RIP Rick Vanaugh

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Ken Byng
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RIP Rick Vanaugh

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Just learned that Nashville drummer Richard 'Rick' Vanaugh passed away today after a period of illness. He was a very nice guy to talk to in addition to being a tasteful drummer. RIP Rick.
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Rick will be missed, he was always nice to me and my wife. Here is a link to his obituary
http://www.statonborowskifuneralhome.co ... VanaughJr/
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I loved Rick. A great guy, friendly, sensitive, and a wonderful swing drummer. I had great times playing with him behind me.
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Post by Larry Dering »

Seen Rick at many steel shows. Always on the money. Tasteful and superb drummer. Also a great guy with a pleasant personality. It's a great loss to the music community. RIP. Rick
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Post by Michael Douchette »

Wow. Just wow. They just had a benefit for him that I could not attend a few days ago. We used to gig together at the Nashville Palace back in the day. Rick was a great drummer, and a real hoot to hang with. Hate hearing this. :cry:
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Paul King
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I am shocked to hear about his passing. I do know he was rock solid on drums. What a great loss in the music world and to his family and friends.
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Ned McIntosh
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Post by Ned McIntosh »

Very sad news. I have the "Time Jumpers" DVD and it features Rick on drums, some of the nicest and most tasteful percussion I have seen or heard.

Another "Time Jumper" is gone...RIP.
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Post by Paul King »

Rick was the drummer on 2 videos many of us steel players have, the Buddy Emmons and Hal Rugg from the Bell Cove and the video An Evening Of E9th with Tommy White and Lloyd Green. He was rock solid on drums and evidently a great guy as well.
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Pat Heller
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Post by Pat Heller »

Back in the mid 70's I was working 6 days a week at the Ford Plant and playing 5 nights in a band with Rick. Rick would pick me up, I'd crawl into his van and go to sleep, when the gig was done I'd crawl back in and do the same. He would never take a dime for it. We had many great times picken together. It was a huge loss for St. Louis when he left for Nashville, but it was great for him and I'll always treasure his life long friendship. May he rest in peace.
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