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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


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.

REST IN PEACE JEAN
The Brisbane Steel Guitar Club deeply regrets to advise members & friends, of the passing of a very valued member, tireless worker and supporter of our club. Jean Hutchison, mother of Allen and Ken passed away unexpectedly, on 27th October 2009. Our thoughts and prayers are with Allen and the Hutchison family, at this sad time. Allen, if there is "ANYTHING" that the club, or any of the members can do to help you, we are here for you. Your Mum was always there for us and rest assured, we are all here for you. Jean always said, that if she was around with us long enough to see her Idol "Andre' Rieu" in concert, she would be very happy lady. She received her wish. REST IN PEACE JEAN you will be sadly missed

REST IN PEACE JOHN
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.	Photo Courtesy of Melanie Guye

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