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Topic: Who took lessons from Julian Tharpe? |
Jerry Clardy
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El Paso, Texas, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 27 Mar 2004 2:29 am |
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I'm trying to compile a list of the people who took lessons from Julian Tharpe. So far, from the internet, I see Billy Phelps and Joe McHam.
Thanks for the input,
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Bill Ferguson
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Milton, FL USA
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Posted 27 Mar 2004 10:51 am
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Cowboy Eddie Long did. Julian was his idol.
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Larry Bell
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Englewood, Florida
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Posted 27 Mar 2004 1:22 pm
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You need to talk to Terry Wood. Search for his posts. That will give you his EMail address. He shows up around here periodically.
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2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps
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Fred Shannon
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Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Mar 2004 3:31 am
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I'm more than proud to say that I had more than one lesson from Julian and he taught me a couple of things about steel guitar playing, be yourself and never "play in a box".
Extension of one's initiative is mandatory.
Perhaps that is the reason for his "ridiculous tuning,"referred to by some, and the utilization of more than the "standard" set of pedals and levers.
His genius will probably be achieved by some, but never duplicated by any.
I don't believe he ever thought there was a "standard" method of playing or tuning setups, as evidenced by the tuning chart I sent to David Wright for posting. "Standards had to come from somebody and mine is just as good as theirs," or words to that effect came from his lips.
He was an innovator who had a dogged determination to be the best at the stringboard. No one can deny that. Too bad that some have wrongfully denied him his rightful place in the SGHOF, but that's life. 
fred
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The spirit be with you!
If it aint got a steel, it aint real
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Jerry Clardy
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El Paso, Texas, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Mar 2004 8:57 pm
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Fred,
What did he mean by "play in a box?"
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Fred Shannon
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Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Mar 2004 5:50 am
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Jerry, judging from the way he played, the tunings he utilized, and his demeanor I can only assume that he meant don't limit yourself to something someone else has already accomplished and don't be a stereotype steel player. He certainly didn't conform to the standards established by anyone and it's evident from his playing and teaching he didn't ever intend to. He was innovation personified in his relationship to the instrument and his teaching methods were certainly different, in that he fully explained what he wanted BEFORE you did the exercise, not being critical AFTER you blew it once or twice. He and Reece Anderson are of the same ilk in nearly all aspects with respect to their music and teach methods. Both had/have the utmost respect and admiration for each other. Super Gents, both.
fred
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The spirit be with you!
If it aint got a steel, it aint real
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