Isaacs, Bud, 1928-
Variant namesPioneer pedal steel guitarist. Born March 26, 1928. Real name: Forrest Isaacs. First to play pedal steel guitar on a major country hit, "Slowly" (recorded by Webb Pierce, 1954). Regular musician on the Grand Ole Opry and the Ozark Jubilee. Worked for numerous artists in recording sessions and on the road. Recorded as a solo performer for RCA, 1954-1960. Later in his career performed with his wife, Geri Mapes, as part of the Golden West Singers. Member, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.
From the description of Oral history interview with Bud Isaacs and Geri Mapes; 1989 May 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1989 May 9. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840938
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| creatorOf | Isaacs, Bud;. Oral history interview with Bud Isaacs and Geri Mapes; 1989 May 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| creatorOf | Foley, Red, 1910-1968. John Edwards memorial collection, ca. 1950s. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
| referencedIn | Isaacs, Bud;. Oral history interview with Bud Isaacs and Geri Mapes; 1989 May 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center |
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| associatedWith | Mapes, Geri; | person |
| associatedWith | Rumble, John W.; | person |
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Birth 1928-03-26
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