2007 Hall of Fame Inductees

[KF Raizor]

The Country Music Hall of Fame inductees for 2007 have been announced:

Mel Tillis
Vince Gill
Ralph Emery

[Tom Kan PA]

On Aug 8, 4:58 pm, "KF Raizor"

Post by KF Raizor
Mel Tillis
Vince Gill
Ralph Emery

WHAT?????? No Shotgun Red?????

[picker02]

Post by Tom Kan PA
On Aug 8, 4:58 pm, "KF Raizor"

Post by KF Raizor
Mel Tillis
Vince Gill
Ralph Emery

WHAT?????? No Shotgun Red?????

What about Ethel & The Huzzies?

[[e-mail] (Noah Tall)]

On Aug 8, 1:58?pm, "KF Raizor"

Mel Tillis<

FINALLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of THE ALL-TIME
GREATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He belonged in there a
LLLOOOOONNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGG time BEFORE a LOT of the people who got in
ahead of him ! A great day !

Vince Gill<

A GREAT guy, but Hall Of Fame ? I don't know, seems a little early to
me. Good guitarist and nice voice, but his songs lacked a little bit.
But if there's a category for goodwill ambassador/emcee/humorist/
singer/all-arond nice guy he gets my vote. :)

Ralph Emery<

Just what we need, another self-important wind bag . :) As these
boards prove, most disc jockeys have a ridiculously overvalued opinion
of their importance as it is, as is being proven in modern times every
day without them, :) without giving out any awards. I mean what
exactly did he ever do to deserve it ? If there's a disc jockey Hall
Of Fame or a Radio Personality Hall Of Fame good luck to him, but
let's leave the Country Music Hall Of Fame for people who deserve it.

[Tom Kan PA]

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)

Ralph Emery<

Just what we need, another self-important wind bag . :) As these
boards prove, most disc jockeys have a ridiculously overvalued opinion
of their importance as it is, as is being proven in modern times every
day without them, :) without giving out any awards. I mean what
exactly did he ever do to deserve it ? If there's a disc jockey Hall
Of Fame or a Radio Personality Hall Of Fame good luck to him, but
let's leave the Country Music Hall Of Fame for people who deserve it.

Aha! I notice you didn't "Include me out" for Shotgun Red.

[B.A. Ware]

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)

Ralph Emery<

Just what we need, another self-important wind bag . :) As these
boards prove, most disc jockeys have a ridiculously overvalued opinion
of their importance as it is, as is being proven in modern times every
day without them, :) without giving out any awards. I mean what
exactly did he ever do to deserve it ? If there's a disc jockey Hall
Of Fame or a Radio Personality Hall Of Fame good luck to him, but
let's leave the Country Music Hall Of Fame for people who deserve it.

That is exactly right - "self-important wind bag".

What an embarrassment for the HOF, and a slap in the face to more
deserving, much more deserving, individuals.

[D. Lawrence]

Post by B.A. Ware

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)

Ralph Emery<

Just what we need, another self-important wind bag . :) As these
boards prove, most disc jockeys have a ridiculously overvalued opinion
of their importance as it is, as is being proven in modern times every
day without them, :) without giving out any awards. I mean what
exactly did he ever do to deserve it ? If there's a disc jockey Hall
Of Fame or a Radio Personality Hall Of Fame good luck to him, but
let's leave the Country Music Hall Of Fame for people who deserve it.

That is exactly right - "self-important wind bag".
What an embarrassment for the HOF, and a slap in the face to more
deserving, much more deserving, individuals.

____________________________________
The football HOF has coaches in it. Baseball HOF has managers and other
non-players including, yes, announcers. I don't find anything insulting
about it. It's not a slap in the fact to players who didn't make it. Those
who make significant contributions to an industry should be considered,
including songwriters, producers and even DJs. Even if some do consider
them giant windbags.

[KF Raizor]

Post by D. Lawrence

Post by B.A. Ware

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)

Ralph Emery<

Just what we need, another self-important wind bag . :) As these
boards prove, most disc jockeys have a ridiculously overvalued opinion
of their importance as it is, as is being proven in modern times every
day without them, :) without giving out any awards. I mean what
exactly did he ever do to deserve it ? If there's a disc jockey Hall
Of Fame or a Radio Personality Hall Of Fame good luck to him, but
let's leave the Country Music Hall Of Fame for people who deserve it.

