Sneaky Pete Is Gone - R.I.P.

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!!

His contributions on the "Heart Like a Wheel" album are terrific.

Rest in Pe(te)ace.

he was good, but no red rhodes

His contribution to the sound of the "Flying Burrito Bros"
cannot be over-estimated, and the F.B.B. laid the foundation (w. the possible exception of the Byrds "Sweetheart of the Rodeo")for country rock. Period. Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Pete Kleinow, Chris Ethridge and whoever happened to be around on drums, burned intensely for a short time and left a permanent mark on music. I'll never forget the rush I felt the first time I put "Guilded Palace of Sin" on my turntable back in '69 and heard Pete's intro to "Christine's Tune". He played his pedal steel guitar heartbreakingly sweet or raucous with distortion. There were no other electric guitars on that album. Not too many kids at my highschool got it,but I was an instant fan. A true pioneer who shall not be forgotten.
RIP, Pete.