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Topic: Hal Rugg R.I.P.
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DeeDee Record
Member From: Oxford, Maine, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 07:18 PM
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What an honor it was to meet Hal and talk with him this year at the Arizona and Texas shows. His smile and that little twinkle he had in his eyes said a thousand words. He is a truly humble and caring gentleman. I wish his family peace, understanding, and love during this difficult time. Hal is in a wonderful place. Hal, God be with you until we meet again. |
Stoney Stonecipher
Member From: Knoxville, TN
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posted 09 August 2005 07:18 PM
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Our condolences and deepest regrets go to the entire Rugg Family. This is such a tragic loss. I know the International Steel Guitar Convention will not be the same without Hal. May he rest in peace...Stoney and Lois |
Herby Wallace
Member From: Sevierville, TN, Sevier
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posted 09 August 2005 07:19 PM
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This is indeed a sad time for all of us in the steel guitar community. I can't say much more than what has already been said. Hal was and always will be one of my all time heroes. I first met Hal in 1965 at a DJ convention in Nashville and have known him ever since. I was fortunate to get to do many steel guitar shows and jams with him over the years which was always an honor just to be on the same stage. We also became buddys or "pals" as he would say. We traveled together to many of the steel guitar shows. Hal and I did a video together in 1998 which is also a highlight in my career. I will miss him more than I can express. Our prayers go out to his family.Herby Wallace ------------------
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Lefty Schrage
Member From: West Union, Iowa, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 07:36 PM
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Words seem so inadequate. I know Hal left us for a better place where his music will grace the heavens. ...lefty |
Lavelle Pierce
Member From: huntsvile,ar 72740
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posted 09 August 2005 07:39 PM
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The first time I met Hal was in Tulsa.He talked to me just like he always knew me.I am glad I met him.My prayers go out to all the family .[This message was edited by Lavelle Pierce on 16 August 2005 at 03:59 PM.] |
Al Marcus
Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA
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posted 09 August 2005 07:46 PM
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I will treasure the photo of Hal, Jeff and me in 1977 at Jeffran college, which is on my Website.
We had a nice talk about his special E6 tunings.
He was an Icon who can never be replaced. He is pain free now and resting in peace...al
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Bill Bailey
Member From: Kingman, AZ
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posted 09 August 2005 08:06 PM
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I join all of you in the sorrow we share at the loss of another great man. I will pray for his family and know that we will all understand it "Farther Along". I spoke with my wife an hour ago about Hal's condition not knowing at the time his spirit had already left. God speed Hal Rugg.
Bill Bailey ------------------
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William J Maynard
Member From: DePere, Wisconsin, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 08:20 PM
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Hal, Thank you for all those wonderful years with that brillant style and sound that you created. We loved it and we will miss you. Your contributions to the steel guitar music world will continue on with the rest of us music lovers of this fine instrument.Rest in peace my friend. Bill |
Roy Ayres
Member From: Starke, Florida, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 08:39 PM
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rugg, but I admired his playing. SEveral people who knew him have told me what a wonderful person he was. I know his friends and family will miss him, and Laurie and I will pray for them during their period of grief.------------------
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Leslie Elliott
Member From: Madison, Tennessee USA
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posted 09 August 2005 08:39 PM
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Today is indeed a very sad day for us as we have lost one of our dearest and longtime friends. There are no words to express what we feel in our hearts about our loss only glad that Hal is no longer in any pain. He has left a legacy both as a musician and a good friend that will live forever. We have great memories from our times with Hal at the Opry, steel guitar shows, tv tapings, fishing trips, get togethers, etc., that will keep his memory alive for us always. We loved him, respected him and admired him. We cherish every moment we shared with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and hope that it can be of some consolation to them how we feel about him, as he is truly loved by many, many folks and will be greatly missed. Go rest high on that mountain, Hal..we love you.
