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Topic: Tragic News,,,Jeff Newman
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Bobby Bowman
Member From: Cypress, Texas, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 02:53 PM
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Ladies and gentlemen,
I am in shock as I try to bring you this sad news. Jeff Newman has just been killed while flying his new airplane It is now 4:50pm Wednesday central time and this happended about 40 or 45 minutes ago. All I know is that the plane crashed as his grand daughter or maybe his daughter was taking pictures of his new plane as he was flying it over his home/farm just outside of Nashville near Watertown I believe.
Please have Fran and the rest of his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
I'm sure more will be posted as more information is gathered.
God bless the Newman Family.
Bobby Bowman |
Stephen Gambrell
Member From: Ware Shoals, South Carolina, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 03:03 PM
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WOW...The Newman family will be in my prayers, as I'm sure they will be in EVERY steeler's prayers. |
Lee Baucum
Member From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) - The Final Frontier
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posted 07 April 2004 03:19 PM
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I am absolutely speechless. What a terrible loss to Jeff's family and the much larger steel guitar family. ------------------
Lee, from South Texas
Down On The Rio Grande |
Ray Minich
Member From: Limestone, New York, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 03:39 PM
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My condolences to the family, I'll miss him. |
DeWitt Scott
Member From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 03:40 PM
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I have read the sad news. Jeff was a member of the Steel Guitar Hall Of Fame and attended EVERY ONE of the International Steel Guitar Conventions. Even before we added the name International to the Convention. Jeff conducted a teaching seminar at the very first convention in 1971. It is indeed a shock to the entire steel guitar world to hear about his untimely death. A death of a friend is always hard to handle. Our prayers go to Fran and the family. Scotty & Mary |
Fred Shannon
Member From: Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas
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posted 07 April 2004 03:43 PM
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Our condolences to the Newman family...
The Shannon Family
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The spirit be with you!
If it aint got a steel, it aint real |
Jim Cohen
Member From: Philadelphia, PA
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posted 07 April 2004 03:43 PM
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Oh my God! I'm stunned. He was my friend, my mentor, and so much to so many people. I don't know what to say. Bless his soul, and his family. I will miss him greatly.
Jim |
Chippy Wood
Member From: Elgin, Scotland
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posted 07 April 2004 03:49 PM
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Such tragic news, our hearts go out to the Newman family.------------------
Ron (Chippy) Wood
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Joey Ace
Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada
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posted 07 April 2004 03:56 PM
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Words can not express my shock!!Jeff will be fondly remembered for all he did for our instrument and it's advancement.
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Ken Latchum
Member From: Danville, Va. USA
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posted 07 April 2004 03:57 PM
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This is indeed tragic news for all who love steelguitar. Our prayers go out to Fran and the family with their loss of their loved one. I know our steelguitar family and all those that he helped learn to play the steel will be at a real loss for we all thought the world of Jeff! I attended his week long beginners school back in 1984. I will surly miss him.Ken and Leigh Latchum
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b0b
Sysop From: Cloverdale, California, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 04:00 PM
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A very sad day for us all.  |
Kurt Kowalski
Member From: Holley, New York U.S.A.
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posted 07 April 2004 04:06 PM
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I just rec'd the call from Bobby B. and all I can say is I am shocked.
God bless you Jeff and God bless the Newman family.
Kurt |
Herb Steiner
Member From: Cedar Valley, Travis County TX
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posted 07 April 2004 04:08 PM
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This is tragic beyond belief or measure, as I write with tears in my eyes.Jeff was not only a personal friend and colleague, he was a mentor to me professionally. One of only three or four men who have significantly changed my adult life. There is now a void in the community of steel guitar that will take some time to fill, if ever it is filled. The absence of Jeff Newman will be incredibly significant, IMHO. |
Jim Palenscar
Member From: Oceanside, Calif, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 04:20 PM
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I remember a couple of years ago sitting at Jeff's watching him fly his ultra-light in his field and thinking how cool that was- just for him to be able to take off and fly. He also said that he was expecting a new plane soon and I now suppose that the one he was killed in was that plane. He gave me my first lesson and many others over the following 27 years that followed. I will miss him and truly hope that Fran continues to come to the shows and market their fine products. |
JERRY THURMOND
Member From: sullivan mo u.s.a.
