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Kurt Kowalski · Post by **Kurt Kowalski** » 1 Aug 2001 11:58 am

Smiley's gonna kill me for this

kk

Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 1 Aug 2001 3:07 pm

...I think not, that's a great picture...thanks, Kurt

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 1 Aug 2001 3:16 pm

I will stop posting after this,,,but I have to say this, This human being Smiley has to be the best of the best,,,,thats a great picture,,,,Goodbye guys........

I tried to hang in....but I find it impossible to see the hatred and animosity among what we call a "fraternity" we all love steel guitar,,,why does it have to end this way??? I love Smiley as the rest of you do,,,,,,but the Forum is not as I thought it would be,,,,sorry,,,,,,,What happened??? to the so called brotherhood??? I cant find it with some of those who are vicious.

I dont need it ...do you???? Im sorry to have "injected" my comments on a nice thread
like this,,,Smiley deserves the best cause he is the best....love ya guy,,,,,,didnt want to "muddy" up the water just because of bad feelings on the Forum.....Goodbye again
Best of everything to all of you,,,,and may God help those who need his guidence...I will pray for those who " know not what they do,.....[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 01 August 2001 at 04:56 PM.]

Kurt Kowalski · Post by **Kurt Kowalski** » 1 Aug 2001 3:32 pm

A little explanation of this photo.

This is Smiley playing at the Mass Bash on July 15th 2001.

Smiley did a FANTASTIC job playing and put on a great show. Wonderful touch, tone and feel.
This man is the real deal and so very under-rated.

I just wanted to share this photo of our friend.

Cheers,
kk[This message was edited by Kurt Kowalski on 01 August 2001 at 04:51 PM.]

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 1 Aug 2001 3:47 pm

Great picture Kurt! And the subject is pretty good too!
Bobbe

Anne Marie O Keeffe · Post by **Anne Marie O Keeffe** » 1 Aug 2001 3:54 pm

Smiley just gets more handsome all the time

I'm not sure exactly what you are referring to Jody but hang in there. Ignore the viscious ones, that's the way they are and it's their problem. Let them say what they like. They are more to be pitied than blamed.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 1 Aug 2001 4:50 pm

beautiful Sho-Bud

Bill Sharpe · Post by **Bill Sharpe** » 1 Aug 2001 7:24 pm

When did Tom Selleck begin playing steel ?

Nice looking guitar too!!

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Jeff Peterson · Post by **Jeff Peterson** » 1 Aug 2001 7:44 pm

Grrrrrrrr........I'm a vicious one......by the way, Smilin' Smiley....your guitar is done. Next time, if you fly....ship your guitar first, don't check it in a regular case...or buy an ATA approved job. Makes my job easier.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 2 Aug 2001 2:36 am

Who is that Old Phart and what is that Whiney thing he is playing?

Could this be the Illusive Swinette?

He ain't Changed a bit since the 70's when he was on Lowest Broad making the big bucks.

You're Looking Good, Smiles.
Hang in there Bud.

You guys are right, this guy is so underrated it isn't funny. A Great Human being too. There's a lot of people that fall far behind Smiley when it comes to promoting the Steel Guitar and Good will at the events he attends. My question is, why isn't he performing at these events as a featured artist.

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RickRichtmyer · Post by **RickRichtmyer** » 2 Aug 2001 2:53 am

Thanks for posting that picture, Kurt.

Smiley's one of the folks that I especially enjoy seeing at the ISGC every year and since I can't make it this year that will help with my withdrawal symptoms.

Great pic!

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Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 2 Aug 2001 5:41 am

Rick I don't believe Smiley is going to St. Louis either this year. Why isn't this man featured on more steel shows? Certainly he belongs but Smiley is not into self promotion or tail kissing either.He is the genuine deal the Henny Youngman of the music business always ready to crack a joke a second.His main goal in life I always thought and still do is to be a friend more so than gaining one. However that has backfired on him.The man has friends all over the world. Heck even Wal-Mart advirtises him.long live the Shorts.

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Earl Erb · Post by **Earl Erb** » 2 Aug 2001 6:19 am

All I can say is they broke the mold when they made my old buddy Smiley Roberts.Keep

in' Smiley.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 2 Aug 2001 12:41 pm

which do i prefer, Smiley or that Bud ?
i steel can't tell ...

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 2 Aug 2001 1:05 pm

Great picture Kurt, but where's the shorts?!

Jody,
Yes things have strayed toward the darkside recently, I've had the same doubts that you expressed.

But leaving is not the answer. That's giving the offenders too much control. Hang around and don't read posts by (insert names here).

There's too much good stuff here, even if Kurt insists on posting Smiley pix

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Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 2 Aug 2001 2:03 pm

Nice photo Kurt. I was sitting right in front of Smiley for most of his set... what a sound!

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Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 2 Aug 2001 2:08 pm

Jody old buddy, you know I agree with you. But, I'm gonna try to stick it out. Why don't you come along for the ride? By the way, what a great picture of Smiley!

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Tony Davis · Post by **Tony Davis** » 3 Aug 2001 5:44 pm

Hey great pic Kurt! Thanks. I'm proud to call Smiley my friend...I just dont tell anyone.
And Jody,I havent read the posts you are refering to,but dont leave because of a few nasties,just do as Anne Marie says and ignore them....I have gained friends all over the world from this forum,hang in there.
Tony

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 3 Aug 2001 10:17 pm

WOW!! Guys,thanx for all the nice words. I just decided to take a break from this "infernal machine" for few days. Been to Cincy,w/ a friend,to see the Reds play.(& win). Went to the Cincy Zoo. WOW,whatta place!! The gorilla cage was empty,so I asked the attendant where they were. He said they were in back,makin' love. I said,"Would they come out for some peanuts" He said,"Would you?"

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Anne Marie O Keeffe · Post by **Anne Marie O Keeffe** » 4 Aug 2001 12:41 am

It's a shame you never do as I say Tony!!

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Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 4 Aug 2001 7:24 am

Could this be the Illusive Swinette?

Uh oh...Moving right along...

You guys are right, this guy is so underrated it isn't funny.

FWIW, I saw Smiley play at the Mash Bass. He shared the stage with this fella who - to say the least, was FAST (and tasteful, I must admit). I forgot his name, but the folks backing him up seemed sort of like 'his own crew', so Smiley kinda had the deck stacked against him for solo time from the get go.

Anyway, even in that situation, I remember thinking that I'd rather be sitting there listening to Smiley's soulful playing any day of the week. Good job, Bub!

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 4 Aug 2001 8:51 am

Steve F.

The young gentleman who shared the stage
with Smiley is none other than Jimmy
Roule Jr., from Chicopee, Ma. He is a
credit to the art of playing steel guitar. He has developed a palm blocking technique that is unbelievable. His performances are among the most entertaining, whenever he is featured in shows, or otherwise.
Smiley, and Jimmy share a great friendship. Bill H.

Bill Hamner · Post by **Bill Hamner** » 5 Aug 2001 12:09 am

Smiley,
Great to see somebody other than us home folks finding out you are the real deal.I
still bet I am the only person in Hueytown
who ever heard of you. Their loss, pal!

Hey Jody, Ignore those people who seem to
want to create a controversy at every turn.
Hang in with us and we enjoy your participation. Smiley and Bobbe take their lumps and keep dishing it out and you can
too.
Bill

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 5 Aug 2001 12:43 am

When you look along the bottomside of the pic, it seems that Smiley has to deal with a lot of cabinet-drop

JJ

Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 5 Aug 2001 2:59 am

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