Legends of Steel Guitar - Part 1

It has been years in the thinking stage and this video is an important part in spreading the gospel of the steel guitar. You will be able to learn more about the players both personally and professionally and see them (as well as hear them) in a relaxed atmosphere as they sit around and shoot the breeze with each other. This is a dream come true! Learn about four of our favorite players and hear some of their most famous licks. They have lots to say about their careers ups and downs. Funny anecdotes and some hear breaking climbs to the top.

[@77phatstacks]

Rex Endecott was my grandfather, I didn't get a chance to know him before he passed. He was one of the pioneers of the still guitar. Don't let the Steel Guitar fade away.

[@matthewb3495]

I'm 29 years old and I'll never stop playing mine... I've got a lap steel now with palm benders. But I'm saving up for a pedal. It's the only sound that can make me cry

[@bolatagane_tukss]

never will✊🏼

[@melvinandmariemorrison2196]

The more I hear the music of the Steele guitars, the more I love it. It tears at the core of your heart. Such beautiful music. Please don't let it go away!! ❤❤❤

[@Ispeakthetruth535]

FYI the steel guitar was invented in Hawaii by a Hawaiian man in the late 1800s early 1900s and then it was history from there do your research 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽💯💯💯💯

[@Fisticuffs7171]

I am a multi instrumentalist, my main axe being the sax, and I've recently fallen for the great versitility and beauty of the steel guitar. When I saw these vids, and found out that a few of you guys are from my hometown of Louisville! That was it, I was hooked!! Thank you so much for sharing your stories and sounds!

[@laurel800]

My father has played in country bands (and other bands) long before I was born and steel guitar is my favorite instrument ever. I just love to hear it and can pick it out right away. ❤️❤️❤️

[@rcsnow22]

Really enjoyed this , thanks . I have a 1953 Gibson Console Grand like Don's . Except mine has a 7 & 8 string necks .

[@KLUNKET]

Steel Guitar- My very favorite instrument on the face of this planet! Great to see ol' Jim Vest. I could only ever dream of living a life like this man has had, he has played for George Jones, Paycheck, Waylon and probably a ton more that I don't even know about. I love this video- thanks for sharing it!!!

[@patrickcarroll3695]

KLUNKET h

[@derekhartter5179]

Ditto!!!

[@Ispeakthetruth535]

Never forget us Hawaiian created this the steel guitar 💯🤙🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@Ispeakthetruth535]

Do your research we gave you that country sound 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@turk38922]

Classics!!! Man, pure classics!!!

[@vmaxtur]

Thank you so much Mr Vest for the video, having all my hero's in one room is a treat, yourself included!

[@joanneterrill8477]

My father plays steel guitar for over 50 yrs and still has his music store (mostly steel guitar) and still gives lessons here in riverside,CA.

[@alex62654]

I would love to go to his music store. Is their an address? I live in Oceanside.

[@robertsherrill8089]

Joanne Terrill. It's a dying breed young lady!!!!! Peace

[@joshuaemrick4414]

I sure wish he was out here in Santa Clarita, CA. There are no stores, nor steel guitar teachers. Thinking about opening a store out here maybe? :)

[@lukex1337]

Any way you could share the name?? I actually live near the area and would love to check it out

[@greysonforfree]

Joanne Terrill I live in riverside, which music store?!

[@danielkelly1210]

First time I saw a steel guitar was at the home of Shot Jackson in Nashville, Tennessee, about 1963.

[@berlynreed4253]

I play a Sho-Bud Heart model accoustic guitar! I love it!

[@buddyhyatt1]

This is very important history of Country Music legendary musicians.

[@PFrei900]

Great stuff!! Can't wait for Part 2, 3, etc.!!

[@rickyd0821]

Holy cow guys! Thanks for posting this!!!

[@mkivy]

This is how music is played. Each one of these gr8s has his own

[@lutianmurphy4280]

It ain't country without a steel guitar !

[@NoiseMostBeautiful]

Mr. Vest (falls down on his knees) I'm not worthy! :-) Was never coordinated enough to play the steel and stuck to the banjo. This is awesome!

[@ATSF1927]

I remember Speedy West, a lot of great such as Don Helms and Leon McAuliffe have gone home. I'm sure you fellas had a great time.

[@paulwolfe2591]

My 2 favorite Steel Guitar players were Norman Hamlett and Ralph Mooney.

[@drjonathankatz]

You guys are amazing. I am new to the lap steel. Comedy is my business. jonathan katz

[@DEANHAITANIMUSIC]

Love it-love the banter too :)

[@xxbulldog74]

I Luv your BIG HEART Jim!!!!

