The Captain Meets Eric Gales

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👆 Today the Captain meets the incredible Eric Gales! See links to his gear below.
Check out Eric Gales official website here: www.ericgalesband.com/
Or follow him on Instagram @rawdawgmusic
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[@byebyebeano8616]

Eric Gales is the kind of musician that literally cries on stage when his improv' lead him towards unexpected emotional territories and when the audience goes with him at the exact same place. His playing is sick because he's so honest about his music that he accepts the "risks" to go anywhere as long as it's true to him. Immense musician! Total respect for the man!

[@normanshepherd4289]

This guy is real most amazing

[@jclsystems1634]

Absolutely well said! He's a Master

[@sinceagesago5258]

Well said!

[@trijigon]

byebyebeano that’s the most jr high, edgy thing I’ve seen in a while

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

Tabs on my channel !

[@AS__77]

Halfway through this video, I was so impressed by his playing that I looked him up to see if he was touring around me. Turns out he's playing a show 30 minutes away from my house in 2 weeks. Just bought a ticket. Can't wait to see him in person!

[@siggeek503]

Alex Shelton How was the show man? (Probably amazing as always, but still fun to know.) I would love to see him live.

[@andthebeatgoeson69]

Alex Shelton how was the show?

[@nate716]

@@andthebeatgoeson69 I guess it was "to die for" cause he hasn't responded

[@marcthacker4walls]

Alex, if you're still alive, type "yes". If the show was good, type "heck yes". Thank you, in advance.

[@Isyoboyjon]

Guess it was a good show lol 😂

[@theslipperman6965]

Wow Eric's such an open book. He's got a great story and serious message for the youth of today for sure. What an amazing player!

[@sirfultonbishop]

Eric got real and opened up about his trials and tribulations, I think, partly as a cautionary tale to others but also because he’s so thankful he lived thru it. Best regards, Eric Gales!

[@overnightgrowth]

Eric Gales is a grade A dude and a grade A player!

[@moxiemusic3739]

I had the privilege of taking a few lessons from him while I was in school and he was working at Capitol Guitars in St Paul! THE nicest dude ever, paid for an hour lesson and always went like half hr over

[@0ldfashi0ned]

Cap is seriously levelling up his blues chops. You should make a video about your practice routine! Everyone would be interested.

[@moongarita]

Bloody love that guy. He played in Mumbai at the Mahindra blues show, best damn live performance I've ever witnessed. What a beast.

[@ErikStone1]

I grew up in Memphis with Eric, and didn't know him personally, but my old keyboard player was his roommate at Governor's School in Tennessee. This is when Eric was in high school. I was told he was a super nice guy and just a pure born talent. I still remember when his first album came out. That thing was played a lot on local radio in Memphis, and we all knew he would be something great someday.

[@graysinclair6572]

Erik Stone Had his debut cd in 1991 and was blown away!! This cat’s the real deal and then some.

[@LeeButlerGuitarist]

The best Captain meets ever!

[@ksukhia]

wow. Yes, objectively speaking, this one is the best. The heart on display here is just so inspirational.

[@maximiliandietze2019]

Captain, your playing is getting better and better!

[@discipleofec]

He must listen to more blues.

[@SenatorBanana]

he's getting so much tastier

[@zlippery1]

Maximilian Dietze Hi is advancing faster than me. Must practice more!

[@OriginalEyeball]

He got the soul of a black man in those fingers

[@jakestevens1270]

I think he's always been great but just knows when to show off

[@LilSirAxolotl]

I've been waiting for this... such an interesting guitar player

[@LilSirAxolotl]

Frivolous fun eyes and ears 😊

[@matthewhorizon6050]

Thats a really great way to dedcribe his playing.

[@jaguardo10]

Went to his show in Valencia about a week ago. Fucking legend, he played his ass off and gave it all. As soon as the gig was over he jumped down the stage and started signing and taking pictures with everyone. So much respect for Eric.

[@clausmadsen6754]

What a pleasure to find really quality content on KZbin ... this channel is turning into something really interesting. A nerd forum, yes, but high quality. Serious. Meaningful.

