Steel Guitarist Bob Chatfield dies

Keith Hilton · Post by **Keith Hilton** » 9 Jul 2012 8:40 am

Bob Chatfield of Springfield Missouri died this morning from complications of lung cancer. Bob was a great E9th and C6th player, who loved pedal steel guitar.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 9 Jul 2012 12:09 pm

so sorry to hear this. prayers to the family & friends. bruce & lynn

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 9 Jul 2012 1:44 pm

Sorry to hear about my friend Bob Chatfield!

Bob was really a great guy and great steel player. He was especially really great as a C6th player and worked several jobs with well known artists.

What always fascinated me about Bob when I would visit his store, was that he could really play the Thumb Style C6th Steel it was like the late Bobby Garrett did. I mean he could really play this style well! In fact, he worked a stint with Hank Thompson.

Just a Great guy and Great musician!

GOD be with his loved ones!

Terry Wood

Jack Musgrave · Post by **Jack Musgrave** » 9 Jul 2012 3:37 pm

Bobby Chatfield was one of the very best. I got to know Bob up close and personal when we played twin non pedal steel guitars in Branson Mo. He loved Sho-Bud guitars and taught me a lot about C6th playing. Rest in peace my dear friend, you will be missed

Jeremiah Hanley · Post by **Jeremiah Hanley** » 9 Jul 2012 6:30 pm

Bob was a delightful person to be around! He came and played at several of the jams we have had here in our home! He always made you feel welcome at his store! One time when I was at his store, he demonstrated one of those personal studios for me. So, I bought one and took it home and I could play my steel and not bother anyone else while I was practicing. I told Bob I was a little disappointed in the personal studio, because it didn't sound as good when I played through it as it did when he played through it. He got a big laugh out of that! Let's all remember his wife in our prayers! I'm sure these heart breaking moments are hard to contend with!

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 10 Jul 2012 4:41 am

I sure hate to hear this. Bobby did a lot to help me get started playing. He really went out of his way to find a good guitar that I liked and then made me a great deal on it. He was so much fun to be around and had great stories!

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 10 Jul 2012 6:47 am

Bob was super player and a great person. My prayers go out to his family.

Jack Bowman · Post by **Jack Bowman** » 31 Jul 2012 10:06 pm

We were sorry to hear that Bobby has passed on.
I worked a gig with Bobby in about 1959 in Moab Utah. A guy named Ron Christensen had a western band and 4 of us played. Bobby sure carried the show with that steel.
In the early 50's Bobby was taught to play a non-pedal by Clyde Worley, from Grand Junction (where I spent my 48 year working career). Clyde also worked in my band (Jack and the Kings) in 1958-60).

Spent a few good hours working and jammin with Bobby.

Rest in Peace old Friend!

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