3 John Norum Licks From 1994-2013

Here's the next episode of Three-For-All with 3 John Norum Licks From 1994-2013.
I've had a lot of requests to feature John over the last several months and I've finally found time to put this one together. I've also noticed John popping up a lot in clip and bootleg videos all over the Internet, so I also wanted to share a few short clips featuring a few random places you can catch John strutting his stuff candidly online.
Aside from the edited clips featuring John in various places and situations with a guitar in hand, this lesson features a number of cool ideas that came from a backstage video featuring John warming up from 2004 along with a live bootleg of a guitar solo he performed in Milan, Italy in 2011.
The licks and ideas shared here include a number of biting blues-rock phrases that bring players such as Gary Moore and Michael Schenker to mind, but he's also channeling players such as Eddie Van Halen and George Lynch with these ideas as well, so there should be something for just about everyone in this lesson.
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[@FenderRS80]

Glad you used my video where John was playing the goldtop! Hearing it live was so loud, I felt like I was in another planet for a moment :) Great lesson Dave, accurate and informative!

[@YngtchieMusic]

Strange to think that such a guitar giant could come from my tiny hometown up in frosty Northern Norway, but I'm glad he made it big. John's blend of melodic hard rock and heavy blues, akin to Schenker and Moore, is just the ultimate rock guitar sound in my ears. Europe sure got lucky to have not just him, but later Kee Marcello. Too bad Kee didn't rejoin the band, thus giving them two lead guitarists. Now THAT would have been amazing.

[@fernandes5986]

Jon ( is this his original first name?) is a top class act for sure, I first hear him when he played The Final Countdown solo, but to me his finest hour came when he played on Don Dokken's album. Beautiful licks and tone akin to the Blackmore, Moore and Schenker tradition.

[@drockny]

If you want to hear two lead guitarists that go off, check out John Norum with Billy White on Don Dokken's solo album Up From The Ashes.

[@madden7732]

@@fernandes5986 I think on that album John went more shreddy than soulful tbh. But the word soulful goes along with John, he was more soulful on his solo albums and during his Europe era imo. My favorite guitarist along with Jason Becker ,Gary Moore and Richie Sambora.

[@fabioak78]

Norum has one of the best vibrato ever!

[@Jared_Dill]

Oh yes absolutely Easily. He's one of the best no dought. I love Norum.

[@Ineedahandle75]

That Les Paul through that amp sounds fab and I can't get over how superbly you nail Norum's tone and licks. I thought it was Norum. I want that tone. One of the most authentic Les Paul tones I've heard. That A chord sounds lush. Subscribed.

[@scottyvand]

I can't get enough of your lessons. You don't spoon feed anyone, you just get straight to it. Well done.

[@endryus75]

I know I'm late but I just wanted to say that I was at the Gods Of Metal festival in 2011 and Mr.Big played just before Europe, that's why Paul Gilbert was there checking out Norum. I also remember the drummer Ian Haugland checking out Epica from the very same spot. LOL Great video, by the way! Norum was the reason I started playing the guitar back in the 80's.

[@videosbyek]

More michael schenker licks!!! Great video! John norum is one of my favorites.

[@rudiyantohalim736]

I love John Norum's solo on "In My Time" Nice Bluesy solo on Bluesy song. His diggin on bending was so great

[@JohnnyGuitarRocks]

Great video, I love John Norum, and he has a super duper solo record that came out many years ago called Total Control. It's also fun to see him jam with Michael Schenker through a Roland Micro Cube. I have one of those and they're terrific practice amps. Keep on rock'in and roll'in.

[@Blue_3rd]

Love John Norum! What a great guitarist, he’s a big Michael Schenker and Gary Moore fan which really shows in his playing. Thanks for the video, I’ll be plugging into these later😃

[@johnsyron4079]

Great lesson man! I want some more from John Norum! Well done:))

[@jerkerjansson386]

Today is John Norums birthday so I'm watching this lesson again to celebrate! 👍

[@mrnomad55]

Fantastic lesson Dave. You have a superb ear and steller playing. Enjoyed this very much. John is one of my top 10 all time favorite players. Thank you for this.

[@cshades8026]

Would be really cool to see another lesson video with more of his licks especially from the song spirit world

[@pickboy7]

Dude! Right on! One of my favorite players! Thank you for this lesson David!

[@Michael-lp9tt]

Love these lessons. Cool back stories and great licks. ALWAYS

[@aishahbowron2648]

John Norum is my No 1 favourite guitar player😀🎸😀🎸😀🎸!

[@luisvillarreal5262]

John Norum is is up there in my all time favorite guitarists. Check out Don Dokken’s Mirror Mirror. Very cool.

[@kevinkailher2429]

That shot of paul gilbert reminds me of the bigfoot video when hes standing behind the tree

[@jfrog1979]

Kevin Kailher 🤘🤣🤙

[@BrandonScottFox1]

Fantastic mate!! Thanks so much!! Killer licks. Norum rocks the 6-string for sure!

[@seanmacmusic1]

Love it - Great lesson Bro!!!✌️✌️✌️🎼🎸😎👍

[@Macovic]

Yeah he uses this licks :) quite signature. Good analysis

[@sirspikey]

great presentation of great licks from a great guitarplayer

[@nhcrowe]

awesome stuff!!!!!

[@bigdavedave9865]

Great lesson! You even picked a 65 strat for your pic - he used a 65 to record the final countdown and all his other solo stuff. I love that second lick and have often tried to work it out, thanks so much for this!!

[@FernandoSegundo]

i swear to god i almost left a comment on the last video asking about 3 John Norum licks, this is so cool lol we're synced. John became one of my favorite guitar players after i got into the latest Europe albums , war of kings & walk the earth are so god damn good albums! Thanks for this!

[@patzguitarz]

Face the Truth is a great album. Norum brings the riffs and solos while Glenn Hughes was on the top of his game vocally. Norum always seemed to have a strong Gary Moore influence in his playing.

[@Clifford2005]

I loved when John Norum was with Don dokken

[@voronOsphere]

.....and Billy White (1st Watchtower guitarist) and Mikkey Dee (1st King Diamond drummer)!!!!

[@Clifford2005]

@@voronOsphere yea man Billy and John's dual guitar stuff was awesome mikkey was a beast especially on the track the hunger

[@Clifford2005]

@Crimson Idol I've never really dug much into kee's stuff, everyone knows the final countdown, but dokken is where I first really got into Norum

[@Clifford2005]

@Crimson Idol I listened to a few tracks from each and all I have to say is WOW!flashy yet musical and serves a purpose to the song, very cool

[@drockny]

@@Clifford2005 The dual battle in the solo from Crash and Burn the 1st track on the Don Dokken album is one of my favorite solos of all time. Absolutely incredible.

[@Kamy.GG.Official]

*John is such a tasty player. And under-appreciated*

[@tonochazaro1945]

Great video

[@jimsandberg2000]

John is definitely in my top 10 hard rock guitarists, when Lynch left Dokken I thought Don was screwed but great get with John Norum and Billy White on the Mirror Mirror album Dokkens best post Lynch album.

[@voronOsphere]

His solo in "Final Countdown" is so brilliant and exciting! I'd love to learn more about his Don Dokken co-guitarist Billy White (1st guitarist and co-writer of Watchtower). Thanks for serving up this great lesson in answer to our myriad John Norum requests, David!

[@kevinraabe457]

Yes, i learned the Countdown solo . Gotta love it.... very melodic song and killer solo with that classicalesque mode/feeling to it..🙏

[@robertgonzalez9421]

More please jjj thanks!

[@lokarrsboots9337]

John Norum is a monster. Go listen to Don Dokkens "Up from the Ashes" album where Norum is playing guitar together with Billy White. Every single solo on this album is an absolute gem.

[@IAmWatcher]

Great video! Norum playing Eruption and jamming Lights Out with Schenker is just priceless!! At 4:30 yes that is Paul Gilbert imho, a guy next to him can be seen briefly, he's looking like a dwarf but Paul is like 6 ft 5" tall, see the difference? Another thing: what's that symbol you used at the beginning of the video, the circle with the text that this is recorded a half step down? I have seen something like that before but I never knew what it's from or it's meaning. Keep em coming!

[@timehasbeenkind]

Cool video! Thanks for doing! #54

[@silverbullet82]

Finally :).. hope there will be a John Norum 83-92.. (the strat years) the killer « yngwie lick» in let me love you around 2:17 always got me.. & his solos in the stockholm countdown show are amazing ! From the First 3 Europe albums to He’s first 2 solo albums is a must !

[@fernandes5986]

I agree.

[@fbettr2627]

Excellent video. Thank you for showcasing and bringing awareness to John NORUM. Having discovered EUROPE via 'The Final Countdown' videoclip in early 1987, John NORUM became of one of my favourite guitarists and musicians. His melodic guitar solos on 'The Final Countdown' spoke to me. Love John NORUM's solo material as well and EUROPE's studio albums post 2003. John NORUM; and Kee MARCELLO are amazing musicians; and EUROPE are as talented as JOURNEY and TOTO.

[@auragraf]

Mr Brewster, Here comes the Rooster. Your ear is fuckin' incredible. I've played guitar for 40 years and you are the first I've ever subcsribed to on You tube, outstanding!... I have the same Guitar only my Les Paul is the Classic, black and white pickups. Somehow I feel like I know you. Keep up the Awesome work, I would love to jam sometime. Few inspire like you. I will use all of your content in my own style because it is insightful and accurate. I hope you do too, because you are the real deal. Unleash your creativety David!...

[@williambuonsanto6048]

Devil Sings The Blues outro solo...fantastic, one of the best ones

[@FenderRS80]

I forgot to say that it was actually Paul Gilbert, on that day Mr. Big were also part of the line up on that festival!

[@MisterPoppy-sc1sj]

thank you

[@richb6291]

Wonderful stuff Dave - brilliant player - Thanks for this .Back from the Dark is stunning guitar focused Europe album . Ps - Got your Shape Shifting Book on order in the UK now ...Yippee !!! :)

[@am3986]

There's no such album.

[@eleintblood]

David! New subscriber. You've reignited my love for guitar and music in general, for real, and this lesson is just flawless, love me some John Norum! Thank you! Do you have any tips on developing hand strength to add vibrato to your bends? I think the expressiveness it adds really makes a difference. Thank you

[@eleintblood]

@MuSiCmAn NiChOli I feel very much the same way, my friend. Thank you for your kind answer, and make sure you keep that passion going for as long as life allows you to. I have already watched pretty much every upload. Amazing stuff!

[@kevinraabe457]

If i were only allowed to pick 1 favorite it would have to be Michael Schenker...thank you for the Norum licks 👍

[@MathiasSteenJensen]

Love that Europe map in the background of the thumbnail XD

[@hristovasilev7726]

Mr. Big also in the same festival Italy, John is one of the greatest guitar all time in rock history, sadly most people dont know hu is Norum, Joey its the same sadly, my favorite band all my life🙂

[@jasenmoyle3722]

Finally John Norum, check out in chase of the wind from his first solo album, he also used to jam with Yngwie and played in dokken

[@ronniecoffey9945]

John Norum is awesome, great lesson video with a touch of Lynch, clips of the best are great, but it's hard to slow this stuff down to follow, i'm struggling keeping up, you got any tabs for this stuff

[@carlsurrow5538]

Yess!

[@elg5870]

Did he use Ibanez in Final Countdown album, I remember the album cover said so for the CD case

[@wtffrankreich6873]

Tks sooooo ...one of the guitarists I'd like to be with Frank Marino and Richie kotzen

[@dorianponcela9680]

It's funny, but every time I listen to John Norum, I remember Gary Moore, which is my favorite guitar player. It's not a surprise Norum is also a huge Gary Moore fan.

[@MrClassicmetal]

If you listen to the solos on the Final Countdown, you can hear a _lot_ of Gary Moore's influence. For example in songs like Rock the Night, Ninja, Heart of Stone, and On the Loose.

[@claushornum5452]

i love the way you play guitar and explain can you do some licks from the Awesome dave meniketti of y and t john norum rocks thank you

[@CarloGuitardello]

I used to motívate my self listening to Europe to get money for my first electric guitar at 14. Both Norum and Marcello are such melody masters!!!

[@alef1418]

John Norum ❤️

[@anthonydavella8350]

Resurrection Time has the best solo ever, period. Ever !!

[@guitarjams1008]

I love John norum

[@billwilliams6338]

LATE NIGHT, thanks for the john norum lesson. I just saw Dweezil Zappa live with Oz Noy did back and forth guitar solos was amazing. Dweezil Zappa the whole night was doing some advanced phrasing and Oz Noy is an amazing guitarist. Request video lessons: 1.) Dweezil Zappa 2.) Oz Noy 3.) Frank Gambale 4.) Carlo Cavazo quiet riot and SNOW 5.) Dave Snake Sabo & Scotti Hill, from skid row 6.) Bruce Kulick 7.) Vinnie Vincent

[@nailbomb3]

Yesssssssssssssssss. Yes.

[@stratpuppy]

Amazing lesson .. why you don’t have more subscribers is baffling

[@marcusdamberg3888]

The first lick is in the Europe song Last look at Eden solo , 👍🏻

[@JoseLuisPerazaOfficial]

Beautiful, are you willing to break down & cover some of your subscribers original songs??? I have original stuff but I'm not a theorist, but would love to know the theory behind some of my stuff.

[@JS-vh4yq]

John Norum is the G.O.A.T.

[@luisownerbr]

Hahaha that Paul Gilbert stuff was such an X-files moment.

[@michaelthompson3286]

Eric Shenkman from Spin Doctors chordplay next? Another great video as usual on a top player👍🏼

[@am3986]

Yaaaawn

[@completelytubed]

🙏

[@rigmormortis164]

You have a killer tone i that les Paul,man,god lord...

[@stratsmyboy7169]

Would be great to hear three from michael landau. Love your content.

[@Rockshredder]

Are you sure you are describing the right key? I think it sounds like the first one is in e flat and the second one in g sharp!

[@ZickFingerboards]

That was a festival and Mr Big was indeed performing! It´s Paul Gilbert watching ;)

[@elgreco502]

i have the same amp 14 years now.nice amp

[@annaochmarcus]

Sorry but you are wrong Europe attended a competision in sweden called Rock SM Europe were a band since late 79 -80

[@fernandes5986]

Right.

[@jerkerjansson386]

This is correct. They formed the band a couple of years before the competition and they won the recording deal for their first album when they won Rock SM.

[@billwilliams6338]

LATE NIGHT, here is live video of Oz Noy with Eric Johnson kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpi3gpKlitCSqbc Tony Macalpine and Jason Becker lesson videos request

[@Busyfingers24]

Damn son...that's some tasty ass shredding oozing outta that thar Lester 🤘 Thanks Dave!

[@kevmet84]

Caught him performing with Don Dokken in '91, I think it was, at a small venue, Baity's Backstreet, Winston Salem, NC and the Lynch Mob performed at the same club the following weekend. (A good couple of weeks as I recall.) Norum was married to the late Michelle Meldrum of Phantom Blue (Shrapnel Records & Geffen) and her solo band, Meldrum. Norum played solo on the 'Better Off Dead' track of Phantom Blue's 2nd album, 'Built To Perform.' Good song, good album; the gals also had Marty Friedman on one track and as well as do a good cover of Thin Lizzy's 'Bad Reputation.' If you've never checked out Michelle's work, if nothing else I'd recommend the 2nd Phantom Blue & the Meldrum albums. John Norum played on some of the Meldrum tracks if I'm not mistaken. To be honest I lost touch with Europe after Norum departed and never reconnected after his return to the band upon their reunion. And was surprised to see how many albums they've made since then. Guess I need to check some of their post reunion work, now.🤔

[@leftygtrplr6184]

Check out War of Kings. They became much more bluesy (and better IMHO) with these later recordings.

[@Luke-by8lk]

Please do another satchel three for all

[@torkelsvenson6411]

John is essentially a Scandinavian Gary Moore

[@tcrane8630]

Checkout "Axemen of Sweden" .. Amazing players

[@Macovic]

First europe album missing. Andl last one ms with europe. Missing also Worlds away and Slipped into tomorrow

[@J24777]

John is a great Guitar player! Especially when he played with Don Dokken!!!

[@am3986]

Most of the guitar work for Don's album is Billy White

[@stratpuppy]

Do you teach?

[@MachineHeadDissent]

Please post how to play Shimmering Highs....

[@amenarami84]

Go to the official channel of John Norum for this question and not here

[@Bricklinsv1970]

David Sharman Spellbinder

[@johnbradleyheck8058]

Hey Man, I would love for you to put Gary Moore on your radar ! I have been a fan of his since the eighties ! Thank you !

[@24756550]

:)

[@chingwing-gi2fl]

Folks, check John play and sing the great track from Frank Marino "Ditch Queen." He got all the dirty wha tricks.

[@michaelthompson6930]

More off of Face the truth!!! That album is a fkn bruiser!!!

[@cravertom]

would love to see you do something different...go to the roots...maybe Robert Johnson, john lee hooker, peter green and how they influenced early Clapton/yardbirds...etc......just a thought......thanks for making us all better...

[@cliffordamey4822]

The bonus lick reminds me of Ace Frehley

[@igoroliveira3154]

I thought the same!

[@image30p]

Looks like Paul to me!

[@darylm.stephens9603]

Hi this is not about this video just asked if you would like to do something on Andy Timmons ?

[@tonochazaro1945]

I love europe

[@ignacioinder]

Norum was the northern blues mennnn

[@Luke-by8lk]

Do a Steve Stevens 3 for all

[@annaochmarcus]

Seek for Europe luciarock -82

[@fernandes5986]

Man I would never guess he tuned down a half step.

[@fernandes5986]

You should check out the track Seven Doors Hotel from Europe's 1983 self titled album.

[@hangemhigh7069]

Is Norum dead?

[@MatsJonason]

Europe had formed three years before the competion so that was not the reason for the formation of the band.

[@robertciaschini7625]

Paul Gilbert is jealous! Technically, he's one of the best ever. But, John has more flavor.

[@am3986]

PGilbert jelaous? Yeah right. You don't understand music or guitar.