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Topic: Speedy Jr. |
Dave Grothusen
From: Scott City, Ks
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Posted 26 Sep 2007 5:56 am
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I went to a place in Oklahoma City last night called Friends and listened to Speed West Jr. Great musican and an nice fellow to boot. Guess he is a chip off the old block. He plays there five nights a week but Tuesday night is country night. They have a fantasic band. The club is just north of the turnpike off Hefner Pky in a real nice neighborhood and the people are friendly. |
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Terry Wood
From: Lebanon, MO
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Posted 26 Sep 2007 7:44 am
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Hi Dave,
Yes, Speedy Jr. or Gary West is a great guitarist. He plays steel really well. I haven't seen him in years but became acquainted with him through his dad. He had an L.P. out years ago and I wish I had a copy of that.
Speedy West Sr. his dad was a dear friend and I really miss him!
GOD bless!
Terry Wood |
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Ron Whitfield
From: Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 26 Sep 2007 10:47 am
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Dave, I'm stoked to see somebody mention Speedy Jr., who get's nary a word. I sure wish I could be at the shows! |
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Dave Grothusen
From: Scott City, Ks
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Posted 26 Sep 2007 12:27 pm
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I can tell you something else about Gary. Boy can he sing. |
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Jett Cornett
From: Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2008 1:04 pm
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I talk to him all the time, so if anyone wants me to ever pass a message to him I can just PM me. _________________ Sho-bud 6139 with 3 pedals and knee lever lowers E's 1/2 step
1939 Gibson Lap Steel
Peavey LTD 400
I am A new player but will do what it takes to be the best steel player I can. With your help of course because I can't do it on my own |
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Jack Harper
From: Mississippi, USA
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Posted 31 Mar 2008 8:24 pm gary "speedy jr" west
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from time to time i remind myself of back in the 80's, i think, when gary was travelin' with a really good "show band", the name which slip's me completely.an upscale "holiday inn type" act that did really good pop stuff one set and super really good country the next set.
gary would come across the stage, late, with a trench coat and dapper-dan hat and the girl singer would say....hey buddy, why don't you take your hat and jacket off?
he was.........
hillarious.....does he still do his comedy act?
i will never forget. great musician all around.
.........country |
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