British guitarist analyses Chet Atkins AND Jerry Reed's stupendous ability level!

[@deanstephens5940]

Saw Jerry Reed in the mid 1980's and he was a great, down to earth guy. Loved telling stories and cracking jokes. I asked him why his nails we're actually quite trimmed for a finger picker. His response, in the classic Jerry Reed style was "Son! You ever tried to bass fish with long fingernails"? A truely good man with a good heart and soul. Our loss is Heavens gain.

[@joeday4293]

I saw him in 1997 at a free casino show in Biloxi. He was signing autographs after the show, and there were 8×10s for sale. I was too broke to buy one, so I rummaged through my wallet for something to get him to sign. All I came up with was the receipt from the phone company when I paid to have my phone turned back on, after being too broke to pay the bill. When I presented it to him to autograph and told him what it was, he just chuckled and said, "Don't worry, son. Been there many times myself." I got the Snowman's autograph. Hot damn!

[@kennethgoin628]

Been a Jerry fan my entire life! Love this little story! I can totally hear his voice asking you the question!

[@Number4lead]

That is awesome.

[@lawrencelymanii6943]

Jerry Reed is an unsung Music God! I was just listening to "East bound and Down", an actually great album.

[@kennethgoin628]

@@lawrencelymanii6943 I grew up on Jerry Reed music because my dad had 4-5 albums. I now have a Jerry Reed CD collection and they weren't reproduced exactly to the original LPs but his '60s/'70s albums are simply mind-blowing projects. He always gave Chet Atkins props, but Chet admired and looked up to Jerry for many, many years. It'll cost you some money but go down that rabbit hole if you haven't. If you love guitar, you'll find an absolute gem somewhere in every project. In fact, most of my favorite songs are instrumentals or only album cuts. The radio singles are great, but my personal taste prefers some other album track on every project. But you're right, Jerry Reed was some kind of amazing and poorly recognized as a guitar wizard. In fact, if you look at it, Jerry didn't fit any genre. He was too rock for country, to country for rock, too electrified for bluegrass... I mean, he didn't fit jazz or blues either, and yet, some of his work is clearly classical/jazz influenced. He would use jazz style more than blues when creating a sad song, because Jerry wasn't a traditional string bender. He was a picker. He preferred to construct a run of notes to create his feel than to bend on a string and hold vibrato. Yes, he bent strings, but not in a bluesy fashion. He used string bending more like a "twang" expression. Jerry, Chet, and Roy... really miss those guys!

[@TehGreenBastard]

This guy's analysis cannot be overstated, he's got it spot on in every video, with every aspect of their playing. 10/10

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@DalonCole]

“Jerry Reed doesn’t know how good he is” - Roy Clark.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Because Jerry Reed was all about nothing but playing and having a good time doing it.

[@josephewing80]

And coming from a Monster player like Clark, that's big.

[@kezzstone7819]

Jerry Reed, the only man to pinch Tom Parker, oh he knew how good he was, he just knew how to live & keep it real👌

[@wandaburnsworth1588]

Now this is how country music used to be! My mom played country music every day. I was born in Nashville so song writing comes easy for me😊

[@robertlee8042]

He didn’t use his index finger! Constantly amazes me. He gave up his most valuable finger. And he played with the remaining three which leaves no anchor. It’s inconceivable to me. And when he composed he didn’t seem oriented to chords. He was amazing.

[@shawnj1966]

Jerry Reed was a great guitarist but also a great songwriter and underrated as an actor. An extremely talented entertainer!

[@Budman_4044]

I agree. He did a great job In the movie Gator.

[@AllenPinchloaf]

Yes Yeti!

[@susanwilson9417]

So true

[@andrewlineberger7544]

Jerry's the Main Man

[@balancedactguy]

Seemed like a nice fellow Too!

[@jaydee5156]

Regardless of your preferred music genre, if you're a guitarist, you have to appreciate their talent.

[@Hun_Uinaq]

Jay Dee right on! I don’t really care very much for country. But I’m a huge fan of these two.