[@jamalabdul2009]

Great open and honest interview!!! I've known of Eric Gales since the early 90s and was a fan then as I am now! Didn't know of his struggle in the past but I'm glad he's here to tell his story and able to shine on the guitar!!!! Thank you Captain for this incredible interview and thank you Eric for speaking on your life and inspiring another generation of guitar players!!!!!🤘🏽✌️✌️

[@dogfacedboy6947]

I'd venture that Gales was a bit like Keith Richards, in that he possibly had more of a POLICE PROBLEM than a DRUG PROBLEM. Like, he seemed to want to wage WAR against the police - a black man in Memphis?!? Oh yeah, there's a lose-lose scenario.

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

Tabs on my channel !

[@fcpwins5356]

I lost track of time...50 minutes felt like 5 minutes, thats when you know you were enjoying the music that was being made, i must admit i didn't know Eric Gales but i'm a fan now for sure! Great story, and great guitar playing, good luck with everything man!

[@capiseric]

My prayer with my kids at the end of the day is exactly what Eric said "Help us to be better tomorrow than we were today." love this man.

[@MooreMoments1953]

Amen to that Mr.Gales. Thanks for opening up like that.....really appreciate your candor and your artful music....best of luck to you!

[@bronislawbonkala5371]

The truest amongst bluesmen.. not only is he a guitar god, but his charismatic story articulation when he tells one stops you in your tracks.. He had my undivided attention. I hope his demons are gone forever and the rest of life is just reaping deserved awards .. .Respect!

[@houseofzuma1033]

Yeah these distraction can waste talent..but luckily he saw his path.

[@alecdawson1668]

Yesss. Love Eric Gales. Picture of a thousand faces is a criminally underrated album.

[@jedanduncan5624]

Eric Gales... I’ll let you know that YOU are a Household name in my house. God bless you and your talent.

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

Probably my favourite Ipswich Town player of all time

[@guitardudeguy3139]

Eric Gales is one of my favorites, great albums..great player, keeping the blues alive and well!

[@mrtakeawayman]

Jesus Christ- Gales is a genius. Mesmerising player!

[@schabbnur]

captain meets clapton!!!

[@Danmobley9]

that would be insane!

[@davidjameschamberlain]

Well, he does live in Guilford

[@CaptAnderton]

We can dream!!

[@satchfan2010]

Clapton has visited Andertons before, there's no reason why he can't come in for an interview.

[@r.m7921]

@@satchfan2010 like back when he was unknown in the early 60s.

[@JoeJosh92]

Yes! Such a cool guy, great player and I have massive respect for him for talking about his street life so honestly and openly.

[@Rockyblaze0]

I have seen Eric Gales live 3 times now. Outstanding, incredible, extremely entertaining, brilliant guitarist. I cant wait to see him again.

[@universalskeptic7836]

As a left handed player who plays right handed I have to agree that it helps to have the dominant hand doing the fingering. There was no left handed guitar available when I started. I never thought of playing upside down like Eric. Thank you for your honesty Eric. I wonder if artists like yourself talked more about drugs and the down side of the thug life if you could have a positive influence on youth.

[@Lance37a]

universal skeptic he's right handed. He's brother taught him how to play that way.

[@Lance37a]

rbq0414 the dominant hand is doing most of the work in my opinion, but everyone is different.

[@therobster8982]

universal skeptic - Bang on my friend. Look at both Gary Moore & Tony Mcmanus, profound lefties who both play guitars for right handed players. Maybe we "Right Handers " should be buying left handers - when we start to play :)

[@stonecole4703]

Mike Bloomfield was a lefty who played right, Hendrix was a righty who played left. These are two of my biggest guitar heroes, so if I could go back I would get a left handed guitar so my dominant hand could be on the fretboard.

[@rydes68]

Buying left handed guitars, absolutely sucks! Every great guitar store has a couple of left handed guitars, if your lucky one might be decent. As I am teaching my sons, learn right handed for no other reason that buying a good right handed guitar is so much easier. Eric Gale, master!

[@Mattseak]

These Captain Meets videos are not only great entertaining interview, but for me personally they have introduced so many great guitar players, that I'm now kind of ashamed to admit I did not know about. Guthrie Govan, Chris Buck and now Eric Gales, to name a few.

[@Tanzbaer777]

Wow...impressive interview...impressive person. This is so personal and honest. Thank you guys for this video!

[@mohammadadam8163]

Thanks Capt, and Andertons for inviting Eric Gales, my childhood hero...

