Bon Jovi I Runaway I Guitar Solo Lesson I Steve Stine I Tim Pierce

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Jon Bon Jovi‘s first single was a song called “Runaway” and I got to do all the guitars. It’s kind of a fun story and Steve Stine just spontaneously asked me to tell it.
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[@MrDevins]

Tim is just being humble, and he really knows it's his guitar playing on Runaway that was the catalyst for everything Bon Jovi, right? When the A&R guys (and gals) listened to Runaway for the first time, they must have lost their minds because it was Pop enough for 80s radio (keys, harmonies, and a memorable hook), but it was also a Rocker with real guitar licks and a melodic solo you want to rewind to hear again. Tim is a subtle genius.

[@monkeyfinger7949]

In my humble opinion, Tim's solo on Little Runaway is one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. I found out about Tim because I had to know who played that ripping solo. You deserve the hall of fame for that one Tim. I listen to it over and over and am in awe of the rock chops of that dude. That solo completely made that song jump out of the radio IMO. Jon's no slouch here either. The whole band was smoking hot on that session.

[@karlsandenbergh1]

I have been playing for 20 odd years and have never heard this song until a month ago. At first the solo didn't stick with me because it's out of my framework of how I would have played it. Now I can't get it out of my head and have been rewinding about 50 times per day and watching lessons. Almost there. It is a great solo

[@danrebeiz4598]

Dude. You gotta be kidding. I was never a fan of Sambora’s guitar playing or of Bon Jovi but always thought is was weird that I always considered the solo from Runaway a perfect guitar solo that randomly plays in my head on occasion... no lie. I feel so much better (and a little freaked out) that it was YOU! Makes so much sense now. I don’t feel so bad loving that solo anymore!

[@TheNinnyfee]

Please never feel bad about any music you love, if it lifts you up and inspires you nobody else has the right to judge it. Still a great compliment to Tim, though.

[@sowhat5150]

I think I need to take down my Ritchie Sambora poster and put up a Tim Pierce poster. This was awesome. Please share more of these.

[@ralphguzman9416]

AMEN

[@carlmease7238]

I think a lot of us are learning we had the wrong poster on our walls

[@Kenneth-nVA]

If it wasn’t for platforms like this...we would never have put it together

[@michaeljohn-ve3xg]

Ritchie going no where You know it

[@DennisPitino]

RIGHT?!??

[@jamescelentano2573]

I love the way Steve is looking at Tim as "Rock Star", instead of just his friend. The smile on his face while he watches Tim show him the solo makes me smile. (Like a kid in a candy store.)

[@lucienrobidoux3692]

Tim IS a rock star!

[@djfrank68]

God that's funny. I'm not trying to trash anyone or be a hater, but I was never a huge Bon Jovi or Richie Sambora fan. But I really liked the song Runaway and thought the guitar playing, both rhythm and lead, were amazing. I used to wonder why Richie didn't play that way on anything else. Now it all makes sense all these years later!

[@Trinergy-Livewire]

I know. So much energy from the guitar.

[@jimmy5634]

I’m with you. In fact those nasally whiny vocals from the 80’s rock bands just grate on my nerves. Yucchh!

[@madden7732]

@@jimmy5634 listen their performance of Blaze Of Glory at the Oscars in 91.

[@robertanderson1043]

Richie is pretty good IMO, but this always had that extra spark!

[@scandallpower]

Same. Ritchie is in the music video too so I was extra mixed up. Always wondered why it was so good

[@allen764]

I was 16 years old trying FOREVER to figure out the fast part by playing and rewinding a cassette tape. Finally 40 years later I can get it .....thanks Tim. What an amazing solo. My favorite Bon Jovi solo by far.

[@shawn13mertle13]

Playing and rewinding the cassette tape takes me back to trying to learn Rush songs.

[@gisellechacon7081]

That was super cool. I'm LMAO because Steve is grinning like a fanboy, and I get it- we both remember those sounds hitting the radio, and that super tough guitar solo- and here's Tim pulling that *exact* tone out of his Anderson... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@bgrichting]

OMG, you did runaway? That was one of my main reasons to pick up the guitar!! So awesome 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...exactly what I thought as well! Tim the mystery man - surprising constantly.

