West, Speedy
Variant namesPioneer pedal steel guitarist. Born January 25, 1924. Died November 15, 2003. Real name: Wesley Webb West. Career most active late 1940s and 1950s. Pedal steel pioneer who teamed with guitarist Jimmy Bryant. The team recorded on their own and backed numerous West Coast sessions for numerous country and pop artists. Recognized for his fast tempos and jazz-like improvisational style. Member, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.
From the description of Oral history interview with Speedy West; 1974 November 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Nov. 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841358
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| referencedIn | West, Speedy;. Oral history interview with Speedy West; 1974 November 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| referencedIn | Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection. | |
| creatorOf | West, Speedy;. Oral history interview with Speedy West; 1974 November 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center |
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Birth 1924-01-25
Death 2003-11-15
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