ABSOLUTE FIRE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Blue On Black REACTION

[@BenRollinsActor]

"Blue on black, tears on a river. A push on a shove, it don't mean much. Joker on Jack, match on a fire. Cold on ice, it's a dead man's touch. Whisper on a scream, doesn't change a thing. Doesn't bring you back. Blue on black." Great lyrics.

[@MrEevilways]

For a fun blues artist, I recommend giving Johnny Lang and his song Lie To Me a try. He's a local boy here and recorded it when he was 16 with vocals that no 16 year old should have lol ( not to mention some awesome guitar playing)

[@marksherrick]

both KWS and Johnny Lang hit right around the same time in the late 90s, they're both fabulous.

[@krtaust5]

Johnny Lang is on another level. Another artist whose whole playlist is amazing no filler at all

[@gotham61]

A young guitarist along the lines of KWS and JL who's starting to make his mark today is 17 year old Toby Lee. Definitely worth checking out, he's pretty amazing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqerYpSpgaqFl8k

[@Rocker1983]

Lie To Me is great! I also really dig Still Rainin'.

[@vickiroman189]

Yes, yes, yes!

[@lisaprince6996]

Kenny Wayne Shepherd was a mere 19 years old when this song was released.

[@erinmorley323]

Always love it when people discover KWS. The singer is Noah Hunt, Kenny is the blonde guitar player. This is definitely the most main stream of his songs. If you want something a bit more of signature sound, which I have always thought of as bluesy rock, check out Slow Ride. His version of Deja Voodoo is great and a personal fav Heat of the Sun.

[@greggalbright9849]

Actually, I think this song came out before Noah Hunt joined the band - though I could be wrong

[@erinmorley323]

@@greggalbright9849 Corey Sterling was the lead vocals on KWS first album Ledbetter Heights (Deja Voodoo) But Noah came on for the second album Trouble is (Blue of Black, Slow Ride and beyond)

[@shellyjones9833]

My favorite is Heat of the Sun awesome to see live!!

[@shellyjones9833]

@@greggalbright9849 this is the first album with Noah

[@erinmorley323]

@@shellyjones9833 YES! Talk about making a guitar sing!

[@kateritter5765]

Love KWS! When he was a child, he was at a Stevie Ray Vaughan concert and SRV sat him on a amp to watch concert. Listen to KWS song "Shame, Shame, Shame"

[@jah9253]

I never saw SRV, but saw Cory Stevens play and while he wasn't SRV, he plays and sounds like him.

[@Shrykespeare]

Though Kenny had a string of singles between 1995 and 2011, this was the only song to hit Billboard's Top 100. However, many more hit the Mainstream Rock chart, and there were some true bangers among them. "Deja Voodoo" is my personal fave, and I think you would love "In 2 Deep" and "Everything is Broken" as well. One the best blues rock guitarists in the biz.

[@johncarpenter3751]

I seen KWS back in 99 or 2000 in New Orleans. Might have been Jazz fest. It was soo much fun. Dude shreds way beyond most peoples capabilities

[@kateritter5765]

I first heard him sing "Someday, Somewhere, Somehow" I saw him in concert in a small venue and loved his guitar work. I saw SRV several times in concert and KWS sure does shred.

[@raymo6795]

..good, but not SRV...not even close

[@charlielightfoot7006]

@@raymo6795 Nobody is as good as SRV, but KWS idolized him, and he does come close enough. He even enlisted Double Trouble to appear on this same album.

[@bobsblues9944]

@@johncarpenter3751 I saw a concert in Cleveland , that had a young Joe Bonamassa as the OPENER band , next was Los Lonely boys, then KWS and the main band was the Allman Bros , SO much Talent !!

[@vincentp149]

Kenny Wayne Shepherd is amazing as is Noah Hunt on vocals (Noah gives me Paul Rogers vibes). This was recorded when KWS way just 21. "In 2 Deep" is a real banger of his. If you like this, try Johnny Lang, "Lie To Me".

[@scotttipler8797]

Kenny was 19 when "Trouble is..." was released & 17 when Ledbetter heights" was released

[@Lee4364]

Sadly Johnny won't be singing anytime soon.. Something vocally went wrong and is said to be pretty serious

[@johnwoodworth9127]

Everything Is Broken is another great song from him. He didn't have a ton of mainstream hits, but anything from the Trouble Is album is amazing

[@the_vile_one.]

