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Who is your favorite steel guitar hall of famer?
Buddy Emmons
39%
 39%  [ 61 ]
Lloyd Green
13%
 13%  [ 20 ]
Hal Rugg
1%
 1%  [ 3 ]
Paul Franklin
7%
 7%  [ 12 ]
Jimmy Day
5%
 5%  [ 8 ]
Curly Chalker
5%
 5%  [ 8 ]
Herby Wallace
1%
 1%  [ 2 ]
Tom Brumley
7%
 7%  [ 12 ]
John Hughey
13%
 13%  [ 20 ]
JayDee Maness
4%
 4%  [ 7 ]
Total Votes : 153

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Joe Alterio


From:
Irvington, Indiana
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 11:59 am    
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We've finally got polls!! So, let's kick out one that everyone can enjoy....I'm hoping to see some surprising results.

You are limited as to how many you can list in a poll, so I tried to use those steelers who would most likely be the top candidates....I apologize to anyone left off.

Thanks!

Polling is confidential, so don't shy away! Cool


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Colby Tipton


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Crosby, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 12:04 pm    
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You forgot to put a check box for all of the above.

Colby
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Mike Perlowin


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Los Angeles CA
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 1:32 pm    
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My favorite hall of famer is Scotty. As Buddy Emmons said when Scotty was inducted, it's not how licks you can play, it's how many lives you've touched. Scotty has touched more lives, and done more for our community than all the people listed in the polls combined, He is the best frend any of us have ever had or ever will have.

Scotty, if you're reading this, I love you man, If I could choose my parents, I'd want you and Mary to be my mom and dad (although you're both far too young.)
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Joe Alterio


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Irvington, Indiana
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 5:07 pm    
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Early voting has Buddy running away with the lead (no surprise!) but Tom Brumley has 2nd place all to himself....deserving as well, but surprising!
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Joe Alterio


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Irvington, Indiana
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 5:21 pm    
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Mike Perlowin wrote:
Scotty has touched more lives, and done more for our community than all the people listed in the polls combined, He is the best frend any of us have ever had or ever will have.


I definitely agree with the sentiment, Mike. As you can probably determine, I was limiting the list and was not taking into consideration factors such as personality and other intangibles surrounding this great instrument. Had I done so, Scotty would have to be on that list.
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Fred Shannon


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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 5:22 pm     List 'Em All
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In all fairness, Joe, if you're gonna' do this kind of poll, shouldn't you list EveryOne who is in the SGHOF? Seems like you shortchanged a bunch of players. Hate Polls anyway. Always seems like a competition to me. Very Happy

Phred
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Joe Alterio


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Irvington, Indiana
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 5:37 pm     Re: List 'Em All
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Fred Shannon wrote:
In all fairness, Joe, if you're gonna' do this kind of poll, shouldn't you list EveryOne who is in the SGHOF? Seems like you shortchanged a bunch of players.


From my first post:

Joe Alterio wrote:
You are limited as to how many you can list in a poll, so I tried to use those steelers who would most likely be the top candidates


Very Happy
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Fred Shannon


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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 5:45 pm    
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Sorry Joe, My Bad, I missed the last part of your first post.

Phred
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Colby Tipton


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Crosby, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 6:00 pm    
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Joe,
You can only have so many on a poll, who said you could only have 1 post to cover this topic. Why not put up enough post to cover all of the famers. 3,4 or what ever and everyone vote 1 time and lets see who tops them all.
Just my .50 on this.

Colby
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Paul King

 

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Gainesville, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 7:33 pm     Favorite Hall Of Fame Steeler
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I have seen every one of these guys play at a steel guitar show. I have no problem listening to any of them. In fact, I wish I could see them sit down and play back to back. There are some who have passed on and are surely missed. My personal favorite has always been Buddy Emmons. That being said I still enjoy hearing all of these play and admire the talent they have to play at such a high level.
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Walter Jones

 

From:
Athens, Ohio USA
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 8:12 pm    
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TOM BRUMLEY
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David Higginbotham

 

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Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2007 8:47 pm    
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Another for Mr. Tom Brumley. I just love that style & tone!
My second choice would be Jaydee tho!
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CrowBear Schmitt


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Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
Post  Posted 2 Jan 2007 2:29 am    
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Quote:
it's how many lives you've touched.


in that case i vote fer b0b

then all of the above
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Eddie Cunningham

 

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Massachusetts, USA
Post  Posted 2 Jan 2007 3:29 pm     Who is your favorite Steel Guitar Hall of Famer
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You only mentioned Pedal Steelers !! All these players sat at Jerry Byrds feet and learned "steel guitar" from him !! Jerry led the way and is in a class of his own !! IMHO !!! # 1 is "The Byrd" !!!!
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Jim McGinnis

 

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Owasso, OK USA
Post  Posted 2 Jan 2007 3:56 pm    
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Mr. Emmons gets my vote.
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Alvin Blaine


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Picture Rocks, Arizona, USA
Post  Posted 2 Jan 2007 4:10 pm    
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RALPH MOONEY
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Bernie Gonyea


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Sherman Tx. 75092 ,U.S.A. (deceased)
Post  Posted 2 Jan 2007 6:53 pm    
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Hello Fellow Steel Guitarists; I truly can agree with all you voters taking part in this poll.. Every0ne listed is a # one candidate . A question for you: Is Jerry Byrd a member of The Hall Of Fame ? If so, I have to be in total agreement with Eddie Cunningham. Certainly JB is the back-bone of the group called Steel Guitarists. Bless His Soul. I would like to see a complete list of all steel players that are part of this Special list.. Thanks; Bernie [ BING ] Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy [/b]
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Eddie Cunningham

 

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Massachusetts, USA
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2007 10:33 am     Who is your favorite steel guitar hall of famer
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For Bernie and any one who may not know, check out WWW.scottysmusic.com for complete list of Hall of Famers , Jerry Byrd was first one inducted in 1978 along with Avvino Rey and Leon McAuliffe !! None of whom were listed to vote on !! I still consider "the Byrd" as # 1 !! In a class all his own !! The others followed in his footsteps !! IMHO !!
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Sam Confer

 

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Pennsylvania, USA
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2007 12:43 pm    
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I would just like to say that I have had both of my Emmons push pulls reconfigured by Brian Adams of Mountain City, Tenn and he did a wonderful job of setting up the pedal and knee lever arrangements ! I would definetly recommend Brian for any repairs you need on a push pull guitar.

I would also like to vote for Buddy Emmons in your poll of all time favorite player. My life has been influenced by many of the players but most of all by the Big E.

Sam Confer, Clearfield, PA
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Gerald Ross


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Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2007 12:51 pm    
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Where's Sol Hoopii and Dick McIntire?
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Bobby Caldwell

 

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St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2007 1:01 pm    
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I have played guitar alongside all of the steel guitar players mentioned. When you are as great as these players are it is hard to separate them. Everyone has his own greatness and thats why they are where they are. I still get goose bumps at all the "Hall of Fame" players, past and present. I wouldn't take anything for the time I have spent with all of them. Bobby
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Ron Kirby

 

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Nashville TN
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2007 1:29 pm    
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My Choice would be Mr. John Hughey.
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Cris Malone

 

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Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2007 6:47 pm     favorite
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Danny Hammers


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Post  Posted 3 Jan 2007 7:26 pm    
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Me to Cris
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Larry Jamieson


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Walton, NY USA
Post  Posted 3 Jan 2007 7:34 pm    
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I admire and respect all these fine players, but I would vote for Mr. John Hughey...

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