A post shared by The Steel Woods (@thesteelwoods). 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. This sucks, what a shit last few years. 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 said in part. After the incident, Cope stepped up to offer emotional support to Waynes wife Carol, and his son Jack. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. John Preece will officiate.  Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery.  The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. Jason "Rowdy" Cope, a guitarist for country acts like Jamey Johnson and Cope's own band the Steel Woods, has died. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Got to see him twice, my heart goes out to Steel Woods and Jasons family. I will miss him. Born in 4 Feb 1965 and died in 22 Oct 2004 Lowell, Indiana Jason W Cope Cope also co-wrote one of Johnsons signature songs, Cant Cash My Checks. Through this time period, Cope also worked as an in-demand session guitar player, performing on records from artists such as Brent Cobb, The Secret Sisters, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pure Ed, Ted Russell Kamp, Nikki Lane, and for Jamey Johnson as well. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Bought both records on vinyl that night, saw them a year later at the same place and bought two shirts. based on information from your browser. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. This account has been disabled. Both albums mixed elements of outlaw country and Southern rock with a blast of hard rock the group covered Black Sabbaths Hole in the Sky on Straw in the Wind and Changes on Old News. 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. January 19, 2021 @ All Rights Reserved. A mindset. He was a huge influence in my life . In 2016, Cope founded the Steel Woods with singer Wes Bayliss in Nashville. 6:04 pm. Jason Cope, affectionately known as Rowdy and founder of Southern rock band The Steel Woods, has passed away at 42. January 24, 2021 @ This is a carousel with slides. It is an absolutely irresponsible, ludicrous, and aggressively insulting assertion to make, and its embarrassing I even have to address it. January 17, 2021 @ Explore location. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. I remember hearing Rock That Says My Name on Outlaw and thinking Who the hell is THIS? in Nashville Saturday morning, January 16th, to check on him. Pictured: Rowdy (far right) with The Steel Woods. Id had numerous interactions with him over the years. Thought this dying crap would slow down after 2020. Nicknamed Rowdy, the North Carolina native also played on Johnsons albums That Lonesome Song and The Guitar Song and co-wrote The Guitar Song track Cant Cash My Checks.. He played because his huge heart overflowed with love and life and rage and healing. 8:19 am. Jason Cope, affectionately known as ' Rowdy ' and founder of Southern rock band The Steel Woods, has passed away at 42. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected]indagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Cobb had worked with Rowdy on numerous projects. Trigger The two met at a one-off gig in Nashville, and after a fishing retreat together, decided to give a new band a shot, hitting it off despite a 13-year age difference. Sunrise to Sunset Social Media. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. 2:56 pm, Michael Roy They are my favorite band, one of my favorite artists, and I hope that they will put out new music again. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Your email address will not be published. Heartbroken. Would you like to offer Jason Dewayne Copes loved ones a condolence message? : 2021 sucks already. Year should not be greater than current year. Formed in 2016 after guitarist Jason Rowdy Cope, who played in Jamey Johnsons band for many years, met lead singer Wes Bayliss at a music venue in Nashville, The Steel Woods have been growing their grassroots following out on the road while opening for the likes of Miranda Lambert, Blackberry Smoke, Jamey Johnson, Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinks, and more. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Failed to delete memorial. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 6:30 pm. Kevin Smith May you Rest In Peace, Rowdy and Fly High with the Angels. The band announced Copes death on social media with the statement:We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time. Verify and try again. January 17, 2021 @ . Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. 2023 West Harpeth Funeral Home & Crematory. Daniele I was shocked to hear that Jason passed away today. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 8:46 am, Daniele 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. Olivia Gabrielle Conrad, age 24, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. January 16, 2021 @ 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. He was an extremely kind, funny, smart, and talented individual. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. 7:30 am. Receive a notification when services are updated. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Bro. Celebrate the life of Paul Cope, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. Family visitation . On Whiskey Riff Raff, Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. Ways to honor Jason Cope's life and legacy. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. News To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Its a lifestyle. 6:21 pm. The Steel Woods are considered one of the fastest-rising bands in independent country and Southern rock, and had recently completed their third album to be released via Thirty Tigers. You will be missed. This index covers well over 90,000 deaths occurring in Tennessee and recorded between 1908 and 1912. Send Flowers. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Nashville, Tennessee. 5:25 pm. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. This page shows only the 20 most recent obituaries in Nashville, Tennessee. Trigger Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. There might have been 100 people in that tiny room, but those boys played like it was a packed stadium. 10:39 pm, Discovered the Steel Woods when they opened for Cody Jinks in Dubuque IA a couple of years ago, they quickly became one of my favorite bands. 8:53 am, I have a signed copy of a release with an axe in a log. thanks Trigger. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City website. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Right up there with the likes of Whiskey Myers and Blackberry Smoke, The Steel Woods are in the conversation for one the best country rock bands in the business right now. Townes Van Zandt, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Waylon Jennings mostly. