ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW'S 10 Favorite guitar players (plus tourfootage!)

[@paulrackley5326]

wonderful lovely. ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW'.

[@chrismorley3074]

What a Fantastic Humble man and a Great Musician too 👍👍

[@derrickholmes2586]

What a nice human being. The more I see of him the more I like him....never mind his musical ability. Thank you for posting.

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

Hi Andy You used to come into my Uncle Fred's shop. (When I was a kid.) When you visited your gran. In Ystrad Mynach. You were just starting Amen Corner and you asked Fred's advice, as he was a decent jazz piano player. A few weeks later you were on Top of the Pops BBC; and Fred said.....What's he doing on there? Fred was watching it in Martha's house next door, as he didn't have a TV. He only listened to the radio. Then later he said to me....I taught him all he knows! 😃😃

[@richardmather1906]

Tremendous interview. You can see right away why all those guys loved having him around.

[@epicstorm2006]

❤️

[@simoncbentinck]

A1 player, singer, bloke. One of the very, very best.

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

What a great interview with such a humble man and a great musician. How nice to hear his praise of his heroes. No wonder he's so popular that they want to share the stage with him.

[@peterbeulke8082]

What a fabulous player great taste

[@pollocad]

This is terrific - what a nice guy! Modest , talented and has had a great time. Loved it.

[@stephenfromspielberg]

Andy is an absolute legend, a true gentleman and one of my favorite musicians to boot. To his humble "I'm just a rhythm player" I'd like to add: Noone dances to guitar solos. Rhythm is everything. Well done, Sir!

[@Euli63]

A hidden gem this interview! Absolutely! I could listen for hours... Thanks for posting it.

[@tonyjones7731]

Good to see Hank Marvin get the recognition he deserves. The Shadows inspired a whole generation to start playing guitar in the early 60’s.

[@BunyanaRed1958]

Always had great tone Tony.

[@marciachesters3928]

Totally agree. Hank is the man!!

[@jeffreyedwards609]

If it wasn't for Hank, i would have never played guitar in bands for over 50 years.

[@hifibrony]

Hank sold more Stratocasters than anyone before Jimi Hendrix.

[@larrypower8659]

In the UK, yes indeed. But in America it was The Ventures that got instrumental bands rolling. The first generation of Brit guitar heroes all worshipped Hank Marvin. The Ventures “launched a thousand bands,” said John Fogerty in his induction speech for their entry into the RRHOF. Ventures and Hank Marvin and The Shadows lived parallel lives, just on opposite sides of The Pond. Both great bands who set the bar high for all who followed. The Ventures are the biggest selling instrumental band of all time - over 100 million albums - and are still worshipped in Japan.

[@cliffhughes6010]

Nice one, Andy. Enjoyable video. Great to listen to you. I remember your great songs, like Wide-Eyed and Legless and If Paradise is Half as Nice. Cheers.

[@chrisdoust5464]

What a wonderful interview, nice to see Louis Jordan and Carl Hagan get an honourable mention as well!

[@banba317]

I met Mr. Low in Berlin in July, 1990 at the Roger Waters production of the Wall staged for charity to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall. He was a gentleman and very down to earth; I was surprised he showed sincere interest in who I was and how I came to be there, even though I was a nobody... I just had a friend who was lucky and talented enough to be in the show. He's the genuine article.

[@ArchieFatcackie]

What a lovely fella. I think a lot of people in the UK will still think of Andy as a teen idol from way back and not realise how good a guitarist he is.

[@fredianacci8283]

I never knew or heard of Andy Fairweather, however I am officially a fan! What a great truth storyteller and guitarist. His history and memoirs are unique and an exposition of his remarkable musical talents. Thanks so much for this.

[@gavinkeown6488]

You must have heard the songs though, 'If Paradise is Half As Nice' and 'Wide Eyed & Legless' are classics, no?

[@lal2300]

Seeing and hearing a REAL Musician and artist discussing his influences is great fun and really insightful. Love it 👍🏼

[@johnkilvington7527]

Couldn't agree more!

[@zabadakxanadu]

Saw him play at BB King's in NY a few years back. Went with a friend who knew Andy's mgr. In short, we ended up backstage after the show. As people drifted off one by one, it was down to Andy and I just talking about music and his history. The nicest, most relaxed, zero ego guy. The best.

[@CarlFrreeland]

That's so cool u ended up talking with Andy,lucky sod eh!!

