Bohlinger's Turning 60: His Words of Wisdom Learned From Gigging for 44 Years | Last Call

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[@mwootan2919]

You both should have a podcast. Throw in some gear, guitar licks, melody breakdowns mixed with these sorts of life lessons. I would subscribe and share day one. Happy birthday John

[@That52TeleGuy]

When you are 20-30 years old, 60 is old, then suddenly at 60, it’s like, 80-90 is old. Staying positive and healthy is the key.

[@johnosborne3187]

Thirty was half a lifetime ago. That first thirty was much longer.

[@davestagner]

I’m always telling younger people to focus on two things - protect your health (exercise, diet), and save money aggressively. I’m coming up on 60 myself, and I wish I’d been better at both!

[@JS-nf1sn]

@@davestagner agreed, but don't spend your whole life planning for 10 years that you might not even get. Live now.

[@charleswind8298]

Age is relative.

[@model_number_band]

John is 100% the nicest guy in the entire KZbin guitar world... PG did very well giving him the cam and mic. Happy birthday, ole boy!

[@ryanlocati5695]

That's Montana for you :)

[@bamgrok]

He's a fricken sweetheart and a half❤🎸happy birthday John

[@draelyc]

All of this!

[@DavidWhetzel-c9h]

John, I seriously thought you were about 45. So youthful and awesome!

[@AndyCooper761]

62 year old guitarist here - man, I admire your luxurious head of hair JB! Happy birthday and best wishes from UK 🤘🏼

[@AndreaAustoni]

Imagine looking, smiling and playing like that at 60. Sign me up! Happy birthday John!

[@BradRocker]

Happy 60th i'm 59 ...so not far behind. Thanks for all those years of rockin us out.

[@joelshields8807]

I just turned 50 and the comment about remaining open to experience really connected. I've often observed that people get to a certain age and seem to think they know it all and life has nothing left to teach them. These are the people who complain about the younger generations and condemn anything they can't immediately understand. I have always fought this urge, and strive to remain curious and open-minded (I think guitar is great practice for that, as there's always a new thing to learn). Happy Birthday, John!

[@billhowitt4572]

I’m about to turn 80 and I still feel that way.

[@drewcaster]

Met John a couple times in Nashville and he was super cool to talk to. He let me rig rundown his gear and hold his gold 50s LP with the bender. If you see him, tip the band, request a song, and go say hello!

[@DavidBARNES-b3q]

Happy Birthday old boy! Welcome to the over 60's. I'm 3 years beyond you and I have a gem of wisdom to pass on... A wise man once said "We spend the first 40 years of our lives trying to kill ourselves and the last 40 trying to live forever." This may well be true, but...Keep on rockin'. Life is good and music makes it that much better.

[@johnwbusbee]

Mam, absolutely no idea! Happy birthday and thankful for all you do!

[@tvbarn]

Buddy, it is so great reading these comments from people who HAVEN’T known you for 55 years and knowing you’re all that and more! Congrats

[@johnbohlinger]

I love you Aaron

[@grenadestudios5171]

John , you look great and sound great. God bless you my friend.

[@philipquail4044]

I turned 60 earlier this year, and for the first time I feel old... still skinny and got my hair though. Happy birthday John, looking good.

[@andrewbowen6875]

Love this guy just because he seems to put everyone at ease around him

[@peterb7435]

Happy birthday Bollinger! You are one of my faves

[@thomasjbrugge6149]

Happy birthday John! When i turned 60 i couldn't say it! I had to say i was six-oh, because I thought it was unbelievable that I was that age! I still feel sometimes like a shy teenager inside, like people are going to point at me and shout "That man is an imposter!!!" You have always seemed so boyish to me, and your smile and the sparkle in your eyes tells me you are on to something. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, and nice version of 'Castles made of sand" . Play on my friend play on. Thanks for sharing. More early pics please

[@kleberkshima]

Congratulations! Cheers from Brazil

[@GuitarGreg1970]

Haaaappy birthday John! You have a global influence on musicians around the world, not only because of your knowledge and HUGE bag o'chops. Your insight, and the kindness, grace, and genuine interest that you show your guests during your Rig Rundowns, foe example, are great life lessons for all musicians. The Golden Rule with six strings attached. ;) Blessings to you!!

[@OrchestralMusicMidJourneyArt]

I’ve known John since grade school and us playing guitar in his bedroom. He continued to play and I went off into other things. He still has the same facial expressions playing as he did as a kid. 😂 Happy bday John!!!

