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I'm so very sorry to hear about Chris's passing. He was so young and full of life. He was always very nice. I wish I could have known him better. Rest in Peace, Chris

So very sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. I wish I could have met him! I loved many of his songs! Rest in Peace, Charlie!

I am so very sorry to hear about Buddy's passing! He was one of my very favorite pedal steel players! I am so sorry I never got the privilege to meet him. I sent him cards over the past few years and ...

I'm so sorry to hear this, Don will be greatly missed!!! And so young too!! Rest in Peace, Don.

I play doghouse in Rockabilly, country and jazz bands! I have two a beautiful 1954 Kay and a beautiful custom made purple & black King. I love them both!!! I play several other instruments too. I ...

John is the best! John is an excellent musician, extremely knowledgable and dedicated instructor and all-around great guy. You'll find no better teacher in the world than Professor Twang! He is the be ...

I did read that, Bobby, and I applaud and respect you for that.

bOb - I would be very careful in the future on whom you accuse of "ripping off". The oldest adage in the music bisiness is "If You Can't Come Up With Somethng New, Rip Somebody Off!&quo ...

Nick Reynolds, one of the founding members of the seminal and groundbreaking folk group The Kingston Trio passed away October 1st. I've loved the Kingstons since I was very small, my mother was in col ...

Does anyone out there know anything about Paul "Spike" Featherstone? Spike played pedal harp with Tex Williams in the 1940s and 1950s, I believe he played guitar, too. I am learning pedal ha ...

I know John Stewart came and performed regularly at McCabe's, at least once or twice a year and always drew a good crowd. I know I saw him in '05 but I don't know the particular performance that's ava ...

John Stewart was an excellent songwriter and performer and a very thoughtful, intelligent, witty and sincere man. His contribution to music both via his years with the Kingston Trio, who have always b ...

Thank you very much, Kevin, for a very uplifting and encouraging not to mention unselfish and generous post. It would be a much better world if there were more people with your kindness in it. Many of ...

Another one of the great country music pioneers is gone. I loved Porter's 1960s television show. Even though I think Dolly P is great his original singing sweetheart Pretty Miss Norma Jean will always ...

Gary,

Aikido is a little bit more complex than that. Aikido is known as the "gentleman's" martial art in that it is a mostly defensive art that uses the force of an agressor against hims ...

I study Kendo, Iaido, Aikido and used to study Kyudo but only have time for the aforementioned three. I'd like to hear from other steel guitarists that study the same or other traditional Japanese mar ...

The Kingston Trio had what is most likely the first recorded version of "Jackson", and a very good version at that, and it was included on their "Sunnyside" album released I believ ...

Neil Flanz is a peerless player, outstanding teacher and all around great guy. He's simply the best! A living legend indeed!

Good for Stonewall. The Opry has become a laughing stock and a mere shell of what it once was. I think it has been poorly managed. Classic country and the surviving pioneering stars have been sadly sh ...

No, there isn't anything boring about seeing a top steeler perform, but again steel shows would most likely be more effective if they weren't strictly spectator events. The steel guitar community need ...

My biggest disappointment in the steel shows is they tend to be mostly spectator events. There is little opportunity if any for less experienced players to play or to learn. The seminars that Doug Jer ...

My father worked for the Union Pacific for many years starting in 1951 when they still had steam engines and first class passenger trains. I've been a railroad buff my whole life and I'm happy to see ...

I'll be there, Mike. I'm really looking forward to attending the Doug Jernigan seminar. I think this year's show will be great.

While I've always loved both Brenda Lee & Christmas, "Rockin'around the Christmas Tree" has been so grossly over-played that hearing it again is enough to turn anyone into a Scrooge!

When the original copyright laws were set up in the United States around the time of the Constitution, etc., the length of time specified was only 14 years or thereabouts and it has been extended seve ...

