Buck Grantham "Master Player"
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Buck Grantham "Master Player"
Had the chance the other day to stop by and visit with Mr. Buck Grantham and Ms. Mitzi. They are such fine people. Ms. Mitzi is well known for her contribution to pedal steel through photos, and what a wonderful job she does! Mr. Buck took me back to his music room and WOWED ME with some of his playing. His tone delivery is second to none. I tried real hard to steal his settings. He played some runs and licks for me that made me go home and practice some more. Mr. Buck is what I call a MASTER PLAYER. He can do it all, slow, fast, accurate, and all with the best tone you have ever heard. The Granthams" are well known in the field of Pedal Steel and I am glad to call them my friends. Mr. Buck, you are my favorite, when I grow up, I want to sound like you. Hats off to the Granthams, Mr. Buck and Ms. Mitzi!!!!!!!!!!!!<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Danny Harrell on 21 March 2006 at 12:12 PM.]</p></FONT>
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For the past 8 or so years I have had the honor of having Miss Mitzi and Buck at the OzarkSGA Jam in Branson. I won't have a show without the two of them. They are not only nice people but I very proud to call them my friends.
Buck is truly "A MASTER PLAYER"
And Miss "MITZI" WHAT A LADY,
Terry Bethel
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Buck is truly "A MASTER PLAYER"
And Miss "MITZI" WHAT A LADY,
Terry Bethel
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Buck is simply the best. I have begged and pleaded to get him to record a CD. His arrangement of Beula Land and Big Mamau alone would be worth the price of a CD. I don't know what it would cost to produce a CD and I did ask the question of the Herbster but got no reply. I think we should start a grass roots campaign to get Buck in the studio. What say guys and gals. Would you buy a CD from this master player?Course I would love to see it done in Justin Trevinos studio because the CD's he has produced of Dicky Overby and Bobby Flores are top quality.
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A cd from Buck would be a fine addition to my collection. They are the nicest people you'll ever meet and the steel shows would not be the same without them. It must have been a real treat to hear Buck in his music room. I remember him playing "Here's That Rainy Day" solo in Gulfport, I thought it was beautiful. Buck, thanks for helping me get this wonderful new Mullen.
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I can only second everything that has been said about my "Cuz" Buck and Miss Mitzi(a true professional in the field of photography). Two of the finest people on God's green earth whom Barbara and I are proud to call family.
Buck is a MASTER PLAYER in every respect. I always look forward to working his show because it is pure steel guitar perfection in tone, quality and expression. "Thanks" Buck.
We love you and Mitzi,
....Roy and Barbara
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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
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Buck is a MASTER PLAYER in every respect. I always look forward to working his show because it is pure steel guitar perfection in tone, quality and expression. "Thanks" Buck.
We love you and Mitzi,
....Roy and Barbara
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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
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Well, there are a lot of great players that frequent the pages of this forum and I seldom make comments about them or their playing. Even though there are some monster players lurking out there; names you might not recognize but their playing would just knock you out.
But I can't, or won't, hold back saying some good words about my hero....Buck Grantham. Since the very first time I heard him play at one of Stoney Stonecipher's Smokey Mtn. jamboree, I have admired his playing. He plays good tunes, with touch and tone, and attacks the strings with a 20 year old's p**ss and vinegar. I love it.
Like Danny Harrell said, when I grow up, I want to pick just like you Buck.
Keep kickin' it out my friend.
tommyd
But I can't, or won't, hold back saying some good words about my hero....Buck Grantham. Since the very first time I heard him play at one of Stoney Stonecipher's Smokey Mtn. jamboree, I have admired his playing. He plays good tunes, with touch and tone, and attacks the strings with a 20 year old's p**ss and vinegar. I love it.
Like Danny Harrell said, when I grow up, I want to pick just like you Buck.
