Eddie Burris

Larry King · Post by **Larry King** » 21 Apr 2011 3:09 am

Former drummer for Merle Haggard , Eddie Burris has passed away in a Tulsa hospital . Eddie was a co-writer on "Okie" . His death was heart related .

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 21 Apr 2011 8:25 am

My condolences to his family and friends.

Eddie's son Roy was a classmate of mine in grades 7-9 in Anaheim, CA. One day, Roy observed my buddies razzing me about being a Hag fan. He told me, "My dad plays drums for him." How I'd failed to ask Roy if there was any connection to Eddie is beyond me, but it was cool to learn that.

Thanks, Eddie, for laying down some great musich that millions of us still play today.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 22 Apr 2011 8:35 pm

Thanks Larry for letting us know. Eddie was one of the good guys. May GOD bless, comfort, and keep his family always. Jody.

Bill Bailey · Post by **Bill Bailey** » 27 Apr 2011 10:52 pm

Rest in peace Mr Burris, Lord bless his spirit and comfort his family. Part of Country music history forever. No small feat.