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Topic: Arrangements for Jeff Newman
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Randy Beavers
Member From: Lebanon,TN 37090
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posted 07 April 2004 08:21 PM
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We lost a dear friend this afternoon. Jeff had just gotten a new ultralight airplane and was having a ball flying around in it. He wanted some pictures of it while in flight, so he had Fran and his grandaughter Julie come to the airfield to take pictures. He told them he was going to fly down a ways and turn around and come over the top of them and they could get some good shots of it. He flew to the end of the field about 200 feet off the ground, and made the turn but the plane stalled and spiraled into the ground. They said he was killed instantly. Fran got to the plane within 3 minutes and said he was already gone.Julie called my daughter just as it happened to come and get her babies. My daughter Lynna, lives across the street. She called me and I got there within 10 minutes. Nothing any of us could do but try to offer support to Fran. They are taking him to
Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
535 Shute Lane
Old Hickory, TN 37138 615-889-0361 The time and actual place of the service will be forthcoming after their children arrive in town tomorrow morning. While this is a great tragedy, Jeff was doing something he truly loved to do, fly.[This message was edited by Randy Beavers on 08 April 2004 at 09:41 AM.] |
Bill Holly
Member From: Pineville, Louisiana, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:57 PM
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Randy,
Would it be possible/appropriate for you, or someone, to post a mailing address for sympathy cards/notes to Fran & the family.
Bill |
Randy Beavers
Member From: Lebanon,TN 37090
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posted 07 April 2004 09:29 PM
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Fran Newman
5320 Poplar Hill Rd.
Watertown, TN 37184I updated to this address for mail.
Randy[This message was edited by Randy Beavers on 08 April 2004 at 09:27 AM.] |
Joey Ace
Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada
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posted 08 April 2004 02:36 AM
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I've asked that this post: http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum14/HTML/001718-4.html
be continued here. |
Smiley Roberts
Member From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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posted 08 April 2004 03:12 AM
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Great pic of Jeff.
http://www.blaineaustin.com/jeff_newman.htm ------------------
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Brendan Mitchell
Member From: Melbourne Australia
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posted 08 April 2004 03:46 AM
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God bless Jeff Newman.
A legend in his own time.
My condolences to his family.
Brendan |
Tony Prior
Member From: Charlotte NC
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posted 08 April 2004 03:57 AM
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After retuning home late last night from several days away from personal EMAILS and Forums I now wish I never returned home .This is just to sad . Jeff will always be in my heart..I am honored to have crossed paths with this fine man. There is no way possible that I will be able to look down at my Instrument and not see Jeff Newmans influence..ever... My deepest sympathy and prayers for Fran and Jeffs family. Tony Prior [This message was edited by Tony Prior on 08 April 2004 at 05:19 AM.] |
Ray Walker
Member From: Smithfield, NC, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 04:26 AM
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As tragic as this is....Jeff is in a far better place now and leaves behind memories of all he has done and stood for in this world..I for one will miss Jeff dearly and my thoughts and prayers are with the Newman family as they struggle to endure their heartfelt loss. Ray and Debbie Walker |
Ernest Cawby
Member From: Lake City, Florida, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 04:26 AM
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My eyes are dry after a night of restless sleep, yesterday words could not come,everything I can do on the guitar is Jeffs fault, the good is his the bad is mine. I would not be playing today if i had not found Jeff in 91. I know in the future every time i sit to play my eyes will be misty in remembrance of where the ability I have comes from, Jeffs teachings.Fran and Jullie I love you much as you know, our prayers and thoughts will be for you In the days to come, If I could I would be there for you, My moral support goes out to you in your time of need, may God richly bless and keep you in the days ahead. LOVE YOU ALL ernie cawby |
Tony Davis
Member From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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posted 08 April 2004 04:36 AM
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I got a call from my friend Warren this morning at work to tell me the bad news....he had just had a call from USA,from Bill Jobe?.......I also got emails from Smiley and Donna D.
