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Troy Martin
September 27, 2020
A good friend and an inspiring teacher. Rest easy, my friend.
Keith Casey
May 28, 2009
It has been along time since I have seen you and heard you play. It must have been in the mid 70's at Grandpa Casey's house in Cathedral City. But I have always listened to your records you gave me. I listen to you on cd these days. You inspired me then as you do now, and I will miss you Uncle Al. See ya down the road.
Stephen George
April 8, 2007
See ya old pal,You were one ofmy most trusted friends forever it seemed.you took me in after Donnie Owens died and it just got nicer and nicer everytime we were together, I will miss your friendship and your jokes my friend, Love ya Steve
Joe Bethancourt
February 8, 2007
See ya later, Al.
Robert Gallagher
December 29, 2006
My first rock 'n' roll heroes were 'Duane Eddy and the Rebels' with 'Cannonball' back in 1958, coming through BBC Radio, here in Liverpool Britain. I very soon picked up on the 'powerhouse' and 'inspiration' of Al Casey within 'The Rebels'; from 'The Walker' on ~ and that he had a lot to do with an earlier record that caught my attention: Sanford Clark's 'Son Of A Gun'. Those sounds have been bench marks since, for my taste in Music and my Record Collecting. And within it all, I learned of a fine man, with a gentleness and a humility of Spirit: From a distance, I came to cherish the Man. I am very gratefull that I had the opportunity to visit Phoenix this last August, and Ziggie's Music, and to gather in from Dionne, news of Al Casey and his CD 'Return Of The Green Guitar'. Thankyou for You, Al Casey.
Eddie Trussell
October 22, 2006
Adios My Friend. Al I was always a fan and spent many an hour at Ramsey's Records on 7th street back In the 50.s. I was happy that I got to meet you and listen to you play at your CD party at the Rhythm a few years back. You are loved and will be missed by us all.
Joe Murillo
October 4, 2006
Al, you always made my day. You were always so pleasant and humorous. Not to mention your incredible musical talents! Oy vey - if I just had a fraction of that. But I guess I do now. Your wonderful personality will always be with me, and I will always treasure the guitar knowledge you so humbly taught me.
Play on man!
Joe Murillo
Born in Kingman, AZ
Living in Scottsdale, AZ
Moving soon to Bloomingtion, IL
bob morritt
September 27, 2006
Al:
God Bless you, thanks for your great guitar work and the Audio-Recorders Sessions.Thanks for helping my old buddy Alvie Self on his early sessions.Rest well...Bob Morritt
alvie self
September 26, 2006
Al thanks for playing on my first records guitar and piano.sincerely alvie self.
Jim Mcintosh
September 25, 2006
Hey AL I'll Always Remember You For Your Great Licks On The Gutiar, And Also For Your Kind And Gentel Spirit. May God Bless You And Your Family At This Time Of Sorrow.
JIM Mcintosh
Chuck Cellino
September 25, 2006
Hey Al, Your gig here ended but your life has just begun! Thanks for being such a great friend. Thanks for all the repairs and custom mods on your instruments that you had me do. You always had confidence in my ability to make your instruments do what you wanted and that made me feel great as a repair tech.It was always a special moment when you sat down and played whatever it was that I worked on for you and I saw you smile with satisfaction! Thanks Al, You were my friend and I will miss you!
Sue Lowry
September 25, 2006
Al, Except for seeing you recently in the hospital, it had been many years since we had crossed paths. When Bob Taylor and I were married, our family and yours traveled together to play music at its best. I remember like it was yesterday, the sessions at Audio Recorders. Oh, what great music. I will always cherish the photos you took of our daughter Carrie when she was about 18 mos. old. They are precious to me. You were an amazing guitarist and just a wonderful musician. Bob always admired you. I am now remarried to another great drummer and singer, Ron Lowry. You were not surprised at us getting married when we visited you recently. Play beautiful music in heaven Al, and we will see you there some day.
Rodd Mas
September 23, 2006
Thanks for the music. We will miss you but, we will all see you again...
Jack Miller
September 23, 2006
Al, the one thing I miss in life are those great sessions in the fifties at Ramsey’s
I’m glad we were able to record your two last albums.
You are a great musician and a wonderful person.
When I get there I will look you up.
Sue Morningstar
September 23, 2006
Al, I have never met you, but from reading all these comments you were a great man and musician. You will be truly missed. Your music will still play and keep you alive in everyone's hearts. Rest In Peace Al. Love Sue
Liz Boyle
September 23, 2006
Left behind is a musical legacy that will live on forever. Al, we know you are in Rock and Roll Heaven !
Clyde Jorgensen
September 23, 2006
Sometimes memories are best left
untouched Al so, I will always
remember your smile at the old
Madison Square Garden.
Love and blessings,
Clyde Jorgensen, Sun city, Az
Melina Thompson
September 22, 2006
Uncle Al I just want to say thank you for the gift of music and for being one of the coolest uncle's ever. Tonight we all got together and caught up on old times. We told great stories about you and grandma & grandpa. We laid you to rest with the two of them so you will have some company. We will miss you, give 'em hell up there!
I am signing this from all of us, Mom, Melina, Jeremy, Nathan, Amanda & Amelia and all your great nieces & nephews.
