Wanted to let you all know that Slingshot (Ted) passed away April 1st...in his sleep.

Sad news, I was only listening to 'Crazy' by Him the other day. RIP mate you'll be missed.

im really sorry at hearing that, he fought off that bastard disease once, and i hoped he would do the same 2nd time around.
he was a fighter, and although i didnt really know him, he seemed a real nice man.

my sincere condolence to all teds family and friends.

regards,
jim.

Man I am so sorry to hear this. Ted was a nice guy and I always loved hearing his covers and creations. My deepest condolence to all Ted's family and friends. He will be missed.

Regards, Mark

Very sad to have to read this thread.
I didn't communicate personally with Ted, apart from wishing him and your daughter well in their recent illnesses. He will be missed here! A lot of people were rooting for him when he told the forum he was out of remission.
Sincere condolences to you and your family Sparrow.

I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathies to Ted's family.
Rest in peace Ted, you will be missed:(

Aw shit...that's just the saddest thing. We knew each other a long time on the net...right back to 2003. I'm really saddened by this and wish you well in the future. Night Ted. Sleep well my friend.

Devastating!!!! Real sorry to hear this!! I liked Ted very much, and enjoyed all his wonderful takes on the tunes he would do for us around here!! Is this you Tam?? Ted had shared some stuff with me at one point about things going on and such, and i am real glad that you let us know of his passing!!! You are missed Ted!!! God bless you Tam, and the whole family....

Very sad news indeed , my thoughts are with his family at this extremely difficult time :(

I cannot tell you how sorry I am to learn of this news. I liked Ted and was really hoping for the best. My deepest condolences to his loved ones. :(

R.I.P Ted. You will be missed.

Dear god how sad i feel typing this , poor Ted . Man i feel gutted to bits . Feels like i just lost a brother !

R.I.P Ted .

I am deeply saddened by this news, Ted was a wonderful guy, I enjoyed doing some collabs with him and listening to his music. He will be sorely missed not only on this board, but on this earth. My prayers and condolences to his family.

When I saw the title to this thread, it knocked the wind out of me. This is so sad. Man what a nice guy he was! He will be missed so much around here. My heart and prayers go out to his family. RIP Ted

farewell brother, you'll be missed

Sad news indeed, did not really know him, but very sorry to hear of this.

I He will be sorely missed not only on this board, but on this earth.

That brought a tear to my eye. The finality is hard to take. Please God take care of his family.

Very sad to hear this. RIP Ted :(

I, also, can only echo the sentiments already expressed.

Ted and I didn't really communicate, but from reading his posts and the comments from other members, I know he was a truly great guy ... and will be sorely missed.

I hope you can take some small comfort from the depth of feeling toward him that exists in here and please, when you're able, drop in here again yourself for a chat and some simple friendship.

Wishing you well.

Never directly communicated with Ted, but I wished him well in his recovery, was really convinced he had it beat. He was a fighter and I am more than aware of the contribution in making this forum a fun place to be. RIP Ted.

Very sad news indeed :( , from what i knew of Ted he was a good man, and he'll be missed, my thoughts are with you and his family at this difficult time.

Wherever you are right now Sling, keep playing that guitar man! :woot:

That's very sad to hear :(
He was a really great guy, and I'll miss him!

Devastating!!!! Real sorry to hear this!! I liked Ted very much, and enjoyed all his wonderful takes on the tunes he would do for us around here!! Is this you Tam?? Ted had shared some stuff with me at one point about things going on and such, and i am real glad that you let us know of his passing!!! You are missed Ted!!! God bless you Tam, and the whole family....

Yes....it is me Tammy. I tried to pm you, but for some reason it wont let me.
Can you pm me please? so that I can respond that way?. There are some things I would like to tell you.

I am very sure that Ted can see all the responses to this thread.
This site and all the wonderful folks on it, brought him so much joy.
Thankyou for always being so kind and understanding thru his fight...and for the prayers...the songs...the smiles you have all given him thru the years.

