I hate reporting bad news or relaying false information and rumors. Just the same - I am hearing reports that another of our famABBly has passed on. Someone told me that they read on Facebook that Karen has passed on.
I have only great memories of her and her family at shows, sweeties parties, Jam For Duanes, GABBA Fests and many other ABB related events. There were (are) a handful of people who, to me have always been the human embodiment of what the entire Peach Head world and lifestyle were all about. Karen was authentic.
Sad days in Peachville.
Unfortunately, I have been seeing similar posts on Facebook regarding BigSixPeachHead, from credible sources.
Sadly it is true, I was contacted earlier today and told that Karen's son, Shelby, had posted the sad news. My heart goes out to the whole family, it was always such a pleasure to meet up with Lynn and Karen on my trips over the pond for the Beacon and Wanee ... RIP sweet Sister
Thank you Rusty and Colin for this very sad message. I hope you are both well, my brothers....
I haven't posted here in years but Karen's passing was brought to my attention by a fellow ABB fan who I met here years ago and I had to pay my respects to Karen and Lynne, if he is still with us, and the rest of the Bomberry family, a couple of whom I have also met during my travels with the ABB......they were 2 of the KINDEST people I have ever met anywhere. They lived life to the fullest and were always ready for a road trip anytime, anywhere. They ALWAYS made me feel like I was a member of their family, Karen gifted me with a handmade Native American styled ABB necklace and it became one of my most treasured possessions.....she also gave me a ticket to see the ABB in Macon when they were about 10 years or so ago......
It's been a long time since the passing of a member of the HTW tribe has affected me this much......she taught me that the music was the thing but the people were also the thing. And she and Lynne were it.
I am very sorry for the Bomberry family's loss. A wonderful woman with a beautiful spirit has passed but those of us who were lucky enough to have met her all were the better for having made her acquaintance and none of us will ever forget her.
Karen was the second web site member I ever met in person.
Syracuse BluesFest, 2003.
Of course Dickey Betts was the headliner.
I can never come close to listing all the great times we had tailgating with her family.
I usually only wear my necklace for concerts but I've had it on all day.
Funny, this morning I got up and put on my Captain Skipper tie dye since our temps have dropped.
Got online and saw my messages.
I'm devastated, she was such a kind soul and I will miss her presence in our lives.
One love, y'all.
Very saddened to see this news.
Kinder people you could not meet than Karen and Lynn. First met them at BoboFest. Met their entire family at Clapton's 2010 concert in Chicago.
My deep condolences to the Bomberry family.
We've all lost a very special person.
"Is that a real poncho or is that a Sears poncho?"
very sad to hear when any ABB forum member has passed
RIP MAMA LOUISE. Another piece of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND LEGACY gone..........and RIP to a big part of the Allman Brothers Band family Karen L Bomberry who was good to me and a true pleasure to meet in NYC back when the ABB was still going strong. 🙁
@aiq Those necklace/pendants - given out by Karen and Lynn to many of the people who they accepted into their lives. The brass pendant - how I wish that TanDan were still here to tell of the significance - has to do with the merging/marriage of two Native American tribes. Also to my recollection - the pendant is actually a representation of an axe or hatchet - and the burying of it ("let's bury the hatchet"). TandDan was well read and versed in the 6 Nations history.
Karen and Lynn didn't just hand these out to any ol' body. If you are the lucky bearer of one of these, you came by it by gaining their trust, love and friendship. These were the equivalent of a Bronze Star or other award of honor or valor. The last time that I saw Karen she noticed that I had taken the late, Buppalo1's (Randy Stephens) guitar pick-business card and added it to my necklace. I have added several fetishes and adornments to mine over the years. I have been saving some sharks teeth that I found to give to Karen to add to her own. I always wear mine with pride and honor.
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I was saddened & stunned to get this news yesterday. This cuts deep. I loved Karen and love her family. She was incredibly kind to me since I first met her 20 years ago. We spent many fun times together in NYC, Spirit of Suwanee Park, Macon, Atlanta & Scranton. We had not seen her much in the last couple years with Wanee ending and then Covid, but I just assumed we'd have more great fellowship, laughs and great music together in our future. I'm very sad that we won't. Prayers for Lynn & their kids (who are wonderful people). She is reunited now with her daughter Melissa, who passed before her. RIP Karen.
May she RIP. I made several Beacon shows especially in the 1990's but never had the pleasure of meeting her and her family.
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Karen was the second person from here that I met during the Fox run in 2003. I didn't know all of the screen versus real names. By Wanee time of the next year we got to be very close friends. My wife and daughters met her and Lynn and were crazy about them. My wife and I took Karen and Lynn to ATL for their flight after one GABBA. They were pulling beers from all over the place since they couldn't take them on the plane.
Had so much fin in the subsequent years at Wanee's, Beacon's ABB shows and GABBA.
I miss her real bad already.....
Very sad news. Karen was a very kind person and I felt honored that she gave me a necklace that I still keep nearby. RIP.
I only met her twice, once at the Beacon and once at Pine Knob. From the moment we first met she made me feel like we had been friends for years. I've never met a nicer person. And now I see names in this thread I haven't seen in years. Karen continues to bring people together.
Seems as though I've been scarce around here for too long. I pretty much hang out over at that OTHER place now. Karen's passing has had me reminiscing about all the good times we had together - GABBAfest, WaneeFest, other ABB family of band gigs. I miss everyone I met here on the blue site, in person or online, unless of course, you're over on that OTHER site, where we know each other by our real names (mine is Dave Pierson if you want to look for me there and haven't already found me.) Times sure have changed since our band retired and our cherished brothers have passed on. The one thing that life has taught me in the last 20 years is - everything changes with time. When I joined this site in early 2004, I would have never imagined all the folks I would meet, friends I would make, killer music I would hear, and good times I would have. And in my personal life, the changes. A divorce, losing my dad, a second marriage, the birth of my grandson. I turn 62 at the end of this month, old enough for Social Security, but won't retire for another five or so years. Karen's passing stirred all of that up. So I had to come by and say "hello" again, and tell you all that it's gonna be alright. "If you believe in forever, then life is just a one night stand." Rest well, Karen. See you in the blue sky. ❤️
@bigdaveonbass Great to hear from you, Dave. Good to know that you're still out there swingin' at life's curveballs.
It's a big ol' world ... but it seems to be gettin' smaller by the day.
Peace and Love to all of us Peach Heads.