[@rebeldarlin7]

Pickers rule!

[@beegee1960]

One of the things I like about watching country musicians, especially in jam sessions, is their obvious joy in what they are doing.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

I know what you mean! The joy they express while playing shows through!

[@Wookie8058]

Watch some of Tommy Emannuel..! Wanna see someone who loves what he's doing>???

[@clivemilson2372]

Spot on mate. No outdoing, they are both aware of their respective musicianship.

[@sejrec56]

I love your attitude of other players too. You seem like a really humble guy yourself. I sense NO arrogance on your part at all. Quite refreshing actually . And you introducing guitarists of today to appreciate good players of different styles. You're so musically open minded, I love it, and I'm sure many others feel the same way. And you don't miss a thing, with each player. You are so analytical in everything that the player executes. And makes me wonder how someone like you, your generation has the ability of being so open minded and non judgemental which is so prevalent these days. Kudos to you Phil and your show, very well done, and quite professional. Keep up the good work. Have you done a review etc of Jimi Hendrix yet? I saw your SRV review and noticed you didn't catch his strong Jimi Hendrix influence. I'd love to see you and hear you review Jimi playing Voodoo Chile...

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! Unfortunately I can't do Jimi because of the copyrights, it's annoying!

[@jeffkama]

Amen!!

[@jeffkama]

Amen!!!

[@kenhorneland7060]

@@jeffkama Grande Prairie?

[@neilsthepoet]

sejrec56 respect

[@26Jorgeb]

I have always appreciated your open mindedness in analyzing different guitarists' techniques.I also appreciate your humbleness.Keep your videos coming please!!! Thanks.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@txtamaman]

I love your absolute appreciation for all types of music and styles. It's clear that the talent of these performers makes you happy. That's the love I have for music also. All styles, all genres and all instruments. Keep up the great work Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@darthmoll2u]

Agreed!

[@debbeborders5762]

Fil, I love your appreciation of these great artists. It helps me realize just how talented Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed were.

[@tonygallo1104]

Yes Fil great explanations

[@rockinredneck57]

Oddly enough, as great as Chet was, he often said Jerry Reed was better. These guys rarely played at a 100% level. They'd throw in just enough to let others know, See?, that's just a taste! You can't handle everything I got! Jerry came to Nashville in the early 60's and found Chet at RCA studios and played for him. Chet hired him for studio work right then. They soon started jamming and Chet discovered just how good Jerry was. A man of many talents was our Snowman. Playing, writing, singing, acting and overall making everyone feel good. He was the perfect foil for the laid back Chet. We are better off for having their music to go back and listen to and watch.

[@kellysmith3628]

I needed a pick me up so I pulled up Chet, Jerry you can't lose watching these greats.

[@rockinredneck57]

@@kellysmith3628 I've come across so many people who had no idea Jerry played music. They thought he was just an actor. I tell them no, he's one of the premier guitar players in the world.

[@newnoggin2]

Chet was very humble. He was very impressed by Tommy Emmanuel

[@jeffmead4670]

You have an amazing grasp of all aspects of music, I've watched maybe 20 of your videos and learned more about music then the rest of my life combined. So many things that I never noticed or have even been aware of.

[@dantean]

Gotta love guys like Jerry and Roy Clark who were such CASUAL monsters on their instruments! They'd play the "beer-drinkin', good ol' boy, fun lovin'" naturals, all the while absolutely concealing how many hours it must have taken to become as great as they were on their instruments. Pure showmanship.

[@randallfester8762]

I'm not putting Brian Setzer in the same class as these two, but he has the similar persona of a fun loving showman that overshadows the skill of his playing.

[@MsKK909]

Love you explanations.... you’re very articulate and make things clear to even non-musicians like me. Thank you!

[@fatherof3kidz]

It's nice to see someone younger recognize just how awesome these gentlemen were on guitar. I say younger because I'm 56 and grew up watching these men and actually attended a Jerry Reed concert. He was spot on live too. I appreciate your narration and the truth in your observations. Thanks for your videos and appreciation of past legends.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool! No problem!

