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Topic: Tragic News,,,Jeff Newman
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Bill Ferguson
Member From: Norcross, GA USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:45 PM
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This is a horrible day in the steel guitar world.
Jeff was a true friend that has helped me on many occasions. He will not soon be forgotten.I will never forget Jeff being "my" bass player on the Knoxville show and me being "his" bass player on the same show. I will treasure those videos. And least not to forget the time Jeff asked me to do a steel duet, with no other instrument. This is truly a sad day in my life.
Linda and I are already praying for Fran and the family. Let's all show our love for the Newman's by getting those cards and letters on the way and any that can, attend the funeral to further express our love. Bill & Linda Ferguson |
Steve Stallings
Member From: Bremond, Tx, pop 876, Home of the fighting Bremond Tigers
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posted 07 April 2004 05:45 PM
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The Newman family is in our prayers. Jeff is walking with our blessed Savior now. ------------------
God Bless,
Steve Stallings
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Bill Stafford
Member From: Gulfport,Ms. USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:48 PM
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This is truly a sad, sad day in our steel guitar world. His teachings were the best and his friendship was our blessing. Rest in peace Jeff, and go with God.
Condolences to the family and prayers for their strength in this time of need.Bill & Betty Stafford |
Tommy White
Member From: Hendersonville,Tn., U.S.A.
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posted 07 April 2004 05:53 PM
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My family and I are in such shock over this tragic and sad news. Jeff was one of my most cherished friends. He encouraged me to move to Nashville and always remained a true friend and a solid rock of encouragement since the move almost 20 years ago. There will be much weeping over his untimely death. We will keep Fran and the family in our hearts, minds and prayers.
Tommy and Teresa White |
Al Marcus
Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:54 PM
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This is horrible news. Jeff had so many good years ahead of him. My condolences and prayers go out to Fran and the family.....al |
john buffington
Member From: Owasso Ok USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:54 PM
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All of us here at the Oklahoma Steel Guitar Association wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Newman family, what a horrible loss. Please know that our thoughts and especially our prayers are with you at this time. We are all in total shock of this news.
John Buffington, Vice President OSGA |
John McClung
Member From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:56 PM
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If you were struggling to learn pedal steel back in the dark days of the mid-to-late 70's, when about the only other teaching material was Winnie Winston's (still) great book, attending a Jeff Newman seminar was such a huge, important key to unlocking the key to this complicated instrument. He really opened wide the doors for thousands of steelers. And he was such a great person, gentleman, husband, mentor. Fran and family, the prayers of all of us are with you in this tragic loss. |
Dyke Corson
Member From: Urbana, IL USA
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posted 07 April 2004 05:59 PM
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Shocking news....in Dallas I had just talked to Jeff about getting together after NAMM (which was also Jeff & Fran's wedding anniversary weekend). I am glad I attended his seminars in St. Louis and Dallas. We will miss him dearly, our prayers go out to his family.  |
Sonny Priddy
Member From: Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 06:13 PM
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Jeff Has Been My Friend Sence 1981 I Attended His Steel Guitar School. He Will Be Missed By All. Our Prayers Go Out To Fran And The family. SONNY & MELVA PRIDDY.------------------
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Steve Leonard
Member From: Bristol,VA.,U.S.A
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posted 07 April 2004 06:14 PM
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I am shocked and saddened by this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to Fran and the Newman family. |
Jody Cameron
Member From: Angleton, TX,, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 06:16 PM
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Jeff taught people how to think...how to keep learning and learning. I spent two weeks with him in 1980 & 1981, and my life was changed. I owe my whole musical career to Jeff. I truly loved this man. Goodbye old friend, mentor, teacher and player...you are playing in Heaven now. My prayers are with Fran and the Family. |
KENNETH ROLLANS
Member From: LITTLE ROCK.ARK PULASKIA
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posted 07 April 2004 06:21 PM
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WHAT A LOSS FIRST TO THE FAMILY AND THE STEEL GUITAR FAMILY.HE WAS EVERYONES FRIEND AS WELL AS A TEACHER.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU FRAN AND YOUR FAMILY.YOUR FRIENDS AT STEELERS CHOICE. KENNY AND DOROTHY ROLLANS AND FAMILY.------------------
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Mike Perlowin
Member From: Los Angeles CA
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posted 07 April 2004 06:23 PM
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This is terrible. Just terrible. |
Nick Reed
Member From: Springfield, TN
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posted 07 April 2004 06:25 PM
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This is a sad day for Steel Players the world over. Jeff contributed much to the Steel Guitar industry with his teaching to many of you guys who play so well. I never got the opportunity to attend his classes, but I do know it sure helped many players to learn. Let's all be in prayer for Fran & the entire Newman Family. Nick & Linda |
Ron Whitworth
Member From: Yuma,Ariz. USA
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posted 07 April 2004 06:26 PM
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WOW!!!!This is unbelievable!!!...What a shame..He has left us way too early & he will be missed by many...May God be with his family in their time of need..Ron |
Bob Knight
Member From: Bowling Green KY
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posted 07 April 2004 06:27 PM
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I had a breif chat with Jeff just last night at the NTSGA Super Jam. I as others am in near shock.
