Bobby Caldwell Passes away

Roger Miller · Post by **Roger Miller** » 8 Nov 2009 8:11 pm

One of the most respected guitarist, Bobby you will be missed and your presence will be felt at the ISGC. Rest in Peace and God Speed.
Roger Miller

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 8 Nov 2009 9:14 pm

This is very sad news. Like others before me, I thought his release and going home was to be good news.
Rest in peace my friend, you will be greatly missed. My condolences to Linda and family.
MC

Ned McIntosh · Post by **Ned McIntosh** » 8 Nov 2009 10:15 pm

I've only know Bobby through the forum and via the many Youtube videos he appears in, but this is a great loss to all steel-players and musicians who love the genres of music in which Bobby excelled. I add my sincerest condolences to his many, many friends and to his family.

"By his friends you may know him, by his deeds you may judge him." Seems he did well on both counts. RIP.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 8 Nov 2009 11:25 pm

Sad news. Bobby was an inspiration and a friend to the steel guitar community. I will miss him and his wonderful music.
Chuck

Don Lanier · Post by **Don Lanier** » 8 Nov 2009 11:44 pm

Bobby was a true Gentleman of the stage, in my few short years of knowing Bobby I was truly impressed in his abilitys, he seemed to know all music, anyones music, and could jump in with the best, and Lead or Follow, always knowing what and how to play with anyone. Bobby was never Loud, or Bragging, he never was short with anyone that I know, He had boundless freinds, and at the ISGC I was blessed to work for him and with him. RIP Brother Bobby but we rejoice as we know your Home, your smile will brighten our days,and your Shoes will be hard to fill. Heaven is a blessed place with Bobby in the Show.

Bobby made our Job easier with his helpful tips and cues, he always knew how to direct you without being bossy or short, his skill as a Stage manager, and Musician, MC are unequaled.

God Speed my Musician Brother, and My deepest Condolences to your Family and Linda, You wont be forgotten, nor easily replaced, God Speed.

Tony Davis · Post by **Tony Davis** » 9 Nov 2009 3:22 am

What a Sad day......Bobby was a brilliant musician and a very nice man to be with....I am happy to say that we were friends.....when I recieved the sad news this morning I immediately called my Buddy Warren Nielsen who has been friends with Bobby for years....he was pretty cut up...said.."well maybe he is now in a better place "
He asked that I name Him in my post
So from myself and my family
And from Warren and his family
RIP Bobby

Laurie Ayres · Post by **Laurie Ayres** » 9 Nov 2009 6:49 am

Roy & I are so saddened by this news! We have been praying everyday for him & his family. Bobby has gone home and I'm sure John and all the rest are glad to see him. Linda may God comfort you & your whole family. We loved Bobby and will miss him so much. The International Steel Guitar Convention will not be the same without him. I thank God every day that he knew he would be inducted himself next year into the International Steel Guitar Hall of Fame before God took him home. The phone call at the convention this year still echos in my head & heart. He will probably be the only guitar player ever to be inducted. What a honor for Bobby. Scotty that was a very thoughtful thing you did. Bobby RIP your pain & suffering is over now. WE WILL MISS you always. In Christ, Roy & Laurie

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 9 Nov 2009 7:15 am

Well, this is sad news, indeed....Bobby was, by far, one of the truly great and gifted guitarists to have ever put his hands to the neck of a guitar. A true stylist in every sense of the word. He will truly be missed, but is now where no more pain and suffering can ever be. Linda and family, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. HAL & DEBE (the Higgins')

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 9 Nov 2009 7:42 am

This is sad. Margie and I will miss him. What a fabulous musician and person.

Our most sincere regards to his family.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 9 Nov 2009 7:48 am

Very sad news indeed. My prayers and condolences to his family and close friends.

Ted Tonjes · Post by **Ted Tonjes** » 9 Nov 2009 7:52 am

This is such sad news. My condolences to Linda and family,

Ted

Jonathan Cullifer · Post by **Jonathan Cullifer** » 9 Nov 2009 8:15 am

I'm sorry to hear this. I didn't know Bobby well, but like so many others have said, he was a great person and guitar player. He will be missed. My prayers to his family and friends.

