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

Carl Mesrobian · Post by **Carl Mesrobian** » 9 Mar 2023 10:51 pm

I found out tonight from a friend.

bOb, you will always be remembered. I enjoyed learning from you and riding the wave with you and will continue to do so in your absence

Paul Stauskas · Post by **Paul Stauskas** » 9 Mar 2023 11:22 pm

RIP Bobby Lee, a talented and incredibly prescient man who built the foundation for an entire community.

Peter Schilske · Post by **Peter Schilske** » 9 Mar 2023 11:46 pm

Such sad news. My deepest condolences to family and friends.

Without b0b and the Steel Guitarforum I would have learned less in this world.
And discovered less of the musical wonders of this world.
and discovered less of human wonders and nice and knowledgable and helpful people here on this fantastic place.

Rest in peace b0b

Willem Langeveld · Post by **Willem Langeveld** » 10 Mar 2023 12:36 am

Thanks for everything, b0b! Heartfelt condolences to your loved ones.

Willy.

James Taylor · Post by **James Taylor** » 10 Mar 2023 2:06 am

"b0b" was an inspiration and so very helpful with questions.

He was always very understanding and ready to help throughout this period with the Steel Guitar Forum.

When I first heard about this excellent site I knew little about this fantastic instrument and thus plied "b0b" with numerous questions. His enormous patience and understanding shouldered all my immediate frustrations to come to grips with a musical machine I saw as a zigzag puzzle, my mind had to try and grasp.

However, this kind gentleman made me a fan of the instrument, its experienced players, and "b0b" himself. He led me to the right people to advise me on tuition, music, and eventually a lovely new Pedal Steel Guitar which I still treasure.

Therefore, my heart and soul go out to "b0b" and all his family and friends, as I believe they are the friends of all who play this lovely instrument and my friends too. LOVE FROM BONNIE SCOTLAND JAMES

Christian Maucery · Post by **Christian Maucery** » 10 Mar 2023 2:10 am

Rest in peace Dear B0b, I will miss you...

Jason Rumley · Post by **Jason Rumley** » 10 Mar 2023 2:59 am

Heard yesterday and still in a bit of disbelief he's actually gone.

In my limited interactions with him over the years he always came off as a very kind person.

Rest in peace, b0b. Thank you for creating this space for an instrument we all love.

Scott Truax · Post by **Scott Truax** » 10 Mar 2023 3:28 am

Eternal gratitude to b0b for all he has done for the Steel Guitar Community. His pride and joy,
The Steel Guitar Forum, brings us together daily. The fact that it will continue is a testament
to him and the importance of the forum in advancing all things steel guitar. Well done, b0b.
May you rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to his family.

Scott Truax
Leesburg, Florida

MIchael Bean · Post by **MIchael Bean** » 10 Mar 2023 5:43 am

Sincere condolences to your family. Many, many thanks to b0b for furthering my pedal steel knowledge. It was indeed a gift to all of us here.

Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 10 Mar 2023 6:16 am

Rest in Peace Bob!

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 10 Mar 2023 6:18 am

Debra and I are deeply saddened by Bob’s passing. The Steel Guitar Forum has given a voice to little known players like myself. His support was immeasurable.
Rest In Peace kind soul
Bob Taillefer

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 10 Mar 2023 6:42 am

Prayers for Bob and his family.

Thanks to him for the SGF and the invaluable educational tool it is for the community.

Eamonn ORegan · Post by **Eamonn ORegan** » 10 Mar 2023 6:58 am

Sincere condolences from Ireland to the late Bob's family and friends. He leaves a legacy enjoyed by many thousands of steelers all over the world. May his soul rest in peace.

