Met Tuff years ago at Iowa State Fair when he was in his hey day. I was walking with my daughter thru the horse barn when she stopped and pointed with a smile and said that's Tuff daddy. He heard her and came over and talked to her. Made her day. He was a really nice guy.
@@m.e.howard8317 she was 7 at the time. She just watched 8 Seconds with her 8 year old daughter last week and called me up and said. Dad me and Kins both cried....we love you.
I met Tuff several times over the years through my husband's work with promotions....he made me a fan and he definitely earned his name 'Tuff' and respect to him.
Lane Frost was my classmate in Atoka Okla in 1982. He was the nicest person on the planet. In the 2 years I knew him, I never once saw him without a smile on his face. I was in a rock and roll band and he was in a group we called Goat ropers. RIP friend. Your legacy lives on forever.
Hey, I'm a metal head. I don't know much about country cowboy shit. But, my dad took us to rodeo 's when I was younger, and I got to see lane and tuff, and boy lane could cowboy up, and ride, like slayer could play metal. Lane, damn sure the best I ever seen on a bull. Rest in peace.
My Dad talked about the time he rode with Tuff and Lane all the time. He was devastated when Lane died. You can see the pain in Tuffs face even after all these years, makes me sad. Thank you for keeping lanes memory alive!
Lane was obviously the kind of life force that we don't see very often.. He definitely left a mark not only in Rodeo history, but more importantly on the lives of those who knew him. . RIP beautiful soul... ❤🙏🏻 Tuff, he has been, and always will be with you, until you both meet again.. what was meant to be on earth for you, will be just as meant for you on the other side ❤
Tuff & Lane brought out the best in each other. What better friend to have than one who pushes you to give it your all!! God Bless Tuff Hedeman 🙏 R.I.P Lane Frost 😇
i had the pleasure of watching Tuff and Lane ride a few times as one who watched his brother pass i feel what he went through RIP Lane Frost you were an inspiration to a younger generation
Really my inspiration to be like him and the way everyone talks about him he was a kind, respectful, always smiling happy cowboy that's shows how much people enjoyed this personality 🤠
Tuff's loyalty to Lane is just epic. He may have the name 'Tuff' and he may be a bad-ass on bulls, but Tuff, you were always a good person. Lane just helped bring that out of ya, behind the typical "cowboy persona". And I'm glad he did. Mad respect to you. Enjoy your golden years and know your pal is smiling down on ya.
I'm 52 years old, I must've watched 8 Seconds at 500 times, I'm at work watching this video and started to cry because I know Tuff's pain, I know how he feels. Blessing to you all. 😥😢
You probably already know this but at the end of the movie the last ride you can see the real tuff hedeman ride that bull. If you pause or slow it down you can see him then it goes back to baldwin.
Just an Awesome interview. I’m 62 years old and remember that day. I followed Tuff for the rest of his career. He and Lane were the Best. Thanks for doing this, it will be shared millions...
Every time I drive thru Quanah Tx I look at the sign there with Lane’s name on it. 1987 bull riding champion. And this will never be taken down I hope. Sure miss Lane Frost.
I live a few towns over and I always think of both Lane and Luke every time I go through. I was in the military when the movie came out and me and my friends followed the amateur rodeo circuit for two years around North Carolina. What memories.
Lane died doing something that he's loved to do I'm so honored and glad that people are remembering the best of laying Frost he was our greatest bull rider of all time next to Tuff please continue living on Lanes dreams and Legacy God bless you Lane and may God be watching over your mom and dad
Feb 1994 my grandmother passed away and Gary Leffew just finished helping with the movie 8 seconds. My cousin Jimmy Vann was one of Gary's students and this movie fired up something inside of him to ride again. Jimmy would tell me about Lane and his kids holding his kids on his shoulders so they could see Lane ride. Anyways April 1994 Jimmy decides to go back to bull riding at 33 years old and drew a bull called Silverado in Red Bluff California, and the bull spun coming down on Jim's chest breaking a rib that went through his heart he stood up raised his right arm up in the air took 3 steps and fell face first in the dirt just like the movie. My cousin Jim was dead. He died doing what he loved and I'll see him one day in heaven because Jim took Jesus as his savior. Rodeo on boys Rodeo on
I considered Jimmy one of my best friends in High school He was a great guy with a big heart and a even bigger smile . Bull riding was just about the only thing he talked about. He wanted to carry on in his fathers footsteps even though his father lost a arm in a bull riding accident He was a real cowboy He's one guy i will look forward to seeing if i make to heaven Aloha Nui My good friend
Lost my mom in October and this movie popped in my head still one of my all time favorites. I used to watch Tuff bullride all the time when I was a little girl! Glad he's still around talking about what a great guy Lane was.
