The Steel Guitar Forum

I think we all get too busy to be mindful and thankful for the hard work others do to enrich our lives. This is a sad indictment of the times. I thank you for the videos and will try to help the cause by commenting on YouTube.
Clyde

Jim,
Very tasteful playing,as usual! I really enjoy listening to you.
Your fan,
Clyde

Congratulations to my best buddy on a well deserved honor!
Clyde

I could not write a decent song(melody or lyrics) if my life depended on it. I do,however,enjoy playing songs written by others. Does playing someone else's material diminish my efforts? I also have little interest in any song that isn't at least thirty years old. I have no problem with people playi...

Robert Randolph

Absolutely great Jim! You just keep climbing up the.
ladder.
Clyde

Jeff Lampert

When Bill Hatcher evaluates a bass player, I listen. In my opinion, he is among the very best on the planet.
Clyde

Stirring Up The Ashes by Hank Thompson does it for me.

3,9,10-MSA

Roger,
Yes, I plan to attend and hear some of that great western swing. Hope to see you there.
Clyde

Jeff, Even way back then you had that gleam in your eye for steel guitar. I knew you were going to make it; but, you have gone on to far surpass what I envisioned at the time. I remember the first time I saw you performing in the U.S. Navy band. I was so pleased and proud. I wanted to jump up and sh...

Pete, it has been awhile. You were remarkable back then and have gone on to become one of the A-list players in Nashville. I am so very proud of you. Bill, I am so glad that you have enjoyed the albums( about a thousand). I worry that they will hasten your mastery of the steel guitar. You are alread...

Vince is a class act! How many other stars have you ever heard even mention a side man-let alone pay tribute to one. Vince just went to #1 with me.
Clyde

John, Bill, and Charles, Thank you so much for the kind words. Being noticed by others really makes an old man feel good.Charles, it has indeed been a long time since I saw you,and no, I don't fool with the trumpet any more. I have some fond memories of those days of long ago,especially playing at d...

Curly is my all time favorite. There are many great players; but, for me, he was the greatest. If you enjoy beating your head against the wall,try to play some of his stuff.
Clyde

Great steel playing! Give credit to one of the most soulful singers of all time-Clinton Gregory! He will tear your heart out if you listen close.
Clyde

I really enjoyed all the steel guitar playing! It was an honor to meet Hank Corwin. He is such a great talent. I really appreciate Hank,P.J.Babcock,Bob Stanton and little Joe playing on my set-they saved me from disaster. I was in awe of so many great players.That area is loaded with top notch playe...

Bill,
I did not get your e-mail. I will give you a call.
Clyde

Cohen Corn

Great!! You are still my favorite.
Clyde

What a treat to see a photo of Johnny. I used to listen to him in the late forties,and possibly early fifties over a station in Louisiana I believe. He was a terrific player. Does anyone know if he plays anymore?

Jerry,
As a matter of interest, how many fingers do you have on your right hand? Sounds like at least twelve. Very,very nice arrangement and presentation!!
Clyde

Dave's performance at St. Louis was the most astounding I have ever heard. It inspired me to purchase all the CDs he had available there. I look forward to the next time and will go a great distance to hear him. I can understand that his playing might not appeal to some. We all have different tastes...

What is E9?
Clyde