Rico A. Turchetti Sr.

I finally recalled the name of that wonderful multipedal steel Rico played on Wednesdays with Arthur Godfrey show. Was like Arthur, totally amazed at his work. Probably got me from big band sounds to so many guitars and now, violin. Will never forget his humility while producing such wonderful music. Thank You Rico

I have always wanted to see Rico just once. He had taught people
I knew how to play steel. It would upset me to hear someone I knew saw Rico and I missed him. My deepest sympathy to the family.

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Rico. Years ago I was told of this great musician by another excellent steel guitarist from Rhode Island, Billy Marshall. Billy often spoke of the influence Rico had on his desire to play steel guitar. Sadly, Billy is also deceased. I hope this patriarch of your family is making music with the Angelic Orchestra. My condolences to the entire Turchetti family.

I was in the TV viewing audience of the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts broadcast of 1951. Rico was a great influence on my taking up the steel guitar, which I did in 1953. My mentor was Jody Carver an excellent steel guitarist who also won the Godfrey Talent Scouts broadcast several years later. I still have in my collection the 78 rpm RCA recording of Rico Turchetti playing "There's A Small Hotel" as well as an audio recording of his later performance on the Dumont TV Show with Dennis James as...

I was a student of Rico Tuchetti in the middle 40's when I was 12 years old. Having started on the lap steel guitar and then seeing what the pedals could do for the instrument, I was enthralled by the beautiful chords that could be played and the big difference that it made on the steel guitar. I continued playing the original model that he designed until 1996 when I made the leap to the current models. I always looked up to Rico Turchetti as a marvelous musician and pedal steel guitarist and...

I will always remember holidays, the huge light up santa : ), papa's smile and the ongoing jokes. I will remember small things like us creating a whirl-pool in the swimming pool, playing games, and going to watch him play with his band. His house was filled with music and noise, food and good times. He will be sadly missed and always loved - for the hard working man that he was and for the fun memories he created. We love you Papa!! xoxoxo

I will always Papa and the Happy Holidays we spent together as a family. He always said that his nose was a result of my always pulling on it..his smile and his laugh will be missed dearly.

This is Dad on the Arthur Godfrey Show!!