I so appreciated this interview. I really hurt for Tuff … his amazing honesty. If we could all only have a friend like this ❤️ Thank you Tuff. U are an amazing man and a great friend.
I understand his pain from my own 1st hand experience with losing a loved one. It’s hard to find the words to speak on it, never ending pain and traumatic to relive it. God Bless you Champ and RIP young King
Crazy shit. I was there I was maybe ten or so.. never forget it. Seen Lane and Tuff ride many times tough as nails cowboys! Met Tuff and Lane many times. Have several autographed pictures really cool!!
Its been along time. I still feel the chills on my arm. He was a great cowboy and Tuff was his friend so have no choice but respect him too telling this story. Love hearing this story again. We quit riding bulls after those 2 movies came out. We weren't into waiting 2hrs on these pretty cowboys that came out with new gear after the movie riding the practice bulls on Thursday nights.Good and bad came from those movies.RIP brother
It was a rough day and night for all of us CFD after that for me was never the same! But more history and Facts a 🇺🇸 USA Air Force Thunderbird pilot died almost near the Statue of Lane Frost in Frontier Park... a Hero ! T-38 Flamed out on Takeoff 🛫 and the pilot and his incredible skills to... clear. The campers and Trailers and crashed into the Bull Pen killing a Bull and the pilot ejected and flew a considerable distance sideways to the Left of the aircraft and hit a hot dog 🌭 stand and stopped by the fence where Lane Frost statue is! I have more, but that’s all I am going to say about that
Tuff you and lane and Cody will always be my hero’s. My uncle rode with y’all several years back in the day. The 80’s were sure a good time! I think lane made us all a little better❤️🙏🙏
One of lifes greatest blessings is to have a "friendship" like these men had. Hard to fully understand or describe. Not everyone has a friend like this either.
31 years later and you can tell it is really hard for him to talk about losing his friend. So sad. These days young people call acquaintances friends. They don't even know the meaning of the word, in my opinion.
I started to ride bull,s cause of Lane and tuff they were my idols am 55yrs now and retired from bulls know but these two cowboy's are legends cowboy up Rip Lane
I recently lost both of my parents to covid 5 days apart. I understand how he feels. I may never be the same again. I'm grateful for the last 2 years they lived in my home.
Made a short effert in 2001 to make nfr.entered a harper and morgan rodeo in monroe louisiana and tuff was chute boss..made my bull ride,like 83 points,as i picked up my rope and walked back to the chutes tuff smacked me on the back ,said hell of a job son,proudest day of my life.
Terry Don West would take that honor. There were a lot of bull riders better than Tuff Hedeman. Bill Stanton, George Paul, Freckles Brown, Doug Wilson and I could go on and on. I wonder if his old lady as left him yet. I am thinking she has.
@@doobiedave9686 goats of prca? Never seen a goat ride a bull. Jim Shoulders was not part of the PRCA. I think it was the turtles association when he started and the became the RCA.
I live in Cheyenne and go to "The Daddy of 'Em All" every year. I was at the rodeo that day and watched this ride. I was crushed when I heard later on that Lane had died from his injury. R.I.P. Lane Frost!
This was like watching a therepy session with someone who was taught to keep their emotions inside and finally decided to go talk to someone but theyre hesitant to open up...... I dont mean that negetively, sounds like he needs more conversations like this
I was driving truck back then. I was going thru Cheyenne wishing that I had gotten there a little earlier so I could have went. So I had stopped for a break in Cheyenne and had started out on last leg of trip to SLC, UT. I was listening to the radio when they came on they air and told us about Lane Frost. I was a big rodeo fan you understand, when that was announced, I just had to pull off the road for a little bit to I guess just gather myself up. Lane Frost was the man! I followed him quite a bit. His rides on I think it was Red Rock and Yellow Jacket. Memory not very good but I think that was just a couple of the bulls.
