Originally Posted By: tommyad
Alan, thought I’d chime in again. While on vacation in GatlinBurg Tn, I met Gary “Biscuit “ Davis, the only 4 time national banjo champion. In the course of our conversation it turned out that his father in law was Herby Wallace , one of the all time great C6 players. At a convention a few years later I ran into him again and helped him load in. My wife was a little late getting there and she walks up a says” I’ve been looking for you “ . I said quick get a picture of this because the guys in the band told me I couldn’t even carry Herbie’s guitar case and I want proof they’re wrong! We all had a good laugh and Herby introduced me to John Hughey later on. My wife also won the door prize which was a set of Jeff Newman teaching tapes. That was a memorable day. This is a clip of HW with Biscuit playing guitar. He was a monster. Gary still is playing at Dollywood. Tom. https://youtu.be/TxaC28Ak1Ng


Tom,

I wasn't familiar with Biscuit until you sent me that link. Thanks for that! I am quite aware of Herby Wallace - I've seen him in person several times. I guess you showed them about carrying Herby's guitar case - Ha! I think John Huey played the prettiest pedal steel I've ever heard. Although he wasn't too shabby on the C6th neck, he owned the E9th neck. Are you familiar with Larry "Wimpy" Sasser? he's another terrific player. Of course there's Paul Franklin and Larry White, as well as my friend, John Heinrich.

Are you familiar with DeWitt Scott ("Scotty"), from St. Louis? He put on the International Steel Guitar Conventions in St. Louis every year for about 30 years. He was a good friend of mine. I spent many dollars at his music store! It's a shame he passed on last year and the conventions are no longer being produced. He did a lot for the steel players, the pedal steel industry, and the fans of the instrument. On top of all that, he was a classy gentleman.

Best to you.

Alan

PS: You ain't too bad yourself!!!

Last edited by Al-David; 12/06/18 08:24 AM.
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