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I hate to hear that about Ron Gaddis. I caught Jones' mid-80s Austin City Limits episode last year and was just blown away by what a phenomenal sideman he was.

Have a listen to Rick Nelson album In Concert at the Troubadour from 1969 (the one where he introduces Tom "Bromley") for some great Randy Meisner harmony vocals. So sorry he's no longer among us.

Great pics! I sure had a great time picking and visiting.

Gene Crossland was another steel player who played with Judy Lynn at one time. Billy Taylor played fiddle (with Bobby Hicks). Both Gene and Billy lived near Broken Bow, Oklahoma. (I think Billy Taylor initially moved there to run a ranch for Judy Lynn.)

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I'm happy to have met him at the Dallas show several years ago and will certainly keep his family in my prayers in the coming days. This forum has been wonderful, and I am happy to hear that his family is planning to continue to maintain it.

About a decade ago, I played steel at a run of performances for "Always, Patsy Cline." Our piano player had a reputation for being the best pianist in our part of the country. She was and is awesome at what she does. You can place a pile of sheet music in front of her, no matter how simple...

Tommy is definitely one of the greats! His playing knocks me out every time I hear him.

Edited to add... When I was at the Opry in 92, I remember seeing the Whites and thinking what a talented brother they had--and I didn't even know they had a brother! (He's not even related, btw.)

I had just recently been wondering about Ronnie. I met Ronnie on my senior class trip 30 years ago. He was playing in (and probably running, IIRC) a Branson-type show in Hot Springs which all 13 of my class members attended. He caught my attention as a GREAT picker (after all these years, the only p...

Thanks, everyone, for the nice words. Rick, I'm not sure if I should consider that a challenge...

I was trying to kick off Panhandle Rag on the spot. My dad (on fiddle) said, "It's in E." I said, "I know what key it's in. I just don't know what key I'M in!"

I caught that! Great to see and hear Buck.

Hey, Jim! Awesome that you were able to recreate for that on-stage picture the exact same facial expression from your profile pic.

Starts at 9:30 on Friday and just gets better from there!

I'm so very heartbroken to hear this. There are a million things I'd love to say about Roy Rosetta--every one of them good. Roy was a superstar! He's played more steel shows than anyone, and he knew so much. I loved playing bass beside Roy, because even on those crazy jazz and swing tunes, it was ne...

I struck up a conversation with Neil at the 2020 Dallas show. I had just been listening to a Gram Parsons live set a few days before the show, so we talked about that and this "new coronavirus thing." Neil really struck me as a special person his with wonderful unique mannerisms. My sincer...

I bought his Telecaster book from Gruhn Guitars in 1994. (I couldn't afford the 1938 Martin D-28, so I bought the Tele book instead.)

I just discovered Keith a few weeks ago while listening to Dwight Yoakam's Greater Bakersfield show on his SiriusXM channel. Keith was a great talent with some wonderful stories to tell.

Just to reiterate what I had posted on the other thread... It's just so hard to believe that we have lost TWO of our Oklahoma steelers in such a short time since the June show, both of them really great men. I really doubt that Ed Doty knew a stranger. I always enjoyed visiting with him so much. He ...

Beverly, it's just so hard to believe that we have lost TWO of our Oklahoma steelers in such a short time since the June show, both of them really great men. I really doubt that Ed Doty knew a stranger. I always enjoyed visiting with him so much. He always was such a great encourager to me. When my ...

George, I can't even begin to imagine the pain you must be going through at this time. I'm praying for God's comfort for you and your family.

I'm not sure what role he played on the actual recording, but the instrumental "Mexico" was credited to Bob Moore & His Orchestra. (It was, indeed, the same Bob Moore. I looked it up. If it's on the Internet, it has to be true.) So not only did Bob Moore play on a bazillion hit records...

That looks like too much fun!

So sorry about Corky's passing. He was so friendly and so funny. He told me several years ago that he had started out as a guitar player, loved big band, and knew lots of chords. "Then rock and roll hit, and all I needed was three!"

I just saw this, Randy. You will be missed at the show, that is for sure. Praying for good!

Here's another one with Vince. Rusty gets a little more exposure here. Let's Do Something... https://youtu.be/gNf23C8ZLns