Ron and Leslie |
Joe Casey
Member From: Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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posted 09 August 2005 09:00 PM
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I will always cherish my meeting and conversing with this great person who treated me like he had known me for years...I wish I could post some great pictures of Norm Hamlet myself and Hal. RIP Hal, he will be greatly missed and always be remembered by the many people he took the time to share his great Music, personality and smile and not nescesary in that order. |
Terry Downs
Member From: Garland, TX US
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posted 09 August 2005 09:04 PM
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This is indeed a sad day. What an immense talent and a true gentleman. I keep thinking about the Dallas show last March. |
Jay Dee Maness
Member From: North Hills, CA
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posted 09 August 2005 09:06 PM
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I hate that this has happened. He WILL be missed. |
Evelyn Whitney
Member From: Muskegon, MI 49441 USA
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posted 09 August 2005 09:43 PM
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Words can't express how we feel.
He will be missed to the max.
Steel guitar show's won't seem the same
without Hal and so many others who have recently left us.
We must trust God's plan.
We see through a glass darkly now.
Someday we will understand it all.
Leonard T Zinn |
Jody Sanders
Member From: Magnolia,Texas
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posted 09 August 2005 09:45 PM
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Rest In Peace old friend. May GOD bless, keep, and comfort the family. Jody. |
Jody Sanders
Member From: Magnolia,Texas
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posted 09 August 2005 09:52 PM
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Rest In Peace old friend. May GOD bless, keep, and comfort the family. Jody |
Jack Shults
Member From: Fort Worth, TX U.S.A.
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posted 09 August 2005 09:52 PM
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I am so sorry to hear this news. He was a great player and a great person.I got to spend an hour or so with him at the Texas show a couple of years ago. That will always be a fond memory for me. Then his performance this year at the Texas show was nothing short of fantastic. Our prayers are with his family. Jack |
Karen Hawk
Member From: Western Pennsylvania, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 10:04 PM
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I just want to say that I did not get to meet Hal like so many of you formites did, but I sure did love his style. I will always remember all of the Loretta Lynn songs he played on, and I listened to so many times to learn to sing. God Bless you Hal for the gift of music you gave us! I know that you are in the lords arms and you will always be in our hearts.
Karen Kaylee Hawk www.sweetsouthernsounds.com
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Jimmy Queen
Member From: Camdenton, Missouri, USA
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posted 09 August 2005 10:57 PM
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Our prayers are with Hal's family. He was such a great player and super wonderful guy! We will certainly miss him.......This is such a loss to the steel guitar community.Jimmy & Starla Queen |
Chippy Wood
Member From: Elgin, Scotland
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posted 10 August 2005 01:14 AM
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Sylvia and I wish to extend our condolances to the family of Hal,we enjoyed meeting with him at Dallas this year.RIP.------------------
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Martin Abend
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posted 10 August 2005 03:05 AM
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My heartfelt condolences. This is another sad day for the steel guitar world.MArtin ------------------
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Ron Whitworth
Member From: Yuma,Ariz. USA
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posted 10 August 2005 03:37 AM
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I also am very saddened by this great loss.
The news that none of us wanted to ever hear but if we live long enough we will go thru this many times over with those who become friends.It never gets any easier either.Hal was such a great guy off the stage too which i really liked about him.
Our condolences to his family & to all of his friends the world over..He will be missed by a big family of friends here on earth...Ron |
Tony Davis
Member From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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posted 10 August 2005 04:09 AM
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Almost a year ago I was in Laney and Russ Hicks place with Smiley...just out of Nashville.
It was a party to thank whoever for Hal coming through His Illness...none of us knew it would come to this.....I was made welcome by all of the greats......but I got a special thrill to shake Hals hand.....spend some time with him......and when I pulled his leg or said something silly...I forgot which...he just put his arm around my shoulders and laughed..I will always treasure that moment.
I just a few minutes ago called my Buddy Warren Neilsen to give him the sad news and he asked to be included in my message..........................so Hal...you'll be missed but not forgotten
Tony |
Eric Coulson
New Member From: Cambridge, United Kingdom
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posted 10 August 2005 04:11 AM
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This is another sad,sad day. We have lost another of the truly great musicians, a gentleman and friend of the steel guitar community. My own particular favourite track is "Send in the Clowns" which I never get tired of listening to. I found that Hal always had time to speak with steelers of all levels at St Loius.
