Speedy West | NAMM.org

Oral History Information

Interview Date

May 17, 2002

Birth Date

January 25, 1924

Deceased Date

November 15, 2003

Job Title

Musician, Steel Guitarist

Tags

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Pedal Steel Guitarists, Speedy West, Country Music, Deceased, Rockabilly Hall of Fame, Full Interview

Speedy West was inducted into the Pedal Steel Guitar Hall of Fame as one of the instrument’s most innovative performers. He was able to apply his unique style to country, jazz, and popular music. As a driving force on classic recordings with Jimmy Bryant, Speedy was also a long time product endorser for Fender Guitars. As a well respected gentleman, Speedy never lost his farm boy feeling and would sit and chat about music as much as his love of ranching. His NAMM Oral History interview was completed on May 17, 2002.