Stevie "Guitar" Hill

Thought about you yesterday & got lost in your music for awhile. Forever grateful for the friendship & I cherish the music you left behind.

It´s been a few years now since you´ve passed Steve, I first met you at the Grand Canyon with our friend Dave Hawthorn. Steve you were a phenomenal guitarist, enjoyed watching you play, couldn´t sing to well... lol, but man you were one to walk the talk on those strings. Thank you for being a friend, I´m not sure this a person you met that wasn´t a friend. RIP Steve!

This is Stevie at Soundboard Magazine's Awards Night. The Brides of Science won the award for 'Best New Modern Rock Band' that evening.
We love you & we miss you, Stevie,
Linda Cushma & The Brides of Science

Stevie, such an honor to share the stage, your brilliant guitarwork and your friendship.
We love you,
Linda Cushma & Brides of Science

Thinking of you today my friend. You are loved and missed by so many. You opened doors in my mind and challenged me to look deeper. I'd give anything to hear you talk again about string theory or the mysteries of the universe. If I had known our time was to be so short, I'd have paid better attention. Thanks for letting me off the hook and liking me anyway. I'm forever grateful for your friendship and miss you more then words can say. May your music fill the universe and beyond as deeply as it's enbeded in the souls of your family & friends.

Miss you my friend!!! I didn't understand how little time we had or I would've come to visit you! My biggest regret! Find my son Dallas in heaven and get him to play guitar again. You always inspired him when he was with us.

Steve taught me so much about music, guitar and even life. He always uplifted my spirit. Every moment I spent with him was full of teaching, fun and memorable times. He held not only musical talents, but also the talent to touch so many lives. I know he is up there watching and looking out for everyone.

Can you lift me up high
In the Sky
Where I can see
The moon
Laugh
&
Cry

April 1997

I will love you 4ever

Father to two of the most beautiful and talented girls I have ever known; brilliant mind responsible for inspiring so many others through music. Thank you. Rest in peace.

Steve taught me a lot about music, the guitar and life. We never had a dull moment we were together. He never put me down and was a person I could always talk to no matter what it was about. I feel blessed to have known him and I am thankful to have him looking out for me from above!

Rip Steve

He was simply unforgettable. Requested Cockadoodle Doo on my birthday once and got em kicked out of the bar! Management didn't appreciate the intro. Had a great .time down the road with them the rest of the night. Our sincere condolences to his family, thanks for putting him in our lives. RIP Mr. Guitar. Looking forward to the day we hear your magic again.

Rest in peace Steve

The breath left me when I got the call. Oh....no no no.
Such a talent, such a force of nature, how could he be gone?
He has touched so many people in so many ways. Incredible musician, proud loving dad, compassionate friend, tortured soul.
I watched the video of Hawthorn Hill he sent me over and over in the days after his passing, trying to grasp the void that is left by his passing, but still can't. I just have to cherish the memories of so many shows I saw and the body of work that remains to remind me of what we will all miss.
He handed the baton of his passion for music to many others through his teaching and I can only hope one will carry it through his/her life the way he did.
RIP Stevie Guitar - you were a monster and I will never forget all the crazy, scary, euphoric times.
We carry on without you, cherishing the memories. You live on in so many ways in so many hearts.
Thank you will never be enough, but you knew.

Hawthorne Hill Duo in 1985 http://youtu.be/EsGGXyuMsHs

He was and always will be remembered. He taught my son Anthony guitar and my boy plays very well. You will be missed Steve.

My condolences to the family. I met Stevie in Prescott, Arizona in 1980's when the Diamond Hill band played The Pinon Pines bar & later the Palace Restaurant & Saloon. I haven't met anyone since with that much talent, energy and a heart as big as Texas. Rock on Stevie "Guitar".

OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN AND YOU WILL BE MISSED

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR REALLY GONE. YOU WERE TRULY ONE OF A KIND. ONE OF THE KINDESS PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET. WHEN EVER I WOULD HEAR YOU PLAY IT WAS LIKE WATCHING THE GUITAR COME ALIVE. RIP MY DEAR FRIEND...

The last 10 years were amazing. Not every one in their whole life time, will ever get to experience something like we had. We were each others soul mates. I loved and was crazy about a very smart, talented, strong minded, funny( and you didn't even know it),sensitive, caring, beautiful man on the inside and out. You brought me so much joy to my life! Loyal and always there for me. You were my best friend. I loved fussing over you. I loved it when you smiled, because your eyes would sparkle. I loved how you made me laugh. I loved our conversations, I loved our dreams. I loved you and you loved back. Thank you dear! I'm so sad your gone because you were so wonderful to me and you were my everything to me. I was your angel here on earth, now your my angel there in heaven. Now I have to learn to live without you, but our bond will always be. You're at peace now my dear man and we both know what that all means. I will always be your Brenie Honey!

He came into my life like a lightening bolt and made a life lasting impression... I'll miss you Stevie.

