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This is a follow up to a very good post by another Forumite discussing the lack of steel on Willie Nelson's recordings.

As I recall neither did Marty Robbins. Yet, his steeler Bill Johnson was fro ...

The original recording of “Let’s Pretend” had Jimmy Day all over it and is superb.

Around the 21:50 mark in the attached link, check out the shuffle instrumental by Jody and Bonnie Riley from an episode on the Penny Gilley Show. Outstanding and true traditional country !!

https: ...

Yep. It’s the late and immensely talented Billy Mize. What an era that was!!

Paycheck and Green joined at the hip. The three vinyl Lp’s I’ll never part with are Paycheck’s “At Carnegie Hall”; “The Lovin’ Machine” and “Jukebox Charlie”. The dong that hooked ...

Thank you very much. The picture of the Marlen is an exact match to mine.

I just play for fun because I love the PSG.

The two E Strings #4 and # 8 don't change to -D# tuning like their supposed to when I engage my LKL. I'm getting no change at all on the E strings.

I ...

Love em both. They stayed true to themselves for all the right reasons. RIP Sir !!

Jay McDonald’s ride on his Fender 1000 on “Saw Mill “ in the Buck Owens Album “On The Bandstand” released in 1963. Mesmerizing!!

Sonny Garrish

Probably not too many remaining from that great era.

In the Shadows Of The Wine
Porter Wagoner 1963

The intro, the melody, the lyrics, Porter's voice, the backup harmony, the instrumental fills, the break all set the mood and the close is fabulous ...

Taking into consideration their tone, versatility, and perhaps most importantly, how they make you feel when hearing them play.

For me, it's Charleton, Mooney, Drake, Rugg, and Green.

No offens ...

That would include "The Porter Wagoner Show" and "Porter Wagoner In Person" LP's in 1963 and '64 respectively. Sounds like Hal Rugg on the second live album and on The "Thin M ...

I'll never forget what he brought to country music especially as a Wagonmaster. He was unique, gifted, and a true showman. Really, there is no one like him. Porter knew it and that was part of his gen ...

Thank you.

Please click the link below for a karaoke version of Ray Price's recording of "The Same Old Me". What would are the fret, string(s), and pedals, knee levers combinations used in the closing ...

Thanks guys.

Any Help is greatly appreciated.

What a great, commanding voice and sadly one of the last of the stars of the 1960’s.

Worked the LA scene in the 1950’s & 60’s I think.

Lou Houston!!

bOb was a difference maker for all the right reasons. He has abiding admiration and respect. God Bless his soul.

This is fun stuff. It's Pete Drake and bet the ranch.

In addition to the songs posted for this topic like "That Kind of Girl" and "Keeping Up With The Joneses" that have Pete al ...

The great Pedal Steeler for Buck Owens in 1963 and part of 1964. Is he still with us? The last I heard he was living near Mariposa. CA.

