Thanks for having me on the Truetone Lounge! - Jimmy O

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

So honored! Zac

@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video. Enjoyed it very much. 🙏🏼

@daveshort7371

Жыл бұрын

There are 5 guitar players that I know by one note. Jimmy is one of them.

@jeremiahabbott5277

Жыл бұрын

I would rather hear this kinda stuff than eat.

@justinhromek73

Жыл бұрын

Diamond rio has songs that say soooo much! I hope the younger generation finds your music, you all are truly awesome! Just listened to you in Wichita ks. Right before Christmas 2022, you guys still impress! Nowhere bound, Kentucky mine, don’t forget to pray for me..can’t get enough!

Jimmy told me he played Matchless amps many years ago when in an autograph line at the National FFA Convention. I skipped all the other members of the group just to have time to talk guitar stuff with Jimmy Olander. I was an Agriculture Teacher in need of another amp because my solid state Yamaha G212 was giving me trouble. As my students were getting autographs, I was talking Matchless amps with Jimmy. I was in guitar heaven. I had never heard of Matchless but when I got back home in Alabama I called my friend that worked in a prominent Atlanta music store and bought a DC30. I’ve been able to visit with Jimmy 3 times and he was always gracious.

I played banjo and acoustic guitar in that same show at Fiesta Texas in the mid 90’s when it was owned by Opryland. The guy who’d fly in from TN would tell me Jimmy played this same show. Even as a banjo player he knew I’d be a Jimmy O fan. I wasn’t smart enough to touch a telecaster until a few years ago. Over the years banjo has made me tens of dollars.

Diamond Rio was, and still are a huge part of my life. I'm 63 years old and they still bring back awesome memories.Your guitar is a HUGE part of my guitar playing. Luv ya man!!!

There is only one Jimmy Olander. So articulate and fun. His playing is on another level.

My dad was in the house band at Kewadin Casino in the early 90's. Diamond Rio came through and were playing in the other room. I remember standing in a room off the side of the stage listening to Jimmy O's Matchless just CRANKING. Killer tone. Monster player! I was in heaven! I could have stayed in there all night!!

It was fitting to mention Jimmy Olander in the same sentence with Brent Mason - both great musicians!

My favorite tele player and IMO the best when it comes to benders. Still have the issue of country guitar magazine that featured Jimmy. I can’t get enough of these interviews. Keep up the great work!

You know, I didn't realize how much I'd missed these live interviews. Great to be reminded how much people talking in the same room matters. And man...this really fits into the bender theme over on your own channel. So great for both!

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, amigo! It was great to get to film this with Jimmy.

Such a humble guy. The Brent Mason story is great. I met Jimmy at a state fair gig in '93. He let me hang out with him for about a half hour pre show backstage. He was humble and pleasant then and obviously still is. I'm not surprised.

“You name the babies, I’ll name the dogs” solo blew my mind. I loved hearing it was Jimmy Olander’s too.

Love me some Jimmy O! Diamond Rio is probably my fave country band and guitarist ever.

Makes me want to move to Nashville...for the possibility of running into guys like this who've dedicated their lives with heart, soul and intelligence to create meaningful music. A 'country gentleman' for sure.

Zac I truly loved that interview. Jimmy has such an original technique and great tone. A very informative interview with some very personal history. Thanks for another great episode!!

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love Diamond Rio, my uncle and I love hearing Jimmy Olander pick his Guitar, he is one of the best guitar players in the world right beside Brent Mason, Albert Lee, Ricky Skaggs and Vince Gill. I would love to hear Jimmy Olander and Brent Mason play together some day soon.

Wow. An afternoon with Jimmy Olander. What an awesome opportunity. Thanks for dragging us along Zac. This was maybe my favorite interview of ANY musician, ever. But I'm a big fan of Diamond Rio and Jimmy O. I was bouncing around bar stages when Diamond Rio hit the charts. I can remember spending hours in the band bus trying to figure out how to play those parts without the benders. Sometimes I was able to do it, sometimes not. My best was Mirror, Mirror but it took me A LOT of hours practicing to get those lead licks down. Thanks again! This brought back some great memories for me, and I'm hoping some good memories for Mr. Olander as well.

Back! Live!

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

YES!

Zac thanks for having Jimmy O on. He's one of my all time favorite players, period. Diamond Rio deserves to be in the CMHF if there not already. I can't think of a band that has lasted as long as they have with all the same people, barring Dan Trumen. Love your show Zac. Keep it coming

This is one I’ve been waiting for!

what a great player and great interview! he is on a completely different level musically than most. his stuff is breathtakingly beautiful.

