Conversation with Lee Jeffriess on Lap Steelin' blog
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Conversation with Lee Jeffriess on Lap Steelin' blog
I'm going to be doing a series of interviews with some fantastic players over the next few weeks. I've kicked it off with the ever articulate and engaging Lee Jeffriess. Our conversation went on for so long that I have to add the interview in segments!
Please stop by and give it a read. Only Parts 1 and 2 exist at this point, but more is on the way. Lee is a walking, talking history book.
Conversation with Lee Jeffriess, Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
That's all folks!
Please stop by and give it a read. Only Parts 1 and 2 exist at this point, but more is on the way. Lee is a walking, talking history book.
Conversation with Lee Jeffriess, Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
That's all folks!
Last edited by Mike Neer on 8 Jul 2011 8:24 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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This is great -- Lee Jeffriess is a font of steel information and history, and has shared his knowledge with many steelers. He was very helpful to me with my questions about Vance Terry (one of my steel heroes). His new project, the West Coast Ramblers, sounds fantastic and I await their upcoming CD, and hope to catch them in person.
Also, thanks for listing Lee's guitar/steel CD -- I immediately ordered it.
Rose
This is great -- Lee Jeffriess is a font of steel information and history, and has shared his knowledge with many steelers. He was very helpful to me with my questions about Vance Terry (one of my steel heroes). His new project, the West Coast Ramblers, sounds fantastic and I await their upcoming CD, and hope to catch them in person.
Also, thanks for listing Lee's guitar/steel CD -- I immediately ordered it.
Rose
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What a cool conversation - thanks for sharing it!
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Roger, I agree. A lot of the greats have been interviewed in the past, as there were steel guitar magazines and even Guitar Player magazine, but there aren't any outlets for the players of today. I thought it was a good idea to pick some players and engage them in conversation and let them tell their stories, as many are willing to do so. I have a pretty long list. I'm hoping this turns into a positive experience for everyone, but especially the interviewees and readers. This was my first attempt at an interview and I'm really happy with the results of our conversation.
Thanks for reading. Show Lee some love.
Thanks for reading. Show Lee some love.
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Great jobe Mike. Really enjoyed it. Would like to hear more about specific tunings and why they are used. If there is one thing that I am obsessed with that is it. So cool to read. Cant thank you enough. TC
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Thanks Mike for this fantastic post and for all of the other informative posts! You really are contributing a real service to the community!
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Thanks Mike for this interview :-
Lee Jeffriess is one of my steel heroes!
I started to jump from 6 to 8 (Strings),
after listening to Big Sandy's Albums = Swingin' West &
Jumpin' from 6 to 6!!( 1994-95)
You really are contributing a huge service to the community and most of all to the "overseas" community!
much appreciated.
Greetings From Switzerland
to the best propagandist of No-Peddlers Allowed!!
Marino Galli
Lee Jeffriess is one of my steel heroes!
I started to jump from 6 to 8 (Strings),
after listening to Big Sandy's Albums = Swingin' West &
Jumpin' from 6 to 6!!( 1994-95)
You really are contributing a huge service to the community and most of all to the "overseas" community!
much appreciated.
Greetings From Switzerland
to the best propagandist of No-Peddlers Allowed!!
Marino Galli
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Funny story. I was getting into lap steel about the time Lee joined Big Sandy. I had a lap steel tuned to E and had just recently discovered C6 so I bought another lap for that tuning. Then my wife said "You should see this guy from Big Sandy - he's got three of those things nailed together." So I checked out the 45 cover photo and sure enough there was Lee leaning on his triple neck, face out, showing the three necks. I had never seen a multi-neck steel. I said "Wow - I have got to get one of those!" Shortly thereafter I lucked into a T8 Stringmaster. Lee has been an inspiration to me for many years. Great player and champion of the style. Great job Mike! Looking forward to more interviews.
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Great interview - thanks Mike! Lee is one of my all-time favs, as well as a major influence. The cat can swing like no one's business!
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