Chris Scruggs - Nashville Music Royalty & Torchbearer - Ask Zac 154 

Chris Scruggs is great. His pedal steel sound is just fantastic.

Thank you for having Chris Scruggs on! This tool me back to listening to my mother’s music in the mid 60’s, he is not just an outstanding musician he is also a historian.

Robert's Western World is one of my favorite places on Broadway. My wife and I were in Nashville for a couple of days several years ago and we stopped in Robert's one Sunday afternoon and Chris was playing with Rachel Hester's band that afternoon. We had met her a few years before that when she was our tour guide at Studio B and we'd seen her the night before playing with Hoot, her father. We had a great time, but back to the story that Sunday afternoon. We had a table a row back and there were two women sitting there. Turns out that it was Chris's birthday and Gail Davies, his Mom was sitting there. I'd never made the connection between the two, but she did at least a couple of songs with Chris and Rachel's band and it was really great!

Riding on the Fabulous Superlative's bus would be like getting a master's degree in country music history. Everyone in that band is practically a country musicologist.

I recently saw Chris play in Marty's band. He is a super talent, must-see musician whether he's a band sideman or whatever he's doing. Incredible real deal stuff

What a great interview. Chris is a remarkable person in terms of intelligence, personality and talent without even talking about his experience.

If you are a Fabulous Superlative you’ve arrived. He’s killer and has an encyclopedic knowledge just like Kenny Vaughan and the great Marty Stuart.

Chris Scuggs has it all. Makes me smile every time I see him play.

He's amazingly talented and a huge source of knowledge. I can't wait until I can watch this interview in full.

Chris is so great. Thanks Zac.

If it's possible for someone to be an extraordinary musician, a library of decades of music knowledge and to be a time machine that brings everything from yesterday right to your ears, it's Chris. I won't waste time pondering how much talent he has because I can't comprehend it; I'll just listen and smile. What a guy! What an amazing interview Zac - HOME RUN! You have a way of getting these treasures of music to open up, relax and be themselves. Just thanks for capturing these interviews - priceless!

I may have made a comment earlier but I watched this again and really paid attention throughout the whole interview. Chris is a Nashville historian and is an encyclopedia of country music and all of the stars that made it what it is and who put Nashville on the map. And what a musician and guitar player! I really need to see this guy live, I’m sure he and his band mates are amazing. Thank you again Zac for a gem of an interview that is worth multiple viewings!

My gawd, the section with Chris playing the double-neck steel is a primer for anyone wanting to get into that. Very inspiring, I’ve waited too long. Of course he makes it look easy but it gives us regular folks a lot of hope. Not to mention everything else he conveyed in this excellent interview. Thanks once again Zac and cheers to the amazing Chris Scruggs. What a national treasure.

OH HELL YEAH! Earlier this year we randomly ran a 'Chris Scruggs Appreciation Weekend' over on Reddit's r/countrymusic. It was really interesting trying to dig up all the different things he's played on. Such a phenomenal musician.

ZAC, you are killin me. Chris is obviously from another planet,Omg. Now I have to go get my MelBay book. The more I listen to these shows, I realize that the level of talent is amazing. As usual another great show. Thanks

An absolute treasure trove of an interview. Thank you!

Nashville is the perfect arrangement for a person of Chris Scruggs talent. He can go on tour and rake in the bucks with Marty Stewart and the superlatives. While not touring he is a high demand sessions musician. Chris is very intelligent and he speaks his mind very effectively.

Thanks for having Chris on Zac ! I could listen to Chris play and talk all day. I'm a guy in my late 60's, so I grew up during the Beatles era, but my Dad was a huge bluegrass, hillbilly country western music guy. He was always listening to Hank Snow, Lefty Frizzell, Jimmy Rodgers, Little Jimmy D., Flatt & Scruggs, Del McCoury. Then later on as we were getting into Zeppelin, he was getting into guy's like Roger Miller, Marty Robbins, Roy Clark and Buck Owens. Chris is a complete package of talent with all that knowledge ! The future is safe

Love Chris Scruggs, what a nice person and amazing musician. I have always wondered why he doesn’t say much about his grandfather Earl Scruggs, as a banjo player he has always been my hero! Anyway I think Chris is and amazing person. Great interview.

Simply amazing man and musician! I am so glad you finally got to interview Chris. He is like a country music encyclopedia and music book. I could listen to his wealth of knowledge all day long. Thanks Zac for all the great work you do for us.

Fantastic show Zac, just awesome. Thanks! @Chris Scruggs - I can’t wait to see you again with Marty and the band next week! I still rave to everyone about the show I saw in 2022. Completely top-tier! 🤠

Chris is absolutely UNREAL. What a guy. I really look up to this guys playing. I could listen for hours an he's so down to earth. He's gotta go down in history as a legendary session cat!!

Thanks a lot . Heard him in Gstaad last September with Marty . I didn't get a chance to get a picture with Clarence's guitar :)

Zac...Chris is the truest soul ...with the most honest roll...wow...thank you...would have been sweet to see you two jam together...what wonderful gifts you both are to the ear....discernible...true peace and string glory...thank you gentlemen

Chris is such an amazing player and historian....and so humble!!!