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posted 07 April 2004 04:28 PM
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This is very sad news, just got the news from Bill Jobb, he said it happen on Jeff's farm where he has a landing strip, Randy Beavers a very close friend of Jeff's will be able to give us more details, when he is able, the steel guitar community will never be the same, he showed so many of us how to play. I an many others will really miss him. Pray for Fran an his children. Jerry |
Mike Selecky
Member From: BrookPark, Ohio
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posted 07 April 2004 04:32 PM
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My prayers are also with Newman family. I attended several of Jeff's seminars and classes and he really got me on the right path in my learning. He will be missed. |
Roy Rosetta
Member From: Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
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posted 07 April 2004 04:37 PM
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This is such tragic news. Our heart's are very heavy tonite as our prayers go out to Fran and the family. It is hard for me to put into words what Jeff has meant to me musically and even more so as mine and Barbara's friend. Go rest in peace our friend and be with our Lord, you will be missed.
....Roy and Barbara |
Leslie Elliott
Member From: Madison, Tennessee USA
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posted 07 April 2004 04:37 PM
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Ron and I are at a loss for words and saddened beyond belief. Our thoughts and prayers are with Fran and the children.
Ron and Leslie Elliott |
gene brown
Member From: Bowie, Texas Montague
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posted 07 April 2004 04:38 PM
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How sad.I am glad I got to know him,and went to a lot of his seminars.He will be missed greatly. I pray for his family,and only the Lord knows why these things happen. Gene |
Neil Flanz
Member From: Austin, Tx.
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posted 07 April 2004 04:41 PM
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The news of Jeff's tragic premature death left me stunned. He was a friend and made such a great contribution to the steel guitar world. It was always a pleasure to see his smiling face in St. Louis and Dallas each year and I'll miss him. My condolences go out to his family. |
Mike Cass
Member From: Nashville,Tn. U.S.A.
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posted 07 April 2004 04:41 PM
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 I am deeply saddened by this news. We all just saw Jeff, and were priviledged to hear his fine playing at our Jam just last night.
My deepest sympathy to Fran and Jeffs family, and know that youre in my thoughts and prayers. sincerely, Mike Cass
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Larry Moore
Member From: Hampton, Ga. USA
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posted 07 April 2004 04:49 PM
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I along with everyone else am in shock to hear this sad news. This is truley a loss for Fran and all the Newman family , as well as the Steel Guitar family.
Our thought and prayers go to you Fran and family at this time.Larry & Yvonne (The Jewelry Lady) |
Mike Sweeney
Member From: Nashville,TN,USA
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posted 07 April 2004 04:54 PM
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This is a total shock. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Newman family. As Mike Cass said, Jeff played at the Super Jam last night and sounded great. What a sad day for the steel guitar family.Mike and Teresa Sweeney |
Al Brisco
Member From: Toronto, ON Canada
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posted 07 April 2004 05:03 PM
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I am also shocked by this sad news. Over the years we've had Jeff do numerous seminars around the Toronto area. Back in the '70's, I attented my first Jeff Newman seminar in London, Ont. (with George Webb & friends).
During the seminar, Jeff stated that 'white coloured guitars' never sound any good...guess what?...I was the only one in the room with a 'white' guitar. Just an example of Jeff's humour!
As I look at the 'Jeff Newman Corner of Instructional Material' in my store, I am greatly saddened by the thought that this great teacher will be no more!
Our thoughts & prayers are with Fran & the Newman Family.
Al Brisco |
John McGann
Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:05 PM
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What a horrible loss to everyone. This man touched so many people's lives and helped so many learning steel guitar. |
Stuart Basore
Member From: Madison, TN. USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:06 PM
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I am so saddened by our loss. I really enjoyed talking with Fran and Jeff last night. I will miss him. Our prayers are with you, Fran. Best to all. Stu. |
Gary Preston
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:06 PM
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I never had the pleasure to meet Jeff , but i have always thought that he was the best teacher in the steel guitar industry . When anyone asked me how is the best way to learn to play the steel i always told them Jeff Newman is the one to learn from . He will be sadly missed by the steel guitar lovers . But he had made plans for just an occasion . Now he will be making music around the throne of God . God bless all the family of Jeff Newman . Our prayers are with you . Regards,,,Gary . |
Fred Justice
Member From: Globe Arizona, Copper Capital Of The World
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posted 07 April 2004 05:08 PM
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What a shock to hear this sad news,Jeff has
helped more people to learn to play steel guitar than anyone else in the world.What a
huge loss to the PSG world and Fran and the
family.Jeff was instrumental in getting our
first show off the ground in Mesa Az.back in
January and we at the SWSGA will allways be greatful to him for that.
