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Topic: Junior Knight's last show performance |
Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 12:21 pm |
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It has been said that Junior will no longer be playing the steel guitar shows. St. Louis was his last show. I would like to take this time to honor Junior and to let him know that his career in the steel guitar show circuit will be dearly missed. I have always enjoyed anything Junior has ever played or attempted to play at least. He has always been a very humble, generous man and he is liked by many. I want you to know Junior, you are a true inspiration to many, and your playing will be greatly missed.
What was your greatest Junior moment?
Maybe with enough response he will consider doing shows again.
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Mike Mantey
Sales & Production Manager
Mullen Guitar Co., Inc.
(970) 664-2518
www.mullenguitars.com
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rpetersen
From:
Iowa
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 12:38 pm
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I hope it's not true - the only time I get to meet him is at steel shows and he always finds the time to talk to you - I'm sure he meets so many people that it would be hard to remember them all, but he always acts like he remembers you and is a joy to see him and watch him play ........
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Ron Petersen &
The Keep'n Tyme Band
Mullen Universal 12 - LDG SHO BUD - 1975 Session 400 - Vegas 400 - ETC.
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 12:48 pm
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Junior is a dear friend of many years who has greatly contributed not only to steel guitar, but to the happiness of others as well.
I know him as a man of his word, respect his decision, and say thank you Junior for your contributions and a job well done. |
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Billy Henderson
From:
Portland, AR, USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 2:35 pm
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| Well I don't belong in this crowd but I will always remember Junior doing a class at Tulsa on "Intros". My favorite part and the part I learned most from he called "Sears and Roebuck Intros" makes perfectly good sense. Now I can give you a Sears and Roebuck intro in any key!! Thanks Junior. |
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 2:43 pm
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I think this belongs on Steel Players, so I'm moving it.
Thank you Junior for all you've done.
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Lana Rosselli
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 4:41 pm
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I was devastated when Junior told St. Louis would be his last show. I say we get a petition together and have Congress pass a law that Junior can't retire!
I had the privilege of interviewing Junior Saturday night at the convention and he brought tears to my eyes. No matter what he plays, it's an automatic favorite of mine.
Junior is the kindest man I have ever met, a true gentleman, great friend, honest and true. A real man of honor. THE Texas Steel Man!
Junior - Please don't stop playing! Just read this Forum and you'll see just how much you are loved and will be missed.
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 5:44 pm
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| In the mid 70's Junior Knight was my first television influence when it came to the steel guitar. I was glued to the TV set on Saturdays to see him play. Lately, when I have been to the Texas show he has played at times I was not able to be there and I sure missed him playing. I respect his decision but I for one will certainly miss hearing him play. Junior, you are a first class individual and a great steel player. Best wishes to you and your family. |
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T. C. Furlong
From:
Lake County, Illinois, USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 5:56 pm
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I don't know how it could have happened, but this year in St. Louis was the first time I had ever heard Junior Knight play live. (My first ISGA show was in 1975) His tone was stunning. So clear and beautiful. What a great, great player. How could he even consider retiring?
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 6:08 pm
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I hope that Jr. Knight keeps on playing the shows. He is an inspiration to so many and a real gentleman.
I had two of his guitars, a Cater D10-8/8 and Carter S12 8/8. Both fine guitars that had sone interesting tuning pulls on them.
He also did a fine job setting up my MSA Millenium U12, when he worked there....al 
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My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus/
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Doug Rolfe
From:
Indianapolis, IN
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Posted 8 Sep 2005 6:45 pm
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| Junior and I had a long discussion regarding playing the show circuit. He has chosen to leave that venue behind. He has not quit playing steel. In fact, he is playing five nights a week at former place where he had played before. He is the band leader and it is a full time job as I understand it. He told me that he thinks it is time for him to stop doing shows, not stop playing the steel. |
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Chris Brooks
From:
Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 3:46 am
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My "Junior memory"?
About 1984 I passed through Dallas looking for work and putting some distance between myself and a life that had somehow collapsed.
I met Junior and he invited me to jam at the Longhorn with him. I set up my MSA on his riser stage right. Junior played guitar. I had a ball and he, a true gentleman, was very gracious about my playing.
Years went on, life took its twists and turns--but I can't forget his kindness on that cold February day in Dallas.
Chris
(the tall guy driving the black '52 Imperial)
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Junior Knight
From:
Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 6:23 am
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Thanks everyone for the kind words! It makes
this ole country boy from Texas all warm and *giddy*(???) inside.
