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Billy McCoy
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Ft. Worth, Texas, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 12:09 am |
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My GOD!
What a player!!!!
I witnessed Junior Knight on the Bandstand at Cowboys Red River in Dallas last night...
TONE and Licks to BURN!
Great job Junior!
b
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George Plemons
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Corsicana, Texas, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 1:39 am
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| So Billy, you are now like the rest of us around Dallas, a Junior Knightite...ehh? If you want to learn to play steel the way it is supposed to be played, go listen to Jr. one night and then go kick your steel a couple of times, grit your teeth, then sit down and try to figure out how he does that!! ha and good luck..GP |
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 3:51 am
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Junior is also one of the best six string guitar players you'll ever hear. I recently aquired his old Carter, so I would sound just like him. It hasn't worked out that way so far.
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Howard, 'Les Paul Recording, Zum SD12U, Carter D10 8/8, Vegas 400, Boss ME-5, Boss DM-3, DD-3, Fender Steel King, Understanding wife. http://www.Charmedmusic.com
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Duane Dunard
From:
Troy, MO. U.S.A.
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 4:11 am
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| Junior Knight, A road, studio, club, convention player, and a gentleman. That's a great package. |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 5:10 am
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| Jr. Knight was my first television influence in the 70's when he played with Dewey Groom and the Longhorn Ballroom Band. I could not wait for Saturday to roll around to hear him play. Now many years later I have met him and he is a gentleman. Just a great musician that has my deepest respect. |
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Mark Metdker
From:
North Central Texas, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 6:19 am
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Like Paul said, I used to watch Junior and Gary Hogue play with Dewey Groom here in Dallas. Those guys heavily influenced me to try to be a steel player. I always wanted to play like Junior and Gary. 30 years later, I haven't even gotten close.
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 6:31 am
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| Always been one of my favorites |
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Roger Kelly
From:
Bristol,Tennessee
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 6:40 am
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| Mine too Nick.....Junior has that uncanny ability to put the right "licks" in the right places in every tune I have heard him play. Great Player! Nice Guy! |
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Bill Simmons
From:
Keller, Texas/Birmingham, AL, R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 6:47 am
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| Junior Knight! He is one super nice person and one of the finest players anywhere...Definitely one of my all-time favorite players...his tone is sooooo great. |
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john buffington
From:
Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 7:35 am
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Jr. Knight has been my HERO seems like forever. He played on my CD, was the engineer also and all this happened at his studio. To me HE wrote the book on "tone to the bone", right up there with Buddy, Lloyd and Jimmy. I too planned my Saturday's around the Dewey Groom Show and my family still reminds me of it to this day! And by the way he is a true gentlemen and one of my closest and dearest freinds and brother in Christ. It don't get any better than that.
John Buffington - Pres. OSGA[This message was edited by john buffington on 11 November 2005 at 07:36 AM.] |
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James Pennebaker
From:
Mt. Juliet, TN
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 11:07 am
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Like several others here, Junior was a major influence on me, along with Gary Hogue. I was more fortunate than most because I got to be on the bandstand with them every night, 5 nights a week, at Dewey Groom's back in the 70s.
Junior was up there with the best players in the world when I first met and worked with him 30 years ago. His 6 string playing was too, and I tried to get as much of it to rub off on me as possible. I know he had to cringe every time I put the fiddle down and picked up the 6 string. But he put up with me and never said an unkind word. A better person you will never find. God has truly blessed Junior Knight.
JP[This message was edited by James Pennebaker on 11 November 2005 at 11:10 AM.] |
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Nov 2005 7:51 pm
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| The pickin' definitely ain't over until Jr. has played. Class act all the way. Jody. |
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Marlin Smoot
From:
Kansas
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Posted 12 Nov 2005 6:50 am
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I also saw Jr. Last night at Red River and was my first chance to talk with him but not my first chance to hear him play. A real gentleman and a super player, I just wish he'd make playing steel look hard. Total command of the insturment and hot licks to die for. Jr. was playing his
SD Mullen. I'm not sure of knee levers but it had 4 on the floor. House band did a great job too. |
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Junior Knight
From:
Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 12 Nov 2005 1:43 pm
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Thanks Guys for all the nice comments...I'm
not sure of what to say..
Billy..it was great to see you at Cowboys last nite.Thanks for your friendship all these years...you are a GREAT player and friend...keep on pickin!
George..I'm not sure what a Knightite is..
but I think there is a cure for it!! You are also a great player..don't kick your steel..it hurts!!
Howard..From what I've heard, you sound BETTER!!!
DD,From one steel player to another..your a gentlemans gentleman! And another great player!!
Paul..The Dewey Groom shows were a looooog time ago..when I had black hair!! It was alot of fun.Thanks for the pleasure of gettin to meet you!
Mark..Thanks for the kind words.I know if Gary was here, he would smile like I am
knowing that we had an influnce in someone
wanting to play steel...from Gary and I..Thanks!!!
Nick...Thanks for all you do for the steel and music to! You are a great friend and player!
