Wesley Webb West—most commonly; Speedy West—is the first known country musician to professionally use a pedal steel guitar. Originating in Hawaii in 1885, the original steel guitar came from the hands ...

The country music world is mourning the loss of steel guitar player Pete Finney, who died on Feb. 7, according to a social media post by the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was 70. Though Finney may ...

Country music has always placed a strong emphasis on the guitar. From the genre’s acoustic origins to its more electrified modern counterpart, the guitar will always be a mainstay for artists who ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wesley Webb West—most commonly; Speedy West—is the first known country musician to professionally use a pedal steel guitar.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “He exemplified how top instrumentalists can adapt to a range of styles and settings, whether in a recording studio, a concert ...