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Comment on In Memory of Jimmy by Neal Anderson

Neal Anderson — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:16:29 +0000

I recently met Mr. Leroy Fauntleroy who worked closely with Jimmy Foster for the past 10 or 12 years. I quickly took a liking to Leroy and was fascinated with his stories of building guitars with Jimmy. I have now visited twice with Leroy to play some music and I have never heard so many fine things and praises said about an individual. Obviously from listening to Leroy and all of the things said here on this page, Jimmy had to be as fine a person as he was a guitar player and luthier. Wish I had the pleasure to have met him before he left us. He surely will never be gone. His kindness and fine works will live forever.

Comment on In Memory of Jimmy by Arthur Weiss

Arthur Weiss — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:22:07 +0000

ich bin sehr erschüttert, über diese Nachricht! (seinen Tod)
leider bin ich nie in den genus gekommen einmal eines seiner hochgepriesenen Instrumente zu Spielen.
da ich leider nicht so viel geld habe, aber ich habe mich sehr über seine Musik gefreud, ein Toller Gitarrist.
ich wollte nur meine betroffenheit kundtuen, ich werde für seine Familie Beten.
Hochachtungsvoll
Arthur Weiss

Ps. Jimmy Foster ist zwar körperlich nicht mehr da, aber er Lebt weiter in seiner Musik und hat so vielen menschen etwas gegeben das unbezahlbar ist.

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I am very shocked by this news! (his death)
Unfortunately I never got into the genus once one of his highly acclaimed instruments to play.
I do not have much money, unfortunately, but I was very gefreud about his music, a madman guitarist.
I just wanted kundtuen my dismay, I will pray for his family.
Sincerely,
Arthur Weiss

Ps Jimmy Foster is indeed physically gone, but he lives on in his music and so many people has been something that’s priceless.

Comment on In Memory of Jimmy by Don Vappie

Don Vappie — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:06:12 +0000

I have not been able to compose my thoughts into words. And now, 10 months later, I continue to be at a lose for words. I just happened to see if the site was still here.
I will play my Foster guitar as much as I can for that is what Jimmy told me it was made for, “to be played”. My thoughts have always been with those who were closest to him.
Peace.

Comment on In Memory of Jimmy by Carl Naquin

Carl Naquin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:16:03 +0000

All very true, Jimmy is missed as is my nephew Gene and Gene and Jimmy’s fathers. All were superb guitarists and master craftsmen, I don’t know who will be able to provide the fine level of craftsmanship they had.

Comment on In Memory of Jimmy by dan

dan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:56:50 +0000

I just wrote a retrospective on Jimmy; I can tell by reading this that his fans and their appreciation for him have not diminished. The man was obviously a prince in the music world, and a heck of a guitar maker. Rest easy, Jimmy, but keep those angels sweating to keep up with you on their new seven strings!

Comment on In Memory of Jimmy by barry hagan

barry hagan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:21:13 +0000

I’ve just logged onto MR FOSTERS page by chance, and just from the 5 minute Video i can see he would be a hard act to follow.!! R.I.P. JIMMY.

Comment on In Memory of Jimmy by Rodney Wanye Davis

Rodney Wanye Davis — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:04:23 +0000

Jimmy Foster and his father and my father helped me growing up to understand what quality and honesty is. Being without them now is tough to deal with for me.

These people are the reason I play guitar and all instruments today. They inspired me then and inspire me now.

These people are the reason I build Fairchild 660 tube compressors,tube microphones, Pultec tube equalizers to show them my respect.

When you grow up in New Orleans with amazing people like this around you giving so much to the community it makes you want to be able to add your love and art to the community as well.

I learned everything i know from these masters and I know they are eternal beings of vibration,love & light.

peace,love & blessings to you forever Jimmy,

Rodney W Davis

Comment on In Memory of Jimmy by Charles Austin

Charles Austin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:31:50 +0000

What a fine person and fantastic craftsman and player to boot. I knew the legend of Jimmy Foster for years before I finally had a chance to meet and talk and watch him do work on my guitars. I was always kind of intimidated when visiting Banks Street only to find out it was my own insecurity. What a great and giving guy he was when I finally got to spend a little time with him. He tried to convince me to take up the 7-string, ” it’s just another string”,. It looks easy when you’re the master. God bless Jimmy and his wife and family. Play on Jimmy.

Comment on In Memory of Jimmy by Donald Stover

Donald Stover — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:40:38 +0000

With the passing of the wonderful Jimmy Foster, this old world is a sadder place. Today, as everyday since I received the guitar that Jimmy made for me it sits on my guitar stand. That guitar has become my constant companion in all my musical journeys. One thing I
have had trouble figuring out; whether I like the guitar he made for me better than that wonderful unique Jazz Guitar Style sound. We’ll
miss you Jimmy. Sleep Warm my friend.

Comment on In Memory of Jimmy by Clay Sevier

Clay Sevier — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:55:33 +0000

I was fortunate to have known Jimmy. I’ll miss him always. Not only a Master player and builder, but a swell guy too. I have to laugh because I think he was perplexed at me bending strings on his seven string. What a great man! I’ve never seen guitars of such quality and having him tour me through his shop was something I’ll always remember. I just feel blessed to have known him… My heart goes out to his family and friends…..Cheers and Best regards, Clay Sevier