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Billy Henderson
From:
Portland, AR, USA
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Posted 2 Jul 2012 5:17 pm |
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| JR IS the man! Pete I have visited with you several times but never met you. I wish I had known you were at the show. Come back for the August meeting. |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 2 Jul 2012 8:39 pm
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billy, ...how in the world are you and the mrs...
jr knight will be at the gulfport show, the 1st weekend of november this fall comin'-up.
i understand they are savin' a place for you........
and you is right ...he da' man.......
country.............. |
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Junior Knight
From:
Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 3 Jul 2012 5:32 am
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You guys are to kind...thanks.
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2006 Msa S-12 “milly” 8 & 5 1976 Msa D-10 Classic 8 & 6
. Peavey Nashville 1-12 Tommy Huff speaker cabs. Goodrich pedals & matchbro.Steeler Choice seats.. that is all..(for now) lol
www.msapedalsteels.com
texsteelman2@yahoo.com
Jagwire Strings
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 4 Jul 2012 8:56 am
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I've only seen Junior at the shows and nodded in passing, but I became a quick fan. I bought his CD Back to Back II a few years ago that he did with fabulous player the late Gary Hogue. Great stuff. Some uptempo and some ballads, etc.
Particularly moving is the achingly beautiful Tenderly. This is the tone, execution and style that made most of us want to play steel to begin with. If you can listen to this and not be moved, then you're tougher than I am.
This is the proficiency that separates extraordinary musicians from the average wanna be's such as myself. |
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Keith Hilton
From:
248 Laurel Road Ozark, Missouri 65721
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Posted 4 Jul 2012 10:40 am
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| Junior is a gentleman. A great player. |
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Bill Moran
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2012 10:23 am
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Junior, I enjoyed you on Tru Country last night. I know it was a re-run but still enjoyable. That MSA sure sounded smooth. That ole boy you had singing was not too bad . 
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Ronnie Miller
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2012 10:30 am Junior Knight
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| They don't come (player/person) any better than Junior. Sure proud he's my friend....Ronnie |
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Kirk Eipper
From:
Arroyo Grande, Ca.
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Posted 7 Jul 2012 11:28 am
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me too Ronnie.
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'10 Williams 700 Series SD10 4+5/ '71 Emmons S-10 3+4/ '73 Emmons D-10 8+4/ GK MB 200/ Custom Tommy Huff Cabinets/ Webb 614-E/ Steelseat.com Pak-a-seat/ Magnatone and Fender lap steels/ Cobra Coil bars & Strings/ pod 2.0/ Peterson Tuners/Goodrich V.P./ Boss RV5/Teles and Martins
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Tommy White
From:
Nashville
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Posted 7 Jul 2012 7:29 pm
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Jr. has long been a favorite since I heard the recording he did with Gary Hogue, and he is a genuinely kind gentleman with an open mind. The first time I met Jr. I knew I had made a friend for life.
Great player and great man.
Love and peace,
TW |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2012 8:00 pm
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I just watched Junior on Tru Country with Jody Nix.
Great music.
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Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy. |
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Rick Myrland
From:
New Orleans
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Posted 8 Jul 2012 6:31 am
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I was lucky enought to end up with Junior's Mullen RP, but he didn't leave me any of his technique!
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Mullen G2; Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb; Goodrich L-120 |
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Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)
From:
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana (deceased)
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Posted 8 Jul 2012 11:22 am
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I couldn't resist jumping in here to add my praises to Junior as well. Junior and I have known each other for well over 30 years and I have to say that as a person and a steel player, they don't come any finer than Junior Knight.
Along with the late Mr. Gary Hogue, Junior has and always will be one of my greatest steel guitar inspirations and influences.
He's a true gentleman, a monster of a master of steel and I'm deeply proud to be able to call him my friend. 
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1986 Mullen D-10 with 8 & 7 (Dual Bill Lawrence 705 pickups each neck)
Two Peavey Nashville 400 Amps (with a Session 500 in reserve) - Yamaha SPX-90 II
Peavey ProFex II - Yamaha R-1000 Digital Reverb - Ross Time Machine Digital Delay - BBE Sonic Maximizer 422A
ProCo RAT R2DU Dual Distortion - Korg DT-1 Pro Tuner (Rack Mounted) - Furman PL-8 Power Bay
Goodrich Match-Bro by Buddy Emmons - BJS Steel Bar (Dunlop Finger Picks / Golden Gate Thumb Picks) |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 8 Jul 2012 4:06 pm
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| I have had the opportunity to visit with Junior a couple of times. Back in the 1970's he played on television on Saturday afternoon with his fathet-in-law Dewey Groom and the Longhorn Ballroom Band. Junior was my first major television influence. I could not wait for Saturdays to roll around to watch him play. He told me several steel players have come to him and told him they watched the same show. Junior Knight is the high 90% reason I play pedal steel today. I might add Junior has been so kind and courteous when I have talked with him. Top that off with a great player and you see why so many steel players love him. |
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Jim Lindsey (Louisiana)
From:
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana (deceased)
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Posted 8 Jul 2012 4:23 pm
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Hi, Paul ... thanks for mentioning that Saturday afternoon show ... I remember that show well and I was the same way ... couldn't wait for the show to come on, too. I haven't heard anyone mention the Longhorn in quite awhile; it was the Longhorn Ballroom where I met both Junior Knight and Gary Hogue ... ah, those were some golden days!
