20 Riffs of The Rolling Stones

[@xXmitchk1234Xx]

the more I learn the guitar, the more respect I have for Keith. Awesome work, man

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks buddy,

[@matthewchunk3689]

i saw an interview keith gave where he had the opportunity to play a couple licks. he goes, nah mate i only play for money. this same show had guitarist play licks who richards claimed as an influence.

[@TheStones1965]

The acoustic arrangements are beautiful. The electric riffs are dangerous.

[@slide4180]

@@matthewchunk3689 Have you seen his knuckles recently? He probably can't play anything without a cortisone shot.

[@herblewis8686]

Without open G tuning, this guy can’t come near Keith. His timing is off

[@unacuentadeyoutube13]

My mum's been to a concert of them here in Argentina. She says that she put her headphones on her belly so I could hear the Stones when I was in there. 14 years later, I'm still a fan of them.

[@unacuentadeyoutube13]

@S I will :)

[@evans2243]

R.I.P standard tuning

[@TheKnutselaar]

White Chic 😂

[@MrSqwertery]

Lol,

[@hotconductor4749]

That's the very first thing I thought when hearing JJFlash. Still admirable how much he got right on the songs.

[@sowa6639]

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[@justincasubuan5860]

I liked it becauze it was at 666, it felt wrong

[@johnholland5466]

Unless someone wants to send him a free Telecaster, maybe stop commenting about the guitars he used.

[@flouisbailey]

John Holland A Tele Squire is about $250.00 American donate or don’t complane

[@berrysuper]

I really think he nailed the sound! I own an American Strat and a MIM Tele. Tele's awesome!

[@TimbeMovies]

Dont forget keef used a sunburst strat in open G as well early 70s at some point 😉

[@mounirgrinja4931]

Please help me I need an American strat fender

[@Martinl8]

This is why the rolling stones is an eternal band. They never get old

[@stevefrazier6791]

Nice job. THE next time I watch, I'll have my guitar tuned and ready to go.

[@claytonrainey7531]

Keith changed his tunings so he didn’t have to change his finger patterns. Ultimate genius at being lazy

[@neilwhetham8978]

No

[@gavinayotte]

that’s not why he learned open g... and he’s not lazy at all

[@nthgth]

Using smarts to avoid extra work... that's pro level

[@gordoncrawford6300]

Think smarter not harder

[@tomcarl8021]

That's absolutely false and it doesn't even make sense. He prefers open G because he likes the sound and it's easier to work out what's a comfortable key for Mick to sing in. That's why he often uses a capo in open G.

[@tungsten4422]

I just saw The Rolling Stones in concert last Saturday in St Louis MO. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards STILL have it in their late seventies. My wife couldn’t believe they were that old - she thinks Mick is hot and Keith is adorable. We’re 25. Anyway, time to buy my first guitar, a squier telecaster.

[@lonelittlejerry917]

That's awesome, wish I could've made it to that concert

[@alext2566]

Lol, that bohemian rock star charm never fades

[@kevin2400]

Waiting on a friend is probably the greatest music video of all time

[@johnwelch557]

I had to play these night after night in the 60's gigging. You got 'em right on the nose! Really fun songs. Thanks!

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you!

[@sea-saw2654]

In the 60s Were you in the Rolling Stones..??

[@chrisdurso3325]

Sea-Saw probably had a cover band in High school

[@5.7bethesda]

Let's take the time to appreciate how he absolutely NAILED those tones!

[@dizzlemcbumpaclock5477]

Keith Richards was a simple and yet complex guitarist all in one. Most of his riffs are easy to play for the most part.. however... the style and fluidity he put into those simple riffs is what makes them so hard to learn. Its almost as if he mixed punk rock ( before punk, of course) with blues technique

[@sekcyber1109]

Almost like punk rock evolved from rock which evolved (barely) from blues rock lol

[@drlepper72]

Keef was, is, and always will be one of the coolest men to walk this planet. You just provided a little snippet of why.

