3 Nuno Bettencourt Licks From 1987

[@boufd2008]

Extreme was accually formed in 1980. We were called the Dream. I formed the band with my cousin Ed Goulart, Gary Cherone and Paul Geary. We sold the name in 1985 to a production company in L.A. and changed the name to Extreme (X Dream). Nuno replaced me in 1986. Look it up on wikipedia. There is also a vid on youtube confirming this, I'll post a link. Love your channel , I thought I'd set the record straight.

[@pablomilano7320]

What happened? Are your playing styles similar?

[@boufd2008]

@@pablomilano7320 we have very different playing styles. The band wanted to move in the direction of what was popular at the time. That just wasn't me.

[@davekiddie4467]

@@pablomilano7320 vastly

[@atteljas]

Thank you or sharing this! Great story! I bet you would have tons of stories

[@timkitson2311]

Nuno is by far, one of the most underrated guitar players out there.

[@jamessator5564]

So was Gary Richrath 👍👍👍👍

[@chrislestermusic]

I got to play with Nuno a couple of years ago and it was a blast. He smokes. Thanks for posting this.

[@TheCyberMantis]

Nah, Michael Romeo is. Too many people are not even familiar with Romeo. But those who do know him.... know he is #1.

[@nicolasarbogast2739]

Like Joey Tafolla.

[@claudiocruzat8777]

@@nicolasarbogast2739 Its full of great artists all over the planet. Not everyone can turn to be "famous".

[@ernestturner915]

Bettencourt still blows me away.Decadence Dance was always my favorite from Extreme..He was amazing.Thank you...

[@bodine1231]

Nuno's is one of the best rhythm players ever. The way he pedals notes and combines them with mutes,pinches and harmonics is second to none.

[@boufd2008]

I do agree with you, Nuno is a monster guitar player and a great guy , the last time we talked was a few years ago, at a reunion show at Hampton beach casino, we had a great conversation.

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

Nuno!!! Excellent man. Loved it

[@ct90twa]

Great licks here David. Nuno is my favorite player. I was familiar with the first 2 licks, but the last 2 were new to me. Thanks!

[@vancedean9699]

Nuno is one of my all time favorites. He’s got the groove.

[@barryhaynes103]

So many guitarist from this era failed to reach critical acclaim outside of the guitar community and Nuno is one of those players. His playing is world class. While the band will forever be linked to the two “power ballads”, they are so much more than that. Never had the chance to see him play live in person, but would if I could. ... another exceptional lesson !!!

[@eldorado9255]

Great work Dave, as always! The first 2 licks are from rock a bye bye from Extreme the 1st self titled album I think

[@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo]

Nuno is one of the most important heroes of the 80's that was overlooked during his peak, much like Paul Gilbert.

[@JD-vj4go]

They weren't overlooked at all. They were famous guitar heroes on the cover of all the magazines and interviewed on tv. They were rock stars.

[@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo]

@@JD-vj4go Outside of Japan they were far from house hold names. I grew up in that period and only fringe group of guitarists knew who Paul Gilbert was even when he was in Mr. Big not many people knew anything about him. Nuno had a moment when Pornographiti came out but disappeared. They didn't become guitar Gods until people rediscovered their stuff in the 2000's.

[@thebomontellano4996]

It's crazy how alot of the techniques Nuno and Gary Moore did, I was doing it already in the early 1990's. I didn't even knew who they were back then. 🤔😳

[@bustercrack788]

Woah I thought the Reach for it content was my weeks homework and now Nuno too. Time to dust off the N2 ! Great stuff as usual DB👍🇬🇧

[@pitpride1220]

Nunos best compositional work and playing is III SIDES TO EVERY STORY. IMHO.

[@notmybadd]

One of the most underrated albums of all time. The way the last 3 songs end as one still gives me chills

[@daneph]

Agree 1000%

[@voronOsphere]

Another wonderful guitarist/musician!!!!! Thanks again, David!!!!!

[@PedroSilvaMusic]

Nuno’s timing is epic He’s always on

[@christian-van-e]

Nuno is one of those guitarists that are always forgotten when mainstream-media are making those Top 10 Best Guitarists lists… (like Mark Knopfler and Gary Moore, too) but, he is… technically and melodically I learned a lot from this superhero…

[@TheCyberMantis]

Not everyone knows... but... Ozzy's first pick for guitar was Gary Moore. Gary turned him down. How different things would be.... had Gary said yes.

[@christian-van-e]

@@TheCyberMantis yeah, I’m aware of that story: Gary Moore is one of my main influencers

[@sinisailjadica1842]

... One of the best rhythmically f... Up stuff player out there...

