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Topic: Mel Stephen RIP |
Rick Jackson
From:
Carson City, Nevada
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Posted 25 Mar 2015 9:43 am |
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I just received word that Mel passed away this morning after battling stomach cancer for some time now. He lived in the Beaumont, Texas area. He was a great steel player,gentle soul and an inspiration to anyone that met him. Prayers go out to his family..rj
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Sidney Malone
From:
Buna, TX
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Posted 25 Mar 2015 1:21 pm
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Yes he will be missed!! Great guy & a joy to be around!! Also a great steel player....smooth as silk!!
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Tommy Alexander
From:
Friendswood, Texas 77546
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Posted 25 Mar 2015 2:51 pm Mel Stephen
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It's a sad day to loose Mel. We don't get to see him often, but he is a good player and a nice guy.
He will be missed.
His family will miss him most.
May he rest in peace......... |
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Finis Spier
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 25 Mar 2015 6:15 pm Mel stevens
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| Mel was an inspiration to all he met a great guy and steel player he will be missed my prayers are with his family |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 25 Mar 2015 6:28 pm
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This is sad news. Mel was a fellow fan of David Huff, of David and the Giants band. We had a nice visit and steel guitar discussion a few years ago after a David Huff concert. RIP Mel.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Bob Gondesen
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Mar 2015 1:18 pm Mel Stephen RIP
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Mel was a good christian man , a top notch steel
player .He was just like a brother to me , we jammed
together many times .
I was in Limelight Studio in Dickinson Tx, where he
recorded his CD '' IN THE LIMELIGHT ''. h e was a
smooth player. we would often exchange emails nearly
every day .
My prayers and condolences to his family . RIP my
friend .
Bob Gondesen
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David Hubenak
From:
Wallis, Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Mar 2015 8:51 pm
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Very sad news to hear of Mel passing away. I will always remember the time we spent discussing steel guitar and the many players. Our last conversation was at Scotty's in St Louis last fall, and at the new venue near the airport. Mel was a true friend, and I will always remember him. Barbara and I send our sincere condolences to his family.
PS: Thank you Bob Gondesen for relaying this news to me so promptly.
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Lem Smith
From:
Long Beach, MS
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Posted 4 Apr 2015 10:36 pm
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Wow, I really hate to hear this news about Mel. He was a class act for sure. A great steel guitarist, but an even greater person.
He will for certain be missed. Thoughts and prayers for those he left behind. |
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