101 Reasons Why Buckethead is the G.O.A.T.

[@harrisonrg777]

at a show i went to i saw a little girl hand him a note and a drawing. buckethead at first wouldn’t take it “i found out later some pos wrote buckethead a death threat so i guess that was why” so she kept handing it to him so he finally took it. fast forward a year i went to see buckethead again at that same place. i was shocked to see that girl there again she’s like 14 and it just stood out to me that she loves his music wears a bucket on her head and all that jazz. well i went up to her and her dad and told them i have recorded her handing buckethead the note because it was during the toy hand out and asked if they wanted me to send it to them they was happy and the dad gave me his contact info so i sent it to them. later that night during the toy hand out buckethead handed HER a note. i got to see it. it was from him to her thanking her for the kind words and the drawing.. how awesome is that. the girl was crying nonstop. how much it meant to her that a artist she looks up to did that for her. NOT only remembering a year later but was appreciative of her as a fan. buckethead is truly a good guy and the world needs more people like him

[@chuckerson33charlesbrown69]

I am literally in tears over this, goddammit, if this doesn't hit you in the feelers, then you have no heart. Thank you for sharing that story :) This just reaffirms why Bucket is the greatest of all time!

[@BucketheadDisciple]

The whole world needs to hear this story. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@dogmachine2406]

This made me choke on a tear or two just reading this. I live in Australia so I guess I have 0.001% chance of seeing big B live, though my 2.5yr old daughter dances with me daily when I listen to pikes. Its the highlight of my days most days. I just hope as she grows so will her love for the bucket.

[@harrisonrg777]

in 2018 taking her note @:23 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYnHfYagopWYY9E

[@harrisonrg777]

2019 gives her a note and takes something from her 3:40 see bucket pick up a red rolled up paper and gives it to her 3:59 and 4:05 hear her scream i love you kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3OYYY2bqNeNpKM

[@lorib2813]

My son was a huge fan....had almost all his pikes. We went to 3 of his concerts in 2 years. At my son's recent memorial service, I had Buckethead music playing in background....Electric Tears, etc. My son was 38

[@Hold_me_forever]

may your son rest in peace 😢

[@lorib2813]

@@Hold_me_forever thank you. He was a born again Christian so he's now listening to the amazing music in heaven

[@davidroberts2595]

@@lorib2813 yes he is, God bless

[@lorib2813]

@@davidroberts2595 thank you. Have a blessed Christmas

[@fightrrrrr]

Ohhh no man. I’m insanely sorry for your loss. Heartbreaker man totally

[@moamin.aljaro]

*Buckethead has a special place in my heart*

[@nickcarter2904]

@Jeff Watson you’re a stupid noise

[@nickcarter2904]

@Jeff Watson oh my bad I actually thought you were the one trolling lol. I miss understood what you said I think

[@Captain_Hapton]

"He's not looking for fame." I'm surprised that his offer from Ozzy Ozbourne isn't on this list. Ozzy Ozbourne, probably the god of Rock n' Roll, wanted Buckethead to play guitar for him... on the condition that he remove his bucket. Buckethead said no. Every other artist out there would have bent over backwards to just get the offer at all and would have bent over again if Ozzy asked them to. Buckethead removes his bucket for no one... not even Ozzy Ozbourne.

[@BucketheadDisciple]

Good point! Very well put!

[@michaelknight8365]

Absolutely! And the best thing about this story is that we know it's true. It's not apocryphal. Ozzy told the story himself during an interview. He ended the story by saying "He plays like a motherf@#$&r!"

[@BloodFireDoom]

It was probably Sharon.

[@hideentity1518]

God of shit n hole

[@jag1780]

Even kings cant take your dignity

[@Captain_Hapton]

My bucket list: 1)See Buckethead live That's it. Why do you think it's called a bucket list? Duh...

[@driptofen9625]

Ethan Isaac bro if hes ever on tour in ur area buy that ticket!! i been to twi bucket head concerts one at the filmore in MD and another show in DC he does fucking amazing in person the tracks and studio versions dont do buckethead any justice ! he sounds amazing live !

[@joe-di6zf]

deffinatly go see him. and you can tell he loves his fans because he all but gives the tickets away. it was a packed house and i payed more to park than i did for the tickets.pretty admirable for a guy who could get a lot more if he was greedy

[@cassianooooo]

we're lucky to live at the same time as him.

