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I thought this was a particularly good example of my dad's playing in 1971 so I uploaded it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW76KeN1WwA&hd=1

Me doing my best to steel in the middle of this Zepp tune...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ltcqeJVTE&hd=1

as most youtube concert footage, the sound sucks

I hadn't seen that, thanks for posting the link.

just a quick one-time bump for the hell of it

How do you guys know who it is?

It doesn't sound too much like my dad's tone but for some reason (can't remember) I thought Leo LeBlanc played on this first Marie Osmond album.

I really don't k ...

fwiw...I just listened to "Wasn't Born to Follow" again mostly just for enjoyment's sake.

I am completely convinced there is no Steel on this recording, the bend licks are Clarence (or so ...

Hey Mr Chip.. You sure we aren't related?... We have the exact same, identical, joined at the hip taste in music my brother....
To answer your question, Wiki credits Red Rhodes as the steel player o ...

Wow, Leo LeBlanc!
All I knew of him was that he played on (at least the first) John Prine record in the early '70s. I was just barely starting on Hawaiian steel then, and really liked his sound.
Tha ...

Hi,

I've been creating some videos this week on youtube for those who'd like to hear/remember Leo's less known or unknown recordings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn6-g8MN8sY&hd=1

http: ...

This DVD just released, it is great, the only published concert footage of Leo LeBlanc that I know of and the sound is excellent

http://musicfansdirect.com/index.asp

or from amazon.com:

http: ...

thank you[This message was edited by Stephen LeBlanc on 13 November 2006 at 06:17 AM.]

yeah http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif

Thanks Jim!

It certainly looks like Jim Palenscar could do what I need but Oceanside is a bit of a drive. If there is someone more local to Los Angeles that would be better because I don't have a lot ...

I have an old Excel 10-string that needs tender loving care...can someone recommend a good tech in LA that can help me with it?

quote:Stephen,
Thanks for confirming, I really loved Leo's playing from all the John Prine recordings so I recognized his sound on the Wall Flowers stuff just on the first few notes, he had a signatur ...

quote:I believe Leo played one track on the Wall Flowers albumn "Bringing Down the Horse"
He's on the last tune, it's been awhile since I have listened to it but both the song and steel are great. I'm ...

I don't have much time right now but I'll try to quickly answer some of the questions here...

but does anyone know about what guitar and amp setup he had?

On the Red Simpson albums Leo played an En ...

you talkin' about Leo LeBlanc? he had two eyes but was near blind

the Leo LeBlanc tribute site is back up...

[url=http://www.leoleblanc.us]http://www.leoleblanc.us

Was Leo on 'Up against the Wall redneck Mother"?, the liner notes don't list a steel player, though it is on the song.

I don't think so, I'll have to pull that album out again to check, I think that' ...

The Red Simpson stuff was probably my Dad's favorite of all the recordings he was on [This message was edited by Stephen LeBlanc on 25 February 2006 at 08:10 PM.]

I didn't read this whole thread but figured I'd add a cliche that has proven itself true many times...

"Yer only as strong as your weakest link"

I think this is more true than the idea that you're o ...

quote:Stephen L wrote:
quote:
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IMHO, if you care about the music you'll throw that old crappy CD player in the trash an ...

the soundtracks for the old Scooby Doo cartoon series were a huge influence on me musically...if you get the chance, watch that cartoon and really hone in on the music tracks (the songs and the themes ...

my 2 cents...

older CD players don't play right no matter what the CD is...the error correction is artificial and definitly lowers the overall sound quality, er, in otherwords, the music won't sound ...

