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I just took a look at the LP and no personnel are listed. The LP is called Texas Bill Strength's Greatest Hits on Re-Car records. Several of the songs give Bill Strength the writing credit.

I only knew of Texas Bill Strength and heard may stories from local musicians who played the Flame Cafe. About 10 years ago or so I found a large box of records at a Twin Cities thrift store. All clas ...

The B film Cash stared in was Five Minutes to Live or Door to Door Maniac. Ronny Howard played the little kid. Merle Travis has a bit part in it as well and does some of he music. I think Vic Tayback ...

Out of couriosity I went into one of the Minneapolis Best Buy's that was one of the first to carry insturments. I was skeptical, but once inside I was somewhat impressed. Nice selection of amps and gu ...

Unless Joe is out of town, he's usually with Becky Thompson at Lee's Liquor Lounge on Mondays. A very good local band. Besides the great musicians, Becky and the boys always manage to place a few tune ...

Joe;
Just the other day I was wondering when the CD was coming out. I just ordered one, so I look forward to hearing it. Colette and I still get comments about your playing at our wedding. Not a bad ...

I was not aware that Ken was originally from Caladonia MN, A small farming community near my home town of Austin MN. He was a true legend. Thinking about Ken's achievements made me realize that many o ...

James has a lot of talent. He's also a film director. He directed Dale Watson's Justice For All video (which I think is a wonderful video) and James directed a full-length western film staring David C ...

Here's one I took of Rhonda at the Ryman back in 2005. She gives bluegrass sex appeal.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/1906_rhonda_vincent_1.jpg

Found this on YouTube.

Kellie Pickler on Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juOQhTuzDQ0

It's amazing.

Delvin
I was in Wennicks up in Ham Lake last week. On Hwy 65. Saw the rhinestone Rockmount as there along with a few other Rockmounts. They had a few nice "retro shirts", one with muscical ...

I was in a weastern wear store today and saw a nice Rockmount with chain stitching and rhinestones. $89. I think the Rockmount website has it for $85

For me, I like the fancy stitching and piping r ...

The last couple of surgeries I've had (including the shoulder) they had me mark the body part to be operated on with a Sharpie. I guess if they operated on the wrong body part it would be my own faul ...

I had the surgury back in '93. Injured myself pitching batting practice to my little league team. I lived with the pain for a couple years, but couldn't throw without pain, it hurt to play acoustic gu ...

Here's a photo of Dale and DonDon at the Austin MN show last week. Great show at the restored Paramount Theater.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/1906_Dale__Don_Don_Austin_Paramount_3b_1.jpg

A few weeks ago I saw Bon Jovi on one of the morning shows and he performed a couple songs off the new album. During the interview he was asked about recording a country album and his response was tha ...

Never saw the documentary in question, but..

Several years ago, the first time I met Willie I had the opportunity to talk with him about his jazz influences - specificaly Django.

Willie's eyes l ...

I have CTS in my left hand as a result of playing acoustic guitar. I was also having the numbness during the night due to bent wrist while sleeping.

I went to a hand specialist. I was/am not a cand ...

Dale Watson announced his new video on his website (news link) for the song Justice For All. It's also found on YouTube. This is the new song from his new CD From the Cradle to the Grave, coming out l ...

As soon as Google bought YouTube a couple months ago they started deleting files. There were rumors that is it was going to happen and Google jumped on it right away as soon as they took ownership. I ...

I grew up in the 60's and when I was a few years old and we listened to music on the radio, I thought the singers/band were at the radio station poerforming live. On the other hand when I listened to ...

Doyle;
Always interesting to hear about the artists who stopped by the Turf Ballroom in Austin MN. Austin is my hometown. Unfortunately by the time I went to the Turf in the late 1970's it was at the ...

I've had the pleasure of working with Wanda and getting to know her and her husband a little bit at Midwest Country. They are wonderful people. Wanda still has a hint of naughtiness in her.

After ...

Erv
I don't know if Bill's wife is still alive. A couple years ago the HOF's Journal of Country Music did a nice feature article on Texas Bill and his son was quoted quite a bit. (Issue with Billy Jo ...

The name of the Columbia LP is Town Hall Party and it was recently reissued on Bear Family. I had never seen this LP before until recently when I found a copy that was from the estate of Texas Bill St ...

