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Anita Kleinow Member From: San Francisco,California, USA |
posted 17 August 2006 05:04 PM
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It is with great sadness that I tell you my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last year. This disease has hit him so hard and fast, that he is now in a skilled nursing facility. Feel free to email me if you would like more information. |
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Jon Light Member From: Brooklyn, NY |
posted 17 August 2006 05:09 PM
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I am dealing with this in my close family so I know what you are feeling. I am so sorry for what you are going through. Thank you for sharing. Wow. |
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Kevin Hatton Member From: Amherst, N.Y. |
posted 17 August 2006 05:33 PM
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Anita, you have our sympathies here on the Forum. I heard about this last year from Dan Dugmore. Thank God he has family like you to help him. |
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Cliff Kane Member From: Long Beach, CA |
posted 17 August 2006 05:38 PM
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Wow--Anita, I am so sorry to hear this. Your dad's music has meant a lot to me for very long time, his music has brought a lot of happiness to me. This is so tough. God bless your family, With kind thoughts, Cliff |
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Dave Mudgett Member From: Central Pennsylvania, USA |
posted 17 August 2006 05:45 PM
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Anita, I am very sorry to hear this about this very talented man. His music has also been a very important part of my life for a long time. Thanks for sharing this, and may God give you and your family strength to deal with this. |
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Jim Cohen Member From: Philadelphia, PA |
posted 17 August 2006 05:48 PM
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Anita, you dad means a lot to many of us who grew up during his musical era. If he is well enough to appreciate it, please send him our love. If he isn't, give him an extra hug for us anyway. |
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billy tam Member From: baton rouge, louisiana |
posted 17 August 2006 05:50 PM
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This is very sad news. This terrible illness strikes often and sometimes early. Your father was one of my early influencs on steel and continues to be one of my heroes. Pete, you and all your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. thanks Billy Tam |
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Bill Hatcher Member From: Atlanta Ga. USA |
posted 17 August 2006 06:05 PM
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Anita. Please tell your dad that I purchased a CD of his playing a couple of weeks ago and have listened to it constantly in my car. I always knew who he was, but I had not really studied his playing. He is one of the most interesting and musical steel players I have ever heard. He will always be an inspiration to musicians. Best to him in this situation. |
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Russ Tkac Member From: Waterford, Michigan, USA |
posted 17 August 2006 06:13 PM
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Anita, I'm so sorry to hear this. It was such a treat meeting your dad last year at Blissfest and I have appreciated your emails over the last year. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Russ |
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Tim Bridges Member From: Hoover, Alabama, USA |
posted 17 August 2006 06:13 PM
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Anita, like everyone before, your family will be in our prayers. I can't tell you how often I listen to your Dad's playing. Nothin' like "Six Feet of Snow". |
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David Phillips Member From: San Francisco, CA , USA |
posted 17 August 2006 06:15 PM
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Anita, This is sad news. I am a steel guitarist in San Francisco and a huge fan of your father. Your father's work with Linda R. and the Burrito Brothers was the first playing that touched me and launched me into the steel guitar. One of my big musical memories is that I got to play two gigs with him in the early 1990s. My father is dealing with this condition. Is there anything I/we can do. I will also send you an email. Best wishes to you and Sneaky Pete. David Phillips |
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Kevin Hatton Member From: Amherst, N.Y. |
posted 17 August 2006 07:31 PM
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Anita, your father is a legend and an inspiration to many of us here on the Forum. There is not a week that goes by that I don't listen to something that he's played on. He's a piece of steel guitar history. [This message was edited by Kevin Hatton on 18 August 2006 at 06:51 AM.] |
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Brendan Mitchell Member From: Melbourne Australia |
posted 17 August 2006 07:35 PM
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Dear Anita Your Dad has been an inspiration to so many of us , not just steel players but music lovers everywhere . He is in my thoughts and prayers . Brendan |
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Mark Eaton Member From: Windsor, Sonoma County, CA |
posted 17 August 2006 07:49 PM
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So sorry to hear about this. I think it was less than two years ago that Burrito Deluxe played at the Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa, and Sneaky Pete was in fine form on that old Fender. Praying for your Dad, Anita, and for you and the family to have strength in dealing with this. ------------------ |
