Duane-Eddy-Obituary

Duane Eddy

Apr 26, 1938 – Apr 30, 2024 (Age 86)

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BORN
April 26, 1938
DIED
April 30, 2024
AGE
86

Obituary

Duane Eddy was an early rock and roll guitar hero known for his influential twangy sound, heard on songs like "Peter Gunn" and "Rebel Rouser."

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DUANE EDDY PLAYED GUITAR ON NANCY SINATRAS HIT THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING. LOVE THE SONG. HEARD IT MANY TIMES. REST EASY DUANE EDDY

DUANE EDDY WAS AN AMAZING GUITARIST AND MUSICIAN. LOVED HIS RECORDS RIP

I sat down at the computer and searched for Duane Eddy tunes on the net. Wow, a great live version of Cannon Ball, and then Dixie, Because They're Young, and Wildwood Flower. Sounds just as good now as when the songs were cut back in the fifties and sixties. So what's Duane up to these days was on my mind as I began my search but was shocked and saddened at the notice of Duane's passing. In reading some of the comments written by his acquaintances, friends, and family, Duane was a special...

Godspeed Duane, a long life well lived, and thank you for the wonderful film, TV, and especially the wonderful music memories, and some of the anthems of my youth, and beyond. Unforgettable. Again, thank you Duane, and unforgettable.

Bought my first Duane Eddy single ( Cannonball ) in 1959. It was the first of many ! I've followed Duane since then, seeing him in concerts in the U.K. on many occasions was always a great experience. He was gracious enough to make time for fans and my wife and I were fortunate to meet up with him and his lovely wife Deed in Nashville some years back for dinner. Losing this guy is like losing a big brother. A huge musical influence on me personally and the stimulus for me to take up guitar...