Tommy White on the Opry

Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 8 Jun 2002 7:49 pm

For those who didn't tune in, you missed a fantastic show tonight and Tommy was largely responsible for it. He played beautifully behind Kellie Coffey and then literally cut loose with the Gatlin Brothers. He was playing his new Carter and it sounded GREAT! It was evident that he was really getting into his playing and enjoying what he was doing. Tommy really shined tonight and I felt that he deserved the praise for it. Tommy, great playing on a beautiful guitar even if you are older than me!!

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 8 Jun 2002 8:29 pm

I saw it too, Mike. After the last eouple of weeks I wanted to quit watching it.

But I saw some of the lineup so turned it on. Glad I did.

Tommy was right up there. He was really swinging with Larry Gatlin, on that Carter and it did sound great....al

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 8 Jun 2002 8:54 pm

Damn! I was out playing and didn't record it. Glad to see my email to the Opry asking for more TW worked

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(Actually, I did send one a few weeks ago, telling them that I hoped they were aware of what kind of treasure they had there on staff, in the tradition of the great Opry players of the past and I'd sure like to see more of him on the TV portion ((portain)). They responded that they agreed. Have no idea what that's worth.)

Fred Truitt · Post by **Fred Truitt** » 9 Jun 2002 5:20 am

There was a lot of great steelin' on the opry. TW's work on Houston was outstanding! Just goes to show you can't give up on the opry just yet. Who were the other steelers for Jean and Mark?

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 9 Jun 2002 5:44 am

They responded that they agreed. Have no idea what that's worth.

I have a hunch, but I'm not sayin'.

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 9 Jun 2002 7:07 am

Right on....this was the best Opry show in a long long time.Glad to finally hear TW smoke on that Carter.After the telecast I tuned in WSM via my pc to listen to more...the rest of the night was pretty good as well.

C Dixon · Post by **C Dixon** » 9 Jun 2002 8:38 am

I don't have cable so I don't get to see the opry. But I do know that Tommy White is an incredible steel player. He is as fast (and clean) as the Pennsylvania turnpike.

Just love to watch his fluid motion.

God bless Tommy and all of you,

carl

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 9 Jun 2002 8:42 am

Jean's steeler is the fantastic Dave Robbins. Mark's is Slim Yamaguchi (sp?), another great player.

I enjoyed Kelly Coffey also. What a treat. I was in the kitchen (avoiding the dumb blonde interviewing Chestnut) when she started singing. My first thought was that it was Kathy Mattea. It was nice to see someone with genuine talent that didn't have her body parts about to fall out (not that I don't like to see that stuff) of her outfit.

Tommy White? What else can be said about this man other than he is one of the true greats. Glad to see him playing a Carter, too.

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Cal Sharp · Post by **Cal Sharp** » 9 Jun 2002 9:45 am

Quote "I was in the kitchen (avoiding the dumb blonde interviewing Chestnut)"

Yeah, they should play that old Dolly P. song when she's on. Had some great steel by, I think, Lloyd. Sounds like him, anyway. Anyone know fersure?

C#

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 9 Jun 2002 10:04 am

Just watched the tape. Great show!
I think this is the first time we got to hear Tommy play his new axe.

Nice camera angles too. This is why I always tape the show. Ya never know when you'll get a gem.

Kudo's to Kenny's lead guitarist. His siblings sometimes post here.

[This message was edited by Joey Ace on 09 June 2002 at 11:06 AM.]

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 9 Jun 2002 11:38 am

I would so much desire to be within ear-shot, when The Gatlins try to digest the superb showmanship of Tommy White, together with the tasty backup that he so generously laid upon them. Larry is an excellent front person, and Tommy has enriched his image, I M H O.

Bill H.

Carl West · Post by **Carl West** » 10 Jun 2002 7:46 am

Bill, Could'nt have said it better . .

Carl West

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 10 Jun 2002 8:13 am

He is as fast (and clean) as the Pennsylvania turnpike.

Carl, when was the last time you were in Pennsylvania?

