Who plays steel for Gene Watson?

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Lyle DeHart
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Who plays steel for Gene Watson?

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Does anyone out there know who plays steel for the great Gene Watson? I plan on seeing his show on July 9th in MN.

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Bill Simmons
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Post by Bill Simmons »

My buddy -- CORKY OWENS. Gene Watson puts on a great classy show and Corky is such a super person and super steel player. Corky enjoys meeting people so be certain to visit with him at the show.
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Post by Billy Peddycoart »

Corky is great, and also a great guy..Billy

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Lyle DeHart
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Post by Lyle DeHart »

Bill,
Do you know how I could get in touch with Corky Owens? Do you think I would be able to meet him and talk with before or after the show? I am a big Gene Watson fan and even more of a fan of the steel work that is done on Gene's songs. It would be a great honor to meet Mr. Owens. Thank you Bill and Billy.

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Ray Walker
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Post by Ray Walker »

Well...I know Corky always enjoys talking with "his" fans who love steel. He's not hard to talk to or to meet for that matter and he'll give you some of his time. Corky is a great guy and appreciates people.

Ray
Ronnie Burks
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Post by Ronnie Burks »

corky's e-mail is corkyanddaynao@msn.com---it is on his business card so i do not he would mind me giving it out----have a good day---rb-----
Lyle DeHart
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Post by Lyle DeHart »

Thank you so much Ronnie and Ray. Thank you for the e-mail address Ronnie. It is very much appreciated. Love this forum!

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Wayne Morgan
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Post by Wayne Morgan »

I cought Gene's show about a year ago, cought Corkie tweeking up his steel, and thought it was a chance to say high, got more than I bargined for, he invited me to come back after the show and chat for a while,,,,,and now you want to meet my friend corky,, your in for a treat,, what a nice guy and a heck of a steel player

Wayne
Corky Owens
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Post by Corky Owens »

Thanks guy's. Ya'll are much too nice to an old guy that just loves to talk steel guitar. I always have time to talk and meet some really nice folks that I like to call friends. You can never have enough friends.

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Post by Bill Simmons »

Lyle...just email me your telephone number...Corky are either talking on the old phone; getting together every other day to pick and grin at my home or going to hear some steel player...I will make sure he gets it for you...again, Corky is one heck of a great person and steel player...Bill
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Post by Lyle DeHart »

Bill,
Thanks a million, I emailed you my phone number. Thanks to Corky for being so nice too!

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Post by David Higginbotham »

Just to add my two cents, Corky is every bit that has been stated here and more! Great picker and a very humble person. They put on a fantastic show and Gene's voice is as great as it has ever been.
Dave
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