[@jauws4200]

Im glad im alive in this time, rock/metal music 2000-now is incredible

[@unwisely]

He's the Nikola Tesla of Guitar world

[@sandeshkhanal1043]

Wow thats a great insight

[@Hhhlll7778]

The AnimeLife Please lets not forget the man Buckethead considers to be the absolute best : Shawn Lane, forever untouchable,Rip

[@unwisely]

😪Nikola Tesla was the greatest guy of his time. But he was not given the fame he deserved. Same with bucket head, he plays godlike but people loves slash more(for those who dont know him).

[@Hhhlll7778]

The AnimeLife I agree but this applies even more to Shawn Lane who is Bucketheads idol

[@sandeshkhanal1043]

@@Hhhlll7778 a lot is similar to tesla and buckethead.tesla made more than 700 patents but was never credited same with buckethead with over 400 albums but underappreciated.well shawn lane is best thats out of the question.

[@NatterNet]

Great video my friend, very well put together. I also had the pleasure of hitting the like button to make it 101 likes. Woo!!

[@lucasferrazs]

thank you, Brian you have changed my life, forever and ever thank you, just thank you you're my brother, and i love you

[@martinemesguitar]

He's got it all: astonishing technique, great feel, originality, and is a great musician and composer all round.

[@jamesdriedger8502]

There's always a reason to love Buckethead

[@546Scott]

I had no idea of this mans history outside of his incredible talents as a musician. Very refreshing to see someone like Buckethead and his history as a person.

[@DrownedBoyProductions]

As simple as one can put it and as the classic saying goes. BUCKETHEAD IS GOD!

[@Silvercloud1478]

This guy is so underrated,hands down the best in the universe

[@reithkitchards1011]

I always RECOGNIZED Buckethead but this really opened my eyes to his genius, thank you for this man

[@cn2490]

As one of the greatest guitarist by skill alone. It really hit me when I hear him said that he has always been scared to death to play. Such a real guy. Thanks for the great video man.

[@codycallahan91]

i dunno if i was meant to tear up watching this video, but i did. We dont deserve Buckethead.

[@Bucketheadgoat]

He doesn't play music, he plays emotion

[@levisalvini4110]

The perfect comment... I agree totally!

[@Fissan_Poulsen]

Sounds a little psychopathic

[@andrewboff5682]

It's a noise like Steve vai except x bucket head by 70.

[@paulocarvalho111]

Buckethead changed my life, he is the master no doubt, nice video as always.

[@bonesaw36]

So underrated... I love this guy. I’ve seen him a couple times live and my dad and I love listening to him shred and play all kinds of jams

[@ElreyRayo]

when a person's skill, touches your soul, there's a heart connection

[@billnelson9413]

I’m glad my Buckethead phase was around the time that I was able to catch the Bonnaroo performances and other collaboration shows. A few of his compositions are really magical to me and I really appreciate the themes he continues to develop through his different styles. Some of his material that I used to care less about are my favorite now. Quite a compelling artist all around.

[@meepogg8921]

WoW Me has hecho admirar más a Buckethead de la que ya tenía

[@nunyabiznezz6038]

Not to be dramatic but I would die for him

[@ggallin2043]

Buckethead is more than guitar player He's a lifestyle 🖤

[@ilikevideos4868]

What a beautiful human being.

[@Bart_Fuzz]

When I first heard Buckethead as a kid, I always said to myself "I have to be as good as him". Well, 12 years from learning the guitar alone, I'm nowhere near as good, sometimes anxiety still kicks in how not good I'm at it sometimes (especially when it comes to solos). But then I learned that this isn't a competition, not a game to win, It's all about giving yourself (stereotypes aside). Buckethead is the person I always wanted to be, but failed miserably, always told myself that I'll never smoke, or drink, or do drugs or swear. And I feel guilty for not being able to live up to those statements I made when I was 13. Buckethead is truly the goat, an easy question to answer when someon asks: "Who's the greatest guitarist?", and one of the greatest human being to walk this earth.

