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If anyone would like a tribute posted here for a Steel player who has passed away please feel free to contact us on: info@brissteelguitar.com
 

This is a Tribute to the Late Julian Winston
known fondly as 'Winnie Winston'

1941 - 2005
 

Winnie was the sort of person you really warmed to quickly. He was an extremely good Pedal Steel Guitar player and he also had written books on these guitars too. He was known world wide for his prowess in Pedal Steel Guitar playing as he attended many Conferences in the USA and in Australia. Winnie's Web site has been left on the Internet since he left us so feel free to go there and find out more about him. http://www.julianwinston.com

Below is Winnie's latest CD. If you would like to enquire about it or are interested in buying the CD it is available directly from the email address below.
The cost is $22.00 New Zealand.

Gwyneth Evans
E-mail Address
gwynethann@actrix.co.nz
 

Title: Misty Morn

Liner notes written by Winnie. He says "Over the years I have written a number of tunes. Somehow my head gravitates to waltzes. I've played a number of them out at in-person steel guitar shows in the USA and in Australia, but with the exception of two or three, none have ever been committed to a final recorded form."


Recorded early in 2005, a few months before his death, there are 14 tracks of which many are waltzes, several are Winnie's own compositions, most previously unrecorded.
Tracks include old favourites Applejack, Swarmin' and Danny Boy (Londonderry Aire) plus Winnie's own arrangement of City of New Orleans and others.

Our Tribute to a Great Australian

STEVE IRWIN

Our thoughts go out to Terri, Bindi and Bob who now have to face their lives without their beloved Steve. May you find the strength to carry on and fulful Steve's wishes to continue to save our Australian Wild Life and make the Zoo a wonderful Animal Sanctuary.

From us all at the Brisbane Steel Guitar Club

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A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL THOMAS WALTON

Michael Thomas Walton aged 79 passed away on 28/4/07 after a car accident in Wagga Wagga NSW.

His dear wife Olga survived the accident with severe brusing.
Michael was a very gifted Lap steel guitar player,known to many for his talents but mostly in the Sydney area, he loved to entertain aged care groups at nursing homes and hostels.
Michael loved Hawaiian music,but he played all styles. He taught many pupils the lap steel guitar and was known for his famous tableture and hand crafted steel bars.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Posted by Pete Devine

 

GEORGE XANTHOS. R.I.P

George Xanthos passed away on 28th June 2007 at 4.00 pm.

George was well known in Australia as one of the Hawking Bros. one of Australia outstanding Country bands. He was inducted into Australia's Steel Guitar Hall of Fame at the Brisbane Steel Guitar Festival on the 24th June the weekend before he passed away.

George had been fighting a long illness and we can only wish that he Rest In Peace now. His funeral will be held this Monday in Melbourne.

JOHN HUGHEY

We have had some very sad news regarding John whom we all know as one of smoothest pedal Steel players in the USA. John passed away on Sunday 18th November 2007. He has left a large gap in the Steel Guitar Community.We are all saddened by his sudden passing and our thoughts go out to John's wife and family.

REST IN PEACE JOHN

Photo Courtesy of Melanie Guye

It is with great sorrow that we advise club members of the death of our former Club President 
Mr. John Guye.  John lost his12 month battle with liver cancer on 2rd April 2008.  John was solely responsible for sponsoring to our Australian Festival, Sarah Jory & the great Joe Wright & never asked for anything in return.  He has been missing from our club meetings lately, as he was trying to set up a business in China. John will be laid to rest on Tuesday 8th April 2008 at Winchelsea Victoria, where he grew up. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. John was 62.

 
 
 
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