Bobbe Seymour RIP.

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 21 Mar 2014 11:28 am

This is so sad! Bobbe will always be a legend.

Casey Lowmiller · Post by **Casey Lowmiller** » 21 Mar 2014 11:42 am

The loss of Bobbe Seymour is HUGE!!! Gone are some incredible stories of the road & the stars of yesteryear. A whole bunch of steel guitar lore, history & knowledge disappeared

He was truly one of a kind & an invaluable asset to the steel guitar community.

Pick on Bobbe!!!

Casey

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 21 Mar 2014 11:43 am

One of a kind...the world will be a little less interesting without him...RIP...

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 21 Mar 2014 12:47 pm

So sad to hear about Bobbe..a good person,player,friend to all. RIP Bobbe..U R missed!

Bunky Markert · Post by **Bunky Markert** » 21 Mar 2014 12:47 pm

I've been fortunate to visit Nashville twice, to visit Bobbe's store in two locations, and to meet this very kind man on both occasions. Beyond his impressive musicianship he was a talented writer, and I am so grateful that he shared his many stories with all of us. In the end it's all about what you leave behind and what he left is considerable. I admired him and he lived a full life, and I am very sad for his family's loss and for ours.

T. C. Furlong · Post by **T. C. Furlong** » 21 Mar 2014 12:52 pm

Bobbe was a friend to anyone who was lucky enough to meet him. Just a wonderful guy. I consider myself very fortunate to have known him. RIP friend.

Mike Schwartzman · Post by **Mike Schwartzman** » 21 Mar 2014 1:14 pm

My deepest condolences to Bobbe's family and friends.
In addition to all the steel guitar memories, I'll never forget the video of Bobbe and Phred getting that airplane started when it wouldn't start by itself. RIP Bobbe.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 21 Mar 2014 1:20 pm

so very sad to hear this.
bobbe was one of a kind and we will miss him.
RIP my friend.
bruce & lynn

Rick Stratton · Post by **Rick Stratton** » 21 Mar 2014 1:30 pm

A shock to the system.
Bobbe gave me a great boost with his online videos.
Sold me my Fender Dual-pro and helped me along the way.
Another legend gone.
RIP Bobbe
Love, Rick

Steve Geis · Post by **Steve Geis** » 21 Mar 2014 1:41 pm

Jimmy Hodge & I were in Nashville 2/22 to 2/25 and wanted to go see Bobbe, but Vic Lawson told us Bobbe wasn't coming in to the shop. Jimmy said Bobbe helped him get in the "biz" and he eventually played pedal steel with Lil Jimmy Dickens for several years. I met Bobby in July 2011 while I was in Nashville for the NAMM show. What a great guy with so many really good stories. I always looked forward to his "Tips" column. What a blessing and an inspiration this giant was to so many people. RIP, Bobbe. You will be missed, my friend. My condolences to the family.

Jack Shults · Post by **Jack Shults** » 21 Mar 2014 2:03 pm

So sad to hear this. Bobbe used to live in my home town, up in Oklahoma. We worked in the same machine shop, but at different times.

My first pedal steel, was also his first.

The family is in my prayers.

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 21 Mar 2014 2:11 pm

I found this tribute on Gary Hayes Country

Steel Guitar Legend Passes Away

I write this with absolute tears and a heartbroken soul tonight.
There are THREE integral pieces to Country Music, the producer
the songwriter and the steel guitarist.
People like Andy Gibson (steel guitarist for Hank 3) that are
ALL THREE OF THESE are especially integral to it.

Yesterday I learned of the passing of Bobbe Seymore.
Hell I doubt that many other websites even KNOW who he was.
And I intend to tell you who and what heâ€™s done for country music.
More So, Bobbe was a teacher and influence to other pedal steel players.
He opened Steel Guitar Nashville in his later years and published many
books teaching young people the ART of steel guitar.
But heâ€™s done MORE for country music than that!

He came to us from upstate New York from a very huge musical family
and his uncle was a traveling steel guitarist. He was fascinated by
those stories.

He joined the Air force and was stationed in Texas and when he was
off duty his steel guitar talents were boasted about and he played gigs
with local bands.
After his service he played with Johnny Lee Wills and Hank Thompson.

He moved to Nashville and after only two days here he began to play
with Ferlin Husky and Jean Shepard who at the time was under his parental
rights being a minor so she could tour.
He went on to work with Stonewall Jackson and Claude Gray and Billy Walker.

In the 1950â€²s after the death of Country Musicâ€™s first big superstar
Hank Williams his band the Drifting Cowboys were carried by Country Legend
Ray Price. And when they parted ways Ray began his own backup band
the Cherokee Cowboys of which Bobbe was an original part of.
This was during Rayâ€™s most pivotal point in his career during the Honky Tonk Era.

He eventually gave up the road in favor of playing on hit records and
became one of Nashville most sought after session people.
Both for his skill AND his ethics and good business behavior..he was well
respected among his peers.

For many years he played many master sessions weekly and kept
a fast pace. He is known for producing and finding Trisha Yearwood
Steve Wariner and Tracey Lawrence.
He later on went back on the road and became a part of The Working Manâ€™s Band
for Johnny Paycheck.

