Gary Faile

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 13 Sep 2018 12:46 pm

I just got word a little while ago that my friend Gary Faile had passed away. Gary played drums for many years with Moe Bandy and we rode many a mile together. He was my best man when my wife and I got married in 1985.

Gary was the son of Tommy Faile, who was a singer-songwriter and TV and radio personality in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Tommy wrote the song "Phantom 309" that was a hit for Red Sovine, and was covered by several other artists including Dave Dudley and Tom Waits.

R.I.P. old friend....

Bob Shelton · Post by **Bob Shelton** » 13 Sep 2018 4:00 pm

Must be a tough loss for you and Sandy. And what country music fan could ever forget Red's "Phantom 309."

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 14 Sep 2018 1:25 am

I'm very sorry for your loss, Tommy..

Roy Peterman · Post by **Roy Peterman** » 14 Sep 2018 12:07 pm

Tommy, I just read your post on Gary. What a shock. We did so many Moe and Joe shows and I always enjoyed Gary's playing and friendship. I will certainly hold the many memories of those times in my heart. My prayers go out to his family. RIP old friend.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 14 Sep 2018 3:30 pm

Oh so sorry for your Loss Tommy. Always hard to lose a brother; and his spirit will always live in your heart.
RIP Gary.

Ricky

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 14 Sep 2018 7:04 pm

Gary used to do support jobs and sound for the Johnny Bush band when I was on the Bandoleros. Always a cool hang to have on the bus. Rock on, Gary.