I remember watching Lane and Tuff as a kid, me and my best friend would try to ride his dad's bull's because we thought we were Lane. Needless to say we ended up in the ER a few time's. We were only 11 years old doing that crazy stuff. The world is not like it was 35 years ago, they don't make men like this anymore.
I lost a buddy T.R. in 1990 to a bull ridin accident at the highschool finals and then I lost another buddy Shawn a couple years later in another bull ridin accident, loosing both of them tore me up and scared the hell out of me so I quit riding bulls right after that. To hear him talkin about ridin the next week is a testiment to the man he is! I have so much respect for this man I cant even explain! He stood up for me at a rodeo in Loveland Colorado in the 90's when Ty Murray was chewin my ass for being in the way on the back of the chutes during the bull ridin when I was a kid. Tuff is one hell of a man and I will always look up to him, he will forever be an idol of mine!
To see you talking bout Lane brings back all the memories from back then. I believe Lane Frost was an ANGEL living with us like my best friend who died and was buried on my 16th b day, you never really get over it. TY TUFF fr all the great memories and rides !!! John Michael !!!
I have not watched PBR since Lane has passed and I was just a young boy . I was born on Feb. 14 1974 and the memories of Lane winning is still there . God rest your soul my friend.
They don't make cowboys like this anymore!!! And having a friendship like he and Lane had is almost unheard of today!!! God bless em and i enjoyed watching them both as a kid!!!
One of my friends died in 96 at the age of 17 I was 16 he meant a lot to me and I still to this day miss him and wish he were back here real friends never leave the heart and mind
Tuff and Lane were at the top of their game, and then that last day in July came around and the rest is as we say "history". I wish he didn't pass away, he was my idol even if I was born decades after that
I lived not even 5 miles away from Mr. Mrs Frost. I got to speak to Clyde once and he always talk about how Lane had a sparkle in his eye that was contagious almost. And that's what inspired me to ride in highschool. Made some good friends along the way. Mason Lowe was a good friend of mine. So Tuff I understand the pain of losing not only a road partner but someone who was so close that they are like a brother to you. And that ride will never be forgotten along with the memories that were made on the journey before. Tip of the hat to ya bud.
Great interview, Tuff hardly talks about it, yet wants to open up here and be venerable for a window... thats why he's Tuff... some if the greatest bull riders that ever was.. because it starts on the inside ..
Used to be a hand , started bull riding in 1974 in Texas , both TYRA and YRA . I’m now 61 years old and watched this movie last night for the 100th time , cried like throughout the entire movie , I loved riding bulls and bares , miss the rodeos , feeling blessed to have had that opportunity!
Tuff, Lane and Cody were inseparable. Some of the best bull riding I’ve ever seen and three of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. I was a little girl with a huge crush. Lane was a bull riding God.
Lane was my hero... That being said, thank you so much for interviewing Tuff. I follow Tuff on social media. Tuff is the legend that keeps Lane's Memory front and center for me. For that I am eternally grateful to you Tuff. I too am a better person today, because of you, and your legendary career. Tuff, you are a gem of a man. Thank you brother.
Tuff iam 59 and on my last ride 2 time cancer survivor you are a great man your the best man ever I watched you ride the bull no man ever could ride your a hell of a man be proud don't ever be sorry you done shit most people only dream of love ya from Wisconsin
@@caseyb4425 You got that right.......Luke Perry was awesome playing Lane....8seconds was a great movie .💕l miss Luke glad to watch movies with him in them.
I was fortunate enough to meet my heroes when I was 12. In 1987 I was introduced to Lane and Tuff. It is a memory I will carry to my last breath. Great riders and better men that were more than happy to spend time with a starstruck kid.
I've alway's loved the Rodeo, but I'm a racer at my core & when the racing world lost Davey Allison in 93, Lane was my first thought, they were so much alike Davey & Lane, in talent level, in career success early on in their career's, both undoubtedly headed straight to the top of their chosen profession's & both beloved for their easy going, kind, alway's smiling selves. The world was a little darker after they left it. ✝️ 🙏 😞 RIP LEGEND'S
Tuff my mom and I would always watch you and Lane ride. I have a hard time now watching 8 Seconds. I'm so sorry you still have a hard time now missing Lane. Y'all were the greatest riders back in the day.
