Bobby Caldwell Passes away

Jack Patty · Post by **Jack Patty** » 8 Nov 2009 10:09 am

Just found out that From Scotty that our friend Bobby has passed away this morning. Such a sad day to hear this. Our hearts and prayers go out to Bobby's family..... Jack

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 8 Nov 2009 10:12 am

Lana emailed me moments ago about the loss of our beloved friend and colleague..A true musicians musician..Another great loss..

Lana Rosselli · Post by **Lana Rosselli** » 8 Nov 2009 10:16 am

I got the dreaded call this morning shortly after 11 am. Such a tragedy. This is a loss that hits so many people as Bobby was a friend to everyone. A great talent and an even better man. I will miss him dearly.

As we all morn this loss, please do not forget to keep Linda and the Caldwell family in your thoughts and prayers.

May God rest his soul.

Stoney Stonecipher · Post by **Stoney Stonecipher** » 8 Nov 2009 10:23 am

This is a blow to me and all who knew Bobby. He was a great friend and a good musician. We are all going to miss him very much. We will be thinking of you Linda and will keep you in our prayers.

Stoney and Lois

Leslie Elliott · Post by **Leslie Elliott** » 8 Nov 2009 10:32 am

There are no words that can even begin to express our feelings with the loss of our dear friend, Bobby. He not only played so great with Ron on the shows, but he was an even greater friend. We have shared so many wonderful times with him and Linda and treasure every minute of them. Our sympathies, thoughts, prayers and love are with Linda and his family during this very difficult time. He is free of all the pain and may he rest in peace in the loving arms of our dear Lord. As we always signed off our phone calls, e-mails and cards - with much love from your Tennessee Hillbilly Friends.

Lana Rosselli · Post by **Lana Rosselli** » 8 Nov 2009 10:37 am

Red Kilby has asked me to send out his condolences to the Caldwell family. Red has taken this news very hard and could hardly speak. He sends his love to Linda and the family; you will be in his thoughts and prayers.

Red - I hope I said all you wanted say my friend. I share your hurt. God Bless and toot that horn a few times for Bobby.

Luke Morell · Post by **Luke Morell** » 8 Nov 2009 10:49 am

This is a shock. Linda and family is my prayers.

Clyde Mattocks · Post by **Clyde Mattocks** » 8 Nov 2009 10:55 am

This is the post I have dreaded to read. One of the best players I have ever heard, and from the brief long ago meeting, I picked up on he was a great human being to match. My condolences to his family.
A sad day for music.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 8 Nov 2009 10:57 am

I just can't say anything yet.Jody.

Clyde Mattocks · Post by **Clyde Mattocks** » 8 Nov 2009 10:57 am

Just to add, we gave him his roses while he was living and I'm sure he understood what a treasure he was to us.

Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 8 Nov 2009 11:39 am

Our condolences in the passing of such a fine person , musician , and a large part of the steel guitar community. May God give family and friends grace and peace in their sorrow,

Skip

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 8 Nov 2009 11:48 am

Very sad news, my condolences to friends and family.
Hook

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 8 Nov 2009 11:48 am

God bless you Bobby.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 8 Nov 2009 12:00 pm

Our condolences to the family. He was a monster on guitar and I'll remember how he complemented all the steelers at the ISGC shows.

Dana Stewart · Post by **Dana Stewart** » 8 Nov 2009 12:08 pm

Our hearts are sad.

The Stewarts

Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 8 Nov 2009 12:29 pm

May the Lord grant all of Bobby's family His peace. I don't know which hurts more, losing a friend or see him suffer.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · Post by **Buck Grantham R.I.P.** » 8 Nov 2009 12:37 pm

This is a very sad thing for all of us but we know that Bobby is in a much place with the Lord now playing in the angel,s band. Our prayers go out to Linda and the family and pray that the Lord will give them the support to get through this trying time. Love, Buck & Mitzi

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 8 Nov 2009 12:44 pm

May God rest his soul.
Johan Jansen

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 8 Nov 2009 12:48 pm

R.I.P. Bobby, I know you were tired and were ready to go home. You have left a legacy in your music and friendship we will all treasure forever. It is with heartfelt love that I say I love and will miss you my Friend.
Later,BD

Mark Wayne · Post by **Mark Wayne** » 8 Nov 2009 12:49 pm

Deepest sympathies to the Caldwell family.

Stuart Basore · Post by **Stuart Basore** » 8 Nov 2009 12:50 pm

I've gotten to the point that I hate to hear the phone ring! We will miss our buddy Bobby, one of the greatest guitar players of all time. God bless his family in this time of trials.

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 8 Nov 2009 12:59 pm

This just breaks my heart,Bobby was more then just a great guitar player he was musician's musican, he was a good friend, a man who never met a stranger. He will be more then missed at the St Louis Conv I don't think it will ever be the same with out him. My heart goes out to Linda an Bobby's children'

Jerry

Dino Strunk · Post by **Dino Strunk** » 8 Nov 2009 12:59 pm

What can I say except this is such a dreaded, hard shock for all of us in the music community!!! Bobby was (and still is) one of my biggest influences as a guitarist. I've been amazed by his playing since I was around 12 years old. Every year I get the honor of playing in the staff band in many of the steel guitar jams and shows here in Branson Mo, and there's not a song that goes by during these performances that I don't find myself thinking: What approach would Bobby take on this song? And I do my best (of my ability anyway) to apply the knowledge that I have learned just by listening to him play. One of the highlights of my career happened back in the early 90's when I was working up at the Lake of the Ozarks. I was jamming with Jimmy Queen and a few other friends at a lodge up there. Bobby was playing too. The last song of the night was Bobby and I playing "C Jam" together...throwing it back and forth between he and I. It was such an amazing rush for me...getting to play like this with one of my greatest heroes!!! After the song ended, Bobby and I just fell into a hug with each other. It was such an honor for me and I will NEVER forget it..or Bobby...for as long as I live. So long old friend...may you rest in peace. Good Lord willing, someday I'll get to join the eternal jam with you up there in God's great band.
God Bless you and your family,
Dino*

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 8 Nov 2009 1:13 pm

From all the members of the KSGA, we send our condolences to the Caldwell Family! Bobby was an icon in the steel guitar world and will be sadly missed. Ray

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 8 Nov 2009 1:16 pm

Rest in peace our dear friend and in the arms of Our Precious Lord. Not much I can say right now other than the expected news, which came to us around 11:00 a.m. this morning, is still a shock and has sadened me and Barbara tremendously. Bobby and I were so very close, even shared the same birthday, so many laughs and many tears. I will really miss our frequent calls to one another. Not only was he truly a giant in the music world, but more so a better person.
Please keep Linda and the family in your prayers because the ones left behind really need our prayers and support at this time.
Go rest high on the mountain dear friend we love you,
....Roy and Barbara

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