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I do feel lucky that I live just next to Bremerton, WA. where he was born.

I can be reached at waynefranco@gmail.com

I made a heart felt post that was incorrect about who I was remembering. Probably age related. Billy Murdock thankfully straightened me out on private message.

That man was a ray of sunshine every time I got to see him. I hope to see him again. Lonnie was an inspiration to everyone.

I heard it on an album of his and really liked it. Then I got to hear Mikle pla it live at the SW Steel Guitar Show. I recorded it on a little recorder. Later at home I played it in my headphones whil ...

I remember watching her on tv when I was just a kid. Those kind of memories never go away. She was really great to watch. My sincere condolences to all the Stoneman family.

I can't remember when I didn't get to see Russ at a Steel Convention since I started in 1990. Won't be as fun without him. We had lunch together once at the Phoenix show. Very enjoyable. I know many m ...

One of my very favorite songs by Mike Smith. BTW I lost my phone and couldn't retrieve the numbers. When you get a chance give me a call.

Wayne

He must have been a very good man. Payers to you and your family.

I can't remember when I didn't hear his songs. They are part of my soul that will never be erased. Rest in peace my dear friend.

#59 loving it

I could sit and listed to your music all day and then some.

Keep up the good work !!!

b0b Lee will be missed by many people for the rest of their lives. That certainly goes for me. I look at this forum almost every day. I joined early and never been far away from it. Thank you b0b for ...

Should be fun. I'm getting there Thur night so I can hang around a little bit after the plane ride.

Wayne Franco

I'm liking everything I've heard you do. Keep up the great music!!!!

I use to listen to Ron at the St.Louis show every year. Always amazed at his tone and smoothness. He was one of Herby Wallace's favorites for tone. Always consistant and always good. I sure miss him a ...

I met Mike a long time ago. He was playing with a band from Texas called THE SHOP out of Dallas. Every year they would come up here to the NW and play at the WA. state fair. A great harmonica player f ...

I just love Travis's playing. Everyone up there is great!
The next one up with Doug Jernigan....WOW

Dean was a great guy. I use to see him at the WA swing music society shows. We always had a good time. Very good swing and jazz player. It certainly won't be the same.
Rest in peace my friend.

Wa ...

I have never met you but I've seen you two's picture on the forum and you look so good. I am sorry for your huge loss.

Wayne Franco

I listened to Billy on television a lot when I was young. One of my favorite songs was "I wonder where you are
tonight"

That would be a great song to have on the album.

He was really a great man and a great musician. My wife Brenda and I can't imagine this world without him. Not sure we'll ever get over this loss. Rest in peace my good friend hope to see you in anoth ...

It's been very nice to always see you two at the steel shows. Always a nice chat with both of you. Not gonna be the same without Jim and his big smile and always so caring.

Wayne Franco

I got to jam with Roland at a house in the Hollywood hills way back when. I was so proud when he complimented me on 0 banjo solo. He was such a nice guy. I was much too young to go to their local gigs ...

I can't imagine a loss like that. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Wayne Franco

