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Topic: R.I.P. Johnny Lyon |
Scott Moon
From: Canyon Lake, TX
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Posted 28 Nov 2010 12:10 pm
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I just got word that my friend Johnny Lyon lost his battle with cancer last night. Johnny was a great singer and entertainer known throughout Texas with his band The Country Nu Notes. He will be missed. R.I.P. my friend!
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Mikey Phillips
From: Conroe,Texas, USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2010 3:07 pm Johnny Lyon
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Sorry to hear about Johnny. He was great entertainer and friend. I had the privilige of getting to play behind him at some jams. A super nice guy who treated you like he was glad you were there when he was on stage. He will be deeply missed.
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Jody Cameron
From: Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2010 3:57 pm
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I learned of Johnny's passing a couple of hours ago.
I worked for Johnny for several years. A nicer and more honest person you will never meet. He helped a lot of peope in his lifetime, one case in particular that I was privy to...a fellow musician who needed help got it in a big way from Johnny. I loved Johnny with all my heart, and I know he is on the bandstand in Heaven now.
RIP my friend, you will be missed. jc |
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Roy Rosetta
From: Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
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Posted 28 Nov 2010 5:23 pm
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Sad news...Johnny was a friend and great musician. I had the privelege of working with him many times and we shared many good times. Our sincere condolences go out to his family.
...Roy and Barbara _________________ Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
....Roy
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Steve Stallings
From: Houston/Cypress, Texas
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Posted 28 Nov 2010 5:35 pm
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A true Texas legend and friend of steel players. You will be missed my friend. God Bless you and your family.
www.johnnylyon.com _________________ Steve Stallings
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Junior Knight
From: Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 28 Nov 2010 8:43 pm
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Just played his club..The Hall of Fame in Bryan Texas Fri.nite...W/Jody Nix & Band..and they told us he was in a coma..
So sorry to hear this, he was a great person and muscian.Prayers are with the family. _________________ 2006 Msa S-12 “milly” 8 & 5 1976 Msa D-10 Classic 8 & 6
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Milton C. Willmann
From: Spring Branch, Texas, USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2010 9:03 pm
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Sad news. Enjoyed his music for over 50 years in Central Texas. He will be missed. _________________ Milton C. Willmann |
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Herb Steiner
From: Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 28 Nov 2010 9:35 pm
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I just got off the phone with Bush. Wow, even though I knew The Colonel was ailing, I didn't expect the end so soon. Sad say here for Central TX musicians.
I too was a Country Nu-Note! Back in 1973, in fact. And we worked together occasionally over the decades and always had a good time with each other. There were many great players in that band over the years, many indeed. Johnny Lyon left quite a legacy. |
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Roger Edgington
From: San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 29 Nov 2010 6:00 pm
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Sorry to hear about Johnny. I enjoyed jammin' with him at the steel show in St Louis. |
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Scott Moon
From: Canyon Lake, TX
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Posted 30 Nov 2010 8:19 am
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Memorial Service is set for Monday Dec. 6th at 12 noon at the Hall of Fame in Bryan, TX |
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bill dearmore
From: Belton,Tx.,USA
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Posted 30 Nov 2010 9:52 pm
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Rest in Peace dear friend... |
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Adam Goodale
From: Pflugerville, TX
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 3:12 pm
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Thats really sad to hear, I met him a while back while playing at the hall of fame in Bryan, He was telling me how happy it made him to see a young steel player that was playing the old stuff. The Hall was and still is one of my very favorite clubs on the circuit. RIP Johnny. _________________ Emmons P/P's into the loudest amp I can get ahold of. No effects other than reverb. EVER!. Come catch a show and be sure and say hi! |
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Red Kilby
From: Pueblo, CO, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Dec 2010 11:20 pm
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I am so sorry to hear about this sad news, Johnny was a great person, and a fantastic singer. The Lord has another fine singer in the band. RIP my friend. |
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Howard Kalish
From: Austin, Tx USA
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Posted 17 Dec 2010 10:25 am
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Johnny was a very fine singer and person and I’m proud to say I was a Country Nu-Note now and then over the years. I enjoyed playing those shows because Johnny always had a great band, sang good songs, and was a pleasure to hang with. Vaya con dios my friend.
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Jack Harper
From: Mississippi, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2010 5:23 am
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johnny bush on the bill mack serious/xm radio show at willies place did a tribute to johnny on wednesday and ended the broadcast with johnny's christmas song to the soldiers.
great tribute..............
country... |
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Mike Gross
From: Manchester, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 1:45 pm
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I have also had Johnny close out my December www.twangtownusa.com "Swingin' West" Holiday show with that gem. It is a tremendous job on an awesome tune. You can hear it linked from the home page of my web site- www.swinginwest.com _________________ Mike |
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