Sneaky Pete Is Gone - R.I.P.

Thanks for this. Rest in peace, Pete, and thanks for the music.

This guy was to pedal steel what Vassar Clements was to the fiddle. He will be missed. Condolences to his friends and family.

Thank for the news and the link Onhwy61, very interesting stuff I didn't know in there (Gumby?!). I have to admit that no doubt I've heard Kleinow's work more than I really know or have paid attention to outside of the Burritos, but ain't that the way it often goes with session guys (especially, or at least in my case, concerning more traditionally 'non-rock' instruments such as steel). It seems Pete's work demands acknowledgement beyond merely being considered generic sweetening, so I'll try keeping a wider ear open for him.

Being an ex-studio guy I can only think, "That guy was on so much more then most people will ever know. The article is just touching the surface." Plus, I had no idea about the film work. GUMBY!! Forget Star Wars or the Terminator. GUMBY!!