[@draelyc]

John, thanks for everything you give the guitar/musician world! I’ve never met you, but I know your joy for music and musicians has been and continues to be a great gift to me. May your birthday and the coming year be richly blessed!

[@nick_reiner]

I’ve randomly seen countless gear demos from John over the years and always thought that guy just seems like a good dude. This video confirms it. Awesome outlook. Happy Birthday John!

[@premierguitar]

I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@AndyClarkMusic]

Thanks for your output and good energy John. We love ya. Happy birthday. X

[@davidwood351]

Great stories. I never toured with a band, I’ll never get those experiences, I’m older than John… I do enjoy vicariously, the experiences of music makers like this.

[@NativeVision4]

Thank you, bro, Bohlinger you are the best. Great guitarist and great interviewer. Thanks for all you do.

[@SheldonSansom]

Johns the best. Happy 60th.

[@johndrew8]

Happy happy !!!! As always, JD

[@coolblues14]

John Happy 60th man! Thank You for sharing your heart felt words of wisdom and for all of the years of great rig rundowns and gear reviews! I can relate to the 60 thing as I’m right behind you at 59!

[@tonytigertwenty]

Lots of Buddhist pointings in this!!! Love it. Great job guys. It's not all about the notes!

[@dondejong4191]

Enjoy the journey

[@navarronationmedia]

Happy birthday man !!!!

[@kurtwestphal]

John, Happy birthday, and wishing you many more revolutions around the sun. You've been an extraordinary mainstay on Premier, of the stature of Beato, forward-thinking, entertaining, incredibly informative, and just plain kind and transparent. Thank you for sharing those many videos and your incredible insights or is it incites! - Kurt

[@briancheetham9134]

John I’ve been a fan for years, just turned 60. You nailed it with this! Love you man

[@bks252]

Happy birthday from a 65 year young musician to you. Welcome to your 60’s! Love all of your content. Honestly if you don’t do the rig rundown, I don’t watch it!

[@joefisher5616]

John's positivity is much appreciated and needed. Always good interviews from Chris too. Proud to see a fellow Hawkeye killing it in a fun industry

[@gregjohnson6329]

Just turned 60. Have small kids too. From 1-26. One thing nice learned man: skinny jeans and 60 don’t fit. Get your 501s and lose the mid 2000s. Happy birthday man. You’re really great.

[@nicok5630]

Happy birthday man, great show you’ve made for us musos.

[@MrWilson-WithaPbass]

Absolutely Love you John ! You are the best . I only wanna watch rig rundowns with you . The musicians ,myself included, see you as one of them ,which you are , and it so brings out a normal backstage or sound check experience .Thank you for what you do . Dreaming one day that I can get in a big enough band that you get to "work" our band . (I know you dont do alot of bass players but hey ...wth ) Best of Luck to you man .

[@tidepoolbay]

Happy Birthday John! God Bless! WooF!!🐶🐶

[@badtonestudio]

Heck yeah! Happy 60th. John and Chris seem like cool humans. Thanks for all the insight and the good vibes.

[@johnnyboywonder]

Happy birthday dude and thanks for the entertainment

[@premierguitar]

I appreciate it

[@tideslider664]

Happy birthday I just turned 60 as well in October 👊👊👊

[@arustydodge2111]

Happy Birthday JOHN!🎂🎂🎂 Never miss an article or episode with or about you! Always humble and happy! Time and life are precious! Keep celebrating and enjoying each day! Here’s to another forty four years with you sharing your life with us!🙏🥂😇

[@MatthewCookArt]

I want to be John Bohlinger when I grow up. Happy Birthday John!

[@catherinebhicks]

Happy Birthday .. at nearly 50 Im just beginning my guitar journey and I find all you share with us all so inspiring and was part of the reason I picked up the instrument!

[@davidLPST]

I started at 52, wish I had done it years earlier. You will love it and I hope you also get great joy from your journey. It’s challenging but always rewarding.

[@isaacbenrubi9613]

Happy birthday, John! May all your dreams come true and all your bigsbys be structurally stable!

[@nwamacman]

There’s a fine line between “Let it go” and not letting people walk all over you. Overall, thanks for your wisdom! We appreciate your open mindedness. Congrats on reaching this milestone!!

[@triplecold]

Congratulations for reaching 60! I’ll be there in 6 months. My gigging experience touches 5 decades as well. In the past few years much of what I do on the guitar has begun to make theoretical sense to me. Watching KZbin videos, I see things that I’ve always done but never understood. The understanding has opened up so many avenues in my playing. The learning is endless. Keep doing what you do!

[@MashaT22]

Happy birthday! We all love you, John. You’re a great inspiration to many guitarists out there. Thanks for great music, wisdom, and lots of laughter!

