Appreciation for Gregg Galbraith!

Wayne Cox · Post by **Wayne Cox** » 13 Sep 2002 8:16 am

Musicians,as people in the public eye,often do not realize just how many people they influence. Places,such as Nashville,harbor a high concentration of people in the entertainment industry;and,as a result, the guys and gals who devote so much of their lives to the recording industry there,especially those who pretty much stay in town,instead of working the road,often do not fully realize the far-reaching influence they have.
Steel players have always been almost fanatically dedicated and loyal to their craft and to their friends and fellow musicians. One such person,whose name has become almost legendary amongst steel players,is Gregg Galbraith. He probably isn't fully aware of it,but I can personally attest,from first-hand conversations,that steel players al over the States and other countries,as well,all dream of working with a guitarist as good as Gregg. I had the great pleasure of working a couple of jobs with Gregg many years ago. Even then,he was a much better musician than myself, and could have really played "over my head",and could have embarrased me by "showing out". But no,instead,he laid back and made me feel totally at ease;as though we had worked together for years! The mark of a true professional is someone who can do that,then turn around and record those incredible lead lines with the great Buddy Emmons. Gregg,I'm sure you get compliments like this all the time,but in case you don't,you certainly deserve it! Just want to say thanks for being you! Incidentally, you have a very special wife,also,but you already know that.
Thanks,.....W.C.

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 13 Sep 2002 9:01 am

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My best,
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Jerry Hayes R.I.P. · Post by **Jerry Hayes R.I.P.** » 13 Sep 2002 10:01 am

I finally got to meet Gregg at Scotty's this year and it was a pleasure. He's a wonderful musician for sure. As a lead guitarist first and a steel player second I really admire the things he does on that guitar. I just wish he hadn't thrown away his thumbpick. Any of you Strat style players just check out Gene Watson's "All Hat, and No Cattle" recording. Gregg does a cool solo with a strat type sound which is uncommon in western swing but it's so darn effective nothing else would fit IMHO. Keep it up Gregg. I wish you and the big E would get the old Swing Shift Band cooking again. That was some of the best music I ever heard!

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Livin' in the Past and the Future with a 12 string Mooney tuning.

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 13 Sep 2002 12:00 pm

I met Gregg (and Theresa) at St. Louis through our mutual association on The Forum. Gregg and I always have something to talk about since I'm a big fan of Merle Haggard, Gene Watson, and perhaps several others he's backed in the studio.

We even got along pretty well on the old Off-Topic Board, as I recall.

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Louie Hallford · Post by **Louie Hallford** » 13 Sep 2002 3:03 pm

Well,if he is good enough for Emmons, and all those other artists I see giving him credits on their recordings, I just might allow him to play with me sometime.

...if he would.

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 13 Sep 2002 3:58 pm

Everything said above and then some

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Pat Coyne · Post by **Pat Coyne** » 13 Sep 2002 4:10 pm

Gregg was playing guitar with Geo IV, i was about 13 when they came to play in my hometown...the first country show i saw. So yes, Gregg was one of the beginning inspirations for me...one of my fondest memories will always be sitting in Gregg's downstairs and listening to Don Gibson albums! (and messing the house up good before T got home!) Thanks Gregg for just being a good guy!.....Pat

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"basso profundo"

Dave Robbins · Post by **Dave Robbins** » 13 Sep 2002 7:59 pm

Gregg is one of my favorite guitar players "AND" he likes sprint cars, too!

( oh ya, Gregg, I haven't forgot yer X'es birthday yet either!

See ya Oct 4th!

Dave

Corky Owens · Post by **Corky Owens** » 13 Sep 2002 8:15 pm

Hey, gang. If you want to hear something I really enjoyed, listen to the first half of the ride on "No Trash in my Trailer". Thats Gregg playing those Ralph Mooney licks and doing it well. I can tell you our guitar player has cussed a few times over that ride. I can also tell you that Gene loves Gregg's playing and thinks the world of him and Buddy. Till later. Corky.

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Rusty Walker · Post by **Rusty Walker** » 14 Sep 2002 7:44 am

Wayne Cox,you said it just like it is about Gregg.I had the honour of working a few gigs with him when I was doing Geo.IV's t.v.show here in Canada.He made me feel special,even though he was used to playing with guys a long way out of my league.And we had a lot of laughs as well.Certainly one of my favourite people and musicians.

Earl Erb · Post by **Earl Erb** » 14 Sep 2002 11:45 am

Yep! Gregg is my hero too.

and Dave, he's not the only one that likes sprint cars...just ask him.

JACK HEERN · Post by **JACK HEERN** » 14 Sep 2002 4:24 pm

I bet it would be a gas to use him on a session. How do you find him ? I wonder if you could use B B Q for bait?

jack

Earl Erb · Post by **Earl Erb** » 14 Sep 2002 9:47 pm

Quote:I wonder if you could use B B Q for bait?
No Jack, just tell Gregg you have Doug Wolfgangs sprint car in your back yard and he'll be right over.

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 15 Sep 2002 5:52 am

Gregg has been my favorite lead guitar player for 30 years. I have heard nothing that would change my mind. So complimentary!
His work with Garrish on many gospel LPs still inspires me today!

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 18 Sep 2002 2:59 pm

Reggie, you can say that again. I saw a video by Brent Mason and Brent gives credit to Gregg for showing him the ropes when Brent moved to Nashville. Brent is a great guitar player in his own right, and this shows how much he appreciates Gregg. When Gregg plays he looks like he is setting in his easy chair at home reading the news paper. He makes it look so easy, and sound so good.