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Red Rhodes

Crimson Rhodes was probably one of the most flexible steel guitarists in country music. Created Orville J. Rhodes in East Alston, IL, his mom taught him to try out the dobro when he was just five; at 15, he turned towards the lap metal guitar, utilizing a homemade stand. He …

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