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Topic: Hal Rugg R.I.P.
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David Wright
Member From: Modesto .Ca USA.
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posted 10 August 2005 08:08 AM
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I'm So sorry to hear this, Hal, was a great player, and most of all A great person!.. I will miss him.... |
Al Miller
Member From: Nashville, TN
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posted 10 August 2005 08:14 AM
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I Dont know what to say that hasnt been said already , Hal Is And Always will be A Legend In Our Community
Rest In Peace Hal !! Boo Miller
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George Crowder
Member From: Richmond, VA, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 08:19 AM
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Another of my heroes gone. RIP Hal. |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 10 August 2005 08:37 AM
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A sad day for all of us. |
JOHN COOP
Member From: YORKTOWN, IND. USA
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posted 10 August 2005 08:40 AM
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I too am deeply sadden to hear of Hal's passing. He was one of the very best!!! He was one of the foremost influences on me as a late teenager to take up pedal steel from watching him on The Willborn Brothers TV show back in the mid 60's. My friends back then could'nt understand why I would want to watch such a "CORNY" show!!! I know the LORD has a "GOLDEN Sho~Bud" just waiting for Hal to perform his magic on. Been listening to "It looks like the sun's gonna shine" over and over by The Willborn Brothers. It was songs like that that got me "hooked". My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. FYI..Eddie Stubbs is going to do a tribute show in Hal's memory I think maybe tonight. John Coop Sr. |
Dan Hatfield
Member From: Columbia, Mo USA
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posted 10 August 2005 08:46 AM
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What a sad day! It is so hard to say goodby to such a wonderful man and musician who has had such a tremendous impact on our lives. Our condolences and prayers for Joan and the rest of the family.
Dan and Ginny |
Donny Hinson
Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A.
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posted 10 August 2005 08:47 AM
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My condolences to all. Hal was one of the old-time masters of the instrument, and certainly rated in my book as one of the "big dogs" of the pedal steel guitar world. From his early work with Loretta to his recent "Bell Cove" video with Buddy, he always made everything sound so great and look so easy.Rest easy, Hal. We'll miss 'ya.  |
Mike Brown
Member From: Meridian, Mississippi USA
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posted 10 August 2005 08:56 AM
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Goodbye Hal. We will surely miss you. |
Bryan Knox
Member From: Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come
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posted 10 August 2005 09:03 AM
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 May God grant peace and comfort to his family.[This message was edited by Bryan Knox on 10 August 2005 at 09:05 AM.] |
Jim Heffernan
Member From: Nashville, Tn
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posted 10 August 2005 09:06 AM
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I will always treasure the time I spent with Hal. A life that made a difference.
Thanks Hal.
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Buck Reid
Member From: Nashville,TN
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posted 10 August 2005 09:10 AM
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Thank you Hal for inspiring me and alot of us to be original and think for ourselves! Sincere condolences to his family.....very sad indeed. |
Turbo Koch
Member From: Klarup, Denmark
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posted 10 August 2005 09:19 AM
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A very sad Day - A great steelplayer are not among us anymore.
My Thoughts and prayers go out for Hal's family - may God give all of you strength in the days to come |
Dale Bennett
Member From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 09:19 AM
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May God bless his wonderful soul. db |
Roger Crawford
Member From: Locust Grove, GA USA
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posted 10 August 2005 09:43 AM
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He never met a stranger, never hesitated to help with a question, and was always open and honest with a great sense of humor. God did some wonderful through Hal. Anne and I offer our prayers to Hal's family in their loss, and hope they know that his steel guitar family feels the loss as well. More shoes that can't be filled. |
Jody Carver
Member From: The Knight Of Fender Tweed~ Dodger Blue Forever
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posted 10 August 2005 10:13 AM
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A Time of Sadness. Pray for the soul of Hal Rugg. |
Buddie Hrabal
Member From: Arlington,Texas USA
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posted 10 August 2005 10:14 AM
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Another sad day for our Steel Guitar Family. Hal will be missed greatly.
Buddie |
L. A. Wunder
Member From: Lombard, Illinois, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 10:19 AM
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My heart aches with sadness over the loss of another one of the pillars of our steel guitar community. I remember seeing him in St.Louis in my teens. I didn't have the nerve to ask him to sign my program, I made my little brother do it. I don't know what I was afraid of, he couldn't have been nicer.
I don't know what God is doing with all these great steel players he's calling home, but he must have a very important plan. I will continue to pray for the entire Rugg family. May God comfort them all in this terrible time. L.A. |
bruce fischer
Member From: florissant, mo. usa
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posted 10 August 2005 10:20 AM
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our thoughts and prayers go out to the rugg family. Hal, rest in peace. bruce & lynn |
Jack Francis
Member From: Mesa, Arizona, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 10:34 AM
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Klaus Caprani
Member From: Copenhagen, Denmark
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posted 10 August 2005 11:08 AM
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Thanks a lot Hal!"See you on the other side someday" ------------------
Klaus Caprani MCI RangeXpander S-10 3x4
www.klauscaprani.com
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Drew Howard
Member From: Mason, MI, U.S.A.