My sincere condolences go to the Newman Family.Bob |
John De Maille
Member From: Merrick,N.Y. U.S.A.
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posted 07 April 2004 06:29 PM
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My God, I am speachless. I (We), have lost a true and admirable friend. My heart goes out to the Newman family. |
Don Sulesky
Member From: Hernando, Fl. usa
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posted 07 April 2004 06:30 PM
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I just got home and read this and i am in total shock.I am sadden beyond belief for the lost of the great man.
I owe all I know about steel guitar playing from his 7 seminars I took with him.
I am so thankful that I have all of them on tape to remember how giving he was of himself to us steelers.
May God bless him and Fran and family in this time of sorrow.
Don |
Jeff Coffell
Member From: Killeen Texas
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posted 07 April 2004 06:33 PM
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As most everyone knows. Jeff & Fran were very close friends of ours. We visited their house and they slipped away to our home in TX just to pick and or just to get away for a while. I am still seeking the words to express my feelings. So far the words won't come. We spoke to Fran earlier and then a little later Julie called Regina. They really don't know what happened. The plane just fell out of the sky for no apparent reason. The family said they would call us back tomorrow so as we learn we will pass it on. Myself and Skeeter Black will probably head out for Nashville soon. I wil never again, just assume someone will be here tomorrow. Jeff & I talked in Dallas about what we were going to do in the near future. Now it's not ever gonna happen, only in my mind. Jeff just sent me some material a couple of days ago. He said he would not take any money for the instructional material, he would just chew me out for not doing it right, that would be payment enough. I'm sure I will be able to hear exactly what he would say, every time I make a big mistake. Fran, We will be there for you and the family in person. But you know we will pray for you and the family every time we look up to the Lord. Guys and gals, God just got a good one up there. Jeff & Regina Coffell |
Ronnie Miller
Member From: Dallas Tx USA
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posted 07 April 2004 06:41 PM
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Ginger and I have been friends with Jeff and Fran for many years. It is a very sad day for us. Fran, and the Newman family will be in our thoughts, and prayers.
Ronnie & Ginger Miller |
Reece Anderson
Member From: Keller Texas USA
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posted 07 April 2004 06:44 PM
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This is truly a tragedy and a great loss. Jeff leaves behind an indelible positive trail thoughtout his life by touching the lives of many. My most sincere condolences and prayers go out to the entire family. |
John Rewind
New Member From: Mill Valley, CA, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 06:47 PM
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We send our deepest sympathy to the Newman Family for their tragic loss.
Bobby Black and John Rewind |
Dan Galysh
Member From: Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 06:56 PM
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My prayers to the Newman family on your tragic loss. |
Warren Davis
Member From: Prescott, Arizona, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 06:57 PM
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So sorry to hear of this tragic news. Jeff and I had flying in common, we talked about my J-3 and his Super Cub at the Mesa convention in January. Our condolences to him and his family. God Bless.
Warren & Judy
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Stoney Stonecipher
Member From: Knoxville, TN
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posted 07 April 2004 07:01 PM
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It is indeed sad news. As a steel guitar player, none better. As a steel guitar teacher, none better. As an entertaining comedian, none better. He will surely be missed by those that don't play guitar, but do attend the steel guitar shows. Never a loss for words, nor a beautiful note on his guitar. We will keep Fran and family in our thoughts and prayers, and offer any help we can give......Stoney and Lois |
Polly Holly
New Member From: Pineville, Louisiana, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 07:08 PM
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Our hearts are heavy over the sad news we've just read on the Steel Guitar Forum. I'm a new steel player and my husband has made sure that I have Jeff's courses and videos. We were privileged to meet Jeff at the Dallas Steel Show, and attended his seminar. This talented man will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Fran and family as they go through this difficult time of this precious loss.Bill & Polly Holly |
Rex Thomas
Member From: Thompson's Station, TN
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posted 07 April 2004 07:12 PM
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As posted in "steel players", I'm stunned & saddened. |
Buddie Hrabal
Member From: Arlington,Texas USA
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posted 07 April 2004 07:15 PM
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This is truly a great loss to the Steel Guitar Industry. I'm really glad I had the chance to know him. May God shine his light on Fran and the Newman Family.
