Tom Brumley

Tom Brumley · Post by **Tom Brumley** » 3 Feb 2011 2:27 pm

Two years ago today, Tom Brumley went to be with our Father in Heaven. He has been greatly missed by his family. We love him more than words can express and will see him again, one glad day. The Brumley family wishes that thank every one for all of your support, thoughts, prayers and friendship throughout the last t...wo years. You have helped us more than we can say. God has blessed us with all of you! Thank you!
Todd Brumley

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 3 Feb 2011 2:38 pm

Todd,
What a very nice posting.
We all thought so very much of Tom and I'm sure he is making beautiful music for the Lord on a golden guitar.

Tay Joslin · Post by **Tay Joslin** » 3 Feb 2011 6:39 pm

Mr. Tom is dearly missed - especially by those of us who were blessed enough to become acquainted with him and enjoy his hospitality!

Since he passed away, my thoughts turn to him every time that we sing an Albert E. Brumley hymn at church.
There is just something about that Brumley name that gives me a warm feeling inside!

With much love and fond memories,
Tay & Jenn Joslin

Gregg Laiben · Post by **Gregg Laiben** » 3 Feb 2011 6:42 pm

Your family is in our thoughts. Thanks to all of you, and especially Rolene, for allowing Tom to give us such beautiful music throughout the years. I linked a couple tunes of his to my FB page tonite as a tribute - maybe he'll garner a few new fans.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 4 Feb 2011 11:05 am

You are in my thoughts on this sad anniversary. Please keep coming around here. There's no shortage of good things to say about Tom.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 4 Feb 2011 11:16 am

I was looking through a book of gospel songs and I came across "I'm Bound For That City".
The credits for the song are to Albert, Bill, Bob, Tom, and Jack Brumley.

"I'm Bound for the city, God's holy, white city;
oh, yes, I am.
I'll never turn back to this world anymore, anymore.
No matter how rough may be the way,
No matter how oft I stop to pray,
I'm bound for that city on that ever green shore."

Allan Thompson · Post by **Allan Thompson** » 5 Feb 2011 12:07 pm

Tom was my hero, the highlight of going to the Dallas show for me was to meet and hear Tom.
I have a great pic of Tom and Rolene at the show, drop me an e mail and I'll forward it to you.
Allan

Eddie D.Bollinger · Post by **Eddie D.Bollinger** » 5 Feb 2011 8:39 pm

Very appropriate, Erv.

His ability was second only to his demeanor.

As said before, Ms. Rolene, thank you for being here.

Eddie

Ray Campbell · Post by **Ray Campbell** » 8 Feb 2011 7:02 am

Years ago, while attending the DJ convention in Nashville, I heard some steel music coming from a hospitality room and had to see who it was. As I entered another fellow was leaving, saying over his shoulder that he'd be right back. It turned out that I knew the drummer (Johnny Virgin) from home. The steel player was Tom Brumley. Johnny knew I was just learning bass but asked me to play until another came along and I agreed, if "you'll keep it simple." We played some slow song and I was in Heaven. But here came the guy who had been leaving and he had a Fender guitar he'd gotten down the hall. He and Tom quiokly tuned and went straight into Little Rock Getaway. I was lost after the first bar but just deadened the strings and kept beat, hollering at Johnny to fine a bass man, quick. I did 2 or 3 that way before another bass player walked in. Soon as I could I asked Johnny who the guitar player was and he said Jimmy Bryant. I have relived that occasion many times and proudly tell anyone who will listen that I got to play with Tom Brumley and Jimmy Bryant. And of course, I grew up listening and singing Albert E. Brumley hymns. Todd, my heart and my prayers are with your family.

Tom Brumley · Post by **Tom Brumley** » 8 Feb 2011 7:27 am

Ray, what a great story. I'm so glad you shared it with us. I don't guess you remember the date. I know it was quite a few years ago, before Jimmy passed on. I am going to print it out and put in my scrapbook.Was it a steel guitar convention ??
Thanks again,
Love,
Rolene

Bill Bailey · Post by **Bill Bailey** » 8 Feb 2011 11:01 pm

Rolene,
On the 2nd aniversary of Toms passing I must share this story. When you and Tom attended the Bucks Birthday Bash, my wife Margie and I were there at the Chrystal Palace on the first nite. Buck acknowledged you, Tom, Doyle Holley and his wife setting at a table awaiting the arrival of Willie Cantu. Buck called Tom and Doyle and Willie up to play and we experienced for the first time the magic the Buckaroos had, even though Terry Cristofferson filled in on guitar there was still pure magic. The following nite Tom was needing a volume pedal and I offered to lend him mine. He came by our hotel room the next day to try out the pedal. I had my Emmons set up in my roon, Tom said he would like to try out the Emmons and pedal. I got to set in my hotel room and listen to Tom play my Emmons for around 45 minutes or so. I asked Tom for permission to take some pictures of him, he said yes. That was a memory for a lifetime. Tom said thanks for letting him try our my Emmons. He found another pedal for that nite though. God bless you and your family and God bless Tom.

