The Steel Guitar Forum

Sincere condolences to Tommy's family. RIP my friend.

I echo Larry's comments. We say sincere thanks to Charlie and Rosemary plus all the church members who organized the show and worked so hard to make it a success. It is so great to gather together as a group and enjoy the music and fellowship and see all our dear friends. Thanks to the band for thei...

I had a very recent phone conversation with my dear friend Lee Ogle, president of the Kansas Steel Guitar Association. He is currently having computer problems and is unable to log onto the forum. He granted me permission to post that, with sadness, after much deliberation, due to multiple factors, ...

Posting my sincere thanks for the invitation to be a part of this fine show! Mary and I are so blessed to partake in the music and fellowship with so many dear friends. Our thanks to OSGA and their hard work and super efforts, with Beverly doing a great job leading this club. I am honored to be a mi...

Larry Baker wrote:Any Pictures?

Larry, I don't know if you use facebook, but several people are posting both pictures and videos. Sorry you had to cancel.

My thanks to the SISGS for the invitation to be a part of your show. To Dennis, Mark, Dow, all the board members and volunteers, you hit a home run this year. It was a GREAT show due to your devotion and hard work. Through the efforts of this group and this show, $25k was raised for the Shriners Chi...

Thanks for the reminder to remember this wonderful man and dear friend!

SUPERB WALLY!!! Great mix and production!

IMHO, b0b's idea and vision of a place to discuss all things steel guitar ranks such a close 2nd to the actual invention of pedal steel that I would not know how to measure the distance. Technology can be used for great things or horrible things. b0b knew how to use it in its very best and most powe...

Great picture, Bruce! I worked for Stan for 3 years starting in 1977. He was a dear friend to me from that point forward. Thank you for so many great memories. Rest in peace, and save a seat for me in Heaven's music room. I'll see you again down the road a bit.

My thanks to Lee and all the KSGA staff their hard work and for the invitation to play the show. I only got to be there Friday, but it was great to see and visit with so many dear friends. Thanks to Jeff Culver, Larry King, Larry Jackson, and Johnny Rose for playing so great backing me up. Glad to h...

This is one of those times in my life that I am fairly certain I would have not crossed paths with this wonderful human being had it not been for that crazy contraption we call a pedal steel. My life is better for knowing Mike. RIP, my brother in Jesus. You made a difference, and you will continue t...

Brenda has asked me to let this great group of people know. It is with great sadness, tears, broken hearts, and love for this community that we let you know that our friend, player, forum member, and steel builder Fred Justice passed away last night at approximately 930pm Arizona time due to complic...

Mary and I send sincere thanks to Northeast Iowa Steel Guitar Show for inviting us to be a part of the show AND for the wonderful hospitality and friendship we were shown. I was blessed to work with Wade Hayes for the first time (and hopefully not the last!). He is so talented and a 1st class profes...

Tremendous player. My sincere condolences to his family. Rest in peace, my friend.

Great read, Steve! Thank you so much for your dedication to seeing this through. Few things bring me more joy than reading about my steel guitar hero.

Kirk, I apologize for causing you some confusion in my PM. I sent you another one.

Kirk, I sent you a PM.

Thank you so much, brother Larry, for taking the time to explain to everyone why I am both crazy AND broke! Love you and all my dear steel guitar friends so much! It has been a great music trip that has lasted 59 years. See you all in Tulsa!!!

Looking forward to another great show in the beautiful Oklahoma hills and visiting with dear friends!

This will be FUN! Thankful to be a small part of this show. See you there!

Continuous prayers and love for you and your family, Barbara. And yes, we will all be together again. Until then, we cherish the great times we shared with Roy. God rest his precious soul.

Praying for your family, Fred.

So sad to read this. What a dear friend he was. I had so much love and respect for him as a musician, but even more as a wonderful and caring gentleman. We love you Barbara. Tell us how we can help you.

My thanks to Lee Ogle and the staff of the KSGA for having me on their great show again. I cherish the friendships and hospitality at this show. So good to be together, considering what our great country has gone through. My hopes and prayers are that we can continue to gather together and share our...