Dicky Overbey R.I.P.

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 4 Oct 2014 10:10 am

Dicky Overbey passed away Saturday 10-4-14.

This from Randy Lindley's FB page:

"I wanted to inform you that Dicky Overbey went home, peacefully, to be with the Lord at 10:26 this morning with Dee Jee Overbey, Amber Digby Lindley, and myself at his side, surrounding him love. We want to thank you for all of the love and support you've shown the family. It means more than you know. Please continue to keep Dee Jee in your thoughts and prayers as she continues to face the days to come. And thank you, Dicky, for the gift you've given to all of us. It will remain with us forever."

Dicky was my favorite Steel Guitarist . . . . I will always cherish the friendship he & I had for many years.

kevin ryan · Post by **kevin ryan** » 4 Oct 2014 10:18 am

So sorry to hear this, really loved his playing and seemed like a real gentleman....
All my best to his family...
Kevin

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 4 Oct 2014 11:08 am

Its a difficult day for us here in FL today too Nick...We heard almost immediately after he left....Glad the hear that friends and family were there for him...Prayers from around the world are making their way to TX today, for our brother, and friend..

Rich Upright · Post by **Rich Upright** » 4 Oct 2014 12:00 pm

Sorry to hear about Dickey. I got into his playing watching all the Amber videos on YouTube. What a player he was; got the best tone out of a Sho-Bud I have ever heard. he will be missed.

Sandra Scott-Wall · Post by **Sandra Scott-Wall** » 4 Oct 2014 12:43 pm

The Steel Guitar Hall of Fame sends its condolences to the Overbey family. He was a very deserving Hall of Fame Member and will be sorely missed.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 4 Oct 2014 1:29 pm

prayers for all of dickys family & friends.
im sure he is tuning up in the heavenly band about now.
bruce & lynn

Mike Bowles · Post by **Mike Bowles** » 4 Oct 2014 1:45 pm

one of the best prayers for all

Albert Talley · Post by **Albert Talley** » 4 Oct 2014 4:20 pm

Dickey was Mr. Emotion and Mr. Feelings of the steel guitar, and a deserving member of the Texas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. He will be greatly missed by all. Our hearts and prayers go out to DeeJee, Amber, family and friends.

Albert Talley and the TSGA family

Mark Durante · Post by **Mark Durante** » 4 Oct 2014 5:19 pm

CRAP!

Marty Broussard · Post by **Marty Broussard** » 4 Oct 2014 5:36 pm

First heard him when I was 11 years old with Ronnie Milsap on an Emmons PP. Was always a huge fan.

Barry Yasika · Post by **Barry Yasika** » 4 Oct 2014 7:38 pm

Ironically, I met him at my friend Larry Self's "Music Store" who also just passed on. He had a black Shobud Pro something he wanted Larry to sell for him. I didn't really know who he was but he mentioned (in passing) that he played with Milsap for a while but at the time was painting houses in New Symrna, Fl. I went home and found some old Milsap records, "Live" (i think) that I saw his name on and to my surprise it really was him. He played a few songs that day on that steel of his, one of them was "Yesterday" and man the hair on my arms stood up. I don't know what he was doing painting anything but from what I understand got back into the music scene. Such a loss, I wish I could have talked to him more. I mean other than the way he played that day he struck me as some guy who was really nice that played steel better than me. Most steel players play better than I do so what did I know. My thoughts and prayers are out to his family, friends and his band.

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 4 Oct 2014 7:48 pm

Everything Iâ€™ve seen and heard about Dicky says he was not only an awesome talent, but a wonderful guy too...Wish Iâ€™d been more familiar with him earlier...Prayers for his family, for Gods Peace at this time.

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 5 Oct 2014 3:18 pm

This is a huge loss for us all....

David Hubenak · Post by **David Hubenak** » 5 Oct 2014 8:16 pm

Very sad news to learn of Dicky Overbey passing away. Another steel guitar treasure lost, but found in the Lord.

Gene Still · Post by **Gene Still** » 6 Oct 2014 7:56 am

I have been a fan of Dicky's from way back in the days when he played with Ronnie Milsap. My prayers go out to Dee Jee Amber and Randy and all the other family and friend's RIP Dicky

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 6 Oct 2014 11:14 am

As an E9 stylist he is right up there with Lloyd Green,Jay Dee Maness and Buddy Emmons.I sat at his feet at the after hours show in St.Louis in 2004 and couldn't take my eyes off his hands.I knew someday I'd be glad I snapped this photo.

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 6 Oct 2014 5:06 pm

An Awesome player and an awesome guy!! RIP with our Lord now Dickey. You'll be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out for he and his family.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 6 Oct 2014 7:10 pm

RIP Dickey

I had the unfortunate task of announcing this at the Route 66 KS Steel Guitar show this past weekend.

I could feel the air go out of the room.

I simply do not have anything else just RIP Dickey

Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 20 Oct 2014 9:57 pm

My condolences to Dicky's family and close friends.

I was fortunate to see him play at ISGC and he blew me away.
And the line up watching him was a scary great crew of players.
He was smoking.

RIP Dicky and prayers for the family.

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