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Topic: How Many Mel Tillis Steelers |
Dave A. Burley
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Franklin, In. USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2003 10:34 am |
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Can anyone come up the the names of the steel players that have played with Mel during his Statesiders career? I know that Paul Franklin was with him for four years.
The late Johnny Gore played Sax with Mel for twenty years and I believe that there were probably a few steeler changes during those years.
Isn't Terry Bethel Mel's steel player now?
Thanks for any info.
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Terry Bethel
From:
Hollister, Missouri (deceased)
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Posted 2 Nov 2003 11:38 am
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Dave,
I know some of the players that were there, not in order.
Jim Baker
Terry Bethel 1969-1979
Paul Franklin
Phil Coontz
Joe McGuffey
Bruce Bouton
John Cox
Terry Bethel 1989-1993
Tim Sergent 1993
He could of had more, I don't know. I left for ten years, so he could of had a couple I didn't know about.
I am working in Branson, with Paul Harris. It is the hottest show in town, so if any of you are out this way, stop in and I'll let you buy the coffee!!!!!!
Terry
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Pete Finney
From:
Nashville Tn.
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Posted 2 Nov 2003 3:53 pm
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| I know that most recently it's been Tim Sergent... |
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Stephen Gregory
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Posted 2 Nov 2003 6:08 pm
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| Who was the guy with the beard and tophat? |
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John Cox
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2003 7:43 pm
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I've never played for Tillis in 30yrs of playing so we must have several J. Coxs
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KENNY KRUPNICK
From:
Columbus, Ohio
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Posted 2 Nov 2003 10:07 pm
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| Tim Sergent is one great steel player! |
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ESnow
From:
Berryville AR USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2003 10:22 pm
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| The guy with beard and top hat was my buddy Phil Coontz. He lives in Branson. |
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Terry Bethel
From:
Hollister, Missouri (deceased)
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Posted 5 Nov 2003 10:23 pm
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Yes Tim Sergent is one great player. When I left I recommended Tim for the job with Mel.
Tim has a great resume, Larry Boone, Ricky Staggs, Clay Walker, Pam Tillis, The Dixie Chicks, and now Mel Tillis. He also plays Dobro and is a great Banjo Player, but don't hold that against him. He is a great person as well as a great player, and I am proud to call him my friend.
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Dave A. Burley
From:
Franklin, In. USA
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Posted 8 Nov 2003 10:15 am
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I booked Mel and Charlie Louvin on a show in Holland, Michigan back in about 1970.
I believe that Neal Flanz was Charlie's steel player at the time but I forget just who was the early steeler with Mel. I knew him at the time by my age has gotten the best of me.
Anyone remember?
Thanks,
Dave Burley |
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Tim Sergent
From:
Hendersonville, TN, USA
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Posted 9 Nov 2003 8:56 pm
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WOW!!! I'd like to save this post and use it as my screen saver or something!
The best thing about having to drive 8 hours to Branson to meet the bus is getting to spend time with Terry Bethel and his lovely wife Pat. I sometimes get to go over to his house (if time permits) and sit and listen to him play and I can't begin to tell you what a treat and shear pleasure that is. He is one of the most innovative and underrated players out there. His ideas are incredible! Just listen to his album. If you haven't got it you should add it to your collection. His ideas with split strings is amazing. It sounds like he's splitting every string 5 or 6 different ways, but he says he usually only uses his 6th string splitter. What a player!!
Terry, it's indeed an honor to be sitting in your spot on stage with Mel Tillis and the other crazy nuts in that band. (Notice I was smart enough not to say that I took his place!!!)... But it's even more of an honor to call you a dear friend. Take care and tell Pat I said hello. See you guys soon!!
Love ya Brother!
Tim
p.s.
Play your @$$ off!! (Inside joke!)
Kenny,
Thanks so much for those kind words... and you've even heard me play!! Are you guys still pickin' and singing? If so, I hope we can work together again sometime. Keep in touch.
Tim |
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 12 Nov 2003 8:41 pm
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I am happy to say that I was a Statesider from 1986 to 1989, what a gig that was. Terry, It took myself, Paul F., Phil, Joe and Bruce to sub for you that 10 years. Terry Bethel is the Statesider steel player, the rest of us just sit in his chair.
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