Tom Brumley's Celebration of Life

Tom Brumley · Post by **Tom Brumley** » 18 Mar 2009 10:42 am

I would like to thank the Texas Steel Guitar Jamboree for the nice Celebration of Life they had for Tom. It meant a lot to myself and our children, Tracie Brumley of Nixa, Mo., Tommy Brumley of Ozark, Mo. and Todd Brumley, of the San Antonio Rose Live Band (bass player). They failed to introduce him for those of you who didn't know him.
I am back in Branson, Mo. so hope to hear from you all from time to time.

Email add is brumshow@msn.com

Thanks again to all our friends. Love, Rolene and family

Larry Petree · Post by **Larry Petree** » 18 Mar 2009 11:17 am

Rolene, I am so proud that the Texas Jamboree group put on the celebration of Tom's great life for you and all your children. Glad that they were all there.
I am just sorry that I couldn't be there to visit with you. All our best... Larry and Betty

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 18 Mar 2009 3:41 pm

Ms. Rolene, I cannot understate the influence of Tom on the steel guitar community. In a way Tom is immortal. There are many of us who study his style and carry on his playing. His playing style will be carried down from generation to generation of steel guitar players. A blessed man, and a friend to anyone who met him.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 19 Mar 2009 2:49 pm

I wish I had been there to hear the tribute to Tom. He was a wonderful and very kind human being, as well as a remarkable musician. The generations of the Brumley family are all very talented.

Rolene - Tom touched the hearts of so many of us on this Forum, both directly and indirectly.
Last year's tribute at the TSGA was for John Hughey, and that was a very emotional experience. This year's must have been the same.

Jason Odd · Post by **Jason Odd** » 25 Mar 2009 5:34 am

Truly he is missed by so many.

James Kerr · Post by **James Kerr** » 25 Mar 2009 1:50 pm

Tom will never be forgotten here, call in anytime and you will see his name.

James Kerr.

Eddie D.Bollinger · Post by **Eddie D.Bollinger** » 30 Mar 2009 2:31 pm

Ms. Rolene,
I wish you the very best in life and I hope to
see you sometime. I listen to Mr. Tom's music almost
everyday.

Eddie Bollinger
Mississippi

Tom Brumley · Post by **Tom Brumley** » 30 Mar 2009 6:17 pm

Thank you very much, Eddie. I haven't been able to listen to his beautiful music yet, but one day I will. I miss him so.
Hope to see you again too.
Love you,
Rolene

Steve Alcott · Post by **Steve Alcott** » 30 Mar 2009 6:39 pm

Tom was and will remain an inspiration to all of us who try to wring music out of this most contrary of instruments. His legacy will live on through all who have been influenced by him.

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 8 Aug 2024 4:19 pm

I noticed that Tracie Brumley has joined The Forum.

Welcome aboard!

~Lee

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 8 Aug 2024 4:55 pm

Saw that earlier. Welcome indeed. I just hope Rolene is doing OK.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 11 Aug 2024 10:19 am

Rolene was at the Branson Steel Extravaganza this July held at Wranglers Honky Tonk and was recognized and announced. Dean Holeman spoke about Tom Brumley on his set at the show. He got pretty emotional giving thanks to Tom for kick starting his career.

Gary Hoetker · Post by **Gary Hoetker** » 11 Aug 2024 3:05 pm

Tom was much more than a premier musician. By all accounts, he was a class act and stayed true to himself no doubt because of his upbringing. There will never be another era in country music as enjoyable as the early to late 1960's, in my opinion. Tom was such a huge part of that.