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How Speedy West Revolutionized Country Music with the Pedal Steel Guitar

The pedal steel became central to his groundbreaking career.
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1924, the First Country Steel Guitarist to Ever Play a Pedal Guitar and Who Recorded With Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Loretta Lynn

Growing up on a farm 10 miles east of Springfield, Speedy West first became acquainted with the steel guitar at a young age ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1937, the Innovative Steel Guitar Master Who Played With Ray Price, George Strait, Ray Charles, and Countless Others

Eighty-nine years ago today, the pedal steel guitarist who changed the sound of country music forever was born.
The Southern Illinoisan

Check out the best local and national steel guitarists

The Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show – 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. today through Saturday, April 19-21; Mount Vernon Holiday Inn & Conference Center; $10 for Thursday, $20 for Friday and $20 for Saturday, ...