Obit: Allen Damron RIP (Aug 2005)

Subject: Obit: Allen Damron RIP
From: Mary Katherine
Date: 17 Aug 05 - 10:42 AM

Kerrville Folk Festival favorite Allen Damron has died; here's a link to his obit in the Austin (TX) newspaper.

http://www.austin360.com/news/content/music/statesman/2005/16damron.html

Mary Katherine

Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP
From: lesblank
Date: 17 Aug 05 - 12:48 PM

We have lost another of our Texas treasures. How well I remember seeing A Wayne for the very first time at the old Wunche's Cafe in Spring some 25 or 26 years ago - just like yesterday. My favorite time of his shows was the last song of the last set when those few who were left would hold hands in a circle and sing that last song together. I last saw him at the Millbend Coffeehouse last year and I remember how tired he looked and just hoped he would make it through Kerrville one last time. God bless you A Wayne for all the joy and happiness you've given me and my family. Sing with angels, forever !!

Les

Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP
From: open mike
Date: 17 Aug 05 - 01:57 PM

http://www.awdamron.com/sound.htm
sound bytes here
and if yo udo have memories of him
you can post them on the condolences
site in the Austin Texas news paper

Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP
From: Mary Katherine
Date: 17 Aug 05 - 02:02 PM

Allen's family is struggling with a staggering medical bill - if you'd care to help, please contact them. Here is their request, from the Kerrville news list:

"In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset medical expenses c/o

Allen Damron, Box 412, Terlingua, TX 79852.

Contact: Sam Richardson [phone] or Marie Damron [phone]"

Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 17 Aug 05 - 07:52 PM

Back in 1964-65 Allen used to sing at a "coffee house" (remember those?)called The Id, on 24th st. just west of the Univ. of Tex campus here in Austin. So did I. It has always amazed me--with so many friends, working associates, travels--he always remembered my name after intervals of years when we might see each other. He had a good mind and always seemed to give his best with good cheer to those participating in the program with him (whether as audience or singers/players). Too young (66!!). Dadgum shame.    Tw

Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 17 Aug 05 - 08:41 PM

I knew Allen through Bob Gibson.--Not well and mostly in Chicago. Good fellow! Good times. My condolences go out.

Art

Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP
From: GUEST,Jed Marum sans cookie
Date: 17 Aug 05 - 10:58 PM

I'm very sorry to see his passing. I met Allen when we both played at a festival in Amarillo TX a few years ago. A nice guy and a great entertainer. He had a nice way of telling a story, and a story for every song! He also wrote and recited some wonderful "cowboy" poetry. We will miss him!

Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 17 Aug 05 - 11:42 PM

Allen was a friend, a drinking pal in his drinking days, we shared a few gigs together, and he will be missed.
Nobody did the Gringo Pistolero better.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 18 Aug 05 - 09:09 AM

A true character out of the old West. The world is lesser with his passing. Godspeed.

Roger in Baltimore