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CHIP FOSSA Member From: Monson, MA 01057 U.S.A. |
posted 17 August 2006 09:22 PM
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Anita, Please add me to this humble list in conveying my deepest regrets. When "My Uncle" came out, and we were all caught up in the Vietnam war, Sneaky's delicious steeling in that song just slayed me. My heart goes out to you, your immediate family, the steel guitar community, and, of course, "Sneaky" himself. "Sneaky"'s playing and style has [and still to this day] influenced countless steel players; beginners, intermediaries, and pros. I am very saddened to hear this. God bless. Chipper [This message was edited by CHIP FOSSA on 17 August 2006 at 09:24 PM.] |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 17 August 2006 09:27 PM
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Best wishes to your dad Sneaky Pete. He has been one of my favorites since I first heard him. No matter who he played with, I will send him some good energy from this side of the planet, Just tell him if nothing else ; He has made a difference to many musicians and listeners over his career. [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 18 August 2006 at 05:55 AM.] |
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Peggy Green Member From: San Jose, California USA |
posted 17 August 2006 09:51 PM
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Tonight I see a concert replaying in my mind - back when the Flying Burrito Brothers (the originals with Sneaky Pete, Gram, Chris, and Bernie) played. What a wonderful, wholly unique steel guitarist. "At the dark end of the street ..." - listen to those steel lines. That is wailin'. Peace to the Kleinows. |
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Jim Sliff Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA |
posted 17 August 2006 10:56 PM
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Mike Perlowin Member From: Los Angeles CA |
posted 17 August 2006 11:33 PM
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Terrible news. I hope they find a cure soon. (Stem cells seem to hold the most promise.) ------------------ |
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Dave Horch Member From: Frederick, Maryland, USA |
posted 18 August 2006 02:32 AM
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Anita - Your Dad was perhaps the first steel player whose name I remembered (other than B.E. perhaps) because I never really paid much attention to steel until he came around. He made a profound difference in the lives of many many musicians, like me. By the way - How did he gain the "Sneaky" moniker? I'm sure many know the story, but I do not. God bless you all, -Dave Horch |
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Chris Forbes Member From: Beltsville, MD, USA |
posted 18 August 2006 03:50 AM
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My mother is in the advanced stages now. I'm trying to do my little part to help, I've joined the Alzheimer's Memory Walk that's being done in my area this October to raise money for research. Feel free to visit my Memory Walk page at https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=156216&supId=49185871 And please feel free to donate to this worthy cause that has not only hit my family, but now hit our steel guitar family. Dang it, how do you post a link? [This message was edited by Chris Forbes on 18 August 2006 at 03:50 AM.] |
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Chris Forbes Member From: Beltsville, MD, USA |
posted 18 August 2006 03:51 AM
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https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=156216&supId=49185871 |
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Chris Forbes Member From: Beltsville, MD, USA |
posted 18 August 2006 03:53 AM
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Sigh, I give up!!!!! |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 18 August 2006 03:58 AM
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I couldn't even begin to list all the songs that I later discovered were enhanced by your dad. He's a real individual, and a pioneer of pedal steel. I hope you can convey this and similar sentiments of forum members to him. Best wishes to you, Anita. |
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Tony Prior Member From: Charlotte NC |
posted 18 August 2006 06:09 AM
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Anita, so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Your father as well as your family is in our prayers. tony |
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Jim Phelps Member From: just out of Mexico City |
posted 18 August 2006 06:42 AM
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So sorry to hear this, Anita. I love your dad's playing, he was one of the players who made me just HAVE to have a pedal steel and learn how to play it. Love and best wishes to him, you and all your family. Here's your link, Chris: |
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Jim Sliff Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA |
posted 18 August 2006 07:20 AM
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FWIW the annual "Gramfest" in Joshua Tree, in the high desert of southern California, has changed a Gene Clark tribute day (held annually) to a Sneaky Benefit this year. Sneaky has played the thing every year that I know of - I always missed hi as he played late sets and I was with early-set bands. Gram Fest 2006..Friday Sep 29, Saturday Sep 30, and Sunday Oct 1st. Sunday is the Sneaky Benefit Concert. Joshua Tree is a tiny town; Yucca Valley is not too far. Hotel space is limited; Palm Springs is about 45 minutes away. I'm trying to work out my schedule to go - it would be great if some of the local Forum folks could show support for Sneaky and all he's done for the steel guitar - and the music industry as a whole. (I realize there's not ANYTHING really "local", but you know what I mean). |
