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Topic: Hal Rugg R.I.P.
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Bobby Caldwell
Member From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 03:00 PM
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Things will not be the same in world without Hal Rugg. Go be with the greats that have gone before you. A great musician, dear friend, and allaround great guy was the man named Hal. God bless Hal and his family. Bobby |
Samuel E. White
Member From: Greeneville TN.
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posted 09 August 2005 03:06 PM
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Thank You John for posting this sad news.
R.I.P. Hal.I had the hornor of hearing Hal play Steel Guitar at the 1997 Atlanta Travaganza.So sad to hear about Hal's Passing
Sam White |
Jack Dougherty
Member From: Spring Hill, Florida, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 03:13 PM
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A sad day for us on earth......A happy day in heaven!!
Peace to Hal and peace to his family...JDougherty |
Mike Sweeney
Member From: Nashville,TN,USA
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posted 09 August 2005 03:28 PM
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Hal was one of my hero's for as long as I can remember and I'm fortunate that he became one of my friends. This is truly a sad day, this world was a better place for having Hal here.Mike Sweeney
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Archie Nicol
Member From: Ayrshire, Scotland
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posted 09 August 2005 03:32 PM
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Any loss is a sad loss, but when it is someone who has brought so much enjoyment to others, it is especially sad.
Our thoughts are with Hal's family at this sorrowful time.
Archie and June. |
Dennis Detweiler
Member From: Solon, Iowa, US
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posted 09 August 2005 03:37 PM
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To the many musicians, friends and family in my life that have passed away...Our loss is your gain. Hal, enjoy your new beginning with old friends and family.
DD |
Junior Knight
Member From: Eustace Tx , where else!
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posted 09 August 2005 03:37 PM
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A friend..a mentor..a brother has gone home. God be with the family!
The Junior Knight Family. |
Ernie Renn
Member From: Brainerd, Minnesota USA
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posted 09 August 2005 03:39 PM
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Very sad news. John, thank you so much for posting.My deepest condolences to the entire Rugg family. Godspeed, Hal! My best to all,
Ernie |
JERRY THURMOND
Member From: sullivan mo u.s.a.
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posted 09 August 2005 03:43 PM
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What a great person, what a great friend, what a great player, this is such a loss Jerry |
John Daugherty
Member From: Rolla, Missouri, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 03:56 PM
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Hal played stuff that only he could play. Truly one of the great legends. Go with God, Hal............JD |
Howard Tate
Member From: Leesville, Louisiana, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 03:59 PM
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I can't say just how sad I am. My deepest sympathy to the famoly. |
William Steward
Member From: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
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posted 09 August 2005 04:00 PM
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The tribute performance to Hal at the Dallas TSGA Jamboree this year was one of the most moving musical events I have ever witnessed. His enthusiasm for the performance was a wonderful statement of courage and style that is truly humbling in the light of what he was facing the following week. I will gratefully remember that he was never too busy or sick to greet this foreign tourist and pose for a picture. |
Ben Lawson
Member From: Somerset, N.J.
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posted 09 August 2005 04:04 PM
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Knowing that Hal is in a better place does not remove the saddness we feel from the loss of this great man. We will keep his family and Joan in our prayers. |
Bob Hempker
Member From: Hollister, Mo.
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posted 09 August 2005 04:07 PM
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This deeply saddens me. Hal was my hero, and a friend. The Steel Guitar Community has suffered a tremendous loss. John, thanks so much for informing us. I know this has been hard for you to have to do. My condolences go out to Hal's family. May he Rest in Peace. ------------------
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Jason Powers
Member From: Muncie, IN
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posted 09 August 2005 04:20 PM
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This is very, very sad, but we all know Mr. Rugg is a much better place now with no pain or suffering. I will play some Loretta Lynn records tonight, and also some of my Wilburn Brothers Shows in his memory. Thanks for all the great music, Mr. Rugg, you will be deeply missed. Jason |
John De Maille
Member From: Merrick,N.Y. U.S.A.