You can tell this man has taken some serious head shots. To think what these men will put themselves through for their love of the sport and for our entertainment. Thank you gentlemen!!
Met Tuff. At Lakeland Florida twice. Was awesome. Jerome Davis. JW Hart jumped on shoot next to me. I was 8n awe. Love these guys. Love the movie of Lane Frost. Being close to buddies growing up. If u aren't moved by this story. U don't understand. Thank you. These guys lived it. The PBR was born from this love of cowboying. Riding bulls. Being tough. Think I met a few at Gordyville USA. Great memories.
My son passed away in 2009 he had accidend in 2007 from bull rideing it hurts i sit here looking at his stuff Love him and miss him he liked Tuff i still have a stand up poster he had of Tuff hos name was Lee Martin
Met Tuff years ago at Iowa State Fair when he was in his hey day. I was walking with my daughter thru the horse barn when she stopped and pointed with a smile and said that's Tuff daddy. He heard her and came over and talked to her. Made her day. He was a really nice guy.
@@m.e.howard8317 she was 7 at the time. She just watched 8 Seconds with her 8 year old daughter last week and called me up and said. Dad me and Kins both cried....we love you.
I met Tuff several times over the years through my husband's work with promotions....he made me a fan and he definitely earned his name 'Tuff' and respect to him.
He’s not a nice guy
Great story thanks for sharing!
@@trollgod7565 sure he's not. Show us on the doll where he hurt you.
You can see the pain in Tuffs eyes. Heartbreaking. I’m surprised he shared as much as he did. He was visibly shaken up still after all these years.
Lane Frost was my classmate in Atoka Okla in 1982. He was the nicest person on the planet. In the 2 years I knew him, I never once saw him without a smile on his face. I was in a rock and roll band and he was in a group we called Goat ropers. RIP friend. Your legacy lives on forever.
I was lucky enough to see Lane ride at the Ken Lance Arena years ago. So glad people are keeping Lane's memory alive.
@@exoticprairie His few years on this Earth have left a mark that will last for generations.
@@Shadowwolf7774 That was very well put, Amen to that! 🙏
Hey, I'm a metal head. I don't know much about country cowboy shit. But, my dad took us to rodeo 's when I was younger, and I got to see lane and tuff, and boy lane could cowboy up, and ride, like slayer could play metal. Lane, damn sure the best I ever seen on a bull. Rest in peace.
Glad people are still talking about lane
UA-cam won't let us forget.
It was for him to live as bullrider in him .. in him .... he loved it rip
@@user-cs3zs6jn1d And you got a problem with that
@@dakotaautosales9673 um? No.
I will miss my role model this hard tears in my eyes
My Dad talked about the time he rode with Tuff and Lane all the time. He was devastated when Lane died. You can see the pain in Tuffs face even after all these years, makes me sad. Thank you for keeping lanes memory alive!
Beautiful…. Thank You for sharing ❤
Lane was obviously the kind of life force that we don't see very often.. He definitely left a mark not only in Rodeo history, but more importantly on the lives of those who knew him. . RIP beautiful soul... ❤🙏🏻 Tuff, he has been, and always will be with you, until you both meet again.. what was meant to be on earth for you, will be just as meant for you on the other side ❤
Tuff & Lane brought out the best in each other. What better friend to have than one who pushes you to give it your all!!
God Bless Tuff Hedeman 🙏 R.I.P Lane Frost 😇
You can hear the pain in his voice
Thank you Tuff, for helping keep Lane’s memory alive. Glad to see you doing good. Thought of ya’ll many of a time. Best wishes!
i had the pleasure of watching Tuff and Lane ride a few times as one who watched his brother pass i feel what he went through RIP Lane Frost you were an inspiration to a younger generation
Really my inspiration to be like him and the way everyone talks about him he was a kind, respectful, always smiling happy cowboy that's shows how much people enjoyed this personality 🤠
Tuff's loyalty to Lane is just epic. He may have the name 'Tuff' and he may be a bad-ass on bulls, but Tuff, you were always a good person. Lane just helped bring that out of ya, behind the typical "cowboy persona". And I'm glad he did. Mad respect to you. Enjoy your golden years and know your pal is smiling down on ya.