Three words...Somehow Somewhere Someway. Love this album!!! Great reaction! 🤗

[@hog7203]

that is a good song.

[@chriso6719]

His biggest song, and my favorite of his. It is 90's. Released 1998. Blues rock. Yes, it was covered by Five Finger Death Punch, with help from Kenny, Brantley Gilbert and Queen's Brian May.

[@Jamessmith-xk3fh]

The Five Finger Death Punch version isn't that good. That's one miss cover Five Finger Death Punch did. Now I do love me some Five Finger Death Punch for sure

[@Looneyintheboonies]

"TRAIN, TRAIN" by BLACKFOOT is the bangingest southern rock tune ever, with the most kickarse harmonica solo there ever was!!!

[@gordonsmith8112]

Train Train is a kickass song!

[@kentfults6306]

AMEN brother. From a grandfather at that.

[@Kaziglu11]

I really liked the comment that his solo was like “soul food”. I have searched for an explanation of how some guitarists can make you feel something without trying to be fast or flashy. Thank you!!!

[@justmare111]

Kenny Wayne Shepherd is one of the great Blues guitarists. Had had the pleasure of seeing live performances in Vegas and Orange County, CA several times. Best was sitting right at the stage to be able to see the fingering on the guitar neck up close. He's amazing! Just a few song suggestions -- Somehow Somewhee Someway, Kings Highway, True Lies, Everything is Broken...

[@drummerboy2834]

Saw him in Melbourne couple of months after the debut album dropped… Small venue, but intimate and great sound… 1st place I saw foo fighters too, before they became a stadium band 👍

[@reginairvine3919]

Woooohoooo Louisiana being represented.....y'all should listen to Deja Voodoo and Somehow. Somewhere, Someway....also give Marc Broussard's song Home a listen for some Bayou Blues sounds

[@mdanam]

SRV had a profound influence on Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Here is a brief snippet of an interview Kenny gave on the subject; When the interviewer said, "Stevie Ray Vaughan, you got to meet him young, isn't that right?", Kenny replied (transcribed by UG): "Yeah, the first time I met him I was seven years old, I was just kind of getting really interested in guitar and it was a life-changing experience for me. "Watching him play and getting to meet him really inspired me. I had a little toy acoustic guitar so I was kind of playing around with it, but I wanted to get myself a real guitar. "And trying to learn how to make that thing sound and affect people the way he affected me, so that was the beginning of it for me, my real dedication to learning the instrument

[@Steve-ct9st]

You want to see him at his best,check out Shame,Shame ,Shame,live in Montreux,you guys will love it.

[@Almcingrid3663]

He’s from my neck of the woods! Knew his Dad (Shotgun Ken Shepherd) as he was a deejay for our local rock radio station. Met Kenny when he was about 10 yrs old.

[@monkeydog1436]

This is one of the few songs that gives me the chills every time I hear it!

[@steves3627]

About time you got around to Kenny, one of the best current blues guitarists

[@Tammy824]

One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@megaroli]

First time I heard this song I was blown away. Such a great sound!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Same for me , and it’s the type of music I like🙋🏻‍♀️

[@cindymartin2820]

It is Five finger Deat Punch, featuring Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Brantley Gilbert and Brian May( From Queen)

[@LordGalaban]

Bless you both. One of my favorite songs EVER!

[@donna3465]

This is one of my favorite songs, of any genre. It’s fabulous, IMO. ETA: There are a lot of people who’ve never heard of this band.

[@melissafouts9541]

Five finger death punch did a cover of this featuring Kenny Wayne shepherd. It kicks butt. You really need to hear it. It also features Brian May from Queen. He’s on guitar. I know how much you like Queen.lol. It also features Brantley Gilbert. He’s a country/rock artist. It’s a very good listen even if it’s on your own.

[@chrisgirtman2262]

Yes!

[@MRPERFECT_79]

Nah no one needs to hear it lol

[@MRPERFECT_79]

Nah no one needs to hear it lol

[@Jamessmith-xk3fh]

@@MRPERFECT_79 I love Five Finger Death Punch and all the guest artist but I do think it's one of their weakest covers. Then I would put House of the Rising Sun as their next weakest cover

[@daveberinger5031]

KWS WAS 19 years old when this was made. An amazing artist!

