British guitarist analyses Roy Rogers' VIRTUOSO slide ability!

[@ecarteringram]

Roy is a Nor Cal. guy. Grammy winner. Works without a net; improvise within the structure. Blues historian. Met him at his garage sale.! I'm a collector, and always ask if they are selling musical instruments. The little girl said no, but said her dad played music, as he looked up from underneath his hat. It was Roy. One of the great slide players. He is out there touring. Always a treat to see one of the greats.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha cool!

[@kensod6034]

Roy's singing the song and shredding the guitar at the same time... I blew a flat watching this performance

[@larrywhitesell4139]

I got to see Roy once in a small club in Kansas City, he was opening for the Robben Ford band. I had never before in my life seen someone who makes so much music all at once. Amazing genius musician!

[@ritamachia3354]

Robben's great too, I've seen them both several times. What a bill!

[@knawl]

I've been listening to this Roy for a long time, he used to play a lot on a double billing with Norton Buffalo, great musician. As a side note I always thought his style of dress was a bit 1930's style, sort of a musical Eliot Ness look LOL

[@awickedtribe]

I didn't see your post when I commented... said the same thing about his jams with Buffalo

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

indeed so they'll never be another great Snortin Norton

[@briannewell6064]

Been a fan of Roy's for years. Thanks for digging this deep and coming up with a true master of slide guitar. My hat is off to whoever steered you to Roy.

[@robv8408]

I know nothing about playing guitar, but that was amazing. Wish I could have been watching it live up close.

[@ritamachia3354]

I've seen him play up close several times, totally amazing!

[@kimberlaw5934]

Sweeeeet another good choice. When I read Roy Roger I stood back a minute cause I was thinking Trigger and Dale Evans was coming on the screen. I started passing the phone to mama. Then when he started playing it was give me my phone back. Thank you.

[@loripond1839]

LOL!!!

[@dougrobinson9236]

yippie kayak that was great.

[@orpha9031]

Fil, why do I watch you watching videos? Wow, it is the pure joy in your eyes at the riffs and runs. Then you speak and show how brilliant you are. So knowledgeable. Thank you, for your channel, and your time. ♡

[@carlc2597]

Amen to that Orpha!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@vmat1000]

Nice pick ! Never aspired to play slide my self but appreciate players who have. man, saw Roy once, opening for George Thorogood. '87. Didn't know anything about him and laughing at the "Where's Trigger" jokes stopped with the first note played on that little ES-125 . I felt sorry for GT following this cat..

[@derekgiesbrecht1554]

Ya, George nowhere near his level

[@alanna8983]

This ain't the Roy Rogers I was thinking about either. 😆😆😆 This guy is bomb! Yeah baby!!! Happy trails, everyone! 😉

[@paulablissett9396]

You took my line, HE HAW, HAPPY TRAILS!

[@jeffreyschaefer3979]

Trigger! Good horse...

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@loripond1839]

Thanks Fil!!... another great Blues performance! I LOVE the slide guitar sound!... I can't imagine how strong your hands have to be to play a 12-string!...I hear the name Roy Rogers and I think of the cowboy actor...Lol!...✌❤🤘

[@alanna8983]

Me too, Lori! I was really confoozed for a second there. I knew the cowboy Roy had been dead for many years. I didn't remember him being a guitar player.

[@loripond1839]

@@alanna8983 ... oh yes, though he was a guitar player! Just how proficient he was at it I'm not sure! I only have seen him play it during the TV shows he was in and didn't really pay attention to how well he did it...👍😁

[@bekind6763]

Lori, I'm not going to name anyone' their are a few guitarists out there w/18 & 20 strings on them! Go figure, I only want six & that's fine w/me!

[@charlottemoreau1636]

Alanna LoL me too !😳

[@loripond1839]

@@bekind6763 ...wow! Ok didn't know how high the string number could go up!!

[@ronnie5129]

FIL, THANKS FOR COVERING THIS MAN, AND YOUR GREAT COMMENTS, A LOT OF PEOPLE NEVER HEARD OF HIM, UNLESS YOU ARE A BLUES GUY, ROY IS AWESOME, COUSIN FIGEL

[@jonnyroxx7172]

Happy Easter everyone! Peace. JR

[@jazzcat8786]

Jonny Roxx Back atchya!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! You too!

[@tompantaleo9441]

wow. this dude is a monster player. his technique is spot on. there is so much subtly in everything he is doing, and he is singing at the same time. that's hard to do in and of itself. But the way he is adding fills in there with that vibrato is crazy. another 3 piece with a big tight sound. rock on fil.

