6 Jun 2021

Country legend 'humbled' by Hall of Fame induction

From Sunday Morning, 7:18 am on 6 June 2021

Paddy Long is undoubtedly New Zealand's leading steel guitar player, with a long and illustrious studio career that has seen him playing steel guitar on over 170 albums, radio and TV jingles and soundtracks. He's also played with industry legends like Emmylou Harris, Connie Smith and Little Jimmy Dickens. Later this morning he will be inducted into the Hands of Fame at the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards in Gore.

Country musician Paddy Long is regarded as New Zealand's best steel guitar exponent.

Country musician Paddy Long is regarded as New Zealand's best steel guitar exponent. Photo: Supplied