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Topic: 11/9/19 New Videos Gene O'Neal, Herby Wallace |
Bill Ferguson
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Milton, FL USA
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Posted 9 Nov 2019 9:11 am |
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From the 1993 International Steel Guitar Convention.
The great Gene O'Neal
Gene O'Neal - Steel Guitar
Dale Potter and David Russell - Fiddles
Bobby Caldwell - Guitar
Roy Rosetta - Piano
Duke Dumas - Bass
Jimmy Queen - Drums
Enjoy
https://youtu.be/dmhwOzgKULk
From the 1993 International Steel Guitar Convention
My long time pal, the one and only, Herby Wallace.
Herby Wallace - Steel Guitar
Dale Potter and David Russell - Fiddles
Bobby Caldwell and Duke Dumas - Guitars
Roy Rosetta - Piano
Russ Wever - Bass
Jimmy Queen - Drums
Enjoy
https://youtu.be/d_28_KF7nVk
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Roy Thomson
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Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 9 Nov 2019 12:42 pm
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Just watched the Gene O Neil performance and "wow" what a presentation. His slow E9th is exceptional, especially "The Three Bells" and "Maidens Prayer". The man stood alone in the world of Steel Guitar. I have never heard anyone do anything like he did in "Funky Monkey"???? I know he played with Charlie Pride but would like to know a little more about this "Guy". I recall he left us at a relatively early age...what was the cause? Information please. This is one to really check out. Thanks Bill, I am a fan and you do bring much listening pleasure.
Roy
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Larry Dering
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Missouri, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2019 6:12 pm
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| Bill, thanks for posting this. Herby was my hero and favorite. I will always appreciate his knowledge and friendship. |
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Paul King
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Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2019 2:59 am
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| Thanks Bill for some more great videos. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 13 Nov 2019 3:39 am
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Roy, Gene went into the hospital for a tonsillectomy as I understand it, and suffered a stroke due to a mistake in surgery. He passed away a few months later, I think.
I was fortunate to have seen him at the St. Louis conventions several times. Fabulous player, good sense of humor with songs like Funkey Monkey and My Monkey Died This Morning.
Here is one thread about the man. You can search on his name here for more: https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=113999&highlight=gene+oneal |
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Larry Dering
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Missouri, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2019 7:35 pm
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| I just finished listening to Gene and once again I'm floored. What an incredible talent. I attended this show in 93 and being able to relive this is all the more great. Bill, once again you provided an invaluable service to the steel community. Thanks for all your efforts. I really appreciate it. |
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Frank Freniere
From:
The First Coast
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Posted 14 Nov 2019 2:46 pm
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| Great stuff - thanks, Bill! |
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