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Roxy Ray: |
We and music fans everywhere, were
very sorry to hear of your father's passing last year. Thank you
for taking the time to do this! |
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Roxy Ray: |
What led Buddy to pick up the
sticks and start playing drums?
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Butch Harman:
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His parents. |
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Roxy Ray: |
I've read that Buddy was credited
with playing over 17,000 recording sessions! So it might be easier
to ask who Buddy didn't play with, but give us an idea of
some of the greats he worked with over the years? |
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Butch Harman: |
Elvis Presley, Nancy
Sinatra, Andy Williams, Perry Como, Keith Richards and so many more. |
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Roxy Ray: |
Of course, playing with that
stature of artists, he obviously played on some mega hits. What were
some of those?
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Butch Harman: |
He has done over 1,000
number one hits. Stand Bye Your Man, Pretty Woman, Last Date,
and many more.
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Roxy Ray: |
Did he do much touring, or mainly
stay in the studio?
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Butch Harman: |
He did travel with Jerry
Lee Lewis. |
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Roxy Ray: |
Obviously he accomplished so much
in his career, but is there any particular performances that he
cherished above all others?
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Butch Harman: |
4 Presidents |
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Roxy Ray: |
Is it true when Buddy first started
playing at the Grand Ole Opry that he had to play behind a curtain
so that he couldn't be seen by the audience? |
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Butch Harman: |
True, for a short while. |
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Roxy Ray: |
At some point he left the Grand Ole
Opry. What was his reasoning for coming back in 1991?
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Butch Harman: |
Session work lightened
up. |
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Roxy Ray: |
Now I'd like to throw you
a curveball, and ask you some questions about yourself and growing
up. What were your best child memories with your father? |
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Butch Harman: |
The stars he
has recorded with. |
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Roxy Ray: |
Do you or any of your brothers or
sisters play instruments?
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Butch Harman: |
I stopped playing years
ago, but I have a younger brother, Buddy Harman Jr., who is a top of
the line drummer.
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Roxy Ray: |
Did you have an opportunity to
interact with some of the legends like Elvis, Patsy Cline, etc.? |
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Butch Harman: |
I was a bit young at the
time compared to those people, but I've met many people after that
period of life. |
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Roxy Ray: |
Thanks so much for doing this
interview! |
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Butch Harman: |
Thank you, I
love the Stick n' Stack!
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Here are some links for
additional information on Buddy's life and accomplishments: |
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http://www.nashvillesound.net/current/buddy_harman.htm |
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http://www.countrypolitan.com/bio-buddy-harman.php |
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http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Buddy_Harman.html |
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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/23/arts/music/23harman.html?fta=y |
