The pedal steel guitar is steeped in history, and simmers with potential. One of the most expressive, yet elusive instruments, it continues to captivate ears around the world on a daily basis. Professional artists (Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Vince Gill, Ray LaMontagne, and Jack White pop into mind) continue to seek its alluring, evocative sound for their records. However the instrument is hardly known by anyone, even though millions of people hear it daily on albums, radio, or in concert. Why is that? If the secret ingredient to a musical cocktail is the pedal steel, it seems that most people enjoy the drink but don’t know exactly what makes it taste so good… It’s the pedal steel.
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