Buddy Charleton

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 27 Nov 2016 9:22 pm

And this is why Buddy Charleton was one of the best ever! Love that tone!!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ViY2WXvVXYU

Andrew Roblin · Post by **Andrew Roblin** » 28 Nov 2016 5:31 am

Thanks, David. That's super.

Sho-Bud bud bud Buddy.

Neil McCollum · Post by **Neil McCollum** » 28 Nov 2016 5:53 am

Buddy Charleton - Wow!
The last I heard of him, he was working weekends outside of Washington DC.
Anybody know if he's still alive?

-neilvmcc

Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 28 Nov 2016 6:12 am

Neil,
I'm sorry to say Buddy passed away in 2011. He was one of my most favorite steel players. He had a touch all his own that many players on here wished they had.
May he rest in peace.

Mark Greenway · Post by **Mark Greenway** » 28 Nov 2016 4:35 pm

I wish I had his right hand.

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 30 Nov 2016 1:38 pm

Me too Mark, but do they actually wear those hats on purpose?

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 1 Dec 2016 10:04 am

Thanks for that one, David. Next time someone asks me "What's the difference between the two necks?" the perfect demo is right there!

Clyde Mattocks · Post by **Clyde Mattocks** » 1 Dec 2016 1:08 pm

Was there ever a guy who looked more like he BELONGED behind a steel guitar?

Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 2 Dec 2016 4:26 am

Mega Ditto's on your post Clyde.

Here's one more video that shows Buddy Charleton up close on several tunes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGA8LRhiaEs

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 3 Dec 2016 6:47 am

I am amazed at how much Buddy gets out of a guitar with such a simple set-up. A true artist for sure! IMHO

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 3 Dec 2016 9:19 pm

It costs a lot of money to look that good, but E.T. could afford it, Hats & the whole uniform.

C & W Bands used to take pride in dressing well.

Roger