John Hughey

Bobby Flores · Post by **Bobby Flores** » 19 Nov 2007 7:44 am

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.

Bobby

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 19 Nov 2007 7:46 am

Oh no !
All my sympathy to John's family
and relatives.John was a hero,and heroes
never die...

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 19 Nov 2007 7:54 am

Our loss is Heavens gain.
Jean and the family are in my prayers.

Rick

www.rickjohnsoncabs.com

Stan Paxton · Post by **Stan Paxton** » 19 Nov 2007 8:01 am

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.

John Hawkins · Post by **John Hawkins** » 19 Nov 2007 8:06 am

Terrible news ! What a fine gentleman and player !
GOD be with Jean and other family members at this very sad time .

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 19 Nov 2007 8:14 am

*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

Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 19 Nov 2007 8:17 am

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.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 19 Nov 2007 8:34 am

Lost in the Feeling

Malcolm McMaster · Post by **Malcolm McMaster** » 19 Nov 2007 8:47 am

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.

Roger Allen · Post by **Roger Allen** » 19 Nov 2007 8:50 am

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.

Roger Allen
Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Stephen Winters · Post by **Stephen Winters** » 19 Nov 2007 8:55 am

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.

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 19 Nov 2007 9:26 am

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.
Johan Jansen

John Davis · Post by **John Davis** » 19 Nov 2007 9:57 am

What awefull news another of my hero`s gone we will all miss that amazing talent.....so sad
JD

Randy Lindley · Post by **Randy Lindley** » 19 Nov 2007 10:00 am

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...

Jerry L Houston · Post by **Jerry L Houston** » 19 Nov 2007 11:29 am

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.

Jerry and Carol Houston - Lodi, California
email: steelinjerry@aol.com

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 19 Nov 2007 11:39 am

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.
JE

Mark Dunn · Post by **Mark Dunn** » 19 Nov 2007 11:47 am

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.

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 19 Nov 2007 12:03 pm

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...

Terry McCumbee · Post by **Terry McCumbee** » 19 Nov 2007 12:52 pm

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

Bryan Knox · Post by **Bryan Knox** » 19 Nov 2007 1:03 pm

We have truly lost a giant.

What a sad day.

BigB

Bill Stroud · Post by **Bill Stroud** » 19 Nov 2007 1:15 pm

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

Dave Wheelhouse · Post by **Dave Wheelhouse** » 19 Nov 2007 1:17 pm

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).

Dave & Debby UK

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Rob Parker · Post by **Rob Parker** » 19 Nov 2007 2:04 pm

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..

RP...'come on in'...

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 19 Nov 2007 3:45 pm

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

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 19 Nov 2007 4:38 pm

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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