[@c0nfused138]

Me 2 😂

[@hummarstraful]

mind blown. I always respected Sambora for that awesome solo LOL. But, it was Tim! Just fantastic playing particularly the last lick. Love that.

[@jonnyquest8774]

@@hummarstraful This was better than most of Sambora's solos. He's a really good guitarist, but I always felt like he 'wimped out' when it came time to do a cool solo.

[@l_bmbr]

@@jonnyquest8774 have you heard dry county?

[@Sixxiron]

Tim, you are one the most real, humble and classy people I've ever witnessed. Simply amazing!

[@RJRonquillo]

Such a great video Tim! I'd love to hear about more session stories.

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks RJ I think you and I were in some sessions together? We should talk about that sometime!!!

[@timpierceguitar]

We were working together and I just can’t remember who the artist was

[@RJRonquillo]

@@timpierceguitar yes let's do it!

[@MOONNOXX]

Yeah! I am also following RJs channel a while now...what a great guitarist. Would be great to see both of you in a Masterclass episode!

[@scruffypups]

@@timpierceguitar Tim & pete show with RJ???????

[@andsoitgoes2177]

The more I learn about Tim's history, the more I realize he's awesome! Probably still my favorite Bon Jovi song.

[@thomasbures6427]

One of the iconic solos of my time that stucks in my head for decades now. Thanks Tim!

[@david25876]

Ed King was a slide king. I loved how his solos were constructed. Good stuff

[@VicNicGuitar]

Tim’s the real deal. I love these stories.

[@jamesmunro5368]

This solo was one of the very first that really grabbed me and made me think "whoa!!!" Never knew it was Tim until now!

[@livefromstudioa8245]

Crazy! I just heard this song on the radio and was reminded that my friend always used to tell me this was recorded before Bon Jovi formed the band so Dave “Snake” Sabo of Skid Row fame played all the guitars on this. I’ve heard that story for... thirty years? (He told me this roughly a million times.) And all this time it was YOU! Such great gritty rock guitar playing. Thank you!

[@MrChuckd6]

We need 80’s Tim pics!

[@38Achilles]

There's got to be a mullet pic of Tim somewhere.

[@38Achilles]

@@mindcontrol67 Booom............there it is.

[@hummarstraful]

lmao he looks like Phil Collins haha

[@melek1108]

The fact that he making the solo look easy make Tim a Legend

[@CalvinEdmonson]

So Jon Bon Jovi says "Hey Tim, I have this song and wondered if you could rock it up off the top of your head?" Bing, bang, BOOM!!!! HECK YEAH HE CAN!!!!! Tim you are truly a musicians musician. Bravo on your career my friend. Bravo indeed.

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

Well holy smokes, I never knew that wasn't Ritchie. The solo on song is so within Ritchies "STORYTELLING" style of playing. Something I've always admired about his work , it's not just rambling licks but a beginning, middle and end or story if you will. Very cool Tim, FYI this was a solo I worked on a lot in my days with my first band. Well done sir, it's beautifully done.

[@VinchenzoC]

For someone who was a kid when Runaway was released, this video is just fantastic!

[@nilanshgaur]

Well, the Legend himself breaking down the iconic solo and guitar parts to this amazing song. You are the perfect balance of technique/theory and Melody/feel. Thanks for doing this.

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Tim Pierce is a perfect example of the consummate musician. EVERYONE could learn not only from his playing but his approachable, warm and humble personality. Very classy.

[@bananahammock334]

This guy is on EVERY SONG EVER. Thank you Tim Pierce for being so awesome.

[@maurocaputi2700]

Another fantastic video! So cool to learn about the records you played on, the solos you played, and the session stories behind them. I really enjoyed having Steve Stine interview you - he's is a fantastic educator as well, and makes you feel so comfortable while learning. The solo on "Please Come Home for Christmas" - WOW! I love that style of blues, and your solo was so soulful! It reminded me of another soulful blues guitar player, Glenn Kaiser, playing "Through the Night" on Spontaneous Combustion, released in 1994, two years after "Please Come Home for Christmas". Wow! I listened to these two songs a few times, heard the differences, but it's the so similar soulful vibe that came through. Thanks again, Tim!

[@eggshellalien]

This just needs to be said. Tim’s solo on this song is like lightning! I mean the speed, note selection, and groove are just perfect. Love it!

