Gene Watson's Peers: Joe Chambers
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 2006 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
Joe Chambers, which he
submitted to this site on Friday 18 August 2006.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Corey Frizzell who has made a
special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone
Star Hero'.
Joe Chambers
This quote was submitted on Friday 18 August 2006
'Sean, thank you for your kind words about myself and
my dear friend & co-writer Larry Jenkins. I would be honoured to talk about
Gene Watson for your site.
To me, Gene is one of a hand full of real country music singers, not just
stars but true vocal talents like George Jones,
Merle Haggard & Patsy Cline.
It was a high point in my writing career to not only have Billy Sherrill
produce but to have Gene Watson sing one of my songs. To be honest with you,
I think Mark Sherrill is also a writer on 'Ashes to ashes' also. It's been a
while since we wrote it now, but I'm pretty sure Mark is on that one too.
Good luck with the site & thank you for sharing your knowledge about Gene
with all of his fans'.
Thank you, Joe Chambers,
for your support of Gene Watson.
About Joe Chambers...
Joe Chambers is the
curator/owner of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum is a 30,000 sq. ft.
multipurpose complex. This unique facility includes not only stellar
exhibits of superstar musicians but also studio musicians, producers &
engineers who have created the music that has become the soundtrack of our
lives.
The museum is located in downtown Nashville's prime tourist area, with
neighbours that include the new Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Country
Music Hall of Fame, the Gaylord Entertainment Center, the Ryman Auditorium,
the Nashville Convention Center & the Frist Center for the Arts.
Gene Watson recorded Joe Chambers' 'Ashes to ashes' (co-written with Larry
Jenkins) & included the track on 'Honky Tonk
Crazy' (Epic Records, 1987).
Visit the Musicians Hall of
Fame Site