[@tmatheson54]

Love it. Eric you are great. When I heard you say around your house the first family member that got the Hagstrom guitar was on top. Man, I learned to play guitar in the late 60s and my parents finally bought me an electric guitar after I kept using my older sister’s Spanish acoustic all the time. Yep. They bought me a red Hagstrom. I loved it and I loved my parents for letting me play it on our farm house with my friend who played drums as just the two of us would jam. They let us set up a room on our second floor and play as loud as we wanted. Talking about some cool parents. Thank you Mom and Dad. RIP. Dang it, I sold that guitar. I wished I kept it as a piece of my music history. Bless you brother. Dang Eric you more than play the guitar. You make beautiful music. It’s like you meld with the guitar and become one. I love watching you play on stage too. It’s fantastic! Cheers.

[@connorpitts-west863]

What an inspiring and amazing person as well as an incredible musician. Thank you Eric for sharing your music and stories. Captain's an amazing person and musician as well.

[@lewisforemanmusic]

What a superb interview. Incredible player, i was in hysterics when he played some of those fast runs but what beautiful chord voicings as well. Well done andertons for sorting this out, one of the best!

[@Stereostupid]

Love Eric what a great human being and possibly the best blues/ every style guitarist to date !

[@matttiernan3465]

That was amazing. The renaissance of Eric Gales. About time. Keep it between the lines Eric.

[@kembooo000]

this guy's voice can be used to test subwoofer systems. Dayum!

[@luckyllou7325]

Rabatavus yeah like an octaver on his voicetrack. :-D

[@Admiralgrusbil]

I'm left handed and played right handed for 5 years. After learning that I could tremolo pick way faster with my left, I bought a lefty guitar as well. It was a bit weird in the beginning but with all the experience I already had plus I should have learned lefty to begin with, the progress has been astounding. Playing left handed has also improved my right handed playing a fair bit too.

[@benlogan430]

We do what we have to to become what we are. Change the past changes today. It would be great if we could all follow the right road from the start but today is better than tomorrow. Head up and proud. Great interview, I believe I will enjoy his music even more now.

[@SuckingLimes]

The Captain meets Doyle Bramhall II or Gary Clark Jr!

[@jclsystems1634]

ERIC GALES IS THE DOPEST GUITARIST EVER MAN!!! SMH!! HE AMAZES ME EVERY TIME!! GOAT!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🎸🔥🔥🐐

[@sithracer]

Just wonderful. Thank you Andertons and Eric Gales.

[@ramaynard77]

Wow. What a great interview. I love Eric’s honest and humble spirit.

[@SteveSchuffert]

He’s lucky he got clean indeed. I did too in 89. Here’s a story for ya that shows how bad it must have been; I remember playing a club in Nashville and his road crew came in wanting to sell his guitars/gear etc as the entire situation had drug/alcohol imploded and fell apart somewhere on the road and they had left him behind wherever it was, were broke and trying to get home, a very dark vibe! I said NO THANK YOU. Wouldn’t have bought his gear in that situation if they were asking $5 per guitar or amp. That’s just simply WRONG. Very weird and scary. So glad to hear he made it through all that darkness.

[@fluroflash2803]

THIS IS INSANE

[@josemorales3279]

This has been the BEST Captain Meet!!! Eric is just amazing. 🙌🏼

[@Lemmysfinger]

Absolutely loved this. Eric Gales is such an interesting and inspiring guy, and boy oh boy can he play!

[@stirlingarcher2141]

Everything about this video is Top Shelf! Loved it :)

[@AquaHulKMUSIC]

49:15 Little Wing. Absolutely amazing 😢❤❤❤

[@jasonbates2687]

Eric is an incredibly gifted musician and very humble and thankful human being. i remember finding him in the early 90s along with Joe Bonamassa and Kenny Wayne Sheppard when the new blues explosion hit after SRV died. Eric stood out abit because of his unique playing style. then he dropped off the radar. im glad to see he is back and reping the blues!

[@jonnybeck6723]

Thanx Cap and thank you Eric... Best ever "Captain meets" I seen so far cheers

[@larryjackson4632]

i feel like a dumbass for not knowing who this man was before today. This guy might be the best guitar player i have ever heard. Pretty awesome how humble and honest he is on top of his unreal skillset. No doubt behind every great man is a great woman too, so cheers to his beautiful wife too I hope they both live to be 150 years old

[@pearloidstrat]

If you would put that amazing version of Little Wing in a separate short video, it will go viral in no time.

