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I too was saddened to hear of Jess's passing. I would visit with him when I was in his area and yes, he did love the steel guitar so much.

Jerry

I don't get much time these days to visit the Forum , but I wanted to thank everyone for the emails and comments. There seems to be about two more years of shows yet to come that I was on during the ...

I thought I would share these photo's taken at The Buck Owens Ranch Show in 1972. The Hee Haw show from this past week was done in 1973.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/2454_B_Owens_TBOO ...

I had the pleasure as many others to have Bobby riding guitar in St. Louis and he was always there just when you needed him...never too much, never too little. You will be missed my friend. Rest in ...

Hey Red,

Nice talking to you the other night and I'm proud to hear your in the rotation with some good country music! Don't forget to send me that picture for my website.

Stay in touch,

Jerry ...

Tay,

You are correct with your facts. The only things I can add is a story Doyle Holly told me a couple of years ago when I asked him about tuning. He laughed and said they used a Conn strobe tun ...

Hi,

I just wanted to thank everyone for allowing me to share this and thanks for all of the wonderful emails I have received. I tried my best to answer your questions that you sent me. I have some ...

Larry: I have known you for a long time, and I'll never forget the day at Pete's Music.

Jack: I remember when Ray joined the Brass, and yes, not only a dear friend, but a super player.

Bob: I'll ...

Hi David,

That would be great. My schedule does not permit much spare time, so I get to the chat room maybe once a month.

Jerry

I have recently received a phone call from Homer Joy, the man who wrote "Streets of Bakersfield" in 1972.

I have put a page up on my website to share this stroll down memory lane, at leas ...

To Bill,

This is one, if not the most incredible things I have heard on steel guitar in a long time! I tip my hat to you for your obvious abilities in what you have just presented to us. I have li ...

Dan was a personal friend of mine, as well as many others who I'm sure share the same thoughts, and I miss him very much. I would call him from time to time, and I always enjoyed our freindship and c ...

"Jim Bob Sedgwick Posted: 14 Feb 2007 2:23 pm Post subject:

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"Thanks Mike... I stand corrected.&qu ...

Thanks for having me in the chatroom. I hope I was able to share some ideas and all who attended was able to take something with them to help them become a better player.

Best regards,

Jerry
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Hello friends,

I wanted to advise everyone who may be interested, that we have recently up-dated the Performance website with lots of new pictures and information.

Thanks again to all of you for you ...

I just received my copy of Jim's newest CD, and it is everything one would want, and then some. The playing, production, and selection of material will cause this CD to be in my player for a long tim ...

Thanks to everyone for your kind comments.

I too enjoyed my visit with Bobbe and especially seeing him play his "Travis" style live and in person...Somebody better grab that Peavey guitar...I was rea ...

Hello Joe, Jason, and others,

Thank you for your comments and I have added even more info and sound samples on my website.

It was also nice to see a picture of Bob Morris. He produced most of the r ...

Jason and Joe,

These are the albums you speak of above:

ECP 93135 B Buck Owens Show In Japan 1974
ST23261 Buck Owens Live In New Zealand 1974
ST23372 Buck Owens Show "Live At The Sydney Opera Hous ...

Hi,

Were working on getting more samples on-line, but some have been added since this post.
[url=http://www.slidestation.com/Buck/Buck_Owens_years.htm]http://www.slidestation.com/Buck/Buck_Owens_yea ...

I have recently up-dated my website, and have added a lot of information about not only my years with Buck, but also other info on the steel players and a timeline with Buck. Hopefully, this will cor ...

Hello,

I was made aware of this thread, and until now decided not to post. However, several emails and phone calls have encouraged me to come forward with this information. As I landed at the Baker ...

.[This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 14 May 2006 at 06:34 AM.]

.[This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 14 May 2006 at 06:34 AM.]

I just wanted to let everyone know that the link has changed to: [url=http://www.slidestation.com/Buck/Buck-Cuts.htm]http://www.slidestation.com/Buck/Buck-Cuts.htm

I'll be adding some more in the nex ...

I can't add much more to what has already been said about the show. We all had a great time, got to visit with lots of folks, and really enjoyed Rick's ususal hospitality.

I really enjoyed getting t ...

