Jim Evans has passed on

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 5 Mar 2016 4:53 pm

I just got a voicemail from Albert Talley that Jim passed away. I am heart broken as I write this. Jim was my friend and mentor in amp electronics. He helped me so many times over the years. A true gentleman and outstanding electronics pioneer for steel guitar amps. I had the honor of playing guitar with him on the main stage at the Dallas Show just a few years ago. We also worked together in sessions on setting steel guitar amps and troubleshooting at the Dallas Show as well. I just spoke with Jim a few weeks ago. We were planning on jamming some at Dallas this year.

I can't say more now, I just need to sit back and try to handle the loss of a true friend. RIP Jim, you will be missed by so many!

Miguel e Smith · Post by **Miguel e Smith** » 5 Mar 2016 6:29 pm

Jim was my first musical mentor and the guy responsible for me playing this whacky instrument. I just got off the phone with his daughter-in-law and she said he was packing gear to go to a gig, fell over and passed on the spot. Such a remarkable man...electronics guru, great player, great husband and father and was able to blend all his talents for the tone benefit of so very many steel and guitar players. He'll be missed by so many at many levels. Peace and blessings to his family and many friends. -Mike

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 5 Mar 2016 7:18 pm

He always had a kind word and always came but to chat in Dallas. I am shocked. He has been a mentor to many.

What a lose

Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 5 Mar 2016 8:14 pm

Jim was a true friend and nobody loved steel guitar more than Jim. He was so looking forward to Dallas show and was going to practice and play some with us tonight. He died doing what he loved to do and didn't suffer so I'm thankful for that.
Jim was a brilliant man and a brilliant player. Jim and I always played together on Friday nights with me on fiddle and him on steel and we always had a blast. He will surely be missed.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 5 Mar 2016 9:24 pm

A wonderful man, Jim always came by my booth to say hi.
Jim was the real deal, a genuine gentleman.
My condolences to the family, Rest in peace brother Jim Evans.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 6 Mar 2016 5:28 am

Hello All;
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
It was always great to see him & speak with him in Dallas at the TSGA Jamboree there.
He loved that show & all the folks there.
He sure loved to play the pedal steel guitar too.
We had some good talks together about several different things & I enjoyed talking with him.
My condolences to his family & all of his many friends.
R.I.P. Mr. Jim
Ron

Here is a real good article on Jim's career starting when he was just a young kid.
I hope you enjoy reading it - I sure did.
Ron

http://www.jewellhousetribute.com/jim-evans.html

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 6 Mar 2016 9:13 am

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a good one...

Billy

Buddie Hrabal · Post by **Buddie Hrabal** » 6 Mar 2016 10:12 am

I'm saddened of Jim's passing.He was not only a great player, but a real innovator in steel guitar amplification. I still have my 1968 Evans Compactra 100, all hand wired with nothing solid state and a D-130, wow what a sound.(it still works great)He was a genius. RIP my brother

Bobby Lenamon · Post by **Bobby Lenamon** » 6 Mar 2016 11:57 am

I'm really sad to hear Jim has passed away.I own an evans amp and know they are great. He was an innovator and provided me technical info when I was in need. I valued his friendship and am going to treasure it from now on
RIP dear friend.

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 6 Mar 2016 3:48 pm

This is very sad news indeed. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family and friends.

Scot Buffington · Post by **Scot Buffington** » 6 Mar 2016 4:35 pm

Jim Evans always seemed to know the right words to say at the right time to help someone. He was one of music's best friends.

Visitation is Monday, March 7 from 6 to 7:30 PM at Texarkana Funeral Home, 3515 Texas Blvd. His funeral will be held at the Kingdom Hall on Norton St at 2 PM on Tuesday, March 8. Both locations are in Texarkana.

Our hearts are plum broke.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 6 Mar 2016 5:54 pm

I really enjoyed the technical sessions Jim and Dave Beaty put on in the Telonics room at the Dallas steel show - wonderfully technical stuff in a way everyone could understand.
Very sad news - RIP Jim - condolences to his family.

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 6 Mar 2016 6:31 pm

I'm sorry to hear this.....sincere condolences to his family.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 7 Mar 2016 3:16 am

While I did not know Jim very well, he was always so kind when I visited with him. My understanding is he was an electronics genius and a very good steel player as well. So sad to lose him the week of the Texas show which he was looking forward to attending.

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 7 Mar 2016 4:44 am

I only first met Jim a few years ago when I started doing the emcee work at the TSGA. I always loved to introduce him on stage and pick his brain a little.

RIP Jim

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 7 Mar 2016 5:43 am

Sorry to hear the news of Jim's passing.. Prayers of comfort to the family... RIP Jim...

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 7 Mar 2016 6:36 am

I was not a close friend like a lot of you but knew him for several years. Another sad loss to our steel guitar family. This is coming way too often. 3 years ago in March we lost Larry Agan.....1 years ago in March, we lost Bud Carter. Now Jim Evans. I may be a year off on Larry and Bud.
My condolences to the family of Jim and to all his friends.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 7 Mar 2016 9:14 am

Paddy Long wrote:I really enjoyed the technical sessions Jim and Dave Beaty put on in the Telonics room at the Dallas steel show - wonderfully technical stuff in a way everyone could understand.
Very sad news - RIP Jim - condolences to his family.

Me too Paddy. Jim was very passionate about amplification at last year's Dallas Show - this is sad news.

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 7 Mar 2016 9:18 am

The only connection I have to Mr.Evans is that I have one of his amps, and it is sounding great! Goodbye Sir.

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 7 Mar 2016 8:17 pm

Sad news. Our condolences to Jim's family. He was a real friend and great to be around for many years.
...Roy and Barbara

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 7 Mar 2016 9:55 pm

One of the kindest individuals that I ever met. An historic figure. He told me how he played the Louisiana Hayride with Zane Beck and Jimmy Day. Told me about how he got into the amplifier
business just by making his own. They are all leaving folks. They will be very missed. Rest in peace Mr. Evans. Your work is done.

Jason Stillwell · Post by **Jason Stillwell** » 8 Mar 2016 8:45 am

I enjoyed meeting Jim at the Dallas show. His daughter Selena is a friend of a friend. Praying God's comfort for Jim's family.

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 8 Mar 2016 10:26 am

Our deepest sympathies to Jim's family. I too had one of his earlier amps. It was a Hybrid model and wish I still had it. Jim was a very kind and humble person. He will be terribly missed at the Texas Show.

Jim R. Harrison · Post by **Jim R. Harrison** » 8 Mar 2016 11:03 am

My condolences to the Evans family on Jim's sudden passing!

Dick Hitchcock · Post by **Dick Hitchcock** » 12 Mar 2016 3:01 pm

I met Jim at the Justice booth last year in Dallas...What a nice man he was to me, and what a player...He sat down and played one of Fred's steels, and just blew me away...Though I just met you last year, Rest in peace Jim!

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