Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023

George Seymour · Post by **George Seymour** » 9 Mar 2023 4:09 am

Truly indebted to him for the contribution made to the pedal steel guitar community.
May he rest in peace and condolences to his family

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 9 Mar 2023 4:20 am

Trigger from Savingcountry music.com posted this great obit for our leader

https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/stee ... nt-1511073

Jonathan Shacklock · Post by **Jonathan Shacklock** » 9 Mar 2023 4:34 am

This is terribly sad news, my sincere condolences to b0b’s family and friends.

Like many others over the years I check in here almost every day for some sort of information and/or inspiration. It’s by far my favourite place on the internet. The tone of mutual respect was set by b0b and that can’t be understated. All the shared experiences and teaching on here have kept me focussed, fascinated, motivated and excited to be a steel player “IRL” as they say. That’s the thing, it’s not just an online discussion board, this forum manifests in bars and clubs and stages all over the world, not to mention music rooms, studios, woodsheds and steel guitar jams.

It’s really something. Thank you b0b.

John Palumbo · Post by **John Palumbo** » 9 Mar 2023 4:51 am

Such sad news, my condolences to the family.

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 9 Mar 2023 5:06 am

May you rest in peace, sir. My heartfelt condolences to his family and close friends.

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 9 Mar 2023 5:09 am

I am so sorry to hear about bOb. This forum that he created and maintained all these years brought so many of us together. We all owe him so much. Love you bOb. Prayers for your family. R.I.P.

Gary Spaeth · Post by **Gary Spaeth** » 9 Mar 2023 5:13 am

when i joined the forum in 2005 i was a professional steel player for 30 years, but 99% of what i know about steel today is what i leaned from the forum. all thanks to b0b.

David DeLoach · Post by **David DeLoach** » 9 Mar 2023 5:16 am

I'm so very sorry to hear this!

bOb made a great contribution to the music world by creating this site. I have learned so much here, and have been inspired by the great players/people here.

Thank you bOb. Well done sir.

Michael Diabo · Post by **Michael Diabo** » 9 Mar 2023 5:47 am

My hear felt condolences to Bob’s family and friends. I am a late comer and infrequent poster to this site, but am so grateful his work, kindness, and dedication to helping out so many. Rest in Peace and thank you Bob.

Mike

Mike Bacciarini · Post by **Mike Bacciarini** » 9 Mar 2023 5:48 am

Such a great loss. Discovering the forum years ago was like coming out of the dark ages for this struggling psg newbie. RIP b0b.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 9 Mar 2023 6:39 am

My sincerest condolences to the family.

Just now reading this unbelievable news
& shocked - b0b did a lot for the steel
guitar community !!
R.I.P. b0b

Greg Schultz · Post by **Greg Schultz** » 9 Mar 2023 7:04 am

Condolences and peace to b0b's family and friends. I am and always will be profoundly grateful for this forum, and the tone of mutual support and civility that he established here.

Brooks Montgomery · Post by **Brooks Montgomery** » 9 Mar 2023 7:16 am

Immense sadness.
RIP b0b
Peace to all

Bryan Knox · Post by **Bryan Knox** » 9 Mar 2023 7:18 am

Words are inadequate to describe his contribution to our community. Condolences to the family.

David Venzke · Post by **David Venzke** » 9 Mar 2023 7:29 am

Much sadness, but many thanks to b0b. Condolences to the family. RIP.

Bonnie Saher · Post by **Bonnie Saher** » 9 Mar 2023 7:34 am

I am in tears and I didn”t even know him. My heart goes out to his family
I was always so impressed how engaged everyone on this forum was compared to all the others I have gone to All thanks to Bob
Rest In Peace you will be missed

Tom Quinn · Post by **Tom Quinn** » 9 Mar 2023 7:41 am

B0b in his own way was as important to pedal steel as any of the great pickers. He sure touched a lot of pickers and those folks touched a lot of listeners around the world.

Dave Falk · Post by **Dave Falk** » 9 Mar 2023 7:44 am

I never always heard positive thoughts and comments from B0b.......what a gem. We have lost wonderful supporter of pedal steel guitar.

Prayers sent to your his family.

Thank you for all you did for the community.

Dave

Mark Eaton wrote:Oh no - this is like a punch to the gut! I’m just in shock. My condolences to the family.

I live about 20 miles south of Cloverdale in Windsor, and have spent a fair amount of time with Bobby at music events since moving to Sonoma County 26 years ago. We weren’t great friends, more like acquaintances, but I always enjoyed being around him. Just a really good guy, and a fine steel player and musician. If they still had the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame going, Mr. Lee would have a plaque there for his incalculable contributions in founding and running the Forum.

Lori, if there is going to be a public service or memorial I trust you will let us know here because I would like to attend.

Tom Wolverton · Post by **Tom Wolverton** » 9 Mar 2023 8:03 am

I am so stunned. Bob was so helpful to me over the years. We have lost a true treasure. Love and condolences to the family.

Brian McGaughey · Post by **Brian McGaughey** » 9 Mar 2023 8:06 am

Wow, I just spotted the new forum heading…unbelievable. I had hoped to meet b0b over a cup of coffee in Cloverdale someday.

Thank you for what you’ve done for the community. I had your E9 pedal basics pinned up on my office wall for years and utilized your forum to help myself to learn. Also to meet others. RIP b0b.

Luke Moldof · Post by **Luke Moldof** » 9 Mar 2023 8:10 am

I’m so grateful to Bob and this forum. It is very likely that I would never have been able to get started on my steel journey without it. Rest in peace Bob.

Les Grames · Post by **Les Grames** » 9 Mar 2023 8:35 am

Thanks bOb for starting and all your work in maintaining this wonderful forum, probably would not have entered my mind to attempt to learn this instrument without stumbling on to the forum.

Les

Roy Peterman · Post by **Roy Peterman** » 9 Mar 2023 8:44 am

So very sad to see this. I pray for comfort for his family. RIP Bob

Patrick Edwards · Post by **Patrick Edwards** » 9 Mar 2023 9:27 am

Rest In Peace Bob, Your legacy and memory will live on.Condolences to the family.

Karol Wainscott · Post by **Karol Wainscott** » 9 Mar 2023 9:32 am

I just seen this notice . Prayers for the family and RIP B0b .

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Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023

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