Comments on: Merle Haggard brings big hits and talented teenage son to Gallo Center

By: Darrell Hunter

Darrell Hunter — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:11:00 +0000

Hey Merle; Been a few years since I caught your show in Vegas and quite a few more years since I seen you in Alaska. I talk to Dennis Hromek frequently and he keeps me informed on whats happening with you. It sure would be nice if you made it back up here to Alaska and do another show. You have been my Hero forever. Say hello to Biff for me. Hag Fan Forever, Darrell Hunter, Houston, Alaska

By: Dana Paulson

Dana Paulson — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:13:54 +0000

Im so glad u made a full recovery from your cancer . In my opinion you are a true legend . my father passed away of ALS (lou gherig’s disease) , he was no doubt your biggest fan , not in a way that he ran to all your concerts , or even ran out and bought all your albums . He saw his own life reflected in your songs , he too had quite a rough young life , serving time in jail and leaving his family at an early age for the road . I took care of my father when he was ill , and we would listen to your music and it would start him thinking and sometimes on the verge of tears he would start to tell me stories of his past , things i never knew . This was the hardest thing ive ever had to do in my life, and i believe Mr . Haggard had a hand in that . When he passed away last year there were only two songs played at his funeral that wernt Merle Haggard. Ian Tyson’s Four Strong Winds (we are from Alberta) and amazing grace) , thats the way he wanted it , I had the task of choosing the songs and i realized how much of him i could see in Mr. Haggard’s songs and i think i chose the ones fitting . I thank you mr. Haggard for your music and your life , cause it has helped me to understand my own father and his life .
Thank You Dana Paulson

By: phil rishel

phil rishel — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:36:07 +0000

Merl, I was playing at Rose Maddox’s 101 club in Oceanside when I heard “Song of Sadness” on the jukebox. I had been playing in Michigan as a kid and northern California in beer bars. It was My first job where I had to play bass and sing at the same time. 6 piece band and to my dismay I was the only singer.
I had never heard a voice like yours and I copyed you for many years. If I live to be 100 one of my greatest memories was when a women passing me on the side walk (on 16 ave, nashville) turned around and said ” your the guy who sounds just like Merl Haggard.
Another Time in Northern California. I was living north of Mt Shasta near Yreka. I had an AM radio and happened to get you doing something like a Christmas benifit. You were low on band members and it seems you had to play lead.
The mosrite people had messed up your guitar so it couldn’t tune. I could hear the other 5 strings go down every time you tightened another,
I couldn’t believe how well you took it and kept talking to the audience. The the Mosrite people came out and presented you with a new guitar.
I bet you remember that. Probably threw that mosrite in the trash after the show. Much love to you forever Phil

By: Denny Haynes

Denny Haynes — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:17:20 +0000

Hi Merle, I,am so glad your still healty and feelin good, congraulation on your 16 th anniversary,I pray you and your wife many more , I sure wish I could see you again someday in a concert with your son , I,ve always LOVED Your music It all touches my heart, I really like the old stuff I,ve been listing to your music since the 60,s You Merle ,George Jones , Charlie Pride ,Conway Twittie. Keep up with the great music Hope to see you soon in OHIO God Bless You and your Family, #1 FAN Denny Haynes I sure would love to meet you and your family.

By: Bev

Bev — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:14:06 +0000

Merle I am with a man who has known you personaly, and has followed your singing for years. He to left Calif when he was
16 He went to Or. as you did. He spoke to you at the fair in o7 and we danced to you rehersing for your concert. You are
country music and we are now getting news of Noel & Marty & Benny. Just wanted you to know I live with your # 1 fan
Bev

By: Gilbert

Gilbert — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:47:50 +0000

Merle,I am 48 years old.I started listening to you around 1969. I was 8 years old and to this day you are my favorite. You always have and always will be my favorite singer in the world. I have been to only 5 concerts in my life.( All Merle Haggard) I still collect the old albums. I have over 60 Merle Haggard albums. No one ever will come close to being as good at singing or song writing as you. I hope you get back to the louisville ky area some time soon. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Your friend
Gilbert

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:10:18 +0000

Hello Mr. Haggard,
Your son Marty is at our church right now in Acworth, GA. He too is awesome at the guitar. Think you and all your talented boys will ever come together for a few numbers?
Your son Marty has been a true blessing here at the church!
Brandon

By: Tina, Mike, & Zeb

Tina, Mike, & Zeb — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:28:53 +0000

Hey Merle:
I’m so glad that you came through surgery, My dad wasn’t so lucky I lost him in 2005.
You are the greatest, Mike and I got the chance to see you in Clarksburg WV some many years ago. It was the greatest. I know your birthday is April 6th, well my husband and will be married 25 years that day this year. Yeah you could say we are BIG fans.
Yeah, its a big deal when you can say, “Yeah thats my boy.” My son, Zeb, started playing upright bass when he was 3. No kidding, He’s 16 now and plays the fire out of a 6-string, people kid him and call him Tony Rice. I’m pretty proud of him but he takes it naturally, His dad plays anything with strings on it.
We wish you the best of health, happiness and love in 2010.

LOVE FROM WV

By: Fish

Fish — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:40:19 +0000

Howdy Merle:

Looking forward to catching one of your shows with your son. Sounds like he’s re-energized you. That’s a good thing. I ran into some of your old buddies at Trouts, Red Simpson, Lloyd Reading, Larry Petree and a few other guys. Happy 2010, can’t wait to hear your new act.

Fish

By: Elbby

Elbby — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:56:10 +0000

My gentleman adores your music and my re-introduction to country, which I consider consumate songs of life, was because of Mike and he did it through you to me. I have learned a lot, loved a lot, and been blessed with knowing you both. We are going through our own [sad] song of life but I wanted to gift him with seeing you perform in Houston as a small token of my love and respect for him. I am glad to hear of your own win over recent illness and I am thankful you can continue to grace us. I wish you, Theresa, children and your circle of loved ones all the best. Looking forward to seeing/hearing you soon on-stage. Elbby