Try again later. January 17, 2021 @ At the moment there is no information on the cause of death for Jason Rowdy Cope. Man, sad sad news, how old was he? Jason 'Rowdy' Cope, Guitarist for the Steel Woods, Dead at 42 I will miss him. January 16, 2021 @ 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. The album was nominated for Saving Country Musics Album of the Year. 11:27 pm, Ohhh man Im fuckin heart broken. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jason W Cope I found on Findagrave.com. The Steel Woods Founder Jason 'Rowdy' Cope Passes Away Sorry! The group released their debut album, Straw in the Wind, in 2017, and followed it up with 2019s Old News. Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New William Prince Song Easier and Harder, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Jason Rowdy Copes Death Currently Ruled Unclassified, Remembering Eddy and Billy Joe Shavers Super Duo Shaver, Album Review Amanda Fields What, When and Without, Country Rapper Katie Noel Goes Viral with Southern (A Rant). Jason Rowdy Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. Obituary. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. And of course he loved those haunted ringing minor chords and used them to maximum effect behind Wes Bayliss voice. Learn more about managing a memorial . Add a Memory. Cope worked in the Los Angeles area for eight years before moving to Nashville in 2007 where he soon joined Jamey Johnsons backing outfit on lead guitar. His death was already heartbreaking but it would be even more if it was under even more heartbreaking circumstances. Try again. God rest his soul . Guess I missed Triggers writing on them. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. After releasing their debut album Straw in the Wind in 2017 via Thirty Tigers, The Steel Woods immediately shot up the country and Southern Rock depth charts. P.S. . We got several pictures with him. He grew up in Oak Harbor, WA and graduated from Oak Harbor High School. Jason Cope Obituary (1976 - 2021) - Legacy Remembers He will be missed. January 16, 2021 @ The word is that The Steel Woods had a new album finished, and ready for release in 2021. Trigger Explore location. A mindset. You will be missed. The Steel Woods are one of my faves, such amazing songs. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Funeral Services for Mrs. April K. Cope, age 42, of Hilham, will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. This is truly a tragic loss for music in general, and the Southern Rock revivalist movement (among which, I think The Steel Woods do it best), specifically. 42 Comments. View Jason Cope results in Tennessee (TN) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Nashville, Tennessee February 17, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary Judith Ann Farmer Knoxville, Tennessee February 25, 2023 (83 years old) View obituary Charles Wayne Range Jr. Knoxville, Tennessee February 27, 2023 (48 years old) View obituary Steve Wilburn Greeneville, Tennessee February 26, 2023 (46 years old) View obituary Lillie Thomas Rob Wilson And a third album was scheduled to be on the way sometime this year. Learn more about merges. He played on multiple albums for Lindi Ortega, and produced her 2017 EP Til The Goin Gets Gone. April leaves behind her husband, Jason Bryan Cope of Hilham, TN; daughter, Jasmine Cope of Hilham, TN; sons, Tyler Cates & wife Kayla of CA, Isacc Steward of MT, and Jacob Cope of Hilham, TN; grandson, Grayson Cates; brother, Alvin Cates of FL; sister, Honey Moon & husband James of Byrdstown, TN; and aunt Sheila Walker of Jamestown, TN. J. Bair ? Shortly thereafter, I was able to see them play at Songbirds in Chattanooga. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind. The album was nominated for Saving Country Musics Album of the Year. There was no sign of a struggle, and no sign of foul play in Jason Copes death, though the investigation remains pending until the final autopsy report. Receive a notification when services are updated. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Survived by family and friends. Mary Cope Obituary - Dignity Memorial If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Rest Peaceful, Rowdy , Jim L. The first time I met Jason, it was on a tour bus (when he was with Jamey) and we had the best sit down conversation about history and the education system. 117 Elizabeth Street Ashland City, TN JASON COPE OBITUARY Jason Cope's passing on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 has been publicly announced by Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City. 9:39 pm. Nashville, TN Obituaries Online | Find Nashville Obituaries A few hours later he took the stage and showed everyone in the crowd why he was one of the best young guitar players in country music. Jason Cope, the guitar player for the Southern rock band the Steel Woods and a collaborator with artists like Jamey Johnson and Brent Cobb . January 31, 2021 @ Bro. Nashville Obituaries & Death Notices for 1913 TN Death Records 1908-1912 Tennessee Death Records 1908-1912 Death Records 1908-1912 covers the state-wide registrations of deaths began in 1908 in Tennessee. Family visitation . The Steel Woods shared the news Saturday evening (1-16) to many shocked fans. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. Tommy Emmanuel & Molly Tuttle White Hot Freight Liner, New Ashley McBryde Song Light On In The Kitchen, New Davisson Brothers Band Song Cross My Heart, Hogslop String Band Steady Hand (Grand Ole Opry Debut), New Song from The Broken Spokes Moved Into a Bottle, Bella White Break My Heart (Official Video), Rodney Crowell Everything At Once (feat. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Livingston Funeral Home - April K. Cope please visit our,

