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Jerry Warner Member From: Charleston, West Virginia, USA |
posted 19 December 2004 10:50 PM
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mr buddy emmons what all do you use on your guitar or amp or if you anything at all to get the guitar to sound the way you have it set or is it in the mix when you record, i would just like to know or is it in the picks and the bar hand and blocking to get the sound that you get, i have been trying to get the afftects some what but getting to old now at sixty three to know better but will not quit at trying to hit some of your big slides w/ the picks and the bar, just give us guys some inside info, and many thanks to the great BUDDY EMMONS and thats all folks.---AGAIN THANKS: |
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Craig A Davidson Member From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA |
posted 20 December 2004 05:09 AM
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On Buddy's website there is a page of his gear and settings. the address is : www.buddyemmons.com. |
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Kevin Hatton Member From: Amherst, N.Y. |
posted 20 December 2004 07:58 AM
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Jerry, this subjest has been covered a few times in the past on the forum. One of the great things about the forum is being able to use the"search" option to research the data base. In there you will find Buddy answering questions about his equipment and sound. Just enter "Buddy Emmons" under the "steel players" or "pedal steel" subject and hit enter. It will access all of the Buddy Emmons discussions. |
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CrowBear Schmitt Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France |
posted 20 December 2004 08:06 AM
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http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum15/HTML/007653.html |
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Buddy Emmons Member From: Hermitage, TN USA |
posted 20 December 2004 08:29 AM
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Jerry, There is no definitive answer to that question. Over the fifty years I’ve been playing I’ve managed to maintain a reasonably consistent sound in spite of the many different brands and combination of equipment I’ve used. Because of that I believe developing “your” sound is the first step, followed by equipment that best compliments that sound or technique. I, along with other players I know, developed the personal or signature sound through the hands. I arrive at the equipment sound through the feeling it gives me while playing. That feeling is when the notes respond to the touch in such a way that you don’t have to force anything or overplay to get the sound that pleases you best. I’m down to an Emmons push/pull, a Legrande lll, and a JCH, but I don’t favor one over the other until I decide how I want to use them. If I want a good sound plus the ultimate in pedal and knee capabilities and new changes, I’ll choose the JCH. For a good combination of tone and mechanics without the new stuff, it’s the Legrande. And for the ultimate sound sprinkled with a little nuisance value, I’d play the push/pull as a reminder that you can get the job done without the bells and whistles. |
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Dyke Corson Member From: Urbana, IL USA |
posted 20 December 2004 09:46 AM
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Sonny Jenkins Member From: New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 |
posted 20 December 2004 10:14 AM
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Is Mr. Emmons "da man" or what? |
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Ernie Renn Member From: Brainerd, Minnesota USA |
posted 20 December 2004 10:28 AM
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As they say, "Priceless!" ------------------ |
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Buddy Blackmon Member From: Athens, Georgia, USA |
posted 20 December 2004 10:39 AM
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Way cool!! It's the hands, folks. |
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Charles Curtis Member From: Bethesda, Maryland, USA |
posted 20 December 2004 10:56 AM
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The man comes through again! Buddy, I literally hang on your every word; it would be the ultimate for me (and I'm sure others) if you would write a book. May I suggest consider an outline of what you would like to put in print about the psg, your history with the design and mechanics and maybe what you consider the necessary basics of music theory in regard to the psg. And things that you feel good about writing, that feeling that evokes that musical genius. I have been a fan of yours since I first heard you with ET. I used to frequent a bar in Fussa, Japan (way back) and as soon as I would sit at the bar, the bartender would put on an ET record. Ah, the good old days....... |
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John Bechtel Member From: Nashville, Tennessee,U.S.A. |
