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Topic: John Hughey |
DeWitt Scott
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:09 pm |
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It is a sad day indeed for the steel guitar world. John Hughey passed away from a heart attacK and stroke at 6:30 today, November 18th, 2007
JOHN HUGHEY- A TOURING, RECORDING, AND PERFORMING ARTIST FOR OVER FOUR DECADES. HIS PURE SOUND STRENGTHENED THE SUCCESS OF RECORDINGS BY CONWAY TWITTY, VINCE GILL AND MANY OTHERS. THE UNDISPUTED MASTER OF BAR SHIVER AND PRECISE UPPER-REGISTRY INTONATION. HE CREATED MUSICAL EMOTION AND DREW ATTENTION TO THE INSTRUMENT THROUGH HIS FLAWLESS DELIVERY. FLAVORED WITH HAUNTING ELOQUENCE.
BORN: DECEMBER 27, 1933 DIED: NOVEMBER 18, 2007 ELAINE, AR INDUCTED: 1996
DEWITT SCOTT - THE STEEL GUITAR HALL OF FAME, INC,
ST.LOUIS, MISSOURI
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Ray Harrison
From:
Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:18 pm Scotty
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I know you've lost a dear friend and I grieve with you. I just finished a CD in Sept with John and Al Bruno. I was only beginning to get to know John away from the steel shows and he was one of the greatest gentlemen I have had the pleasure of
meeting. I will miss him also.
My very best is sent your way, and I'll be calling Jean.
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Ray Harrison
Bass/sing/Love PSG
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Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
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Bill Simmons
From:
Keller, Texas/Birmingham, AL, R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:32 pm Oh No!
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| I just can't believe this...man this is so horrible...my heart goes out to Jean and the entire family...he was one of the most talented musicians of all time, but more important, one of the nicest human being I have ever met! I'm so sad... |
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Mike Gross
From:
Manchester, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:33 pm
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Susan and I send our very best to Jean. This is both a major loss to music and to humanity!
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JAMES BANKS
From:
Mineola,TX USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:33 pm
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Our hearts are greatly saddened and our prayers are with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
James |
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Keith Hilton
From:
248 Laurel Road Ozark, Missouri 65721
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:38 pm
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 This is terrible news. The world has lost a wonderful person. I considered John a dear friend. I just don't know what to say. |
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Al Miller
From:
Waxahachie Texas
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:39 pm
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I am At A loss For words
with tears in my eyes all i can say is we have lost a hero in the steel guitar world.. miss jean i know you must be devastated please know that all of us are are here for you and our prayers are with you you and your family .. i know he is playing with
the lord in that awsome group in heaven ..
i love you john..
GOD SPEED MY FRIEND..
Boo Miller |
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Corky Anderson
From:
Alberta, Canada
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:44 pm
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This is a very sad day indeed. I would like to send my sincere condolences to John's family.
Thank you so much John for all the great music, inspiration, and just for being the one of the nicest people I ever met! We will miss you greatly!
Carter D-10 NV 1000/400 Lexicon Mx 200
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David Thornhill
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:50 pm
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| My most heart felt grief goes out to Jean And Her family, and all the friends of My Good Friend John. I hired him for Loretta's band several years ago. What a great steel guitar player and greater person he was. I will miss him very much. I talked to him two days ago, and he told me he was doing great. Don't worry about Brother John, he was a CHRISTIAN. Dave Thornhill |
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:50 pm
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This is just terrible news.We send our sincerest condolences out to his family.What a GREAT steel player & nice man..Ron
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"Tone is in the hands. Unless your wife will let you buy a new amp. Then it's definitely in that amp."
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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Tommy Young
From:
Ethelsville Alabama
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 6:54 pm JOHN HUGHEY
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FOR SURE THE STEEL GUITAR WORLD HAS LOST ONE OF ITS FINEST AND BEST. MY CONDOLENCES TO MRS. JEAN AND THE WHOLE HUGHEY FAMILY. HE WAS ONE OF MY HEROES FROM THE FIRST TIME I EVER HERD HIM WITH CONWAY SUCH A GREAT LOSS TO OUR WORLD.
