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Jay McDonald, Norm Hamlet, Fuzzy Owen, Terry Christofferson

What an immense and underappreciated talent, imo. Her singles and duets with George Jones on United Artists and Musicor are timeless. Many will never forget her. Jesus Bless her soul.

Could be. I think he was the producer for many of Mel's albums on Kapp Records. Whoever it is, he's sensational.

"These Lonely Hands of Mine"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eSwrwd53Ps

Perfection in all respects, in my humble opinion.

Marty, I think the singer I referred to died several ago.

What was the name of the Lead singer who Marty played steel for? He wore glasses, and a fancy Nudie suit of sorts. Marty is in a video with him was made 20 years ago. Can you contact Marty to find out ...

What was the name of the Lead singer who Marty played steel for? He wore glasses, and a fancy Nudie suit of sorts. Marty is in a video with him was made 20 years ago. Can you contact Marty to find out ...

Thanks for posting this. "Then I'll Stop Loving You" in their Together Again LP is classic Pete Drake with the reverb, melody, and all. In a lot of ways, his playing resonates with me more t ...

This break at the 1:48 mark- see link below. Gives me goosebumps and the yells from the crowd tells us they had them too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pjCYsMjKrQ

Sounds to me like it is Ben Keith based on his early records with Faron Young. Whay say you and thanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3EM0fTJLE

The steel player heard most prominently in Red's recordings was Leo Leblanc. Leo was a gifted player and spent most of his time in the mid to late 1960's in Bakersfield playing clubs and doing session ...

What an immense talent and balladeer. Here's one of his very best shuffles circa 1963 with driving bass and subtle steel. It puts today's CM to shame, in my opinion. Hope you think so too.

https: ...

His intro on the Little Jimmy Dickens’s ballad “Twice The Fool” circa 1965. Spine-tingling.

Ricky helped me too especially with the tuning of the Pull Release Changer. He was patient and kind. Thank you again Ricky !!

Terry Christofferson certainly comes close to playing and sounding like Mooney. Jay McDonald is right there too. So is Jerry Brightman. Buck knew. After all, they were Buckaroos and deserve immense re ...

Tom was much more than a premier musician. By all accounts, he was a class act and stayed true to himself no doubt because of his upbringing. There will never be another era in country music as enjoya ...

Fuzzy Owen was a fine player. No offense meant but after watching the video posted I have a hard time believing he had much of an influence on Mooney.

What a great tune displaying The Sheriff's voice, phrasing, and versatility. Ben Keith featured on pedal steel.

Sure miss them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T79hLch_-kE

"She played tambourines"...... who can ever forget that ringing voice of his at the conclusion of Yall Come Back Saloon? A wonderful child of God receives his internal reward.

Thanks Ricky. Nobody I can think of said it any better than you about Pete Drake.

Thanks Ricky. Interested in your take about Pete Drake's versatility in adapting his playing to singing artist's styles...like he did in the 1960's with Dave Dudley, Webb Pierce, Billy Walker, and Sto ...

One of the most beautiful I've ever heard on a recording. Also, anyone care to take a crack on who the steeler is on this one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN8YsrAlOoc

The last vestige to the Bakersfield Sound is for sale.
Sad indeed !!

https://www.bakersfield.com/entertainment/buck-owens-crystal-palace-is-up-for-sale/article_e3aa82c4-3969-11ef-9f84-c3e13b3997a ...

What I appreciate more and more about Pete Drake is how he adapted his playing style to the artist’s singing style, in particular the 1960 recordings by Webb Pierce, Billy Walker, Little Jimmy Dicke ...

Thank you. I think I read something a few years ago on the Forum about him passing away.

