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Russ Tkac Member From: Waterford, Michigan, USA |
posted 23 August 2006 07:58 PM
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Drew, It was great to meet Sneaky. I also enjoyed "Steppin' in it." Great steel from that Wilson boy! Russ |
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Paul Wade Member From: Mundelein, Illinois, USA |
posted 24 August 2006 06:20 AM
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i saw sneaky pete in the late 60's with the f.b.b and that what got me hook on steel. i do whis him well and my prayers go out to him and his family.... paul wade |
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John Macy Member From: Denver, CO USA |
posted 25 August 2006 06:31 AM
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Such sad news--your father's performance on the live side of the 1972 Linda Rondstat release was one of a couple of pivitol sounds that made me buy a steel guitar that year. Interestingly enough, I was out today and bought the CD re-release of her first 4 records (that record is on there and is why I bought it), and came home to read this... Our best to you and Sneaky and your entire family in this dark time, and hope you know just how large his "adopted" steel family is, and how much we care for and will remember and hopefully pass on his unique gift to us... (I put this in another thread, but would like to be in this one, too) |
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Bobby Caldwell Member From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
posted 26 August 2006 07:32 PM
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Sneaky Pete. I know that was my loss. I always have enjoyed his playing. I have a album on which he plays "Sleepy Lagon". What a great cut. I am so sorry to hear of his illness. All our prayers to you pal. Bobby [This message was edited by Bobby Caldwell on 26 August 2006 at 07:33 PM.] |
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Chris Boyd Member From: Charlestown,R.I. |
posted 27 August 2006 06:57 AM
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What a shock....Sneaky has always been a true original..My deepest sympathies to you Anita....I had the opportunity to see Sneaky live just twice,and he was simply wonderful...etherial.... |
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Bob Miano Member From: Bergenfield, N.J. (home of "some" country music) |
posted 27 August 2006 10:57 AM
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Anita, You have my family's deepest sympathies. We lost my father to Alzheimers 5 years ago. It was a tough thing to watch but you somehow find a way to get through it. We used to bring our Golden Retriever to the home to visit with him as well as all the others living there. It truly helped us all to deal with it. My dad played guitar for over 70 years and really loved music. I know he passed that love on to me and for that I am forever grateful. Sneaky brought lots of joy to many of us steel players (if not all). I still listen to and enjoy his style of pedal steel. Take things one day at a time......... Bob Miano & family Washington Township, New Jersey |
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Lefty Member From: Grayson, Ga. |
posted 27 August 2006 11:24 AM
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Sneaky Pete Kleinow is probably the most recognizable player in history. Everytime I play his music I hear something new I can never hope to duplicate. A true innovator, and what a list of musical work. My mother battled Alzheimers for years, and I lost her just this year on Easter. I am intimately familier with the pain of this disease, and have Pete in my prayers. Lefty |
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Dean Rankin Member From: Vancouver, Washington, USA |
posted 29 August 2006 04:01 AM
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I am deeply saddened to hear of Sneaky's condition. A very good friend, Eric White, introduced me to him some years back. I wish you strength Anita. Dean |
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Will Yardley Member From: Los Angeles, CA, US |
posted 05 September 2006 03:58 PM
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I didn't see anyone mention Joni Mitchell's "California" (from "Blue"). I love the steel on that. Understated and beautiful. I'm sorry to hear about this, and best wishes to you and your family. |
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Rob van Duuren Member From: The Netherlands |
posted 14 September 2006 02:32 AM
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" Anita, we met years ago in your dad's house. I am sure you don't remember any more as that must have been 25 or 30 years ago!. I am very sorry to hear what is happening to Pete. My family has known Sneaky Pete from way back when the Burrito Brothers and a lot of other west coast musicians visited our hotel and music club for a couple of years. I know that all concerned have made happy memories over those years. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Pete. (John is not a member of the forum, he asked me to post this for him.) [This message was edited by Rob van Duuren on 14 September 2006 at 08:10 AM.] |