That is exactly right - "self-important wind bag".
What an embarrassment for the HOF, and a slap in the face to more
deserving, much more deserving, individuals.

____________________________________
The football HOF has coaches in it. Baseball HOF has managers and other
non-players including, yes, announcers. I don't find anything insulting
about it. It's not a slap in the fact to players who didn't make it.
Those who make significant contributions to an industry should be
considered, including songwriters, producers and even DJs. Even if some
do consider them giant windbags.

The problem I have with Emery's induction is that he admitted in his
autobiography that he CHEATED. He claimed (in "Memories") that he lied
about the number of requests and plays songs by his then-wife Skeeter Davis
was receiving in order to improve her sales. If he did that for her, who
else did he over-report (or, if he didn't like someone, UNDER-report)?

[D. Lawrence]

Post by KF Raizor

Post by D. Lawrence

Post by B.A. Ware

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)

Ralph Emery<

Just what we need, another self-important wind bag . :) As these
boards prove, most disc jockeys have a ridiculously overvalued opinion
of their importance as it is, as is being proven in modern times every
day without them, :) without giving out any awards. I mean what
exactly did he ever do to deserve it ? If there's a disc jockey Hall
Of Fame or a Radio Personality Hall Of Fame good luck to him, but
let's leave the Country Music Hall Of Fame for people who deserve it.

That is exactly right - "self-important wind bag".
What an embarrassment for the HOF, and a slap in the face to more
deserving, much more deserving, individuals.

____________________________________
The football HOF has coaches in it. Baseball HOF has managers and other
non-players including, yes, announcers. I don't find anything insulting
about it. It's not a slap in the fact to players who didn't make it.
Those who make significant contributions to an industry should be
considered, including songwriters, producers and even DJs. Even if some
do consider them giant windbags.

The problem I have with Emery's induction is that he admitted in his
autobiography that he CHEATED. He claimed (in "Memories") that he lied
about the number of requests and plays songs by his then-wife Skeeter
Davis was receiving in order to improve her sales. If he did that for
her, who else did he over-report (or, if he didn't like someone,
UNDER-report)?
--
Things get complicated
When you get past 18.
--Statler Brothers

_____________________________
I didn't read the book so thanks for that info. That would explain why she
seemed so popular when I never did think she sang very well at all.

[[e-mail] (Noah Tall)]

On Aug 11, 3:37?pm, "KF Raizor"

" He claimed (in "Memories") that he lied
about the number of requests and plays songs by his then-wife Skeeter Davis
was receiving in order to improve her sales. If he did that for her, who
else did he over-report (or, if he didn't like someone, UNDER-report)?<

EXACTLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, in the final twist of irony, you're
going to REWARD dirtbags like Emery, when in FACT, some/many of the
very people he screwed , if they had a level playing field, may have
been more successful than some of the people already in, and possibly
would be getting elected on their own, in his place this year !

Power corrupts, and when they were the only game in town, NOBODY was
more corrupt than disc jockeys !

[D. Lawrence]

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)
On Aug 11, 3:37?pm, "KF Raizor"

" He claimed (in "Memories") that he lied
about the number of requests and plays songs by his then-wife Skeeter Davis
was receiving in order to improve her sales. If he did that for her, who
else did he over-report (or, if he didn't like someone, UNDER-report)?<

EXACTLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, in the final twist of irony, you're
going to REWARD dirtbags like Emery, when in FACT, some/many of the
very people he screwed , if they had a level playing field, may have
been more successful than some of the people already in, and possibly
would be getting elected on their own, in his place this year !
Power corrupts, and when they were the only game in town, NOBODY was
more corrupt than disc jockeys !

________________________________________
How fortunate for us that radio recognized the problem, consolidated
ownership of radio stations to a couple of corporations and created
formatted, homogenized playlists. Now, if you are really lucky, the DJ you
listen to on your "local" station may be located less than 1,000 miles away.

[[e-mail] (Noah Tall)]

Post by D. Lawrence
How fortunate for us that radio recognized the problem, consolidated
ownership of radio stations to a couple of corporations and created
formatted, homogenized playlists. Now, if you are really lucky, the DJ you
listen to on your "local" station may be located less than 1,000 miles away.<

Who cares ? What do you want to do hold his hand ? Call him up and get
a bumper sticker and "another " autograph ? :)
LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You do still have mine, don't ya ? :) LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tom Kan PA]

Post by D. Lawrence
The football HOF has coaches in it.