The grief of a true loved one never leaves you…. I lost my mum and it will NEVER go away
I'm 52 years old, I must've watched
8 Seconds at 500 times, I'm at work watching this video and started to cry because I know Tuff's pain, I know how he feels. Blessing to you all. 😥😢
His legacy is rodeo, and cowboy is his name
You probably already know this but at the end of the movie the last ride you can see the real tuff hedeman ride that bull. If you pause or slow it down you can see him then it goes back to baldwin.
Jody .you o.k,?
@@carlastead3086 yes thank you for asking, I've lost some very good people in my life. 😥
@@boxerfan2 WOW I DIDN'T KNOW TUFF WAS ON THE BULL I'VE GOT THE MOVIE ILL GO WATCH THAT PART AGAIN!! TYVM!!!
Just an Awesome interview. I’m 62 years old and remember that day. I followed Tuff for the rest of his career. He and Lane were the Best. Thanks for doing this, it will be shared millions...
Thank you for the kind words.
Every time I drive thru Quanah Tx I look at the sign there with Lane’s name on it. 1987 bull riding champion. And this will never be taken down I hope. Sure miss Lane Frost.
Same here, drove through Quanah many a time
Seen that sign a million times. It's starting to fade though. Last I seen it was 5 years ago. It needs to be saved.
I live a few towns over and I always think of both Lane and Luke every time I go through. I was in the military when the movie came out and me and my friends followed the amateur rodeo circuit for two years around North Carolina. What memories.
I was just over in quahnah TX the other day
EXACTLY! Quahnah Texas, the place where "legends are made" it's a cool little Texas town and really pretty country!
Lane died doing something that he's loved to do I'm so honored and glad that people are remembering the best of laying Frost he was our greatest bull rider of all time next to Tuff please continue living on Lanes dreams and Legacy God bless you Lane and may God be watching over your mom and dad
Tuff and Lane had an amazing friendship. True brothers
Lane and Tuff is the reason why I love PBR today.
Feb 1994 my grandmother passed away and Gary Leffew just finished helping with the movie 8 seconds. My cousin Jimmy Vann was one of Gary's students and this movie fired up something inside of him to ride again. Jimmy would tell me about Lane and his kids holding his kids on his shoulders so they could see Lane ride. Anyways April 1994 Jimmy decides to go back to bull riding at 33 years old and drew a bull called Silverado in Red Bluff California, and the bull spun coming down on Jim's chest breaking a rib that went through his heart he stood up raised his right arm up in the air took 3 steps and fell face first in the dirt just like the movie. My cousin Jim was dead. He died doing what he loved and I'll see him one day in heaven because Jim took Jesus as his savior. Rodeo on boys Rodeo on
I considered Jimmy one of my best friends in High school He was a great guy with a big heart and a even bigger smile . Bull riding was just about the only thing he talked about. He wanted to carry on in his fathers footsteps even though his father lost a arm in a bull riding accident He was a real cowboy
He's one guy i will look forward to seeing if i make to heaven
Aloha Nui My good friend
If your ever visit Cheyenne go to Frontier Days park and to the Old West Museum where they have a life size statue of Lane Frost on that bull
it's across from my fishing hole. I see lane everyday thanks to that statue
Lost my mom in October and this movie popped in my head still one of my all time favorites. I used to watch Tuff bullride all the time when I was a little girl! Glad he's still around talking about what a great guy Lane was.
I so appreciated this interview. I really hurt for Tuff … his amazing honesty. If we could all only have a friend like this ❤️ Thank you Tuff. U are an amazing man and a great friend.
Wow ,, always wondered where Tuff is now !! Still missing his Buddy Lane !! Great to see he’s doing well !! R.I.P. Lane Frost. !!
The thing about Lane was that was everyone's best friend. He was just that guy. But Tuff only had one best friend, that's why it hits so hard.
You are so right!
This brought tears to my eyes.
I understand his pain from my own 1st hand experience with losing a loved one. It’s hard to find the words to speak on it, never ending pain and traumatic to relive it. God Bless you Champ and RIP young King
Crazy shit. I was there I was maybe ten or so.. never forget it. Seen Lane and Tuff ride many times tough as nails cowboys! Met Tuff and Lane many times. Have several autographed pictures really cool!!