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posted 10 August 2005 11:46 AM
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One of my favorites is gone. My condolences to the family.Drew ------------------
Drew Howard - website - Fessenden D-10 8/8, Fessenden SD-12 5/5 (Ext E9), Magnatone S-8, N400's, BOSS RV-3 |
Rick Schmidt
Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA
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posted 10 August 2005 12:19 PM
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God Bless Hal |
Myron Smith
Member From: Canton, North Carolina, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 12:44 PM
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God bless Hal, & his family. Truly one of the greats. |
David L. Donald
Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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posted 10 August 2005 01:04 PM
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Yes, this is very sad.
I fell fortunate to have met Hal twice, and heard him play in person.
He was a great player and a fun person to meet.My condolendces to the Rugg family and all is many, many friends here.
David Donald |
GREGZ
Member From: thornville,Ohio (buckeye lake)
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posted 10 August 2005 01:06 PM
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what a great and talented man! we will miss you hal.................. |
Darrell Schmidt
Member From: Charles City, Iowa, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 01:13 PM
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What else can be said but"REST IN PEACE"
[This message was edited by Darrell Schmidt on 10 August 2005 at 01:15 PM.] |
bob drawbaugh
Member From: scottsboro, al. usa
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posted 10 August 2005 01:41 PM
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Brenda and I send our thoughts and prayers out to Hal's family. Hal tthanks for all the great music. We will miss you!!! |
W Franco
Member From: silverdale,WA. USA
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posted 10 August 2005 01:52 PM
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I can only remember one steel show Hal was not at and it was because of snow. At the last Dallas show Hal was all set up and just standing there on stage looking around at the people in the audience. I was over to one side standing in front of my chair looking at him when Hal noticed me and nodded to me with that gleem in his eye and a nice smile. It said it all right there!. I will never forget that. |
Leigh Howell
Member From: Holly Ridge, NC, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 02:01 PM
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I had the honor of having Hal Rugg on a session I did for Little Darlin back in 1969. I will always cherish that memory!!!
Condolences to Hal's family. He now is at rest.
Leigh |
Roger Edgington
Member From: San Antonio, Texas USA
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posted 10 August 2005 02:02 PM
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This is very sad. I've been a fan since I first heard him play in the 60s. I am so glad I was able to go to some of the steel shows and meet and hear this great man in person. Hal touched many people. |
Frank Parish
Member From: Nashville,Tn. USA
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posted 10 August 2005 02:03 PM
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The first stuff I ever learned to play was the Loretta Lynn Medley from Hal and my favorite album to this day is Altered Ego. He was just a kind and friendly man to all. |
Joseph V. Sapp
Member From: Fayetteville, Pa.
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posted 10 August 2005 02:07 PM
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Steel just wont be the same without Hal. may he rest in peace. God watch over the family during this very stressfull time...Joe |
Bill Ford
Member From: Graniteville SC Aiken
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posted 10 August 2005 02:42 PM
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Another great gone...you will be missed,a great player, a gentleman. My prayers for the family.Bill |
Mike Jones
Member From: Goodlettsville,TN,USA
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posted 10 August 2005 03:10 PM
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Another great guy and player gone, he was always a innovator and a great guy and one of my friends & heros. May he rest in peace and find comfort from his pain and troubles. I talked to Barbara Mandrell and she said to also post her condolences to Hal's family as he was one of her favorite players. Cookie |
Skip Edwards
Member From: LA,CA
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posted 10 August 2005 04:00 PM
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A sad day for the steel world....[This message was edited by Skip Edwards on 10 August 2005 at 06:29 PM.] |
Larry Robbins
Member From: Fort Edward, New York, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 04:12 PM
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Thanks Hal, It will live on, and on, and on.....GOD BLESS. |
Tiny Olson
Member From: Tribes Hill, NY, USA along the Erie Canal in the beautiful Mohawk River Valley
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posted 10 August 2005 04:55 PM
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This is painful news to hear.Hal, you're one of my all time favorites. You always treated me well and I sure loved hearing you play. You've left us too soon it seems. God bless and keep you and your loved ones always. Chris "Tiny" Olson |
Curt Shoemaker
Member From: Ionia, Kansas, USA
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posted 10 August 2005 05:14 PM
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As long as a steel sings,Hal Rugg's name will be known! God Bless his family. |
Larry Moore
Member From: Hampton, Ga. USA
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posted 10 August 2005 05:16 PM
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I am so sad to hear this, like everyone before me it is very hard to express in words how much we all will miss the great steel guitar player and friend.
I also like Bill Ferguson had to pleasure of playing once In Saluda Sc on a jam with Hal "What a Honor"
Hal R.I.P.
Larry & Yvonne |
Reece Anderson
Member From: Keller Texas USA
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posted 10 August 2005 05:45 PM
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Hal was a dear friend whom I will miss, but the blessing of great memories will always remain. |
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