Duane Elliott Hampton

I was privileged as a young man to study under the auspices of Mr. Hampton, not only classical guitar but my love for the ivories, in composition mostly. Recently, going through a Redding Medical Aux. Cookbook, I ran into many recipes entered into the fray by Mr. Hampton. This tickled some great memories. His love of playing during rain storms, still sticks with me to this day and I find myself gravitating to the Yamaha keyboard when it comes falling down upon us here in N.E. Georgia now. He...

Mr. Hampton was my uncle Tom Penland's friend. I believe my uncle cleaned house for him at one point. My uncle Tom arranged for me to take piano lessons from him when I was a child. Until reading about Mr. Hampton online today, I did not realize how lucky I was to have had those leasons. I was unaware of him being a child prodigy. May Mr. Hampton rest in peace.

I had played piano for many years, learning at a young age. I studied with Duane in the 80´s. He was a very kind and brilliant man. I remember that Christmas tree of his!

My mother started me on piano at 4. When I was 8 she turned me over to Duane who taught me piano until I was 13. So many memories of being his student, more than just a piano teacher, but a role model. Honestly, while I am sad he is gone, he had a great life, and lived a long full time with us. RIP Duane

Duane is my great uncle (my grandfather was his brother) While I had only met him a few times, I really enjoyed getting to know him. I am sorry to hear of his passing and extend my condolences to his friends and family.

I regret that I did not know my Uncle Duane very well. But I do know that we shared a love of classic piano, our doggie pals, for art, and for Christmas. God Bless you, Uncle Duane!

I feel privileged to have known Duane. I am going to miss his laugh. God Bless you, Duane.
Linda Hinrichs

My daughter Jenn studied piano under Duane for years. Duane was quite a unique and talented individual. Oh how I loved his Christmas tree each year. He always put so much thought and creativity into decorating.

I’ve known and loved Duane for my whole life. Our whole family took lessons for years from Duane, who was undoubtedly the best piano teacher. My mother and Duane were best friends for most of their lives and I have so many fond memories when I was growing up, listening to them laugh, watching them cook and entertain, decorate and of course creating the most spectacular Christmas trees. He was truely one of a kind and will be missed by so many. I love you Duane.