Reply | Add a new thread | List of threads


2008-09-20 02:12:18  
American West flight, LA to Memphis neighbor.
Hi Brian, What a pleasure to sit next to you on that flight and chat about your good ol days and our common interest in politics. I hope you had a safe trip, and was able to put some closure with the event that took you there.... I have to tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed the pictures on this and many other sites. You certainly are a talented musician and from what I read well respected too. I pray you are doing well and I hope someday that I can go to Bakersfield and stop by the places we talked about.

God Bless
Monica Crawford

Created by Monica Crawford


Excerpt from February 2007 Issue of Guitar Player Magazine Entitled "101 Forgotten Greats and Unsung Heroes" (Feature Cover Story)

BRIAN LONBECK - "A teenage hotshot with Barbara Mandrell in the 60's, Lonbeck was fortunate enough to study at the feet of country guitar colossus, Joe Maphis.  This has made Lonbeck the pre-eminent torch-bearer of Maphis' blazing, groundbreaking style.  Lonbeck is also a stupefyingly good Travis picker, although he uses a flatpick instead of the Merle-approved thumbpick.  Deke Dickerson's Guitar Geek Festival 2004-2006 DVD's are currently the best way to see Lonbeck's amazing 6-string ability.  Go to guitarplayertv.com and see for yourself."      

Do you like this website? Tell your friends about it!