Phil Sperbeck died July 18, 2025. He was 90 years old. According to his wife, Cynthia, his MSA is still set up! He played with Bob Wills for three years.
I found a lot of information with just a little search of his name on the forum. Sounds like he was a great player.
Phil Sperbeck
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Shoshanah Marohn
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Mike Selecky
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Re: Phil Sperbeck
RIP, Phil.
It's great that he was able continue playing until age 90.
It's great that he was able continue playing until age 90.
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Duane Becker
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Re: Phil Sperbeck
Yes Phil was really good. There are a couple of songs with Phil on the Kapp Label of a Bob Wills lp. I thought he was great!
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Bud Harger
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Re: Phil Sperbeck
I first met Phil in 1955 in Baton Rouge, La.
I had just gotten my Romero Pedal Steel. I think I recall that he was with Billy Gray at that time. He was planning a car trip to Alaska.
We continued to talk from time to time. He was a fine steel player, a super nice guy and good friend.
RIP Phil.
Bud
I had just gotten my Romero Pedal Steel. I think I recall that he was with Billy Gray at that time. He was planning a car trip to Alaska.
We continued to talk from time to time. He was a fine steel player, a super nice guy and good friend.
RIP Phil.
Bud
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1969 Emmons D-10 8f/4k; Evans Amps; Benado Steel Dream.
1969 Emmons D-10 8f/4k; Evans Amps; Benado Steel Dream.
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Lee Gillespie
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Re: Phil Sperbeck
I had the contract to play the old Mayflower bar during Cheyenne Frontier Days I believe in the late 50S. I hired Phil to play steel and I fronted the band.. He did such a great job so I hired him the second year., and again super playing and a super nice guy.. It was a pleasure playing with him //// sorry to hear of his passing.. Lee Gillespie