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Robert "Bob" G. Long

1940 - 2018

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Jim King posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

First, my condolences to Tina and Teri and their family. Bob hired me to work at Shields Music in 1971, originally to sell band instruments, but after Duane Bryce left a few months later, I found a home in the guitar department, working alongside Randy Genet. In 1976, I heard that Guitar House was for sale, and I decided I would try to buy it, and before I got around to it, Bob announced that he had bought it. I always enjoyed working for and with Bob, and when he left Shields Music, I was asked to try to fill his shoes, so I took over as Guitar Dept. Manager, a job I had until I left Shields in 1979. Over the years, as I worked for Shields, Roy and Candy's, Music Sound World, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Firey Music Company, and Guitar Center, I stayed in contact with Bob and I always loved him. He came to listen to my wife Connie and me playing at Lennie's Club a few times in 1994. He was always a nice guy, a true gentleman, and one of the best friends that Tulsa musicians ever had. It's sad that the last two times I saw him were at funerals (Roy Ferguson in January, 2015, and Randy Genet in April, 2018). He (along with Dave Miller) always went all out to keep me up to date whenever Randy was sick before he died. Unfortunately, I will not be able to go to Bob's memorial service, but I honor his memory and his HUGE contribution to Tulsa's music scene. We'll miss you, Bob!

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Carol Fox posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

The main memory of Bob is that he sang at my wedding 50 years ago. He had a fabulous voice. I will never forget the songs. He was a first cousin that I remember with lots of family visits. I lost touch then refound them a couple of years ago.

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David Thayer posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Bob was an Icon as was Shields in general, he was the Circus master, Roy Furgeson was a salesman at Shields before opening his own store.....under Bobs time there Randy Genet and Jim King were the main salesmen, then they had Waddy Pass in the repair shop, Shields was the place to be on Saturdays and Bob was the Ring leader.......great guy even kind to the novices..........Bob was a big part of a lot of young mens childhood!!!!!!!!!

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Luigi Balletto posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

I met Bob in 1969 when I was singing at the Camelot Inn with my partner Joey. Through the years Bob financed my equipment himself and was a dear friend to me. God bless His family. Heartfelt condolences from Luigi Balletto

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Herbert Nance Sr. posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Bob ,Cindy, Joan and I have been friends for many years, Bob was very helpful to me in sponsoring the IFR Final Rodeo at the Civic Center. Bob and Cindy always was helpful in any way they could be. Joan and I got to visit with Bob a couple of weeks ago, Bob was very weak at that time. I was in sales and I moved around Tulsa during the day, any time I was near the guitar house, I would drop in and say HI to Cindy and Bob, they were always very nice to talk to. Girls, you had special parents, Always Herb and Joan

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Randy Wimer posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Bob hired me to teach guitar at Shield’s at the end of 1972 and again at the Guitar House 5 years later. Those jobs enabled me to get through TU and set me on my career teaching music. The arc of my life would have been so different without Bob’s influence. He and Cindy will always have a special place in my heart. Family commitments take me to St. Louis this weekend so I won’t be able to attend the memorial service but Bob and Cindy and, of course, Tina and Teri will be in my thoughts.

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Charlie Hill posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

I bought my first guitar from Bob, a Penco 12 string, in 1972. I loved going to the Guitar House where Bob and Cindy held court for many Tulsa musicians. Wonderful music store and wonderful people.

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Brenda Ballew Griffin posted a condolence

Monday, November 12, 2018

What a beautiful tribute to your father...... Your family was a part of our family when our fathers were in Jaycees together, then when your family became patients in my father practice. Each of you became an extended family member. Your father had a very distinctive voice, I would know his voice from the first word he spoke. I would say Mr Long what can I do for you today...... Well Brenda just call me “Bob” - Yes, Mr. Long just call you Bob. He never let me forget the Christmas present ideas I gave Tina. Brenda I hear you had a lot to do with my Christmas present this year. Are you sure I am suppose to put the beer on my yard. (The Jerry Baker homemade Tonic Lawn Receipes) yes you are to mix 1 can do beer, 1 cup of ammonia, 1 cup of Tick and Flea shampoo. then spray on your yard and you will have the greenest yard on your block. I know he thought I made this up, until Tina gave him the book. I think Tina thought I made it up too until she saw his show on PBS. It was real homemade tonics for your lawn. I would have loved to seen his face when he opened each item. Your parents were one of a kind, and they will always have a special place in my heart. It was an honor to have known them .... Brenda Ballew Griffin

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Lisa Gibson posted a condolence

Monday, November 12, 2018

It was an honor to meet & get to know Mr Bob & Ms Cindy many years ago, while Teri and I worked together. Bob & Cindy are together again. Singing, playing music, enjoying talking to all the late St. Louis Cardinals players, & all the amazing musicians. Oh heck of a jam session! Mr Bob going to be missed by any, most of all by his Girls! My thoughts and prayers are with you are with Teri & Tina. Love you both!!!!

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Sherry Stevens posted a condolence

Monday, November 12, 2018

Bob was a great person and a wonderful dog daddy. We will miss him at the clinic. So very sorry for your loss Teri and Tina.

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