Weldon Myrick

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 2 Jun 2014 4:37 pm

I'm at a loss for words, Weldon is the reason I play steel. His playing and kind heart were the biggest influence on my playing. Condolences to his family and rest in peace Weldon, the best of the best.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 2 Jun 2014 4:40 pm

Weldon was truly one of the great steel players and pioneers. His approach just resonated with me, the perfect combination of flash and deeply soulful playing. RIP, and prayers go out to his family.

Frank Parish · Post by **Frank Parish** » 2 Jun 2014 4:48 pm

The last time I seen Weldon he was playing in Madison at The Grand Ole Garage with his hand bandaged up. They cut something off his hand that day but he was there to play never thinking of anything else. I've got some pictures somewhere of that night. Rest in peace Weldon. He was a giant gentlemen among us for a while. God rest his soul.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 2 Jun 2014 4:48 pm

Rest in peace Weldon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I54dILXLfo

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 2 Jun 2014 4:55 pm

He was very important in my life, even though we never met and I didn't know a ton of his music. But his playing on the James Gang record really connected with me as a young boy.

RIP Mr. Myrick

Emmett Roch · Post by **Emmett Roch** » 2 Jun 2014 5:01 pm

Nobody ever outplayed Weldon, and there has never been a nicer human being. I always looked forward to visiting with him (and hearing him play) in St Louis every year.

Edward Rhea · Post by **Edward Rhea** » 2 Jun 2014 5:07 pm

I didn't know him personally, but am so glad he meant so much to you guys. I'll always be a fan. As devastated as I am to hear of his passing, I can't begin to imagine, how his family and closest friends must feel.

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 2 Jun 2014 5:09 pm

Praying for comfort for the family. Loved Weldon's playing and a nice guy too !

Tony

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 2 Jun 2014 5:12 pm

My condolences to his family and friends.

Bruce Bouton · Post by **Bruce Bouton** » 2 Jun 2014 5:17 pm

One of the legends! Rest in Peace Weldon!

Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 2 Jun 2014 5:30 pm

Our hearts are broken tonight with the sad news about the death of our dear friend Weldon.
Prayers to Judi and all the Myrick family.
RIP my friend and Thanks for your friendship.

Bob Cox · Post by **Bob Cox** » 2 Jun 2014 5:32 pm

Rest in peace ,Your music. has touched us all and will live on.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 2 Jun 2014 5:36 pm

R.I.P. Weldon. James and Tree

Clyde Mattocks · Post by **Clyde Mattocks** » 2 Jun 2014 5:45 pm

A sad day for us all. I hope his family can feel the love and caring from this forum.

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 2 Jun 2014 5:51 pm

DeeDee & me send our deepest symphathys to Judi and all the Myrick family. Weldon was such an inspiration to me over the years and always a friend. R.I.P. my brother and join in on that great Steel Jam going on in the sky.

Nick

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 2 Jun 2014 5:52 pm

I've been told that Weldon hand picked the rosewood formica that was put on this '71 Emmons of mine, back when it was ordered new from the factory. I'm the guitar's 4th or 5th owner. At that time, Weldon was managing the Nashville sales office for Emmons Guitar Co.

Sandra Scott-Wall · Post by **Sandra Scott-Wall** » 2 Jun 2014 6:02 pm

The Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, The International Steel Guitar Convention as well as the entire Scott family extends our condolences to the Myrick family. God bless you in your time of sorrow.

David Martin · Post by **David Martin** » 2 Jun 2014 6:03 pm

My sympathy to Weldon's family. We have lost another one of a generation of players that we all loved and tried in vain to emulate. There will be other players come along but, none with the impact Weldon and players of his time left on us. To me it's almost like the passing of the era of Roy Rogers and Gene Autry.

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 2 Jun 2014 6:18 pm

RIP Weldon and I sure enjoyed your playing all these years. Prayers for the family.

Keith Hilton · Post by **Keith Hilton** » 2 Jun 2014 6:43 pm

Very sad news. I loved Weldon's playing and singing.

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 2 Jun 2014 7:12 pm

I am so sorry to hear of Weldon's passing.. I have no words at this time, just prayers...Ronnie

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 2 Jun 2014 7:17 pm

R.I.P. Weldon, So glad I got to know you.

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 2 Jun 2014 7:38 pm

So sad to read this. Weldon was one of reasons I ever
wanted to play the steel. R.I.P. and God be with your
family and friends. You'll be missed but not forgotten.

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 2 Jun 2014 7:41 pm

Another sad day for the steel community. Weldon was not only a wonderful player, but a gentleman among men. RIP...

Billy

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 2 Jun 2014 7:42 pm

Weldon and I have been Friends and Masonic Brothers for many years. We have played together on the OPRY for many years, laughed, talked and joked together. In our humor I named him "Welephant". He was a giant in my sight and my heart. We all know about this man's talent.I just wanted to talk about the man and the friendship....but, saying Goodbye leaves me without any more words. My Prayers and thoughts for Judy and the Whole Family. Peace be to you All. Ron Elliott.

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