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Topic: Jess Hurt
Jerry Brightman Replies: 19 Views: 9986	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 18 Jan 2013 7:21 am Subject: Jess Hurt
Jerry Brightman Replies: 19 Views: 9986	I too was saddened to hear of Jess's passing. I would visit with him when I was in his area and yes, he did love the steel guitar so much. Jerry
Topic: steel players on Hee-Haw tonight?
Jerry Brightman Replies: 13 Views: 10874	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Jul 2012 8:35 am Subject: Thanks for all the nice comments!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 13 Views: 10874	I don't get much time these days to visit the Forum , but I wanted to thank everyone for the emails and comments. There seems to be about two more years of shows yet to come that I was on during the ...
Topic: steel players on Hee-Haw tonight?
Jerry Brightman Replies: 13 Views: 10874	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Jul 2012 6:53 am Subject: steel players on Hee-Haw tonight?
Jerry Brightman Replies: 13 Views: 10874	I thought I would share these photo's taken at The Buck Owens Ranch Show in 1972. The Hee Haw show from this past week was done in 1973. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1205/2454_B_Owens_TBOO ...
Topic: Bobby Caldwell
Jerry Brightman Replies: 58 Views: 36978	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 9 Nov 2009 8:07 pm Subject: Bobby
Jerry Brightman Replies: 58 Views: 36978	I had the pleasure as many others to have Bobby riding guitar in St. Louis and he was always there just when you needed him...never too much, never too little. You will be missed my friend. Rest in ...
Topic: RED KILBY is now on WILLIE'S PLACE!!!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 16 Views: 4431	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 18 Jul 2009 10:56 am Subject: RED KILBY is now on WILLIE'S PLACE!!!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 16 Views: 4431	Hey Red, Nice talking to you the other night and I'm proud to hear your in the rotation with some good country music! Don't forget to send me that picture for my website. Stay in touch, Jerry ...
Topic: Buck Owens tuning down. Why?
Jerry Brightman Replies: 20 Views: 11190	Forum Section: Music Posted: 29 Dec 2007 6:00 pm Subject: Buck Owens tuning down. Why?
Jerry Brightman Replies: 20 Views: 11190	Tay, You are correct with your facts. The only things I can add is a story Doyle Holly told me a couple of years ago when I asked him about tuning. He laughed and said they used a Conn strobe tun ...
Topic: Streets of Bakersfield 1972
Jerry Brightman Replies: 23 Views: 9814	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 14 Aug 2007 12:33 pm Subject: Thanks to everyone!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 23 Views: 9814	Hi, I just wanted to thank everyone for allowing me to share this and thanks for all of the wonderful emails I have received. I tried my best to answer your questions that you sent me. I have some ...
Topic: Streets of Bakersfield 1972
Jerry Brightman Replies: 23 Views: 9814	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 31 Jul 2007 6:21 am Subject: Thanks!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 23 Views: 9814	Larry: I have known you for a long time, and I'll never forget the day at Pete's Music. Jack: I remember when Ray joined the Brass, and yes, not only a dear friend, but a super player. Bob: I'll ...
Topic: Streets of Bakersfield 1972
Jerry Brightman Replies: 23 Views: 9814	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 28 Jul 2007 8:36 am Subject: Streets of Bakersfield 1972
Jerry Brightman Replies: 23 Views: 9814	Hi David, That would be great. My schedule does not permit much spare time, so I get to the chat room maybe once a month. Jerry
Topic: Streets of Bakersfield 1972
Jerry Brightman Replies: 23 Views: 9814	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 27 Jul 2007 11:32 am Subject: Streets of Bakersfield 1972
Jerry Brightman Replies: 23 Views: 9814	I have recently received a phone call from Homer Joy, the man who wrote "Streets of Bakersfield" in 1972. I have put a page up on my website to share this stroll down memory lane, at leas ...
Topic: Can I Get The Tele Twang on Steel
Jerry Brightman Replies: 52 Views: 9376	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 29 Jun 2007 9:07 am Subject: Incredible is all I can say!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 52 Views: 9376	To Bill, This is one, if not the most incredible things I have heard on steel guitar in a long time! I tip my hat to you for your obvious abilities in what you have just presented to us. I have li ...
Topic: THE LATE DAN DOWD - Awesome pedal steel player
Jerry Brightman Replies: 3 Views: 2386	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Mar 2007 8:05 am Subject: Dan Dowd
Jerry Brightman Replies: 3 Views: 2386	Dan was a personal friend of mine, as well as many others who I'm sure share the same thoughts, and I miss him very much. I would call him from time to time, and I always enjoyed our freindship and c ...
Topic: Buck Owens
Jerry Brightman Replies: 18 Views: 3829	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Feb 2007 6:21 pm Subject: Buck Owens
Jerry Brightman Replies: 18 Views: 3829	"Jim Bob Sedgwick Posted: 14 Feb 2007 2:23 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Thanks Mike... I stand corrected.&qu ...