[@ayberk6722]

i am guitarist for 1 year, i learned guitar myself. First i learned chords and rhytmes but i just get bored rhtymes and just playing chords. So after that i saw buckethead and said "i have to play solos and make my own solos, melodies" and started learn theories and scales. So I am 16 years old do u have any suggest to me about improvise?

[@peyotepete4903]

I've been playing for 30 years and I've only recently heard of Bucket Head and I wish I had much sooner!

[@nicolasconde8133]

@@ayberk6722 try to learn more scales and licks however since you are recentrly started i recommend to play slow melodies in improvisation you have to know that speed is nothing without thefeeling give it a try as you improve you may beceome shredder.

[@ayberk6722]

@@nicolasconde8133 oh 8 months later thanks for message, i learned scales and (IDPLM) mods, studied a lot of legatos... Im good for now and Im studying already. Thanks for ur message again

[@jessepruitt5210]

Every once in awhile, a very special talent comes along. It's even better when it's paired w/a very humble human being. Love me some Buckethead. Shred on!

[@81bats61]

I played Colma at my grand parents 50th. They loved it and asked me to play it again :-D

[@Skwid-Lives]

His Pike series has the greatest collection of guitar riffs I’ve ever heard

[@mickeyqtip7918]

The Halloween in May 2019 concert was the most jaw dropping live performance I have *ever* seen. I just remembered now that I saw him swing his guitar behind him, catch it in one hand, and was still playing it behind him, before throwing it back around in front of him and catching it again with one hand and played flawlessly.

[@markmshockey1769]

Saw him live and last year and was amazed. Was a great time. I have seen some of the shredder lists but like most people say it depends on your criteria - speed, technique, style, feel, etc.... I love speed and some of the lists maybe focus differently including writing popular songs or being with popular bands which is of course a big deal. However you look at it he is amazing. I saw Andy James live 2 years ago and was in disbelief of his speed as well. Thanks

[@deckerbob]

He’s certainly a rare beautiful human being, I’m lucky enough to have shaken his hand, twice.....🐓

[@KidaMilo89]

His hand squashed yours didn't it?? He's got big hands.

[@joebermuda6452]

Buckethead music literally leaves you in a trance and you can’t stop listening even if it’s 30 minute song. On top of that His instrumentals are incredible therapy for hard times especially break ups. His music speaks to me

[@fuadmuhammadn.7658]

I would love to see buckethead in person once in my life. Warm greetings from Indonesia. Stay disembodied.

[@DavidDantePhoenix]

I was tearing up near the end there... Great job on this video, and long live Buckethead!

[@spinachleach]

Going to see him live tonight after so many years… the last part in the video actually made me tear up a bit. 💗

[@masterklaw4527]

I only know one of his songs and I love him even more now.

[@CarNerd7]

Buckethead is the Goat , he's the god of guitar and no one can change my mind , I absolutely love him he's insanely skilled and exceptional

[@billmozart7288]

The time I saw him was a highlight of my whole life. I knew he gave out gifts, but didnt know he also accepted gifts, so at "Toy Time" I reached in my wallet and pulled out a picture of a Buddha tapestry I kept on me and gave it to him. And he put it on his control pad! He's definitely the GOAT in my book

[@martinwettig3724]

That's fantastic! You converted me into a fan without even having listened to his music. Thousands of songs yet to come...

[@mattpfarr5992]

In here before Natternet

[@NatterNet]

Woo!! I was busy watching Ad Astra in the cinema haha Woo!!

[@serega4087]

Im 36, first time ever i was at concert and it was a buckethead, best experience ever. He is amazing guitarist.

[@aries3211]

Buckethead manages to throw so much emotion into his songs without even saying a single word. He's the reason I put a killswitch on my guitar, he's such an amazing guitar player, such a unique player, he's emotional but silent, and manages to kill every solo he plays. Honestly, as a guitarist I wanna be a mix of Buckethead, Tom Morello, and Synyster Gates, and as a person I also look up to Buckethead, I wanna be a nice guy and just be as chill as possible

[@2heavenAndHell]

this all just makes me love him more than I already do.

[@eratas_dualitas]

4:13 Thank you for sharing some of my fan arts ! Great video that I would recommend to any person I will ever met in my entire life wawee

[@AaronJacobSnow]

Which one did you create?