[@garymclay9885]

What a lovely thing that was my friend. Andy is a legend. The real deal.

[@KennethHall-tp4hw]

I remember Andy from the 60's, good to see he's still around and has done so much and still rocking! And what a nice guy : )

[@stephenrobinson9252]

So glad to hear his appreciation for Ry Cooder. He does not get nearly enough kudos for his playing and his records brilliance in so many varied genres.

[@martydibergi5228]

John hiatt bring the family Genius cooder saw them live and note for note perfect unreal

[@Bourgeault]

What a delightful interview with a great gentleman and musician. I could listen to him speak for hours, not to mention listen to his playing on so many amazing songs.

[@timb350]

How fortunate we are...to live in a time when...in seconds... we can track down and listen to every single one of the pieces that Andy talks about. I used to live in southern Georgia in the 80's ... and I met a sound engineer from England who was traveling around and recording all the out-of-the-way blues and spirituals that he could track down. He spent years doing it (typical eccentric Englishman). Archived somewhere now...but I wouldn't be surprised if I could track it down in moments on the net.

[@sergebeddington-behrens]

Lovely, sweet, modest man talking from the heart and really knowing the blues world from the deepest level

[@ArkyMalarkey]

What a great interview and what a great guy! Andy shows us that the guitar universe is endlessly larger than most people think and, if anything, is not defined by flash and big hair. Andy’s number one, ‘Wonderful Land’ by the Shadows, also did it for me 60 years ago and its magic still works every time I hear it. “Simple, we can all do that”…. “No, you can’t!” just about sums it up.

[@georgebennett3197]

absofuckingright!!

[@jevancook]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@rhodsullivan7773]

Yes and Lord knows many have tried including me!

[@moose6676]

Andy Fairweather low, a brilliant person, guitarist, been my hero for as long as I can remember. Best of luck Andy👍🏻

[@HektorBandimar]

I found myself agreeing with such a lot of his choices and remarks about those famous guitarists, especially the older ones which I also relate too. Super guy, I could listen to him for hours.

[@upmyown]

Seen Andy play half a dozen times over the last few years, never fails to please. Great to see such enthusiasm which has obviously driven him to be the great musician he is today. Well done Andy!

[@susanpritchard6164]

I’ve seen him a few times he’s superb Darwen library theatre

[@petergedd9330]

Saw him with Amen Corner in 69' they were 2 hours late...but they showed up and played a great gig!! which shows the character of the man. Always love his choice of music.

[@valueape888]

"Sometimes I wish I was me." What a gem. And I learned a ton. Thank you Andy and Bram!

[@niceshirt91281]

Brilliant interview, thank you

[@bramskilove]

thank you sir, my pleasure

[@ulsterman7555]

A lovely man, a great musician, keep it lit Andy, hope to see you and the Low Riders back in Belfast.

[@martianshoes]

I sought this out after hearing him and Nick Lowe back up Paul Carrick live. Had seen his name on things for the last 50 years but never realized all the ground he covered. What charming, enthusiastic joy of a man he is. Another talent that has blessed our world…

[@markgilham2453]

What a lovely and knowledgeable bloke Andy is. Thank you for the post.

[@simply_psi]

What an incredible man Andy is, I know he is a special guitarist but never realised he was so knowledgeable about music and such a interesting person, I could listen to him talk all night.

[@oldgittarist]

Great interview with Andy, agree with him 100%! The Lowriders are well worth going to see. A lovely guy and pretty funny as well!

[@martinbarry8019]

Ystrad Mynach boy . Still showing support for the City . Lovely interview with Andy. A proper musicians musician with the T-shirt to match!!

[@BokkeSilver]

This was like a fist guitar lesson in years. I studied for years, practicing all I can on silly hardrocking stuff and here comes a man that I know from more albums than I know with the correct home work. I'm glad I found this a day before my holidays. Thanks Andy, now I know what you hear, I know why you're hired.

[@seabud6408]

What a fantastic film and what a great guitarist/musician. Great to see him now. Loved listening to him in the 60's/70's. Will now seek out his work. Couldn't agree more with what he said about Hank Marvin.

[@davidrees570]

Brilliant . What a guitar player . What a man . What a career . Could listen to him all night

[@markh7523]

THAT was the Best video. Andy's energy is so inspiring and positive thank you

[@khent712]

What a lovely bloke and great musician with great taste, my guitar gods are Ry Cooder and David Lindley

[@iansnyder274]

Lovely man!