I have since called Kenny Kitching........foremost steel player in Australia...who was very upset and asked that I include him in anything that I should write
So to Fran and family..From myself,from Warren Neilsen,Kenny Kitching & Pee Wee Clark, and I am sure ,from every other Steel Player in Australia......our sincere thoughts are with you.
Tony
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Jerry Clardy
Member From: El Paso, Texas, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 05:00 AM
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A great man...
Too sad...
Too soon...Vaya con Dios, Jeff Condolences to The Newman Family
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Bill Hankey
Member From: Pittsfield, MA, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 05:36 AM
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I'm sending my heartfelt sympathy to Jeff's family, as my disbelief continues to increase with each passing moment. It is indeed a sad day for all who have known his great work and friendship, throughout the steel guitar community.Bill Hankey |
Karlis Abolins
Member From: Burien, WA, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 06:06 AM
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The world has lost an excellent musician, a great teacher, and a true gentleman. My condolences to his family.
I think I will go listen to some "Sliding Smoke" and remember the good things that Jeff brought into my life.Karlis Abolins |
Andy Volk
Member From: Boston, MA
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posted 08 April 2004 06:15 AM
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I never met Jeff Newman but I sure wish I had. A terrible loss to the steel guitar community. My sincere condolences to his freinds and family. |
David L. Donald
Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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posted 08 April 2004 06:37 AM
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I am also shocked and saddened, I was on the road yesterday and only saw this this Am.Something like this could happen to any of us at any time, but even so it is always so shocking. I met Jeff at ISGC and wanted to tkae his seminar then, but was MUCH to roadworn to think about it at the time. He was very nice to me, a complete stanger, during our conversation. It has been clear to me from early on the importance of this fine man to this community.
I will pull out his TAB of 30 Intros and work on that excuslively today Still we CAN rest content that Jeff's legacy to the steel community will LONG out live him.
And that it WILL continue to teach new and old steelers alike. More important than any wall plaque or honor is the importance of the knowlege this great man was so instrumental in spreading. Not to be sacreligeous, but the "Steelers Gospel of Jeff" will go on,
and he will not be forgotten. My prayers and condolences to the Newman family and all his many many friends. |
Douglas Hudson
Member From: Pittsburg, Kansas, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 06:45 AM
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I am extremely saddened by this news. I first met Jeff during a class three years ago in Dallas. I purposely sat at the same eyelevel with Jeff during the class and hung onto every word he said. It was the day that changed my life in playing steel guitar. I came home with books and cd in hand of Jeff's class 101. I practiced and practiced the scales over and over. Hardheaded as I was it took three months to realize what he said that the melody is in the scales. Thanks is not enough word to say to this man. This man touched my life musically like no other. I will miss him terribly. My prayers go out to the family. Today is a sad day for all of us. We have lost a Brother.
Douglas Hudson
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David Spires
Member From: Nashville, TN USA
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posted 08 April 2004 07:03 AM
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My love and heart-felt condolences go out to Fran and the entire Newman family.It is obvious what Jeff meant to the steel guitar community at large, and he has meant a great deal to me. Jeff gave me wonderful opportunities, and real guideance - sometimes tough guideance. But, it was real, and with the best of intentions, just as he was. Jeff, I hope you are in one hell of a jam session right now... Sincerely, David Spires |
JAMES BANKS
Member From: Mineola,TX USA
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posted 08 April 2004 07:06 AM
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Jeff Newman, as Jr. Knight put it nothing can be said that hasn't already been said. He was a small man in size, but his heart was a big as his reputation. He will live on in our hearts, minds, and our playing as long as we live. His was richly blessed and those who knew him were equally as blessed by his smile and his love of steel and its students. Cathy and I spent 3 days on the hill in June. Our prayers are with Fran and the family at this time of tragic loss.