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posted 09 August 2005 04:22 PM
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Hal was always one of my hero's. Over the last several years, Darlene and I became close enough to call him a true friend. Our hearts go out to Joan and his family. God bless him and may he find "Peace and Contentment in Heaven". |
Michael Douchette
Member From: Gallatin, TN
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posted 09 August 2005 04:24 PM
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Psalm 33:2Godspeed, Hal. You will be missed, and joined by many of us, soon. What a jam it will be! ------------------
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Herman Visser
Member From: Rohnert Park, California, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 04:32 PM
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My condolences to Rug family
We will never see the likes of him again.
Rest In Peace Hal.
Herman |
Jerry Lee Newberry
Member From: Van Buren, AR, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 04:33 PM
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Hal will be missed by all. I am so glad Austin got to meet him and steal a few of his licks. The Family will be in our prayers. The Newberry's and Austin |
Ted Solesky
Member From: Mineral Wells, Texas, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 04:33 PM
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May God embrace his soul. He will be missed sadly by many. |
Buck Grantham
Member From: Denham Springs, LA. USA
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posted 09 August 2005 05:08 PM
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This is truly a great loss to all of us in the steel community. Hal was a great player and a super nice person,and a dear friend,and we will miss him very much.... Buck & Mitzi |
Bill Stafford
Member From: Gulfport,Ms. USA
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posted 09 August 2005 05:09 PM
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Go with God, Hal. You will be missed more than any of us can ever say. Condolences to the family and all his close friends.
Bill Stafford |
Jaynette Mondie
Member From: Louisville, KY
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posted 09 August 2005 05:20 PM
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To the family of Hal:My parents knew him well. They were so happy he made it to Dallas Mom said he played like an angel. From Derby Steel our heearts go out to the family. We love you Hal! ------------------
Derby Steel Guitar |
Craig A Davidson
Member From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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posted 09 August 2005 05:33 PM
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Hal, We will miss you but God sure has a great player working with him. |
Wayne Smith
Member From: Rowlett, Tx. USA
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posted 09 August 2005 05:43 PM
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Hal was truly a friend to all who knew him.
He was the same every time you met him. It was a blessing in my life to have met such a great person. We are praying that he is enjoying the things that God has prepared for those who love Him. God Bless his family and his wonderful "Steel Guitar" family as we think about this legend who touched all of our lives in many ways.
He will be missed for many years to come.
Wayne & Perceline |
John P.Phillips
Member From: Brunswick, Ga. U.S.A.
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posted 09 August 2005 05:44 PM
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Boy, isn't the music from heaven getting better and better ? R.I.P. HAL !------------------
JUST 'CAUSE I STEEL, DON'T MAKE ME A THIEF www.geocities.com/squire592001/jason.html
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Ron Steenwijk
Member From: Greensburg,PA
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posted 09 August 2005 05:48 PM
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Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with Hal's family.
We have lost a family member on this forum.A member that will always be in our minds.A man that will not be forgotten.Go rest in peace in Our Lord's loving hands. Ron and Karen. |
Fred Justice
Member From: Globe Arizona, Copper Capital Of The World
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posted 09 August 2005 05:51 PM
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As one of you already said, we all have our own fond memories of Hal.
Hal's abillity and knowledge of the steel guitar went beyond great. He was a master of any style or tuning and was always willing to help even the strugeling beginner.
We will all miss him very much but Hal's legacy will live on for years to come.
Brenda and myself send our prayers to Hal's family, God bless you Hal Rugg.
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Fred and Brenda Justice
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Dag Wolf
Member From: Bergen, Norway
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posted 09 August 2005 05:57 PM
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This is indeed sad news.
I sure will miss Hal`s great playing. I enjoyed the good stories Hal told.He will be missed. Dag |
ROB PARKER
Member From: Paducah,Kentucky,USA
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posted 09 August 2005 06:11 PM
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Hal,
Good-bye my dear and faithful friend...thank you for the many years of friendship, and fellowship and good times...
