Allen Collins Licks Every Guitarist Should Know (99% Don't Know This!)

You need to know these! This guitar lesson will show you some amazing tricks from Allen Collins of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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[@TomsRockinGuitar]

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[@dougstewart3243]

Allen's the one that gave them their sound for sure

[@hazor777]

Collins’ penchant for breaking chords up, hitting diads etc. along with his natural rhythm gives some great insight to his sense of melody and musicality. More than once , when learning a Skynyrd song, you pick up on these little details and wonder how did he come up with that- but it “works” . That was his magic , IMO

[@TomsRockinGuitar]

Great input! Collins represented straight-up electricity on the stage.

[@michaelcollins5741]

I have enjoyed all your video's on Skynyrd. Too bad you never got to interview Allen. He was one of the nicest people you would want to meet.

[@dyerstrayts1734]

I've always loved the tone of Allen's Firebird. I kinda regret never getting one. I felt his explorer fell a little bit short.

[@Jr00794]

My dad met Allen in 76 my favorite guitarist

[@hereintherealworld...9433]

I love how you give credit where credits due and acknowledge Allin instead of having a huge ego that makes it look like it's all you ! This is rare & don't ever lose it as you are one of the best teachers I have ever seen because of you Humbleness...

[@TomsRockinGuitar]

Thank you!

[@nellAyrreP]

So grateful to be named after this man.

[@terryrampey617]

Allen has always been my favorite Skynyrd guitarist!! He gave Skynyrd their sound Without a doubt!

[@johnperiard9594]

Allen may be the most underated in rock guitar history.

[@in2livinit]

Allen, Gary, Ed, Steve, & Rickey & Hughie really are, overlooked by music snobs. All World Class in their own right. Tom deserves a mention also, for his ability to channel & play & teach these guys styles with so much accumen 🎸

[@in2livinit]

@@chiefline7084 Agreed 👍 No doubt he's put in endless work & dedication. The man also has a gift. If it wasn't a gift also, anybody could do the same ✌️

[@captainsouth4460]

Underrated is so overused. These guys were monster in their day and everyone knew it .

[@dhy2kb393]

Lesson on allens rythym work on gimme back my bullets! Please 👍🏻🔥

[@Mr.SeymourButts]

Damn...you seriously nailed his tone. Thanks for this. Please do more, allen and gary specifically

[@comet6885]

Just came across this randomly in my recommended, I'm glad to see you've made a return to guitar KZbin Tom! I remember your old Skynyrd based videos helped me out tons during Quarantine. Thanks for the great content!

[@patrickferrara6668]

Just WAAAYYYYYY cool. Tks, Tom

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Really cool to see you back Tom!! Great stuff as usual.... Skynyrd Nation brother!

[@lockeshill]

Yo Tom awesome Lynyrd Skynyrd insight as always. So good to see someone giving love to with deep cuts like coming home. Keep them coming!

[@in2livinit]

Thanks Tom, for all the detail & nuance. Allen really was an organic player wasn't he ? Blazing his own trail. Yes more Allen would be cool. You Rock 🤘🎸🎶😎

[@TomsRockinGuitar]

You got that right!

[@in2livinit]

@@TomsRockinGuitar Well, I like ta drink & to dance all night !!!

[@studiofive17]

@TomsRockingGuitar, I love your channel man. Allen and Gary, really are the root of my guitar playing and seeing somebody explain it so perfectly, it’s just so encouraging. Thank you so much for giving out the free tips! Keep it up brother

[@clobbersnoggin623]

Sweet Firebird !! Love how you enjoy the great licks. Your a great player and your authentic enthusiasm is contagious and enjoyable 👍

[@michaelbrock3262]

Man,that tone !! All day

[@chriscapps1604]

You completely got that FEEL no matter who's licks you play!!

[@krudlok]

Beutiful.superb and he would have played with you for days and days

[@antlerking69]

I saw his Firebird with a P-90 in the bridge go for 90K at an auction a couple years ago

[@climbtibet]

Gotta hand it to ya Tom you inspired me so much with your playing that firebird and all the righteous lessons, that I got an anniversary issue in 2017. Much respect and thanks. 💪🎸🤟

[@TomsRockinGuitar]

You can't beat the sound of a firebird!

[@KenPryor]

Awesome video Tom. Love the sound of that Firebird. I've love to see some more Allen Collins related videos. I'm starting guitar lessons with an amazing teacher next Friday. After all these years of trying and failing on my own, maybe I'll finally get somewhere with my Les Paul. Keep up the great work!

[@raybassman7536]

Plus Allen did eventually put a P-90 at the bridge on the Firebird.

[@hunterbarras]

Just stumbled upon this channel after watching your golf videos for a year or so, you’re the man Tom

[@CliveSerpico-re5ru]

Man I love your passion and feel on everything skynyrd. Rock on 🙌🏼

[@midnightexpress1567]

These licks give me chills.

[@Teleman73]

Comin home! Glad Tom is back home to his KZbin channel.