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Topic: UPDATE: CA steel player/teacher Chris Allen Burke gone home
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 28 Views: 16883	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 19 Feb 2011 11:28 am Subject: UPDATE: CA steel player/teacher Chris Allen Burke gone home
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 28 Views: 16883	I'm so very sorry to hear about Chris's passing. He was so young and full of life. He was always very nice. I wish I could have known him better. Rest in Peace, Chris
Topic: Charlie Louvin Passed away.........
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 28 Views: 14460	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 26 Jan 2011 5:26 pm Subject: Charlie Louvin Passed away.........
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 28 Views: 14460	So very sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. I wish I could have met him! I loved many of his songs! Rest in Peace, Charlie!
Topic: Buddy Charlton Rest In Peace
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 127 Views: 64101	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 26 Jan 2011 5:15 pm Subject: Buddy Charlton
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 127 Views: 64101	I am so very sorry to hear about Buddy's passing! He was one of my very favorite pedal steel players! I am so sorry I never got the privilege to meet him. I sent him cards over the past few years and ...
Topic: Don E. Curtis RIP
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 4 Views: 4111	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 9 Oct 2010 8:22 am Subject: Don E. Curtis RIP
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 4 Views: 4111	I'm so sorry to hear this, Don will be greatly missed!!! And so young too!! Rest in Peace, Don.
Topic: How many steel pickers play upright bass too?
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 40 Views: 11201	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Sep 2010 6:20 pm Subject: How many steel pickers play upright bass too?
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 40 Views: 11201	I play doghouse in Rockabilly, country and jazz bands! I have two a beautiful 1954 Kay and a beautiful custom made purple & black King. I love them both!!! I play several other instruments too. I ...
Topic: Effective E9 lessons anywhere via Skype
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 47 Views: 27254	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 11 Apr 2009 9:28 pm Subject: Effective E9 lessons anywhere via Skype
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 47 Views: 27254	John is the best! John is an excellent musician, extremely knowledgable and dedicated instructor and all-around great guy. You'll find no better teacher in the world than Professor Twang! He is the be ...
Topic: 50 years ago today: R. Valens, B. Holly & the Big Bopper
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 51 Views: 24753	Forum Section: Music Posted: 16 Feb 2009 12:33 pm Subject: 50 years ago today: R. Valens, B. Holly & the Big Bopper
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 51 Views: 24753	I did read that, Bobby, and I applaud and respect you for that.
Topic: 50 years ago today: R. Valens, B. Holly & the Big Bopper
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 51 Views: 24753	Forum Section: Music Posted: 16 Feb 2009 10:01 am Subject: 50 years ago today: R. Valens, B. Holly & the Big Bopper
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 51 Views: 24753	bOb - I would be very careful in the future on whom you accuse of "ripping off". The oldest adage in the music bisiness is "If You Can't Come Up With Somethng New, Rip Somebody Off!&quo ...
Topic: Rest in Peace Nick Reynolds of the Kingston Trio
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 1 Views: 671	Forum Section: Music Posted: 4 Oct 2008 12:07 pm Subject: Rest in Peace Nick Reynolds of the Kingston Trio
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 1 Views: 671	Nick Reynolds, one of the founding members of the seminal and groundbreaking folk group The Kingston Trio passed away October 1st. I've loved the Kingstons since I was very small, my mother was in col ...
Topic: Paul "Spike" Featherstone
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 3 Views: 1539	Forum Section: Music Posted: 10 Sep 2008 8:26 am Subject: Paul "Spike" Featherstone
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 3 Views: 1539	Does anyone out there know anything about Paul "Spike" Featherstone? Spike played pedal harp with Tex Williams in the 1940s and 1950s, I believe he played guitar, too. I am learning pedal ha ...
Topic: John Stewart Has Passed
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 14 Views: 3987	Forum Section: Music Posted: 20 Jan 2008 2:22 pm Subject: John Stewart Has Passed
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 14 Views: 3987	I know John Stewart came and performed regularly at McCabe's, at least once or twice a year and always drew a good crowd. I know I saw him in '05 but I don't know the particular performance that's ava ...
Topic: John Stewart Has Passed
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 14 Views: 3987	Forum Section: Music Posted: 20 Jan 2008 1:31 pm Subject: John Stewart Has Passed
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 14 Views: 3987	John Stewart was an excellent songwriter and performer and a very thoughtful, intelligent, witty and sincere man. His contribution to music both via his years with the Kingston Trio, who have always b ...
Topic: An encouraging message to all beginners
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 30 Views: 7798	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Nov 2007 8:49 am Subject: An encouraging message to all beginners
