chris ivey

Bob Poole · Post by **Bob Poole** » 6 Jul 2016 7:22 pm

God bless ya Chris.I REALLY did (& still do) appreciate the kind words in your messages when I was having some tough times.

Howard Steinberg · Post by **Howard Steinberg** » 7 Jul 2016 3:17 am

I'll miss Chris' many thought provoking posts along with his direct approach to any discussion. A loss to the forum for certain. Rest in peace my friend.

Chuck Lemasters · Post by **Chuck Lemasters** » 7 Jul 2016 5:00 am

I enjoyed reading his posts...looked forward to them at times on various topics, as in, "OK, what's Chris Ivey's take on THIS?" RIP

Dustin Rigsby · Post by **Dustin Rigsby** » 7 Jul 2016 5:05 am

I'll miss Chris' unique view, and how he and Lane argued...

. It provided me a few laughs.

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 7 Jul 2016 5:07 am

Truly sorry and very sad to hear this. RIP Chris.

Ron Brennan · Post by **Ron Brennan** » 7 Jul 2016 6:29 am

Really saddens me to hear of Chris's passing. Like many, never met him, but did receive several PM's from him. He told me some time ago of his illness. It seems anytime an Emmons SKH item came up he would PM me about it with an intelligent question. I would always refer him to Jack Strayhorn, LOL. Like many here, I found Chris to be very genuine and soft spoken through his PM's. God keep him strong wherever he is.....Chris was surely one of a kind. TX

Ron

Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 7 Jul 2016 7:29 am

I'm very sorry to hear of Chris' passing. May he rest in eternal peace in the presence of the Lord.

Chuck Blake · Post by **Chuck Blake** » 7 Jul 2016 12:01 pm

RIP Chris.....you Sir could turn heads with your opinions, leaving us waiting on the edge of our seats, wondering who would dare to make the next comment....you caused people to look both left and right whether they ever intended to....

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 7 Jul 2016 12:20 pm

Condolences and prayers to all concerned from James and Theresa Morehead.

Jeff Spencer · Post by **Jeff Spencer** » 7 Jul 2016 12:28 pm

RIP. He certainly stamped his mark. Condolences to all the family and friends.

Clark Doughty · Post by **Clark Doughty** » 7 Jul 2016 1:22 pm

Sad and shocking...will miss his comments...RIP Chris

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 7 Jul 2016 6:01 pm

Very Sad to hear this, Knew Chris for years....R.I.P ol Friend..

Wally Moyers · Post by **Wally Moyers** » 7 Jul 2016 7:17 pm

So sorry to hear this! RIP Chris, you will be missed.

Jim Cooley · Post by **Jim Cooley** » 7 Jul 2016 7:56 pm

Although he could come off as snarky and sometimes downright rude, I believe his intentions were the best. I saw behind the gruff exterior a caring individual who was always wiling to help and possessed a heck of a lot of talent. The man knew his stuff and he could play. I learned a lot from him. I'll miss you, Chris.

Joseph Carlson · Post by **Joseph Carlson** » 8 Jul 2016 1:25 pm

John Green, owner of the Fifth String Music Store in Sacramento has taken up a collection to help Chris's daughter pay to cremate him.

From John:
"I just got off the phone with Chris Ivey's daughter and she is in need of help with the cost of cremating him. Anyone who is inclined to help please come by the shop or give me a call at the Fifth String. 916 442-8282 Thanks"

David Wren · Post by **David Wren** » 8 Jul 2016 3:46 pm

I just got off the phone with a mutual friend of mine and Chris'.... I had not heard of his passing... and I'm still kind of stunned by the news.

I've known Chris since maybe around 1974 when the 2 of us were competing for club jobs in the Sacramento area... and at that time Sacramento was a hot bed of great pedal steel guitarists, like Jimmy Fox. Chris and I were the "kids" who had to fight for every scrape we could get, leftovers from the real pros back then.

We have remained close, and in later years, now that we were no longer competing with each others for gigs, I think we sort of formed a nice bond, both being 2 of the last round of steelers in the Sacramento area from the heady days of night clubs everywhere.

Chris always told me he used to play with Lacy J. Dalton, before she adopted that stage name... that was something he was very proud of.

Patty and I will miss you and your wonderful playing my friend.

Joesph, I'll spread the word about the 5th String collection among his other friends... thanks for posting.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 8 Jul 2016 3:56 pm

I kinda got into it a couple times with Chris. But guess what? I enjoyed it. He knew so much. I will miss him! Rest in Peace Chris.

David Wren · Post by **David Wren** » 8 Jul 2016 4:27 pm

My wife called the 5th Sting music store in Sacramento, and they mentioned they plan to host a memorial service for Chris, on July 30th (a Sat.), I think at 2:00.... but perhaps call the store to make sure of the time.

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 8 Jul 2016 5:11 pm

So sad to hear. What a good man and great sense of humor. We communicated through the PM quite often. I will miss him on the forum for sure. Comfort to his friends.

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 8 Jul 2016 7:01 pm

So sorry to hear this...RIP Chris....We will miss you,,

Paul Stauskas · Post by **Paul Stauskas** » 8 Jul 2016 7:50 pm

RIP Chris! A true original.

Frank De Vincenzo · Post by **Frank De Vincenzo** » 9 Jul 2016 5:40 am

I feel very sad about this. Chris was the voice in your ear that told you to look at the other side of the story. Some times I got it, some times I didn't. I already miss this.
R.I.P. Mr. Ivey

Mike Wilkerson · Post by **Mike Wilkerson** » 9 Jul 2016 9:36 pm

Very sad to hear about Chris passing.... He and I always had pm chats and he always had something positive to say to me... Like so many has stated he was gruff at times but he was also funny... RIP... Slim

Todd Monroe · Post by **Todd Monroe** » 10 Jul 2016 5:41 am

Big loss to the forum. Absolutely my favorite poster, by far. Nothing's forever...

Johnny Baldwin · Post by **Johnny Baldwin** » 10 Jul 2016 1:02 pm

We're all going to miss you Chris. That Emmons of yours will never be the same. RIP my friend.