Tom Brumley · Post by **Tom Brumley** » 9 Feb 2011 7:26 am

Bill, I remember that. I don't suppose you would share the pictures with me.?? I would love to have them. My email address is brumshow@msn.com.
Thanks for that story too.
Love you,
Rolene

Bill Bailey · Post by **Bill Bailey** » 9 Feb 2011 1:47 pm

Rolene,
The pictures I took were from a 35 MM Cannon Rebel camera. I could mail them to you and you could copy them, unless I can figure something else out.

JAMES BANKS · Post by **JAMES BANKS** » 9 Feb 2011 3:08 pm

The highlight of my trips to Branson and The Texas Steel show was the opportunity to see and here Tom play. I know this anniversary is tough. Your are in my thoughts and prayers. Seems like lots of the REAL heros of steel guitar have left us in the past 5 or 6 years. God Bless the Brumley family.

Louie Hallford · Post by **Louie Hallford** » 9 Feb 2011 6:08 pm

I still have the old Buckaroo 33 RPM instrumental album which was the first instumental album I ever bought. I spent hours trying to play and sound like Tom,unfortunatelly I never will.

Rolene I cherish the times I have got to be around You,Tom and your Family. The highlight of my music life was to be invited up to the theater where you guys had your daily show. Terry Bethel invited me to be on the show there and later on down at the Baldknobber Theater. What a trip for an old boy that never had a paying, playing gig in his life.

The last time Carolyn and I were in Branson,we were hoping to meet you at the little downtown diner, where the breakfast was so good when we met you and Tom there.

Things did not work as we planned. We had a condo rented for all week,unfortunately I got a call to come home due my mothers heart failure so we had to leave after being in town only 2 1/2 days. Luckily we got to be with her for her last three days

Again thanks for all the good memories. Love you guys. Tell all the Family hello.

Bill Bailey · Post by **Bill Bailey** » 10 Feb 2011 11:11 pm

Pictures are on the way Rolene. Enjoy.

Bill Bailey · Post by **Bill Bailey** » 16 Feb 2011 10:55 pm

Rolene,
Did yoy receive the pictures yet?

Steven Finley · Post by **Steven Finley** » 17 Feb 2011 6:43 pm

I met Mr Brumley in 1973 at knotts berry farm
john wayne theatre when he was with Rick Nelson
to me the honor of a life time my steel idol
then and still today.
Mr Brumley play that golden steel in heaven.

Jimmy Youngblood · Post by **Jimmy Youngblood** » 19 Feb 2011 3:21 am

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Jeremiah Hanley · Post by **Jeremiah Hanley** » 19 Feb 2011 9:17 pm

Rolene,
We pray the Lord will continue to strengthen you and your family!

Dale Love · Post by **Dale Love** » 27 Feb 2011 12:09 pm

I don't know how I just did but I listned to together agin and remembered all those years ago why and who inspired my heart to play this steel guitar.
Not very many songs bring tears to my eyes but after hearing that agin wheww thank you so very much Mr.Tom

Marty Kerluk · Post by **Marty Kerluk** » 21 Mar 2011 5:00 am

My thoughts are always with Mr Brumley when I play my Bakersfield ZB. I am so blessed to be able to own this guitar and play one of his creations. God bless.

Wayne Quinn · Post by **Wayne Quinn** » 28 Apr 2011 10:50 am

man when i hear him play buds bounce puts shivers up my spine SO.SO. SMOOTH.style of his own loved him.

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 28 Apr 2011 2:32 pm

I was a teenager back in the late "50s" when I used to watch Tom and Al on the tv show "Circle 7 Jamboree" out of Pittsburg, Kansas. It was on every saturday night and included Virgil Glenn, Shorty Pruitt on fiddle and others I don't remember. Girl singer named Coleen. Man, I'd love to see those shows again.