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Topic: Tragic News,,,Jeff Newman
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Jerry Overstreet
Member From: Louisville Ky
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posted 07 April 2004 07:55 PM
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I too, am at a loss for words. My deepest sympathies to Fran and the Family.
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Robert Porri
Member From: Windsor, Connecticut, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 07:57 PM
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What a sad loss. My deepest sympathies to Jeff Newman's family and friends and the Steel Guitar Community. I've only talked on the phone to Jeff. I'm sure this loss will hit me more and more deeply as he continues to instruct me further. Bob Porri[This message was edited by Robert Porri on 07 April 2004 at 08:03 PM.] |
Craig A Davidson
Member From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:01 PM
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I logged on here the first time today about 6:00, saw the news and logged off and walked away.I couldn't believe it. I am saddened to hear the news. Our prayers go to the Newman family. |
John Bechtel
Member From: Nashville, Tennessee,U.S.A.
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posted 07 April 2004 08:07 PM
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I've known Jeff since 1967, when I first moved to Nashville. I too was fortunate enough to hear another sample of his great work last night at our Super Jam. I will always have a reminder of him to carry with me, because; the very guitar I played last night, which I refinished in ’79, no longer had a Fender Decal for the front. Jeff was working at the Sho-Bud downtown-store, and he told me he had a Fender Reverb Unit at home on the closet-shelf that he would sell to me. So, I purchased the unit from him and removed the Fender-Logo Plate and mounted it on the front of my Fender Custom, and it's still on there to this day and will remain. So, I feel that I carry some of his memory with me to observe. You can see the Name–Plate on my Custom by checking my Personal Web site. My sincerest condolences to Jeff's Family. ------------------
“Big John” Bechtel
Franklin PSG D–10 (9 & 8)
Fender ’49–’50 T–8 Custom
Fender ’65 Reissue Twin-Reverb Custom™ 15
http://community.webtv.net/KeoniNui/WELCOMEBigJohnand
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Tim Rowley
Member From: Pinconning, MI, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:07 PM
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This is indeed a terrible tragedy and a shock. Jeff has had such a positive impact upon the steel guitar community in so many ways. My deepest sympathy to the Newman family, I will most certainly keep you in my prayers.Tim Rowley |
Michael Douchette
Member From: Gallatin, TN
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posted 07 April 2004 08:08 PM
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I just heard about it on TV... logged on here... I just don't know what to say... there are no words... I am so sorry... Jeff was one of the first Nashville players I had the opportunity to work with. Prayers, and more...Mikey D... |
Janice Brooks
Moderator From: Pleasant Gap Pa
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posted 07 April 2004 08:14 PM
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I'm a few hours behind getting the news but
it's a sad day for us all. Another piller is gone
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Janice "Busgal" Brooks
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Bob Wood
Member From: Campbell, California, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:14 PM
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R.I.P. Jeff! You were one of a kind.  Bob |
Lyle Bradford
Member From: Gilbert WV USA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:17 PM
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WOW!!! I can't believe this! Jeff will never be replaced. May God be with Fran and the family and comfort them in this trying time. |
Jay Dee Maness
Member From: North Hills, CA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:19 PM
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I can`t believe this has happened. Jeff was a good friend and I will miss him very much. |
Hal Higgins
Member From: Denham Springs, LA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:20 PM
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What a tragic loss to a fine family and the steel guitar world. Jeff was a very dear friend. Fran....you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's Grace give you all strength. HAL, Deb & Ame' (The Higgins')------------------
Be Blessed........HAL
'85 Emmons LeGrande D-10,(8 & 6) Hilton Vol. Pedal, BJS Birthstone bar, Rack w/Evans Pre-amp, Lexicon MPX100; (2)1501-4 BW's in custom built cabs by T.A. Gibson, & a Peavey DPC 1000 Power Amp.
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Earl Erb
Member From: Old Hickory Tenn
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posted 07 April 2004 08:22 PM
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Every thing I would have said has already been said. I was part of the band last night at our steel jam and I am proud to say I played behind one of the best. I met Jeff on my first time at the Opry in 1968 with Skeeter Davis. Jeff was in the Opry staff band with Weldon and Sunny Burnett. I was also honored to have worked a couple of Jeff's jams in the early 80's. He will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to Fran and family. |
Terry Downs
Member From: Garland, TX US
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posted 07 April 2004 08:25 PM
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This is a tragic day. He has influenced so many of us. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. |
Bob Simmons
Member From: Trafford, Alabama, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:30 PM
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God be with you,Fran. I'm like everyone else,without words. Was just looking at some old pictures when you and Jeff did a clinic at our store in Birmingham,one of several back in the 70's. We love you, Bob&Linda |
B. Greg Jones
Member From: London, KY USA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:32 PM
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I am still in shock, Jeff has helped me out many times. He will be sadly missed. My condolences go out to Fran and the Newman family.Greg |
Evelyn Whitney
Member From: Muskegon, MI 49441 USA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:34 PM
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Stunned, disbelief. So sorry, so sad.