TOMMY YOUNG
MAX-TONE MODIFICATIONS
WHEN YOUR GUITARS TONE HAS TO BE ITS VERY BEST |
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Todd Kapeghian
From:
Vestal, New York, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 7:06 pm
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| Very sad news. His recording with Dicky Betts on his solo album "Highway Call" is what got me first interested in steel guitar. His passing is a great loss. My sincere condolences go out to his family. |
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 7:16 pm
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A True Gentleman.
RIP.  |
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Bobby Caldwell
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 7:22 pm
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| There is a new star in heaven tonight and it is "Papa John". What a great great talent John was and a better person would be hard to find. John we love you lots, and we will miss you more than we can ever say. God Bless John, Jean,and their family. Bobby and Linda |
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Billy Easton
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 7:28 pm
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What a sad day indeed for the steel guitar world..John was a gentleman as well as a great steel guitarist. My condolences to Jean and the family. What a loss!! Rest in peace, John.
Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ |
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john buffington
From:
Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 7:30 pm
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Mrs. Jean and Family -
We are devistated with this news!
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. My family and I lift you and yours up in prayer. From the entire OSGA family please know our most sincere thoughts are with you.
Mr. John was a true example of a real gentlemen.
John Buffington and the OSGA Families |
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Bobby Boggs
From:
Upstate SC.
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 7:31 pm
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I'm in shock.Last I heard John was out of the Hospital and doing well.I guess I thought John would live forever.I guess not.But his music will.
MY CONDOLENCES to the family...Regards Bobby |
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Albert Svenddal
From:
Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 7:35 pm
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What can I say but that a true hero of the pedal steel was lost today. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Albert
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Fred Shannon
From:
Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 7:38 pm
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John, rest in peace my friend. Jean all our condolences and sympathies are with you tonight. We pray for your ease of mind and heart break.
Phred and Dovie
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There are only two defining forces that have offered to die for you; Jesus Christ and the American GI!!
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Dan Hatfield
From:
Columbia, Mo USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 7:40 pm
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What a wonderful man, musician, and role model John was and his legacy will continue to be. Jean, you have all our love, thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Ginny |
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Jim Thompson
From:
Washington, Pa. USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 7:45 pm
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I'm left without words. He was my steel guitar hero, my friend, and a great influence on so many of us. It is a sad day indeed. Jean and the family will be in our prayers for sure.
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Zum U-12 8&6, Emmons p/p SD12U, Dekley U12, Session 2000, Peavey Session 115, Nashville 112.Tubefex/Stewart1000 Pro, Jagwire strings. |
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Dale Bessant
From:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 8:04 pm
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This is terrible news for everyone. Thanks John for the great playing and the great person.
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BMI S-10,3+4,Peavey Vegas 400,15"BW equipped,Goodrich 120,Zoom Studio rack mount-FX,Liberty Resonator,Fender Telecaster,JT-148 Jazz Box,Blueridge BR-180
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David Biggers
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 8:05 pm
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I only met John once but this great man took the time to talk with me and to help build my confidence because I was at an impass with the learning skills of the steel guitar. He then sat me down at his Zum and watched me and help me with some of playing issues...
He complimented me on my playing technic and then he assured me that there would come a time that my problem would pass and I would move forward with my learning and skills and he was right on.
I have moved leaps and bounds and a lot of it I know was due to his kind words and advise..
I know there are a lot of really great steel players here on the forum but I have to say without any doubt that Mr. John was my favorite...
You will be missed but I am sure God could use your beautiful playing style in HEAVEN.
How many great musicians do you know, would do that for a fellow player.
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 18 Nov 2007 8:15 pm
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I am deeply saddened by the loss of a true steel guitar legend. I met him twice, and a nicer, more genuine person you will never find. He was one of my favourites, and the one that stirred the most emotion in me while watching him live and listening to his CDs. He put his heart and soul into his playing. Wow. This is a jolt. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. I will miss seeing him this year in Dallas. Oh my, this is so sad. 
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Jackson Steel Guitars
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Michael Douchette
From:
Gallatin, TN (deceased)
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