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Mark Lind-Hanson Member From: San Francisco, California, USA |
posted 18 August 2006 08:40 AM
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Anita- I'm very sorry to hear it. i was looking forward to meeting you both next time he was out playing locally. Here's a wish for his recovery and hopefully, a return to the stage? He's one of my favorite players -and people. |
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Chris Forbes Member From: Beltsville, MD, USA |
posted 18 August 2006 09:22 AM
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Thank you Jim!!!! |
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Klaus Caprani Member From: Copenhagen, Denmark |
posted 18 August 2006 11:11 AM
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I'm so sorry to hear that  ------------------ MCI RangeXpander S-10 3x4 |
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Chuck McGill Member From: Jackson, Tn |
posted 18 August 2006 01:39 PM
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Anita. My sympathy. Your father is an inspiration and legend to us. My mother who lives with me is showing signs of this dreaded disease. God bless you and yours. |
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ebb Member From: nj |
posted 18 August 2006 04:00 PM
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this breaks my heart. this man is my idol. everyday i practice just for the glimpses of being able to express myself like he did. please take time to learn about this disease http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/adfact.htm |
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steve takacs Member From: beijing, china |
posted 18 August 2006 04:09 PM
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Anita, please tell your father he was the reason I got into playing pedal steel and have enjoyed that for years. I was lucky enough to have heard him and The Flying Burrito Brothers in Amsterdam and even got to meet him and talk to him. Talented and nice man. Best of luck to you and all the family in trying times.. steve t |
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A. Roncetti Member From: Ontario, Canada |
posted 18 August 2006 05:03 PM
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Anita I'm very sorry to hear about your dad's illness. He is the reason I got into pedal steel. My thoughts are with him and family. ------------------ |
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John Maggard Member From: Cincinnati Ohio, USA |
posted 18 August 2006 05:40 PM
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Anita, all I can do is echo the sentiments already expressed here...simply put, your father's playing was THE reason I took up the pedal steel. Our prayers and all the best to you and your family. John Maggard [This message was edited by John Maggard on 18 August 2006 at 05:42 PM.] |
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Jim Sliff Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA |
posted 18 August 2006 08:44 PM
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If anyone ever did an official count, my bet is Pete would be way high...if not at the top...of the list of reasons people took up the pedal steel guitar, especially since 1970 or so. I've been a huge fan for years as people know - but when I go back and look at the breadth of work he's done, it's staggering - from the Ventures, Burritos, Stones, Ronstadt, Zappa, Bee Gees - I'm not sure he's not the most-heard steeler in history by the general public. |
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Joe Goldmark Member From: San Francisco, CA 94131 |
posted 18 August 2006 08:48 PM
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Hi Anita, I was very dismayed to recently hear about this. I met and interviewed Sneaky for Tom Bradshaw's Steel Guitar magazine, and would talk with him ocassionally at gigs over the years. He had a unique and recognizable sound that allowed rock and pop producers to use a steel guitar when they wanted a unique sound, but they didn't want the twang. I heard that you recently met my partner at Amoeba Music, Dave Prinz. If there's anything I can do for you, let me know. I'm at the S.F. store. Good luck, |
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Pete Blakeslee Member From: Nebraska, USA |
posted 19 August 2006 07:31 AM
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This thread reminds me that one of my favorite recordings, on a record by someone named John Braden, is "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" with a gorgeous extended steel solo by Mr. Kleinow and guitar by Ry Cooder. I bought the record because Sneaky Pete and Ry Cooder were listed as sidemen. Sad news, indeed. Peter Blakeslee |
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Rich Gilbert Member From: Nashville, Tennessee |
posted 19 August 2006 09:09 AM
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This is such sad news. It cannot be said enough how Sneaky Pete helped introduce pedal steel and country music to a gigantic number of youngins' (at the time) that were only exposed previously to country music through the few songs that crossed over into the top 40. |
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BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA |
posted 19 August 2006 09:13 AM
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This is horrifying, I love ole' sneaky. |
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