God be with that family.
Evelyn Whitney and Leonard T Zinn |
Tiny Olson
Member From: Tribes Hill, NY, USA along the Erie Canal in the beautiful Mohawk River Valley
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posted 07 April 2004 08:35 PM
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God Bless You Jeff. You'll be missed so very much.My deepest sympathy and warmest regards go out to Fran and the family. The Steel Guitar world lost a good one today. Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 07 April 2004 08:36 PM
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I am saddened. My deepest sympathy to his entire family. |
Darrell Klein
Member From: Spokane, Washington, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 08:38 PM
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I was very blessed indeed to have heard Jeff for the first time in Mesa,Arizona. He will alays leave behind his expertise and memories to so many. God Bless and receive you Jeff. May God comfort you, the dear family left behind. Jeff is now sheltered in the Arms of Our Lord!!!!!!! Darrell Klein
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Franklin
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posted 07 April 2004 09:10 PM
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Fran and family, May God continue to bless you through this sad time. All our love and prayers go out to you all. Tommy and John,
Thanks for the calls and especially for your friendship. This is a hard one to accept. This is the way I will always remember him. Jeff was everyones friend, which says alot about the kind of man he was. He lived life to the fullest, on and off stage, and above it all he kept his heart in the grace of God's hand. His wife Fran was his partner and the center of his life....He was also the steel guitarists formost ambassador. He played and entertained like no other steel player before or after him. I admired him and I always looked forward to the next time we could jam together. His personality inspired everyone he came in contact with. To say he was special to me and my family is an understatement. To say his devotion to the steel community was monumental would most certainly fall short of the mark of his true impact. A giant slipped softly into God's embrace.....Paul |
Skip Cole
Member From: North Mississippi
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posted 07 April 2004 09:10 PM
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I am very saddened at the loss of this fine man. May the LORD of all mercy and grace comfort Mrs Newman and family during their time of grief.Skip & The Southern Steel Guitar Fellowship
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"I Can Only Imagine" Mercy Me
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David Coplin
Member From: Eugene, Oregon, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 09:11 PM
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Like many of you, I just logged on to read the shocking and terrible news. Many of us that fly know all too well the loss of close friends . Aviation is a close community as is this close knit community of like minded friends and fellow musicians.
Jeff gave so much of himself as a mentor, friend, teacher and most of all a truely great player. My prayers go out to Fran and the family and to all of you who's lives were touched by Jeffs friendship.Dave |
James Morehead
Member From: Durant, Oklahoma, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 09:12 PM
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It hurts me so much as this news sinks in. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Newman at the Dallas convention this past March. I shook his hand and spoke with him for only 2 minutes. Jeff talked to me like he and I were old buddies. I will always remember that. That meant something to this beginner. I will always remember Mr. Newman from his C6th Workshop video, the smile in his voice as he would coach me through the "Oh boy am I lost blues"---I sure feel lost now--------Many of us in the steel community feel lost now. The loss of a Great Man and Friend to all. Our codolences to the Newmans--------James Morehead and Family |
Dylan Schorer
Member From: Riverton, Utah, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 09:20 PM
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I'm stunned by this. I never had the chance to meet Jeff, but I feel like I know him through all the hours I've spent with his videos. I spent a few hours just this morning with his Right Hand Alpha tape. I started playing steel last year and would be absolutely nowhere without Jeff's guidance and inspiration. |
Jody Sanders
Member From: Magnolia,Texas
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posted 07 April 2004 09:20 PM
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I really don,t know what to say. This is beyond belief. I keep thinking of the help and support Jeff has given me. When I came back from dropping out of music for several years, Jeff helped me catch up pretty quick. I am so thankful that God allowed me to get out of the hospital in time to go to the TSGA Show on Sunday, as I was able to see and talk to my dear friend one more time. May God grant us all the ability to overcome this great loss. May God bless Fran and the Family and keep them always. This should give all of us a wake up call that tomorrow is not promised to anyone. Rest in peace old friend,see you later. Jody. |
Bill Stroud
Member From: Dresden, Tennessee, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 09:25 PM
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Just got in from Church, got on the forum and could not beleive what I was reading. I was at the Nashville jam last night and heard Jeff play along with John, and Mr.Haynes, I'm so glad I went. Jeff played great, he knew how to please the crowd. God bless Jeff, and bless Fran and his family. You have our condolences, and we are praying for you guys. God is your strength, keep the faith, he will not leave you.
