roger spratt passes

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Tom Pickett Jr
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Joined: 9 Nov 2001 1:01 am
Location: blue grass ia

roger spratt passes

Post by Tom Pickett Jr »

roger was born in oscalousa, ia. played for more then 40yrs in the quad cities area. backing up many stars, and local bands.. he picked guitar like chet,and played a very fine steel.....he will be missed by all of us locally... :cry:
Tom Pickett Jr
Posts: 252
Joined: 9 Nov 2001 1:01 am
Location: blue grass ia

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Post by Tom Pickett Jr »

visitation is this tuesday,june 2 at 9:oo am
funeral to follow, then we'll head to the davenport eagles for visiting and food...
Dean Dobbins
Posts: 529
Joined: 8 Jan 2000 1:01 am
Location: Rome, Ilinois, U.S.A. * R.I.P.

Post by Dean Dobbins »

Tom Sr. callrd me and aprised me of Roger's passing. I played with Roger at the Davenport and Waterloo shows. I enjoyed working with him, and I have to agree with Tom Jr., he was a very fine musician, and a great guy. He will be sorely missed by me, and everyone knew him. R.I.P/ my friend.
Dino
Russ Wever
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Joined: 16 Dec 1998 1:01 am
Location: Kansas City

Post by Russ Wever »

Sorry to hear of Rogers passing.
Glad he got to see how well he
was loved thru the benefit show
that his Quad Cities Musical
Family provided for him last month.
God keep Roger and bless his family.
~Russ
Rose Peters
Posts: 109
Joined: 19 Feb 2007 12:16 pm
Location: Illinois, USA

Post by Rose Peters »

We have known Roger for many years and loved his playing,He was great on lead guitar and his style carried through on Steel.
We will miss him
Johnny & Rose Peters
Mullen u-12
Peavy Piggyback amp