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Stephen Gregory

 

Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 11:06 am    
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I'll slightly "stretch" the boundaries of what the natives of that area use, so let's call it, Southern Mi. and Northern In. As far as a region that has produced some of the greatest Steel Players ever, this area has few rivals. Here's a partial list to start off with. Jerry Byrd, Buddy Emmons, Sneaky Pete, Joe Wright...........there are more...add yours. ADDENDUM: I'll define the region as, the lower half of Michigans lower peninsula, south, to Indianappolis.

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Craig A Davidson


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Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 11:50 am    
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We need to add Paul Franklin and Danny Hullihen to the list.
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Stephen Gregory

 

Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 12:51 pm    
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Craig A Davidson wrote:
We need to add Paul Franklin and Danny Hullihen to the list.
Right on, Keep'm comin! The Paul Franklin addition of course is definitive. I knew it wouldn't take long for that name, Paul is absolutely one of the preeminent players for sure!!!
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Cal Sharp


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Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 2:27 pm    
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Herb Remington hails from Michiana, too. Here's a piece from the South Bend Tribune.
http://www.calsharp.com/music/Herb.htm
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Eric Philippsen


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Central Indiana, USA
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 2:46 pm    
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I grew up in South Bend IN and spent 40 years there before moving to the Indianapolis area where I attempt to play now. I first learned pedal steel in the "Michiana" area. However, I in no way put myself anywhere near the level of the greats who hail from there. No way at all.

Nevertheless, pedal steel guitar was prevalent in that area. There were many, many places to play from there all the way over to the East Chicago-Gary-Hobart part of the state. I think it's important to mention that there was a steeler by the name of Elmer Hobar who was simply outstanding, too. He was a friend of Buddy Emmons and, goodness, could he play.

Black push-pulls were all around as were Sho-Buds. It was a fun time.
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Stu Schulman


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Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 3:02 pm    
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Isn't Doug Livingston from those parts? Whoa!
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Stephen Gregory

 

Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 3:32 pm    
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Stu Schulman wrote:
Isn't Doug Livingston from those parts? Whoa!
Studied at of U of M? I believe he is a Buckye though, not sure
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Fred Justice


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Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 4:24 pm    
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Terry Bethel is from Mich. not sure if its upper or lower. Very Happy
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Stephen Gregory

 

Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 4:26 pm    
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Hall of Famers so far, Jerry Byrd, Herb Remington, Buddy Emmons, Paul Franklin, Sneaky Pete,...beginning to get the picture on what fertile Steel Guitar soil is in this region, half of 2 states, Incredible!
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Stephen Gregory

 

Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 4:28 pm    
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Fred Justice wrote:
Terry Bethel is from Mich. not sure if its upper or lower. Very Happy
Terry fits the geographic profile being from Flint. BTW, I think Terry will soon be in that HOF group.
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Tony Glassman


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Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 5:03 pm    
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Count me in.

I'm not a great steel player, but I was born and bred in Detroit MI........Go WINGS!


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Stephen Gregory

 

Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 5:36 pm    
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Cal Sharp wrote:
Herb Remington hails from Michiana, too. Here's a piece from the South Bend Tribune.
http://www.calsharp.com/music/Herb.htm
I think Cal Sharp, based on his resume' should be on this "Legends" list too.
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Jim Hartley


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Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 7:33 pm    
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Gary Morse is also from Michigan.
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Jack Klein

 

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Alpena, MI, USA
Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 7:45 pm     Bethel
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Stephen, if Terry was from Flint he probably studied at the Honolulu Conservatory of Music under Russ Waters. Jack
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Mark van Allen


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Post  Posted 4 Nov 2009 7:54 pm    
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I had never even thought of playing steel until I moved to Kalamazoo. Is there something in the water?

I was surrounded by fine players there including fobros Larry Bell and Tom Stolaski. Good, good times.
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Theresa Galbraith

 

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Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
Post  Posted 5 Nov 2009 5:28 am    
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Danny Dunn and Rusty Rhodes are from Michigan! Smile
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Barry Blackwood


Post  Posted 5 Nov 2009 7:16 am    
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I'm from Sault Ste. Marie which is as north as you can go and still be in Michigan. Compared to the other steelers mentioned here, I would describe myself as more of a bystander than a player ...

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Earnest Bovine


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Los Angeles CA USA
Post  Posted 5 Nov 2009 9:43 am    
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Stu Schulman wrote:
Isn't Doug Livingston from those parts? Whoa!

Yes, I just got back last night from a week with my Mom in West Lafayette.
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Joe Alterio


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Irvington, Indiana
Post  Posted 5 Nov 2009 10:12 am    
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Terry Wendt is from Michigan...not sure specifically which part, though....

Don't forget Don Curtis....or the Harlin Bros.
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Mike Cass

 

Post  Posted 5 Nov 2009 8:44 pm    
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Nelson Wynn. I beieve he's from South Bend or thereabouts.

Bob Hoffnar


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Post  Posted 5 Nov 2009 10:48 pm    
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I just played a club called "The Midway Tavern" in Mishawaka outside of South Bend. Its an old music room and was just dripping with vibe.


Any of you steel players from around there know the room ?
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Tim Owen

 

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Mishawaka, Indiana
Post  Posted 6 Nov 2009 8:23 am    
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Nelson Wynn lives in Highland and owns a music store in Merrillville. He is a fine player and I have learned so much from him over the years!
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c c johnson

 

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Post  Posted 6 Nov 2009 11:45 am    
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Not a legend but learned to play in Mishawaka IN cc
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Roger Miller


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Cedar Falls, Ia.
Post  Posted 6 Nov 2009 1:34 pm    
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Let me throw Billy Clark at you all and see if you know who that is? He's a Detroit area boy.
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Rick Abbott

 

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Indiana, USA
Post  Posted 6 Nov 2009 8:08 pm    
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The late Warren Pearson was from Cleveland Ohio, but played many years from Rochester, Indiana. He could play the daylights out of his Sho~Bud ProIII. Really a great player. Ray Krick hails from Muncie, Indiana and played on early TV stuff lives in Rochester. He has built all of his own steels snce the 50's, and was part of the Pierce Steel deal, though I'm not sure how. Ray has a strange tuning, but plays ANY style of country just as well.
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