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Herb Steiner
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beB6R9YDj0Q

One of the best, and swingin'est, IMHO.
My rig: Infinity and Telonics.

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Thanks Herb that is pure real magic...
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Post by Roger Rettig »

What a great player he was! Terrific tone, enviable right-hand!

They were an animated bunch, weren't they? (Nice to see a very early Jazzmaster, too.)
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Thanks Herb. Good morning for listening to non-pedal steel! 8)
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Post by Gil James »

Thanks for posting Herb! What a great period of Steel Guitar that was. You are right Roger, uncanny blocking.
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Post by Doug Beaumier »

Love it! What a great player and a great showman he was. I saw Leon play in 1981. Such a class act and a wonderful stage presence.
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Post by Craig Stock »

That was great,he reminds me of the showmanship that Robert Randolph has in modern times.

So exciting to watch, wish more players could be as enthusiastic and animated as Leon was many many years ago!
Regards, Craig

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Larry Dering
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Post by Larry Dering »

What a great piece of history. Leon was such a cool performer.
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