Opry Musicians

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 15 Apr 2002 4:22 pm

How many songs did TW play on Saturday night?
My dad says 4-5. Kerry Marx is a good lead player, but he ain't Gregg, Theresa.
The older fiddler was Joe Edwards. IMHO was a better guitar player.[This message was edited by Reggie Duncan on 15 April 2002 at 05:24 PM.]

Gary Walker · Post by **Gary Walker** » 15 Apr 2002 7:56 pm

Theresa, I agree with you on Kerry Marx. I remember him when he was with Ray Price a few years ago and he demonstrated his ability quite well and he had more hair that was quite curly. I feel he is not given the chance to prove he really can pick.

Jimmie Misenheimer · Post by **Jimmie Misenheimer** » 15 Apr 2002 8:11 pm

Gentlemen - Thank you!! I (like you) have known the answer to this for sometime. I guess I just wanted to hear someone else say it. Two things though... 1st. -- Nowhere did I say ANYTHING about ANYBODY being any better that ANYONE else. I was talking about what appears to me to be trading "a half dollar for 50 cents". 2nd. - I don't claim to be in the "in crowd", because I not. I, like some of you, DO know about the "dirty kind of $--t that went on where some of these people are concerned. I hate to see that - but I really hate to see it for the advancement of business. I've never had that done to me, but I guess that I just wasn't raised to do things that way. As I've said before, I'm nobody, but a couple of points before I go. I used Leon as an example, but I meant EVERYTHING that I said. By the way I know Joe Edwards somewhat. Our hometowns are 7 miles apart, and we are "brother Masons". This has nothing to do with my thinking that he, excuse me, got screwed. I'd like to tell you-all about the funny thing that happened the time I ALMOST met Leon Rhodes, but that's for another time. And Theresa, one time your brother gave me an hour long lesson in "pick-blocking", at the "Little Nashville Opry" back when he was with Mel. In fact, you, Greg, a couple of other musicians, and I sat and talked backstage for quite a while at a little country music show in Nashville, Indiana some years back. I'm sorry that I must disagree with yout assesment of some of the people that we speak of here, but then I guess that I've just about always got to be "at odds" with someone. Goodnight... Jimmie

Robert Rogers · Post by **Robert Rogers** » 15 Apr 2002 10:02 pm

To me, the only good country on the opry is my friends Tommy White and Hoot Hester. I hope this isn't taken in the wrong way. Just my 2 cents.

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Martin Weenick · Post by **Martin Weenick** » 16 Apr 2002 12:15 am

What Dr. Jeffreys said about receiving E-Mail from Charlie Prides crew, I believe this Forum is a lot bigger and read by a lot more people than any of us realize.

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Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 16 Apr 2002 1:49 am

It's really not , never has been , about the music or the caliber of Leon Rhodes or musicians or the weekly line-up. Larry is right on the button here. This is about turning the show into cash flow and to maintain the sponsors. The new acts attract a certain audience and the "Geezers" attract a different group of folks. It's sorta like a major company ( like the one I work for ) offering a new product but still has blow-out sales promotions on the old ones. Charlie and Porter are kinda like a sales promotion to maintain the old school folks ( 'cause they got lots of money ) and the new acts get the benefit of playing in front of that audience and maybe will strike a good chord and sell another CD.

We are going to the Opry this weekend and when I looked at the line-up I didn't recognize any names , BUT, Porter is listed as the emcee. We'll be front row center, you'll recognize me, I'll be wearing sneakers...

I'm a sales guy with a major company, I have had some incredible years, but as soon as I have an off year or two they will push me aside for some new blood who they hope will out-perform me and my 30 years experience !The new guy( or gal ) will be expected to learn overnight what I learned in 30 years..same deal as the Opry..This is real common now and eventually the company I work for ( like many now ) will have employees with tenure of 2 to 3 years which is really what the goal is, less salary, no retirement, minimum benefit payout , no severance etc. More cash for the stock holders ,execs...
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Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 16 Apr 2002 10:24 am

Jimmie,
Gregg and I remember meeting you

You played steel. I believe Gordon Lowry was playing fiddle. Good show!
Nice to know Paul gave a lesson too!
People never agree all the time. I miss the one's before,but the new ones are doing us proud when I watch and listen to the TV Portion!

