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Bill Cook
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Posted 28 Mar 2005 12:01 pm |
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Brett Buddy,
Who plays steel for Vern Gosdin? I saw him Saturday night and he was good.
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Brett Day
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Posted 28 Mar 2005 1:17 pm
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| Bill, I'm not sure who plays for Vern on the road, but Jim Vest actually played on Vern's records. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10 |
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Donna Dodd
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Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 28 Mar 2005 5:44 pm
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Here's another one for Brett -
Who plays steel for ME anytime I ask?????
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Bryan Knox
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Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come
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Posted 28 Mar 2005 7:29 pm
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Bill,
Thanks for asking, because I started to post that same question a while back! I saw Vern Gosdin and Connie Smith (rowr, rowr!)  at the Alabama Theatre about 3 weeks ago and that guy playing steel for Vern smoked!
Thanks,
Bryan
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Brett Day
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Pickens, SC
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Posted 28 Mar 2005 10:09 pm
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| Donna, Tommy and I play steel for you! Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10 |
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Bill Cook
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Montgomery, Alabama, USA (deceased)
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Posted 29 Mar 2005 4:25 am
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| Bryan, How was Vern?? The steel man was Super!!!! Vern had some serious problems at his Montgomery performance. How was his B-ham show? |
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Bryan Knox
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Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come
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Posted 29 Mar 2005 8:12 am
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Actually it was pretty sad. The crowd was very understanding and cheered him along, but he struggled with timing, staying on key and remembering lyrics.
Even as big of a fan as I am of Vern, I would have never paid the price we had to pay for tickets to see him and Connie, had I known it would be that bad. Connie should have come by herself.
Got to give him credit for trying though. I hate it for him because he is REAL country music, and there'll never be another one like him. Breaks my heart.
Regards,
Bryan
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Bill Cook
From:
Montgomery, Alabama, USA (deceased)
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Posted 29 Mar 2005 11:06 am
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Bryan,
Same in Montgomery. I agree with all you said. Biggest problem folks here had was he sang with his back toward the audience. The young girl with him from Kansas was good and the steel picker was great. It is truly sad. The "VOICE" should consider retiring.
Regards,
Bill
Is the Jugtown Steel club still meeting? I somehow have not heard anything or any activities from them.
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John P. Phillips
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Folkston, Ga. U.S.A., R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Mar 2005 12:00 pm
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Is Vern having problems other than age ? He's been a favorite of mine since before I played his records on the radio.
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Bill Cook
From:
Montgomery, Alabama, USA (deceased)
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Posted 29 Mar 2005 12:27 pm
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John,
Vern had a stroke a few years back and lost some movement on one side as I recall. He may have suffered another stroke recently, I don't know. He had trouble walking, standing, singing, timing, lyrics and sang to the band instead of the audience. Every time there was a singing break he would say "pick it Merle" even when the piano player was taking the ride. He had some awful jokes written down on a note pad and told some very bad jokes. Like I said he may have serious health problems. Many people sitting around me stated he was drunk. I gave him the benefit of the doubt, knowing he had at least suffered a serious stroke a few years ago. I told the people as much and they to a word said that they knew he had suffered a stroke , but there was no excuse for being drunk. Like I said, I don't know if he was drunk or not. I would certainly hope not. Either way it was a bad performance. The steel man was super. Wish we could identify the steel man, give him his proper due and cut Vern some slack. Hope this clears some confusion up for you. If anyone knows of Vern's problems would appreciate a post and especially the ID of the steel man. Someone has to know who he is. This man is GOOD!!!!!!!!
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Bryan Knox
From:
Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come
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Posted 29 Mar 2005 7:02 pm
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Did the excact same thing here Bill. Kept his back to us, and yes that little gal was good also. This was strange though...when he sang harmony with the gal, he was dead on. It was only by himself that the trouble was pronounced.
As far as being drunk, I am positive that it was effects of the stroke, not alcohol. (JMHO)
The Jugtown club still meets as far as I know. I'm not able to be actively involved since I started pastoring about 2 years ago. Hard to get from preaching mode to steeling mode back to preaching mode all in one Sunday afternoon! Good group of folks though.
Back on subject...WHO'S THAT MONSTER PLAYER???!!!???
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Mike Sweeney
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Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 29 Mar 2005 8:32 pm
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The last few jobs that Vern has done James Shelton played for him. I did 6 or 8 shows with him last year. Vern is well known for taking out different people all the time. There are several reasons for this, the biggest one is , He just doesn't work that much and guys book other work and he'll book a date at the last minute.
