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Topic: Ed Naylor Passes Away
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L. A. Wunder
Member From: Lombard, Illinois, USA
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posted 21 February 2005 08:06 AM
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This is another sad moment for our steel guitar community. I took seriously his thread about a new "Mavrick" course and had worked-up some arrangements for him. I was just getting ready to put them in the mail when I saw this post. Now I will play "How Great Thou Art" in memory of him, and hope that he is getting the heavenly reward he so richly deserves. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. God bless you all. L.A. |
pdl20
Member From: Benton, Ar . USA,
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posted 21 February 2005 09:18 AM
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Have read his posts many times and never had the pleasure of meeting him,but he was a respected and well liked .he was a fellow Buckeye and a steel player so to me thats family.he will be missed.Prayers go to his family and many friends.May he rest in Gods Care and Love. Rudy |
Glenn Austin
Member From: Montreal, Canada
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posted 21 February 2005 10:15 AM
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I'm sad to hear this. My condolences to his wife and family. Ed and I had a falling out on here, which I regret to this day. I hope he has gone on to a better place. Rest in peace Ed. |
Herman Visser
Member From: Rohnert Park, California, USA
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posted 21 February 2005 01:39 PM
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L.A. Wunder... I still think is a great idea. All the money to go to EDs cause, The Animals he love so much.There has to be enough songs out there to at least put 10 songs about animals on a CD.And put them up for sale at the shelters and the Forum
Title; Animal Songs on A Maverick |
Bill McCloskey
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posted 21 February 2005 01:39 PM
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I never knew Ed, except for the posts that he left here. I did a search on his name and saw that he posted here the day before he died. I don't know about you, but this passing makes me realize the importance of civility in a forum such as this. Considering some of the recent postings made here it made me understand that there may not be time to apologize for the angry or flippant remark said in haste. I for one will take Ed's passing as sign to watch my own postings especially here where the demographic leans towards the later half of a person's life. Rest in peace, Ed.[This message was edited by Bill McCloskey on 21 February 2005 at 01:45 PM.] |
Paul Evans
Member From: Oshawa Ontario Canada
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posted 21 February 2005 02:02 PM
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My condolences to his wife and family. Ed and I had spent time together while he was in Nashville. At the time he was helping Bobbe Seymore at Steel Guitar World. It got to the point when we went to Nashville we were going to see Ed and spend some time with him. He always charged the batteries for Steel Guitar and Country Music. Ed you will be missed. |
Danny James
Member From: Columbus, Indiana, USA
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posted 21 February 2005 02:21 PM
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I never met Ed personally but did have the pleasure of talking to him on the phone several times in the last year. Ed was interested in the old Multi-Kords as I am. I sent him some information I had about the inventors the Harlin Bros.
The phone rang one day and it was Ed. He appreciated the info I sent him and wanted me to listen to him play some Merle Travis stuff on his Steel right there on the phone.
I was honored that he would think to do a thing like that for a person he never met.
I will surely miss Ed and his posts. May he rest in peace and my condolences to his family. You are in our prayers.
Danny |
Ken Mullett
Member From: Nappanee, Indiana, USA
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posted 21 February 2005 04:31 PM
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Well said, Bill McCloskey.
Rest in peace,Ed Naylor
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Skip T
Member From: Lubbock , Tx. U S A
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posted 21 February 2005 07:04 PM
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I am so sorry I never got to meet Ed in person. Like Tony Davis mentioned, Ed built my grandson TYLER, a little 6 string pedal steel for a Christmas present about 5 years ago. Just a few days ago I got a message from another Forum member (Steve Kritz) that sent me a web page showing that little steel. http://www.greenapple.com/~ace1/index036.html
You will be missed my friend - - - Skip |
Barney Y. Miller
Member From: Covington, GA, USA
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posted 21 February 2005 07:06 PM
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Our condolences to Imogene & Ed's mom. They were so nice to us when we were up there. Ed will be missed by us all. He was a good friend for a lot of years and I do appreciate his kindness to us especially during my recovery when he would call and offer help if needed. We love you Imogene.
