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Topic: Hal Ketchum |
Larry Baker
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Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 24 Nov 2020 11:50 am |
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Hal passed away from complications with dementia. He was only 67. Prayers for the family. Rest In Peace Hal
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 24 Nov 2020 1:32 pm
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| Sad news indeed!! I played some bass for Hal when he was here in New Braunfels still working in cabinet shop. In fact I still have a cassette tape somewhere that he gave me to learn some original songs he wrote. RIP my friend |
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Lee Warren
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Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2020 2:14 pm
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Sad news indeed.
I played a number of dates that Hal was on in the ‘90’s.
He and his band were always very kind and gracious to us, the opening act.
R.I.P. Hal. |
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K Maul
From:
Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 24 Nov 2020 3:32 pm
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He was a quality writer, singer and performer. A very good friend of mine was in a band with him in his hometown of Greenwich NY and said he was great guy to work with. A class act all around.
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 24 Nov 2020 8:00 pm
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I used to run into Hal frequently at the Home Depot in Dripping Springs. He was a genuinely good human being. RIP Hal 
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Chris Boyd
From:
Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.
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Pete Finney
From:
Nashville Tn.
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Posted 25 Nov 2020 7:31 am
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I was around Hal quite a bit in the 90s when he was having big radio hits and touring a lot. He was always a great performer, and a great backstage hang; friendly, bright, and funny. I always thought he had great taste in other peoples songs, besides all the great ones he wrote himself.
So sad to lose someone to dementia at such a relatively early age. I'm sure it's been a very tough few years for his family, my heart goes out to them.
RIP Hal
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Joachim Kettner
From:
Germany
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Posted 25 Nov 2020 7:38 am
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I got aware of him of him when he covered "I saw the light in your eye". Very sad.
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2020 8:40 am
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Heard the news, and felt quite sad.. Went to Youtube and watched this for some catharsis-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D2LKCvx3KQ&list=RD7D2LKCvx3KQ&start_radio=1
I found it hard to believe that this extremely handsome, very talented energetic young man had left us, and with dementia to boot, at only 67.. My, how utterly fragile and short are the days we are allotted on this earth.. Rest in peace Hal, I enjoyed your music... bob
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 26 Nov 2020 4:23 pm
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| He did the best version of "On the Wings of a Dove" that I ever heard. RIP |
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Fred Treece
From:
California, USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2020 9:44 am
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He was the best kind of singer-songwriter, doing both very well. And his songs were fun to play! His version of Five O’clock World has to be one of the best covers of any song ever.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy2GOg8GPCU
Working days are over, Mr. Ketchum. You did good. RIP |
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