Thank for the news and the link Onhwy61, very interesting stuff I didn't know in there (Gumby?!). I have to admit that no doubt I've heard Kleinow's work more than I really know or have paid attention to outside of the Burritos, but ain't that the way it often goes with session guys (especially, or at least in my case, concerning more traditionally 'non-rock' instruments such as steel). It seems Pete's work demands acknowledgement beyond merely being considered generic sweetening, so I'll try keeping a wider ear open for him.
Sneaky Pete Is Gone - R.I.P.
One of the best things you can say about a musician is that they have their own sound. Pete Kleinow had is own sound and if you listened to pop/rock in the 70s and 80s you heard his unique gift.
Here's his obit from the L.A. Times.
Here's his obit from the L.A. Times.