Bobbe should write a book

John Russell · Post by **John Russell** » 10 Oct 2001 8:27 am

Tommy Detamore posted that Bobbe should write a book, given his intimate knowledge of our instrument. I can't second that enough! I dunno, maybe it's been tried before and deemed not worthwhile but it may sell. I bet Bobbe has boxes of great photos from the "good ol' days." Not to mention great stories. I'll help you with the spelling Bobbe. By the way, I'm an unemployed editor.
--JR

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 10 Oct 2001 10:57 am

Bobies expurtise in steal guitar is surpaseed only by his speling.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 10 Oct 2001 12:53 pm

I love you Leroy! Even though you make my sides hurt! And every place else when I fall down laughing! Write a book? Well,having been raised in a steel guitar family, Uncle being a pro player, Father owning a music store and teaching music in collage,Grand parents and mother all music teachers, and me in the pro end of the business for years,(none of your bis how many),I 'spose with my 100% (Total) recall, I could possibly ,with enough motivation, do a history book on steel guitar, since I was there when it all happend , with my eyes wide open. Just having trouble figuring out what the motivation would be! I think this would be an intresting venture for all. I can think of enough funny stuff to make a New York city phone book look tiny! OK guys , talk me into it.
Bobbe

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 10 Oct 2001 12:59 pm

John I'm with you I can't second that!

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 10 Oct 2001 1:02 pm

John, yes, I do have a lot of great photos of may great stars (steel and otherwise) that I took while on the road in the '60 and 70's. I was a real photo fanatic, Nikon and Hasselblad with lenses everywhere, A lot of never seen pictures. You have me thinking now,(not that easy to do!). Thanks for your vote. Come to think of it, Buddy Emmons was and is a real photo nut and has millions of great pictures no one has ever seen. I'd like to go through his collection someday, bet it's great.
Anyway, -------I'm thinking!

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 10 Oct 2001 1:04 pm

UUUUPPPS! I did not see the enough part on your post , John.

No with all serious aside what a book that would be. Not just about the steel, but think of all the great players bobbe has know and could write about, or maybe not.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 10 Oct 2001 1:06 pm

Leroy, you sphelt gitar wroung!

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 10 Oct 2001 1:10 pm

This DAMNED spell check.

Well, Bobbe, you know how that goes! ;"

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 10 Oct 2001 3:55 pm

Everyone thinks Bobbe has enough material for a book. I know he has a photographic memory, but I think he's out of film! Just kidding, Bobbe, put me down for an autographed copy.
Roger

Larry Miller · Post by **Larry Miller** » 10 Oct 2001 5:48 pm

OK Mr.photographic memory, what session did you do at Gene Breedens studio in June of 1982?? And what were the songs??

patrick donovan · Post by **patrick donovan** » 10 Oct 2001 6:49 pm

Write the book Bobbe. I need a good laugh!! Seriously, it would make for an interesting and informative read.

Regards, Patrick

David Mullis · Post by **David Mullis** » 10 Oct 2001 9:07 pm

Bobbe, 2 words...................... Do it!!! I've always enjoys your stories when visiting Steel Guitar Nashville. Wish I could make it up there more often!!!!!

Take Care
David[This message was edited by David Mullis on 11 October 2001 at 07:24 AM.]

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 11 Oct 2001 3:05 am

Hey Bobbe, just remember that great line from "The Man Who killed Liberty Valance":

"When the legend becomes truth - print the legend".

Definitely get those stories down on paper! Life is short; you never know when a '66 Sho-Bud could fall off a high shelf right on your noggin therby depriving the world of your genius.

[This message was edited by Andy Volk on 11 October 2001 at 04:05 AM.]

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 11 Oct 2001 4:28 am

Bobbe ,Get together with Ralfh Emerory and write a tell all (well mostly truthful)and Market it on TNN oops CMT (maybe) aw heck just sell it to the Enquirer they will spice it up.Lots of good stuff happened on those busses

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CJC

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 11 Oct 2001 5:46 am

Roger wrote:"Everyone thinks Bobbe has enough material for a book.I know he has a photographic memory".I heard he had a pornagraphic memory.

Go for it Bobbe!

BJ Bailey · Post by **BJ Bailey** » 11 Oct 2001 6:53 am

I can already visualize's a copy of Bobbie's Bestseller paperback. Profounded knowledge of the life and time's of Bobbie Seeless includeing photo's.It will be indorsted by Mike Weirauch,with a ten dollar coupon on the back of the book .This will knock off the price of a headstone at your gravesite if you deal directly with Mike.

I can see my book setting right beside the toilet,,,,,,,Yeah that's gonna be some good toilet reading stuff.On those days when it appears I'm costipated ,I'll just reach over for Bobbie's book and read.The laughter alone should get thing's back to working.I can hardly wait..

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BJ Bailey

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 11 Oct 2001 7:30 am

Bobbe should have a book published about him.he has done so many things to help other people make it there in nashburg.i want to thank him again after all these years for the work he got me when i was there working with DW .there were some lean times and i know he gave up work he had to help me feed my family.God Bless you and thanks again for being a true friend . Rudy Osborne

Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 11 Oct 2001 9:43 am

Bobbe Seymour write a book? I thought he authored the book "What I know About Women"! The blank pages say it all!

Ziggie · Post by **Ziggie** » 11 Oct 2001 10:23 am

Hey Bobbe, How about this for a title.
Bobbe "See More" Just a suggestion. haha
Ziggie PS I love this GFI I got from you a few months ago! Thanks!

John Russell · Post by **John Russell** » 11 Oct 2001 11:08 am

Bobbe: I owe you a huge apology. I didn't mean to unleash this. Now I'm thinking a TV mini-series might be better.

--JR

Bill Fall · Post by **Bill Fall** » 11 Oct 2001 11:08 am

Bobbe, I swear I didn't put anyone up to this topic! But anyhoo....when do we start???

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 11 Oct 2001 11:32 am

John, yah a mini seris. "Bobbe and his U12 guitar play in tune."