posted 20 December 2004 07:39 PM
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“Without the Bells and Whistles”! That's my favorite listening-pleasure. The slightest-delay and a bit of reverb will do me fine! (And of course, Buddy's ‘fine-touch’.) ------------------ |
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Jimmie Brown Member From: Fayetteville, NC, USA |
posted 20 December 2004 07:47 PM
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well said, mr, emmons Jimmie |
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Ray Uhl Member From: Riverside, Missouri, USA |
posted 21 December 2004 12:15 AM
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Stop and ponder for a moment the pure musical genius of Buddy Emmons, and his ongoing accomplishments, ie., experimenting with different tunings, guitars, amps, etc., and the biggie, taking his time to answer our questions. To me this says it all about his character and love and devotion for our beloved instrument. I've had musicians answer my questions with insinuations, "Learn it like I did", and not give you any direction, whatsoever. Again, thanks, to Buddy, Paul, Bobbe, and all the "pros" who take their time to enhance our devotion to steel guitar by making our learning a little easier and enjoyable. Thanks, guys. |
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Farris Currie Member From: Ona, Florida, USA |
posted 21 December 2004 04:46 AM
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Thank you BUDDY,for all you have done for us'i've played around for 40yrs.not pro,just played around!!i have bought everthing that i could thru the years.trying to get the sound.and i will agree 100%,it's not the equipment,as much as the hands,tech.delivery.I'm cutting back to one guitar,and one amp.and get serious with my playing.JEFF NEWMAN,told me one time,about my recording,it was me that made it sound trashy,i said no!!it's my equipment,well when he put it up there and played it!what can i say!!don't buy everything in the world.it takes practice!and real sincere gotta git it right!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL farris |
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Rick McDuffie Member From: Smithfield, North Carolina, USA |
posted 21 December 2004 05:39 AM
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It's good to hear some common sense w/ regard to gear for a change. I have observed that, the better the player, the less he's obsessed with his "stuff". Brand names aren't important- in the end, these instruments are just tools of the trade, and you match your tool to the task at hand. Thanks, Buddy, for the workingman's perspective. |
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Rich Mounce Member From: Canton, Il |
posted 21 December 2004 06:27 AM
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Buddy...Thanks for taking the time to respond...It means a lot to many of us... Rich Mounce http://takeoff.to/steeljam |
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Joe Fortune Member From: Springfield, Il USA |
posted 21 December 2004 07:28 AM
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Merry Christmas to us !!!!! Thanks Buddy. |
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Nick Reed Member From: Springfield, TN |
posted 21 December 2004 07:36 AM
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Buddy, Merry Christmas to you and Miss Peggy. BTW, I'll be playing your entire Christmas album this Saturday on my Radio Show. Nick |
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Stephen Gambrell Member From: Ware Shoals, South Carolina, USA |
posted 21 December 2004 11:11 AM
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TOO COOL!!! Buddy's an equipment junkie, just like us regular guys, and he's pared his rig down, just like I'd like to do. Buddy, what kind of amp are you playing through these days? |
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Buddy Blackmon Member From: Athens, Georgia, USA |
posted 21 December 2004 11:17 AM
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According to Ernie's site, Buddy has added the New Fender Steel King to his woodshed. http://www.buddyemmons.com/info.htm |
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Greg Derksen Member From: Calgary, AB. Canada |
posted 21 December 2004 11:28 AM
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Buddy I remember you saying that you find it more difficult to get a great tone from the E9 neck, I can't help but ask,would your best E9 tone come from your PP and Standel? Thanx for your great responses, by the way, Greg |
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Buddy Emmons Member From: Hermitage, TN USA |
posted 22 December 2004 04:03 AM
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Greg, The P/P and Standel were a good marriage but my favorite tone on a steel guitar is not the tone I’m normally associated with. I have two sets of ears, so as a listener, the steel/amp combination I remember being most satisfied with was the Bigsby and Standel. Another good combo for me was the early 25 inch scale Sho~Bud permanent model with the early Peavey Session 400 amps. Stephen… And thanks, Nick. I wish you and everyone on the Forum the very best during the holidays and beyond. |