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Topic: Steel on Marty Robbins Recordings
Gary Hoetker Replies: 10 Views: 738	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Apr 2024 7:34 am Subject: Steel on Marty Robbins Recordings
Gary Hoetker Replies: 10 Views: 738	This is a follow up to a very good post by another Forumite discussing the lack of steel on Willie Nelson's recordings. As I recall neither did Marty Robbins. Yet, his steeler Bill Johnson was fro ...
Topic: Willie Nelson - Why no Steel Player in band?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 32 Views: 1769	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Apr 2024 6:46 pm Subject: Willie Nelson - Why no Steel Player in band?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 32 Views: 1769	The original recording of “Let’s Pretend” had Jimmy Day all over it and is superb.
Topic: Jody Cameron is truly a great steeler
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 731	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 6 Mar 2024 1:17 pm Subject: Jody Cameron is truly a great steeler
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 731	Around the 21:50 mark in the attached link, check out the shuffle instrumental by Jody and Bonnie Riley from an episode on the Penny Gilley Show. Outstanding and true traditional country !! https: ...
Topic: Town Hall Party
Gary Hoetker Replies: 5 Views: 823	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Mar 2024 8:51 pm Subject: Town Hall Party
Gary Hoetker Replies: 5 Views: 823	Yep. It’s the late and immensely talented Billy Mize. What an era that was!!
Topic: the Little Darlin' sound...
Gary Hoetker Replies: 36 Views: 16489	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Jan 2024 3:43 pm Subject: the Little Darlin' sound...
Gary Hoetker Replies: 36 Views: 16489	Paycheck and Green joined at the hip. The three vinyl Lp’s I’ll never part with are Paycheck’s “At Carnegie Hall”; “The Lovin’ Machine” and “Jukebox Charlie”. The dong that hooked ...
Topic: Marlen Pull Release LKL Issue
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 566	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 28 Dec 2023 10:12 am Subject: Marlen Pull Release LKL Issue
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 566	Thank you very much. The picture of the Marlen is an exact match to mine.
Topic: Marlen Pull Release LKL Issue
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 566	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 27 Dec 2023 5:12 pm Subject: Marlen Pull Release LKL Issue
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 566	I just play for fun because I love the PSG. The two E Strings #4 and # 8 don't change to -D# tuning like their supposed to when I engage my LKL. I'm getting no change at all on the E strings. I ...
Topic: Russ Hicks Videos With Laney, Roger Hicks and Buddy Emmons
Gary Hoetker Replies: 9 Views: 5599	Forum Section: Steel on the Web Posted: 23 Dec 2023 2:41 pm Subject: Russ Hicks Videos With Laney, Roger Hicks and Buddy Emmons
Gary Hoetker Replies: 9 Views: 5599	Love em both. They stayed true to themselves for all the right reasons. RIP Sir !!
Topic: The Steel Ride that Got You Hooked
Gary Hoetker Replies: 147 Views: 29322	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Dec 2023 9:25 pm Subject: The Steel Ride that Got You Hooked
Gary Hoetker Replies: 147 Views: 29322	Jay McDonald’s ride on his Fender 1000 on “Saw Mill “ in the Buck Owens Album “On The Bandstand” released in 1963. Mesmerizing!!
Topic: Name Band Steelers from the 60’s era still living
Gary Hoetker Replies: 37 Views: 4917	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Dec 2023 9:59 pm Subject: Name Band Steelers from the 60’s era still living
Gary Hoetker Replies: 37 Views: 4917	Sonny Garrish
Topic: Name Band Steelers from the 60’s era still living
Gary Hoetker Replies: 37 Views: 4917	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 18 Dec 2023 7:50 pm Subject: Name Band Steelers from the 60’s era still living
Gary Hoetker Replies: 37 Views: 4917	Probably not too many remaining from that great era.
Topic: A Perfect Country Song Production-Porter Wagoner
Gary Hoetker Replies: 0 Views: 2809	Forum Section: Music Posted: 11 Dec 2023 1:58 pm Subject: A Perfect Country Song Production-Porter Wagoner
Gary Hoetker Replies: 0 Views: 2809	In the Shadows Of The Wine Porter Wagoner 1963 The intro, the melody, the lyrics, Porter's voice, the backup harmony, the instrumental fills, the break all set the mood and the close is fabulous ...
Topic: Just for fun. List your all time top 5 PSG artists
