Remembering "Papa John" on his Birthday

dlayne · Post by **dlayne** » 26 Dec 2009 11:25 pm

12-27-1933 ,Sure do miss John, I'm sure we all have our memories of this GREAT Legend,,lets all continue to Pray for Miss Jean,We Love you both dearly.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 27 Dec 2009 8:40 am

I did not realize today was his birthday but I sure miss him too. So many memories plus all the music he left us with. John Hughey was a giant on the steel guitar and a giant when it came to a human being. I visited with him a couple of times at the Texas show and he was always caring and willing to answer questions. I know God received fantastic man when he called John Hughey home.

Roy Ayres · Post by **Roy Ayres** » 27 Dec 2009 9:08 am

I miss John terribly. He was as much a gentleman as I have ever met, and I can not find words to convey my admiration for his playing. There are more great, great steel guitarists today than I can count, and they can all bring chills to my spine when they play the sweet stuff. But, with due respect to all of them, no one can match the "soul" and "feeling" that John put into his playing. John is gone, but the impact of his music will last forever.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 27 Dec 2009 9:24 am

I also miss Papa John. He was my all time favorite. May God bless him and Miss Jean. There will never be another John.

Larry Self · Post by **Larry Self** » 27 Dec 2009 9:51 am

R.I.P. my dear friend. Jean, we send you our love Larry & Angie Self

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 27 Dec 2009 12:38 pm

http://www.woodsongs.com/showlist.asp Scroll down to archived show #447.

I just watched this again a couple days ago, you can download this entire show with the Time Jumpers and hear John's fabulous playing and him talking a little bit about the steel guitar too.

Such a tremendous loss, but he left a ton of music for us to enjoy and, I'm sure many special memories for Jean and the family.

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 27 Dec 2009 4:11 pm

We still miss him GREATLY around our house!!!!!!!!

Donna & Jerry

Ray Harrison · Post by **Ray Harrison** » 27 Dec 2009 5:25 pm

I feel so fortunate to have had John on my CD, even morte fortunate to have known him. I will always remember how I got to watch his creativity in the studio, and we had a ball.
Such a talent and such a gentleman.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 27 Dec 2009 10:44 pm

John and his contributions to the steel guitar will never be forgotten. May GOD bless, comfort, and keep Ms. Jean always, Jody.

Tom Harris · Post by **Tom Harris** » 29 Dec 2009 9:48 am

I met John at the McGe Miss. Steel Jam,,my friend and I was talking to John,and my friend said,," Tom,,how does it feel to be talking to a legend,,and John said,heck,,i aint no legend,well maybe in my own mind,Im just like you guys,but truly he was a legend,,and a down to earth type of man,,May God bless you Miz Jean...
Tom Harris

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 29 Dec 2009 12:11 pm

I have his Picture Records & Roads framed right up in front of me at the conputer,i sure miss my friend.He will never be forgotten ever. i pray for Ms Jean also,May God Bless Her and John Always.

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 29 Dec 2009 6:27 pm

Ironically, I received my new John Hughey version of the 15/16” BJS Tone~Bar on Sat., just in time for John's Birthday! We all miss John tremendously!

Roy Ayres · Post by **Roy Ayres** » 29 Dec 2009 6:30 pm

John,

And I got one just like it as a Christmas gift -- birthstone included.

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 29 Dec 2009 6:35 pm

BTW: Mine has my ‘Feb.’ Birthstone also!

Adair Torres · Post by **Adair Torres** » 30 Dec 2009 5:22 am

What could I say about Papa John that hasn't been said yet?
Miss You John...

Jeremiah Hanley · Post by **Jeremiah Hanley** » 30 Dec 2009 1:11 pm

We join with all of you remembering what a great man John Hughey was. A true gentleman, and a super, extra special steel player. Jean is such a wonderful friend and we are privileged to call them 'friends'. We still call Jean's name in prayer, praying that the Lord will continue to be with her!

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · Post by **Buck Grantham R.I.P.** » 30 Dec 2009 5:13 pm

We will always miss John. We never realise what a great person someone is until they,re gone,but we will never forget him. I will be playing his music until the day I leave this world because I loved him like a brother. Buck & Mitzi Grantham

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 30 Dec 2009 9:54 pm

I was lucky enough to both meet and see Mr. Hughey perform in Dallas ('07) and St Louis ('06). It's poignant that John, being such an emotive player, can still stir one's emotions when trying to think of what to write regarding his playing and personality. I will keep it simple and say that I consider myself a better player and person to have met him and seen him play.

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 2 Jan 2010 11:13 pm

We love Ms. Jean, and we loved and miss "Old Buttermilk". Wonderful people are still in our hearts.
Ron & Leslie

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 3 Jan 2010 6:45 pm

Ditto ; Ditto ; Ditto to each and every one of you folks ; I could not say these sentiments any better. John was the apple of my eye for many years as the grearest steel player that our good lord loaned to us..R.I.P. my friend and God bless you, dear Jean. Warm Regards..Bernie

Now PaPa John is playing at the Big Jam just inside the Pearl Gates along with Tom and Bobby Caldwell. They play music every day for Our Lord.. Amen

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 5 Jan 2010 12:53 pm

John Hughey was both a hero and friend to not just me, but a lot of steel players. I never will forget, right after I started playin' steel, I'd heard that John would be the featured player at the Southern Steel Guitar Convention in Saluda, SC, so I went to hear him and I met him after his set, and we became friends. Ater I started playin' shows, I played a few shows that he was a part of. I'm still praying for Jean and Jon's family.

Brett

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