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Topic: What Steeler For A Grand Ole Opry Set |
Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Nov 2003 7:09 pm |
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| Sometime ago Jerry Douglas was featured on the live telecast of the Grand Ole Opry. If a steel player was given the opportunity to be showcased who would you vote for to feature the steel guitar? My personal favorite has always been Buddy Emmons and I sure would like to see him given the opportunity to perform a live set. Then I think about Weldon Myrick who was the staff steel player on the Grand Ole Opry for 30 plus years and would love to see him play a set on the live telecast. It may be a dream but it sure would be great to see it come to reality. |
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Roger Crawford
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Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2003 4:31 am
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| Yeah, there are a lot of big names that would be appropriate here. Weldon from the staff recently, but then there's Hal Rugg, Jeff Newman and a host of others from some time back. Buddy, Lloyd or Paul would all be a show to remember. But don't overlook the man that's got the job right now. Tommy doesn't back up to any of them! |
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John P. Phillips
From:
Folkston, Ga. U.S.A., R.I.P.
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Posted 4 Nov 2003 4:51 am
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Boy you said a mouthful there Roger !! 
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JUST 'CAUSE I STEEL, DON'T MAKE ME A THIEF
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 4 Nov 2003 5:31 am
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I'd second the vote for Buddy.
There's other players that also deserve the spot due to their playing skills and history, but Buddy has an on-stage charisma that would work well on TV, and with the general public. |
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2003 5:38 am
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I hate to have to pick just one player. I guess that's why I go to steel shows more than I watch or attend The Opry.
If I have to pick just one then I'll go with Joe Wright for the total entertainment package.
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2003 8:26 am
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Robert Randolph.  |
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David Cobb
From:
Chanute, Kansas, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2003 8:59 am
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| Bill, Bill, Bill... |
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Richard Sinkler
From:
aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 4 Nov 2003 9:22 am
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| I think a different one should be featured every week. But, oh well. |
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Mark van Allen
From:
Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2003 12:00 pm
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| Go Bill! |
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