Jimmy has a tone and style like no other, so melodic and tasteful, I have been a big fan of Diamond Rio since the first 3 notes I heard on the radio. Enjoyed that immensely Zac , thanks to you both ! Cheers!

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

Jimmy O has some of the most tasteful licks , clean notes in the whole guitar world. I love what you do.

Cutting grass to stick with what you believe in is an poignant example of how the road to success often has switchbacks. Great interview!

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Jimmy O, has such a rocking country style, huge influence on me!

Absolutely amazing! Maybe part two with a rundown of Jimmy’s guitars…and amps? Thank you Zac!

Love all the shows,, but this one with Jimmy O is my very favorite,, thanks Zac and Jimmy

Wow, I knew I recognized that name. 30 years ago is crazy. I love Diamond Rio and Jimmy's playing.

Truly wonderful show Zac. Jimmy O is a great player with true musicality in his DNA. So much helpful information and music history. Completely inspiring and grateful that you and Jimmy have now established and preserved all this knowledge for players and future generations on this essential history. Best wishes and thanks to you both. More PLEASE! Cheers Ky

That's a great interview, two guys sitting across from each other at a guitar shaped table and having a great conversation

I am so glad I set aside the time to finally watch this interview with Jimmy, It was GREAT!!! But that is why we watch your work because all of it is great, Thanks!

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Wow, that piece he played at the end is so beautiful and moving

Awesome!!! Love Jimmy Olander! One of the forgotten, overlooked greats of the Telecaster...thanks Zac, this is truly a treat. Diamond Rio was undoubtedly the best of the late 80s harmony groups that all came out at around the same time. Beautiful...

Love your interview style with the great players!

Jimmy has a sound like no other!

Great interview , very relaxed and easy feel . Love Jimmy O's playing . Keep em coming Zac !

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Jimmy O is so awesome!! Love his background and playing style!! Diamond RIO had such a great sound!!

The greatest bender player of all time. I said what I said.

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Andy! Thank you for watching! Love your channel. Zac

@andywoodmusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@TruetoneFX cheers Zac! I just name dropped your channel in my previous woodshed vid ha! 🍻🎸

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Going to watch it now!

I’m so glad I watched the full 2 hours. This was absolutely amazing. Thank you Zac and Jimmy you’re my hero. I was a member of your fan club, had your poster on my wall, bought your cassette tape 6 times after wearing it out. God bless you.

@TruetoneFX

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

This was a GREAT interview!!! Jimmy was really kind to me when I met him a few years ago. He was humble when I told him I have enough trouble with a single bender and I didn't know how he played the double bender. He replied, "some nights I don't know how I do it either." (By the way I kinda want that guitar shaped table).

Jimmy is such a monster player. Check out his solo on Hap Towne Breakdowne on Steve Wariner's No More Mr. Nice Guy, there is a counterpoint lick in that solo that still gives me nightmares.

@mikehunt5630

2 жыл бұрын

That lick makes my brain bleed

Such a great guitar player. One of a kind sound that really made that band unique for that time period in country music. Jay is a monster. One of a kind. Great interview all around!

Hi Zac, Great to have you back with your guests in person ...Absolutely love ask Zac one of the best was Joe inserting the b bender ...Thank you Graham

My original guitar hero was Duane Eddy....still love his sound to this day. I am a pretty narrow minded old geezer now and only listen to Duane, fingerstyle players like Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, a couple of blues guys namely Robben Ford, Albert Collins and Lonnie Mack and a whole bunch of Telecaster guys like James Burton, Albert Lee, Vince Gill, Steve Wariner and now I am learning about Jimmy Olander. Another terrific interview Zac.

Wow! Great interview, great subject (J.O.), great playing, great instruments, and surprise - electronic amps! Thank you, my friend. The time went so fast.

Such a great interview. I have always had an infatuation with that “taxi-caster” since I was kid.

Oh yeah Zac, Diamond Rio was my Fav.band! Perfect Hooklines, vocals and outstanding guitarplaying. Thanks so much Zac!

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Such a fantastic interview. Jimmy is the best!!!

My favorite tele player

I remember I had only been playing for maybe a few years but I had an American strat & a line 6 amp, I used to listen to diamond rio & desperately try to learn Jimmy's intros, leads & solos & i just couldn't figure out what was going on not yet knowing what a bender was! I've still got many a Diamond Rio songs in my Playlist labeled "telecaster jams"! As always Great interview Zac!

Jimmy is a phenomenal player with his own unique sound. Great interview, enjoy hearing the back stories.

I thought I versed about these subjects. Boy was I mistaken. Thanks for opening up my view into this world!

Wow, what a phenomenal interview and conversation! So much great stuff, and useful details; I'll definitely be watching this one again!