My deepest sympathy and thoughts go to his family. He will be greatly missed. |
Candie Waindle
Member From: Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 04:24 AM
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John, thank you for keeping us informed...I will keep Hals family and friends in my thoughts and prayers...He was loved by so many ...Now he and Hank can play beautiful music together..He will be missed by all... Candie |
Tommy Detamore
Member From: Floresville, Texas
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posted 10 August 2005 04:34 AM
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Sure hate to wake up to this this morning. While I didn't know Hal personally, he sure made a huge impact upon me. I am currently Tivo-ing all of those great Wilburn Brothers shows and just marveling at what a mighty player he was. Rest in peace Hal...Our prayers are with your family. |
Dan Sliter
Member From: USA
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posted 10 August 2005 04:57 AM
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This new is so sad.
My deepiest condolences and prayers goes out to the Rugg family.
I met Hall at a show in Branson ,Mo. He talked to me like we had known each other for years. besides being a super picker he was a super person.God bless you and keep you my friend. |
Rick Garrett
Member From: Tyler, Texas
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posted 10 August 2005 05:19 AM
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Another Steel Giant gone. Rest in peace and may God give comfort to the loved ones Hal left behind. Thoughts and prayers on the way.Rick |
Bob Strum
Member From: Seneca, SC
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posted 10 August 2005 05:27 AM
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We send our condolences to Joan and Hal's family. We remember the fun times, with Hal's great humor. He enjoyed ragging me as I played to get this dentist rattled! I loved it! God bless your loving family.
Sincerely, Bob and Carol Strum |
John Heinrich
Member From: Ashland City, TN, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 05:37 AM
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Hal, you are one of the great steel players and as you can see from the people that have posted here, a loved and cherished person. You are missed. You have completed the "Circle Of Life" as we all must. ------------------
John
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Stephen Winters
Member From: Holcomb, Mississippi, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 05:53 AM
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My condolences to the family of Mr. Rugg. I never got to meet him, but he is one of my musical heros. Like so many who have gone before, he was a "one of a kind" player and his music will live forever. Rest in peace sir. ------------------
Stephen Winters
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Gerry Hogan
Member From: Burghclere, Hampshire, England
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posted 10 August 2005 06:10 AM
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We send our condolences to Hal's family and his Lady Joan. Hal always made everyone feel special. I never saw him when he wasn't smiling, and he treated me like an equal ... when he truly was my hero! We shall certainly miss him.Barbara and Gerry |
Elizabeth Qualls
Member From: Baxter Springs,Kansas USA
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posted 10 August 2005 06:31 AM
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So sorry to hear about Hal passing on and may he rest in God's peace and we will be praying for the family to be given strength and comfort from above. |
Jon Zimmerman
Member From: California, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 07:02 AM
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Hal's exuberant voice is now stilled by an all conquering menace. Having seen the devastation it has taken to several friends and family, I must remind you of some things cancer CANNOT do. It cannot invade the soul, it cannot corrode faith, it cannot cripple love, it cannot shatter hope, it cannot suppress memories, it cannot silence courage, it cannot steal eternal life, and it will never conquer the spirit. Cancer is so limited..
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pix1
Member From: WESCOSVILLE,PA,U.S.A.
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posted 10 August 2005 07:14 AM
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R.I.P.Robbie Bossert |
Jerry Brightman
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posted 10 August 2005 07:32 AM
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Our prayers and thoughts go to Joan and Hal's Family. What a great loss.
Jerry and Kathie Brightman
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Tim McCutchen
Member From: Van Buren, AR, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 07:34 AM
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I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Hal is one of the "Legends". He will be missed by all.I really appreciate all the different things Hal could play:country,jazz,swing,etc. He could do it all. I also pray for his family at this time. |
Charley Adair
Member From: Maxwell, Texas, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 07:55 AM
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Never met Hal, but I love watching him play on RFD. Certainly one of the best. God is in control of all our lives. |
Nick Reed
Member From: Springfield, TN
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posted 10 August 2005 07:57 AM
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HAL RUGG
1937 - 2005[This message was edited by Nick Reed on 10 August 2005 at 03:34 PM.] |
Bill Cook
Member From: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 08:02 AM
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Rest in Peace Brother Hal. Our prayers for his family. |
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