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Nokie Edwards R.I.P.

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remora1 Joined: Jan 04, 2008 Posts: 1278 San Pedro, CA	Posted on Mar 12 2018 02:39 PM Just heard about this - NOKIE EDWARDS 1935 - 2018 — Bill S._______ Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25703 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Mar 12 2018 03:15 PM Sad day for the instro world. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Squid Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1019 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers	Posted on Mar 12 2018 03:34 PM He was such a great guitarist that his music improved my life. I honor and celebrate his life. — Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Mar 12 2018 03:42 PM I have no words. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
Schwenman Joined: Dec 05, 2016 Posts: 17 Houston	Posted on Mar 12 2018 04:59 PM RIP Nokie, I’m sure the band in Heaven just got a little more surfy. Top
tahitijack Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 693 San Clemente, CA	Posted on Mar 12 2018 05:06 PM He is gone to a bigger stage, leaving us with beautiful music to listen to and learn from. Alexa, play "Blue Dawn" please...... — Happy Sunsets! Last edited: Mar 12, 2018 17:36:20 Top
eltwang Joined: Feb 26, 2008 Posts: 543 Copenhagen, Denmark	Posted on Mar 12 2018 05:21 PM Oh man...thanks for all those glorious kick-ass guitar licks, Nokie. One of the finest guitar player ever! My 6 year old often ask me to put the vinyl on with 'I like it like that' with The Ventures. — El Bluesky El Ray El Ray on Bandcamp El Twang on YouTube Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Mar 12 2018 05:21 PM One of the greatest to ever play guitar. — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2065 Virginia, USA	Posted on Mar 12 2018 05:56 PM Ha, Noel. I don't know if that was intentional, but it was a nice bit of levity at a time like this. Noel wrote: I have no words. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2137	Posted on Mar 12 2018 06:01 PM I hope guys like him are aware of how much enjoyment and respect the world has for them. RIP! Top
gatorfiend Joined: Aug 08, 2015 Posts: 214 Gainesville, Florida	Posted on Mar 12 2018 06:27 PM R.I.P Nokie. Thanks for the music. Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2778 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Mar 12 2018 06:43 PM Nokie, Bob, Mel, and Don wrote the book on this....... Their influence on my generation of guitarists, and many of those who followed is frankly, incalculable. So much of his playing has been preserved for the ages....... We are all so lucky. God Speed, Nokie. Eddie Katcher, forever grateful. — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1547 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Mar 12 2018 07:53 PM Everything I learned about playing guitar. I learned from listening to Ventures albums, particularly when Nokie became the lead guitarist. He was the best (and only) guitar teacher I ever had. In 2003 I was fortunate to be on the "Surfin' to Baja" cruise to Ensenada with The Ventures and Los Straitjackets. I was able to tell Nokie that he was the reason I wanted to play the guitar and that even though he didn't know it, he was my teacher. I will never forget the smile on his face and even then, I was certain that he heard the same comment from many other guitarists over the decades. As Eddie Katcher just so eloquently stated, "(The Ventures') influence on my generation, and many of those who followed is, frankly, incalculable". Godspeed, Nokie. I will miss you and please give my best regards to Mel and Bob! — Jack Booth (aka WoodyJ) The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025 The Hula Hounds (1996-2000) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Last edited: Mar 12, 2018 19:56:59 Top
Rondo1 Joined: Apr 01, 2016 Posts: 89	Posted on Mar 12 2018 08:05 PM Thank you Nokie. RIP. Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19351 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Mar 12 2018 08:44 PM There are few people you can genuinely call a legend or a giant. Nokie was one of them. Thanks for all the really great music. RIP. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Last edited: Mar 12, 2018 20:46:40 Top
Nokie Joined: Oct 06, 2008 Posts: 550 So Cal	Posted on Mar 12 2018 09:21 PM It is very sad news to hear of Nokie's passing today. He was such an influence on so many of us. I still marvel at the finesse he infused in all of his playing, whether it was a simple tune or one of his many show-stopping pieces. I was fortunate enough to have seen him in performance many times including those at the Palomino, NAMM show, Trancas (Malibu) and at the Gibson Amphitheater. He always made the most impressive figure - standing tall in his black cowboy hat and letting his fingers fly whilst flashing the most friendly of smiles. And a friendly fellow he was, always accommodating of us fans. Being a complete fanatic of his playing manifested itself in my choosing the Nokie name as tribute in my SG101 moniker some years ago. Over the next few days I'll be listening to so many of my favorites from his catalog - there's very little of his recorded output that I don't have in my collection. I will forever be inspired by those recordings. RIP Nokie! — "Hello Girls!" Last edited: Mar 12, 2018 21:57:49 Top
JohnnyMosrite Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 913 New York City area	Posted on Mar 12 2018 09:46 PM Along with Danny Gatton, I'm gonna miss this guy. I'm breaking out the Hitchhiker guitar tonight for a memorial "Walk,Don't Run". R.I.P., Noke.. J Mo' Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Mar 12 2018 09:59 PM skeeter wrote: Ha, Noel. I don't know if that was intentional, but it was a nice bit of levity at a time like this. Noel wrote: I have no words. I didn't realize it could be construed as a pun. Wasn't meant as one. I was am still speechless over this. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4054 Buffalo, N.Y.	Posted on Mar 12 2018 10:10 PM A sad day, but his legacy will be a lasting one, through the music he leaves behind and the influence he has had on all of us. — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2065 Virginia, USA	Posted on Mar 12 2018 10:24 PM I knew that. It just struck me since of course he was known for instrumental music. Anyway, I'm really saddened by this myself. So glad I was able to see him play several times over the years. One of my favorite times was when the Insect Surfers opened for them at a small club in DC in the early 80's. RIP Nokie Noel wrote: skeeter wrote: Ha, Noel. I don't know if that was intentional, but it was a nice bit of levity at a time like this. Noel wrote: I have no words. I didn't realize it could be construed as a pun. Wasn't meant as one. I was am still speechless over this. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top

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