The Steel Guitar Forum

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

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Howard, 'Les Paul Recording, Zum SD12U, Carter D10 8/8, Vegas 400, Boss ME-5, Boss DM-3, DD-3, Fender Steel King, Understanding wife. http://www.Charmedmusic.com

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

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

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

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

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:

<SMALL>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</SMALL>

You're probably right Jeff.

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

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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David.C. Wright
GFI SD10P Pod Fender Deluxe Reverb

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?

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.

<SMALL>a steel player who hides his true identity from the public</SMALL>

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

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

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.

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

What Jim Cohen said!!!

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

I just want to know.
RG

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I think Rodney just wants to know...

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