********Rob Parker******
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I am very sorry to hear of Rob's passing. I never had the pleasure to meet him in person, but we communicated occasionally, and he touched so many people here in troubled times - he always had a comforting word in the right way at the right time. I cannot think of a forum member who embodied the term "steel guitar fraternity" better than Rob. RIP.
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Such sad news. I only knew Rob from the convention, but he was always warm a friendly toward me.
We're losing too many of our friends.
We're losing too many of our friends.
Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
http://www.mikeperlowin.com http://soundcloud.com/mike-perlowin
http://www.mikeperlowin.com http://soundcloud.com/mike-perlowin
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Rob Parker
I will Miss Robs Booming voice as he welcomed us to St Louis and the ISGC, He was always one of the first in the door and always hung around with the guys, I like many others am Shocked and will Miss you Rob, too many of my new freinds are leaving far too soon, I wish I had known you for many many years to share the fun weve had. God Bless, My Condolences to the Family and the Steel Family, well miss you Rob.....
His will be done, In Jesus Name
His will be done, In Jesus Name
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i couldnt believe my eyes when i saw this post...
i saw mr. rob at lexington last week,,, he was such a great friend of mine and my family...
this is truly sad and heartbreaking news...im still in shock...
rob was one of my first friends i made at my first steel show and was truly one of a kind... he was the ideal mc and steel guitar vocalist...his repetoir of songs was amazing to say the least...
he will truly be missed...
my condolences to his family...
chris castle
i saw mr. rob at lexington last week,,, he was such a great friend of mine and my family...
this is truly sad and heartbreaking news...im still in shock...
rob was one of my first friends i made at my first steel show and was truly one of a kind... he was the ideal mc and steel guitar vocalist...his repetoir of songs was amazing to say the least...
he will truly be missed...
my condolences to his family...
chris castle
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when i did my 1st steel show in oak grove in 2000, the first guy to call for directions was rob. i was honored and nervous and assured him i was flyin' by the seat of my pants. i had seen him at several shows with his merchandise and i told him i didn't know if we would draw the crowd he needed and he said i am comin' to play! and can i emcee? i said sure.i am so glad to have known such a class act.
r.i.p. rob, man i love the way you handle the mic'
jack............
r.i.p. rob, man i love the way you handle the mic'
jack............
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Rob and I go back to the 70's in San Diego when both of us were active duty Navy, and working clubs at night. He has always been the same guy, each and every time I kept running into him throughout this life. Great gentleman and great singer.
RIP Pardner, I know you'll be pickin and singing with Bobby, Papa John and all those who have gone before.
RIP Pardner, I know you'll be pickin and singing with Bobby, Papa John and all those who have gone before.
Ray Harrison
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Rob Parker
Rob was a good friend and will miss that big voice in our Steel Guitar jams.I was at Saluda the day he carried the Kids guitar inside and re-strung it for him.
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Vern
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Yesterday...I heard Rob say " Hello Darlin"
Today I heard the Angels say.."Come On In"
Rob..may your voice of the Steel Guitar go with you as you join the rest of your buddies you have so sadly missed. I know they were waiting with open arms.
I will miss you my dear dear friend...there will always be a hug in my heart for you and a pair of red socks...
My sincerest sympathy for Robs family and all of the friends he had all over the world.
Today I heard the Angels say.."Come On In"
Rob..may your voice of the Steel Guitar go with you as you join the rest of your buddies you have so sadly missed. I know they were waiting with open arms.
I will miss you my dear dear friend...there will always be a hug in my heart for you and a pair of red socks...
My sincerest sympathy for Robs family and all of the friends he had all over the world.
Debbie Johnley Glaub
I am so sad tonite to hear of this news, and my condolences go out to The Parker Family. Mr. Parker you will be missed by the whole steel guitar community, and I sure am gonna miss that BIG SMILE and that DEEP VOICE whenever you would see me the 1st thing you would always say "WELL HELLO REDBIRD". RIP my friend, and I know that the Lord has a New Great Singer in the Band.
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After reading through all the posts it is still hard to believe that "the voice" of the steel shows is no longer with us. It is even harder to imagine upcoming shows without the big guy with the big smile and the big voice. I was always amazed by Rob's talents, his steel playing and especially his singing (how many songs did he really know - somebody asked for a specific song and he was ready to sing it, without ever having to look up the lyrics). Thanks for the long hours of pleasure you gave us, Mr. Rob.
My prayers and condolences go out to Rob's family.
Walter Stettner
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My prayers and condolences go out to Rob's family.
Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria
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Well, from all these posts, it is easy to see how much Rob meant to so many. He was certainly a great friend to so many steelers and a few of us drummers too. I've enjoyed many shows with Rob, and even got to play golf with him a couple times. This weekend in Saluda just won't be the same. Of course, neither will Atlanta, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, St. Louis, Texas..............
Rest in peace, friend.
Jim
Rest in peace, friend.
Jim
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