[@sinisailjadica1842]

Talking about Nuno of course

[@heygunny7969]

Yes! Can't believe you said Smoke Signals. I've been listening to the first album lately in my playlist. That song and Kid Ego. I don't think there is anyone who writes in a similar funk to Nuno. I actually love his rhythm sense and style more this lead playing. Thank You David been waiting for this. Your the best!

[@RF944]

Like the unison licks, adds a neat twist.

[@Chino196]

Killer job as always

[@patrickkish6662]

Often when I listen to Extreme, I can hear all these snippets of contemporary music, of that time, in the songs. Like they're paying homage, and lampooning their contemporaries, at the same time.

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Awesome Dave! I love Nuno, I remember going to see Extreme in Boston before they were big and my friends and I wondered why they wern't big at the time... about 6 months later they were huge! Since I'm from Boston it was really cool seeing that. Aerosmith has been big since I was born, I was born in '75. But I always thought they were a little poppy. I love some of there tunes, but they just have a pop feeling to me. Then Extreme hit and that was huge for me being a young guitar player at the time. I never made it big lol, but then Godsmack broke out and they used to jam in Haverhill, a town about 10 miles from me, they had that hard edge that was cool to jam along with. (even though I asked you for Jerry Garcia a few times... I just like all music) I still more than ever love 80's shred rock, and Nuno is one of the best!! As always thank you much for the lesson bro, 🎸🎸👍

[@chrislestermusic]

I did a show a few years ago with Nuno (Pat and K Figg played as well) and he was a beast. It was a trip playing harmony guitar with him. Great video as always and that tone from the Behringer is killer.

[@laloutre9106]

I certainly don't have the skills to replicate those licks, but it's really interesting to watch and I'm just learning to watch it. I totally agree, the first album is not very popular, even by Extreme fans, and yet I find it so fleshed out and already so rich. It's a really great album. Personally, I love WFTPL because it's so raw, but all of the Extreme albums are just awesome. And Nuno's projects outside of Extreme are equally fabulous. In short, Nuno is a genius, but we already knew that, right? Thank you very much for your video, I loved watching it and I really like your way of explaining things. Well done and thank you again 🙏🎸🤘

[@Widdy5150]

I'd love to see a Richie Sambora luck video! 😁👍🏻

[@b500l8]

I had those Guitar Worlds, back when it had artist lessons. 1st album is great for a debut, could do with an anniversary remix tho. Little Girls, Watching Waiting,,Teachers Pet all classic early Extreme, yep he shreds but is more than that, a superb well rounded player

[@ChienJaune01]

More a fan of Nuno than Extreme, and my fave actually is the 4th album. His playing sounds very aggressive but in control. Great job finding this early stuff.

[@JD-vj4go]

That's how I feel about a lot of the 80s pop metal bands. I love Vito Bratta but White Lion just isn't something I want to listen to. In high school I made a tape that was just the solos from a bunch of guitar players I liked from bands I hated.

[@ChienJaune01]

@@JD-vj4go TBH I'd make a tape of Nuno's riffs as well! But I know what you mean. Lynch is great, but I can't bring myself to listen to Dokken for instance.

[@JD-vj4go]

@@ChienJaune01 Dokken is such a great example of amazing musicians making bubble gum music.

[@deanm.rosenberg3847]

That big stretch riff reminds me of a Kiko Loureiro riff - BTW - KIKO LOURERIO!

[@RobertSmith-lg7jp]

Nuno is an elite level guitarist . IMO the same as Eddie. Kid ego was one of my favorites from the first album and Saudades de Rock has some great playing on it . I might of missed it but a Guitar Shop lesson would be nice . Another great Beck album .

[@julianschulz1620]

That pre-tap, muted monster lick, from "He-man" always blew my mind. How did he execute such a difficult, fast lick, then effortlessly segue into string skipped, tapped arpeggios?

[@BrandonScottFox1]

Great as always!! THANKS!

[@LiveMusicCT]

Nuno is who inspired me to play. 🤘❤🤘

[@ChrisCGuitars]

Another great licks lesson.. gonna have to get my stretch on now haha ... keep up the great content

[@MT-or7lv]

I never hear anyone mention their 'Waiting for the Punchline' album. I love that record!

[@TheGuitarFretZone]

I love this channel, you do a great job dissecting lick and songs, also big fan of nuno

[@TMoody]

Waiting For The Punchline record has some of the best guitar work that I have ever heard.

[@mlnem2k]

Brother, My fav Nuno solo is not flashy at all, not that flash is bad, its definitely not, and Nuno has plenty of it... I digress. Stop The World from III Sides takes me somewhere else. So soulful, and and simply melodic, yet not simple at all.