[@michaelhill-ym3kk]

amen

[@heavensdoor844]

Macca

[@diegoandradehinostroza1239]

You forgot the riff of "Miss You". By far, my favorite song of The Rolling Stones ❤️

[@glenstephens1186]

I reckon you’ve got those pretty much spot-on, mate. Been a Stones fan since I was a kid and you’ve nailed ‘em. Excellent stuff!

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks. That's a nice compliment. I appreciate it!

[@michaeloberhofer7183]

EggZACKLY What he said!

[@joedicianni103]

Yep

[@joedicianni103]

Yep

[@afrocoolio25]

I noticed that, too. Not many people get Wild Horse in Open G or You Can't Always Get What You Want in Open G correct. However, saying it is spot on is relative because Keith would layer guitar tracks each in different tunings, whether it was overdubs, or for the entire track. Nonetheless, great guitar playing.

[@AmpAHolic-wn6mr]

Keith’s riffs were so basic, but so musical and unique. His use of different tunings gave way to such a diverse set of grooves, many of which you masterfully demonstrated. Nice job. The Stones Rule!

[@steveweiss2081]

I like it that you included a couple acoustic things. I’ve always thought that Richards’ acoustic work doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Great job on all of it, though. I’ve been a Stones guy since 1964 and know all those tunes backwards and forwards. You nailed them all.

[@bloxsy_]

Yeah there's plenty of great acoustic songs they did. I may even do a video of just their acoustic songs. Thanks for watching!

[@RockNRollDad88]

Sound like you guys know a thing or two about guitars and The Stones. I am New to the guitar, but I read Keiths book years ago and remember him telling that he plays alot of his thing with only 5 strings, and does something he call, open g tuning. Can anyone explain to me what that is about and how it works? Love the video btw

[@jonathanjohnson8656]

@@RockNRollDad88 the open G tuning is usually achieved by starting at the largest string( E) tuned to D, keef removes this string because it's not really necessary for his style. the next( A) string is tuned down one to G, the D string is kept D ,so no change, same goes for the G string, the B string is kept at B, the high E string is tuned down to D. So you're only really changing two strings if you remove the big E. With this tuning strumming the open strings results in a G chord. By barring the strings you are now achieve chords by using one finger. Keef often uses the middle and ring finger to make seventh( i think) chords and just that will go a long way. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than I am can be more helpful. Im a twenty year intermediate and I see kids that can play circles around me. But your comment was recent and I hope I was a bit of help. Good luck.

[@kadijaish]

They are just cool and well put riffs. You can recognize Keith playing just hearing him for 5 seconds. He built his style like baroque painters did

[@stanharding-hill7057]

Glad that She said yeah was featured - one of my favourite Stones songs and I feel it’s often underrated

[@quemeup]

I’m 58 and after going to my first Stones concert last year I’m infatuated with Keith’s riffs ! Bought an acoustic and have been learning to play very slowly I might add ! My goal would be able to play Brown Sugar one day !

[@bloxsy_]

You can learn them. At lot of Keiths riffs are very simple, you just need the strength in your hand to hold the one finger chords.

[@ryanm4689]

That Brown Sugar cover was tight as hell. Great job!

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks!

[@electron7373]

There is so much emotion in those riffs. Nice job!

[@drothberg3]

Keith was the riffmeister. Definitely the best alternate tuning riffs, maybe the best period.

[@shannonhondo260]

Great point

[@FlorianFlorian573]

Not the best alternate riffs but he’s close

[@timothyo718]

Sonic Youth and Soundgarden have the best alternate tunings riffs.

[@rowanmelton7643]

Tony Iommi is the undisputed titleholder of riffmeister

[@pm1532]

Am currently learning “19th Nervous Breakdown” on my Les paul. Already know “Start Me Up” and “Brown Sugar,” as well.

