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R. E. Klaus
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Posted 28 Mar 2004 2:30 am |
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Julian would have been 67 today. In memory of a dear friend :
Danny Boy From Julian's "The Jet Age" album.
Julie's Dream From his "Take Your Pick" album with Blondie Calderon on vibes.
Sorry they load a little slow.
R.E.[This message was edited by R. E. Klaus on 04 April 2004 at 09:30 PM.] |
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John Floyd
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Posted 28 Mar 2004 3:26 am
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| Happy Birthday Julian. |
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Drew Howard
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Posted 1 Apr 2004 11:06 am
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Are these recordings of Julian Tharpe? I wasn't clear. Wonderful stuff! Thanks for sharing...
Drew
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Reece Anderson
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Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Apr 2004 11:52 am
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R.E.Klaus....Thank you for the reminder concerning Julians birthday and for sharing the recordings, both of which brought back a flood of memories to me.
Julian was once part of MSA and a very dear friend about whom I have some wonderful memories.
He will always be in my personal Hall Of Fame as a friend and a player. |
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Drew Howard
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Posted 1 Apr 2004 12:49 pm
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Is this the famous version of "Danny Boy" done without the bar?
Drew
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John McGann
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Boston, Massachusetts, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Apr 2004 1:02 pm
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| Thanks for posting these. It's sad that Julian's recordings haven't been reissued. |
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C Dixon
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Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2004 1:44 pm
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Yes Drew,
It is that one. Julian, like Curley Chalker, played like NO one but Julian. His playing was pure genious. Like Buddy Emmons, his ear/brain coordination heard and played things most can only dream about.
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Terry Wood
From:
Lebanon, MO
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Posted 1 Apr 2004 8:04 pm
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Julian and Reece are tops!
Like many of you all, I feel honored to have known both these great steel guitarists!
Both of them truly belong in the SGHOF.
GOD bless you all!
Woody
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 2 Apr 2004 10:20 am
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Just like many, many others, I too respected and admired Julian's playing. I had all of his LP's. I liked his tuning, was sort of E6, E9, B6,E13...you name it....al 
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Bob Watson
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Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 3 Apr 2004 3:06 am
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| Julian Tharpe inpired me to play the PSG, as I have mentioned in earlier posts. Did he ever play a D10, or did he always have some sort of Universal tuning. I have a question for Maurice Anderson, did Julian Tharpe inpire you to check out the Universal tuning, or were you already using it when you met him? Could it have been that you inspired him to play a Univeral tuning? Just curious. He really had a musicallity about his playing that seemed to transcend conventional tunings. He really should be inducted into the SGHOF ASAP! [This message was edited by Bob Watson on 03 April 2004 at 03:09 AM.] [This message was edited by Bob Watson on 03 April 2004 at 03:12 AM.] |
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Damir Besic
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Nashville,TN.
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Posted 4 Apr 2004 6:41 am
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WOW... 
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R. E. Klaus
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Montana, USA
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Posted 4 Apr 2004 8:41 pm
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I spent many hours amazed by Julian's playing. I missed getting the ShoBud that is on the cover of "The Jet Age" by three days.  I am glad that I have been able to bring back some good memories of him.
I have heard but can not confirm that Julian did play a D-10 at one time... with all 8 pedals and 4 knees hooked up to one neck. I also have heard that he had a 20 string single neck MSA as well. Maybe Mr. Anderson can comment on that.
R. E.[This message was edited by R. E. Klaus on 04 April 2004 at 09:44 PM.] |
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Drew Howard
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Reece Anderson
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Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 5 Apr 2004 8:03 am
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Bob W....Thank you for the question. I had been playing a single 12 for years prior to meeting Julian.
Julian was a man who followed his own vision, therefore I seriously doubt I inspired him to be anything, but possibly...himself, which is what I have always taught all my students.
Drew H....Thank you for posting the picture of Julians 20 string MSA single neck. I have often wondered who had the guitar. I remember my feelings at the time sitting down to it and trying to play it....I felt like I was trying to make an emergency landing in a 747 on a freeway. |
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Graham Griffith
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Tempe, N.S.W., Australia
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Posted 5 Apr 2004 9:41 pm
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It's really interesting to see that 20 stringer as I've just listened to an interview that I did with Julian at his home in Alabama on 20 January 1979. He mentions that guitar but it must be strung up differently now as he said that it was in about 1968 or 1969 and he had the 1st 8 strings as standard E9th (I assume without the so-called chromatic strings) and the bottom 12 as E13th. He found the facility of playing the lower E9th bass strings while playing the E13th section interesting but, although he could play the guitar, wasn't ultimately happy with that many strings.
