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Topic: Wayne Newton On Stringmaster
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Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 10:53 AM
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Does anyone know of any clips available - videos, DVDs or whatever - of The Newton Brothers, featuring Wayne Newton playing Steel? By all accounts he was amazing, so I'd sure like to see & hear for myself. I don't know why he gave it up - he might have made it big if he'd stuck with it . .
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Jim Cohen
Member From: Philadelphia, PA
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posted 03 November 2005 11:14 AM
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Yeah, he could have made literally tens of dollars playing one of these things... |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 11:21 AM
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If I'm not mistaken that was in Phoenix, right?
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Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 12:26 PM
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Here they are -
Looks like Bobby Vinton there with his arm around Wayne . .But are there any clips in existence? That is the question.
[This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 05 November 2005 at 03:11 AM.] |
Gerald Ross
Member From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 12:34 PM
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I think Wayne ditched the hat and got an ear-job when he got to Las Vegas.------------------
Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar' 
CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
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Bob Knight
Member From: Bowling Green KY
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posted 03 November 2005 12:39 PM
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That looks more like The Late Marty Robbins with his arm around Wayne..... |
Mike D
Member From: Phx, Az
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posted 03 November 2005 01:28 PM
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My Mom went to school with them. I'll have to send her this link, she'll get a huge kick out of it.------------------
Half-assed bottleneck and lap slide player. Full-assed Builder of resonator instruments.
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Jeff Strouse
Member From: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 01:50 PM
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I posted something a long time ago looking for similar info, but had no luck. I know he was on the old Muskateer's show. I heard that he played steel guitar rag one one of the shows, and was peeking at the audience from under his guitar while playing. I'm sure if someone could find a library of the old Muskateer's show, there might be that episode (and more goodies) in there. He is quite a showman and I hope to see him perform one day. I've always been a big fan of his singing and stylings. |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 01:57 PM
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quote:
That looks more like The Late Marty Robbins with his arm around Wayne.....
Hmmm . . now that you mention it . .I wonder if Wayne ever plays a steel guitar anymore even just for fun. |
Bill Creller
Member From: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 02:05 PM
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I'm with Jim Cohen, the next person who gets rich playing steel will be the first one ever. |
Patti Maxine
Member From: Felton, CA, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 02:18 PM
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Hi Guys,I took lessons when Wayne and Jerry were around in Roanoke, VA. The teacher was Elmer Ridenhour who has since passed. I may be able to get in touch with Elmer's son Jimmy who operates the music store now. Patti Maxine
steelin' home
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Joy Wofford
Member From: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 03:05 PM
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I didn't know he was on the Jackie Gleason show 12 times as a kid! Wow. Check this out...
http://www.timeelect.com/Waynes.htm [This message was edited by Joy Wofford on 03 November 2005 at 03:11 PM.] |
Gary Boyett
Member From: Colorado
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posted 03 November 2005 03:15 PM
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From what I have seen lately if Wayne Newton got on a Stringmaster the legs would collapse...[This message was edited by Gary Boyett on 03 November 2005 at 03:21 PM.] |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 03:47 PM
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if Wayne Newton got on a Stringmaster the legs would collapse...
Garman, are you saying Wayne is looking very prosperous?
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Here's Wayne's 56 T8 Stringmaster that Joy is referring to -
26" scale - must be a tone monster . .
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Mitch Drumm
Member From: santa rosa, ca
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posted 03 November 2005 05:29 PM
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Here is the Newton Brothers recording career from 1963 back to 1954 on a single CD:
http://www.bear-family.de/mailorder/showoneproduct.html?lang=de&p=BCD+16675 No video. Haven't heard it, so don't know about the steel content. You'd think a tune like "Out Arizona Way" would have steel. Considering Marty's affection for the steel, I'd guess he encouraged Wayne on the instrument. |
Drew Howard
Member From: Mason, MI, U.S.A.
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posted 03 November 2005 06:06 PM
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Wow, nice shot, Rick!Drew ------------------
Drew Howard - website - Fessenden guitars, 70's Fender Twin, etc.
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Earnest Bovine
Member From: Los Angeles CA USA
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posted 03 November 2005 06:19 PM
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The Bear Family site says that customers who bought the Newton Brithers CD also bought Jenks Carman. |
Rick Collins
Member From: Claremont , CA USA
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posted 03 November 2005 06:26 PM
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Wayne played the Stardust in LV until recently. I was at the Stardust for two days last week. Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme are playing in that theater now.Wayne sometimes played the dark triple Fender at the Stardust show; but that was a while ago.[This message was edited by Rick Collins on 03 November 2005 at 06:29 PM.] |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 03 November 2005 06:54 PM
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Was Edie playing her Bigsby? |
Jody Carver
Member From: The Knight Of Fender Tweed. Dodger Blue Forever
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posted 03 November 2005 07:01 PM
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If I add any information on this topic you will think Im bragging. I have known Jerry and Wayne since 1960 when they first came to New York to do the Ed Sullivan show.If I get the courage to add my info on these two boys I will,but for the time being I will read what is posted. |
Rick Collins
Member From: Claremont , CA USA
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posted 03 November 2005 07:31 PM
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Was Edie playing her Bigsby?
