This was a very special day. Christmas morning 1955.
I was 13 years old and received this brand new Gibson
ES 225T I could hardly believe it. I was a very lucky kid.
These great photos below were supplied by Brian Lonbeck.
Brian played for many years with The Mandrell Sisters
and is a life-long Mosrite picker. And the best dang Joe
Maphis clone around.
(One of these days I might be able
to convert him to a mighty TNM) Enjoy these photos of
the early days with Barbara Mandrell, Semie Moseley,
Joe and Rose Lee Maphis and Elaine Garton (one of the
very few that is fortunate to have an original Joe Maphis
Mosrite Special).
Brian Lonbeck and Barbara Mandrell - The 2 on 1 schtick. August 1963
Brian Lonbeck doing doubleneck battle with hero Joe Maphis
Elaine Garton and Brian Lonbeck-
Rose Lee Mahis, Brian Lonbeck, Semie Moseley, Elaine Garton
The guitars of Joe Maphis and Elaine Garton (1988)
Rose Lee and Joe Maphis, Semie and Brian. Joe obviously not well. (May 85)
Joe and Brian "pick one" - Joe playing Elaine Garton's guitar. (May 85)
Semie and Brian
Semie Moseley and Brian Lonbeck at NAMM show. Date unknown.
Many more photos on Page 2