It is a sad day indeed for the steel guitar world. John Hughey passed away from a heart attacK and stroke at 6:30 today, November 18th, 2007
JOHN HUGHEY- A TOURING, RECORDING, AND PERFORMING ARTIST FOR OVER FOUR DECADES. HIS PURE SOUND STRENGTHENED THE SUCCESS OF RECORDINGS BY CONWAY TWITTY, VINCE GILL AND MANY OTHERS. THE UNDISPUTED MASTER OF BAR SHIVER AND PRECISE UPPER-REGISTRY INTONATION. HE CREATED MUSICAL EMOTION AND DREW ATTENTION TO THE INSTRUMENT THROUGH HIS FLAWLESS DELIVERY. FLAVORED WITH HAUNTING ELOQUENCE.
BORN: DECEMBER 27, 1933 DIED: NOVEMBER 18, 2007 ELAINE, AR INDUCTED: 1996
DEWITT SCOTT - THE STEEL GUITAR HALL OF FAME, INC,
ST.LOUIS, MISSOURI
I know you've lost a dear friend and I grieve with you. I just finished a CD in Sept with John and Al Bruno. I was only beginning to get to know John away from the steel shows and he was one of the greatest gentlemen I have had the pleasure of
meeting. I will miss him also.
My very best is sent your way, and I'll be calling Jean.
Ray Harrison
Bass/sing/Love PSG
77 Stingray/Kiesel 5 string bass
Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
D-16 Martin, 1970 Ovation guitars
I just can't believe this...man this is so horrible...my heart goes out to Jean and the entire family...he was one of the most talented musicians of all time, but more important, one of the nicest human being I have ever met! I'm so sad...
I am At A loss For words
with tears in my eyes all i can say is we have lost a hero in the steel guitar world.. miss jean i know you must be devastated please know that all of us are are here for you and our prayers are with you you and your family .. i know he is playing with
the lord in that awsome group in heaven ..
i love you john..
GOD SPEED MY FRIEND..
Boo Miller
My most heart felt grief goes out to Jean And Her family, and all the friends of My Good Friend John. I hired him for Loretta's band several years ago. What a great steel guitar player and greater person he was. I will miss him very much. I talked to him two days ago, and he told me he was doing great. Don't worry about Brother John, he was a CHRISTIAN. Dave Thornhill
FOR SURE THE STEEL GUITAR WORLD HAS LOST ONE OF ITS FINEST AND BEST. MY CONDOLENCES TO MRS. JEAN AND THE WHOLE HUGHEY FAMILY. HE WAS ONE OF MY HEROES FROM THE FIRST TIME I EVER HERD HIM WITH CONWAY SUCH A GREAT LOSS TO OUR WORLD.
TOMMY YOUNG
MAX-TONE MODIFICATIONS
WHEN YOUR GUITARS TONE HAS TO BE ITS VERY BEST
Very sad news. His recording with Dicky Betts on his solo album "Highway Call" is what got me first interested in steel guitar. His passing is a great loss. My sincere condolences go out to his family.
There is a new star in heaven tonight and it is "Papa John". What a great great talent John was and a better person would be hard to find. John we love you lots, and we will miss you more than we can ever say. God Bless John, Jean,and their family. Bobby and Linda
What a sad day indeed for the steel guitar world..John was a gentleman as well as a great steel guitarist. My condolences to Jean and the family. What a loss!! Rest in peace, John.
Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ
Mrs. Jean and Family -
We are devistated with this news!
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. My family and I lift you and yours up in prayer. From the entire OSGA family please know our most sincere thoughts are with you.
Mr. John was a true example of a real gentlemen.
What a wonderful man, musician, and role model John was and his legacy will continue to be. Jean, you have all our love, thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Ginny
I'm left without words. He was my steel guitar hero, my friend, and a great influence on so many of us. It is a sad day indeed. Jean and the family will be in our prayers for sure.
I only met John once but this great man took the time to talk with me and to help build my confidence because I was at an impass with the learning skills of the steel guitar. He then sat me down at his Zum and watched me and help me with some of playing issues...
He complimented me on my playing technic and then he assured me that there would come a time that my problem would pass and I would move forward with my learning and skills and he was right on.
I have moved leaps and bounds and a lot of it I know was due to his kind words and advise..
I know there are a lot of really great steel players here on the forum but I have to say without any doubt that Mr. John was my favorite... You will be missed but I am sure God could use your beautiful playing style in HEAVEN.
How many great musicians do you know, would do that for a fellow player.
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I am deeply saddened by the loss of a true steel guitar legend. I met him twice, and a nicer, more genuine person you will never find. He was one of my favourites, and the one that stirred the most emotion in me while watching him live and listening to his CDs. He put his heart and soul into his playing. Wow. This is a jolt. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. I will miss seeing him this year in Dallas. Oh my, this is so sad.
I just can't believe this... I just talked to Mike Schrimpf's wife, Netha, and she told me... John, my bud, my hero... this one hits too close... just too close...
Mikey D... H.S.P.
Music hath the charm to soothe a savage beast, but I'd try a 10mm first.
This is terrible news. The world has lost a wonderful person. I considered John a dear friend. I just don't know what to say.