Jimmy Olander is the man. He blends tones so beautifully.

one of my fav bands , always loved the super tasteful playing by jimmy o

that was a LONG...... interview,.. and i loved every minute! saw diamond rio 2/3? times, FAB!!!!! whenever jimmy would step forward for a quick solo all thee women would hoot and holler, good memories! THX ZAC AND JIMMY O!

Every time I watch a new interview I think it's the best ever (until the next one). Great job Zac!

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What an awesome and insightful interview. He is a mortal!! Kinda!

Zac I think your stuff is awesome always giving the guest artist his due, some really inspiring players and Jimmy is most inspiring! Always getting some new "tidbits" of guitartistry! Thanks

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

I think part of the reason I love gear so much is that its the closest I can relate and understand my heroes. Their playing is on another level

That’s real Soul in that TrueTone. Simply sublime.

Love Diamond Rio and Jimmy O!!! I’m gonna have to listen to this again and takes notes with all those name drops.!!! Fantastic interview!! Thanks so much for doing it!

Jimmy is definitely one of a kind! So talented! I have the best memories seeing Diamond Rio in Southern Oregon multiple times.

@TruetoneFX

Жыл бұрын

Cool!

That Brent Mason story is amazing. Great video.

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

I loved that part too

Great interview,Zac. Amazing musician!

By far one of the best things I’ve watched!!

Direct!? Oh man, that's unbelievable. We salivated over that sound when it came out. Maybelle is beautiful!

Awesome player in an awesome band.Hope I can see them next time they tour.

Zac, thank you very, very much. Really great interview.

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

I don't want this to end. Great work Zac!

You know when Jimmy O is on guitar. He has his own style. Poultry Promenade has Jimmy’s signature all over it.

Wonderful interview! Wonderful backdrop! What good taste in guitars

Great interview Zac and it's great to see it live!

The easiest, fastest two-hour music/musician video I've ever had the pleasure to view... by far. I've been enamored by the sound and style of Jimmy since first listen. Your questions and his responses made for a truly entertaining watch. Thank you, and thank Jimmy for sharing this.

@TruetoneFX

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Best interview and information on Jimmy Olander on the internet.

Your face at the moment he plays “meet in the middle” is priceless. Hahaha. Jimmy is the man.

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

I was a kid again!

Amazing interview!!! Stellar player, I’ve had such a great moment listening to his stories, thank you Zac !! It’s one of the best of True Tone lounge.

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Love Diamond Rio's great sound!

Thanks Zac for all the great interviews!

What a great interview. Both guys were great! Thanks for this!

@TruetoneFX

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

These are wonderful. Thank you so much for entertaining and informing.

@TruetoneFX

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Awesome as always. So much history and connecting the dots.

@TruetoneFX

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

You ROCK man! Thank You so much for doing this series and preserving all this knowledge. I had not heard Jimmy play. 1:39:26-34 and the sweet, sweet tone and that bend...oh man.... Such a gentle, subtle bend; but damn it hits me in the feels! I cackled around 1:50:00 and the 1st show story. We've all been there :) Best Regards and Wishes!

Such an under-rated player. Crazy good.

Miss the jimmy o show on u tube

Really enjoy these artist interviews!

Did i miss how they came up with Diamond Rio as the name of their band? Thanks Zac you do a great job as always with your informative interviews. Love Jimmy O.

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Good question! I did not ask. I'll see if I can find out

@fshn4lmt493

3 жыл бұрын

I can help- it was an old semi tractor brand, although spelled with an e instead of an i. If I recall that is where they got their name.

Great interview w/ a great guy, artist, and player!

Awwww, this stuff is so cool, Zac! Thanks so much for what you do.

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Jimmy O.. My favorite Tele player! Amazing guitar man!

i love that pickguard on the tele.

Thanks so much from here in Toronto..just great!

@TruetoneFX

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

What a great conversation!

Outstanding!

Diamond Rio is my favorite band. Love all Jimmy's solos and Dan's piano solos too. Check out their solos from the song "miss that girl" on the unbelievable album. Probly the most unique guitar solo I've ever heard.

Another fabulous episode! Thanks Zac

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Exellent interview!

Zac thanks for letting James ramble. I miss him a ton. Love to you my old Roomie!!! What a great person! I loved loved loved mixing this cats rig every night!!!!

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Another great interview Zac! Hope you're well.

@TruetoneFX

3 жыл бұрын

I am! Thanks

Always wondered why those bends were so prominent in Diamond Rio tunes. It's definitely part of their trademark sound along with talented song writing and musicians. They are great live

Holy cow!!! This was awesome!!!

@TruetoneFX

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!