Keep kickin' it out my friend.
tommyd
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"Two more cents" need to be said here for and about Buck. And should I have had to pay for the words about how I also feel about Mr. Buck Grantham, the U.S.A budget would be a few more trillion dollars in the hole.
This man graces every stage he is on and we all here in Gulfport are so very proud of Buck Grantham. Me especially. When Buck plays, all listen and take notes and then go home, practice or think about throwing their equipmnet away.
And Mitzie-WOW, the budget just evaporated!
Bill Stafford
This man graces every stage he is on and we all here in Gulfport are so very proud of Buck Grantham. Me especially. When Buck plays, all listen and take notes and then go home, practice or think about throwing their equipmnet away.
And Mitzie-WOW, the budget just evaporated!
Bill Stafford
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Just wanted to add my thanks to Buck and Mitz. They were two of the first people who made us feel welcome when we first started attending the steel shows. Nicer than nice could be.
Buck has always been one of our favorite pickers. We can always count on him to help Austin out as well. As I listened to his set at Dallas this year, I leaned over and told Mom it was a shame we were so far away from Buck because he has so much knowledge that he could pass on to Austin. Austin learns something from him each and every time they meet up. Thanks Buck and Mitz for being the great people you are.
Buck has always been one of our favorite pickers. We can always count on him to help Austin out as well. As I listened to his set at Dallas this year, I leaned over and told Mom it was a shame we were so far away from Buck because he has so much knowledge that he could pass on to Austin. Austin learns something from him each and every time they meet up. Thanks Buck and Mitz for being the great people you are.
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I'm with Jim Mcginnis, I think Buck should do a C D,I have been bugging him for 20 + years to do that! And lord knows he has a set list that would fill many C.D.'s Buck's playing is always top notch,and always fresh material,I would guess that right now he is working on something new for the next show! I won't give up till he does at least one C.D., A gospel C.D would be nice too!
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"Master Player" is putting it lightly. Buck is one of best players I've ever listened to. Wonderful tone and execution along with perfect intonation. Very simply put, he's one of the best players in the country today. Period. Hey Danny Harrell, my friend, your also one of the best players I've listened to. You've got the best "Emmons" sound I've heard.
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I first heard Buck play back in the early fifties, while attending high school in Baton Rouge. He was in a local band that played Saturday nights at The Old Country Store show in Baton Rouge - also on local T.V. Buck was great back then and made me feel I had to get one of those "fancy type" guitars.
The fiddler in that band had a service station in Baton Rouge - and also played around with a steel. I bought a small six string National from this guy and have loved steel guitar ever since.
Would be great if Buck could be talked into putting together a C.D. Of course it would take at least a half-dozen C.D.'s to do justice to this master of the steel guitar.
Dave
The fiddler in that band had a service station in Baton Rouge - and also played around with a steel. I bought a small six string National from this guy and have loved steel guitar ever since.
Would be great if Buck could be talked into putting together a C.D. Of course it would take at least a half-dozen C.D.'s to do justice to this master of the steel guitar.
Dave
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Not much i can add about Mr Buck and Mrs Mitzi that hasn't been said. I believe there's a place in the HOF for them for one of the Most Loved and gifted couples in the steel guitar family. God bless you both .
Skip
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This is a post I made after the last Gulfport show which bears posting again!
Mr. Buck is my new hero as I told him the first time I saw him last year at Gulfport. He is so sharp that he just commands attention. I wish I could look just like him when I get his age. Seriously, The man should be commended on his appearance as well as his playing. I sat at the end of the table from him last Saturday and am ashamed I didnt talk with him again. It was just that kind of show. The stage kept your attention all day.
Mr. Buck is my new hero as I told him the first time I saw him last year at Gulfport. He is so sharp that he just commands attention. I wish I could look just like him when I get his age. Seriously, The man should be commended on his appearance as well as his playing. I sat at the end of the table from him last Saturday and am ashamed I didnt talk with him again. It was just that kind of show. The stage kept your attention all day.
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