Pearl's a Singer

[Nick Bidmade]

Anyone know who the steel player is on the Elkie Brookes version of 'Pearl's a Singer'? No credit on the CD sleeve...

[SHAKEY]

I suppose it could be Eric Weissberg, (Duelling Banjos) he's on the album and he's a multi instrumentalist, banjo, mandolin, guitar and dobro, I suppose its possible he may pick a bit of steel???
Dave.

[Uncle Roy]

I believe it was B. Cole

[ZBSD-10]

The guy I remember seeing on tele had an evening suit and had black hair and a full beard if
that helps .
Frank. Wales

[SteelieAJK]

TOTP 3-24-1977

[ZBSD-10]

Well, I got the evening suit and beard right but not the hair colour !
Are we getting any closer to the guy's I.D. ?
Good photo Allan , looks like a ShoBud !!
All the best
Frank. Wales

[saddletramp]

My guess would be Roger Rettig.

[Jim Pritchard]

Here he is guys, John Edmed, pedal steel guitarist. Below is part of a review by Jim Evans (reporter of the day).....

Elkie's present steelie is Melvin Duffy , he joined the band in 2008

The lead guitarist/musical director is Elkie's husband, Pete Gage..

Any more questions ?? (can't guarantee to answer them though)

[SHAKEY]

This ain't Roger or B.J.

[Dave Nutt]

Twas BJ Cole on the album and released single, John Edmed on about half a dozen tv shows, inc TOPS (Only time the bugger ever wore a suit.lol, a great mate, sadly missed) Melvin and Sarah and a few others came much later in Elkies touring days.