STEVE TARSHIS

I took lessons from him at the Guitar Study Center in the late '70s. Great teacher set me on a path to Rock-N-Roll Paradise! Still giging at 66.

Steve was our first guitarist in 1961, in our band called The Crescendos. Even then, you could see the unique style and talent he had. We reconnected after 60 years which was awesome. RIP my life-friend, see you on the other side. Frank Montell/Monteleone

I didnt knew Steve personally, since im from Europe, but i spent a countless number of hours practicing to his VHS video teaching tapes, when i was young. I can still imagine and hear his intro: Hi, in Steve Tarshis, and im gonna teach you how to play lead guitar. Well, he did it. Condolences to his family

My friend, the first guitar player in my band called "The Crescendos" in 1962 or thereabouts. We managed to keep in touch and caught up again much later in life. He was an excellent guitarist then and of course a master musician later on. It was so good to hear from him a few years before his passing. God bless you my friend, thank you for being part of this life:) Frank "Montell" / Monteleone.

Here's a recording Steve and I made together featuring a great, rockin', Steve guitar solo - Sarah, Sarah. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_mmYHJcPXw&list=OLAK5uy_lBcyNDImd5W34zNZYRF491cj1-0zOFUAM&index=2 He's also featured on Song for Hannah - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VsvZXZNuMo

I used Steve to play on all my recordings. He was a tremendous musician and a tremendous person. I haven't seen him in years but will miss him always.

This is so heartbreaking - Steve was my guitar teacher in High School and really kindled my love of music. He opened my eyes to the world of jazz and gave me a piece of advice I still remember today: "The people who succeed in music are the ones who keep doing it." I think about that all the time. Great man, still think of him every time I smell coffee. My love and condolences to his family

He played in my sister´s band, what a great guy.

Just learned about Steves passing. Remember him fondly from our high school days Always had a twinkle in his eye and smile. Happy journey Steve.