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tele_roots
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Joined Mar 11, 2006 Posts 76 God, i just watch the dvd of danny gatton, and i read the biography, i didn't know about his suicide, i tought he was alive ... Someone know why he suicide ?
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Joined Mar 11, 2006 Posts 76 Nobody Know ? 
Paul in Colorado
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Ad Free Member Joined Mar 17, 2003 Posts 23,351 Location R.I.P. 2019 Who knows why anyone decides to take their own life? Maybe he just felt overwhelmed by life's challanges, couldn't see a way out and didn't know where to turn for help. BTW, There are people around here who were close to Danny and it's kind of a sticky subject. Ttele_roots
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Joined Mar 11, 2006 Posts 76 I understand ... Is so sad, danny was one of the best player ... 
collinsman
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Joined May 22, 2006 Posts 1,903 Location " Land Of Ten Thousand Taxes" His Mom told me he was very depressed, and suspected cancer and was due for a Dr.'s appointment right before he took his own life. His mom used to ( or maybe still does ) sell his CD's and other misc items, she was a really a sweet lady and gave me an autograpoh poster of him from " Cruising Deuces " (s?) Whatever the cause, it was such a waste. To me " Elmira Street" showcases all his talents, - Rockabilly, Red Neck Jazz, blues. If you don't hacve that CD - get it.
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Joined Apr 28, 2003 Posts 2,168 Location Helsinki, Finland, Yer-up welcome on this site too, collinsman.
Old Doc Skinner
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Joined Jun 5, 2005 Posts 747 Location Virginia Danny's daughter, Holly lives in my town and we've chatted a few times. I'd never consider asking her about it, but the next time we talk I'm going to ask her if by any chance she might have one of Dad's old guitars lying around that I might look upon and maybe even play a riff or two. Now that would send shivers up my spine. Holly's a really nice girl and is also working on some of the re-releases and hopefully some new video. I sometimes think that being blessed with a super-human talent carries a price tag... 
skiraly017
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Joined Mar 16, 2003 Posts 673 Location Hermosa Beach, CA What I posting here is what I was told by Jay Montrose. I cannot verify it, prove it or back it up. Take it as you will. With the releases of 88 Elmira St. and Crusin' Dueces, Danny felt pressure to be "the greatest unknown guitarist". The record company wanted him touring all the time and recording music that was commerically viable. Also from what Jay told me, Danny supposedly suffered a mini-stroke one morning leaving him temporarily paralyzed on his left side. This, along with the pressure of being famous and other issues was apparently to much to bear. Again, I am relaying what was told to me by Jay. collinsman
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Joined May 22, 2006 Posts 1,903 Location " Land Of Ten Thousand Taxes"skiraly017 said: What I posting here is what I was told by Jay Montrose. I cannot verify it, prove it or back it up. Take it as you will. With the releases of 88 Elmira St. and Crusin' Dueces, Danny felt pressure to be "the greatest unknown guitarist". The record company wanted him touring all the time and recording music that was commerically viable. Also from what Jay told me, Danny supposedly suffered a mini-stroke one morning leaving him temporarily paralyzed on his left side. This, along with the pressure of being famous and other issues was apparently to much to bear. Again, I am relaying what was told to me by Jay. Click to expand...I think that's correct, his mom did mention a small stroke, along with the worry with cancer that ( if memory serves me ) his dad died from. Weelie - thanks for the welcome..
Old Doc Skinner
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Joined Jun 5, 2005 Posts 747 Location Virginia I also had heard that Danny's depression was at least partially due to the loss of a close friend - I'm not sure, but I'm thinking perhaps it was Billy Windsor?
rand z
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Joined Feb 19, 2004 Posts 5,692 Location trumansburg, ny as i remember... an acquaintance of barden's , told me a few days after his passing, that danny was depressed over billy's death; and, that the his record label was putting pressure on him to pay back the advance they fronted him for the albums. and, that this, was causing tremendous pressure in his personal life. danny was one of the greatests of the greatests. quite possibly the greatest of all time... certainly one of the top 10 (imho). his premature passing was a inestimatable loss to the guitar and music world. may he rest in peace. rand z RRockinCarl
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Joined Jun 21, 2005 Posts 1,525 Location Michigan Thats what I always heard, that he was really depressed over the lose of Billy Windsor. I heard somewhere that his wife was thinking of a divorice around that time too. I'm sure there were other reasons though.
TheGoodTexan
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Ad Free Member Joined Apr 28, 2003 Posts 18,015 Location Nashville, TNPaul in Colorado said: Who knows why anyone decides to take their own life? Click to expand...I think this is a great response to this question. I've been around here a while back when this question really ruffled some people's feathers. Although time won't answer this question, time does seem to help people cope. I don't pretend to have a meaningful answer to this question, as I do not know anyone personally that knew Danny, like some folks around here do. But I did have a family member do this same thing earlier this year. Unless the person leaves a note (my family member didn't), there are no real answers. Only those that we settle on after the fact. The pastor the resided over my family member's funeral made the following remark, in a respectful manner, "Unfortunately, he chose a permanent solution to a temperory problem." T
tele_roots
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Joined Mar 11, 2006 Posts 76 R.I.P Danny ... "You're still the best Danny ..." 
tonytrout
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Joined Mar 19, 2003 Posts 3,028 Age 49 Location North Carolina (USA)collinsman said: I think that's correct, his mom did mention a small stroke, along with the worry with cancer that ( if memory serves me ) his dad died from. Weelie - thanks for the welcome.. Click to expand...
Old Doc Skinner said: I also had heard that Danny's depression was at least partially due to the loss of a close friend - I'm not sure, but I'm thinking perhaps it was Billy Windsor? Click to expand...You are both correct. Billy's sudden death in 1993 was a huge blow to Danny both personally & professionally. I am reading, "Unfinished Business, by Ralph Heibutzki and I highly recommend the book if you want a deeper look into Danny's life and career. Billy's death and Danny's reaction is mentioned in the book. And that's all I will say because I was simply searching for info on Jay (his guitar tech) and came across this. I pray that no one is offended by my reply. I revere Danny as a GREAT guitar player and his loss was very tragic. Danny, you are missed by all of us who have been WOW!'ed by your playing (myself) and those who personally knew you.
JCSouthpawtele
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Joined Apr 28, 2009 Posts 2,542 Location Middlebury,IndianaPaul in Colorado said: BTW, There are people around here who were close to Danny and it's kind of a sticky subject. Click to expand...Tread lightly.
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