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John Coffman
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Wharton,Texas USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2006 3:49 pm |
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As I was packing up stuff to move to our new place I found your CD with all your great songs on it. I could not get it in the CD player fast enough. Steel guitar that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. All of you who has not had the pleasure take my word for it Jim was born to play the steel guitar. Jim is a super star in southern Oklahoma. If you ever get a chance to see or hear him play make the time and effort. I miss you old friend I hope this finds you well. If you get down Houston way drinks are on me. Karen twisted my arm to buy a big place. She's tried of tripping over those Thomas's. My new music rooms not as big as yours yet but we have plenty of room to add on. Tell everyone in Cooperton hello from Karen and I hope to see you soon. God Bless
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Charles Davidson
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Phenix City Alabama, USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2006 4:36 pm
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| Never met jim in person,but shared a few e-mails with him.I know he is a GOOD man. |
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Gene Jones
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Oklahoma City, OK USA, (deceased)
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Posted 10 Aug 2006 6:00 am
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Everything said above about the fine steel playing of Jim Harper is true.....and additionally, he is a gentleman and one of the most considerate persons I know.
More about Jim on the Central Oklahoma Pedal Steel Club website at: www.copsgc.com |
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Tim Bridges
From:
Hoover, Alabama, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2006 6:09 am
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| HUMBLE, kind man sums it up! I would love to hear Jim play. I bet he can "do it, to it!". |
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Jack Shults
From:
Canadian, Oklahoma U.S.A.
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Posted 10 Aug 2006 10:30 am
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All these good words about my good friend, Jim Harper, are true.
He got me started on the pedal steel in 1970 and has been a good friend all these years.
He gave me my first lessons and I learn something every time we get together.
He's got a good wife and a couple of good dogs too.
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Jim Harper
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Comanche, Oklahoma, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Aug 2006 3:11 pm
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| Thank,s guy,s you;ll just made my day.I have at one time or other meet all of you:ll. I appreciate the kind word,s and Thank,s John. I sure enjoyed making that c.d.and have meet so many nice steel player,s. I had to chase Tim down at the Texas show and glad he didn,t run very fast. God Bless each and every one==Jim Harper |
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John Coffman
From:
Wharton,Texas USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2006 3:33 pm
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| Were ready for another one. (CD) Still working on that Oklahoma Stomp. Jim you are the best. I glad some many others have seen the kindness and friendship as I. Hope to see you soon. |
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George Redmon
From:
Muskegon & Detroit Michigan.
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Posted 10 Aug 2006 4:13 pm
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| I agree with everyone about our friend Jim. He also sent me an extra cd of a session he did. He has the clean steel sound that i like. I play his cd often. And it's a real treat everytime i call him. And i hear that a certain lady friend of mine has called jim, and even sent his doggies a box of treats. She never buys this old dog any treats! |
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Harvey Kimray
From:
Edgewood, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 12 Aug 2006 6:53 pm
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I've known Jim Harper,his wonderful wife Peggy and two adorable yorkies for three years now. Jim is a pleasure to play music with and a super picker. He has been my mentor from day one and helped me immensely steering me in the right direction on what PSG and equipment to buy. I am a 30 year plus bass player trying to convert to the PSG at the tender age of 70. Thank you Brother Jim and May God bless you and your family.
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Jim Harper
From:
Comanche, Oklahoma, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Aug 2006 6:40 am
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| Thank,s Harvey,for the comment. I enjoy helping and hope what little i know about steel guitar,s can help any one. We appreciate you guy,s hollering at me. God Bless==Jim-Peg Harper |
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Mike Taylor
From:
Wetumpka, AL
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Posted 13 Aug 2006 10:44 am
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I'll chime in here about Jim. I met Jim on the Forum here about 9 months ago. He lives just across the Red River from my hometown and we know a lot of the same old pickers; yet we never met in all the years. I came back home for a vacation and got to go over to Jim and Peg's and have him teach me how to work on my Emmons push/pull. We sat and visited and picked for most of the afternoon. It was a real treat to meet him after visiting with him via email. Jim thanks again for the help. I hope to get back that-away next summer when we move back to the states. Take care and keep pickin..
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Steve Kritz
From:
Shadyside, Ohio, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2006 11:29 am
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| Jim Harper, known him for almost 2 years, to put it in a nut shell, one of the finest individual I know. Jim, to you and Peg, always the best to you guys, really a pleasure to call you my friend. BTW, still looking forward to that apple pie......Steve |
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Jerry Horner
From:
Tahlequah, OK, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2006 1:12 pm
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I'm proud to call Jim my friend and you guys are right, Jim is a FINE FINE musician. I just wish he was better looking.
Jerry |
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Jim Harper
From:
Comanche, Oklahoma, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Aug 2006 2:05 pm
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| Thank,s Guy,s. I appreciate each and every one of you for the comment,s and Jerry you oughta see me in my Hollywood cool ray,s.They say i look like a movie star. God Bless you;ll==Jim Harper |
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Bob Belcher
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 18 Aug 2006 12:16 pm
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| Jim Harper is all that ya'll...and some. And yes your "joe hollywood" glasses set it off just about right! Thanks for the cover and the Session advice...worked out very well. See you at the next meeting in Sept. You'all not a finer gentleman i've met in quite a long time...thanks Jim for being "Jim" |
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Jim Harper
From:
Comanche, Oklahoma, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Aug 2006 2:56 pm
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| Thank,s Bob for the nice word,s and yes i have folk,s wanting my picture so they can put it in the garden to keep bird,s from it. You are doing a great job as our president of COPSGC. We are proud for you.==Jim Harper |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Aug 2006 3:43 pm
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Jim has been an email buddy since I got aquainted with the Steel Guitar Forum. You will look looooong and hard to find a more up-beat, positive person. And DANG!! He can sure eat that steelguitar up, one side to the other!!! Thanx Jim, for your positive attitude and support to steel players every where your email goes. You are truly an inspiration to us who have come to know you. You-da-man!  |
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John Coffman
From:
Wharton,Texas USA
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Posted 18 Aug 2006 6:09 pm
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I'd like to see in your Mr Hollywod glasses. Hope this fines you well my friend. I can find no words to express how your words of encouragment means to so many. Hope this fines you in good health and wealth. Hope to see you soon
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Jim Harper
From:
Comanche, Oklahoma, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Aug 2006 4:02 pm
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| Thank,s James and Teresa. We are very proud to call you:ll our friend,s and just hope i might can help any one==Jim-Peg Harper |
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Billy Henderson
From:
Portland, AR, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2006 10:31 am
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Amen to all the good things said about Jim! I have called or Emailed Jim on several occasions for advice and direction. He always gives his best shot. In fact, just a few days ago I emailed Jim and asked him what the thought about a certain amplifier I was looking at.
I have his CD and a tape he made on the job. Jim is in the class of the "super pickers". Jim Harper is pure class. I am proud to call him my friend. |
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Jim Harper
From:
Comanche, Oklahoma, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 31 Aug 2006 3:20 pm
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| Thank,s Billy and Thank,s to all that hollered at me. Yes;sir i will any thing i can to help any one. I get a lot of help from all of you;ll==Jim Harper |
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