Johnny Patterson

Tracy Sheehan · Post by **Tracy Sheehan** » 11 Apr 2010 8:03 pm

For those of you who knew Johney he passed away and his funeral will be Tues Morning in Tyler,Tx.
He was a great guitar player and fronted the Miller bros western swing band when i played for them back in the early 60's. Tracy

His funeral will be in Longview. Don't know why i said Tyler. Sorry.

David Griffin · Post by **David Griffin** » 11 Apr 2010 9:33 pm

So sorry to hear this. I worked some of my first recording sessions with Johnny.He owned Trinity Studio in Ft. Worth & produced and played on many records there. He also played guitar on the classic "Live @ Panther Hall" w/ Charley Pride. He was the only musician on the record that was not a Nashville session player. That ought to tell you something about his talents. Another great one gone.

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 12 Apr 2010 4:37 am

All of Susan and my deepest sympathy goes out to Johnny's widow, the talented Kelli Grant.

Johnny, one of Bob Wills' great lead guitarist, will definitely be missed by Western Swing fans, worldwide.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 13 Apr 2010 6:15 pm

Received via email:

Subject: Johnny Patterson's funeral

Casey Dickens called and wanted to share news about Johnny Patterson's funeral this morning. He said there were about 125 people, maybe more. He and Albert Talley represented The Texas Playboys legacy, and served as pall bearers. It was closed casket.

There was a nice speech by the minister, then Johnny's friends and fellow musicians got up and all told stories. Most were funny and touching, Johnny would have enjoyed it all. Many musicians whom Johnny played with over the years and on various bands were in attendance.

Casey and Johnny of course were on the Wills band together in the '60's. Casey is spearheading a benefit in Johnny's honor to try to collect enough money for a headstone. He will announce the date in the coming weeks, soon as he can secure a venue and get the commitment from few musicians to play.

Meantime if you want to donate, Casey will put your check into Johnny's fund. Make it out to Johnny Patterson Memorial Fund, in whatever amount, any amount is greatly appreciated. Mail to Casey at 109 Hide-Away East, Hide-Away, TX. 75771

Rest in peace our friend

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Barbara
Western Swing Monthly

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 15 Apr 2010 12:19 pm

Sad to hear this. I met Mr. Patterson only a couple years ago, though I'd known about him for a long time. He came backstage at a Murphey concert I was doing in East Texas, and I was honored to have finally met him. He was a very nice, modest man. And a great musician.