Being from Tampa I knew all of the Outlaws, went to high school with Billy , lived in the same neighborhood as Henry. Used to watch them playing the bars in Tampa, specifically the Depot on Nebraska Ave. Through all the years Hughie was the one constant until he left to play with Skynard.

Being from Tampa, I knew all of the 0:08 0:08 0:08 0:08

Good stuff on the Outlaws,I've seen them times in Atlanta in the 70s(I have every Marcshall Tucker albums in your background. )

I have a question? Was Billy Jones related to Stan Jones who wrote Ghost Riders in the sky? Like maybe Billy's uncle ? Im curious.

I remember the Outlaws big time from my youth. I listened to everybody my family did Charlie Daniels band, Marshal Tucker band and lots of Southern Rock. Of course the Allman Brothers band. I was born in 60 and grew up in Sarasota. Those werethe greatest of time's! Thank you for the Rememberance!

3:45 The sound of his guitar is so bad and just plain gross. It has nothing to do with Billy Jones. As he never sounded that bad. Please..., just stop it!!!

They were absolutely brilliant to snag Paul Rothchild to produce their eponymous album The Outlaws. Absolutely set their sound and approach into motion. 🙏🏼

Excellente!!!

I miss being able to go bass fishing with Hugh again…. >”}}}><

Loved the way you guys played. Rest in peace Billy ❤❤❤

Saw MTB with you playing the guitar in Macon November 2024. You were fantastic. Especially love the song Georgia Moon.

Hughie was the complete badass! That dude would punish a Strat. I think he’s just playing that Strat in heaven. I love him & Toy, and they’re the reason I picked up a guitar 🎸 when I was younger and I’m 62 now.

Growing up in the 70s remembering all the bands from late 60s to late 70s. I don't know what it was but Billy was my favorite guitarist. Saw him play a few times, always wished I could have met him and say thank you... life on the road is very tough job.

Redwing 1977 and Pullin' Together 1976 are always in my car's stereo.

Sending love and fandom from Milwaukee.

I had the pleasure of picking with Rick at his house with Trent Miller, Tim Pinson, And Mike Joseph , just jamming, and with Chris at his former bass players house, Stan Daniell in Macon, thanks yall. Hey Chris I worked with your cousin Surveying in Macon as well, Jimmy. Thank yall ! Yep I Still play everyday !

Love your video of the boys. I gave Ethan his first guitar lesson at age 5. Lol He hated the guitar and it didn't like him either the best I could tell. I had to pay him to learn the G chord! Cost ME $3.00 & 2 pieces of peppermint candy. He was tough. His parents Carla and Ernie did a great job. I really hope you will decide to post more videos or "content" as they call IT. Green Grass and High Tides FOREVER!

Really enjoyed the conversation and seeing you guys in concert and partying. Kick ass chit! 🫡

I really liked this particular session. So enjoyable.

My favorite southern rock bands are Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, .38 Special, Molly Hatchet, The Marshall Tucker Band and etc. I think that most strongest and powerful members of The Outlaws were Billy Jones, Hughie Thomasson, Freddie Salem, Monte Yoho, Harvey Dalton Arnold, David Dix during the late 70's. Especially the live album "Bring It Back Alive" were the best album of them. Billy Jones has a classy clean vocal on songs like "Holiday" and "Freedom Walk", but the sound were very strong and powerful.

I met Hughie at 86 Street in 1986 at Expo 86 in Vancouver. The Outlaws just opened for Delbert McClinton. Hughie and I hung for about a half hour and I bought him a beer. He said to me Henry would only show up when the spotlight could be on him. Very sad about Mary. Lots of love to her and RIP HT Jr.

I have a copy of the live recordings Chris.

Chris pls do one on Freddie Salem when and if you can God Bless you and your channel

Thanks Chris. Still miss Billy so much.

Met Hugh while I was in the Army in Germany. Got talking about fishing. Got to take him fishing south of KansasCity. RIP Hugh! Thank you for the memories.

Hughie wat the best ive ever seen and chris you are good as well you men sure have played alot and i am sure maney playes i would like to thank you for the best songs ive ever heard warms heart and sole thank you GOD BLESS TACK CARE

"Holiday" is one of my favorite Outlaws tunes.

Great to hear stories from someone who knew both Billy and Hughie.... and love hearing those lead parts again. And learning how Billy set those pickups, which I did not know. Billy always was little too much of a free form lead player for my taste, never worrying much about how it sounded on the album. He often just did his thing in live performaces. But his heavy bend and vibrato approach was a perfect counterpoint to Hughie's blazing fast Strat leads.

Could listen to these stories all day.

Chris is an incredible artist. A true talent. One of my favorites.

Had a question for you. What was Toy's rig setup? I know he played a Les Paul, but his amp and settings and pedals if any? Thanks!

In that 1973 Kirshner concert when Jimmy introduced the The Williettes and she out dancing and shaking, it gave me palpitations. She's still beautiful.

Watched these vids all the way thru for the 2nd time 👌

Hey Chris...I saw you with Tucker in Kittanning last night...great show with kudos to all....

Mr hicks sir....john matthews...fyi...me...I'm so beyond prayers to God sincerely needing you're attention n you have my respect hands down...I'm a little more then a fan n forgive me with this stalker appeal 45 years late...but yayy do you like cereal??? I gotta have my popz😢

I was at Pepe's A'GoGo the night the Nitty Gritties came in. Duane invited me to dinner at the Chase Hotel where I listened to Bill McEuen tell him and Gregg that he'd get them a record deal with Liberty Records if they came to LA. After their engagement at Pepe's they headed west. In his book Gregg said "We just wanted to get out of St. Louis."

I can't even begin to Imagine a world without RVZ👣 Prince of Dixie , & the kick ass R&R of L🐊S, I'm still waiting for the Gems in Skydogs stash to surface! Thanks for the great stories can't get enuf🤘✌️🎸🍑⚾🐊👣

My favorite picker in one of my top favorite bands of all time. Just the right amount of true Country combined with just the right amount of honest Rock. 🔥⚡🎸 Here's to You Billy Jones!

Donna Hall I want to hear your song Reign On Me

What a Badass song. Song says so much with very few words. Beautifully written and preformed.

Marcus H.! Knew you at Brevard Music Center, summers 1981 and 1982. Violin.

My very 1st concert was, The Outlaws. It was the "In the eye of the Storm" show.They opened up for Molly Hatchet in 79 in Lubbock Texas

what a nice guy !

Tremendous job on this webcast. I loved every word. Both of these bands meant a lot to me as they were the soundtrack of my life. Chris, you’ve lived quite the blessed life

Ils ne jouaient pas sur Peawy ampli?? Du moins pour les premiers albums.......en tous les cas c était noter sur les pochettes..et les photos live de l epoque le prouve..non??

Billy was popular among us Southern Rock fans here in The Bronx.... but it was that Platinium record behind you that got me playing the guitar.... Cheers!

Great guitar player with an Unique Style his Riffs were puré Bliss.🎸

What a great incite into the early days of the ABB..Thanks for posting.🍄

My friend Frankie Toler was the drummer for Gregg Allman band ( im no angel & just before the bullets fly ) & one Allman Brothers album ( brothers of the road) was recruited by Doug Gray but it was to be short lived as Frankie needed a liver transplant which took his life..I rode down to south Carolina with him & Doug Gray was one of the nicest cats you'd ever meet..RIP Frankie & long live the MTB.

Did these guys like Billy know scales and theory or just play what they heard in their head?