Topic: Steel Guitar Chat Room Learning Session
Jerry Brightman Replies: 12 Views: 3289	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 9 Oct 2006 9:25 am Subject: Steel Guitar Chat Room Learning Session
Jerry Brightman Replies: 12 Views: 3289	Thanks for having me in the chatroom. I hope I was able to share some ideas and all who attended was able to take something with them to help them become a better player. Best regards, Jerry [url= ...
Topic: Jerry Brightman, look out everyone, he's back!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 17 Views: 3154	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 30 Aug 2006 9:07 pm Subject: Jerry Brightman, look out everyone, he's back!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 17 Views: 3154	Hello friends, I wanted to advise everyone who may be interested, that we have recently up-dated the Performance website with lots of new pictures and information. Thanks again to all of you for you ...
Topic: New CD Released & Title Announced!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 42 Views: 8322	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 26 Aug 2006 8:51 am Subject: New CD Released & Title Announced!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 42 Views: 8322	I just received my copy of Jim's newest CD, and it is everything one would want, and then some. The playing, production, and selection of material will cause this CD to be in my player for a long tim ...
Topic: Jerry Brightman, look out everyone, he's back!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 17 Views: 3154	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Aug 2006 7:24 pm Subject: Jerry Brightman, look out everyone, he's back!
Jerry Brightman Replies: 17 Views: 3154	Thanks to everyone for your kind comments. I too enjoyed my visit with Bobbe and especially seeing him play his "Travis" style live and in person...Somebody better grab that Peavey guitar...I was rea ...
Topic: Buck Owens Steel Player Chronology
Jerry Brightman Replies: 45 Views: 10312	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Jun 2006 6:36 am Subject: Buck Owens Steel Player Chronology
Jerry Brightman Replies: 45 Views: 10312	Hello Joe, Jason, and others, Thank you for your comments and I have added even more info and sound samples on my website. It was also nice to see a picture of Bob Morris. He produced most of the r ...
Topic: Buck Owens Steel Player Chronology
Jerry Brightman Replies: 45 Views: 10312	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 May 2006 6:49 am Subject: Buck Owens Steel Player Chronology
Jerry Brightman Replies: 45 Views: 10312	Jason and Joe, These are the albums you speak of above: ECP 93135 B Buck Owens Show In Japan 1974 ST23261 Buck Owens Live In New Zealand 1974 ST23372 Buck Owens Show "Live At The Sydney Opera Hous ...
Topic: Major Up-dates on Website
Jerry Brightman Replies: 3 Views: 1745	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 22 May 2006 10:46 am Subject: Major Up-dates on Website
Jerry Brightman Replies: 3 Views: 1745	Hi, Were working on getting more samples on-line, but some have been added since this post. [url=http://www.slidestation.com/Buck/Buck_Owens_years.htm]http://www.slidestation.com/Buck/Buck_Owens_yea ...
Topic: Major Up-dates on Website
Jerry Brightman Replies: 3 Views: 1745	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 17 May 2006 9:23 am Subject: Major Up-dates on Website
Jerry Brightman Replies: 3 Views: 1745	I have recently up-dated my website, and have added a lot of information about not only my years with Buck, but also other info on the steel players and a timeline with Buck. Hopefully, this will cor ...
Topic: Buck Owens Steel Player Chronology
Jerry Brightman Replies: 45 Views: 10312	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 16 May 2006 8:20 am Subject: Buck Owens Steel Player Chronology
Jerry Brightman Replies: 45 Views: 10312	Hello, I was made aware of this thread, and until now decided not to post. However, several emails and phone calls have encouraged me to come forward with this information. As I landed at the Baker ...
Topic: Jerry Brightman - New web page
Jerry Brightman Replies: 6 Views: 1327	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 13 May 2006 10:16 am Subject: Jerry Brightman - New web page
Jerry Brightman Replies: 6 Views: 1327	.[This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 14 May 2006 at 06:34 AM.]
Topic: Jerry Brightman - New web page
Jerry Brightman Replies: 6 Views: 1327	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 May 2006 9:00 am Subject: Jerry Brightman - New web page
Jerry Brightman Replies: 6 Views: 1327	I just wanted to let everyone know that the link has changed to: [url=http://www.slidestation.com/Buck/Buck-Cuts.htm]http://www.slidestation.com/Buck/Buck-Cuts.htm I'll be adding some more in the nex ...
Topic: '' 2006 '' Celebration Show
Jerry Brightman Replies: 28 Views: 3572	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 25 Apr 2006 6:52 pm Subject: '' 2006 '' Celebration Show
Jerry Brightman Replies: 28 Views: 3572	I can't add much more to what has already been said about the show. We all had a great time, got to visit with lots of folks, and really enjoyed Rick's ususal hospitality. I really enjoyed getting t ...