The Chameleon Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Baldwin County Coroner Stan Zinson says Payne died at 5:12 a.m. Saturday at a hospital from cardiac problems. He says Payne got up early in his house in Stapleton, Ala., feeling ill, and his wife called an ambulance. He says Payne had a long history of cardiac problems. According to a 2011 profile in The Mobile Press-Register, Payne toured with Nelson from 1973 to 2008. He retired to Stapleton, with his wife Vicki. There he continued playing music, teaching the guitar at a local music store. A post on Willie’s Nelson’s Facebook page about Payne’s death said, “Our friend will be missed.†Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 That's a shame. I'll be seeing Willy today - I assume he'll do some sort of tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Oh no. That sucks. He fit incredibly well in that band. Loved his harmonies on some songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Absolutely. I enjoyed his presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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