[@rustar00]

Right before he starts, Jerry says: “Pray for me”. I love being a Southerner.

[@koleyturner5197]

He says "pray folks", not "pray for me" lol

[@tonydardi332]

@@koleyturner5197 Same thing......that meant pray for him.

[@koleyturner5197]

@@tonydardi332 lol and? Same meaning different wording

[@koleyturner5197]

@J T me to brother, I'm a Tennessean and always have been, I wouldn't trade it for the world, what about you?

[@davidduff5123]

American by birth Southern by the grace of God

[@annmhtown9226]

Blown away! Never appreciated when my mom made me listen to this stuff. She’s smiling from heaven!

[@inthewild5776]

I do love this guy. I’m older so I feel like he’s telling me what I already know but his love of the music is obvious. So cool.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jhamptonjr]

That's what made me sub to his channel. He recognizes true talent no matter who is playing nor the genre. Pull together all you can from as many sources as you can. Then make it yours. Great channel - Peace!

[@deanstephens5940]

I've just started watching these vids, and this guy has it together. I'm 50 years old and have heard some of the best to ever pick up a guitar play, but this young man has a love for technique and music in general. Keep the videos coming, and I'll keep watching. Have a blessed day.

[@mickdonnell7077]

Lol... Amen brother. .. I've forgotten more than a lot of these kids know today... They should check out Check out Merle Travis...Django Reinhardt.

[@ivannovotny4552]

Totally agree Blank, you can hear the passion in his voice.

[@jimmymiller77]

When I started this video I though You are going to criticize. Watching your face, You totally enjoyed it. Sir, you are such a First Class Act. My hat is off to you. All my best, >

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Jim!

[@cr0sseyedpainlessm306]

You can hear Jerry chuckle at 5:15 bc he knows how hard and how awesome that sweep picking run Chet pulled off was. Makes me chuckle too, in a jealous way lol

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@innaturewithjacksonandsawy1842]

You and me both!

[@Matt-fk5qw]

To be honest, I could play those sweeps as a teen. But took me years to develop Jerry's monstrous chops

[@trishaurvan9439]

Jerry Reed was another player that was so underrated. They saw him as a clown, a total goof, but damned if the man didn't have chops!

[@Primus-ue4th]

Who is ‘they’?

[@trishaurvan9439]

Some critics of Jerry Reed. I've always looked at Jerry Reed, Roger Miller and even Ray Stevens as amazing players, and a lot of critics never took them seriously

[@philliprobinson129]

Most people who seriously study guitar and are aware of country players know that Jerry Reed is one of the best guitar players that ever picked the instrument up.

[@gg70000]

This is a great thread, because the thrust of it is so true. Most people associate Jerry Reed as just a second-rate comedic actor and an all-around, knee-slapping hillbilly. However, ff you play and study guitar seriously, you already know that Jerry Reed rivaled the virtuosity and music arranging skills of Chet Atkins. While Jerry Reed was hamming it up in southern-fried movies and the mid to late 70's talk-show circuit, there were literally countless instructional manuals produced and guitarists dedicated to breaking down and mastering the very sophisticated and complex guitar and song-writing styles that Jerry Reed employed. He was way beyond your average picker and grinner. He was also a true virtuoso. He just didn't make a big deal of it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Definitely! Just did one with Jerry tonight 👍

[@TaichiStraightlife]

This host's enthusiasm is very infectious... bravo!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

There love for playing & the music shows! Like you Fil....whether you're playing your guitar or listening to another musician.... Your love for music shines through! 😁❤.

[@MichaelLittle47]

Really love your comments regarding the music. Also really love that your appreciation isn't stuck in genre specific performances.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@inindian]

Yes, I wholeheartedly agree. ❤️👍

[@kcgunzz3416]

The four horsemen: Chet, Roy, Glen, Jerry.

[@Hun_Uinaq]

What? No Merle Travis?