Its been along time. I still feel the chills on my arm. He was a great cowboy and Tuff was his friend so have no choice but respect him too telling this story. Love hearing this story again. We quit riding bulls after those 2 movies came out. We weren't into waiting 2hrs on these pretty cowboys that came out with new gear after the movie riding the practice bulls on Thursday nights.Good and bad came from those movies.RIP brother
It was a rough day and night for all of us CFD after that for me was never the same! But more history and Facts a 🇺🇸 USA Air Force Thunderbird pilot died almost near the Statue of Lane Frost in Frontier Park... a Hero !
T-38 Flamed out on Takeoff 🛫 and the pilot and his incredible skills to... clear. The campers and Trailers and crashed into the Bull Pen killing a Bull and the pilot ejected and flew a considerable distance sideways to the Left of the aircraft and hit a hot dog 🌭 stand and stopped by the fence where Lane Frost statue is!
I have more, but that’s all I am going to say about that
Tuff you and lane and Cody will always be my hero’s. My uncle rode with y’all several years back in the day. The 80’s were sure a good time! I think lane made us all a little better❤️🙏🙏
Jr. Beals was my uncle on the circuit and named his son after Lane. 😉❤️
My mom named me after Cody Lambert
Cody Custer was on my chute at Lyle Sankey Rodeo School. Very good man. Christian man
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I met Tuff and Cody back in the 90’s in Lafayette, LA. I was so pumped up.
I used to work for a rodeo outfit and I knew Lane Tuff Cody and Jim .they were and are great bull riders and guys
real legends.Lane and tuff .You can tell just how much he loved lane. Heartbreaking
I lost my best friend when i was 13. I feel this mans pain. RIP Lane!
I lost my bestfriend when I was about 5
I’m so sorry for your losses.
The pain in his voice and in eyes is heartbreaking 💔💔😭😭💔💔
One of lifes greatest blessings is to have a "friendship" like these men had. Hard to fully understand or describe. Not everyone has a friend like this either.
More valuable than anything life has to offer
If you're washed in the blood someday you'll see him again. But it won't be in the rain in mud in july in Cheyenne.
Song gets me every time!!
Guaranteed to rain the last week of July in Cheyenne year after year
That song makes me cry!
I'd like to meet him. I hope I make it and he did too! 🙏🔥❤️😭
Amen!!!! So very true!!!!
♥️🙏🙏🙏♥️
31 years later and you can tell it is really hard for him to talk about losing his friend. So sad. These days young people call acquaintances friends. They don't even know the meaning of the word, in my opinion.
I started to ride bull,s cause of Lane and tuff they were my idols am 55yrs now and retired from bulls know but these two cowboy's are legends cowboy up Rip Lane
So sad. Over 30 years later and probably one of the toughest guys on the planet still tore up over losing his friend. A couple of really special guys.
Seeing 'Tuff , who's my age, humbles me.
I recently lost both of my parents to covid 5 days apart. I understand how he feels. I may never be the same again. I'm grateful for the last 2 years they lived in my home.
I'm sorry for your loss brother.
Made a short effert in 2001 to make nfr.entered a harper and morgan rodeo in monroe louisiana and tuff was chute boss..made my bull ride,like 83 points,as i picked up my rope and walked back to the chutes tuff smacked me on the back ,said hell of a job son,proudest day of my life.
Probably the greatest two bull riders of all time enough said
2 of the 3 - can’t forget Donny Gay. Donny is the GOAT
Definitely in the top 5, but not top 2.
Terry Don West would take that honor. There were a lot of bull riders better than Tuff Hedeman. Bill Stanton, George Paul, Freckles Brown, Doug Wilson and I could go on and on. I wonder if his old lady as left him yet. I am thinking she has.
I think Jim Shoulders, Don Gay, J.W. Harris,and Sage Kimzey are the GOATS of PRCA bullriding.
@@doobiedave9686 goats of prca? Never seen a goat ride a bull. Jim Shoulders was not part of the PRCA. I think it was the turtles association when he started and the became the RCA.
I live in Cheyenne and go to "The Daddy of 'Em All" every year. I was at the rodeo that day and watched this ride. I was crushed when I heard later on that Lane had died from his injury. R.I.P. Lane Frost!
Min my bucket list is to go to the grand daddy of them all
Accidentally hit the wrong button.