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1986 Mullen D-10 with 8 & 7 (Dual Bill Lawrence 705 pickups each neck)
Two Peavey Nashville 400 Amps (with a Session 500 in reserve) - Yamaha SPX-90 II
Peavey ProFex II - Yamaha R-1000 Digital Reverb - Ross Time Machine Digital Delay - BBE Sonic Maximizer 422A
ProCo RAT R2DU Dual Distortion - Korg DT-1 Pro Tuner (Rack Mounted) - Furman PL-8 Power Bay
Goodrich Match-Bro by Buddy Emmons - BJS Steel Bar (Dunlop Finger Picks / Golden Gate Thumb Picks) |
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David Wright
From:
Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 9 Jul 2012 3:09 am
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JR and I go back 42 years., so long we can't remember who's the oldest!!!
I've had the pleasure to sit with jr and play, He is his own player, as he says... brings his "own" boots to the job, he has taught me that since being here in Tx, can't fill someone eles's... just wear your own and play what 'you" play...thank You ..))
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Buck Reid
From:
Nashville,TN
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Posted 9 Jul 2012 6:15 pm
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David... that was sage advice from a great man and a great player. Hope you're doing well Junior!
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john buffington
From:
Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 9 Jul 2012 8:47 pm
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JK -
"nuff said"!
My hero !!!!
JB |
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Junior Knight
From:
Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 10 Jul 2012 6:50 am
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I thank God for all the friends I have made in my muscial life..thanks for all the kinds words guys..
*FRIENDS*..that is what it is all about!
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2006 Msa S-12 “milly” 8 & 5 1976 Msa D-10 Classic 8 & 6
. Peavey Nashville 1-12 Tommy Huff speaker cabs. Goodrich pedals & matchbro.Steeler Choice seats.. that is all..(for now) lol
www.msapedalsteels.com
texsteelman2@yahoo.com
Jagwire Strings
Facebook/ Junior Knight, Steel Guitar |
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Bill Stafford
From:
Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 10 Jul 2012 6:42 pm Gulfport Show
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Jr. everyone here in Gulfport is anxiously awaiting for you to be here with us in Nov. A tremendous amount of real southern hospitality is waiting in the wings for you.
Send me a short bio soon as you can. Want to properly announce your presence here with us. Thanks and will see you in Fulton, Ms in Oct.
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 10 Jul 2012 7:32 pm
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Not only is JR a great steel guitar, lead guitar & bass player, he is a great neighbor and friend.
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Johnny "Dumplin" Cox
"YANKIN' STRINGS & STOMPIN' PEDALS" since 1967. |
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Buck Grantham R.I.P.
From:
Denham Springs, LA. USA
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Posted 11 Jul 2012 6:49 pm Jr Knight
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Junoir is a great player of steel guitar and lead guitar too...however if he couldn,t even play "mary had a little lamb" I would love him because he is my brother and one of the good guys.... Buck and Mitzi Grantham
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Duane Dunard
From:
Troy, MO. U.S.A.
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Posted 12 Jul 2012 9:55 am
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| Junior Knight, not only super talented, but more valued to me as a kind, honest, sincere, honorable, and humble man. Those qualities not always found in the entertainment industry today. |
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Joan Cox
From:
Eustace, TX USA
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Posted 12 Jul 2012 10:42 am
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Not bad for a guy player. . (just kidding)
I keep backing up the CDS you did with Jody Nix to listen to your rides, and turn it up real loud!!
Joan Cox |
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Terry Bethel
From:
Hollister, Missouri (deceased)
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Posted 14 Jul 2012 8:09 pm Jr
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Junior Knight is truly one of my hero's.
He is a master player and I give him credit for getting to get my hind end in gear and play again. I have been in a funk for a year now and I am slowly pulling out of it. You see Junior is coming to the Branson Super Show the 27.28.29. and I have to play good or Miss Lana will not speak to me again, you see Miss Lane is a big, big fan of Junior's.
Love you guy , see you in a few days,and Thanks!!!!!
Terry
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www.ozarksteelguitar.com
www.terrybethelmusic.com
D-10 Mullen G2 9 x 9, 2-D-10 Bethels 9x9 , 2= Nashville 112's, a Walker Stereo steel Amp Hilton VP, Hardwire Reverb with Lexicon Reverb Peavy Pro Fex II Peavey Digital power amp with effects.Sarno Black Box
Other than that, I ain't doin' nothin'... |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 14 Jul 2012 10:17 pm
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Duane said it perfectly as far as I am concerned. He spoke my feelings exactly.
Jerry |
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