Actually, there are some upbeat moments. One of my favorites is when Rog sings part of a song he and Dunn wrote together called "Shrooms and Moonshine". We also tried to play a few of Ryan's favorite musicians, too, like The Frogs and David Allan Coe. Ryan loved all Coe's music (and also David Allan's son Tyler), but he liked his naughty stuff special so I played "3 Biggest Lies" off his Nothing Sacred album. In short, we did the best we could to honor our fallen friend and, well, here you go: The Big Ass Happy Family Jubilee's Tribute to Ryan Dunn.
Sincerely and love,
Knoxville
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1) "Reelin' and Rockin' Part 2" by The Frogs
2) "Live Forever" by Johnny Cash
3) "In Spite of Ourselves" by John Prine and Iris DeMent
4) "3 Biggest Lies" by David Allan Coe
6) "Promised Land" by Elvis Presley (This isn't the exact version played on the show, but it's close. The version we played is Alternate Take #4 off of Essential Elvis Rhythm and Country)
7) "Be Here to Love Me" by Townes Van Zandt
8) "Honky Tonk Heroes" by Waylon Jennings
9) "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan
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10) "You Are My Sunshine" by Johnny Cash
11) "Together Always" by Dolly Parton and Porter Waggoner
12) "A Song For You" by Leon Russell
13) "Uncloudy Day" by Willie Nelson
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R.I.P. ryan dunnn ;(
Posted by: jeremy | July 03, 2011 at 01:11 PM
<3 love you.
Posted by: Mona | July 03, 2011 at 01:14 PM
:'( rip buddd....
Posted by: aprille | July 03, 2011 at 01:14 PM
weeeeeee love you foreverrrrr ryannn!!!!! x
From. The world.
Posted by: Kenny McCulloch | July 03, 2011 at 01:16 PM
I wish I could have been there. I'm sure he was watching from the heavens above enjoying it right along with u guys. He will be missed. I feel like I lost a friend but never had that privilege. God took a special one when he took Dunn...god bless all of u!
Posted by: Stephanie Houghlin | July 03, 2011 at 01:17 PM
R.I.P Ryan Dunn...
forever in our hearts
Posted by: Filip | July 03, 2011 at 01:17 PM
r.i.p. ryan :)
Posted by: james | July 03, 2011 at 01:17 PM
he died too young i guess thats why they say god takes the best young
Posted by: mindaugas mazrimas | July 03, 2011 at 01:18 PM
repose en paix ryan !!!
Posted by: charlene | July 03, 2011 at 01:18 PM
T_T Rest in peace RYAN!
Posted by: FRANCK | July 03, 2011 at 01:19 PM
he was BEST movie star EVER ! R.I.P <3 <3 <3
Posted by: kUpO | July 03, 2011 at 01:19 PM
:'( you will be missed but never forgotten!
Posted by: becca | July 03, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Peace be with you all.Rip dunn
Posted by: Mike wojciechowski | July 03, 2011 at 01:20 PM
R.I.P :(
Posted by: Inta | July 03, 2011 at 01:21 PM
awwww JP. my heart is all smashed up into a mushy slimy blobby mess over this tragedy; for EVERYONE. i feel for u all i sincerely do. i still havent even finished sending out my condolences to everyone, just coz i want the healing to begin, & the grief to start whittling down.
but your tributes are beautiful & I LOVED DUNN. i will Honor & Cherish HIS MEMORY NO MATTER WHAT! THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR MAKING SURE WE HAVE A RESPECTABLE TRIBUTE TO CONSIDER & A HERO LIKE DUNN TO REMEMBER.
xoxo♥ to EVERYONE! GOD BLESS!!!
Posted by: dragonflydebi | July 03, 2011 at 01:22 PM
We'll never forgot you friend, Cheers!
Posted by: RyGuy | July 03, 2011 at 01:23 PM
David Allan Coe is fucking amazing. So fitting that Ryan would be a fan. Hahahahaha. Three biggest lies is one of my favorites. "Homosexuals" and Finger Fucking Sally are also near and dear to me... Nice to know that from this point forward, when I toss on one of his cd's... It'll be another happy reminder of the Random Hero, Ryan Dunn.
