British guitarist analyses SUPER group Chickenfoot, playing DEEP PURPLE!

Tonight I'm taking a look at a whole lot of talent on stage! It's Chickenfoot playing the classic Highway Star!
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[@timinla64]

Those guys all grew up on Deep Purple, as did everyone in our generation. They absolutely nailed it. Also agree with your observations on Michael Anthony...very under appreciated in Van Halen.

[@dplessel]

Joe Satriani was in Deep Purple.

[@TheDoug625]

You're so right about Michael Anthony's backing vocals, they are as much of Van Halen's sound as Eddie's guitars

[@ivetoldyouonce]

Nice that someone recognizes Michael for his Van Halen contributions. Highly underrated when in the band. When they kicked him out Van Halen success left too.

[@rickjason215]

Not only did they kick out Anthony, Eddie bad mouthed him. Anthony never answered back, but Sammy did.

[@davedecker1725]

Yeah FUCK THEM DUDES!! Sammy

[@sdavis6806]

I like Michael too,. But I don't think they are hurting without him in 07 they made 93million on tour, that was their biggest tour in their career, and that was without Michael Anthony

[@Hickbilly9]

@@sdavis6806 June 08 actually. They finished the tour in Grand Rapids, MI. I couldn't believe it! Still getting over a million a show in 08.

[@sdavis6806]

@@Hickbilly9 it was awesome, I saw them in Toronto in Oct 07

[@roberthorn333]

Sammy has become one of my favorite artists, really all of the guys in the Circle have, too. When you hear them on interviews or see them on AXS TV, you get that not only are they hard working artists, but they are genuinely nice people. The type of people who you like to support.

[@invisibledooley]

This is one of my favourites, and goes a long ways to redeem Michael Anthony for "Running with the Devil". The way EVH treated him was very shabby. Chad Smith is amazing as well.

[@barbaraalexander7246]

Thank You Fil for showcasing CHICKENFOOT, my favorite Super Group along with The Traveling Wilbury's, of all time. These guys are the best of the best of the best, great talents, great friends and you can see they're having so much fun. Just love all CHICKENFOOT bandmates. You won't find better talent anywhere. Come on! There we have it! 🎸🎵✌

[@bearbryant3495]

Joe was really channeling Richie. A master class in being a rockstar.

[@jamesshelton4530]

Michael Anthony was the main harmony of the background vocals of Van Halen' s songs. Chickenfoot did nothing short of justice to this Deep Purple classic. Great piece Fil.

[@bibliophile2707]

Just having fun! The band was enjoying this as much as the audience and it showed.

[@MrROTD]

Michael Anthony has the voice of an angel

[@drofmadness]

Everytime I watch a Chickenfoot video, it looks like these guys are having way too much fun LOL. They mesh together so well

[@muddywood]

Chad always looks like he’s having so much funn playing music. It’s infectious

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

Great analysis, Fil. IMO, Michael Anthony's talent cannot be overstated. He has never taken the spotlight in any band, yet he has all the goods to do that. He adds so much to every band he plays in. Also, he is a genuine a nice guy. Perhaps one of the greatest "side man" in RnR. EVH made a big mistake by leaving him behind.

[@cameralady4129]

Totally agree

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@ipsurvivor]

This was excellent. They can draw you in/bring the audience into it without just blowing you away just for the sake of it. Satriani is super articulate and super fast but he never loses me.... As you said the expression and melodic content is so palpable that it’s all absorbable. It’s not intimidating in the way a lot of shredding is. There’s that respect for the enjoyment of the audience.

[@romaneberle]

0:38 i could easily write a book about this dual vocal intro section. it's such a powerful statement. just beautiful. :-D

[@robsmotovlog561]

I was thrilled when this band came out and was lucky enough to see them live at the Beacon Theater in NYC after the release of their third album. They were amazing in concert. And for the record Michael Anthony is perhaps the best damn back up vocalist ever! Thanks for posting a fantastic review of the supergroup!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@gerardrodriguez8544]

This is a great cover. Satch playing the Jon Lord solo then the Blackmore solo is just phenomenal! Also Sammy and Satch harmonizing ala DP Gillan & Blackmore is just fantastic!!!

[@kimberlymackinnon9440]

Okay. That was just a mind-blowing cover!!

[@michaelnettles2570]

You're right...Van Halen sounded like Van Halen because of Michael Anthony.

[@TheLoveSignGuy]

I remember the first time I saw this video and also felt that this is one of the greatest line ups ever. Joe is a big Blackmore fan and he absolutely crushes this song. Fil, I can feel the goose bumps in your voice. I don't use this word too much, but here it goes, Awesome

[@bombnom]

I love how Satriani mimicked the keyboard solo with the pitch shifter

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Thanks, I noticed that but I am only a layman.

