Tommy White on the Opry

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 9 Mar 2003 8:10 pm

Anyone catch Tommy on the Opry Saturday night. Did you see his dobro chops? Oh buddy! I think the steel community is very fortunate to have someone like Tommy White being such a visible steel guitar player on the Opry. Tommy's personal appearance and dress (suit and tie) are always top shelf, an obvious respect for the people he plays with and the Opry audience. He is the epitome of the professional musician. A real gentleman also. This is not brown nosing, just an observation of fact. He makes the steel community proud.

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 9 Mar 2003 9:01 pm

I noticed the same thing. When I turned it on, the hour was about half gone and Tanya Tucker came out. When she kicked off 'When I Die', I figured 'no steel', go back to sleep. But NOOOO! And the steel on her second tune was killer. I also agree about Tommy's demeanor and professionalism. He's a great ambassador.

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2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 2000 Fessenden S-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

David Reeves · Post by **David Reeves** » 10 Mar 2003 1:25 am

To be honest, I tho't the Opry show itself was rather mundane, and I was very disappointed in Tanya... Man, what is one to say. Radney didn't do himself proud, and the Cagle dude??? I saw better people get turned down on the new 'Let's see if we con people into watchin' a reality type star search show'

Tommy White, on the other hand, made the show worth watching. What a great musician!

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Jerry Hayes R.I.P. · Post by **Jerry Hayes R.I.P.** » 10 Mar 2003 6:43 am

Hey David,
I guess we're not on the same planet 'cause I thought ol' Tanya did one helluva job. She always looks like she's having such a good time on stage. I did think that her outfit made her look a little plump though! As far as Radney Foster, he's a great talent and sang his butt off as he usually does. I enjoyed the girl singing with him but I can't remember her name. I noticed on his first song (Nobody Wins) that the lead player did the signature licks with a slide. I saw him on Austin City Limits once and it was played with regular fingering as was the record. I was glad to see him out with a new product. I was dissapointed in Bill Anderson's introduction as he said he was formerly a part of Foster & Lloyd but didn't mention the great hits that Radney had by himself. The bluegrass group was awesome with a great performance by the whole bunch. I'm just having a senior moment and can't remember their name.

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Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 10 Mar 2003 7:30 am

Tanya did one helluva job. She always looks like she's having such a good time on stage. I did think that her outfit made her look a little plump though!

Couldn't agree more -- except I don't think it was the outfit.

This is the Opry, not the opera. If you expect perfect pitch and flawless vibrato you may want to choose La Scala vs La Opry. I feel that a few rough edges lend character. Don't ever try scoping ET's vocals on a tuner -- or Mr. Acuff's either for that matter. There's a tradition that values character over technical perfection that provides a lot of the charm of country music to me.

Just my take on it.

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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 2000 Fessenden S-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 10 Mar 2003 8:09 am

Has anyone ever seen Tommy NOT do a great job? I haven't.

I. Phree Lancealot

David Reeves · Post by **David Reeves** » 10 Mar 2003 8:26 am

I have been a Tanya Tucker fan since day one.
I also have most of Radney's stuff and have always enjoyed him. First time I met Radney he doing a bunch of Merle covers and then threw in some of his here and there, I was impressed.
However, I tho't that both Tanya and Radney performed below their capabilities.
But.... I really don't have the credentials to opine on the performance or abilities of others. So.... I will just 'hush up my mouth'

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Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 10 Mar 2003 8:54 am

Welcome to the REAL Forum, Stump.

You know as well as I that your opinion is just as valuable as anyone else's. Like certain anatomical parts: EVERYONE HAS ONE. And they're not all alike and sometimes some of them 'huddle together'.

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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 2000 Fessenden S-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 10 Mar 2003 9:15 am

Exactly Larry, everyone IS entitled to their opinion here on the forum. We can still disagree and talk to eachother. My post was about Tommy White. I just think he conducts himself so professionally. A real credit to our community.

David Reeves · Post by **David Reeves** » 10 Mar 2003 9:27 am

Well Kevin, Larry,
I always say that my opinion and $2.50 will get you a cup of coffee...

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Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 10 Mar 2003 2:37 pm

If you expect perfect pitch and flawless vibrato you may want to choose La Scala vs La Opry.
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