[@barrymiller2272]

Tim Pierce is the BOMB! Smart, obviously a great musician. Smile on his face always. Love this channel ❤😁👍

[@riffs66]

IMO, that is far and away, without question, the best guitar solo on ANY Bon Jovi track.

[@AndyM1878.]

It really isn’t. It’s superb, but come on, Dry County, Wanted, Let It Rock…to name but a few.

[@bushibayushi]

My fav Bon Jovi tune. I've loved the guitar playing in this since I was a kid, I had no idea it was you playing! Fantastic stuff.

[@emilyscandycakes4530]

The runaway solo..to me ...has so much feel and body...and attack...and the tone is perfect for that song...thankyou for the video

[@lawrencekovalcik8848]

Totally enjoyable, smile on my face the whole time, I love how these pop-up every so often on my feed ..even though this was about a year ago. Thanks Tim. And Steve of course.... you both are inspiring..would love to shake your hand someday.👍

[@67foxcharlie]

This a great video!!!! Would love to hear more of these stories. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@playguitarguy]

Have always been riveted by this solo. When I found out a few years ago that you did it, I said, "Ahhhh, makes sense!". You kill on everything you do, from Crowded House to B.B. Mak to Bryan Duncan....thank you!

[@shermanpeabody5512]

Love Bryan Duncan!

[@superfly0616]

The best breakdown video ever . A little bit of story behind, some theory and reasoning, technique and thats it, unbeatable. Thanks for sharing Tim

[@bigbassjonz]

Sir, I've been playing guitar for almost 30 years and learned more in two of your videos about soloing than I have from any book or any other video. The visualizing chords thing really clicked for me. Thank you!

[@dubshockmedia1110]

Great as always Tim. Woukd love to see a Tim and Pete show with Luke. That woukd be amazing!

[@christophermartin7973]

Saw this in my recommended feed and I can't believe you played two of my favorite solos. All these years thinking Ritchie Sambora did both of them saying how did he come up with that! I played in a cover band for years and we all loved the corporate Christmas parties and used to have a blast playing Please Come Home For Christmas every year. I nailed this solo and I remember thinking in that augmented chord how did he come up with that lick it was great. So happy to know it was you whom I watch faithfully now. Amazing stories it's fun to hear this side of the music industry. Thanks Tim!

[@skipbauchmam5995]

I clicked on this to watch it for a few minutes. Got hooked. Watched the whole presentation. This was incredible. It’s always interesting to get the story behind the story.

[@davidyergensen4509]

This brings back an old memory. Back in the early 80's I had bought the white anniversary Marshall. I took the head to be serviced. I think it was a shop on Ventura Blvd. Anyway, the tech had told me he also worked on the amps for Rick Springfields guitarist, a guy named Tim. When I returned the following week to pick up my amp I was able to meet Tim and shake his hand. I was very young back then and it became a good memory for me. Thanks for all the great music Tim.

[@petervad]

Fascinating discussion - thanks so much Tim and Steve. As is so often the case, the great players are down-to-earth, friendly and humble, and not afraid to make fun of their own 'mistakes'.

[@clarkpetersoncda]

Just one day I want to have as much joy as Tim does every time he plays guitar. I love it. And it comes through in his playing. You can feel it. Your intentionality and emotion channels out thru your playing. Just listen to it.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Im a drummer and cant get enough of Tim! No wonder he is so used...who would not want this guy in the studio...positive vibe...so fresh...so refreshing! This guy deposits into life, not withdraw!

[@autocrow]

Wow. I forgot how good those solo's were. Doesn't get any better than that! Glad Jon got you involved to play on these two epic tunes!! I always dug Bon Jovi's music.

[@Steve-ih7dg]

What a great insight into how Tim creates solos. I so get now the value of being able to visualise where each chord can be played up all along the neck.

[@theandiller]

4:00 amazing to hear this - whenever I heard that part, I always thought „that sounds like something Steve Lukather would play“!!!! Wow! It’s so cool to finally see a face behind the guitarist that created this amazing runaway solo

[@clamdigr]

Runaway is my favorite Bonjovi tune, I remember the first time I heard the song was actually seeing the video...I loved the solo so much. Didn't realize I was watching Sambora air guitar Tims work.