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Topic: Texas Bill Strength
Steve Pacholl Replies: 5 Views: 1984	Forum Section: Music Posted: 7 Dec 2013 6:06 pm Subject: Texas Bill Strength
Steve Pacholl Replies: 5 Views: 1984	I just took a look at the LP and no personnel are listed. The LP is called Texas Bill Strength's Greatest Hits on Re-Car records. Several of the songs give Bill Strength the writing credit.
Topic: Texas Bill Strength
Steve Pacholl Replies: 5 Views: 1984	Forum Section: Music Posted: 7 Dec 2013 3:03 pm Subject: Texas Bill Strength
Steve Pacholl Replies: 5 Views: 1984	I only knew of Texas Bill Strength and heard may stories from local musicians who played the Flame Cafe. About 10 years ago or so I found a large box of records at a Twin Cities thrift store. All clas ...
Topic: Johnny Cash on Colombo
Steve Pacholl Replies: 10 Views: 7968	Forum Section: Music Posted: 14 Dec 2010 11:28 am Subject: Johnny Cash on Colombo
Steve Pacholl Replies: 10 Views: 7968	The B film Cash stared in was Five Minutes to Live or Door to Door Maniac. Ronny Howard played the little kid. Merle Travis has a bit part in it as well and does some of he music. I think Vic Tayback ...
Topic: Best Buy / Guitar Center
Steve Pacholl Replies: 16 Views: 6327	Forum Section: Music Posted: 3 Oct 2008 12:00 pm Subject: Best Buy / Guitar Center
Steve Pacholl Replies: 16 Views: 6327	Out of couriosity I went into one of the Minneapolis Best Buy's that was one of the first to carry insturments. I was skeptical, but once inside I was somewhat impressed. Nice selection of amps and gu ...
Topic: Twin City Steelers?
Steve Pacholl Replies: 3 Views: 1166	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 14 Jul 2008 6:09 am Subject: Twin City Steelers?
Steve Pacholl Replies: 3 Views: 1166	Unless Joe is out of town, he's usually with Becky Thompson at Lee's Liquor Lounge on Mondays. A very good local band. Besides the great musicians, Becky and the boys always manage to place a few tune ...
Topic: Joe Savage's New CD - "Perennial Sideman"
Steve Pacholl Replies: 7 Views: 1726	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 22 Jan 2008 4:01 pm Subject: Joe Savage's New CD - "Perennial Sideman"
Steve Pacholl Replies: 7 Views: 1726	Joe; Just the other day I was wondering when the CD was coming out. I just ordered one, so I look forward to hearing it. Colette and I still get comments about your playing at our wedding. Not a bad ...
Topic: Ken Nelson Dies at 96
Steve Pacholl Replies: 2 Views: 927	Forum Section: Music Posted: 8 Jan 2008 12:47 pm Subject: Ken Nelson Dies at 96
Steve Pacholl Replies: 2 Views: 927	I was not aware that Ken was originally from Caladonia MN, A small farming community near my home town of Austin MN. He was a true legend. Thinking about Ken's achievements made me realize that many o ...
Topic: James Intveld
Steve Pacholl Replies: 7 Views: 1585	Forum Section: Music Posted: 4 Jan 2008 6:28 am Subject: James Intveld
Steve Pacholl Replies: 7 Views: 1585	James has a lot of talent. He's also a film director. He directed Dale Watson's Justice For All video (which I think is a wonderful video) and James directed a full-length western film staring David C ...
Topic: Rhonda Vincent
Steve Pacholl Replies: 46 Views: 19358	Forum Section: Music Posted: 3 Jan 2008 7:46 am Subject: Rhonda Vincent
Steve Pacholl Replies: 46 Views: 19358	Here's one I took of Rhonda at the Ryman back in 2005. She gives bluegrass sex appeal. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/1906_rhonda_vincent_1.jpg
Topic: Are you smarter than a "country" singer?
Steve Pacholl Replies: 42 Views: 8884	Forum Section: Music Posted: 30 Nov 2007 12:41 pm Subject: Are you smarter than a "country" singer?
Steve Pacholl Replies: 42 Views: 8884	Found this on YouTube. Kellie Pickler on Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juOQhTuzDQ0 It's amazing.
Topic: Rhinestone wear
Steve Pacholl Replies: 9 Views: 3862	Forum Section: Music Posted: 15 Oct 2007 4:01 am Subject: Rhinestone wear
Steve Pacholl Replies: 9 Views: 3862	Delvin I was in Wennicks up in Ham Lake last week. On Hwy 65. Saw the rhinestone Rockmount as there along with a few other Rockmounts. They had a few nice "retro shirts", one with muscical ...
Topic: Rhinestone wear
Steve Pacholl Replies: 9 Views: 3862	Forum Section: Music Posted: 5 Oct 2007 11:47 pm Subject: Rhinestone wear
Steve Pacholl Replies: 9 Views: 3862	I was in a weastern wear store today and saw a nice Rockmount with chain stitching and rhinestones. $89. I think the Rockmount website has it for $85 For me, I like the fancy stitching and piping r ...
Topic: Torn Rotator Cuff Surgery Information?
Steve Pacholl Replies: 6 Views: 1441	Forum Section: Music Posted: 11 Sep 2007 8:25 am Subject: Torn Rotator Cuff Surgery Information?
Steve Pacholl Replies: 6 Views: 1441	The last couple of surgeries I've had (including the shoulder) they had me mark the body part to be operated on with a Sharpie. I guess if they operated on the wrong body part it would be my own faul ...
