Jimmy Olander of Diamond Rio - Truetone Lounge

[@DiamondRioTV]

Thanks for having me on the Truetone Lounge! - Jimmy O

[@TruetoneFX]

So honored! Zac

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

Thanks for making the video. Enjoyed it very much. 🙏🏼

[@daveshort7371]

There are 5 guitar players that I know by one note. Jimmy is one of them.

[@jeremiahabbott5277]

I would rather hear this kinda stuff than eat.

[@justinhromek73]

Diamond rio has songs that say soooo much! I hope the younger generation finds your music, you all are truly awesome! Just listened to you in Wichita ks. Right before Christmas 2022, you guys still impress! Nowhere bound, Kentucky mine, don’t forget to pray for me..can’t get enough!

[@jamesblount8205]

Diamond Rio was, and still are a huge part of my life. I'm 63 years old and they still bring back awesome memories.Your guitar is a HUGE part of my guitar playing. Luv ya man!!!

[@BulldoggerJK]

I played banjo and acoustic guitar in that same show at Fiesta Texas in the mid 90’s when it was owned by Opryland. The guy who’d fly in from TN would tell me Jimmy played this same show. Even as a banjo player he knew I’d be a Jimmy O fan. I wasn’t smart enough to touch a telecaster until a few years ago. Over the years banjo has made me tens of dollars.

[@dangokee1803]

My dad was in the house band at Kewadin Casino in the early 90's. Diamond Rio came through and were playing in the other room. I remember standing in a room off the side of the stage listening to Jimmy O's Matchless just CRANKING. Killer tone. Monster player! I was in heaven! I could have stayed in there all night!!

[@cawaters]

Jimmy told me he played Matchless amps many years ago when in an autograph line at the National FFA Convention. I skipped all the other members of the group just to have time to talk guitar stuff with Jimmy Olander. I was an Agriculture Teacher in need of another amp because my solid state Yamaha G212 was giving me trouble. As my students were getting autographs, I was talking Matchless amps with Jimmy. I was in guitar heaven. I had never heard of Matchless but when I got back home in Alabama I called my friend that worked in a prominent Atlanta music store and bought a DC30. I’ve been able to visit with Jimmy 3 times and he was always gracious.

[@fivewattworld]

You know, I didn't realize how much I'd missed these live interviews. Great to be reminded how much people talking in the same room matters. And man...this really fits into the bender theme over on your own channel. So great for both!

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks, amigo! It was great to get to film this with Jimmy.

[@tobyballard573]

My favorite tele player and IMO the best when it comes to benders. Still have the issue of country guitar magazine that featured Jimmy. I can’t get enough of these interviews. Keep up the great work!

[@tomruth9487]

There is only one Jimmy Olander. So articulate and fun. His playing is on another level.

[@guyconnell2250]

Such a humble guy. The Brent Mason story is great. I met Jimmy at a state fair gig in '93. He let me hang out with him for about a half hour pre show backstage. He was humble and pleasant then and obviously still is. I'm not surprised.

[@andywoodmusic]

The greatest bender player of all time. I said what I said.

[@TruetoneFX]

Wow, Andy! Thank you for watching! Love your channel. Zac

[@andywoodmusic]

@@TruetoneFX cheers Zac! I just name dropped your channel in my previous woodshed vid ha! 🍻🎸

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you! Going to watch it now!

[@DavesGuitarPlanet]

Makes me want to move to Nashville...for the possibility of running into guys like this who've dedicated their lives with heart, soul and intelligence to create meaningful music. A 'country gentleman' for sure.

[@guitareveryone]

Zac I truly loved that interview. Jimmy has such an original technique and great tone. A very informative interview with some very personal history. Thanks for another great episode!!

[@TruetoneFX]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dwylinmiller]

Zac thanks for having Jimmy O on. He's one of my all time favorite players, period. Diamond Rio deserves to be in the CMHF if there not already. I can't think of a band that has lasted as long as they have with all the same people, barring Dan Trumen. Love your show Zac. Keep it coming

[@tenbroeck1958]

It was fitting to mention Jimmy Olander in the same sentence with Brent Mason - both great musicians!

[@randalclarke5487]

Awesome!!! Love Jimmy Olander! One of the forgotten, overlooked greats of the Telecaster...thanks Zac, this is truly a treat. Diamond Rio was undoubtedly the best of the late 80s harmony groups that all came out at around the same time. Beautiful...