[@Svellse]

Tim u are one of the best guitarist i ever heard . U belong to the top rank !!! Thanks Tim for this such beatifull solo. 🙏🙏🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@BusterRoonie]

I can’t say enough great things! Bringing back my teen years… developing into a man and professional musician. AND so much in between!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@joeykiller3938]

Best guitar solo of all Bon Jovi songs. Best Bon Jovi song as well, IMHO.

[@stevendevries1395]

You launched the band Bon Jovi with song. Without it getting airplay the band wouldn't have been formed. Before I found this video I noticed the guitar part writing is distinctively more interesting than their other hits. I love how you talk theory and concepts towards composing it as opposed other tutorials just walking you through a sequence of notes. Amazing.

[@elliotserrano7333]

I always thought that was such a great solo. It really really embodies what a solo should be. I'm a die hard Yngwie fan and this is on my top 10 list of favorite solos.

[@BOOMER-DAD]

What a great story, thank you for sharing. I agree with Steve S. ,your talent and accomplishments are so heavy and you teach and share, with zero ego getting in the way. "Keep on keeping on" brother.

[@garycoraluzzi1166]

Wow . I am completely blown away . I had no idea that was Tim Pierce in that recording and many others. You are an incredible amazing musician and probably have no idea how many thousands of guitar players you’ve influenced with your incredible guitar work .You are so Blessed . Thank you Tim

[@nightly522]

Kick ass, best Bon Jovi solo. Thank you for this master piece.

[@joseph-ow1hf]

Great story! Two of my favorite you tube people together. Made my day. Thanks.

[@Skypie61]

It's not often I have the time to watch 20+ minutes of one video, but with Tim Pierce, he's such a humble, legendary musician, I find myself smiling/laughing with Tim, and that joy, passes the time. And before you know it, 20+ minutes has elapsed when its over, and it only seems like a few minutes...As a professional video content Producer, this is the goal that we all try to master with our bag of tools. But for Tim, its his natural character that carries the journey...So I am learning more than guitar from Tim...👍😃

[@pablocortando1]

I m from England and I remember our local rock radio station playing this late on a Friday night...brilliant still all these years later.

[@PATRICKJLM]

One of my favorite solos ever!! Thank you for everything Tim!!

[@lonniezamarripa959]

I don’t know ,Tim. I’m always just blown away by the lifestyle you’ve lived and your talent. I totally missed it when I was 23 and didn’t know enough to find my way to where I wanted to be. Kudos!

[@timmccarthy6291]

More videos like this please Tim! Love the stories. If you wrote a book about your career I would buy it in a heartbeat

[@caseyhiggins4981]

The start of the solo is soo bad ass. Thanks Tim!

[@VinsGN]

I agree... It would be wonderful to hear so stories from the past! Great vid!

[@RickP2012]

This is by some margin my favorite Bon Jovi solo. It always surprised me that Richie Sambora never managed to do anything quite as good again - now I know why!

[@paulolsen6870]

I've always wondered too.

[@boogieman079]

maybe you should check out Dry County..by far their best solo...

[@TheRockinDonkey]

If you listen to Living In Oz by Rick Springfield, you'll recognize Tim's tone in that Bon Jovi song.

[@blackfender100]

I agree 100% Rick !!

[@tadejsusta]

@@boogieman079 iconic solos like Dry County, Bed of Roses, Wanted, Living on a Prayer, the list goes on. That Rick is an idiot.

[@matthennagersguitarlessons]

My fave Bon Jovi tune!

[@nikkostrato]

This is just awesome, I'd listen to stories like these forever!

[@cleavey100]

Oh Tim, thanks so much for this video. Certainly one of my favourite Bon Jovi solos but never felt like it was Ritchie's - now I know?! Many thanks once again.

[@JonnyRollin]

Love the coaching and the stories-this is much more than a great guitar channel.

[@Kurt9099]

That was one of my favorite videos of yours Tim! So cool to hear the backstory! Thank you for sharing that!

[@michaelsparks6084]

Tim always surprises and delights with these stories, just an amazing dude!❤

[@itsNLOV3]

I was obsessed with this song when i was a kid in high school! thanks for ur inspiration and badass playing

[@jonsiewert6893]

Theses are great behind the scenes look at some of our favorite songs. I love runways.

