WALTER HAYNES.......exceptional steel picker

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 10 Mar 2002 10:11 pm

After losing out on eBay a few weeks ago....
and thus not being able to acquire the album
of fine steel guitar instrumentals by none other than fellow Forumite Walter Haynes....
who would've ever tho't that today I have a copy of that album that came to me by way of still another wonderful Forumite from clear around on the other side of the world.
Having been involved with the steel guitar and playing professionally now for more years than I care to try and remember, I just have to say that I've made more new, and valued "friends" this past year from Australia thro' Canada and all over Europe; Finland, England, Germany, etc. than I have in 50 years of professional playing. Yes, new friends too, from No.Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Montana, Ohio, etc.
If wasn't for b0b, none of this could have happened. THANK YOU once again b0b! You are much appreciated.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 10 Mar 2002 11:44 pm

Walter Haynes was so far ahead of his time it was unreal. He achieved a great sound on primitive steel guitars compared to today's steel guitar. Check out "High Boots" instrumental and with Dickens on " We Could" and "Concience".Jody.

Frank Venters · Post by **Frank Venters** » 11 Mar 2002 7:06 am

Didn't Walter Haynes play some of that Cajun music on steel with Jimmie C. Newman? Seems I remember (CRS)that he played with Jimmie C.......

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 11 Mar 2002 11:04 am

Hey there Jody! "High Boots" is on the album that I just received. It's truly great as were all of the other cuts thereon.
I've had J.Dicken's record of "We Could" for years......"Conscience" is a new tune for me to find and listen to. By the way Jody, is that Walter on those several religious tunes that J.Dicken's recorded back in that same era?
Frank.....I can't comment about your remarks, as I've only just discovered Walter.
Sad to have to admit that.

VERNON PRIDDY · Post by **VERNON PRIDDY** » 11 Mar 2002 2:24 pm

Walter Haynes And I Have Been Good Friends For Years He Is One Of The Best. SONNY.

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Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 11 Mar 2002 2:33 pm

(quote by Frank)..."Didn't Walter Haynes play some of that Cajun music on steel with Jimmie C. Newman?"......

I didn't know who played it at the time but I was on a package show once that included the "Aligator Man", and had to cover that cajun backup for Jimmy's numbers!" www.genejones.com

Walter Haynes · Post by **Walter Haynes** » 11 Mar 2002 3:43 pm

Hi Guys, yes I did play all of Jimmy Newman's spots on the opry and some record sessions also. I used a capo most of the time on the cajun tunes. I had to capo to the key he did the tune so I could have open strings. Thanks Walter Haynes

Bill Ford · Post by **Bill Ford** » 11 Mar 2002 4:10 pm

Thanks Walter,
I was just about to ask if you were the one that did the capo on a lot of the cuts in that era.Seems like I remember Shot J. offering a capo in one of the Sho Bud flyers,a totaly cool sound.Thanks for the memories>
Bill Ford

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Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 11 Mar 2002 4:37 pm

Walter, are you going to attend the Dallas show this year? I would like to shake your hand for the great playing you have done. See you at 6PM at the Carter room on Saturday. www.genejones.com

Walter Haynes · Post by **Walter Haynes** » 11 Mar 2002 7:20 pm

Gene, I will be in Dallas on Friday afternoon and will look forward to meeting you. This will be my second time to attend, it's a great show and I get to see some old friends from Nashville and new ones I meet at the show. See you there----W.H.

wayne yakes md · Post by **wayne yakes md** » 21 Mar 2002 11:44 am

Buddy Emmons said to me, after he rehearsed the song "We Could" with Johnny Bush and Justin Trevino at the Midnight Jamboree in Nashville, that Walter Haynes with "Little" Jimmy Dickens had the the BEST hook on the song he ever heard and always admired Walter.