GaSGA Legend
Members
Established in 2004 by the GaSGA’s
founding officers, this membership-category is to honor Georgia’s
steel guitarists who, through their passion and commitment, have made
significant contributions to the advancement of our beloved instrument.
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Garland
Nash's musical interest was well-formed by age seven,
when he decided that he wanted to be a musician. He couldn't wait for
his favorite music programs to come on the radio. His father played
banjo, and two of his sisters played guitar and sang . . . more
Vern Kendrick
was born in Buffalo, New York on December 23, 1938 to a father who was
an old Vaudevillian dancer and a Mother who was a concert pianist. Vern
grew up listening to the Grand Ole Opry every Saturday night on the
radio, and the sounds of the Dobro and the Steel Guitar intrigued him.
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Gene Still
was born in Belle Glade, Florida. At six months old, his parents
moved back to their home area in Gwinnett County. He and Emily, his
wife of 57 years, have lived mostly in the Lawrenceville, GA area. His
two sons are professional musicians, one plays drums, the other plays
bass and guitar . . . more
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