[@TheAcgtrs]

He was just a teenager, when wrote/recorded this album. One of my favorite uses of an Octavio pedal, in a guitar solo. Kenny is a really nice, down to earth guy…

[@bernardriley3204]

Hey guys, back in '96 Kenny Wayne opened for the Eagles 6 weeks before he graduated from high school.

[@steveg5933]

Five Finger Death Punch did do this song twice in fact. The second time the had guest musicians Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Country singer Brantley Gilbert, and British Areospace scientist Dr. Brian May (also known better as the lead guitarist for Queen) highly recommend that version!

[@joeschwandt1301]

I agree... The version with the guest stars is absolutely Amazing

[@beckymccarthy9513]

100% Agree

[@Jamessmith-xk3fh]

I don't think their version was their best cover. Now don't get me wrong I love Five Finger Death Punch but the lead singer didn't really fit the song

[@paulborresch6116]

He makes the strings talk and even scream. Goosebumps.

[@raserx63]

I’ve seen Kenny play live seven times now. The story goes: When Kenny was a kid his dad took him to see Stevie Ray Vaughan and Stevie brought him up on stage so he could watch the show. That’s when he decided to be a guitar player. As it turns out Stevie‘s drummer Chris Layton now plays with Kenny Wayne, so the vibe has come full circle.

[@chaz5229]

I fell in love with this song the very first time I heard it. It's such a BADA$$ song!!! Could listen to it every day!!

[@greg2976]

This was the BEST first time hearing song I had ever heard! It was a long time before I found out who sang it. Only when I got on the internet did I find out!!!! Never get tired of hearing it!

[@robbob5302]

Same here. I was driving down there hearing it, realized I have loved this song for ten years, without even knowing it!

[@divindave6117]

I used to often play guitar with Kenny wayyy back in the day when he was still a kid in Shreveport. Obviously a very talented guy.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Trouble Is is a great album, where this song comes from. I have purchased all his albums, he is fantastic!

[@clarencefrench7304]

While we cry and last goodbye are two of my favorite songs.

[@joanlajara3939]

Kenny plays with such feeling! Truly a favorite! Another underrated guitarist! Check out video of Five finger death punch dedicated to our boys in blue and first responders!!

[@strigoi1313]

I love this hard ballsy roadhouse blues rock sound!

[@kitskivich]

There are so, so many fantastic Kenny Wayne Shepherd songs - all of which highlight Noah's vocals. Check out "Them Changes," "Shotgun Blues," and "In 2 Deep." Then check out Susan Tedeschi, "It Hurt So Bad," "Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Bad," and "Rock Me Right. Finally, don't miss Jonny Lang. "Lie to Me," "A Quitter Never Wins," and his duet with Buddy Guy, which is simply fantastic, "Midnight Train." It's soooooo good!

[@Alastriona]

I saw Kenny Wayne Shepard in concert a few years ago. It was awesome.

[@krtaust5]

It's basically blues rock with a modern country flavor. As others have said this was his only mainstream chart hit but his whole catalog is damn amazing

[@tammyperritt3128]

Thank you for letting us hear Kenny he is from my hometown, so I have got to see him preform many times.

[@WPerkins]

Rob Squad! Y'all jammin today!

[@danamorrow8030]

Saw him live in a small club in Nashville in the mid 90s the atmosphere was ELECTRIC. It was like he was channeling SRV!

[@swingsloth]

This is right up there with "I can sing along with the chorus. Man I'm feeling this" music such as "Hard to handle" (Black Crows), "Tennessee Whiskey" (Chris Stapleton) and others that escape me right now. If you're not at least trying to sing along by the final chorus, you've missed the point. This is a JAM!

[@fergieferguson2457]

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[@lreed1040]

Along with Chris Stapleton I enjoy Jackson Dean and Larry Fleet. Jackson Dean's "Don't Come Lookin'" is a great newer song. Larry Fleet's "Baby You Do", "Lied About Love" and "Mix Em With Whiskey" are favorites of mine by him.

[@Doggeslife]

This was his intro song and pretty much his only big hit on the radio. Excellent player.

[@drew65sep]

One of the young guitar prodigies at the time. Great song that wouldn't surprise me if it was still on the charts somewhere. Still gets radio play. Dude has a pretty tasty catalog of material. Ya'll would dig Johnny Lang for sure.

[@jojo-xu4iz]

One of my favorite songs.

[@Paulzuzu]

Now, if you want to hear a young guitarist who was Hendrix influenced, check out Eric Gales. His first album was recorded when he was 15. The song Resurrection is the first track and it's pretty amazing.

