The Steel Guitar Forum Store 

Post new topic Peter Grant steel player
Reply to topic
Author Topic:  Peter Grant steel player
Norman Evans


From:
Tennessee
Post  Posted 27 Dec 2017 3:22 pm    
Reply with quote

I haven't heard of Peter Grant before, but he can play.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCJc1BhMN_I
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Billy Carr

 

From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 27 Dec 2017 8:44 pm     psg
Reply with quote

The pakkawood Dekley sounds good. Good picker & bassman.
View user's profile Send private message

Al Moss


From:
Kent,OH,USA
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2017 10:36 am    
Reply with quote

Thanks for posting the link. Yes, Pete is such a fine player. --met him at a Strawberry Festival near Yosemite quite a few years ago and was dazzled as he ran through an instrumental take on the Beatles', "Strawberry Fields". And, both he and his wife exhibited a generous hospitality and true grace towards yours truly even after I spilled a beer on the floor of their spotless RV. And, he digs the 'Dead. It must've been super cool to have been a part of the talented stew of great California musicians in their formative years.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Mike Perlowin


From:
Los Angeles CA
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2017 10:46 am    
Reply with quote

Pete is not just a great player, he's a great teacher. I took some lessons from him back in the 80s. He correctly diagnosed all my bad habits, and helped me correct them.

I'm a better player today because of him.
_________________
Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
http://www.mikeperlowin.com http://soundcloud.com/mike-perlowin
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Jack Stanton


From:
Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2017 12:48 pm    
Reply with quote

Met Pete back in 1981 in Idaho. I was in a road band doing a week long gig at Gator McClusky's in Lake Hauser (maybe the most beautiful place I've ever seen- Lake Hauser, not the club)). There was a show Saturday night with us backing Hank Thompson and the Dillards opening. Pete was with them (along with his Dekley). Got to spend some time with him in the afternoon. He had a two string ebow and did the intro to Strawberry Fields, lifting the ebow on and off the strings, spot on. Nice guy and a very creative player.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

scott murray


From:
Asheville, NC
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2017 2:42 pm    
Reply with quote

he not only digs the Dead, he was good friends with Jerry Garcia and the story goes that they were together when they heard Together Again for the first time, and both decided to start playing at that point.

he also plays steel on the Dead's Aoxomoxoa album, and I believe he now owns the ZB that used to belong to Jerry... the one he used for Teach Your Children, Dire Wolf, etc.

Pete's also a member here and posts from time to time. hopefully he'll chime in here and set me straight if need be. lots of videos of Pete on youtube and I love his playing! a serious talent.
_________________
1965 Emmons S-10, 3x5 • Emmons LLIII D-10, 10x12 • JCH D-10, 10x12 • Beard MA-8 • Oahu Tonemaster
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Bob Watson


From:
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2017 11:50 pm    
Reply with quote

Norman, Pete Grant is also a great graphic artist who is into animation. Here is his website. http://petegrant.com/
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Tim Russell


From:
Pennsylvania, USA
Post  Posted 29 Dec 2017 2:17 am    
Reply with quote

The camera man is really on top of his game. I think that is the best coverage I've ever seen, close ups of both hands. The slant at 1:25 is awesome! Great stuff all the way! Smile
_________________
Sierra Crown D-10
View user's profile Send private message

Norman Evans


From:
Tennessee
Post  Posted 29 Dec 2017 5:32 am    
Reply with quote

I really like Peter Grant's playing. Thanks to all that responded.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Carl Kilmer


From:
East Central, Illinois
Post  Posted 29 Dec 2017 12:20 pm    
Reply with quote

Many thanks for that Norm. When I heard that crappy guitar
at the beginning of it, I was going to stop it. Glad I didn't. Smile
I agree he sure is a fantastic player and his sound is beautiful.
_________________
aka "Lucky Kay"--Custom built Rittenberry SD10 3X5, Walker S/S, NV-112, and Hilton Pedal
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Bob Blair


From:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Post  Posted 29 Dec 2017 4:28 pm    
Reply with quote

I loved Pete's work with Hoyt Axton. I also really enjoyed meeting him in person and hearing him at the SWSGA Show in Phoenix a few years ago. One of the greats.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Jim Palenscar

 

From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
Post  Posted 30 Dec 2017 7:13 am    
Reply with quote

Pete is going to be at the shop next Saturday- come by and say Hi!
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Pete Grant

 

From:
Auburn, CA, USA
Post  Posted 19 Oct 2018 9:39 pm     Hey, that's me!
Reply with quote

Geez, guys. Thanks for all the nice comments.

Yes, I was at Jim's shop last December to pick up my S-12 Infinity. It's a great axe.

Here's the San Francisco debut of the Infinity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwJ0ouncUWc&index=8&list=PL74lQX4_rz8YCpns6crx35UL8vQVgUsEC
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Joe Goldmark

 

From:
San Francisco, CA 94131
Post  Posted 20 Oct 2018 7:29 pm    
Reply with quote

Pete, you sound great as always, although I haven't heard you play in a few years. You're one of the major unsung California players. Good to hear you and see you getting some recognition.

Joe
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail


All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Jump to:  

Our Online Catalog
Strings, CDs, instruction,
steel guitars & accessories

www.SteelGuitarShopper.com

Please review our Forum Rules and Policies

Steel Guitar Forum LLC
PO Box 237
Mount Horeb, WI 53572 USA


Click Here to Send a Donation

Email admin@steelguitarforum.com for technical support.


BIAB Styles
Ray Price Shuffles for
Band-in-a-Box

by Jim Baron
HTTP