Accidentally hit the wrong button
I love the true candid talk. It's awesome listening to this
Yep - gets even more interesting after the show :)
This was like watching a therepy session with someone who was taught to keep their emotions inside and finally decided to go talk to someone but theyre hesitant to open up...... I dont mean that negetively, sounds like he needs more conversations like this
Thank you for the post... I will share with Jack... he truly loves visiting with his friends about there personal life’s etc.
Come to Wyoming some time,. these guys are literally all like that.
I worked for Tuff one night in St. Louis and he was great and very funny to everyone
I was driving truck back then. I was going thru Cheyenne wishing that I had gotten there a little earlier so I could have went. So I had stopped for a break in Cheyenne and had started out on last leg of trip to SLC, UT. I was listening to the radio when they came on they air and told us about Lane Frost. I was a big rodeo fan you understand, when that was announced, I just had to pull off the road for a little bit to I guess just gather myself up. Lane Frost was the man! I followed him quite a bit. His rides on I think it was Red Rock and Yellow Jacket. Memory not very good but I think that was just a couple of the bulls.
I remember watching Lane and Tuff as a kid, me and my best friend would try to ride his dad's bull's because we thought we were Lane. Needless to say we ended up in the ER a few time's. We were only 11 years old doing that crazy stuff. The world is not like it was 35 years ago, they don't make men like this anymore.
Thank you for sharing such a personal tragedy. I feel your pain in your voice.
Your a good man Tuff...... love that you rode for lane. Still my favorite story and made a great movie. Thank you.
I lost a buddy T.R. in 1990 to a bull ridin accident at the highschool finals and then I lost another buddy Shawn a couple years later in another bull ridin accident, loosing both of them tore me up and scared the hell out of me so I quit riding bulls right after that. To hear him talkin about ridin the next week is a testiment to the man he is! I have so much respect for this man I cant even explain! He stood up for me at a rodeo in Loveland Colorado in the 90's when Ty Murray was chewin my ass for being in the way on the back of the chutes during the bull ridin when I was a kid. Tuff is one hell of a man and I will always look up to him, he will forever be an idol of mine!
I'm sorry about your friend. Just watched 8 Seconds again yesterday
I was there when Lane Frost had this tragedy. Something I will never forget.
One of the sadly days on rodeo
Me as well
To see you talking bout Lane brings back all the memories from back then. I believe Lane Frost was an ANGEL living with us like my best friend who died and was buried on my 16th b day, you never really get over it. TY TUFF fr all the great memories and rides !!! John Michael !!!
Tough interview but awesome!
I have not watched PBR since Lane has passed and I was just a young boy . I was born on Feb. 14 1974 and the memories of Lane winning is still there . God rest your soul my friend.
When you loose a brother it's hard you never forget.i think of my bro's everyday.
So true, one of a kind. His Voice even caught your attention.. well said TH!
They don't make cowboys like this anymore!!! And having a friendship like he and Lane had is almost unheard of today!!! God bless em and i enjoyed watching them both as a kid!!!
Your the man thoe taking his place you and JB Tuff love from down Under Mate 🎉
Having a real friend means everything. Know you are loved Tuff.
Your the man Tuff!
One of my friends died in 96 at the age of 17 I was 16 he meant a lot to me and I still to this day miss him and wish he were back here real friends never leave the heart and mind
Tuff and Lane were at the top of their game, and then that last day in July came around and the rest is as we say "history". I wish he didn't pass away, he was my idol even if I was born decades after that
I lived not even 5 miles away from Mr. Mrs Frost. I got to speak to Clyde once and he always talk about how Lane had a sparkle in his eye that was contagious almost. And that's what inspired me to ride in highschool. Made some good friends along the way. Mason Lowe was a good friend of mine. So Tuff I understand the pain of losing not only a road partner but someone who was so close that they are like a brother to you. And that ride will never be forgotten along with the memories that were made on the journey before. Tip of the hat to ya bud.
Still see the heartbreak in your face HANG IN THERE TUFF
Great interview, Tuff hardly talks about it, yet wants to open up here and be venerable for a window... thats why he's Tuff... some if the greatest bull riders that ever was.. because it starts on the inside ..
Glad to see those boys are still able to move around
Just thought about lane..looked up some of his older vids and found this. What great timing..
