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Topic: One Handed Hawaiian Steeler |
chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Posted 13 Mar 2001 1:35 pm |
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when i was on oahu 20 years ago there was a steel player in a group backing a 'big' lady.
they were great....the steel player was missing a hand but somehow his steel bar was attached to that arm. i was impressed...anyone know of him? |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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basilh
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 13 Mar 2001 5:30 pm
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Hi Chris,
There is a GREAT video of Billy Hew Len soloing and backing that "Big" Lady (Myra English I think), it's one of the ones that
Mike Idhe has for sale.
I bought it and as well as the above, there's Jerry Byrd, Alan Akaka, Barney Isaacs Jr. and a lot of Hawaiian scenery and some lovely trad stuff at the end.
Baz
BTW if you do a search on the forum you'll find ALL you want.
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Mark van Allen
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Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Posted 14 Mar 2001 9:11 am
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I heard a story that when Billy had his accident he was severely depressed and nearly suicidal, and a local Minister (and non-musician) suggested and pestered him into trying to learn steel, and actually hooked him up with the glove/bar idea that enabled him to play. The start of a possibly life-saving career that brought a lot of pleasure to a lot of folks. Something to think about. I'd like to shake that minister's hand.
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Mark van Allen-"Blueground Undergrass" Pedal, Non-Pedal, Lap, and Dobro |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 14 Mar 2001 11:41 am
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thanx fellas!
once again....b0b, this forum is priceless! |
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