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Billy Henderson

 

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Portland, AR, USA
Post  Posted 10 Dec 2006 5:05 pm    
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I just saw a program on the Educational Network featuring Marty Robbbins. Really a good show. I think it was taped in the Early 60's but not sure, anyway he did "Don't Worry About Me" and the steel player did a fantastic job on the break. Anyone know who the steel player was? He looks familiar but I can't put a name on him.

One thing that stood out on the show was the really nice and groomed hair. Not a bald person any around except in the audience. Oh well.
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Mike Kowalik

 

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San Antonio,Texas
Post  Posted 10 Dec 2006 5:12 pm    
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I watched a 1 hour show about Marty Robbins on PBS last night.....there was a segment where he did "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" and the bridge was played by the steel player who had an Emmons push pull(probably a wrap around) and did his solo on the C6th neck without using any pedals.....but I did not recognize him......was way cool though!!
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Eddie Lange

 

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Nashville, TN
Post  Posted 11 Dec 2006 11:47 am    
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It was Bill Johnson.
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John Bechtel


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Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 11 Dec 2006 6:31 pm    
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Bill “Sky” Johnson! Steel-Player & Song~Writer. (I unknowingly worked for a Sky Johnson Identity~Thief, in Pa. back in the 60's.) He still owes me $64.

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Billy Henderson

 

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Portland, AR, USA
Post  Posted 15 Dec 2006 2:46 pm    
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Gosh I almost hate to ask but is Bill "Sky" Johnson still around?
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