Used to be a hand , started bull riding in 1974 in Texas , both TYRA and YRA . I’m now 61 years old and watched this movie last night for the 100th time , cried like throughout the entire movie , I loved riding bulls and bares , miss the rodeos , feeling blessed to have had that opportunity!
Tuff, Lane and Cody were inseparable. Some of the best bull riding I’ve ever seen and three of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. I was a little girl with a huge crush. Lane was a bull riding God.
I grew up idolizing Lane and Tuff
Hell of a thing to happen, we love you Tuff!!
I have a big brother that I love him and he saved me and he will always be my hero I can’t imagine losing my big brother
Great interview- thank you both!
Lane was my hero... That being said, thank you so much for interviewing Tuff. I follow Tuff on social media. Tuff is the legend that keeps Lane's Memory front and center for me. For that I am eternally grateful to you Tuff. I too am a better person today, because of you, and your legendary career. Tuff, you are a gem of a man. Thank you brother.
Tuff iam 59 and on my last ride 2 time cancer survivor you are a great man your the best man ever I watched you ride the bull no man ever could ride your a hell of a man be proud don't ever be sorry you done shit most people only dream of love ya from Wisconsin
Ironically 8 seconds is still my favorite movie
MINE ALSO........💜
Hell of a movie!!
I am going to watch it again
And it's even more difficult to watch now that Luke Perry is gone
@@caseyb4425 You got that right.......Luke Perry was awesome playing Lane....8seconds was a great movie .💕l miss Luke glad to watch movies with him in them.
I was fortunate enough to meet my heroes when I was 12. In 1987 I was introduced to Lane and Tuff. It is a memory I will carry to my last breath. Great riders and better men that were more than happy to spend time with a starstruck kid.
My band was playing at The Hitching Post Inn that night....and the audience was beyond sad.
I've alway's loved the Rodeo, but I'm a racer at my core & when the racing world lost Davey Allison in 93, Lane was my first thought, they were so much alike Davey & Lane, in talent level, in career success early on in their career's, both undoubtedly headed straight to the top of their chosen profession's & both beloved for their easy going, kind, alway's smiling selves. The world was a little darker after they left it. ✝️ 🙏 😞 RIP LEGEND'S
Great interview. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome. Thank you for watching
Raw emotions still after all this time, shows you how great of a friend and how much he meant to everyone 💔 😔
This guy is one of my heroes! To a kid from Chicago, I’ve always loved this guy and I always will.
Legends never Die!
WWG1WGA.
Long live America.
Freaking, awesome to have such a friend. You HONOR his memory.
Tuff my mom and I would always watch you and Lane ride. I have a hard time now watching 8 Seconds. I'm so sorry you still have a hard time now missing Lane. Y'all were the greatest riders back in the day.
Thanks for sharing your video. I enjoyed watching. Take care and God Bless.
Wow that’s raw emotions that is most definitely sincere, sad story to hear but good to know he had true friends
You can tell this man has taken some serious head shots. To think what these men will put themselves through for their love of the sport and for our entertainment. Thank you gentlemen!!
He had to have his face reconstructed.
Man the guy is a true cowboy a rodeo hero. He will never be forgotten
Everything lined up perfectly when you rode for Lane.
Well it all fell apart in Cheyenne.
Love & prayers Tuff, i had my rodeo partner pass away while we were on the road together, it was a really hard time i completely understand.
Was amazed when I heard Tuff say he and Lane Frost first met as teenagers. They were at a rodeo in my hometown of Yakima Washington.
Thanks for sharing.
Just watched the movie ..I've seen 100 times. By far my favorite 2024. We still miss that cowboy.🇺🇸
Sorry for your loss. Brother.
Met Tuff. At Lakeland Florida twice. Was awesome. Jerome Davis. JW Hart jumped on shoot next to me. I was 8n awe. Love these guys. Love the movie of Lane Frost. Being close to buddies growing up. If u aren't moved by this story. U don't understand. Thank you. These guys lived it. The PBR was born from this love of cowboying. Riding bulls. Being tough. Think I met a few at Gordyville USA. Great memories.
My son passed away in 2009 he had accidend in 2007 from bull rideing it hurts i sit here looking at his stuff Love him and miss him he liked Tuff i still have a stand up poster he had of Tuff hos name was Lee Martin
Lane And Tuff my fave bull riders of all time
I used to have the DVD of it 8 seconds was the name of it remember that movie