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Topic: Leon Chambers, RIP |
Jeff Agnew
From:
Dallas, TX
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Posted 6 Oct 2009 8:02 am |
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Just got word that legendary Texas guitarist Leon Chambers passed away this morning. Not unexpected, given his worsening condition the past few months, but sad nonetheless. The big swing band upstatirs just got one hell of a guitar player.
Sarah said there are no plans for funeral services at this time, just a BBQ at some later date that will celebrate his life. If I hear of any change in plans I'll post here as soon as I find out.
Rest in peace, my friend. |
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Bob Case
From:
Grand Junction, Colorado, USA
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Posted 6 Oct 2009 7:32 pm
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The big swing band upstairs just got one hell of a guitar player.
I couldn't say it better. Rest in peace my friend. |
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Dana Stewart
From:
Kansas, USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2009 5:22 am
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We are sorry to hear this news. Our prayers will be with the family.
The Stewarts |
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2009 4:29 pm
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I have been afraid this day was coming soon and send out my thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
You are right Bob - he always had that half smile and played the Phoenix show with a broken finger he closed in a car door when he got here. What a trooper and what a guy.
RIP Mr. Leon you will be missed.
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Oct 2009 4:34 pm
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So Sad.  R.I.P. Leon. |
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Ray Harrison
From:
Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
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Posted 8 Oct 2009 9:55 am
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As the old saying goes, "Leon played more by 9:15 PM than most guys played all night."
Great player and a super nice person.
He will be missed.
You're right about the Big Swing Band receiving one of the best..............
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Ray Harrison
Bass/sing/Love PSG
77 Stingray/Kiesel 5 string bass
Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
D-16 Martin, 1970 Ovation guitars |
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Bill Stafford
From:
Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 9 Oct 2009 2:27 am Leon
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Rest in Peace my friend as you gave us all much peace with your friendship and great music. Heaven is better off now. Sincere condolences to Sarah and family and all their close friends.
Bill Stafford |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 9 Oct 2009 7:01 am
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My condolences to the family also.
Classic person and class act.
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DLD, Chili farmer. Plus bananas and papaya too.
Real happiness has no strings attached.
But pedal steels have many! |
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Jim Keith
From:
Anna Texas, USA
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Posted 9 Oct 2009 4:21 pm My Friend
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I am truly saddened by this. I enjoyed his friendship very much when we were neighbors, and the few times that we were able to play together were extra special.
I will always be proud to call him my friend. 
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Jim Keith
Regal resonator, Rondo SX lap guitar, Kustom amp |
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jim flynn
From:
Salado,Texas
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Posted 11 Oct 2009 9:51 am the man
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I met Leon at the TSGA jubilee and was struck with his
humility and honesty. For years we saw one another but once a year, and yet he remained as friendly as the first day. A musicians "musician". He will sorely missed.
Jim, Lone Star Steel Guitar. |
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Jeff Coffell
From:
Killeen Texas
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Posted 16 Oct 2009 6:48 am
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What a player and what a friend. God Bless each and all of his family and friends. We sure will miss him. Ditto on the great swing band in Heaven getting another great player.
Jeff & Regina Coffell
Jeremy and Jodie Person |
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Dale Thomas
From:
West Branch, IA
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Posted 20 Oct 2009 8:37 pm
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| I gained so much respect for him this past decade, as I watched him play two and three parts harmony around any melody line. He could make two guitars sound like a "section." The few visits I had with him were special. Play on, Leon. Dale Thomas |
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Bill McRoberts
From:
Janesville, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 22 Oct 2009 6:27 pm
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I also met Leon at the TSGA and each year that I visited the show he would always go out of his way to say Hi and make you feel welcomed. He will be sadly missed.
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www.westernstarlanders.com |
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Dec 2009 9:17 am
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A great friend for fifty years, what a great player and interesting guy,
Bobbe |
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Debbie Johnley Glaub
From:
St. Louis Missouri, USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2009 2:53 pm
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My sincerest sympathy to the Leon Chambers Family...may his music live on...!
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Debbie Johnley Glaub |
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