Zane Beverly Beck (1927–1985) was an influential American steel guitarist and pedal steel guitar builder, celebrated for his innovative 1952 introduction of knee levers to the pedal steel guitar, a change that allowed musicians to alter pitch effectively. This development became standard on modern instruments. Beck also performed on prominent stages like the Grand Ole Opry and started the ZB Music Company, later rebranded as BMI (Beck Musical Instruments), which produced steel guitars. His work significantly impacted the design and functionality of steel guitars.
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Meaning of the name - Zane
The meaning of Zane is uncertain, but it is often associated with 'God is gracious' or 'the Lord is gracious'.
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Place of Birth: Clarksville
Place of Death: Little Rock
Occupation: pedal steel guitar player | steel guitarist | musical instrument maker | musician | businessperson
Awards Received: International Steel Guitar Hall of Fame (1991)
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Ephemeris for December 24, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 24, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 24, 2024 |
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| Sun | 1 Capricorn 57 | 3 Capricorn 25 | 9 Aries 47 |
| Moon | 8 Capricorn 40 | 22 Libra 59 | 7 Leo 37 |
| Mercury | 23 Sagittarius 16 | 11 Sagittarius 28 | 13 Pisces 25 |
| Venus | 18 Scorpio 0 | 19 Aquarius 49 | 15 Pisces 29 |
| Mars | 11 Sagittarius 36 | 4 Leo 0 | 24 Aquarius 0 |
| Jupiter | 25 Pisces 36 | 14 Gemini 2 | 14 Aries 51 |
| Saturn | 13 Sagittarius 3 | 13 Pisces 57 | 19 Sagittarius 30 |
| Uranus | 29 Pisces 35 | 23 Taurus 50 | 3 Aries 44 |
| Neptune | 29 Leo 3 | 27 Pisces 12 | 26 Leo 46 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 22 | 0 Aquarius 50 | 14 Cancer 59 |
| Rahu | 18 Gemini 1 | 1 Aries 52 | 12 Gemini 53 |
| Ketu | 18 Sagittarius 1 | 1 Libra 52 | 12 Sagittarius 53 |
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