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Topic: Kayton Roberts |
Jim Newberry
From:
Seattle, Upper Left America
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Posted 13 Jul 2017 9:09 pm |
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I just got word from a good friend of Kayton's that he passed tonight at around 11pm Nashville time. He was a treasure...
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Tommy Detamore
From:
Floresville, Texas
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Posted 13 Jul 2017 9:33 pm
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So sad to hear this. I had heard he wasn't doing so well. He was an inspiration to me and many others. R.I.P.
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 13 Jul 2017 10:54 pm
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Been dreading this news. What a player. What a personality. Prayers and comfort to his family.
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Bob Watson
From:
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 13 Jul 2017 11:01 pm
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| I am sorry to hear this sad news. His steel playing and his love for music was inspirational. My condolences go out to all of his family and friends. |
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 2:07 am
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| Condolences. Sad day. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 2:50 am
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Sincerest condolences to the entire world for this loss. Who didn't love Kayton?
A real gentleman, the kind which you don't see often.
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George Rout
From:
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 3:22 am
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Gosh, life is so fragile. A true gentleman steeler. Our condolences to Kayton's family.
George & Faye
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Stan Paxton
From:
1/2 & 1/2 Florida and Tenn, USA (old Missouri boy gone South)
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 3:26 am
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So sorry; another great one gone. Life is so fragile, gone like a vapor. ...
Sympathy & prayers to his family & friends. ...
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Tony Davis
From:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 3:36 am
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Saw Kayton here in Australia with Hank Snow sometime in the early 70's he kicked off my love for Steel Guitar
R.I.P Kayton |
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Steve Green
From:
Gulfport, MS, USA
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 3:57 am
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Sad news. Kayton was a wonderful player and a great showman. I saw him 2 or 3 years ago when I went to the Long Hollow club outside of Nashville with Mike and Joanie Johnson. Previous to that, he came to my home town of Southampton, UK, about 45 years with Hank Snow. RIP big man.
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Terry Barnett
From:
Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 4:38 am
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| The best...so sad to hear. |
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 5:45 am
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Just saw it on FB. So sad to learn that another icon, a true gentleman is gone.
Thanks for all the music and the great stories you had for us, Kayton.
Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria
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Charley Hill
From:
The Dirty South
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 5:50 am
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Peace and Comfort to the family during this emotional time.
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David Thornhill
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 6:11 am Kayton
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| Will miss my good friend and fellow musician. |
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Sandra Scott-Wall
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 6:41 am
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| Kayton Roberts was the 70th Hall of Fame member inducted in 2012. His wonderful music, as well as his many stories, will be greatly missed. RIP Kayton. Our prayers go out to your family. |
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Jim R. Harrison
From:
North Vancouver, B. C., Canada
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 7:31 am
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I am truly saddened in learning of Kayton's passing! Not being skilled with words, I can only agree with the words of those who previously posted their condolences.
What a tremendous loss to us all in the steel guitar community. |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 8:01 am
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I was lucky enough to see Mr. Roberts performing with Hank Snow on my first visit to the Grand Ole Opry. He was always an inspiration. May he rest in peace.
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Roger Shackelton
From:
MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 8:08 am
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Rest in peace Kayton. I truly enjoyed your steel playing over the years.
I met Kayton in Dresser,Wisconsin in 1969 where he was playing a concert with Hank Snow.
Fiddler, Chubby Wise was responsible for getting Kayton the job With Hank.
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Steve Green
From:
Gulfport, MS, USA
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Dennis Olearchik
From:
Newtown, PA
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 9:11 am
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| Kayton was featured on one of the Marty Stuart TV episodes. My condolences to his family, friends and fans. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 14 Jul 2017 9:20 am
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I have Kayton with Hank on video from the Opry a few years back doing Among My Souvenirs. It's one of the most soulful steel guitar solos and one of my all time favorites. I listen to it often.
I'm sorry to hear he has passed, but the music world was made a better place by his presence. |
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