Hey Howard, go take a shower.  I understand Steve and Edie played at the Sands a long time. I never saw them there (maybe before my time). The Sands was imploded; and now the Venetian is built on that property. Mr. Clean If you want to play it clean, you must play it on a Fender. |
Chuck Fisher
Member From: Santa Cruz, California, USA
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posted 03 November 2005 10:04 PM
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I think he had a zerk fitting installed wher he had the howdydoody-ectomy Got really greasy and the pitch dropped too. |
Dan Sawyer
Member From: Studio City, California, USA
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posted 04 November 2005 12:24 AM
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Come on Jody, be brave! we all want to hear the stories. |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 04 November 2005 02:53 AM
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Yes, by all means - let's hear it Jody!  |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 04 November 2005 03:16 AM
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I just found the Newton Bros CD at Amazon, where it's a little easier to order (1 click)
It's here.Sure would like to see ol' Wayne play that thing, though. (edited to say) I mean young Wayne . .[This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 04 November 2005 at 03:19 AM.] |
c c johnson
Member From: killeen,tx usa
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posted 04 November 2005 03:36 AM
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Elmer Ridenhiur (sp) told me many yrs ago that Wayne called him and wanted his tunings. About1989 Wayne was performing for a State Farm convention in Vegas and He confirmed this. I believe Elmer told me the tunings at that time were A6 E7 C#m. If memory is correct, Elmer was giving lessons in the town Wayne lived in at the time and Wayne was just a kid. I believe Elmer said he only gave him a couple of lessons or maybe none at all. He said Wayne was a phenom that could play anything he wanted to. I am writing this from an old mans memory which wasn't very good even when he was young; so feel to correct the above . CC |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 04 November 2005 04:04 AM
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"Danke Schoen" for the info CC.....
Come on Jody....spill the beans. You're all we have here with this kind of stuff. If you don't, I'll bring my dobro to the PSGA and serenade you out side of your room BOTH noghts!  You've heard me play (bad enough), but you haven't heard me sing!
Not only that, I'll record it and name it "The Sands of A Time Gone Awry".... [This message was edited by HowardR on 04 November 2005 at 06:03 AM.] |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 04 November 2005 05:55 AM
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Jody, look deeply into the circle - you are getting sleepy - now tell us everything you know . . . |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 04 November 2005 06:06 AM
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quote:
now tell us everything you know
Rick......I don't have THAT many years left...
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Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 04 November 2005 06:31 AM
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Good point, Howard.
Jody, tell us everything you know about The Newton Brothers
and Wayne Newton's steel playing . .[This message was edited by Rick Alexander on 04 November 2005 at 06:38 AM.] |
George Keoki Lake
Member From: Edmonton, AB., Canada
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posted 04 November 2005 07:22 AM
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CC: Your olde memory is doing fine. When I spoke with Elmer Ridenour, (which was many times), he often claimed credit to starting Wayne Newton on the steel guitar. Elmer was a fine gentleman who had that "southern charm". Sadly, he passed away a number of years ago but not before his family asked many of his friends to write their thoughts of tribute to him. Elmer felt highly honored to receive so many wonderful words. |
Gene Jones
Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA
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posted 04 November 2005 08:56 AM
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*[This message was edited by Gene Jones on 13 November 2005 at 11:39 AM.] |
c c johnson
Member From: killeen,tx usa
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posted 04 November 2005 04:24 PM
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Elmers ashes were spread "Beyond the Reef" By Jerry Byrd and other members HSGA. Not all though as he wanted his ashes to be a different places in HI. I heard that some were in Pokai Bay. CC |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 04 November 2005 05:14 PM
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What a great thread this is turning out to be.
Only 2 things could make it any better.1. Someone would know where to get a video of all the old shows where Wayne played Steel. 2. Jody would fix himself a cuppa strong java and spill the beans - not the java beans, the beans about the Newton Brothers!
BTW Jody, isn't that a Dual Pro in the pic with Marty & the boys? |
HowardR
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posted 04 November 2005 06:02 PM
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What room are you in Jody?[This message was edited by HowardR on 04 November 2005 at 06:05 PM.] |
Jody Carver
Member From: The Knight Of Fender Tweed. Dodger Blue Forever
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posted 04 November 2005 09:52 PM
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Come on Jody, be brave! we all want to hear the stories. The long stories are over my friends The moderators have taken me to task too often Sorry. |
Don Kona Woods
Member From: Vancouver, Washington, USA
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posted 04 November 2005 11:33 PM
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Jody,How about some short stories in a series. That should fly. Don't disappoint us newbies  , we are here to learn and gain an appreciation of the history of our love, the lap steel guitar and the fine persons associated with it. Aloha,
Don |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 05 November 2005 01:44 AM
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Jody, this is a thread about The Newton Brothers and Wayne Newton's steel playing.
If you tell your stories about that and stay on topic, nobody can take you to task for it.It won't matter if it's long or short as long as we stick to the subject at hand . . |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 05 November 2005 04:20 AM
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Anybody have Wayne's phone#? Maybe we call call him. Hey Jody, why don't you write up what you know about Wayne Newton in a word document and email it to those of us who request it? Did you also know his brother, Fig? [This message was edited by HowardR on 05 November 2005 at 04:33 AM.] |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 05 November 2005 06:33 AM
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Was his dad, Sir Isaac? |
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