[@valleryswearingen5457]

Lol. I am really showing my age. When it said Roy Roger's, I immediately thought sale Evan's and trigger. I didn't know there were two. Really amazing guy!! Again, you've introduced me to another great artist I didn't know about. I still say best channel on the internet. Heck, where else can you go and see artists you didn't know about, be entertained, and actually learn something in the process? Thanks and carry on. THIS ROCKS AND SO DO YOU!!🎸🎸🎶

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks Vallery!

[@lynndow3185]

Love all these things: Slide. 12 String. Resonator. Amazing mad skills...fabulous bass and drums, cool song AND he kicked off that 4th gear grin of yours (frequently)! Could not have been more fun. Thanks for this sweet Easter treat!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Lynn!

[@kennyb6591]

That tone tho...and he manages to do it whatever guitar he plays. I've been waiting for this one. Roy Rogers is superb, I often wonder how he isn't an international superstar. The best slide player I've seen.

[@paul1x1]

Everything I love about music so cool I'd pay to see this live I'd travel to see this its amazing after 90 years people are catching up to Robert Johnson's skill set

[@gangoffour6690]

Hey Fil. Shout out from New Hampshire ! ✌️✌️✌️ ALMOST AT 50K SUBS MAN. 👍🏼

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! Almost!

[@drewpall2598]

Cool performance by Roy and the band. as always great analysis and break down on the players you feature! enjoying the week of blues artist Fil. thanks!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Drew!

[@bekind6763]

Wow Roy really can play & I like the rest of the group. There is something special about a three piece band when they sound big. Great choice & super analysis. 😀 It's not the Roy Rogers' in the westerns from the past. lol Thank you!❤✌😎

[@MorComm]

Remember Roy playing around all these little club intime lounges in the South Bay near San Jose, California in the 1980s and 1990s. A real treat to get up close and personal and listen to him like that. Sometimes John Lee Hooker would drop in, sometimes Carlos. Those were the good old days!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@TruthSurge]

Being a playuh myself (over 40 years) I love it when I can listen to a guitarist and NOT know what he or she's doing. It's then that I can really enjoy it because it seems mysterious again like when I first was hearing all those classic rock players in the 70s. This guy is doing so much! How does he keep it all together? good analyseees (? is that plural for analysis?)!

[@jazzcat8786]

Wow it’s you Surge!!! Love your videos

[@TruthSurge]

@@jazzcat8786 ty!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@mbsnyderc]

Had the pleasure to see Roy live once.he was awesome. and he dresses the part of a proper blues man .don't know if i brought you here but you can't do much better than Roy.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@marauder600]

Roy’s been a consummate pro for years now and overlooked too. And he plays some really old gear to get the sounds he likes. Check out the song “Avalanche” using a 50’s ES 125. Any modern shredders out there would have to admit Roy’s got it going on. A master of many techniques. Thanks Phil.

[@rkkotilley358]

I yelled to Granpa...Hey , Roy Rogers is on the interweb !...I could hear him hummin "Happy Trails to You" , comin down the hall...so I turned it up (so he could hear it )...he poked his head in my room . I asked ,whatcha think gramps ? He said ah heck , that aint Roy Rogers !..That is Lynrd Skyrnd !....Then I hear him mumblin the song "Tiny Bubbles" , goin back down the hall....

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂

[@paulablissett9396]

First thing i thought of was Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, LOL! Hell he ROCKS, FIL, thanks for introducing me to the Roy Rogers, i didn't know.... ROCK \M/ GOOD JOB!

[@dougrobinson9236]

I was thinking of the old Roy Rogers. This has to me one of my favorite analysis videos. Roy was just great. I have never seen a 12 string resonator. I have seen an eight string dobro but also rare. I remember at a Dan Crary performance e with his 12 string he stated "Life is short - tuning a 12 string is long".

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@andegrace6935]

THAT WAS GREAT--ROCK

[@mariorabottini5687]

What a machine Roy is! He’s got so much going on between vocals, chords and slide....unbelievable! Melodic and so full! And makes it look so effortless...yeahhh WOW! Cool analysis Fil! Should check out Mark Butler Trio when you get a chance...great slide and harmonica along the same lines! Cheers Mario! 👌🤘🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Mario!

[@user-bf1dc5mc2z]

well; I finally found this. been waiting and longing for your take on Roy. this is my idea of pure blues. who else does this? who else can ? Roy is absolutely sublime . BTW , Roy does a bunch of other Robert Johnson

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Love Roy! When my youngest daughter went off to college I took a part-time job at a restaurant that was also a blues club. Roy made several appearances and the place would be packed. He is just amazing and so very cool! Ron Thompson is also a great player! Thanks for featuring him.