At the beginning of 2012 he developed Spinal Stenosis which took away
his ability to walk and play steel guitar.
But he still instructed people on how to play..he never lost his style.
He passed away Wednesday evening in his home in Tennessee.

Heavenâ€™s gates have certainly opened up WIDE to accept him into
their midst..I loved you Bobbe and thank you for all your stories
at the store.

I have not heard of any services as of this time.

Bobby D. Reed · Post by **Bobby D. Reed** » 21 Mar 2014 2:22 pm

I must say that Bobbe was an inspiration in most all I have done the past 12 or 13 years. In as much as learning to play steel and dealing in steel guitars and related equipment.His advice was invaluable and totally unselfish.
Some folks did not like Bobbe because of his humor they did not understand, however that was one of the things I LOVED about Bobbe. SUPER QUICK and he could take a punch just as well as give one. Not to mention the great talent and knowledge he posessed. I will truly miss Bobbe Seymour....Bobby Reed

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 21 Mar 2014 2:26 pm

Knew him well. Been in his shop lotsa times. We go back to the 60s. He helped me out in a lot of ways a lot of times. What can I say. There's just too much of this kind of news in my life lately. It's making me numb.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 21 Mar 2014 2:33 pm

We are heart broken over this news. We met Bobbe at St. Louis a few years ago and have considered him to
be a great friend ever since. Bobbe was a great player as well as a very kind person. We will miss him greatly. Larry Baker and Jean DeVore

Bob Cox · Post by **Bob Cox** » 21 Mar 2014 2:41 pm

A true pioneer in developing tone and style. He will be missed by me and everyone that knew him . Rest in peace our friend.

Declan Byrne · Post by **Declan Byrne** » 21 Mar 2014 2:56 pm

RIP Mr Seymour

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 21 Mar 2014 4:10 pm

Sad news....RIP Bobbe...our condolences to the family who survives.

Billy and Meriul Easton

John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 21 Mar 2014 5:06 pm

Got a call today from Chad Udeen and while we were talking I just happened to ask if he knew how Bobbe was doing, he then broke the awful news to me.

Bobbe and I go way, way back, I'll miss the guy.

Rest easy "See-Mo".......

Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 21 Mar 2014 5:13 pm

Shocked and saddened by Bobbe's passing! He will be missed for sure. RIP
Prayers for family.

Roy

Howard Hughes · Post by **Howard Hughes** » 21 Mar 2014 6:48 pm

Shocked and Saddened To Hear Of Bobbe's Passing, He Was A Great Performer, Technician, Inventor, Teacher, & One Of The Best Friend's You Would Ever Be Lucky Enough To Know!. A Bright Light Has Gone Out & Took A Piece Of My Heart With It, We Wish Many Blessings & Comfort To Bobbe's Family, Fans & Friends. I Am Proud To Be A Student & Fan Of Bobbe, But Most Of All I Am Proud That He Called Me a Friend!, I Love You My Musical Brother!!, God Speed & R.I.P. Bobbe...â™«Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes?â™«, "Keep On Pickin", Broken Hearted In the Land Of OZ-â™«Howie-The Wizard"â™« â™¥

Daniel McKee · Post by **Daniel McKee** » 21 Mar 2014 6:57 pm

I got to meet Bobbe a few years back and he was very nice and gave me lots of tips on becoming a better steel guitar player and he even gave me a few cds before I left his store.I loved reading the newsletters he did because they were always full of great stories. His youtube videos were always a great learning experience as well.He will be greatly missed.

Marlin Gengenbach · Post by **Marlin Gengenbach** » 21 Mar 2014 7:04 pm

What a surprise! Our emails and conversations
involved the subject of flying as much as
steel guitar. Such an enjoyable and entertaining
personality...a major loss to the steel guitar
community.

David Martin · Post by **David Martin** » 21 Mar 2014 7:15 pm

Very sad to hear of Bobbe's passing. The first time I met him was at his store in Goodlettsville I believe. I was looking for a Sho-Bud Packaseat. He said he didn't have one except the one he was using.
When I ask if he would sell it , He said "sure, why not" and dumped his stuff out on the floor and sold it to me. I still have it and think of him often when I'm using it.
He didn't know me but was very accommodating. My condolences to his family and many friends.

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 21 Mar 2014 7:57 pm

I've gotta say that Bobbe was the man who recommended a GFI to me for my second steel. I was at Steel Guitar Nashville in the spring of 2004, and I was looking at all these different steels, and he asked me what would be my second steel, I was thinking maybe an Emmons Legrande or a Sho-Bud Super Pro, but Bobbe said, "I highly recommend a GFI. So, in December of 2004, I was at the shop again and he had a Sho-Bud Super Pro, a Mullen Royal Precision, Emmons Lashley Legrandes, and quite a few GFIs. I was looking for a D-10 at the time, so first he lets me try out an Emmons Lashley Legrande, but I told him my left hand couldn't reach out to the E9th neck, then he put a red and gold GFI Ultra D-10 in front of me, and said "Try this out", so I was playing Christmas songs on the bottom neck, since it was December, and Bobbe looks at me and says, "You know what you're doing, don't you? and I said, "No, what?" and he said, "You're playing C6th" and at the time, I had no idea it was C6th. I went to Steel Guitar Nashville almost every time I went to Murfreesboro and Nashville.

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