Richard Stanton

[bob adams]

I have just learned from a call with Willie which came from Billy Murdoch that Richard has passed away, I have no details but it's safe to say I'm shocked and saddened at the news.

If you have any further info Billy do let us know.

[Zumbilly(Murdoch)]

Richard Jr Mailed Me this morning and said that His Father had passed last month although He did not mention a date.
Richard was 87 years old and.
Richard Jr said He was helping His Mother to clear a room of musical instruments,His Mum suggested mailing Me since I had sold Him a Sho Pro last year and asked what Richard had paid Me for the guitar.
I replied,passing on My condolences and I said that if I could be of any help He was to mail Me anytime.
I thought it would be very inappropriate to ask what items were for sale.

[bob adams]

Thanks Billy, he seems so spritely the last time we met and we talked not so very long ago when I made him a few bits for his guitar, very sad to here he has gone.

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

More sad news, I also made him some parts for his projects he was a gentleman my thoughts are with his family, rest in peace Richard.

[Uncle Roy]

What, more sad news, I am so sorry to hear this.
As the comments already made Richard was your friendly English gentleman who adored the steel guitar and people associated with it.
God bless you my friend!

[saddletramp]

I'm very sorry to hear this. I bought a Fender Deluxe 8-string from Richard and he was a pleasure to deal with. I met him again at the Gower Bluegrass Festival and we talked about playing bluegrass dobro. He was a true gentleman.

[Willie Gamble]

I was saddened to hear of Richard's death, My only dealing with him was last year when I purchased a Peavey Nashville 112 from him and he was an absolute gent to deal with, it is ironic that he died last month because the amp died then as well.
I just received word this morning that the amp is now repaired.
I hope it is as good as it was prior to the fault.
Rest in peace Richard, yet another Brother of the Bar gone
Asleep at the steel

[Zebedee]

I'm saddened by the news, I knew Richard from recording with him at his home studio, and seeing him at my gigs, he loved the pedal steel.

[Ken Byng]

I'm very saddened by the loss of yet another UK steel player. Richard was an absolute gent and someone who was proud of getting the best of instruments on the market. I liked him very much.

[dessa]

Such sad news. Met and had a few deals with Richard, such a lovely man. RIP old friend.