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

[@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.

[@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?!??

[@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.

[@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!

[@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... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@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!

[@Guardian_Time_Jumpers]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@thomasbures6427]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@melek1108]

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

[@bananahammock334]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@nightly522]

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

[@joeykiller3938]

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

[@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

[@VicGuitarman]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@WillSpires]

Tim Pierce is literally Rock music's Secret Weapon!

[@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.

[@dcfan1107]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@caseyhiggins4981]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@itsNLOV3]

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

[@DavidDiMuzio]

What a great story! Thank you for sharing Tim 🤘😁

[@nightly522]

Brilliant solo. Love the emotion and simplicity. Just fantastic

[@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.

[@dubshockmedia1110]

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

[@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.

[@MichaelLeeMetalProject]

I've been a fan of your lessons for a few years, but now knowing that it was you on the Bon Jovi song Runaway, I'm a bit shocked to realize that I've been being inspired by your guitar work since I was a kid and you still to this day inspire me to write better solos thru your lesson on youtube. That's Awesome!

[@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.

[@BrianMaidenO2]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@kevinrinehart]

Tim, I say this all sincerity. Please take the time to write a book or make a video documentary of your journey from young man to now. You have so many interesting stories and musical anecdotes that would keep music lovers completely captivated. You are the most humble Rock Star in the world! Either way, I personally can't get enough of you and your awesomeness!

[@youngandrew66]

That first album is still the best sounding and most 'natural' album bon jovi did. Awesome well structured solo.

[@sarge9733]

I agree entirely. And also before Jon tried to sound more 'rock' with the gruff voice that he can no longer do from oversingjng all these years since. His voice was definitely more pure, and the playing and production is straightforward and organic. Great album.

[@billbrasky1288]

Was that the New Jersey album? New Jersey is tied with Master of Puppets for the first CDs I ever owned.

[@hienvu1714]

​@@billbrasky1288No. The first album was called Bon Jovi. Runaway and She Don't Know Me were the 2 hits from that album.

[@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.👍

[@raserx63]

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

[@LazloRolka]

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.?

[@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

[@jonsiewert6893]

This is exactly why I love KZbin. It gives you a window into things not really possible before.

[@fivestring65ify]

I always heard it was Aldo Nova playing the guitar on this song. Fantastic guitar work Tim. The solo makes the song.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@anthonypicone3463]

I've never been a huge Bon Jovi fan but I've played this song in several bands and And learned the solo. It's such a great solo and I used to love playing it. You can't play this song without learning the solo note for note. Very tasty.

[@nickf9392]

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

[@nellawell4976]

Amazing, never been real big on Bon Jovi "BUT",when I was a kid, Runaway really got my attention (because of the guitar work) and now it all makes since!

[@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

[@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.

[@barrymiller2272]

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

[@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.

[@azeguitarist1]

Best Bon Jovi song ever and my favorite solo from that outfit. Funny, I’ve always thought no way Ritchie Sambora came up with that solo, so cool that it was you! By the way not slamming Ritchie.

[@lonewolf1053]

On of the best rock guitar solos ever

[@jimudelhofen3164]

Freakin come home for Christmas too? You amaze me more everytime I listen. Thanks Tim for what you do! I mean that from my musical heart.

[@trigmachine]

MENTAL, i always assumed Ritchie played it... Its always been my favourite Bon Jovi song and solo by a mile. Amazing Tim

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

I knew Ritchie Sambora didn’t play on Runaway, I just didn’t know who it was. And here you are. Subscribed. 🤙🏼

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

Thank you for this. Learning the solo from the man who did the solo - taught thoughtfully.

[@marceldufourguitariste]

Wow! The real thing. Epic solo who influenced me a lot in my beginning in 1984. Thanks a lot for sharing mister Tim. Greetings !

[@MrHitthespot]

I am blown away. I thought that lead was Richie. I just learned that lead for the band last year. Unbelievable. Great lead Tim.

[@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.

[@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!

[@jimudelhofen3164]

Wow Tim! I have been watching you for a while now and just stumbled on this one. The guitars on runaway have always been one of my absolute favorites. And never knew until today. Going back to the summer that came out. Absolutely incredible!

[@JBAubry]

Cool story! Thanks for sharing this. I used to play that tune with one of my cover band.

[@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!

[@univox_guitar]

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.

[@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/

[@CayenneTravels]

Still his best song. Blown away that you played on it!

[@matthennagersguitarlessons]

My fave Bon Jovi tune!

[@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

[@Morphetus]

The more I watch this channel the more I love this guy! What an amazing career.

[@richardschwarz7907]

I wanted to start playing guitar when I was 9 (1992) and this song was one of my favorites back then!!!!

[@arottie4097]

[@JonnyRollin]

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

[@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!

[@serratusband]

That descending ending lick is so classic!

[@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 😂

[@jmata4237]

This is like finding out that Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner actually played the solos on Aerosmith's Train kept a rollin. Always dug this solo, very tastefully played!

[@jefffritts68]

i was 15 when i heard this song on the radio for the first time...it was the coolest thing i ever heard (35 yrs later im still trying to learn how to play the solo lol)

[@justinc6001]

Funny thing, I was listening to that song this arvo at the pub, we were talking about it. I get home and watch this. Legend.

[@GerryBlue]

Amazing, one of the best solos in rock, and it's playable by us mere mortals

[@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...👍😃

[@13thAMG]

Tim, oddly enough when I was working on a gig with TOTO a while back I was indeed talking to 'Luke' (Steve) back stage. When you say you've always love his playing (as we all so do) it was really fascinating to hear him talk about the players he himself admired. At the time he'd asked me to pass on his best to a number of friends he and I have in common here in Australia, all well known guitarists. (Btw, were you aware that Phil Emmanuel - also a dear dear friend of mine, and of course Luke's - Tommy's brother died recently? I still can't believe he's gone). But I had no idea you were on those Bon Jovi songs or in the Springfield band. You continue to blow me away, every single time. I suspect you and I probably have industry acquaintances/friends in common. Thank you for all that you do. The music world would have been a lot poorer without you. ;-) I'd love to have you workshop tour some of my venues here in Australia some time. J.

[@MikeConde]

PSHHHOOOOW! LOL...Mind blown! I had no Idea this was you on that track! Its a definite standout solo for Jovi and that song rocked our teenage heads off! NICE work, Tim! BTW it was a pleasure meeting you as I rounded the corner at namm in 2016.

[@newwavepop]

i was 12 when runaway came out, i use to love that song when i would hear it on the radio but i never had any idea who it was by. a couple years later when i was 14 or 15 "slippery when wet" came out and was a HUGE smash success, i was only 14 or so and only really knew top 40 music and went out and got the album thinking they were some new band. with in a couple years after that i had heard "master of puppets" and my whole world changed, Bon Jovis "New Jersey" album came out and i was not impressed and i forgot all about Bon Jovi and had completely forgotten that mystery song "runaway" as i hadnt heard it in several years. then at some point in the early 90s i was listening to some local rock radio station and they played "Runaway" and i was "WOAH thaty that song i use to love, totally forgot about that" then when the song finished the DJ comes on and says "that was Bon Jovi with their 84 hit runaway". and i was literally sort of slack jawed in shock LOL, like HOLY S***! that was Bon Jovi!? i never knew that song was Bon Jovi, it doesnt sound like them. and now i know why, its essentially a completely different band. but man i loved the playing on that song.