Jerry Byrd

dale_fortune · Post by **dale_fortune** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:59 pm

Has anyone mentioned that Jerry passed away recently at his home in Hawaii. In the 50's Jerry was hottest steel player in Nashville. He had a signature model that Rick put out in the 50's, it was far superior to any Fender or Gibson at the time. Until Sho-Bud (Shot Jackson and Buddy Emmonds) came out with there Steel, the Jerry Byrd model was the best. God rest his soul and I'm sure he is playing in that heavenly band.

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:13 am

Thanks Dale, I did not know this. I had tried to contact him online a couple of years ago but was unsuccessful. Some company more recently came up with a Jerry Byrd reissue. Sorry to hear of his passing.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:42 am

Sad news indeed.

loverickbass · Post by **loverickbass** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:42 pm

Is he the steel player on some of the Byrds records or am I thinking of someone else?

Cole

dale_fortune · Post by **dale_fortune** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:33 pm

Sneaky Pete Kleinow did most recording sessions with rock groups until Jerry Garcia picked up a bar and thought he could play the steel. He was weak by most standards, but he was in the grove with most substance abusers.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 7:01 am

He also abused steel and wood.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:40 am

He more than abused a vocal mike.......:-0