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Topic: Remembering "Papa John" on his Birthday |
dlayne
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Posted 26 Dec 2009 11:25 pm |
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12-27-1933 ,Sure do miss John, I'm sure we all have our memories of this GREAT Legend,,lets all continue to Pray for Miss Jean,We Love you both dearly.
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Paul King
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Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 8:40 am
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| I did not realize today was his birthday but I sure miss him too. So many memories plus all the music he left us with. John Hughey was a giant on the steel guitar and a giant when it came to a human being. I visited with him a couple of times at the Texas show and he was always caring and willing to answer questions. I know God received fantastic man when he called John Hughey home. |
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Roy Ayres
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Riverview, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 9:08 am
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I miss John terribly. He was as much a gentleman as I have ever met, and I can not find words to convey my admiration for his playing. There are more great, great steel guitarists today than I can count, and they can all bring chills to my spine when they play the sweet stuff. But, with due respect to all of them, no one can match the "soul" and "feeling" that John put into his playing. John is gone, but the impact of his music will last forever.
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Pioneers of Western Swing HOF, Seattle 2005
Western Swing Music HOF, Sacramento 2006
International Steel Guitar HOF, St.Louis 2007
Visit my Web Site at RoysFootprints.com
Browse my Photo Album and be sure to sign my Guest Book.
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 9:24 am
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I also miss Papa John. He was my all time favorite. May God bless him and Miss Jean. There will never be another John.
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 54 years and still counting. |
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Larry Self
From:
Spring City, Tn. Bledsoe * R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 9:51 am
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| R.I.P. my dear friend. Jean, we send you our love Larry & Angie Self |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 12:38 pm
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http://www.woodsongs.com/showlist.asp Scroll down to archived show #447.
I just watched this again a couple days ago, you can download this entire show with the Time Jumpers and hear John's fabulous playing and him talking a little bit about the steel guitar too.
Such a tremendous loss, but he left a ton of music for us to enjoy and, I'm sure many special memories for Jean and the family. |
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From:
Prim, AR USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 4:11 pm
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We still miss him GREATLY around our house!!!!!!!!
Donna & Jerry |
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Ray Harrison
From:
Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 5:25 pm
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I feel so fortunate to have had John on my CD, even morte fortunate to have known him. I will always remember how I got to watch his creativity in the studio, and we had a ball.
Such a talent and such a gentleman.
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Ray Harrison
Bass/sing/Love PSG
77 Stingray/Kiesel 5 string bass
Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Dec 2009 10:44 pm
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| John and his contributions to the steel guitar will never be forgotten. May GOD bless, comfort, and keep Ms. Jean always, Jody. |
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Tom Harris
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 29 Dec 2009 9:48 am
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I met John at the McGe Miss. Steel Jam,,my friend and I was talking to John,and my friend said,," Tom,,how does it feel to be talking to a legend,,and John said,heck,,i aint no legend,well maybe in my own mind,Im just like you guys,but truly he was a legend,,and a down to earth type of man,,May God bless you Miz Jean...
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pdl20
From:
Benton, Ar . USA,
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Posted 29 Dec 2009 12:11 pm Remembering Papa John
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I have his Picture Records & Roads framed right up in front of me at the conputer,i sure miss my friend.He will never be forgotten ever. i pray for Ms Jean also,May God Bless Her and John Always.
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Mullen G 2 D 10 8 & 6 , Emmons D 10 8& 6 Evans Amps , Revelation,MPX1,Steward PA 1000 rack, Steelers Choice Cross country Seat ,Hilton Pedal, Curt Mangan strings . When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane. |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Dec 2009 6:27 pm
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Ironically, I received my new John Hughey version of the 15/16” BJS Tone~Bar on Sat., just in time for John's Birthday! We all miss John tremendously!
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster
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Roy Ayres
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Riverview, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Dec 2009 6:30 pm
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John,
And I got one just like it as a Christmas gift -- birthstone included.
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Pioneers of Western Swing HOF, Seattle 2005
Western Swing Music HOF, Sacramento 2006
International Steel Guitar HOF, St.Louis 2007
Visit my Web Site at RoysFootprints.com
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Dec 2009 6:35 pm
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BTW: Mine has my ‘Feb.’ Birthstone also!
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster |
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Adair Torres
From:
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Posted 30 Dec 2009 5:22 am
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What could I say about Papa John that hasn't been said yet?
 Miss You John...
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Adair Torres - Boss at TowerS Steel Guitars
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Zum D10 8X7 Wineberry 2010.
Emmons SD10 3X8 Black 1994.
Derby D10 8X8 Rosewood 2008.
TowerS SD10 3X5 Imbuia Mica Finish 2018 |
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Jeremiah Hanley
From:
Springfield, Missouri, USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2009 1:11 pm
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We join with all of you remembering what a great man John Hughey was. A true gentleman, and a super, extra special steel player. Jean is such a wonderful friend and we are privileged to call them 'friends'. We still call Jean's name in prayer, praying that the Lord will continue to be with her!
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Buck Grantham R.I.P.
From:
Denham Springs, LA. USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2009 5:13 pm John
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We will always miss John. We never realise what a great person someone is until they,re gone,but we will never forget him. I will be playing his music until the day I leave this world because I loved him like a brother. Buck & Mitzi Grantham
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Music to light up your life |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 30 Dec 2009 9:54 pm
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I was lucky enough to both meet and see Mr. Hughey perform in Dallas ('07) and St Louis ('06). It's poignant that John, being such an emotive player, can still stir one's emotions when trying to think of what to write regarding his playing and personality. I will keep it simple and say that I consider myself a better player and person to have met him and seen him play.
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Jackson Steel Guitars
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Ron Elliott
From:
Madison, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2010 11:13 pm We miss John
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We love Ms. Jean, and we loved and miss "Old Buttermilk". Wonderful people are still in our hearts.
Ron & Leslie |
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Bernie Gonyea
From:
Sherman Tx. 75092 ,U.S.A. (deceased)
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Posted 3 Jan 2010 6:45 pm PaPa John :
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Ditto ; Ditto ; Ditto to each and every one of you folks ; I could not say these sentiments any better. John was the apple of my eye for many years as the grearest steel player that our good lord loaned to us..R.I.P. my friend and God bless you, dear Jean. Warm Regards..Bernie
Now PaPa John is playing at the Big Jam just inside the Pearl Gates along with Tom and Bobby Caldwell. They play music every day for Our Lord.. Amen[b]
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2007 Zum S-10; 1967 Sho-Bud [ D-10 ]; 85 S-10 Sierra; 1953 Multi-Kord [ 6 String- 4 pedals ] A Sho-Bro six String Resonator Guitar; Nashville 112 Amp; hilton Vol. Pedal |
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Brett Day
From:
Pickens, SC
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Posted 5 Jan 2010 12:53 pm
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John Hughey was both a hero and friend to not just me, but a lot of steel players. I never will forget, right after I started playin' steel, I'd heard that John would be the featured player at the Southern Steel Guitar Convention in Saluda, SC, so I went to hear him and I met him after his set, and we became friends. Ater I started playin' shows, I played a few shows that he was a part of. I'm still praying for Jean and Jon's family.
Brett |
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