Memories & Candles
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“Mr. Orrick was one of the greatest bluegrass singers of all time. His music tells his life story and his attention to detail in his music is nothing...Read More »
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1 of 21 | Posted by: Clayton Burrell - Toney, AL
“Ken's smile always lit up the stage whenever I saw Lost Highway. Peace and love to all who knew him.
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2 of 21 | Posted by: Andrea - Fort Collins, CO
“The candle burns for you, Ken, mb.
Your heart was so big and so good.
I'm sending my love to everybody of your family.
Gina
maierstjoh@t-online.de
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3 of 21 | Posted by: Gina
“I spent two years playing drums with Ken and the Premenaires. This was such a wonderful time in my life. I will always remember Kenny's great smile...Read More »
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4 of 21 | Posted by: Bob Ybarra - Sugarloaf, CA
“Ken was a great singer and songwriter. I enjoyed his songs and the delivery of every one of them. I know they were heartfelt. He will be missed in...Read More »
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5 of 21 | Posted by: Lisa Ray - Oak Grove, AR
“Every time I visit him there is always one question that he asks the second he sees me. "So. Heather, you got yourself a boyfriend, yet?" And I...Read More »
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6 of 21 | Posted by: Heather Wynn(Tammys daughter) - CA
“Ken was one of the most professional musicians that we have had the opportunity to meet.
His band had a wreck in Pennsylvania on the way to our...Read More »
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7 of 21 | Posted by: Jim Winger - Fort Waynbe, IN
“Kenny and my dad played Gospel music together in the 1960's. They traveled all over California singing in missions, skid rows for the homeless, and...Read More »
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8 of 21 | Posted by: Shirley Burrage - Smithville, TN
“My cousin Kenny was an amazing man! He treated me and my sister as if we were his daughters. I remember the times when he would come to visit us here...Read More »
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9 of 21 | Posted by: Tiffanie Burrage - Smithville, TN
“I first met Ken about 25 years ago. Through that association,I've had the opportunity to meet and work with some of the best musicians on the planet....Read More »
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10 of 21 | Posted by: Tracy - San Bernardino, CA
“Our Deepest Condolences to Kenny's Family. Back in the 60's We attended West Fullerton Baptist Church together with Kenny, Diane & Tammy, Aunt...Read More »
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11 of 21 | Posted by: Katie Davis Hartzell - OH
“We at the Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC) fondly remember the professional and unique performances that Ken and Lost Highway did...Read More »
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12 of 21 | Posted by: Harley Tarlitz - Los Angeles, CA
“Kenny and I were sweethearts in the mid 1960's. He was such a great guy and what a gentle man. I would say that he was my "first love". I will never...Read More »
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13 of 21 | Posted by: Joan Walker Kinnick - Groveland, CA
“I'm Sherri Young,Kens cousin. I grew up listening to Ken and my dad,J.T.Young sing. I loved the times when at my mom and dads house people would show...Read More »
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14 of 21 | Posted by: sherri - smithville, TN
“My name is J.T. Young, Kens uncle. Ken,his mother,brother and sister, moved to California around 1945-46. Ken was around 7 or 8 years old.I have...Read More »
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15 of 21 | Posted by: sherri
“He was a great friend and was very supportive of our band. He was instrumental in us playing in California. We loved him and will never forget him!
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16 of 21 | Posted by: The Martins
“Ken Orrick and Lost Highway bring me happy memories. In the early 1980's, the band came through Memphis and stopped to play at the Tennessee...Read More »
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17 of 21 | Posted by: Betty Westmoreland - Collierville, TN
“Ken was the headliner band at our first Morgan Hill concert 6 years ago. What an excellent performer, musician and singer, as well as just a fine...Read More »
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18 of 21 | Posted by: Tim Edes - Morgan Hill , CA
“My heartfelt thanks goes out to Ken Orrick for the really fun opportunity to be part of Lost Highway and get to know Ken and members of his family. I...Read More »
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19 of 21 | Posted by: Billy Parker - Chandler, AZ
“Some years back, I attended a songwriting workshop that Ken held at the California Bluegrass Association's annual Fathers Day Festival. Everyone...Read More »
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20 of 21 | Posted by: Nancy Zuniga - Squaw Valley, CA
“My condolences to all the Orrick family. I (and my late husband Larry) have memories of seeing that famous smile and hearing Kenny & Billy...Read More »
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21 of 21 | Posted by: Jeanne Munis - Fullerton, CA
Born Dec. 2, 1940 in Smithville, TN, Ken passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on Jan. 24, 2009 in his Riverside, CA home in the presence of his Mother, Sister and Son. Survived by large extended family - only immediate family listed here: Mother "Nana" Onie/age 90, who was holding Ken's hand as he took his final breath that peaceful morning; Sister LaVonne & Family; Brother Billy & Family; adoptive Daughters Dawn/age 48 + 3 children; Shelly/age 44 + 2 children; biological Daughter Tammy/age 41 + 2 children; biological Son Clayton/age 14 and his Sister Erica/age 24 & her daughter. Ken's final wishes; No formal service or burial, instead he requests an intimate family gathering at Grandma Dossie Lee's grave (same place he sat & wrote the songs lyrics) where his ashes will be sprinkled in her eternal care. Cremation services generously donated by Benedict - Retty Crematorium in Morro Bay, CA - Owned & operated by Jay, Lynn, their daughter Tina who have been like a second Family to Ken's Daughter Tammy for over 30 years. We are eternally grateful for the compassion & generosity received from these amazing folks & take great comfort in the fact that they were able to act with such grace & dignity as our last link to Ken - having cared for him in life as well as in death. There are simply no words to express our appreciation for the Bluegrass Community who have also been so supportive for the family - Thank you all from our hearts. (Feel free to send more personal messages, photos, inquiries, etc. directly to tammrahh@gmail.com)
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