RIP Barry Beckett

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Larry Miller
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RIP Barry Beckett

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RIP
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Michael Douchette
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Bobbe Seymour
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Post by Bobbe Seymour »

Have know Barry many years, his son is one of Nashville greatest musicians also. A truly overly talented family.

Barry wasn't a typical "Cookie cutter" Producer. He had and used his own mind in productions. His son will fill his shoes in the next few years I'm sure.

Another close friend to miss.

Bobbe Seymour
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Jack Stanton
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Post by Jack Stanton »

Besides being a great producer he was an awesome musician, playing on a ton of the hits that came out of Muscle Shoals.
Saw him playing piano with Rodney Crowell at the Bottom Line in NYC. He tore it up.
Rest in peace.
James Pennebaker
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Post by James Pennebaker »

I had the honor of working with Barry on a couple of occasions, the first time down in Muscle Shoals back in 1980. Websters definition of the term "laid back" should read Barry Beckett. Another one of the true legends has left us.

JP
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Ray Harrison
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Post by Ray Harrison »

My condolences go out to Mark and the rest of thefamily.
Great talent. Will be missed.
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Skip Edwards
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Post by Skip Edwards »

Another one of my heroes is gone...
RIP, BB
Danny Bates
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Post by Danny Bates »

There's a very nice tribute to Barry on YouTube. He was a true musical hero.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0dEwSYj_wo

Here's a list of credits from AMG....

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... qr5ldke~T4
Chris Boyd
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Post by Chris Boyd »

Someone wrote "Our loss is heaven's gain"...wow..that sums it up...RIP Barry.....
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John Rickard
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Post by John Rickard »

RIP Barry, I'll miss you.
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Katie Smith
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Post by Katie Smith »

Everyone here in Muscle Shoals will miss Barry, we are so proud of his accomplishments RIP Barry