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 30 Views: 7798	Thank you very much, Kevin, for a very uplifting and encouraging not to mention unselfish and generous post. It would be a much better world if there were more people with your kindness in it. Many of ...
Topic: Porter Wagoner RIP
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 19 Views: 4245	Forum Section: Music Posted: 29 Oct 2007 7:35 pm Subject: Porter Wagoner RIP
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 19 Views: 4245	Another one of the great country music pioneers is gone. I loved Porter's 1960s television show. Even though I think Dolly P is great his original singing sweetheart Pretty Miss Norma Jean will always ...
Topic: ''Steel Guitar and Martial Arts ''
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 54 Views: 10597	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Oct 2007 6:14 pm Subject: ''Steel Guitar and Martial Arts ''
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 54 Views: 10597	Gary, Aikido is a little bit more complex than that. Aikido is known as the "gentleman's" martial art in that it is a mostly defensive art that uses the force of an agressor against hims ...
Topic: ''Steel Guitar and Martial Arts ''
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 54 Views: 10597	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Oct 2007 8:46 pm Subject: ''Steel Guitar and Martial Arts ''
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 54 Views: 10597	I study Kendo, Iaido, Aikido and used to study Kyudo but only have time for the aforementioned three. I'd like to hear from other steel guitarists that study the same or other traditional Japanese mar ...
Topic: RIP Lee Hazlewood
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 17 Views: 3558	Forum Section: Music Posted: 7 Aug 2007 9:47 pm Subject: RIP Lee Hazlewood
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 17 Views: 3558	The Kingston Trio had what is most likely the first recorded version of "Jackson", and a very good version at that, and it was included on their "Sunnyside" album released I believ ...
Topic: Pedal Steel Lessons in Austin
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 52 Views: 31453	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 21 May 2007 8:26 pm Subject: Pedal Steel Lessons in Austin
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 52 Views: 31453	Neil Flanz is a peerless player, outstanding teacher and all around great guy. He's simply the best! A living legend indeed!
Topic: Stonewall Jackson Sues Opry for $20 Million.
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 31 Views: 8661	Forum Section: Music Posted: 14 Apr 2007 11:47 am Subject: Stonewall Jackson Sues Opry for $20 Million.
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 31 Views: 8661	Good for Stonewall. The Opry has become a laughing stock and a mere shell of what it once was. I think it has been poorly managed. Classic country and the surviving pioneering stars have been sadly sh ...
Topic: I am very disappointed in steel guitar conventions and shows
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 131 Views: 24343	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Mar 2007 5:20 pm Subject: I am very disappointed in steel guitar conventions and shows
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 131 Views: 24343	No, there isn't anything boring about seeing a top steeler perform, but again steel shows would most likely be more effective if they weren't strictly spectator events. The steel guitar community need ...
Topic: I am very disappointed in steel guitar conventions and shows
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 131 Views: 24343	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Mar 2007 4:12 pm Subject: I am very disappointed in steel guitar conventions and shows
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 131 Views: 24343	My biggest disappointment in the steel shows is they tend to be mostly spectator events. There is little opportunity if any for less experienced players to play or to learn. The seminars that Doug Jer ...
Topic: Any Railroaders out there?
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 57 Views: 6758	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Feb 2007 1:41 pm Subject: Any Railroaders out there?
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 57 Views: 6758	My father worked for the Union Pacific for many years starting in 1951 when they still had steam engines and first class passenger trains. I've been a railroad buff my whole life and I'm happy to see ...
Topic: Who is going to mesa?
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 15 Views: 2971	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Jan 2007 7:52 pm Subject: Who is going to mesa?
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 15 Views: 2971	I'll be there, Mike. I'm really looking forward to attending the Doug Jernigan seminar. I think this year's show will be great.
Topic: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 24 Views: 3176	Forum Section: Music Posted: 17 Dec 2006 8:59 pm Subject: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 24 Views: 3176	While I've always loved both Brenda Lee & Christmas, "Rockin'around the Christmas Tree" has been so grossly over-played that hearing it again is enough to turn anyone into a Scrooge!
Topic: Aging Rockers Set to Lose Copyright Protection
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 35 Views: 3277	Forum Section: Music Posted: 2 Dec 2006 8:17 am Subject: Aging Rockers Set to Lose Copyright Protection
Chris L. Christensen Replies: 35 Views: 3277	When the original copyright laws were set up in the United States around the time of the Constitution, etc., the length of time specified was only 14 years or thereabouts and it has been extended seve ...