[@eratas_dualitas]

@@AaronJacobSnow middle top, bottom left, not my best art tho

[@Mandy7D7]

Those were my favorite. 👍 Really amazing work.

[@lancefraijo8585]

Being a Guns fan, I heard of Buckethead on "Chinese Democracy" he's Incredible

[@superbanks3311]

It's so funny how we can identify him playing so clearly in that album, so sad slash is butchering all of his solos.

[@dylansmith880]

I’ve listened to buckethead for years and never knew he was so humble and down to earth. It is crazy to see any one with that type of talent and not have an ounce of cockiness in them. PSA: Buckethead has had ten of his “most important guitars” stolen and needs help finding them or similar instruments. There are a few rock magazines that have posted stories about the theft if you want more information to help.

[@SirTunnelSnake]

Saw him when I was about 13 years old, over 10 years ago. It's still the best show I've ever been to and I've been to some pretty good shows. He absolutely killed it and I got to shake his hand, play his killswitch, and got a Friday the 13th jason figurine from him during the toy shop section. I was so stoked cus he was my idol at the time

[@Scanman8585]

I was lucky enough to see him in philly in 04 with c2b3. Probably best show of my life. There will be a time in the near future when he is acknowledged. Young guitarists are learning of him.

[@TheShadowCrafter]

He’s my main inspiration as a guitarist. His tone is so iconic I can recognize it anywhere. So much it can be compared to a human voice’s identity. He straight up plays his heart out.

[@GS-uy4xo]

Being a good person with incredible talent, humility, and a truly kind heart puts him on the top of my list. I didn’t know any of this but now I’m a fan - I wish him love, happiness and great health.

[@ilikebigbots359]

I’m a lifelong guitarist and been a big fan of the Bucket since Praxis. Thanks for this. Lots of details I haven’t seen covered before. Great job with video editing, etc.

[@Drimirin]

Lifelong Joe Satriani fan that has just now started listening to Buckethead seriously. Sadly I paid little attention to him in the late 90s because I was too busy buying every Wu Tang Clan affiliated album I could afford. While I'll always be a Hip Hop connoisseur and Metal head Buckethead has quickly become my new favorite guitarist. Satch will always have tunes and a style I dig but BH is just on another level.

[@buushi]

Nothing but facts for 12:33 long

[@russtyruss_i-Invest]

Wow! That was awesome to watch, one of the most comprehensive and detailed reviews on this master amazing guitarist and person. Thanks! Great video!

[@claudiosaldivia5646]

Wooow my son show me this person a few days ago..I'm feeling so blessed to get to know his art.. great human... We need more people like him in this world..

[@StevenP-u4e]

1st show I saw was when I was 14.. I’m 36 now, and have probably.. 60 toys..? I am always making myself known at his show and will literally take in his energy with my fingers.. one night, I didn’t get a toy.. I was almost baffled, but was there the night before and that day was good old Valentine’s Day. Instead of dragging my GF atm to a show.. she surprised ME with 2 tickets for round 2.. and when he ended the show, he grabbed a stuffed bear that says “Be Mine” on a heart. Walks up to the crowd, and then was trying to hand it to my gf.. so many ppl were trying to get it he backed off.. I yelled “I WILL GET HER THAT BEAR!” And allowed me to scuffle for it as I handed my gf HIS VALENTINE! Still probably best moment of the over 100 shows I’ve seen and how the audience has grown.. everyone in awe over Soothsayer.. I don’t think they’re bandwagoners.. just late bloomers that didn’t get the privilege to own Bucketheadland before it became extremely rare and 2 discs at lowest price of $100.. we listened to that album every day after school and I became a very good guitar player after the first night I saw him and inspired me to actually PLAY and not just love music. He is the GOAT and you could give 100 more reasons. Great video my man.. the interviews with Maximum Bob.. Deli Creeps is still one of the greatest bands he had a project with.. but hard to beat CCBOBB.. I mean.. Claypool, Bucket, Bernie, Brain AND MORE on one stage was unforgetful to say the least.

[@donseagrave]

i was at a show first row and someone gave him a basketball figure and without seeing his face there was so much emotion shown...buckethead you are unlike anyone and we love you dearly.

[@RawLu.]

an incredible guitarist & one hell of an enigma...