[@waynebrock7248]

I love Diamond Rio, my uncle and I love hearing Jimmy Olander pick his Guitar, he is one of the best guitar players in the world right beside Brent Mason, Albert Lee, Ricky Skaggs and Vince Gill. I would love to hear Jimmy Olander and Brent Mason play together some day soon.

[@scotthd2841]

Cutting grass to stick with what you believe in is an poignant example of how the road to success often has switchbacks. Great interview!

[@TruetoneFX]

Absolutely!

[@ampguy66]

This is one I’ve been waiting for!

[@caleshtcincredibles]

Jimmy has a tone and style like no other, so melodic and tasteful, I have been a big fan of Diamond Rio since the first 3 notes I heard on the radio. Enjoyed that immensely Zac , thanks to you both ! Cheers!

[@TruetoneFX]

Well said!

[@stevebonafel4961]

Jimmy O has some of the most tasteful licks , clean notes in the whole guitar world. I love what you do.

[@nohillforahighstepper]

Wow. An afternoon with Jimmy Olander. What an awesome opportunity. Thanks for dragging us along Zac. This was maybe my favorite interview of ANY musician, ever. But I'm a big fan of Diamond Rio and Jimmy O. I was bouncing around bar stages when Diamond Rio hit the charts. I can remember spending hours in the band bus trying to figure out how to play those parts without the benders. Sometimes I was able to do it, sometimes not. My best was Mirror, Mirror but it took me A LOT of hours practicing to get those lead licks down. Thanks again! This brought back some great memories for me, and I'm hoping some good memories for Mr. Olander as well.

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

I am so glad I set aside the time to finally watch this interview with Jimmy, It was GREAT!!! But that is why we watch your work because all of it is great, Thanks!

[@TruetoneFX]

Wow, thank you!

[@michaelrendon6808]

I’m so glad I watched the full 2 hours. This was absolutely amazing. Thank you Zac and Jimmy you’re my hero. I was a member of your fan club, had your poster on my wall, bought your cassette tape 6 times after wearing it out. God bless you.

[@TruetoneFX]

Wow, thank you!

[@reverbdeluxe]

This was a GREAT interview!!! Jimmy was really kind to me when I met him a few years ago. He was humble when I told him I have enough trouble with a single bender and I didn't know how he played the double bender. He replied, "some nights I don't know how I do it either." (By the way I kinda want that guitar shaped table).

[@chucklambert7283]

what a great player and great interview! he is on a completely different level musically than most. his stuff is breathtakingly beautiful.

[@randygoodson]

Love all the shows,, but this one with Jimmy O is my very favorite,, thanks Zac and Jimmy

[@ezgo11]

Such a great guitar player. One of a kind sound that really made that band unique for that time period in country music. Jay is a monster. One of a kind. Great interview all around!

[@kyrandell3290]

Truly wonderful show Zac. Jimmy O is a great player with true musicality in his DNA. So much helpful information and music history. Completely inspiring and grateful that you and Jimmy have now established and preserved all this knowledge for players and future generations on this essential history. Best wishes and thanks to you both. More PLEASE! Cheers Ky

[@bobbaumeister5243]

Oh yeah Zac, Diamond Rio was my Fav.band! Perfect Hooklines, vocals and outstanding guitarplaying. Thanks so much Zac!

[@TruetoneFX]

Our pleasure!

[@whiplasher8]

Great interview , very relaxed and easy feel . Love Jimmy O's playing . Keep em coming Zac !

[@TruetoneFX]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ricklewis8298]

That's a great interview, two guys sitting across from each other at a guitar shaped table and having a great conversation

[@joeldowdy404]

Jimmy O is so awesome!! Love his background and playing style!! Diamond RIO had such a great sound!!

[@JackTheSkunk]

My original guitar hero was Duane Eddy....still love his sound to this day. I am a pretty narrow minded old geezer now and only listen to Duane, fingerstyle players like Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, a couple of blues guys namely Robben Ford, Albert Collins and Lonnie Mack and a whole bunch of Telecaster guys like James Burton, Albert Lee, Vince Gill, Steve Wariner and now I am learning about Jimmy Olander. Another terrific interview Zac.

[@jimhyde58]

Love your interview style with the great players!

[@iamgcase]

Wow! Great interview, great subject (J.O.), great playing, great instruments, and surprise - electronic amps! Thank you, my friend. The time went so fast.

[@grahamdeatcher8607]

Hi Zac, Great to have you back with your guests in person ...Absolutely love ask Zac one of the best was Joe inserting the b bender ...Thank you Graham

[@dBsound100]

Such a fantastic interview. Jimmy is the best!!!

