Jeff Newman (musician)

Jeff Newman (January 7, 1942 – April 7, 2004) was an American country musician who played the pedal steel guitar.

Together with his wife, Fran, he operated the Jeffran College of Pedal Steel Guitar outside Nashville for many years.

His "Top Gun" boot camp (one on one instruction for five days) was an exceptional learning experience.

[1] Newman said that The Jeffran College of Pedal Steel Guitar was the only school of its kind in the world.

[3] Newman was an airplane pilot, and he died on April 7, 2004, while trying to land an aircraft in Watertown, Tennessee.