Hal Rugg - Go Rest High on That Mountain

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MY BALLS ITCH

[FiddlinMiss27]

That was Sooo sad,but what a beautiful and fitting tribute.Hal is my favorite steel player of all time,and only that because of what I've watched of him on here.I'd have given ANYTHING to meet him.

[coleyman1]

I met him years ago at a Ronnie Milsap session. Charlie McCoy was the session leader and Hal was playing steel. Pig Robbins played piano (along with Ronnie) and it was one of the most unforgettable momentes in my writing career! Great to hear all that talent at one time!

[chrisstoper2003]

i had the honor of having hal play steel on my first album..he was a very gifted creative musician as well as a great guy. i was sad to hear it when he passed:-( he really enjoyed his solo on my country blues tune 'Music City Blues".i will try to find the footage and post it on here of him in the studio grinning ear to ear while laying his part..billy barr

[texaspedalsteeler]

I did not ever get to meet the great Hal Rugg..I came along to steel guitar after he had passed. But I do enjoy getting to see him on TV re-runs of the Wilburn Bros. RIP Hal Rugg...your missed by the ones who knew you and the ones who wished they could have known you.

[runninshort]

I can't say where or when I first heard Hal play, but I know that everything I've ever heard him play was creative and beautiful.

I only wish I had the chance to have met and

talked with him.

[AustinSTEEL]

I miss Hal Rugg and John Hughey soooo much, If only country music had them today.....

[Steelpicker]

Hey Tenbender22

Wow what a great video of my friend. Hal and I played many steel guitar shows together. He and Vicki were close friend of my wife and I.

Thanks a million for the video tribute.

I will be posted some more video of Hal picking soon.

Bill Ferguson aka Steelpicker

[shobudsteeler]

What a nice tribute to one of the nicest, and best steel guitarists ever.  Hal is certainly missed.

[steelmanwright]

very well done.... RIP Hal..

[sjt531]

Hal was such a great guy, I am so glad to say Hal an Vickie was my friends. They had friends all over the world, not many people reach that goal in life. Thanks for posting this memory.

Jerry Thurmond Mo

[senmo]

Hi Tenbender,

I commented on your page too. It is a nice thing you did in memory of your Grandpa. Hal was indeed a great steel player and a wonderful person. I must have listened to this clip a half dozen times now. Please post some more.

Bent

[promethia3vny]

Dear Tenbender, Your collage of picture glimpses with Mr. Rugg were so moving to me. That you were able to remind us personally of this gentle, gifted man just happened to be a choice Christmas gift indeed. We have his music, but sure would like more. May Hal rest high on that mountain, but only with his finger picks and steel bar close at hand. I'll simply say 'thankyou,' and remember him in fondness and prayer..........Mike Johnson, Milwaukee, WI