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Bill Ferguson
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Post by Bill Ferguson »

Howdy fellow forum members,

I have a favor to ask of you.

I and the many others that post in "Steel On The Web" spend countless hours either making or preparing the video's you see here.

Hundreds of people watch the video's but so few take the time to write a comment.

I and I know the others would surely appreciate any and all responses, so that we know that the effort is worth it.

Yep, my videos are of the classics, but many post new and inovative stuff.

Let us know how we are doing.

Respectfully,
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Post by Joachim Kettner »

I'll never forget when you anwsered one of my questions Bill:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HM1H2xi4No
You answered that Robby Turner used the F-sharp to G-sharp raise on his first string. Thanks!
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Post by Peter Freiberger »

Thanks to all who post these rare or unobtainable clips. They are a great aid in researching players and vocalists, and a real inspiration.
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Post by Joe B. Long »

I can't say thank you enough for all the videos. I really enjoy them all.
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Post by Charles Curtis »

Bill, I love them all. I'm aware of the time etc. that is spent in doing them. Trust me my friend, I think that I speak for a lot of folk that enjoy these songs and envy the talent that is displayed. Thanks a million. Please keep doing them.
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Post by Billy Easton »

Bill....
Thanks for posting these...most of us would never get to see a great majority of these were it not for your diligence. Thanks, Pal...

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Post by Roger Shackelton »

Hello BILL,

I attended Scotty's conventions from 1974 up until 2002. Your videos really bring back memories of past conventions.

I would like to Thank You for all the videos you have posted :)

Roger
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Bill, Keeper coming, they are treasures to many of us old timers and a gift to the up and coming new players , Thanks for doing this. Rudy
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Post by Bill Ferguson »

Thanks, but I'm not just talking about me. There are many people posting great video's that hardly get any responses.

We can see how many people view the videos, but when hardly anyone responds, verbally, we don't have any way of knowing that you like what you see.

So if you visit this sectionn of the forum, take the time to write a response, even a couple of words is better than silence.
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Post by Steve Alonzo Walker »

Hello Bill,
I want to thank you for all the Videos you take time to prepare and post. Everyone should appreciate them as they get to watch past and present Steel Players in action and without your dedication they couldn't.
I'll see you in Conyers.
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Post by Dennis Saydak »

Bill, your videos (and others) are a visual and audio window into the history of steel guitar for a person like myself, who took up playing steel at age 65. I missed the Newman, Day, Emmons etc. era and I certainly appreciate the video historic trips about these people. Also the more recent teaching videos by players too numerous to mention.
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Post by George Redmon »

Bill & others, thank you so very much for your many hours of dedication. I watch these, and learn from these. I spend countless hours learning, by just listening and watching. Please continue posting. Thank You again.
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Post by Tony Dingus »

Thanks to Bill and everyone that post videos. I enjoy them.

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Post by robert kramer »

Bill - I'm very sorry for not responding to your posts and acknowledging the priceless footage you make available. I enjoy and learn from them and watch them many times. There's nothing to compare with seeing a master musician play.

I also think it's a great thing steel players from all levels of experience post their work on "Steel on the Web."
It's a great showcase for their steel playing and gives players a goal to strive for. A musician should always - always be learning. This is what the masters do.
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Post by Walter Stettner »

Hi Bill,

I know what you are saying and I second every word. Your clips, as well as others that are discovered on YouTube, are priceless and should be commented. I usually do and, of course, I also have subscribed to your channel on YouTube.

Keep them coming!

Best Regards, Walter
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Post by Leon Campbell »

I very much appreciate all the hard work all of you do to bring us great steel music. Thank You all so very much. Leon
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Post by Marty Broussard »

Bill I thoroughly enjoy the videos. Due to my work/playing/family commitments I don't get to attend many shows and I get excited when I get a notification that you've posted a new video. The In The Mood one was awesome!!

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Keep'em comin'. You the man!
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Post by Frank Freniere »

Hi Bill -

I always look forward to your historic videos - as Billy says, "Keep 'em coming!"

PS what are your earliest ISGC videos?
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Post by Billy McCombs »

Thanks Bill I really appreciate them also. Great for us novices to be able to see and hear the real deal.
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Post by Larry Dering »

Bill, Your work is terrific! I appreciate each and every posting. The same goes for all my other forum friends. I use up endless hours watching and learning. Its great!
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Post by Bosse Engzell »

Your videos are great!! I have been in St Louis twice, and back then it was NO video, it was -76 and -79. It's so nice to see all your clips.

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Post by Dale Rottacker »

I’m trying Bill... and thanks for all the contributions you’ve made and continue to make to this community...
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Post by Rob Segal »

A thousand thanks Bill, your video postings have been invaluable. Nothing is more important and wonderful than witnessing the live videos of the steel shows. Thank you--Rob Segal