oldest pedal steel player

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 23 Aug 2004 12:31 pm

4½ yrs. since I played PSG. That's probably longer than anyone, hands-down!

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Jim Harper · Post by **Jim Harper** » 23 Aug 2004 3:26 pm

I was 70 year,s old last April and play 3 night,s a week.I still carry my Peavey 400 session-Bandit 112-profex11-seat with back rest-D10-Emmon,s push-pull.It take,s me 4 trip,s to the van but think it sound,s good. God Bless==Jim Harper

Jackie Anderson · Post by **Jackie Anderson** » 23 Aug 2004 5:58 pm

Al, refusing to take money doesn't disqualify you! In addition to being one of the oldest, you must have had one of the longest careers of anyone still active. My hat is off to you!

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 24 Aug 2004 8:39 am

Hey Louie, you don't look 65 for sure! I heard you play at Ronnie's in Hot Springs this past June. if you ain't caught up with Tommy, you are dogone close!

are you gonna play at Ronnie's this Oct Louie? I noticed he's got you scheduled to play.
Terry

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Red Kilby · Post by **Red Kilby** » 24 Aug 2004 4:48 pm

What about Ralph Mooney, he is going to be 75 years young this year, and still plays just like he did in the 50's and 60's.

I know, he just did my project with me and I was totally blown away in the studio with this Legend!!!!!

John De Maille · Post by **John De Maille** » 28 Aug 2004 11:42 am

My longtime friend Jim Hand, who is 92 yrs young. He still plays once a week for the "Old Folks" at the home in Kentucky, where he now lives. He has his 14 string Sierra and Fender amp brought down to conservatory by the staff, where he sings and plays to the delightment of all.