Richard Bennett
September 22, 2006
So there you are Al, or wherever you are. After 40 years of friendship I hardly know what to say here exept that for all these years I've honored you every time I pick up a guitar whether it's a record date, a concert or just twiddling around the house and will continue to do so for as long as I'm around.
I love you pal.
Tamara Carl
September 22, 2006
Thxs al for supporting me and my singing you were a great musician and will always be remeber!
Judy Mershon-Unkefer
September 22, 2006
Casey ~
More than a musician . . . a gentle soul . . . a fine man.
(I know one old guitar-pickin' musician and his wife who will be so happy to see you again, dear friend - my Dad and Mother, Bill and Vera Mershon).
God's Speed, Casey ~
xoxo ~
September 22, 2006
Al
Thanks for the music!
Miss Holley King
September 22, 2006
To the man who gave birth to surf...
Thank you for sharing your talents with us all.
Ken Burke
September 22, 2006
I have always been in awe of the skills and contributions of Al Casey. Our world is a somewhat dimished place without him. Thank you for all you did for our music, Al. Moreover, thank you for all you did for all the guitar pickers who came to Arizona hoping to learn a lick or two from the master.
Gale Thomas
September 22, 2006
Thank you Al for your wonderful contribution to the music world. You will be greatly missed.
Georgia Ross
September 22, 2006
Thanks for a lifetime of twang, Al. Back in '55 it cost 15 cents for me to ride the bus downtown to KOOL-TV to see the Sunset Riders each Saturday on Arizona Hayride so I could hear you, Duane and the boys play. Nothing can top those wonderful years. Your musical talent was like none other and Heaven is a brighter place with you there, Ramrod. Keep on pickin' and thank you so much for sharing your great life of music with us.
sanford clark
September 21, 2006
Goodbye to my oldest and dearest freind from grade school to 2006. Till we meet again.
Sanford Clark
[email protected]
Stephanie Carl
September 21, 2006
Al, thanks for teaching me so much on the guitar, I'm going to miss you.
Robert Gager
September 21, 2006
Thanks for all of the laughs, memories, and music Al. See you on the other side sir.
Raul Tapia
September 21, 2006
Hey Al, Trio Dos Gringos will never be the same. God bless and thank you for everything.
Chuck Hauke
September 21, 2006
Goodbye to a good friend.
[email protected]
Jaque Quantrell
September 21, 2006
Peace to you, gifted one.
Barney Carl
September 21, 2006
To a great muscian and friend you are going to be missed. Thanks for playing on my daughters demo I still have the tape. My other daughter took lessons from him and learned lots. He will be missed alot by Barney Carl my husband who worked quite a bit with him on different gigs. Its not going to be the same when he works somewhere and Al won't be there.
Troy Martin
September 21, 2006
Al,
My teacher and my friend.
You will be missed.
xox
Troy
Carl Rapp
September 21, 2006
Al...I'll miss the lessons you gave me. I'm glad I taped most of them. I'll always be able to hear your voice and your laughter. I will miss that the most. See ya' later in the sweet bye and bye...
Billy Zoom
September 21, 2006
Some people never get credit for their contribution. I guess it's better late than never...
Thanks Al
Lowell Hollars
September 21, 2006
I never met Al Casey, but who can ever forget his haunting guitar sound on “Endless Sleep.”
Mike Zimmerman
September 21, 2006
I did not know Al that well personally...but his musicianship and talents superceeded his reputation. He will be sorely missed!
James Forsmo
September 21, 2006
I thought I was a fairly decent guitarist when I came to my first lesson with you. I quickly realized how little I knew and how much you did. Your lessons opened up a whole world of playing for me and I think of you every time I pick up a guitar. Thank you, Al. You are the greatest!
Mike Campbell
September 21, 2006
Al, I'll always remember your great statement about guitar playing... "It's more than just banging on an E chord!"
I'll miss our sessions...
Jim Bolek
September 21, 2006
Al,
I'll miss the lessons and all the great stories about the music business. Thanks for sharing.
Dionne Hauke
September 21, 2006
Al,
May you be in Heavan a half an hour
before the Devil knows your dead.
I'll miss our daily jokes and banter.
Ziggie's dosen't feel the same with out you.
Buddy Wheeler
September 21, 2006
Al, you've been my friend both as a musician and person from the early 1950's, So glad you had a peaceful passing..Untill we meet again...
Richard Bachler
September 21, 2006
Al was a great guitar player that will be missed by all. Wish that we could go back in time when he used to play at the Barn Steakhouse on Bell road. See you on the other side.
Lex Griggs
September 21, 2006
Hey AL Hope You Remember Lex We Played Together At American Leigon Post No. 1 And Other Fraternal Organizations. I Also Will Not Say Goodbye Just, So Long For Now , See You At The House. LEX GRIGGS L. G. & THE CHEROKIES.
mickey mcgee
September 20, 2006
I would like to offer my condolences.Mickey McGee
Dan King
September 20, 2006
Thanks for the assist in deciphering some intricate chord passages in the Red River Music Hall's songbook back in '98.
A great player. A great teacher.
Terry (Bagwell) Wells
September 20, 2006
I will not say good-by Al, just that I'll see you later at the house. Thanks Al for all the good times playing together, I'll miss you friend
Terry Wells
Daniela DS
September 20, 2006
A great loss for the music world
Billy Cioffi
September 20, 2006
A great and gifted musician.
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