Jerry Rich/Joplin Mo passes this evening

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Dan Murphy
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Jerry Rich/Joplin Mo passes this evening

Post by Dan Murphy »

Hi fellow steelers. It is with great sadness that I make this post. Joplin Mo steeler Jerry Rich passed away this evening ,after a battle with heart trouble and T.B. :cry: . I looked up to Jerry when I was learning how to play. He would always tell me , you got to move that bar Danny !! :| . I learned a lot from just a few short lessons and a tip or 2 on stage.He was Dewayne Bowmans steel player for yrs.and had worked for several country artists too.I had only known him a few short yrs ,he was always there to help anyone he could and was a great person and player . He will be missed so much ! :(
Leland Ogle
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Location: Baxter Springs, Kansas, USA

Post by Leland Ogle »

Yes Dan, he will be missed. He always had a smile for me, always had words of encouragement. I liked to listen to him sing too.
Lee