R.I.P. Johnny Lyon

Scott Moon · Post by **Scott Moon** » 28 Nov 2010 12:10 pm

I just got word that my friend Johnny Lyon lost his battle with cancer last night. Johnny was a great singer and entertainer known throughout Texas with his band The Country Nu Notes. He will be missed. R.I.P. my friend!
Scott

Mikey Phillips · Post by **Mikey Phillips** » 28 Nov 2010 3:07 pm

Sorry to hear about Johnny. He was great entertainer and friend. I had the privilige of getting to play behind him at some jams. A super nice guy who treated you like he was glad you were there when he was on stage. He will be deeply missed.
Mikey

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 28 Nov 2010 3:57 pm

I learned of Johnny's passing a couple of hours ago.

I worked for Johnny for several years. A nicer and more honest person you will never meet. He helped a lot of peope in his lifetime, one case in particular that I was privy to...a fellow musician who needed help got it in a big way from Johnny. I loved Johnny with all my heart, and I know he is on the bandstand in Heaven now.

RIP my friend, you will be missed. jc

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 28 Nov 2010 5:23 pm

Sad news...Johnny was a friend and great musician. I had the privelege of working with him many times and we shared many good times. Our sincere condolences go out to his family.
...Roy and Barbara

Steve Stallings · Post by **Steve Stallings** » 28 Nov 2010 5:35 pm

A true Texas legend and friend of steel players. You will be missed my friend. God Bless you and your family.

www.johnnylyon.com

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 28 Nov 2010 8:43 pm

Just played his club..The Hall of Fame in Bryan Texas Fri.nite...W/Jody Nix & Band..and they told us he was in a coma..
So sorry to hear this, he was a great person and muscian.Prayers are with the family.

Milton C. Willmann · Post by **Milton C. Willmann** » 28 Nov 2010 9:03 pm

Sad news. Enjoyed his music for over 50 years in Central Texas. He will be missed.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 28 Nov 2010 9:35 pm

I just got off the phone with Bush. Wow, even though I knew The Colonel was ailing, I didn't expect the end so soon. Sad say here for Central TX musicians.

I too was a Country Nu-Note! Back in 1973, in fact. And we worked together occasionally over the decades and always had a good time with each other. There were many great players in that band over the years, many indeed. Johnny Lyon left quite a legacy.

Roger Edgington · Post by **Roger Edgington** » 29 Nov 2010 6:00 pm

Sorry to hear about Johnny. I enjoyed jammin' with him at the steel show in St Louis.

Scott Moon · Post by **Scott Moon** » 30 Nov 2010 8:19 am

Memorial Service is set for Monday Dec. 6th at 12 noon at the Hall of Fame in Bryan, TX

bill dearmore · Post by **bill dearmore** » 30 Nov 2010 9:52 pm

Rest in Peace dear friend...

Adam Goodale · Post by **Adam Goodale** » 10 Dec 2010 3:12 pm

Thats really sad to hear, I met him a while back while playing at the hall of fame in Bryan, He was telling me how happy it made him to see a young steel player that was playing the old stuff. The Hall was and still is one of my very favorite clubs on the circuit. RIP Johnny.

Red Kilby · Post by **Red Kilby** » 12 Dec 2010 11:20 pm

I am so sorry to hear about this sad news, Johnny was a great person, and a fantastic singer. The Lord has another fine singer in the band. RIP my friend.

Howard Kalish · Post by **Howard Kalish** » 17 Dec 2010 10:25 am

Johnny was a very fine singer and person and I’m proud to say I was a Country Nu-Note now and then over the years. I enjoyed playing those shows because Johnny always had a great band, sang good songs, and was a pleasure to hang with. Vaya con dios my friend.

Jack Harper · Post by **Jack Harper** » 23 Dec 2010 5:23 am

johnny bush on the bill mack serious/xm radio show at willies place did a tribute to johnny on wednesday and ended the broadcast with johnny's christmas song to the soldiers.
great tribute..............

country...

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 24 Dec 2010 1:45 pm

I have also had Johnny close out my December www.twangtownusa.com "Swingin' West" Holiday show with that gem. It is a tremendous job on an awesome tune. You can hear it linked from the home page of my web site- www.swinginwest.com