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Topic: Quincy Jones has passed.
Wayne Franco Replies: 5 Views: 912	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 6 Nov 2024 10:04 am Subject: Quincy Jone's passing is certainly a very sad thing
Wayne Franco Replies: 5 Views: 912	I do feel lucky that I live just next to Bremerton, WA. where he was born.
Topic: Looking to buy a 1501-4 short basket speaker
Wayne Franco Replies: 0 Views: 258	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 7 Oct 2024 5:49 pm Subject: Looking to buy a 1501-4 short basket speaker
Wayne Franco Replies: 0 Views: 258	I can be reached at waynefranco@gmail.com
Topic: RIP Archie Nicol
Wayne Franco Replies: 21 Views: 5091	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 5 Jul 2024 9:14 pm Subject: That is terrable news
Wayne Franco Replies: 21 Views: 5091	I made a heart felt post that was incorrect about who I was remembering. Probably age related. Billy Murdock thankfully straightened me out on private message.
Topic: Lonnie Bennett Slide Show Presentation
Wayne Franco Replies: 7 Views: 3410	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 4 Apr 2024 6:15 am Subject: What a wonderful slide show featuring Lonnie
Wayne Franco Replies: 7 Views: 3410	That man was a ray of sunshine every time I got to see him. I hope to see him again. Lonnie was an inspiration to everyone.
Topic: The Steel Ride that Got You Hooked
Wayne Franco Replies: 147 Views: 36680	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Feb 2024 5:32 pm Subject: Creek Walk by Mike Smith
Wayne Franco Replies: 147 Views: 36680	I heard it on an album of his and really liked it. Then I got to hear Mikle pla it live at the SW Steel Guitar Show. I recorded it on a little recorder. Later at home I played it in my headphones whil ...
Topic: Roni Stoneman Passes
Wayne Franco Replies: 6 Views: 4279	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 26 Feb 2024 4:00 pm Subject: So sad to here of Roni's passing
Wayne Franco Replies: 6 Views: 4279	I remember watching her on tv when I was just a kid. Those kind of memories never go away. She was really great to watch. My sincere condolences to all the Stoneman family.
Topic: Russ Hicks R.I.P.
Wayne Franco Replies: 87 Views: 119417	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 11 Dec 2023 8:45 pm Subject: Such sad news
Wayne Franco Replies: 87 Views: 119417	I can't remember when I didn't get to see Russ at a Steel Convention since I started in 1990. Won't be as fun without him. We had lunch together once at the Phoenix show. Very enjoyable. I know many m ...
Topic: Song of India
Wayne Franco Replies: 6 Views: 1154	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 20 Sep 2023 7:54 am Subject: Hey Gary
Wayne Franco Replies: 6 Views: 1154	One of my very favorite songs by Mike Smith. BTW I lost my phone and couldn't retrieve the numbers. When you get a chance give me a call. Wayne
Topic: My brother Roger L. Cox
Wayne Franco Replies: 18 Views: 8166	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 9 Sep 2023 6:13 pm Subject: Very sad news Johnny
Wayne Franco Replies: 18 Views: 8166	He must have been a very good man. Payers to you and your family.
Topic: RIP Jimmy Buffett
Wayne Franco Replies: 8 Views: 11940	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 2 Sep 2023 7:45 am Subject: The loss of Jimmy Buffet is very sad
Wayne Franco Replies: 8 Views: 11940	I can't remember when I didn't hear his songs. They are part of my soul that will never be erased. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Topic: Sesh 400 I have #64
Wayne Franco Replies: 30 Views: 9572	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Jul 2023 6:37 pm Subject: Sesh 400
Wayne Franco Replies: 30 Views: 9572	#59 loving it
Topic: I Just Came To Get My Baby out Of Here.
Wayne Franco Replies: 13 Views: 2578	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 26 Mar 2023 10:44 am Subject: That sounded really good Rick
Wayne Franco Replies: 13 Views: 2578	I could sit and listed to your music all day and then some. Keep up the good work !!!
Topic: Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023
Wayne Franco Replies: 372 Views: 2962127	Forum Section: Rest in Peace b0b (Bobby Lee) Posted: 8 Mar 2023 8:29 pm Subject: Very sad news
Wayne Franco Replies: 372 Views: 2962127	b0b Lee will be missed by many people for the rest of their lives. That certainly goes for me. I look at this forum almost every day. I joined early and never been far away from it. Thank you b0b for ...