[@jc-me3hf]

My 7 year old son this w-e : Dad, can we go to a Buckethead show? Me: Sorry, as far as i know he rarely plays in Europe. Son: Well, lets fly to the US then 😂

[@ericmoody3944]

That's a smart boy!!!!!!

[@jc-me3hf]

@RJ mi yeah will probably do it one day. He also has other bands on the list like Vio-lence or AC/DC. Guess the first stop we will do toghether will be a Death Angel show when they are around the next time. Since my Kids know Mark, i probably have to take the 4 year old sister to the show as well 😂

[@rayray7663]

I would love to see him at a super bowl appearance 🙏

[@nunyabeez9763]

Never happen tho i bet. Wood be a gift from God a real treat but we will never see that. People r missing out when they do not experience what is buckethead is is isa s🧠💣💢💥 error error, overload........🤦‍♂️

[@splatterbrain3788]

He's way too real for that. It might go against his values of sharing his talents with the world if he's playing a 10 minute show with an unplugged guitar to a pre-recorded track at a venue where tickets start at $3k a pop and sponsored by a beer company. Still be pretty sweet.

[@nunyabeez9763]

Wwbd? Lol

[@JackMusicStage]

Buckethead is literally one of the best person and guitarist in the world! When I first saw him live in concert, I had to travel from the other side of the ocean( I’m from Italy, in Europe) to Florida, and first of all I was so happy to have done so many miles and finally see my hero! So I prepared something like a big piece of paper, to show to him that the love for his music could arrive very far far away! He notice me, and he let me play the Killerswitch for first!! He came directly to me, to lend his guitar over my head! I was dying inside for the emotion! Thank you so much Big B, as always you give the best to all your fans, and we can’t love you more, day after day!!! And thank you also Buckethead Disciple for your amazing videos!

[@jcdova29]

As a fan of music I really like his style and the sound he has. His guitar playing in Chinese Democracy is very unique and rocks. He is respected by guitarist so that should mean alot.

[@maxk9102]

On point 73, you are absolutely right. Listening to the albums like Colma or Electric Tears I can't even count how many times I cried.

[@NoMartialArtsKenny]

Buckethead is just Keanu Reeves’ alter ego

[@KidaMilo89]

Or he's Keanu Reeves on stilts...

[@jherwinfactoriza7365]

You're all breathtaking!

[@marymcd4057]

Keanu Reeves has a band “dog star” and they’re pretty boring😅💦

[@thegreatdemon21]

Im glad all of buckethead's fans understand one another. truly music is so powerfull only in a billion a bucket is born to remind us the beauty of life and his music

[@aaronclark9342]

I have seen Mr Head. Agree with you - he is totally underrated and I’ve always made the same argument that you’ve made….. he could be considered the greatest of all time. He is amazing on many instruments and his technique is insanely unique!! Great Vid!!

[@TheFissionIsMailed]

I found him through guitar hero back in my highschool days and boy am I greatful of that! :D long live BH!

[@michaelknight8365]

Awesome video. I love your commentaries BD. Also wanted to mention, your video on Buckethead versatility and time signatures could include a few extra tracks. While Buckethead definitely prefers to rock out in common time, he does briefly switch to 3/4 time near the end of Oakridge Cake. And he also plays with the time signatures in the intros to The Moss Lands and Ramp Ahead. Just FYI. Of course, I'm still working my way through his plethora of songs so I'm sure there are other examples. Keep the videos coming man!

[@munivisionmuni5620]

I didn’t know anything about bucket head. I am in awww with this man. A true man! The world needs more men like him!

[@jewellmendes1496]

I’ve run out of adjectives for the Bucket man he’s just on his own level I love him he’s Hotter than Cayenne baby 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Mr.CliffysWorld]

Paul Gilbert is Buckethead Buckethead is Paul Gilbert Look at 'em

[@shaunfrost4412]

ll)lllllllllll)l))

[@CarlosGonzalez-mp9re]

You managed to get me emotional with that last segment, while I was here, taking a shit 😂😂😂, now with tears in my eyes.

[@eddiegould4312]

Really great work! What a great compilation, you hit every point. Job well done! Thank you.

[@dereksibley1474]

I saw him while he was with G n R. I don't think I took my eyes off him for the whole 3 hours they played. He was mesmerizing.