[@joefenech6839]

Yes, I like that too. !

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@wtglb]

Love Sammy & Michael A!

[@alanna8983]

Chad Smith is a really great drummer! Satriani is spot on here. Thanks for this share, Fil!

[@jo3hoop]

Talent overload, best cover band for Deep Purple (who is one of the best rock band of the 70's.) Satrianni(sp) covers both keyboards and lead, great version, great review thanks

[@robroberts1473]

if this song doesn't get you pumped better check for a pulse. 😎🎸

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Thanks for the heads up. I called an ambulance and they're on their way.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@savvasefsef]

Hahaha, that's so wright!! :-)

[@julietp.5877]

Hey Fil! Sammy was in his mid-60s when he did this! He's 71 now - never too old to rock. Check out his more current band The Circle also with Michael Anthony and Jason Bonham on drums!

[@crazycat1345]

nice to see a band having fun.

[@cheneyrobert]

Saw DP twice in 1973 at Vorst National in Brussels 🇧🇪🇧🇪I’d love to see these guys 😎👏👏👏👏👍🏻🥂

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

That song will be around for a long, long time.

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

Truly a SUPER GROUP!!!

[@tbd-1]

If it hasn't been said already-on the Van Halen 3 tour (Gary Cherone) Mike did the lead vocals on 'Somebody Get Me A Doctor'. There's a video of it on the tube somewhere.

[@jimz68]

The band Van Halen WISHED it was ! This is just damn good ! Thanks, Fil.

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

too bad the VAST majority of VanHalen followers disagree with you..read the polls

[@jimz68]

Just MY opinion. Don’t care who might agree or disagree.

[@smarleyjoe3569]

@@jimz68 LOL I like it

[@alanna8983]

Long time since I've heard this song in any form. Nice memory!

[@mitchettie1581]

Killer pick, great analysis. There must be 300years worth of experience on that stage. By the way hope you had a real nice Birthday... Yer The Man🤘 ROCK🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Mitch!

[@jazzcat8786]

Impeccable performance, Satch got that John Lord key sound perfect! Great chemistry here, Will Ferrell is a beast on drums🤘🏻

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

need more cow bell

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@bobfreeburg4706]

Joe really did nail Jon Lord's solo, very impressive! I've heard that solo is extremely difficult to play on guitar. All the guys sound great. Just like Purple, they're high way ☆'s

[@carlc2597]

Mark Evrard Some jamming banjo would just push it over the top

[@jamesvallar1672]

Good job on it guys, but not even close to the Made in Japan version. Sorry Joe is no Ritchie Blackmore, just not badass enough. Chad Smith no Ian Paice, and Sammy no Ian Gillian. Michael Anthony, yeah even with Roger Glover.

[@jonnyroxx7172]

A big boy cover by some big boy musicians. I love this. Thanks Fil! Peace. JR

[@wingsofpegasus]

🤘

[@wtglb]

Satriani played that lead almost exactly like Blackmore did! That was so good!

[@Module79L]

Of course he did. Don't forget he replaced Ritchie in Deep Purple in '93-'94 and he learned to play the solos like Ritchie did. He didn't accept that gig to showcase his talent because he knew the audience was expecting to hear Ritchie's solos. : )

[@wtglb]

@@Module79L I don't doubt his skill, if that's what you thought I meant. Players often put their own interpretations on the lead, this one was pretty much spot-on

[@Module79L]

@@wtglb - No, I understood exactly what you meant. If Joe hadn't played in DP he'd probably put his own spin on it. : )

[@Module79L]

@Richard - Yeah, Ritchie left DP for good in the middle of their '93 tour and they had to find someone A.S.A.P., so they "borrowed" Joe to finish that tour and he ended up staying for the '94 European tour as well.

[@timinla64]

He covered Jon Lords parts pretty damn good too!

[@johncooper8839]

New fan of Chickenfoot. Thx Fil

[@allancrow134]

The intro blew mind when I first saw this...I watched it over and over. Sure looks like they are having fun. Awesome song to cover. The keyboard solo is smok'n.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

This was supposed to be a fun tour. Sammy and Michael was a little miffed that David Lee Roth wanted to tour without them, and they were in Sammy's bar in Mexico and decided to put a band together. They decided they needed a good guitarist, so why not Joe? They had a lot of fun, it showed and the audience appreciated it. We were in Montreux and there were barricades in front of the stage from the previous 2 bands, (Dave Matthews and Steely Dan). So we were about 10 people back, but a good 20 meters from the stage. After one song, Sammy called security over. He said to take out the barriers, then he had everybody come up close. There is someone that filmed the concert on his smart phone, and I was just behind him so you have an idea how close we were.

