Emmons on the Opry

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 20 Mar 2010 2:40 am

Buddy stopped by the Friday night Opry to see Little Jimmy Dickens. Jimmy called him out on stage to take a bow. Buddy said it was a night to remember.

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I have more pictures, but couldn't get to them tonight. Tomorrow...

Picture courtesy of Steve Fishell.

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 20 Mar 2010 3:45 am

Thanks Ernie. This makes my day. Please say hello to Buddy for me.

Doug Jones · Post by **Doug Jones** » 20 Mar 2010 3:58 am

What a great picture of two legends! I think everyone would truly enjoy a few more pics.
Thanks Ernie!

Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 20 Mar 2010 4:13 am

Yes, This pair has been around a while.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az8IRkJW9KE

THANKS ERNIE & STEVE!!

Bob

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 20 Mar 2010 5:23 am

Wow thanks for the picture.

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 20 Mar 2010 6:03 am

Very cool, Ernie.

Steve Raulston · Post by **Steve Raulston** » 20 Mar 2010 6:37 am

Thank you Ernie and Steve for sharing. Their smiles say it all.

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 20 Mar 2010 6:44 am

They both look great.

George Brown · Post by **George Brown** » 20 Mar 2010 8:47 am

Ernie,
Thanks much for the post. They are two of the TRUE ICONS of country Music.
George...

Doug Johnson · Post by **Doug Johnson** » 20 Mar 2010 11:13 am

Ernie, were my ears deceiving me or did Mr. Dickens say something about Steve Fishell being there with Buddy because he was finally writing the book on the life and contributions to the steel guitar of Buddy Emmons?

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 20 Mar 2010 11:16 am

Retirement must agree with him,,,he looks very well!!!

Joe Smith · Post by **Joe Smith** » 20 Mar 2010 11:19 am

What a great picture!!!

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 20 Mar 2010 12:36 pm

I made the first picture bigger. It was just too small...

Here's some more from Steve Fishell.

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Jimmy breaking it to Buddy that he's going to bring him on stage.

Buddy talking with Tommy White.

Going on...

Coming off...

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Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 20 Mar 2010 12:42 pm

Great pictures, Thanks for posting.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 20 Mar 2010 12:53 pm

WOW!!!how great that would have been to have been there to see THE MAN. Very good that he is getting out some. Had to be a real treat for those there. Thanks for sharing the Pic's. Larry Baker

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 20 Mar 2010 1:00 pm

Doug;

Buddy is considering it. It's all in the very early stages.

Jack Dougherty · Post by **Jack Dougherty** » 20 Mar 2010 1:07 pm

Believe me when I tell you this is an emotional post for me. This was and is a proud moment for all players. Wow, what a gift for someone who to a man or woman must admire for years of service and countless contributions to the pedal steel. We can all thank Buddy for every steel show you have been to or have seen. My hat's off to you Mr. Emmons for a well deserved recognition.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 20 Mar 2010 2:47 pm

yeah....!

nice hair, too!

Larry Petree · Post by **Larry Petree** » 20 Mar 2010 2:51 pm

These pictures made my day... life is good...

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 20 Mar 2010 4:45 pm

now, this is something GOO was supossed to be all about...music and musicians and not industry... if things like these would happen more often, maybe I would consider buying a ticket and go to see the show...but in todays times of Chesney`s ,Picklers and such I rather sit in the house and have a beer and listen some good country CD`s...

Db

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 20 Mar 2010 4:57 pm

Thanks for posting this Ernie!
Buddy has a great friend in you!

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 20 Mar 2010 6:00 pm

Can't hold back the tears. The Big E. 'Nuf said. Jody.

Steve Raulston · Post by **Steve Raulston** » 20 Mar 2010 6:01 pm

Ernie, that is outstanding news. If in fact that comes to fruition, I would imagine the book to be a best seller in the first month. "Buddy Emmons" is a household name even in some of the most obscure musical genres. I had a client who emigrated from India. The topic of Steel Guitar came up and he immediately blurted "Buddy Emmons plays one of those" which was the very first thing that came to mind. I was blown away because the gentleman spoke very broken English. Seems Buddy Emmons has become an international name. Please keep us posted about the book Ernie. Take care.

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 20 Mar 2010 6:54 pm

Thank you folks for taking and posting those pics at the Opry to share with we forumites.
Buddy has always been my idol; I recall seeing him at a show several years ago with Ernest Tubb; Tall, dark and handsome as ever [ As a Young man ]
If I'm not miss-taken, he took a flying jump right over the top of his steel guitar. Sat down and started playing.. Can you still do that Buddy ?And might I inquire; Was the guitar he was playing on Jimmy's clip a Bigsby ? Thot it looked like one..Bernie

Randy Mason · Post by **Randy Mason** » 20 Mar 2010 8:30 pm

I was on that half hour with Jimmy C. I couldn't have been happier than to be close by. He played on Jimmy Newmans' early records in the '50's.

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