665 entries.
wrote on January 14, 2008 at 11:28 pm:
Shawn is sorely missed by all.. A true musical genius who inspired all who have heard him.
Heaven certainly has one heck of a musician in it's band, that's for sure.
wrote on January 12, 2008 at 1:50 pm:
as i sit with tears streaming down my face, i recall seeing shawn at 15 with b.o.a. and i was about 15 also,i thought i was there to see ted nugent my hero,but i had a new one that night and forever more and it was shawn.he made such an impact on me and my playing at that age and never saw him again,until i started to tell me son about it.i started doing some research and all i can say is OH MY GOD! what a guitarist he became.he smiled at me that night in huntsville alabama,i was always up front(im a short guy). and that memory has never left my mind,when i found the pics of him at that age,it brought back a 31 year old memory at my age now of 44,and now i weep,i love you shawn,you were so much more than just a musician! the world misses you.
wrote on January 12, 2008 at 3:13 am:
To miss someone you have never met, to fill a void you didn't know you had- that is the power a true hero weilds. Untouched by all the glitter and glam, you were really here, walking among us. Many shook your hand, and many more only wish we were so lucky. The world wasn't ready, but a few of us caught a glimpse before it was over. Peace be yours Shawn, your light will never fade.
wrote on January 7, 2008 at 3:14 pm:
Just heard an awesome guitar riff on pandora radio and had to look up who it was. Very sad to find out that another guitar god is no longer with us. R I P with all the other guitar gods where you belong
wrote on January 5, 2008 at 1:52 am:
Shawn Lane makes me happy... Shawn Lane makes me cry... Shawn Lane makes sad ( a good sadness)... I've never met Shawn Lane, but he's so important in my musical life. It's... strange. I wish i could just speak to him, to learn more... just a little bit more...
wrote on December 31, 2007 at 12:07 pm:
Simply A MASTER WHO SHOWED THE BEAUTY OF HIS SOUL BY HIS NOTES ON THE FRETBOARD...GOD BLESS HIM!
wrote on December 27, 2007 at 10:30 pm:
Dear Friends and Fans of SHAWN,
We hope all of you had a wonderful holiday, and we wish you a great New Year!! Thank you for all your kind words about Shawn,he would be very pleased !! We look foward to your messages in this guestbook everyday.We all miss him so much,but we know that his beautiful spirit and music live on!!!!
Thank you again for helping to keep Shawn's memory and music alive! Peace and Love, Diane and The SHAWN LANE family!
wrote on December 26, 2007 at 6:14 pm:
What an awesome talent. An ability to communicate musically on so many levels. I am new to his music but I've heard his name for years. I didn't even know what happened. I feel sad about that. Hearing him now is a beautiful discovery.
wrote on December 26, 2007 at 11:19 am:
SHAWN LANE - I saw him play live in Calcuttta (2003), but I dint know what he was....I just enjoyed his music and walked away, but little did I know that I had seen a LEGEND.... He still lives...I am sure....As long as his music lives..God bles u Lane master....We really miss you. 🙁
wrote on December 24, 2007 at 9:59 am:
"A soul, who brightens there light to others, never dies without a creative sight".
wrote on December 17, 2007 at 12:49 pm:
All i want to say is , i wish i met him!!! Trios Sept Cino!!! Thanks for your music Shawn 🙁
wrote on December 17, 2007 at 7:02 am:
I just heard about shawn lane a day ago. and i was sorry to hear he is already gone. when i heard his music i was inspired. he truely is one of the best musicians of all time. God bless to the lane family.
wrote on December 16, 2007 at 1:16 am:
I discovered Shawn Lane only 4 days ago. I have played since 1970. I've listened to many greats and always felt I could be as good as them if I put in the time and hard work.
When I heard Shawn, I thought "this is the all time greatest". Then I listened to "Once Upon a Time in The West". I began to weep, none of it seemed to matter anymore.
I have always said that beautiful hearts make beautiful music, on all levels across the board. I never knew truly what this meant until that moment.
Certain classical pieces evoke deep feelings of love, humility, and gratitude in me. I really never thought anyone would ever effect me in this way with an electric guitar until I heard Shawn.
Thank you Shawn, you will continue to inspire for eternity.
John Schmidt
wrote on December 12, 2007 at 12:13 am:
This great man,s obvious wondrous technique and ease of play make him a true visionary in his field.I am saddened at his early demise,but having lost a brother on sept 25 of this year,I am heartened to know that in heaven he must be listening to some legendary talent ad shawn joins up with those who went before him
wrote on December 11, 2007 at 4:11 pm:
The last week I've been listening to the complete catalouge of Jonas Hellborg. When listening and reading the covers of the CD's, I came across the name of the guitarist, Shawn Lane.
I'm very sorry that he past away at such a young age. He was, and still is, one of the best guitarists I've ever heard, including John McLauglin, Frank Gambale, Al Di Meola and the list goes on...
I must say I feel a little pain when listening to his playing, knowing that he's not longer among us On the other hand I feel more happiness than pain, because in his short life Shawn managed to give us some of the best guitar playing that's ever been done.
I miss him, and I always will!
All the best, and a Happy Christmas!
Regards,
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Dag Fjellby - Norway
wrote on December 10, 2007 at 9:11 pm:
I was quite shocked to find out just today that Shawn passed away in 2003. I was heavily into his music during my college years (93/94) and i always found his playing and writing inspirational. Very sorry to hear about this... My deepest condolescences to the family.
wrote on December 7, 2007 at 12:13 am:
Hi Diane,
I first heard of Shawn in Guitar One magazine a couple of years ago. I caught a video clip of Rusty Cooly being interviewed about who his influences were, and he said, "Shawn Lane, bar none...he's the man." Well, Rusty's no slouch!, so I searched further and discovered Shawn...
Music is another language, and translating it through an instrument requires an enormous amount of time and practice to just get the mechanics of it down!
The gift that Shawn had more than any musician of any instrument I've ever heard was his intamacy with this strange language we call music.
It was his love, and I don't believe anyone will master or understand it better than Shawn.
It's getting late for me now, but I'll return here.
My best with Holiday Wishes for you.
-Steve
wrote on December 5, 2007 at 1:26 am:
The first song I ever heard of Shawn was "Epilogue for Lisa". That song made me a different person. For a time I didn't have anything to look forward to and I had been quite depressed. You struck a chord in me Shawn with that song. This song is a song that for some reason makes me look forward and smile.. May you rest in peace and I wish the Lane family all good. Thank you very much for shearing your beautiful music with the rest of us.
wrote on November 30, 2007 at 1:21 am:
One of those natural talents who uses their instrument has an extansion of their body.
You should mostly be impressed by the musicality and the incredible feelings he can creates than by his invincible technique.
wrote on November 27, 2007 at 11:49 pm:
As a guitarist, I often hear their technique when I listen to other players, but with Shawn I only heard music. Thanks for the beautiful sounds Shawn. R.I.P. And God bless the Lane family.
