The Steel Guitar Forum

We've finally got polls!! So, let's kick out one that everyone can enjoy....I'm hoping to see some surprising results.

You are limited as to how many you can list in a poll, so I tried to use those steelers who would most likely be the top candidates....I apologize to anyone left off.

Thanks!

Polling is confidential, so don't shy away!

You forgot to put a check box for all of the above.

Colby

My favorite hall of famer is Scotty. As Buddy Emmons said when Scotty was inducted, it's not how licks you can play, it's how many lives you've touched. Scotty has touched more lives, and done more for our community than all the people listed in the polls combined, He is the best frend any of us have ever had or ever will have.

Scotty, if you're reading this, I love you man, If I could choose my parents, I'd want you and Mary to be my mom and dad (although you're both far too young.)

Early voting has Buddy running away with the lead (no surprise!) but Tom Brumley has 2nd place all to himself....deserving as well, but surprising!

Mike Perlowin wrote: Scotty has touched more lives, and done more for our community than all the people listed in the polls combined, He is the best frend any of us have ever had or ever will have.

I definitely agree with the sentiment, Mike. As you can probably determine, I was limiting the list and was not taking into consideration factors such as personality and other intangibles surrounding this great instrument. Had I done so, Scotty would have to be on that list.

In all fairness, Joe, if you're gonna' do this kind of poll, shouldn't you list EveryOne who is in the SGHOF? Seems like you shortchanged a bunch of players. Hate Polls anyway. Always seems like a competition to me.

Phred

Fred Shannon wrote:In all fairness, Joe, if you're gonna' do this kind of poll, shouldn't you list EveryOne who is in the SGHOF? Seems like you shortchanged a bunch of players.

From my first post:

Joe Alterio wrote:You are limited as to how many you can list in a poll, so I tried to use those steelers who would most likely be the top candidates

Sorry Joe, My Bad, I missed the last part of your first post.

Phred

Joe,
You can only have so many on a poll, who said you could only have 1 post to cover this topic. Why not put up enough post to cover all of the famers. 3,4 or what ever and everyone vote 1 time and lets see who tops them all.
Just my .50 on this.

Colby

I have seen every one of these guys play at a steel guitar show. I have no problem listening to any of them. In fact, I wish I could see them sit down and play back to back. There are some who have passed on and are surely missed. My personal favorite has always been Buddy Emmons. That being said I still enjoy hearing all of these play and admire the talent they have to play at such a high level.

TOM BRUMLEY

Another for Mr. Tom Brumley. I just love that style & tone!
My second choice would be Jaydee tho!

it's how many lives you've touched.

in that case i vote fer b0b

then all of the above

Mr. Emmons gets my vote.

RALPH MOONEY

Hello Fellow Steel Guitarists; I truly can agree with all you voters taking part in this poll.. Every0ne listed is a # one candidate . A question for you: Is Jerry Byrd a member of The Hall Of Fame ? If so, I have to be in total agreement with Eddie Cunningham. Certainly JB is the back-bone of the group called Steel Guitarists. Bless His Soul. I would like to see a complete list of all steel players that are part of this Special list.. Thanks; Bernie [ BING ] [/b]

For Bernie and any one who may not know, check out WWW.scottysmusic.com for complete list of Hall of Famers , Jerry Byrd was first one inducted in 1978 along with Avvino Rey and Leon McAuliffe !! None of whom were listed to vote on !! I still consider "the Byrd" as # 1 !! In a class all his own !! The others followed in his footsteps !! IMHO !!

I would just like to say that I have had both of my Emmons push pulls reconfigured by Brian Adams of Mountain City, Tenn and he did a wonderful job of setting up the pedal and knee lever arrangements ! I would definetly recommend Brian for any repairs you need on a push pull guitar.

I would also like to vote for Buddy Emmons in your poll of all time favorite player. My life has been influenced by many of the players but most of all by the Big E.

Sam Confer, Clearfield, PA

Where's Sol Hoopii and Dick McIntire?

I have played guitar alongside all of the steel guitar players mentioned. When you are as great as these players are it is hard to separate them. Everyone has his own greatness and thats why they are where they are. I still get goose bumps at all the "Hall of Fame" players, past and present. I wouldn't take anything for the time I have spent with all of them. Bobby

My Choice would be Mr. John Hughey.

Don Helms

Me to Cris
Don Helms

I admire and respect all these fine players, but I would vote for Mr. John Hughey...

Larry Jamieson