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Chubby Howard
From:
Franklin, Ohio, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2005 9:26 pm |
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| Just wanted to take a minute and talk about my best friend, for those of you who never heard of him well let me tell you first he has played with Jerry Lee Lewis,Barbra Mandrell,Don Ho,Connie Smith,Forester Sisters,Bill Anderson,Marty Robbins,till his death and many many more.I finally got Wayne to play his first steel guitar show which was at my show.Then he played with me at the ntsga show last year when Tommy White,Paul Franklin,Doug Jernigan played what a night that was,also on our spot was Duwane Marrs.When I was playing the steel guitar convention in ST. Louis my son asked Paul Franklin who he thought was the fastest and cleanest player was, without any hesitation he said you probaly never heared of this guy but his name is Wayne Hobbs. That made me feel great.He just gets overlooked alot these days and on the forum he is a member but is so so humble he will never talk about himself.To me he is one of the most underated steel player out there today and is still a very young man. He was working with Jerry Lee and Barbra Mandrell in his teens and very early twentys. Just wanted to say what a great guy and just a monster player if you ever get a chance to listen to his CD, he has on it william tell overture, once upon a time in the west, theme from hawaii 50,theme from ice capades, I'll fly away, and many many more, He is great and just wanted to say a few words about a great guy and great player and great friend. This guy could work with anybody, you have my word on that thanks, Chubby Howard |
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Bobby Boggs
From:
Upstate SC.
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Posted 22 Nov 2005 9:51 pm
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Well if he's faster and cleaner than Frank? My hats off to him.  I've heard about him for years. But we've never crossed paths.I would love to hear him play........bb |
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Jerry Van Hoose
From:
Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 23 Nov 2005 4:34 am
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| Chubby, Yes, Wayne is a magnificent steel player and a true, humble gentleman in every sense of the word. |
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Tony Rankin
From:
Land O’ Lakes, FL
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Posted 23 Nov 2005 8:36 am
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Chubby is so right. Wayne is a monster player and a super guy. I am very glad to have Wayne and his wonderful wife Terry as personal friends.
Wayne and Terry were with us where I played this past Sunday night and helped us pack up and load equipment on the bus. True friends for sure!
Tony Rankin
www.daytonambassadorsquartet.com
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KENNY KRUPNICK
From:
Columbus, Ohio
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Posted 27 Nov 2005 9:57 am
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| I s Wayne from Ohio? Someone ask him if he remembers playing with Dick Mason,and Clint Roberts.{Ole Cottontop}. |
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Chubby Howard
From:
Franklin, Ohio, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2005 2:48 pm
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| Wayne is from Ohio I will ask him. Chubby |
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Russ Hicks
From:
Pegram, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2005 4:33 pm
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One of my favorites.....his playing is exceeded only by his humility and strength of character.
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Chubby Howard
From:
Franklin, Ohio, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2005 7:46 pm
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| Your right Russ he is great and such a great person. Chubby |
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Bob Hempker
From:
Goodlettsville, TN.
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Posted 27 Nov 2005 9:08 pm
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Chubby,
I must agree with you about Wayne. Wayne is the most under-rated player I know of. He's also a very dear friend, who I haven't seen in years. Please tell Wayne I said "Hello," I hope he's doing well.I hope you're doing well, also.
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Chubby Howard
From:
Franklin, Ohio, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2005 9:22 pm
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| Bob everything is great here still playing alot and I Disc-Jockey every weekend playing real country and lots of steel guitar instumentals,and yes Wayne is doing fine,I will tell him hi for you,take care your friend,Chubby Howard |
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Pete Grant
From:
Auburn, CA, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2005 11:43 pm
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| It's great to see Wayne recognized here. He sure is a great player. Tell him "Hi!" for me, too. |
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Tommy Detamore
From:
Floresville, Texas
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Posted 28 Nov 2005 4:58 am
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| Chubby, please tell Wayne I said hello as well. He may not remember me, but our paths used to cross from time to time years ago. The last time I saw him was in 1990 when I was doing some dates that summer with Ronnie Milsap. Wayne was playing with the Forrester Sisters at the time. They went on before us on a show and I hated to try to follow Wayne. He is such a great player and just an all-around nice guy. I am happy to hear that he is doing well! |
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2005 8:16 am
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Is Wayne still playing at a restaurant in West Chester, OH. I got to hear him play at Chubby's show in 2004 and keep fogetting to get out and catch him locally. I'll bet it's less than 5 miles from my home. Any info on that?
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Chubby Howard
From:
Franklin, Ohio, USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2005 9:54 am
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| He is ther every friday night from 5:00 TO 9:00 EASTERN TIME the place is called the twin dragons he plays ther by himself with a dat machine.Chubby |
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