Bill Leverty - Interview - Part 1

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

This guy is so underrated - - - I remember back in the 80s ...90s...how alot of people didn't really give Firehouse credit....they're a vocal band...but no one noticed that Bill Leverty...was probably one of the greatest guitarists back then....right there with Warren from Ratt, and Reb from Winger.....Lynch was another one! ....so much talent back then it's crazy....we have nothing like that today.

[@PammWhittaker]

Bill is a great guy. I've spoken with him on Twitter, and tagged him in some of his videos I shared. He never fails to say thanks :)

[@PerryCodes]

You're wrong about "nothing like that today." There are young kids right now that run circles around DiMartini, Beach, and Lynch. You're just not looking in the right place. Don't get me wrong - I subscribed to Guitar for the Practicing Musician from '88 to '93 which had centerfold posters of all those guys I plastered all over my bedroom walls. You're right about there being crazy talent. But it didn't just end there...

[@chrisb2535]

@@PerryCodes You're right. There's tons of guys these days that can play almost anything. I think what makes it more impressive for the late 80s / early 90s guys is that there was no internet. You had to go by tab books or magazines, that were often wrong, or just learn by ear. Innovators like Yngwie are even more impressive.

[@hannahreese1629]

​@@PerryCodesCan you give some examples?

[@theausdog]

this guy deserves so much more recognition for his skills killer player!!!!

[@abro9242]

Why? Nobody deserves anything, you have to earn it. There are Thousands of guitarists that can play as good as this guy some are young as 14. All about longevity and re-enventing, marketing oneself in staying relevant. Just kidding, this guy is a badass!

[@shayh.3556]

@@abro9242 not always about how good one can play as opposed to how good one can write and Bill has some tasteful guitar pieces. Good joke btw lolol

[@irocitZ]

You ain't kidding

[@jhutch1470]

@@abro9242 The point is that he earned it. What the fuck are you talking about?

[@wildstarchild6879]

​@@abro9242😂😂😂... I'm glad you put that last line in there.. I was about to tell you to go f yourself LOL... 😂😂😂

[@Thunderdad974]

Hands down one of the most underrated guitarists.

[@mikewallace119]

Bill Leverty is awesome and I got to meet him and shake his hand at a concert... Unbelievable guitar player... So melodic... RIP CJ....

[@katdaley7424]

I Met Bill Also. Incredible Guy And Player

[@raltefamily1301]

His solo alone is a song !!

[@Derrick6162]

Badass🎸, real musicians, good music 🎵🎶 Tons of Talent🎸🎸🎸

[@allmagicguy]

Met these guys on a few occasions and they were a great bunch of guys. One of the best live bands ever too....

[@rogersimpson9725]

I saw Firehouse in the 90s. I thought they were just "0k". Until a couple of months ago. I started listening to them more closely. And then...Reach for the sky got into my head and I couldn't get rid of it. I didn't know much about the band. I didn't even know their names. Then the lead singer died and I found out his name. CJ was an awesome singer. Rip

[@ryant3600]

Loved that he gives Mark Kendall props. An amazing guitarist for sure.

[@stephenngullie7222]

Wooow!!!! FireHouse my fav band guitarist. Bill is an awesome guitarist.

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

Back in the day hair/metal band vocalists were so so so (I want to say "so" 100 times, but you get the picture) superior to what we hear today!

[@wildstarchild6879]

Could not agree with you more bro, today it's like throwing a high-powered microphone into a garbage disposal... That's why I really appreciate the bands like hinder and theory of a Deadman and everybody bangs on Nickelback but the boys can sing... To be honest I haven't even looked add a lot of the newer bands because what I had seen before made me sick...

[@nielbarrientos5045]

One of my favorite guitar player.

[@luckypunchpanda5030]

He is a Beast at the guitar !

[@TruthSurge]

9:09 he got that directly from Satriani. Check out the song "Midnight". Satch does exactly that but with diff notes but it's the exact same rhythm and tecnhique. This guy is not only good but he's well rounded and knows his stuff and he seems to have no ego! What happened to these guys? I vaguely remember a few songs but why didn't they blow up? Maybe they didn't sell out and smear makeup on their faces or follow the latest trends?

[@EzekielMessenger]

Extremely underrated band. Thankfully they were big in Japan when I lived there in the 90s.

[@4rct1c9Ic3m4n]

They were big in Asia. Japan in particular

[@skywarp0828]

Another casualty of grunge. Thier timing was bad. Thats what happened to them.

[@MisterGUITAR1000]

Ooooh Man Thank GOD somebody had this to Post from Hot Guitarist Video Magazine I broke my Old VHS Tape watching it so much LOL !!! Bill Leverty and FIREHOUSE were so Awsome ... and Bill Inspired My Guitar Playing aswell and I Thank You So Much Bill Leverty FAN 4 Life !!!!

[@sarjhon]

hey bill, u know what? u inspired me alot..

[@winastom811]

Great, unbelievable guitarist❤❤ I watch your guitar solo everyday then I practice, good work inspire to other people to playing guitar with tremolo, thanks for sharing bro, you are the great guitarist at all time

[@superbatfirenze]

right on, the first 2 records kick major asses and the vocal parts are extraordinary

[@shayh.3556]

Right, Firehouse has some of the best vocals I’ve ever heard in music period.

[@rodolforodriguez6230]

Agree.......others albums are bad

[@wildstarchild6879]

First time I ever heard Firehouse, .. I am like who the hell is that on guitar!? If you have never heard their version of "Rockin around the Christmas tree" look it up.... Best version of the song I've ever heard! I want them to do more Christmas carols LOL

[@alx767]

One of those players that deserve more atention

[@Ratkwad]

So early 90s right now it hurts

[@222nachoman]

possibly the first person to coin the term "eargasm"

[@mikewheeler8756]

It was called Hot Guitarist Video magazine, there was only two vids made, think I still have both.

