Pee Wee Clark has passed away in Australia

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Pete Nicholls
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Pee Wee Clark has passed away in Australia

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I just learned that Pee Wee Clark, originally from Macon, GA has passed away in Australia. Pee Wee was admitted to the Australian Steel Guitar Hall of Fame in 2012

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Post by Paddy Long »

Sorry to hear that Pete - RIP Peewee
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Post by Tony Davis »

RIP.......Pee Wee
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Ivan Posa
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Post by Ivan Posa »

He was a very "interesting" chap. RIP PeeWee.
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Allen Hutchison
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Post by Allen Hutchison »

Very sad news, we're losing so many great steel players lately.
The Angel band is getting larger.
R.I.P. Pee Wee :(
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Jimmy Douglas
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Post by Jimmy Douglas »

Very sad news, Vale Pee Wee. A unique picker, Such a great guy and a whole lot of fun to be with. Sincere condolences to Pee Wee's wife and son and family.

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Ned McIntosh
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Post by Ned McIntosh »

Another of our "elder statesmen" is gone. RIP.
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Jim Priebe
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Post by Jim Priebe »

RIP Charles Clark.
Some more on Pee Wee at www.steelguitardownunder.com
Unfortunately my promised official interview with him never came off other than some long 'phone conversations. Ivan sure got it right - he was an interesting guy and a great player.
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Spencer Scott
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Post by Spencer Scott »

I was sadden to learn of Pee wee,s passing, meeting you at Warrens house was a real pleasure,a great character.My condolences to his family.
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Geoff Cole
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Post by Geoff Cole »

Rest in peace Georgia Gentleman and thanks for your help.
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Post by Geoff Cole »

Rest in peace Georgia Gentleman and thanks for your help.
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Jeff Spencer
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Funeral info

Post by Jeff Spencer »

Yes. RIP Pee Wee. You were the very reason I got into steel watching you on the Reg Lindsay Show. Details for funeral here.
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Post by Jeff Spencer »

One of his finest works. He said to me once that this was a highlight of his career.


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Post by Jim Priebe »

What a great album. The player contrast is amazing and some of Buddy's wild be-bopish (is that a word) solos are truly awesome. Pee Wee's smooth playing was just so cool.
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David Rogerson
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Post by David Rogerson »

I met PeeWee a few times during the late 60's & early 70's when I performed on the Reg Lindsay TV Show. He was always a true gentleman & always helpful regarding my questions about the pedal steel. At the time he had a double neck Emmons push pull. As I recall MSA were the only all pull instruments that I was aware of at that time.
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