Why who?

Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 4 Dec 2005 3:56 am

So I'll know if I want to like it or not!!

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Dave Ristrim · Post by **Dave Ristrim** » 6 Dec 2005 2:54 pm

Earnest, you crack me up. Man, one of these days we are going to meet and hang out and realize we are the same person! I don't know if that's good or bad. Someday we'll find out.
Keep on,
Dave

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 6 Dec 2005 3:08 pm

We are all as one, anyways.
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Dad, can I borrow the Emmons tonight?

Ben Rubright · Post by **Ben Rubright** » 6 Dec 2005 3:57 pm

I just need to know........ By knowing who, I get a better picture of the players genius. For example, listen to the many 'faces' of Lloyd. I know of at least 3 versions of 'Apartment #9' that he played on and they are all different and wonderful. There is an enjoyment in knowing that he did all 3 of them that I would not have not knowing it was him.

Listen to Paul Franklin on Alan Jackson's version of "Murder on Music Row"...he plays tribute in his steel playing to people I know of and care about. It is another dimension......and knowing it was Paul makes it that much better.

It used to be that you could tell who the singer was just by the intro. It is one of the things missing from the world today.

Ben Rubright

Post by **Joey Ace** » 6 Dec 2005 4:13 pm

"I often think it would be better to listen to everything in a fresh and unbiased way" E.B.

This is a great question. I always wonder who is playing, but never wondered why. I don't think it affects my perception of the music, but now I'm not sure.

I asked Sid, my dog about this, and posting pictures. His reply:

Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 6 Dec 2005 4:19 pm

I think probably the best reason to ask who played on a particular song is, because you don't know who played on that particular song....probably

You're probably right Jeff.

Rick Garrett · Post by **Rick Garrett** » 6 Dec 2005 4:38 pm

Another reason is history. Alot of important information regarding who played what and with which particular guitar and amp settup is listed in the archives of this forum. In the future folks who want to know will find the info they need right where those who knew posted it.

Rick

David C. Wright · Post by **David C. Wright** » 6 Dec 2005 4:42 pm

Well, since you asked. When I was learning to play guitar, there were some guys I like to try to fasion my style after. Glen Campbell, Eric Clapton, Leslie West, Mark Farner, Don Rich... etc. I wanted to be versatile, and I appreciated they feel, tone and general savy they used to perform. As with the guitar, I plan to use the same principals to learn the steel. I love to hear the PSG played, pretty much by anyone. I have some steelers that I have been listening to all my life, and I have an idea of the way I want to play from listening to those people play. Lloyd Green, Buddy Emmons, Paul Franklin, Hal Rugg so far, and now I can add Weldon Myrick to the list. I wouldn't have known that, if I had not asked the question. Plus I got some extra info along with the answer. Gotta have hero's

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 6 Dec 2005 5:00 pm

Now, folks, let's consider the source of the question. Here we have a steel player who hides his true identity from the public under a pseudonym asking why anybody actually cares who the player is... seems kinda peculiar, no?

chas smith · Post by **chas smith** » 6 Dec 2005 5:07 pm

I don't think I've ever met a peculiar steel player.....

The answer to the original question....how are you going to meet them, if you don't know who they are.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 6 Dec 2005 6:17 pm

a steel player who hides his true identity from the public

I've heard that before! So it's true. Earnest Bovine is really.......Irving Bovine!

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 7 Dec 2005 3:37 pm

My reason would be the same as Eric's (which is the exact opposite of everyone else's).

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 7 Dec 2005 4:01 pm

I believe wanting to know who played steel on certain songs is part of going to Psg class. Why learn to play licks and runs, etc. if you don't know who they came from. In my opinion only, there's a lot more to steel guitar than just simply playing one. Steel guitar has a wonderful and rich history thanks to players like Jerry Byrd, Herb Remington,Bud Issacs,Leon M.(Tex. PB's), Emmons, Day, Green, Rugg, Drake, Chalker, Helms, Seymour, Franklin, Hughey and so many others as well. Personally, I enjoy finding out different things about players and how they incorporated there own styles, licks,etc. into songs through the years.

Rodney Garrison · Post by **Rodney Garrison** » 7 Dec 2005 4:12 pm

Who is Who? Check out Walter Stettners' site at www.austriansteelguitar.at.tf .
Go to Info & news and he has compiled a giant list of our favorites. Quite a show and lots of fun info. Thanks Walter.
RG

Ken Mullett · Post by **Ken Mullett** » 7 Dec 2005 4:17 pm

What Jim Cohen said!!!

Rodney Garrison · Post by **Rodney Garrison** » 7 Dec 2005 6:21 pm

I just like to be informed. I missed the music industry from 1976 thru 2001 due to other interests. Wife, kids, divorce. Now when topics of music come up and their makers I always have to ask 'WHO ?'.
I'm a little behind on info.
RG

Rodney Garrison · Post by **Rodney Garrison** » 7 Dec 2005 6:25 pm

I just want to know.
RG

Rodney Garrison · Post by **Rodney Garrison** » 7 Dec 2005 6:28 pm

just like to know.
rg

Rodney Garrison · Post by **Rodney Garrison** » 7 Dec 2005 6:30 pm

just want to know.
rg

Rodney Garrison · Post by **Rodney Garrison** » 7 Dec 2005 6:38 pm

just wanted to know
rg

Rodney Garrison · Post by **Rodney Garrison** » 7 Dec 2005 7:29 pm

just want to know.
rg

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 7 Dec 2005 7:40 pm

I think Rodney just wants to know...

Rodney Garrison · Post by **Rodney Garrison** » 8 Dec 2005 3:58 am

Jim,
Another lesson learned.
I didn't see that my reply's went to page 2.
So I kept on sending it.
But you are correct.
Thanks
RG