I think pedal steel defines it as "Country". You can have fiddle in Bluegrass, Irish music, and other styles. While we're on the subject, the stuff they call "Country" today I call "Southern Rock". If you have distorted solid body guitars, no fiddle, and no pedal steel, it isn't "Country".
This was fantastic. Just love the sound of the pedal steel guitar. And great to see some legends truly enjoying themselves and sharing their knowledge.
I'm a guitar picker but I absolutely love steel guitar and listening to the great stories from you guys who were THERE - is icing on the cake - just great! Thanks for putting this together.
Mr. Vest. I'm out in my garage trying to build guitars and I have to stop because you guys are giving me the chills. If you keep feeding these Legends I may never get anything done. Thank you for bringing all of these guys together for us. jason
Great to see these 3 together! Stu played on my first session @ Vasser clemon's studio in Mt. Juliet, Tn. back in 1980 ? Got to watch Hank Jr. video of Theres A Tear in my Beer with Don at my good friend & producer, Pete Wade's house while eating pizza. Isure do miss Don.
That old feller is Don Helms, Hank Williams’ steel guitarist. He played some of the most iconic steel licks in country music history. So cool to see him set here with these other legends. Mr. Vest, I live what you put together here . You happen to be my all-time favorite steel picker, especially for your work with Vern Gosdin. As a wannabe country singer, it was always my dream to cut a record with you on steel. I hope you’re doing well.
Neal “Pappy” McCormick is the true legend and originator and Godfather. Don Helms got his sound from Neal. Neal was with Hank first. Great video and comments
This is a real treasure. Four of the greatest steel players in one room. Marvelous!
I think pedal steel defines it as "Country". You can have fiddle in Bluegrass, Irish music, and other styles. While we're on the subject, the stuff they call "Country" today I call "Southern Rock". If you have distorted solid body guitars, no fiddle, and no pedal steel, it isn't "Country".
They finally effin’ played! JK...setup and stories were worth the wait. 36 years old and wish I could do what they did on my console
Me too buddy ! I just started playing steel ! Got ways to go lol !
stu basore just passed away yesterday. rip stu. your work wwithWEEN WAS LEGENDARY
Don Helms. Hands down that Gibson has the best sound in the room. Always did. Man, he’s the reason I play lap steel.
This was fantastic. Just love the sound of the pedal steel guitar. And great to see some legends truly enjoying themselves and sharing their knowledge.
What a beautiful moment to meet these real dudes of music. Thank you james vest.
I'm a guitar picker but I absolutely love steel guitar and listening to the great stories from you guys who were THERE - is icing on the cake - just great! Thanks for putting this together.
I wish I played steel!
Mr. Vest. I'm out in my garage trying to build guitars and I have to stop because you guys are giving me the chills. If you keep feeding these Legends I may never get anything done.
Thank you for bringing all of these guys together for us.
jason
Thanks for putting me in the room full of wonderful sounds with you fine fellas - just beautiful!
Classic of the country music !!! Great
From Macedonia: Wonderful tunes!
such a wonderful sound!
I thought Don hadnt changed the strings since the hank williams days haha just stirring.. thankyou so much for sharing this video collection
Great to see these 3 together! Stu played on my first session @ Vasser clemon's studio in Mt. Juliet, Tn. back in 1980 ?
Got to watch Hank Jr. video of Theres A Tear in my Beer with Don at my good friend & producer, Pete Wade's house while eating pizza. Isure do miss Don.
Steel is one of my favorite instruments
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Jim ,,,,ya gottem,,all sounded great
Don Helms is legend with his sound...!!
I'll go to my grave in bittersweet conflict over whether the steel or fiddle makes country/bluegrass the art form they are.
Classic playing!!
You fellas are awesome.
Wow. Thanks so much for posting this.
I'm trying to save up for a good steel guitar and learn how to play it. I love the sound of it! Great tunes guys.
WOE TO YOUR ASS start on lap steel I have had a pedal steel for 25 years and wish I had started with a c6 lap.
fantastic, no better sound around.
I enjoyed this, the guy on the Gibson console reminds me of my old bandmates, Harvey Reynolds, and Little Roy Wiggins.
That old feller is Don Helms, Hank Williams’ steel guitarist. He played some of the most iconic steel licks in country music history. So cool to see him set here with these other legends.
Mr. Vest, I live what you put together here . You happen to be my all-time favorite steel picker, especially for your work with Vern Gosdin. As a wannabe country singer, it was always my dream to cut a record with you on steel. I hope you’re doing well.
delightfull,thanks
modern music needs a lot more steel.
Playing bass on a steel guitar. Wow.
my understanding is that there only about a dozen people that know how to tune a steel guitar correctly in the world.
Neal “Pappy” McCormick is the true legend and originator and Godfather. Don Helms got his sound from Neal. Neal was with Hank first. Great video and comments
I'm still looking for BOB HALTOM, who played for the Swing Kings out of Del Rio, xas in 1958- USAF. He knew all of the Benny Goodman songs.
there is a song: ...'all my exes live in texas' ; )
Southern fried goodness 🍗
Well yeah, tommy white. Nuff said
"Tommy Basore" everyone! LOL
SUCESSO.
THOUGHT MAYBE THEY WERE GOING TO PLAY DONT BOGART THAT JOINT OR SOMETHING !
Lord, doesn't that make you want to throw on your boots and go dancing. Grab hold of your boyfriend and give him a big kiss!
Anybody know what song the intro is???
If you like this, find David Hartley as "davepedalsteel" on UA-cam and get ready to be ASTONISHED !
these guys are pretty good but the real master of the steel is none other than Dave Hartley.
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Mucho Ruido
interminable intro. You don't belong in 2024