Roy Nichols Birthday Today

tdowns · October 21st, 2005, 02:32 AM

My Telecaster guitar hero, Roy Nichols, would have been 73 today (Friday October 21st). He was and still is my greatest influence on guitar and the the Telecaster.

Roy playing his '53 Tele live in Philadelphia 1970, Haggard's "Fightin' Side of Me":

Roy using a $5.99 Radio Shack test amplifier on a major Nashville recording session....
Livin' With the Shades Pulled Down Solo

Roy's teeth marks on a pick I treasure...thank you Mrs. Nichols!!

Johnny Isaacs · October 21st, 2005, 02:39 AM

He'll always be my avatar!

Thanks Terry for the reminder!

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tdowns · October 21st, 2005, 02:42 AM

Thanks for posting Johnny. You are da man!!

Mr. Sparkle · October 21st, 2005, 08:53 AM

Since I'll be just listening for a while, tell me THE CD to get by the man and I'll run out and find it today!

Happy B-Day Roy.

gls500 · October 21st, 2005, 08:58 AM

Thanks for the great pictures, guys!

Happy Birthday Roy!

gopop · October 21st, 2005, 12:35 PM

Thanks to Terry and everyone who responded to this post. I've got about three favorite pickers and Roy is probably number 1 of those three.

Hey, Terry, I think I may have some of those Fender picks - like the one you posted - in a trunk somewhere (sans teeth marks). If I can locate them, I'll send you some...might help you get over that "beginner's slump" you're in. :D :D :D .

I sure hope a bunch of folks have availed themselves of The Guitar Styles Of Roy Nichols DVD. I'm still just floored by the production. I may not sound like Roy, but I'm a greatly improved player after working with it. I get a particular pleasure from knowing that the proceeds are going to Mrs. Nichols.

The Fundamental Soldering Skills DVD is great, too. Early on, I used to do my own "soldering." So did my buddies. We'd jump on stage and the 60 cycle hum would be so bad that we'd have to tune our B's to it and play only in keys with B's in the triads. Since those days, I've spent several decades in the electronics industry. This is the first time I've seen anything that instructs the non-tech well enough that he's able to do musical instrument repair and modification.

Happy Birthday to everyone.

Paul in Colorado · October 21st, 2005, 01:04 PM

Though I don't play much like him, Roy is at the top of the list of my Tele heroes along with Don Rich, James Burton and Clarence White.
I only got to see him play once, but I'll always remember it. Some fair ground pavillion in San Jose around 1971.

Ramblin Ray · October 21st, 2005, 08:15 PM

Ironicaly, I've been listening to the "Live in Philadelphia" album every day this week before work. My goal is to learn that "Corrine Corrina" solo before tomorrow! It still blows my mind!! Just so perfect and cool!

Dirt · October 22nd, 2005, 10:19 PM

Ramblin';

You should pick up Terry's Styles of Roy Nichols video Corrina is in it. Killer stuff! :D

My best,
Dirt
BuddyEmmons.com

Ramblin Ray · October 23rd, 2005, 12:39 PM

I will. Thanks for the heads up!!

October 21st, 2005, 02:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
tdowns Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wylie, TX US Posts: 2,675	Roy Nichols Birthday Today My Telecaster guitar hero, Roy Nichols, would have been 73 today (Friday October 21st). He was and still is my greatest influence on guitar and the the Telecaster. Roy playing his '53 Tele live in Philadelphia 1970, Haggard's "Fightin' Side of Me": Roy using a $5.99 Radio Shack test amplifier on a major Nashville recording session.... Livin' With the Shades Pulled Down Solo Roy's teeth marks on a pick I treasure...thank you Mrs. Nichols!! __________________ Best regards, Terry Downs http://terrydownsmusic.com Equine quadrupeds may be coaxed to the reference of specific gravity but may not be compelled to imbibe thereof.

October 21st, 2005, 02:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Johnny Isaacs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,468 3 Photos	Happy Birthday Roy! He'll always be my avatar! Thanks Terry for the reminder! Johnny Isaacs[/img] __________________ Myspace music page I've never trusted a guitar player who hasn't licked a few 9volts... Famous last words...... after this one, no new Tele's!

October 21st, 2005, 02:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
tdowns Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wylie, TX US Posts: 2,675	Thanks for posting Johnny. You are da man!! __________________ Best regards, Terry Downs http://terrydownsmusic.com Equine quadrupeds may be coaxed to the reference of specific gravity but may not be compelled to imbibe thereof.

October 21st, 2005, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
gopop TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 69	Thanks Thanks to Terry and everyone who responded to this post. I've got about three favorite pickers and Roy is probably number 1 of those three. Hey, Terry, I think I may have some of those Fender picks - like the one you posted - in a trunk somewhere (sans teeth marks). If I can locate them, I'll send you some...might help you get over that "beginner's slump" you're in. :D :D :D . I sure hope a bunch of folks have availed themselves of The Guitar Styles Of Roy Nichols DVD. I'm still just floored by the production. I may not sound like Roy, but I'm a greatly improved player after working with it. I get a particular pleasure from knowing that the proceeds are going to Mrs. Nichols. The Fundamental Soldering Skills DVD is great, too. Early on, I used to do my own "soldering." So did my buddies. We'd jump on stage and the 60 cycle hum would be so bad that we'd have to tune our B's to it and play only in keys with B's in the triads. Since those days, I've spent several decades in the electronics industry. This is the first time I've seen anything that instructs the non-tech well enough that he's able to do musical instrument repair and modification. Happy Birthday to everyone. __________________ The question never asked: "Is that the rhythm player's Porsche?"

October 21st, 2005, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Sparkle Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carlsbad, CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,309 4 Photos	Since I'll be just listening for a while, tell me THE CD to get by the man and I'll run out and find it today! Happy B-Day Roy.

October 21st, 2005, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
gls500 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 894	Thanks for the great pictures, guys! Happy Birthday Roy!

October 21st, 2005, 01:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul in Colorado Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 55 Posts: 4,341 3 Photos	Though I don't play much like him, Roy is at the top of the list of my Tele heroes along with Don Rich, James Burton and Clarence White. I only got to see him play once, but I'll always remember it. Some fair ground pavillion in San Jose around 1971.

October 21st, 2005, 08:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ramblin Ray Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 404	Ironicaly, I've been listening to the "Live in Philadelphia" album every day this week before work. My goal is to learn that "Corrine Corrina" solo before tomorrow! It still blows my mind!! Just so perfect and cool!

October 22nd, 2005, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dirt Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MN Posts: 155	Ramblin'; You should pick up Terry's Styles of Roy Nichols video Corrina is in it. Killer stuff! :D My best, Dirt BuddyEmmons.com

October 23rd, 2005, 12:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ramblin Ray Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 404	I will. Thanks for the heads up!!