Toby Keith...RIP

[2LaneCruzer]

Country singer Toby Keith dies at 62

The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer died Monday night surrounded by his family, a short statement said.

www.nbcnews.com

“Merle Exited The Stage With His Dignity Intact” – How Toby Keith Saved The Day At One Of Merle Haggard’s Final Concerts

A RIFF on what country is really about.

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[MoKelly]

He was one of the best. Great entertainer and song writer. RIP. He will be missed.

 

[TractorTech]

My wife and I were just talking about him as a country singer showman. Not many left. Now, one less.
Rest in peace, Toby Keith

 

[scott_vt]

Good Afternoon,
Sad day in the Country Music industry!
He was one of the best, and was a huge advocate for our Troops and Service people abroad !

 

[kozal01]

This one hurts. As a vet he was one of my favorites, his unapologetic patriotism and support for our country and our military was endearing to me. Eff cancer!!!!

 

[gsganzer]

He was quite a philanthropist and seemed like a really down to earth guy.

Apparently, he was also very wealthy. I'm not sure of the details, but I believe he was his own producer and agent, allowing him to keep much more of his profits, compared to typical arrangements most artists enter into.

 

[Thomas]

Indeed a stand up man shall be miss.

 

[Hay Dude]

A talented singer for sure.
I’m also mourning the 2 lost Navy Seals and the 3 soldiers in Jordan.
So little being said about them….

 

[Hay Dude]

I think he sang at 45’s inauguration.

 

[gsganzer]

A talented singer for sure.
I’m also mourning the 2 lost Navy Seals and the 3 soldiers in Jordan.
So little being said about them….

Agree. There're a lot of folks that make some very unselfish sacrifices for the rest of us. They should never be forgotten, or their sacrifices overlooked.

 

[MoKelly]

I think he sang at 45’s inauguration.

Yes he did perform. American Soldier plus 3 more patriotic songs!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

RIP Toby.

 

[fiddlearound]

As I noted in the "when the music died" thread, we had a small family connection with Toby. His wife is the step sister of a cousin. This cousin was involved in a very serious auto accident and needed help with the bills. When Toby heard of the benefit function for being held, he sent an autographed guitar to be auctioned to help raise money.

This was the same time he was undergoing chemo and radiation therapy for the stomach cancer. Showed me the character of the man that he cared about someone else while he was battleing his own devils.

Loved his music and may he rest in peace!