Hell, even Abbot and Costello are in the baseball HOF.

[[e-mail] (Noah Tall)]

Hell, even Abbot and Costello are in the baseball HOF.<

Yes, but in the comedy catagory. We just call it Garth Brooks ! :)

[[e-mail] (Noah Tall)]

The football HOF has coaches in it. <

I hope you're kidding, but I know you're NOT ! Football is a sport,
NOT art and therefore they keep score and there's a winner and a
loser. The coach is responsible for everything from drafting the
players for the team, to deciding when to punt ! (And everything in
between)

Baseball HOF has managers<

See above. Are we going too fast for you again ? :) LOL !!!!!!!!

and other non-players including, yes, announcers. I don't find anything insulting
about it. It's not a slap in the face to players who didn't make it. <

You're a slap in the face to intelligent life on earth. Is it too
early to sign up for the next shuttle mission ? :)

Those who make significant contributions to an industry should be considered,
including songwriters, <

Absolutely. In fact, if it was up to me I might put the songwriters in
BEFORE the singers ! :)

producers<

Agreed again. Don Law and Frank Jones were musical geniuses, and had a
vision. Chet Atkins had cataracts. :) If you were lucky enough to
record for Law & Jones you're probably in the HOF, or on your way. If
you were unlucky enough to record for Chet Atkins, you're probably a
disc jockey ! :)

and even DJs. Even if some do consider them giant windbags.<

That's being polite. EVERYONE considers them windbags, and even MORE
people :) consider them despicable low-life criminals ! As Ms Raizor
alluded to, show me a successful disc jockey,and I'll show you a crime
that hasn't been uncovered yet !

It's the nature of the beast, as these boards prove daily ! :)

[D. Lawrence]

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)
The coach is responsible for everything from drafting the
players for the team, to deciding when to punt ! (And everything in
between)

Not true at all. Ever hear of a General Manager? Director of Player
Personnel? They are key personnel in determining the draft. Usually much
more so than the head coach. And the Offensive Coordinator often decides
whether to punt or go for it on 4th down. Sports obviously ain't your
strong suit.

[[e-mail] (Noah Tall)]

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)
The coach is responsible for everything from drafting the

players for the team, to deciding when to punt ! (And everything in between)<

Not true at all. Ever hear of a General Manager? Director of Player
Personnel? They are key personnel in determining the draft. Usually much
more so than the head coach.<

Not true. It's the coach's final decision in most cases, and
ultimately his "responsibility" which is what I said.

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)
And the Offensive Coordinator often decides whether to punt or go for it on 4th down. <

Only if it doesn't matter, :) and who do you think hires the Offensive
Coordinator ?

Anyhow, it's irrelevant. The point is that the coach is responsible
for making decisions every second that contribute to the success of
the team, so he is a part of the individual team he's employed by, and
is judged accordingly. If the team wins, the coach rightfully gets
some credit. The disc jockey contributes nothing to the music, and is
just a pair of hands that's basically been replaced by chimpanzees !

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)
Sports obviously ain't your strong suit.<

LOL !!!!!!!! Better shine up that crystal ball, honey. I played
professionally ! Just think, you or your parents might have actually
watched me and cheered for me ! :)

Did I ever give you my autograph ? :)
LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[D. Lawrence]

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)
The disc jockey contributes nothing to the music, and is
just a pair of hands that's basically been replaced by chimpanzees !

I still think that having local radio "personalities" wasn't a bad thing.
In addition to just spinning some tunes, a good DJ could provide interesting
anecdotal information and make your local station more "hometown."

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)
I played professionally ! Just think, you or your parents might have
actually
watched me and cheered for me ! :)

Football? In the 20th century?

[D. Lawrence]

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)

Vince Gill<

A GREAT guy, but Hall Of Fame ? I don't know, seems a little early to
me. Good guitarist and nice voice, but his songs lacked a little bit.
But if there's a category for goodwill ambassador/emcee/humorist/
singer/all-arond nice guy he gets my vote. :)

________________________________________
See Vince Gill in concert and you can't help but love the guy. He is funny
and does seem like the boy-next-door, all-around nice guy. I've got a bunch
of his albums and listen to him pretty regularly.