His musical career started by running scissors up and down the strings on a dobro when he was 5!!!
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Joe McHam
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Houston, TX * R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 8:23 am
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Boy did this pix of the S-20 bring back memories.. We owned the S-20 after Julian built his S-12 at MSA. We played or tried to play this guitar about 6-7 years..
We are doing a memorial-tribute page to Julian.. www.joemcham.net/Memories/index.html
We hope you will stop by and sign his Guest Book.. Julian passed away Nov 7, 1994 We still miss him..
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Fred Shannon
From:
Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 8:38 am
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Joe, glad to see you posting about Julie. I always wondered where the 20 string MSA went. Do you know where it is now? Reece and I have talked about the guitar but I don't think we ever solved the mystery.
Julian was a tremendous player, but an impatient teacher. Perfection was all that was accepted. I know, too, that Julie and Reece were very close and Reece made more than one concession to have Julie in the Dallas complex. No doubt he was an innovator supreme.
Thanks for bringing the post back up, and Julian would certainly appreciate our remembering him on his birthday.
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Terry Wood
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 8:54 am
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Julian E. Tharpe was my friend, mentor and hero. As does his family and friends, we all miss him dearly! I stay in contact with his last living brother and he has two sisters still living.
Julian was needlessly and viciously murdered for less than $10 that he was carrying on his person. He was one of the greatest steel guitar players that ever lived! Those that never heard him live really missed something.
Next, Julian and Reece Anderson both belong inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. I cannot think of any reason why they would not be included in the SGHOF. Their talent and efforts warrant it!
Julian passed away 11 years ago today. He rests today in a little Baptist cemetary near Skipperville, AL. His stone reads as it should "One of the World's best Steel Guitarists.
More later!
GOD Bless you all and Julian we still remember you!
Terry J. Wood
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Reece Anderson
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Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 9:11 am
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Joe M....Very kind and thoughtful of you to remember Julian.
Fred S....I totally agree, Julian was not only a dear friend, he was a "musicans musician".
There's no doubt in my mind he made a significant, stylistic, and unique contribution to steel guitar, and richly deserves recognition for his efforts throughout the world of steel guitar.
Also as seen on this forum for many years,(and more importantly to me) Julian made a positive impact on the lives of many. |
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 9:18 am
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| I transfered Tharpes LPs to CD recently and was just amazed at his playing. RIP JT. |
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Reece Anderson
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Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 9:29 am
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Terry W....I certainly didn't intentionally overlook your comments. Evidently we were posting at the same time, so I didn't see yours until I put mine up.
I agree with you, Julian was one of the greatest steel guitar players who has ever lived. Julian played uniquely....like Julian.
Thank you for sharing the location of his resting place and the headstone inscription.
I'm very happy to know his musical accomplishment is clearly displayed and appropriately stated. I hope to someday have the opportunity to visit his resting place. |
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Terry Wood
From:
Lebanon, MO
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 9:33 am
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Julian Tharpe had these solo albums and cassettes as of to date there are no CD recordings. However, I have heard that there possibly will be a re-release of some of his material on CD at a future date.
Julian Tharpe - The Jet Age, Take Your Pick, Southern Fried Steel, Deep Feelings and 12 + 14 = Country Jazz with Zane Beck.
Terry Wood |
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robert hays
From:
sikeston mo. usa
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 9:42 am
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I am unable to access the clips I do not have "road runner" available could someone please submit these clips in another format?
thanks |
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Al Marcus
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Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 11:07 am
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Joe-Thanks for posting about Julian. He is in "OUR" Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. I will look forward to buying his CD's , if they are issued.....al
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Bob Simmons
From:
Trafford, Alabama, USA
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Posted 7 Nov 2005 6:35 pm
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| Boy, you guys have stirred up some memories!!!! You should have been here in Birmingham when "spook" and Zane recorded their album-- this was a crazy time! sure miss my buddy |
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