Wayne Newton On Stringmaster

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 3 Nov 2005 10:53 am

Does anyone know of any clips available - videos, DVDs or whatever - of The Newton Brothers, featuring Wayne Newton playing Steel? By all accounts he was amazing, so I'd sure like to see & hear for myself.

I don't know why he gave it up - he might have made it big if he'd stuck with it . .

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 3 Nov 2005 11:14 am

Yeah, he could have made literally tens of dollars playing one of these things...

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 3 Nov 2005 11:21 am

If I'm not mistaken that was in Phoenix, right?
Erv

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 3 Nov 2005 12:26 pm

Here they are -

Looks like Bobby Vinton there with his arm around Wayne . .

But are there any clips in existence? That is the question.
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Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 3 Nov 2005 12:34 pm

I think Wayne ditched the hat and got an ear-job when he got to Las Vegas.

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Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 3 Nov 2005 12:39 pm

That looks more like The Late Marty Robbins with his arm around Wayne.....

Mike D · Post by **Mike D** » 3 Nov 2005 1:28 pm

My Mom went to school with them. I'll have to send her this link, she'll get a huge kick out of it.

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Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 3 Nov 2005 1:50 pm

I posted something a long time ago looking for similar info, but had no luck. I know he was on the old Muskateer's show. I heard that he played steel guitar rag one one of the shows, and was peeking at the audience from under his guitar while playing. I'm sure if someone could find a library of the old Muskateer's show, there might be that episode (and more goodies) in there. He is quite a showman and I hope to see him perform one day. I've always been a big fan of his singing and stylings.

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 3 Nov 2005 1:57 pm

That looks more like The Late Marty Robbins with his arm around Wayne.....

Hmmm . . now that you mention it . .

I wonder if Wayne ever plays a steel guitar anymore even just for fun.

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 3 Nov 2005 2:05 pm

I'm with Jim Cohen, the next person who gets rich playing steel will be the first one ever.

Patti Maxine · Post by **Patti Maxine** » 3 Nov 2005 2:18 pm

Hi Guys,

I took lessons when Wayne and Jerry were around in Roanoke, VA. The teacher was Elmer Ridenhour who has since passed. I may be able to get in touch with Elmer's son Jimmy who operates the music store now.

Patti Maxine
steelin' home

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Joy Wofford · Post by **Joy Wofford** » 3 Nov 2005 3:05 pm

I didn't know he was on the Jackie Gleason show 12 times as a kid! Wow. Check this out...
http://www.timeelect.com/Waynes.htm [This message was edited by Joy Wofford on 03 November 2005 at 03:11 PM.]

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 3 Nov 2005 3:15 pm

From what I have seen lately if Wayne Newton got on a Stringmaster the legs would collapse...[This message was edited by Gary Boyett on 03 November 2005 at 03:21 PM.]

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 3 Nov 2005 3:47 pm

if Wayne Newton got on a Stringmaster the legs would collapse...

Garman, are you saying Wayne is looking very prosperous?

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Here's Wayne's 56 T8 Stringmaster that Joy is referring to -

26" scale - must be a tone monster . .

Mitch Drumm · Post by **Mitch Drumm** » 3 Nov 2005 5:29 pm

Here is the Newton Brothers recording career from 1963 back to 1954 on a single CD:
http://www.bear-family.de/mailorder/showoneproduct.html?lang=de&p=BCD+16675

No video. Haven't heard it, so don't know about the steel content. You'd think a tune like "Out Arizona Way" would have steel. Considering Marty's affection for the steel, I'd guess he encouraged Wayne on the instrument.

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 3 Nov 2005 6:06 pm

Wow, nice shot, Rick!

Drew

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Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 3 Nov 2005 6:19 pm

The Bear Family site says that customers who bought the Newton Brithers CD also bought Jenks Carman.

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 3 Nov 2005 6:26 pm

Wayne played the Stardust in LV until recently. I was at the Stardust for two days last week. Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme are playing in that theater now.

Wayne sometimes played the dark triple Fender at the Stardust show; but that was a while ago.[This message was edited by Rick Collins on 03 November 2005 at 06:29 PM.]

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 3 Nov 2005 6:54 pm

Was Edie playing her Bigsby?

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 3 Nov 2005 7:01 pm

If I add any information on this topic you will think Im bragging. I have known Jerry and Wayne since 1960 when they first came to New York to do the Ed Sullivan show.If I get the courage to add my info on these two boys I will,but for the time being I will read what is posted.

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 3 Nov 2005 7:31 pm

Was Edie playing her Bigsby?

Hey Howard, go take a shower.

I understand Steve and Edie played at the Sands a long time. I never saw them there (maybe before my time). The Sands was imploded; and now the Venetian is built on that property.

Mr. Clean

If you want to play it clean, you must play it on a Fender.

Chuck Fisher · Post by **Chuck Fisher** » 3 Nov 2005 10:04 pm

I think he had a zerk fitting installed wher he had the howdydoody-ectomy Got really greasy and the pitch dropped too.

Dan Sawyer · Post by **Dan Sawyer** » 4 Nov 2005 12:24 am

Come on Jody, be brave! we all want to hear the stories.

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 4 Nov 2005 2:53 am

Yes, by all means - let's hear it Jody!

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 4 Nov 2005 3:16 am

I just found the Newton Bros CD at Amazon, where it's a little easier to order (1 click)
It's here.

Sure would like to see ol' Wayne play that thing, though.

(edited to say) I mean young Wayne . .[This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 04 November 2005 at 03:19 AM.]