Topic: Torn Rotator Cuff Surgery Information?
Steve Pacholl Replies: 6 Views: 1441	Forum Section: Music Posted: 11 Sep 2007 7:59 am Subject: Torn Rotator Cuff Surgery Information?
Steve Pacholl Replies: 6 Views: 1441	I had the surgury back in '93. Injured myself pitching batting practice to my little league team. I lived with the pain for a couple years, but couldn't throw without pain, it hurt to play acoustic gu ...
Topic: Dale Watson Show
Steve Pacholl Replies: 13 Views: 4912	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Sep 2007 6:17 am Subject: Dale Watson Show
Steve Pacholl Replies: 13 Views: 4912	Here's a photo of Dale and DonDon at the Austin MN show last week. Great show at the restored Paramount Theater. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix/1906_Dale__Don_Don_Austin_Paramount_3b_1.jpg
Topic: I give up! Bon Jovi goes country
Steve Pacholl Replies: 26 Views: 6162	Forum Section: Music Posted: 6 Sep 2007 4:25 pm Subject: I give up! Bon Jovi goes country
Steve Pacholl Replies: 26 Views: 6162	A few weeks ago I saw Bon Jovi on one of the morning shows and he performed a couple songs off the new album. During the interview he was asked about recording a country album and his response was tha ...
Topic: Willie Nelson - Django documentary
Steve Pacholl Replies: 2 Views: 1219	Forum Section: Music Posted: 8 Jun 2007 9:37 am Subject: Willie Nelson - Django documentary
Steve Pacholl Replies: 2 Views: 1219	Never saw the documentary in question, but.. Several years ago, the first time I met Willie I had the opportunity to talk with him about his jazz influences - specificaly Django. Willie's eyes l ...
Topic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Steve Pacholl Replies: 24 Views: 3796	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Jun 2007 4:00 pm Subject: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Steve Pacholl Replies: 24 Views: 3796	I have CTS in my left hand as a result of playing acoustic guitar. I was also having the numbness during the night due to bent wrist while sleeping. I went to a hand specialist. I was/am not a cand ...
Topic: New Dale Watson Music Video
Steve Pacholl Replies: 5 Views: 1213	Forum Section: Music Posted: 3 Apr 2007 5:54 am Subject: New Dale Watson Music Video
Steve Pacholl Replies: 5 Views: 1213	Dale Watson announced his new video on his website (news link) for the song Justice For All. It's also found on YouTube. This is the new song from his new CD From the Cradle to the Grave, coming out l ...
Topic: YouTube deletions...?
Steve Pacholl Replies: 14 Views: 2548	Forum Section: Music Posted: 3 Apr 2007 5:49 am Subject: YouTube deletions...?
Steve Pacholl Replies: 14 Views: 2548	As soon as Google bought YouTube a couple months ago they started deleting files. There were rumors that is it was going to happen and Google jumped on it right away as soon as they took ownership. I ...
Topic: PRE-TV
Steve Pacholl Replies: 10 Views: 1802	Forum Section: Music Posted: 30 Mar 2007 8:15 am Subject: PRE-TV
Steve Pacholl Replies: 10 Views: 1802	I grew up in the 60's and when I was a few years old and we listened to music on the radio, I thought the singers/band were at the radio station poerforming live. On the other hand when I listened to ...
Topic: Wanda Jackson
Steve Pacholl Replies: 19 Views: 4814	Forum Section: Music Posted: 23 Feb 2007 4:55 am Subject: Wanda Jackson
Steve Pacholl Replies: 19 Views: 4814	Doyle; Always interesting to hear about the artists who stopped by the Turf Ballroom in Austin MN. Austin is my hometown. Unfortunately by the time I went to the Turf in the late 1970's it was at the ...
Topic: Wanda Jackson
Steve Pacholl Replies: 19 Views: 4814	Forum Section: Music Posted: 22 Feb 2007 7:03 am Subject: Wanda Jackson
Steve Pacholl Replies: 19 Views: 4814	I've had the pleasure of working with Wanda and getting to know her and her husband a little bit at Midwest Country. They are wonderful people. Wanda still has a hint of naughtiness in her. After ...
Topic: Ranch Party TV Shows----50's
Steve Pacholl Replies: 18 Views: 7060	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Feb 2007 9:00 am Subject: Ranch Party TV Shows----50's
Steve Pacholl Replies: 18 Views: 7060	Erv I don't know if Bill's wife is still alive. A couple years ago the HOF's Journal of Country Music did a nice feature article on Texas Bill and his son was quoted quite a bit. (Issue with Billy Jo ...
Topic: Ranch Party TV Shows----50's
Steve Pacholl Replies: 18 Views: 7060	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 7 Feb 2007 7:31 am Subject: Ranch Party TV Shows----50's
Steve Pacholl Replies: 18 Views: 7060	The name of the Columbia LP is Town Hall Party and it was recently reissued on Bear Family. I had never seen this LP before until recently when I found a copy that was from the estate of Texas Bill St ...