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Topic: Who remembers these Steel Guitarists?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 15 Views: 2703	Forum Section: Music Posted: 1 Feb 2025 8:40 pm Subject: Who remembers these Steel Guitarists?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 15 Views: 2703	Jay McDonald, Norm Hamlet, Fuzzy Owen, Terry Christofferson
Topic: Melba Montgomery RIP
Gary Hoetker Replies: 7 Views: 1457	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 16 Jan 2025 5:02 pm Subject: Melba Montgomery RIP
Gary Hoetker Replies: 7 Views: 1457	What an immense and underappreciated talent, imo. Her singles and duets with George Jones on United Artists and Musicor are timeless. Many will never forget her. Jesus Bless her soul.
Topic: Who's the steeler on this Mel Tillis Classic Circa 1969
Gary Hoetker Replies: 6 Views: 1512	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Dec 2024 10:34 pm Subject: Who's the steeler on this Mel Tillis Classic Circa 1969
Gary Hoetker Replies: 6 Views: 1512	Could be. I think he was the producer for many of Mel's albums on Kapp Records. Whoever it is, he's sensational.
Topic: Who's the steeler on this Mel Tillis Classic Circa 1969
Gary Hoetker Replies: 6 Views: 1512	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 Dec 2024 5:01 pm Subject: Who's the steeler on this Mel Tillis Classic Circa 1969
Gary Hoetker Replies: 6 Views: 1512	"These Lonely Hands of Mine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eSwrwd53Ps Perfection in all respects, in my humble opinion.
Topic: Marty Rifkin on The Voice
Gary Hoetker Replies: 14 Views: 2288	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Dec 2024 7:57 pm Subject: Marty Rifkin on The Voice
Gary Hoetker Replies: 14 Views: 2288	Marty, I think the singer I referred to died several ago.
Topic: Marty Rifkin on The Voice
Gary Hoetker Replies: 14 Views: 2288	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Dec 2024 7:53 pm Subject: Marty Rifkin on The Voice
Gary Hoetker Replies: 14 Views: 2288	What was the name of the Lead singer who Marty played steel for? He wore glasses, and a fancy Nudie suit of sorts. Marty is in a video with him was made 20 years ago. Can you contact Marty to find out ...
Topic: Marty Rifkin on The Voice
Gary Hoetker Replies: 14 Views: 2288	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Dec 2024 6:41 pm Subject: Marty Rifkin on The Voice
Gary Hoetker Replies: 14 Views: 2288	What was the name of the Lead singer who Marty played steel for? He wore glasses, and a fancy Nudie suit of sorts. Marty is in a video with him was made 20 years ago. Can you contact Marty to find out ...
Topic: Roy Drusky - Steel Player on 1966 album
Gary Hoetker Replies: 18 Views: 2311	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Dec 2024 1:57 pm Subject: Roy Drusky - Steel Player on 1966 album
Gary Hoetker Replies: 18 Views: 2311	Thanks for posting this. "Then I'll Stop Loving You" in their Together Again LP is classic Pete Drake with the reverb, melody, and all. In a lot of ways, his playing resonates with me more t ...
Topic: John Hughey: Best Solos/Parts?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 22 Views: 3460	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 4 Dec 2024 12:18 pm Subject: John Hughey: Best Solos/Parts?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 22 Views: 3460	This break at the 1:48 mark- see link below. Gives me goosebumps and the yells from the crowd tells us they had them too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pjCYsMjKrQ
Topic: Who is the steeler on this one.
Gary Hoetker Replies: 1 Views: 896	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Nov 2024 3:52 pm Subject: Who is the steeler on this one.
Gary Hoetker Replies: 1 Views: 896	Sounds to me like it is Ben Keith based on his early records with Faron Young. Whay say you and thanks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we3EM0fTJLE
Topic: Red Simpson: Info and Steel Player
Gary Hoetker Replies: 7 Views: 1523	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Nov 2024 9:45 pm Subject: Red Simpson: Info and Steel Player
Gary Hoetker Replies: 7 Views: 1523	The steel player heard most prominently in Red's recordings was Leo Leblanc. Leo was a gifted player and spent most of his time in the mid to late 1960's in Bakersfield playing clubs and doing session ...
Topic: The late Claude Gray vastly underrated
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 1679	Forum Section: Music Posted: 31 Oct 2024 3:03 pm Subject: The late Claude Gray vastly underrated
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 1679	What an immense talent and balladeer. Here's one of his very best shuffles circa 1963 with driving bass and subtle steel. It puts today's CM to shame, in my opinion. Hope you think so too. https: ...
Topic: Your favorite Pete Drake?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 41 Views: 8056	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Oct 2024 7:59 pm Subject: Your favorite Pete Drake?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 41 Views: 8056	His intro on the Little Jimmy Dickens’s ballad “Twice The Fool” circa 1965. Spine-tingling.
