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Topic: Another early Christmas gift., A new gig!!!!!!!!! |
Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 7:09 pm |
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As if I hadn't already been blessed beyond belief, today I got a new job. I was asked to be the new steel player for Gene Watson. I have been a Gene fan since the 70s and never dreamed that I would get to work for him. I have big shoes to fill stepping in those the likes of Robbie Primm, Corky Owens and Tiny Olson. Now I have to get my Lloyd, Buddy, Sonny and Mike chops up. I spent part of today with Gene's band leader, Chip Brickman, and guitar player Willie Glover. I have lots of parts to learn. Thanks to my friend Jr. Knight for suggesting and recommending me to Chip and Gene.
Most of all I have to thank God for all His blessings and my wife Joan for her patience and support. I hope to see some of you at a show in the coming year.
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967. |
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Bob Blair
From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 7:12 pm
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| Go Johnny! Hope you get up this way soon. Congratulations. |
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Ron Randall
From:
Dallas, Texas, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 7:28 pm
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Way to go!
One of your fan club,
R2 |
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Ron Ross
From:
Midwest City,Oklahoma
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 7:29 pm
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| GREAT news johnny..hope to catch a show with ya soon...im sure youll do great...as always |
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Bill Moran
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 7:35 pm
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YES Johnny. Way to go. You will make Gene proud. !!!
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Tim Sergent
From:
Hendersonville, TN, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 7:50 pm
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Great for you, Johnny! Gene's music is legendary and suits you to a tee. He hasn't lost a thing singing either. Brad Paisley had Gene come out and open a show last year and when he came out to do his soundcheck ALL of the artists and their bands came out to hear him. It was awesome. He probably had 100 people at his soundcheck! He still does all of his songs in the same key from what I could tell and he still hits that big high note at the end of Farewell Party.
You're gonna love playing his music and I couldn't be happier for you.
Congratulations, my friend!
Tim |
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Tommy White
From:
Nashville
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 7:51 pm
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Johnny,
You will be perfect for the gig. No one knows the styles of the great steel players who have played on Gene's recordings better than you! You play it all. I'll be looking forward to hearing you and Gene soon. Good on ya my brother! 
TW |
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George Rozak
From:
Braidwood, Illinois USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 7:59 pm
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Congratulations Johnny... That's great news...
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Sho-Bud: Professional & Fingertip |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 8:25 pm
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What they said... 
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Dan Galysh
From:
Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 8:52 pm
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| That's awesome! Have ya a good time! |
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John Lacey
From:
Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 10:52 pm
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"He still does all of his songs in the same key from what I could tell and he still hits that big high note at the end of Farewell Party."
I found out the hard way that Gene doesn't go up a whole tone on Farewell Party when we backed him up last year at a Xmas show here in Calgary. He politely stated AFTER we had done the whole step AND he had nailed it, that they hadn't gone up the whole tone mod. in years. Next day we had'er right. Best of luck Johnny, from me and Murray Milne, he'll be proud of you. |
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Brad Issendorf
From:
Lake City, Minnesota
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Posted 9 Dec 2010 11:13 pm
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Johnny,
Big congratulations, you are the right man for the job!
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06 MSA Legend or 75 MSA Maple Classic, Goodrich 120, Lemay preamp, with Profex II through Peavey Classic 50/50 through 1 Nashville 115e. |
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Ben Lawson
From:
Brooksville Florida
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 2:51 am
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| AMEN to all the above. Keep the SGF alerted to where Gene and you will be playing. I bet almost everyone here would try to come out tho see you. |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 4:31 am
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What a great gig.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Jim Princehorn
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 4:55 am
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| Awesome Johnny. I love his music and you're the man! |
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Chris Schlotzhauer
From:
Colleyville, Tx. USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 7:26 am
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Not many of the great singers from "back in the day" would say they would hang it up when they couldn't sing the song in the original key.
I love that about Gene.
Good score Johnny |
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 8:29 am
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| Congrats Johnny,Gene is still one of the all time best..Also nice to hear the Name Willie Glover once again..Willie is a great singer in his own right.Spent some time with willie and Smiley when they were with T.O...Another great guy, you will enjoy this run... |
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 10:04 am
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Congratulations Johnny. I saw Gene a month or so ago and he is singing better now than he did ten years ago. It is always inspiring to play behind that kind of talent. A dream gig.
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LeGrande II, Nash. 112, Fender Twin Tone Master, Session 400, Harlow Dobro, R.Q.Jones Dobro |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 10:05 am
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seems like a natural to me!
that'll be the best music aroud. |
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Jeff Bradshaw
From:
Leslieville, Alberta - Canada
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 10:50 am
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| Johnny, Gene couldn't get a better man for the job!!! All the best. ..jeff |
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Andy Zahnd
From:
Switzerland
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 11:51 am
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Dumplin... you have a nice voice now between your playing  
I think this is a big dream for every steelplayer and Gene picked the best steelplayer!!!!! Have fun! |
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Johnny Case
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 12:22 pm
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I'm happy to hear this news, Johnny. You will
do a great job for Gene Watson. |
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Jack Dougherty
From:
Spring Hill, Florida, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 12:24 pm
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This is as it should be....
jd |
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John Coffman
From:
Wharton,Texas USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 12:49 pm
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Wow Johnny that so cool. We know you will excel at this as you always have. Best of luck to you and Joan. See you in Dallas
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ShowPro SD10, Mullens RP, Bose S1 Pro, GK MB200, MB500, Bugera T50 Tube amp with SlidgeRig, TC HOF reverb effect. |
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Dec 2010 1:32 pm
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| Bless you Johnny. GOD is good. Jody. |
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