Mel Stephen RIP
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Rick Jackson
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Mel Stephen RIP
I just received word that Mel passed away this morning after battling stomach cancer for some time now. He lived in the Beaumont, Texas area. He was a great steel player,gentle soul and an inspiration to anyone that met him. Prayers go out to his family..rj
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Sidney Malone
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Tommy Alexander
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Mel Stephen
It's a sad day to loose Mel. We don't get to see him often, but he is a good player and a nice guy.
He will be missed.
His family will miss him most.
May he rest in peace.........
He will be missed.
His family will miss him most.
May he rest in peace.........
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Finis Spier
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Mel stevens
Mel was an inspiration to all he met a great guy and steel player he will be missed my prayers are with his family
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Darvin Willhoite
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This is sad news. Mel was a fellow fan of David Huff, of David and the Giants band. We had a nice visit and steel guitar discussion a few years ago after a David Huff concert. RIP Mel.
Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, as well as some older MSAs, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Recently added a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored blue Rose, named the "Blue Bird" to the herd. Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic again that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also added a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks.
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, as well as some older MSAs, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Recently added a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored blue Rose, named the "Blue Bird" to the herd. Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic again that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also added a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks.
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Bob Gondesen
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Mel Stephen RIP
Mel was a good christian man , a top notch steel
player .He was just like a brother to me , we jammed
together many times .
I was in Limelight Studio in Dickinson Tx, where he
recorded his CD '' IN THE LIMELIGHT ''. h e was a
smooth player. we would often exchange emails nearly
every day .
My prayers and condolences to his family . RIP my
friend .
Bob Gondesen
La Marque , Tx
player .He was just like a brother to me , we jammed
together many times .
I was in Limelight Studio in Dickinson Tx, where he
recorded his CD '' IN THE LIMELIGHT ''. h e was a
smooth player. we would often exchange emails nearly
every day .
My prayers and condolences to his family . RIP my
friend .
Bob Gondesen
La Marque , Tx
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David Hubenak
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Very sad news to hear of Mel passing away. I will always remember the time we spent discussing steel guitar and the many players. Our last conversation was at Scotty's in St Louis last fall, and at the new venue near the airport. Mel was a true friend, and I will always remember him. Barbara and I send our sincere condolences to his family.
PS: Thank you Bob Gondesen for relaying this news to me so promptly.
PS: Thank you Bob Gondesen for relaying this news to me so promptly.
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