posted 31 March 2000 08:52 PM         

Well done!!!

I just read your letter for nominating Maurice in the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame and again it is a job well done. It is what Maurice needs, all of us out here in Forum Land standing by for his induction. I whole heartedly agree with you and I will be submiting my letter for Reece and also one for Julian Tharpe and Chuck Wright.

It is my opinon that we all get busy writing letters for our mentors, heroes of the steel guitar. It's the least we can do for them.

God Bless You,

posted 01 April 2000 12:36 AM         

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WRITE a well thought out, clear and concise letter of nomination, check the spelling and the grammar, and SEND it to the SGHOF.

Whether they're "listening" or not to the forum postings is probably irrelavent.

Submission of a nomination in writing will always carry more weight than a posting on this forum that could basically be described as an informal "oral" request or statement of opinion.

Dave Reed

posted 01 April 2000 04:34 PM         

Dave Reed is right, we all need to write the letters of nomination for our favorite steel players.

However, I don't think there is anything wrong with posting about the SGHOF. In fact, more people are watching/ monitoring the Steel Guitar Forum that one would expect. I know of several who monitor it all the time, but never post anything. Some rather remain silent than post, but they might write letters of nominations for their favorite steel players.

Next, wouldn't it be nice to hear from more of the steel players who have already been inducted into the SGHOF. I believe there are several of them monitoring all of this, and I would ask them to speak up for their friends and the future of steel guitar. There is more to all this than meets the eye.

It is not my intention to shame anyone, nor step on toes, or hurt anyone. However, I really believe for their decades of playing, innovating, teaching and in short living and breathing steel guitar, these men Maurice Anderson, Julian Tharpe, Chuck Wright deserve to be included in the SGHOF.

If you agree me and if they were a friend, won't you speak up. Thanks for supporting them and the future of steel guitar.

God Bless Each and Everyone of You!

posted 02 April 2000 07:07 AM         

I am being surprised, everyday I get e-mail from individuals regarding the SGHOF.

It is important to write Scotty and I believe the other SGHOF board members, and send your letter or letters of nomination for your choice of steel players for the SGHOF. The choice has already been made for this year of 2000, but there is still 2001 and beyond.

However it is also important you keep posting and supporting these individuals on the Steel Guitar Forum. Don't kid yourself they are monitoring everything that is posted on here. Anybody that says it's a waste of time and they don't read the postings, "That's a bunch of Hog Wash" as we say in the Ozarks!!!

Next, another reason to post is for the new members and new steel guitar players. Some of these individuals do not know all about Maurice "Reece" Anderson, Julian Tharpe and Chuck Wright. How are they going to learn about these topics if they are not posted?

I say keep up the good work, and it is good work supporting your friends!

How do you know that to be true?
Are you stating a fact or just an opinion?

Accurate communication requires a sender and a receiver.

posted 02 April 2000 09:04 PM         

I know several people are monitoring the forum that never speak out/post on the forum because they e-mail me on the side, and I have talked to three steelers in person in the last two weeks that told me they seldom post.

David you believe what ever you want to believe!

I choose to continue to support my friends Maurice Anderson and Julian Tharpe. I also support Chuck Wright for a lifetime of steel guitar work.

You can go ahead and do whatever you want but I'll write letters for their nomination and continue to post about my friends unless they boot me off the Steel Forum. All I have done is try and get support for three of America's greatest steel guitarists. Let me restate it as three of the World's Greatest steel guitarists!!!

Terry Wood

posted 03 April 2000 06:49 PM         

Yes, I found it!

Looking through my records I dug out my original copy of Buddy Emmons live at the 1977 International Steel Convention. A great double album now available on CD. Thanks Buddy and all the wonderful players on this album! I was there when they recorded it.

On the back of the album cover it includes in the liner notes the start of the very first Steel Guitar Convention.

"The Convention started in 1972 with Curly Chalker, Zane Beck, Maurice Anderson and DeWitt Scott as the performing steel guitarists."

So you see forum members, Maurice was there when it all started 1972. Maurice Anderson, Julian Tharpe and Chuck Wright for the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.

posted 04 April 2000 07:15 AM         

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By the way where is Winnie Winston at?

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posted 04 April 2000 08:41 PM         

I don't think they have been over looked,I think there's much more to this story you may or may not know. My point is that there is many deserving players out there and if they don't cross anyone they will make it to the hall of fame.

posted 04 April 2000 09:16 PM         

I see some of the mysterious people are on the forum again? Trying to discourage those of us who are trying to support our friends.

Well, just to let you know I am feeling Great, I just completed my first letter of nomination for Julian Tharpe and I am starting my second one for Maurice "Reece" Anderson tonight. I have decided no matter what, I am going to continue on with the good fight!!!

So it's on with Julian, Reece, and Chuck for the SGHOF.

God Bless you ALL and sleep well!

Terry Wood

posted 05 April 2000 04:53 AM         

I want to thank you again for all your wonderful steel guitar recordings. We were just listening to your cassette titled "Steel and Brass," and really dig it!

Did you arrange those songs and where were the musicians from?

I always have really enjoyed your "Universal Direction," L.P/cassette. I realize you broke some new ground with this album years ago.

Again thanks for all your fantastic steel guitar playing!

God Bless,
Terry Wood

P.S.

Guys Reece's Gospel "The Universal Direction" album sounds just as fresh and wonderful today as it did when I first heard it in the late 70's. If you don't have it, I highly recommend you locate a copy!!!

posted 05 April 2000 04:26 PM         

Thanks Bob, I am glad to see you put Maurice's "Universal Direction," cassette on the Steel Forum! Guys if you don't have this tape, you need to get it.

