Justin Johnson (Rooster Blues) 7-15-12

[@billmacelroy7577]

He makes his instrument sound like an entire band, and all the members of the band can really play.

[@fukyu4131]

He’s got a looper so he records the rhythm and plays over it

[@larryfoster2227]

Looper.

[@Dave-im3lm]

Looper

[@mikewhitfield2994]

This young man is just an incredible talent. Don't think I've ever heard so much high quality music coming from just four strings.

[@popogejo7245]

You should hear what he can do with just 1 string

[@Dave-im3lm]

Uses a looper..look it up

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

@@Dave-im3lm while that may be true, if your not laying down anything that’s good what would you have?? Shit layered on shit. You say things like “looper” or “look it up” like its some kind of discovery. Or you act as if a looper could make someone play like this .For Gods sake dude... Really??? 🙄

[@bardwasp9130]

@@Dave-im3lm Indeed he may use a looper but the fact IS that Johnson is flat out incredible.

[@davidschmidt9339]

I would bring my breakfast, lunch and dinner and just sit and listen to him all day. His rhythms, tone, etc just stir a person's soul.

[@steeevo0136]

How can people not stop dead in their tracks and be stunned by the skill of this guy ???

[@marcosgomes7681]

They dont have a Soul,and no ears

[@marcvanvliet9386]

they have no sense of quality 👍👍👍,,,mark

[@CatsPajamas23]

Right?

[@shanemartin8904]

i can also leave this page after 30's....boring af

[@steeevo0136]

@@shanemartin8904 Your music appreciation rates about as highly as your IQ . . . and your shoe size.

[@k4v1g35]

I'm 33 years playing guitar and you are my favourite guitarist. Hands down bro... Love what you do.

[@rodionromanovich449]

This dudes videos really help me out when I'm withdrawing from dope. His playing is one of only several things that can take my mind off the misery. Mad respect since 2016.

[@emeraldhaze]

Music and silence each day gets me by. Hour by hour is survival ☮

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

Been with him since 2017. He took me somewhere I never thought I could go after buying one of his 3 string shovel guitars. ✌🏻❤️🎶

[@patrickshannon4516]

Yeah his music is like a dope all in itself you don't need dope when you got Justin playing the blue's this guy is so good.

[@keithbornzin8888]

Also try Bob Log lll & especially Charlie Magera (sp?). They won't disappoint.

[@destinymadden-so7xw]

Fucking same. Currently in the process of withdrawal. Thank you for making this comment.

[@PlayingForChange]

Such a cool guitar! He plays so well, love it!

[@johnnyvangrouver8885]

Playing For Change should have him on one of their new tracks by chance? ( 69th Reply? :P )

[@JCB04359]

Join us on Facebook at: Fans of Justin Johnson members are from all over the world

[@lisaweaver986]

Its the most sounding so sweet with a slide on 3 or a five strings.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

We are truly blessed to have young fellas like yourself keeping the blues alive. Love your music. God bless.

[@XLBiker13]

Amazing. Can not believe that guy wasn't on a stage in front of a huge crowd with that sort of talent. Simply incredible.

[@oldhippie133]

Amazing TALENT

[@orbit1894]

Sadly the music industry is after the money, not the talent.

[@danielyanez7146]

I think and feel we are part of that crowd Aren’t we?

[@danielroy8441]

This is where my discovery of Justin Johnson all started, no doubt in my mind nor my ears the best guitar player and on top of it he's an humble man involve in giving back to the community. Well done. From a Canadian veteran

[@RafaelPessiTube]

I have seen other videos from this guy, but this one is my favorite. It balances groove, skill and taste in a way that sounds irresistible. Pure musicality, without overplaying.

Some people are just born with it--this one was, for sure. I've seen a bunch of his videos, can't get enough. Hope so much to see him live someday!

[@stevemorgan3899]

You

[@j.b.3693]

When my neighbors hear this blaring in my garage they know I’m slamming whiskey

[@col2959]

J. B. Yeooowwwwww

[@lloydbrewer4229]

I hear ya

[@joesabourin7133]

shine be better

J. B. Exactly what I’m doing now 😂

[@RedfishInc]

What kind?

[@nickhayes1626]

I see people in the background just walking past. How on earth do you not stop and listen to this?!?!?

[@billsadler3]

[@HBSuccess]

Fantastic - and great use of the looper. This character is a student of slide guitar and blues. Anyone who thinks this is easy or worth a 'thumbs down' - let's see you pull it off - live no less.

[@copperhead9437]

The 2% just don't know talent when they see it!

[@kitten-whisperer]

It's not hard though. I absolutely hate when people say "pfft thats easy" on things that really aren't but slide blues is kinda easy...

