Most members here would be aware of the controversy over the origins of Steel Guitar Rag. Here is a link to an article of mine, recently published in Nashville, that contains a close examination of the subject. I am most grateful to b0b for hosting it here on the forum.
https://b0b.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2 ... r-Blag.pdf
Guitar Rag/Steel Guitar Rag Controversy
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Guy Cundell
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Henry Matthews
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I actually saw an old recording of steel guitar rag played in the 20’s on guitar and it was identical to Leon’s version. Don’t remember where I saw it or who played it but was old black man. It was done on guitar.
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D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes.
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