[@premierguitar]

I'm glad I can be a part of your journey!

[@brianmiller3287]

I really enjoyed this. John is a national treasure. Thanks for all you do! It's hard for me to think of a more positive person. Please keep doing it, I'll be watching!!!

[@premierguitar]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@AndrewBoydMusic]

Digging these ideas. Great stuff man!

[@robertanderson36]

Congratulations on your milestone birthday John ! If it helps I am 10 years older than you and have been playing since I was 14 years old Here’s the thing - you are a way better player than me already. so imagine how you will be playing at 70 ! Love from an Australian fan

[@SvenBlumer]

Hey John. Wishing you many healthy years of great guitar and musician life ahead - thanks for all the amazing truths and experience content you've given so far, man! Your column is stellar and I've only seen authentic beauty there with smarts! No matter how many people are aware, your contribution is immense. I hope you continue to grow your channel to the most fun you've ever had with muzo friends. Bless!

[@deadgypsy6780]

We love you John

[@leviaguonie1383]

Happy bday.. u 1 cool 🐈

[@etherboy3540]

The Baby Boom was from 1945 - 1964. I turned 60 this October, so right at the very end like John. My 10 year old son, an expert at needling me, says "Ok boomer" every time I tell him to do his homework or anything else he doesn't want to do. Due to my vast experience in life, I let the indignation wash over me and dissipate. Yay wisdom. Enjoy your videos, John. Happy Birthday!

[@jeffscott1006]

I want to start a geezer band and name it "The OK Boomers". We won't have to be great, just OK.

[@CoffeeConversationMusicGear]

🎊 🎉Happy Birthday JB! 🎂🥳🎸🎸🎸thank you for playing, reviewing, and just bringing us great industry stuff! I thought you were in my bracket of mid to late 40’s! You look great JB! Keep Rocking!!!

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

Happy Birthday John!!🎸🎸🤘🏻🤘🏻🎂🎂 Hope it rocks just as much as you do!!!!!

[@joeperry9814]

Happy Birthday John and for sharing your wisdom with us. Turning 68 this year has been an eye opening experience.

[@stepitupandgo67]

OOoo that deluxe. Happy almost birthday!!! OOooo I dig the Grissom too!!

[@neilyoung592]

John is the GOAT , I love every interview and rig rundown he does.. one of these days I’m going to get to Nashville and seek out one of his gigs to watch him play live.

[@mattelder9147]

Perfect intro… you had fun with influences and did it your way without apology. Music, artistry and sincerity. Appreciate the succinct lesson.

[@brivington2011]

Happy 60th John. I just turned 56 and i'm thinking of 60 quite a bit. Not negatively mind you, its just so much of a milestone for sure. I've been watching your rig rundowns for quite a bit and I have to say that I've enjoyed them very much. You seem like such a happy person, its a joy to watch you whatever you do. I hope you had a great Birthday John! Congrats on your age and wisdom, you're healthy and positive which is very inspiring!! Great job!!

[@premierguitar]

I appreciate your kind words. I'm glad you enjoy the rig rundowns!

[@tonyleeglenn]

I turned 60 earlier this year. It gets in your head a little. Honestly though, I feel like I did when I was 40. Happy Birthday John! Keep slammin' us with great content!

[@premierguitar]

Keep the good times rollin'!

[@billavonda1604]

Happy 60th John - been watching you for decades. I trust your opinions and love your reviews

[@robtoc]

60!? Wow, John looks fanTAStic! Stayed thin and kept his hair....well done!

[@premierguitar]

Thanks! I'm still trying to figure out how I managed that!

[@LPManic]

I CANNOT BELIEVE that John is turning 60! You look amazing John and you're seem like an amazing person. Thanks for all the videos!

[@elberthooker9356]

Happy Birthday John! Always enjoy watching your videos. I just turned 70 and I’m still holding on to a gig..There is ton of great advice here! Thanks! The “loving force” is for me referred to as GOD.

[@ThinkMuch89]

Wishing you the best Birthday and all days John! 60 Same here' _ feels kinda weird because ya almost feel yer waiting to feel the 'Old' issue's tho you don't feel old?! 🤔 Your most awesome brother! Truly wish you all the Best!🎸🎼🌐🕊️

[@BKDocHoliday]

When I began my career my dad gave me some advice. Something to the effect "No one remembers what went wrong. They remember what you did or didn't do to make it better." This has helped me a lot though some tough situations.

