John’s reaction to that beautiful lick at 3:43 is the right reaction.

Damn, playing a guitar solo so good that BB King just straight up falls in love with you. That’s a big win right there.

When you stop John Mayer from even playing and he watches like a giddy kid, you’ve done something

That volume knob manipulation at 3:36 makes me want to cry. What a stunning stunning piece of art and history right there.

I've seen this a bazillion times. Ok, that hyperbole, but I have seen this, and listened to a grip. For sure. Aside from BBs generosity, and Mr. Trucks' TEAR INDUCING SOLO AND HUMILITY, my FAVORITE part of this is watching Mayer's epiphany that HE AIN'T SHIT. Priceless.

ufffff. imagine the face of jhon mayer. derek is the god of slide guitar. with the king of blues. it is fukin amazing!!! love from argentina

That's how to humble John Mayer

Duane Allmans SG?

A Pure musical masterpiece

Even as a world-renowned violinist, it must be hard to walk on that stage on crutches. And of course, he blows everyone away, but does he constantly feel like he has to, because of his disability.?

I realize this is an older video, but I just watched it for the first time. I then read some of the comments and have mixed feelings about them. I first saw John Mayer right about that time and I'd already known for years about Trucks. Many of the replies give Mayer a lot of credit for humbly sitting and watching a master on the slide guitar, Trucks. To me, he appeared uncomfortable and was in sort of a "flight" mode, but there was no where to hide. Who could blame him? For him, that part of the evening was setup to fail and, once he was in it, he was corneredbwhilr battling some pretty serious emotions. A different night, different venue, and BB King being more self-aware in terms of what he was saying in the context of where and with whom he was saying it, and Mayer may have ignited the place with his fiery talents. BB king is supposed to be a famous musician and the consummate professional, not a Derek Trucks fanboy. Common sense should have held him back from going all the way in honoring one guitarist at the expense of an equally gifted musician. If I were Mayer, I would have at the least been disappointed...and probably a bit hurt. After all, he is human. I didn't see the entire concert, so perhaps Mayer had already taken command of a song or two...to at least had an equal opportunity to showcase his talents. Hope so.

I come back to this video because watching it makes me feel good everytime!

This solo inspires me to truly learn the instrument

What guitar is Mayer playing here?

This makes me do that face where you're disgustedly impressed.

John mayer bb king my idola

It’s sad that Mayer is overlooked or not recognized because he’s good looking

Gary payton on drums

John Mayer is a fantastic player. Richer in vocabulary than Dereks in my opinion.

SRV

Where are all the white liberal gender and race students to comment on this expose of biases and social constructs - idiots

Watching this makes me tear up a little bit thinking about how sad it must’ve been when B.B. King passed away. R.I.P. to an absolute legend.

I’m a huge John Mayer fan and it’s funny to watch him being wow’d and studying hard to pick up that Sweet slide lead!

He plays this piece better than anyone else I've heard play it. So much emotion!

He is good……..

Loved this solo (3:20) and gave it a go on my sax! Let me know what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaHWi4Brmbiorassi=mPLeH6w5tAXAnwrq

Watching Trucks play is like watching an artist painting a masterpiece every time.

Keith plus Keith plus Ronnie,it's a pleasure.

Best three players of blues for the 21st century hands down.

Tremendo😊

What gibson model is john mayer playing please ?

John Mayer has chops also, every player is up there because they have chops.

"As good as I've ever heard it" :)

0.37 bro just said hotdog

Let us gingerly touch our tips!

This is virtuosity at its best 😍

Could someone please tell me what BB King saying from 0:37 ? I can't get it.

Watching this brings me to tears. Especially when he said "I don't want to go but I got to" BB was such a beautiful soul. So full of love and joy.

the sound, is.... 😢

KZbin is too kind sometimes

not many players are gonna get John to literally stop playing. Derek is a guitar player's guitar player.

Name this song?

Qué bonita canción con la boz de Plácido Domingo❤😂🎉

Aoife has a voice like a cello, Yo Yo' cello has a voice like Aoife... haven't even listened to the words after three listens... such a beautiful sound!

❤Qué tres fenómenos ! Preciosas interpretaciones de tres de mis ídolos!

what was that at 6:47??

The King shows his pleasure and appreciates the younger talent

BBK couldn’t remember his name. After spending days with him, he couldn’t remember. I feel this. But he had looove. BBK IS A SAINT.

So glad to see Izzy having fun.

I remember Derek playing serveral times at the Surf Club in Bemus Point, NY when he was a tween. He was pretty phenomenal (especially for a tweenager) then, and now..damn...🤘🎸🔥