I am very proud to announce that my husband, Roy, will soon be receiving special recognition in the music world.

We just received a letter from Lou Bischoff, President of the Seattle Western Music Society, informing Roy that he has been selected to be inducted into their Hall of Fame as a “Pioneer of Western Swing” in August, 2005. Roy didn’t want me to post this, as he thought it would sound egotistical on his part. However, it was announced publicly in the Society’s latest Newsletter – so, Honey, you’re just going to have to live with it; the word is already out and I just had to share the good news!

Roy tells me that a number of his steel guitar idols are listed in the archives of the Society as Pioneers of Western Swing, including Herb Remingron, Bud Isaacs, Bob White and Pee Wee Whitewing, as well as two of his personal steel guitarist friends, Bobby Koefer and Joaquin Murphey There are also some well known bandleaders who have been inductees, including Smokey Rogers and Spade Cooley. Every steel player’s friend, Mike Gross, is also in that prestigious list.

Since we will not be able to be present at the awards Seattle in August, Roy’s good friend, Slim Dossey, also in the Seattle Hall Of Fame, has agreed to accept the award in Roy’s behalf. Slim traveled for a number of years with the Sons of the Pioneers. Roy cut a record session with Slim in Los Angeles in 1966.

Please help me tell him congratulations.

No way !!!

That is fantastic ! Maybe I can be at
the presentation ! I have the honor of picking
for a Western Swing Hall of Fame member
by the name of Les Wamboldt , maybe he will
be there in August To.

Way to go Roy !!
Bob

[This message was edited by Bob Hickish on 15 June 2005 at 08:27 PM.]

Roy,"You Did It Your Way"

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Howard, 'Les Paul Recording, Zum S12U, Vegas 400, Boss ME-5, Boss DM-3, DD-3, Sierra Session D-10
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Roy congratulations on this deserving reward and many more to come.

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Be Blessed........HAL
'85 Emmons LeGrande D-10,(8 & 5) Hilton Vol. Pedal, BJS Birthstone bar, Rack w/Evans Pre-amp, Lexicon MPX500; (2)1501-4 BW's in custom built cabs by T.A. Gibson, & Sound Tech PL802 Digital Power Amp.

This is a well deserved honor for a true steel guitar pioneer!

Kind Regards, Walter

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I have to tell you, it was an absolute thrill of a lifetime to interview Roy for a documentary and to hear Roy play in Gulfport. Not only that, but to have the honor of introducing him.

From where I was sitting backstage, I could look over Roy's shoulder and see you in the back of the room with a proud smile on your face. Oh, love's wonderful when you're young!

Thank you for the beautiful recitation of the Jerry Byrd song you and Roy composed.

Congratulations Roy, on your induction into the Western Swing Hall of Fame!

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Jeff Blackwell
Emmons D-10 LeGrande - Nashville 400

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It is hard to put into words the feeling of being placed into a category with so many of my idols from years gone by; it’s a feeling somewhere between pride and disbelief. The best part of it is having a wife like Laurie who has always supported me in my endeavors — be it in music or elsewhere — and having friends like all of you who have posted congratulations above or sent me congratulatory emails.

Again, thank you my friends.

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To My Steel Guitar Buddy;

Thanks

R J Buras

Roy, Congrats and a job well done.

Our kids just presented Laurie and me with pre-paid round-trip tickets to Seattle so that I can be there personally for induction into the Seattle Western Swing Music Society's Hall Of Fame as a "Pioneer Of Western Swing." Also, they announced that some of my old friends out West are providing for our lodging and ground transportation while there. Laurie and I are both still in a state of shock. My old friend, Slim Dossey, had previously agreed to accept the award for me, as we had thought we would not be there -- but Slim got together with our daughter, Tammy Martin, to arrange the entire trip. Our kids (Tim & Tammy Martin, Dean & Tammy Jo Owen and Ed & Tony Owen) pooled their resources to sponsor the trip. Slim and his friend, Chuck Whitely, will meet us at the Seattle airport on Thursday, August 11, and Slim has scheduled me to participate in most of the jams through Sunday, August 14, when the award ceremonies take place.

Laurie and I are highly excited about the trip and I am looking forward to visiting with some of my old-time West Coast friends. We are immeasurably grateful to our family and friends who are making the trip possible for us.

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Have a great time.

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Dave Wren
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