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Topic: RIP. Maurice Anderson |
Derek Duplessie
From:
La Jolla CA USA
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Posted 5 Jul 2013 5:52 pm |
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So sorry to hear it--all my best to Teresa and the family.
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Chris Dorch
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 5 Jul 2013 5:57 pm
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| RIP... Sad days... |
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Chet Wilcox
From:
Illinois, USA (deceased)
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Posted 5 Jul 2013 6:38 pm
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| Reece was a ledgend, and a great GUY. We have lost another part of our history,but he will always be rememberd as MR MSA. i will miss you ,Reece, Chet |
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KENNY KRUPNICK
From:
Columbus, Ohio
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Posted 5 Jul 2013 7:42 pm
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| My 2nd steel guitar was an MSA Vintage XL. I ordered it direct from Reece and he was really nice working with me. That was in 1981. I ordered his CD, "Steel with Brass" a couple years ago, and he sent it to me with a nice note enclosed signed, "Reece." It's still a shock to me that he has passed. I didn't know he had encountered any health issues. My prayers go out to his wife, Teresa, and family. |
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Skip Edwards
From:
LA,CA
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Posted 5 Jul 2013 8:08 pm
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Such sad news, indeed.
Vaya con Dios, Sir Reece. |
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Mike Ihde
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 5 Jul 2013 11:03 pm
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What a shock to hear of Reese's passing. My first pedal steel was an MSA S10 with 5 and 4 and a few years ago I bought a 8 string super slide. We had many lovely e-mails back and forth and he was always so generous with his praise of my work with the Leavitt Tuning and other projects. I'll really miss him.
A true master of chords on the non-pedal steel and an ability to put real feeling into a melody. |
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Jimmy Youngblood
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Posted 6 Jul 2013 12:04 am
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Sorry to hear this about a steel guitar legend.
RIP Reece |
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Niels Andrews
From:
Salinas, California, USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2013 6:20 am
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From The Anderson Family:
Please let them know at Daddy's request there will not be a funeral.
He wanted to celebrate life and therefore they will have a Memorial Service in months to come.
Also, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to:
Teresa's North Texas Charities
The address is:
209 N. Oak St.
Roanoke, TX 76262
They are also in the process of creating a Facebook page for Reece, where anyone will be able to post condolences, videos and any special memories.
They should have this up this week.
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Die with Memories. Not Dreams.
Good Stuff like Zum S-12, Wolfe Resoport
MSA SS-12, Telonics Combo.
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Niels Andrews
From:
Salinas, California, USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2013 6:21 am
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From The Anderson Family:
Please let them know at Daddy's request there will not be a funeral.
He wanted to celebrate life and therefore they will have a Memorial Service in months to come.
Also, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to:
Teresa's North Texas Charities
The address is:
209 N. Oak St.
Roanoke, TX 76262
They are also in the process of creating a Facebook page for Reece, where anyone will be able to post condolences, videos and any special memories.
They should have this up this week.
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Die with Memories. Not Dreams.
Good Stuff like Zum S-12, Wolfe Resoport
MSA SS-12, Telonics Combo. |
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From:
Prim, AR USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2013 7:05 am
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So sorry of the loss of Maurice. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Family.
Donna, Jerry, Austin |
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Kenneth Kotsay
From:
Davie/Ft Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted 6 Jul 2013 10:23 am
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One of our great steel players may have left this earth, now his new home is with the Lord and all those other great steel players:
JOHN HUGHEY - SPEEDY WEST - GENE O'NEIL - JEFF NEWMAN - JERRY BRYD - TOM BRUMLEY ..................and the list goes on and on.
Maurice, thanks for the S-12 MSA XL-VINTAGE I purchased back in 1979.
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Brian Henry
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Posted 6 Jul 2013 12:15 pm
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Although death still has a sting to it, I am so glad that Reese is a believer in and follower of The Lord Jesus , and look forward to seeing him again - in the meantime our prayers go out to Theresa and the family.
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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN GEORGIA
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Bob Ritter
From:
pacfic, wa
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Posted 6 Jul 2013 2:38 pm
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| My respect to the family and his many friends. Rest in peace Grandmaster Anderson. |
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David Rogerson
From:
Victoria, Australia
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Posted 7 Jul 2013 1:31 am
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He was very kind & very generous to all with his time, & will be greatly missed.
Sincere condolences to Teresa, Mrs Anderson, Jerry, Risa , Charice & families.
