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Topic: Tom Brumley |
steinar
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Finneidfjord, Norway
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Posted 6 Feb 2010 8:07 am |
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In Bobbe`s last newsletter, he writes about the legacy of the West Coast steel players, and mentions that it`s a year since Tom Brumley passed away.
Indeed it is, and although Tom was a Missourian, his
indelible contribution to the so-called West Coast style of steel playing, will never be forgotten.
His smooth, melodic style of playing, inspired so many of us to try learning how to play the steel guitar.
He made it sound so easy and so alluringly simple, although we - who had the honor of getting to know him and his wonderful wife Rolene - learned just how many hours of daily practice made him sound so good.
Tom was the quintessential "aw shucks I`ll -show -you- everything-I- know- in -3- minutes" kind of guy, and as modest and down to earth as you could
imagine.
But aside from his unquestionable talent, his dedication and devotion to excelling at playing steel guitar, was unparallelled.
He might be practicing from 8 a.m.until almost 11 a.m every morning before playing his first show, - in later years. And even on days off, he would invariably wander off to practice his chops.
Discipline, devotion, and dedication!
Tom left us way too early, and it`s still hard to come to terms with his untimely passing.
He was a devout Christian, and somebody wrote on the Forum that his day of passing, was Tom`s greatest Day, - going home to meet his Maker.
On this anniversary of Tom`s death, we`ll cherish the memory of a Steel Guitar Legend and a true gentleman, and we will remember his Rolene in our prayers. |
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 6 Feb 2010 4:50 pm
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| Rest in Peace TB, we miss ya. |
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 6 Feb 2010 7:55 pm
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Very very well said Steinar!
He was such a great musician & a great man also.
He will be remembered for a long time to come.
His life touched so many people in a very positive way.Sure does not seem like a year already.
Thanks for remembering & reminding all of us..
Your buddy 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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Albert Svenddal
From:
Minneapolis, MN
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Posted 6 Feb 2010 9:18 pm
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I recently wrote a new instrumental in the good old west coast style of Tom Brumley which I dedicated to him. He had a big influence on me and his playing will be remembered for a long time to come. I will be performing this new song on my set at the Dallas Show.
Albert
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John Clark
From:
Arkansas, USA
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Posted 6 Feb 2010 10:42 pm
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| WHEN TOM RECORDED THE "LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL" ALBUM WITH BUCK OWENS IN THE 60'S I WAS JUST COMING OF AGE MUSICALLY,. LIKE MOST OF MY GUITAR PLAYING BUDDIES WE WERE ALL TRYING TO PLAY THE DON RICH GUITAR LICKS. I'D NEVER PAID MUCH ATTENTION TO STEEL AT THAT TIME, BUT TOM'S PLAYING ON THAT ALBUM TURNED ME IN THAT DIRECTION. IN PARTICULAR, ONE SONG THAT DOYLE HOLLY SANG WAS "STREETS OF LAREDO." BUCK AND DOYLE WERE CLOWNING AROUND ABOUT THE SONG WHILE THE BAND VAMPED ON A 1-5-1-5-1-5- PROGRESSION. TOM PLAYED A SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL INTRO TO BRING DOYLE IN, AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT'S WHAT MADE ME WANT TO PLAY PEDAL STEEL. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT WITH TOM SEVERAL TIMES IN BRANSON AND NEVER GOT AROUND TO TELLING HIM THAT. I WISH I HAD. |
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 7 Feb 2010 1:04 am
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Thanks for your post, Steinar, that was really well said.
Kind Regards, Walter
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Jeff Evans
From:
Cowtown and The Bill Cox Outfit
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Posted 7 Feb 2010 8:05 am
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| . . . indelible contribution to the so-called West Coast style of steel playing . . . smooth, melodic style of playing . . . |
That's the opposite of "West Coast style," isn't it? |
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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Posted 7 Feb 2010 3:36 pm
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around 2000 on the way from Minnessota to Nashville, we stopped in Branson,MO. and Tom was there, we stayed for the show and had coffe with Tom after the show.Great man, it will be missed by me and I`m sure by many,many others...
Db
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 7 Feb 2010 5:21 pm
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| Tom Brumley, thank you for all your great steel playing and your selfless inspirations. Your spirit will be carried on here. A wonderful individual. |
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Larry Self
From:
Spring City, Tn. Bledsoe * R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Feb 2010 7:27 am
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| Tom Brumley was a truley amazing and talented musician. his personality and down to earth attitude made him the great person he was. I'll never hear Togather Again, that I wont see Tom in my memory's view finder. God bless you my brother. R.I.P. Larry Self |
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Tom Brumley
From:
Nixa, Mo, R.I.P.
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Posted 4 Mar 2010 10:51 am
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Steinar, I'm sorry I missed this post. I want to thank you so much for this lovely post and to everyone for all the nice replies.
I have been busy painting my house. That has helped me so much, to have a project!! I am tired at bedtime and I sleep better, and keeps my mind busy.
Love you all....Rolene
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