Phil Leadbetter

David Ball · Post by **David Ball** » 14 Oct 2021 2:42 pm

Heard that Phil passed this afternoon. Apparently Covid was what finally took him down. He fought a good fight for a long time and played the heck out of the Dobro! Not to mention being a great guy.

Dave

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 14 Oct 2021 4:20 pm

https://bluegrasstoday.com/phil-leadbet ... ncle-phil/

He was one of the masters of the resophonic guitar, and a great guy to boot. My condolences to his wife and family.

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 14 Oct 2021 4:47 pm

A great guy to be around and as Brad said, one of the Masters. I found the way he dealt with his on-going health setbacks very inspiring. My condolences also to his family.

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 14 Oct 2021 5:53 pm

Seems like we have to check here every day only to find another one of our friends has passed. RIP old friend.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 14 Oct 2021 5:57 pm

Sad new indeed for one of the best. Rip Phil. My prayers to family and friends.

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 15 Oct 2021 3:50 am

Very sad to hear..Phil was amazing. My sympathies to his family and friends...

gary pierce · Post by **gary pierce** » 15 Oct 2021 2:00 pm

So sorry to hear this, condolences to his family.

Michael Breid · Post by **Michael Breid** » 16 Oct 2021 7:49 am

Liven up that Heavenly band my friend. So glad I got to know you. I'll miss your jokes and that radiant smile. You were an icon in the dobro society.

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 22 Oct 2021 7:53 pm

So sad to hear of my friends passing. Phil and I became friends when he moved to Nashville in late 80s 3 miles from me. One of the kindest and most humble persons I’ve ever met. Phil leaves a great legacy as a musician, father, husband and friend.