R.I.P. Trigger You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. January 18, 2021 @ Man, were not even three weeks into 2021 and its already picking up where 2020 left off taking beloved members of the country music community from us. Please try again later. Thoughts with the family and band. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Weve updated the security on the site. He seemed like such a bright spirit. Shawn Hernandez Please enter your email and password to sign in. Bought both records on vinyl that night, saw them a year later at the same place and bought two shirts. 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. 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. January 18, 2021 @ Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jason W Cope I found on Findagrave.com. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. All love to Jason Rowdy Cope, his friends, his family, and his fans. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Brent Cobb, Dave Cobb, Jamey Johnson, Jason "Rowdy" Cope, Jason Cope, Lindi Ortega, Nikki Lane, Ted Russell Kamp, The Secret Sisters, The Steel Woods, Wes Bayliss, Trigger OBITUARY Mary F Cope. Photo: Courtesy All Eyes Media. It was like a gut punch when my wife ( a huge SW fan also) told me of Rowdys passing this afternoon. Through our advanced obituary search , you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. He gave me an education you cant teach unless you lived it. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. In 2016, Cope founded the Steel Woods with singer Wes Bayliss in Nashville. January 17, 2021 @ . 7:17 pm. Hed always say the secret to success was keeping irons in the fire. He was the real damn deal. Celebrate the life of Paul Cope, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . This account has been disabled. From Texas to Tennessee, Appalachia to Bakersfield, Whiskey Riff is THE unapologetic voice of the country music fan. He was a real good person. 6:25 pm. Bro. One of my favorite bands of the past few years. 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. Its a lifestyle. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. The Steel Woods were finishing work on their third studio album. 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. January 17, 2021 @ It seems to be unnamed. 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. 2023 Music Row Enterprises, LLC All rights reserved. Saw The Steel Woods in a small venue in FL and he was a hell of a guitar player. 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Nobody accused me of positing for clicks when I was one of the first and only individuals to review and promote the debut record from The Steel Woods. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Family visitation . Laying it down in the studio this week. Danny Cleary Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The Steel Woods are one of my faves, such amazing songs. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. : 2021 sucks already. He taught me how to grow up, really. Angela The group released their debut album, Straw in the Wind, in 2017, and followed it up with 2019s Old News. 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. 1:36 pm, What a devastating loss to the revitalization of Southern Rock music. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jason in the Guest Book below. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 42 Comments. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Anyone who saw Jameys band immediately after lonesome song was released, knows the deal. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. There is no photo or video of Jason Dewayne Cope.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. January 20, 2021 @ And, stylistically, he had the complete package, he could go from flat out hard core honky-tonk twang, to southern rock slide, with all the requisite nasty growling distortion and fast rock licks. 3:38 am, 3 Autographed Lps Sit in My Man Cave.. Old News and 2 Test Pressings of the Same ! 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. He lived it. He grew up in Oak Harbor, WA and graduated from Oak Harbor High School. Resend Activation Email. Last week Last 2 weeks Last month Last 90 days 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 . Ways to honor Jason Cope's life and legacy. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. ? Shortly thereafter, I was able to see them play at Songbirds in Chattanooga. Guess I missed Triggers writing on them. He then attended NNU in Nampa, ID earning a Bachelor's degrees in Art, and went on to obtain a degree in . 7:35 am. Explore location. 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. I had never heard of Steel Woods, and I come here all the time! 0 cemeteries found in Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, USA. Dennis Williams Huntermc6 Telephone (615) 866-1419. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. January 16, 2021 @ I had tickets to see Steel Woods with Whiskey Myers last October in Idaho Falls He was so cool: https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1171901902855487/ Rowdy will be deeply missed! A system error has occurred. 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. The group released their debut album, . 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. R.I.P. Unbelievable loss to the world of music. 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. Cobb had worked with Rowdy on numerous projects. Bro. 9:21 pm. Wishing some peace and comfort to all who knew him. He was a huge influence in my life . Rant with us. 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. norrie Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jason Cope (18508642)? 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. And he shared it with anyone willing to learn. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Rest Peaceful, Rowdy , Jim L. Go rest high on that mountain. Jason Rowdy Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. He played on multiple albums for Lindi Ortega, and produced her 2017 EP Til The Goin Gets Gone. I will truly miss hearing him ripping up the soundwaves. Jason L. Coyle, 48, Nampa ID, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2020. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. My condolences to your family, friends, and band mates. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Man, sad sad news, how old was he? 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. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. January 17, 2021 @ The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. We were the last two cars in the garage. ). Trigger 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 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. Facebook. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Failed to delete memorial. January 24, 2021 @ He was George Jones and Skynyrd and Sabbath all rolled into one magnificent musical beast. January 17, 2021 @ Try again later. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. thanks Trigger. She enjoyed social media, camping, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys. Listen to "All Of Your Stones" above. A cold beer, hot grill and the great outdoors. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. All Rights reserved. View Jason Cope results in Tennessee (TN) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. After the incident, Cope stepped up to offer emotional support to Waynes wife Carol, and his son Jack. kadodd1 The album was nominated for Saving Country Musics Album of the Year. Rest In Peace, Rowdy. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Verify and try again. January 17, 2021 @ 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. 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.Nashville Police Department Public Affairs Manager Don Aaron tells Saving Country Music that Jason Copes passing is currently considered an unclassified death, pending an autopsy by the local Medical Examiner. another great country musician. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. He schooled me on everything.. . Sorry! Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. I bought it at Whiskey Meyers show and met Jason and the rest of the band. Funeral homes . 