08/05/2026
10 years ago today we had to say goodbye and it was far too soon. Randal Ray Robertson was larger than life in oh so many ways. He was a loving husband, a proud father, an honest businessman and a friend to so many of us. He loved music, guitars, a good sip of scotch, and talking ridiculously funny nonsense with anyone who walked through his shop door. He loved Grand Funk Railroad. He believed in good karma and doing the right thing. And when he needed to “go to church”, he’d hop on that bike, twist the grip of life and take a long ride. Randal stood up for what he believed in and that was never more evident than in the last years of his life as he advocated for the change of laws within our state towards the legalization of medicinal ma*****na. He knew that it eased the suffering of those battling cancer because he was in that fight himself. He was fearless, and I loved that about him.
Randal lost his fight on August 5, 2016. His dear wife, Molly Landon Robertson, joined him in April of 2024. Her life also cut far too short by the big C. Molly was beautiful, both inside and out, and she was the perfect balance to Randy’s one-of-a-kind persona.
In honor of Randy, Molly and Triple R Guitar, which was both a historic staple in our local music community for 17 years and also a place that brought so many people together, please consider purchasing one of these Reissue Triple R Guitar shirts. Just $25 each, 100% of the profits from these sales will be donated to Vickie's Angel Foundation, a local organization doing very good things and who were there when the Robertsons needed them most. The design is true to the original Triple R design, with a couple of updates, including three red ribbons on the front logo and the dates of operation for the shop on the back. And, in the true spirit of Triple R Guitar, it’s Totally Unauthorized...
Both men’s and women’s fits are available. Upon ordering, you can choose to have your shirt shipped directly to you ($6.99 flat rate shipping applies) or you can pick it up at Woodshed Guitar Works in Carlisle or at Rock Mill Industries in Mechanicsburg. Speaking of Rock Mill, this effort would not be possible without all of the overwhelming help from Logan Summey of RMI. Logan has selflessly donated all of his time and is making not dime one for any of it. Thank you, Logan.
Be sure to choose Rock Mill Industries for all of your branding and merch needs.
Follow this link to get your Triple R Guitar shirt and to help make a contribution to this amazing organization helping people right here in your local community: https://www.rockmillink.com/tripler
Everyone has a Randy story. All of them special, unique and funny in their own way. I spent a lot of time working with Randy at Triple R and I have so many. My time there and that experience left an indelible impression on me and my life wouldn’t be the same had I not. I remember Randy always and think of him often. And, always with a smile and a laugh.
Long Live the King… F**k Cancer.
T-shirts ain't your thing? Then please consider making a donation in Randy and Molly's names directly to Vickie's Angel Foundation by visiting their website at: https://www.vickiesangelfoundation.org/donations
Need merch for your band, business, sports team or charity effort, then go see Logan and his crew at Rock Mill Industries in Mechanicsburg or visit their website here: https://www.rockmillink.com
Woodshed Guitar Works is always here for all of your guitar related needs also.
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