[@CorkyK]

@@kitten-whisperer especially on a cigar box, it's made to make it easy by design, his solid picking hand work aside.

[@popcorns6472]

So you have to be able to competently do something before you can dislike it? Are you actually serious? Please rethink your idiotic mindset.

[@johnbeaker8721]

@MichaelKingsfordGray Why should anyone take advice from someone who resorts to insults in place of actual arguments?

[@almafontinikristi2396]

I love creative people.Justin many blessings to your way from Slovenia EU

[@shannonthomas2391]

HOW can One NOT Like this!? Wonderful Man! Thank You Sir!

[@terrywilliams8733]

This another mystery to me. Why have we not heard of this guy? He sounds great and he just gets it.

[@hayden6952]

Cause this new generation has been raised on pop and rap and has forgot the music that is accually worth listening too

[@frednuttall6301]

It's true: some youngsters just get it, and us old buggas keep learning.

[@cactuspete299]

Holy shit Batman, this cat is alive

[@jannetteberends8730]

He has his own video channel, just search for Justin Johnson

[@bossman1774]

He lives in the outback where they make moonshine. He only plays when he is well enough and can see the guitar.

[@bouncerhurley208]

Unfriggin real hearing him for the first time for the first time in my life TRULY SPEACHLESS wish my vocabulary could do u justice

[@sbeatty85]

The algorithm led me here where it started and beyond. Justin Johnson is the best there is, best there was, and best there ever will be. God bless him.

[@kurtjakins6396]

holy shit we have an actual musician that doesnt need a computer to sound good ROCK ON Justin Johnson.

[@stevesyncox9893]

What’s playing the loop in the background?

[@David-dv6yv]

God knew us all before He formed us in our mother’s womb. He blessed J.J. with an incredible gift to bring joy to our hearts and souls in music; let it edify Jesus by praising Him for the happiness you feel as you listen to this treasure! “ -in the grand scheme of things that’s really what it’s all about, man.”

[@lewisr993]

Wow. Found a video of him on facebook playing a shovel. He is incredible!

[@ivanjones4261]

That's how i got here lol

[@LouieNeira]

same here

[@MoscowComicSchool]

yep

[@jpsholland]

He play anything with at least one string on it!

[@jessejames2624]

Exactly how I found em'. Hella tunes!! Really hope he keeps em' flowin.

[@DonHG32]

I love watching someone who loves their work, work...magnificent talent!

[@eddiekester4125]

me too. Ive become addicted. Justin - the sounds you produce are amazing...so smooth...like listening to liquid silk. The guitars are almost as amazing as what do with them. I especially like the sound of the Marvel Mystery oil guitar and what you did with My Guitar Gently Weeps. BRAVO

[@robenmorgan7231]

One of the first songs I found from Justin Johnson. Love it! Bet you can't sit still listening

[@SteveThomas]

That is just ... AWESOME. Beautiful playing man.

[@paulleberre7658]

juste ok !

[@paulleberre7658]

just du son !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rosepornsabsin8443]

Steve Thomas สตาร์วอ

[@marcioclimber]

Rooster Blues is fantastic, beautiful music and the sound of this guitar is show! Congratulations, brother!

[@allen8iluminada]

Amazing genius guitarrist! I am a fan already, and it is the first time I hear him play!

[@lorenzog81561]

Ever since I saw you play a shovel I've been hooked on your music. Thank you for bringing a smile to my face.

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

I can tell by your face how much fun you’re having... one of my favorite videos!! Such a rich sound out of that little guitar

[@brianmclaughlin156]

Found this Dec 2017. I hope this kid is making a very good living with his music!

[@MatthewMouras]

Live right next to Carrboro. Lived there when this happened. How did I miss it???? Would have killed to see him do this in my little home town.

[@MovieMan-gh2qn]

Fantastic...FANTASTIC!!! Absolutely the VERY best cigar box blues I have ever heard. The thumbs down HAD to be silly kids...anyone with ANY maturity would slap that thumbs up button, as I just did.

[@VioletGiraffe]

He literally made the guitar sing. I have never heard this effect to be so natural. I checked to make sure he wasn't humming along!

[@OtisCult]

Flawless. An unbelievably exquisite masterpiece. I would recommend this billions of times.

[@daviemcf]

Fantastic blues Justin!

[@falicianoandrade4876]

Justin johnson ... You got got a fan right here ... Spent 4 hours watching your work

[@orbygirlsguitarmadhouse4473]

never disappointed with anything he does...wow

[@onlineVitamin]

I keep getting back. Can't get enough of it ❤️

[@ericgendell8874]

Move over Robert and make some room, a new swingin' Johnsons' in town and his name is Justin. Justin, you play with a depth, subtlety, charm, nuance and sense of humor that sets you apart from the other great slide players that all people who love slide are bound to recognize.