[@grampsguitar]

I turn 63 next month. Been playing a long time but not that good. Happy Birthday

[@Liam_Doherty_UK]

Happy birthday. We think of you, remember meeting you at AJ’s last year, when we were over from the UK. Have a great day 😎🎸👍

[@Santaheckler]

It’s his birthday but gave us gifts!!! Thanks John! Happy 60th!!!

[@kennethhacker3014]

Happy birthday dude... sending love and great vibes from NJ

[@vayabroder729]

Words of wisdom, gentlemen. Mr. B, we are contemporaries, same age and about the same experience; I have another year on you but I feel exactly like you say; after all the years devoted to the craft we would think we’d be better. You are a great player, interviewer and columnist. I enjoy your work and your personality and demeanor; you are the greatest asset to PG.

[@kimblez]

great video .....GREAT positive vibes

[@kheiraabdow7514]

Bohlinger's insight and wisdom gained from 44 years of gigging are truly inspiring. It's amazing to see how his experience has shaped his perspective on life and music as he turns 60. His words of advice are a reminder to savor each moment and stay true to yourself in all that you do. Such a great message for all of us to reflect on.

[@goblina_subpeona]

Bohlinger is underrated!!! Happy birthday.

[@peterguitarhowitt268]

Thanks for your years of service John. You do a good job of critquing equipment. Your interviews are on point most of your questions are relevant. Alright I would like to see video on punk and altenartive music from the 80s.

[@palodine1]

the Best video on KZbin right now! At least for a musician! I'm just a year behind ya John, and I fully agree and appreciate what you got to say. Bless ya brutha!

[@premierguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@z4570]

Hey! Join the Club .Sixty is great and you look terrific. I'll hit the big 70 in March. Thanks for the great work and encouragement.

[@premierguitar]

Glad to hear it! You're still young at heart!

[@johnshewfeltjr907]

Happy Birthday John!! Cheers from Alaska 🤘🏼

[@SlightlyDiminished]

The Silver Fox has arrived! Happy birthday John!

[@scottbyrne4965]

Happy birthday, John! Your column, along with Jol's, have long been my favorite part of PG. Rock on, young man. (63 here)

[@premierguitar]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy the column.

[@arifq123]

Happy Birthday from Canada! I've enjoyed your work, you interviews and studies into things for many years. Didn't know you were close to, now at, 60. I'm 62 and I can't believe it's true and everything seems now like it goes by so fast, even if you're engaged fully. Anyway, nice playing there; obviously you haven't let your time go to waste. Hope you keep doing what you're doing!

[@stephengrant5332]

Happy birthday John! 67 here.. life is good!

[@RyanMagno-js1fw]

Best intro jam I"ve heard in a long time. I just wanna play like that

[@Wileylikethehawk]

The coolest frood on KZbin and slinging a personal fav Lp too (have one just like it). Happiest of barfdays, you old cockatoo!

[@10sassafras]

Such a great presence in online guitar. We watch you abandoning plans with every interview tangent and the result is always better! Happy birthday John!

[@premierguitar]

Thanks, I appreciate the birthday wishes! I'm just glad we get to share it all with you.

[@robcollins3137]

Congrats on getting to 60 John! I wish guys like you had been around when I was younger. Your 60s can be a rough ride (I'm 67), but your attitude will see you through! Best of luck. Rob

[@JTNMax]

HBD John! Pearls of wisdom.

[@FrankensTone13]

Man! Happy Birthday from 61 years young guitarist from Germany! So I had my moment(s) of reflections last year ... only way forward is rockin' on and on and on ... keep going man, your right rundowns are epic!🎉

[@ptklip]

Happy Birthday, brother! You're a great dude. I really enjoy all of your work. Thanks a lot.

[@SteveWilliamsworld]

Rig rundown has become essential for our guitar life. What an evolution. The honor is reversed now. It’s an honor to BE on RR. Not the other way around.

[@MisterGuitarItalia]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY John, I truly admire you as both a musician and a person.

[@rockrollmusicman1107]

Happy Birthday! Ride that wave Dude! 🎉

[@ludvigbydal7812]

Very good points of views that are helpful for a better life and it can apply to artists and everybody in general. I agree living with anger makes people to come to a life stop and eats the soul, it's important most times to let go, move on and life usually brings the best, when there's good purpose. Thanks John and Chris. Happy birthday John!

[@jonjames1998]

Excellent video, lots of wisdom gems. Happy Birthday John! I wish you great health & wealth and I think you're a fantastic player and a wonderful person!!!

[@MikeW-u4z]

Some very good wisdom shared by John.

[@bmckee5430]

John you're the best! Great stuff and happiest of birthdays!