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Topic: George Jones, dead at 81 |
Dave Grothusen
From:
Scott City, Ks
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 6:25 am |
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| Rest in peace. We got a lot of good music from the Possum. |
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Anne Marie O Keeffe
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Co.Waterford,Ireland.
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 6:31 am
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| Just heard. A sad day. RIP George. |
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Dennis Manuel
From:
Quesnel, B.C., Canada
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 6:33 am
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Another Icon gone! George inspired so many of us and he will be sadly missed. Deepest condolences to the family.
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 6:34 am
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| Theres another thread under steel players that should be moved to "Gone Home" I'm listening to Bonnie Bramlett sing "Lay My Body Down" on internet radio dedicated to the Possum. |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 6:41 am
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Man, what a week!
Havens, Brozman & Jones all in one week. Makes me think of Dion's song, Abraham, Martin & John.
Oh yeah, and I live in Boston. |
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Mark Greenway
From:
Lake Kiowa, Texas
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 6:48 am The Greatest Ever
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| What a sad Day. |
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J PARKER
From:
Meridian Miss
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 6:50 am Jones
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| What a sad day for the music industry. R I P George i sure enjoyed your music. May GOD bless his family in this time. |
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David Hartley
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 6:51 am
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Just heard the news.
RIP George and condolences to the family. |
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John Peay
From:
Cumming, Georgia USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 6:56 am Sad Day....
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Sad day for sure...I still remember where I was when I heard "He Stopped Loving Her Today" the first time on the radio...my favorite singer of all time, George is the answer to all my "Favorite Singer" security questions for online accounts (ok, you can forget I said that now!)
Condolences and prayers for his family... |
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Wayne Quinn
From:
Cape Breton.NovaScotia
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:05 am Sad
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Oh my . such a sad day for country music fans.[ WHO'S GONNA FILL HIS SHOES.] prayers for him and his family  |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:11 am
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One of the greatest. He will live on forever through his music.
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Links to streaming music, websites, YouTube: Links |
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Calvin Walley
From:
colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:15 am
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I got the chance to meet him backstage in 2006
he was one of the greats
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Mullen SD-10 /nashville 400
gotta love a Mullen!!!
Guitars that i have owned in order are :
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Neil Lang
From:
Albert Lea, Minnesota, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:18 am
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SAD NEWS.....
#1 Country male vocalist of ALL TIME......NOW AND FOREVER!!!! One of the BEST friends a Steel Guitar EVER had!!! (If not the best). RIP George. Thanks for all the GREAT music!
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Fender Guitars & Basses
Peavey Amps & Sound Equipment |
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Andy DePaule
From:
Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:26 am Very Sad
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Very Sad to hear this on the news this morning.
George Jones is one of only two people that I have more than 25 albums of their music.
Prayers for him and his family.
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2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:41 am
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Gone, a Legend and a Pioneer, a sad sad day.
RIP Possum.
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Zachary Walters
From:
Maryland
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:44 am
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What a loss. George will always be a Titan.
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Skip Edwards
From:
LA,CA
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:47 am
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In 1981 I was lucky enough to play with a band that opened for him about half a dozen times, and he was at the peak of his game back then. I stayed and watched every show... he was just awesome. When he sang a ballad - "Picture Of Me Without You", for instance, I would see tears streaming down peoples faces....both men and women. It was like a religious experience. When he picked it up with an uptempo tune, he just blew the roof off the joint.
It's just like he sang..."Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes?"
Vaya con Dios, Mr. Jones...you'll be missed big time. |
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Barry Blackwood
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:51 am
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He stopped lovin' her today.
Last edited by Barry Blackwood on 26 Apr 2013 9:45 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Jim Pitman
From:
Waterbury Ctr. VT 05677 USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:53 am
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RIP George.
He stopped loving her today....
(finish the chorus) |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 7:55 am
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Wow. What a terrible way to start the day. Terrible blow to country music.
My thoughts go out to Georgette, Jamie and the rest of the family.
Jamie, take good care of Georgette. She needs you now more than ever.
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Chad Jones
From:
Anoka, MN, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 8:04 am
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Way too bad...Sad time in Country Music. Was hoping to see him in concert this year somewhere..Prayers go out to his family!
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Chad Jones
Steelin The Show Radio Program
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Fred Glave
From:
McHenry, Illinois, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 8:04 am
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I don't think a week goes by where our band plays less than 6 Possum songs per night. What a life and legend. RIP.
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 8:17 am
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The King is dead. RIP
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Niels Andrews
From:
Salinas, California, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 8:19 am
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No question of the place he holds in all our hearts. Willy's Roadhouse with Bill Mack and Dallas Wayne had some interesting trivia on today while doing a tribute. Like Dallas Wayne said, "I ain't going to be sad because of all the joy George brought into my life."
Amen
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Die with Memories. Not Dreams.
Good Stuff like Zum S-12, Wolfe Resoport
MSA SS-12, Telonics Combo.
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John A. Russell
From:
Norfolk, UK
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Posted 26 Apr 2013 8:20 am The very best
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So sorry to hear About George Jones
I too was fortunate to meet him and to visit
His home.
George was a huge influence on anyone
Connected with country music.
In His autobiography he revealed so much
About his life, including the many mistakes
He made.
In 1999, his Grammy song "Choices", was an
Autobiography in song.
George will not be forgotten, his music
Won't allow it.
Condolences to George's wife Nancy and family
RIP. John Russell
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