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Topic: "Questions?, and Answers!" Bishop R.P. Hall |
Bishop Ronnie P Hall
From:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 2:38 pm |
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Hello my fellow steelers,
I am posting this topic bcause of several inquiries over the months since I have been a member of the forum. So I thought I would try to satisfy the main curious one.
" Do you play the steel using the pedals as well as Lap style?" The answer is, I used to play both Pedal, and Lap along with several other instruments. I have played these instruments for 57 years. But on July 18th.1995, while waiting to have a flat tire changed by AAA road services on the freeway, while attempting to give the serviceman my key for my wheel locks, I was struck from behind by a drunk driver who slammed into me at 55 miles an hour, at the side of the freeway. The result was, I lost both of my legs from the knees down. Hence, I cannot play Pedal Steel in the normal sense. However, I am in the process of modifying my Carter steel, my Sho Bud, and my Fender 400 with knee levers, so that I can get back to stretching those strings like I used to. As I say, I`m only revealing this, not to gain your sympathy, but to express my determination to go on, as a musician who plays the style that I can play, in the hope that by my struggle, someone else might be encouraged to keep going on in spite of disappointments.
The simple "single string note style" that I play, began in the african american holiness church tradition, that became known as, "Sacred Steel" of which in spite of my physical challenge, is a community of which I am proud to have been a part of for many, many, years.
I would like to leave this little bit of a song that I picked up from a dear friend of mine that I came to know here on the forum.
By the way, that is me playing "all" of the instruments on the back up tracks, as on all of my efforts.
PS: I hope this explains some of reasons I play the way I do! Be Blessed! 
Bishop Ronnie P. Hall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Wkp6PNvvI
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 3:03 pm
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Bishop Ronnie, I don't really know what to say...except that your courage and determination in the face of adversity is so inspirational. I don't know much about "sacred steel" music, but I've always felt that it is an expression and testament to a way of life much more than a just a music style.
I always enjoy your clips. Fine display of musicianship. May God bless you and keep on pickin' the steel guitar your way.
Cheers, JO. |
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 4:04 pm
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What great phrasing! Excuse me if I lifted a couple
from you. It is thru this forum that I have discovered the wonderful music of youself and your
contemporaries in the Sacred Steel community. God
bless you!
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Mike Poholsky
From:
Kansas, USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 4:26 pm
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Thanks Bishop Hall!
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Michael Barone
From:
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 5:01 pm
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| Thanks for sharing your enjoyable playing and arrangements Bishop Ron. |
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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ray qualls
From:
Baxter Springs, Kansas (deceased)
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 6:09 pm
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Bishop Hall, what an inspiration you are and like Hook said, " I'm glad that you're a part of this forum". If it wasn't for this forum, I'd never have had a chance to hear you. Keep up the good playing. Ray
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Ray Qualls
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Inducted into KSGA
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Stan Schober
From:
Cahokia, Illinois, USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 6:11 pm
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Great tune, you can feel the spirit lift you up !
CAn't wait to hear those new levers in action ! |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 6:14 pm
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Losing one's legs is a pedal steel guitarist's worst nightmare. It's so good to hear that you've overcome that and not let it hold you back. You're an inspiration. Keep a pickin'.  |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Charles Davidson
From:
Phenix City Alabama, USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 7:37 pm
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Mr.Hall Ever since I found your vidios here on the forum I look forward to them. I love the groove you give the up tempo tunes. Keep them coming. YOU BETCHA, DYK?BC.
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Dan Tyack
From:
Olympia, WA USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2009 7:52 pm
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Bishop Hall,
Great touch, tone, and cadence. There's something about Detroit Sacred Steel players that is really special.
Keep it up! |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 6 Oct 2009 12:34 am
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Thanx for posting Bishop
i always dig what you offer us
be blessed |
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
From:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 6 Oct 2009 7:52 am "Questions?, and Answers!" Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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To "all" of my SGF "Family",
Wow!, I never expected this response. I am very moved by your concern, and compassion, along with your understanding. I Thank You, for it! I cannot discribe what is in my heart at this moment, other than to say "God Bless All of you!"
This forum is a living miracle within itself, and may God bless "bOb" for giving it life. Thanks again SGF Family! Warmest of Greetings to all!
Bishop R.P. Hall (Ron)
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 6 Oct 2009 8:18 am
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Bishop Ron, that was one enjoyable video, ol' Bob Wills must be smiling down from Heaven hearing your playing. I especially liked the riff you did at around 2:03 on the video, I'm gonna learn that one for myself. Great having you on the Forum.....JH in Va.
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 6 Oct 2009 8:20 am Pedal Steel
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Hello Bishop Hall,
I've sent you a Private Message. Thanks, Carl
Last edited by Carl Williams on 6 Oct 2009 10:11 am; edited 1 time in total |
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 6 Oct 2009 8:56 am
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| Mighty sweet and uplifting, Bishop. Thanks for sharing your music and your story. Maybe you shouldn't worry about pedals much. Not everybody needs them. |
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John P. Phillips
From:
Folkston, Ga. U.S.A., R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Oct 2009 11:47 am
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Well Bishop Hall, it turns out that you're just a good ole country boy like the rest of us. Really enjoyed the treatment that you gave "Deep Water".
You breathed some new life into a fine old tune
GOD BLESS !
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
From:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2009 10:52 am "Questions?, and Answers!"
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Hey Brothers!,
To: Jerry Hayes:I Am honored, and encouraged by the Bob Willis comment, and I trust that any "riff" that came forth around 2:03 had to be something I bumped into by accident,  anyway, it`s yours my friend, go for it!
To: Carl Williams: I got your PM. Thank You for your thought, and bless you my friend!
To: Dave Doggett: You are still a champion of champions my friend. Thanks so much for the encouragement!
To: J.P. Phillips: My old friend, you got me cold I thought I had everybody fooled!  God Bless You, my friend!
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Larry Miller
From:
Dothan AL,USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2009 10:59 am
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| "There Is More Love Somewhere" is awesome as well! |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 7 Oct 2009 1:56 pm
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| Bishop, its very refreshing to hear "Deep Water" played in your style. I just love it. Perhaps we can get more Sacred Steelers posting video clips here. Although I don't play that style, it warms my heart to see and hear it. Very soulful. |
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Bobby Burns
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 7 Oct 2009 5:32 pm
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| Pedals? Bishop, YOU don't NEED no stinkin' pedals! |
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
From:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 8 Oct 2009 1:05 pm "Questions?,and Answers!" Bishop R.P. Hall
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Hey Guys!
To: Larry Miller: "Thanks", that is one of my personal favorites, because there has to be somewhere!
To: Kevin Hatton: They are around, Del Ray Grace for example, and others. I hope they post also! 
To: Bobby Burns: Hey Bobby,
"No badges either!!!" Thanks my friend.
Be Blessed Guys!
Bishop R.P. Hall (Ron)
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 8 Oct 2009 2:06 pm
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First, let me express my sympathy for the loss of your legs.
However, you can still have a steel with a full compliment of pedal changes. Gene Fields over at GFI can build you a steel with 3 wrist levers, in addition to your knee levers. he's done it before for another player who also lost his legs.
Talk to him. He'll do right by you.
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 8 Oct 2009 4:17 pm
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| Ron, I'd never listened to your music before this post, and I was so impressed that I listened to all your other numbers posted on YouTube. You've got an enormous talent. I was really taken aback. |
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