[@roscoegarbonzo9966]

Amen! RIP

[@joeybickley4877]

Jim

[@johnderekmitchell1510]

You could very well add Ricky Scaggs and Vince Fill.

[@roscoegarbonzo9966]

@@johnderekmitchell1510 Honorable mention Marty Stuart

[@Kyle-dj2gv]

Right on Fil! You find the coolest videos and the way you analyze them is brilliant. Rock!

[@scottsteeves]

Those guys are two of the best ever period.

[@markgrant1302]

" there are a million great players in nashville, thank god they never leave nashville or I'd be out of a job" -Jeff Beck

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@DJHolte]

I keep thinking of the Lovin' Spoonful song 'Nashville Cats' - "there's thirteen hundred and fifty two Guitar pickers in Nashville… and any one that unpacks his guitar could play twice as better than I will."

[@mrttrn0012]

And 999,900 of them don't have a clue of what they are doing.

[@criskatan]

Mark Grant, Jeff Beck is way beyond most guitar players, anyway. They can't touch him.

[@MichaelLantz]

That is where Jimi Hendrix leaned to play guitar so well in 1962 according to Billy Cox.

[@frigginpos]

It is very much appreciated, your showing of appreciation for these men's abilities. Thanking you sincerely.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@rhwinner]

Jerry reed never fails to astonish me every time I see him play...

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@robertshadbolt3056]

When you're hot your hot

[@Colsoloact-po9wv]

Never knew Jerry was that good!!

[@michaelhenwood4046]

@@Colsoloact-po9wv Both were great on 5-string banjo,too.

[@DigitalJeremy]

As a kid, I never understood Chet or Jerry. As an adult (& novice guitar player), I am absolutely blown away by the skill these two display. This is an outstanding example of some of the finest picking ever :) Really love your thoughts about how they'd just sort of throw in a bit of flash here and there, as long as it's good for the song - that's a profound and interesting point. I can't help but agree 100% that many players today tend to showcase just for the sake of looking good - spot on. Also how some of the technique seen here was picked up by metal / rock. Really interesting progression over time. *hits KZbin for more*

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@SealedOrPorted]

Your channel is an appreciation of musicianship that transcends genre, exploring the many techniques used in guitar.

[@crystaldottir]

Two of my prized albums are "Chester and Lester" (Chet Atkins and Les Paul) and "Neck and Neck" (Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins). So much skill, so much history, and so much fun. I think that's why we love the Traveling Wilburys, too.

[@thebarbecutioner6977]

I've known about Jerry for decades and had no clue he was that good. Thank you Fil, you're the best at this.

[@kadeberrier3799]

He was a sessionist at RCA for a while in the 1960s and played of MANY MANY songs. Chet was very very fond of him and often said he was the better

[@Sunviewer338]

I live in Texas. I still am blown away by how well country bands keep time. It's a hallmark of country music. You're very insightful about all this. Good information!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@ollieroger3032]

Outstanding analysis, Fil. Chet and Jerry are two of the all-time greats! And you’re spot on - many times pickers like Jerry and Glen Campbell are such good entertainers that their monster guitar skills are almost taken for granted. They are so high level that they make it look too easy. And we all know it’s not. Great stuff! Keep up the good work.

[@anotherjoshua]

i've watched this video of these two so many times and never tire of it. thanks for your analysis!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@RobbenRomano]

Thanks, Fil. Working together - not showing off. These guys are having so much fun while being amazing musicians and performers. This truly reflects the culture and values behind country music.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

I'm a West Virginian old-time musician (upright bass and mandolin, from a 20+ year background of jazz, fusion, funk, rock, and metal bass background). Your open-mindedness to these MONSTER players is so very refreshing, they're genuinely amazing and I wish more folks knew how great these players were in the seventies. Roy Clark, Doc Watson, Glenn Campbell, these two, Knopfler, they're as good as anyone and just like the feel of the country style. Any of them could play with orchestras, Megadeth, or Miles Davis.