I bought a copy the original L.P. and it's so good I not only replaced it on cassette for my steel collection, but I've bought several copies to give to my Christian friends as gifts.

Reece and the other accompanying musicians really done a fantastic job on this project. Promise you'll really get blessed by listening to it!

posted 05 April 2000 07:04 PM         

I could go on about his playing ability, but I think you guys covered that already. I wish I had a vote for SGHOF!!! It should be more than just hot pickers. It needs to be individuals that make a difference in the steel guitar world overall.

posted 06 April 2000 06:27 PM         

Personally, I have what I would call an "informal" friendship with Reece. I first met him in the mid-'70's when he was nice enough to sell me a JBL from an amp that he wasn't using. I visited his shop, and and looked over his operation and was impressed with how he built his guitars. But I was mostly impressed with HIM. They also adjusted my Sho~Bud while I was there, but he never pressured me about trying one of his guitars. I appreciated that. Although his guitars were ahead of the others in craftmanship and workmanship,(including mine!) I was, and still am very loyal to what I feel was best for me. Over the years I have seen him a few more times, and spoke on the phone. He hasn't seemed to change - Friendly, positive, and encouraging.

But, as we all have learned in this "information age" that sometimes you get information that isn't always pleasant. You are reminded that sometimes life isn't fair, and the good guy doesn't always get his due. In the past week, I've learned that the ground rules for induction to the HOF aren't like baseball's All Star teams. I understand that corporations have the ability (or responsibility) to operate certain ways - to be fair when going through the process. By "Popular Vote" isn't the way this thing works.

By nature, I probably would have answered my own question "Maybe it'll happen THIS year!"
But after reading through the thread, one could come to the conclusion that maybe it won't. That would be sad. All you can do is root for your favorites - just like in baseball or other sports. Men like Reece, Julian, and Chuck Wright have proved themselves without even "trying" to do so. Just by being inventors, innovators, master musicians, teachers, and by advancing the steel guitar to the level it is today.

Although I didn't expect the unpleasant parts of this subject, I think that we've all learned something about the process. That's good -

Like I said - Maybe next year!

posted 07 April 2000 09:25 AM         

A super and well stated post! We are all pulling for Reece's induction and post's like your's , T.S.'s and others will most certainly contribute to this desire .
I hope everyone that is favor of Reece's induction into the I.S.G.H.O.F. has sent
a letter of nomination to Dewitt Scott.
Mine went out to him (certified-return receipt requested) last week nominating Reece.
Keep up the good work and efforts !

posted 08 April 2000 08:19 AM         

I just completed my two page letter for nominating Maurice "Reece" Anderson for the International Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. I am registering the letter and mailing it to Scotty this morning.

My suggestion is for each of you to do the same. write the letter and register then you will know that it was received by Scotty the Chairman of the SGHOF Board.

They've already decided on this years nominees, but there's always next year.

Thanks and God Bless Each of You!

posted 10 April 2000 08:05 PM         

First, thanks Mike for sharing Winnie's e-mail address. I was wondering where we could contact him.

Next, Rick I am sorry but wasn't rying to ignore your posting. I am not familiar with him. Please share.

Reece Anderson, Julian Tharpe and Chuck Wright for the SGHOF!!!

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posted 21 April 2000 07:09 PM         

I received a very interesting letter from a friend across the Atlantic this week. He raised some interesting questions concerning the SGHOF too.

He agrees that Reece and Julian are both long overdue to be inducted into the SGHOF. His comments also including the following,

"They have been inducting some quite obscure players while ignoring major names. How about J.D. Maness and Sneaky Pete Kleinow??? My main focus is Hawaiian music, and there are huge, huge names who are not in. I can't take seriously any Steel Guitar Hall of Fame which doesn't include Andy Iona, Jules Ah See, Bernie Kaai and Eddie Bush for instance! And how come there isn't a single non-American player? Roy Smeck ought to be in too... and Santo and Johnny???? The problem seems to be the Board, who have tenure for life and cannot be replaced. The selection of inductees rests on their personal preferences, which happen to be mainly 'Country', so players in other fields haven't a hope. They should represent the entire spectrum of the steel guitar world, not just one corner of it, so that ALL types of playing are represented."

I must say the man has a point.

Terry J. Wood

posted 24 April 2000 07:43 PM         

Good news!!! I received a reply that my letter for nominating Reece for the SGHOF reached someone on the SGHOF Board. I was informed that it will be forwarded on to the other members of the Board for consideration. I hope you all have written your letters too.

posted 25 April 2000 06:05 AM         

E-Mail address for Tom Bradshaw is listed
under the"B" alphabetic on Don Walter's "On-Line Steel Guitarists of the World" . (Ie: Click on "links" on the forum home page then click My Favorite sites and you will see the "world listings" from Don Walters .)

I assume his e-mail address has not changed
from what is shown .

posted 25 April 2000 10:32 PM         

Perhaps you didn't read through this thread and see how my question "why isn't he" was followed by several "yeah, I wonder why" responces. Then, the forum members "stepped-up" and the answers started coming. The "bitching" you refered to started when it became apparent that there was strong evidence that Reece was being kept from the ISGHOF due to a board member's "personal" feelings toward him.

Some have related their feelings about other great contributors to the Steel Guitar...And there are feelings that they have been kept out for the same reason. If this is true, it is really a shame that it's happened.

I think if you read through the thread you'll find that we've all learned about the ISGHOF and how to contact them for nominations and such. Another board member also posted a topic regarding how the nominating procedure works. It appears that a few people have contacted Scotty through the proper means to promote their favorite nominee.