Sorry about the passing of Bob, what a true gentleman and kind person he was.
He will be greatly missed.

I first met Bobby in the early 1990s when I wandered into the Union Hotel Bar in Occidental, CA. There was a trio playing, Sandy Nelson on piano, Dan Smith on bass and then there was Bobby Lee with his awesome steel guitar. Up to that point, I had never sung with any band that had a steel guitar player. The sounds that he brought out of the steel guitar were incredible. I immediately asked if I could sing a song. Their band was called the Left Coast band. And somehow through all that I became the honorary singer. Sandy was the main singer but I would show up on Saturday nights and sing five or six songs. It was a wonderful time and when it was over, I never forgot Bobby. We kept in touch periodically through the years and in 2016, Bobby was playing in a band called Manzanita Moon. They had just lost their lead female singer and Bobby suggested that I join the band. So I again had the honor and the gratitude of performing with Bobby Lee in the band. That band lasted for about 2 years and during that latter part, Bobby retired. He went home to play in his hometown of Cloverdale. We texted and messaged back and forth for a short while thereafter and then the pandemic hit. I lost contact with Bobby for 2 and 1/2 years. And then of course I read about his untimely passing. The news of Bobby's death was so painful to me. He was such a dear sweet man. I can honestly say that I absolutely loved him. Rest in peace my dear friend and in lieu of that Fly Forever Free. I hope someday we will meet again. Gloria

Thank you b0b for your contributions to the world of music, not the least of which was your creation of and the perpetuation of The Steel Guitar Forum, which has made it possible for steel players of every instrument from every corner of the globe to get in touch with each other, share music and ideas, and buy and sell and trade gear.

My deepest condolences to your family.

Sorry to hear that Bob has passed away. His kindness and intellegence will be remembered by the many who knew him and learned from him. Rest in peace brother.

My condolences to the Bobby Lee family. Bob did a lot for the steel guitar community and his efforts have helped keep the instrument alive. We will miss you. I hope the angels give you a steel guitar instead of a harp! God Speed.

For all those interested in listening to this wonderful man talk about one of his interests and hobbies of the 80's and 90's there is a great interview here: https://archive.org/details/20030531-bbs-b0b/b0b+lee+Interview.avi

Thanks for the great music Bob.

Condolences from the Yeh’s…

Thanks, b0b, for creating the Steel Guitar Forum and for always being so kind to me every single time.

Warmly,

Mark

Thanks for the memories...

Thank you for trusting me to share and support you on your journey. I remain devoted to all we discussed and planned. Until we meet again. PS And say hi to Bryce from us.