Photos from the Early Days

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Brian and The Mandrells First Publicity PhotoBrian Lonbeck, Barbara & Irby MandrellBrian and his first doubleneck Mosrite
Here are some photos from Brian's early days with Barbara Mandrell, Joe Maphis, Semi Mosley and others


Brian Lonbeck at Deke Dickerson Guitar Shows

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Las Vegas Rock-a-Billy Show 2006Deke Dickerson and Brian Lonbeck, Vegas 2007Deke Dickerson and Brian Lonbeck, HillbillyFest

Photos from Deke Dickerson's Guitar Geek Show and from the annaul 4-day Rock-a-Billy Bash held at the Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas




Photos from Buck Owens Crystal Palace

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On stage at Buck's, Oct. 2007Buck Owens RememberedBuck Owen's stage Oct. 2007

Brian Lonbeck and various photos from the number one night club, Buck Owen's Chrystal Palace as lead guitar player for regular Wednesday night house band featuring Bobby Durham (lead singer), Mark Yeary (keybards), Mike Dunlap (Bass) and Johnny Barnett (Drums)






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."