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Topic: Bobbe Seymour RIP. |
George Buechley
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 3:56 am |
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Bobbe was my inspiration to play pedal steel. His encouragement, generosity and openness was just so inspiring. RIP
George
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Charles Tilley
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 3:59 am Bobby
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My heart is heavy. I could say nothing more or better than what Ken Byng said.
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 4:21 am
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In one way or another, Bobbe touched everybody in the steel guitar world....and he did everything his way.....a great loss to all of us....
I did have the pleasure of meeting Bobbe several years ago when he played the PSGA show in CT......I picked him, Russ Hicks, and Randy Beavers up at the airport in NY and drove them to the hotel in CT.....you can imagine hilarity during the one hour ride.....what a thrill for me.....
R.I.P. Bobbe........and my deepest sympathy goes out to your family and loved ones...... |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 4:31 am
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very sad, I am honored to have crossed paths with Bobbe in my lifetime. There was never had a dull moment in Bobbe's company. He had a million stories , had a million friends and used it all for the greater good. And he was one hell of a picker too..
Whenever I had the chance to visit Bobbe in the store as he was sittin' around yappin, he would greet me with " here comes Tony Prior, he's always wanted to play Steel guitar in the worst way, and now he does"...
RIP Bobbe, will miss you...
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Michael Douchette
From:
Gallatin, TN (deceased)
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Pete Finney
From:
Nashville Tn.
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 4:50 am
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| So sad to lose such a one-of-a-kind character, player, and steel-guru. RIP Bobbe |
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Tommy Young
From:
Ethelsville Alabama
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:03 am
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My condolences to Bobbe's family may he rest in peace he will be missed severely.
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Ron Elliott
From:
Madison, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:19 am 3-21-14
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| So sorry to hear about Bobbe, our prayers for the family and for the steel guitar families and fans. |
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Sandra Scott-Wall
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:21 am
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The Steel Guitar Hall of Fame as well as the International Steel Guitar Convention sends its heartfelt condolences to the Seymour family. He will be missed.
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:21 am
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bobbe was a larger than life personality that lived and breathed steel guitar- ..
There were never enough people like that, and now we are down another..
The one thing I will always remember Bobbe for was really quite a simple statement and was written on these pages years ago..
"I am a fan of ALL steel guitarists"...... RIP Bobbe..
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Chuck McGill
From:
An hour from Memphis and 2 from Nashville, R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:24 am
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Bobbe could play more with less than any other steel player I knew. Prayers for family.
Last edited by Chuck McGill on 21 Mar 2014 5:37 am; edited 2 times in total |
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Dale Gray
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:26 am
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So sad, never met him but talked to him on the phone, he will be missed. My condolences to the family.
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Bill Duncan
From:
Lenoir, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:27 am
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He influenced a great many, including me. He is still making music.
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Jason Stillwell
From:
Caddo, OK, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:28 am
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| I hated to hear this news. The only time I met Bobbe was in '09 when I visited his store. He treated me like he'd known me all my life. After a bit, he asked, "Do you have the CD I made with Jimmy Day? No? Well you do now, 'cause I'm giving it to you." He gave me a handful of his CDs that day, and I'm sure many of you have had identical experiences. Prayers for Bobbe's family and all those close to him. |
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:33 am
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I got the news about Bobbe shorty after it happened last night. I'm speechless right now, and there are no words can express how empty I feel. Bobbe was there when I started the NTSGA back in 2000. Also I still have the little red Sho-Bud he sold me almost 30 years ago. Bobbe helped me so much to get into Steel Guitar and I'll always miss him and appreciate him. DeeDee & myself send out our deepest sympathys to the Seymour family.
This picture was from years ago when Bobbe played Steel Guitar on the Stan Hitchcock TV Shows.
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Charles Rodrigues
From:
Tiverton, Rhode Island, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:40 am
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My sincere condolences to his family. We never met Bobbe, but spoke to him on the phone. RIP Bobbe.
Chuck and Marcia Rodrigues |
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Chubby Howard
From:
Franklin, Ohio, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 5:53 am
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I will sure miss my friend. He was so good to me and everybody else. I hope the store keeps going and everybody still goes there, That is what Bobby would want!!!!!!!
Chubby Howard
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 6:08 am
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Sorry to hear this.
Once you met Bobby you never forgot him.
RIP & condolences t the family.
Ron
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We need to turn the TWANG up a little
It's not what you play through, it's what you play through it.
They say that tone is all in the fingers...I say it is all in your head 
Some of the best pieces of life are the little pieces all added up..Ron
the value of friendship. Old friends shine like diamonds, you can always call them and - most important - you can't buy them. |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 6:14 am
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| Bobbe was a special kind of guy for sure. The last time I was at the store, Bobbe was there. He wasn't feeling all that good, but he sat and told some great stories. Then he took me a couple of doors down and showed me his personal collection of guitars. And oh yeah, we talked about one of his other passions...his cars! That day will be a great memory for me forever. RIP, my friend. |
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Terry Winter
From:
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 6:15 am
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| Could't believe this when I opened up my computer this mourning. Never met Bobbe, but talked to him on the phone and ordered some of his material and merchandise over the years. Our prayers go out to the family...very sad day! |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 6:17 am
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I made it a point to see Bobbe a few months ago. I was delighted that my timing was good. Bobbe had just learned that Reese had passed. His demeanor was much different than the last time I had seen him. Had gone through a lot of changes in the previous few years..I know Pam took good care of him in the twilight of his life..and I know for that, he was thankful..I think I knew it would be the last time I would see him here on earth..And, I shook his hand...and said goodbye... RIP Bob.. Mick
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 6:23 am
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Another steel guitar icon is lost.........
My condolences to his family. |
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Dan Burnham
From:
Greenfield, Tennessee
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 6:29 am A Sad Day
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This breaks my heart. He will truly be missed, RIP Bobbe,
Dan
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Dick Wood
From:
Springtown Texas, USA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 6:31 am
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I never met Bobbe but admired his playing ability very much. I'm very saddened to hear of his passing.
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 21 Mar 2014 6:35 am
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My condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.
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