Topic: Who is going to Dallas?
Wayne Franco Replies: 20 Views: 3345	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 Mar 2023 1:39 pm Subject: I'm planning on being there.
Wayne Franco Replies: 20 Views: 3345	Should be fun. I'm getting there Thur night so I can hang around a little bit after the plane ride. Wayne Franco
Topic: Jones On The Jukebox
Wayne Franco Replies: 12 Views: 2210	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 3 Mar 2023 6:20 pm Subject: Just great Rick
Wayne Franco Replies: 12 Views: 2210	I'm liking everything I've heard you do. Keep up the great music!!!!
Topic: Clinton gregory & ron Elliott
Wayne Franco Replies: 11 Views: 2239	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 18 Feb 2023 1:35 pm Subject: I just love Ron Elliots tone
Wayne Franco Replies: 11 Views: 2239	I use to listen to Ron at the St.Louis show every year. Always amazed at his tone and smoothness. He was one of Herby Wallace's favorites for tone. Always consistant and always good. I sure miss him a ...
Topic: Mike Caldwell
Wayne Franco Replies: 2 Views: 2586	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 7 Feb 2023 9:25 am Subject: so sad to hear of Mikes passing
Wayne Franco Replies: 2 Views: 2586	I met Mike a long time ago. He was playing with a band from Texas called THE SHOP out of Dallas. Every year they would come up here to the NW and play at the WA. state fair. A great harmonica player f ...
Topic: A bit of smoking hot bluegrass pedal steel
Wayne Franco Replies: 6 Views: 1694	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 9 Jan 2023 2:44 pm Subject: Of course he's good. That is Travis Toy
Wayne Franco Replies: 6 Views: 1694	I just love Travis's playing. Everyone up there is great! The next one up with Doug Jernigan....WOW
Topic: Dean Rankin
Wayne Franco Replies: 6 Views: 3150	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 8 Jan 2023 6:16 pm Subject: That is a total shock to me
Wayne Franco Replies: 6 Views: 3150	Dean was a great guy. I use to see him at the WA swing music society shows. We always had a good time. Very good swing and jazz player. It certainly won't be the same. Rest in peace my friend. Wa ...
Topic: Patricia has gone home
Wayne Franco Replies: 30 Views: 9849	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 31 Oct 2022 10:05 am Subject: That is very sad
Wayne Franco Replies: 30 Views: 9849	I have never met you but I've seen you two's picture on the forum and you look so good. I am sorry for your huge loss. Wayne Franco
Topic: Billy Mize Bakersfield Legend
Wayne Franco Replies: 2 Views: 956	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 4 Aug 2022 8:16 am Subject: Wow Billy Mize
Wayne Franco Replies: 2 Views: 956	I listened to Billy on television a lot when I was young. One of my favorite songs was "I wonder where you are tonight" That would be a great song to have on the album.
Topic: Bobby Flores RIP
Wayne Franco Replies: 46 Views: 18366	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 23 Jun 2022 1:01 pm Subject: We are totally heart broken
Wayne Franco Replies: 46 Views: 18366	He was really a great man and a great musician. My wife Brenda and I can't imagine this world without him. Not sure we'll ever get over this loss. Rest in peace my good friend hope to see you in anoth ...
Topic: RIP Jim Wise (husband of Janet Lynn Wise)
Wayne Franco Replies: 31 Views: 10309	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 4 May 2022 6:52 am Subject: My condolences to you Janet
Wayne Franco Replies: 31 Views: 10309	It's been very nice to always see you two at the steel shows. Always a nice chat with both of you. Not gonna be the same without Jim and his big smile and always so caring. Wayne Franco
Topic: I Heard that Roland White Passed. Is It true?
Wayne Franco Replies: 9 Views: 3538	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 2 Apr 2022 8:31 pm Subject: Roland was an old acquintance I thought so very highle of.
Wayne Franco Replies: 9 Views: 3538	I got to jam with Roland at a house in the Hollywood hills way back when. I was so proud when he complimented me on 0 banjo solo. He was such a nice guy. I was much too young to go to their local gigs ...
Topic: Up Date: My Brother Richard & Wife Beth Have Both Passed On.
Wayne Franco Replies: 54 Views: 18087	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 1 Mar 2022 8:41 am Subject: Very sad news my friend
Wayne Franco Replies: 54 Views: 18087	I can't imagine a loss like that. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Wayne Franco