[@donnanhuggler8451]

Agreed. For what it’s worth he’s on mine. For 20 years. Love his Bootsy & Bernie phase. All of it is mind melting

[@mattlongenecker2759]

Seen him 5 times and worked security for 2 of those times. I protected the stage one time, and he plays so fast, he puts his fingers in ice in between every other song!!!

[@jamesohara226]

Since I started playing 10 years ago, buckethead has always been one of my favorite guitarists of all time.

[@jeffroach3722]

Im such a tool...all these years and i just found him. I grew up with satriani...thank you for this video. I have many weeks/months ahead of me to catch up 🔥 Subbed ☮️

[@jasonsapp792]

May he have better health and a happy personal and professional lives.... Many things I didn't know about him I learned by watching this video.... What an inspiring person.... Thank you for this video.... Thank you BH

[@gelette80]

if only he could know how much his music meant to me... 💖

[@frenchfrysz6695]

I seen Bucket in my hometown in 2008 and it melted my heart lol he was in his prime for shredding then. plus a few times since. I want to see him post covid so bad. I remember seeing him on MTV years and years ago too as a kid with GNR.

[@shadownumber1]

Dude I HAVE THAT ORANGE CHAINSAW. LOVE BUCKET FOREVER

[@aatreybhatt1999]

Buckethead has been a huge influence on me since day one of my guitar playing

[@estelleghost]

Buckethead is so heartwarming. He is too good for this cruel world we live in.

[@kaminski321]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to make it!

[@leshreddur]

I've seen a ton of live music and, he kills it live better than anyone I've ever seen. I think he's the greatest because you can tell if you know, he loves music and playing guitar, more than any of us could possibly understand. He's the most eclectic, diverse, most physically and mentally practiced, he isn't nailed down to any style he is a master of many fusions. Seeing him live got me putting way more of everything into my guitar playing. He makes us all better...

[@milossimicsimo]

Such a great artist. Love his songs....I would like to see him live someday.

[@michaeltodd2923]

It's kinda cool that not everyone knows about him. I first saw him in a video of him shredding in some hotel courtyard or something and just loved it.

[@rpsnider85]

I've always, since I first heard him, thought he was simply the best ever. Honestly I can't think of anyone else who could conceivably be placed above him. There are plenty that could be argued for the number 2 spot, but there's only one Bucket

[@chuckmaleman5216]

the more i learn about him,the more i like him.hats off to you bro.🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🙌

[@eyeofbass]

He has my vote, because being the GOAT is much more than being good at one thing (e.g., the instrument). He’s light years ahead of others in other categories, no matter how good the others may be. New found appreciation for him thanks to this video. Much appreciated.

[@daofficalmrwutangman6697]

Buckethead just makes you feel feelings that you didn’t know you could feel, both his music and him as a person

[@oukie666]

Great video, love Buckethead, Hi from Scotland.

[@kevinburk5224]

I recently started listening to him while going through a rough patch in life. I have known about him for a long time but never listened. I instantly felt something stir inside me so I have been doing reaserch about him. The more I find out the more I feel he was put in my life for a reason. I have always liked “weird“ bands like Primus and Gwar but his music just hits me differently and finding out what a great person he is makes me like him that much more!!! Rock on Buckethead🤘

[@daneilrafael4824]

try this ," Sonar Rainbow "

[@MonyaVanderburg-pc5xj]

I love that he just remains himself. Period. Always makes me smile 😁.❤

[@enosctoshjr6690]

He is the real deal, he is the GOAT,we have been so lucky in life to have been around to hear Buckethead play, he is so genuine.

[@russelrenznerosa8969]

That Jordan fact you just said. DAMN *MIND BLOWN* :O

[@shaindarkart5412]

please read! iv'e been a BH fan now since 2006, iv'e produced lots of buckethead artworks, oil paintings, and he has been one of my guitar hero's when i used to play. Thank you for making these videos, someone had to do it and you do an amazing job at really showing who BH actually is....thank you! if you wanna see any of my BH oil painting you can check them out of my channel. although those ones are old, ive newer pieces on my instagram of the same name. shaindarkart.........BUCKETHEAD FOREVER!!!!

[@davidduitama8864]

Hi from Colombia amigo, great video 🎸🎸 Buckethead 🎸🎸🔥🤟