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Friday night music: Herb Remington, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Noel Boggs

Here's a 10-minute profile of legendary Texas Playboys steel guitarist Herb Remington, who tells about his audition for Bob Wills, his opening night flub at the Santa Monica Pier, Bob Wills's generosity, life on the road, how he covered his mistake on a record, and his big hit, "Boot Heel...

Posted by Michael Bates on November 19, 2010 11:10 PM

Steel in the spotlight

The news is depressing, so let's turn to music for some relief. Ever wondered how virtuosi like Herb Remington, Leon McAuliffe, Santo and Johnny, Noel Boggs, and Bobby Koefer tease those sweet sounds out of their steel guitars? Steel guitarist Rick Alexander has posted a series of song and technique...

Posted by Michael Bates on July 10, 2007 6:58 PM