Yes....it is me Tammy. I tried to pm you, but for some reason it wont let me.
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You don't have enough posts for the function to work....think you need like 15 posts or such. send me a mail surplusvox@yahoo.com

You don't have enough posts for the function to work....think you need like 15 posts or such. send me a mail surplusvox@yahoo.com

Email sent :-)

E mail sent :-)

So sad to hear about Ted....It really brings home to me how precious life is..sadly missed..top man Ted..Heavens gain for sure..RIP Ted
Mac

i had really hoped that the treatments would have given him more time if not a cure. its so hard to win with cancer. you never know when it will strike or strike again. it must be devastating for his family to lose such a wonderful man, father, husband and friend. we all loved Ted and he will be sadly missed. (did you send Frederica with him?)

When I saw the title to this thread, it knocked the wind out of me. This is so sad. Man what a nice guy he was! He will be missed so much around here. My heart and prayers go out to his family. RIP TedThis sums up my thoughts exactly.

I remember Ted, and even his hot pink "Sling Shot" avatar back from Guitars101. He was one of the first people I remember seeing at that site. One thing about Ted that was a lot of fun for me is that I could log on this board and see the songs listed in the "recently posted" section and, without even seeing the names of who posted them, I always knew which songs were posted by him, as he and I share quite a similar preference for 70s music, particularly the tunes that were not obvious choices to cover. I would spot the listing and say to myself, "now THAT one has GOT to be one of SlingShot's covers!" And I would go to that thread and it of course would be his tune. :)

One thing that I am glad to know is that passing to the "other side" during sleep is probably the most peaceful way to go, and no other way would be more fitting for such a peaceful and friendly soul.

Ted, if you are reading this, you will not be forgotten. Fortunately for us, your posts are recorded throughout this board and will serve as reminders of the goodness that you brought to this community. Tammy, I hope that Fenderica will find a good home with a similar soul as Ted. Peace be with you and all of Ted's family, and those who are grieving his loss.

You can't have died, if you never lived.

'Till that day.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7167947.stm

A very sad day indeed.I never new Ted but my thoughts are with his family.He was obviously very well liked indeed as these posts have shown.

Ted. I love you man. Go easy brother.
Tammy. I am truly sorry to read this news. Please accept my condolences.
I sincerely feel his loss in my bones, in my heart, and in my spirit. I have his music stored on my PC. I have been listening to it all tonight. I will not forget you Ted. You will be greatly missed.

So sorry for your loss ,Ted was a great guy and he will be sadly missed by all. Rest in Peace Ted.

Man, I'm soooo sorry to hear this!!!! RIP Ted!!!!

This is sad news, thanks for letting us know sparrow. Ted has been a friend of both this site and guitars101 for many years now and it's a terrible loss. Our heart goes out to his family and he will always be remembered here.

Yes....it is me Tammy. I tried to pm you, but for some reason it wont let me.
Can you pm me please? so that I can respond that way?. There are some things I would like to tell you.

I am very sure that Ted can see all the responses to this thread.
This site and all the wonderful folks on it, brought him so much joy.
Thankyou for always being so kind and understanding thru his fight...and for the prayers...the songs...the smiles you have all given him thru the years.
Hi Tammy, in the past we've discussed Ted's illness and he's always recieved a lot of positive support so he's been able to see it from us. Many have also expressed their concerns and hope through email and PM's. He has always been a great friend to us here and an asset to this site, I do believe he knew how much we appreciated him.

Also, you may now use all the PM feature on this site. Welcome and we're glad to have you aboard. :)

RIP Ted!

Oh my God !

I've been away this past week whilst I have been doing some D.I.Y. on the house.

This is the first thing that caught my eye while I logged back onto the site.

I'm just knocked for six by the news. Ted was such a nice guy and I have to say very unique in the songs he chose to cover and the way he covered them. I don't know of many others that followed the vocal lines with his guitar.

I'm just so sad at the news, first and foremost because he was such a nice and humble guy, and also because it's another life claimed too short by the Big C.

I still pray that they find a cure to this that you can buy over the counter as a pill that you can pop. Until then, my heart really goes out to people who are affected and the loved ones left behind to deal with the loss.

I know what you are going through, and I can't offer any guidance on how to deal with it, other than to say that it's a sad, sad loss, and I'm sorry that you have been cheated from him being taken too soon.

But, it's another angel up there looking out for you all. That's how I see it. And he's not gone, he's just in another room to which you don't yet have access to yet.

Rest assured he'll be saving a space for you, and while he waits, he'll be playing that guitar of his along with all the other greats that are no longer with us.

Rest In Peace, Ted. You will be missed, but always remembered.

