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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 8:27 pm |
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Some of you may have seen on the news that there was a bus wreck on Sunday morning the 6th. I was the driver in that accident. I was not hurt (except for my pride) and only two passengers had minor injuries. You can google weezer bus crash or weezer bus driver to get more details. Also the band posted info on their web site, www.weezer.com.
I have spent my day today thanking God for his intervention. This wreck came only a few feet from possibly being much worse.
www.weezer.com
www.CNN.com
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
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Chuck Thompson
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 8:46 pm
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| praise God you guys are ok. be careful out there. btw great band |
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Tommy Shown
From:
Denham Springs, La.
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 8:51 pm
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Thank God You are ok, Johnny. From what I gather that was some crash. God wasn't ready for you yet. That's the only thing I can see. I work security at a local hospital in Baton Rouge; early Saturday morning I was in the parking garage on the ramp between the 5th and 6th level; in my patrol truck. as I was coming down the ramp, I hit a spot of black ice and almost slide into the catch fence. Talk about scared, I thought I was going to go through it and fall five floors below. But I got the truck stopped just in time.
Take care, Johnny
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 9:42 pm
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 9:46 pm
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Glad you and everyone are OK, Johnny.
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Links to streaming music, websites, YouTube: Links |
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 10:11 pm
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Sound's like you were the hero of this unfortunate event Johnny. So glad you're ok!
BTW, do the artists you drive for know what a seriously great steel player you are? Hope so. |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 3:45 am
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Thanks guys, I'm so blessed to be hear today. I'm on my way back to Nashville now then i'm going home for a while. There are tons of articles and photos on the net. I googles Weezer bus driver and found a bunch.
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Dave Ristrim
From:
Whites Creek, TN
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 4:03 am
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Johnny, I'm so glad you're okay. I was in a tour bus wreck last year while on tour with Jewel. It was the band bus and we launched into a ditch. Thankfully it happened between trees, and the bus wedged into the ditch slowing us down. No one was hurt.
What bus company do you drive for? I think I've been on coaches from every company at this point in my career.
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Joshua Grange
From:
Los Angeles, California
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 4:06 am
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Black ice, bad stuff. I read earlier this morning that the bus driver saved the day.
A hero!
Way to go! |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 9:03 am Glad you are OK
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Do not worry about the pride issue.
Black ice just ain't good
Glad you are OK hope to see you soon
Joe Naylor
steelseat.com
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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George Brown
From:
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 9:39 am
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Johnny,
I just read about the accident. Sounds like with God''s help, you did a great job of keeping things from being Much worse.
We are all Proud of you, and glad that you are Okay.
George... |
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 9:39 am
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Good Job Johnny, glade your OK!!...
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 10:02 am
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| Thank you JESUS for sparing my dear friend Johnny Cox. Hang in there Johnny. GOD is good. Jody. |
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Paul Graupp
From:
Macon Ga USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 10:17 am
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Johnny: One of my most vivid steel guitar recollections is your set at Carl Dixon's Atlanta
Extravaganza. You were looking over your shoulder at Bobby Caldwell's efforts in trying to do some of your Chalker licks. That insight into your musical lives was an eyeopener for me. Thank You !!
And thanks for being the driver you are as well !!
Regards, Paul |
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Billy Wilson
From:
El Cerrito, California, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 11:49 am
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| Maybe yer pedal steel skills heleped your hands keep that bus from rollin over, Way to go dude!! |
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Drew Howard
From:
48854
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 12:08 pm
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Johnny,
You kept the accident from being a lot worse. Lots of pride in that!
Drew |
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 2:45 pm
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Johnny, so sorry about the accident, but like others have said, Thank GOD that you and everyone else is O.K. You are being watched over. God Bless Larry and Jean
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Curt Langston
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 4:31 pm
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 5:18 pm
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Thanks everyone for your words of encouragment.
Curt, no I did not fall asleep. I hit black ice. I posted a link that will give you the info.
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967. |
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JACK HEERN
From:
MURPHYSBORO,IL. USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 6:07 pm
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Thank God for the intervention. We need you around pal
Jack |
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William Goad
From:
New Castle, Delaware, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 6:16 pm Accident
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Johnny, Sorry to hear of your accident,but thankfully no one was badly injured. Great job of handling that bus. You Take care. We're not reaady for you to go yet .
Bill Goad |
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Tiny Olson
From:
Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 6:31 pm
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Johnny:
I had no idea that you were driving the tour bus for Weezer. I knew about the accident because I live about two miles from that location !! If I'd known you were there I'd have come over with some fresh coffee and a homemade sandwich for you brother.
As you know, I too am all too familiar with the steering wheel of a bus so I can really relate. It was cool to read how you kept the incident from being much worse. Even better, I'm glad you're alright.
God Bless you Brother and stay well. I also enjoyed the stuff you did on Tony Booth's CD which he sent me awhile back.
Your friend,
Chris "Tiny" Olson |
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