I pray now that the Lord will take Jeff in
his loving arms to be with him forever and
give his wife Fran and their children the
strenth to carry on his work.
Rest in peace Jeff Newman.
_____________________________________________Fred Justice
Events Dir.
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John McGann
Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:10 PM
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What a horrible loss to everyone. This man touched so many people's lives and helped so many learning steel guitar. |
Buck Grantham
Member From: Denham Springs, LA. USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:13 PM
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Jeff and Fran are very special friends and we so saddened at this unbelievable news. May God be with the family at this trying time. Buck & Mitzi |
Rick Schmidt
Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:14 PM
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Sad news...My condolances to the family.
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David Mullis
Member From: Rock Hill, SC
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posted 07 April 2004 05:17 PM
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I'm in total shock. I attended one of Jeffs seminars in Knoxville back in '96 and I will never forget the experience. Such tragic news for Jeff's family, my thoughts and prayers are with them. |
Billy Easton
Member From: Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:18 PM
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Terrible news. Jeff has done so much for the steel guitar community. His family will remain in our prayers. Jeff, go rest high on that mountain.
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Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ
Southwestern Steel Guitar Association
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ROB PARKER
Member From: Paducah,Kentucky,USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:22 PM
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It is with a heavy and sad heart I write this..Just last night I had the privelege to visit with Jeff and Fran, and listen to him play...
My condolences and prayers to Fran and the Newman family...may He give to you His merciful strength to face this tragedy..
He will be greatly missed....
So long old friend...Peace and love
Rob |
Paddy Long
Member From: Christchurch, New Zealand
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posted 07 April 2004 05:22 PM
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Shocking news, and a loss which could never be replaced.
He was the guy who set me off on the right path on this steel journey, and I will miss his lovely sense of humour. |
Ron Jones
Member From: Lenoir City, Tennessee, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:23 PM
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My prayers go out to the Newman Family. I was going to drive to see him play at the Super Jam last night and didn't because I didn't want to make the three hour drive by myself. I figured I would be able to catch him at The Choo Choo Show...How quickly we are reminded that sometimes tomorrow does'nt always come. Again I am deeply saddened by the news of Mr. Newmans passing. God Bless. |
Larry Behm
Member From: Oregon City, Oregon
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posted 07 April 2004 05:28 PM
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I am totally blown away by this sad news. I have known Jeff and Fran since 1976, I will miss him greatly, our prayers go to Fran also.That old song "Who's gonna fill their shoes", no one can or will fill Jeff's shoes, he was the #1 steel teacher in the world. I always felt that Jeff and Tom Bradshaw and Scotty did more for the steel community than anyone could ever imagine. Larry Behm |
Samuel E. White
Member From: Greeneville TN.
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posted 07 April 2004 05:30 PM
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This is very sad news.Anna and My prayers go out to Jeff and his Family. God be with all of you. It is a great loss and I don;t think anyone can replace what Jeff has done for the Steel Guitar community. I wish I had gone to the jam last night so I could have heard him play.I once tolf Jeff that he looked and talked like Ross Parol and he laughed and said I wish I had his money. God bless you Jeff and God be with you.
Sam White |
Larry Robbins
Member From: Fort Edward, New York, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:32 PM
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Sad indeed...May the Good Lord bless and watch over the Newman family in this time of need. What a mark he made on all of our hearts,so empty now... The Robbins Family |
David Wright
Member From: Modesto .Ca USA.
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posted 07 April 2004 05:39 PM
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I too am very sorry to hear this, Jeff was a hero and friend...He will be missed to say the very least....Fran and the family our in my prayers..... |
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