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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 12 Jun 2014 1:34 am |
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I awoke this morning at 3am to find a voice mail message from Buzz.
Buzz rarely, if ever gets on the Forum.
I had read a post in Extended Family, stating that Buzz had suffered a stroke. I immediately began trying to reach his daughter, and had left a message requesting a call back.
I was very relieved to hear that it was him calling and not his daughter...
He wanted me to thank all of you that have sent well wishes and prayers on his behalf, he is very moved.. He did sound alert, and focused, but there was no real discussion of his prognosis, or treatment regimen..
He has however suffered 2 strokes. His vision is impaired pretty significantly..and at the moment he is unable to play his guitar...
Buzz is a very rare breed, and at the stratospheric level of musical consciousness in my book. Prayer is a powerful thing.... Please keep him in yours, with me..
I will be headed there as soon as my schedule permits to visit with him... And I'll keep you posted.... Mickey
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 12 Jun 2014 5:11 am
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Hi Mickey:
Thanks for the update on Buzz and we all wish him a speedy recovery.
I made several trips to Australia years ago and would always stop in Las Vegas on my way back ang go to the Highway Casino to hear Buzz play and was impressed
with his effortless steel and guitar playing. He is a gentleman and would sit at my table and chat on his breaks.
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Ronnie Miller
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2014 6:57 am Buzz
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| Wow, surprised to see this, I will be calling Buzz today. I guess I need to get on here more often. |
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2014 8:27 am
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Thanks for the update, Mickey....Buzz will remain in our prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
Billy and Meriul
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Jerry Fessenden
From:
Vermont, USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2014 9:12 am Buzz
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| Talked to him last night for a while ,,,He's had two strokes , the 1st took out vision in the left eye and the 2nd nearly took out vision in the right. Seems like he's in good spirits and still can rip up the 6 string guitar...Probably will be able to figure out some way to play the steel too. Let's all pray for the best & full recovery. JF |
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LJ Eiffert
From:
California, USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2014 10:44 am
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| Hello Mickey Adams, the news about Buzz Evans was in the " Our Extended Family " NOT " Gone Home "!Thanks to all for our Brother Musician with your Prayers for him. Buzz Evans is A Icon Steel Guitarist in this World.God Bless Him with your healing. Uncle Leo J Eiffert Jr. |
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Tiny Olson
From:
Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 12 Jun 2014 12:41 pm
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Buzz sure is an awesome player. His playing knocked me out 45 yrs. ago... and still does.
I too will pray for a full and speedy recovery for him.
Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" O. |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Posted 12 Jun 2014 12:55 pm
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I hope Buzz recovers fully and gets back to picking soon! I first heard Buzz play back in the 1970s and I was blown away. He's a monster guitarist and steel guitarist. Back in the 90's Buzz sat in with my band a couple of times, playing guitar, and he was amazing, as always. He's also a fun guy, lots of stories, lots of jokes, never a dull moment. Get well soon, Buzz.
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Ron Kassof
From:
Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2014 8:10 pm
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| Jeez, that's so sad to hear. I was just talking about Buzz last night. If he needs anything, let me know. I have his phone number but I don't know if he has mine. |
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 14 Jun 2014 11:01 pm
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That is bad news. I too hope for a full recovery.
Hang in there, Buzz!
Best Wishes, Walter
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2014 3:15 am
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| Prayers for Buzz for a speedy and continued recovery & thanks for the posting the update Mickey. |
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Don Drummer
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2014 4:09 pm
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| Buzz, get well. Many prayers to you. |
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Rich Peterson
From:
Moorhead, MN
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Posted 16 Jun 2014 6:04 am
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| I'm only aware of Buzz from videos, but if anyone could play PSG without seeing it.... it will be him. Sending my best wishes to him. |
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Larry Petree
From:
Bakersfield. Ca. USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2014 6:13 am hang in'
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| Hang in there Buzz, seeing you play always made my Vegas trips a fun event. Looking forward to more trips to see you. |
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Chris Brooks
From:
Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted 16 Jun 2014 11:13 am
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Like Doug and Jerry, I have heard Buzz here in New England. He rips it--on steel AND guitar. Great sense of humor and humility.
Get well soon, Buzz, from a Rhode Island fan.
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LJ Eiffert
From:
California, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2014 8:48 am
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Thanks to all who have been Praying For good friend " Buzz Evans " and have been his friend over the years in support of his Music as a Musician.Uncle Leo J Eiffert Jr & the Pigeons -facebook.  |
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Travis Toy
From:
Nashville, TN, USA
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Posted 18 Jun 2014 10:49 am
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Prayers for Buzz. What a terrific player. Funny Buzz story...I was visiting with my friend Tommy Wayne in the Vegas area one night. We went to hear Buzz, and Tommy introduced us. We hung around for a while, and Tommy mentioned how Buzz very rarely let anyone sit in on his steel. After hanging for a while, and the topic of me sitting in was raised, Buzz checked my hands to see how sweaty they were. Haha. He has VERY dry hands...like freakishly dry. My hands apparently passed the dryness test, and he graciously let me play a few tunes on his gig. I sat down at his guitar and realized it was a Day setup. Then my head exploded.
God Bless you Buzz, and here's to many more years of your excellence as a musician, and as a person. Cheers!
-Travis
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 18 Jun 2014 11:42 am
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He is on my prayer list.
Our drummer, Andy Rizzo, worked with Buzz in Massachusetts and is in contact with him but hasn't said anything about a stroke. I'll have to ask Andy if he knew about this. |
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Ron Kassof
From:
Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2014 5:40 am
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| Looks like Buzz is going to be playing Friday and Saturday at Saddle & Spurs. That's great to hear. Gonna try to stop by. |
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Randy Gilliam
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2014 6:26 pm Buzz
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| Prayers for a Full recovery for Buzz Evans. Randy G. |
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Greely Baggett
From:
Moore, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2014 7:50 pm BUzz Evans update
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I really hate to hear that Buzz Is down. He's a very good friend of mine. I had the pleasure to work with him off and on back during the Honky Tonk era. Our prayers are with Buzz for a speedy recovery...
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Jay Dee Maness
From:
North Hills, CA
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Posted 26 Jun 2014 10:57 am Buzz
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| Get better soon. |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 27 Jun 2014 5:33 pm
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LOL...Trav, good story....!!
I heard he is out of the hospital guys...He can play his six string and is adjusting to his vision issues....Ill post more next time he calls....he again wanted me to thank you all for your prayers...Go Buzz!
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2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders! |
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James Bissaillon
From:
Omaha, NE, USA
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Posted 12 Jul 2014 3:48 pm
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Nice seeing the kind words about my father. Thank you all for your concern. If anyone has experience with devices or methods to deal with no vision I would love to hear it. Especially interested in a tuner that speaks the information so he could be assured he's playing in tune. Those that know him know he tries to never play out of tune! He says he's ok with tuning the guitar by ear but the steel is a mutha'. Has to be something easy to use. No smart phone/Tablet/Computer peripheral. My dad is old school. Thanks all.
James |
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