Funeral Services for Mrs. April K. Cope, age 42, of Hilham, will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home.  Bro. Laying it down in the studio this week. January 17, 2021 @ Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City. Year should not be greater than current year. The autobiographical title track, written by Cope, lead singer Wes Bayliss and Jamey Johnson, is an inspirational song about harnessing negativity and creating something positive with it. Create an obituary. This account has been disabled. 7:02 pm, Daniel Miller The North Carolina native played on Johnsons albums That Lonesome Song and The Guitar Song,co-wrote The Guitar Song track Cant Cash My Checks, and worked with artists like Brent Cobb as well. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The Steel Woods Declare New Album A Tribute To Jason "Rowdy" Cope One of the best country, outlaw, honky tonk bands and sound Ive ever heard. We will all miss you. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. in Nashville Saturday morning, January 16th, to check on him. January 17, 2021 @ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Betty Cope Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 23, 2022, at the age of 86, Betty Cope of Nashville, Tennessee, born in Charlotte, Tennessee passed away. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). January 16, 2021 @ I discovered him through you Trig and I appreciate all the hard work you put in to put out the word about artists like them. Find an Obituary Find a loved one, share a memory, send a gift. January 16, 2021 @ A post shared by The Steel Woods (@thesteelwoods). Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? : 2021 sucks already. January 16, 2021 @ Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Larry was born April 22, 1949, to the late Bennie Winston and Sarah Elizabeth (Ward) Butler. Taking up guitar at age 11, he grew up listening to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, as well as rock bands like Led Zepplin. Try again later. Saw The Steel Woods in a small venue in FL and he was a hell of a guitar player. Jason Cope and I once got stuck in the same parking garage together. 6:17 am, Joseph Robson There was a problem getting your location. Let others know about your loved one's death. We go at this thing with the same musical integrity as Jamey, Cope once told Rolling Stone of the Steel Woods musical approach. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He seemed to like arpeggios as well, and did a lot of interesting sounds and textures with unusual chord changes. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.marshalldonnellycombs.com for the. ). Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Got to see him twice, my heart goes out to Steel Woods and Jasons family. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Oops, something didn't work. Although in poor health the past few years, he beat the odds and ruined a lot of death pools by surviving as . 7:17 pm. He then attended NNU in Nampa, ID earning a Bachelor's degrees in Art, and went on to obtain a degree in . Jason Cope, affectionately known as Rowdy and founder of Southern rock band The Steel Woods, has passed away at 42. Kenny Dubman Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. and the experiences he spoke of were beautiful and full of a book of dreamsOver time we would speak here and there and during we never missed a beat but very few people knew just how close we were. Thanks for your help! Jason 'Rowdy' Cope, Guitarist for the Steel Woods, Dead at 42 Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He grew up in Black Mountain, NC. Jason "Rowdy" Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. We have set your language to Although we never met . I will truly miss hearing him ripping up the soundwaves. Jason 'Rowdy' Cope, . 5:25 pm. Rowdy, you are irreplaceable, and to say you are missed is a massive understatement. All Obituaries - Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens Heartbroken. 6:22 pm. He was educated and graduated from Nashville . Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He seemed like such a bright spirit. Bro. Try again later. January 1, 2022 @ RIP Rowdy, you will be forever and greatly missed., In his own Instagram post, Brent Cobb recalled crashing on Copes couch in Los Angeles and listening to music like it was the only thing in life that mattered. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 9:15 am, Such sad news. Im a huge fan . So very sad . Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. 9:17 pm, Moondog Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 7:35 am. The groups publicist confirmed Copes death to Rolling Stone. Its a lifestyle. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He was an extremely kind, funny, smart, and talented individual. Last week Last 2 weeks Last month Last 90 days 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He was 42. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Very sad. OBITUARY Mary F Cope. Jason lifted one of the gates and we scurried out, hoping we werent breaking any laws. In early 2019 they released their latest record Old News to much critical acclaim. January 16, 2021 @ January 16, 2021 @ You can always change this later in your Account settings. January 17, 2021 @ He was a real good person. January 17, 2021 @ The Steel Woods Founder & Guitar Player Jason "Rowdy" Cope Has Passed Funeral Service will be Monday, April 12th at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. Funeral arrangement under the care ofCheatham County Funeral Home. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Recommend Livingston Funeral Home - April's obituary to your friends. Nuance, thats what struck me, he coaxed pedal steel sounds out of that guitar by doing volume knob swells. This is a carousel with slides. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. He was George Jones and Skynyrd and Sabbath all rolled into one magnificent musical beast. The Steel Woods are the real deal- was lucky to see them in a small venue in London. There was an error deleting this problem. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Rowdy was there every day of the trial for support for Waynes family, even when it snowed probably 12 inches on one of the days and the whole city shut down. There might have been 100 people in that tiny room, but those boys played like it was a packed stadium. The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. She was born in Houston Texas on April 11, 1978 to Joseph Franklin Cates, and the late Kathryn Ann Hogue. RIP, JB-Chicago There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Failed to delete memorial. The Test Pressings are Numbered and Dated 17/25, 10-01-2018..What kills me is Friday Night, I turned 61 Yrs old, and The LAST Record I listened to, Was Straw in The Wind..I am STUNNED Beyond Grief.I have NOT Liked a Bands Music Like these Guys in a LONG Time to Go Out and Spend that Kind of Money, Because I believed They Were (ARE !) January 18, 2021 @ Having collaborated with so many artists in his career leaves a long list of friends and collaborators morning Rowdys loss, including the family of country artist Wayne Mills, who was murdered in November of 2013. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. 2:25 am, Stood about a yard away from him at a gig in Glasgow could see his strings vibrate I was that close. 9 Comments. I seen you conquer giants Jason and I watched you become one of the greatest forces in country music. He was 42 years old. If we did, they never caught us. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. September 18, 1976 - We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind. Ill never forget Jason Cope. Sean Reavon Harris-Age-50. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Highland Hills Funeral Home and Crematory - Nashville, TN Search Send Flowers Celebrate Life in Nashville's Newest and Finest State of the Art Facility Learn More Catherine Lorrane Dawson February 17, 2023 Visit Obituary Melvin Eugene Motley Sr. February 24, 2023 Visit Obituary Keviana Perry February 20, 2023 Visit Obituary I was teaching at the time and his Mom was a teacher in NC, he had great insight on how to improve curriculum at the secondary school level. The death of guitar player and songwriter Jason Rowdy Cope for the country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods sent shockwaves throughout the independent country community when it was announced on Saturday evening, January 16th. Though mostly know for their Southern rock style, the writing of both Jason Cope and Wes Bayliss is well respected within the country music community. RIP, Angie Peoples Jason Cope, the guitar player for the Southern rock band the Steel Woods and a collaborator with artists like Jamey Johnson and Brent Cobb, has died. Rant with us. April worked as a CNA for Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation Services. 1:36 pm, What a devastating loss to the revitalization of Southern Rock music. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please enter your email and password to sign in. My heart goes out to Jasons family, band mates, and friends. 6:39 pm. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Show your support. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. norrie Time slips away call a friend you havent talked to in a while and tell them you love them. Jason Cope started The Steel Woods with lead singer/guitar player Wes Bayliss. 3:16 pm. January 18, 2021 @ Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 6:15 am. Through the release of their first two albums,Straw In The WindandOld News, theyve solidified their sound as a mix of traditional honky-tonk, country, and southern rock with lead singer Wes Bayliss strong and soulful vocals. 2 min read. in Nashville Saturday morning, January 16th, to check on him. January 16, 2021 @ Jason Cope made his name and became a familiar face to many country fans after touring in Jamey Johnsons backing band for nearly 10 years. Livingston Funeral Home - April K. Cope Obituary We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 6:25 pm. A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. He schooled me on everything.. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. (45 years old). 9:21 pm. He played because his huge heart overflowed with love and life and rage and healing. January 17, 2021 @ I was very upset . Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Founding guitarist for fast-rising and critically-acclaimed country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods, and long time session guitarist and touring member of Jamey Johnson's backing band Jason "Rowdy" Cope has died according to the band. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. All love to Jason Rowdy Cope, his friends, his family, and his fans. This is a huge loss for the music community. I was shocked and greatly saddened when I heard this news. Guess not. HankThrilliams Not sure of his vaccination status. It is with a broken and heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, friend and the founder of The Steel Woods, Jason Cope, has passed away, the band says. She enjoyed social media, camping, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys. January 17, 2021 @ Autopsy reports regularly take between 6 to 8 weeks to conclude. 7:38 pm. Whether its Waylon, Willie and legends of the past, or superstars in the making like Zach Bryan, our finger is always on the pulse of true country music. Daniele Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. 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