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George Brown
Member From: Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 07:07 AM
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I just read the news of Jeff's tragic accident.This is something that none of us can understand, but perhaps someday we will.I had the privilage of meeting Jeff, and talking to him a couple of times. He was truly a very gifted musician, and teacher. I doubt that there are many, if any of us that haven't learned a song, a new way to play one, or a new lick from Jeff, either by attending one of his seminars, or just listening to him play on a tape,or CD. He will be sorely missed throughout the entire Steel Guitar Community. Our prayers, and thoughts go out to Fran, and the family |
Skip T
Member From: Lubbock , Tx. U S A
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posted 08 April 2004 07:13 AM
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Our prayers are with the Newman family and the steel guitar world family. Skip & Lynda |
Tom Campbell
Member From: Houston, Texas, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 07:14 AM
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We all play that unpredictable G# string known as life, never knowing when it will break. And when it does, the melody is changed forever.
My God provide peace and comfort to the Newman family. |
Jody Cameron
Member From: Angleton, TX,, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 07:24 AM
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Article in Tennessean...so tragic. http://www.tennessean.com/local/archives/04/04/49562147.shtml?Element_ID=49562147 |
Steve Matlock
Member From: Branson, MO USA
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posted 08 April 2004 07:29 AM
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I am stunned by this tragic news. Jeff did so much for so many of us and was a foundation stone in our steel guitar community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Fran and the Newman family.Thanks Jeff. You will be dearly missed. |
Don Sulesky
Member From: Hernando, Fl. usa
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posted 08 April 2004 07:34 AM
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On behalf of all the members of the Florida Steel Guitar Club we extend our condolences to Fran and family.
Many of our players will be doing songs at out next Jam on the 14th in memory of our teacher and friend JEFF NEWMAN.
Don
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David Doggett
Member From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 07:42 AM
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I only knew Jeff through his wonderful instructional materials. This is a shocking and huge blow to the steel guitar world. My heart goes out to his family and all of his friends. |
Danny Hullihen
Member From: Harrison, Michigan
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posted 08 April 2004 07:47 AM
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On behalf of all the members of the Michigan Steel Guitar Association, we extend our condolences to the family.
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Michael McGee
Member From: Everton, Missouri, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 08:03 AM
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A life dedicated to advancing the instrument we love. I will never forget the help you gave me.May God give peace and comfort to Fran and family. mm |
Walter Stettner
Member From: Vienna, Austria
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posted 08 April 2004 08:18 AM
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I can't believe that this is true. What a sad day for the Steel Guitar family. When I got the sad news, I talked to a few Steel Guitar friends here in Austria, all of them have learned through courses that Jeff did put out.I was fortunate enough to talk to Jeff in person a few times in St. Louis, all I can say is he was a wonderful person, alwaqys willing to help when you had questions. We all lost an exceptional player and teacher, and, most of all, a wonderful human being. On behalf of the Austrian Steel Guitar Community I want to express our deep sympathy and condolences to Fran and the Newman family. Also I want to say a great big "Thanks" to Jeff for sharing his ability and love for the instrument with us. Walter Stettner
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Cody Johnson
Member From: Athens, Tennessee, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 08:19 AM
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My prayers are with all the family and friends. God only takes the best and Jeff was nothing less than the best. |
Red Kilby
Member From: Pueblo, CO, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 08:33 AM
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I would just like to send out my sincerest condolences to Fran and the whole Newman Family. The Steel Guitar community has lost a real true legend. We will miss you "STEEL GUITAR TEACHER"!!!!!!!!!
Also Wanda and Donnie Duncan from out here in Pueblo, Co. wanted me to post how much they grieve over this loss.
God Bless you Jeff Newman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Ken Fox
Member From: Ray City, GA USA
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posted 08 April 2004 09:03 AM
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Jeff will be sorely missed by many! He was a true scholar and a gentleman. Jeff did as much or more for advancement of the steel guitar than anyone I can think of. I have had the pleasure of seeing and speaking with Jeff at conventions for the last 5 years. The Dallas and St. Louis shows I usually attend will not be the same without Jeff's presence there. My condolences to Fran and the rest of the Newman family.
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John Sluszny
Member From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted 08 April 2004 09:29 AM
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All my thoughts and condolences to Jeff's family and friends. |
Anne Marie O Keeffe
Member From: Co.Waterford,Ireland.
