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Topic: Our steel guitar brother, Steinar Gregertsen--RIP |
Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 12:46 pm |
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Steiner Gregertsen, 12/11/1958-2/27/2012
I've always admired Steinar G--he is great musician and a really fine human being. He fell in love with the steel guitar and went on to record 2 stellar steel guitar CDs, Southern Moon Northern Lights and Standing Next To A Mountain, even though he has been an electric guitarist for most of his 53 years. He is a very passionate and compassionate guy, too.
I know Steinar has been having some difficulties lately with shoulder pain that has kept him from playing. You may remember him talking about that a few months ago here. This has been persistent for quite a few months now. It has turned out to be a little more serious than initially thought. They've discovered a tumor in his upper lung and it has grown to his shoulder (I believe he said it was the opposite of the one that was hurting--go figure!). Steinar is dealing with it one step at a time and keeping a very positive outlook. He has been hospitalized for 1 week now and will be there a bit longer for testing.
Please take a moment to send some of your positive thoughts to Steinar. He is looking forward to recovering and recording a few more CDs--in fact, he told me that he has regained his passion for the steel guitar now that there has been time for the smoke to clear and for him to rediscover his vision. I know I'm looking forward to it!
He has access to a laptop, but the network is dicey. He will read your messages here.
Here's a beautiful number from Steinar, or BrickNorski, as he refers to himself on YT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0hxnx3YG0I
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 12:58 pm
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That's terrible news. Here's hoping you have a full and complete recovery, Steinar.
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A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars |
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James Nottage
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 1:22 pm
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Best wishes, Steiner. I have found reading your posts and listening to your music to be one of the great discoveries for me in following the forum. Music for such a creative soul must have great curative powers. Know that many of us are thinking of you.
James
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Tom Pettingill
From:
California, USA (deceased)
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Gary Meixner
From:
New York, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 2:36 pm
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Steinar,
Very best wishes for quick recovery.
G. Meixner |
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Bill Leff
From:
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 3:21 pm
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Sending positive thoughts and vibes your way my friend.
Bill |
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Steve Wilson
From:
Morgan Hill, California, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 3:51 pm You are in my thoughts!
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| Positive thoughts coming from the west coast of the USA! I am sure they will be circling the world before long!!! |
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Will Houston
From:
Tempe, Az
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 4:08 pm
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Hey Steinar, love your music and miss your posts.
Hang in there. |
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Rick Stratton
From:
Tujunga, California, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 4:11 pm
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More best wishes from California
Your playing is an inspiration!
Rick |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 4:43 pm
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| you are in my thoughts. I send you best wishes for the best outcome. you are a good man. good things should come to you. |
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David Eastwood
From:
Minnesota, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 5:10 pm
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Wow - talk about 'Standing Next To A Mountain'....
Steinar, you are in my prayers. |
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Dan Schwartz
From:
Bloomington, MN
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 5:11 pm
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Wishing you the very best. Your playing, musicianship, production skills, and insight are an inspiration. To a full and speedy recovery.
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TheNeighborhoodTrio.com
DanSchwartz.net |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 5:12 pm
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| just to make sure you pull through Steinar, here's more good vibes & prayers comin' at ya' |
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 5:19 pm
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Hi Steinar,
Add me to the list of people who have you in their thoughts. Here's hoping for a quick recovery and many years of great music for you and for us to enjoy.
Chuck |
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Rick Aiello
From:
Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 5:26 pm
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| Jeg håper du får en rask utvinning ... |
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Mitch Crane
From:
1000 Oaks, CA
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 6:19 pm
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| best to you steinar!!! |
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Kelvin Monaghan
From:
Victoria, Australia
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 6:50 pm
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Al the best from the Land Down Under Steiner.
Cheers Kelvin |
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Stephen Abruzzo
From:
Philly, PA
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 7:04 pm
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| Prayers and mojo sent your way Steinar for a speedy recovery. |
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 7:12 pm
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| My thoughts go out to you Steinar......I wish you a full & speedy recovery..... |
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Georg Sørtun
From:
Mandal, Agder, Norway
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Posted 26 Dec 2011 8:27 pm
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| Beste ønsker. |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Rob Anderlik
From:
Chicago, IL
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Posted 27 Dec 2011 5:04 am
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| Keeping you in my prayers my friend. Get well soon! |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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