David Waters

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 7 Mar 2023 4:06 am

I am sad to report that David Waters passed away last night. David was the long-time guitarist for Billy Mata and The Texas Tradition, as well as April and Jason Hall. He was a great player, a wonderful guy with a terrific sense of humor, and a steel player’s best friend. You will be missed by so many David. R.I.P.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 7 Mar 2023 7:15 am

OH I'm so sorry to hear this. Me and David have picked the stage together years ago....he was always such an inspiration to me musically. What a treasure he was here and what a blessing of a Spirit where he is now.
RIP David.
Ricky

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 7 Mar 2023 8:20 am

This is a very tough one..
Great player, person, and friend!
Go rest hight on that mountain sir cause you have certainly earned it!!

Jordan Stern · Post by **Jordan Stern** » 8 Mar 2023 10:01 am

In the time I spent playing in Billy Mata’s band I was lucky to get to know David very well. He had a knack for making me laugh, especially when I really needed to. I learned so much about music from David, his knowledge of chords, jazz standards, Western swing licks, etc. had a profound effect on my own musicianship, and he was always more than happy to share his knowledge. He was truly one of a kind, and he will be sorely missed.

Lee Barber · Post by **Lee Barber** » 8 Mar 2023 2:57 pm

David, there is so much that can be said about him and yet you wouldn't touch the essence of the man. Kind gentleman, super guitar player, never met a stranger, fast to make friends, ect....
David will be missed by many.
Love you brother, God's speed.

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 8 Mar 2023 4:54 pm

Sad news, Great Guy and Picker...R.I.P David....