Multi-instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb, best known for his work on pedal steel guitar and mandolin, became interested in string instruments at an early age, asking for a guitar as a Christmas present as early as the age of four. His first influence was the folk music of the early '60s, though by the seventh grade he was in a band that covered British Invasion rock. At age 17, Titcomb took an approved 6 month sabbatical from boarding school to move to Denver to play with Mike Williams. There he developed an interest in country music and began playing pedal steel. After finishing ...