'Helpful', 'talented', and 'loyal' are just some of the words used to describe local guitarist Lindsay Henderson, who passed away in September.

As a friend and fellow musician for more than thirty years, country singer and songwriter Lawrie Minson said Mr Henderson was an avid supporter of local music and would be dearly missed in the community.

"Lindsay added a quality of life to the community," he said.

Mr Henderson was born and bred in Tamworth on November 7 1951, and Mr Minson said those small town values were apparent in everything he did.

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"He had all those really wonderful values that are very endearing to others and makes the community a better place to be a part of," he said.

"He really exemplifies the character of what Tamworth is all about."

Whether it was encouraging other musicians, organising jam nights, or hosting his own radio program on the community channel, Mr Minson said Mr Henderson was always the first to arrive and the last to leave.

"Even though he was quietly spoken he affected a lot of people in a positive way," he said.

John Cunliffe who played alongside Lindsay said the talented guitarist would be remembered not just for his music but also his desire to put others first.

"He lived for the music," he said.

"He'd usually just drop everything and turn up, he loved helping people."

Mr Cunliffe said Mr Henderson's giving nature also came through in his gardening and landscape work.

"He has done lots of bits and pieces around our house," he said.

"There's always a bit of Lindsay in every corner."

As a regular at the Albert Hotel jam nights, Tamworth Regional Council country music co-ordinator and dear friend Cheryl Brown said it was a special place where Mr Henderson truly came alive.

"The Albert jam nights were a treat for Lindsay where he could be with like-minded musicians, where he could play anything he desired for as long as wanted," she said.

Ms Brown said while it was an unwritten rule to play for around three minutes at these jam night, Mr Henderson often lit up the stage and had audiences entranced for more than seven minutes.

"He smiled that giant smile, we all laughed with him, it was great knowing he could enjoy himself so much," she said.

Mr Henderson passed away unexpectedly and suddenly in his home on September 19.

To honour Mr Henderson, friends and family are hoping to organise future jam nights to remember his legacy.

"He was certainly one of the characters who made our community special and will be talked about for many years to come," Ms Brown said.

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