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Grand Ole Opry Steel Player
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 11:27 am
by John Palumbo
I apoligize for not knowing but I'm curious who this steel player at the Grand Ole Opry, I don't believe it's Weldon Myrick or it could be?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOXMPqNFXU
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 11:39 am
by Dan Chroninger
The great tommy white LP
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 11:42 am
by John Palumbo
Thanks Dan!
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 11:54 am
by John Swain
I'm pretty sure that is Weldon Myrick, in the mid 70's.
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 11:57 am
by Jon Light
Dan Chroninger wrote:The great tommy white LP
It is certainly not Tommy.
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 12:08 pm
by Jerry Overstreet
It's Weldon. Great artist, Ray Pillow. How about the twin guitars with Spider and Jimmy Capps too.
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 12:12 pm
by John Palumbo
Thanks everyone for their input, kinda thought it was Weldon.
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 12:23 pm
by Fred Justice
Weldon Myrick for sure.
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 12:38 pm
by Dan Chroninger
Sorry missed the tube part
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 12:54 pm
by Jerry Roller
Dan, you didn't miss on the fact that the current one is THE GREAT Tommy White though!!
Jerry
Posted: 14 Jul 2016 3:32 am
by Tony Prior
the good ole' days...
Posted: 14 Jul 2016 5:37 am
by Dale Rottacker
Looks like Weldon in his heavier days
Posted: 14 Jul 2016 5:39 pm
by Bill Cunningham
When I was a kid in the 1970's I always enjoyed hearing Ray's Opry spots while riding home with my dad from our Saturday night gig. It's been nice to hear him on the Opry a few times in recent months. He sounds as good as ever. I played steel guitar behind him once about 20 years ago. He was a pleasure to be around and to work with. His off stage personality was just as easy going and laid back as his singing style.
Posted: 14 Jul 2016 9:51 pm
by Tommy Shown
The man in the photo is Weldon. Tommy White is the current steel player now. He took over Weldon's place.
Posted: 17 Jul 2016 5:39 pm
by Jimmy Campbell
Yep The late great Weldon Myrick.
That was years & years ago.
Country music at its best.
Posted: 19 Jul 2016 6:13 am
by Henry Matthews
Weldon was a great player and a super nice guy. Tommy had some big shoes to fill and he filled them very well, such a great player too.
Posted: 23 Jul 2016 6:00 pm
by Paul King
Definitely Weldon Myrick. What a great steel player and first class individual.
Posted: 23 Jul 2016 7:29 pm
by Tommy White
Thanks so much fellas.
Weldon could never be replaced, as his style was unique and all his own. He was always kind, nurturing and encouraging to me since our first meeting in 1970 or 71 when I was 10 or 11 years old, up until his passing. Weldon was and still is on my list of heroes and masters of the instrument.
When I was asked to be the staff steel guitarists for the Grand Ole Opry, I immediately called my friend Weldon. He was ever such the gentleman, explaining why he chose to exit his position and enlightened me of changes in music,etc he didn't feel comfortable with. Weldon encouraged and prompted me to take the position. He told me, I was destined and the best candidate. Weldon in essence gave me his blessing and even recommended me to management. I'll never forget Weldon Myrick as a master of steel guitar, hero and true friend😊
Posted: 24 Jul 2016 6:27 am
by Rick Campbell
Such nice and respectful comments from Tommy about Weldon. Weldon was one of my favorites also. I grew up on Weldon because I heard more live country music on the Opry than anywhere else.
BTW: I saw Tommy on TV last night and his playing was so clean and tone was so good. Tommy is definitely on my list of favorites players and good attitude guys.
RC