The Greatest Session Guitarist in Nashville History

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My God, Chris is a walking encyclopedia of history. He’s right up there with the great Eddie Stubbs. I know Eddie is retired, but he’s be a great interview subject as well. Thank you so much for this, Otis. Chris is awesome.

Wow! Chris Scruggs has such a wealth of knowledge about country music in addition to being a super-talented multi-instrumentalist himself. I hope he writes a book someday. What great stories! Chris, Marty Stuart and Kenny Vaughan could entertain us all forever just sharing their knowledge of country music stories, not to mention exhibiting their superb musicianship whenever they play.

I could listen to this guy all day long. Because of this interview, I'm thinking he oughta teach a Masterclass. I don't think there are any Country Masterclasses. Chris is the s***. Thanks for doing these Otis. I think you must be getting a really strong response. Everyone I know into this music listens to you.

Chris is so eloquent with his description and accolades for Grady Martin. What a great interview!!

My aunt Patti Page loved Grady and Hank Garland. Grew up hearing stories of these great musicians of Nashville...thanks for sharing your incredible knowledge

Grady Martin & Hank Garland where incredible players !!!!

Otis, you are indeed a blessing to saving Nashville music history. Don't dare stopping.

Another Fabulous Superlative!! He’s such a killer musician; love his steel playing!! Love it!!

The A Team was the Nashville version of L.A.'s Wrecking Crew, that played on more records than you could count without a computer. And all were absolutely the best you could get. Both groups were full of amazing, truly legendary musicians. We'll never see their like again. Thanks for posting this!

I was proud to call Grady a friend... he gave me the best advice I ever got on how to improve my guitar skills when he said, "Pay the most attention to where you DON'T play." Willie invited Grady to come on the road after the Honeysuckle Rose movie in which Grady was the "picking stand-in" for when Slim Pickens' character played guitar. Back in the day, during songs in Willie's show, solos got passed around to all the musicians in turn. However, Grady always got to shine alone on Stardust & All of Me. Even though he never played solos the same way twice, he always left you shaking your head in amazement. What a talent... he is missed.

Glen Campbell was another great session player for yrs before he became a recording artist himself. This guy played on so dang many songs it will make your head spin,

Grady Martin --- I will never forget that name. Ive always wondered who the guitar player behind the song ElPaso was. Simply a masterpiece. Like you said " It tells the story ,even without the singing".

Excellent, Otis. Chris just laid down 10 straight minutes of historical musical knowledge that spanned at least 50 years. Not counting that it is still relevant today...and still going. And he explained everything so well, that even I could understand. Kudos to you both. This is an episode of episodes. Many thanks to you both. Peace.

Absolutely love the history. It's amazing how much of these techniques bled over into the rock world later. Keep'em coming Otis.

Grady was amazing indeed. A true pioneer and innovator of the instrument. I grew up with and was very close to his sons Justin, Jason, and Josh Martin, and I met Grady down at his house in Lewisberg, TN when I was in middle school or high school shortly before he passed. RIP Grady, you legend!

Grady Martin on Marty Robbins' Saddle Tramp-so amazingingly beautiful! Another great Chris Scruggs interview♥

Grady Martin's guitar solo on John Prine's classic song "A Good Time" is a solo that I have loved for the past 1/2 century!!!

What insight into last century Nashville music scene, Nashville has dramatically changed even from the early 70s to today

This gentleman gives a regular clinic on country music history every time he speaks.