[@Sellarmusic]

Every time I watch a new interview I think it's the best ever (until the next one). Great job Zac!

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you!

[@ericsuiter7619]

The easiest, fastest two-hour music/musician video I've ever had the pleasure to view... by far. I've been enamored by the sound and style of Jimmy since first listen. Your questions and his responses made for a truly entertaining watch. Thank you, and thank Jimmy for sharing this.

[@TruetoneFX]

Our pleasure!

[@chasedozier3174]

“You name the babies, I’ll name the dogs” solo blew my mind. I loved hearing it was Jimmy Olander’s too.

[@bwalt5931]

Jimmy is a phenomenal player with his own unique sound. Great interview, enjoy hearing the back stories.

[@seanlotz9581]

Wow, what a phenomenal interview and conversation! So much great stuff, and useful details; I'll definitely be watching this one again!

[@danriley903]

that was a LONG...... interview,.. and i loved every minute! saw diamond rio 2/3? times, FAB!!!!! whenever jimmy would step forward for a quick solo all thee women would hoot and holler, good memories! THX ZAC AND JIMMY O!

[@bradbaker4679]

Love Diamond Rio and Jimmy O!!! I’m gonna have to listen to this again and takes notes with all those name drops.!!! Fantastic interview!! Thanks so much for doing it!

[@amaturemusicians]

Zac, thank you very, very much. Really great interview.

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks for listening

[@cletussea-ray944]

Absolutely amazing! Maybe part two with a rundown of Jimmy’s guitars…and amps? Thank you Zac!

[@aaronhiggs]

Love me some Jimmy O! Diamond Rio is probably my fave country band and guitarist ever.

[@Running_towards_adventure]

By far one of the best things I’ve watched!!

[@bradstone3907]

Best interview and information on Jimmy Olander on the internet.

[@sixpicker82]

What an awesome and insightful interview. He is a mortal!! Kinda!

[@fivewattworld]

Back! Live!

[@TruetoneFX]

YES!

[@mtp04987]

What a great interview. Both guys were great! Thanks for this!

[@TruetoneFX]

Our pleasure!

[@tamilee17]

Jimmy is definitely one of a kind! So talented! I have the best memories seeing Diamond Rio in Southern Oregon multiple times.

[@TruetoneFX]

Cool!

[@philippemariotti8948]

Amazing interview!!! Stellar player, I’ve had such a great moment listening to his stories, thank you Zac !! It’s one of the best of True Tone lounge.

[@TruetoneFX]

Our pleasure!

[@335gc]

Great interview,Zac. Amazing musician!

[@nathanpickett202]

Wow, I knew I recognized that name. 30 years ago is crazy. I love Diamond Rio and Jimmy's playing.

[@John-cw4no]

Wonderful interview! Wonderful backdrop! What good taste in guitars

[@joshezell5251]

Thanks Zac for all the great interviews!

[@MrMd5555]

I remember I had only been playing for maybe a few years but I had an American strat & a line 6 amp, I used to listen to diamond rio & desperately try to learn Jimmy's intros, leads & solos & i just couldn't figure out what was going on not yet knowing what a bender was! I've still got many a Diamond Rio songs in my Playlist labeled "telecaster jams"! As always Great interview Zac!

[@jimmyc5498]

Awesome as always. So much history and connecting the dots.

[@TruetoneFX]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Oklatucky_Guitarman]

These are wonderful. Thank you so much for entertaining and informing.

[@TruetoneFX]

Our pleasure!

[@johnreilly9748]

Zac I think your stuff is awesome always giving the guest artist his due, some really inspiring players and Jimmy is most inspiring! Always getting some new "tidbits" of guitartistry! Thanks

[@TruetoneFX]

I appreciate that!

[@sitorcasio4579]

I don't want this to end. Great work Zac!

[@petermorgan5683]

Great interview Zac and it's great to see it live!

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

You ROCK man! Thank You so much for doing this series and preserving all this knowledge. I had not heard Jimmy play. 1:39:26-34 and the sweet, sweet tone and that bend...oh man.... Such a gentle, subtle bend; but damn it hits me in the feels! I cackled around 1:50:00 and the 1st show story. We've all been there :) Best Regards and Wishes!

[@fernandoperdomomusic]

i love that pickguard on the tele.