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Its hard to accept that hes gone. January 17, 2021 @ Survived by family and friends. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He gave me an education you cant teach unless you lived it. Failed to remove flower. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Cope. 9:49 pm, Last live show I seen at The Ranch in Ft Myers before the Rona shit went down.Steel WoodsRowdy.RIP, John Lowe 8:09 pm. He played guitar with the heart and soul of a virtuoso and the passion of a freedom fighter, Jamey Johnson says of Rowdy. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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). They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. RIP Brother , Jimmy Cope's loss has shaken the band's passionate fanbase and the music community at large. kadodd1 Larry W. Butler Nashville, TN. The album was nominated for Saving Country Musics Album of the Year. You have funeral questions, we have answers. 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. OBITUARY Paul Nicholas Cope October 12, 1938 - December 3, . Go rest high on that mountain. I was privileged to see Rowdy play live with both Jamey Johnson and with Steel Woods. 9:17 pm, Moondog If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. This is a profound loss to music and humanity. 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. Rest in peace. Jason 'Rowdy' Cope, . R.I.P. He schooled me on everything.. January 17, 2021 @ Im a huge fan . . January 17, 2021 @ We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time. Man, sad sad news, how old was he? Make sure that the file is a photo. Rowdy brought that same energy to the Steel Woods and really enjoyed seeing them live over the years. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. WOW. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Big loss for country music. RIP Rowdy, you will be forever and greatly missed., A post shared by The Steel Woods (@thesteelwoods), Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. The two comprised the primary songwriters of The Steel Woods, with bass player Johnny Stanton, and drummer Jay Tooke filling out the roster.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, aided by big opportunities opening for Blackberry Smoke, Miranda Lambert, Cody Jinks, Jamey Johnson, and Dwight Yoakam. Facebook. Nashville, TN 37216. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. This is a huge loss for the music community. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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RIP Rowdy, JAMAL CEPHAS He taught me how to grow up, really. Rowdy died from complications from diabetes. January 16, 2021 @ We will all miss you. Plant Trees. So young, it hurts more. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. 6:24 pm, Britton Tremain Cope became familiar to fans performing onstage with Jamey Johnson for nearly a decade, and was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, among others. To use this feature, use a newer browser. A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. There was a problem getting your location. Ill never forget Jason Cope. Not sure if they are still on youtube, but the band was good enough to put on plenty of shows (not just a couple of songs) during lockdown, and always would put a great big smile on my face. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. I am 1, of 25 People Who Ordered, and Received The double Autographed TEST PRESSINGS of Old News, + an Autographed copy of the Original Artwork ! 6:39 pm. Office Hours. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. This is a gut punch for me. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 7:35 am. authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. He was so cool: https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1171901902855487/ Rowdy will be deeply missed! He grew up in Oak Harbor, WA and graduated from Oak Harbor High School. 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My coverage of his tragic and unfortunate death wasnt posted for clicks any more than any other article ever posted about the death of anyonewhether its one of the 40 full-length obituaries I posted for musicians who passed away in 2020, The lengthy In Memoriam article I posted at the end of 2020 that detailed the dozens of contributors to country that passed away in 2020, the obituary I just posted today (Thursday) for Randy Parton, or the dozens of articles I have posted following up on the deaths of other individuals important to the country music realm. Dennis Williams 7:17 pm. Brent Cobb, Jamey Johnson, Jason "Rowdy" Cope, Jason Cope, The Steel Woods, Blackwater 1 of 2. January 16, 2021 @ Not sure of his vaccination status. January 1, 2022 @ Try again later. Your email address will not be published. Rowdy was an amazing talent, but even more than that he was a great human being. Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New William Prince Song Easier and Harder, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Steel Woods, Jamey Johnson Guitarist Jason Rowdy Cope Has Died, https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1171901902855487/, 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). See more. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 11:17 pm, We had a few good times together after numerous concerts..he always remembered me and treated me like a pal..gonna miss ya brother!, Truth5 Although in poor health the past few years, he beat the odds and ruined a lot of death pools by surviving as . Cheatham County Funeral Home 117 Elizabeth St, Ashland City, TN 37015. Now it will be a posthumous release for Jason Rowdy Cope. Obituary for Timothy Duane Burns Minister Timothy Duane Burns was the son of Suffragan Bishop George W. Burns and the late Mary K. Burns. 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. After knocking on the door repeatedly and receiving no response, the friend forced entry where he found Jason Cope unresponsive, and called 911. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. In 2016, Cope founded the Steel Woods with singer Wes Bayliss in Nashville. His death was already heartbreaking but it would be even more if it was under even more heartbreaking circumstances. He grew up in Black Mountain, NC. of course cancelled due to covid . 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. Laying it down in the studio this week. If you think talking about artists like Jason Rowdy Cope results in large numbers of clicks beyond a very small niche of dialed-in independent fans, you dont know anything about how journalism and clickbait works.