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Larry Miller

 

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Dothan AL,USA
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2001 1:06 pm    
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I've noticed B.J. posting in the forum as a new member so let's welcome him in! For those of you who don't know B.J. is the steeler on "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John. Welcome aboard B.J. Larry

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[This message was edited by Larry Miller on 26 August 2001 at 02:07 PM.]

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mickd

 

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london,england
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2001 2:44 pm    
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my introduction to B.J Cole was at Gerry Hogan's Newbury Steel Guitar Festival a few months ago.
He did a killer version of 'Harlem Nocturne' (Danny Gattin fans will know this one).
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b0b


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Cloverdale, CA, USA
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2001 4:17 pm    
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I was thrilled to get B.J. Cole's membership application in the mail. I've been a fan forever. Welcome to the Forum, B.J..
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Craig Stock


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Westfield, NJ USA
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2001 4:28 pm    
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Welcome B.J., It's good to have you aboard, have been listening to 'The Heart of The Moment', just got it from Amazon, really enjoy it.
I have to say Your approach to playing is awesome, it was good to see and talk with you back in Austin at SXSW. How's that new Williams doing, it sure looked and sounded great.

Thanks Craig
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Brandin


From:
Newport Beach CA. USA
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2001 4:31 pm    
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B.J., welcome to the Forum. Have you seen
Wes McGhee lately? I met you at his house in
London back in 95.
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Bob Hoffnar


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Austin, Tx
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2001 10:14 pm    
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Welcome B.J. !

You have been a real inspiration.
The couple times you took the time to talk with me in NYC meant allot to me.


Bob
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CrowBear Schmitt


From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2001 10:45 pm    
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Welcome to this Great Forum BJ !
it's a treat havin' you here w: us
Thanx for takin Steelin' Further !
Steel can't Stop the Panic
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Martin Abend


From:
Berlin, Germany
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2001 10:47 pm    
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hey B.J.,

great that you joined the club! You're once of the few really innovative player, IMO. I love your playing on the Richard Ashcroft-CD!

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Iain

 

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Edinburgh, Scotland
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2001 1:33 am    
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Good!
I've seen him play in a lot of contexts, always sounding good.
Good, too, to have someone closer to home, who's also world class, on the Forum
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Danny Bates

 

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Fresno, CA. USA
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2001 1:38 am    
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I can't get over the great part he played on "Fill Her Up" from Sting's "Brand New Day" album. The steel playing fit the song perfectly. Great stuff!
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GARYPHILLIPS

 

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SOMERSET, OHIO ,PERRY
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2001 6:23 am    
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Hey B.J. good to see you here, I know will enjoy this forum,

STEELIN FOR JESUS.
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Dan Tyack

 

From:
Olympia, WA USA
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2001 9:56 am    
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Don't forget his last hit record, Don't Stop the Panic, one of my favorite records, and certainly one of the most creative uses of the pedal steel ever.

BJ also played one of my favorite pop steel solos, on Gerry Rafferty's 'Right on Down the Line'.

I'd have to say that B.J. has played on more pop or rock albums than any steel player in history, if you doubt that, check out this link: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=R65510#APPEAR

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Greg Simmons


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where the buffalo (used to) roam AND the Mojave
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2001 10:27 am    
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He sounds great on Bap Kennedy's "Hillbilly Shakespeare" too

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Steve England

 

From:
Austin, TX
Post  Posted 28 Aug 2001 7:00 am    
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Hi BJ you can stop lurking now
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Winnie Winston

 

From:
Tawa, Wellington, NZ * R.I.P.
Post  Posted 31 Aug 2001 12:01 am    
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Hey BJ!

Drop me a line! LOng time sinbce we first met in St. Louis and at that GREAT party in Nashville with Hank Wangford!

Winnie
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Matt Hutchinson

 

From:
London, UK
Post  Posted 3 Sep 2001 4:09 am    
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Hi BJ.
Any Los Pistoleros gigs coming up soon?
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Kevin Ruddell

 

From:
Toledo Ohio USA
Post  Posted 8 Sep 2001 11:34 pm    
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B.J. , thanks for playing some wonderful steel on Procol Harum's record back in the late seventies. I believe it was from their excellent Exotic Birds album and if I remember correctly it was probably the track " As Strong As Samson ".
Great playing , great album
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