David & Gwenda Rogerson |
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Dave Grothusen
From:
Scott City, Ks
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Posted 7 Jul 2013 5:47 am
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| Anyone know where we can view an obituary for Reece? |
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Don McClellan
From:
California/Thailand
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Posted 7 Jul 2013 6:39 am
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| Reece was a huge inspiration for me. He will certainly be missed. RIP. Don |
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Barry Blackwood
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Posted 7 Jul 2013 9:01 am
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| Goodbye, Maurice. The world was a better place for you being in it. |
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jim flynn
From:
Salado,Texas
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Posted 7 Jul 2013 1:26 pm
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Sad to hear, my sympathy to family and close friends.
Jim , Lone Star Steel Guitar |
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Dennis Detweiler
From:
Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 7 Jul 2013 6:09 pm
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I'm still playing the 1976 U-12 that I bought new. It's a model and year for transition and a design, from what I'm told, that Reece prefered to play. I would never sell it because of it's tone and sustain. I've conversed with Reece several times over the past 40 years. A great guy, great player and builder of a great guitar. RIP Maurice.
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1976 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics 427 pickup, 1975 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics X-12 pickup, Revelation preamp, Carbon Copy Delay and Hall Of Fame Reverb, Crown XLS 1002, 2- 15" Eminence Wheelhouse speakers, ShoBud Pedal, Effects Pedals. 1949 Epiphone D-8. |
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Johnny Case
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2013 7:15 pm Gone Home RIP Maurice Anderson
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Maurice was a huge influence on my brother Jerry Case and me early in our careers.
He helped us in many ways and it was an honor to be his friend and musical associate. We Case brothers participated (together and separately) with Maurice on recordings and gigs during the 1960's
and 70's. He also became a wonderful friend to our mom, Floy Case, whom he met in the 1980's thru
their association with the Johnnie High Country Music Revue.
Jerry and I send our sincere condolences
to the Anderson family. |
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Ken Newman
From:
maitland, Florida, /desmoines,ia
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Posted 8 Jul 2013 4:31 am RIP maurice anderson
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| RIP MAURICE ANDERSON. that quality person. you sir, will never be alone. the steel guitar worlds will stay tuned. kennyx |
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 8 Jul 2013 6:51 am
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I am so sad to hear Maurice has passed on. He is the reason I became a pedal steel player in the early 70's. My first steel was an MSA Classic U-12...cut my steel teeth on that gem. And His recording, The Moods of Maurice Anderson, gave me the inspiration to push through the learning process.
He was always the perfect gentleman, and would always take time to help someone that needed his insight.
I will miss him terribly. I know steel players will be well represented by this fine man who, I'm sure, will rest in the presence of the Almighty.
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Best regards,
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Randy Pettit
From:
North Texas USA
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Posted 8 Jul 2013 7:01 am
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| Reece was one of the kindest men I've ever met. When I was 16, he allowed me to purchase a brand new MSA at factory cost, solely on the word of his cousin Jess Hudson (I didn't even meet Reece until much later!!). We corresponded every so often over the years and would hook up at various shows from time to time. He ALWAYS took the time to visit with a nobody player like me during breaks and after shows, when he himself needed a break after playing, but ALWAYS had his typical grin and enthusiasm to "talk steel". What an unselfish man! I also had the privilege to take a day-long lesson at his home in Keller and visit with Teresa. I will always treasure those times. I last saw him play at a Christmas show in Gunter, TX in December 2011, positioned in the background on stage and tearing it up as usual. I'm extremely thankful for being able to personally experience just a small portion of his legacy. |
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Jim Eaton
From:
Santa Susana, Ca
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Posted 8 Jul 2013 8:20 am
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R.I.P.
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Emmons D10PP 8/4 -75'
Emmons S-10PP 3/4 - 79'
Emmons S-12PP 3/4 -78'
MSA Legend SD12 5/5 -06'
Mullen S-12 4/5 - 1986
Nashville 112 x2 W/Knob Guards - Don't leave home with out one!
Walker SS rack system - 12"BW's
Quilter Steelaire Combo |
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bob drawbaugh
From:
scottsboro, al. usa
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Posted 8 Jul 2013 1:33 pm
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I bought my first 12 string from Maurice in the early 80's and never looked back. We had only scratched the surface of what he knew and what I wanted to learn. He was a wounderful person, host and teacher. I'm heavy hearted over this sad news. Brenda and I send prayers out to the the family. Reece, go rest high.
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