Bruce Brooks, tell us about him

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 19 Dec 2021 9:11 am

Saw him play on the GOO, he had all those Emmons chops down.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 19 Dec 2021 12:03 pm

How long ago did you see him play. Can't tell you much, but I know He played for Milsap for several years. Last I heard was that He had serious health problems and was not able to play anymore. Would like to know more myself.

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 20 Dec 2021 5:41 am

There is some good info on Bruce in this thread. Just terrible what happened to him:

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... 5213671a60

Sadly, he passed away in May of 2021:

http://www.vigenmemorialhome.com/obitua ... d=21129676

I had the dubious distinction of coming in behind him in Ronnie Milsap’s band. I even inherited his bunk on the bus. He was a great player, and while I didn’t know him personally, from all I ever heard was a great guy as well..

Jeff Evans · Post by **Jeff Evans** » 24 Jan 2023 12:38 pm

Pure Love - Milsap - Dolly Parton Intro

Pure Love - Milsap - Fretboard Cam on Ride

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 24 Jan 2023 4:35 pm

The fretboard cam is Dickie Overbey. In fact both clips are Dickie.

Randall Palmore · Post by **Randall Palmore** » 24 Jan 2023 4:47 pm

I seem to recall my friend, the late L. C. Agnew told me that Bruce Brooks was once a member of L. C.’s house band at his Ponderosa Ballroom in Abilene, Texas before going to Nashville? That was years ago, but I think that’s right?

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 24 Jan 2023 5:36 pm

There is an Austin City Limits show with Bruce. I just watched it the other night.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 28 Jan 2023 12:41 pm

Thanks for those clips, Jeff! Milsap was a real treasure...would you belive 35 #1 hits?!

I love those little flurries Bruce plays in between the vocals near the end in the second clip. But judging by the answers in the "Performance etiquette" thread, many of the old-timers here would call that downright overplaying. I really dig that kinda stuff though; it's unobtrusive, down in the mix (the player knows dynamics), and it adds some "spice" to an otherwise (IMHO) boring song.

Maybe I'm the youngest "old-timer" here? $:\$

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 28 Jan 2023 2:29 pm

Those clips Jeff posted are Dickey Overbey.

Jim Park · Post by **Jim Park** » 8 Feb 2023 1:55 pm

Here he is with Clinton Gregory, https://youtu.be/lMkUzGIBW7s

Jeff Evans · Post by **Jeff Evans** » 9 Feb 2023 2:26 am

Thanks for that link, Jim Park.

(Man, I didn't even recognize Redd.)

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Bruce Brooks, tell us about him

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