Our steel guitar brother, Steinar Gregertsen--RIP

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 26 Dec 2011 12:46 pm

Steiner Gregertsen, 12/11/1958-2/27/2012

I've always admired Steinar G--he is great musician and a really fine human being. He fell in love with the steel guitar and went on to record 2 stellar steel guitar CDs, Southern Moon Northern Lights and Standing Next To A Mountain, even though he has been an electric guitarist for most of his 53 years. He is a very passionate and compassionate guy, too.

I know Steinar has been having some difficulties lately with shoulder pain that has kept him from playing. You may remember him talking about that a few months ago here. This has been persistent for quite a few months now. It has turned out to be a little more serious than initially thought. They've discovered a tumor in his upper lung and it has grown to his shoulder (I believe he said it was the opposite of the one that was hurting--go figure!). Steinar is dealing with it one step at a time and keeping a very positive outlook. He has been hospitalized for 1 week now and will be there a bit longer for testing.

Please take a moment to send some of your positive thoughts to Steinar. He is looking forward to recovering and recording a few more CDs--in fact, he told me that he has regained his passion for the steel guitar now that there has been time for the smoke to clear and for him to rediscover his vision. I know I'm looking forward to it!

He has access to a laptop, but the network is dicey. He will read your messages here.

Here's a beautiful number from Steinar, or BrickNorski, as he refers to himself on YT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0hxnx3YG0I

Website · Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 26 Dec 2011 12:58 pm

That's terrible news. Here's hoping you have a full and complete recovery, Steinar.

James Nottage · Post by **James Nottage** » 26 Dec 2011 1:22 pm

Best wishes, Steiner. I have found reading your posts and listening to your music to be one of the great discoveries for me in following the forum. Music for such a creative soul must have great curative powers. Know that many of us are thinking of you.

James

Tom Pettingill · Post by **Tom Pettingill** » 26 Dec 2011 2:00 pm

Get well soon Steiner! Your journey is not yet done

Gary Meixner · Post by **Gary Meixner** » 26 Dec 2011 2:36 pm

Steinar,

Very best wishes for quick recovery.

G. Meixner

George Piburn · Post by **George Piburn** » 26 Dec 2011 2:58 pm

Positive Thoughts from Mr & Mrs Boards

Close Enuff

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 26 Dec 2011 3:21 pm

Sending positive thoughts and vibes your way my friend.

Bill

Steve Wilson · Post by **Steve Wilson** » 26 Dec 2011 3:51 pm

Positive thoughts coming from the west coast of the USA! I am sure they will be circling the world before long!!!

Will Houston · Post by **Will Houston** » 26 Dec 2011 4:08 pm

Hey Steinar, love your music and miss your posts.
Hang in there.

Rick Stratton · Post by **Rick Stratton** » 26 Dec 2011 4:11 pm

More best wishes from California
Your playing is an inspiration!
Rick

Randy Reeves · Post by **Randy Reeves** » 26 Dec 2011 4:43 pm

you are in my thoughts. I send you best wishes for the best outcome. you are a good man. good things should come to you.

David Eastwood · Post by **David Eastwood** » 26 Dec 2011 5:10 pm

Wow - talk about 'Standing Next To A Mountain'....

Steinar, you are in my prayers.

Dan Schwartz · Post by **Dan Schwartz** » 26 Dec 2011 5:11 pm

Wishing you the very best. Your playing, musicianship, production skills, and insight are an inspiration. To a full and speedy recovery.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 26 Dec 2011 5:12 pm

just to make sure you pull through Steinar, here's more good vibes & prayers comin' at ya'

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 26 Dec 2011 5:19 pm

Hi Steinar,
Add me to the list of people who have you in their thoughts. Here's hoping for a quick recovery and many years of great music for you and for us to enjoy.
Chuck

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 26 Dec 2011 5:26 pm

Jeg håper du får en rask utvinning ...

Mitch Crane · Post by **Mitch Crane** » 26 Dec 2011 5:37 pm

Prayers your way Steinar. You're such an inspiration to a lot of folks! Heal soon.

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 26 Dec 2011 6:19 pm

best to you steinar!!!

Kelvin Monaghan · Post by **Kelvin Monaghan** » 26 Dec 2011 6:50 pm

Al the best from the Land Down Under Steiner.
Cheers Kelvin

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 26 Dec 2011 7:04 pm

Prayers and mojo sent your way Steinar for a speedy recovery.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 26 Dec 2011 7:12 pm

My thoughts go out to you Steinar......I wish you a full & speedy recovery.....

Georg Sørtun · Post by **Georg Sørtun** » 26 Dec 2011 8:27 pm

Beste ønsker.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 26 Dec 2011 9:31 pm

Thinking of you, Steinar. Get well soon!
Jim

Rob Anderlik · Post by **Rob Anderlik** » 27 Dec 2011 5:04 am

Keeping you in my prayers my friend. Get well soon!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 27 Dec 2011 5:22 am

Thanks for keeping this in this section, Brad. Steinar told me he considers the No Peddlers/Steel Without Pedals section his musical family.

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Our steel guitar brother, Steinar Gregertsen--RIP

Our steel guitar brother, Steinar Gregertsen--RIP

May The Health Be With You

You are in my thoughts!