The Steel Guitar Forum

Hello all! Sneaky is wearing his Nudie suit. Black velvet, golden Pterodactyl applique and rhinestones on the front, shades of green T-Rex' and rhinestones on the back. Zips at the neck across one shoulder. Pants are Palazzo style in black velvet. The dinosaurs are in reference to his love for the c...

The Stones were staying at Stephen Stills/Joni Mitchell's house in Laurel Canyon. Gram was staying there also. My dad and I went up to the house and they (Mick and Keith) wanted Sneaky to play on their version and they recorded several versions there at the house. I don't know what was or wasn't use...

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This is great! They had it on before, but it was removed for legal problems??? It's Linda's 1973 ABC concert special and they are doing Love Has No Pride. Enjoy!

youtube.com/watch?v=rN8YVVKPNC0

If this url doesn't work just type in the search: Linda Ronstadt ABC special 1973.

Scotty - Thank you so much for all you've done for steel guitar. Your hard work and love of the instrument is a beautiful thing. And thank you for getting Buddy (at my request) at the last minute to present Sneaky's award. You're the greatest! Buddy - Thank you for being so kind to present Sneaky's ...

Scotty-I have moved way out into the boonies and just now got my Internet back up and running, so I must appologize for not saying this sooner. Thank you so much for the beautiful plaque. And who cares (Y or I)? Sneaky was amazed and proud when I told him he was being inducted. And I am proud to be ...

Sorry guys, I'm one of those excitable types and jumped the gun. Working hard to get this thing fixed or move it. I've got Jim Sliff to help and we all know what a genius he is! Love ya, Jim. It will happen and it will be rockin', I promise!

Anita

Sorry about that. I'm trying to get it worked out as soon as possible. Thanks for your support.

Anita

Hello everyone! I just want you to know that I am finally building a website on my dad and invite you all to visit and sign the guestbook. Please remember it is still under construction. Thanks, Anita

Go to: geocities.com/sneakypetekleinow

Thank you Brendan. That was very nicely put.

I'd to thank everyone for your support in this endeavor. I just got a very apologetic email from GP editor. They are going to print an OOps! and have asked me to write a tribute to Sneaky. They're even going to pay me!!!!!

It's all about teamwork!

You're all exactly right. Jim W, thank you. I was beginning to think I was going overboard. And don't worry, if I'm still around when you do that gig, I'll make sure they know you're an Indiana boy.

Wow, Jason! Incredible bio and just think GP had at least one month after the announcment to do research. Jon McKinney, working as my agent, even called GP to tell them I was willing and available, left my phone # and email address and I never heard a word. Chris H seems to be top choice to quote. I...

Baz, I would be more than happy to help you and Pat and I'll feel alot better knowing the info going out about my dad is correct. Anytime, just let me know!

Thank you very much, Baz. That was a very good article.

Sure, Baz! That would be really great! Thank you very much.

Thanks for that Greg. If anyone would like to join in my effort, the email address for GP Feedback is:
guitplyr@musicplayer.com

I'm curious to see how many, if any, they print.

Thank you, Stu. That was a very wonderfully written "tribute". What Vincent Demasi wrote for Guitar Player is weak to say the least.

Jason-No mention of Sir Raleigh and the Coupons, who included Johnny Meeks and Dewey Martin.

Stu-I'd be grateful to receive your copy of No Depression. Thank you.

Thanks guys! I am going to rip them, that's for sure.
Gotta go to court this morning, but when I get back I'm not going to do anything but put pen to paper and eloquently make them sorry they ever ran into me. heehee I appreciate your support. Love ya!

I heard it was bad, but now after finally being able to get a copy, I am livid! GP announced last month that this was to be a fitting tribute to Sneaky Pete. GP was notified that I was willing and available for an interview or any questions they might have. They never contacted me. The journalist???...

I swear this is true! My brothers and I saw an old movie and they were talking about using piano wire to rub out a mob guy. We made our own blow darts out of thick magazine paper for the darts, drop the darts into you 'blow stick'? Tear of the end of the dart that doesn't slip through easily and blo...

You'd think they would have at least called me, so I could say, "yeah, he was my dad."

Pooh!

Sneaky Pete is 72 and up until last year he was still going strong. Even carried his steel himself and it weighs 85lbs! He'd still be steelin' if....

Sonny, my father, Sneaky Pete was hired in early 1958 to replace Joaquin. We had just moved from Dowagiac, Michigan and that was the first job my dad got. Hope this helps.
Anita

You know, when I was little my dad would play his steel in the living room. He would make all kinds of sounds (trains, bombs etc.) He even made it say "Mama"! Ha Then when I was not quite a teen I heard someone else's steel guitar and I thought to myself, "that's not a steel guitar, m...