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Topic: Bakerfield' s Great Steel player Larry Petree Passed away. |
Dana Duplan
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Ramona, CA
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Peter Freiberger
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California, USA
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Billy McCombs
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Bakersfield California, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2022 12:36 pm Larry P |
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I’ve known Larry 40+ years he sold me my first Steel and four more after that . He was a good man. So tragic how this happened he was on his way to a gig. Peace my friend.
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Lynn Stafford
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Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2022 1:31 pm Larry Petree
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Gosh, such sad and tragic news to learn of Larry and Bettys passing. Larry and I became friends over the last 15 years or so, although we never had the chance to meet one another in person. He was always so very soft-spoken and kind. Such a fine, fine and very talented gentleman. He will surely be missed by many!
My deepest condolences to all of his friends and family.
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Best regards,
Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
http://www.steelguitarwest.com
Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
ZumSteel Authorized Service Technician
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Bill Flores
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Ventura, California, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2022 9:22 pm Bakersfield Great Larry Petree
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Larry put knee levers on my first good steel, a Blanton, in the 80's..just a super nice guy and a great repairman.
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Andy Sandoval
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Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2022 9:41 am
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I'll always remember Larry and Betty like this
Last edited by Andy Sandoval on 26 Aug 2022 2:26 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2022 11:58 am
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| So sad to hear this! Always loved Larry! RIP |
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J R Rose
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Keota, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2022 6:14 pm
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I never got to meet Larry but had several dealings with him and talked to him on the phone a few times. Very nice person to deal with and I soon found out he new everyone in Bakersfield.
All of the history of Bakersfield and all the pickers. A very wonderful man. RIP Larry. J.R. Rose
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NOTHING..Sold it all. J.R. Rose |
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Paul Sutherland
From:
Placerville, California
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Posted 26 Aug 2022 9:52 am
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I never met Larry in person, but I communicated with him a couple times through the forum. He was very pleasant and helpful.
I wish our paths had crossed. This is truly a tragic story.
Be careful out there.
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Ross Shafer
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Petaluma, California
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Posted 26 Aug 2022 3:52 pm
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| Very sorry to hear this, such a tragedy. RIP Betty and Larry! |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 27 Aug 2022 12:38 am
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wow-- so sorry to learn of this news, RIP Larry and Betty. 
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Emmons L-II , Fender Telecasters, B-Benders , Eastman Mandolin ,
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jobless- but not homeless- now retired 9 years
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Chance Wilson
From:
California, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2022 9:19 am
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| This is so sad and unexpected. We hadn't been to visit since covid and were just planning on dropping in next month. I think the first time we hung out in person was when he was selling his Bigsby to someone in San Diego and he stopped to do a gig at the Doll Hut. His Mondays with Red at Trout's were one of the only regular things I could count on when I was touring with various folks. We're really going miss you Larry. |
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Greg Vincent
From:
Folsom, CA USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2022 11:56 am
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My goodness… rest peacefully, Larry and Betty.
Larry helped me immensely when I was starting out on the pedal steel, and he sold me two fabulous Emmons guitars. His friendship meant so much to me as a budding steeler.
A true gentleman. |
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Fred Treece
From:
California, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2022 12:51 pm
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| Very sad. What a great guy. I did exactly one gig with Larry, and he treated me like an old friend. Inspired me to finally get offa my six-string butt and start playing steel, too. I will never forget that day. Thank you, and RIP Mr. Petree. |
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Danny Bates
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Fresno, CA. USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2022 2:15 pm
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| I met him a few times when I was playing at Bucks club. He was a super nice guy. RIP Larry |
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Doug Jones
From:
Oregon & Florida
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Posted 22 Nov 2022 9:58 am
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| Although I never met Larry in person, we had a friendship of over 20 years of telephone conversations and a few steel guitar sales dealings. Of my handful of Bakersfield connections all held Larry in high regard. A gentleman and great loss to our steel guitar community. |
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Jon Logan
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2023 3:34 pm Larry Petree
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Long time since nights at the Blackboard,,,, sad news
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