Joan Sebastian

Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 13 Sep 2015 6:45 am

I am just returning from a four month tour so I never had a chance to post this. For the last five years, I was a member of the band for Latin star Joan Sebastian. Sadly, Joan passed away in July. The NY Times had a really wonderful write-up about Joan: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/15/arts/ ... .html?_r=0

Joan, who was an amazingly talented singer/songwriter, loved pedal steel! His use of the instrument -- both live and on his recordings (I was fortunate enough to appear on a number of his albums) -- inspired other Mexican artists to start including steel in their music. While he may not be familiar to most steel guitarists, he did a lot to bring the sound to an international audience.

I will miss him tremendously

"Vaya con Dios, mi Amigo"

Boo

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 13 Sep 2015 10:46 am

Boo...
So sorry to hear of this. I know you were a tremendous asset to his orchestra. My sincerest condolences on the loss. Be safe, and I hope to see you soon.

Billy

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 13 Sep 2015 11:17 am

Sorry for your loss Boo - what an amazing gig that was.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 15 Sep 2015 2:33 pm

I had not heard this till now, sorry for your loss Boo.

Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 16 Sep 2015 8:34 am

Thank you all for your kind words. It was an amazing chapter in my life and I will truly miss him.

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 16 Sep 2015 11:19 pm

Hey Boo....brother.... so sorry for your loss.

Andy Eder · Post by **Andy Eder** » 17 Sep 2015 4:14 am

Hey Cousin Boo, I was speachless when you told me the other day,and about your 100 year old aunt. Many Bruchas!