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Andy Volk Member From: Boston, MA |
posted 14 September 2006 03:11 AM
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I somehow missed this thread until today. Anita, I've enjoyed your dad's steel playing so much over the years and I'm also aware of his great work in the film industry. So sorry to hear this and best wishes to you and your family in coping with this devestating illness. |
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Anita Kleinow Member From: San Francisco,California, USA |
posted 14 September 2006 12:55 PM
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Thank you all for your kindness. I have been reading this thread to my father and he is truly amazed. He also has been receiving cards and letters from you all. I have to tell you he did get a little teary eyed. And to John Boddy, of course I remember you. Amsterdam held a special place in Sneakys heart as well as the Boddy family. These are Sneakys words, "Thank you all for your prayers and love. From a skinny little steel player." Sneaky Pete Kleinow |
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Perry Hansen Member From: Bismarck, N.D. |
posted 14 September 2006 01:26 PM
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Anita. Sorry I didn't speak up sooner. But I definatly remember setting and watching Sneaky Pete when he was with Don And Roy Hogshead. I used to bug him to play Flint Hill Special. He Had his 4 neck stringmaster with Bigsby pedals. He probably don't remember me but you please tell him I am praying for him. |
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Randy Reeves Member From: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
posted 14 September 2006 01:51 PM
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I am so sorry to learn of thios. truly I understand. it happened to my father very fast; we could hardly keep up. take solace with the wonderful comments posted here. my fathers end came very peacefully. we were relieved that his suffering was over and he could finally get the rest needed. dont forget to take care of yourself. |
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Jay Ganz Member From: Out Behind The Barn |
posted 14 September 2006 02:34 PM
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I found (and posted on the Forum) a video clip of Pete from 1970 along with the Burritos just to remind everyone of his unique talent. There's just no one else now (or then) who could play with that incredible style and technique! [This message was edited by Jay Ganz on 15 September 2006 at 06:38 AM.] |
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Shane Reilly Member From: Victoria, Australia |
posted 15 September 2006 10:36 AM
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I first heard Mr Sneaky Pete Kleinlow on Stevie Wonders "Too Shy To Say" from his album "Fulfillingness' first Finale" and my reaction was,I think that's pedal steel but I ain't heard it played like that before.There can be only one.Thanks Mr Kleinlow,You've Changed the world with your music and your animation.Makes me want to be a better person,That's what this "life" thing is about isn't it? Mission accomplished,beam me up Scotty. Cheers, Shane  |
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C. Brattain Member From: Balch Springs, Texas, usa |
posted 15 September 2006 11:26 AM
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My wife just passed the 28th of Aug from this and it is BAD, BAD, BAD. She was in bed for the last two years. I did not put her in a nursing home. Her daughter and I took care of her our selves and I tell you it was the worse job I ever did. From 2:00 in the after noon untill 10:00 the next morning and all day Sunday I could not leave house for two years. Sometimes she would remember some things, up to the last weeks so a I am happy I kept home. |
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CHIP FOSSA Member From: Monson, MA 01057 U.S.A. |
posted 15 September 2006 06:08 PM
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Well, here I am again. Not that anyone cares. But if we're all telling of our first 'LIVE SIGHTINGS' of Sneaky, mine goes like this: I was going to Holyoke Community College [circa '65-'68] and basically hanging out with smarter friends who were going to REAL colleges, like American International College (AIC). They actually had frat houses, parties, and women. Up till this time I was definitely a FBB fan and kept following their odd, and twisted path. Then one day one of my friends from AIC said that during HOMECOMING WEEK the Flying Burrito Brothers would be playing at Bowker Hall. He wasn't into music like I was, but he remembered me raving about this new Byrds off-shoot group, the FBB, and thought I