Weldon Myrick, A Great Steeler

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 31 Mar 2003 2:33 pm

A lot of the steel on that Gary Stewart record was Pete Drake...

Jonathan Gregg · Post by **Jonathan Gregg** » 31 Mar 2003 2:45 pm

ah. well, that might be one reason. it didn't sound at all like the feisty stuff on the Smith disc. not much in the way of memorable solos or intros either.
actually, the other record included on the twofer is Your Place or Mine, which sounds like it might have more interesting steel stuff -- more country, less Allman bros influenced.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 31 Mar 2003 2:53 pm

How does Weldon wear his picks?

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 31 Mar 2003 3:07 pm

I have admired his steel playing for many years. And a few years ago we got to play the Branson picking party together and we got to meet Weldon and Judi,and we found out that they are the nicest people we have ever met. If We lived in Nashville I would be over there worrying him to show me some of those licks he did . Amazing.

Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 5 Apr 2003 6:04 pm

I first met Weldon in 1973 when I worked for Music City Mfg in Nashville. We were invited to go to the opry with a friend that played fiddle with Jim and Jessie and he ask me if I had ever met Weldon, he introduced us and that was the start of a long friendship.
As Buck said , Weldon and Judi are the nicest people you would ever want to meet.
We went to Magee MS with them a few years ago after Robin and I married and he sang a song for us, after all the years of knowing him I didnt know he could sang.
I dont think I have seen it posted on the forum but in Oct 2002, his home town of Jayton, TX named the street by his home place, Weldon Myrick Street.
I could tell more about him but I will leave you with this, he aint a bad golfer either. (FOUR).

[This message was edited by Jimmy Campbell on 05 April 2003 at 06:06 PM.]

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 6 Apr 2003 7:28 am

I have watched this thread and really didn't think I had anything to contribute other than Weldon has probably influenced my playing as much as anyone. The Opry years, were the "glory years" IMHO, with Hal and Sonny.
I have an old Sho-Bud catalog, from the late 60s or early 70s. On the one of pages is a note, "Wilton Miley". Dad and I started hearing this great steel player on the Opry and our radio was scratchy! We thought that was his name until my uncle brought over a gospel album by "The Downings". Awesome steel playing and I looked at the credits and realized what his name really was! Weldon, I hope you are enjoying this thread! You are so deserving! Thanks for the inspiration!

RON PRESTON · Post by **RON PRESTON** » 6 Apr 2003 8:26 am

Yes, Weldon is a CLASS ACT, for sure.
When he played his Legrand III at Ron Lashleys' Funeral in NC in 2000, he Broke his 3rd string right in the middle of his song and never Flinched once, and never missed a lick. Heck, he didn't need that G# anyway. I was moved at his Devotion to the Emmons' Co. and his Dear Friend, Mr. Ron Lashley Sr.
I know it was VERY hard for him to play at his Funeral, this man had tears in his eyes as he played, (very Difficult to play), AND broke that Pesky 3rd too.
The man NEVER lost it....smooth as silk.
This man took time for me as well to answer a few questions before he drove back to Nashville. God Bless you, Weldon.

Dennis Manuel · Post by **Dennis Manuel** » 6 Apr 2003 12:39 pm

I have a video of Weldon backing up Ray Pillow on the opry. Great classic country and Weldon is definitely an accomplished player. To bad we don't hear more of him.

Mark Krutke · Post by **Mark Krutke** » 6 Apr 2003 1:25 pm

Ranking up there (in my opinion) of the all-time most creative steel parts in a song is the part of George Strait's 'Right or Wrong', where Weldon played steel on the break after the fiddle. Very original and one-of-a-kind.

Weldon Myrick · Post by **Weldon Myrick** » 8 Apr 2003 8:53 pm

Holy Smoke! Well, now I'm sitting here red faced and humbled by all those nice comments. It's really something to realize there are pickers who have actually enjoyed some things I did over the years. I also realize it could have been any one of many players that could have had the good fortune to record those songs with those great artists. I call it a blessing for whatever reason, because I simply stumbled and fumbled my way through. On most records,I got to use my ideas, others I played my interpretation of someone else's idea. It was all just a matter of letting the chips fall. Thank you all so very much for the kind words and for loving the steel guitar.
By the way, I think it was "10 Little Bottles". Weldon Myrick [This message was edited by Weldon Myrick on 08 April 2003 at 09:56 PM.]

Eddie Lange · Post by **Eddie Lange** » 9 Apr 2003 6:21 am

Weldon!!!! Its about time you jumped on here man. You are a legend. A MAJOR influence to me and to many others, as you can see.

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 9 Apr 2003 11:07 am

Weldon has always been my hero and is a great person too.enjoyed picking with him and Hal on the Opry.

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Rudy

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 9 Apr 2003 1:10 pm

Weldon's and Sonny Garrish's recording work got me hooked on steel in the late 70s--Weldon Hemphill Intro From 1980

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