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Topic: Dr. Wayne Yakes Featured in PSGA's Newsletter |
Chuck S. Lettes
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Denver, Colorado
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Posted 30 Mar 2004 5:53 am |
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I just received my issue of the PSGA Newsletter, and there in all of its glory is a cover shot of my buddy Wayne Yakes, surrounded by Neil Flanz, Scotty, Buddy Emmons and Bobby Garrett. Thanks to John Arnold for the great interview/article on Wayne, complete with some photos of friends and family. Not only is he a doctor to many of the steel guitar stars, but he has a heart as big as Texas. His convention parties are always a highlight and a chance to sample some great Texas cuisine. Of course, John captured the essence of the music at these parties:" You need to hear this solo one more time!" Wayne is such a huge influence to the steel guitar community, and I'm proud to see him get this type of well-deserved recognition. He is a great friend.
Chuck |
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Bob Blair
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 30 Mar 2004 8:19 am
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| I didn't get mine yesterday, darn it! I'll be checking the mail the second I get home. Like Chuck says, Wayne has been a friend to a big cross-section of the steel guitar community, and he is a great benefactor and promotor of our instrument. I can't wait to read it. |
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John Macy
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Rockport TX/Denver CO
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Posted 30 Mar 2004 12:16 pm
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I feel very fortunate to have been friends with Wayne since around 1980. He is one of the finest people I know on the planet, and look forward to what the future will bring for all of us.
Glad to see him featured in the newsletter--people around here need to be aware of his knowledge of the instrument and what all he has done for our little corner of the world.
You go, buddy... |
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Jerry Brightman
From:
Ohio
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Posted 2 Apr 2004 10:41 am
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John,
We missed you in Dallas, but I couldn't agree with you more about Wayne. His kindness, and display of knowledge about the history of our instrument is truly amaizing.
I too am glad the community has been made aware of his presence throught the PSGA.
And BTW, "We can we hear that one more time"?
Best regards,
Jerry
http://www.slidestation.com
[This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 02 April 2004 at 10:42 AM.] |
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Neil Flanz
From:
Austin, Texas (deceased)
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Posted 3 Apr 2004 8:20 am
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| I can't add a thing to what's already been said about Dr. Wayne Yakes except that he's been a very dear friend to me and I look forward to seeing him in St. Louis and Dallas each year. Thanks so much Wayne for your devotion to the steel guitar and it's players. |
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Miguel e Smith
From:
Phoenix, AZ
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Posted 4 Apr 2004 2:34 pm
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Dr. Yakes is a good cat and a wonderful friend to the steel guitar industry. His efforts are what got me to go to the Dallas show last year.
Congrats Wayne,
Mike and T www.mikeandt.com
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