Blackie Taylor! dear friend many years.Loved Picking with.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 18 Jul 2015 2:46 pm

How many of you on this Steel Guitar Forum did Blackie Taylor teach how to Play the Steel Guitar? He as a long time friend of mine for many years is one of the true Pioneer Musician to the Steel Guitar and to our History of Our Neighborhood here in Southern California that should truly be Honored in the Country Music Hall Of Fame in Nashville,Tnn. right alone with Jay Dee Maness & Red Rhodes. Thanks Uncle: Leo J Eiffert Jr.

Jerry Malvern · Post by **Jerry Malvern** » 18 Jul 2015 7:00 pm

Count me in Leo. Truly "da man" when you talk steel guitar here in so cal. Funny thing happened while taking lessons from him...we became friends. I still drop by every now and again, always need something and wind up spending countless hours chatting about the good ol days.

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 19 Jul 2015 5:33 am

Blackie was my 1st teacher as well in the early 70's. I used to drive to Hawaiian Gardens weekly to take lessons. Great guy!!

Mark Carlisle · Post by **Mark Carlisle** » 19 Jul 2015 1:28 pm

I'm in. Mid seventies, Hawaiian Gardens. I was still in High School. I heard Maurice Anderson play there with Buddy Emmons on bass. Unforgettable. I hope Blackie is OK.

Pat Moore · Post by **Pat Moore** » 20 Jul 2015 5:04 pm

I'm in on the nomination too! I met Blackie when I first moved out to California in 1977. I had just gotten my first PSG, a brand new ShoBud Pro II and being stock, it only had two KL's. I drove to his shop from Dana Point, and he added the other two. Great guy! I always remembered him, and was happy to hear news of him here on the Forum.
He deserves it!
Pat

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 27 Jul 2015 4:51 pm

> > > 4 > > >, That's it.

Jerry Malvern · Post by **Jerry Malvern** » 27 Jul 2015 5:09 pm

I wonder where they might be. Surely in the 100's, if not 1000's.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 28 Jul 2015 7:58 am

Jerry,your answer tells it all. For such a man (Mr.Blackie Taylor) who has given his Talent to the History of Southern California from his Steel Guitar for Musicians of our Traditional Country Music World.

Hamilton Barnard · Post by **Hamilton Barnard** » 28 Jul 2015 8:23 am

Took lessons from him in the mid 90's at Rubidoux, CA.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 28 Jul 2015 8:48 am

Okay! now we got # 5.

Dean Rimmer · Post by **Dean Rimmer** » 28 Jul 2015 11:11 am

same here.......a red z b student.....steel guitar rag,,,,,still stop by n say hi when I'm in town......

Peter Freiberger · Post by **Peter Freiberger** » 28 Jul 2015 11:11 am

I'll add my thanks to Blackie for all he's done for the steel guitar community in SoCal for so many years. He's certainly got a place in our personal Halls of Fame.

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 28 Jul 2015 1:04 pm

I used to drop by his house/store (the "showroom" right off the kitchen!) when I was out in Riverside - when he was open, which was hit or miss. Didn't take ;lessons but learned some stuff about the different models & history. Real character.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 28 Jul 2015 4:10 pm

Well,it's # 8 now and let see how many more show up for this great Humanitarian Steel Guitarist (Blackie Taylor) of his History in Honor to him.

Ron Epperson · Post by **Ron Epperson** » 30 Jul 2015 6:37 am

I nominate Blackie for the hall of fame he should have already been there I think he has probably taught everybody in ca. I know he gave me a lesson or to he is one of the best if u need help he will always b there I really respect him

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 1 Aug 2015 2:04 pm

Okay we are now at #11 on the chart of Blackie Taylor's History Fame.Just note he (Blackie) also is a great friend of the late Buddy Emmons. RIP my friend. Thanks Ron.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 10 Aug 2015 6:00 am

Now # 9. Not apartment.

Let's get Blackie & Jay Dee Maness in that Museum in NASHVILLE Tnn.

Steven Finley · Post by **Steven Finley** » 10 Aug 2015 4:40 pm

YES YES YES, Blackie Taylor for hall of fame museum
long over due.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 11 Aug 2015 10:17 am

Blackie was my teacher in about 1974. Palenscar, I bet we crossed paths there and never knew it. His method helped make me a pretty good 6th player on E9. Great guy, yes, get him in the HofF!

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 11 Aug 2015 6:03 pm

Well we are at lucky number #13.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 22 Aug 2015 7:00 am

Now maybe we can get this done for Our late dear friend Al Bruno & Blackie Taylor into the Country Music Hall Of Fame in NASHVILLE. Thanks you Our late friend Musician Brother Merle Kilgore for your love and support you gave us from Southern California in the 60's,70's,80's & on. Uncle: Leo J Eiffert Jr. + Union or Non- Union AFM.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 26 Aug 2015 8:00 am

looks like My " Chocolate City " song is waking up Nashville to this story lines.

Ron Holmes · Post by **Ron Holmes** » 22 Jul 2018 10:42 am

I bought a GFI s/n 035 from Blackie back in 1992. I loved the way that he teaches and still prefer his grip/label system over straight tab. Was only able to take lessons for 6 months before mandatory work overtime kicked in. Was never able to get back to the lessons.

Then moved to Las Vegas and I am now in Montgomery, Alabama. So far I have not found a music store that serves pedal steel players. I only wished that I could have continued to take lessons from Blackie. I can only imagine what I might sound like today if I could have.

I would put a vote in for the entry into the Hall of Fame.

Larry Petree · Post by **Larry Petree** » 22 Jul 2018 11:03 am

I made many trips down to his store to see his steel player guests. Always an education for me, great guy, that helped so many.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 22 Jul 2018 8:19 pm

Two thumbs up for Blackie...