McAULIFFE, Leon
(1917–1988)
McAULIFFE, Leon (b. William L. M., Houston, Tex., January 3, 1917–August 20, 1988) One of the pioneers of the steel guitar, McAuliffe is best known for his Steel Guitar Rag, which he first recorded as a member of BOB WILLS 's Texas Playboys . McAuliffe was a protégé of BOB DUNN, the steel guitarist who is most famous for his jagged-edged solos with MILTON BROWN . Leon joined THE LIGHT CRUST DOUGHBOYS in 1933, then moved on to Wills's band two years later. He recorded Steel Guitar Rag (an…