Tribute to a friend and mentor

[DCWalters]

If it weren't for this guy Danny McKenna I would have never gotten into guitars the way I have. Danny passed away Wednesday the 26th and I just wanted to post something here. I am sure that nobody here knew him but some may recall the hit song he wrote and performed with his band Toby Beau back in the late 70's.

http://www.themonitor.com/Templates/myangelbaby/05-Toby%20Beau-My%20Angel%20Baby .mp3 (http://www.themonitor.com/Templates/myangelbaby/05-Toby%20Beau-My%20Angel%20Baby.mp3)

He taught me about good guitars and what to look for in guitars which lead me to find Robin, so I thought it was fitting to post a small tribute to him. Not only was he a good guitarist he was good luthier...he loved my Robin Goldtop, he was very intrigued and impressed with the build quality and design.

Danny R.I.P. brother. We will miss you.

[Barry Harwood]

I listened to the song through that link. I remember it well after listening to it. I think that was pretty big and that vocalist has a great voice. Sorry about the loss of your friend.

[BCRGreg]

MAN!!!

I always dug that guitarist. The song's cool, great harmonies. Sorry to hear that he's gone.

[Chuck's Guitar Shop]

Very well crafted song ...
I still hear it on the radio now & then.

Isn't it amazing when you rub elbows
with someone with that kind of
depth & musical knowledge?

Little things they say & do
(while they may not hit you hard initially)
stay with you for the rest of your life.

I'm sure you'll never forget
the things he contributed to
your life & your music
& in that way he still lives on.

[DCWalters]

You pretty much hit it right on the head...there was no one thing he did,showed or told me it was more of an accumulation of things. Things I will remember forever.