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We are so saddened by the news of Chris' dad's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and his family...

It is so hard to believe Dad has been gone for 3 years today. Time heals the grief but the heart still mourns for one last touch or smile. So glad he went peaceful. I know he is smiling on Mom and so proud of how she has kept up Derby Steel...Thanks to everybody who still keeps in touch with her and...

Bob - we will surely miss Joe. He was a treasure. I am glad he is no longer suffering and is at peace. We send you our deepest condolences and prayers. We will all be reunited one day...

Margit, Jaynette, Charlie, and family

This is the greatest honor for Ron & Derby Steel to have Steve play Ron's CD in outerspace. Big Cheers to Steve, Ron, and Derby Steel!!! Steve - you are truly OUT OF THIS WORLD! Have a safe journey home..

Margit Stepp & family

Kenny - Mom did not know you had put this out in Dad's honor. She loves it! She says the song is so true about her and Dad walking thru the world together (especially since he brought her home from Germany!). She had tried to call you but your number had been changed. Thank you so much... Ron - Mom ...

Thank you so much Danny & everyone for remembering Charlie (Dad). We are doing Christmas at my home this year and Mom is doing great. We went to Christmas Eve service at our church last night and had a really great evening. Dad touched so many lives and it is so nice for us to hear how he was lo...

Bob - you really did a great job putting everything together. I think it was a great time for all! I am sure Charlie is looking down saying "Hey Bud - you did good". Thanks again for everything!

Margit Stepp & Family

All of us at Derby Steel Guitar congratulate you and we are so very proud at your long awaited induction into the ISGHOF. At least Charlie knew that '09 was your moment to shine and he was so-o-o happy for you! We all love you and keep on playing that beautiful steel. We luv ya "Mr. Smooth"...

A great big thanks from all of us to Danny Hammers , Ron Elliott , Billy Robinson and Lynn Owsley. Chris Castle and Chubby Howard did an outstanding job . Also all of the wonderful singers and musicians (just too many to mention and I don`t want to leave anybody out) made this an unforgettable "...

Thank you so much for playing in the Derby Room. Also thanks to Bobbe Reed, Tom Miller, and Bo. We really appreciated you all!

Want to thank everyone for their condolences and prayers for my father. He passed away unexpectantly this morning at home due to an abdominal aneurysm. The funeral arrangements are: Visitation 2-8 pm on Monday Funeral 2 pm Tuesday Shoppenhurst, Underwood, and Brooks Funeral 4895 N. Preston Hwy. Shep...

From Charlie & Margit - It was a great time had by all! It gets better every year! Danny - Mom said you didn't come the furthest - her brother and sister came from Germany! hahaha Chris - They love watching your progress on the steel guitar - absolutely fabulous! Keep up the great job...... We c...

Bill - You did play for HOURS on Friday in the Derby Room. Perhaps you should watch the DVDs that Carl Kilmer recorded as you were playing. Ron Elliott did not play his guitar - he played the teal guitar with the "Day" setup. We do not pay anyone to play our guitars - they do it for the lo...

Danny
The site looks great! Mom & Dad (Charlie & Margit Stepp) love it with the links to other sites, news, member information, etc. Very informative! Thanks again Danny........

Derby Steel Guitars
Brooks, KY

Terry Crisp will be at the Lexington Show this weekend. He will most likely be playing both Friday and Saturday nights. Hope to see you all there!

From Derby Steel Guitars (Charlie & Margit Stepp): Mom and Dad had a wonderful time at the Hall of Fame Show in Louisville last Sunday. They said this was the best ever for Scotty's Hall of Fame fundraising. This was also Mom's birthday and she really had a great time (she ended up with 3 cakes ...

We at Derby Steel would like to thank everyone for another successful show in St. Louis. Special thanks to Ron Elliott, Lynn Owsley, Billy Robinson, Rusty Rhodes, Elizabeth West, Scott Henderson, the great Bud Issaac and his lovely wife Geri, Buck Grantham, Donna Darlene & Schotsie, Amber, Red K...

Ron,
Mom and Dad received the cds and this is a must have for everyone! What absolutely beautiful music. This was well worth waiting for! You and Don are amazing........May God Bless You.......From all of us at Derby Steel

I am very proud to say Charles Stepp is my father. I just want to clarify how Derby got its name and symbols. My parents lived fairly close to Churchill Downs where the Derby is ran. Since they lived in Louisville they picked the name Derby but could not use horses. He tried using the hats but then ...

It is so great to hear all the compliments for my father's guitar! I am so proud and happy that my father has been able to live a dream and be a success at it. I am so proud that even though I do not play I wanted a lap steel so I got a black one. Then Dad said I needed a pedal steel and he made me ...

We would like to thank everybody that came in the Derby Room and made this convention a big success. The Jackpot Band did a super job playing and special thanks to Red Kilby and Mike Siler. Also, special thanks to Lynn Owsley for bringing a busload of entertainers from Nashville: Ron Elliott, Billy ...

Ron & Leslie, Everyone from the LMSGC really enjoyed having you. They really loved the the show. Mom and Dad (Charlie and Margit) are still getting lots of phone calls about how great it was! All the best to you both from Derby Steel and they look forward to seeing you again soon! --------------...

Ron, we at Derby Steel Guitar want to congratulate you also...........what an honor for a great player!!! We are also happy that our good friend Don Helms got to present you with the honor. Again, congratulations to a great friend and our best to you and your wife. ------------------ Derby Steel Gui...

Forrest, my father is the owner of Derby Steel Guitars. Since Jerry is not a distributor, I can give you a direct contact for Derby Steel if you like. Feel free to contact me.

Just wanted to let everyone know that Carl Boyd passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21. This was very unexpected. Carl was a local musician for years in Louisville, Ky. He was a helper with Derby steel Guitars and was a very dear friend of Charlie and Margit Stepp. Please remember his wife Mary and their...