Vernon Hester passed today

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Bernie Gonyea
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Vernon, My Friend Called Home

Post by Bernie Gonyea »

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Yes, I , too , will miss my good friend and fellow steel guitarist; He has always been an insiration to me, as one of the men whom played with the big bands, as well as individual artists; Vern loved playing music which only a steel guitar can generate to a listening audience. I appreciated every large and big series of chords which he produced on his Ricky; MSA or his newly acquired Zum Steels. Some of Vern's earlier recordings were absolutely sensational; so pleasant to the ears of all we SGF members and the general public.. Rest in Peace, my friend.. Condolences to the Hester Family.God Bless you..Bernie
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Bart Reed
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Post by Bart Reed »

I am sorry to hear of Vernon's passing. Sincere condolences and prayers for comfort and peace to his family. Rest in peace Vernon.
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Goodbye Vernon. A good steel player and a nice man. We'll miss you around here.
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John H. McGlothlin
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Post by John H. McGlothlin »

My condolences to the family of Vernon Hester, he was a fantastic steel guitarist and I enjoyed listening to his playing.
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Post by Larry Rafferty »

I am very sorry to hear of Vernons passing. I enjoyed all of his youtube videos so much. He always played from the heart.
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Sam White
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Post by Sam White »

I'm very sorry to here about Vernon. I have Tracks that he sent me and I will always remember him as he was a great Man.I do not go on this thread that often as i hate to see this kind of things about friends. God Bless him and his family He will be playing for us when we all go up there.
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Jimmie Brown
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Vernon Hester

Post by Jimmie Brown »

A real shock,I enjoyed listening to Vernon.He was a great steeler and was so smooth.He will surly be missed in the steel comunity/RIP Vernon.
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Mitch Druckman
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Post by Mitch Druckman »

I love the sound of Vernon playing his old Rickenbacker. He was a very talented man. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
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Dave Seddon
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Post by Dave Seddon »

I too would like to add my condolences, I always liked Vernon's playing, he had a real easy, relaxed feel about his playing. R.I.P. Vernon.
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