[@evangeline3152]

This one is always on the playlist! I’m so glad you loved it too!!

[@jonfazzone5125]

Kenny Wayne Sheppard is Absolutely Amazing. Love this Song Another Blues Rock Guitarist/Singer is Johnny Lang. React to his song “Lie To Me”. Absolutely Amazing Song PS. Always love Johnny’s Blues Guitar Face

[@unklebacon44]

Yes, Jonny Lang is the next step in this progression.

[@Siouxsi-Sioux]

Johnny Lang is very good

[@allendesalme197]

@@unklebacon44 Johnny Lang is straight blues. Kenny is rock

[@Petestanton]

Jonny is necessary

[@emmarz8934]

Johnny Lang's Breakin Me just slays me.

[@tracycartwright3340]

Love me some Kenny Wayne Shepherd! My favorite is "Everything Is Broken". It's a banger!

[@TheDivayenta]

Reminds me of “ Feel Like Makin’ Love” by Bad Company.

[@evelynrossetto3143]

NEVER EVER GET TIIRED OF THIS SONG!!

[@williamtauriello1581]

As great as this is, you REALLY need to check out 5FDP, with KWS AND BRIAN MAY, FROM QUEEN, on lead guitar, The emotion of this version will bring you to your knees. The highest tribute and respect, EVER, to first responders. Get there. Do it.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Also Wrong Side of Heaven ✌️

[@MrTech226]

I just posted a link in my comment few minutes ago

[@beatriceskelton52]

I agree. That was the version I heard and I love the video they did. The majority of songs done by Five Finger Death Punch ( you should listen to them as well and I suggest Wrong Side of Heaven first to understand Five Finger Death Punch) are based on those who are serving in the military.

[@amandabispo2949]

Love this version...Love Brian May!!

[@SarahFromCanada]

I can listen to this song on repeat for hours.

[@calkelpdiver]

If you really want to hear SRV's influence on KWS you need to listen to "In 2 Deep". Ripping song. And Noah kills it on vocals. BTW, this video is the shortened version for radio play. Listen to the actual album to get the full solo on the song.

[@7516663]

This was indeed the shortened version! When that main solo kicked in, I was like hang on y’all just got cheated.

[@bryanw4637]

Most of their up tempo numbers have some SRV engrained in them.

[@robertwatson2823]

He has the facial expressions as well as the talent. As you said playing from the soul!!

[@TheOicyu812]

Had the pleasure of seeing him open for Van Halen years ago. A guitar-fest.

[@rogerdaly6326]

I saw him on that same tour.

[@maven28]

Awesome rift + soulful voice 👍🏻

[@shellyjones9833]

FINALLY my favorite band Kenny Wayne Shepherd is an awesome guitar player. One of the best. He had soooooo many songs. I've seen him 7 times just recently in March. Continue on your journey with him!!!

[@rickmeadows555]

My favorite song ever. I sing along whenever it plays. ❤️❤️ I liked this video 7 times!!

[@marvom9377]

I loved seeing Kenny Wayne Shepherd band open up for Tesla all acoustic show both band. Circle stage spinning around no seat more than 100ft away.

[@dsgm10]

This is one of my favorite songs ever.

[@VZ935]

In 2012 I was at the Goodwood festival of speed in England. At the participant party, after dinner, you go to the backyard and half of Pink Floyd is playing with Mark Knopfler. After that, you walk into a large tent and Kenny Wayne Shepperd played all night long. Best party ever.

[@SequiVestigaLLC-byKelseyG]

I just saw him front row last night in Kansas City... it was the most AMAZING show!! And I have seen many and grew up in blues bars ... his skill on a guitar is one of the gods. ❤ This is a great song and a fav but his skill on others exceeds the radio main stream of this one. But.. still a great song!

[@despayre3914]

Saw him live once in Amsterdam.....friends with me didn't know him, but we all absolutely loved the concert. Great player.

