Jack Baker

Rick Baker · Post by **Rick Baker** » 18 Dec 2014 7:43 pm

My father Jack Baker passed away on 12/16.

His steel guitar work goes back to the early 60's in Maryland with Don Thompson and The Country Hayriders. They backed Porter Wagoner, Stella Parton, Carl & Pearl Butler and other Nashville stars.

After moving to Virginia in the early 70's he found a great friend in Mr. Billy Cooper.

Jack hung up his "special picks" in the late 70's but would sit-in with groups in VA and SC with a smile.

Another special thanks to Mike Cass for grating me the ability to re-obtain his 1971 Emmons - I'll always owe you one.

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 19 Dec 2014 4:45 am

Rick Baker wrote:Another special thanks to Mike Cass for grating me the ability to re-obtain his 1971 Emmons - I'll always owe you one.

This is the beauty of this forum--having a guitar with special meaning, friends who can join in bereavement.
My condolences to you, Rick.

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 21 Dec 2014 4:49 pm

So sorry for your loss Rick.

Rick Baker · Post by **Rick Baker** » 31 Dec 2014 3:53 pm

Thank you Charlie and Russ. Rick Baker

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 1 Jan 2015 12:05 pm

Rick, I'm so very sorry for your loss...

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