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ebb Member From: nj |
posted 22 December 2004 05:35 AM
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so you have abandoned both 12 string experiments? |
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Buddy Emmons Member From: Hermitage, TN USA |
posted 22 December 2004 06:21 AM
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ebb, Of the three guitars I mentioned above, the JCH has a ten string E9 and 12 string C6 neck, so the experimentation continues. |
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Roy Thomson Member From: Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada |
posted 22 December 2004 06:41 AM
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Hi Buddy and Compliments of the Season to you and yours. I would like to know if you record your experimentations at home and/or tab your ideas? If not, how do you remember and not forget the good stuff? I am happy to see you check in here once in a while and hope you continue. Roy |
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Buddy Emmons Member From: Hermitage, TN USA |
posted 22 December 2004 07:57 AM
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Hi Roy. It’s good to hear from you again. Recording as you play is highly recommended but I rarely do it, so some of the good stuff does get lost once in a while. For the most part though, the cream rises to the top and I manage to salvage it. I guess the plus side of forgetting a lick is trying to remember how I played it and finding something new in the process. [This message was edited by Buddy Emmons on 22 December 2004 at 07:58 AM.] |
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Bill cole Member From: Cheektowaga, New York, USA |
posted 22 December 2004 09:56 AM
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Buddy Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thanks for all the great tips you have given me along the way and over the years. There is one thing you are right about the cream rises to the top go look in the mirror the cream will be looking right back at you THANKS A MILLION. We are going out to visit a great friend of your's and our's Bill and Becky Lawrence. |
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Buddy Emmons Member From: Hermitage, TN USA |
posted 22 December 2004 11:58 AM
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Bill, Thanks so much. Please give Bill and Becky my best and tell Bill I still think he’s a genius. |
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Bill cole Member From: Cheektowaga, New York, USA |
posted 22 December 2004 08:42 PM
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Buddy many time him and I have spoke about you and he thinks the very same of you. And I think the same of both of you. The only thing is I can't understand where I missed it all. I was talking with Becky on the phone and they sure love Calif. |
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Dennis Detweiler Member From: Solon, Iowa, US |
posted 23 December 2004 09:28 AM
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Buddy, just thinking about the void in this year's loss of your grandaughter during this Christmas season. God bless your family. And may you continue to bless us all through your musical talent. String some notes together into a heartfelt slow melody with her name on it when the inspiring mood hits you. I know we'd love to hear it. Merry Christmas to you all. Dennis |
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Jody Carver Member From: The Knight Of Fender Tweed~ Dodger Blue Forever |
posted 23 December 2004 09:27 PM
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Buddy I wanted to wish both Peggy and yourself a Merry Christmas and a Happy and most of all a Healthy New Year. My thoughts will be with both of you during this holiday season and beyond. Best to both of you. |
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John Steele Member From: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada |
posted 23 December 2004 11:31 PM
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Buddy, when you receive that nicely wrapped package and it only contains a quart of vinegar and a rag, you'll know that's a Christmas present from me, for gettin' the saliva off your boots.  All the best to you and yours. -John |
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RON PRESTON Member From: Dodson, Louisiana, USA |
posted 24 December 2004 10:19 AM
