Sneaky Pete in hall of fame?

Jesse Harris · Post by **Jesse Harris** » 22 Apr 2003 5:02 pm

Does anyone else think that Pete should be in the hall of fame? I know that there are a million great steel players out there, but Pete seems to be such an innovator and brought 2 entirely new generations into the instrument, I am just a youngin' and a Califonia guy so I might lack credibility, but Petes tuning was unique, as was his guitar and approach. Maybe all that still doesn't warrant entrance but I thought I would throw myself out there for some abuse to toughen me up.
thanks

Dennis Olearchik · Post by **Dennis Olearchik** » 22 Apr 2003 5:42 pm

Jesse,

I like Sneaky Pete as well. Can you share any info about his copedant and guitar.

Thanks.

Dennis

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 22 Apr 2003 8:09 pm

Absolutely,He should have been in there years ago,The most unique Steel Guitarist that I've ever heard.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 22 Apr 2003 8:24 pm

Some will disagree, but I think he belongs in the SGHOF and so do these GREATS OF THE STEEL GUITAR. Without these guys, putting it very mildly, there will always be __________________________________,
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in the SGHOF.

1) Maurice Anderson
2) Julian Tharpe
3) Sonny Garrish
4) Bobby Black

Terry Wood
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Jesse Harris · Post by **Jesse Harris** » 23 Apr 2003 9:37 am

I had his copedant at one time, Ill see if I can get a hold of it again, As for his guitar he always played a S10 fender that had a fuzz tone built into the body, and he always used 2 session 400s, I was lucky enough to play with him a few times with my dad who was in the FBB after Gram died.[This message was edited by Jesse Harris on 23 April 2003 at 10:37 AM.]

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 23 Apr 2003 10:04 am

Yes, I think he needs to be nominated!! And also, (firesuit one) Jerry Garcia.
Both for bringing the pedalsteelguitar out in the world of populair music.A lot of us were caught by the sound of the steelguitar, brought by them.
my 5 cnts JJ

Jesse Harris · Post by **Jesse Harris** » 23 Apr 2003 10:18 am

Now I'm a califonia guy and I did bring up Sneaky pete.....but Jerry??? I agree he exposed people to mediocre steel on Teach You Children, and equally medicore banjo in old and in the way...but hall of fame? I don't know about that.

of course as I said above I lack credibility.

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 23 Apr 2003 10:18 am

There's a nominating procedure you are welcome to follow at http://www.scottysmusic.com/abouthof.htm

I agree Jerry deserves induction.
We've discussed his lack of "traditional" Steel-related musicianship a lot, but he has done a lot more to bring the instrument into the public eye than the "usual suspects" whose names keep showing up.

A precident has been set with the induction of "Santo and Johnny" into the HOF last year. They admit they don't have the musical chops of most, but they deserve it for other reasons. Same for Jerry.

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 23 Apr 2003 10:58 am

Amen Jesse.

If you haven’t heard it, check out his solo on ”It Just Might Be a One-Shot Deal” , it’s on Frank Zappa’s "Waka/Jawaka: Hot Rats" album.

Talk about making history, have a look at his credits on allmusic.com some time - what an amazing body of work by this singular stylist.

Plus, the Pterydactyl Nudie jacket is very cool!

Interesting, both Pete Kleinow and Buddy Emmons are from Indiana - they sure grow good steel players there

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Jesse Harris · Post by **Jesse Harris** » 23 Apr 2003 11:14 am

its so true greg,
that suit kills.

Pete is quite an amazing fellow and I am really happy that I have gotten to know him, not only is he a great steeler but he is also a major inovator in computer animation and more interestingly stop action animation and was one of the early creators of gumby. On top of that he is a food and drink aficionado, and had written books on the subject including a cocktail guide and greatest beers of the world.

I know everyone has heard the burrito stuff with gram, but in my opinion his tone went to an entirely new level afer he had done much of the post burrito session work.

like this one
White Line Fever

they actually had a chart hit with this live recording.[This message was edited by Jesse Harris on 23 April 2003 at 12:52 PM.][This message was edited by Jesse Harris on 23 April 2003 at 01:18 PM.]

Jesse Harris · Post by **Jesse Harris** » 23 Apr 2003 12:59 pm

anyone want to hear that track above?
just click the link[This message was edited by Jesse Harris on 23 April 2003 at 01:59 PM.]

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 23 Apr 2003 1:40 pm

Beautiful track, thanks Jesse!

Dean Black · Post by **Dean Black** » 23 Apr 2003 1:50 pm

hey guys ,i totally agree about sneeky,he is a true inovator of the instrument!he was doing string work (before synths)and layering tracks as well as doing guitar solos on steel.sneeky was one of the reasons i got interested in steel, we need to recognise the rock steelers as well as the other steel legends. the burritos were way before there time,lets also look at al perkins,rusty young,and buddy cage.they were all inovaters,and my rock influences in my early years!

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Jesse Harris · Post by **Jesse Harris** » 23 Apr 2003 2:03 pm

I am especially proud of that track because thats my dad singin the lead

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 23 Apr 2003 2:15 pm

Jesse, is your dad Greg Harris? If so, we were friends back in the 1970's when the Burritos came through Austin with my old pals Eric White, Skip Battyn, and Eddie Ponder. Tell him "hey" for me.

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Jesse Harris · Post by **Jesse Harris** » 23 Apr 2003 2:26 pm

Yup thats my dad, Ill tell him hello for ya.

Jesse Harris · Post by **Jesse Harris** » 23 Apr 2003 2:29 pm

We have a website
www.harrismusic.net

where you can hear some of the stuff we have been doing. And there is an email ink if you want to contact him for any reason.

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 23 Apr 2003 2:29 pm

Great track Jesse, thanks a lot!

Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 23 Apr 2003 5:27 pm

Jesse,
All I got was a white page with that stupid tri-color icon in the upper left corner.
Running WIN ME. Can you help me here?
Thanks...Chipper

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 23 Apr 2003 5:29 pm

Jessie:Say hi to your Dad for me to,It's been about 20 years.
Stu

Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 23 Apr 2003 7:06 pm

Jesse,
Forget my previous problem post. I simply clicked "Saved to" and opened it in Winamp.
Super-Sneaky as you would expect. He just has this tuning that has something "else"
going on.
Been into Sneaky since day one - from the Byrds onward.
Great clip - and your dad sings very well.

CF

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 23 Apr 2003 7:21 pm

Sure, Sneaky Pete would be a great addition to the SGHOF! Even more so, IMHO, Maurice Anderson and Julian Tharpe! I am not in the know on these types of things, but I can't believe they are not already in there!

Dean Neeley · Post by **Dean Neeley** » 24 Apr 2003 2:23 am

Jesse I have an album of Sneaky Pete by the
same name "Sneaky Pete", an on the back of the LP Album is a pic. of Pete playing a
Fender 400 8 string guitar. My first Pedal
guitar was a Fender 400 guitar in 1959.Looks
like your Dad was playing on nine of the 10
songs on this album i have recorded in 1978.
Dean Neeley

Carter York · Post by **Carter York** » 24 Apr 2003 6:05 am

Greg Simmons,

Thanks so much for the heads-up on the Sneaky Pete solo on 'One Shot Deal' on Zappa's Waka/Jawaka. I had to dig that cd out, hadn't listened to it in about 10 years, and what a great solo!!!
Thanks again.

Carter

Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 25 Apr 2003 8:33 am

Hey say hi to Greg from me, as well. We worked together in the Bandini Brothers (and closed many a club).....

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