Seriously though, Tommy's one of the best in the world. I wish I could get the Opry on my TV, just to see him now and then.

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Earl Erb · Post by **Earl Erb** » 10 Jun 2002 8:27 am

Ha! I was born and raised in Philly and I can tell you that equating Tommy's playing to the Pennsy Turn Pike is not a compliment.

Historical side note: The Pennsy Turn Pike was built so that Tom Jefferson,George Washington,John Hancock, etc. could get back and forth from Harrisburg to Philly.After a few years the turn pike was extended from Harrisburg to Ohio because Cleveland was a well known vacation spot for our founding fathers in the 1700's. At least that's what they told me in school.

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C Dixon · Post by **C Dixon** » 10 Jun 2002 11:05 am

"Carl, when was the last time you were in Pennsylvania?"

'been a while

A long while.

And, after reading the post by Earl Ebb, I will have to change my analogy:

I should have said,

"Faster than the light turning from red to green and the guy behind you blows his horn"

luvya all,

carl

Earl Erb · Post by **Earl Erb** » 10 Jun 2002 12:50 pm

Good one Carl.

Fred Truitt · Post by **Fred Truitt** » 10 Jun 2002 3:37 pm

OK gents. Seems like we want to do a description of Tommy's pickin' and I've been on the Pa.t turnpike. Kind of an insult to Tommy, really. I found Tom very smooth or maybe even slick. THerefore I'll throw out this just to see what you think.
TW PLAYS SLICKER THAN THAWING ICE RUBBED AGAINST THAWING ICE.!
Think about it for a minute.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 10 Jun 2002 4:30 pm

Joey,
Thanks, I don't post enough about Brian!

Theresa

Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 10 Jun 2002 9:32 pm

Thanks, I don't post enough about Brian

......You NEVER post about your husband and he is a MONSTER player and a nice guy and and a snappy dresser!

Now, getting back to Tommy White. Do you have anything to add about Tommy's performance Theresa?

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 13 Jun 2002 7:50 am

Hm the last time I was on the translyvania turnpick was with Smiley Roberts driving.

. Needless to say I didn't get too good a look at the surroundings. I was much too busy watching the Tractor trailers get out of Smileys way.They were friendly about it tho,they kept singling him that he was #1.They must have meant it because they were using their biggest finger.

Back to Tommy white. He is probably the main reason I look in on the schedule.When I see there is a chance he will pick I glue myself to the chair.....

Bob Hayes · Post by **Bob Hayes** » 13 Jun 2002 7:36 pm

Great Pickin' as ussual Tommy...Nice Carter.!!!Now if I could ONLY pick My Blue Carter the way you do!!!!!!!!MMMMMMMMMM !!
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Butch Foster · Post by **Butch Foster** » 15 Jun 2002 7:36 am

Tommy makes all those he plays behind sound better! His tasteful backing and exciting breaks are what I tune in the program to watch.

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 15 Jun 2002 7:19 pm

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
How overwhelming.
I really enjoyed playing last Saturday.
I must say, my new Carter has inspired me very much, as I love the tone and ease of the pedal action. By the way, I'm not a paid or compensated endorser. I bought my Carter and I am very happy with my purchase.
My best,
Tommy White

KENNY KRUPNICK · Post by **KENNY KRUPNICK** » 17 Jun 2002 11:53 am

Tommy, your playing is always great on the opry. In fact your playing is always great. I have the album of you, "Aged 15 Years". The one with you sitting behind a blue Emmons P/P.

Gary Walker · Post by **Gary Walker** » 17 Jun 2002 10:06 pm

Now, I'm all in favor of the Carters and may get one myself but I have a lot of TV shots of Tommy plus owning his E9th licks video black P/P Emmons but do I sound like him? No. He makes anything he plays sound like it's made of gold and that goes back to the sound is in the man. I agree the new Carters sound and play great but don't think it's a magic pill to sound like "The Man" himself. If he switches to the Acme brand that Wiley Coyote would play, I am sure it will sound as good as it gets. Thanks Tommy for showing us what can be done, Gary.