Jimmie Crawford

Buck Reid · Post by **Buck Reid** » 3 Feb 2011 5:19 am

We lost Jimmie Feb. 2, 2005. Haven't seen any rememberances here so thought I'd post one. Jimmie was not only a great player and innovator but a great builder and friend to me. His contributions to the world of steel guitar were many and he was creating right up 'til the end. Some of his friends were/are my heroes and because of him, I got to spend time with many of them. He is missed!

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 3 Feb 2011 5:44 am

Hi Buck Haven't seen You For A While. Jimmie Was A Real Good Friend To Me I Miss Him Also. SONNY.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 3 Feb 2011 7:24 am

Jimmy Crawford was a Master Player and very funny!

I was and still are amazed at his steel playing. His "Ton of Steel," and "Steel Crazy" L.P.s and or CDs are ones all young aspiring steel guitarists should listen too.

Just a couple days ago, I pulled out his "Steel Crazy," CD and man how refreshing to hear the arrangements and his artistry.

I miss him and all the other Greats of The Steel World who have left us.

Just my thoughts on Jimmie!

Terry

Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 3 Feb 2011 12:00 pm

Thanks for posting Buck.

I sure thought alot of Jimmie.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 3 Feb 2011 12:17 pm

Hey Buck,
Thanks for remembering Jimmie.
Gregg and I ran into Elsie a couple weeks ago. She's doing great and we miss her! We spoke of back when and look toward the future and how his playing influences players of today.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 3 Feb 2011 4:54 pm

Well said, Buck. Jimmie was a good friend to me, too, and I'll always treasure the memories of meeting him and doing that Slim Whitman UK tour along with Andy Reiss and Harold Bradley.

I was so nervous about playing steel on that tour (for the support act - I played guitar with Slim), but Jimmie was so kind and helpful. That was quite apart, of course, from him keeping us all in stitches of laughter on the bus!

We stayed friends, and I think of him often.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 3 Feb 2011 4:56 pm

...and then there's you! When was that ISGC on which you played on stage with Jimmie and Russ; 2000 or 2002?

You were amazing, and I could hardly believe what I was hearing!

Rick Troyer · Post by **Rick Troyer** » 3 Feb 2011 6:06 pm

Thanks for the post Buck.I too miss Jimmy allot.What a great player/builder/person.I'm so thankful to have been able to spend time with him at the shows. To know him a little was a privelidge. A major contributor to the steel guitar world and musicians everywhere. He is missed and remembered fondly. Rick

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 3 Feb 2011 6:09 pm

A well deserved acknowledgement Buck....

Tommy Minniear · Post by **Tommy Minniear** » 4 Feb 2011 3:14 pm

Buck, Glad to see your rememberance of Jimmie. He was an international treasure in the steel guitar community and his influence in playing and building will be felt for many many years!

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 4 Feb 2011 6:40 pm

I met Jimmy in the early '70's when he was with Kitty Wells. I wanted to go home and burn my steel. We became friends and visited often over the years. In 1977 he got the parts from Ron Lashley and assembled my D10 P/P in his basement. I stayed with him & Elsie for a few days until it was done. I will absolutely never sell that guitar. He was one of a kind.

Bob Hempker · Post by **Bob Hempker** » 5 Feb 2011 9:26 am

Buck, thanks for posting this. I really loved Jimmy. He was a dear friend, and an incredible player. He was so innovative. Has anyone talked with Elsie? I wonder how she is getting along.

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 6 Feb 2011 3:51 am

He was a good man and player. I always like visiting with him..................

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 6 Feb 2011 9:14 pm

Nice post Buck. Jimmie's love and dedication to the Steel guitar is unsurpassed . I too remember the year that you played the steel convention with Jimmie and Russ. You sounded fantastic and I could tell that Jimmie got a big kick out of having you up there.

Dean Black · Post by **Dean Black** » 6 Feb 2011 9:14 pm

hey Buck, i was just thinking of Jimmie the other day. I also was lucky enough to call him my freind. the year you and Jimmie came up for the STEELIN FOR HEARTS SHOW ,was a great memory. And would not have met you ,if not for Jimmie. I miss him alot! i hope your well. take it easy,, Dean, P.S, is your finger pick still smashed .

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 24 Feb 2011 4:43 pm

Amen brothers, I saw jimmie live years ago, mind blowing entertainment, used to tune his steel differently all the time for different songs.

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 6 Mar 2011 12:48 pm

I have some Jimmie stuff on my Itunes and love it. He has a very unique style. VERY musical. I wish I could have met him and seen him play live.

Danny Hullihen · Post by **Danny Hullihen** » 21 Mar 2011 11:17 am

Jimmie was a very close and very dear friend of mine and I will always miss him deeply. Out of sight, but never out of mind.

Tommy Minniear · Post by **Tommy Minniear** » 21 Mar 2011 1:00 pm

Fred Amendola and I shared quite a few leg slappin' laughs recalling some "Jimmie-isms" while we visited at the Texas Show recently. He is surely missed but not forgotten,

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