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Topic: Hello From A Forum Newbie! |
Buddy Blackmon
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Athens, Georgia, USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2004 7:09 pm |
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Hi gang, I've been lurking here on and off for a while. I was a musician/songwriter in Nashville for over 25 years playing mostly banjo and rhythm (I can tell you the banjo player never got the Porsche or the girl.) But, no one loves steel more than me! I am now living in Athens, GA to help shore up some difficult family situations. I still get up to Tunetown now and again to work on a project or two, though.
I am currently looking for a '73-'78 SB LDG to play. Help me out here! LOL!! (I did talk to Lloyd today and he me got onto Ricky D.)
I was lucky enough to play with most of my steel heroes during my Nashville career....damn, I was in heaven! No wonder I sold that Emmons years ago and never looked back. Heheheh. But, the bug has struck again.
I look forward to interacting with all of you and picking up a lot of help. Thanks for letting me in here.[This message was edited by Buddy Blackmon on 07 December 2004 at 07:46 PM.] |
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Curt Shoemaker
From:
Ionia, Kansas, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 3:43 am
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| WELCOME BUDDY!!! Good times ahead. |
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Fred Amendola
From:
Lancaster, Pa.
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 4:32 am
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Hey, Welcome Buddy.
I sent you an email.
Fred
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Ron !
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 4:50 am
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Buddy.
Welcome on board.
I hope you will enjoy your stay on this great forum.
Ron
Nikaro SD10 4x6
 [This message was edited by Ronald Steenwijk on 06 December 2004 at 04:59 AM.] |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 4:53 am
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Hey there, welcome in.
DD |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 5:09 am
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Welcome to this Great Forum Buddy
have you noticed us Europeans gettin' to welcome you first ?
that's cause we get up a whole lot earlier than the American FoBro's
i'm sure you'll enjoy this forum & make it your second home 
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Buddy Blackmon
From:
Athens, Georgia, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 5:18 am
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Well there's Fred! Long time, no "C"...D, E or F for that matter. LOL!
I talk to Russ and Laney often, Fred. Your name comes up from time to time...in a good way. Maybe I'll come up for the June Jam this year.
Thanks for the welcome, folk! I spent a year in Paris one month with Eddie Mitchell. LOL! |
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Chris Brooks
From:
Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 6:45 am
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One advantage already: You've got a great name for a steeler!!
Chris |
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Jim Hartley
From:
SC/TN
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 8:32 am
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Buddy,
Like everyone else, I welcome you to the forum. Like you, I spent some years in the Nashville, and the forum has been a great way to catch up with some old friends.
Hope to see you at some of the steel shows.
Jim |
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Stephen Gambrell
From:
Over there
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 1:35 pm
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Hey, Buddy,
I've never met you, but I've played several gigs with your brother, David, and we've got lots of mutual friends(Doug Flowers,etc.)
Would you tell some Lester Flatt stories for us  |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 2:31 pm
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| Welcome Buddy to the biggest music family there is. You will find much info and plenty of help here. If nothing else just readimg the topics and comments to me is a blessing. I hope you get as much joy out of playing the steel guitar as I have. |
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Jennings Ward
From:
Edgewater, Florida, R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Dec 2004 4:58 pm
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Buddy ,
welcome..A friend of mine has just traded a "LDG " PP to Bobbe Seymore for a Legrand ll. Yes it is and Emmons. It should be at Bobby's now. needed a little work, pull rods out of adjustment, wrong hands got into it..I have played it several times and it is a great ax for my money....Tell Bobbe it is the guitar from Edgewater, Fl. Traded in last week........you'll love it....Good luck.. Jennings.........
I play steel for the beautifull angelic sound of it........
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EMMONS D10 10-10 profex 2 deltafex ne1000 pv1000, pv 31 bd eq, +
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Russ Hicks
From:
Pegram, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2004 8:32 am
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Welcome to B.B......folks, this guy is the real deal, a world class musician...I remember when he came to town in the early 70s...he had to start somewhere so he became a roady for the Barefoot Jerry group, however, it didn't take long for us to find out what a great picker he was (banjo and bass) so eventually he was on the bandstand with us more than slinging amps. He started doing sessions and worked with Jerry Reed (you don't work for J.R. if you're not a great picker) and also got real heavy into song writing and co-wrote a #1 hit for Randy Travis called Back in 1982. I'm not so sure I like the idea of him getting a steel...he has the potential to become DANGEROUS.
Welcome to the forum, Buddy. |
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Buddy Blackmon
From:
Athens, Georgia, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2004 7:45 pm
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You are TOO kind, Russ! You are one of my main heroes, but I think you know that...even if you are from West Virginee and married WAY up.
Also, thank you Jerry for the e-mails and input.
Ricky Davis, cantcha hear me callin'??? |
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