DeWitt "Scotty" Scott, Sr.

Jim Stahlhut · Post by **Jim Stahlhut** » 24 Sep 2015 10:28 am

Scotty was my friend for 40 years. I wrote in his newsletters and worked for him playing shows. What a great guy. Barbara and I will really miss him. Rest In Peace my friend.

Raymond Thiebault · Post by **Raymond Thiebault** » 24 Sep 2015 10:46 am

Our prayers go out for Scotty's soul and for all of his family. We will miss him very much. He was like an anchor in St. Louis. Blessings.
Ray & Claire

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 24 Sep 2015 11:34 am

One of a kind, he will be missed.
JE

David Bolin · Post by **David Bolin** » 24 Sep 2015 11:38 am

Condolences to The Family and friends on the passing of this legendary Man. This will hit the steel guitar community hard.

Ned McIntosh · Post by **Ned McIntosh** » 24 Sep 2015 11:39 am

Scotty gave so much, for so many decades, he is irreplaceable. What an amazing man and an amazing legacy. Humblest and most sincere condolences to all his friends and his family.

RIP Scotty, and thanks for all you did, from all of us.

Peewee Charles · Post by **Peewee Charles** » 24 Sep 2015 11:55 am

So sorry to hear of Scottys passing...prayers and thought to the family...rip

Dustin Rhodes · Post by **Dustin Rhodes** » 24 Sep 2015 12:06 pm

Wow Buddy and Scotty in the same year. Sorry to hear this news.

frank rogers · Post by **frank rogers** » 24 Sep 2015 12:20 pm

Scotty was/is, the preeminent purveyor of all things Steel Guitar. I had the opportunity to get to know him, and his wonderful family in the early to mid 70s. I can remember visiting his store in the mid 70s while on a gig in St. Louis and I was very impressed with his congeniality and hospitality. Scotty was a walking "encyclopedia" on all things "Steel Guitar". He flew up to Michigan in the 70s to take part in a show that featured Emmons, Tharpe, Anderson, Jernigan, along with Jimmy Bryant and John Gore
all on the same stage at the same time....over the years we would chat, many times, about that show. Scotty was always "ready, willing, and able" to help a Steel Player in need...and on short notice. I will never forget how He and Sandy bailed us out on a Dave and Sugar tour gig when our Amps did not make it to the venue...and all of this at the last minute!!! Thank you Scotty for your hard work, dedication, kindness, and your devotion to the Steel Guitar community. You will not be forgotten by any of us...RIP my friend.

Glenn Thompson · Post by **Glenn Thompson** » 24 Sep 2015 12:33 pm

Another great loss to the steel guitar world. My sincere condolences to the family.

Ron Scott · Post by **Ron Scott** » 24 Sep 2015 12:51 pm

Sad day for all who knew him and how many lives he touched just getting the steel guitar community together...We will Miss you Scotty.RS

jim flynn · Post by **jim flynn** » 24 Sep 2015 12:55 pm

Scottie was a wonderful man, he will be missed greatly.
I know he is at peace alongside his buddy, BE, and they are
up to some mischief, I guarantee.
God Bless Mary and the rest of the family.
Jim

rick andrews · Post by **rick andrews** » 24 Sep 2015 1:01 pm

Such a sad day for all of us. RIP Scotty. Mary and family, you are in my heart and thoughts.

Pete McAvity · Post by **Pete McAvity** » 24 Sep 2015 1:24 pm

My heart and condolences go out to the Scott family. I'm a late comer & never got to know him well, but he established a little Mecca here on Midland Blvd. that changed my life.

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 24 Sep 2015 1:59 pm

So sorry to hear this. I've known Scotty for 30+ years and have had dealings with him and his store apart from his convention which I attended about 8 times over the years. He was always a good friend and a straight shooter business wise and the Excel 12 string I've played for the last 10 years I bought new from him. By providing an international focal point with his annual convention and its gathering of players,vendors and enthusiasts he did more than anyone one could name to put steel guitar on the map in the consciousness of the public at large. I hope his convention will continue into the foreseeable future.It was always a world class event. It would be a shame to see it wind down. R.I.P Scotty.

Sue Haslam · Post by **Sue Haslam** » 24 Sep 2015 2:21 pm

All of us here at Peterson Tuners were sad to hear this news.Our deepest sympathies to Mary, Michael, Sandra and all of the Scott family.

Hugh Briley · Post by **Hugh Briley** » 24 Sep 2015 3:12 pm

RIP Scotty. You will be missed.

Tony Palmer · Post by **Tony Palmer** » 24 Sep 2015 3:47 pm

Well I didn't know him or have the occasion to say much to him during the ten or so conventions I attended but I read every single post from those who did. It's obvious he was much more than a "promoter" of the steel guitar, he was genuinely liked as a person.
Literally thousands of steel players have had a positive influence on their careers because of his efforts, including me.
What a great legacy he leaves.
My condolences to the Scott family.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 24 Sep 2015 3:57 pm

RIP Scotty, condolences to the Scott family

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 24 Sep 2015 4:18 pm

Sing his praise for all he stood for... Weep not for him but for those of us that loved him, and will miss him...for we shall see him again..

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 24 Sep 2015 5:10 pm

I'm sad to hear of Scotty's passing. He sure was a good guy.

My prayers and deepest sympathies go out for he and his family.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 24 Sep 2015 5:29 pm

Thanks for everything, Scotty.

When I first began playing, you sold me that sparkling new blonde Sho-Bud D-10 & brought players like Herby Wallace, Jimmy Crawford and others to the 4 day conventions in Norway. There, steel guitar was made more comprehensible, with the added bonus of big time fun.

Yes, I have your newsletters here with me in Beijing and re-read the articles which remain relevant to this day...history of the pedal steel and instruction condensed for us.

Mostly, thanks for being a "character" who made us laugh. As Mike P said, quoting Buddy Emmons about you, you touched so many of us.

Condolences to your family and to all of us who will miss and remember you fondly. Steve

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 24 Sep 2015 5:48 pm

Leonard T Zinn and I send love, hugs, and prayers to Scotty's family.
This is shocking and sad news. It's hard to lose good friends and he was one of the best.
He leaves a hole , no one will fill.

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 24 Sep 2015 6:05 pm

R I P Scotty and prayers for your family.

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 24 Sep 2015 6:35 pm

When I think about the times I went to the Convention and how he was the point-man that got all those players and people together to make it happen, he was truly an extraordinary person. We lost another great one. Rest in Peace.

Duane Brown · Post by **Duane Brown** » 24 Sep 2015 8:16 pm

I'm so sorry to read this. Scotty helped a local promoter put on a steel guitar show in Reno in 1982. I was asked by my pal Ernie Hagar to play and I was terrified because all the other players were great- Buddy, J.D. Sneaky Pete, etc. Scotty was so nice and encouraging to me. Scotty was always kind every time we saw each other.

Like so many others, I owe Scotty so much and will miss seeing him at conventions. Mary, we are praying for you and your family in this time of loss. May God bless and keep all of you in His arms.
Duane and Cyndy

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