RIP Philip Bender

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 18 Jul 2017 6:32 pm

I read on Facebook that Philip passed away. He was a member here and I'm sure he had a few friends here, so I thought I'd pass on the info. RIP Philip.

Blake Hawkins · Post by **Blake Hawkins** » 18 Jul 2017 7:01 pm

Phil will be missed here in Florida. He was a member of the Manasota Steel Guitar Club and was
a regular player at the jams. Phil was very talented
and one of the finest steel guitar musicians anywhere. He was also a good friend.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 19 Jul 2017 2:38 am

Sad news. I met him several times at the Manasota jams and he even came to a couple of the old Florida Steel Guitar Club jams.

George Piburn · Post by **George Piburn** » 19 Jul 2017 5:16 am

Phil was a friend , we often exchanged emails and skype's regarding his attempted development of a Multi Tuning Cam devise he invented for laps.

I knew his health was in question for a long time now and will miss him and his playing.

George Mr.Boards

Ron Simpson · Post by **Ron Simpson** » 19 Jul 2017 5:27 am

It is sad new indeed.

Ron & Nancy Simpson

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 21 Jul 2017 5:21 am

I'm sad to hear about Phil. He did some fine non pedal when he came to our Florida Steel Guitar Club.

Blake Hawkins · Post by **Blake Hawkins** » 24 Jul 2017 5:35 pm

Attended the services for Phil today at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Palmetto, Florida. His life was celebrated. Phil was a man of many talents in addition to his mastery of the steel guitar.

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 25 Jul 2017 5:54 pm

So sorry to hear about Phil. Met him several years ago at the Manasota Steel Club Jam

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 28 Jul 2017 8:45 am

Very talented picker and a nice guy. He built a third neck for his Excel Double neck and it was a superb build. I played many jams in Palmetto with Phil. The quality of his playing was top notch. We will miss him. Prayers to his family.