[@ronpope6116]

I thought I versed about these subjects. Boy was I mistaken. Thanks for opening up my view into this world!

[@jamieross5887]

Awesome player in an awesome band.Hope I can see them next time they tour.

[@williamwindham8069]

Awwww, this stuff is so cool, Zac! Thanks so much for what you do.

[@TruetoneFX]

My pleasure!

[@MrSDFD18]

Jimmy Olander is the man. He blends tones so beautifully.

[@meanmud1]

Another fabulous episode! Thanks Zac

[@TruetoneFX]

My pleasure!

[@captainzeb1969]

That Brent Mason story is amazing. Great video.

[@TruetoneFX]

I loved that part too

[@guitarz99]

one of my fav bands , always loved the super tasteful playing by jimmy o

[@timothyfarris4226]

Zac thanks for letting James ramble. I miss him a ton. Love to you my old Roomie!!! What a great person! I loved loved loved mixing this cats rig every night!!!!

[@TruetoneFX]

Our pleasure!

[@neocollective5959]

Wow, that piece he played at the end is so beautiful and moving

[@jimbeaux4988]

Direct!? Oh man, that's unbelievable. We salivated over that sound when it came out. Maybelle is beautiful!

[@eternallife9786]

Jimmy O, has such a rocking country style, huge influence on me!

[@martycoomber7897]

Thanks so much from here in Toronto..just great!

[@TruetoneFX]

Our pleasure!

[@caseylee12]

Jimmy O.. My favorite Tele player! Amazing guitar man!

[@vernonknight8611]

Jimmy has a sound like no other!

[@davematteo]

Great interview w/ a great guy, artist, and player!

[@denismguitar1552]

Such an under-rated player. Crazy good.

[@stevegunderson2392]

Love Diamond Rio's great sound!

[@allstopblue5717]

Such a great interview. I have always had an infatuation with that “taxi-caster” since I was kid.

[@boddumblues]

Exellent interview!

[@scottbradford960]

Really enjoy these artist interviews!

[@Barry_Poe]

What a great conversation!

[@bobbymckeemusic2987]

Your face at the moment he plays “meet in the middle” is priceless. Hahaha. Jimmy is the man.

[@TruetoneFX]

I was a kid again!

[@innnews6299]

That’s real Soul in that TrueTone. Simply sublime.

[@bigpapi2658]

Holy cow!!! This was awesome!!!

[@TruetoneFX]

Glad you liked it!!

[@joncaradies3155]

Nice one , Zak ! ... You have a gift for these long format interviews .....

[@TruetoneFX]

Wow, thanks!

[@colinbradley1366]

Another great interview Zac! Hope you're well.

[@TruetoneFX]

I am! Thanks

[@telemaster68]

Jimmy is such a monster player. Check out his solo on Hap Towne Breakdowne on Steve Wariner's No More Mr. Nice Guy, there is a counterpoint lick in that solo that still gives me nightmares.

[@mikehunt5630]

That lick makes my brain bleed

[@John-cw4no]

I think part of the reason I love gear so much is that its the closest I can relate and understand my heroes. Their playing is on another level

[@bobbyrobertson8293]

Did i miss how they came up with Diamond Rio as the name of their band? Thanks Zac you do a great job as always with your informative interviews. Love Jimmy O.

[@TruetoneFX]

Good question! I did not ask. I'll see if I can find out

[@fshn4lmt493]

I can help- it was an old semi tractor brand, although spelled with an e instead of an i. If I recall that is where they got their name.

[@tomrutledge5621]

Great stuff, Zac!

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks, Tom!

[@TyeeHox]

Thumb picks on guitar are great, rhythm and LEAD- Johnny Winter Lester Flatt Carter Stanley Jim Eanes was using one when I sang and played with him. Old timers and beginners can get better bluegrass rhythm with a thumb pick. It's easier to snap your thumb across the strings rather than a flatpick, "held tightly while relaxing your wrist". I'm a mandolin and guitar flatpicker but I think I'll be flogging rhythm into my 90s with a thumb pick.

[@banjosforbreakfast6086]

Freddy King, Charlie Monroe, Clyde Moody, Maybelle Carter, Jackie Phelps, Earl Scruggs

[@Teleman01]

My favorite tele player

[@nogotrobot7954]

Diamond Rio is my favorite band. Love all Jimmy's solos and Dan's piano solos too. Check out their solos from the song "miss that girl" on the unbelievable album. Probly the most unique guitar solo I've ever heard.

[@chriselton1915]

Outstanding!