Buddie Hrabal |
Michael Johnstone
Member From: Sylmar,Ca. USA
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posted 07 April 2004 07:20 PM
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Will someone please explain how in the hell we're supposed to get along now without Jeff Newman........ I heard someone once say that you can tell a lot about a person by the space they leave behind. Jeff Newman is gonna leave behind a very large and beautiful space - that I'm afraid can never be filled. -MJ- |
doug jernigan
Member From: smyrna tn, usa
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posted 07 April 2004 07:23 PM
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My wife and I just got back from church and received this tragic news on our answering machine. We logged onto the Forum hoping to no avail the news we received from a friend was in error. Jeff will be missed greatly for his ability to teach and mentor. Many steel guitarist have atteneded at least one seminar conducted by him.
Our prayers and love go out to his family.
May God comfort you as only He can do.Jeff, I will not say "farewell" but "until we meet again." Doug and Jetta Jernigan |
Jerry Brightman
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posted 07 April 2004 07:28 PM
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I too as many, and I'm sure many others to follow, just received this tragic news...I'm speechless, at a loss for words, and can only say that our prayers are with the Newman family at this time...May God comfort us all during this loss... Jerry and Kathie Brightman |
Reggie Duncan
Member From: Mississippi
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posted 07 April 2004 07:31 PM
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Like you Jerry B., "May God comfort us all during this loss..." |
Jeff Agnew
Member From: Dallas, TX
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posted 07 April 2004 07:35 PM
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Reece just gave me the news. Words fail me except to say that Jeff Newman was a mentor and, I'm proud to say, a friend for almost 30 years.He was a man of deep convictions who never shied from telling you exactly what he thought of you, as well as your playing. I loved and respected him immensely for that. Our small community is immeasurably poorer tonight for his passing. We may take comfort in the fact that somewhere else the music got just a little bit sweeter. Our deepest, heartfelt love and sympathy to Fran and the entire Newman family. There will never be another like him. Jeff & Pam Agnew |
Paul King
Member From: Gainesville, Texas, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 07:36 PM
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Whwn I saw the awful news earlier this evening I was speechless. I called 3 steel players to tell them the tragic news. Everyone is devastated by the loss of Jeff. I always felt he was an underrated player and he definitely was a great teacher. I will sure miss him as I know all of us will. Jeff left this world too soon for all of us steel players, his family and friends. May the Lord comfort Fran and their family during this time of sorrow. |
Jeff Lampert
Member From: queens, new york city
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posted 07 April 2004 07:38 PM
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Tragic news. His loss will be immeasurable and irreplaceable. |
Mike Brown
Member From: Meridian, Mississippi USA
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posted 07 April 2004 07:38 PM
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It is always very hard to let a friend go. I am saddened beyond belief at this time to hear this news. I've learned much more from Jeff than just the steel guitar. It takes the wind out of me to hear that he is gone. Cindy and I send our condolences to the whole Newman family. God Bless them. |
Steve Piticco
Member From: Belleville, Ontario, Canada
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posted 07 April 2004 07:41 PM
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God Bless this Great Man, Jeff Newman!Love Steve. |
Ken Lang
Member From: Simi Valley, Ca
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posted 07 April 2004 07:42 PM
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Sadness, shock, sorrow. Those words have just been redefined. Goodbye........Jeff |
George Keoki Lake
Member From: Edmonton, AB., Canada
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posted 07 April 2004 07:53 PM
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How I envy those of you who knew Jeff. I never had the privilage 'nor the pleasure. Although I am not a pedal steel player, I hold great respect and esteem for the likes of Jeff Newman who was devoted to the instrument and, from what I have read about this man, he shared his knowledge so willingly. He was indeed a GIANT in the steel guitar world. My deepest sympathy to Fran and his family, and to his extended family of steel guitarists everywhere. |
Walter Haynes
Member From: Sevierville, Tn
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posted 07 April 2004 07:55 PM
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Just last night Jeff, John Hughey and I did the last set at the Jam in Nashville. We laughed at the mistakes we made, the fun we had playing together and hoping to do it again. John called me this afternoon and I had just got home from Nashville and told me the sad news. Jeff, may God Bless you my friend. Fran, you and the family are in our prayers.Walter and Cindy Haynes |
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