[@metalliholic]

pearloidstrat for real

[@redcat40]

Very cool. Been waiting for this. Thank you Captain. Great interview and wow, you even got to play with him and using his guitar too. Awesome!

[@gavinleyfield3195]

Thank you for this, it was mesmerising. Great job

[@mudwiser1391]

Man that cat's got chops... and Eric is pretty damn good too.

[@mudwiser1391]

Yeah, he's humble and grateful. I could listen to his stories all day.

[@frufru0071]

Eric Gales , What an amazing talent with a more amazing story to how he has conquered his demons. Great episode! Thanks very much for sharing this. You're really coming into your own as a player with a distinct style too, captain, go, go, go! Great stuff. 🙏🏼 thanks again. Eric Gales and Eric Johnson share a similar lead lick/'signature' lead run(?)🤔.

[@mrlozano]

What a lovely human being, this guy. And a phenomenal player! I thoroughly enjoyed this talk here. Thanks Lee, Thanks, Andertons. Thank you Eric Gales!

[@122Music1]

Friiikin love this guy !! What great perspective and insight.. Thanks all!

[@MrIvanHalen]

I don't care what anybody says, E.G. is the true 21st century Hendrix. His playing/chords is just uncomparable to anything else on the game right now.

[@carlsmith1263]

Except 4 those u dont hear

[@jordandangelo180]

I agree with that statement. Eric is a phenom and a miracle of a talent. Most importantly, he is unique and has soul.

[@jordandangelo180]

And they both play lefty. Coincidence 🤔

[@carlsmith1263]

@@jordandangelo180 maybe their a many like him

[@dime_life4768]

dude literally plays the guitar upside down..nuff said

[@plotonisradd]

captain meets philip sayce !!!

[@vincenycooki]

omg yes !!

[@thereallbking]

plotonisradd this HAS to happen!

[@EdgedWeeds]

plotonisradd yesssssss

[@rynoriffs6505]

fuck yes!

[@paulppetersson]

plotonisradd yeeeeeaaaasss

[@23dvs]

WOW!!!! Captain Lee, these interviews just keep getting better and better! Great job!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@guilhermearaujo1781]

Best one so far! Thanks for sharing. Way better than any show on tv right now.

[@olzhasbeis]

Damn, Cap is killing it! As well is Eric of course :D

[@macanoodough]

Goddam Cap'n! I like your playing, but that blew me away. And you looked so happy doing it.

[@peepster53]

Great interview! Thanks Captain and Eric!

[@janbrenner9488]

This is better than any tv broadcast could get. Again. Thanx a lot, Eric and Lee!

[@louiereyes6231]

Captain meets Mateus Asato

[@evil6564]

Captain meets Mayonnaise Potato

[@DannyMcCaffrey]

Yaaaaassss. {snaps}

[@JacobDFerguson]

Oh god yes!!

[@wayne_right]

+1000 on that

[@JacobDFerguson]

Still waiting on this one......

[@sasmitha8446]

Gonna pick up my guitar now. And never let it go. Wow.

[@iMoMeNtuM77]

How crazy it is that we have this guy huh. I don't know how but I will see him play live someday.

[@jenniferfedorink4130]

well done captain. very inspirational. been a fan of eric's for a long, LONG time and i'm very happy to see him come out the other side of whatever troubles he had.

[@gypsyguitars]

This Guy deserves a featured spread in Guitar Player ASAP !!!

[@Grecki_Bog_Domestos]

Eric Gales is my new hero. that first. second. Captain meets TOSIN ABASI

[@ayomiku22]

bla3912 Tosin Abasi dope..

[@HisTrueName]

Eric we love you man! You are an inspiration to many you haven't met. You are blessed bro.

[@renhoek3851]

During that first jam, I was looking away at the tv as you do sometimes, and I heard some really nice playing. I thought , 'oh this Eric Gales has some nice licks ' - only to see the old Captain thrashing it out! What a good player he is

[@JohnDoe-sz3lz]

Captain Meets Derek Trucks! Make it happen!

[@andertons]

+John Doe Please?

[@strumspicks2456]

ok i'll say it: pleaaaaaaaaaase!!

[@Sasketchejuana_man]

@@andertons Eric Krasno? Please?

[@nate716]

WAIT WTF, I THOUGHT HE WAS LEFT HANDED!! NOPE HE LITERALLY JUST FLIPPED IT AROUND AND PLAYING HIGH STRINGS ON TOP😱

[@stephenkomorowski6359]

Wow, became an instant favorite. Love that he isn't afraid to show sincerity and gratitude.

