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Topic: Our steel guitar brother, Steinar Gregertsen--RIP |
Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Dan Tyack
From:
Olympia, WA USA
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Posted 27 Feb 2012 6:59 pm |
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| Even though we never met, we were good friends. I'll never forget when I first heard his version of God Only Knows from a pre-release CD he sent me. I think I listened to it a dozen times. I'll miss him. |
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Eric Gross
From:
Perkasie PA, USA
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Posted 27 Feb 2012 8:15 pm
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| Sad day. RIP to a great man. |
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Georg Sørtun
From:
Mandal, Agder, Norway
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Posted 27 Feb 2012 9:25 pm
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R.I.P. |
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Dave Zirbel
From:
Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 27 Feb 2012 9:41 pm
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I will miss him here on the forum. RIP. 
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Dave Zirbel-
Sierra S-10 (Built by Ross Shafer),ZB, Fender 400 guitars, various tube and SS amps |
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 27 Feb 2012 11:37 pm
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This is unbelievable. I never had a chance to meet Steinar in person, but we exchanged e-mails. What a dedicated musician and cheerful person. I'm still in shock.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria
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Stephan Miller
From:
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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Posted 28 Feb 2012 2:21 pm
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This is tough news. My heart goes out to his family.
Steinar was one of our best, in every respect. |
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Liam Rogers
From:
Wales
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Michael Nemick
From:
Caseville, Michigan, USA
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Posted 28 Feb 2012 9:23 pm Sadness Fills My Heart
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As with so many others Steinar gave of himself selfishly and personally to help me many, many times. I am at a loss for words. I believe Steinar like me lived by this.
"I shall pass through this world but once, any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not deter or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again"
All I can think of is
"There is sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love,"
~Washington Irving~
RIP My Friend.
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"I shall pass through this world but once, any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not deter or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again" Stephen Grellet |
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Peter Jacobs
From:
Northern Virginia
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 6:22 am
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I'm heartbroken. Although I never met him, his good humor and endless talent made him someone I admired and looked to for musical inspiration. My deepest condolences to his loved ones.
Mike, thank you for keeping us informed throughout this time. I wish you the peace that will come over time, as you remember your friend.
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www.splinterville.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@splinterville6278/videos |
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
From:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 11:52 am
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"Play to express....not impress"
Steinar was a master of expression....in his music, his thoughts, and his words......
A sad fareful to the man.....fortunately, not his music..... |
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Jeff Spencer
From:
Queensland, Australia
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 12:21 pm
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| "Gone home". Thank you Steinar, RIP |
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Joshua Grange
From:
Los Angeles, California
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Posted 29 Feb 2012 8:09 pm
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It's always a shock to lose one of our family, one of our brothers here on the forum that we've come to know.
I find comfort that in this sad moment, there are all of you out there, and that we are bound by love, a love of music and steel guitar. I will miss Steinars voice here on the forum.
Though I never met or corresponded with him, it's odd that I feel I knew him, as I do with many of you.
My sincere condolences to his family. He was friends to many, many people.
Travel well Steinar! Raising a glass to you tonight from Los Angeles. |
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Loni Specter
From:
West Hills, CA, USA
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Posted 1 Mar 2012 9:42 am Steinar ?
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I've been away from the forum for quite some time. I had know idea he was even sick, so this is hitting me really hard, just finding out today Steinar passed.
I have both of Steinar's CDs and communicated with him numerous times over a ten year period, though obviously not frequently enough lately. I am just blown away.
He had such a wonderful touch on the steel and such talent and was/is a beautiful spirit.
I was so honored to have him play some of my instruments and to call me friend.
I will miss him deeply.
Don't take anyone you know for granted. We are all on borrowed time.
RIP |
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Michael Nemick
From:
Caseville, Michigan, USA
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Posted 1 Mar 2012 10:34 am A Thought
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I think some good advice for us all,
“Hold your loved ones close today,
And whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
And that you'll always hold them dear
Take time to say "I'm sorry," "Please
Forgive me," "thank you," or "It's okay".
And if tomorrow never comes,
You'll have no regrets about today.”
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Joel Bloom
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Posted 1 Mar 2012 3:57 pm
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| Very sad news RIP |
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Mark Mansueto
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 2 Mar 2012 6:50 am
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I just read Mike Neer's post and I'm in shock to hear that Steinar has passed.
First, Mike, thanks for keeping us informed with updates about Steinar.
Next, I will pray for helge and the rest of Steinar's family as I'm sure he will be greatly missed.
Steinar was a great musician but more importantly he was a great person. As a perfect stranger he helped me after I emailed him when I first joined the forum. I felt a connection to him whenever we conversed in many threads. I recall him being the peacemaker on many occasions and could be relied on for his positive and kind words.
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Don Fox
From:
Idaho, USA
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Posted 2 Mar 2012 1:40 pm
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A few years ago Steinar was having some tax problems and had to part with his beloved "Lizzy", an Asher ElectroHawaiian. I bought it from him from half a world away, and I think of him every time I see her in my music room:
Thank you Steinar. |
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Michael Nemick
From:
Caseville, Michigan, USA
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Posted 2 Mar 2012 2:37 pm
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Don, now that is something to be treasured forever. You are very fortunate to have it.
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"I shall pass through this world but once, any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not deter or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again" Stephen Grellet |
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Mike D
From:
Phx, Az
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Posted 2 Mar 2012 4:38 pm
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| All my best to his family and friends. What a loss. |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 3 Mar 2012 3:43 am
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So sorry and saddened to hear this.
RIP Steinar
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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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Jeff Strouse
From:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Posted 3 Mar 2012 5:02 am
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| I'm shocked to hear this sad news. We all lost a steel guitar brother. You gave us a lot. RIP, Steinar. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 5 Mar 2012 7:42 pm
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Here is one final photo of Steinar taken by his brother. This is a photo Steinar asked to be shared.
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Links to streaming music, websites, YouTube: Links |
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 7 Mar 2012 6:19 am
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So saddened to read about this.
Sincere condolences to family.
RIP Steinar.
Roy T.
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Custom Tabs Various Tunings
Courses Lap Steel, Pedal Steel |
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