JMO,Theresa[This message was edited by Theresa Galbraith on 16 April 2002 at 11:26 AM.]

Dr. Hugh Jeffreys · Post by **Dr. Hugh Jeffreys** » 16 Apr 2002 2:36 pm

In respsonse to Martin Weenick's observation: I think the Forum is like Talk Radio, and Ham Radio: The participants are a mere fraction of those listening. WA4PEM---Hugh

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 16 Apr 2002 3:40 pm

How long will they keep Tommy and Hoot if they only play 8-10 songs a weekend?

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 16 Apr 2002 4:58 pm

Tommy and Hoot would be out of the opry so fast it would make your head spin, if they only say "NO" once.Thay have to play what they`ve been told to play.Those people "up there" can care or less for the steel guitar or fiddle,what they care about is cold cash.They gived 1 1/2 second to George Jones to sing his song on CMA,so that show`s us how much they care about music.And message for Kevin,if you have a chanse pal,put a "Charlie Pride at a Panther Hall live"on your CD and get a little education.And then when you go next time to the Tim Mcgrowe concert pay little attention to his singing (sharp?flat? nobody knows

)and not to all these tit`s around you.You need to eat much more cherios to talk like that about Mr.Pride.Just friendly tip.

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Barbara Hennerman · Post by **Barbara Hennerman** » 17 Apr 2002 11:01 am

Well, I'm new and already going to get in trouble but .... Porter W may sound like a strangled or strangling goose to you, but there are a lot of people out there who really love him. And besides, he's made a lot more money than I have. Who am I to judge him. Same with the other older people on the GOO. If you don't like it, that's what the remote is for. Use it!!! The one thing I have learned (if nothing else) is that you can't please all the people all the time.

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 17 Apr 2002 11:28 am

One of the parties,partly responsble for getting the staff band fired,is a senior member of the present staff band. He,also,tried,I was told,to get the Carol Lee Singers fired,to get one of his "friends" in there. Don't ask!! I take the 5th!

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Jimmie Misenheimer · Post by **Jimmie Misenheimer** » 17 Apr 2002 3:19 pm

Smiley, my boy!! I know EXACTLY of whom you speak! - and I've known it for a LONG TIME!! Why, I'll bet that knife in Weldons back still has his fingerprints on it. When I spoke of "dirty $--t", this is exactly what I meant. Surprisingly, although it has been sometime since Weldon "got it", you're the first "line musician" that I've ever heard speak so closely about what actually happened. I'll talk about most anything right up to the point of mentioning names, and maybe good sense, or lack of fortitude overtakes me! .Got to back T.O. on a few shows a couple of years ago. He brought Gene Breeden up with him. What great guys to work with/for! Oh and RETCOP - me 'n' you are "fishin' in the same hole"! Later... Jimmie the "Old Geezer"

Earl Erb · Post by **Earl Erb** » 17 Apr 2002 3:20 pm

I am not going to leave Smiley hanging out on a limb on this one. Smiley knows the story and so do I. The friend is also the senior's girl friend.If I ever see Mr. Senior on the side of the road with a flat tire, I probably won't stop.
Actually Jimmy,Weldon saw it coming before anyone else did and told Pete Fisher to stick it before he got stuck with the perverbial knife in the back.

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Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 17 Apr 2002 4:17 pm

rettcop88,
Weldon Myrick chose to leave the Opry staff band on his own free will. Weldon was not fired.
Yes, I gratefully filled Weldon's honorable former position and with Weldon's blessing I might add, as we are best of friends and have been for more than 25 years.

Damir,
At no time does anyone dictate what we in the Grand Ole Opry staff band play or how we perform.
Common sense tells us as professionals what our objectives and creative bottom lines are.
My best,
T.W.

Robert Rogers,
Thank you so much for your nice compliments.
They are very much appreciated and I will pass them along. Thanks again.
T.W. [This message was edited by Tommy White on 17 April 2002 at 05:23 PM.]

Barbara Hennerman · Post by **Barbara Hennerman** » 17 Apr 2002 7:36 pm

Myron, Thanks for being so polite. I'm not a big PW fan ... I know what I've put up with for a good many years and I just meant that there are people who love him. Personally, I wouldn't hire him or some of the "old timers" on my bandstand. I agree with you that we have to make room for the new. You need to lead, follow or get the he__ out of the way.