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Topic: TN: Billy Johnson Remembrance and Benefit Gathering |
Tommy Minniear
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Logansport, Indiana
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Posted 21 Sep 2012 3:18 pm |
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Nashville Tennessee Steel Guitar Association’s President; Jan Jones has asked that I post this event announcement regarding a benefit scheduled for Billy Johnson’s wife and drummer for Jim Ed Brown; Dina and family.
Billy Johnson, lead guitarist, harmony singer, and bass player passed in February of this year. He performed with Porter Wagoner, Connie Smith, Jeannie Seely, Jim Ed Brown and many others, and was often seen on the Grand Ole Opry stage performing with Billy Walker, prior to Walker’s death in 2006. Well-schooled in traditional country music, he played guitar leads with precision and soul. He was a highly respected and loved member of the Nashville music community. (Bio info taken from a statement by Marty Martel on his website)
The benefit is scheduled for Sunday afternoon - September 30th, 2012 from 2:00 pm until approximately 5:30 pm at the:
Long Hollow Jamboree and Restaurant
3600 Long Hollow Pike
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 824-4445
A donation at the door is suggested, but not required (please be as generous as possible).
There will be many artists and musicians contributing their time and talents in remembrance of this fine musician.
Billy Johnson
Last edited by Tommy Minniear on 27 Sep 2012 3:04 pm; edited 5 times in total |
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Joe Casey
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Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 24 Sep 2012 5:21 am
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| Billy was a good friend and I can't make it personally but I will send a check..I'll call Jan.. |
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Tommy Minniear
From:
Logansport, Indiana
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Posted 25 Sep 2012 8:23 am
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That is good idea Joe! I spoke with Jan about this and he suggested that anyone who would like to contribute, but can not attend; send your check or money order to the address below and be sure to mark your envelope - Billy Johnson Remebrance and Benefit:
Nashville Tennessee Steel Guitar Association
P.O. Box 325
Hendersonville, Tennessee 37077-0325
Attention: Billy Johnson Remembrance and Benefit
Also wanted to mention that the staff band will consist of:
Jan Jones - Drums
Ric Boyer - Bass
Walt Cunningham - Keyboard - awaiting confirmation
Mike Johnson - Pedal Steel Guitar (Joanie Johnson will be appearing also)
Drew Covington - Fiddle
VOCALS:
Damon Gray - (from The Broken Spoke Band)
Irlene Mandrell
Vanessa Mandrell Boyer
Christina Mandrell
and many, many more. |
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Bob Knight
From:
Bowling Green KY
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Posted 30 Sep 2012 6:29 am
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