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Old 14-02-2008, 12:04 PM   #1
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Default Smoky Dawson Has Died At 94...

G'day all,

Just writing to get the very sad news out that the wonderful Smoky Dawson passed away yesterday at 94 years of age after a short illness.

Just a private memorial at the moment but there will be a public one in a few weeks.

His lovely wife Dot is still alive and is 101 years old.

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Old 14-02-2008, 01:55 PM   #2
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Old 14-02-2008, 03:33 PM   #3
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Dear ol' Smokey - what a guy, what a life.
Sad to hear of his passing but you've got to smile at the longevity of his fantastic life and the happiness he brought to so many people.
True class.
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Old 14-02-2008, 04:16 PM   #4
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Dear ol' Smokey - what a guy, what a life.
Sad to hear of his passing but you've got to smile at the longevity of his fantastic life and the happiness he brought to so many people.
True class.

aint that the truth. i saw it on the news this morning and thought " oh please don't say he's passed away"

a sad day in the country music world. condolences to dot


rest in peace partner.
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Old 14-02-2008, 04:25 PM   #5
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R.I.P, dont know his music but i am sure he will be missed..
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Old 14-02-2008, 05:54 PM   #6
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take my hat of to the man,we have lost one of the greats
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Old 15-02-2008, 12:23 AM   #7
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i am sure he will be greatly missed both emotionally as a friend to many and also as a mentor to many of the music industry from the young starters to the long term players. when you hear interviews , smokey mostly seems to get a mention.

a real pioneer that never retired.
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And here I was thinking a "smokey dawson" was something you did in woodwork
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Old 21-02-2008, 11:09 AM   #9
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This little bit was in the news yesterday...

Hopefully some of us can get there, 99% sure it will be in Sydnet somewhere...

'A public memorial will be held next month around March 19, which would have been Dawson's 95th birthday.'
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