Buddy Charleton
Musical artist
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Elmer Lee "Buddy" Charleton (March 6, 1938 – January 25, 2011), was an American country musician and teacher.[1] Known primarily for his work as a pedal steel guitarist in Ernest Tubb's Texas Troubadours band, Charleton played on numerous songs such as Waltz across Texas and instrumentals Cool it, Honey Fingers, Almost to Tulsa and Rhodes-Bud Boogie.[2][3][4] When Buddy's touring career came to a close, he became involved with Billy Cooper's Music in Orange, VA working as a pedal steel instructor for many years. Buddy's teaching work greatly influenced the next generation of pedal steel guitarists.
Born
March 6, 1938
Elmer Lee Charleton, Jr
March 6, 1938
New Market, Virginia, United States
DiedJanuary 25, 2011 (aged 72)
Locust Grove, Virginia, United States
Genrescountry, country jazz
Occupationsmusician, music teacher
Buddy Charleton | |
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Buddy Charleton performing Cool it on The Ernest Tubb Show. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Elmer Lee Charleton, Jr March 6, 1938 New Market, Virginia, United States |
| Died | January 25, 2011 (aged 72) Locust Grove, Virginia, United States |
| Genres | country, country jazz |
| Occupations | musician, music teacher |
| Instrument | pedal steel guitar |
| Years active | 1962–1973 |
| Labels | Decca, Bear Family Records |
