What exactly did Chris Cagle say about steel guitar?

Jerry Bruner · Post by **Jerry Bruner** » 27 Jun 2001 4:35 pm

Before his Opry debacle, I thought I read or heard that Cris Cringle (my derisive name for that Cagle guy) said something bad about pedal steel. That (plus his apparent total disrespect for the Opry)irritates me.

However, to be fair, I want to know if there is anyone here who has documented or can document any disparaging remarks he has made. His performance already gives him two strikes against him......

Any help on this will be appreciated.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 27 Jun 2001 6:33 pm

Who in the heck is "Chris Cagle"??? How do all these "unknowns" get on the Opry, anyway?
(Bobby Lee's got more CD's out than this guy!!!)

David Pennybaker · Post by **David Pennybaker** » 28 Jun 2001 7:24 am

Chris Cagle is new (first CD released last year?).

I believe he's only released 2 singles so far:

"My Love Goes On and On" (and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and . . . ) - - - I could definitely live without that song having ever been played, but his fans love it. It'll probably be his "signature song" just like "26 Cents" is for The Wilkinsons.

and

"Laredo" -- this song is OK - not great, but OK.

I've heard him play in Lima, OH -- wouldn't go out of my way to hear him play again. (Though I think I will be hearing him again in August at another concert).

If I recall correctly, what he reportedly said was "who needs a steel guitar (player?) anyway?" at a concert soon after: a) he fired his steel player, or b) the steel player left the band. It's buried here somewhere in the forum, and I'm sure a search would turn it up.

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Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 28 Jun 2001 9:13 am

"My Love Goes On and On" (and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and . . . )"

Sounds like he needs to join that 12-step group "On&On-Anon" (say that fast 5 times!)

GORDY NICHOL · Post by **GORDY NICHOL** » 28 Jun 2001 12:54 pm

I don't think it really matters what Cagle thinks as much as what his producer thinks!Those cats call the shots!

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 28 Jun 2001 3:41 pm

In Central GA, Cagles does chickens. Butchers them I mean but maybe that is what your Cagle does to country music. I guess it all works out in the end !! OOPS !!

Regards Paul

Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 28 Jun 2001 5:36 pm

Aren't Cagles those lower abdominal groin-like squeezes that they teach the ladies in the LaMaze classes? Something about squeezing your lower reaches like you're trying to hold your pee in or something?

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 28 Jun 2001 6:00 pm

Thanks for sharing that thought with us, Steve!

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 28 Jun 2001 6:29 pm

Ya'll are too funny!

David Pennybaker · Post by **David Pennybaker** » 29 Jun 2001 6:35 am

That's "kegels", Steve.

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Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 29 Jun 2001 6:48 am

Theresa: If you run into that Hinson boy, Steve, tell him Larry G and myself are still Makin' Macon Music and we don't do chickens for Cagles either. Wouldn't want him to think we are back sliding.

Regards Paul

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Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 29 Jun 2001 8:55 am

Gosh, I hadn't thought about LaMaze classes in over 20 years; my oldest is 20.

Chris is right. You don't need steel to do Cagles (SIC) or vice versa. However, I think they can help develop and improve your knee lever action.

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Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 29 Jun 2001 12:42 pm

A few months ago I was in a group doing a warm up show for that guy, Cagle. His fiddle player is a force to be reckoned with even though the music Cagle performs is not my cup of tea and he'll probably sell more records then I have an opportunity to procreate!!!!!
Gary Lee[This message was edited by Gary Lee Gimble on 29 June 2001 at 04:41 PM.]

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 29 Jun 2001 6:11 pm

Paul,
I'm going to see Steve shortly. I'll try to relay the message

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 29 Jun 2001 10:33 pm

Theresa:

Post by **Joey Ace** » 30 Jun 2001 5:06 am

That fiddle player is Alex DePue.
He's on a recent Herby Wallace CD and a Frank Rogers Cd.

He performed with Herby at the last ISGC.

Herby said he has the best intonation he's ever heard. Great stage presence too.

I suspect he'll be around a lot longer than his current boss.

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Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 30 Jun 2001 7:02 am

Joe, I knew "that" and I didn't want to take a chance in misspelling his name since I was thoroughly enjoying a goblet or two of Malbec made by Suter. In addition to being an accomplished picker, Alex is a great guy to chat with. I agree with you, he will be around considerably longer than his boss!
Gary Lee

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 30 Jun 2001 8:21 am

Yeah, Alex is pretty good...ain't no Tommy Jackson, mind 'ya...but he is pretty good! And Gary...if you can put down that glass of wine for a minute (ain't no damn "goblet", it's just a glass, man!), I was just going to suggest that Jay D. Henley deserves to be on the Opry a lot more than that Cagle guy.

By the way...great job at the show last Week! I couldn't believe that with all those good steelmen...Buddy Charleton, you, Curry Coster, Ray Chilton, and all the others, that there were only a hundred people there!

Lotta folks missed a good show...

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 30 Jun 2001 9:17 am

No Donny, actually its a basin which holds 64 ounces. Yes, I'm a glutton! Even after the wine has been open, there needs to be ample breathing room and an instrument (glass, goblet or whatever) that will allow your nose to be submerge in the aroma, wine aroma that is! Hmmm, I don't remember eating that!!!!!!!!!!

Alex was warming up well before the show started and I kick myself for not bringing my banjo with me. Alex enjoys playing just banjo and fiddle stuff.

What a thrill it was to be on stage with Charleton and Curry. Those guys play so good and thank you for the compliment. BTW, did Curry email you Paul's pictures?

Gary Lee

Post by **Joey Ace** » 1 Jul 2001 4:57 am

So back to the original question...

What exactly did Chris Cagle say about steel guitar?

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Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 1 Jul 2001 6:55 am

Who cares what he said, as if he'll have any impact on the steel guitar community.

Gary Lee