Gene Watson's Peers: Becky Hobbs
Gene Watson's peers within the country music
industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas,
so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as 'the singer's singer' -
and rightly so!
All of Gene's Peers who were contacted in 2005 were most
gracious with their time & words. It is here, within this special part of
gene-watson.com, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from
Becky Hobbs, which she submitted to
this site on Thursday 27 October 2005.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Becky Hobbs who has
made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of
a Lone Star Hero'.
Becky Hobbs
This quote was submitted on Thursday 27 October 2005
'Gene Watson is one of the best country music singers
ever! I challenge anyone with a heart to listen to 'Farewell party' and not
feel it'.
Thank you, Becky Hobbs, for your
support of Gene Watson.
About Becky Hobbs...
Becky Hobbs was born & raised in
Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She started playing piano & writing songs when she
was nine years old & has been performing ever since.
Becky's dreams took her to Los Angeles, via Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she
wrote & performed for nine years.
In 1981, Becky Hobbs headed for Nashville & recorded with Moe Bandy
- 'Let's get over them together', which was written by acclaimed song-writer
Charlie Craig, reached No.10 on the
Billboard country music singles chart in 1983. In 1988, Becky saw the
release of her critically acclaimed debut album 'All Keyed Up' on MTM
Records. Later albums (on BMG Records) included 'Jones on the
Jukebox', 'Are There Any More Like You' & 'Do You Feel The Same Way Too'.
The video for Becky Hobbs' 'Talk Back Tremblin' Lips' (on Curb Records) went
to No.6 on CMT.
In 1994, Becky saw the release of 'The Boots I Came To Town In' (album) on
Intersound Records, which included the haunting 'Pale moon', the rocking
'Mama's green eyes (& daddy's wild hair)' & Becky's own version of 'Angels
among us'.
Becky Hobbs was named Cashbox Magazine's 'Independent Country Music Female
Artist of the Year' for 1994.
Becky Hobbs is also an accomplished songwriter & has had her songs recorded
by Alabama, Conway Twitty RIP, George Jones,
Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris, Glen Campbell, John Anderson,
Janie Fricke,
Lacy J. Dalton, Moe Bandy, Shelly West &
Ken Mellons.
Becky Hobbs co-wrote 'I want to know you before we make love' which was a
No.2 country hit for Conway Twitty in October 1987; Becky also co-wrote the
powerful 'Angels among us' which was recorded by Alabama in 1994.
In 1996, Becky Hobbs married Duane Sciacqua, a talented
guitarist/producer/songwriter. Duane played guitar with Glenn Frey (of
the Eagles) & has also played with Paul McCartney & Joe Walsh, among others.
Duane produced 1998's 'From Oklahoma with Love', which ranges from rocking
country to tender ballads.
Becky Hobbs' 'Best of the Beckaroo, Part 1' was released in 2006 & is a
collection of Becky's most popular recordings.
Becky Hobbs shares her gift of music by playing as many charity events as
she can & by performing at country music festivals throughout the world.
Visit Becky Hobbs' Official Site