might want to go to their concert. HUH? Go to a FBB concert right here in little 'ole Springfield, MA? Are you kidding? That BIG California country rock sound was gonna be happening here in my backyard? ("Let me in will you, will you, oh will you - I can here the music"....) I sure did. No one. I mean, ALMOST no one, going to AIC at this time, had any clue who the FBB were. Unfortunately, the gig was not even sold out. There were plenty of seats. Gram & Chris were stage front, and of course Sneaky, right by their side. I was stage right, and up about 10-12 bleacher rows [basketball arena] and laterally 10' from the edge of the stage. Very close. I was watching Sneaky for all I could muster, what with the dim lighting etc. He kept throwing switches with both hands at any time, and stepping on a bunch of gizmo boxes; the sound was unworldly. Up to this point in my life, I've heard hundreds of live bands and musicians. But I never heard anything LIVE quite like Sneaky's playing, tone, and phrasing. His sound was undescribable. I could not believe it was coming from a pedal steel. The collegians really missed home-coming that year in the fact that they didn't home in on the most creative and innovative pedal steel player, ever. I know I didn't miss it. My life took a sharp turn after this unseemingly and overlooked gig. Too bad, huh [for them]? I was aware that something big here was going on. You had the sense [least I did] that these guys were gonna make a big dent in the music world. And, yes, it came to pass. I was just a guitar player then. But after that AIC Bowker Hall Sneaky Pete & FBB show, "I knew just what I had to do" - not head west - but head to a place where I could buy me a pedal steel guitar. Once again Anita, I can't help but feel terrible about this situation. My heart is with you, your family & friends, and of course, our dear buddy, "Sneaky Pete". [This message was edited by CHIP FOSSA on 15 September 2006 at 06:20 PM.] [This message was edited by CHIP FOSSA on 15 September 2006 at 06:24 PM.] |
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Anita Kleinow Member From: San Francisco,California, USA |
posted 15 September 2006 06:29 PM
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You know, when I was little my dad would play his steel in the living room. He would make all kinds of sounds (trains, bombs etc.) He even made it say "Mama"! Ha Then when I was not quite a teen I heard someone else's steel guitar and I thought to myself, "that's not a steel guitar, my dad plays steel guitar." heehee That's for sure, he never sounded like anybody else. Love you guys. Anita |
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Craig Stock Member From: Westfield, NJ USA |
posted 15 September 2006 06:31 PM
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Well written Chip! I too have to give my words of encouragement to Pete and Anita. I have been a big fan of Sneaky and the FBB, and all the subsequent side bands and offshoots, never did get to see them, the first Sneaky record (LP) I bought was around 1978-9 on Shiloh Records, after having bought the FBB LP 'Close down the Honkytonks', even then they sounded so fresh. ------------------ |
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CHIP FOSSA Member From: Monson, MA 01057 U.S.A. |
posted 18 September 2006 10:36 PM
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John Daugherty Member From: Rolla, Missouri, USA |
posted 19 September 2006 05:33 AM
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Gotta keep this topic going for my old pickin buddy, Sneaky Pete, whom I will never forget and for Anita, who is my very special friend. Pete, wouldn't it be great to go back to Escondido and play one more gig? I can't play lead guitar like I did then, but I'm sure you could still blow my mind with your great sound on the Fender 400. Let me know when you're ready, my friend ...... John Dee. ------------------ |
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Jim Sliff Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA |
posted 19 September 2006 05:38 AM
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I love Chip's story. when I got Gilded Palace of SIn I was completely floored. The only steel Ihad ever heard was Alvino Rey on the King Family Show and Lloyd Green/Jaydee Manness on Sweetheart of the Rodeo, so Pete's playing was completely nuts in a great way (I was a big progressive rock fan, and I kept thinking "dang, Yes ought to hire him!"). In those dayssession players were noted on album covers often, and I started buying anything with Sneaky (and Claence White) on it. I never saw the "Gram" version live, but saw him with Bernie & Chris at a local benefit here in Hermosa, and live was more crazy than on record. I knew SOMEDAY I'd have to go that route - and ended up playing stringbender guitar, but copping a lot of Sneaky's licks, but more his feel...there's still just ONE guy that sounds like that...a lot of us can get close, but we can't get nside his head and know where it all came from! Anita - ""that's not a steel guitar, my dad plays steel guitar." - perfect! |