Hello to the Hill family, Larry Skoglund and I, Marie Mason, actually met for the first time at a Diamond Hill gig that his sister Carol and I went to. We are very sorry to hear of Steve's passing and our thoughts and hearts are with you during this difficult time. We all have Steve's music as a never ending part of him. Larry and Marie

when i layed eyes on Steve i was immediatly smitten with him he was kind when others were not and i so needed that understanding and have been enamoured by him ever since. thank you for all that you have done. truly one of the best. i will be sure to thank you personally when we next meet until then you have a piece of my heart. leanna middleton (gill) class of 76

I will miss you Stevie with all my heart! There can never be another you. You were the Kindest person I have ever met and was always lending a helpful hand.
Our hearts are truly broken...

i first met stevie when he was a teenage kid,playing in a country band.i filled in for there regular drummer...worked with him a few times after that including the last take on the diamond hill band...with ronny and jana.....lot of great nights of music shared....miss him ,and my prayers go out to the family....wish we could have jammed once more.....much love brother

My condolences to the family. I first met Steve taking guitar lessons many years ago in Sheridan. However that soon turned into us writing songs together. He and I talked just a few weeks ago and had made plans to write some new songs this summer. I am shocked saddened by this news.
Steve is the reason I write songs and he and I made a good team. He will be missed by many people. His passion, thoughtfulness and sincerity were hallmarks of his character. This is a song that he and I wrote together that is hitting home for me now right now.

https://soundcloud.com/martycasey/victim-of-war-steve-hill-vocals

I last saw Stevie "Guitar" Hill in Oregon City many years ago with his band. I used to play music with his dad, Ray back in the 1970s. Our band was called "Charisma". We played in Battle Ground and St. Helens. I remember watching Stevie grow up and become a fine musician when I would come to the house to rehearse with Ray. You have my sincere sympathy at his passing. I wish I could have attended his service on the 10th, but family obligations prevented it. I do hope to maybe establish contact with Ray again.
Always,

Tom Phelps
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(503)654-2844

I have known Steve for 10 years, I took lessons from him for 5. Not only was he an amazing guitar player but he was a gifted teacher. I would never be doing the things that I do now musically except for Steve. We became good friends in the process. My life is changed forever for the better because of knowing Steve.

Fly High Stevie.... No words can say how much you will be missed. You were one of a kind.

There will never be another
"Stevie Guitar".....Our Hearts are broken....RIP

Had some of the best times with you at the Orange Peel Steve. An inspiration, always. Have fun ripping it up with SRV!

I will always love you!!
My Heart is broken.....

I couldn't have asked for a more giving loving brother. He was always there for me.
No matter what I know for sure he will be giving everyone in Heaven the concert of their life. The Angels will be dancing all night long with huge smiles on their faces.I love and miss you Stevie Gitar!!!

I had so much fun pushing the envelope the entire time we had together We truly lived the Rockstar life to the fullest. I'd say rest in peace but I know better. I know it's gonna be on ten where ever you end up and I look forward to you showing me the ropes on the next level Til then know I love you and I'll never forget you my brother from another mother.

Rest in Peace Stevie Guitar

I am so sad to hear this news. I got to spend time with Steve in 2006 - I worked for his friend Dave Hawthorn - he came to town for a HawthornHILL reunion.. I had been messaging with him - but was finally able to me him. He came in like a lightning bolt and left a big mark in my heart. We kept in touch for some time after.. many incredible messages from him.. he always knew what to say.. I am so thankful I got to meet him, see him play and get to know him.. always a little place in my heart for him.. Man I was just talking about him the other day.. I am so shocked and sad. Just the nicest guy ever - beautiful soul. My prayers are with his loved ones. I am a photographer and to take pics of him was an incredible experience.. to talk to him - I will always remember him and his words. RIP STEVIE..

My son Cody took lessons from Steve here in Sheridan. During that time, I went through a divorce and then cancer. Steve would always come out to the car to see me when I picked Cody up from his lesson. Always checking on me to see how I was doing. He was sincere, compassionate and kind. I made Cody stop lessons because he wouldn't practice. Now, about 3 years later, I hear him in his room playing his guitars. Steve's teaching stuck! His legacy lives on in his students. I'm sad we lost touch with him. RIP Steve

Rest in Peace Stevie Guitar, may you rock out in heaven with your other half of "Diamond Hill", Ronnie A. You will be missed my friend.

Steve, you shared your gift with me and you know how it changed my life and healed my sorrows. I miss you my friend, but I feel your beautiful, kind spirit every time I pick up my guitar. God bless you!

You were an inspiration to all around you living life on your terms. Not many can say they live and love what they do, but you Stevie lived and performed your dream. Will always remember the talented gift you had, not only with the guitar but with people. Sympathy to the Hill, Smith, Lemhouse, and Rosenberg families. He will not be forgotten....

Many nights spent together with "Diamond Hill", you always played from your heart there will never be another Steve Hill...RIP

R.I.P Steve.... You will be missed~ Rock on in heaven.

Fond memories of the entire Hill family back in the 70s and 80s and continue to do so with Carol. God bless you all in this time of sorrow but remembering Steve's sweet spirit now enjoying peace.


Vicky Kelly (petersen)

Just glad I got to know him. The number one star now burns bright in heaven.

Play your Music & Sing with the Angels... Dance with the Angels.... ?

I had the pleasure of being the photographer for Steve's band, Simply Jane, out of Sheridan, Wy. Steve was so energetic and animated on stage that it was impossible to take a bad photo of him. He made my job really easy! I know our small community is shocked and saddened at his recent passing. We will always remember Steve for his musical contributions but mostly for his kind heart! My prayers go out to Steve's family.

So fortunate to be able to call Steve a friend. Steve and my son, Ronnie , are making beautiful music now!

Dena Gray

I am deeply saddened to hear of Steve's passing. My brother treasured the years he and Steve spent playing great music and living the dream. I know the are now together again, smiling at each other, Ronnie on base with Steve riffing on "cock, cock, doodle do"! May the band play on, forever.

Play on, Steve! You've shared pieces of your soul with everyone you met. Your soul will live on in your music as it continues to touch ours.

Our hearts are filled with sadness. He was an amazing and inspirational guitar player.

Will be missed greatly. Enjoyed his company.....