Joe Goldmark HOF

Dennis Lee · Post by **Dennis Lee** » 21 Jun 2018 7:34 pm

I am hoping that Joe will one day be recognized for his wonderful work and taking the pedal steel to places where man had dared not venture before. It is really Joe that I owe my long time interest in the pedal steel when I purchased his "Pickin' My Pleasures" back around 1980. His choice of unique material, playing style and personal interpretations of songs that most would never think of hearing a pedal steel play are in a league of their own. I keep all of Joe's cd's handy for playing and never tire of hearing them. I hope others might join me in bringing this man to the level of recognition that he so richly deserves.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 22 Jun 2018 6:52 am

Agreed. Joe is special.

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 22 Jun 2018 7:38 am

Also agreed, but with the passing of the ISGC, is the HOF even relevant anymore?

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 22 Jun 2018 8:01 am

Steel Guitar Forum HOF, first ballot.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 22 Jun 2018 8:23 am

Definitely agree- Joe to HOF!

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 22 Jun 2018 8:29 am

Yes! I'm going to be listening to "Steels The Beatles" now.

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 22 Jun 2018 10:35 pm

Joachim Kettner wrote:Yes! I'm going to be listening to "maxSteels The Beatles" now.

Me too! Joe is excellent.

kbdrost · Post by **kbdrost** » 23 Jun 2018 4:55 pm

Joe was my first teacher 40 years ago. I only wish I was capable of learning the things he taught me. Definitely HOF material.

Joe Goldmark · Post by **Joe Goldmark** » 23 Jun 2018 8:22 pm

You never know what you're gonna find when you open the Forum! Dennis, thanks for the nice sentiments, it's really heartwarming. Haven't heard from you in awhile, glad you're still around. Everyone else, thanks a bunch also.

However, the hall of fame-ers are all many levels better than I am. I figured out long ago that I wasn't good enough to do this for a living, and I've been fortunate enough to be able to play for fun and to make albums for my own amusement (and hopefully yours). I feel a little silly even answering this seriously. The guys in the HOF are brilliant musicians, which I am not.

That being said, I think I make some interesting albums...

Thanks,
Joe

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 26 Jun 2018 5:07 am

Joe Goldmark wrote: That being said, I think I make some interesting albums...

I would say that is a fair statement.

Joe is a treasure. His new album is extremely entertaining! Thank you Joe for all you do for steel guitar and real music in general!