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. We have set your language to January 1, 2022 @ Jason Cope, the guitar player for the Southern rock band the Steel Woods and a collaborator with artists like Jamey Johnson and Brent Cobb . 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. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. 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.. Its hard to accept that hes gone. April worked as a CNA for Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation Services. , Todd Pottinger Born in 4 Feb 1965 and died in 22 Oct 2004 Lowell, Indiana Jason W Cope Sign up for service and obituary updates. Jamey is still one of the best, but that sound of the original band hasnt been duplicated. No services are scheduled at this time. The groups publicist confirmed Copes death to Rolling Stone. 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 This story has been updated. Funeral arrangement under the care ofCheatham County Funeral Home. He was 42. Ellen Foster Cope was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, but he first became visible to country music fans by performing onstage with Johnson for nearly a decade. 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. Let others know about your loved one's death. GREAT NEWS! 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? OBITUARY Paul Nicholas Cope October 12, 1938 - December 3, . 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. 6:15 am. Prayers go out to all of his friends and family, Trigger 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. 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. We want to hear it. Nashville, TN 37216. Sad to have found them under such sad circumstances. 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 . A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. I appreciate and respect that people are concerned for Jason Rowdy Cope and so am I. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. One of the best country, outlaw, honky tonk bands and sound Ive ever heard. April 8, 2021 @ After knocking on the door repeatedly and receiving no response, the friend forced entry where he found Jason Cope unresponsive, and called 911. Failed to report flower. Chris Please reset your password. RIP, Angie Peoples There was an error deleting this problem. Heart broken doesnt even touch the feelings inside me. January 17, 2021 @ It is an absolutely irresponsible, ludicrous, and aggressively insulting assertion to make, and its embarrassing I even have to address it. I saw em headline dive bar Carols, then Fitzgeralds patio, and open a sold out show for Cody in Madison in front of 2500 and the crowd went crazy!!! We will all miss you. . January 16, 2021 @ Search above to list available cemeteries. cemeteries found in Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 7:53 pm. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 7:30 am. 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. In Loving Memory: Obituaries Oct. 4-10, 2021 ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) *Refresh this page for updates and newly listed obituaries for this week. Try again later. December 29, 2021 This is a profound loss to music and humanity. 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. April passed from this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from her residence in Hilham. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Steel-Woods.jpeg, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png, The Steel Woods Founder Jason 'Rowdy' Cope Passes Away. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Thought this dying crap would slow down after 2020. 8:52 pm. Cope. 6:56 am. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. January 17, 2021 @ January 16, 2021 @ Learn more about merges. Heres what really grabbed me about his playing. He will be missed. Jason and Lauren are also amazing. Burial arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. January 16, 2021 @ 4:06 pm. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The Steel Woods are the real deal- was lucky to see them in a small venue in London. george Oops, we were unable to send the email. January 20, 2021 @ Such a talented soul. 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. So sad to hear this news. 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 using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 6:11 pm, Trigger Although we never met . January 16, 2021 @ Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. According to Don Aaron, Jason Cope was found by a male friend who went to his home on Erin Ln. Omega Service, Friday March 3,2023 10.30-11am, Fairfield MBC 1004 Dickerson Rd. Jason "Rowdy" Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. Big loss for country music. 7:38 pm. Taking up guitar at age 11, he grew up listening to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, as well as rock bands like Led Zepplin. Sean Reavon Harris-Age-50. According to Don Aaron, Jason Cope was found by a male friend who went to his home on Erin Ln. January 17, 2021 @ He seemed to like arpeggios as well, and did a lot of interesting sounds and textures with unusual chord changes. He grew up in Black Mountain, NC. Now it will be a posthumous release for Jason Rowdy Cope. Thanks for your help! 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. See more. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Burial arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park. 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. What an amazing band. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. 6:30 pm, I know that Jack Mills, son of Wayne, was really close to Jason and the Steel Woods. Failed to remove flower. 6:17 am, Joseph Robson Receive a notification when services are updated. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. To me you was big as anybody and on your way beyond what is the Top Its with a sad heart and tears that i tell you I Love You Brother and to RIPMay God be with your family friends and Your Band Family The Steel Woods Respect from Jamal Cephas aka Jamroc3000, Jaimito Your email address will not be published. Larry W. Butler Nashville, TN. 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. Daniele It had been snowing hard all day, and the garage attendants had all gone home with the gates down. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. 3:16 pm. I have been looking forward to going to see them in concert for years. January 16, 2021 @ We got several pictures with him. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.marshalldonnellycombs.com for the. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. . In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. The group's publicist confirmed. And a third album was scheduled to be on the way sometime this year. 7:23 pm, I am so sad to hear this I met Rowdy back around 2014-ish in Nashville. This sucks, what a shit last few years. 2 min read. 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. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. Try again later. Jason Cope and I once got stuck in the same parking garage together. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. January 16, 2021 @ Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Betty Cope. Your email address will not be published. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 09/29/1998 - 02/27/2023. Honest songwriting, always trying to push the boundaries of our musicianship and keeping it really close to our roots when it comes to our influences., The Steel Woods announced Copes death on social media, writing in part on Instagram, 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery. Jason Cope, affectionately known as Rowdy and founder of Southern rock band The Steel Woods, has passed away at 42. 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. I seen you conquer giants Jason and I watched you become one of the greatest forces in country music. The band made the devastating announcement this evening on their social media: "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. He played guitar with the heart and soul of a virtuoso and the passion of a freedom fighter, Jamey Johnson says of Rowdy. January 20, 2021 @ Find the obituary of Jason Dewayne Cope (1976 - 2021) from Ashland City, TN. My heart goes out to Jasons family, band mates, and friends. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC.