You hit the honey hole of stories. I was born in the late 40s I grew up listening to all those guys. so these kinds of stories make my day. Thank you thank you very much.
WS Holland is so amazing! When you listen to "Legend of John Henry's Hammer" live at Folsom Prison, that's still some of the best drumming I ever heard. And knowing that he basicly never had a clue what he was doing, it "just happened", is just jaw dropping.
I don't know if you know this Otis but Dave Roe was a lot more buttoned down with some others who interviewed him. I think he felt super comfortable around you and you got the real deal colourful stories. As if you were in the band, he treated you like a trusted equal and as a result we, the viewer, get the best version of him. Thanks for being you!
One of my prized possessions is a personal note from Fluke on his personalized stationary he sent me after I had sent him a message on MySpace asking how I might get an autograph
Cash; why did you quit playing for Carl Perkins? Holland; he wouldn’t take back what he said. Cash; what did he say? Holland; you’re fired! They told that little joke when I saw them at the Vogue, still hilarious to me.
This was great. Similar story. Our 1st drummer started to sit in with pots & pans and a phone book on a taped up box. Had never played drums. But, he just had a natural feel for it. He built large all glass/plexi display cases for dept. stores. He was given the job to cut and polish a plexi Tele for Keith Richards. It weighed a ton! Watched a Vern Gosdin video with Dave. Sort of forgot about him. That guy had a great voice. Thanks Otis. Good one.
What a great Story. I have seen a dozend Johnny Cash Concerts in Germany in the 80s and 90s. ...and always there was WS Holland havin the time of his life. Smiling and playing it Cool. LOVED it.
I have something like this, in Pierre (Pier) South Dakota the Bassist or piano/keyboard player for Elvis his main band during most of his career except the Las Vegas set during tourist season was originally from South Dakota and he retired here. I never got to see him play as he played at the St Charles during the good years of the bar/restaurant, but he passed away in 2016 or something like that. Yes, I live in Piere (Pier) South Dakota. If I did not know Otis Gibs was from Indiana, I was going to guess he was from lower Iowa Quad Cities area based off the way he speaks.
I had the privilege of playing with W.S. Holland in Nashville at the Exit Inn several years ago. He had never heard Ring of Fire played on a pedal steel and I think I surprised him by his comments afterwards!
Hey Otis! I haven't reached out in a while. Just a quick note to tell you that I love these posts. Stories straight from the players that were there. Guaranteed to raise a smile. Just awesome. Thanks!
I saw WS when the Highwaymen came to Melbourne Aus in the late 1990s. Got to go down to the stage at the end of the show and watch all those craftsmen up close. The stuff of dreams, did not get any pictures, but still have the memories. Great show it was.
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I heard that Fluke had more stories than anyone from that era most likely because he was one of the only ones sober enough to remember what happened. Thanks for the video.
Here's an interview I did with WS Holland where he tells some Sun Studio stories.
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So enjoy all of your interviews, music, etc., but the pieces with Dave Roe and Kenny Vaughan are truly my favorites..
Agree!
You hit the honey hole of stories. I was born in the late 40s I grew up listening to all those guys. so these kinds of stories make my day. Thank you thank you very much.
I was born roughly 20 years after you, so I missed much of this when it was current, but these stories make my day too.
Same age as my nam vet dad, 48 is his birth year, I'm late 40s myself. Time flys
Fluke is the reason why I wanted to learn to play drums. He’s my drum mentor!
WS Holland is so amazing! When you listen to "Legend of John Henry's Hammer" live at Folsom Prison, that's still some of the best drumming I ever heard. And knowing that he basicly never had a clue what he was doing, it "just happened", is just jaw dropping.
I don't know if you know this Otis but Dave Roe was a lot more buttoned down with some others who interviewed him. I think he felt super comfortable around you and you got the real deal colourful stories. As if you were in the band, he treated you like a trusted equal and as a result we, the viewer, get the best version of him. Thanks for being you!
Amazing listen
More Dave Roe if you’d have it… he’s a legend. The interview with his son on the “I’d hit that” podcast is also great.
What story! That was great. Thanks.
Really loving these interviews. They never fail to bring a smile or in these case a laugh. Awesome stuff. ❤️
Fantastic. What a storyteller.
I love these Dave Roe vids. I've watched this one over and over several times.
Otis, great great stories!
One of my prized possessions is a personal note from Fluke on his personalized stationary he sent me after I had sent him a message on MySpace asking how I might get an autograph
Thank you for posting this stuff. Incredible story.
Great interview
Man, Dave has a lot of great stories. ✌🏻
Holy F. Moly! RIP Dave Roe.
OTIS!!! Thank you SO MUCH for ALL of the content you put out!!! WOW!!!
Wow interesting stories.
What a great story
This is so great!!! Incredible history. Thanks so much for this.
What a GREAT story!
Luv them there story's brother.
What a great story and added to the growing list of what could't happen today
Sounds like a real good ole boy.
🥁🖤🔥🔥🔥
😊
What a mind blowing story, absolute crazy times back then.
You just can't get stories like this anywhere else. Thank you.
I could listen to these stories all day!