OK... This is the best interview I've ever seen. I love the detail, but the love for music and the sweet spirit of both you men make this a very, very special watch. Thank you so much for this!

EXCELLENT MUSICIAN!!!!

It about time Scruggs finally Got inducted into the country Hall of Fame . Zak real Good Show Scruggs is Real Down to Earth KAT .

Wow! Chris is so deserving of the musicians HOF. They are lucky to have him. Thank you Zac for showcasing such a talent.

One amazing talented musician. Marty sure grateful having him as Superlative. One of the best even as his early age.

Man I like this guy, both as a player and as a country music historian.

Among the countless great interviews on the TL, this has to be the best! Scruggs is not only a great player on whatever he picks up but a country music historian. Bravo!

Man, what an amazing talent!! Chris is like a walking encyclopedia of the people and places of the country music screen. Zac is the perfect host to ask all the right questions to bring out the extraordinary guest that Chris is.

Great interview! Thanks to Otis Gibbs for turning me on to Chris Scruggs (and Kenny Vaughn).

Another outstanding interview, thanks Zac feel very privileged to have access to this, what a great musician Chris is.

Thank you Zac for having this discussion with Chris. I've known from the first few times I saw him with Marty that he was something special but you gave him a chance to really open up about his musical life. He caught my ear with his steel playing - I have a particular interest in all things with finger picks, bends, and slides. He has really dug deep into his world of music and entertainment and to hear his enthusiasm for all of it is refreshing.

What a joy to listen to this! Thank you, Zac, for all the work you do to make these interviews happen, and to Chris Scruggs for being so willing to share his story and his knowledge.

Excellent. Loved his contribution to Rogers & Chris Sweetheart of the Rodeo tour with Marty & Co

This is the coolest stuff I have seen in a decade. Two Bonafide heros of mine and one is in awe of the other. Way to do it fellers.. love you cool cats.

My ex and I saw him at the Bluegrass Inn back in 97’.I was blown away how good they were. I was more pumped about that than what was happening at Robert’s or Legends. I’m the same as far as listening to the bass line or the steel,or lead player .Ive sang songs for decades not knowing what they mean.As long as I like the bass line,& or the steel , I’ll do em.

Great episode, Zac! Chris is a great musician, and I was lucky enough to see him with Marty Stuart! Absolutely loved the slide part!

Regret not meeting him when I lived in town in the late 90's.Listening to this interview makes me think how much he & are alike and what we both focus on and enjoy.I've always been a Frontman too,& I'm liking it now that I'm doing more side work on pedal steel or rhythm guitar.

*Tony hangs his head*......I have to admit that, when I first heard that Chris was joining Marty's band after Paul Martin left, I honestly didn't think that Marty hiring Chris was a good move simply because I thought Chris just wasn't the type of guy for Marty's band.....and, boy, was I SO WRONG!!! I actually had to apologize to Chris for some derogatory comments I made about him at the time on the TDPRI and now we're both "cool" with each other, as they say. What a great, great interview, Zac!!! I loved every bit of it!!!!!!

That was a load of FUN! Thank you! I could listen to Chris talk all day and I get the impression that he could if you all had enough time to record it.

12:06 This is golden information for me! I want a pedal steel guitar in the worst way. But are out of my price range currently. So, I did the next best thing: Lap Steel. This advice from Chris has encouraged me immensely. Thanks for having this interview.

great interview and Chris Scruggs is the kashiznit!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Loved seeing this pop up. Was lucky to see Marty and the Superlatives recently in Glasgow, KY. I wasn't that familiar with Chris prior to the show but left there burning up google and youtube to hear more of him. Thanks for the interview Zac! I love sharing your musical "lane."

This was such a pleasure and an honour to actually hear Chris share his amazing experience any talent with us. I saw them live in Leeds UK in 2022! What an amazing experience! Love them all! So down to earth! Thank you so much! ❤

Chris and Zac are killing it..their knowledge is like catching up on country history 30 years in an hour and a half..digging it

Chris is a walking encyclopedia of country music and a super nice guy. I met him one Sunday night at the Stone Fox and had a great long chat which I will never forget. I started with "I don't think you've played anything newer that 1956 tonight". That started the floodgates. He's a gem!

I always tune in when I see Chris on a show and this one was killer. Great job Zac.

Chris is an immense talent, multi instruments. Steel, Guitar, Bass etc... Met him a few times on lower Broadway, really laidback nice guy.

I got to see Chris with Marty Stuart in 2019. Amazingly talented as is everyone in that band!

I met Chris a few years ago as the bass player with Marty's band. I was lucky enough to talk with him with quite a while and he was just great to talk to. He can play most anything it seems and then the other night we watched the movie "Country Strong" and there was Chris playing in the band!

Excited to watch this! Can't say enough wonderful things about Chris as a human, as a musician, as a historian, and more. Just a downright great feller.

Each interview becomes my favorite, this one is no exception. Great job, questions I was thinking of, you asked! What a talented guy Chris is. Thanks Zac, you're the best!

