Pedal steel guitarist Pete Drake left a lasting mark not only on country music, but also on rock, gospel, and folk music. He is the first steel guitarist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
“Stand by Your Man.” “Lay Lady Lay.” “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Each of these classic records is instantly recognizable, in part due to the pedal steel guitar stylings of Pete Drake. The in-demand session musician contributed to dozens of country hits, and he also popularized the pedal steel guitar outside of country music on recordings by Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Elvis Presley. For his pioneering accomplishments, Drake is the first steel guitar player to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Roddis Franklin Drake was born October 8, 1932, in Augusta, Georgia, the son of…read the full article.
