Slippery John?

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Dusty Lee Elmer
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Slippery John?

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Howdy all,

Last summer I acquired a George Boards 8 string lap steel that was autographed by a few different people. Freddie Roulette, Charlie Wallace, Mike Johnson, but there is one autograph that I can't find any information on. Slippery John. I love the name, I would love to know who he is though. Does anyone know?
Dusty Elmer

1964 National Chicagoan & 2004 George Boards 8 string
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John Watson
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Re: Slippery John?

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Hey Dusty
Wondering if it might be the late Slippery John Weston. Professional player in Santa Cruz. See Santa Cruz Sentinel - All Obituaries. Born June 23, 1049 - Sept. 21, 2018.
Melbert 8 string lap, James Adam's square neck reso, B- Bender Fender Tele.
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Dusty Lee Elmer
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Re: Slippery John?

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Thanks John! That makes sense, the guitar came out of that area. Mystery solved!
Dusty Elmer

1964 National Chicagoan & 2004 George Boards 8 string