Ricky Davis

Randall Palmore · Post by **Randall Palmore** » 13 Oct 2024 6:47 am

Just a quick shout out to Ricky Davis! Last night, I had the opportunity to finally meet Ricky as he was with Weldon Henson for the annual gala in the Old West town of Ft Griffin, Texas. I want to thank Ricky for all of his contributions to the steel guitar via the Forum! Ricky, you guys sounded great! Sorry I had to bug out early! See you down the road. Randall

Ronald Sikes · Post by **Ronald Sikes** » 13 Oct 2024 11:52 am

Not only a phenomenal steel guitarist but a great person. I had an LDG that I needed to add some changes to , rods ,brackets etc. He was able to assist me over the phone so I could set it up correctly. He made it so easy and did it all while he was on his way to a job with Weldon.
I really miss the “Ricky and Rebel” website where there were a lot of songs tabed out.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 13 Oct 2024 2:48 pm

So great to see and meet you Randall; after all these years of knowing each other as Steel Players on the Web..ah...ha...LOL. Thanks for the supportive words and you too Ronald; so nice of you to say Bro.
Ricky

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 13 Oct 2024 7:46 pm

Ricky is one of the best long time assets to the steel guitar forum and the steel guitar community. He's not only one of the most knowledgeable steel guitar guys, he's also a super player.

RC

Joe Krumel · Post by **Joe Krumel** » 14 Oct 2024 5:09 am

Rick Campbell wrote:Ricky is one of the best long time assets to the steel guitar forum and the steel guitar community. He's not only one of the most knowledgeable steel guitar guys, he's also a super player.

RC

Couldn't have said it better.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 14 Oct 2024 5:54 am

Thank you Rick and Joe> I'm blushing here....
I'm very grateful I get to pass on everything I learned and inspired from my Mentor's; unfortunately most have passed away(except Lloyd Green; he's still kickin' and like a Dad to me> bless his heart). I have always loved passing on what I can in every way; as I constantly see the smiles on all my Mentor's faces.
Ricky

Jim Cooley · Post by **Jim Cooley** » 14 Oct 2024 6:16 am

I am fortunate to be able to see Ricky play occasionally. His skills are undeniable. His personality and the joy he exhibits are icing on the cake.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 14 Oct 2024 7:07 am

I am fortunate to be able to see Ricky play

...and I AM fortunate to be Seen, Jim..thanks bro.
Ricky

Joe Bill Moad · Post by **Joe Bill Moad** » 14 Oct 2024 8:06 am

I have learned more from Ricky Davis postings the last 4 months than 100 or so books that I would never buy. Thanks Ricky for sharing info which helps this 68 year old newbie! Great Knowledge inside Ricky Davis!

Thanks

Joe Bill Moad
Oklahoma

Gary Hoetker · Post by **Gary Hoetker** » 14 Oct 2024 1:20 pm

Ricky helped me too especially with the tuning of the Pull Release Changer. He was patient and kind. Thank you again Ricky !!

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 14 Oct 2024 1:46 pm

I have learned more from Ricky Davis postings the last 4 months than 100 or so books that I would never buy. Thanks Ricky for sharing info which helps this 68 year old newbie!

Great stuff Joe Bill; my pleasure my brother.

Ricky helped me too especially with the tuning of the Pull Release Changer

...and my pleasure to you too Gary Hoetker and it was one of my Mentors Leonard Stadler(RIP) that created the Marlen; that taught me all about Marlen's and Speedy West Marlen and I just pass it on bro.
Ricky

Greg Vincent · Post by **Greg Vincent** » 15 Oct 2024 6:24 pm

Ricky Davis is the best ambassador the steel guitar has ever had!

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 15 Oct 2024 7:39 pm

Ricky is a class act , and a great player , I’m glad he hangs out with us here, lots to learn from the man

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 16 Oct 2024 5:34 am

Ricky Davis is the best ambassador the steel guitar has ever had!

Aw; thanks Greg, and for you to say that after we've known each other since I toured California back in late 90's; is a Blessing; thank you my Brother.