You have been my friend, my hero, my brother, my teacher, for over 40 years...and I shall treasure your memory..Thank you for just being 'Rugsey'.
My love and prayers to your Lady Joan, and to your family...
You will be missed by many,many people, and you are loved...
Rest well dear friend...RP..'come on in'.. 'to God's Kingdom..'
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Paul Polish
Member From: Kemp,Texas,Usa
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posted 09 August 2005 06:14 PM
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Hal was a great steel player and a wonderful friend. He had a way of making everyone around him feel good and his smile was truly infectious. We feel blessed to have known him and to have been able to call him our friend.
May God bless and comfort his family. Hal will truly be missed.Paul and Dee Polish |
Paul King
Member From: Gainesville, Texas, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 06:16 PM
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My heart is sorrowful for such a great loss. I have loved Hal Rugg and his playing for more than 25 years. May God comfort the family during this time. I feel like I was so blessed to see Hal play at the Texas show this year. It was the last time I saw him play and is something I hope I never forget. Hal may be gone from this life but he will never be forgotten. |
David Thornhill
Member From: Tennessee, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 06:26 PM
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An honor to know Hal and call him friend. Dave Thornhill |
Butch Foster
Member From: Pisgah, Alabama, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 06:33 PM
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Our prayers are with Hal's family. I have enjoyed his music so much through the years.I really enjoyed watching his local TV work in Nashville in the 60's and seeing him when he was working the Opry.Butch Foster
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Jerry Overstreet
Member From: Louisville Ky
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posted 09 August 2005 06:34 PM
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I can only imagine the loss Hal's family and close friends are feeling on a personal level. Although I didn't know him well, like many of you, I was witness to many, many of Hal's sets at the ISGC and other shows and conventions around the country. I was always impressed by his versatily to play as simple or as complex as the situation demanded. Having spent time at Jeff Newman's school, I am obviously a rabid fan of Jeff and his teachings. He related a story in his class about the pros around Nashville and who was willing to participate in his jams or come to his campus to entertain and awe his students. He said the Hal was one of the first to volunteer his time, along with John Hughey, Buddy Emmons and Stu Basore. Hal was there in the audience with the rest of us at the class I attended in 80 or 81, I forget which, when PF played an evening concert for us with BE on bass.
It was a thrill for us to be there and see all of those heroes we admired and appreciated all those years, mingling with the likes of us wannabes on our level. I have been at other functions where Hal and Jeff shared stage time. I know that Jeff and Hal were close friends and I have to believe they had a joyous reunion shortly after 9:00 this morning. Like one of our other heroes Jeff Newman, another icon of the steel guitar world, Mr. Hal Rugg has left a place that can never be filled. A true stylist, and ambassador for the steel guitar. Go rest high Hal.
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Nick Reed
Member From: Springfield, TN
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posted 09 August 2005 06:43 PM
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A truly sad day for our close knit Steel Guitar Family. Hal was a dear & personal friend of mine. Linda & I send our deepest sympathys to his family. Another member of the A-Team thats gone to that BIG STEEL GUITAR JAM in Heaven. 
Nick & the A-TEAM |
Dale Bessant
Member From: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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posted 09 August 2005 07:09 PM
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I am stunned...there are no words.... |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 07:10 PM
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What sad news, God be with you Hal, I'll always remember his great big smile, everytime that I met him he would always be smiling. To Hal's family and friends, we will be praying for you guys. |
John Hawkins
Member From: Onalaska, Tx. on Lake Livingston
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posted 09 August 2005 07:13 PM
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The band "upstairs" has another great player coming to join them !My sincere condolances to Hal's family .So sad to lose such a fine person and player! John
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Cody Johnson
Member From: Athens, Tennessee, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 07:18 PM
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I'm very saddened by the loss of Hal. Another great steel guitarists with a style all his own. He will be greatly missed. |
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