C.C. Johnson passed today.

jim flynn · Post by **jim flynn** » 17 Jul 2014 4:47 pm

C.C. Johnson, a friend and mentor passed away today at his home in Killeen, Texas. He was one of the top
Hawaiian steelers, but was also proficient in POP and Country music. GOD rest his soul.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 17 Jul 2014 6:48 pm

Mr. Johnson was a wonderful man. We met for lunch in Georgetown one day, and he told me great stories of being befriended by Joaquin Murphey when he was out in LA as a young steel player. RIP C.C. Johnson!

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 17 Jul 2014 6:52 pm

another great player and friend gone home. R I P my friend!

Jerome Hawkes · Post by **Jerome Hawkes** » 17 Jul 2014 7:17 pm

i never met cc - but gained so much from his contributions on the forum. sad to see another titan leave us. RIP

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 17 Jul 2014 7:24 pm

This is sad news. It was always a pleasure to read his posts and to get an email from him. He had some good stories to tell. My condolences to all who love him.

Chet Wilcox · Post by **Chet Wilcox** » 17 Jul 2014 7:48 pm

Sorry to hear this Jim, May God rest his soul, your friend Chet wilcox

Chet Wilcox · Post by **Chet Wilcox** » 17 Jul 2014 7:49 pm

Sorry to hear this Jim, May God rest his soul, your friend Chet wilcox

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 21 Jul 2014 5:45 pm

I'm sorry to hear of this.....I have always enjoyed CC's postings.....

My sympathy to his family and friends.....RIP

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 22 Jul 2014 4:52 pm

My condolences. Although we never met, I enjoyed reading his posts.

bill dearmore · Post by **bill dearmore** » 23 Jul 2014 10:15 pm

Jim, thanks for letting us know...I hadn't heard about it. I haven't seen C C in many years. What a nice gentleman he was. May he "Rest In Peace".

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 6 Aug 2014 5:27 pm

I am so shocked to learn of the passing of my dear friend CCJ. I had the pleasure of jamming with him many times, especially at conventions and our fun times in Hawai'i. He not only loved Hawaiian music but was one
of the greatest fans of Western Swing and country music, plus jazz steel. He had a remarkable collection of everything "steel guitar" and he shared his knowledge willingly with all his friends scattered world-wide in England, Japan, and with myself here in Canada. A wonderful guy has now joined his (late) wife, Millie.
R.I.P. pal....I'll miss your e-mails and phone calls.[/b]