A better interview I have not witnessed,,,,Pure Gold,,,thanks to ALL involved

Daaammn! This guy is an encyclopedia of country music, especially the history of nashville players form way back!! I have alway appreciated and enjoyed Marty Stuart and the "Fabulous Superlatives" Kenny Vaughn is awesome! Gonna have to start paying more attention Chris Scruggs! Thanks for this interveiw! Awesome!!

I’ve been waiting for this one, thank you!

We heard Marty and the Fabulous Superlatives in Boulder last summer - what a blast! Chris is terrific. Thanks Zac!

what a fantastic interview...anyone who has seen Marty and the superlatives is in for such a great experience. each guy contributes and its clear they are having a great time. all so very versatile and talented ..truly music royalty period ! not just traditional country . God bless

Zac, I think that is one of your best interviews. Chris is so talented. Great video. Thanks.

Thanks 4 sharing this fantastic interview with us. I love hearing about country music history! 🎶 ...jimi

Always love these long formats career looks Zac!

Wow. Just terrific. Ya' gotta love what Chris brings to the table. He's such a special player and music historian. Off-the-charts tremendous!

Great interview with another genious ! Chris Scruggs rocks !! So does Zac Childs !!

Such a talented man!!! Thanks Zac and Chris!!

This honestly is the third time I have watched this interview. Just a fantastic insight into one of the greats.

Great great interview! We are going to need you to close the loop by getting Marty Stuart on here. Well done!

Pretty speechless, satisfied, and tickled too! What a treasure both as a musician and historian! Fads fade, reverence is eternal!

Best most informative interview I have seen. Chris is a wonderful musician and wealth of knowledge on real country music. I watched this and learned so much more about music I love and played for 60 years. Fabulous job by Zac as a interview moderator.

Wow, Chris is seriously amazing. And just to see Zac smiling in awe while Chris is playing... you know you're among guitar lovers.

Wow! What a treat. I've long admired Chris and always on the look out for something new involving him. His radio show is still online and there's well over 100 episodes to be enjoyed for free. Also nice to hear Chris say how for his 30th he treated himself to that gorgeous L5 Gibson. Especially as last Christmas I did likewise for my 65th and bought a Fender Stringmaster (2x8 string) console lap steel. However, even if I lived for thousand more years it's clear I'll never come close to the brilliance displayed in this wonderful interview! Thanks Zac.

Chris playing the pedal steel at the end is mind blowing. I LOVE what he's playing there, banjo sounds and steel drums/marimbas. Too cool.

What a great interview. I am taking this one in bites. It's so fun to hear his story!

This is a great interview, on the back of this 've checked out some music I'd not heard before. Brilliant stuff Zac and what a talent Chris is.

Man Oh Man! Chris Scruggs is a Nashville National Treasure! Such a versatile player! He is a musical force! Much like his grandfather! I’m a MAJOR fan!

Wow. Fabulous interview! Thanks so much. A treasure-trove of info.

Thank you for full Chris Scruggs Interview!

Best channel on RU-vid,, like a great movie you can watch countless times and still learn something new every time you watch it again!!!!🎸🎸🎸

Many thanks for yet another great episode, featuring a most talented person. I had the pleasure of meeting him in an Italian restaurant, in Birmingham, England. A very gracious person.

Great interview with lots of good advice!🎶 I got the opportunity of meeting Chris and getting his autograph.📝 He was so kind and I can’t thank him enough.❤️

Great interview! I didn’t want it to end. Thank you both!

Love this interview. Brilliant musician. Loved that bit of “Foot of the Bed” too. Thanks!

Damn! I know him as Marty Stuart's bassist and he is incredible at that and singing. God blessed this guy.

I liked Chris the first time I heard him and it wasn't to long before I started looking for him and now he's become my most respected musician.

Brilliant...those bends behind the bar are just crazy...

This is just fantastic. In depth conversation by two very talented and knowledgeable folks!

I'm completely blown away by his steel guitar playing. WOW!

Cool! Chris was nice enough to signal. Pickguard at the Marty Stuart show on 2/24/23.

My stepson Travis Clark tried to get me out to Nashville, but I never went and regret it. He knew I'd enjoy all the music happening there.

What a delightful, knowledgeable and talented player. Been a fan since I saw Chris on a Fender Play livestream about the history of country guitar. Such a cool guy. Thanks for sharing this Zac!

Wow, the section about steel guitar was absolutely amazing, so much great information and playing, very condensed !

Thank you Thank you Thank you Zac and Chris… just incredibly informative, entertaining and inspiring. Cheers Marty from Melbourne 🇦🇺

Thank you Zac for bringing us Chris, I learned so much.

That was an unexpected 100 plus minutes of pure delight. At one point Chris mentioned Merle Haggard and I thought as he had been talking about bar technique: "Well there's ol' bashful Bill on the doghouse bass, Willie on the steel guitar. He hails from Pocatello and He drags a pretty mean bar." Chris has done so much in his career but I don't think he's planning on joining the prison band!

That was fun. What a great interview!

Absolutely fantastic interview! Thanks for featuring Chris.

What an episode! Love all the stories and tidbits but dang the playing portion was a full coarse meal in itself.

Great! Thanks for posting.