Johnny Bellar

Dave Novak · Post by **Dave Novak** » 19 Mar 2000 4:05 pm

THE MASTERS OF THE STEEL STRING GUITAR will be perorming an hour or so away from me. This time around there having Johnny Bellar on Doro and Lap steel. Does anybody have any background on him? Thanks

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Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 19 Mar 2000 7:29 pm

HEAR HIM!!! He's a great dobro player. I've never heard him play lap steel but I'd imagine he's got to be pretty good considering how well he plays dobro.
Last I knew he was playing with Ronnie Stoneman but I know he's done quite a lot else as well in years past.

Jeff Hildreth · Post by **Jeff Hildreth** » 19 Mar 2000 7:52 pm

I saw Master Of the Steel String a month ago.
Went specifically to see Wayne Henderson and
was totally blown away with Johnny Bellar.
This guys got chops. Dobro style and lap
steel. I'd pay the same ticket price just to
see him. Got a great CD from him at the show.
Jeff

Ed Naylor · Post by **Ed Naylor** » 20 Mar 2000 5:21 am

Johnny used to come in my store all the time when I was in Nashville. Undoubtly one of the most fascinating Dobro players you will ever meet. It is a shame he ras not had more recogination. His playing is AWSOME. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works 1-800-749-3363

Ric Nelson · Post by **Ric Nelson** » 21 Mar 2000 7:16 am

Johnny also plays dobro with Wilma Lee on the Opry. He was here in the D.C. area two weeks ago but I missed the show.

He used to play with the Stonemans a few years ago when the family still had a band, based in Nashville.

He still lives in the Nashville area and a musician buddy of mine knows him real well, so if you have a specific question, I'll try to get an answer.

Dave Novak · Post by **Dave Novak** » 21 Mar 2000 2:12 pm

Thanks for the offer Ric, and for the other replies. I have made comitments for another show that week and 3 days of a show the next.I was trying to deside if I should go or not,(wife,toddlers ext.) I'm making plans to go know. Thanks Again