John "Smiley" Reynolds

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 29 Mar 2021 11:08 am

Smiley passed away a few days ago. He loved steel guitar, and wrote the book on country drumming in Texas. He played with so many greats, including Johnny Bush and Darrell McCall, and was an inspiration to so many. He was a gentle soul, and what a character! He would put a smile on your face in no time!

Love you Smiley. R.I.P. brother.

Scott Moon · Post by **Scott Moon** » 29 Mar 2021 2:18 pm

Smiley was one of a kind that's for sure. Many nights traveling home from gigs he would keep me awake and laughing so hard. A solid drummer for sure! Rest in peace Smiley!

Buddie Hrabal · Post by **Buddie Hrabal** » 30 Mar 2021 7:49 am

I had the chance to work with him a few times, a great guy and a solid drummer. RIP "Smiley"

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 30 Mar 2021 5:29 pm

Going to miss him a great musician and person.RIP Brother.

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 6 Apr 2021 9:41 pm

RIP Smiley... lots of good times with him.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 20 May 2021 7:19 pm

Scott Moon wrote:Smiley was one of a kind that's for sure. Many nights traveling home from gigs he would keep me awake and laughing so hard. A solid drummer for sure! Rest in peace Smiley!

I can hear him saying "them time's were like gold, weren't they Poppa?!

Gotta have 'em."

Susan Alcorn (deceased) · Post by **Susan Alcorn (deceased)** » 28 May 2021 11:06 am

Oh, I am sorry to hear this. I never played with him, but by chance happened to sit next to him on an airliner. It was fun talking about Johnny Bush and Texas C&W. He seemed like a really nice guy and very down to earth.