Barney & Mary |
Eric West
Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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posted 21 February 2005 07:07 PM
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I had the sad occaision to inform Bill Ray of Rayline of Mr Naylor's passing, and he wished to relay his condolences, which I hereby do.EJL |
Matt Steindl
Member From: New Orleans, LA, USA
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posted 21 February 2005 08:46 PM
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I innocently called Ed a few years ago after I decided to take the PSG plunge. Without ego, he talked me through the options and shot the breeze for about an hour. What a nice guy.His posts and generosity will be greatly missed. Cant even recollect how often I heard of him sending off antiquated parts half way across the globe GRATIS just because a forumite needed it. Finally, his unending devotion to helping the helpless animals was sooooo beautiful. Not sure of his familys financial sittuation, but it would be great if we could make a group donation in his name to an animal charity in his neck of the woods. If its true that you get to see all your four legged freinds in heavan.........I guarantee there is a sloddery renuion going on right now. Fare thee well Mr. Naylor. Matt |
Bill Baker
Member From: Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
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posted 21 February 2005 09:21 PM
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iNEVER MET HIM INPERSON ---BUT - HE HELP ME REBUILD MY 1954 CUSTON T-FENDER THRU THE PHONE - HE WAS VERY NICE AND VERY-VERY HELPFUL. I LIKED HIM VERY MUCH AND I'LL MISS HIM. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE NAYLOR FAMILY. I PLAN TO MEET HIM THIS SUMMER AMD SEE HIS GUITAR COLLECTION . BILL BAKER |
Richard Sinkler
Member From: Fremont, California
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posted 21 February 2005 10:09 PM
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Somehow I missed this post and found the post on Ed's funeral arrangements and thought someone was pulling a joke, until I read it. Ed was one person I never envisioned being gone from the forum. The steel guitar world and especially this forum has suffered a great loss. My prayers go out to Ed's family. |
ROB PARKER
Member From: Paducah,Kentucky,USA
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posted 22 February 2005 09:25 AM
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My prayers and my sympathy to Ed's family for their loss..Ed has been a good friend for over forty years...though sometimes controversal , he had a giving heart and did much for the players ,and others who came to him for help...
He will be missed ...
Rest well my friend...Rp..'come on in' |
Brad Bechtel
Moderator From: San Francisco, CA
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posted 22 February 2005 09:50 AM
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I just returned from a short vacation/long weekend and found this terrible news. Rest in peace, Ed.------------------
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ray qualls
Member From: Baxter Springs, Kansas
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posted 22 February 2005 10:08 AM
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I never got to meet Ed but I spoke to him a couple of times last year on the phone. By reading all of his posts on this Forum, I feel like I've known him a long time and I appreciated the care that he had for animals and the steel guitar community. May God watch over his family and we members, as another family of his, will miss him also. Rest in peace, my friend.
Ray Qualls |
Mark Vinbury
Member From: N. Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
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posted 24 February 2005 12:47 PM
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I just read this sad news.A couple years ago I phoned Ed about a steel on Ebay.We got to talking about lap steel kits.He mentioned possibly collaborating which never materialized but his enthusiasm helped me move forward with the idea.
His kind heart will be missed. |
Bill Hatcher
Member From: Atlanta Ga. USA
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posted 25 February 2005 10:26 AM
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Just saw this! How sad. Ed helped me out buying parts and I enjoyed knowing him. He made a fine contribution to the instrument and will be missed. RIP Ed. |
Bob Carlucci
Member From: Candor, New York, USA
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posted 25 February 2005 10:27 AM
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... This is surreal.... I Just spoke to him... I am heartsick.... |
Andy Zynda
Member From: Wisconsin
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posted 25 February 2005 01:31 PM
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Rescued a dog today. Plan to adopt him. Owners were evicted, moved, and neglected him and he was running down a county hiway, trying to get to his old home. Nothing but bones and fur.
He'll get a good home, one way or another.
I hope Ed was watching. It's a small miracle that the dog wasn't hit. We followed him for over 1.5 miles down that highway centerline before we coaxed him into the car.
-andy-
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Joe MC
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posted 27 February 2005 08:57 AM
Ed has been added to www.in-loving-memories.com. Please visit his site and sign his guest book. Would someone please let his family know about his site..
Thanks so much,
Joe McHam www.joemcham.com
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Steven Black
Member From: Gahanna, Ohio, USA
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posted 27 February 2005 05:31 PM
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This is sad news to me to hear Ed Naylor passed away, he really inspired me and taught me alot about how a steel guitar is built and how sound was built into them, I even saw his Nashville LTD D10 that he built for everyone, He will be surely missed, but as Gary Phillips says he is playing his steel guitar with God. steveb. |
b0b
Sysop From: Cloverdale, California, USA
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posted 13 March 2005 11:37 AM
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I'm bumping this to the top of the list for those who may not have seen it. |
Gerald Menke
Member From: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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posted 18 March 2005 08:22 AM
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The first time I ever saw/heard someone play a pedal steel it was Ed Naylor who was sitting behind it. He had a few of his steels at a vintage guitar show in Northern KY, must have been winter of 1996. I didn't play steel at the time but I sure was blown away by what I heard this old guy doing. I remember very clearly, as we packed up the show and loaded out, Ed was in the back of the hall playing one of his steels through a giant Leslie, sounded so cool, if only I'd known then what I know now. I am sad to hear about Ed's passing and send my condolences to his family. |
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