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Joe said in in interview that getting Steuart was a big plus..He's so good, writes and produces. When making the LROE Joe said that Steuart played most all the guitar parts. Joe just played his songs and played mostly piano, keyboard and organ on the album.
Steuart is one of the few players you can still see using a thumb pick.
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Thanks for the link, Scamp. Steuart is a very talented guy for sure.
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Will was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame this past weekend and he had a surprised special guest, his boss Don Henley.
There was also a video montage from Michael/Scott/Steuart, Joe, Timothy, Vince, and Deacon congratulating Will.
Rochester Music Hall of Fame inducts 10th class; Don Henley surprises crowd | WHAM (13wham.com)
Here's Don and Will's speech. I found the video of the guys congratulating him.
Facebook (Don and Will's speech)
(4) Facebook (Video montage of the guys congratulating Will and the house band playing and singing Life In The Fast Lane with Will on keys. They also do another song).
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Thanks for finding this, shun. And ...
CONGRATS TO WILL HOLLIS ON HIS INDUCTION TO THE ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL OF FAME!!!
Very much deserved.
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Very cool! I lived in Rochester for a few years and worked across the street from the Eastman Theater, why didn't this happen when I was there??!!
Congratulations Will Hollis!
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Happy 60th Birthday to the longest member of the back up band, Scotty!! I met him once in 2017 after the Don’s solo show in Austin. A nice guy who took the time to talk to us. Him and Michael.
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Happy Belated 61st Birthday on yesterday to Scott Crago who’s been with the guys for 30 years. Wow!!
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Steuart is no longer with the guys. He recently was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and has retired. So sad for Steuart. Wishing Steuart the best. Chris Holt (who was recently in Don’s solo band and plays in Mike Campbell’s band) has taken Steuart’s place for the rest of the shows.
I hope you are able to see the article. I know later you would have to pay to see the article, but you should be able to see it.
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-ente...uVBOg90jtktauw
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Oh man that is so sad.
Steuart is an excellent musician and I absolutely love his playing. I'm not going to be seeing the guys again but the two times I saw him live with the band he put on a masterclass. Such a versatile player.
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So sad to hear this. He was such a good player and seemed like a nice guy.