[@jimmymullen7825]

Always loved Andy Fairweather Low.......great musician and a great guy into the bargain.......class interview.......

[@grahamehedley2050]

i could listen to you all day, and every day... thanks for the memories.

[@peterbeulke8082]

Fabulous interview I agree with him spot on

[@pedroqueridomusic]

Andy is a master of his craft. Interesting to see him talking about other greats with such humbleness and admiration. Listen to that smooth guitar playing on "Every strangers eyes" by Roger Waters from the "In the flesh" tour. That's just one of many examples of how Andy is able to add texture and ideas to other people's songs, and I believe it works because he really owns it when he plays guitar. also a great singer and songwriter.

[@bhaskarganguly9643]

Thanks for mentioning this superb Roger Waters song..the original soundtrack had Eric Clapton playing on it but Andy Fairweather Low took it to another level altogether..gives me goosebumps everytime I listen to it.

[@derekstocker6661]

Not seen Andy for decades, wow, lovely to see he is still performing and sounding great. Thanks Andy for years of good sounds, and thanks for this amazing video.

[@royrcf]

Brilliant interview so interesting, great entertainer and guitar player .

[@JVBCanberra]

Best interview ever! Thank you!

[@mrinalkundu1521]

Fantastic interview. What an inspiration. I remember Wide Eyed, and Paradise from when I was a kid. AFW has never been on my radar, but now I can't wait to see him live.

[@patrickcrowther9195]

Never mind his heroes, I hadn’t appreciated what a superb player he is in his own right.

[@heatherhiggins5016]

That's why he was Eric's rhythm player for years!

[@truthmatters1950]

What a beautiful spirit! My day just got better simpkly by watching and listening to him. Such uplifiting presence and energy. Such character to be so absolutely admiring of other guitarists - all about others, nothing about himself. A lesson in this.

[@hunterjumper5892]

What an amazing man and musician. He's an ambassador for the art form that the guitar. When a guitar player is repeatedly selected by Eric Clapton to tour with him, that guitar must be amazing beyond amazing. His humility and energy and passion for the guitarists of whom he's a fan.

[@nordvegfigg7746]

The George Harrison story is priceless. Priceless. Andy: "George, I don't play slide... I play rhythm". George:"Right.. tell you what then, you play the slide solo on My Sweet Lord".

[@RobinBassett]

Saw Andy a few years ago and Joe Brown a few nights later. They are two concerts that stand out to me even to this day, they're two brilliant performers.

[@andrewbutcher3391]

I’ve seen Joe Brown a few times, he’s top class. Haven’t had a chance to see Andy but he is so well respected as a player. Who would have thought it from hit early hit days?

[@paulbuxton1326]

Met Andy last November at the Cavern great show’ great guy 🎼🇬🇧

[@thebirddogthree4035]

Fabulous! I've been a fan of his since the 60s, seen him live, got his record and what wise and wonderful words! Really enjoyable and, even though I've been into this stuff for as long as he has, really informative.

[@chrisreed9015]

Thank you so much for this clip and for your life in mine. Sincerely thank you.

[@thpark8189]

What a great interview. Thanks

[@tonywoodhouse6988]

"It's all just a matter of time before it's over" So true on so many levels

[@jackoshea7668]

Brilliant superb mini documentary.Great format .I learned three new excellent guitar slingers.What a knowledge Andy has ❤❤❤❤

[@rogbow69]

Man as a guitarist I wish I could rub shoulders with the legends he has played with..fantastic interview

[@philfyphil]

Me too, but I’d also be happy to rub shoulders with Andy as well.

[@BobK5]

I’d be happy rubbing shoulders with him 🎸 on his own 😎

[@martymathews8163]

Legends in the shadows, but Legends none the less. Bravo sir, you rocked us all!

[@drdavidsands]

A wonderful opening - Hank Marvin and Wonderful Land - doesn’t get any better - agreed Andy Fairweather Low!!

[@Jamestele1]

His love of music adds a special thing to his playing: he uses parts of chord voicings, melodic lines, etc. A mix of inventive ideas and pure passion.

[@itsakittyxox]

Well said!!!

[@gavinkeown6488]

When he plays he keeps his right hand in an odd position as if he's trying to hide what he's doing. Still, very few players can say something like ' I'm going to play in the style of Lightnin' Hopkins' and do it.

[@offgrid2281]

Andy and the band played Cornucopia festival for us a few years ago, he is a true gentleman, it was a great night and a great privilege to meet him

[@stevenarowanskie9969]

Kudos to the editor of the mini-Doc; the added footage makes this so much more than an interview. I’ve been a fan since Andy’s first solo album.

