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Postby JohnDavisStringsHere » Fri Aug 21, 2026 7:37 pm

I have just been informed that my dear friend Ron Bennett passed away today.
Rest in peace Ron and thank you for years of help to steel players everywhere.
Hope to see some of you in Inverness, will post arrangements when i have info.
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Re: Ron Bennett

Postby dessa » Sat Aug 22, 2026 1:03 pm

Oh no! The lovely Ron. Such a great man and dear friend. RIP Mate
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Re: Ron Bennett

Postby Zumbilly(Murdoch) » Sat Aug 22, 2026 10:05 pm

Very saddened to Hear of Ronnie's passing .
Whilst I never had the pleasure of meeting Him I know what a diamond He was to the Steel guitar scene in Britain. Sincere condolences to Family and Friends.
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Re: Ron Bennett

Postby 66sd10 » Sun Aug 23, 2026 2:48 pm

So sorry to read this. I ordered an left handed Sd10 pedal steel from Ronnie at one of the Newbury festivals. I still have it and although I gave up a few years ago, I'm considering taking it up again. Sincere condolences to Ronnie's wife, family and friends.
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Re: Ron Bennett

Postby Uncle Roy » Mon Aug 24, 2026 4:14 am

Oh no I was aware that he was an ill man but like all just hoped that he would recover, this is so sad. As already said he was a big name in the UK steel fraternity and a fine steel guitarist.
My sincere condolences to his wife,family and friends.
Rest in peace dear friend I will always remember what you done for me and the British Steelies Society.
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Re: Ron Bennett

Postby hickenjr » Mon Aug 24, 2026 8:58 am

This is tremendously sad to hear. Not only have I had some great telephone chats with Ron, with him putting up with my usual rambling on, Ron also had a great relationship with my dad and brother Ed over the years. A very kind man and a legend of steel guitar.

My thoughts are with Ron's family and friends. Rest in peace.
Kind Regards, Steven Hicken Jr.

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