One of the best things about playing these shows the past 25 yrs is the friends that I have made...without you guys, there ain't no me!!
But it is time for me to sit back and listen. It has been the greatest thrill of my life to be on stage or even in the same room with all the GREATS of the steel guitar. WOW...what a 25 year run this has been!!!
Thanks and God Bless Ya, Junior.
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Bb is where it's at!
[This message was edited by Junior Knight on 09 September 2005 at 07:24 AM.] |
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Don Sulesky
From:
Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 6:38 am
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Junior,
I will always cherish that morning in 1997 up at the PSGA show when I sat and enjoyed breakfast with you.
I still have that photo on my wall of you and L.T. Zinn on stage and it reminds of how great you both are.
I hope to hear you play again.
Don
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 7:29 am
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| Thanks for all the tunes Mr. Knight. You'll be happy to know I spin 'em regularly. (Still tryin' to figure out how you got that neat little descender on "Satin Sheets".) Warmest regards. |
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DeeDee Record Allen
From:
Oxford, Maine, USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 9:12 am
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| Love ya Junior!!! |
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Junior Knight
From:
Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 9:20 am
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Hey DeeDee,
I see you made it back ok, keep up the good work on that tic tac!!!! Love ya gal, Junior.
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Bb is where it's at!
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 10:28 am
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Junior Knight
From:
Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 11:41 am
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Mike,
Special thanks to you and ALL the people at Peavey for all their support all these years! Awsome people!!! Thanks, Junior. |
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Merle Record
From:
Oxford, Maine, USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 2:01 pm
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To be certain that we would get a good seat for the Bobby Flores show, where Junior Knight was playing guitar, DeeDee and I got in there about an hour and a half early. Since Junior was all set up, and had nothing to do but wait, he sat down with us and we had a good loooong chat. Let's just say that I had a very enjoyable wait. What a great guy!
Then about the time Junior got up to play, in walks Roy Rosetta. So Roy took Juniors seat with us. What a night!!![This message was edited by Merle Record on 09 September 2005 at 08:52 PM.] |
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Roy Rosetta
From:
Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 3:53 pm
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Junior my friend we have already had this conversation and you know where my heart and feelings are. When you're ready to return we'll be more than ready to welcome you back.
Love you brother,
....Roy
Merle and DeeDee "thanks" for your hospitality and the chair. It was just great to sit and have a good conversation and listen to some great music with two of my newest and hopefully long time friends".
...Roy
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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 4:46 pm
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Junior, can we still look forward to enjoying your company (and maybe even some of your guitar playing?) at future shows, even if you're not in the ole packaseat? I surely hope so, bro'! I'll be lookin' for ya in Big D in March, as always.
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Earl Hensley
From:
Las Vegas Nv.USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 5:56 pm
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Jr. I will never forget when you sent an e-mail to my daughter Lisa when I told you she was just starting out playing lap steel. That was the high light of her life, and she has told everyone she knows about it. I was very lucky to meet and to hear you play for a few years now, I will just say, Go With God Jr, and God Bless.
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Buck Grantham R.I.P.
From:
Denham Springs, LA. USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 7:07 pm
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| Hey Jr,,we all get burned out of playing from time to time. I once sold all of my stuff for 250.00 ,then much later I got to wanting to play again. Of course I can't play as good as I once did,but I still love it any way. The only way I'm going to quit now is when they pull my cold dead fingers off my guitar. I hope after a good rest you'll come back to us because you are a great player and we love you a lot. Besides I haven't been able to steal but about 10% of your licks. I figure in about 53 more years I'll have them all down pretty good. |
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Brett Day
From:
Pickens, SC
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 8:07 pm
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| I remember when I was at the Choo Choo City Steel Guitar Reunion, Junior played a beautiful version of "Amazing Grace" in memory of steel guitarist Gary Hogue. Junior is definitely a great steel player. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10 |
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Gregg Thacker
From:
Pasadena, Texas, USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 8:09 pm
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Junior, As bith you and I know, I have not know you very long (1 Year) but I can tell you this: I have been honored to consider you as a true friend and have enjoyed the tinme that you and i have spent together at the TSGA meetings and Jamboree. It has been an inspiration to me and I hope to you as well. Just because you have retired from playing at the Steel conventions doesn't mean I can't visit with you at them. Best of luck to you with your future endevors.
God's Peace from your friend, D:
Gregg
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