[@TheNinnyfee]

What I love about your videos is that you make music human. We all consume so much music, talk about it, kids judge each other because of it, etc. But many people rarely think about the countless hours of practice and experience by people that go into so many of these songs that they judge after listening to them once. Often at great personal risk and with laser focus, as you say.

[@dcfan1107]

I should have known. This is the only song in their catalog that I've always liked. You're awesome Tim!

[@spencergroup]

I keep watching videos where Tim shares stories about the different artists he's done guitars for. I continue to be amazed at who he's worked with. Love hearing the inside stories.

[@LAstudio8]

I had that album on vinyl when it came out. Loved that song. Great stuff!

[@raserx63]

Seems like either Tim , Luke, Neil Geraldo or Steve Stevens played every cool solo in the 80’s...😁

[@dirkworld]

and Dan Huff

[@raserx63]

@Barry McCockiner The reference was to "behind the scenes" studio guys.

[@HiredGoonage]

@Barry McCockiner take Kirk Hammet off that list. Dude can riff, just can't solo

[@babayaga1767]

@Barry McCockiner doesn't mean he's any good at it

[@brianrossiter2547]

@Barry McCockiner No Satch, YJM, etc., etc.?

[@Briansgate]

Wow! back in the late 80s and early 90s my garage band played that song. I can't believe that I have played one of your solos! Amazing!

[@sergeikorotkov]

This is one of my favourite solos 🙌 thank you for sharing the story. Wow!

[@IamtheActionman]

Really admire how humble you are. Beyond the guitar skill set you're an awesome human being.

[@Busyfingers24]

Such a great story and then bumping in to Jon again for another classic solo👍 how cool is that! Tell us more stories Uncle Tim...pleeeeeez!

[@joeloschiavo1237]

Still one of my fave solos - The ending is IT TOTALLY AWESOME 😎 The tone Amazing as well Thanks

[@BrianMaidenO2]

Love that song, love listening to Tim play and talk about it

[@seric4546]

Never was a big fan of Ritchie Sambora but I always considered this my favorite solo of his. I had no idea that you played this. Great Solo!

[@JasonMcFly]

Mind = blown. Can't thank you enough for sharing the story of this iconic music.

[@marksc1929]

...it's not that I can't cover some of Tim's licks .....he's jst so damn accurate ..comes up with cool stuff....and btw the nicest most humble musician you'll ever hear....both of those dudes are great "....thx for sharing....

[@johnypitman2368]

The thing about Tim is the obvious joy he has while playing the gituar. Huge great smile. That there should inspire people to learn to play gituar

[@Eventual420]

No wonder. No F'n wonder. Amazing Tim. Great song.

[@nickf9392]

Pretty amazing to watch a real musician, like a surgeon with a guitar!

[@zeca5150]

This man has been everywhere and in all my memories!!! Thank you, Professor!

[@arottie4097]

[@rictube11]

Who knew...? Love your stories and of course your magnificent playing!

[@Aokitadamitsu]

I loved this song in highschool, its amazing!!! Steve is amazing as well..

[@Aokitadamitsu]

correction I still love it, layered guitars and keyboards oh hell yes

[@j.dtruths5577]

Fabulous, totally enjoyed this, thank you so much! I remember when this song hit, totally changed my life and the solo is engrained in my memory! God Bless, J...

[@RichardFriendartist]

That is a very memorable solo and this is coming from someone who's never followed BJ Great work Steve!!!

[@theandiller]

Richard Friend funny, no one cares if you follow BJ or not 😂

[@lpgoog]

One of best rock solos EVER!!!! What guitarist doesn’t love this one? 👍🎸🤙 Interestingly the slickness always did remind me of Lukather. Like Luke & Carlton Tim seems to improvise like they’ve worked on the piece for months! lol 😂

[@jayguitar]

Really awesome story! That is so cool Tim 😊 Runaway has always been one of my favourite Bon Jovi songs 😊 have an amazing day!!!

[@maxscardanelli6185]

Jay Parmar Oh hey Jay! 😜😃

[@MorGuitarz]

WOW, had no idea! I've always loved the guitar on this track. Unbelievable!

[@TheBhannah]

love these stories from the master himself !

[@nightly522]

Brilliant solo. Love the emotion and simplicity. Just fantastic

[@redrum567]

Great, GREAT information about so much I never ever knew - I thought I lived this, but had NO IDEA about the true history behind it all. AWESOME \m/