[@ConanObrien22]

Do you still have the entire video?

[@6672rock]

Glad to hear he gave props to Mark Kendall of Great White. Certainly a great player with a strong sense of melody. Mark's solo on the GW song "She Only" I think is one of the greatest solos ever put down on tape.

[@shayh.3556]

Mark Kendall is arguably the most over looked guitarist ever, dude is a monster!!!

[@6672rock]

Surprised to find out he triple-tracked his solos on the 1st Firehouse album. He must've played them super-tight, because it sounds like one guitar to me.

[@tylerthescreamofficial98]

He said it was like that with randy rhoads I didn't know that til now. Just proves how good of players they are

[@EhrosmithTV]

Hey Bill. You know, you inspired me a lot. Im just 4 years old when I knew Firehouse.. Im 26 now and in a band.. I just want to say thank you for being such a good inspiration (aside from EVH and Vito Bratta). You help me shaped my playing... Hope you guys visit the Philippines.. After this pandemic.. Swear, Firehouse is a legend here. :-) Shred on..

[@debuhokontra2006]

haha basta pinoy matic 80s 90s guitarist fav ntin yan, pati si vito sayang nawala lang sa scene

[@EhrosmithTV]

@@debuhokontra2006 oo nga po..hehe.. Si Vito, DJ na lang sa Staten Island.. King EVH just passed away recently.. :-( Dont be sad bcoz he's gone, but lets be thankful that HE was here.. Baka wala ng sumunod na gaya ni EVH sa next generation... And Bill is still in the scene with Firehouse.. As far as I know, nagsosolo din si Bill on his instrumental songs.. and nakanta din sya. :-)

[@debuhokontra2006]

@@EhrosmithTV try mo si guthrie govan magaling din o kaya si satchel ng steel panther medyo comedy lng ang dating pero inspired sa 80s glam community property ganda ng tunugan parang 80s

[@add3804]

found a photo of satchel and a photo of bill that looked... insanely similar- facial expressions and everything. even the way they were holding the guitar... they look so alike omg

[@vyper_official2572]

Does anyone know what the blue guitar he's playing is in the beginning of the video? Its shown at 0:02-0:07.

[@mallardtheduck406]

Hey, it's a Yamaha Pacifica 1221, they were Yamaha's finest superstrats.

[@ryant3600]

yep that's exactly what it was.. Not to many played them but Bill really brought them to my attention. This was back when everyone was playing the Ibanez Rg 550's and ESP's. And here's Bill shredding a Yamaha. Loved it

[@TeleCarlitos]

Michael Lee Firkins also played (got sponsored) Yamaha. Wish I could get one for myself. Cool version of a super start.

[@rmpalgunadi7657]

He played combine between Jeff Beck , Randy Rhoads and EVH 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jaredsgirlp7058]

i used to have this on vhs and for the life of me i don't know what i did with it and i can't remember the name of the vhs either and i wish i could cause i would like to see if i can find another copy

[@jaredsgirlp7058]

thank you so much

[@CBobski]

Just did a lesson with him over skype this morning! =) Great guy

[@jhw1099]

i like your hellpness solo~^^

[@luciferdevil487]

hey dude..... pls.. show guitar tabs your solo... all she wrote

[@apri13hernandez94]

Great 🇵🇭❤️🤟

[@Ratkwad]

the early 90's where you could dress like a late 50y/o woman and still be cool but really bro you rock

[@alexilaiho8534]

is he using active pickups or its just the amp? impressive tone

[@Vanlalsiama-g6f]

One of a rare kind

[@irocitZ]

Everyone always focuses on how great the songs and their playing abilities are, how about this dudes killer hair?

[@TrudaOfficialChannel]

i don't care about his influences.. the solo on Hold The Dream... purely speaks! ...pff..

[@rrgghuhgfvjhdrgfzejjg]

He was satchel before satchel .😂😂😂

[@PaboritongAwitinniBoyKarne17]

I supposed to say that but I cannot compare Bill to Satchel because they are both good guitar players....

[@Angelo-fo8de]

Russel Parish aka Satchel has been playing music well before this .

[@KUDGHAT1]

What u thought of marty yjm vitto n Hendrix ?

[@apichart626]

how ?

[@jimmyforest996]

Who?

[@Russmyster73]

Arpeggio master.

[@jimmymasangkayvlog8283]

Your the best lods

[@1maripaul]

Just do not bring him Taco Bell at 3am to his hotel and think that you are going to "eat" taco bell. Thank Gawd for the wise words of my Parents!!! **Lucky girl**

[@jumpfart666]

Mari Spagnolo-Paul 😂

[@NoPrayer4TheDying]

anyone know approx when this was recorded?

[@MrOnomatopoiea]

Sometime in the 19th century....

[@BaronQ]

NoPrayer4TheDying The VHS of Hot Guitarist Volume 2 came out in 92 when I bought it, so I'd say this was shot late 91 or 92. Reach for the Sky is sensational (but not overnight, lol)

[@Angelo-fo8de]

Lynch, Via, Satriani , enough said.

[@Defusedben]

😢

[@fredohrwell7221]

Now we know where Avenged Sevenfold learned some of their ballad vocal style.

[@jumpfart666]

fred Ohrwell stfu with that shit

[@jumpfart666]

fred Ohrwell that band is a fuckin disgrace to mankind

[@justinaldridge3582]

It’s funny he didn’t menchin sec or Santana

[@justinaldridge3582]

It’s funny he didn’t menchin SRV or Santana

[@robertpavlicart1332]

Great gutarist