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Ivan Posa

 

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Hamilton, New Zealand
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 1:13 pm    
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This is sad news to hear of Toms passing. Last year I was looking forward to hearing John Hughey play at Dallas and this year Tom was to play, but sadly both have now left us. Rest in Peace Tom and my condolences to his family.
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Stoney Stonecipher


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Knoxville, TN (deceased)
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 1:22 pm    
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This is a very sad day for the Steel Guitar Family. Our condolences to his family.
Stoney and Lois
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Robbie Bossert

 

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Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 1:57 pm    
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I played "Buckaroo". I played "Together Again". It occurred to me that those songs will never be played to perfection ever again. I really loved Tom's playing. He will be missed. My condolences to his family. Crying or Very sad

Robbie Bossert
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Carl Kilmer


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East Central, Illinois
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 2:16 pm    
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This was such a sad thing to read about early this morning.
Like many others, hearing Tom play, inspired me to play the steel too.
He played the most beautiful music I had ever heard back in the 60's.
Now he's with God, but will forever be in our hearts, and on our minds.

Our condolences to Rolene and family. May God bless you.

Carl and Jean
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Steve Norman


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Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 2:45 pm    
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He was the player that made me want to be a steel player. I still aim for his tone above all others.
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Roger Evilsizor

 

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Urbana, OH
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 3:06 pm    
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It was with great sadness that I learned of Tom's passing this morning. I had the honor of meeting Tom on several occasions, and this Giant of a Gentleman always made me feel at ease. I have fond memories of these times and I always walked away knowing that I had been in the presence of not only a Legend in this great community of steel guitar brethren, but also a true Gentleman who actually cared about those who idolized him and gave so much of himself. For this, I feel so Blessed. My heart goes out to his family in this time of such great loss. May Tom Go Rest High On That Mountain.

Roger Evilsizor
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Larry Baker

 

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Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 3:25 pm     Goodbye Tom
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Like everyone, we are deeply saddened by this news. I only new Tom for a short time, but will remember Him always. Prayers are out to His Family. Jean and Larry.
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Jeff Bradshaw


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Leslieville, Alberta - Canada
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 3:27 pm    
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My sincerest condolences to the Brumley family... Tom will be missed by many. Your friend. ..Jeff Bradshaw
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David Bolin


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Harrisburg, Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 3:53 pm    
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This is indeed a very sad day. Tom will be missed by family, friends and the Steel Guitar family as well.
I always looked forward to hearing him play and speaking to him when the opportunity was there. He was always willing to share his expertise with guitar set up and helped many expand their knowledge of the instrument in his kind, personable style. Many years ago as a young player just starting out, I would spend many hours listening to Tom play his signature sound on Buck Owens records. When Tom was President of Z.B. Custom I purchased my first Z.B. double 10. His sound was an inspiration to me and challenged me to pursue higher standards on the instrument.
My sincere condolences to his family.

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Dave Harmonson


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Seattle, Wa
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 4:00 pm    
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I know it's been said here by many others, but Tom Brumley was my chief reason for taking up pedal steel. I never got to meet him, but I've never heard a bad thing said about him. Such a great loss for all of us and especially his family. I've definitely shed some tears. RIP dear Mr. Brumley
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Jim Means

 

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Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 4:03 pm    
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This is really tough news to take. When I got my first steel (a Sho~Bud Maverick) the first thing I done was went scrambling for all of the Buckaroo and Buck Owen's albums I could find. A friend of mine had a bunch of them and he like to never got them back! I wanted to learn from one of the best. Of course, I've never come close! Enough good things cannot be said about this man. He was a giant among men as a person and a musician and he never even realized it.

[quote="Dave Van Allen"]I've made my feelings about Maestro Brumley's playing very clear in many posts over the years. I only met him once, but it was a quite significant event to me.

Dave, one time is all you had to meet him. After that he always recognized you a had the time to talk to you.

I'm so glad to have had several conversations with him.

Rolene, know that you and the family are in our prayers. God will be with you in the coming days.

All our Prayers
Jim and Helen Means
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Ron Elliott


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Madison, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 4:17 pm     Feb. 4, 09
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Rolene and Family, our prayers are with you all.
Tom, "Go Rest High on the Mountain, with the Father & the Son".
Vince Gill said it best.
Ron & Leslie Elliott
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Bill Hankey


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Pittsfield, MA, USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 4:52 pm    
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The deepest sympathy from our home. Tom will always be remembered for his kindness to others.
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John Kubicek

 

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Pennsylvania, USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 4:54 pm    
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A Very sad day indeed,My heart is broken. May peace be with Rolene, and the rest of the Brumley family.
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Barry Blackwood


Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 5:02 pm    
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During the time that Tom owned the company, I think a LOT of ZB's were sold, including one to me. A wonderful guitar, the quality was testimony to the integrity of Tom Brumley. Rest in peace Tom, you're in good company.
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Michael Strauss


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Delray Beach,Florida
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 5:07 pm    
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Rolene, I'm sorry you and your family's loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Michael
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Neil Flanz

 

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Austin, Texas (deceased)
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 5:08 pm    
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How very sad that another great icon of the steel guitar has passed away. Tom was one of the nicest human beings one could ever hope to meet. My condolences go out to Rolene and the entire family.
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Buck Grantham


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Denham Springs, LA. USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 5:15 pm     Tom
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Buck Grantham


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Denham Springs, LA. USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 5:23 pm     Tom and Rolene
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Dean Holman

 

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Branson MO
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 5:24 pm    
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My heart goes out to Rolene and the family. Tom has
been an inspiration to me more than anyone could know. He believed in me and encouraged me which led
to him letting me fill in for him on his show in Branson. His touch, tone, technique and smoothness, made him a great musician and more than just a great steel guitarist. Tom will be missed always and I am
greatly honored to have been his friend.
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Buck Grantham


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Denham Springs, LA. USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 5:29 pm     Tom and friends
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Tom will be sadly missed. Everyone loved him as a steel player and most of all as a great person...Love...Buck & Mitzi

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David Dyson

 

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Maumelle, Arkansas, USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 6:26 pm     Tom
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So sorry to hear about Tom B...He was a very special man...Loved by so many....
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Bill Dobkins


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Rolla Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 6:27 pm    
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RIP Tom, One can only pray that we can leave behind a legacy of love and friendship as you have done. Although we've lost Tom, What a wonderful life he has life behind for everyone to enjoy forever.
I truly envy Tom.
Love and Prayers from the Dobkins Family.
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Al Bruno

 

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Nevada, USA - R.I.P.
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 6:36 pm     Tom Brumley
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My condolences to the Brumley family. We've lost a hell of a friend & a hell of a musician! I loved him much!

Al Bruno
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Bill Stroud

 

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Dresden, Tennessee, USA * R.I.P.
Post  Posted 4 Feb 2009 6:38 pm     Sad
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This is a sad day, we will miss Tom, our loss, but Heaven's gain.
Tom was so kind and a friend, we will miss him.
Our prayers goes out to Rolene and family.
RIP Tom
God Bless
Bill & Shirl
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