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Topic: Warren Nielsen honoured at Aussie Steel Convention |
Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 23 Jun 2008 11:36 pm |
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Hi all, I have just returned from guesting at the Aussie steel show at Brisbane and wanted to share this great bit of news with you all --- a lot of you will have met this lovely Aussie bloke at Dallas or St Louis so it is really nice to see him honoured in this way by his peers in Australia.
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Sunday 22nd of June 2008 was the Brisbane Steel Guitar Festival incorporating the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame for Australia.
It was exciting to see the Late Norm Bodkin be inducted into the Hall of Fame for a life time of playing and promoting Pedal Steel, setting up Steel Guitar Australia back in the 80’s.
Norm is the only Steel guitarist to win Instrumental of the year CMAA.
The award was picked up by his widow Anita and his sister Jan.
The second inductee was Warren Nielsen.
Warren received a great ovation and was completely knocked out on his induction into the Hall of Fame.
Warren is well known in the Steel guitar circles through his many visits and many friends in the USA.
Warren then took the stage for a set and played like there was no tomorrow
Congratulations to both The Late Norm Bodkin and our beloved Warren.
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Last edited by Paddy Long on 24 Jun 2008 6:31 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Tony Davis
From:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 3:56 am
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Way To Go Was !!!!
And Paddy...thanks for posting it!
I am sad I missed this through illness...and only half an hour down the road !!!!!!
This has given me such a thrill......we have been best of mates for getting on for 40 years...lent or given gear...filled in for each other.....done family things....drank lots of beer in Dallas..St Louis and generally had a great time in Nashville
Great Mate !!!! |
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Rob Parker
From:
Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 4:53 am
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Warren,
Congratulations dear friend for this accomplishment..I know you have been a great 'ambassador ' of the steel guitar, and support the players, and the fans..
Also congratulations to Mr. Bodkins for his award..
Looking forward to seeing you in St Louis Mr Warren..
Peace and good fortune to you and your family..
Your 'up-over' hillbilly buddy from Western Kentucky...
RP...'come on in'... |
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Dean Dobbins
From:
Rome, Ilinois, U.S.A. * R.I.P.
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 6:56 am Warren Nielsen
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Congradulations, My Friend!!! See you in St. Louis, maybe we can tip a glass together before the week-end is over!
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bruce fischer
From:
florissant, mo. 63031 USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 9:09 am
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| congrats mate! proud to call you my friend. bruce & lynn |
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Allan Thompson
From:
Scotland.
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 11:10 am
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Congratulations Warren,
Now that's a good reason for a drink or two !!!!!!!
Allan |
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Billy Murdoch
From:
Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 11:49 am
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Congratulations Warren,
You certainly deserve this,I am so happy to be a friend of another famous player.
King of Commonwealth Corner.
Best wishes from Billy and Kisses from Ann.
Thanks for posting Paddy |
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Ivan Posa
From:
Hamilton, New Zealand
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 12:42 pm
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| Congratulations Wazza, a thoroughly deserved award. |
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Clyde Bloodworth
From:
Chancellor, AL (deceased)
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 1:33 pm Warren Nielson
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Congratulations to my best buddy on a well deserved honor!
Clyde |
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JERRY THURMOND
From:
sullivan mo u.s.a.
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 3:34 pm
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Way to go Warren, couldn't happen a more deserving fine friend. See you in St Louis
Jerry |
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Chris Caruso
From:
Merrimack, NH USA
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Murray McDowall
From:
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 8:38 pm Warren Nielsen honoured at Aussie Steel Convention
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Congratulations Warren,
Like I said today mate, nobody gets an award like that unless they deserve it!
Hope to catch up in a few weeks.
All the best,
Murray. |
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Gerry Hogan
From:
Burghclere, Hampshire, England
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Posted 25 Jun 2008 1:23 am
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Paddy,
Thanks for posting this. What great news! Congratulations, Warren, on this honour, so well-deserved. Hope to see you lots in the future! 
Gerry |
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2008 5:38 am Congrats to Warren!
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| It's always good to see your smiling face in St. Louis every year. Keep knocking dead over the pond! |
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Bill Plemmons
From:
Simpsonville, SC
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Posted 25 Jun 2008 9:53 am
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Cogratulations Warren. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
Bill and Ginny |
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Kenny Dail
From:
Kinston, N.C. R.I.P.
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Posted 25 Jun 2008 4:11 pm Hall of Fame Award
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Hi Warren, congratulations on your award pal. About time don't you think!
Kenny and Teddy
about time don't you think |
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Bill Stafford
From:
Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2008 4:42 pm Warren,
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Congratulations Warred, I am so proud of and for you. Your friendship is cherised and your talent is graded with the very best. It is such an honor to have your friendship. Wish I could have been there to see you receive this most deserved award. That selection committee knew what they were doing. Hope to see you in St. Louis. Drinks on me. YOur friend,
Bioll Stafford
PS, give my regards to Wayne and Jean and thank them for notifying me of this selection. |
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Don E. Curtis
From:
St Louis, Missouri, USA (deceased)
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Posted 25 Jun 2008 4:57 pm congrats!
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| Good on ya Mate! Well deserving, your friend always, Don E. |
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 25 Jun 2008 6:43 pm
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| Congratulations Warren. A well deserved award. Jody |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 28 Jun 2008 4:15 pm
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| A bump for Wazza ! |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 29 Jun 2008 12:15 am
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Congrats Warren,See you in St Louis.
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Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy. |
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Donald Armstrong
From:
Terre Haute, Indiana USA
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Posted 29 Jun 2008 4:28 pm Congratulations
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Hello WARREN. I love to hear you play the steel. Congratulations on the Hall Of Fame award.
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RAINS SD10 3-4, Hilton pedal, BOSS DD3 digital delay, Nashville 112, BJS 1" bar. |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 29 Jun 2008 6:10 pm
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Congratulations, Warren! I just hoisted a cold one in your honor
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Doug Earnest
Manufacturer of Stage One & Encore pedal steel guitars
http://www.stageonesteelguitars.com
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