Love, Bill & Shirley |
Mark Krutke
Member From: Tomahawk, WI USA
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posted 07 April 2004 09:26 PM
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 [This message was edited by b0b on 07 April 2004 at 09:40 PM.] |
Al Udeen
Member From: maple grove mn usa
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posted 07 April 2004 09:30 PM
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I am deeply saddened by this news. I first met Jeff in 69 when I was living in Nashville. & Jeff was playing a TV Show with Hugh X. Lewis, my prayers go out to Fran and Family, Al Udeen |
Randy Carson
Member From: Cedar Park, Texas, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 09:33 PM
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I had talked to Jeff about three weeks ago several times at the Dallas show. He said he was going to play his tribute to one of his mentors Jimmy Day until Buddy Emmons passed away and then he would play a tribute to Buddy, now who will play a tribute to the great Jeff Newman. What a sad sad day
Randy Carson |
Don Ricketson
Member From: Llano, Texas
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posted 07 April 2004 09:44 PM
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This is so sad. I've had tears in my eyes and can't seem to stop. Jeff was my hero. My condolences go out to Fran and the family. I am also a pilot and this is such a tragic thing that it's almost impossible to beleive. Rest in peace my friend. We're gonna miss you. "I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace where never lark or even eagles flew. And with silent lifting mind I've trod the high untrepassed sancity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of God". ------------------
Mullen D10-8/5
Sho-Bud S10-3/4
Evans Amps
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Ray Montee
Member From: Portland, OR, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 09:46 PM
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What is Fran's mailing address, anyone?I'm still stunned over this tragic news. Thanks for the above photo's; very nice. We'll all miss Jeff, for many different personal reasons..... Fran and family, our prayers are with you. |
Mark Krutke
Member From: Tomahawk, WI USA
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posted 07 April 2004 09:46 PM
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Mark Krutke
Member From: Tomahawk, WI USA
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posted 07 April 2004 09:53 PM
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My sympathies to the Newmans. These are a few photos from the 2001 - 2003 International Steel Guitar Conventions.  |
Bill Crook
Member From: Goodlettsville, TN , Spending my kid's inheritance
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posted 07 April 2004 09:54 PM
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Words canot convey what the world has lost.Jeff Newman........
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Buck Nosaka
Member From: Atsugi,Kanagawa,JAPAN
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posted 07 April 2004 10:02 PM
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The great shock came over the ocean.
For all of PSG players , Jeff was the first teacher back in 70's.
Without him and his course, PSG was not able to get such numbers of players here in Japan.
When I started to play PSG in 1975, I learned note to note by his 3 instruction course available at the time. Basic of my play still stay under the shadow of Newman infruence.
We all owe him very much.
Let me and the players in Japan join the list of the prayers for the Newman family.
Rest in Peace Jeff.Buck Nosaka
Kanagawa Japan
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Winnie Winston
Member From: Tawa, Wellington, NZ
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posted 07 April 2004 10:21 PM
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Word just reaches me in NZ.
I am stunned. I can't imagine the steel world without Jeff. He had many more good years, and now he's gone.
It is a reminder that we should NEVER take anything for granted. Rejoice each minute. Savour it and know that you are blessed to be able to do so.
My heart goes out to Fran.
He died doing something he loved. Lots better than lying in a bed connected to a bunch of tubes.He and Neil Flanz were my first teachers. I'll never forget him. JW |
KENNY KRUPNICK
Member From: Grove City,Ohio
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posted 07 April 2004 10:38 PM
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I'm just baffled hearing this about Jeff. My wife,and I traveled over to Watertown to locate Jeff about 4 years ago, and we found his place,and he come walking down the drive to greet us. I have about all of Jeff's videos. I hope Fran still continues to market his teaching material.Jeff, we love you, and are going to miss you. |
Steve Raulston
Member From: Modesto, California, USA
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posted 07 April 2004 10:47 PM
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Jeff Newman was a true friend and my mentor. I feel extremely blessed we were able to share some quality time with he and Fran. That night at the Opry with you Jeff was one of the finest evenings in my life and will always remain! Thank you for all the outstanding steel you shared and the great humor you possessed. You will be sorely missed my friend beyond any stretch of the imagination. Cindy and I send our deepest and sincerest condolences to Fran and the entire Newman family. |
Derek Duplessie
Member From: La Jolla CA USA
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posted 07 April 2004 11:04 PM
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I cannot belive this! I think Jeff was a mentor for
almost every steel guitar player. I can't think of any
steel player that will be missed more for their friendship and advise to almost every person in the steel guitar community. I'll never forget his
encouragement, correction, and friendship.
-Derek |
Bill Llewellyn
Member From: San Jose, CA
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posted 07 April 2004 11:28 PM
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Jeff, staunch friend of and pillar within the steel guitar community, more or less passed from us "with his boots on", doing something he loved. His presence among us is something I always took for granted. Let us always remember that his legacy in the PSG community will be long lived and invaluable. All the material he produced to teach both the beginner and the experience player how to go to the next level will be with us for decades to come. That is a wonderful legacy and a blessing beyond description. God blessed us all through Jeff. May the Lord bless his family and close friends, and also the rest of us who have benefitted from Jeff's talents both musical and instructional, in this difficult time of transition. We will all miss him. ------------------
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