Herby Wallace

Ronald Cid · Post by **Ronald Cid** » 6 Apr 2012 7:16 pm

R.I.P. My sincere condolences to the family and the Pedal Steel Community. RC

Larry Waisner · Post by **Larry Waisner** » 6 Apr 2012 7:18 pm

I just spoke with Herby a couple weeks ago. RIP Herby and my dearest condolences to his family.
Larry-

Doc Hope · Post by **Doc Hope** » 6 Apr 2012 7:38 pm

Our prayers for Bunny & the Wallace Family,Herby will always be remembered as one of the greatest steel guitar players.RIP.my friend.
Doc Hope

Lee Barber · Post by **Lee Barber** » 6 Apr 2012 8:14 pm

Herby was a monster steel player, I think I saw him pull the string 3" as he picked them on his Dallas set a couple of years ago.
Going to miss you Herby. GOD Bless you and your family!

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 6 Apr 2012 9:36 pm

Herby was a master of the Pedal steel. His speed picking and awesome ideas must surely be an inspiration to the next generation. 10 pages of condolences on this Forum attest to his brilliance. I never met him, which is my loss even though I do not play the Pedal steel. My sincerest sympathy to his family.

Frederic Mabrut · Post by **Frederic Mabrut** » 7 Apr 2012 12:55 am

Very sad news. My condolences to his family.

Mat Davallet · Post by **Mat Davallet** » 7 Apr 2012 1:39 am

Sky is cloudy above the steel guitar community.
So long Mr Herby.

Ben ODell · Post by **Ben ODell** » 7 Apr 2012 3:10 am

What some HEART BREAKING NEWS !!! I'm still spinning from it.

You rest easy my "DEAR,DEAR FRIEND".

And may god give Ms Bunny comfort.

Ben O'Dell

George Crowder · Post by **George Crowder** » 7 Apr 2012 3:32 am

My condolences to the family. I am so saddened by his passing. Herby was a great steel guitar player and an inspiration to all of us who have wanted to be steel players.
May God grant the family peace in this difficult time.

Dag Wolf · Post by **Dag Wolf** » 7 Apr 2012 3:43 am

Another great player gone. RIP, Herby

Carl Mesrobian · Post by **Carl Mesrobian** » 7 Apr 2012 4:04 am

I am very sorry to hear this. My condolences to all Herbie's family.

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 7 Apr 2012 4:05 am

I just came across another picture of Herby.
We were in Plant City, FL, December, 2000.

I remember I was calling chord numbers (with my fingers) to Herby as a joke, while he was playing some song.

Left to right:
John Hughey, Gary "Biscuit" Davis (Herby's son-in-law),Herby Wallace, Herby Wallace III, Bill Ferguson, Ben Brogdon & Roy Rosetta.

Oh what memories!!

Bob Strickland · Post by **Bob Strickland** » 7 Apr 2012 5:16 am

First, I would like to offer my condolences to Bunny and the family. Herby was a special person. You didn’t have to be an elite player to be his friend, just strike up a conversation. As a staff player at several shows, no matter how mediocre I played, Herby would always say “thanks for pulling me through”. He inspired me to become a better player, and I was honored to be one of his many friends.

Len Amaral · Post by **Len Amaral** » 7 Apr 2012 6:05 am

RIP Herby...

Lenny

Glen E. Lanning · Post by **Glen E. Lanning** » 7 Apr 2012 6:39 am

Bunny, you and your family are in our prayers. Herby was in a class by himself, We at MASGA watched and listened as he was recovering from his stroke and the effort and love he put forth in playing that steel. He will be missed.

Bill Plemmons · Post by **Bill Plemmons** » 7 Apr 2012 6:40 am

I have known Herby since 1978 and was privileged to see and visit with him at many steel shows since. He was a master of the steel guitar and a great teacher. I learned a lot of what I know from his seminars and teaching materials. He was also one of the nicest people I have ever known. He always had time to discuss steel guitar or just music in general. His passing leaves a big void in the steel guitar community. We're going to miss him.

Raymond Thiebault · Post by **Raymond Thiebault** » 7 Apr 2012 6:59 am

Bunny and Family,

We are so very sorry to hear this extremely sad news. Herby will be missed tremendously by us and all the steel guitar pickers and companies. Herby was a tremendously friendly person who made even a beginner feel comfortable with his words of encouragement. We loved to hear him play at the steel shows and always made sure we were present to hear him play. Our prayers are with you Bunny and all your family. RIP Herby.
Blessings,
Ray & Claire

Buddie Hrabal · Post by **Buddie Hrabal** » 7 Apr 2012 7:01 am

This is so sad, such a great player and a super nice guy. My heartfelt condolences to Bunny and family

Ron Epperson · Post by **Ron Epperson** » 7 Apr 2012 7:25 am

man i cant believe this i just talked to herby a couple of weeks ago we must of told old stories of past times for about an hour he said he was working with con hunley once in awhile we will sure miss him keep his family in our prayers when the big band leader upstairs wants us we just cant say no but he leaves a big hole in our hearts till we meet again my friend

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 7 Apr 2012 8:33 am

I just posted funeral arrangements on a new thread

Jim Seay · Post by **Jim Seay** » 7 Apr 2012 9:12 am

R.I.P Herby!

Raymond Keller · Post by **Raymond Keller** » 7 Apr 2012 9:17 am

Shock when we heard the news, our prayers go out to Herby's family. Ray & Shirley Keller

barry wheeler · Post by **barry wheeler** » 7 Apr 2012 11:35 am

PICTURES OF HERBY FROM THE HUMMINGBIRD SHOW 2010 (OH)

Bob Kindy · Post by **Bob Kindy** » 7 Apr 2012 12:16 pm

Took lessons from Herby about 30 years ago in Houston. He was such a great player and great person.
He will be missed! Our prayers for the family, God Bless.

Roy Ayres · Post by **Roy Ayres** » 7 Apr 2012 1:17 pm

Roy & I are shocked about Herby! Such sad news. We pray that God will comfort his family. He will be missed by everyone including us! Roy & Laurie

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