Russ Hicks

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 31 May 2019 2:05 pm

Is Russ still around. I saw Laney on Country Family Reunion and she was billed as Laney Smallwood (?),,,of course, I'm not sure how old the program was. Always liked her singing,,,and Russ was (or is) a monster player!!!

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 31 May 2019 2:19 pm

he sure is, still a monster too. he and Laney are no longer together as far as I know.

Craig Bailey · Post by **Craig Bailey** » 31 May 2019 4:37 pm

Russ is still kicking around Nashville. He is active in the Nashville Steel Guitar Association. Great guy.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 31 May 2019 10:35 pm

Russ is one of my faves. I've backed him up on piano a few times at the SWSGA show in Phoenix, and it's always been one of the highlights of the weekend for me.
I played with him backing up Leona Williams one year, and his playing was vintage, classic Nashville steel... I loved every minute of it.
He's got a few CD's out...one with all George Strait songs, and his tone is just spectacular.

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 5 Jun 2019 9:52 am

does anyone know if there's a way to purchase Russ's albums other than from Russ directly? I've had no luck reaching him

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 5 Jun 2019 11:25 am

Russ's playing on Barefoot Jerry LPs from the 70's was an early influence on me. The band I was in all loved BJ and Little Feat.

Lance Clifford · Post by **Lance Clifford** » 5 Jun 2019 1:00 pm

Scott,

Reach out to Steel Guitars of Nashville to see which recordings they have. Four Russ Hicks are shown as available here:

https://www.steelguitarsofnashville.com/cds/

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 5 Jun 2019 7:00 pm

Scott, I'll probably see Russ July 19 if nothing happens. Send me a message that week or that day to remind me to ask him about his cd's .

Tony

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 5 Jun 2019 9:50 pm

thanks Tony. is there a show on July 19? that's my birthday, maybe I'll make it over

J R Rose · Post by **J R Rose** » 19 Jun 2019 7:16 am

I too would like to contact Russ. He has not replied to any of my PM's. Hoping he might have a rodding chart for Russler Steel and/or Performance Steel. Thanks, J.R.

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 4 Aug 2019 5:03 pm

Scott, I talked to Russ and he has a new website in the works. I'm not sure if it's up yet. I'll try to find out.

Tony

Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 18 Sep 2019 10:42 am

Hey there, to whom it may concern, I have a new website...Come see me

https://russhicksmusic.com/home

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 18 Sep 2019 10:46 am

the website looks great Russ, and the music sound even better! really loving some of these tribute albums