Lloyd Green and Don Helms

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 31 Aug 2002 3:15 pm

I caught most of this concert by them this afternoon. And it was one of the most entertaining things i've heard in years. It was a classic by two giants of the steel guitar.I hope as some one suggested at the Convention that Scotty or whomever has the rights to this puts this out on video and Cd.
Don

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 31 Aug 2002 8:26 pm

Don
Lucky you,,I wished I were there to hear those two Giants,,,maybe Bob Maickel can speak to Scotty regarding your comment re the CD .How are you doing? I will e mail you tomorrow I promise,my plate has been
full.....be well

Jody

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 31 Aug 2002 9:59 pm

I played a private party this afternoon and missed it! I too hope Scotty puts out a video.

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 1 Sep 2002 3:55 am

Hi Jody,
I wish I was there also.
What I heard was on the SteelRadio website when it wasn't dropping out on me. I think there would be enough interest in a video to make it a worth while venture and something any lover of the steel guitar would love to have in their collection.
Be well my friend,
Don

Eddie D.Bollinger · Post by **Eddie D.Bollinger** » 1 Sep 2002 3:51 pm

I was there and I have never been more
excited to be a part of this type of
music. True giants with a tremendous
attitude about "real country" music.
I am only an amateur/"get-by" picker but
I know the real thing when I hear it.
These two gentlemen influenced our past
and I plan to let them influence my future
interests as well.

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Eddie B.
Carter D-10
8 & 2many
msm@tycom.net

Red Kilby · Post by **Red Kilby** » 1 Sep 2002 7:45 pm

I just got home from St.Louis and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was incredible, Lloyd and Don sounded great. Lloyd was playing his old friend the Sho-Bud ,the LDG model that was on between 5000 and 6000 recording sessions between 1973 and 1988, and Don was playing his old friend the Gibson steel that was on all the Hank stuff from '48 on and was on early Patsy Cline records like "Walkin after Midnight", Loretta Lynn's Success and Blue Kentucky Girl, Wilburn Bros Trouble's back in Town, and Lots of early Ray Price recordings and Ernest Tubb's.
To all you folks that could not be there, all I can say is I am "SORRY" but you missed the BEST Steel convention ever, there was over 500,000 hits on steel radio dot com.
A record, last year it was 160,000 to show you how many more tuned in, 300% increase.
Will talk more about the show later, I along with everyone there are POOPED, I got 9 hours sleep in 4 days, BUT MAN WAS IT FUN<<<. www.redkilby.com

Mark Durante · Post by **Mark Durante** » 1 Sep 2002 8:43 pm

I too just got back and yes, Don and Lloyd were right on top of their game just like it was the old days. They played a lot of Hank Sr. songs, Lloyd pretty much played the vocal lines and Don did all his original parts on his original Gibson D-8, it was causing tears to well up all over the room. It was worth the trip for just that set.

Butch Foster · Post by **Butch Foster** » 2 Sep 2002 5:54 am

What a great event!Sure wish I could have been present! The great memories of the past and the exciting, dynamic sounds of the present-how much better could it get! Sure hope they can make it available for purchase!

Tony Palmer · Post by **Tony Palmer** » 2 Sep 2002 12:33 pm

This was the high point of the convention...one of those moments where magic happens!
What a perfect match Lloyd and Don make..with Lloyd playing the melody and Don playing his famous fills, intertwining two distinct steel styles into one harmonious sound.
After a rendition of Mansion on the Hill that actually brought tears to people's eyes, I heard Don say, somewhat overwhelmed, "I don't know if I can take much more of this!"
Lloyd responded....."I'm speechless"
We all were.
Thank you Don Helms and Lloyd Green.

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 2 Sep 2002 1:00 pm

It was one of the greatest collaborations ever! Don Helms comments about the recording session of "Your Cheatin' Heart" then hearing Don and Lloyd play it, was worth the trip. Lloyd Green's playing is unsurpassed!

It was a remarkable performance and an experience that I will never forget.

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 2 Sep 2002 1:02 pm

That set was the highlight of the weekend for me.

I made sure to tell Lloyd and Don that, more than once. They're both humble and very appreciative of how well it was received.

That set was a piece of history.

-j0ey-

David Weaver · Post by **David Weaver** » 2 Sep 2002 7:14 pm

My first convention and I really liked Lloyd Green. Not just his playing...he's a class person. He sat in the Peavey room and talked and played with 50 or 60 admirers.

I got the clear impression that he is a quiet, sincere, and brilliant individual. He encouraged everyone to go see Don Helms when they played together. Lloyd Green didn't deny or demean his own skill and accomplishments, but he put his focus on the history and skill of Don Helms.

I was just another guy with a name tag, but Lloyd Green seems to me to be in a class by himself...personally and professionally.

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Eddie Lange · Post by **Eddie Lange** » 2 Sep 2002 8:29 pm

There are two steel players who always bring tears to my eyes regardless of what they play. They are Lloyd and Don. The entire set my Dad said I had this giant grin from ear to ear. It was THE set this year. I always say the day that I can play like either of them I might quit practicing, but then again they both still practice so I think I will too.

Dale Thomas · Post by **Dale Thomas** » 2 Sep 2002 9:18 pm

The emotional trip that Don and Lloyd took us on made me glad of my vintage. Like some of you I'm sure, it took me back to 1950, a 12 year old kid with a D-8 Fender riding to gigs in the back of a green olds listening to Helms and all his contemporaries, Byrd, Sibert, Wiggins et. al. do their marvelous thing on the car radio.

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Bob Snelgrove · Post by **Bob Snelgrove** » 2 Sep 2002 9:46 pm

Did anybody record this off of the internet feed? I'd love an mp3 version, no matter how bad the quality! Please??

bob

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 3 Sep 2002 11:31 am

Lloyd to me is the "Country Gentleman" of pedal steel. Others may be better technically than he is but "NO ONE" can sound like him although they may try to do so.
This is more like what I meant to say and did not intend to speak ill of anyone and their playing skills. I have many CD's by most artists and enjoy and envy their abilty to play this fine and intriging instrument.
Don[This message was edited by Don Sulesky on 03 September 2002 at 03:16 PM.][This message was edited by Don Sulesky on 04 September 2002 at 10:52 AM.]

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 3 Sep 2002 11:47 am

Is ridiculouser a word? These St. Louis threads are getting ridiculouser by the minute.

Here we have one that began as rather fitting homage to Don and Lloyd. Now it's been reduced to telling TW he's no LDG.

ANYONE WHO WAS CENTER STAGE AT SCOTTY'S IS A WORLD CLASS MUSICIAN AND STEEL GUITARIST. Everyone is most certainly entitled to an opinion, but these comparisons and only slightly veiled criticisms are just plain silly. I'm sure they mostly embarrass the players you mean to flatter/compliment.

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HagFan

Ray Montee (RIP) · Post by **Ray Montee (RIP)** » 3 Sep 2002 5:46 pm

Don Helms was a most friendly sole....and I enjoyed having the opportunity to talk briefly with him.
I much admired Lloyd Green for his tip of the hat to Don on several different occasions. Not once did Lloyd make any attempt to steal the show; to introduce a competitive atmosphere; or in any other way detract from his friends play ability or historical stature.
Both true PROFESSIONALS!

Bob Maickel · Post by **Bob Maickel** » 4 Sep 2002 3:03 pm

The Lloyd Green/Don Helms segment was outstanding. I hope a CD is forthcoming. There is absolutely NO VIDEO of the events. Scotty discontinued video coverage years ago.