Vern does suffer the effects of a couple of strokes he had a few years ago and does appear to be drunk. It's greatly affected his motor skills.
Brett, Your right that Jim Vest played on a bunch of Vern's records but not all of them. Before Jim he had used Sonny Garrish[ "If Your Gonna Do Me Wrong Do It Right"] comes to mind. Also Vern's first major album had Buddy Emmons on steel. Vest did tunes like "Set 'Em Up Joe", "Chiled In Stone", etc. Bill, Vern's not saying Pick it Merle, He's saying Pick it Earl. An insider joke about Lester Flatt.
Mike[This message was edited by Mike Sweeney on 29 March 2005 at 08:35 PM.] [This message was edited by Mike Sweeney on 30 March 2005 at 06:30 AM.] |
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Bryan Knox
From:
Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come
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Posted 30 Mar 2005 12:22 am
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Speaking of a monster player...MIKE SWEENEY!
Good to see you when I was in Nashville in February. Hope all is well with you. Keep up the good work!
Bryan |
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Bill Cook
From:
Montgomery, Alabama, USA (deceased)
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Posted 30 Mar 2005 4:15 am
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Mike,
Thanks much for the info. Glad to know Vern's problems are not chemical induced. Really a shame since he is such a great Country singer. If the steeler was James Shelton he is good. He sounded just like the records. Also backed up a man from West Virginia who sang some good George Jones songs. Please give my regards to Thersa and and Queenie a piece of ice for me. Hope to make CHOO-CHOO show and see yall again.
Bryan, Thanks to you also. Hope you have time to pick that FESSY from time to time.
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Bryan Knox
From:
Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come
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Posted 30 Mar 2005 8:36 am
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Funny thing Bill...I went to bed one night and when I awoke, that Fessy had turned in to a mid 70's LDG! 
Had it about a year now and absolutely love it. A forumite bought the Fessy, it's now out west. I hope to get to go to Choo Choo if they schedule a seminar. Maybe I'll see you there.
Bryan
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Bill Cook
From:
Montgomery, Alabama, USA (deceased)
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Posted 30 Mar 2005 1:08 pm
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Bryan, SHO~BUD LDG!!!!!!!!!
Hard to beat those. I have one myself.
Bill |
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Harold Dye
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Cullman, Alabama, USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2005 6:18 pm
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Bill
I was not at the Vern concert so this is only a guess. Wayne Bridge played steel for him for some time. When Vern was here in Cullman a while back,Wayne was doing the work for him. I did not see that concert either but a friend of mine did and talked with Wayne at the time. I have not seen Wayne in a few years but when I did he was playing a Sho-Bud Super pro...black. He is an extremely talanted musician. |
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Bryan Knox
From:
Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come
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Posted 30 Mar 2005 7:14 pm
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Well if this ain't just turned into an "Alabama Boys" reunion!
How you doin' Harold?! Long time no see!
Hope all is well with you.
The guy playing with Vern in B'ham was playing a Zum. If memory serves me right, I think it might have been a black one, but I'm not sure.
God bless,
Bryan
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Mike Sweeney
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Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2005 2:59 am
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The guy playing the Zum is James Shelton.
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Bill Cook
From:
Montgomery, Alabama, USA (deceased)
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Posted 31 Mar 2005 5:15 am
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Bryan and Harold,
Yall need to sign up and be offical members of "THE ALABAMA GANG". We have a lot of fun. Have Mr. Helms as Honorary President and Mrs. Laney Hicks as First Lady.
Mike, Is Mr. James Shelton a member of the Forum? How can we contact him? Thanks and give Queenie a big piece of ice doe me. "Pick it Earl"
Bill |
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Ernest Cawby
From:
Lake City, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Apr 2005 7:30 am
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Bill do not forget this displaced Montgomery boy down herew in Fl, We will be up there soon to play with you all.
I sure love that Vegas, thanks for letting me have it.
ernie |
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 3 Apr 2005 9:04 am
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Bill,
I don't know if he is or not. I run into him every now and then. You might see a different guy with Vern the next time though. He runs through bands like crazy.
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Bill Cook
From:
Montgomery, Alabama, USA (deceased)
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Posted 4 Apr 2005 12:22 pm
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| Mike, Thanks much for the information. Appears Mr. Shelton doesn't want to be found. Give Queenie a couple cubes of ice for me. Thanks again for your replies. Bill |
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