Eamonn O'Regan, Galway, Ireland

J. S. Smith · Post by **J. S. Smith** » 10 Mar 2023 7:44 am

My family wants to extend our condolences.
The Steel Guitar Forum is a wonderful legacy that Mr Lee has given. Personally, it has set me up with 3 great steels, innumerable accessories, and knowledge that
I would never have found without it.
On a lighter note - Our household has a saying that I got from the Forum long ago. Whenever we think a subject or a situation is resolved or in need of resolution. We say, “Close er up, b0b.”
Thank you

Roy Carroll · Post by **Roy Carroll** » 10 Mar 2023 8:12 am

I never would have thought! Condolences to all the Family. b0b was a family member to us here on the forum as well. I am in total shock. He helped this community so very much. Rest in Peace.

Bruce Bouton · Post by **Bruce Bouton** » 10 Mar 2023 8:38 am

I remember when I got my first dial up AOL connection. I couldn't wait to get on the Steel Guitar Forum.
Since then it has been an incredible resource and wonderful place to conect thanks to Bobby Lee.
Thank you Bobby for all that youv'e done.

My heart reaches out to his family and to the steel guitar family. This is a great loss.

RIP Bobby Lee !

Webb Kline · Post by **Webb Kline** » 10 Mar 2023 8:51 am

Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous!
For praise from the upright is beautiful.
2 Praise the Lord with the harp;
Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings.
3 Sing to Him a new song;
Play skillfully with a shout of joy.

Go rest high, my friend. You created one of the most endearing communities on Earth, that transcended all religion, politics, race, and nationality, where we could all fellowship sans the noise of the world, all in one spirit, as lovers of this amazing instrument--a piece of Heaven on Earth.

Thank you for all of your selfless work on our behalf.

John Larson · Post by **John Larson** » 10 Mar 2023 9:36 am

As someone who really dislikes social media, what Bob created here is amazing. A complete repository of knowledge and a platform for the exchange of information between all levels of players. A place that stays on topic and doesn't devolve into the never-ending quarreling endemic to internet discourse.

Rest In Peace Bob.

"Suddenly you were gone, from all the lives you left your mark upon."
- Afterimage, Rush

Dennis Montgomery · Post by **Dennis Montgomery** » 10 Mar 2023 9:47 am

I don't know what to say... soon as I saw b0b's picture in the upper right corner this morning I knew what it meant without even reading the caption and the first thing I said was, "oh no, not b0b". Without the steel guitar forum and many, many private messages where b0b graciously took the time to help out this three time pedal steel failure ('93, '96, '06) there's no way I could have finally gotten over the hump and become the pedal steel player I am today.

Thanks b0b for all your help and I hope your family can take solace in the fact that you literally made the world a much better place for musicians and those who love music everywhere.

RIP

Jonathan Scherer · Post by **Jonathan Scherer** » 10 Mar 2023 11:58 am

Rest In Peace, bOb,
Your love of steel guitar and bringing so many of us together that love steel is an incredible accomplishment and service.

Marco Schouten · Post by **Marco Schouten** » 10 Mar 2023 12:15 pm

My condolances to B0b's family. B0b made one big family out of us, it's beyond words what he has meant for us.

Dick Chapple Sr · Post by **Dick Chapple Sr** » 10 Mar 2023 1:02 pm

Indeed I must echo what Marco Schouten just wrote.

Barry Yasika · Post by **Barry Yasika** » 10 Mar 2023 1:05 pm

Thoughts and prayers for both Bob and his loved ones.

rick andrews · Post by **rick andrews** » 10 Mar 2023 1:13 pm

This is sad news. We are all indebted to Mr Lee. Sending strength and peace to bOb's family.

Bruce Meyer · Post by **Bruce Meyer** » 10 Mar 2023 2:12 pm

I can't really say any more or better than all the other posts before me. I think I joined in 1997 and it has been an important part of my musical life ever since. There are few people that have had an impact for good on so many as B0b has. Please keep this Forum going in his memory.

The Steel Guitar Forum

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

" b0b" wonderful fellow!

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

Passing of b0b

RIP Bob Lee

Bob Lee

Bob