Ricky is a class act , and a great player , I’m glad he hangs out with us here, lots to learn from the man

Thanks a TON Damir; very kind words from a long time "Steel Friend"; bless your Heart.
Ricky

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 16 Oct 2024 9:04 am

Bless you my friend, and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

Bill Terry · Post by **Bill Terry** » 22 Oct 2024 8:33 am

Just don't ever go to his house for a lesson to learn hot licks. He'll just tell you your right hand is all wrong and your posture sucks... Except in a nice way.

Still one of the best learning experiences I've ever had. Thanks again Ricky!

Jim Saunders · Post by **Jim Saunders** » 22 Oct 2024 10:47 am

I had the pleasure of meeting and playing with Ricky once at the South Texas Steel Guitar Club meeting/jam. Ricky came with Ms. Leslie, vocalist and fiddle player. I doubt if Ricky remembers this day, but I enjoyed the day. I played rhythm guitar mostly and let Ricky and Ms. Leslie solo. I don't recall the date, but it was at least 10 years ago.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 22 Oct 2024 4:24 pm

Still one of the best learning experiences I've ever had. Thanks again Ricky!

Yes Bill T, and so glad you were receptive to my criticism, in my very blunt coaching kind of way; you turned out to be a solid picker, non-stop progression and learning, so proud of you.

I had the pleasure of meeting and playing with Ricky once at the South Texas Steel Guitar Club meeting/jam. Ricky came with Ms. Leslie, vocalist and fiddle player. I doubt if Ricky remembers this day,

Jim I kind of remember that but it was certainly more than 12 years ago cuz that was when me and Leslie divorced and I moved back to my hometown in Austin.
Memories are welcome, even though my brain injury just laughs at most of them haha LOL.
Ricky

Chris Schlotzhauer · Post by **Chris Schlotzhauer** » 23 Oct 2024 6:35 am

I don't swing by here much these days, but Ricky has been around here since it was an AOL chat forum (if I remember).
Glad to see him still contributing...that's what he does.

We had some great times during the Three-T's, festivals, and crossing paths playing with all the Texas artists we've played with.

Hope you are doing well Ricky!

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 23 Oct 2024 12:27 pm

Ricky has been around here since it was an AOL chat forum (if I remember).
Glad to see him still contributing...that's what he does.
We had some great times during the Three-T's, festivals, and crossing paths playing with all the Texas artists we've played with.
Hope you are doing well Ricky!

Yes indeed Chris; we has some Bang-up times back in the day; we did it all bro. Miss those times. I'm doing well; living at long time family Ranch between Burnet and Bertram Texas off hwy 29..yeehaa...Playing full time with www.weldonhenson.com and feeding horses and Cows..and working on Sho-Bud in-between all that. Hope you're well.
Ricky

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 23 Oct 2024 1:37 pm

Hummmmmmm..
Randall Palmore and Ricky Davis together????
T-R-O-U-B-L-E..

Danny Letz · Post by **Danny Letz** » 23 Oct 2024 2:06 pm

You might have to wear really tall boots to be there, huh Junior?

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 24 Oct 2024 6:07 am

Great to hear from ya Junior and Danny.
Danny; Junior certainly has the right size boots to get "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" with us no Worries..ah..ha...LOL. Hope ya'll are both well; we all go back a long ways; Continue on Brothers.
Ricky

Danny Letz · Post by **Danny Letz** » 24 Oct 2024 9:58 am

I was getting tickets at the Western Swing festival at Snyder, Tx. There stood Tommy Hooker. I know Jake but not Tommy. I said , Tommy do you know Randal Palmore? Tommy said Yes. I said, well, I’m his steel guitar mechanic. Tommy said, “so that’s what’s wrong with it”.”

Larry Ball · Post by **Larry Ball** » 25 Oct 2024 6:32 am

Just heard Ricky playing with Dale Watson in his early days, I have heard this video before many times. Man did he make that “Sho~Bud sound fantastic. His C6 playing was a true work of art . Ricky’s playing along with his presence on the Forum will be etched in the books along with the greats…