The Steel Guitar Forum

If Mr.Overbey would only make some instructional material,I would be in Steel Guitar Heaven!I've been listening to Amber Digby and Justin Trevino CD's and I'm amazed at the licks,fills,and runs this psg master plays.I've figured out several of these licks,but this man is just overwelming!Maybe one day this could be a reality.Dicky is really off the chain!
Andy,trying and trying

Count me in on this, I know Dickey Overbey has had some health issues as of late but if you're reading this Dickey or anyone that knows you, please share your style with your fans out here..

Billy Woo
aka Bronco Billy

I had the pleasure of hearing Dicky in Tulsa. I would love to learn even just a little of what that man played!!

You can't teach "heart and soul" or "passion" or "emotion"> as that is the difference in the way I hear Dicky Play. I can play all the licks he plays; but I can NOT place them in the song with the passion and delivery to emotion; that he does> it will be another 50 years before I master that.
Ricky

I agree with Ricky 100%.
Richard

Great point Ricky. I have been listening to all the same stuff latly. Amber, Flores, Trevino, Hooker... Dicky just amazes me. I can only hope to play steel with half of that passion someday.

Very well said Ricky....Charlie...

Ricky is absolutlely right about Dicky.Ive been following him for a couple of years now.I go watch him ( Actually study him) and Jake Hooker every time I get the chance,the first thing I remember thinking about him was how passionate and soulful and just super creative his playing is.He's a game changer,he's the kind of player that you know it's him by just listening.The first song I ever heard him do was Johnny Bush's version of "He dont deserve you anymore" and is still in my top 5 list.

If any of you guys want to hear some samples of Dickeys playing,Ive got a file on my computer of some of his stuff on a MP3 format that I could e mail you.

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You're right Ricky. He has a similar touch for the instrument as Jimmy Day did. I saw him play in St. Louis a two years ago. I don't believe anyone spoke a word while he was playing... everyone was so content on enjoying the moment and listening to so much soul in the music. Those CD's referenced in this chain are absolutely some of the best I've heard lately.

I think this may be a nice sample of that passion Ricky is talking about. I found it over on their web page.

Put It Off Until Tomorrow

Jake Hooker and The Outsiders with Amber Digby

Yeah 2 years ago in st L. was mesmerizing.
And the heavy hitters in the auduence
sitting and standing raptly was quite impressive.

Dicky is coming from a unique place,
and the young people in his circle are quite impresive also.
As well as really nice people.

I have been trying to wear out the two Amber Digby CD's that I own. It's just impossible. No matter how many times I play them, they keep sounding great. Amber and Dicky sound like home to me. I'm moving to Texas and that's All I got to say about That!

fine player.

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-johnson

I agree with everything anybody says good about Dicky...but, I've never heard anything bad. Playing the licks is one thing but knowing when to use them is another. I've never met Dicky, nor have I heard him play live, but I get the impression that he seldom plays anything the same way twice. Maybe I'm wrong? It doesn't really matter but he my favorite country player.

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Emmons Lashley Legrande D-10 8/4,Nashville 400, Profex II, Bunches of fiddles, guitars, etc....

racmusic.tripod.com

I watched and listened to Dicky in Fort Worth a few weeks ago with Jake Hooker. Those four guys can really lay it down, and as always, Dicky owned that stage.

What kind of equipment does Dicky Overbey use? PSG? Amp? effects?

He is the most soulful PSG player today as far as I can tell and I have heard alot of them.

Bill Maynard
Green Bay, WI

Emmons 66 P/P (Rosewood) RV-3 Old Peavey LTD. Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong.

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Ricky, You said it, you can't develope someone elses heart and soal, thats why we call them masters, and Dicky is certainly a master of steel.
Wayne

Does anyone know his copedent on the E-9th?

Autry, don't know the year model of ole Rosie, but that is the setup he's played every time I've seen him.