Rusty Young, 75, has passed away

[Delilah]

Sad news: Rusty Young died Wednesday at age 75. He was an original member of Poco and former bandmate of Randy Meisner and Timothy B. Schmit. He wrote one of my favorite Poco songs, “Crazy Love.” Condolences to his family and friends. RIP.


“I just received word that my friend Rusty Young has passed away and crossed that line into eternity,” co-founder Richie Furay said in a statement to Variety. “My heart is saddened; he was a dear and longtime friend who help me pioneer and create a new Southern California musical sound called ‘country rock.’ He was an innovator on the steel guitar and carried the name Poco on for more than 50 years. Our friendship was real and he will be deeply missed. My prayers are with his wife, Mary, and his children Sara and Will.”

https://variety.com/2021/music/news/rusty-young-dead-poco-founder-country-rock-band-1234952776/

[NightMistBlue]

Terrible and unexpected loss. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rusty-young-poco-dead-obit-1156578/amp/

[scottside]

How very sad and unexpected. Rusty was a fantastic pedal steel guitarist, a great songwriter, and an overall very nice and humble guy. I will miss his music.

[FreyFollower]

Oh, so sad to hear that! I like "Crazy Love" as well. Seemed like a really nice guy.:sad:
Thoughts and prayers for his loved ones. RIP, Rusty.

[secret squirrel]

So sad. Love Poco.

Here's 'When It All Began': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvUhsLcjQ7o
The following blog is inspired by a line from the song: 'Some called it country/Some called it rock and roll'.
https://sshh-sshh.blogspot.com/2013/09/some-called-it-country-some-called-it.html

And this is a comparison of Eagles and Poco:

https://sshh-sshh.blogspot.com/2013/11/poco-versus-eagles-to-every-thing-there.html #RipRustyYoung

And here's Hard Country, Jack Sundrud and Poco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dodt5C4pNj0


Love to all Poconuts.

Have not been on the Border for a bit and have missed it. My Dad died in the midst of Covid 19 and a month later, I was diagnosed with cancer. Hoping things improve in 2021.

SS
xx

[FreyFollower]

Have not been on the Border for a bit and have missed it. My Dad died in the midst of Covid 19 and a month later, I was diagnosed with cancer. Hoping things improve in 2021.

SS
xx


2020 was such a awful year. I'm so sorry your Dad was among those we lost. Having to deal with serious health issues in the midst of your loss has to be a terrible weight to bear. I'm so sorry for what you have been through. Praying for speedy healing and recovery , and bright years ahead with your dark days behind you!

[NightMistBlue]

My deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad, Secret Squirrel, and prayers for your full recovery 😢🙏🌹

[secret squirrel]

2020 was such a awful year. I'm so sorry your Dad was among those we lost. Having to deal with serious health issues in the midst of your loss has to be a terrible weight to bear. I'm so sorry for what you have been through. Praying for speedy healing and recovery , and bright years ahead with your dark days behind you!

Thanks, FF. Will appreciate your prayers.



SS
xx

[secret squirrel]

My deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad, Secret Squirrel, and prayers for your full recovery 😢🙏🌹

Thanks, NMB.

I appreciate it and any prayers you make.

SS
xx

[LuvTim]

So sad. Rusty had hung in there with Poco for so long...Hard to see him go.

[Delilah]

So sad. Love Poco.

Here's 'When It All Began': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvUhsLcjQ7o
The following blog is inspired by a line from the song: 'Some called it country/Some called it rock and roll'.
https://sshh-sshh.blogspot.com/2013/09/some-called-it-country-some-called-it.html

And this is a comparison of Eagles and Poco:

https://sshh-sshh.blogspot.com/2013/11/poco-versus-eagles-to-every-thing-there.html #RipRustyYoung

And here's Hard Country, Jack Sundrud and Poco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dodt5C4pNj0


Love to all Poconuts.

Have not been on the Border for a bit and have missed it. My Dad died in the midst of Covid 19 and a month later, I was diagnosed with cancer. Hoping things improve in 2021.

SS
xx


Thank you for those links, secret squirrel. “When It All Began” was a great fit for the Legacy album and one of Richie’s best songs.

I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your father and your diagnosis. I sincerely hope things improve in 2021 as well and that you have a speedy recovery. 🙏🙏

[KingWalsh]

Very sad news. So many legends are passing. RIP

[secret squirrel]

Thank you for those links, secret squirrel. “When It All Began” was a great fit for the Legacy album and one of Richie’s best songs.

I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your father and your diagnosis. I sincerely hope things improve in 2021 as well and that you have a speedy recovery. 🙏🙏

Thanks, Delilah. Me too.

Eagles was one of few bands that my Dad and I shared an interest in, though he was much fonder of Pink Floyd and Camel. Played Shine On at his funeral.

SS
xx
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[New Kid In Town]

OMG - I am so sorry to hear this. It is so sad that so many artist are leaving us. May he always RIP.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I was very sad to hear about Rusty's passing. He was definitely a country rock pioneer. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans.

R.I.P. Rusty


(BTW - There were two threads started about Rusty's passing so I merged them.)

[NightMistBlue]

Timothy Schmit and Bernie Leadon will be participating in a tribute to Rusty on Sunday, May 2nd. It’s a radio show and you can listen online. I shared the link in Timothy’s forum, on the press/blog thread.

[NightMistBlue]

There’s also a link and more information on Timothy’s Facebook page.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for the heads up, NMB.

Here is the link to Timothy's facebook page with the info: https://www.facebook.com/timothybschmit

[NightMistBlue]

Thanks, Dreamer. And thanks for merging the several Rusty threads into one.