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Topic: Les "Carrot Top" Anderson has passed away
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Don Benoit
Member From: Okanagan Falls, BC
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posted 04 October 2001 05:08 PM
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It is with much sadness that I am announcing that my good friend Les Anderson has passed away at 10AM this 4th of October in Olalla, British Columbia. Les and his wife Betty, have been close friends of my wife Theresa and I for the past nine years. We are providing comfort and support to Betty in this time of need.Les was born in Siloam Springs, Ark on the 20 of Feb 1921. He played steel guitar with the Texas Playboys from 1942 to 1946 while Leon was serving in the second world war. After Leon's return, he sang for Spade Cooley and his band until 1949. From 1950 to 1956, he was a prominent figure and singer in the country music television show "Townhall Party' out of Compton, Ca which was a suburb of Los Angeles. He then went on to finish his musical carreer at the Showboat in Las Vegas in 1961. He came to Canada shortly after and did some ranching and real estate work before moving permanently to Olalla. His wishes were that no special arrangements were to be made for funeral services. ------------------
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Smiley Roberts
Member From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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posted 05 October 2001 05:27 AM
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Sorry to hear that. My condolences to his family. That's strange,'cause I was just listening to some old Spade Cooley transcriptons,w/ him singing on them. ~ ~
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Paul Graupp
Member From: Macon Ga USA
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posted 05 October 2001 06:16 AM
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The name and record are as familiar as if it were someone in my own family. I hope the family is well and we share in their loss.
God Bless and Prayers !!Paul and Sheila |
Harold Leach
Member From: Eckville, Alberta, Canada
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posted 05 October 2001 06:47 AM
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When I got the call from Betty yesterday, even though we knew it was comming, our hearts were very saddened.
Delores and I had the good fortune of haveing Betty and Les spend four days with us five years ago,while I rebuilt a sierra eight string for Les. His witt and stories of his younger days, getting started in the world of western swing was priceless.
Betty and Delores had a great time while Les and I worked on his guitar. And the times the four of us had to-gether at night will never be forgotten. The love they had for each other, and for the people around them is something we will hold dear in our hearts for the rest of our lives.
Our love and prayers go out to you and your family Betty, and we'll meet again in that wonerfull land beyond. |
Herb Steiner
Member From: Cedar Valley, Travis County TX
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posted 05 October 2001 07:18 AM
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Sad song, another verse,  I had the honor of backing up Les Anderson about 10 years ago at a show for the Western Swing Hall of Fame here in San Marcos TX. Afterwards, he and Betty showed Kathy and me their scrapbooks, which was incredible. Of course, I had known of Les for years and used to watch him on TV in LA, so it was a gas to play with him. Later on, I got to be good friends with Les' son, Jimmy Anderson, who was also a steel player, and his wife Lynn. Sadly, Jim passed away a few years ago as well. ------------------
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Rick Ulrich
Member From: Gilbert, Arizona
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posted 08 October 2001 02:13 AM
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Sad to hear of Les Andersons passing
As a youngster growing up in Southern California in the 40's and 50's my Saturday evenings were filled with Spade Cooley, Cliffie Stone's Hometown Jamboree and Town Hall Party.
I was always thrilled when Les Anderson played the steel guitar in addition to his singing. A person could tell he truly enjoyed performing. |
Al Johnson
Member From: Sturgeon Bay, WI USA
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posted 08 October 2001 06:02 PM
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I've always enjoyed Les"Carrot-top" Anderson
since I first heard him sing back in the 50s on Decca records. There were a lot of great musicians back in those days and there still are. I guess I just enjoy music from the late 30s thru the early 60s. West coast music was always my favorite and there was Les, his smooth voice and his steel guitar. Al |
Don Benoit
Member From: Okanagan Falls, BC
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posted 28 October 2001 06:57 PM
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Spent the entire morning with Les's widow Betty, watching and listening to old videos of Les on shows and movies that he participated in. What a treat!
Playing steel and singing for Bob Wills. Also watched him singing with Ray Price, merle Travis, Bonnie Guirar, Wesley Tuddle, Marilyn Tuddle, George Morgan, Leroy Van Dyke, Joe and Rose Lee Maphis, Freddie Hart, Tex Ritter, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Patsy Cline, Sons of the Pioneers, Dub Taylor, Quincy Snodgrass, Bud Issacs, Jim Reeves, Roy Acuff, Web Pierce, Spade Cooley, Eddie Dean and many more......... |
Bud Isaacs
Member From: Yuma, AZ. U.S.A.
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posted 05 November 2001 10:06 PM
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We are so sorry to hear about Les. Please give Betty our best, and tell her we will be thinking of her. Bud worked with Les at the Showboat in Vegas for a long time, His son Jimmy came to Jackson Wyo. to see us several years ago. Seems like we are losing too many of our friends. Bud and Geri Isaacs |
Jason Odd
Member From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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posted 06 November 2001 07:05 PM
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Sad to hear about Les, Herb I remember you mentioning Jimmy Anderson's passing on one of the Cal's Corral topics some time ago, how did he pass away, was it an accident, ill health perhaps?
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