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Arty Passes Member From: Austin, TX |
posted 19 September 2006 06:27 AM
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Well, I have to add my brush with greatness... It was 1978 and the New Riders were playing the Armadillo. The girl I was supposed to meet did me a huge favor and stood me up, so I went in and ran into a friend who always managed to get herself backstage. "Come on, I'll introduce you to Sneaky Pete" Yeah, right..... A few minutes later, there we were, chatting it up like old buds. Friendly, down to earth, couldn't have been nicer to a nobody like me. I spent the show just offstage between Pete and his amp. I'll never forget it. Creative, innovative, one-of-a-kind. No telling how many people he touched personally, through his film work, and how many musicians he inspired. I lost my dad to the same disease 16 years ago, so I have some idea of what it's like.....all of our thoughts and best wishes are with you, Anita And Pete: Your being here has made our lives richer. Thanks..... Arty [This message was edited by Arty Passes on 19 September 2006 at 01:22 PM.] [This message was edited by Arty Passes on 19 September 2006 at 01:24 PM.] |
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Bobby Lee Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA |
posted 19 September 2006 07:29 AM
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We never know how many lives our life touches. Sneaky Pete was my biggest inspiration to learn the pedal steel. His records with the Burritos made it cool in so many different ways. I was hooked. I became a steel player. Years later, I started this Forum for steel players. But think about this for a minute: If Sneaky Pete hadn't played that wonderful solo on Hot Burrito #2, I might never have ever been inspired to take up the instrument. The Steel Guitar Forum exists because Pete Kleinow pushed the steel guitar in new directions. He changed my life back then, and that change has rippled forward in time to spawn this wonderful online community. Thank you, Pete, from the bottom of my heart. ------------------ |
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Cliff Kane Member From: Long Beach, CA |
posted 19 September 2006 08:26 AM
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Yes, Sneaky Pete has been a real fountainhead in so many ways. I listen to the FBB about every day, and more and more I am insprired by the way the man plays guitar. He's a steel player and a rock-n-roll guitar player at the same time....I think that's so cool, and I look to Pete as a great model for rhythm comping as well as playing leads. I think Pete was my first awareness of the pedal steel guitar. It was his solo on Frank Zappa's "It Just Might Be a One-Shot Deal", on the album Waka/Jawaka. His ride is bouncy and smooth, wonderful sense of melody, just a real joyful sound, and exactly the bridge that the song needs to get from one movement to the next. I was just a kid who loved rock guitar, but when I heard Pete on that Zappa tune a light went on, and I thought, "What IS THAT!?!?" Well, here I am with a life-long endevour that has brough so much to my life in so many ways. |
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David Wren Member From: Placerville, California, USA |
posted 19 September 2006 12:02 PM
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"MaaaaaMaaaaa".... I love it! Thanks Anita! My grand daughter likes my bird whistles What a touching post this has become. ------------------ |
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Mike Bienstock New Member From: Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 21 September 2006 06:25 PM
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Anita, I'm really sorry to hear the news about Pete. I had the great fortune of working with him in the early 90's on the 2nd RoboCop movie at Phil Tippett's place in Berkeley. There were a lot of laughs with Pete during that production- I recall him being cooped up in a little smoke room animating the giant monster robot. His animation was absolutely wonderful. At the time I was just starting out and didn't have any idea that he, Pete Kleinow the animator, and Sneaky Pete the amazing musician, were one and the same. It blew my mind when I found out a week or two in. I feel blessed to have shared time working with him,--all the goodness in him definitely flowed through his hands whether he was animating a puppet or the steel guitar. Please let him know my heart is with him and you. |
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Jim Meiring Member From: Highlands, North Carolina, USA |
posted 22 September 2006 06:59 AM
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thank you Pete for all the great work you have done. No telling how many musicians have said "what the hell was that" upon first hearing your steel. thanks |
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