Topic: Ricky Davis
Gary Hoetker Replies: 29 Views: 4565	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Oct 2024 1:20 pm Subject: Ricky Davis
Gary Hoetker Replies: 29 Views: 4565	Ricky helped me too especially with the tuning of the Pull Release Changer. He was patient and kind. Thank you again Ricky !!
Topic: Mooney style players?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 26 Views: 7057	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 13 Aug 2024 12:47 pm Subject: Mooney style players?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 26 Views: 7057	Terry Christofferson certainly comes close to playing and sounding like Mooney. Jay McDonald is right there too. So is Jerry Brightman. Buck knew. After all, they were Buckaroos and deserve immense re ...
Topic: Tom Brumley's Celebration of Life
Gary Hoetker Replies: 12 Views: 5229	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Aug 2024 3:05 pm Subject: Tom Brumley's Celebration of Life
Gary Hoetker Replies: 12 Views: 5229	Tom was much more than a premier musician. By all accounts, he was a class act and stayed true to himself no doubt because of his upbringing. There will never be another era in country music as enjoya ...
Topic: Mooney style players?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 26 Views: 7057	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 31 Jul 2024 9:28 am Subject: Mooney style players?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 26 Views: 7057	Fuzzy Owen was a fine player. No offense meant but after watching the video posted I have a hard time believing he had much of an influence on Mooney.
Topic: Missing Faron Young
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 2967	Forum Section: Music Posted: 10 Jul 2024 10:03 am Subject: Missing Faron Young
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 2967	What a great tune displaying The Sheriff's voice, phrasing, and versatility. Ben Keith featured on pedal steel. Sure miss them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T79hLch_-kE
Topic: Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys has sadly passed away.
Gary Hoetker Replies: 3 Views: 3915	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 9 Jul 2024 2:32 pm Subject: Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys has sadly passed away.
Gary Hoetker Replies: 3 Views: 3915	"She played tambourines"...... who can ever forget that ringing voice of his at the conclusion of Yall Come Back Saloon? A wonderful child of God receives his internal reward.
Topic: Co Pedent for this Ballad Intro-LJD's "Twice The Fool"
Gary Hoetker Replies: 4 Views: 2332	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 6 Jul 2024 9:04 am Subject: Co Pedent for this Ballad Intro-LJD's "Twice The Fool"
Gary Hoetker Replies: 4 Views: 2332	Thanks Ricky. Nobody I can think of said it any better than you about Pete Drake.
Topic: Co Pedent for this Ballad Intro-LJD's "Twice The Fool"
Gary Hoetker Replies: 4 Views: 2332	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 5 Jul 2024 2:30 pm Subject: Co Pedent for this Ballad Intro-LJD's "Twice The Fool"
Gary Hoetker Replies: 4 Views: 2332	Thanks Ricky. Interested in your take about Pete Drake's versatility in adapting his playing to singing artist's styles...like he did in the 1960's with Dave Dudley, Webb Pierce, Billy Walker, and Sto ...
Topic: Co Pedent for this Ballad Intro-LJD's "Twice The Fool"
Gary Hoetker Replies: 4 Views: 2332	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 5 Jul 2024 12:15 pm Subject: Co Pedent for this Ballad Intro-LJD's "Twice The Fool"
Gary Hoetker Replies: 4 Views: 2332	One of the most beautiful I've ever heard on a recording. Also, anyone care to take a crack on who the steeler is on this one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN8YsrAlOoc
Topic: Buck Owens Crystal Palace For Sale
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 3157	Forum Section: Music Posted: 4 Jul 2024 4:05 pm Subject: Buck Owens Crystal Palace For Sale
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 3157	The last vestige to the Bakersfield Sound is for sale. Sad indeed !! https://www.bakersfield.com/entertainment/buck-owens-crystal-palace-is-up-for-sale/article_e3aa82c4-3969-11ef-9f84-c3e13b3997a ...
Topic: Pete Drake Appreciation
Gary Hoetker Replies: 5 Views: 1771	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Jun 2024 4:18 pm Subject: Pete Drake Appreciation
Gary Hoetker Replies: 5 Views: 1771	What I appreciate more and more about Pete Drake is how he adapted his playing style to the artist’s singing style, in particular the 1960 recordings by Webb Pierce, Billy Walker, Little Jimmy Dicke ...
Topic: Steeler on You Aint Just Whistlin Dixie?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 5 Views: 1616	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 Jun 2024 9:57 am Subject: Steeler on You Aint Just Whistlin Dixie?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 5 Views: 1616	Thank you. I think I read something a few years ago on the Forum about him passing away.