Who plays steel for Gene Watson?

Lyle DeHart · Post by **Lyle DeHart** » 21 Jan 2005 6:52 am

Does anyone out there know who plays steel for the great Gene Watson? I plan on seeing his show on July 9th in MN.

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Lyle DeHart

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 21 Jan 2005 6:56 am

My buddy -- CORKY OWENS. Gene Watson puts on a great classy show and Corky is such a super person and super steel player. Corky enjoys meeting people so be certain to visit with him at the show.

Billy Peddycoart · Post by **Billy Peddycoart** » 21 Jan 2005 7:39 am

Corky is great, and also a great guy..Billy

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Lyle DeHart · Post by **Lyle DeHart** » 21 Jan 2005 7:56 am

Bill,
Do you know how I could get in touch with Corky Owens? Do you think I would be able to meet him and talk with before or after the show? I am a big Gene Watson fan and even more of a fan of the steel work that is done on Gene's songs. It would be a great honor to meet Mr. Owens. Thank you Bill and Billy.

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Lyle DeHart

Ray Walker · Post by **Ray Walker** » 21 Jan 2005 8:27 am

Well...I know Corky always enjoys talking with "his" fans who love steel. He's not hard to talk to or to meet for that matter and he'll give you some of his time. Corky is a great guy and appreciates people.

Ray

Ronnie Burks · Post by **Ronnie Burks** » 21 Jan 2005 8:37 am

corky's e-mail is corkyanddaynao@msn.com---it is on his business card so i do not he would mind me giving it out----have a good day---rb-----

Lyle DeHart · Post by **Lyle DeHart** » 21 Jan 2005 9:38 am

Thank you so much Ronnie and Ray. Thank you for the e-mail address Ronnie. It is very much appreciated. Love this forum!

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Lyle DeHart

Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 21 Jan 2005 8:34 pm

I cought Gene's show about a year ago, cought Corkie tweeking up his steel, and thought it was a chance to say high, got more than I bargined for, he invited me to come back after the show and chat for a while,,,,,and now you want to meet my friend corky,, your in for a treat,, what a nice guy and a heck of a steel player

Wayne

Corky Owens · Post by **Corky Owens** » 21 Jan 2005 8:49 pm

Thanks guy's. Ya'll are much too nice to an old guy that just loves to talk steel guitar. I always have time to talk and meet some really nice folks that I like to call friends. You can never have enough friends.

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Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 22 Jan 2005 9:51 am

Lyle...just email me your telephone number...Corky are either talking on the old phone; getting together every other day to pick and grin at my home or going to hear some steel player...I will make sure he gets it for you...again, Corky is one heck of a great person and steel player...Bill

Lyle DeHart · Post by **Lyle DeHart** » 1 Feb 2005 10:54 am

Bill,
Thanks a million, I emailed you my phone number. Thanks to Corky for being so nice too!

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Lyle DeHart

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 2 Feb 2005 7:08 am

Just to add my two cents, Corky is every bit that has been stated here and more! Great picker and a very humble person. They put on a fantastic show and Gene's voice is as great as it has ever been.
Dave