About Shawn Lane in your words |Shawn Lane

Bernie LaBarge from Toronto, Canada wrote on September 16, 2007 at 12:04 am:

I was playing downstairs at the El Mocambo Tavern in 1980, and BOA was playing upstairs. My friend and I went up during a break to see what was happening, and the guitar player freaked me out. I mean he blew our minds! I'll bet you that was Shawn. He was just a kid, but his chops and tone were KILLER. I'll never forget that night. Rest in peace, buddy. Thanks for the treat.

Hugo Cruz from Mexico City wrote on September 11, 2007 at 11:03 pm:

Shawn Lane was definetiley an important influence on my playing, from the moment I heard "Hey Tee Bone" from MVP and heard him soloing, I loved it, I wish his music would be accesible to every person who wants to hear him.

Jonathan jojo wrote on September 8, 2007 at 5:04 pm:

Shawns music was genius... So sad he is gone.. Great music and a great guy...

Neal Nemeth from ohio wrote on September 7, 2007 at 5:41 pm:

Shawn was simply amazing....changed my approach to music forever.

Bill Dora from Virginia-USA wrote on September 4, 2007 at 3:18 pm:

I enjoy listening and learning from Shawn's musical library. I feel the every contribution shows a piece of his life and heart. All of it is valuable, and may God Bless us all in our journey. Bill

Lena Nohrén from Sweden wrote on August 27, 2007 at 11:49 am:

I heard Shawn live in Sweden when he performed with the Swedish basshero Jonas Hellborg. I loved every single note Shawn played, and the solos when he was singing while playing the guitarsolo....awesome! Thankyou for great music. Lena

Armen M. from Glendale, CA wrote on August 27, 2007 at 1:33 am:

Shawn, What can I say that hasn't already been said about you...I hope you got what you wanted from music and it's expressive abilities. You have set the bar extremely high and I think it's going to be there a while. If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. love, -Armen

Gary Draper from Seattle wrote on August 23, 2007 at 1:39 am:

I wasn't aware of Shawn until today when I talked with Ron Fry for the first time. He sent me some links to some videos of Shawn to watch. Words can't say how much I can appreciate his talent. I'm very sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know that. take care, Gary Draper

Dann Henderson from Bend, Or wrote on August 20, 2007 at 8:14 pm:

I have just discovered your son's music and wanted to send my feelings your way. I also played with Mike Shrieve, but way back in 1967 in the bay area. Shawn's style really shows his love for music and life, especially in his personal appearances onstage. I still play guitar and very much appreciate learning from those who are not carbon copies. Real music lovers are special people and I just want to say thank you for keeping this site up. Dann Henderson, Bend, Or. 541-420-8485.

Daniel from Australia wrote on August 13, 2007 at 8:03 pm:

Every note i hear from you will always be where my heart is listening. God bless.

Gary Landry from Fredericton New Brunswick CA wrote on August 12, 2007 at 8:44 pm:

Diane, Thank your for your comments on my tribute. You are very kind woman and your sons music is Immortal. Take care Gary

Anthony Swezey from new castle de wrote on August 8, 2007 at 5:40 pm:

Shawn, your lack of recognition only proves you were an incredible talent that most people would not even recognize. You will forever be a beautiful inspiration. GodSpeed!

Kurt from on the edge wrote on August 4, 2007 at 10:38 pm:

Just on word: GENIUS We never forget you, Rest in peace

Don from Minnesota wrote on August 4, 2007 at 12:28 pm:

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Shawn in person during March, 1978, while he was playing for Black Oak Arkansas. What an amazing human being!

Regênio Segundo from Porto Alegre - Brazil wrote on August 4, 2007 at 1:11 am:

Since I've listening Shawn's music i changed all my concepts of music harmony, he was the greatest guitar player that i ever seen, thanks man and rest in peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ruairi Madigan from Ireland wrote on August 3, 2007 at 9:27 pm:

I thank God, Allah, Budda, whoever, for two things in my little life,My wife and her infinite patience and Shawn...... there is truly no better musician I can think of in mankinds history, his gift was otherworldly,his humilty...a lesson to many. I am so very grateful to have been inhabiting the planet while he was alive.... Rest in peace, I have no doubt you're up there beyond the pearly gates blowin' Mozart,Coltrane and the rest of them into the weeds Thank you for your music,I hope when I shuffle off this mortal coil I can sit in on one of your jams with Goodman, Hendrix,Tatum and the rest the kings Love to you and your family Ruairi M

Roberto Saavedra from Guayaquil / Ecuador wrote on August 3, 2007 at 7:04 pm:

Its is very funny but I just discover this amasingly gifted guitar playing while checking some videos on Youtube and now I found out he past away in 2003! this guy most be in heaven shreding in somekind of white winged guitar! Rest in peace son

hardy wrote on August 2, 2007 at 6:07 pm:

it makes me sad, that this great guitar player is dead. he is still the tightest melodiest and #@*%!in technic genius that i´ve ever heard. sorry for my english. rip shawn hardy

Joey Espinoza from AUSTIN, TEXAS wrote on August 2, 2007 at 3:25 am:

MUSIC IS AN EXPRESSION FROM INSIDE.LISTENING TO SHAWNS MUSIC,I CAN IMAGINE IS JUST A GLIMPSE OF HIS WONDERFUL SOUL. JOEY

Juan Bustos from Santiago del Estero, Argentina wrote on July 27, 2007 at 8:45 pm:

I have a new idol: Shawn Lane. His death is a pity, i´m just starting to know about his work.

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