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Topic: RIP Philip Bender |
Mike Neer
From: NJ
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Blake Hawkins
From: Florida
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Posted 18 Jul 2017 7:01 pm
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Phil will be missed here in Florida. He was a member of the Manasota Steel Guitar Club and was
a regular player at the jams. Phil was very talented
and one of the finest steel guitar musicians anywhere. He was also a good friend. |
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Jack Stoner
From: Kansas City, MO
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Posted 19 Jul 2017 2:38 am
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Sad news. I met him several times at the Manasota jams and he even came to a couple of the old Florida Steel Guitar Club jams. _________________ GFI Ultra Keyless S-10 with pad (Black of course) TB202 amp, Hilton VP, Steelers Choice sidekick seat, SIT Strings
Cakewalk by Bandlab and Studio One V4.6 pro DAWs, MOTU Ultralite MK5 recording interface unit |
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George Piburn
From: The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 19 Jul 2017 5:16 am RIP Phil
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Phil was a friend , we often exchanged emails and skype's regarding his attempted development of a Multi Tuning Cam devise he invented for laps.
I knew his health was in question for a long time now and will miss him and his playing.
George Mr.Boards _________________ GeorgeBoards S8 Non Pedal Steel Guitar Instruments
Maker of One of a Kind Works of Art that play music too.
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Ron Simpson
From: Illinois, USA
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Posted 19 Jul 2017 5:27 am
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It is sad new indeed.
Ron & Nancy Simpson |
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Don Sulesky
From: Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 21 Jul 2017 5:21 am
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I'm sad to hear about Phil. He did some fine non pedal when he came to our Florida Steel Guitar Club. _________________ Private one on one lessons available
Member: FSGC, PSGA, TSGA
Co-founder: Florida Steel Guitar Club
"Steel guitar is like playing chess in the dark with three players". Jeff Newman quote from 1997 seminar |
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Blake Hawkins
From: Florida
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Posted 24 Jul 2017 5:35 pm
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Attended the services for Phil today at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Palmetto, Florida. His life was celebrated. Phil was a man of many talents in addition to his mastery of the steel guitar. |
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Nick Reed
From: Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2017 5:54 pm
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So sorry to hear about Phil. Met him several years ago at the Manasota Steel Club Jam |
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Willis Vanderberg
From: Petoskey Mi
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Posted 28 Jul 2017 8:45 am
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Very talented picker and a nice guy. He built a third neck for his Excel Double neck and it was a superb build. I played many jams in Palmetto with Phil. The quality of his playing was top notch. We will miss him. Prayers to his family. |
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