[@raybassman7536]

Have you ever checked out the leads on "Lend a Helping Hand" Those are Badass too.

[@nikolaibarbarich7887]

Great video Tom!

[@williammenini3934]

Thank you so much Tom for this wonderful tribute to Allen's talent. Allen is my favorite. This solo was the first I learned and you video help me to understand better the way he used on the neck. Will

[@TomsRockinGuitar]

Thanks Will!

[@9fingersleft525]

Hi Tom! I'm from Germany, but I always loved the guitar playing from Lynyrd Skynyrd. I'm enjoying it, to see that you are deeply enjoyed playing this. To enjoy the own playing is the most important step if you decide to play guitar. I love to feel this. By my own and also watching it. So absolutely great! 🖖🙋‍♂️

[@chucklee347]

Man if you don't already know. Tom is really really good at deep diving into the little nuances and tiny technique aspects of what great guitarists are doing. And just as important he knows how to explain it to us. Just wait and see what he pulls out.

[@9fingersleft525]

I know this. I feel it and can see. Never have found one, who could play and explain that good! That's not right, there are a lot very good. But if you are searching this style. I think he is the best.

[@hank6429]

Hey hello Tom keep rocking great video 👍👍😁✌️

[@lbuckley2]

Allens mother allowed him to form the band in her garage Even Gary said he held the bands sound together Not counting Ronnie’s singing That’s different Ok thanks guys

[@eddiesatterfield3121]

Please throw in some more!

[@slugga951]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and skill Tom. Allen Collins a fantastic guitar player. His solo on Freebird is probably the one he is most known for, but I think his solo on Needle and the Spoon is amazing, great use of the wah pedal. Thanks again Tom, look forward to more of your videos.

[@kiloWPNSPLT]

Thanks Tom..

[@RockFan98]

Allen’s Rythm playing is a huge influence on my Rythm playing. Very percussive and rhythmic, almost like Malcolm Young in some Aspects. That P90 on his Firebird really made it to! Didn’t you use to have a Trem on your Firebird?

[@darkarcher22miller44]

I’ve always thought the acoustic guitar on the studio version of free bird was superb! Turns out that was Allen too. I’ve had trouble replicating his style

[@RockFan98]

@@darkarcher22miller44 yup he does all the Rythm Parts in the slow portion! And we all know what happens when it gets fast! Allen is a tremendous Rythm Player, probably the best in the band imo Altough he could certainly more then hold his own in the lead parts with the other three guys

[@guitarjr]

This is terrific. Subscribed!!

[@TomsRockinGuitar]

Thank you!

[@chriscapps1604]

LOVE ALLEN!!

[@jaydo3553]

I’m glad someone else is just as/or more obsessed with Allen Collins than I am 😂

[@rajeshgumber363]

Excellent video want to learn in detail but just to fast, could do with tabs to follow in detail. Thankyou

[@dono8674]

Hey that’s my golf instructor!

[@unkolawdio]

You know what you say,,,about the wood tone,,,the dynamics of the physical guitar

[@chriscapps1604]

You play them perfectly

[@mantistobogon9534]

Great tone.

[@caseysniper308]

look at your fingertips, if they are always peeling off you are bending and sliding. that was great.

[@kutsbothways]

TimeIy Iesson. My piano player said he wanted to learn this for next rehearsal; I open FB and there you are. TY

[@TomsRockinGuitar]

Have fun with this one!

[@cheezhead6007]

Allen's number one influence I believe was Johnny Winter

[@richmcclain5926]

Love that song! Can you do the outro solo too?!

[@billyshane3804]

For a man with a Beavis haircut u surely can play brother!! Love your work!!!

[@GO-ej1pg]

I’m jealous. Homey has a full lid of pelitos

[@geralddorer8728]

i just realized i also have learned a tremendous amount about golf from you!!!!

[@unkolawdio]

ALLEN WAS PURE RAGE OF JOY,,,,

[@hooteradkisson4598]

What settings are you using on the katana ?

[@Fukna69]

Allen got that over bend sound from the cop cars always behind him, nah just kidding, I loved Allen

[@chucklee347]

Opposite of Gary. Ive always thought that Allen looked and sounded to me like he was trying to push the strings thru the neck. Where as Gary looked like someone needed to run up there and tell him. D. And G. And c. To me he was so laid back that youd almost think he wouldn't be in time. Which thats a lot to do with him barely moving his picking hand.😮

[@TomsRockinGuitar]

Well said, Chuck!

[@Mikemeshell63]

cool

[@Marine4Christ337]

What song is this lead off?

[@TomsRockinGuitar]

Comin' Home by Lynyrd Skynyrd

[@jameslyons1661]

❤

[@BobbyMaxwell-dw6ix]

😮

[@johnburns2002]

How do know thats Allen and not Gary?

[@TomsRockinGuitar]

There's a tone difference between Allen and Gary. Perhaps I'll make a video on it to show the difference.

[@Sm0kn]

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