Rusty Wier Tribute
May 3, 1944 - October 9, 2009 

Rusty Wier told us early on that he didn’t want to lay his guitar down. And we most certainly didn’t want to let him.
We watched and prayed and prayed some more these past two years as he fought the demon cancer with that
 same sense of determination and commitment he brought to entertaining every time those big ol’ boots of his hit the stage. 

Joe Ables, who owns the Saxon Pub, home of Rusty’s regular Thursday night gig for 14 years, knows something
about that: “I use Rusty as an example to these younger acts, who get a little sniffle and then want to cancel.  Even before
it happens, I always tell ’em about him. I’ve seen him sicker ’n a dog, but hit the stage, and you’d never
know it. A true professional.”

And Margaret Moser told us about the time Rusty stepped up on that stage for one of those Thursday night shows less than
twelve hours after his mother had passed away. “She didn’t want me to miss the show,” he explained. “Just
make ’em smile. It’s what I’m there for. They’re not there to hear all my problems. And I do my best to make ’em laugh.” 

And, boy, was he good at that. Having discovered his inner ham at the tender age of three while charming patrons of his
father’s Austin restaurant by riding his stick horse between the tables as the pianist played “The William Tell Overture”,
Rusty fully embraced the joy of entertaining.

He banged on pots and pans with spoons until the age of ten, when his parents finally bought him a set of drums.
“Then they turned around and bought me a soundproof room,” he adds with a touch of that typical Wier humor.

Within three years, Rusty was defying parental and legal curfews to begin his professional career drumming for the Centennials.
Over the next ten years, he drummed his way through several rock and roll outfits, including the Wig with Benny Rowe and
Lavender Hill Express with Layton DePenning and Gary P. Nunn. Somewhere along the way, he discovered the blues clubs
of East Austin and began to broaden his musical horizons.

Rusty’s adamant stand against being pigeonholed into any one genre of music probably dates from this period in the Sixties,
when folk, rock, and blues all cross pollinated to produce new strains of music. And he was already looking to throw another
element into the mix. As he recalled, “I wanted to call Lavender Hill Express ‘the Blue Mountain Train.’ I was trying to go
country even then.”

But there was a different change of direction in Rusty’s immediate future. When Lavender Hill Express broke up, he put down
his drumsticks, picked up a Mel Bay book of guitar chords, and began teaching himself to play the guitar.

Heading into the Seventies, our budding Texas troubadour was right on schedule for a head-on collision with his destiny.
Just as Michael Martin Murphey, Jerry Jeff Walker, Steven Fromholz, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings were all busy
turning that Sixties blend of folk, rock, and blues into the “Austin Sound,” Rusty Wier came back from an ill-advised trip to LA
with the inspiration for a little ditty called “Don’t It Make You Wanna Dance.”

The rest, as they say, was history. Recorded by artists as diverse as John Hiatt, Barbara Mandell, and Jerry Jeff, the song
became a monster hit when Bonnie Raitt’s version appeared on the Urban Cowboy soundtrack, earning Rusty a double platinum
record for over two million sales. His signature song, it catapulted him to fame, fortune, and life in the fast lane. He suddenly
found himself touring with such artists as Ray Charles, the Charlie Daniels and Marshall Tucker bands, The Outlaws, Lynyrd
Skynyrd, the Amazing Rhythm Aces, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League, The
Allman Brothers, Commander Cody, Asleep at the Wheel, Doug Kershaw, and Gatemouth Brown, among others. Sometimes,
as was the case with George Strait, they opened and he headlined the shows.

Rusty signed his first contract with ABC Records and later recorded with both 20th Century and Columbia Records, producing
more than a dozen albums during the course of his career. He also appeared on Austin City Limits on three different occasions,
delivering his unique brand of what Margaret Moser labeled “Rusticana.”

A songwriter’s songwriter, an entertainer’s entertainer, perhaps Moser summed up Rusty Wier best of all when she observed,
“Through rain, sleet, and dark of night, Rusty Wier delivers.” And now Rusty Wier has been delivered. And if that don’t exactly make
you wanna dance, do it anyway. It’s what he would have wanted.

LESSONS OF LIFE
                       Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio
 
                        To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45  lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I’ve ever written.  My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
 
               1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
 
               2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
 
               3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
 
               4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick.  Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
 
               5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
 
               6. You don’t have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree.
 
               7. Cry with someone.  It’s more healing than crying alone.
 
               8. It’s OK to get angry
 
               9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
 
               10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
 
               11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.
 
               12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.
 
               13. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea  what their journey is all about.
 
               14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.
 
               15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks.
 
               16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
 
               17. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
 
               18. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.
 
               19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
 
               20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.
 
               21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.  Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
 
               22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
 
               23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.
 
               24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
 
               25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
 
               26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ‘In five years, will this matter?’
 
               27. Always choose life.
 
               28. Forgive everyone everything.
 
               29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
 
               30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
 
               31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
 
               32. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
 
               33. Believe in miracles.
 
               34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.
 
               35. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
 
               36. Growing old beats the alternative — dying young.
 
               37. Your children get only one childhood.
 
               38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
 
               39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
 
               40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.
 
               41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
 
               42. The best is yet to come..
 
               43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
 
               44. Yield.
 
               45. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.”

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The “Sharing” in a MARRIAGE….

The old man placed order for one hamburger, French fries and a drink.

He unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half, placing one
half in front of his wife.

