It's Big E's birthday, International Pedal Steel Guitar Day

Ian Worley · Post by **Ian Worley** » 27 Jan 2019 2:16 am

January 27 is Buddy Emmons' birthday. In 2018 Mike Perlowin declared that this day should henceforth be International Pedal Steel Guitar Day: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... 53#2734853

So here we are, happy International Pedal Steel Guitar Day!

Here's a little Buddy to start the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhbtOavlIgg.
Someone else will have to plan the rest of the festivities

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 27 Jan 2019 4:45 am

I only remember his birthday because it is one day before mine. I sure miss the Big E and what he brought to the table. He had everything a steel player could want when it came to steel guitar.

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 27 Jan 2019 6:21 am

I second that motion, Buddy was the "total package", IMO!

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 27 Jan 2019 1:33 pm

Big E's birthday has a reminder in my Mac calendar, as does the day he died. Both remind me what a monster talent he was, to appreciate his many contributions to our instrument, and to keep aspiring!

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 27 Jan 2019 1:34 pm

Big e's birthday has a reminder in my Mac calendar, as does the day he died. Both remind me what a monster talent he was, and to keep aspiring!

Kevin Fix · Post by **Kevin Fix** » 27 Jan 2019 2:53 pm

He was the Man!!!! If we all lived to be 200 years old we would never accomplish what he knew!!!!

Norman Evans · Post by **Norman Evans** » 27 Jan 2019 4:02 pm

This video was posted a couple of weeks ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0fk2KkBc2M

If you have RFD TV, Buddy plays on That Nashville Music show sometimes that's been running lately. The shows were filmed in the '70's.

Ian Worley · Post by **Ian Worley** » 27 Jan 2020 1:51 am

how about a bump for Big E

Barry Coker · Post by **Barry Coker** » 27 Jan 2020 4:52 am

Happy Birthday "Big E" I have often wondered what we all would be playing with out you?

Barry

Bruce Bouton · Post by **Bruce Bouton** » 27 Jan 2020 8:48 pm

That's a great idea ! I can't believe he's gone.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 27 Jan 2020 8:58 pm

I guess I missed this announcement. Here's to the master of the pedal steel guitar. Such a hole he left in our community and our lives.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 28 Jan 2020 2:58 am

I remembered Buddys birthday since it was one day before mine. Oh how I wish that we could see him play again. Love that Emmons sound.

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 17 Apr 2020 1:38 am

I wrote to the President and requested that Buddy's birthday, January 27th be named National Steel Guitar Day, but haven't received a reply. (He is kinda busy...)

I suppose WE could just say it is...

Rene Brosseau · Post by **Rene Brosseau** » 17 Apr 2020 1:13 pm