My year with Gene Watson

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 28 Nov 2011 11:36 pm

I have had a great year playing with Gene and the Farewell Party Band. We have done some interesting shows. From bluegrass festivals to clubs, to fairs, to the Grand Ole Opry to a funeral party for a man that is still living. At 68 Gene still sings great and still does all those hits in the key he recorded them in.
At the end of the year I will be leaving Gene to return to my old gig with Jody Nix as my friend and neighbor Jr. Knight retires. I've had a blast with Gene and am looking forward to playing some good old country and western swing with Jody again.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 29 Nov 2011 2:54 am

I know you will enjoy getting back to swinging ! Good luck on the new / old gig.
Hook

Diane Diekman · Post by **Diane Diekman** » 29 Nov 2011 5:25 am

A year! Already? I thought it was more like three months. I'm really glad to hear you and Jody are getting back together.

Ivor Greenwood · Post by **Ivor Greenwood** » 29 Nov 2011 5:29 am

Hi Johnny....Sure wish you could have made it to Ireland with Gene...We were all looking forward to hearing you over here next year....Well, in a way its probably good news for M S A buyers...You can now get back down the M S A factory and build some more of those superb guitars...Hope to see you at M S A during the Dallas Festival...Keep well

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 29 Nov 2011 8:02 pm

Best of luck Johnny. Jody.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 29 Nov 2011 8:44 pm

Must be tough giving up that gig.

Otis Dillon · Post by **Otis Dillon** » 29 Nov 2011 8:59 pm

Hey Johnny!

No matter where or who you will be with, It Will Be Some GREAT MUSIC ..

I hope to have a chance to listen. Good Luck and God Bless .

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 29 Nov 2011 10:24 pm

Man, I'd love to play steel in Gene's band. He does so many great songs that really feature the steel. Must have been a great gig, Johnny. Best wishes as you re-start playing for Jody.

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 30 Nov 2011 2:16 pm

Thanks everyone. The gig with Gene was very musically rewarding for me.

Ransom Beers · Post by **Ransom Beers** » 30 Nov 2011 3:19 pm

I had the pleasure of meeting listening & talking with Mr.Cox a few yrs. ago in Brady Tx.& let me tell you he can get it done.Have a good time steelin' Mr.Cox.

Mark Greenway · Post by **Mark Greenway** » 30 Nov 2011 6:06 pm

Who is going to have to fill your shoes Johnny? Has someone already been chosen? You will be a hard act to follow/those are some big shoes to fill. I really don't know how big your feet are, but I am guessing a size 42 or 43 double E.

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 30 Nov 2011 8:09 pm

Mark, as far as I know the job has not been filled yet. I have two more shows on 12/31 & 1/1/12. Thank you foryour kind words but my shoes are only 71/2 D so no problem for anyone. If anyone is interested send me your info and I'll pass it on to the band leader.

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