The band also visited Stockholm, Zurich, Amsterdam, and cities in Germany and Scotland. The band played Austin City Limits and made three successful tours of Europe, including shows at London's Wembley Stadium. ![]() In 1980, he was asked to join Joe Sun's band as his permanent steel player. After the tour, he returned to Nashville where he had regular engagements at various Nashville clubs. In 1973 he was asked to join a six-week tour with Gram Parsons and the Fallen Angels, featuring Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris. He also published a book, Pedal Steel Chord Dictionary for the C6 Nashville SetUp, which is still regarded as one of the most useful and authoritative texts for pedal steel guitar instruction. In 1969, Neil was one of the first persons to develop an instruction course for steel guitar. Upon receiving his green card, he completed his move to Nashville where he played with many well-known country musicians including Charlie Louvin, Jean Shepard, Billy Walker, Ray Pillow, and many other Grand Ole Opry artists. At the age of 24, he began the process of moving to Nashville, Tenn., to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time professional pedal steel guitar player. ![]() When he was 17, Neil began playing steel guitar and eventually worked at various music venues in Montreal, backing many visiting Nashville artists, including Charlie Louvin of the Louvin Brothers. Neil was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Beloved son of the late Ben Flanz, the late Dina Flanz, the late Sadie Grosin, dear brother of Joyce Quinn and Allan Flanz, brother-in-law of Patrick Quinn, cherished uncle of Paul and Dian Quinn, Margaret and Brett Myles, and great-uncle of Deena and Jason Myles. 2, 2021, at Austin, Texas, at the age of 83.
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