I don't put 'em on a pedestal never have, but i listened to his music many a night back when i was a teenager (and as an Adult) even through some tough times back in the day, and heck i was only 8 when Keith Whitley died and i never met him, but i sure wish he was still around. Now when Hank Jr leaves this Ol' World I'll probably take a few days off from work, hit the River, drink some beer, fish and listen to some of his Music........