[@yayogakko]

Nuno yes!

[@b500l8]

Isnt that first phrase from rock a bye bye?

[@rivers1902]

It would be great to see a styx chordplay

[@purpleloki1]

Lick #3 definitely inspired by intro to "Mean Street"

[@BenBreard]

Great vid! His later work is terribly overlooked IMO. Checkout Mourning Widows, Population 1, Dramagods. Not every song is a ringer, but holy crap there's a lot of great material there. The outro solo from On and On, it's one of my favorites.

[@waynegram8907]

Make Nuno finger tapping lesson of a bunch of Nuno finger tapping licks

[@patrickkeenan6331]

You oughtta check out Dweezil Zappa's cover of The Bee Gee's "Staying Alive" that has Donny Osmond (!) on lead vocals, with guest solos by Nuno, Warren DeMartini, Tim Pierce, Zakk Wylde, etc....

[@LateNightLessons]

Confessions was a KILLER album! Dweezil and Nuno made that one together. Check out the song Obviously Influenced By The Devil. Great stuff!

[@allenlocke1935]

I still got that cassette....time to dig it back out!

[@MrTuXedo89]

Great stuff, as usual!! I know you did 3 Django Reinhardt Licks already, but how about chords? Or some gypsy jazz chord lesson or licks in general? There are many great gypsy jazz guitarists. Or maybe consider Nile Rodgers as the disco/funk guitar legend. Or just do what you want. It's all great anyways!

[@jamesnorton7601]

Nuno certainly has good taste in women of color. I wonder if he got a chance to taste em for real. And his percussive attack is awesome! You're a good player and teacher buddy.

[@nunestunes]

Nuno being from Portugal he was playing with extra gusto

[@scottcummings8602]

David, do you happen to know what kind of camera & mic you use? For what appears to be a basic operation, it always sounds and looks good. Thanks

[@hbznn]

your sound effect is so attractive , you have these warm clean metal feeling and very sticky too, I'm just guessing this is a stratocaster with single coil pickups ? correct me if i'm wrong. What is the secret to make that sound?

[@frankiedonofrio5438]

Always Dug Nuno!!

[@guitarafter40]

Great vid! I can’t find where you’ve covered Steelheart - have you considered them? Their timing was horrible as they were one of those bands who came on the scene just before grunge took over.

[@ruibreal]

That show he played a song from the third album

[@brianjones8432]

Great video as always. There is a really great interview with Bob St John here on KZbin if you haven't listened to it regarding the recording of the first three Extreme albums. Actually I think he goes past that as well, but it's great for the inside story on the recording of those albums. I've been a huge fan of Nuno since the very first album. Got turned on to it the first time I heard 'Play With Me' in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Was blown away by it and immediately had to know the group and get the album. Always loved the riff for 'Teachers Pet'. Keep up the great work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4W5poewaptkZtU

[@marcjordan29]

Dude is still cool as all get out..... Has a great personal outlook on playing the guitar... Not a self absorbed guy at all.. You find some of these dudes act like they cured cancer. Yingwve malmsteen comes off like an absolute clown ass sometimes

[@stringbender11672]

YEEEAAAAHHHH!!!!!!

[@kendrix76]

👍

[@rockstarjazzcat]

👍🏼

[@scottwilson6138]

Cool lesson. Any chance of a lesson on Ramones The Cult Judas Priest Killing Joke Iron Maiden Def Leppard

[@LateNightLessons]

You can find Chordplay and lick lessons for four of thoses bands/artists on my channel. Do a search to find them and thanks! \m/ ROCK ON \m/

[@tonepoet]

Love Nuno, man. A buddy of mine lived in Boston when they were getting started and had some bootleg stuff from them. Of course, Bill and Ted introduced most of the world to Extreme and Brian May puts it best. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKLOfHmee7KUf9k BTW, you are pulling stuff right off of Rock A Bye Bye from the first album, he plays this on the following video (solo starts at 3:12, the first lick you play is at 3:57, the second lick is in there as well): kzbin.info/www/bejne/d16xYYyIaLdnr9E

[@ZalMoxis]

By far a really great player, but comes over as up himself sideways ..... great licks though ... thanks for sharing.

[@cymro6537]

Yep,I agree the first three Extreme albums were incredibly good - but the fourth - 'Waiting for the punchline' - avoid.

[@christian-van-e]

Don’t agree, because that album has a great looseley vibe to it!

[@cymro6537]

@@christian-van-e I listened to it dozens of times but just couldn't get into it. It was quite a departure to their previous albums. Each to his own I guess .