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Buddy Harman
Dec. 23, 1928 - Aug. 21, 2008
A couple of weeks ago, we were contacted by a very nice gentleman to build a Stick n' Stack for a pair of his father's drumsticks. But this wasn't just any nice man, and they aren't just any pair of drumsticks!
Murrey "Butch" Harman is the son of the legendary Buddy Harman. With over 17,000 recording sessions under his belt, Buddy is the most recorded drummer in history. And of course, Buddy created the beat of the now famous Sound of Nashville. Butch was kind enough to answer a few questions about his late great father.
Harman, along with only a handful of top musicians, is recognized by the Hall of Fame for creating the "Nashville Sound" This unique musical sound help Nashville to become known as one of the top music Mecca's in the world.
3.20.09
Roxy Ray: We and music fans everwhere, were very sorry to hear of your father's passing last year Thank you for taking the time to do this!Roxy Ray: What led Buddy to pick up the sticks and start playing drums? Butch Harman: His parents.
Roxy Ray: I've read that Buddy was credited with playing over 17,000 recording sessions! So it might be easier to ask who Buddy didn't play with, but give us an idea of some of the greats he worked with over the years?
Butch Harman: Elvis Presley, Andy Williams, Keith Richards
Roxy Ray: Of course, playing with that stature of artists, he obviously played on some mega hits. What were some of those?
Butch Harman: He has done over 1,000 number one hits. Stand Bye Your Man, Pretty Woman, Last Date, and many more.
Roxy Ray: Did he do much touring, or mainly stay in the studio?
Butch Harman: He did travel with Jerry Lee Lewis.
Roxy Ray: Obviously he accomplished so much in his career, but is there any particular performances that he cherished above all others?
Butch Harman: 4 Presidents
Roxy Ray: Is it true when Buddy first started playing at the Grand Ole Opry that he had to play behind a curtain so that he couldn't be seen by the audience?
Butch Harman: True, for a short time.
Roxy Ray: At some point he left the Grand Ole Opry. What was his reasoning for coming back in 1991?
Butch Harman: Session work lightened up.
Roxy Ray: Now I'd like to throw you a curveball, and ask you some questions about yourself and growing up. What were your best child memories with your father?
Butch Harman: The stars he has recorded with.
Roxy Ray: Do you or any of your brothers or sisters play instruments?
Butch Harman: I stoped playing years ago, but I have a younger brother, Buddy Harman Jr. Who is a top of the line drummer.
Roxy Ray: Did you have an opportunity to interact with some of the legends like Elvis, Patsy Cline, ect?
Butch Harman: I was a bit young at the time of those people.
Roxy Ray: Thanks so much for doing this!
Butch Harman: Thank you, I love the Stick n' Stack!
Roxy Ray
http://Jesterhouseofdesigns.com
http://www.nashvillesound.net/current/buddy_harman.htm
http://www.countrypolitan.com/bio-buddy-harman.php
http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Buddy_Harman.html
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