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Topic: Bobby Black?? |
Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 1 Nov 2007 9:53 am |
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I just "discovered" Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. Wow, I really like much of the steel playing. Seems that Bobby Black is the main player with contributions from Ernie Hagar and WVC. I was looking around for info on the Forum about Mr. Black and didn't really find much. What is his story? He doesn't seem to be a member of the Forum. I know nothing about him but his cool tone and some of his resume.
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RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer 1963 Gibson Falcon |
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Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 1 Nov 2007 10:32 am
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By "story" I really mean.... Is he alive, playing and who with. 
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RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer 1963 Gibson Falcon |
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
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Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 1 Nov 2007 10:43 am
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I saw Bobby with the good commander in '76.
Bobby was excellent that night. In fact, the `We've Gotta Live One Here` album, was recorded on that tour.
Here's Bobby's site:
http://www.rearwindowmusic.com/bobby_index.html
Arch.
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Dave Zirbel
From:
Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 1 Nov 2007 12:15 pm
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Bobby is alive and well here in the Bay Area and can be seen with many bands. Some are the Saddle Cats, Lost Weekend and Gary Vogenson. I hear he sits in with Bill Kirchen when he comes to town. I saw him a few years ago at a Lost Planet Airmen reunion show.
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Ray Harrison
From:
Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
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Posted 1 Nov 2007 12:58 pm Bobby Black
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Rick, Bobby is a member of the International HOF and one of the nicest gentlemen to visit with. I'm looking forward to seeing him, I hope, in Phoenix. Bobby plays it all, Jazz, rock, country, swing, Hawaiian, you name it. He seems to enjoy his privacy, but live is a different story.
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Ray Harrison
Bass/sing/Love PSG
77 Stingray/Kiesel 5 string bass
Telonics , Fender Rumble500, Polytone Amps
D-16 Martin, 1970 Ovation guitars |
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Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 1 Nov 2007 1:05 pm
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Thanks for the replies.
Archie, I went to the website, many thanks!!
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RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer 1963 Gibson Falcon |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 1 Nov 2007 1:12 pm
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you don't play in california and not know bobby....he and jd are the california steel legends!
crossed bobby's path a hundred times at fairs, festivals, clubs, etc. seems like the sweetest guy in the universe..and his rockin' swing playing on the commander's stuff is a difficult lesson for us all! |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Dan Tyack
From:
Olympia, WA USA
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Posted 1 Nov 2007 7:59 pm
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| Bobby is not only alive but playing great these days (mostly non-pedal) and he still looks 30 years younger than his chronological age. He's been one of my role models for at least 30 years now (sometimes nice guys do finish first). I see Bobby playing great 20 years from now. |
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Michael Johnstone
From:
Sylmar,Ca. USA
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Posted 1 Nov 2007 9:13 pm
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| I can't say enough good about Bobby Black. He's a consumate musician,a fine gentleman and a friend. He was a guest in my home during the events surrounding the death of Joaquin Murphey and played beautifully at Murph's funeral.His induction into the SGHOF was well deserved and I was fortunate enough to witness that event. Love Ya Bobby. |
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Barry Blackwood
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Posted 2 Nov 2007 8:32 am
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| I think most of us should aspire to be as good a player and as nice a guy as Bobby is. |
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Billy Wilson
From:
El Cerrito, California, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2007 10:07 am
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| Bobby Black plays all the steel styles. E9th country. C6th jazz. dobro, non pedal Hawaiian and Western Swing, six string lap 12 string lap. Bobby also sings leads and harmony. A very well rounded musician indeed. He is very good at expalaining what he does on the steel. Bobby is also a great raconteur, he can tell some stories!!!! |
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Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2007 2:06 pm
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If he can explain it, he should!!! BTW, does he have any how-to video or books?
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RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer 1963 Gibson Falcon |
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Tom Harris
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2007 2:29 pm
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Speaking of Bobby Black,is he the steel player on "Rusty and Doug's" "Diggy Liggy Li,and Diggy Liggy lo"song ( I just hope im spelling these words right) from the late fifties ?,I heard that he was.
If not,,ever who is,is a sho nuff steel player..
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David Wren
From:
Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2007 10:43 pm
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Here's a link to one of the bands Bobby Black plays with currently.... if you catch this band, you will hear one of the finest swing bands playing today... and Bobby only plays his Fender console (no need for pedals when you play like he does... but of course he's killer on his Carter D10 as well). But more to the point, notice how many folks here are responding about what a great person Bobby Black is.... simply one of the best is all I can say!
http://www.saddlecats.com/
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP.
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Rick Abbott
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 3 Nov 2007 6:14 am
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There are 3-mp3 files to listen to on their site. Mr. Black sure can swing  Great, I live in Northern Indiana, my hopes of seeing them is nil. 
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RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer 1963 Gibson Falcon |
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