Hal Rugg

Joseph Lichnovsky · Post by **Joseph Lichnovsky** » 30 Jun 2021 1:36 pm

Holy Crap

Just heard Him for the first time

UNBELIEVABLE

Joe Krumel · Post by **Joe Krumel** » 30 Jun 2021 4:57 pm

He was a monster. A stylist like no other.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 30 Jun 2021 5:10 pm

Just curious Joseph....what example of Hal's playing did you hear?

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 30 Jun 2021 6:21 pm

I saw Hal several times at steel shows. He would send chills down my spine especially on the Loretta Lynn songs.

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 1 Jul 2021 4:31 am

Lots of Hal - including band instrumentals - when he was on the Wilburn Brothers Show in the '60's (check RFD-TV if you have it).

That Sho-Bud sound... wow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pQObXNIQvo#t=1m52s

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 1 Jul 2021 6:11 am

Joseph, be sure and check out my youtube.com/steelpicker

I have many "live" videos posted of Hal.

Yep, unbelievable

Joseph Lichnovsky · Post by **Joseph Lichnovsky** » 1 Jul 2021 9:32 am

Jerry Overstreet wrote:Just curious Joseph....what example of Hal's playing did you hear?

There was a you tube of Hal and Buddy Emmons doing a Gig together from 2003.....HOLY CRAP!!!

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 1 Jul 2021 10:12 am

Oh yeah! That's some smokin' steel guitar there. Hal has done a wide variety of music from pure Loretta country and other artists, Grand Ole Opry etc..., which he is famous for, to his stylistic Altered Ego album. One of the greatest players ever.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 1 Jul 2021 2:47 pm

We had Hal many times at the PSGA shows in Norwalk CT. and he was always great.

Such a nice man, got to have breakfast with him a few times and told me about playing steel (lap?) on the streets of NYC as a young boy with maybe his sister before he moved on to his storied career.

Miss him!

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 2 Jul 2021 6:37 am

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Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 2 Jul 2021 9:20 am

Joseph, That video of Buddy and Hal was recorded at the Bell Cove. They had ac troubles that night and Buddy was sweating. Both men played awesome as always. You can still buy the video from Hals daughter if she still has some.

Daniel Morris · Post by **Daniel Morris** » 2 Jul 2021 12:24 pm

You can still buy the video from Hals daughter if she still has some.

Paul, do you know an e-mail address or site where I can attempt to buy the DVD?

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 2 Jul 2021 12:45 pm

She is on Facebook. Her name is Tammy Rugg Klinefelter. She said you can purchase through Mattysvision.com.

Daniel Morris · Post by **Daniel Morris** » 2 Jul 2021 12:51 pm

Thanks for the info, Paul.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 2 Jul 2021 9:51 pm

You are most welcome Daniel.

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 20 Jul 2021 5:45 pm

Incredibly talented and Wonderful picker Hal, he could make a steel walk tall and talk proud with just an A/B pedal, and that magical right hand and his simple co-ped, some of his early/mid 60's work was mind blowing fiery licks, especially Loretta's but also many of those cool truck driving songs.

John Palumbo · Post by **John Palumbo** » 21 Jul 2021 8:31 am

I guess we all have our favorite but Hal was mine, his playing style stood out to me beyond others whether it be on the Wilburn Brothers, Loretta's stuff or the Grand Ole Opry and I'm sure many others. Sure is missed.

Daniel Morris · Post by **Daniel Morris** » 21 Jul 2021 5:26 pm

I didn't realize Hal's jazz chops til I saw the Bell Cove DVD.
Stunning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGb9XLFY6C4

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 21 Jul 2021 5:51 pm

I saw Hal numerous times including the Bell Cove. Hal was a monster player and could easily handle all types of music.