[@Drinckx2]

Excellent interview with a lovely guy. What's good about these discussions, apart from the difference of having an enthusiast and musician talking to a musician, is that it shows how articulate all of these people are talking about life as well as music - they don't just speak through their music.

[@angel0494]

Yeesssssss!! next The Captain meets Kenny Wayne Shepherd!

[@charlescampbell5894]

The Captain meets Wayne Campbell from Wayne's World

[@nihilanthropus]

Angel Francis Grandes The Captain meets Lil Wayne!

[@tomthx5804]

The Captain meets Wayne Newton

[@aznazm]

bed time can wait!

[@p.r.photos3837]

One of the best interviews I've seen! Mr. Gales is amazing! Can't wait to see him live.

[@bradvirtue4650]

Really nice to see a vary skillful and creative musician with a heart that is real to others and himself, he knows what he is and what he is not.

[@castanonw]

Master player Epic interview .

[@bandjams-backingtracks1204]

What a cool guitarist.

[@technomonkey9529]

Humble, Talented beyond belief. A man that puts soul into soulful.

[@rosshorne4769]

Best captain meets yet, I had heard of gales but now I'm into the gales thing after this video, such a humble, thankful man. And great great player

[@inthezoneguitarlessons7266]

That is some serious guitar playing

[@GGGG-si3jr]

The Captain meets Alex Lifeson!!!

[@bobbyrevell]

Freaking brilliant playing. Eric Gales has true musicality in everything he plays. One of the best.

[@juddalexander5642]

I've loved Eric Gales since early nineties. This is the first time I've heard him talk and share his story. So awesome! Wicked player and Great man!

[@Danmobley9]

Best channel on KZbin

[@moelester6479]

Please have Richie Kotzen, Gary Clark jr, or Mark Tremonti/Myles Kennedy(alter bridge) on the show!!!

[@Takuro2003]

I am watching this video in Feb 2021, and just wanted to say, this is such a genuine and inspirational video, thank you Captain and Eric. Eric, I admire you on everything you said and shared of your life, and sure the Little Wing was wicked, emotional and touching. Thank you.

[@notrightinthehead8515]

Awesome Interview! Eric Gales is unbelievable and an inspiration! Thanks for having him on Captain!

[@johnvinter]

Adidas sponsor Eric Gales.......I just saying~~~

[@guitarnerd_luke]

@Justin L learn to read...i said he looks like a wannabe gangster (he mentioned his hiphop look himself), and nothing about his playing or his music. Some people here...

[@adisgruntleddemo]

Lukas K And you look like a wannabe Jonah Hill.

[@Erukulon]

Because your 5th thanksgiving helping pillsbury jonah hill doughboy lookin ass weeaboo hentai moms basement livin ass has any ground to speak on what a "(wannabe)" gangster or a real gangster look like. Eric Gales is an OG and would slap the chubby off those cheeks boi

[@87RedSpecial]

a full review of the dv mark little gh 250 would be great

[@sixstringguitarist1937]

Angelo Neri I tried one in andertons last week as I was thinking of selling my mesa boogie 94 dual caliber 50 1x12 combo which is obviously all valve, and was thinking of buying the DV GH250 head and a 1x12 or 2x12 cab to go with it. End of the day I'm glad I changed my mind. Nothing beats all valve especially in live situations. I cranked it up loud in a room trying it out but it's a small room in andertons course it will sound OK ish master half way set, but it's a transistor. Who uses transistor amps? No guitarists in history. The head like I say may sound ok in a small room but put in a band situation valves rinse over it, in sound, depth and warmth and just brilliance. Don't get one they're shite basically. 😂 oh and whenever have Italy been known for making anything good for Guitar amps? Never.

[@theoriginalallandiscaya]

Finally !!! Loved this video ;-) Awesome Eric Gales, and nice playin' too Capt.Lee.

[@johnnymiller8766]

Lee, I love these interviews! You are great at bringing out their stories and inside info about the artists. Keep up the great work man!

[@BV_Beve]

Awesome video, skillfully navigated through the chat Captain, having an interesting flow to the conversation not an easy thing to do. Fantastic player & a great guy, glad he got through it to the other side, hope his story helps those who need that help, much respect EG.