[@tidsmom1]

Just discovered your videos . I like the fact that you seem to really enjoy good music no matter what genre . I grew up in the 60's immersed in rock and roll , but my grandfather and uncle were guitar players , ( gramps was a "picker" ) , so I heard country and bluegrass all the time and LOVED it ! Good music is good music no matter what it is .

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@firedmyboss]

You said a mouthful right there, Stephanie!

[@Ohm51]

I'm a drummer (whose main focus currently is studying AfroCuban and Latin Funk) ... who loves Bluegrass (a genre that is generally absent any formal percussion parts).

[@theveteran765]

I have grown up around a lot of talented and famous people but you are BY FAR the MOST knowledgeable one of them all! GREAT video! 🇺🇸

[@trysometenderness7466]

Jim Stafford is another one from that era that most people don't know is a brilliant guitarist.

[@allanrussack4143]

Mama tried!

[@michaelhenwood4046]

@@allanrussack4143 cow patty!

[@williamsporing1500]

Yes, he was very good!

[@jefftappan4735]

Fil explains things so clearly to those of us who aren't musicians, and he points out things that we wouldn't be looking for. Thank you, sir.

[@bambamnj]

I don't know why KZbin suddenly put these back into my suggestion list but I love listening to you break down these artists. You have such a great way of explaining all the various things that you pull out of these performances. Great videos. I hope more and more people find these because you have done such a great job of both pulling awesome videos of these great musicians and explaining all the things that we just don't see until you point them out.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@EsotericSoul]

Jerry Reed! Another favorite from my childhood! Some of his classics such as “Amos Moses”, with its swamp sound. Imagine trying to chart that song in the video. And that warm, old school amp sound with Chet’s playing.. Just amazing...

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@ooh2873]

Jerry could manipulate a guitar he wasn’t bad running over motorcycles either

[@54chewbacca]

LMFAO

[@jamesbaggett7223]

"Hold onto ya ass Fred"

[@vargatamas6422]

2:14 what's also a benefit of the thumb pick that it gives you a much more comfortable position to mute the strings + and the muted note sounds much better compared to just the bare thumb

[@hericbagley8286]

FIL that was beautiful Jerry Reed is hands down one of the most entertaining guitarists ever he's like the class clown who's in reality a genius with a 160 IQ and is easily bored with the pratlings of lesser mortals and Chet the diligent genius pursuing variants of theorium and each makes the other greater they illuminate eachother so maybe I'm just some rambling random dude but I'm a random dude with a 59 country gentleman with the tremelo system that has both the gretsch and the bigsby logo it is a sacred thing of beauty praise Chet

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@kenperk9854]

I would put the late Great Mac Davis in there to. He had a great 10 year run with Legendary Producer, Rick Hall at Fame Studios.

[@kenperk9854]

@@wingsofpegasus just a bunch of Southern boys having fun!

[@scolpitts]

First: I think your assessments are really spot on! 2nd: I love the diversity of your content, I feel like I can watch your channel and discover something new every time. Cheers!

[@allanalbert3064]

I'm really loving the analysis of the 60s and 70s country pickers. Great job Fil

[@thehartofthegalexi8433]

I love this analysis. I knew I loved this duet but I really think it's cool that you're able to explain why I do.

[@JimStembridge]

Great review and I'm really glad I found your channel! My uncle grew up with Jerry Reed (they were best friends all the way to the end of Jerry's life) on the south side of Atlanta, toured with him for a while, and ended up in Nashville as one of the greatest session thumbpickers, engineers, producers - Chip Young (his real name was Jerry Stembridge). Really enjoyed your commentary on these two. My Uncle Chip learned thumbpicking from Chet (and I remember many a story of him talking about learning from both Chet and Jerry) and later in life he was inducted into the Thumbpicking Hall of Fame. Thanks again for the neat way you are introducing people to some of the all time greats of guitar!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! No problem!

[@RussellsHouse]

Great analysis man! I just discovered you - I just Subscribed, and about to watch more of your vids.