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REALLY Funny, John......Yea, Man, I KNOW JUST what you were thinking and feeling. BIG TIME  Funny how our Emotions that we try SO HARD to Control at the MOST IMPORTANT TIME in our Life just GOES OUT THE WINDOW when we meet our "Mentors" and "Gurus" for the first time......And WHEN it happens...WOW...Your control over your emotions gets "Short Circuited" with TOO MUCH "ADRINALIN" and ya just might as well do the BEST you can with what ya have LEFT, (Whtch, BTW, is VERY LITTLE).....Face It....Ya LOST IT.....I KNOW I DID. I needed something like what you had for wiping Buddys' tennis shoes that day when I met him for the first time in '83 at "Hot Licks" (How IRONIC) studio where he was recording. Sometimes I wonder just what Buddy REALLY THINKS AFTER meeting perhaps a "NEWBIE" or even a seasoned player who has ALWAYS wanted to met him, and now is the chance of a LIFETIME to "Make it Happen." Now just IMAGINE if you will, some of the things Buddy (AND Peggy)HEARS/HAVE HEARD and SEES/HAVE SEEN and is/has been Asked of him through ALL his YEARS of being the "BIG E"and what SOME people DO & SAY because of their plain STUPIDITY, or,just having "BUTTERFLIES" before the "BIG MEETING" with Buddy. Just to hear what people say or see how they act when they get "NEAR" him and meet him for the first time. Buddy, Now, THERE'S you a BOOK just WAITING to be Publised that you could write with a STORYLINE ALL BY ITSELF......Think about it.......A book About the Few, crazy, Insane, Nutty people (ME INCLUDED, HA) and when they met you for the First time, and HOW they acted &nd what they SAID to you, (Oh, BOY) and SURELY there's been a FEW that was about a "Half Bubble Off," a "Tad" CRAZY, a little INSANE, perhaps a few who came to you with some REALLY WEIRD "IDEAS," and these "GIFTED" few "PESTERED" the Hell outta you, TRYING to get you to look at this NEW and IMPROVED "IDEA" and what you think about it and if you can do anything with it because SOME STILL think you STILL work for the Emmons Guitar Co. A LIFETIME of LAUGHS for Sure. I BET you DO get some SUPER "BRAIN STORMERS" though. Yea, I can just IMAGINE hearing him now talking to his Wife, Peggy, as they are driving back home after one of the Major Shows....."Honey, You remember that one poor Fellow who SHOULD HAVE TAKEN the "HERE'S YOUR SIGN" yearly award"? "You Know, Babe, the guy with NO TEETH, that had that DEEP SOUTH SOUTHERN "DRAWL" and every time he spoke, we couldn't understand a THING HE SAID," except, "I LOVE YOU, BUDDY, I LOVE YOU, BUDDY, YOU DA MAN!" "He Kept saying that OVER & OVER" "Yea, Honey, HIM, THAT'S the ONE" "What a RIOT HE WAS, didn't you think so, Peg"? "Now, THAT guy was "OUT THERE", and he just couldn't get HOLD of himself...Lost ALL COMPOSER to say the Least." "And we COULDN'T GET RID of him, Either" "Kept FOLLOWING us EVERYWHERE in the motel." "GEEEZ" I would imagine that Not only Buddy, but, MANY Steel Playing "ICONS" go through it. And I'm SURE it gets OLD FAST to too. Even back in '83, I was hesitant about asking to met Buddy, because I figured he would feel "Put Out" by doing me this "ONCE in a LIFE TIME" Favor for me. Boy, was I WRONG, for when I DID Meet him and shook his hand, I damn Near Fell over stepping on MY OWN TOUNGE (All the while DRIPPING "YUCK" upon HIS shoes  ) He went out of his way to make me feel WELCOME and did all to make that few "KEWL" moments in MY life VERY "SPECIAL"......And it WAS, Buddy!....I Do hope Buddy realizes (And I'm SURE he Does) that he "MAKES SOMEONES' DAY" EVERY TIME he takes the time out of HIS BUSY LIFE just to sign an autograph or answer a silly question or get his photo taken with us "Little People."I know that the picture that I have on my wall of that day in '83 of us together means more than Buddy will ever know. And I Thank You ONCE AGAIN, Buddy, And God Bless you. And a MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL....AND YOU ALL KNOW THE "REST" ------------------ [This message was edited by RON PRESTON on 24 December 2004 at 10:23 AM.] |
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Dennis Detweiler Member From: Solon, Iowa, US |
posted 24 December 2004 10:46 AM
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I think someone already opened all of their presents! Buddy has been a gift to us all. And an autobiography would be enjoyable reading. Just the short stories or experiences that are recalled would be great. Dennis [This message was edited by Dennis Detweiler on 24 December 2004 at 08:24 PM.] |
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Buddy Emmons Member From: Hermitage, TN USA |
posted 24 December 2004 11:55 AM
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Thank you Ron. Yes there are rare occasions when I meet someone and the timing isn’t always good for me. For example, I was at my booth in St. Louis before the convention opened, running from one end to the other, placing our product on the table and trying set up my steel when someone walks up with a smile and says, “Before you get busy, would you sign an autograph for me?” Well, I assumed from the sweat running down my face that he could tell I had already passed the busy point, but I shook his hand and signed his program book. I suppose there are some stories out there about times I’ve eased over the edge, but it was more than likely due to a personal problem and had nothing to do with the person on the receiving end. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. I’ll never forget the first time I met Jerry Byrd at Buck Lake Ranch in Angola Indiana. I was a kid stumbling to find words to ask him if I could have a picture taken with him. I finally asked and when he said yes he put his hand on my shoulder and I trembled like a leaf. I know he felt it, and I’ve had the same experience with people that I have pictures made with; and when I feel it, it always brings me back to that moment at the Buck Lake Ranch. Most professional players I know feel the same way. We never forget how we started and unless it’s somebody purposely gouging you to test your mettle, it’s quite easy to be nice to someone who sincerely appreciates you and your work. |
