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Speedy West

Born: Jan 1, 1924 in Springfield, MO

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Died: Nov 15, 2003 in Broken Bow, OK

Styles: Instrumental Country, Traditional Country, Western Swing

Biography: One of the greatest virtuosos that country music has ever produced, Speedy West bridged the western swing and rockabilly eras with eye-popping steel guitar. Besides contributing to literally thousands of country sessions, West cut many of his own instrumentals, as a solo act and with his guitarist partner ...Read full biography

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Steel Guitar from Outer Space

Released: 1989

Label: See for Miles

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Together with the 1960 Steel Guitar LP, this is West at his peak. This compilation gets the nod not because of superior quality, but because of sheer quantity -- 24 tracks, half from rare '50s singles, ...Read full review

Guitar Spectacular

Released: 1962

Label: Sundazed Music

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Guitar Spectacular was legendary pedal steel player Speedy West's last official "solo" album. Augmented by an extraordinary group of session players including guitarists Roy Lanham and Billy Strange, bassist ...Read full review

More Speedy West albums: Main Albums (6), Compilations (7)

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