B Black's steel in 1976?

Dave Ristrim · From: Whites Creek, TN

There is definitely some overdubbing on some steel tracks. I think I asked Bobby about this at one point, but don't remember what he said.

Brian LeBlanc · From: Falls Church, Virginia, USA

speaking of BK

I played a 6-string happy hour thing yesterday
and about an hour later Kirchen and band walks in to blow the place wide-open

...still have that Live One album...
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Rick Abbott · From: Indiana, USA

I would love to see Kirchen's band!!!!! There are a few youtube vids out there, and I think he's better now than before.
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1953 Stromberg-Carlson AU-35

Bas Kapitein · From: Holland

1976 live in Amsterdam, Emmons d-12 pp, Amazing show!

Bas Kapitein · From: Holland

I found some more pictures of the same show, only a few nights apart from the live album recorded in England.

Rick Abbott · From: Indiana, USA

I LOVE THE STEEL GUITAR FORUM!!!!!!!

Thanks for the pictures, I really want a set of cloths like Bobby's! Do you think he looks happy to pick the guitar up and flip it over?
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1953 Stromberg-Carlson AU-35

Chris Schlotzhauer · From: Colleyville, Tx. USA

Wow look at the size of that cable coming out of his Boss Tone

Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

Better yet, look at the look on his face Whoa!

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Rick Abbott · From: Indiana, USA

He must be preparing to kick some serious steel @$$
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1953 Stromberg-Carlson AU-35

Allen Kentfield · From: Texas, USA

I was hanging out with Bobby in '74 at Pete's Place (Window Music) and Deemen's Den. I think he was still playing his Bud then. Of course, Deemen's was across the street from Sho-Bud. I think he mihgt have switched to Emmons and moved back to California.

Archie Nicol · From: Ayrshire, Scotland

Fantastic pics, Bas. Brings back more happy memories with Norton Buffalo dancing about the stage playing harmonica and then he and Bill K. doubling on trombone.
What a band!

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Dave Ristrim · From: Whites Creek, TN

Wow, those pictures are GREAT! I think I'll make some time for my Emmons D12 today. Thanks for the inspiration.

Bas Kapitein · From: Holland

Just for you Archie

Olaf van Roggen · From: The Netherlands

I remember reading once,Billy C. Farlow got fired during the tour and their manager Rick Higgenbotham took over.
There is a book called:"Starmaking Machinery" about Commander Cody and the LPA.
I wrote the Commander:'George Frayne'a letter and he wrote me back sending me a record.
Great photo's Bas!
Norton Buffalo made two nice records.

Archie Nicol · From: Ayrshire, Scotland

Thanks, Bas.
Olaf, more memories coming back to me now. Billy C. did not appear at the Glasgow concert. I assumed he was ill. I did not know he had left the band. When the live album came out, there he was singing his heart out. I think there was a week or two between the recording and the Glasgow show. I had read review in the Melody Maker which mentioned Bobby doing a version of Danny Boy. I was looking forward to the same thing, but unfortunately he didn't play it in Glasgow.

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Robert Fleming · From: Camden, NY

Just received a copy of Star Making Machinery the other day. I found it at Amazon. Hard cover and only 10 bucks! I can not wait to re-read it. I read it about 30 years ago and really enjoyed it
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Rick Abbott · From: Indiana, USA

Thanks for all the great info, pitures and replies! When I started the thread I didn't expect a BOOK to exist about this band Exclamation

I'm headin' for the Amazon.
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1953 Stromberg-Carlson AU-35

Chip Fossa · From: Monson, MA, USA (deceased)

Thanks Archie for that YT link.

...let's not forget the great "Buffalo Bruce" on bass and the dynamically tasteful, Lance Dickerson [deceased] on drums. Those two worked together like salt & pepper.

Without rhythm, there is no music...just noise. Winking

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Rick Abbott · From: Indiana, USA

Back on page one it was mentioned that Bobby's D-12s were stolen. How many mid-70's D-12s could there be on the planet? Sure, you see one now and again on the Forum, but not too many. I might search the For Sale and see how many have been sold over the years, just for kicks!
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Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Wakarusa 5e3 clone
1953 Stromberg-Carlson AU-35

Olaf van Roggen · From: The Netherlands

Archie Nicol · From: Ayrshire, Scotland

Nice close ups from the `Tales` album. Thanks, Olaf.
He even makes smoking look cool.

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Archie Nicol · From: Ayrshire, Scotland

Rick Abbott · From: Indiana, USA

Gosh Archie, it's been 6 years, 7 months and 9 days since the last post. 2413 days.

Thanks for reviving this thread! I still love CC&LPA as much as I did then.

Finally, an answer to why Billy got canned.
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Remington T-8, Wakarusa 5e3 clone
1953 Stromberg-Carlson AU-35

Rich Upright · From: Florida, USA

Saw CC back around '03 in a local bar here in Oldsmar, Florida, but he wasn't using a steel player that night.

Got to see BB with the New Riders at Queensboro Community College back in the early 70s, and it was the best the Riders ever sounded. (They were usually loose & sloppy in concert) The band that opened for them was a British Folk-rock band called "Tranquility", & if you YouTube them, you will hear the absolute BEST vocal harmony ever!
Don't remember what Bobby played; was not a steeler at the time, so wouldn't have known the difference.
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Jim Pitman · From: Waterbury Ctr. VT 05677 USA

I have relatives in San Jose CA. When I'd visit, I'd go down to the Saddle Rack where Bobby played regularly post CC.
I tell ya, he's a humble guy. Took the time to have lengthy steel guitar discussions with me.
Hope he doesn't mind here: He relayed a story about showing Jerry Garcia some PSG stuff. This was during the era when Playboy magazine had their "xxxxx of the year" recognition awards. (insert instrument). Apparently Jerry was so embarassed about getting the PSG award a few years in a row he gave up playing it for a while.
Saw Bobby at the PSG show in St Louis in the late 90s. He played lap steel only ......really well....but I wish he brought his PSG.
I think his horn section emulation on the the CC tune "Craving your Love" is pure genius. - pedals two and three (2minor) walked both up and down a whole step from the root.
I also like his solo album he caught crap for from the PSG community because some folks thought it was too rocknroll or something. I think those people are dead now - nuff said.

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