Jonathan

Tommy Dodd · Post by **Tommy Dodd** » 9 Nov 2009 9:06 am

After going to St. Louis for so many years you become expectant of being "surprised" by someone or something at the show every time. But, the one thing you were never surprised by was the smiling face, abundance of talent, and the warm gracious greeting of Bobby Caldwell. I, like so many more of you, are honored to have shared time on the stage with him. He was always totally supportive of the music you were trying to deliver for the audience and always gave away more credit to others than he was willing to accept for himself.

We missed him this last convention and will for many years to come. Go rest in peace my friend and brother....

Tommy & Donna

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 9 Nov 2009 9:10 am

All this testimony to Bobby's ability, talent, and friendship is absolutely awesome. I don't believe I have met anyone who loved music more than BC. When he played his heart was in every note. He loved talking about it, listening to it, and most of all sharing it with his friends. I enjoyed so much my friendship and thank God for the opportunity to spend time with him. Dino...I love the Cjam throw down story. It was a hoot swapping licks with him on that one. That's a good memory. Herb...I will also miss hearing those words " Love ya Pal" Teresa and I send our thoughts and prayers to Linda and family. Always remember what a great friend Bobby was to all he met. That's more than a great life... it's a legacy. We'll miss you BC.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 9 Nov 2009 10:32 am

Words can not discribe my sorrow. I'll miss this great friend until it's my time also.
Such a wonderful friend to every steel player everywhere.

Goodbye Bobby, we all love you and always will.

Bobbe Seymour,
(one of your millions of fans).

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 9 Nov 2009 10:34 am

Bobby and I have been close friends for some 32 years. I was fortunate to go and see Bobby during the ISGC.
It was kind of funny. Bobby asked that we bring a stack of programs for him to autograph since he could not be at the show.

I will treasure mine forever.

I am in Orlando, but will leave tonight for St Louis to be there for Bobby's funeral.

I love you Bobby, Rest In Peace

Bill

Marcel Parijs · Post by **Marcel Parijs** » 9 Nov 2009 11:14 am

Bobby,

What a treasure for a lot of friends. The best guitar player ever. Rest in peace.
My thoughts are to the Caldwell family.

Marcel Parijs

Thomas Cepek · Post by **Thomas Cepek** » 9 Nov 2009 12:03 pm

Heard this sad news from my friend Walter Stettner right now.

I´m very sad about this and have tears in my eyes. Met Bobby in person at Scotty´s Convention 2007 and 2008. Such a great person and guitar player.

I will miss him much at my future convention visits.

My sincere thoughts are to his family.

Warmest regards... Thomas

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 9 Nov 2009 12:20 pm

I'm shocked and so sorry, Bobby was a friend, he helped me during my set in St.Louis when my steel was out of tune, he then said, Jody,play it buddy and I'll cover you and he smiled at me..It was during my induction on September 2, 2004..

Rest in peace dear friend and my condolences to your family...God Bless your sweet soul.

Brad Sarno · Post by **Brad Sarno** » 9 Nov 2009 12:41 pm

An indescribable loss...

Bobby you and your music will truly be missed. Thanks for all the years you gave of yourself to us.

Rest in peace

Brad & Auset Sarno

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 9 Nov 2009 2:18 pm

There isn't much that I can say that hasn't been said. Susan and I send all of our kindest and most meaningful thoughts to his family.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 9 Nov 2009 2:31 pm

Another one of the all time greats is gone!

Just a super player, entertainer and friend of the steel players forever!

I am thankful that I got to hear him and see him play with my heroes like Julian THarpe, Curly Chalker, Zane Beck, Speedy West and hosts of others.

Bobby we love you and no one will take your place.

May GOD bless the family and friends!

Terry and Lisa Wood

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 9 Nov 2009 2:59 pm

R I P Bobby. Your family is in my prayers

Archie Nicol · Post by **Archie Nicol** » 9 Nov 2009 5:00 pm

A sad loss to all in the international music community. His legacy will live on in the recorded form for most of us, but with pride in his own immediate family.

Our Heartfelt Condolences.

June and Archie Nicol.

John Cullifer · Post by **John Cullifer** » 9 Nov 2009 7:22 pm

My condolences and prayers go out to Bobby's family. I remember him as a very kind person and a pleasure to be around.

The Steel Guitar Forum

Bobby Caldwell Passes away

Bobby youll be Missed

This is so sad!

Sad