[@tonyduran5845]

I love your enthusiasm, detailed explanations, and knowledge. Great job!

[@juliemonarch7364]

I love the fact that you can constructively critique everyone from SRV to Steven Tyler, to Stevie Nicks. Your opinion is world wide. Carry on my wayward son!

[@Sailor_Man_Music]

Ive been listenin to jerry all my life i love the fact you chose this video. I have on VHS the 68 Elvis comeback special where he performed guitar man i watched that thing probably hundred times when i was a kid.

[@barbarasearcy6681]

You are SO good at this Fil! You make an already great performance so much more fun to watch and listen to! Another fascinating video! Thank you SO much for doing these!

[@glenschroeder301]

You,sir,just became my favorite analysist of the underappreciated style of bluegrass. I'm a thrash guy,but I've loved this style forever.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@dgale1023]

you do a great and thorough explaination of how things are done. Thank you

[@melvynobrien6193]

Reed was a great guitarist. My favorite track of his is SHE GOT THE GOLDMINE, I GOT THE SHAFT. Good review.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@rickypierce8577]

I like that one too

[@georgemartinez4355]

The bird

[@tiffsaver]

"Nashville cats, play clean as country water..." -John Sebastian, "The Lovin' Spoonful"

[@chipurBillWhite]

tiffsaver Great song.

[@chipurBillWhite]

Wasn’t it the flip side of Sumner in the City on the 45?

[@williamsporing1500]

Lol….we still do that song. “Can pick more notes than the number of ants on a Tennessee ant hill…..”

[@Bossladyone2]

I am so blessed to have found the Wings of Pegasus flying around on my KZbin channel. It is so refreshing to hear your comment that music is not all about ego. They make it look easy, but you explain the complexities and it gives me a deeper appreciation of Music.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@austinteutsch]

When George Harrison got ahold of his father's Chet Atkin's records, George learned from them. And all his life after that, you can hear Chet in Harrison's music especially in the Beatles early music. A master for sure. Chet, Roy Clark, Glen Campbell and Jerry Reed were/are four of the top guitarists who ever lived.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@marieusina7042]

Along with a female country music artist named Barbara Mandrell you should check her music out she is absolutely phenomenal

[@donjennings9034]

I would have to add Merle Travis.

[@balconi89]

True Story: Elvis was trying to record Reeds "Guitar Man" and they couldn't get the sound right. So they called Reed to come in and play it. Apparently nobody could play it better than the guitar man himself.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@Aint_no_senators_son]

That is true. He used a different tuning on a couple of the strings and then, of course , he is Jerry and nobody plays like Jerry.

[@as48507]

And, he got away with not having to sell half the rights to Elvis... he was the only musician to get one over on The Colonel.

[@JeffreyTappan-bb8rr]

I'm@​@@Aint_no_senators_son

[@wefields]

I appreciate that you feature players outside of your own genre! You have a great way of analyzing guitarists without bashing them. Too many players bash other players these days. Thank you for sharing your channel!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@MrRustyFord]

All of your videos are great. I really enjoy them. Thanks!

[@alexandereisen3486]

This is what actual shredding looks and sounds like

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@ianstanley2269]

I agree, at least it has a tune

[@kennethfrank8337]

As good as I think palm muting and distortion sounds, it does feel like a crutch or just filler until I can find a chord. I can feel the gaps in my knowledge while I'm playing.

[@MrKrampyHands]

Alexander Eisen you must be a blue grass player

[@MrKrampyHands]

It is nice and melodic

[@gregmirr]

brilliant review Fil . so glad you're drilling into the country wizards.

[@raymondcote2913]

Love Jerry Reed,,, thanks for showing these great guitarists that a lot of people would never see.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@1ronhall]

Jerry Reed was not given enough credit for his musical talents including his phenomenal guitar playing. He was incredible. Thanks Fil!!

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

I think that there are a lot of people who just don't know it!