But how influential he has been to county music probably is debatable. Of
all the artists I've heard crediting those who have influenced their music,
I don't recall a one who ever mentioned Vince Gill. Nonetheless, he has
come through for us a couple of times when we needed a good
back-to-the-roots country album. Biggest problem I've got with Vince Gill
is that those dang tenors can make sing-a-longs pretty tough sometimes.

[picker02]

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)
On Aug 8, 1:58?pm, "KF Raizor"

Mel Tillis<

FINALLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of THE ALL-TIME
GREATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He belonged in there a
LLLOOOOONNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGG time BEFORE a LOT of the people who got in
ahead of him ! A great day !

Vince Gill<

A GREAT guy, but Hall Of Fame ? I don't know, seems a little early to
me. Good guitarist and nice voice, but his songs lacked a little bit.
But if there's a category for goodwill ambassador/emcee/humorist/
singer/all-arond nice guy he gets my vote. :)

Ralph Emery<

Just what we need, another self-important wind bag . :) As these
boards prove, most disc jockeys have a ridiculously overvalued opinion
of their importance as it is, as is being proven in modern times every
day without them, :) without giving out any awards. I mean what
exactly did he ever do to deserve it ? If there's a disc jockey Hall
Of Fame or a Radio Personality Hall Of Fame good luck to him, but
let's leave the Country Music Hall Of Fame for people who deserve it.

You know when I read things like this about people like Ralph it makes
me wanna hunt you down and kick your A**

[Paige Turner]

Post by picker02
You know when I read things like this about people like Ralph it makes
me wanna hunt you down and kick your A**

ABS?

[[e-mail] (Noah Tall)]

Post by picker02
You know when I read things like this about people like Ralph it makes
me wanna hunt you down and kick your A** <

Hard to believe that a guy who's been married 4 times would have anger
issues, don't you think ? :) LOL !!!!!!!!!

But you know every beer joint (NG) that you've ever been in,
Some big, mean drunk who just ain't got no friend,
Sure enough, he wants to fight,
Yeah, he's gonna whip everything in sight. - Johnny Paycheck -
"Colorado Kool - Aid"

Stop blaming the world. Look in the mirror. Kick your own ass ! :)

On second thought, let me introduce you to my wife ! :)
LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[picker02]

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)

Post by picker02
You know when I read things like this about people like Ralph it makes
me wanna hunt you down and kick your A** <

Hard to believe that a guy who's been married 4 times would have anger
issues, don't you think ? :) LOL !!!!!!!!!
But you know every beer joint (NG) that you've ever been in,
Some big, mean drunk who just ain't got no friend,
Sure enough, he wants to fight,
Yeah, he's gonna whip everything in sight. - Johnny Paycheck -
"Colorado Kool - Aid"
Stop blaming the world. Look in the mirror. Kick your own ass ! :)
On second thought, let me introduce you to my wife ! :)
LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ralph and paycheck are and was a dear friend of mine. It has nothing
to do with anger,what it has to do with, is ,people who don't know
these people, who write a bunch of crap. I may have met your wife in
parking lot on our bus!!!
You seem like you know a lot about our business, Do you work for
any artist,or A&R ????
Blame the world nah!
love to look in the mirror
Kick my own ass..... Well I have every Time I said I Do

[D. Lawrence]

Post by picker02

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)

Post by picker02
You know when I read things like this about people like Ralph it makes
me wanna hunt you down and kick your A** <

Hard to believe that a guy who's been married 4 times would have anger
issues, don't you think ? :) LOL !!!!!!!!!
But you know every beer joint (NG) that you've ever been in,
Some big, mean drunk who just ain't got no friend,
Sure enough, he wants to fight,
Yeah, he's gonna whip everything in sight. - Johnny Paycheck -
"Colorado Kool - Aid"
Stop blaming the world. Look in the mirror. Kick your own ass ! :)
On second thought, let me introduce you to my wife ! :)
LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ralph and paycheck are and was a dear friend of mine. It has nothing
to do with anger,what it has to do with, is ,people who don't know
these people, who write a bunch of crap. I may have met your wife in
parking lot on our bus!!!
You seem like you know a lot about our business, Do you work for
any artist,or A&R ????
Blame the world nah!
love to look in the mirror
Kick my own ass..... Well I have every Time I said I Do

