Lloyd Green at Country Music Hall of Fame
Posted: 18 Feb 2006 10:15 pm
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Lloyd wrote the following:
"Yesterday was a wonderful, validating day for all session players in Nashville. I'm delighted to have been the first recipient of this "new" recognition by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the most prestigious arm of Country Music.
I had a great time, enjoying the reminisces and reacquainting with many friends such as Peter Cetera of the group Chicago, Allen Reynolds, Garth Brooks producer, Dickey Lee, Bruce Bouton, Steve Hinson, Ron Oates, Jim Fogelsong, Hall of Famer and record producer of the first two instrumentals I ever wrote which Al Hirt recorded, Chely Wright, Chip Young, who produced my two Monument albums, Peter Cooper the writer and countless others."
Best Regards
Lloyd Green
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My wife Denise and I attended Saturdays big event at the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame. In spite of the snowy weather, the Ford Theatre on the first floor was jam packed with people, fellow musicians, steel players, and admirers wanting to hear and see Lloyd receive some fabulous well-deserved recognition for his many many years of recordings. The scene was set, the room was full and a video began showing Lloyd appearing on the Lawrence Welk Show in 1967 with Charley Pride. Then Lloyd was introduced after the video and he was welcomed to the room with a large applause. Lloyd was interviewed for 45 minutes or longer and a very interesting series of questions were asked relating to the many years of recordings, etc.
He then was asked by the moderator to show us some actual playing on his LDG. Boy did he! The tone was just fabulous. Just Lloyd no backup, just the LDG singing to the 250 people or so in the crowded standing room only room. Flawless intros, and demonstrations of some of his recordings followed. He even did a bit of Farewell Party with a key change. Juke Box Charley he kicked off and did it in no fret land just like the record. A standing ovation at the end by all in the audience. Lloyd then went to the bookstore and signed autographs for an hour or more and they played his music in the bookstore PA system. It was truly a great day for Lloyd and I am personally glad I was there.
I know there were others from the forum there. Others I am sure will be able to give more details and a more detailed explanation of some of the goings on.
Thanks Lloyd and Dot for the afternoon.
The music is just the greatest to my ears.
Gary Sill
<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Gary Sill on 19 February 2006 at 07:18 AM.]</p></FONT>
Lloyd wrote the following:
"Yesterday was a wonderful, validating day for all session players in Nashville. I'm delighted to have been the first recipient of this "new" recognition by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the most prestigious arm of Country Music.
I had a great time, enjoying the reminisces and reacquainting with many friends such as Peter Cetera of the group Chicago, Allen Reynolds, Garth Brooks producer, Dickey Lee, Bruce Bouton, Steve Hinson, Ron Oates, Jim Fogelsong, Hall of Famer and record producer of the first two instrumentals I ever wrote which Al Hirt recorded, Chely Wright, Chip Young, who produced my two Monument albums, Peter Cooper the writer and countless others."
Best Regards
Lloyd Green
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My wife Denise and I attended Saturdays big event at the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame. In spite of the snowy weather, the Ford Theatre on the first floor was jam packed with people, fellow musicians, steel players, and admirers wanting to hear and see Lloyd receive some fabulous well-deserved recognition for his many many years of recordings. The scene was set, the room was full and a video began showing Lloyd appearing on the Lawrence Welk Show in 1967 with Charley Pride. Then Lloyd was introduced after the video and he was welcomed to the room with a large applause. Lloyd was interviewed for 45 minutes or longer and a very interesting series of questions were asked relating to the many years of recordings, etc.
He then was asked by the moderator to show us some actual playing on his LDG. Boy did he! The tone was just fabulous. Just Lloyd no backup, just the LDG singing to the 250 people or so in the crowded standing room only room. Flawless intros, and demonstrations of some of his recordings followed. He even did a bit of Farewell Party with a key change. Juke Box Charley he kicked off and did it in no fret land just like the record. A standing ovation at the end by all in the audience. Lloyd then went to the bookstore and signed autographs for an hour or more and they played his music in the bookstore PA system. It was truly a great day for Lloyd and I am personally glad I was there.
I know there were others from the forum there. Others I am sure will be able to give more details and a more detailed explanation of some of the goings on.
Thanks Lloyd and Dot for the afternoon.
The music is just the greatest to my ears.
Gary Sill
<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Gary Sill on 19 February 2006 at 07:18 AM.]</p></FONT>