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Topic: Leo LeBlanc Youtube tribute
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 4759	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 6 Jan 2012 9:29 am Subject: Leo LeBlanc Youtube tribute
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 4759	I thought this was a particularly good example of my dad's playing in 1971 so I uploaded it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW76KeN1WwA&hd=1
Topic: A little lap playing in the middle...
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 0 Views: 651	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 6 Dec 2011 11:08 am Subject: A little lap playing in the middle...
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 0 Views: 651	Me doing my best to steel in the middle of this Zepp tune... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ltcqeJVTE&hd=1 as most youtube concert footage, the sound sucks
Topic: Leo LeBlanc Youtube tribute
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 4759	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 26 Sep 2011 3:20 pm Subject: Leo LeBlanc Youtube tribute
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 4759	I hadn't seen that, thanks for posting the link.
Topic: Leo LeBlanc Youtube tribute
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 4759	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 24 Sep 2011 2:44 pm Subject: Leo LeBlanc Youtube tribute
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 4759	just a quick one-time bump for the hell of it
Topic: Paper Roses: Marie Osmond
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 27 Views: 7908	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 17 Jul 2011 11:38 am Subject: Paper Roses: Marie Osmond
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 27 Views: 7908	How do you guys know who it is? It doesn't sound too much like my dad's tone but for some reason (can't remember) I thought Leo LeBlanc played on this first Marie Osmond album. I really don't k ...
Topic: Notorious Byrd Brothers
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 64 Views: 20488	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 4 Jul 2011 11:17 am Subject: Notorious Byrd Brothers
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 64 Views: 20488	fwiw...I just listened to "Wasn't Born to Follow" again mostly just for enjoyment's sake. I am completely convinced there is no Steel on this recording, the bend licks are Clarence (or so ...
Topic: Notorious Byrd Brothers
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 64 Views: 20488	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Jul 2011 12:42 pm Subject: Notorious Byrd Brothers
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 64 Views: 20488	Hey Mr Chip.. You sure we aren't related?... We have the exact same, identical, joined at the hip taste in music my brother.... To answer your question, Wiki credits Red Rhodes as the steel player o ...
Topic: Leo LeBlanc Youtube tribute
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 4759	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 2 Jul 2011 12:29 pm Subject: Leo LeBlanc Youtube tribute
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 4759	Wow, Leo LeBlanc! All I knew of him was that he played on (at least the first) John Prine record in the early '70s. I was just barely starting on Hawaiian steel then, and really liked his sound. Tha ...
Topic: Leo LeBlanc Youtube tribute
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 4759	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 1 Jul 2011 9:30 am Subject: Leo LeBlanc Youtube tribute
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 4759	Hi, I've been creating some videos this week on youtube for those who'd like to hear/remember Leo's less known or unknown recordings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn6-g8MN8sY&hd=1 http: ...
Topic: John Prine Live on Soundstage 1980 - DVD
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 0 Views: 676	Forum Section: Upcoming Event Announcements Posted: 26 Mar 2007 3:36 pm Subject: John Prine Live on Soundstage 1980 - DVD
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 0 Views: 676	This DVD just released, it is great, the only published concert footage of Leo LeBlanc that I know of and the sound is excellent http://musicfansdirect.com/index.asp or from amazon.com: http: ...
Topic: The Garry Williams Show
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 2 Views: 632	Forum Section: SteelRadio.com Posted: 8 Nov 2006 8:48 am Subject: The Garry Williams Show
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 2 Views: 632	thank you[This message was edited by Stephen LeBlanc on 13 November 2006 at 06:17 AM.]
Topic: Pedal Steel Repair...
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 6 Views: 1279	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Sep 2006 7:05 am Subject: Pedal Steel Repair...
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 6 Views: 1279	yeah http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif
Topic: Pedal Steel Repair...
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 6 Views: 1279	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Sep 2006 6:55 am Subject: Pedal Steel Repair...
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 6 Views: 1279	Thanks Jim! It certainly looks like Jim Palenscar could do what I need but Oceanside is a bit of a drive. If there is someone more local to Los Angeles that would be better because I don't have a lot ...
Topic: Pedal Steel Repair...
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 6 Views: 1279	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 19 Sep 2006 6:23 am Subject: Pedal Steel Repair...
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 6 Views: 1279	I have an old Excel 10-string that needs tender loving care...can someone recommend a good tech in LA that can help me with it?
Topic: Leo LeBlanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 24 Views: 12944	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Mar 2006 8:56 pm Subject: Leo LeBlanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 24 Views: 12944	quote:Stephen, Thanks for confirming, I really loved Leo's playing from all the John Prine recordings so I recognized his sound on the Wall Flowers stuff just on the first few notes, he had a signatur ...
Topic: Leo LeBlanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 24 Views: 12944	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 2 Mar 2006 11:02 am Subject: Leo LeBlanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 24 Views: 12944	quote:I believe Leo played one track on the Wall Flowers albumn "Bringing Down the Horse" He's on the last tune, it's been awhile since I have listened to it but both the song and steel are great. I'm ...
Topic: Leo LeBlanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 24 Views: 12944	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Feb 2006 7:42 pm Subject: Leo LeBlanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 24 Views: 12944	I don't have much time right now but I'll try to quickly answer some of the questions here... but does anyone know about what guitar and amp setup he had? On the Red Simpson albums Leo played an En ...
Topic: one eyed player
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 11 Views: 2994	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 29 Nov 2005 10:53 am Subject: one eyed player
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 11 Views: 2994	you talkin' about Leo LeBlanc? he had two eyes but was near blind
Topic: Leo Leblanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 2191	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 29 Nov 2005 10:52 am Subject: Leo Leblanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 2191	the Leo LeBlanc tribute site is back up... [url=http://www.leoleblanc.us]http://www.leoleblanc.us
Topic: Leo Leblanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 2191	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Nov 2005 7:38 pm Subject: Leo Leblanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 2191	Was Leo on 'Up against the Wall redneck Mother"?, the liner notes don't list a steel player, though it is on the song. I don't think so, I'll have to pull that album out again to check, I think that' ...
Topic: Leo Leblanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 2191	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Nov 2005 9:43 am Subject: Leo Leblanc
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 12 Views: 2191	The Red Simpson stuff was probably my Dad's favorite of all the recordings he was on [This message was edited by Stephen LeBlanc on 25 February 2006 at 08:10 PM.]
Topic: Playing with "less experienced "musicians.
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 39 Views: 4644	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Jul 2005 9:12 am Subject: Playing with "less experienced "musicians.
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 39 Views: 4644	I didn't read this whole thread but figured I'd add a cliche that has proven itself true many times... "Yer only as strong as your weakest link" I think this is more true than the idea that you're o ...
Topic: A CD is not necessarilly a CD
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 23 Views: 2774	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 20 Jul 2005 9:10 am Subject: A CD is not necessarilly a CD
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 23 Views: 2774	quote:Stephen L wrote: quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMHO, if you care about the music you'll throw that old crappy CD player in the trash an ...
Topic: Music in your home as a child?
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 38 Views: 4195	Forum Section: Music Posted: 15 Jul 2005 12:58 pm Subject: Music in your home as a child?
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 38 Views: 4195	the soundtracks for the old Scooby Doo cartoon series were a huge influence on me musically...if you get the chance, watch that cartoon and really hone in on the music tracks (the songs and the themes ...
Topic: A CD is not necessarilly a CD
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 23 Views: 2774	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 15 Jul 2005 12:53 pm Subject: A CD is not necessarilly a CD
Stephen LeBlanc Replies: 23 Views: 2774	my 2 cents... older CD players don't play right no matter what the CD is...the error correction is artificial and definitly lowers the overall sound quality, er, in otherwords, the music won't sound ...