[@bloxsy_]

Nice one. They're fun to play.

[@pm1532]

Blocksy For sure.

[@bucketslash9872]

@@bloxsy_ Could you cover Brian's riff on 19th Nervous Breakdown (the Bo Diddley style riff)

[@BigSky1]

90s Guy It’s very easy to do.

[@numsiskit]

The Stones really bring out the best of the guitar. So many beautiful songs.

[@hozhabrshishehgar9684]

Where is Beast of Burden man that’s like one of their best riffs...

[@bigtip8371]

There's enough material to do a part 2 video!

[@Poetically_Incorrect]

@@bigtip8371 and a part 3

[@barnabylee9763]

Kundan Gurjar and 4

[@ХакназарСадибек]

I saw this video only for "Beast of Burden" and "Dead flowers":(((((

[@devanfoster2376]

And Brown Sugar

[@seanlowe6092]

The Beautiful tone you always achieve. Impeccable. thank you,

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks man.

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

First time I’ve ever heard The Last Time played exactly right and precisely the way Brian Jones played it in the studio - with those deep open strings that absolutely give it that haunted quality. Nice 👍 one ! Brian was a fabulously innovative guitarist - and an extremely clever musician - unfortunately he made up for it by being incredibly insecure - being in a group with Mick and Keith did him no good either. But he was super talented and died way before his time. Thanx for playing these great riffs - love ‘She Said Yeah’ - that song hit like a sledgehammer when I first heard it back when I was 17 - also love Mercy Mercy and That’s How Strong My Love Is - if yer fancy uploading em ?? Thanx v much !! Rxx

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you. Yeah, it's a simple riff but difficult to get right.

[@AstralBazaarMusic]

Damn that Brown Sugar was spot on! Great tone and great playing, really makes you appreciate the simple yet brilliant style of Keith Richards.

[@bobandygameboy420]

keith's tone: 20% filthy 20%raw 20%heavy 20%blues 20%attitude 100% rock n roll

[@tg4018]

Rust in peace Brain🎸 and Ian🎹🙏 you where and are 2 fucking legend we will never forget you

[@doofus0123]

As I understand, "Satisfaction" riff was created by the Stones with very little effort. But all those others.... Now that I see how they are played... Just... DANG!!!!

[@SpindlyScoundrel]

The start of Tumblin dice is a beauty

[@harqalada65]

Some of my favorite Keith Richards guitar work is "Shake your Hips" "Sweet Black Angel" & "Ventilator Blues" from the Exile On Main Street album. Keith Richards is an awesome guitarist & songwriter!

[@scottythetrex5197]

Really great job man. Sounds like the records. It's incredible how great Stones guitar is. They were on a whole other level in my opinion.

[@DanGibsonGuitar]

Love that you're using the Joyo AC Tone!!

[@AndyInTheUK]

Was loving this until we got to riff 10 and was expecting that was all. But it turned out to be a top 20! This is very inspiring. Thank you.

[@davidkastin4240]

Excellent Blocksy. These riffs are instantly recognized and loved. Your Strat is beautiful 🎸👍

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks David!

[@sean68mtown]

The Brown Sugar lick is worth watching the entire video all the way through. You saved the best for last.

[@BobsBand]

Brown Sugar is a masterpiece! I've been into it since I was a kid in the 80s. What more can I say.

[@DannyBoi2112]

Ever hear a riff and say "why didn't I think of that"😂

[@sean6992]

Yeah

[@Trolling4Jesus]

Great to see Happy on there! Just wondering where Rocks Off, Get Off My Cloud, and Bitch are

[@iamwolfgang]

Rocks off is my favorite stones track easily!

[@numsiskit]

There are too many great ones. Can't beat the Stones' guitar game.

[@smayorga7]

“Tumbling Dice” 🎲 was always a personal fave!