[@redberrey3754]

humor?? how does one play guitar with a sense of humor or have a sense of humor in their play style

[@paulleberre7658]

j'aime !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

Let's relax a little. This kid is no Robert Johnson.

[@MrCash-lm1xz]

What about Tommy?

[@ziemowitmikoajczyk7270]

...years, years ago, i was a great Fan's your guittare & your blues... & i'm still...:))) greating from polish country & from town betwen two rivers - Bydgoszcz !!!

[@josephcharbonneau8740]

Man! Dude your 100% awesome!!! TY for sharing some of your magic!!! 😍🎄😎

[@madeatta6684]

This is one of the first, if not the first blues video that i've ever watch. Thank you Justin for introducing me to the blues.

[@josephhargrove4319]

Classic endless boogie blues. If there's a blues heaven, John Lee Hooker was looking down on this performance and smiling (and probably tapping his foot, too.) richard --

[@michaeldebuono5648]

Justin plays a great guitar no matter what it is love him

[@Dj-zz]

That’s Sick Man. You’re one talented dude. Thanks for sharing

[@b.b.norman7505]

OMG!!! CANNOT get enough of Justin!!! Pure amazing raw TALENT. Nothing to do with the Crossroads!! Cyndy in Alabama

[@otherpatrickgill]

Justin Johnson is like they distilled guitar and let it mellow in burnt oak barrels

[@cherylosborne3354]

I just love your music. Totally in awe.

[@stevewoan6]

That was brilliant Justin!

[@gypsylynnyarbrough7598]

Ahhh....what a FANTASTIC TONE to set for today! Thank you and God bless you.

[@Doobster67]

being a bluesman myself I can totally dig this! excellent sounds brother.

[@skeeterman1931]

I have listened to this at least 100 times, and it never gets old !!! When I grow up, I wanna play like Justin Johnson! I'm 47....lmao

[@samperez8650]

Hey!!! How come nobody's talking about this guy?, this guy is killing it. I wonder if Joe Bonamassa is listening to. Justin Johnson

[@doc7785]

If he isn't.....he damn well should be.

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

What a POWERFUL sound coming out of that beautiful little cigar box guitar! Whoa!

[@tomislavevic9919]

This is absolutely fu..ing excellent!!!!

[@bruceusabmx2982]

Classic tunes by one of the best blues players. Unique quality sound. Wish I could have been there .

[@michaelmooredid9113]

Great sound, dude's got serious skills.

[@mariotomatefrito]

+Alex Jones did 9/11 I love your comment but I hate your name.

[@42fontenator]

+Alex Jones did 9/11 Nine elevens = 666. Never thought of that but it's brilliant and makes sense. Now it's on to 777.

[@Rednax131]

+John Fontenot how does nine elevens make 666?

[@42fontenator]

Numerology. Add up the ones. 11+11+11= 6. Do that 3 times.

[@ricioccaja]

Agree with u! Serious skills and nice dance steps bro! Well played ;)

[@kylewarnecke3018]

Man talk about a guy who found his calling! I could listen to you jam for hours! Rock on Justin

[@rogersadler7434]

great talent.....hope more people find him!!

[@malcolmi]

3 years later and I'm back to listen to it again!

[@dougalexander7204]

Old black men in their graves are tapping their feet. Bravo.

[@richardmullins5172]

Yee haw; awesome J J. My grandpa used to play the banjo when I was a little boy. My grandmother was my Sunday school teacher. They came out to California when my dad was 3 yrs old. I used to catch crawdads and frogs outside a little town not many heard of IVANHOE Calif. Okie raised,with Missouri blood n Kentucky Ken in past before me. Yet born in California, maybe that's why I never felt at home in California. Outdoors, hardwork,family on weekends. Sunday goodness. Thank you!! I felt at home a while. One more thing you play WELL. WELL DONE.

[@suu4221]

omg the sound im in love

[@mhcconsultingllc]

Humble and simple, congrats you are a HERO!!!

[@tonyr.7433]

Man, you're just toying with it! In the zone! Sounds great!

[@villas_adestramento]

Im your fan Justin, hugs from Brazil! Lets keep the real music alive!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Do a quick search for Justin Johnson here on KZbin and you'll find his channel. He's got a new album out, and it's absolutely killer.

[@anuraggill1162]

This man is growing like wild grass now. I'm hooked to his music from the last 6 years. This was the first video of him i found accidentally on KZbin and these days im listening to him spotify daily.

[@ClayTallStories]

Great use of a loop combined with natural skills. Nice one brother!