[@davidwayne9982]

I've done some music years ago-- but you're the FIRST one doing these analytical reviews that I UNDERSTAND.....and I love the way you explain so I can catch it-- and I love these guys together--- they're both masters with their own unique way- and I never understood it til you explained.. THANK YOU so much for the EXCELLENT video reviews...

[@ElissaStark514]

WOW! I love Jerry. He was so funny, and sooo talented. This was beautiful! made me smile. Thanks!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@vintagestrings6]

There will never be anyone like Jerry and Chet.

[@JHarder1000]

This is fabulous ALL forms of music can learn from each other!

[@mkivy]

Wow, and I saw that! Yes I’m old! Just turned 65 and have been alive from the birth of rock to now...I enjoy watching u, ur a fresh air with music...

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Such a cool video! Very well broken down and described. I’m a hard rock and metal guy but I grew up with a healthy respect (thanks to my Dad) for guys like Jerry Reed, the great Chet Atkins, Glen Campbell and Roy Clark. It’s great to see another rock guy like yourself that really appreciates guys like these.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

Fil, the backstory on Jerry's "cut-away" nylon Baldwin guitar is worth knowing... he took it to a guitar repairman and had it literally cut away like that so he could get up the neck... It's a very unique guitar... it had a Baldwin Prismatone piezo pickup. There were some reproductions made for a while. Paul Yandel had the original, after Jerry passed, I don't know who has it now that Paul's gone.

[@teresaluz975]

I wish you were my teacher. I don't play guitar, or any instrument for that matter, but after I watched this video I wanted to buy one... You have a gift to teach stuff and engage people.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@ericholdsworth6611]

Love this, Chet and Jerry were friends and in my eyes Jerry Reed was one of the coolest guitar players of all time. Two awesome performers, top notch.

[@jlselc]

Played blue grass , blues and gospel for yrs. Got my left hand caught up by table saw. End of playing. Your breakdown of the techniques is great. Just found your channel, subscribed.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! ☺

[@johnrussell4954]

Great analysis of two legends there are many great guitar players and few Legends

[@ltljohn1725]

These two were amazing. People underestimate country pickers but them "dumb ol" country boys" made the hardest songs look effortless. Thanks for analysis.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@davidcochran6291]

@@wingsofpegasus I heard a story about Les Paul that another rival guitar player came in to watch, or as Les put it, steal his moves. When Les saw the player come in he took his handkerchief out and threw it over his playing hand so the other guitar player couldn't see what he was doing. So Les played the rest of his set like that. Joe Walsh said in an interview that when he wants to know how good a guitar player is he watches their right hand and how good they were with that then he would know how good the player was.

[@dotmurphy7279]

A good number of those guys played, as we say, by ear. They didn't read music. Just naturally talented.

[@dog1701]

I really enjoyed this, especially the knowledge you imparted to us. Fantastic!

[@michaelfinter7393]

Another great analysis Fil. When I was a teen back in the 60s and 70s I thought country-western music was overly simple and square. My dad played country music guitar on live radio in the midwestern U.S. in the 1930s, and I never appreciated his accomplishments. Thank you for taking a look at these artists, you've humbled me...

[@mikehayes5167]

Two of the absolute best guitar players to ever live.

[@zigwald]

there's a reason everyone says "The Great" Chet Atkins. because it was true....

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@bradwaters3891]

Wow. Another cracking reaction Fil. Two rippers doing what they do best. Thanks mate

[@basedsalty6970]

Wow Phill 1st to view 1st to react this is some really good footage good great job...My grand parents were listening to this when I was 10years old ....my grandparents to me to Tennessee and I saw Chet live at the Grad ok Oprea..i was star struck...that was my 1st real influence to guitar...wow how cool is this brings back great memories...thanx Phill it's the technical playing your born with

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@charlessaplak8841]

@Captain MufDyven o

[@Barabyk]

Thanks for bringing your spot-on observation to the rock crowd! I took a step back from shredding some many years ago, and started digging into the past. Jerry, Chet, Hank Garland (his jazz records), and everyone around Chet - Lenny Breau, Marcel Dadi, Mark Knopfler and even Eric Johnson (they performed tune called “Somebody Loves me Now” together). It’s always great to see where the world of rock, jazz and country meet. Les Paul is another can of worms.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@s977382]

Yes , Lenny Breau! Nobody ever mentions him

[@rhiannonrede]

Changed my life but I wull never stop loving these guys. Again, love your channel. Thanks so much

[@kurtisle]

Yrs sir. These old boys played really great together.