Roger...Thanks for the kind words, when you have people like Jeff Newman and Charlie Norris kicking you in the shins all the time tellin you *WE TAUGHT YOU BETTER THAN THAT*..you better play the right stuff!!!
Bill..Talk about a fine player with a fine tone and a great guy to boot.....GIVE ME A BREAK>>>>YOU are it!
JB...I don;t have enough time to tell everyone what I think of this man and his playing!! And I like it now that he is getting a little gray and has grandbabys
and a new daughter-in-law..God has blessed him!!!
James..I did cringe evertime you picked up your 6 string...because I couldn't play all those GREAT licks your were playin!!!
Love ya Bro!!!
Jody...Now here is the true Gentleman of the steel guitar! A great player that me and a million other guys have looked up too for years!! Thanks and God Bless ya!
Marlin...It was great meeting you last nite at Cowboys.I couldn't find you the second set..sorry. Next time I hope. The guitar has 5 knees.
Thanks to all..you have made my day!!!
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Bb is where it's at!
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George Plemons
From:
Corsicana, Texas, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2005 2:21 pm
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Websters defines a "Knightite" as one who plays steel guitar and decides to go out and see other steel players to try to learn and improve their playing and wonders into an establishment where Junior Knight happens to be playing and hears what he believes a steel was designed to do. He meets the humble man. He leaves to go call the Queen to tell her he has a recommendation of Knighthood. Thus, one becomes a Knightite.
All joking aside Jr., it is about time you get the recognition nationally that you deserve. You are an inspiration not only in your playing but the way you live your life as well. One of the true heroes in this business. |
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Bobby Caldwell
From:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Nov 2005 2:48 pm
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| Junior Knight is my "HERO". When I grow up I want to be just like him, or close. He plays Steel Guitar so great and just wears out a lead guitar. And then he has to be such a nice guy. Junior you are to much. Thanks for being my friend. Loveya pal. Bobby |
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 12 Nov 2005 6:06 pm
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I echo them sentiments about Junior Knight, a Great player and a Great Person.
I bought his S12 Carter from Del Mullen with 8 pedals and 8 knee levers, With his great C6 tuning on it. I figured that I would still find some of his licks in it. No Dice.
I also bought his D10 Carter with 8 pedals and 8 knee levers, from Duanne Dunard, another great guy to know....al 
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Nov 2005 6:31 pm
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Hey Al, that must be the red Carter I have now. You must have takeen Juniors good licks and didn't leave any of yours either.
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Howard, 'Les Paul Recording, Zum SD12U, Carter D10 8/8, Vegas 400, Boss ME-5, Boss DM-3, DD-3, Fender Steel King, Understanding wife. http://www.Charmedmusic.com
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 13 Nov 2005 2:12 am
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| JUNIOR KNIGHT: I love your arrangement of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". Great stuff. |
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Kim Tidrow
From:
Imperial, Missouri, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2005 5:43 am
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If you were ever fortunate enough to meet Junior, and you had never heard him pickup a six string or play that steel guitar the way he does, you would still feel that you had met one of the greatest guys on earth bar none.
Kim |
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 14 Nov 2005 10:39 am
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I first heard Junior play at the Longhorn in the mid 70's. He knocked me out then and still does. He is a players player. Keep it up pal.
Johnny |
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Gregg Thacker
From:
Pasadena, Texas, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2005 9:11 pm
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I have to ditto what Johnny and all the others have said about Bro. Jr. His playing is Awesome! He is a true Gentleman beyond what words can express. I feel VERY fortunate to be able to consider Jr. Knight as a personal friend. As an Officer with the Texas Steel Guitar Association and Jr. being on the Board of Directors, I have to keep my Halo shining 24/7 HA! Seriously though, I have alot of respect and love for Jr Knight - THE ONE AND ONLY! 
God's Peace Jr.
Your Friend,
Gregg
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Chuck Cusimano
From:
Weatherford, Texas, USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2005 9:08 am
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And the winner is....."JOUNIOR KNIGHT!".....
Those were the words last night at the 28th ANNUAL TERRY AWARDS SHOW. He was also one of the "Super Pickers" the back up band members, chosen for their abilities on their instruments.
I think the world and all of Junior Knight, and I'm convinced if someone could find finger prints on the Moon, jouniors would still be there from when he hung it.
I'm tickled that I got to visit with him for a few minutes last night.
Speaking for myself, I'm a "Knightite, and have been for 35 years!..... I'm just glad they don't call us "KNIGHTIES!" |
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Chuck Cusimano
From:
Weatherford, Texas, USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2005 9:11 am
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| O. K. so I spelled J U N I O R wrong......Twice! I type with dis lexxxic finregs..Ha |
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Bill Fulbright
From:
Atlanta, GA
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Posted 15 Nov 2005 12:47 pm
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Gotta add my two cents too... in the early '80s I was playing professionally in Dallas,.. on my nights off... down to the Longhorn Saloon to listen to Dewey Groom, but more especially to Junior Knight.
I was so blown away. What a great player then, and now... whew.
Junior you have inspired so many... thanks. |
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