He then carefully counted out the French fries, dividing them into two piles
and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife.

He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down
between them . As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, the people
around them were looking over and whispering.

Obviously they were thinking, ‘That poor old couple – all they can afford is
one meal for the two of them.’

As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table and politely
offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old man said, they were
just fine – they were used to sharing everything.

People closer to the table noticed the little old lady hadn’t eaten a bite.
She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping
the drink.

Again, the young man came over and begged them to let him buy another meal
for them. This time the old woman said ‘No, thank you, we are used to
sharing everything.’

Finally, as the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with the
napkin, the young man again came over to the little old lady who had yet to
eat a single bite of food and asked ‘What is it you are waiting for?’

She answered……

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‘THE TEETH…..’

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These were  sent to me by a good friend and i thought they were worth sharing

STEAL THIS AND SEND IT TO YOUR MOTHER

Real Mothers don’t eat quiche;
they don’t have time to make it.

Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils
are probably in the sandbox.

Real Mothers often have sticky floors,
filthy ovens and happy kids.

Real Mothers know that dried play dough
doesn’t come out of carpets.

Real Mothers don’t want to know what
the vacuum just sucked up.

Real Mothers sometimes ask ‘Why me?’
and get their answer when a little
voice says, ‘Because I love you best.’

Real Mothers know that a child’s growth
is not measured by height or years or grade….

It is marked by the progression of Mommy to Mom to Mother…

The Images of Mother

4 YEARS OF AGE – My Mommy can do anything!

8 YEARS OF AGE – My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!

12 YEARS OF AGE – My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything.

14 YEARS OF AGE – Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either.

16 YEARS OF AGE – Mother? She’s hopelessly old-fashioned.

18 YEARS OF AGE – That old woman? She’s way out of date!

25 YEARS OF AGE – Well, she might know a little bit about it!

35 YEARS OF AGE – Before we decide, let’s get Mom’s opinion.

45 YEARS OF AGE – Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?

65 YEARS OF AGE – Wish I could talk it over with Mom.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure
that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,
because that is the doorway to her heart,
the place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,
but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.

It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she
shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!

Please send this to 5 Mom’s today..

If you don’t, nothing bad will happen,
but if you do, something good will:
You will boost a Mother’s spirits..

I have kleptomania, but when it gets bad, I take something for it.

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS! Except that one where you’re naked in church.

Sometimes too much to drink isn’t enough.

Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken.

Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake!

My short-term memory is not as sharp as it used to be.

Also, my short-term memory’s not as sharp as it used to be.

Welcome to Utah Set your watch back 20 years.

In just two days from now, tomorrow will be yesterday.

A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory

The statement below is true.

The statement above is false.

I may be schizophrenic, but at least I have each other.

I am a Nobody. Nobody is Perfect. Therefore I am Perfect.

KENTUCKY: Five million people, Fifteen last names.

I’m not your type. I’m not inflatable.

Dyslexics Have More Nuf.

In Memorium With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went unnoticed last week. Larry LaPrise, the man who wrote “The Hokey Pokey”, died peacefully at age 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in. And then the trouble started.

I LOVE COOKING WITH WINE Sometimes I even put it in the food.

Preserve the Spotted Owl (in formaldehyde)

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

When you work here, you can name your own salary.

I named mine, “Fred”.

money isn’t everything, but it sure keeps the kids in touch.

Reality is only an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol.

I like cats too. Let’s exchange recipes.

Red meat is not bad for you Fuzzy green meat is bad for you.

I am having an out-of-money experience.

Don’t sweat the petty things. Don’t pet the sweaty things.

Corduroy pillows are making headlines!

I want to die while asleep like my grandfather, not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.

I FOUND JESUS! He was in my trunk when I got back from Tijuana

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A Friend….

(A)ccepts you as you are (B)elieves in “you” (C)alls you just to say “HI” (D)oesn’t give up on you (E)nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts) (F)orgives your mistakes (G)ives unconditionally (H)elps you (I)nvites you over (J)ust “be” with you (K)eeps you close at heart (L)oves you for who you are (M)akes a difference in your life (N)ever Judges (O)ffer support (P)icks you up (Q)uiets your fears (R)aises your spirits (S)ays nice things about you (T)ells you the truth when you need it (U)nderstands you (V)alues you (W)alks beside you (X)-plains thing you don’t understand (Y)ells when you won’t listen and (Z)aps you back to reality <—This person would never hurt you <—This person is a true friend <—This person has your back <—this person is alwayz there for u I want you to know that you are amazing, and I appreciate your friendship greatly. If I don’t get this back, I understand. But I have a game for you. Once you read this letter, you must send it to 15 people that you really care about, including the person that sent it to you. If you receive at least 7 back, then you are love

For a look at my weekend musical exploits click on the picture below…..

The following are the posters I made for my upcoming gigs. I am playing on a spur of the moment invitation at the “Tarpon Ice House” tonight starting around 6 or 7pm till when ever…. Stop in if your in the area.

Starting Friday the 16th of January 2009 I will be playing at the Tarpon Ice House. If you are in the area stop on in and join the fun. Music starts at 9:00pm and will quit when Paul tells me to.

US magazine dot com has a comprehensive list of all the celebrities we lost during 2008 click on Paul Newman below to start your journey.

Here are some of the pictures taken New Years Eve.

From Colbert’s “A Very Special Christmas Special.