[@jimkenslu]

Thanks for posting this ,,,,,i watched all 11 ! Really nice ! And supprised that Mr Tommy White & some of the others are using the Day setup ,,,,i have always used it & some psg players told me it was not a good setup to use LOL !

[@asaro41]

Look,s cool jvest,,,some fine musicians-keep em coming.....Joe in Vegas

[@wa1ufo]

Awesome-thanks from a New Hampshire bass man!!

[@erbymcbrayer554]

James suddith. Playing a Johnny tiillison song on steel. Guitar

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

Love steel guitar....and, if that locomotive in the background is in the way....send it my way!

[@stuartibanez]

Brilliant , Im one of 15 steel guitarist in my country ha

[@lilRock63]

My dad was Rocky Caple but unfortunately he passed away in 2012, but he would've liked this!!

[@fireheartis1]

My Aunt plays the Steel Guitar. She's pretty good and plays in her local church.

[@rjmoney9]

Now that would be a way to get me to church! Pedal steel!

[@derekhartter5179]

Anyone know of what instrumental the theme song is from? I can't get enough of it!

[@shnewsman]

In Nashville, steel players are 200 deep. And they're all killer. These are the teachers...

[@carlos8321rdz]

Does anyone know what that entrance song is?

[@79tazman]

I LOVE the sound of a Steel Guitar

[@crempiero]

VERY GOOD TOMMY ,!

[@penzman]

Man, Tommy White played a lick that sounded just like Allan Holdsworth on guitar.

[@jandeband]

AWESOME TIMES TEN

[@reckonimokie123]

Where was this filmed? Beautiful trees!

[@razor75250]

Teresa Burney it was filmed at jim vest's house. just outside of Hendersonville, tn. I've been to his house before and it a nice place and he's a real prince if a guy!!.. i love him alot!!

[@gpabruce]

This is great. I hope you do more of this.

[@nickmurray9281]

That's some good playing do U play?

[@jeremeyslayton9862]

Don signed my Martin D 18

[@MaxBasedMexican88]

What's the intro song??

[@cherylf442]

Looking for music by Kenny Dail any ideas where to look

[@sandybailey538]

Cheryl F Kenny Dale? Look on itunes.

[@jcraigb]

Ralph Mooney was great

[@sanibelisland2006]

Enjoyed the video.

[@pbusmc69]

Whats the name of the intro song?

[@derekhartter5179]

pbusmc69 I literally can't stop replaying it!?

[@Heavy_Distortion]

10-4 good buddy.

[@marcyyoakumdorsey1]

Hoping to hear Bobby Floyd white

[@SammyBones]

Nice video. Keep up the good work. I posted a few beginner videos on steel guitar if you are interested. Have a great day!

[@berlynreed4253]

I have one I'm getting ready to learn! It's a Rogue lap steel, but I had to start somewhere!

[@fiddler1987]

@jimkenslu Day set up is just as good as Emmons. After all, it worked for Jimmy Day, Hal Rugg, Weldon Myrick, John Hughey, and many more. I only wish something worked for me.

[@michaelhughes2840]

i play an accordion some times

[@gregvowk4143]

Yep. Ol daylen yousta play that steel kitare at them cow camps we worked at back in those days. Hee heeee. Ol franki yousta yodel along to them little numbas that boy would play.

[@ndebary]

PETE DRAKE!!!!

[@jandeband]

Wheres overbey ❤

[@LJTomlinson1]

How about Bill Stafford Mr. Smooth

[@MyAlbert47]

what about jerry west /

[@jaycominsky]

How many of you guys knew Elmer Lawrence?

[@christinerobbins6512]

Buddy Emmons

[@georgehayzlett6108]

[@chainsawteddybear]

Who’s Stu??

[@DrNo-dz2hd]

Is that Leonard Nimoy??!

[@richardmoon1852]

thansk

[@kennelson8135]

Hall rugg smokey mountain jamboree1979

[@crempiero]

Tommy Is VERY Big....

[@donaldgiddens6867]

Moe bandy

[@quigbytrollins]

truly legendary group of slobs

[@quigbytrollins]

and thank you in advance for kissing my butt!

[@tommcall3107]

quigbytrollins come on now. if you dont like this kind of music, then dont listen to it. these are some mighty fine gentelmen

[@Ispeakthetruth535]

Never forget where who invented this!! 💯💯💯💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🙌🙌🙌🤙🏽🤙🏽 HAWAIIANS ON TOP ALWAYS!!!!!

[@anthonyleanamusic]

There's definitely something funny about you...

[@3rdPR]

I suspect you're the problem.