Zero to 180 – Three Minute Magic

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Category: Curly Chalker

45 sides +/- obscure tracks
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Curly Chalker’s Dutch-Only 45: Party Game for Steel Guitar Fanatics

Zero to 180’s summertime celebration breezes right along with this parlor game for music nerds: First, launch a new web browser and point it at 45Cat — www.45cat.com(go ahead, I’ll wait) Next, type the name of ace steel guitarist, Curly Chalker, in the search window(and press Enter) Curly Chalker  (c.

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"Fifteen Gears and Fourteen Wheels"
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“Fifteen Gears and Fourteen Wheels”: What Satisfies the Soul

Live truck driving country doesn’t get much better than this — “Fifteen Gears and Fourteen Wheels“ Dick Curless (1973)   From the 1973 Capitol album, Live at the Wheeling Truck Driver’s Jamboree. Harold Bradley – guitar & bandleader Buzz Evans – guitar Curly Chalker – steel Jerry Smith – piano

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"Springfield Guitar Social"
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“Springfield Guitar Social”: Who’s Who of Guitar Wizardry

If you’re pressed for time but curious to know more about the stringed instrument masters who inspired and laid the groundwork for the the classic rock generation to come, here is a two-and-a-half minute Cliff Notes guide that demonstrates Thumbs Carllile‘s uncanny ability to play in the style of such

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