Junior Knight RIP

[Johnny Cox]

My friend and steel guitar legend passed at his home this morning after a long battle with colon cancer. Myself along with Joan Cox and Jody Nix had the opportunity to visit with Junior and his wife Saran yesterday just hours before his death. Rest in peace Big Brother. Arrangements are pending.

[john buffington]

I am heartbroken at this news. Prayers for Saran and the family!

[Bob Shelton]

I watched Junior and Gary Carpenter on Saturday afternoons broadcast from the Longhorn Ballroom with Dewey Groom out of Dallas before I even heard of Buddy Emmons or Jimmy Day. His performances inspired me to buy the equipment and play. A great player, a cordial friend, and an easy man to like. High on the hill, Junior. Moment of silence and sincere condolences to his wife and loved ones.

[Adair Torres]

Rest in Peace Junior Knight.....
You will be greatly missed.

[Dave Mudgett]

So sorry to hear this. RIP Junior.

[Larry Dering]

Truly sad news. Junior was such a fine musician and a humble decent man. His playing was like no other and we enjoyed him at many steel guitar shows for years. My deepest sympathy and prayers for the family and friends. RIP Junior, you will be missed.

[Charles Tilley]

If you ever met Junior he considered you a new friend.
Our meeting was some 20 years ago and I consider that a highlight in my life
Junior will be missed by me and hundreds of others. We have lost a legend.

Rest in GOD's hands my friend. All your hurts are gone.

[Craig Stock]

RIP Junior, The first pro I had ever met at my first PSGA show in Norwalk, CT. He was on tour with Leann Rimes, and promoting Carter Guitars with the late John Fabian, he was larger than life and such a nice guy.

My condolences to Saran and his family and friends, my heart weeps now.

[Ricky Davis]

Rest In Peace my "Birthday Brother"(we share the same birthday); and Junior has been one of my long time Steel Guitar Big Brother ever since I lived in Mansfield, TX in 1992; I was 30 and he made sure I did everything the right way in my career....I loved him so much for everything he was to me.
Go rest High on the Musical Mountain Junior.
Ricky Davis

[Wayne Franco]

My sadness will be forever. Junior and I were very close to the same age. I've known each Junior for over two decades when I first was introduced to him by Jim Lindsey. May you rest in peace my friend and sincere condolences to all of his family.

[Brett Day]

I met Junior 25 years ago in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the Choo Choo City Steel Guitar Reunion, and he was a great friend and a great steel guitarist. I remember him saying "God bless you, Brett" after we talked for the first time. RIP Junior, you will be missed, buddy.

[Jerry Lee Newberry]

Sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers for the Family.

Donna

[Donna Dodd]

Saran, my heart hurts so much for you. I know Junior was loved and respect by so many! What a mark you both have made in this big world you shared!

Now it’s time to rest for a while….

(The first time I met Junior, I told Tommy he was so perfectly put together - it looked like he laid flat while someone starched and-ironed him -on high heat- from the top of his head all the way down to his feet .)

[Nick Reed]

So sorry to hear about Junior's passing

[Paul King]

What a sad day in the steel guitar community. I first saw Jr. Knight on a television show in the 1970s out of Dallas. His playing made such an impact on me wanting to play steel guitar. I always found Jr. Knight to be friendly and courteous. He was always a crowd favorite at the Texas Steel Show. His passing has left a huge void in the lives of so many musicians and friends. Eventually I was blessed to sit beside him for 1 1/2 hours and play a club meeting in Tyler, Texas. That day was a highlight for me. Prayers for Saran and their family during this most difficult time. RIP Jr. Knight, you touched so many lives. I would imagine there are several steel players who are welcoming you with open arms as you enter heavens gate.

[Jerry Overstreet]

Sad news. Condolences to his family and many friends.
I know he was particurlarly famous in the Texas area as well as all over the steel guitar world and music.

I believe I first heard Junior at the ISGC. Great player, great choice of songs. One of the things I noticed about Junior is that he was a snappy dresser. He always looked as good as he sounded.

I have the terrific Back to Back CD with his buddy Gary Hogue with whom he has now been reunited. Peace and comfort wishes for the bereaved.

[Brad Bechtel]

My condolences to his family and friends. He was a good 'un.

[Darrell Owens]

Junior Knight

[Terry Wood]

Sorry to hear this sad news! He was a Great Steel Guitarist and a Great Person. I remember the first time I ever heard him play at Scotty's big Steel Guitar Show in St. Louis he was such a Super musician and a great friend. I'm just heartbroken over this tonight. He's at rest with Lord Jesus Christ now. Prayers for his family and friends!

[Rick Campbell]

RIP Junior. Remember his playing in Knoxville. TN in the 90's.

RC

[Jim Cooley]

This is heartbreaking news. RIP Junior.

[Earl Briggs]

I've known JR since 1969,he was the best our paths crossed many times in the DFW area, excellent player and fun to be around never will forget the time we played twin steels.backing Billie Jo Spears in the early 2000"s for a show I always looked up to him
May God welcome him with open arms

[Walter Stettner]

Really sad news. Another legend is gone. Such a great palyer and a great human being.

My prayers and condolences to his family and friends.

Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria

[gary pierce]

Sad to hear this and condolences for the family.

[mtulbert]

Very sad news indeed. Great player and terrific person. Always had a hello for me and helped me along my steel journey.

May his memory be a blessing.

Mark