[@eusebiomanrike]

Its impressive how Keef does a lot with some easy riffs, creativity in another level

[@joaofabiodaconceicaorebouc3254]

"midnight Rambler", I think this is my favorite riff of them. Delicious sound.

[@joe6096]

I might have had Rocks Off in place of one of those. That intro kicks off the whole album the right way.

[@joakimstrale3959]

Tell me your favorite Rolling Stones album and why it’s let it bleed

[@jorgemiguelgonzalez7866]

Amazing video, I've always loved the Stones riffs, Jumpin 'Jack Flash is one of my favorites🎼🎸♥️

[@v.mathisiii5999]

Wow, Gimme Shelter sounded exactly like the stones

[@carolfromhr9900]

Every time I try to play that riff, it just sounds off. To be fair, I play it adjusted to e standard so it's a little awkward to play with the corrected fingering.

[@EllliotJackRussel1]

All sound choices are spot on

[@pledgestone]

Well, that's why they are simply the greatest rock 'n roll band of all time. Great job!

[@randyhospodar8864]

Yep. Those 16 thumbs downs are Beatles fans

[@zacharygutshall8452]

Zep is hands down the best

[@pledgestone]

@@zacharygutshall8452 I accept your opinion, but not for me. I can listen to them, but if I never hear them again, I'm good.

[@grungekid1539]

I was born in a crossfire hurricane....

[@jimdavis8391]

I was born in Brighton.

[@Alanblackwood45]

I was born in 1951

[@RKR420]

The best one ♥️

[@i.p.knightly149]

I was born on a partly cloudy and mild day. The wind picked up a little later in the evening... so I'm told.

[@alexribeiro4934]

Brown Sugar to me is the definitive Rolling Stones riff, loved the list. Only one I'm missing is Angie

[@jamesbowen8960]

If you want to hear the pre- cursor to Brown Sugar check Flight 505 from "Aftermath ". Brian Jones is credited with playing lead guitar on it and it is a tremendous Stones track. You'll hear Brown Sugar being born!

[@danielhirrel3712]

It’s funny, you could prolly do a 50 greatest riffs for the stones.

[@markcooper4380]

Nice to hear the collection once more. Brilliant when all played together. Reminds me of Elvis - Mystery Train riff

[@andrewbrennan7291]

Super work.

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you very much.

[@edfulginiti8798]

No one out-riffed the Stones. Period.

[@Max-nf1vw]

One word: Zeppelin

[@raeshardyudhistira7052]

Led Zeppelin

[@edfulginiti8798]

Love Zepp. But for completely different reasons. Riffs? Nope... that's the Stones sandbox.

[@Max-nf1vw]

@@edfulginiti8798 fair enough man.

[@mickvanmaanen8417]

Max haha clown

[@commonsense3055]

Well done. Many incredible riffs. Gimme Shelter and Brown Sugar - two of my faves

[@thedappercook]

Waiting on a friend. Gets me everytime. What a fucking tune.

[@kevin2400]

My dad would wait patiently for that music video to air on MTV back in the day.... when I hear that stones song.. I think of my dad

[@thedappercook]

@@kevin2400 may he be at peace always 🙏

[@roj6303]

Best quarantine video I've seen yet. So good.

[@bernabetorresayala9648]

Nice strat tone demo!!! And great playing. Thank you for the video.

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you!

[@lewistyler462]

Back Street Girl, yeah! I was not expecting that one.

[@jamesbieler9288]

Everyone always leaves out as tears go by

[@bloxsy_]

I considered that and Lady Jane. I may do an acoustic Stones vid.

[@rafaelamantino5176]

The Rolling Stones is one of the greatest rock bands of all time, I really like Keith Richards' musical style and riffs, and also the band's production style, it's a very organic sound, without too many effects, it's raw rock n' roll.

[@georgesgimenez5169]

Good job, guy ! I do like these riffs, all main parts of rock and R&B. Rolling Stones 4ever !

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks. They're fun to play.

