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Topic: Larry Wimpy Sasser |
Billy Henderson
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Portland, AR, USA
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Posted 24 Apr 2011 4:04 pm |
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Where is Larry now? Is he still playing steel guitar?
Last edited by Billy Henderson on 26 Apr 2011 12:03 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Bobbe Seymour
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Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 26 Apr 2011 9:45 am
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Larry will be heard from very quickly, still living in the fine state of Georga. A nicer guy there isn't!
Get ready, he's about to be heard from big time!
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Billy Tonnesen
From:
R.I.P., Buena Park, California
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Posted 26 Apr 2011 1:04 pm
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I use to see and hear Larry on the old Nashville Now TV show that showed out here on the West Coast at 6:00 PM just as I was getting home from my day job.
Larry had a very catchy Steel Guitar instrumental he wrote and he periodically got to play it. I don't know what he called it or if he ever recorded it. I really enjoyed that Band and Ralph Emory. |
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Jeff Garden
From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2011 1:32 pm
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Billy T, Larry has an EXCELLENT instrumental CD with the Nashville Now gang (Hoot Hester, Fred Newell, David Smith, etc) called "Sassy Country" - still one of my favorite CD's.
tunes are:
*Sassy Frassin
Always on My Mind
Take Me As I Am
Are You Sure
*Dogwood Trail
*Real Country
*Nashwood
Mercy, Mercy
Healing Hands of Time
Gardenia Waltz
Cold Cold Heart
Easy Goin'
Larry wrote the ones I starred and I'll bet it's one of those you remember from Nashville Now. This CD may be hard to come by these days (it's on the old Step One label) but I'll bet if Larry comes up on this thread he'll let you know how you can get a copy.
I know what you mean about enjoying Larry and the band on that show as that's why I went out and bought my first steel. Thanks, Larry! |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2011 2:08 pm
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| Bobbe S told me that my '59 Perm was once owned by Larry. I wonder if that's verifiable? Anybody got pics of him playin' a Perm? |
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Brett Day
From:
Pickens, SC
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Posted 26 Apr 2011 3:44 pm
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Larry not only played on Nashville Now, he also played steel with guys like Ray Stevens. He played some steel guitar shows in Atlanta a few years ago with me.
Brett |
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Apr 2011 9:14 am
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John, Larry played your perm Sho-Bud on Nashville now several times, I have a show where he backed up Ray Price with it.
Larry bought that guitar from me twice I believe, I used it on several occations with Johnny Paycheck and Billy Walker shows.
At that time I thought I needed rollers on the keyhead, since found out that they weren't necessary.
I now own several guitars that don't have rollers,,,,or need them.
I am now collecting these older Sho-Buds, Is yours for sale?
Bobbe Seymour |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2011 9:20 am
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Thanks Bobbe! I'd love to see a pic of him playing it!
The guitar;
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Larry Sasser
From:
Conyers,Ga. USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2011 12:14 pm
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Hi everyone! I am alive. I play a steel show every once in a while but cut back to mostly St. Lo.
As for the guitar, I did get one for Bobbe and that sure looks like it. Great guitar! If you sell it sell it to Bobbe he knows and loves those guitars as I do.
As for the Step One album I have some. Contact lwsasser@bellsouth.net.
Thanks Everyone,
Larry |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2011 12:32 pm
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| Hey Larry, pick a day and I'll spring for lunch at the Waffle House. |
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Larry Sasser
From:
Conyers,Ga. USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2011 1:04 pm
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Sounds good for lunch. I'm not sure about the Waffle House but we will work out something
Larry |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2011 1:51 pm
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Larry,
Do you remember the setup you had on this guitar? There's a buncha empty screwholes on it's underside.
My best friend, JL Myers was at TNN from the git go. Audio engineer. Did all the Hee Haw shows, but a lot of other stuff too. Might you recall him?
Best,
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Apr 2011 4:37 pm
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Check out the Maple on this guitar!!!!!!!!
Bobbster! |
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Ben Rubright
From:
Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
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Posted 27 Apr 2011 5:55 pm
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| I too would like to recommend Larry's Step One album "Sassy Country"......also available from Larry is tab for 4 of the songs on the CD (Cold Cold Heart, Are You Sure, Take Me As I Am, Healing Hands of Time) as well as rhythm tracks for the 4. One day I will play them well enough to open the door to my 'music room' and let my wife hear me. Thanks Larry. Hope to see and hear you in StL in September......as ET might have said, "You too Bobbe". |
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Apr 2011 8:10 pm
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| One night on Nashville Now, Buck Owens was on. He sang "Under Your Speel Again". When he handed it to Wimpey, Wimpey played one of the greatest solos I have ever heard in my life. Hang in there Wimpey. Jody. |
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Larry Sasser
From:
Conyers,Ga. USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2011 12:38 pm
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Hi everyone!
John, as far as what set up I had on the Sho-Bud I don't recall but very basic. As for your friend JL Myers, I can't say I remember the name right off but might know the face. That has been a long time ago.
Bobbe, I agree about the maple on that guitar. That was a great time for steel guitar.
Ben, Thanks for the nice things you had to say about the Step One record and yes I will be in St. Louis this year. Hope to meet you there.
Your Friend,
Larry |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2011 12:42 pm
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| Thanks for the reply Larry! JL was in post production. It was a long time ago, but he still has his Prince Valiant haircut! |
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Larry Sasser
From:
Conyers,Ga. USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2011 12:43 pm
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Jody Sanders, I forgot to say Thanks, That day with Buck after rehearsal he and I played and sang for a couple of hours. That was a special day. Good to hear from you. See you soon.
Your Friend,
Larry |
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Tiny Olson
From:
Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 28 Apr 2011 5:55 pm
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It's so good to see Larry mentioned here. A great player, great tone and just a super nice guy. Lots of TV shows to his credit beyond "Nashville Now" as well.
Larry, remember the show in Asheville, NC in '77 or '78 when we cooked the Webb Amp ??
Hope you're well my friend.
Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson |
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Larry Sasser
From:
Conyers,Ga. USA
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Posted 29 Apr 2011 9:48 am
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Tiny, so good to hear from you. Thanks for the nice things you said. I hope you are well, things are fine here. I do remeber the Webb. Hope to see you some time.
Your Friend,
Larry |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 30 Apr 2011 12:20 pm Nashville Now
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Hi Larry,
I've sent you an email and private message from here on the Forum. Thanks, Carl |
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