Who is your favorite steeler?
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- Marc Orleans
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Almost all of my favorites have been mentioned including Susan Alcorn! There is one who I think is one of the least mentioned but heaviest steelers. The late great Red Rhodes. His work on Mike Nesmith's records is mind bending. His "solo" record Velvet Hammer in a Cowboy hand is my favorite "steel guitar" record. His technique was as out of this world as was his creativity. He deserves at least as much cred as Sneaky Pete not to negate Pete's contributions.
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Buddy is on top of the list,,,that's for sure.
Just a few of my other favorites (which is probably too many to mention),,,Randy Beavers, Russ Hicks, Ron Elliot, the three Cajon boys, Mernel, Joe and Richard, Jody Cameron, Paul Franklin and Mike McGee. Probably should include Billy Phelps in there too.
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Just a few of my other favorites (which is probably too many to mention),,,Randy Beavers, Russ Hicks, Ron Elliot, the three Cajon boys, Mernel, Joe and Richard, Jody Cameron, Paul Franklin and Mike McGee. Probably should include Billy Phelps in there too.
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I mean no disrespect to the multitude of fine players, but the question was your favorite player. To me that means one and for me that is the late GREAT JIMMY DAY. Listen to his break on Johnny Bush's 1967 version of Farewell Party:
http://users.interlinks.net/rebel/steel ... party2.mp3
'Nuff Said,
Jim in Missouri
http://users.interlinks.net/rebel/steel ... party2.mp3
'Nuff Said,
Jim in Missouri
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Besides the others all mentioned - Sonny Curtis, Lucky Oceans, Eddie Rivers
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My favorites to listen to & learn from:
Pedal:
Bobbe Seymour
Jimmy Day
Buddy Emmons
Lloyd Green
Jeff Newman
Ralph Mooney
Sneaky Pete Kleinow
Terry Crisp
Non-Pedal
Jerry Byrd
Jody Carver
Bobbe Seymour (again)
Speedy West
Santo Farina
And many,many more......... TX
Rgds & Blue Skies
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Pedal:
Bobbe Seymour
Jimmy Day
Buddy Emmons
Lloyd Green
Jeff Newman
Ralph Mooney
Sneaky Pete Kleinow
Terry Crisp
Non-Pedal
Jerry Byrd
Jody Carver
Bobbe Seymour (again)
Speedy West
Santo Farina
And many,many more......... TX
Rgds & Blue Skies
Ron
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"83" Emmons LeGrande 77L SKH D10 8 & 5,
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"86" Peavey Factory Modified NV 400,
"60"Fender Concert Amp 4-10"s, RV-3, Upgraded chip set GE-7 EQ, CH1 Chorus, DS-1, Hilton, BJS Bar.
"55" Fender Stringmaster D8,
"83" Emmons LeGrande 77L SKH D10 8 & 5,
"67" All Original Telecaster & Original Owner
"86" Peavey Factory Modified NV 400,
"60"Fender Concert Amp 4-10"s, RV-3, Upgraded chip set GE-7 EQ, CH1 Chorus, DS-1, Hilton, BJS Bar.
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My current favorite is Rick Price. I really like the stuff he does with the band on Tru Country. John
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Wechter Scheernhorn Reso, Deneve Reso, Fender Jazzmaster, Martin D16, Walker Stereo Steel amp, TC Electronics M One effects unit, JBL 15" speaker cabs,Peavey Nashville 1000,Peavey Revoloution 112, Morrell Lap Steel, Boss DD3 delay,others
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Favorite Steel Player
From all the responders to this thread it looks to me that most are E9th players and not old enough to remember the excitement that this steel player could create. Be it E9th or jazz, the late great JULIAN THARPE has to be one of the absolutely best ever. What a musical mind, distinctive sound and taken from us way too soon and didn't leave nearly enough recordings of his great talent..
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P.O. Box #211
Franklin, Ind. 46131
Buddy Emmons/Jimmy Bryant live $15.00 includes shipping.
It's The First Time(studio)$15.00 includes shipping.
Curley Chalker/Julian Tharpe live $15.00 includes shipping.
the Cavalcade Of Guitars live $16.00 includes shipping.
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