Gary Hoetker Replies: 50 Views: 17639	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 11 Dec 2023 10:05 am Subject: Just for fun. List your all time top 5 PSG artists
Gary Hoetker Replies: 50 Views: 17639	Taking into consideration their tone, versatility, and perhaps most importantly, how they make you feel when hearing them play. For me, it's Charleton, Mooney, Drake, Rugg, and Green. No offens ...
Topic: Who played Steel on the '60's RCA Porter Wagoner Recordings
Gary Hoetker Replies: 17 Views: 11006	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 Dec 2023 5:53 pm Subject: Who played Steel on the '60's RCA Porter Wagoner Recordings
Gary Hoetker Replies: 17 Views: 11006	That would include "The Porter Wagoner Show" and "Porter Wagoner In Person" LP's in 1963 and '64 respectively. Sounds like Hal Rugg on the second live album and on The "Thin M ...
Topic: RIP Buck Trent
Gary Hoetker Replies: 10 Views: 7966	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 10 Oct 2023 3:43 pm Subject: RIP Buck Trent
Gary Hoetker Replies: 10 Views: 7966	I'll never forget what he brought to country music especially as a Wagonmaster. He was unique, gifted, and a true showman. Really, there is no one like him. Porter knew it and that was part of his gen ...
Topic: Question re this PSG close??
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 1257	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 10 Aug 2023 2:53 pm Subject: Question re this PSG close??
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 1257	Thank you.
Topic: Question re this PSG close??
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 1257	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 8 Aug 2023 1:15 pm Subject: Question re this PSG close??
Gary Hoetker Replies: 2 Views: 1257	Please click the link below for a karaoke version of Ray Price's recording of "The Same Old Me". What would are the fret, string(s), and pedals, knee levers combinations used in the closing ...
Topic: Is there a Maintenance Guide for Pull-Release Changer?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 4 Views: 760	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 30 May 2023 7:25 pm Subject: Is there a Maintenance Guide for Pull-Release Changer?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 4 Views: 760	Thanks guys.
Topic: Is there a Maintenance Guide for Pull-Release Changer?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 4 Views: 760	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 25 May 2023 5:32 pm Subject: Is there a Maintenance Guide for Pull-Release Changer?
Gary Hoetker Replies: 4 Views: 760	Any Help is greatly appreciated.
Topic: Claude Gray
Gary Hoetker Replies: 9 Views: 3357	Forum Section: Gone Home Posted: 29 Apr 2023 4:13 pm Subject: Claude Gray
Gary Hoetker Replies: 9 Views: 3357	What a great, commanding voice and sadly one of the last of the stars of the 1960’s.
Topic: Anyone remember West Coast Steeler Carl West
Gary Hoetker Replies: 0 Views: 613	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Apr 2023 4:27 pm Subject: Anyone remember West Coast Steeler Carl West
Gary Hoetker Replies: 0 Views: 613	Worked the LA scene in the 1950’s & 60’s I think.
Topic: Pedal steel players who excelled at chicken pickin'
Gary Hoetker Replies: 23 Views: 5107	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Apr 2023 8:06 pm Subject: Pedal steel players who excelled at chicken pickin'
Gary Hoetker Replies: 23 Views: 5107	Lou Houston!!
Topic: Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023
Gary Hoetker Replies: 371 Views: 2867789	Forum Section: Rest in Peace b0b (Bobby Lee) Posted: 8 Mar 2023 7:40 pm Subject: Robert Paul Lee (Bobby Lee) Aug 1949 - Mar 2023
Gary Hoetker Replies: 371 Views: 2867789	bOb was a difference maker for all the right reasons. He has abiding admiration and respect. God Bless his soul.
Topic: Who's the Steel Picker? RCA 1966 Liz Anderson
Gary Hoetker Replies: 24 Views: 2499	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 27 Feb 2023 9:26 pm Subject: Who's the Steel Picker? RCA 1966 Liz Anderson
Gary Hoetker Replies: 24 Views: 2499	This is fun stuff. It's Pete Drake and bet the ranch. In addition to the songs posted for this topic like "That Kind of Girl" and "Keeping Up With The Joneses" that have Pete al ...
Topic: Jay McDonald ???
Gary Hoetker Replies: 0 Views: 794	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 1 Feb 2023 3:20 pm Subject: Jay McDonald ???
Gary Hoetker Replies: 0 Views: 794	The great Pedal Steeler for Buck Owens in 1963 and part of 1964. Is he still with us? The last I heard he was living near Mariposa. CA.