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I'm just knocked for six by the news. Ted was such a nice guy and I have to say very unique in the songs he chose to cover and the way he covered them. I don't know of many others that followed the vocal lines with his guitar.
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Why don't you guys put together a tribute "album" out of the attachments he's got here? With permission from his wife of course...

I didn't know him as well as most of you. Though I did have the pleasure of enjoying his music through this forum. Some of which I have saved on my HDD. My condolences. Peace.

It hurts my heart to read this. Mrs. SC and I send our sincere condolences.

I apologize ahead of time if this isn't as coherent as it could be, this news is very upsetting. I'd like to share a place with you all where many of Ted's friends from both g101 and guitarblast donated their original music to help Ted and his family through his first bout. Sadly, we never had anyone buy a song. But I think the spirit of it and that so many wanted to give their personal artwork for another's benefit was, and still is, truly moving. Mostly, I think it illustrates just how much Ted was loved by us all. There are also some of Ted's original works posted as well.

Ted was a saint in my eyes. In every interation with him, I was always left with... "What a nice man, a prince". My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with all those who have to bare this loss. He will be truly missed.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=552987

My heart broke into when i seen the title of this thread:( Ted was such a nice and talented man.I remember the first time he was going through the illness.I remember telling him to go outside when its sunny and hold your hands out and look up at the sky and close yours eyes and just feel.He did,and he told me it put a smile on his face.I prayed for him every night,and i remember when he beat it the first time,man i was so happy to hear that news,Then he had to fight another fight,:( and he fought so hard.Breaks my heart so deeply,and for his children.Ted we will always love you hun,,You and your music has feeled our hearts for years now,and there in our hearts will it stay.Rest in peace my friend......................

Oh my, this is truly sad news I don't get on here much now but still read and listen all the time this has deeply shocked and saddened me, RIP Ted, i'm gutted.

My condolences to Ted's family.... Thanks for the tunes Ted!! may you rest in peace.

Hello, Tammy

I've known Ted for a long time here on G101. I remember him as a positive person who often encouraged people in their musical endeavors. A nice, kind person indeed.

Sleep well, SlingShot.

Very Sad news indeed. I've been away from the forum for awhile and didn't know that he had passed. R.I.P. SlingShot and my sympathies to his family and friends.

http://www.freewebtown.com/guitartracks/sad1.gifVery sad indeed, Slingshot was a wonderfull person and willing to help so many, always offering words of encouragment to musicians. He will truely be missed, My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends, He was a great musician and indeed even a better person.. He will be greatly missed...
Rest well Ted....

words cant descibe the feelings i had today when i found out, and just seeing the name of this thread is very upsetting and emotional for me. As many of you, Slingshot gave me support about my playing when i was unsure, from his heart. A great Musician with his own original style of singing with his axe. I enjoyed so many of his takes on songs i though i had no interest in. He was always there with an uplifting comment. Without any doubt, one of the few great people/guitar players i was lucky enough to know. This is the first time ive had to deal with the passing of a friend from the net, and theres no difference than a friend in real life..the feelings are the same. God Bless You Slingshot! I will never forget our friendship as short as it was!

WOW !!!!! Im lost for words but my thoughts are with you and your family !!

I am stunned that I missed this post. I am absolutely heartbroken. I have spoken to Ted a lot in PM and by email back in the day and knew of his problems and hardships. And, back in the days of G101 a few of us tried to help, and even though Ted was a proud man we sort of bulldozed over his pride by sending money. He didn't want it but we wanted to help and that includes many that reside here on GuitarBlast today. Ted was one of us and it is devastating to hear that he has passed.

Ted's suffering was too much for most of us to bear so we made a few gestures of cash. It's probably pissing in the ocean but I hope that made some kind of impression on a friend we had never met. And Ted was a friend. He made a serious impression here and at G101 - and I cannot think of a single instance of him posting anything negative .. But he did give me some constructive criticism from time to time.

I will really miss him, I'll miss his unique posts and I won't forget him.

Cheers Ted!!

Big fifty euros smile to Mr. Ted, :woot:

This breaks my heart....took a long vacation from here, and gets back to this message, bums me out, the man was huge positive force, his music made me feel happy to be alive...even my wife talked about that happy note in his music!!
Rest easy my friend...
I am at loss for any other words!!
Niels

God Bless You Slinger.

-ND

RIP bro, keep on rockin´ in heaven

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