Grand Ole Opry Steel Player

John Palumbo · Post by **John Palumbo** » 13 Jul 2016 11:27 am

I apoligize for not knowing but I'm curious who this steel player at the Grand Ole Opry, I don't believe it's Weldon Myrick or it could be?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOXMPqNFXU

Dan Chroninger · Post by **Dan Chroninger** » 13 Jul 2016 11:39 am

The great tommy white LP

John Palumbo · Post by **John Palumbo** » 13 Jul 2016 11:42 am

Thanks Dan!

John Swain · Post by **John Swain** » 13 Jul 2016 11:54 am

I'm pretty sure that is Weldon Myrick, in the mid 70's.

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 13 Jul 2016 11:57 am

Dan Chroninger wrote:The great tommy white LP

It is certainly not Tommy.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 13 Jul 2016 12:08 pm

It's Weldon. Great artist, Ray Pillow. How about the twin guitars with Spider and Jimmy Capps too.

John Palumbo · Post by **John Palumbo** » 13 Jul 2016 12:12 pm

Thanks everyone for their input, kinda thought it was Weldon.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 13 Jul 2016 12:23 pm

Weldon Myrick for sure.

Dan Chroninger · Post by **Dan Chroninger** » 13 Jul 2016 12:38 pm

Sorry missed the tube part

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 13 Jul 2016 12:54 pm

Dan, you didn't miss on the fact that the current one is THE GREAT Tommy White though!!
Jerry

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 14 Jul 2016 3:32 am

the good ole' days...

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 14 Jul 2016 5:37 am

Looks like Weldon in his heavier days

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 14 Jul 2016 5:39 pm

When I was a kid in the 1970's I always enjoyed hearing Ray's Opry spots while riding home with my dad from our Saturday night gig. It's been nice to hear him on the Opry a few times in recent months. He sounds as good as ever. I played steel guitar behind him once about 20 years ago. He was a pleasure to be around and to work with. His off stage personality was just as easy going and laid back as his singing style.

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 14 Jul 2016 9:51 pm

The man in the photo is Weldon. Tommy White is the current steel player now. He took over Weldon's place.

Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 17 Jul 2016 5:39 pm

Yep The late great Weldon Myrick.
That was years & years ago.
Country music at its best.

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 19 Jul 2016 6:13 am

Weldon was a great player and a super nice guy. Tommy had some big shoes to fill and he filled them very well, such a great player too.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 23 Jul 2016 6:00 pm

Definitely Weldon Myrick. What a great steel player and first class individual.

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 23 Jul 2016 7:29 pm

Thanks so much fellas.
Weldon could never be replaced, as his style was unique and all his own. He was always kind, nurturing and encouraging to me since our first meeting in 1970 or 71 when I was 10 or 11 years old, up until his passing. Weldon was and still is on my list of heroes and masters of the instrument.
When I was asked to be the staff steel guitarists for the Grand Ole Opry, I immediately called my friend Weldon. He was ever such the gentleman, explaining why he chose to exit his position and enlightened me of changes in music,etc he didn't feel comfortable with. Weldon encouraged and prompted me to take the position. He told me, I was destined and the best candidate. Weldon in essence gave me his blessing and even recommended me to management. I'll never forget Weldon Myrick as a master of steel guitar, hero and true friendðŸ˜Š

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 24 Jul 2016 6:27 am

Such nice and respectful comments from Tommy about Weldon. Weldon was one of my favorites also. I grew up on Weldon because I heard more live country music on the Opry than anywhere else.

BTW: I saw Tommy on TV last night and his playing was so clean and tone was so good. Tommy is definitely on my list of favorites players and good attitude guys.

RC