[@stringbender11672]

Yeah i had no idea Jerry could shred that good. Fil, i loved your card-player analogy of how guitarists will show an ace every now and then...it really is like that!!! Lol. Great video, Fil🤘🤘🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@keithsuits430]

Just discovered your channel. I grew up watching these guys. Love the way you break down all that is going on with these artist. Keep up the good work.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@hellowow3282]

Phil. That was great. I was watching a interview with Eddie VH. He mentioned Chet so I looked him up. Your right surprised some of these great guitar players from the rock groups...know these other players. Who would have thought Chet was someone Eddie had watched. At the same time you were right about something you said in another video… True musicians love and appreciate music and other players skills, genuinely.

[@sonnymaupin9267]

Gotta keep in mind eddy's age. Not a big shock they were influenced by guys like Chet, When they were kids growing up Chet was all over the TV and radio. Was kinda hard to miss. Just a generation later and no one has heard of him. So I understand why you might be surprised someone like eddy would be influenced by a guy you never hard of.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@josephvega3763]

Chet, Jerry, Glenn, and Roy were monster musical savages good LORD have mercy!!!!!!!

[@charlescarter9597]

Good Lord...you ain't kiddin!

[@josephvega3763]

Hell no not at all!

[@charlescarter9597]

@@josephvega3763 what do you mean?

[@josephvega3763]

@charlescarter9597 I meant that I ain't kiddin at all...those were some serious badasses

[@dannyanderson5348]

So great how you explain how good these older country players were, bravo sir!

[@hieronymusbosch6255]

Fantastic! Country players are often absolute virtuosos and, as you point out, generally very modest...no tongues flicking around or pyrotechnics. I ran into a terrific rock guitarist I had known well in college to discover that he was playing mostly country because "it's so sophisticated and challenging." Chet plays with Mark Knopfler on an album called "Neck and Neck"( I think) and it is amazing. Thanks.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@slowpokebr549]

Jerry Reed always had the very best in his band. He was particular in his playing and hiring. There weren't any slouches on stage with Jerry. Witness Chet Atkins sitting next to him. They were long time friends, did a ton of stuff together.

[@davidsnigier3974]

Fil you have a great time doing these and it shows, Thank you as it rubs off to your viewers

[@74dartman13]

I was never into country a lot and especially bluegrass music. There are festivals in my area and they always have a bluegrass band. I started watching these guys play. I was amazed! Like you said, they're playing clean, with no distortion to hide anything! Now I go there just to hear the bands and watch great talent!👍😎🎸🎶

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@sonnymaupin9267]

Not a big fan of the style myself, tho I love the Scotch-Irish music Blue Grass was partly derived from. But man, you cant deny the musicianship. Earl Scruggs not only changed forever the way the banjo was played, but he was a hell of a guitarist as well. And listening to Bill Monroe sing is like nails down a blackboard for me but the guy could flat out play the mandolin

[@74dartman13]

@@sonnymaupin9267 I'm with ya 100%...lol, but you're right! Those guys are highly skilled! I was amazed the first time I actually watched a live bluegrass band. Not big time pros either...local guys, just rippin up and down the fret boards! I fell in love with the stand up bass too. Just something about the sound when they play live...it's awesome!👍😎🎸🎶

[@shobudski6776]

74dart man Doc Watson and his son Merle were the guitarists for me that made me a huge bluegrass fan. It's truly great music.

[@EclecticHillbilly]

Bluegrass players are among the cleanest players around and bluegrass requires precision.