The Steel Guitar Forum

Just rec'd a great picture of Jerry Byrd playing his Rick with Harold Bradley (guitar) and others. Jerry was seated and using a metal tri-pod stand like an Oahu or National of olde. WALTER HAYNES was playing fiddle in this particular setting. I tho't he played steel? Oh well, at least he wasn't playing a banj'r.

I tho't Walter Haynes participated in the Forum? Are you there Walter?

Ray, Jerry and I played a lot of the Opry shows taped at the Rhyman. I believe the last count I had we did about 180 shows with different stars. On most of them I played pedal steel and Jerry played rhythm guitar because he said they wanted pedals. I told Jerry he must be kidding, I felt like a step child playing steel and Byrd setting close to me playing guitar. But he was the leader of the band and that was his call!!

Walter Haynes

Thanks Walter, for your prompt and kind response. I truly appreciate it.