[@chlorinetheband]

ok but the tone is always so spot on and ear orgasmic

[@didac1]

Always soooooo clean. Making my homework hearing this 😆

[@kevinolesik1500]

great playing man , thanks for the trip down memory lane ...

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you.

[@douglasnorrie5925]

This is wicked good. Jumping Jack Flash is in open G capo 4th fret though.....

[@ПавелКорзухин-ц4ч]

"Love in Vain" by Robert Johnson. 1937 "Not Fade Away" is a song credited to Buddy Holly and Norman Petty. 1957 “She Said Yeah” was written by Sonny Bono and west coast rockabilly performer Roddy Jackson, and had been a single for Larry Williams in the late 1950s.

[@sniffrat3646]

Bravo! .....part 2 ???

[@kevinc5771]

God I love Tumbling Dice, such a great song

[@rubensalazar9619]

Too cool. Keith, Ronnie, and you make it look so easy. Classic riffs indeed.

[@paulaelizabethg]

So good! I always thought Brown Sugar was number one too.

[@jonathanjohnson8656]

Thanks for the great playing and tone. Made my day. Hope you have a great one as well. Thanks!

[@semblanceofmagic4760]

That fretboard is immaculately clean :)

[@collectorofglasses]

Nice as always!

[@bloxsy_]

Cheers!

[@OhMeOhMy77]

Great playing sir! I got some practicing to do! Thank you for the wake up to get after it friend!

[@stever3291]

That unmistakable sound! Loved every minute of it! Just great! 👍

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks very much!

[@ossyrover1982]

Cleanest fretboard in world ! Great stuff man ! 🤘

[@Michlandir]

All stuff no fluff! Great playing and presentation, dude!

[@Mr62Lincoln]

Would be cool if you could layer videos for the opening guitars of Gimme Shelter. Very nicely done overall!

[@douglasnorrie5925]

Got the effects absolutely bang on

[@electric-lee144]

Nice job on the tumbling dice I love it

[@JamesFrederickstech]

Well done! THAT SOUNDED AMAZING. I might buy that little Joyo AC Tone its super cheap and I love that classic Stones guitar sound.

[@peterscharf6429]

Really great. And I like that you play some of the early stuff 👍😊

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you.

[@armandomadero2930]

Enjoyed every bit of it!

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you for watching!

[@crisprtalk6963]

Tumbling Dice is so much fun to play!

[@guitarDad100]

Wow. You really nailed them all. Thanks for this video.

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks for watching!

[@ziblot1235]

Good stuff man. Really good.

[@suds3405]

Love these videos, keep them coming

[@glassslide]

Great video---awesome playing, great job!!

[@CarloCoppa]

Hi, I too have a lot of fun doing Keith's things, in the last few periods I have been trying to reproduce Ronnie's things too, I always liked his way of playing. Especially when he was in the Faces he did great things, but also with the Stones he has his own particular technique.

[@mattkelly7971]

Wow! It’s 4AM in Cleveland, and I should be sleeping. Damn man...amazing licks and performance.

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks man.

[@mattkelly7971]

Jimbo s 😂😂😂 That made my day!

[@nivac5227]

Brown sugar, my favorite riff too.

[@kalvino67]

Really enjoying your vids mate! Cheers!

[@bloxsy_]

Cheers mate. Appreciate it.

[@robhaskell4043]

Good stuff, buddy. Nice collection of riffs.....

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks man.

[@danielpalma7340]

Very cool man ... midnight rambler is special... Wonderfull!!!!

[@ianstu1940]

Pls make a part 2!!

[@Twobarpsi]

Such a perfect video man 🤘!!

[@liamwilson5082]

Slick playing mate you played cant you hear me knocking perfectly mam

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks mate.

[@davidpallin772]

Thanks man, these clips are so damn helpful, again thanks.

[@giovannipadovani1866]

Thank you for the great job! I have to think to start learning how to play with open tuning.