[@jimz68]

A toe-tapper for sure! Great sound and fantastic playing. Thanks Fil !

[@wandaburnsworth1588]

I don't think I have ever heard someone play as good as him. Love this song. Thank you again Fil you are the best😊

[@tonybroken6353]

discovered Roy Rogers about 20 years ago with the john lee hooker albums and his album slide of hand is amazing, love his music and amazing slide guitar player

[@jazzcat8786]

Great rhythm chops!! And with a slide and singing🤯 super versatility 🤘🏻

[@stephenmichalski2643]

Playing slide....where my soul hangs out....gettin lost......goofin round with different open tunings.....love this stuff.....he's so frickin quick....I'm jealous.....and on a 12 string!!??!!!......screw that.....those things are evil!!!...lol...gorgeous sound....but glad I don't own one....get frustrated enough....no...it'd be cool to have one.....this making me miss my resonator.....had one too many a few years back.....flew off the road into the forest.....poor resonator was stickin out the passenger window......caught a tree....snap/crack.Thanks for sharin.....and remindin me to get mine fixed.

[@Dons166]

Love this guy. Found this song a few years ago and had to go check out what else he had. Was actually looking for the other Roy Rogers

[@bigbow62]

Thought you were running a old B/W cowboy movie for a second 😃 & so did a bunch of the other older viewers 😉 Love that 12 string guitar sound/tone... nice video and another spot on in depth analysis.... well done Fil. & congrats I see you are closing in on the 50K mark.... you deserve it mate.All the best... keep the great videos & breakdowns coming 😎🎸

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@glenkelley6799]

I was waiting for Dale to come in on backing vocals

[@danstephensen9032]

Ah my Ol' Buddy Roy Rogers. I've known him since the late 60's. We competed against each other's bands in Battle of the Bands back in Vallejo, CA. Such G R E A T T I M E S !!. It's always a Grand Reunion whenever we, on a rare occasion, can meet up somewhere in Arizona, Utah or California. He's even a Better Person than a musician. I hope someone says that about me someday. Great Talent. Very original and always evolving. "Till we Meet Again, Roy. Dan Stephensen

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@ColKorn1965]

It kind of reminds me of Robert Randolph on the steel guitar. We are definitely witnessing a master.

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

Damn I remember seeing Roy Rogers perform at an opening of one of his restaurants back in the 70s. I don't remember him looking or sounding anything like this. Wow Roy you really come a long ways. Thanks Fil for all the memories.PS Badass

[@deormanrobey892]

🤪🤣

[@alanna8983]

And Trigger too! 😆

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

Old trigger he was smarter than most politicians nowadays that's for sure

[@charlottemoreau1636]

James Gordon omg , stop , I can’t read , the tears are rolling😁trigger kinda looks like Trump..

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

Yeah I believe trigger had nicer hair though

[@ipsurvivor]

Like the hat matching his shirt and the hat band matching his vest. Like that he didn’t crank the resonator and allowed those natural tones and timbres to not be flattened out. Tremendous.

[@simonsmith2642]

12 string reso slide action, good one, you always pick out something interesting

[@JFK1180]

Holy smoke. That's so beautiful playing. Mind blown! Great as always Fil.

[@doktormoss]

Thanks for showcasing Roy -- he's one of a kind, even among great slide players.

[@faxcapper]

I've been a big fan of Roy's playing for quite a few years. I can watch Roy play slide for hours! Really love his work on that little 017 Martin New Yorker. He's still touring.

[@-R.Gray-]

Nice shirt. I became aware of Roy Rogers in the 80's. One of the best. For many years my favourite acoustic slide song was Johnny Winter's "Dallas" from his 1969 eponymous album. For his electric slide playing one of the best performances I saw was his "Highway 61 Revisited" from Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary Concert at Madison Square Gardens(1992). I only found the audio of it on KZbin, then I Googled it and found it on Daily Motion. I'm not sure when his addiction to painkillers and other habits started effecting his playing, but in later videos (eg. Crossroads Festival) it was just sad to see. Another slide player I liked from the 70's is Stefan Grossman. Most of his KZbin clips are either instructional or don't involve the slide.

