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Don Rader

DETROIT, MI  USA
November 28, 2003
4,991 plays
60,171 views
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Don played everywhere from The Grand Ol' Opry in Nashville to top nightclubs and state fairs across America. He was playing a benefit for a sick musician when he heard a voice from behind say "may I borrow your guitar, Mr. Rader?" He turned around to see Johnny Cash smiling at him. Don said "You're Johnny Cash! You don't know who I am!" "I most certainly do," replied Cash. Don was very honored that Johnny borrowed his guitar for a couple of songs for the benefit and treated Don as a friend and an equal.
Your musical influences
Hank Williams, The Carter Family.
What equipment do you use?
Epiphone EJ200 acoustic guitar, Campbell "Don Rader Model" electric guitar.
Anything else?
to read Don Rader's obituary in the Oakland Press; written by rock writer Gary Graff. to read Don Rader's obituary in the Detroit Free Press./t
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Honey I was with you when you left this world, but I know you are with JoAnne. Love You Still and you are missed by all.
Hi Don, Just dropping by to vist with your music. What a talented soul! I love " Area Code to Heaven"......beautiful song! Wishing you the best in everything you do. I'll be back from time to time.. Until then..take care my friend...
THIS IS THE ''GOOD STUFF'' ALL OF US HEAR AR DO-IN WHAT WE DO CUZ OF YOU AND ALL THE OUTHERS THET DID WHAT YOU DID,,, ,,,DON'T NO WHAT I'ED BE DO-IN WITH-OUT IT,, ,,THANKS DON,, ,,''LONI'',,
Great to here this stuff. Fantastic really. Gonna go to the 1 record store here that should have these records. At least one anyway. Great songs.
Well Don, It looks like God finally gave you the "Area Code To Heaven." It was a pleasure working with you.
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