who was the guitarst.? Did he ever get recognition for his performance?

Wow, I like listening to Bill Dogett and I've wondered that too, along with his sax player! Of the info I've noticed it's always centered around Bill and his accomplishments?...

Pete Mays and Floyd Smith were Doggett's guitarists for years.

thanks mystic. do you know which one did honky tonk?

I've subsequently found out that Billy Butler was the guitarist on Honky Tonk. He also co-wrote it
with Doggett.