Posted by: Derek | July 03, 2011 at 01:23 PM
RIP Ryan Dunn :(
Posted by: Ariel | July 03, 2011 at 01:25 PM
Damnit. You guys keep making me cry.
RIP, Ryan.
Posted by: Mara | July 03, 2011 at 01:28 PM
This might sound strange, but with Ryan Dunn's, I've been a little more at peace with dieing. I'm not saying I have suicidal tendencies or anything, but it's cool to know that whereve I go after death.. it's likely Dunn will be their.
Rest in peace.
Posted by: Jackass | July 03, 2011 at 01:31 PM
that song by Roger is beautiful damn
Posted by: Dani | July 03, 2011 at 01:31 PM
nice tribute to the only and one "random hero"
Posted by: Dwyght | July 03, 2011 at 01:36 PM
rink and drive downt go so no sympathy from me
Posted by: bangorlad | July 03, 2011 at 01:37 PM
r.i.p u legend. x
Posted by: claire nutley | July 03, 2011 at 01:38 PM
play some new roger alan wade!!!
Posted by: bro town usa | July 03, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Ryan deserved not a high-five but a HIGH-TWENTY!!
http://2dayblog.com/2011/06/25/the-awesome-high-twenty/
Check this out guys =) You should try this for Ryan!!
We should all try a high-twenty for Ryan!
R.I.P man! =)
Posted by: Paulo Pita | July 03, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Think all of these tributes and memories are amazing and every single one of them puts a smile on my face along with a flood of tears... I'm really gonna miss Ryan and his big ass beard... <3 Love from Sweden <3
Posted by: Linn | July 03, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Don't think I can quite bring myself to listen to this just yet...but I'm sure it's an absolutely beautiful and fitting tribute. Johnny, I wish I could give you a big hug because I can tell how hard this is hitting you...you guys are always in my thoughts <3
Posted by: Lauren | July 03, 2011 at 01:50 PM
R.I.P Ryan Dunn :( Forever in our hearts! <3
Posted by: Dana Clarke | July 03, 2011 at 01:52 PM
RIP Dunn!
Posted by: Amanda | July 03, 2011 at 01:59 PM
ciao mitico Ryan.R.I.P
Posted by: Manolo Pinna-Lucia | July 03, 2011 at 02:06 PM
sentiremos sua falta Ryan Dunn,quer Deus sempre Vai tar ao seu lado....
Posted by: Antonio Darly | July 03, 2011 at 02:20 PM
Random Hero.. You will be missed by millions, you were the funniest guy that I never had the honor to meet.
Don't know what else to say.. Love you man will never forget you..
Posted by: Colin Lawson | July 03, 2011 at 02:22 PM
I am a grown ass man from Canada in my 30s. I grew up a 'skater' and in my late teens, early twenties found cky, jackass, and was entertained for over a decade. I was devastated to hear of his death. A week after Ryan died I cried harder then I have in fifteen years. Needless to say I was surprised at how his death affected me. A fucking person who I have never met!! I didn't cry like that for my own grandmother! I am not the only one in my group who felt the same. I will show my kids CKY and Jackass with pride when they are older(that may make me fucked up to some, but again.... with pride). RIP Random Hero.
Posted by: Brandon | July 03, 2011 at 02:23 PM
rip ryan dunn, you will be missed, sorry to your family an friends :(
Posted by: Hazardinc Smith | July 03, 2011 at 02:25 PM
that was lovely what you said Johnny, Ryan would be so proud of all of you. Stay strong. I lost my brother when I was 13 and it is bloody hard, i know, but honestly...it'll become easier to deal with x. I know my brother is around me, I know it because I can just feel it. And Ryan will be with you ALWAYS. Even when you're taking a dump ;) He's no Random hero - he's made an impact on so many peoples lives. He's an inspiration.