[@davidmartin7081]

Great Day in the Morning Brother Fil! !! Roy is one "Bad Man"!! Wow, he's got the inspiration & dedication to SHAKE UP SOME FOLKS TO THE BLUES!!! Love the selection, your a Great Host & This is a Great Show!!! God Bless you Fil!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@Jamesharris-lo9nn]

Thanks for the analysis on Roy! He is great! Another slide virtuoso you could review is Eric Sardinas. He has toured with Steve Vai and recorded with Johnny Winter. Eric is an exciting and energetic live player as well. His albums have been featured in the major guitar magazines. His picture is displayed in the window of the Guitar Center retail store here in Birmingham. Thanks for what you do Fil!!! James Harris

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@MnBicycleCommuter]

Thrilled to see you talk about one of my favorites. I’ve seen Roy live six times. Always have to pick my jaw up off the floor when he’s done. A small piece of his big sound is the Leslie Revolving organ speaker he runs his guitar through. It’s part of his sound in this video. Also a fine producer, as you mentioned. A John Lee Hooker album Roy produced won a Grammy for Best Blues Album.

[@larrymarshall6377]

Wow! I really like this. That's a really cool guitar! Never seen one like it.

[@lastone783]

Happy Trails 🎵. Oh wait, that was another Roy Rogers. That one did sing, but I really like the guitar style of this one. Thanks, Fil, for introducing me to another new musician to check out!

[@charlottemoreau1636]

Lastone happy trails . Yep me to , this Roy is better !

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@charlottemoreau1636]

Happy Easter everyone . Okay get serious here . Pay attention!😁🇨🇦

[@dwightmcclure9843]

Unreal Phil, first time after over 6 decades I have seen a slide in a 12 string. Thank you for letting us know what the heck was going on to produce is tune, which is obviously Special. On the 12 string seems like the set up alone makes it more difficult. Another artist added to my list for next visit to Easthampton to old school recycled CD, DVD, Cassette, 8 Track and vinyl music store. A place once one of the largest music stores and now just a small storefront. Because quite frankly I've never heard him unless perhaps with John Lee Hooker. Quickest 11 minutes yet Phil. Had me spell bounded. Best dollar a month spent in quite some time my friend.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks!

[@Bluzodin]

A couple of other points about Mr. Rogers. You might check out some of his work with Norton Buffalo, an amazing harmonica player. And Mr. Rogers is also an expert at "insinuating" chords, playing only two or three notes, or even arpeggios, to inform the chords in the rhythm playing.

[@TheFugitive2]

This guy's playing just blew me away! Another favorite slide player of mine is Johnny Winter (a HUGE influence on me)

[@wmw8453]

Johnny Winter? Ya think? I like Mick Taylor quite a lot. Rick Vito's work on "Like a Rock" is over the top. Allman's "Statesboro Blues" intro is the Grail. Cooder can play anything.

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

Man he makes it look so easy. Playing slide like that on a 12 string while also fingering chords is very difficult. Been a fan of his for a long time, thanks for posting.

[@awesomeisasawesomedoesyo182]

Great analysis! Thanks.

[@fleurdelis5549]

Such a good video! I was puzzled at the strange looking guitar, so thank you for naming it. Roy's performance was awesome!

[@brucekugler5164]

Great analysis of Roy, who is a master. Reminds me of how boxers have to pull off what they do through "controlled aggression," and although "aggression" might not work here, the degree of energy and speed while maintaining control is so impressive. Bouncy, rhythmic blues extraordinaire.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

He is awesome live. Thanks for reminding me.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@robertbeckler5058]

I like the guitar. A lot. Sweet

[@GrindstoneCowboy357]

When I ran across this remarkable man I was flabbergasted. Didn't know that was even possible on slide yet alone a twelve string. Oh yeah and singing too....good job Fil A+

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Thomas!

[@pamela1144]

Hey Fil, loved your reaction and analysis of this gifted man. I saw him back in the 80's at an intimate club in Houston. Blew me away!! He played with fire, the entire set. Fantastic!! This was around the same time I saw Stevie Ray here too!! Blessed I was❤

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@astrogoodvibes6164]

My favourite tune of Roys is 'Smoke and Mirrors'. His tightness is reminiscent Billy Gibbons with the same gravelly growl in his voise to counterpoint the smoothness on picking. of Great choice to cover Roy in your vid man, cheers.

[@rickdoogie749]

Love Roy Rogers. This seems like a good time to stick in a suggestion for a Fil review - two words - Junior Brown.