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posted 08 April 2004 09:33 AM
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I just read of Jeff's death a couple of hours ago and called my husband and two steel player friends of ours to tell them. They've asked me to convey their condolences. So on behalf of John and myself and our friends Pat Orpen and Joe Ryan I'd like to offer our sincere sympathy to Mr's Newman and her family on their sad loss. |
Emmett Roch
Member From: Dripping Springs, Texas
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posted 08 April 2004 09:46 AM
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There'll never be another Jeff, but there are a lot of us playing pedal steel (including me) a lot better because he cared enough to teach us. May God rest him and comfort his family. ------------------
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JB Arnold
Member From: Longmont,Co,USA
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posted 08 April 2004 10:01 AM
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This is just stunning. Our prayers to the family and friends. I was just talking to him at Dallas and he as so excited about the AZ show and the potential down there. Whew....What a tremendous loss.JB ------------------
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Perry Hansen
Member From: Bismarck, N.D.
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posted 08 April 2004 10:03 AM
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I'm dumbfounded. I only met Jeff once a few years ago, but I had talked to him many times on the phone. His encouraging words and confidence and his courses were very instrumental in getting me back on the band stand after many years away from it. I will miss him.Betty and I send our condolances to from and his family. God Bless. |
Rob Segal
Member From: NYC
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posted 08 April 2004 10:06 AM
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I, too, am stunned by this terrible news. I knew Jeff personally, as so many did, by having had the good fortune to spend two multi-day sessions with him at his cabin across the road from his airplane hanger and strip. He was the real deal, a man who delivered what he promised. He was there for me each every day we worked together, all day long, with no interruptions, no phone calls, one-on-one, always helpful, never negative or discouraging, and he taught me things which I've used ever since. At the end of the day, often as not, he'd go across the road to enjoy a flight in his pride and joy, the beautiful mini ultra light plane which he showed me with pleasure, and of which he was a master. His tragic loss is hard to understand, hard to accept, and is our loss, all of ours. He made a huge contribution to the steel guitar, and more importantly, to so many people personally. I mourn with the family....Rob Segal |
Mark van Allen
Member From: loganville, Ga. USA
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posted 08 April 2004 10:57 AM
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Like so very many others, my steel guitar education was jump-started by Jeff's first advanced class back in '75. I learned so much from him...
There's really no way to understand a tradgedy of this nature- but I do hope his family and many friends can reflect on the great legacy of learning, knowledge and mentoring this wonderful, dedicated man leaves behind him, and know that he touched thousands with his music and humor, and changed many lives for the better. Would that we all could make such a mark...
I'd like to suggest that in memory of Jeff, perhaps we can all make a little more effort to explain and teach a bit about our instrument to those who come looking. |
Chuck Campbell
Member From: Manassas, VA, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 11:07 AM
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It was my first trip to St Louis in 1996. On a Friday afternoon I attended what then was called the Super Jam in the Jefferson Room. As I watched the players getting ready for the jam, one seemed to be a take charge type person. I knew all the others Paul Franklin, Hal Rug, and Tommy White, but who was this person with overalls and of all things red suspenders? He certainly wasn’t dressed like any steel player I had seen. In my haste to get in and get a good seat, I had failed to buy a program and was to embarrassed to ask. I wondered if he could hold his own among such talented players. After the first tune, Jeff became a favorite of both mine and my Finance at the time (now my wife). There was no doubt, he belonged and was right at home there on that stage. Words can’t express the loss Shirley and I feel at this time. Our condolences go out to Fran, and all his family. We have lost a great teacher, musician, entertainer and friend which cannot be replaced.
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Bobby Duncan
Member From: East Peoria, IL, USA
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posted 08 April 2004 11:31 AM
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I don't know what to say. Like everyone, I am deeply saddened by this news. It was Jeff Newman that first inspired me to take a stab at Steelin back in the early 80's, I guess it was, with the articles he wrote in the Peavey Monitor Magazine called "Pedal Steel for 6 stringers". I spent a full week with him in 96', thereabouts, at his Rocky Top, Top Gun school there at his home in Watertown. That was a week that I will always remember and cherish, and a week's worth of information that I still learn from to this day.
I know he will be truly missed, but never forgotten.
My deepest condolences to Fran and the family.
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