Congratulations to Tom Morrell and Herbie Wallace

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 1 Sep 2001 11:51 am

Congratulations, gentlemen. You are both a credit to the industry, and well deserving of being inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of fame. Your talent is exceeded only by the modesty with which you accepted the awards.

Congratulations.

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John P. Phillips · Post by **John P. Phillips** » 1 Sep 2001 3:26 pm

All I can say after that is "AMEN" to what b0b said

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Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 1 Sep 2001 4:41 pm

bOb

True'r words could never have been spoken,,,they are a credit to steel guitar and to humanity as well.......both of them deserve that honor.....

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 1 Sep 2001 6:24 pm

YES; I also agree with everything that was said above!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the both of you..
So happy for both of you-very hard earned too!! Ron

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 1 Sep 2001 7:33 pm

SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
YOU TWO ARE EXCELLENT PICKERS AND TOTALLY DESERVE THIS AWARD.
WOW!!! NOW YOU ARE ON THE WALL.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 2 Sep 2001 7:12 am

mega dittos.

Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 2 Sep 2001 8:00 am

Congratulations Herby and Tom. I think your induction into the SGHOF was long overdue. If I have ever heard of 2 Steel Players that can flat get the job done, and have been for MANY years, these these are the two.

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 2 Sep 2001 8:33 am

Mike: I'll see that and raise you 3 more Megga Dittos !!

Regards, Paul

Bob Cox · Post by **Bob Cox** » 2 Sep 2001 3:57 pm

Congrads,You guys are the Men!!!!!

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 3 Sep 2001 10:28 am

I have not had the privilege to hear Tom Morrell except for once at the Atlanta show, but I could not believe what I was hearing from a non-pedal steel. Many of my heros refer to Tom as one of their heros, so that speaks volumes.

What else can be said be said about Herby Wallace that has not already been said? He is a monster player with a tremendous library of instruction courses that he produces and promotes steel guitar by attending many steel shows. He is a very candid person to speak to--he tells you exactly what he thinks. For all that he means to the steel guitar community, Herby is very worthy of this induction. I remember throwing his name out on one of those SGHOF posts a couple of years ago. Maybe the committee reads this forum after all.

The "E" had a real nice post about Herby several weeks ago, referring to "that fire" that Herby has when he plays. As Buddy said, we can all feel it in the audience.

Herby, thank you for making me a better player with your courses, recordings, and influence.

Sincerely,

Frank

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Mark Krutke · Post by **Mark Krutke** » 3 Sep 2001 10:36 am

Congradulations, guys.

Lefty Schrage · Post by **Lefty Schrage** » 3 Sep 2001 11:34 am

Tom and Herby - A well-deserved recognition! Congratulations! ...Lefty

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 3 Sep 2001 4:57 pm

My sincere congratulations to Herby and Tom for their induction into the SGHOF. Two of the finest pickers in the world.

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Be Blessed........HAL

Louie Hallford · Post by **Louie Hallford** » 3 Sep 2001 8:28 pm

..... and futhermore,don't anybody ever say that I can't even carry Tom Morrell's case.
Not only did I carry his case, it had his guitar in it, but I also carried his amp and external speaker,two gig bags, and2 boxes of his CD's.

Since I have lost his phone number and forgotten where he lives,keep an eye on BUY and Sell as I will be listing the above items in a few days.

On the return trip,I also brought his new Hall of Fame plaque. I will not be listing it however.

Getting his name off and putting mine in its place has turned into an all day job,but it was worth the trouble as it looks nice hanging on my music room wall.

I sure hope Tom enjoyed that nice round trip plane ride that Scotty furnished for him. It was sure a long tiring drive from Texas to St Louis and back by myself,but it was worth it.[This message was edited by louie hallford on 03 September 2001 at 09:32 PM.]

Bob Hayes · Post by **Bob Hayes** » 4 Sep 2001 5:18 am

Thums up Herby!!!! You's the MAN....I couldn't get to the convention..Had to go the other direction for my Mom's 90th birthday and a Family reunion..Knocked on Bill Hankey's door ,,but may be he was in St Louis TOO...I've been telling you'all all along ..my teacher and mentor and an additional hero The Other "Buddy" Mr "C" is fantastic,great. out of this world ..and a down right nice guy..as is Our Newest HOF Mambers!!!!!IMHO..the Grouchyvet!!!!

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 4 Sep 2001 11:31 am

Darn! Herby has been on every steel show I've attended and now I learn that I missed his induction to the HoF.

Congratulations Herby and Tom!

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Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 5 Sep 2001 11:59 pm

CONGRATS HERBY!Maybe this helps make up for all those times you drove hundreds of miles only to play with pickers who didn't have a clue.Guess there is a god after all.

I couldn't be happier unless it was me that was inducted into the hall of fame.

See you in Nov.My best--Bobby

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 7 Sep 2001 7:22 am

Congratulations are indeed in order. Two of my favourite players. A credit to the art of steel guitar playing. Regards! Bob

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 8 Sep 2001 3:11 pm

Congratulations guys. You both are super pickers and first rate in my book. Herbie I can now say I have studied with a Hall of Famer. It doesn't get you anything but it makes me sound more impressive