Well-known singer from E. Pa. Tom Donahue R.I.P.

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 3 Sep 2009 7:18 pm

Sad news about a Fellow Band-Member of the early 60's, with Curly Herdman and The West Virginia Boys, Singer and Rhythm~Guitar player “Tom Donahue” from Perkasie, Pa. died yesterday from a self-inflicted gun-shot wound, believed to be related to certain current health problems, I believe him to be at the age of 78-yrs. R.I.P. Dear Friend!

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 4 Sep 2009 9:59 am

I got to play a few gigs with Tom in recent years. Really sweet man and a fine singer. Sad news indeed.

Jack Stanton · Post by **Jack Stanton** » 4 Sep 2009 5:11 pm

I worked for Tom from 1976-1979, three piece, Guitar, Steel, and Bass. The bass player slapped the strings between notes to simulate the snare. Tom was popular and we worked a lot. I played every intro,fill, turnaround, break and ending. Classic country all the way. I learned not only how to be a steel player, but how to be a professional musician.
Not a week goes by when he doesn't cross my mind. He was a great guy, my friend and my mentor.
He always had good steel players.- Gene Schiebel, Russ Powell, Ben Lawson, Craig Baker and a bunch more I'm sure I'm leaving out.
I spoke with his wife today and the family is devastated. Please keep them and Tom in your prayers tonight.

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 5 Sep 2009 5:47 am

John & Jack ,
very sorry to hear about Tom. He was one of the good guys.
Bo

Ken Newman · Post by **Ken Newman** » 10 Sep 2009 2:46 pm

tommy , some will never forgive you, some will never forget you, there are more of the latter. RIP as we enjoy precious memories. kenny newman and sleepy hollow ranch family