OTIS GIBBS ,LOVE DAVE'S stories he is a encyclopedia of music knowledge
Thank you awesome stuff 👏
Thanks for these Dave Roe posts Otis... as a bassist, i'm loving these. Take care.
Cash; why did you quit playing for Carl Perkins?
Holland; he wouldn’t take back what he said.
Cash; what did he say?
Holland; you’re fired!
They told that little joke when I saw them at the Vogue, still hilarious to me.
Thank you so much for keeping this up, Otis. You're medicine in hard times
Another great piece Otis...you’re killing it!
That first session story is absolutely priceless. Thanks everybody.
Dave needs to write a book.
Carl Perkins and WS never left Jackson, Tennessee. Most everyone would move to Nashville or Memphis. Not them.
Yea sumthin bout Dave Roe & Kenny Vaughan storytelling that Jst…. Works. Good stuff
Love this! Thanks, Otis!
Great story thanks Dave and Ottis
Mr Roe is a humble guy he has his creds in spades but gives credit where it is due. thanks
So great to hear this interview again today. RIP Dave 🙏
Now we know why WS never played with Bocephus! 😂
And that is a world class obscure reference 😂
I’d like to see more Dave roe interviews!
Never knew Fluke’s story. This was great insight. Dave and Otis, thanks for this!👍
I really dig this, man!
Wow, what a great story to hear.
Fluke sounds like a real one, a friend that actually cares, hard to find nowadays
Another super storyteller.
This was great. Similar story. Our 1st drummer started to sit in with pots & pans and a phone book on a taped up box. Had never played drums. But, he just had a natural feel for it. He built large all glass/plexi display cases for dept. stores. He was given the job to cut and polish a plexi Tele for Keith Richards. It weighed a ton! Watched a Vern Gosdin video with Dave. Sort of forgot about him. That guy had a great voice. Thanks Otis. Good one.
There's a video of Keith handing it to Jimi Hendrix as Jimi says WOW that's a cool ass guitar
Thanks Otis.... this is great stuff....you're the best 🎸🎧🎸🎧🎸
What a great Story. I have seen a dozend Johnny Cash Concerts in Germany in the 80s and 90s. ...and always there was WS Holland havin the time of his life. Smiling and playing it Cool. LOVED it.
I have something like this, in Pierre (Pier) South Dakota the Bassist or piano/keyboard player for Elvis his main band during most of his career except the Las Vegas set during tourist season was originally from South Dakota and he retired here. I never got to see him play as he played at the St Charles during the good years of the bar/restaurant, but he passed away in 2016 or something like that. Yes, I live in Piere (Pier) South Dakota. If I did not know Otis Gibs was from Indiana, I was going to guess he was from lower Iowa Quad Cities area based off the way he speaks.
I had the privilege of playing with W.S. Holland in Nashville at the Exit Inn several years ago. He had never heard Ring of Fire played on a pedal steel and I think I surprised him by his comments afterwards!
Another WOW! story. Love them so much. Thanks for posting. Please keep those cards and letters coming as they say in the country music biz. :)
Hey Otis! I haven't reached out in a while. Just a quick note to tell you that I love these posts. Stories straight from the players that were there. Guaranteed to raise a smile. Just awesome. Thanks!
thanks....you are great...Dave is great....and this story is the best!!!! Cheers.
I saw WS when the Highwaymen came to Melbourne Aus in the late 1990s. Got to go down to the stage at the end of the show and watch all those craftsmen up close. The stuff of dreams, did not get any pictures, but still have the memories. Great show it was.
I knew WS and all he wanted to talk to me about was boat racing. He loved racing those things.
What a great story! You have the best guests Otis, love hearing these.
I had to stop thisto listen to "Honey Don't". He was right in the pocket from the get-go.
Thank you, Otis and Dave 🙏
Another great story!
What a life. Such a different era than we see today.
Be good to you 💛🤍
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Glued to every word. Enjoyed the hell out of Dave's recollections, humanity and the detail one finds only among people who love people. Thanks, Otis!
I love this story, and its true that could never happen today. But nowadays "hit" songs are manufactured without any musicians at all 😣
I could not explain how much I love all these stories ❤thank you to everyone involved 😀👍
I enjoyed, every minute, bless your heart
Great interview... W.S. Holland had soooooooooooo much rhythm.
Jeez, Dave. What a blessed career you've had. I'm super happy for you.
We had experience with our bands and just made it happen and had the best times not being all serious but could pull it together at gigs
More !!
Brilliantly humble and engaging.
This dude haves some stories, i want more!
RIP Dave….
I loved the way he drummed WS was really cool.
Thanks, Dave and Otis! And sorry for your (our) loss.
Thanks for sharing Dave.
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing these Gems.
This is incredible!!!✌️
Always the best stories!
Thank you Otis and Dave! Great stories.
Love this guy.
I like this guy
Very cool stuff Otis. Don't stop.
Wonderful!
Great story
Great story.
thank you.
rip
WOW!!!!!!!!
Thank you both for the great story.😊
Great story!!!! Thank you!!!!
Wow!
Wow.
I heard that Fluke had more stories than anyone from that era most likely because he was one of the only ones sober enough to remember what happened. Thanks for the video.
😂 you know it
FANTASTIC story!
Bless you for these Otis!