Idol steel player?

Joe Finley · Post by **Joe Finley** » 4 May 2011 5:42 pm

Who was the steel player on idol tonight? Sounded great on You Were Always On My Mind. Excellent taste and great tone on the Sierra. Hat was cool too..wonder if that would help my playing.

Ken Mizell · Post by **Ken Mizell** » 4 May 2011 7:13 pm

Maybe Jay Leach? I saw it too. Great playing and sound.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 5 May 2011 4:38 am

Good job and kudos to American Idol !

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 5 May 2011 11:53 am

Yea, it was my friend Jay Leach. I think he had the hat on so his bald head didn't reflect too much light in that stage setting.

Jay if you read this, we missed you at Perl-Jam this year pal!

JE:-)>

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 5 May 2011 6:30 pm

I am amazed at how the American Idol band is able to learn and perform all the arrangements they do at an incredible level of excellence. I am equally amazed at the contestants ability to learn the songs they learn as well. Most of the arrangements are complex. The American Idol band is a terrific band. The steel player is always great when he is used.
Jerry

Bob Cox · Post by **Bob Cox** » 6 May 2011 5:04 am

Hats off to American Idol for showcasing musicians. It is becoming a rare day to catch live music on tv .