________________
Who did you play with, Mr. Picker?

[picker02]

Post by D. Lawrence

Post by picker02

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)

Post by picker02
You know when I read things like this about people like Ralph it makes
me wanna hunt you down and kick your A** <

Hard to believe that a guy who's been married 4 times would have anger
issues, don't you think ? :) LOL !!!!!!!!!
But you know every beer joint (NG) that you've ever been in,
Some big, mean drunk who just ain't got no friend,
Sure enough, he wants to fight,
Yeah, he's gonna whip everything in sight. - Johnny Paycheck -
"Colorado Kool - Aid"
Stop blaming the world. Look in the mirror. Kick your own ass ! :)
On second thought, let me introduce you to my wife ! :)
LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ralph and paycheck are and was a dear friend of mine. It has nothing
to do with anger,what it has to do with, is ,people who don't know
these people, who write a bunch of crap. I may have met your wife in
parking lot on our bus!!!
You seem like you know a lot about our business, Do you work for
any artist,or A&R ????
Blame the world nah!
love to look in the mirror
Kick my own ass..... Well I have every Time I said I Do

________________
Who did you play with, Mr. Picker?- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

Guitar-Fiddle. thanks for asking

[[e-mail] (Noah Tall)]

Post by picker02
Ralph and paycheck are and was a dear friend of mine. It has nothing
to do with anger,what it has to do with, is ,people who don't know
these people, who write a bunch of crap.<

PUH - LEEEZE !!!!!!!!! Is this Rick Ryan ? Is there a "gherm"
convention in town ? :) LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!
Do I sound like I don't know what I'm talking about ? Again, it has
EVERYTHING to do with anger . You're in denial.

Post by picker02
I may have met your wife in parking lot on our bus!!!<

I've seen your picture, Bunky. :) LOL !!!!!!!!!!!! Let's be honest
that's probably how you met ALL your women ! :) And late at night ,
too ! Thankfully it gets awfully dark out in that parking lot, for
sure ! :) LOL !!!!!! Let's be polite and admit that you haven't been
mistaken for Clark Gable recently . :) LOL !!!!!!!!!!!

Post by picker02
You seem like you know a lot about our business, Do you work for
any artist,or A&R ????<

Obviously I work for them ALL ! :)

[picker02]

Post by ***@aol.com (Noah Tall)

Post by picker02
Ralph and paycheck are and was a dear friend of mine. It has nothing
to do with anger,what it has to do with, is ,people who don't know
these people, who write a bunch of crap.<

PUH - LEEEZE !!!!!!!!! Is this Rick Ryan ? Is there a "gherm"
convention in town ? :) LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!
Do I sound like I don't know what I'm talking about ? Again, it has
EVERYTHING to do with anger . You're in denial.

Post by picker02
I may have met your wife in parking lot on our bus!!!<

I've seen your picture, Bunky. :) LOL !!!!!!!!!!!! Let's be honest
that's probably how you met ALL your women ! :) And late at night ,
too ! Thankfully it gets awfully dark out in that parking lot, for
sure ! :) LOL !!!!!! Let's be polite and admit that you haven't been
mistaken for Clark Gable recently . :) LOL !!!!!!!!!!!

Post by picker02
You seem like you know a lot about our business, Do you work for
any artist,or A&R ????<

Obviously I work for them ALL ! :)

No this is not Rick Ryan
No! You don't know what your talking about.
Denial,,,, Hmmm
At least I have a Picture
Meeting women: Well when you play for a living, You you meet a lot of
woman
And the Bus is pretty well lit.
No I have not been mistaken for Clark Gable but we were in Home Depot
and a guy said I looked like Carlos Santana.
I'll be recording in Nashville , so if you would like to come and
see, that would be great.I can let you know for sure what date.
Then we can both trash each other, then
We can say good Bye,Like we say Hello In a friendly kinda way!!!!
Peace back at you Noal tall

[D. Lawrence]

Post by KF Raizor
Mel Tillis
Vince Gill
Ralph Emery
--
Things get complicated
When you get past 18.
--Statler Brothers

___________________________
I saw Mel in concert. Loved his guitar strap which spelled M-M-M-E-L.