[@kelvingolden252]

What a great interview, the most interesting I've heard in a long time

[@colinmcdonald7591]

I love the way his sheer joy and love of music and guitar playing comes through in this interview. He's just so into all these guys who he names as being on another level. He himself could easily be on top 10 lists but that doesn't seem to occur to him at all lol

[@MonsieurVersatile]

What a top bloke. Thanks for posting this.

[@keith3696]

Brilliant interview. Andy is such talent and a great guy.

[@brucewilson1958]

What else could have done with the 25 minutes I spent with this guitar doc? Something far less satisfying. Bravo.

[@zenzen9131]

Andy was terrific when we saw him supporting and also playing with Eric in the Albert Hall :)

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

The man is as bright as ninepence. Wish I had instant recall like Andy, and yes so humble. Great conversation

[@51scouser]

superb piece of music documentary, You can feel Andy's love for the musicians he's discussing. Bravo.

[@germona]

Woaw, die ouwe rocker, still kickin' ...ss. Die man kan zonder twijfel enkele boeken schrijven over wat hij heeft meegemaakt in zijn carière...RESPECT.

[@johnpandolfino8663]

That was fabulous......what a classic ....nice to hear him speak about his favs ....

[@jublaim]

Lovely interview! Andy and Tim Renwick are two guitarists that I've seen on countless albums in over 40 years now; session and live pro players!

[@philiphart6688]

Fabulous interview, What a loverly man. I'm pretty sure I saw him perform at Salford Uni in the mid-to-late 70s.

[@ed.z.]

A famous name. Now we can see him. And we can sit at his feet and learn from from his wisdom and tremendous musical talent. Thanks. Peace and love.

[@robertcapewell2788]

Great guitar player, Great Man, Thank you for the music.

[@royrcf]

An encyclopedic knowledge of guitar players, I learned so much from this interview. I have followed Andys career, great to hear his influences and heros.

[@prathameshbhambure]

Sweet guy. That's a brilliant interview. Thank you!

[@kenimiller3896]

What a wonderful interview, I could listen to Andy talk about guitar players for hours!

[@NOELTM]

Great interview with a great artist! Thank you for sharing this.

[@bennevisplace]

What a great interview. I'll look out for you on tour Andy.

[@h9rae]

What a great fellow Andy is and musician Loved watching this Brings back great memories

[@domoreilly6093]

Lovely man. Full of knowledge, enthusiasm and humility.

[@robertcataliotti8247]

truly an enjoyable chat. Very insightful

[@harrywalsh677]

What a great talent and such an humble man not many left ❤

[@jevancook]

What a brilliant interview, reminded me of so many players that iinspired me in my youth when Andy was doing vocals for Amen Corner!

[@tomriley6957]

Well done Andy. We've been mates since his first band "Sect Maniacs" in the 60's. Very impressed with the Cardiff City Bluebirds Badge. Brilliant !

[@philfyphil]

I’ve seen Andy a few times as well. He’s one of my favourite guitar players. I always remember him at a Roger Waters concert (Radio K.A.O.S) when he ‘attacked’ a Telecaster on his own for about three minutes, and it sounded marvellous. He got a huge cheer at the end.

[@johndeacon1500]

What a real gentleman and incredibly interesting guy Andy Fairweather-Low is, it is so good to hear someone talk with such knowledge and insight, that interview could have gone on 2 hours and I would still be hooked, I love the clip of him on stage with his Martin held together with gaffer tape!!

[@alanfurlong-drummer4419]

Wow a very sharp mind full of passion and encyclopaedic knowledge and appears to be a lovely gentleman.

[@michaelkelly7301]

Could listen to Andy and all his stories all night and bye the way the man never says a bad word about anybody what a legend

[@garycole2976]

Andy played guitar for Roger Walters at Wembley Arena not long after he broke from Floyd I went with my son we couldn’t believe how brilliant he was absolutely flawless wonderful memories of a beautiful son

[@Sky-on2cy]

Some of my favorite Andy is also him sitting next to Clapton, but yeah, loved his run with Roger

[@tonymcgeachin9906]

Andy played the middle solo during Money on the 2006/7 Roger Waters tour, it was different every show from all the boots I heard. An amazing underrated guitar player.

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

Loved every second of this video! I could listen to AFL just chatting, or performing, all night long.