the late great bj thomas has passed.,,,

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Larry Welter
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the late great bj thomas has passed.,,,

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a few guitars,(Rickenbacker /610/ Rickenbacker 370/40,s lap steel, 2007 emmons legrande,,, BMI S10,,,nashville 112, fender tonemaster deluxe,
....,peavey classic 30 ,Nashville 400,,a few effect pedals,,everything except talent,(everyone wants to go to heaven,but no one wants to die to get there,) "steven jobs"?
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gary pierce
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Sorry to hear this sad news, he had lung cancer.
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Terry Wood
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B.J. Thomas passed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer at his Arlington Texas home! RIP B.J.!
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Craig Stock
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Very Sad, Rest in Peace Billy Joe!, you left us some great music.
Regards, Craig

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I'm so sorry to hear of this. He was such a nice person and a great talent.
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Larry Dering
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One of my earlier inspirations. I had to learn Raindrops keep falling on my head af seeing the movie. Back then I was playing nylon string guitars and practiced flamingo styles. Pedal steel came much later. I followed his voice into the Hank Williams album and beyond. Incredible stylist with a gifted voice. RIP BJ Thomas.
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Mike Bacciarini
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Post by Mike Bacciarini »

Got to mix monitors for him at a private event in the Sierra foothills around 2003. He was such a nice and humble man. He’s home now.
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Jack Hanson
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Always liked Billy and Sue. And Don't Worry Baby.

RIP, B.J.
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Paul King
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So sorry to hear of his passing. I always was a fan of his.
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Jim Fogle
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Post by Jim Fogle »

Here is one of the better tribute articles I've read.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/ramblin-roun ... 00558.html
Harold Fogle (1945-1999) Pedal Steel Player
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Jerry Humphries
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BJ Thomas

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My first date with my wife I took her to see BJ in June of 1972 . He was the headliner I believe at the last Birmingham AL. radio station WVOK put on for many years . Always loved his silky voice. He will be missed .
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