[@amandabispo2949]

One of my all time favorite songs! 🔥

[@allendixon7700]

Oh yeah it's a good that's a good and it was big back in the day that's that was going on all the time but come on now let's talk a little about the

[@allendixon7700]

Armitage about me being a fourteen-year-old I tell you I'm hanging out at the new mom which is cool as hell you know what I talk about and I see this dope dealers kind of hippie van side pipes on it bucket seats I said hello Nationwide what's happening he looked at me real strange?? Put a big ass question mark on that dog s*** but this m*********** says hell I ain't Nationwide

[@allendixon7700]

So how do I say here is a ZZ Top that's the band the damnable songs called

[@allendixon7700]

You tell me tell me this I got a

[@allendixon7700]

Let's do it let's go Nationwide on

[@jamessomers8808]

I'm pretty sure this might be one of my favorite songs of all time, top five.

[@TheMkamix]

That is one soulful guitar solo with a really nice tone.

[@kanesdisciple]

This is one of my favorite songs that is on my current Playlist!

[@chipkieffer9403]

Also Kenny wayne shepherd That's how we roll. Nothing but the night. My favorite songs

[@MikeHolland-rq7lv]

Saw him live when he was 16. That guitar make a grown man cry

[@DeusEx1977]

Love KWS Band. I just recently saw them in concert for the 3rd time.

[@dionshare7103]

Now I know someone is going to say this is a rabbit hole I haven't really ever gotten into Kenny like that but he has a huge following.

[@beverlyfrederick5362]

Guitars are Kickin & Awesome Harmonizing 💜❤️💜❤️💜

[@michaelknight2118]

KWS, just amazing. Have seen him many years ago, total fire. Everything is Broken, made the charts too. His talent is so easy to take in. You guys are so lucky. Love this song from the first time I heard it. Thanks for this one. Smile

[@51Dss]

One of the greatest songs of the decade! I asked you guys to do this song a long time ago - Thank you very much for finally getting around to it.

[@Rika-vz7zx]

Kenny Wayne Shepherd is the blond man playing the guitar. And yes svr was a very big influence on him. He makes an appearance in the Five Finger Death Punch video as well. He is from Shreveport Louisiana

[@buckcherrygirl]

I had forgotten this gem !!!!!!! Love it !!!

[@chadenglish4169]

They are amazing to see live. Noah has a great voice and Kenny's guitar playing is amazing.

[@ROG958]

This song was the song in the final scene of the shield. Loved it ever since.

[@kimmycook2698]

I remember when this hit....so very good. So very very good.

[@huntrainpartrain4185]

Always love seeing Kenny Wayne, he’s from Shreveport La, which is about 30 minutes from where I live, crazy cool feeling.

[@michaelland4548]

One of the best songs/performances ever. That is all.

[@OhioWolverine]

Around the same time a young man named Jonny Lang had a great song called Lie to me, very bluesy another young guitar genius

[@annagonzales8178]

One of the those songs of the 90’s that really captured the multi genre music of smart lyrics w throw back folk songwriting. Good stuff!

[@scarce911]

I have a very specific memory of listening to this song on my way home from work at around 2:40am (early 00's) driving through a 1/8 mile stretch of road that I always connect to for an unknown reason....still to this day, every time I hear it..my memories take me back there.

[@DrnkTheWildAir]

I looove all KWS. I love the rock ballad he does called My Last Goodbye!❤

[@OverworkedITGuy]

I have always loved this track.

[@MikeHorror67]

I saw Kenny Wayne Shepherd in concert in 2000 with my 2 brothers. We were in the front right corner of the theater and he played right in front of us the whole concert. Check out "Born With A Broken Heart" from his first album around 1995 (when i was dj at a bar back then i played the song a lot).

[@vlh0316]

I saw Kenny Wayne on a Joe Bonamassa Blues Cruise in 2019. It was fire! Most fun I ever had.

[@Spazzmatazzz]

He was 16 years old when he recorded this, and there's another one from about the same year and the same age. Jonny Lang! "Lie to Me" "Still Rainin'" And one of my favorites? "Rack 'Em Up"!

[@rogerpaulson9908]

I love this tune thank you for checking it out.

[@SarahFromCanada]

'King's Highway' is another great song by them.

[@sherrihayward4500]

Love this song!!

[@evhleppard]

Great song, great solo.

[@manmythlegend078]

IM HERE FOR THIS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS One of the best solos and outros you'll hear....he has that strat on 🔥

[@ghasenbuhler5156]

Omgoodness!! All Johnny Lang! Anything's Possible, When I come to You, Breakin Me, Red Light, Lie to Me!

[@davidw3673]

I saw KWS in Raleigh with a surprise jam session with Cry of Love, in a small (2500 seat) venue. Absolutely electric.