Frank Baum RIP

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 24 Sep 2018 6:47 am

I just learned the sad news that German Steel Guitar Legend Frank Baum passed away after long-term illness on September 12, 2018.

Frank started his musical career in 1953 and became one of the legendary musicians in Germany. Master Player, studio musician and leading in building steel guitars like the Framus and ABM guitars. He recorded with the Who is Who of German Pop and Country Music but also with artists like Dave Dudley, Boxcar Willie and Rosanne Cash. He led several groups, such as the "Kilima Hawaiians" and "Country Green".

In his later years, he partially relocated to Hawaii where he had regular appearances on Radio and TV ("Palani" being his Hawaiian name). He was in declining health in his last years and passed away in Regensburg, Germany at age 82 due to complicated heart conditions.

I have some fond memories of him, playing together at some steel shows in Austria, especially the first one I ever did in 1995.

Farewell, my friend!

Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 24 Sep 2018 8:47 am

He recorded with the Who is Who of German Pop and Country Music but also with artists like Dave Dudley, Boxcar Willie and Rosanne Cash

With Rosanne:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAfRQB4ZWDo

Gerry Hogan · Post by **Gerry Hogan** » 24 Sep 2018 11:09 pm

Walter

I am so sorry to hear this. He was certainly a fine player and a gentleman. RIP Frank.

Gerry

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 25 Sep 2018 9:56 am

Walter, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your friend and steel guitar legend, Mr. Baum. Sounds like you have some wonderful memories!

Adair Torres · Post by **Adair Torres** » 1 Oct 2018 4:15 am

My first steel guitar was an ABM

Rest in Peace Frank