Mickey Adams, 500,000 Views on YouTube

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 16 May 2008 10:10 am

I want to thank ALL of you that are tuning into my YouTube videos. Today is for me a new high in my musical "career", 500,000 views! Ive got more videos ready to upload this week, and I will be happy to respond to each and every email. I have a request list thats about 150 songs deep...And I must say, that I am learning more material than I have at any time in my 20+ years of playing...It is here that the give and ye shall recieve theory rings true..I have reaped the rewards of numerous new friends, and opened myself up to a wealth of input and insight...So when I say thank you..It just doesnt seem sufficient to relay my gratitude to all of you...Peace!...Mickey in Dallas!

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 16 May 2008 12:56 pm

Mickey; How great thou art; you little steel pickin' devil; how would all we forumites get along without you and your fantastic teaching abilities. I certainly have learned a whole big heap of info and licks from you, my friend. I'm over-joyed with your popularity, and must congratulate you on your Continued success.By golly, Mickey, you deserve every bit of fame which our forum hands to you. The best of luck, always..Regards, Bernie

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 16 May 2008 1:19 pm

That's awesome Mickey! I learn a lot from your videos!

Brett

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 16 May 2008 1:41 pm

no Mickey...thank YOU!
your vids are excellent and have been much appreciated. cheers!

Steve Hotra · Post by **Steve Hotra** » 16 May 2008 1:50 pm

Mickey;
Your videos have encouraged me to take the plunge into the world of pedal steel guitars.
I'm getting my Rittenberry soon, and will be watching your videos for tips.
Keep 'em coming!!

Jack Dougherty · Post by **Jack Dougherty** » 16 May 2008 2:43 pm

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Please don't tell him that......
The door on a Cessna is only so big....

but he does have some nice stuff

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 16 May 2008 3:29 pm

Well, Mickey, you know my feelings on your teaching ability and playing. All I can say is You da man, man!
I like the list of requests, that way you won't run dry in the first round anyway!
Congrats on the half million. Although a very important milestone, it came as no surprise to me.

Carry on with your great work for the steel community!
regards
Bent

graham rodger · Post by **graham rodger** » 16 May 2008 4:45 pm

A man who can!and shares what he can!You will go to heaven Mickey,Thanks for your posts and videos

Brian Folks · Post by **Brian Folks** » 16 May 2008 5:43 pm

Hey Mickey...Congratulation on your new milestone on YouTube, you definately have earned them all as you have taught a massive amount of New Pedal Steeler's as well as old Geezer's like myself a bunch...Take Care and by all means "Keep on Pickin"...Your South Texas Friend...Brian

PS: I will get your DVD we had talked about last week out...Carol chewed me up about not sending it right out after we had talked last...

Eric Henry · Post by **Eric Henry** » 16 May 2008 6:12 pm

Mickey, your YouTube videos are truly a remarkable and greatly appreciated learning resource. I'm sure others have told you this, but what makes them so helpful is that they are just great teaching. There are plenty of people who are gifted in some area, but so few are able or willing to convey their expertise to others.

I'm a long-time guitar player who took up the steel a couple years ago when I bought a Sho-Bud Maverick. I poked around on it for a while. Learned a few chord changes and mostly noodled. (The Maverick is, ah, for sale over on the "For Sale" thread under "classic Sho-Bud." I bought a GFI student model that I'm liking a lot).

Your videos have really accelerated my learning. The exercises in particular. The length is perfect. The minor chord "Moondance" lesson, for example, was good for hours of exploration and new understanding.

It's largely because of these vids that I'm playing steel probably 1/3rd of the time in a garage country boogie band with some old friends. It's just so enjoyable and rewarding to be making all this new music. And it's a kick to be playing the steel out on some beer joint gigs. So, many, many thanks for the boost.

Glad to hear the good vibrations are making their way back to you as they should.

P.S. Can I throw tune number 151 on your list? This might be a good beginner/intermediate tune and it's just fun to listen to. Chuckanut Drive "Ain't Much Action."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul8DNDBGPk4

Ken Mizell · Post by **Ken Mizell** » 16 May 2008 8:05 pm

I'll be getting back into the learning/playing mode in just a couple of weeks when my new Mullen arrives. I've already watched several of your videos, and they will certainly be a valuable resource for me as I get back into this after 18 years absence.

Thank you for all your efforts.

Matthew Carlin · Post by **Matthew Carlin** » 16 May 2008 8:39 pm

Thanks Mickey .... Love your lessons .... All i can say is when is the Mickey Adams Dvd and Book set gonna be released ??? I'd buy it!!!! Thanks again for all the great lessons and tips

Congratulations on the views!

Matt

Joel Martin · Post by **Joel Martin** » 16 May 2008 11:54 pm

CONGRATS and THANK YOU

i think i'm 150,000 of those views =)

your videos are packed with great info and your attitude is so positive - really a pleasure to learn from. i'm 'tronmoog' on youtube - i think we've shared a word or two on there.

keep up the good work!
joel

Gregg Thacker · Post by **Gregg Thacker** » 18 May 2008 1:37 pm

Hey Micky...I hope you can tolorate another "How Great Thou Art"...You really do deserve it

Since we don't have Jeff Newman to help us "newbees" or "wannabees" as well as the more experienced players, you fit the bill pretty well IMHO. Keep up the good work.

