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Topic: Hall of Fame as a Pioneer of Western Swing |
Laurie Ayres
From:
Riverview, Florida, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 12:59 pm |
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Hi Everyone!
I am very proud to announce that my husband, Roy, will soon be receiving special recognition in the music world.
We just received a letter from Lou Bischoff, President of the Seattle Western Music Society, informing Roy that he has been selected to be inducted into their Hall of Fame as a “Pioneer of Western Swing” in August, 2005. Roy didn’t want me to post this, as he thought it would sound egotistical on his part. However, it was announced publicly in the Society’s latest Newsletter – so, Honey, you’re just going to have to live with it; the word is already out and I just had to share the good news!
Roy tells me that a number of his steel guitar idols are listed in the archives of the Society as Pioneers of Western Swing, including Herb Remingron, Bud Isaacs, Bob White and Pee Wee Whitewing, as well as two of his personal steel guitarist friends, Bobby Koefer and Joaquin Murphey There are also some well known bandleaders who have been inductees, including Smokey Rogers and Spade Cooley. Every steel player’s friend, Mike Gross, is also in that prestigious list.
Since we will not be able to be present at the awards Seattle in August, Roy’s good friend, Slim Dossey, also in the Seattle Hall Of Fame, has agreed to accept the award in Roy’s behalf. Slim traveled for a number of years with the Sons of the Pioneers. Roy cut a record session with Slim in Los Angeles in 1966.
Please help me tell him congratulations.
I love you Honey and I'm so proud of you!
Laurie
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Evelyn Whitney
From:
Muskegon, MI 49441 USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 1:08 pm
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Mega...Congratulations from Leonard T Zinn.
No one deserves this more. Way to go, my friend. |
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Gene Jones
From:
Oklahoma City, OK USA, (deceased)
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 1:49 pm
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 2:28 pm
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| A wonderful award for a wonderful person and a great steel player! Thanks for posting this Laurie. |
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Bob Hickish
From:
Port Ludlow, Washington, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 2:38 pm
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" Roy didn't want me to post this, as he thought it
would sound egotistical on his part."
No way !!!
That is fantastic ! Maybe I can be at
the presentation ! I have the honor of picking
for a Western Swing Hall of Fame member
by the name of Les Wamboldt , maybe he will
be there in August To.
Way to go Roy !!
Bob
[This message was edited by Bob Hickish on 15 June 2005 at 08:27 PM.] |
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Bill Stafford
From:
Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 2:48 pm
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This recognition is awarded to a very deserving person and musician. Congratulations Roy. Thanks for this posting, Laurie. Roy's music will leave a long, long trail with big footprints that no one else could ever fill. The Western Swing Hall of Fame building is a lot fuller with the induction of Roy Ayres. Glad you are back in the music after a long absence-the world needs you exactly where you are now.
Your friend,
Bill Stafford |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 2:55 pm
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My congratulations to a great Steel Player and a wonderful friend.
Roy,"You Did It Your Way" 
Good Luck Buddy. |
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Blake Hawkins
From:
Florida
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 3:40 pm
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Please add my congratulations as well.
Roy contributed a lot to Pee Wee Kings music.
He absolutely deserves the recognition.
Blake |
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Bob Strum
From:
Anniston Alabama
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 4:56 pm
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Thank you Laurie for this great information. Roy, your music has been enjoyed by so many, especially by me. Congratulations again to a special deserving gentleman.
Sincerely, Bob Strum |
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Larry W. Jones
From:
Longmont, Colorado
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 7:16 pm
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I read Roy's bio a couple days ago. I thought he was ALREADY in every hall of fame there is! This is a belated accolade for a most deserving steel player. Great news!
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 7:26 pm
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Congratulations Roy. Not just on your musical career but a life full of achievements. It was a pleasure to meet you and hear you in Gulfport.
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Howard, 'Les Paul Recording, Zum S12U, Vegas 400, Boss ME-5, Boss DM-3, DD-3, Sierra Session D-10
http://www.Charmedmusic.com
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Ernest Cawby
From:
Lake City, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 7:33 pm
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Laurie thanks for the post,Roy made the history he must accept the rewards.
We are excited you are almost ready to come home, the gang here shure loves you and Roy at our Monday nite jams, be glad when you can come again.
Nick Reed called from Nashville and says he is comming in the near future.
Roy congratulations on this deserving reward and many more to come.
ernie |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 2:08 am
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Roy, congratulatons on getting a very prestigous award.
Not bad for a kid from Mississippi...  |
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Don Sulesky
From:
Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 5:33 am
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Congrats to you Roy.
Don |
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Hal Higgins
From:
Denham Springs, LA
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 7:07 am
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There's not a steeler more deserving of this award than my dear friend Roy Ayers....congratulations Roy, and thanks to Laurie for posting this.....what a great honor..........HAL
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Be Blessed........HAL
'85 Emmons LeGrande D-10,(8 & 5) Hilton Vol. Pedal, BJS Birthstone bar, Rack w/Evans Pre-amp, Lexicon MPX500; (2)1501-4 BW's in custom built cabs by T.A. Gibson, & Sound Tech PL802 Digital Power Amp.
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 8:29 am
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| Congratulations Roy ! |
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J PARKER
From:
Meridian Miss
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 9:54 am
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| From what i have heard from people MR. ROY you are well desirving of this award. Hope to get to meet you in person soon and congradulations to you. Jim |
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Doylestown, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 11:00 am
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| congrats Roy!! |
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Bill Hamner
From:
Hueytown,AL USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 12:27 pm
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Roy, Congratulations my friend. If you had thought about it and not played so doggone fabulously these awards people would leave you alone.I don't think it is necessary to ask how I know this 
Bill |
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Roger Edgington
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 1:49 pm
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| A big Congratulations Roy |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 3:26 pm
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| I'm going to bump my Cowboy buddy right to the top of this thread,,,here I go......... |
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 4:13 pm
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Roy,
My most sincere congratulations to you on this lifetime achievement. You are a Steel Guitar Legend and someone all of us look up to. Nick & Linda
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Jack Dougherty
From:
Spring Hill, Florida, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 5:42 pm
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| HERE HERE!!!! |
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