[@batmanandrobin250]

tazman292 hows it coming?

[@sueharrison3200]

Yeah, I was wondering how he did that. You can see it cutting out & then in at about 3:40

[@joseluispradofernandez3720]

Clay Tall Stories StrayBcata

[@scottgreen9392]

Just simply amazing. The picking n sound tied to the slider twang fosho!!!

[@DaveDerrick_UK]

What a talented chap.

[@paulleberre7658]

ok !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mohunter68]

One of the Best in my opinion, keep cranking it out Justin!!

[@wildsmart]

Serious blues right there my brother. Love the loop and killin' the time signature. Damn straight.

[@haroon1957]

Damn good! Man you had me rockin' in my chair. At 59 years old it takes a lot to get me rockin. You are right on there Phillip Norman. Justin Johnson....... You GO boy!

[@billybudd45]

I love this, Thanks for posting it.

[@VinCent-xy5lg]

Thankyou for 5 of the greatest minutes of my life

[@InterWebGuy99]

Just bought me a 4-string cigarbox blues guitar after stumbling across this cat on KZbin. I gotta learn how to play slide like this. I got the Rooster Blues jonesin' on me now bruh.

[@djs7310]

InterWebGuy99: So how goes the cigar box guitar playing??

[@neilsthepoet]

InterWebGuy99 totally diggin your diggin

[@gerrett108]

Kill it !

[@cryptechblues]

@Splaticus Blah duh

[@john-nx4xn]

@Splaticus Blah played this when my sister and I got married. I don't think anyone was having a good time

[@sideswiped6874]

it does not matter what type of music I like. but when I see a Justin Johson video pop up I have got to watch it!

[@101boertjie]

Great musician with unreal skills.

[@benallmark9671]

That was Rad Justin , I bet the whole day was amazing.

[@bobandmaryw4336]

swear could hear blind willie johnson moan in there somewhere..

[@hoochiesdad]

You have my respect sir! I couldn't stop tapping my foot!!! Thanks!

[@MatheusSantos-iz1ip]

The best blues man in today days

[@jamesgifford5069]

I'd never heard of Justin,until today,simply amazing.

[@mikemower1939]

Got a whole concert coming outta that there guitar, sliding and a finger picking...

[@sweetcherry17592]

Love this guy his guitar playing is phenomenal.

[@mervynpatterson7164]

Lovin the rooster blues

[@Devo491]

That's a bloody fancy cigarbox guitar! And Justin slays it.

[@MeTezzer]

Another who went to the crossroads.

[@queenmaryellen]

ONLY to blow it off the face of the planet!!!! Bye bye 61S🌚😈💩

[@beondinsane905]

It seem like a lot of people are going there’s days

[@oldmanfred8676]

GuitarMusic, Sellin’ yo’ soul is way easier!!!

[@oldmanfred8676]

John, Look up Robert Johnson!

[@MeTezzer]

It's a compliment. Hes so good he must have sold his soul. I asked him if he had on his fb page and I can confirm that actually he didn't. He's just worked really hard at doing what he does.

[@junehogue2475]

You, Justin, are the best! I love your music!

[@sherryarmstrong4683]

He's playing lead, back up and everything in between. On a tiny guitar with only 4 strings. LOL

[@patrickkaufmann1275]

there s a guy who can play with only one string ^^

[@caniget10subswithnovideos67]

patrick kaufmann brushy one string

[@aderangedchair-wieldingman9168]

@MichaelKingsfordGray top tier joke, recognized

[@thomas.thomas]

@@patrickkaufmann1275 chicken in the corner

[@lindaguthrie7500]

Yep he’s good

[@user-bi5if1ip6t]

This never gets oldJustin, ear candy y’all

[@MHTutorials3D]

You have a new fan brother !

[@lukeroberts73]

DragonForce

[@lukeroberts73]

Through the fire and rain

[@nickproc7172]

Mike Hermes yh

[@pradeepkumar-vm5ue]

i will forward to thousands and he is great guitarist. Must be top slot of the best guitarist list. Jeff Baxter is also fantastic guitarist . Please hear Jeff playing "Tequila " along with The ventures where Nokie plays and supports Jeff.

[@woodypsta]

BrOthers!!!!

[@jeffjessee]

I'm a new fan,but and old blues lover. Awesome stuff man

[@toyplaytv6367]

Sounds awesome!

[@chessvodkaopera]

Thanks JJ, your tunes always provide inspiration.

[@TheJairomartins]

Demais, finalmente conheci um novo músico que tem algo de especial. Grande Justin Johnson, valeu!

[@rodneydarwin372]

Black sabbath

[@michaelsmith-ql7ce]

This is the best. IMO this is your sound. Thank you very much. Great to hear.