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Charles Curtis Member From: Bethesda, Maryland, USA |
posted 24 December 2004 01:56 PM
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Buddy, to me you're a class act and I'm grateful you came this way. |
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RON PRESTON Member From: Dodson, Louisiana, USA |
posted 24 December 2004 06:52 PM
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Come on Now, Buddy....YOU? The "Big E"? You...Ahhh, STUMBLED, TRIPPED, and FELL? Over WHO, You say? OK, I SEEE NOW, Sir! Ahhh, The GREAT Mr BYRD HIMSELF, huh? SOOO, there IS a HUMAN who CAN, and DID, DEVASTATE Your WHOLE "BEING" BEYOND "MORTAL" REPAIR? YEA.....I DO BELIEVE that I, Buddy, From MY HUMBLING EXPERIENCE, May I say that I TRULY UNDERSTAND, Sir, JUST how YOU FELT during YOUR "KODAK MOMENT" (And If I had it to Blow, I Would have gave A MILLION $$$ to have SEEN YOUR "AGONY" and "WOE" LOL) But, again, to some of us, it IS HARD to BELIEVE, And, I'm sitting here giggling about YOUR story. Life Is FULL of HUMAN "KODAK MOMENTS"...And I just BET 'Cha that God and his ANGELS are shareing THEIR "QUALITY TIME" by "passing Earths'Scrapbook" around to All of our Loved ones who has passed on, and I'm SURE they are "CRACKING UP" over OUR SILLY EPISODES here on Earth. Getting back to the point here, Just KNOWING Now how Mr Byrd had "Rattled YOUR CAGE" is Both funny AND Comforting to many of us folks, and I'm sure many can now "Approch" you with more confedence. Truly, I can't for the LIFE of me though, see HOW you could NOT FORGET an IDIOT like ME, standing there, Just Shaking your hand for ETERNITY, with a STUPID "GLAZE" over my Eyes, Stuttering Something in some unknown Kentucky "Holler-Jibbrish" that even I MYSELF couldn't understand, and the WORST PART about all this was the fact that I NEVER SAW my Boss the WHOLE TIME standing BEHIND you TRYING with ALL his might to get my Attention so he could SORTA tell me with his Body LANGUAGE to LET GO of your hand, and STOP BEING SUCH AN ASS! NO ONE EVER with ANY "SOCIAL STATUS" has EVER EFFECTED me like that, and I hope I never go thru THAT again, because I'm TOO OLD to Experience "SUCH a RUSH" AGAIN. I realize that in GOD'S EYES, We ALL are HUMANS, Both GREAT & SMALL, and God made all of us EQUAL, no matter who we THINK we are. I suppose that in a weird way, People who hold "Prestige," "Clout" and "Social Power" simply "Rattle" the Common folks because of the way the common folks LOOK & THINK of them. With TOTAL RESPECT, and the UTMOST REGARD. Thanks Buddy...You MADE my DAY.....AGAIN. ------------------ [This message was edited by RON PRESTON on 24 December 2004 at 06:57 PM.] |
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Ernest Cawby Member From: Lake City, Florida, USA |
posted 25 December 2004 07:54 AM
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Buddy you may not get to read this, but, I wrote John H. and told him I was sorrry he did not make it to Bluntstown, and wanted him to sign my cap with some of the greats on it, Russ, Laney, Lynn O, Dewitt, Ron E., Don H. Doug J. etc, I told him when he and Buddy E, signed it I would frame it and put it on the wall, he said he would surley sign it when we met, hope you will do the same. I respect you very much and have loved your playing for years, pray you hAVE A great and healthy year ahead, have been enjoying your playing on my girl friends new record, don't tell Russ I said that. ernie [This message was edited by Ernest Cawby on 25 December 2004 at 07:57 AM.] |
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Al Marcus Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA |
posted 25 December 2004 11:31 AM
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Merry Christmas, Buddy Emmons. You have come a long way and have earned every bit of the respect and admiration, which you have recieved from so many of us....al .------------------ |
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James Cann Member From: Phoenix, AZ (heart still in Boston) |
posted 25 December 2004 01:20 PM
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Stop and ponder . . . the pure musical genius of Buddy Emmons, . . . ongoing accomplishments . . . experimenting with different tunings, guitars, amps, etc., . . .taking his time to answer our questions. ======================================= Not to mention his writing skills. |
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