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Post by Bobby Flores »

What a tremendous loss to the steel world, and everyone that knew this wonderful man and legendary musician. I am so sad to hear of this terrible news. All of our thoughts and prayers go to his family.

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Oh no !
All my sympathy to John's family
and relatives.John was a hero,and heroes
never die...
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Our loss is Heavens gain.
Jean and the family are in my prayers.

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I can add nothing to all that's been said already, but God be with the family, and all of us who loved him so much.
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Terrible news ! What a fine gentleman and player !
GOD be with Jean and other family members at this very sad time .
John
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*Lord, I cried today cause a friend left to be with you. But I understand, it's what he was meant to do. Enjoy him there in heaven as we did here on Earth, his presence made us richer, for whatever it is worth. John Hughey was an angel, and I know what angels are, but this one inspired me to play, the Pedal Steel Guitar. - Jim Walker
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Post by Tim Bridges »

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet John at the DSSGA. What a wonderful man and his wife Jean too.

John was truely a shining Light in the way he lived his life. You could tell he enjoyed life in the way God planned it. The family will be on my prayer list. May we all learn from the way John lived his life and may the Lord comfort his family and friends.

Yes, the smile and the music will live forever. God Bless.
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A sad day for all in the steel family.John was a genius and a true gentleman.From all steel players in Scotland our sympathies go out to his family.
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My goodness, we never know when the good lord is coming to take us home.My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends, I know John will be missed because he was such a great pedal steel guitar performer John had a wonderful style of playing.My my this is a sad day to the steel guitar world. John you are going to be missed.

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My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Hughey.

Ninety percent of the reason I fell in love with steel guitar is because of Mr. Hughey's work. There will never be another.
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This is very sad news, my condolences to his wife and family. I think John will always be remembered as one of the greatest on steelguitar.
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What awefull news another of my hero`s gone we will all miss that amazing talent.....so sad
JD
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Post by Randy Lindley »

doesn't seem like this is real to me...my heart is sad...he was one, of a special group of players...a player that gave the vocalist and distinctive and unique sound to their recordings...when you heard john kick off a song...you knew it was john hughey and you knew it was a conway twitty record...rest in peace, john...
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We are shocked and saddened by the passing of John. We just visited him on Monday, November 12 and enjoyed over 2 hours of his beautiful music. He was such an outstanding person and musician and we will miss him so much. He was one of my mentors and I treasure the times we have met and enjoyed his music. His music will always be cherished by the steel guitar community. Jean, you and your family are in our prayers.

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When I bought this amp from John, I thought it was cool that it had his decal on it. Now I'm sure of it!
RIP - John.
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A truly great player that had an almost magical sound and style that made him stand out amongst the greatest of players. I for one am glad he recorded a great body of work for us all to learn from. Rest in peace John.
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I heard about this last night and I'm still at a loss of words. Mr. Hughey was one of the biggest influences on my playing. I only met him twice, but a nicer guy you'd never meet. We'll miss you John...
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Post by Terry McCumbee »

This is a shock and a very sad day. My Condolences goes out to the Hughey family. John will be Remembered For ever. Terry and Dee
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We have truly lost a giant.

What a sad day.

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John was my hero, he will be missed by all of us, Jean you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
RIP John,
Bill
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Post by Dave Wheelhouse »

Truly a great legend and also a Gentleman indeed, was John Hughey. Only back in September of this year I was honoured to be in his presence at the Station Inn in Nashville TN and all I could say was WOW what a player and what a lovely man he was, even though he was playing with the Time Jumpers, John had time for me and I will never forget his masterly playing on the C6th and E9th and also the kindness and interest that he afforded me that night. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time and john may you rest in piece and be playing that beautiful crying steel guitar with the angels(as only you could John).

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Post by Rob Parker »

I heard this sad news last night, but have been out of touch with my computer.This is a very sad and tragic day for the steel guitar, and music world.
Mr. John has been a dear friend for over 45 years..I have been priveleged to share his bandstand many,many times.
He was one of my hero's, and a very dear friend.
My condolences, and my expressions of love, and prayers go to Miss Jean and all the family, and his family of friends .
May our Blessed Savior wrap each of them in His wondrous, and healing love, and soothe their aching hearts, and bring to them peace and understanding.
Rest in eternal peace my friend..

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John was always open and kind whenever I ran into him. This is so heartbreaking.

If its true that there is a heaven and that you get back what you gave John is being treated like a king.

Bob
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Post by Michael Douchette »

I'm going to put this in my Stories forum as well, but... I remember hearing about Vince Gill talking about the first date that John played for him and Vince started getting John's gear out of the bay. John told him he would get it, after all he was Vince Gill. Vince said "No, YOU'RE John Hughey and I'll carry your bags!"
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