I REALLY DO NEED TO CALL YOU AND GET TOGETHER WITH YOU AND GET SOME HANDS ON TRAINING (I'm not yelling at you...just wanted to raise an eyebrow or two HA!).

Your local friend,
Gregg

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 18 May 2008 2:00 pm

Holy Smoke!

I watched one of Mickey's videos on YouTube today.
I could be the Half Million Man!!!! WOW!!!!
I knew I was special!!!
I was going to work in the morning, but now I think I'll just sit on the front porch and wait for Ed McMahon to call!!

Congrats Mikey!!!!!!

Benton

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 18 May 2008 4:08 pm

You guys are killing me...Had a great time at the ETSGA Meeting today...had a great time playing, and met several new friends, and sold a new G2 to boot it looks like...Thank for posting, all of you...bernie, you da man...Youre coming down here to be with us next year ya hear?....Ill be back posting this week everyone and a new Beginner DVD will be available shortly....
Tell Benton what hes won Don Pardo!...LOL

Lee Barber · Post by **Lee Barber** » 25 Jun 2008 12:54 pm

Mickey singlpilot Adams

I have to admit I was probably 250 of those watches.
I take lessons from Jody Cameron in Angleton, Texas.
Jody is a great player in his own right & had a few lessons from OUR Jeff Newman RIP. I enjoy your lessons, they are very informative. At sometime I would like to get with you for a few 1 on 1 lessons if you do that & have the time.

Not to beat a horse to death , but CONGRATULATIONS.
OUTSTANDING WORK! Anyone who gives of there time is an amazing person.

Thank You
Lee

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 25 Jun 2008 1:14 pm

Edward, thank you very much for posting
those kind words...Youre welcome here anytime. I have emailed you my phone number....feel free to call anytime....Mickey

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 25 Jun 2008 6:14 pm

You are the best Micky, an old friend, just wish I could see you a lot more. But then I have you tube!
I'm glad to see that you have the following your efforts deserve. You are doing a great great service to the steel comunity that we both love.

There are givers and there are takers in this world, you are a great "giver" and are greatly appreciated by all, I recommend your clips to everyone.

Your good friend,
Los Bobbester

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 25 Jun 2008 7:33 pm

Well said Bobbe!

Just think, if each of those views paid just 1 penny, Mickey'd have an extra $5,000 for a spare G2.

"Ahhh" Hey Mickey!....I bet you never heard that one... Or what about this one???
M,I,C..."See you real soon"...K,E,Y... "Why? Because we like you" (Can you tell I have some friends named Mickey?)

But this old Mouse song is really the truth. We do like you. You do a very nice thing for anybody learning pedal steel guitar. And I bet you now get recognized everywhere you go by steel pickers. Thank You for taking your time to help others for free. It's not often seen these days.

PS. Nobody's ever called me "Master"

Pete Woronowski · Post by **Pete Woronowski** » 25 Jun 2008 7:59 pm

Hey Mickey, you are the best!
Hate to tell you this but 498,000 of those are me but I almost got it down........:}
All kidding aside you are extremely appreciated!
Take Care, Pete

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 25 Jun 2008 8:01 pm

I was sitting in a hotel with Joe Diffie one night in Vegas. Merle Haggard called up to Joes room and invited us all to have dinner with him downstairs...when Joe hung up the phone he looked up and said....MERLE HAGGARD KNOWS MY NAME!!!!
Well Bobbe, thats how I feel about you my friend. I have the utmost respect for you, and am in awe of your accomplishments, and really enjoy your wit and wisdom...So now you know how I FEEL...BOBBE SEYMOUR KNOWS MY NAME....>!!! And thats from the heart...God Bless you...And Im going to walk into your shop and surprise you...Promise...peace!...
And Danny...thank you for your comments as well. Im really speechless at times, and grope for words. What I am giving by spilling my mind into youtube has come back to me 100 fold In posts like yours..And I hope you will continue watching, and hopefully I can share some things that you can use, and appreciate for a long time to come...Mickey

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 25 Jun 2008 8:44 pm

Hey Mickey, you really do a great service for the steel guitar community with your videos. I've stolen quit a few of your licks. Hope to pick with you again sometime.
By the way, you must not be getting you email. Has your address changed since you moved to Dallas?

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 25 Jun 2008 9:04 pm

Home: jetdrivr@tx.rr.com
Home 2: Singlpilot@tx.rr.com
Cell: Jetdrivr@sprint.blackberry.net
I did get one from you a few days ago. I have copied your video to disc, and will try and get it out tomorrow...You played some great stuff Mr Matthews. i look forward to us doing that again soon...Mickey

Steve Hotra · Post by **Steve Hotra** » 28 Jun 2008 9:08 am

Micky,
Thanks for the latest additions to Youtube.
I especially enjoyed the "Teach Your Children" intro from CSNY. Awesome explanation of the postions, strings etc. I'ev only had my Ritt for 6 weeks, but I'm making that video one I'm going to visit often.
Steve

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Bobbe!