The Steel Guitar Forum

So sorry to hear about Larry's passing. We knew each other well as he and Del Reeve's entire band used to live in the same rooming house on Boscobel street. My condolences go out to his family.

Just an update to those interested in pedal steel lessons. I am once again giving one on one lessons in my apartment to anyone who has been vaccinated against Covid. Please email me at neilflanz1@gmail.com

To Albert and Debbie:

I'm so sorry to hear about Albert's health and wish him a speedy recovery.

I was quite saddened to hear of John's passing. I always looked forward to seeing him at the steel shows and considered him to be a friend. My condolences go out to his family.

I was very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Charlie Pride and my condolences go out to Dion and his family along with Ronnie Miller and the Pridesmen.

Neil

So sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. I've known him since he was in his teens in Toronto and he will be missed. He was very talented!

Neil

I was very saddened to hear of Terry Bethel's passing and send my condolences to his family. I considered him a dear friend and a great steel player. I will miss him.

Neil

Just wanted to thank everybody for their kind comments.

Neil

I was sorry to hear about Harvey's guitar having been stolen. I first met him in New York City during the Gram Parsons tour in 1973 and got to spend some time with him when he later visited Nashville. I hope that he gets back to playing steel again.

Neil

So Sorry to hear about Pee Wee's passing. I used to look forward to seeing him backstage at the Opry whenever Little Jimmy Dickens was on. My condolences go out to his entire family.

Neil

I just heard of this from Lou's son, Jeff and was saddened by the news. My condolences go out to the entire Giroux family. Jeff's mother, Anne (deceased) was a lifelong friend who dearly loved pedal steel. Lou, who was an excellent player, was originally from Kenora, Ontario and later played in the ...

I just want to thank everyone for their well wishes. I'm very honored to have been inducted and thank you all for your kind support.

Sincerely,

Neil

Thanks everyone for your kind Birthday wishes. FingerPistol helped me celebrate big time at Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon and a fun time was had by all.

Neil

Just a short note to let all know that my friend Jurgen Koop will be bringing Jimmy Day's Blue Darlin' # 5 Sho-Bud to the Texas Steel show and it will be on display in front of his booth. (Texas Music)

I just wanted to let everyone know that I still give one on one lessons in Austin and my new email address is neilflanz1@gmail.com

So sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences go out to the entire Scott family.


Neil

Very nice photos Jim!


Neil

Excellent photos Jim!

Thanks for posting them and nice seeing you again.

Neil

Just thought I'd mention that I'm still giving one on one pedal steel lessons in Austin and am looking for students.Please email me for info. neilflanz@austin.rr.com. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Neil

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I am shocked and very saddened at the loss of a very dear friend. I can recall how happy he was when he phoned me just prior to the convention and told me that his doctor had given him a clean bill of health and how he had one more chemo session left which he hoped could take place after Saint Louis...

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I first met Wayne when Scotty introduced us at the Hall Of Fame Motor Inn in Nashville back in 1984. He has been a very dear friend to me and his love for and devotion to the steel guitar and it's many players is unsurpassed. He is most deserving of this award.

How very sad that another great icon of the steel guitar has passed away. Tom was one of the nicest human beings one could ever hope to meet. My condolences go out to Rolene and the entire family.