Love you Jackass Family - stay strong xxx
Posted by: hannah m | July 03, 2011 at 02:31 PM
We all will miss Ryan greatly. I still can't believe he's gone...
Posted by: Austin | July 03, 2011 at 02:37 PM
I appreciate all of you sharing this with us and I hope to see more. I know how hard this is for all of you.. We all obiviously love him too. I have been a fan since the second time you guys aired Jackass. The first one I laughed, but wasn't sure.. Sorta a WTF moment. Then I watched again and been hooked ever since then. Sorta reminded me of growing up, we all did stupid shit too.. just not to the extent that you all do. I have already said RIP, etc. so I won't anymore. It is time to heal, remember, laugh and rejoice. I hope you all are doing ok, I know it won't ever be the same for you.
Posted by: Teri Crable | July 03, 2011 at 02:55 PM
truley awesome you guys!! you should do a tribute cd with all the songs you just played.soo awesome guys stay strong soo sorry xxoo
Posted by: maree | July 03, 2011 at 03:00 PM
We miss you Ryan. You'll be in our minds forever! I love the jackass team ♥
Posted by: Ingrid Gomez | July 03, 2011 at 03:05 PM
saudades cara vc vai deixaa!!
Posted by: igor de oliveira | July 03, 2011 at 03:05 PM
roger talks with such wisdom & his song is just so beautiful . i can only imagine he pain you all are going through , but just know that better days are on there way . i love Jackass & im glad its part of my life now . Jackass has saved me from boredom & unhappiness , it provided me an escape from my less than happy everyday life . rest in peace Dunn <3
Posted by: tatyana | July 03, 2011 at 03:06 PM
What a sweet thing to do! Ryan will love this! I hope everyone stays strong. Ryan was/is a Random Hero!
<3
Posted by: Frederique | July 03, 2011 at 03:17 PM
I love Jackass. I'm still sad, but all you do you make this feeling fades a bit. I know this has been harder for you than us (viewers)and still feel a grat loss. I'm not good for the English language but I do my best so that you understand and know that I miss Ryan. R.I.P
Posted by: Gomezingrid_ | July 03, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Ryan R.I.P
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Posted by: Marki | July 03, 2011 at 03:26 PM
So I've been going back and forth about how to post this and exactly what to say. 2 1/2 years ago almost to the day that Dunn passed, my best friend passed away too. He was only 32 years old and it was sudden. Totally could have been avoided too. The last 2 years have been the hardest of my life. I miss him all the time. Funny as it sounds I feel really sad that Dunn is gone. I didn't know him but he was always my favorite memeber of Jackass/Viva la Bam. I guess all I really want to say is hang in there. Keep the memories alive. You don't know me but...we're all here for you guys.
Bam-time doesn't make it better, it just makes it bearable at some point. Lean on your friends and family. We love you, you have made our lives more enjoyable. Don't forget that.
Posted by: Mandee | July 03, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Jackass won´t be the same. We´ll miss u Ryan :´(
Posted by: Babyblue | July 03, 2011 at 03:36 PM
A good buddy of mine died a little less than a year ago after succumbing to injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was an exceptional guy. He totally lived in the moment, like he knew that nothing was guaranteed; that life was full of chance, and everyday was a gamble. He was always laughing and engaging everyone around him. His personality was so infectious. We miss him everyday.
Watching him over the years, Ryan has always struck me as that kind of guy. After reading your touching tributes, it seems that he was.
People like Ryan never really die;they live on in the hearts and minds of those who loved them.
R.I.P. Ryan
Posted by: Lauren | July 03, 2011 at 03:56 PM
Ryan will truly be missed by many of us all over the world....My heart goes out to all of his loved ones....He was such a cool guy...The Jackass family will never be the same without him. But one thing for sure, his legacy that he leaves shall live on forever.....
Posted by: Jon McCready | July 03, 2011 at 04:04 PM
Thanks for sharing such a moving tribute with us. Ryan would have loved it.
Posted by: Simon hood | July 03, 2011 at 04:09 PM