma County, CA
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posted 09 August 2005 01:14 PM
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As a long time fan of Hal, I regret that I never got to meet him and be able to shake his hand. There may be a couple of equals, but surely no one better on the PSG. On one of his last recordings, with Mike Auldridge and Jimmy Heffernan, Hal played the Franklin PedaBro. When I listen to that one-some of Hal's licks on that thing are so sweet that I'll cue it backwards four or five times to re-listen to them. Just astonishing! I feel privileged to be able to read the posts here from the folks that knew him personally. There is no question he was a class act, all the way. May The Lord be with Hal's family and friends during this difficult time. God Bless Hal Rugg. ------------------
Mark
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Billy Murdoch
Member From: Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
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posted 09 August 2005 01:15 PM
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Deepest Sympathy and condolences to all of Hal's family.
I met Hal for the first time in dallas this year and the memory will be with me forever.
Rest in peace Brother. |
Roy Rosetta
Member From: Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
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posted 09 August 2005 01:35 PM
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Our hearts are very heavy at the news of the loss of our dear friend. He was a joy in our lives and will be missed. We continue our prayers for Hal's family and his special lady Joan, as they go through this very sad time in their lives.
Go rest in peace in Our Lord's loving hands our dear friend.
We love you,
...Roy and Barbara |
Bobby Lee
Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 01:35 PM
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God bless Hal Rugg. A world class player and a wonderful human being. I feel blessed having met him. Sad to see him go.
My condolences to his family and friends. |
Miguel e Smith
Member From: Phoenix, AZ
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posted 09 August 2005 01:42 PM
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There's a Hal shaped hole in my heart and I know I'll miss him for a long time to come. God bless you my friend and condolences to all your friends and family. You worked hard and did well, now enjoy being a part of a new adventure (and say hi to Range for me). Mike & Teriney Smith |
Jody Cameron
Member From: Angleton, TX,, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 01:45 PM
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Rest in peace, Hal...your work here on earth is done, and it shall live on as a benchmark of what great music can be done with a steel guitar. My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Hal's family.
JC |
Mike Sigler
Member From: Ohio
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posted 09 August 2005 01:47 PM
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My prayers go to the family.
This is a sad day in our hearts!
Mike Sigler |
Al Udeen
Member From: maple grove mn usa
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posted 09 August 2005 01:48 PM
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Hal *** Rest In Peace my long time friend! Al Udeen[This message was edited by Al Udeen on 09 August 2005 at 01:50 PM.] |
Lonnie Portwood
Member From: Jacksonville, fl. USA
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posted 09 August 2005 01:54 PM
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May God bless the family. We are saddened by the news and will miss this great friend. Rest in Peace, Hal Rugg. Lonnie P. |
Neil Flanz
Member From: Austin, Tx.
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posted 09 August 2005 02:02 PM
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This is very sad news. Hal was not only a great player but a truly nice person who I've had the pleasure of knowing for well over 40 years. My condolonces go out to his entire family. |
Sonny Priddy
Member From: Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 02:14 PM
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Hal And I Had Been Together Off And On From 1981 I Will Sure Miss Him. SONNY.------------------
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Brett Day
Member From: Greer, SC, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 02:15 PM
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I remember meeting Hal in St. Louis back in 2003 and I also remember he was the steel player on CMT's show called 100 Greatest Songs Of Country Music. He was a great steel player. We are now praying for Hal's family. Hal will be missed by all of us. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10 |
Troy Porter
Member From: Globe AZ USA
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posted 09 August 2005 02:24 PM
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Hal will be greatly missed. We had the pleasure to get to know Hal these last few years. Hal & Joanie was sure a great pleasure. Our prayers will continue for Joanie and Hal's family. Rest In Peace Hal, we loved you.
Troy & Peggy
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Richard Bass
Member From: Hendersonville, Tn
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posted 09 August 2005 02:25 PM
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Very sad. Rest in peace.
Richard |
Don Sulesky
Member From: Hernando, Fl. usa
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posted 09 August 2005 02:30 PM
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May God bless you Hal. |
Danny Hullihen
Member From: Harrison, Michigan
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posted 09 August 2005 02:31 PM
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This is a very sad day in all of our hearts. My prayers to the family. |
Bobby D. Reed
Member From: Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 02:37 PM
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I wish to echo all the comments posted above. I've had Hal on sessions and booked him on live steel shows he always gave extra measures of his wonderful, wonderful talent. I doubt if I can hold back my emotions at St Louis this year. My deepest sympathy...Bobby Reed |
CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 09 August 2005 02:41 PM
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i'll agree w; our Knight Jody when he mentions his apprehensions in checking out Extended family threads
Hal's passing is quite saddening
i'm sure he's in a better place now
my sincere condoleances to his family
God bless Hal Rugg |
Edward Efira
Member From: Los Altos Hills, California, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 02:50 PM
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Bless you Hal for all the great music and inspiration
Ed------------------
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