[@spaert]

Another artist I didn't know. This performance blew me away. All this on a 12-string! I play a 12 so I know what it takes. To get this clean a sound....wow. Especially with the speed he's moving and all the slide work. Just loved this one. Thanks!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@kristinel6352]

I'd love to see your reaction to Lonnie Mack....Wham. he was a huge mentor to SRV

[@rcsproject627]

He's doing all that on a twelve string guitar what the bleep. He customized that baby. Wow cool playing by Roy.

[@MrSadsack56]

As you say rare seeing a 12str. reson.. love the sound and tone was exceptional..

[@awickedtribe]

Yeah! I saw him and his band, the Delta Rhythm Kings, up in northern Cal years ago at a winery. Great show! Also his jamming with harmonica virtuoso Norton Buffalo is a must listen to.

[@candicestevens2389]

I cant believe I didnt know about this guy before!

[@lf8749]

There is a great video of the original Roy Rogers yodeling to a song sung by Dale Evans and the Mandrell sisters. I would love to see Fil analyze that one. A great performance. It was part of Barbara Mandrell’s show. I don’t know how to get a suggestion to Fil, so I hope this is seen.

[@garyyeigh6098]

He use to play with John Lee Hooker.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@jjdecani]

As a guy who predominantly plays rhythm rather than lead I have to say Roy's rhythm here is absolutely exemplary. What strikes me is his rhythm is stellar even when he's playing lead lines. The man's like a machine, but not in a sterile, clockwork way. He manages that great skill of being tight but loose, if you know what I mean. Too many lead players can get a bit sloppy with their timing when they take off with their fancy solos and breaks, but not this guy. Always bang on it, no matter what he's doing. Very impressive indeed.

[@kennethhacker3014]

Love roy ..I bought a 12 because of Roy suck a unique musician.great presentation

[@kennethhacker3014]

Such... sorry typo

[@Grovesgeo]

Saw Roy 10 months ago at the Mill Valley Sweetwater.Seen him since 1982 for 1$ at Nave’s Bar in Fairfax

[@stargazer1460]

Excellent 👍👍 slide playing. Great performance, I love watching and listening to great slide guitarist.👍😎🤘

[@dougrobinson9236]

I just found out that Roy will be in Portland for the Waterfront Blues Festival. I have to get tickets.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@davidhollis8771]

Love it, Thanks

[@dwstoeckel4740]

Can’t help but to smile

[@jasondyeoriginalmusic3094]

That guy must have had twelve pots of coffee to play like that he's incredible

[@lennyharp]

I love Roy's playing especially with harmonica great Norton Buffalo. They both sing and get along great.

[@Caperhere]

Thanks Fil.

[@brunomercado3210]

Monstruoso!

[@isorokudono]

You must have the weirdest sleep schedule. haha Another great track. Love the Back to the Future shirt. You should check out Dixie Fried by Carl Perkins!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha yes I definitely do! 😅

[@usermo]

Definitely has guitar hands look at the length of his fingers!

[@jazzcat8786]

☝🏻

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@claytondavis4939]

Mind blown.

[@jbenedict100]

I was a little disappointed that it wasn't the singing cowboy too, but this guy was awesome.

[@alanna8983]

I wasn't disappointed. Pleasantly surprised actually. This guy rocks!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

many people confuse them when they think Roy Rogers. there's like when they watch NFL TV to hear James Brown it's not the James Brown you think of..roizen awesome Blues guitarists jam with Bonnie raitt many times and used to play with the late great Norton Buffalo one of the best harmonica players ever who we sadly lost to cancer few years back.

[@allanpolk2681]

What rock have I been under ? The only Roy Rogers I’ve ever known about rode a palomino named Trigger, and fought bad guys. THIS Roy Rogers Is just a plain bad out slide player that forgot his manners when handling that guitar. Im sure he had to apologize to it for all of the string burning abuse not to mention the neck mauling he gave it. ONE BAD SLIDE MAN ! Thanks for introducing him to me.

[@charlottemoreau1636]

This Roy is pretty great!

[@KrisH-kp9vx]

A 12 string slide dobro?!? Are you shitting me? I LOVE unique and classic guitars! This one I have not ever seen!

[@thejohnwattshow5119]

He looks like he's from the 1920's. Dang, I wish I could play guitar like that!

[@39thala]

Love it!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Fil another great one, has to be harder to play the lead without using the finger with the slide too, Jeff in LA USA

[@Rodzilla5332]

How about some Mark Knoffler and some Sultans of Swing?

[@charlottemoreau1636]

Phil , he’s great !

[@loripond1839]

✌

[@jazzcat8786]

Lori Pond ☝🏻

[@loripond1839]

@@jazzcat8786 ✌

[@wingsofpegasus]

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