Hank Snow Dead at 89

RickRichtmyer · Post by **RickRichtmyer** » 20 Dec 1999 9:04 am

He wasn't a steel player, but I think his contributions to country were important enough to post this here.

R.I.P., Hank

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Billy Johnson · Post by **Billy Johnson** » 20 Dec 1999 9:14 am

Hanks birthday was 5-09-14 witch made him 85.

RickRichtmyer · Post by **RickRichtmyer** » 20 Dec 1999 10:13 am

Goes to show about the information that comes over the radio. Sorry.

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Rick Tyson · Post by **Rick Tyson** » 20 Dec 1999 10:37 am

Hank Snow
What a legend in his time.
I remember when I was just a kid, my dad would sing Hanks song (IM MOVIN ON) when dad & friends would all have a get together on Saturday night.
So sad to hear this little Canadian is gone.

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Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 20 Dec 1999 12:19 pm

One of the finest steel guitar experiences I ever had was opening for Hank Snow in the early 70's... Kayton Roberts was on steel for Hank and just floored me...

I 'll put on "Reindeer Boogie" when I get home...

RIP

Jon Graboff · Post by **Jon Graboff** » 20 Dec 1999 12:19 pm

A few years ago I was standing in the wings at the Opry on a Saturday night while Hank Snow was hosting the night. He sang great, played great and provided a forum for the great Kayton Roberts. Hank Snow deserves mention here for not only turning me on to Mr. Roberts, but for entertaining us for so many years!

Ed Naylor · Post by **Ed Naylor** » 20 Dec 1999 3:40 pm

Another Country great gone. Hank used a lot of steel and it was very effective. When I go back to my High School reunions almost always someone ask " Who suggested the class motto "We,re Movin On"? Then they all look at me. Now you all know how old I am. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works.

frank rogers · Post by **frank rogers** » 20 Dec 1999 6:33 pm

One of my biggest thrills in the business was in 1978 when I was working with Dave and Sugar. I was brought up in a home where the Opry was a Friday and Saturday night staple on our big ole am radio, so on that night in '78 just standing in the wings and hearing the rhythm "vamp" and the plaintive "cry" of Kayton Roberts steel signalling Hank's classic "I'm Movin" On was truly an "unforgettable" moment. Rest Peacefully Mr. Snow[This message was edited by frank rogers on 12-20-99]

Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 20 Dec 1999 7:04 pm

Hank Snow was born about an hours drive from where I live and got his start here in Nova Scotia. He did us proud and there are many sad hearts here to-day including mine.

Several years ago some fans in Lunenburg county, Nova Scotia developed a Hank Snow Museum and hold a musical Festival in his honour every year.

I loved the sound of Hank's steel players and he helped us greatly throughout his career.

Rest in Peace Hank.

Roy Thomson

Don Walters · Post by **Don Walters** » 20 Dec 1999 7:28 pm

I'm pretty choked up about Hank's passing. When I was a mere lad of 12, just off the farm and on one of my first visits to a big city (Edmonton), some kind people took me to my first concert. It featured Bob Nolan and the sons of the Pioneers (who were great), and Hank Snow and the Rainbow Ranch Boys. I was absolutely mesmerised! Over the next couple of years I managed to collect every Hank Snow 78 available. I'm sure I spent hundreds of hours in my room playing air guitar and lip-synching the words to all those songs.

He was my first musical idol and will always have a special place in my heart and memories.

Rest in Peace, Singing Ranger!

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Murray Cullen · Post by **Murray Cullen** » 20 Dec 1999 7:55 pm

Seeing Hank Snow with that yellow suit singin' "Movin' On" changed me. A totally unique vocal style and his guitar pickin' is cool too.