[@JimmyBlues99]

tell me your kidding about the keyboard solo...

[@shegocrazy]

Jon Lord's ghost was on the ghost Hammond.

[@skybluemarshall]

Eddie Van Halen on Michael Anthony: "I had to show him how to play". "He's not a singer. He just has a range from hell". "I have more soul as a singer than he does". "And you know, people always talk about Mike's voice on Van Halen songs, but that's a blend of Mike's voice and my voice. It's not just him". When bitterness and jealousy finally cause you to reach the point of pure delusion.

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@rickjason215]

I wonder why Eddie had to attack Anthony? Why so much hate. I heard Michael Anthony sing many times and he is great in the background. He never claimed to be a frontman.

[@skybluemarshall]

@@rickjason215 He didn't have to claim anything, because he actually was a lead vocalist in a couple of bands, before he joined VH. One of those bands was a power trio called Snake. The band featured two lead vocalists. They played a few originals and covered songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top and Foghat

[@paultaylor47]

Joe is amazing on this as he is doing the Jon Lord runs and Ritchie Blackmore with so much accuracy

[@larryhaynes1970]

WOW! Stage full of talent!!

[@gdmiller26]

Thank you for the review - those men continue to be superb. It’s nearly impossible to believe Sammy is in his 70’s. The talent on this stage can not be measured.

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

Now that's a howdy howdy. Chemistry you said it and it applies. Hats off to Michael he's a badass. Would have asked you to check this one out myself if I had seen it. Great job Fil as always. I forgot the organ damn, that's how good that sounded.

[@wingsofpegasus]

🤘👍

[@joelsimms4636]

One of the best rock songs ever!! Geeze Louise !!! Micheal Anthony is cookin out on the bass to. The there's Joe!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@shagrabs]

What a kick ass band!! Superb!!

[@jeffcullum4696]

Great analysis of a great performance. Joe does a great job, taking on an iconic song. He was trained well on it during his time in Deep Purple as he was the replacement for Blackmore when he left the last time and before Steve Morse took on that duty.

[@pa_hyker7715]

Loved this version the first time I heard it. Michael’s voice really caught my attention.

[@antonballard9431]

Wow - you know your music - great job again and bless you! You rock brother!

[@dionnevanderhilst1339]

Crazy song played and song by the best! Satch rocks and what a joy playing with friends. No showing off, just trying to get the Deep Purple sound. Well; succeeded!

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Wow! Great pick me up on a dreary gray day. Don't think I have heard this group before. I learn so much from your videos! I don't play an instrument, but I love your analysis and enthusiasm!

[@Knards]

Sammy is no slouch on the guitar too. There are several vids of this band and he can rock

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I saw them in Montreux and he did a conversation with Joe. My friend is a guitar player and knows his stuff (he grew up with Eddie Van Halen) and he was impressed.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@paulablissett9396]

WHOA! MONSTER TALENT UP THERE! That drummer (Chad Smith) and the key board playing was wayyyyyy over the top! What can i say, that song had me bouncing in my chair, how can anyone not? And Joe Satriani is Da Bomb! He is currently touring with The Experience Hendrix, they were all here in Chicago, @ The Chicago Theater on March 22nd, i was supposed to go, the person i was going with, well... was a Cheap Ass @ the last minute, so that was the end of that, and him, lol! Fil, you were so excited about this talented group, i loved how enthused you were about this video, Spot On, as usual! RAWK! \M/

[@vmat1000]

This is timely.Sammy's all in now with The Circle and I remember a 1077TheBone interview with JS and Sammy (?) discussing the forming of this band. back in the good ol' days.

[@vmat1000]

@Chewy Ltd Thank you for the thoghtful reply. Sammy's still at it and after all thats gone on, thats what matters. Saw Montrose at Winterland with him and saw him there and The Cow Palace as a solo act. Ruled! Also bought a good receiver (Quadraflex 35 watt/pioneeer) and Sammy's 9 on a 10 'Scale the same day. Almost blew one of my bookshelf speakers out!

[@charlestourneur7862]

You know what else is amazing? Deep Purple played this almost 50 years ago.

[@kennywathen5996]

Four masters on their game just laying it down...... ROCK!

[@stacey37m]

Highway star on almost every driving collection ever. who hasn't driven down a motorway to this track? 1972 classic covered well :)

[@lennyharp]

Jeff Beck is one of the most innovative players of my my memory. I saw him in Long Beach about 1972 with Beck, Bogert, and Appice. Again I saw him in 2005 with a keyboard and drummer. Somehow I thought I posted these comments to Peter Frampton's recent video analysis by Phil.

[@drewpall2598]

Killer intro on this track! great analysis and break down on working together as a unit. thanks Fil,

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@greglittle222]

That is a star lineup. I would love to see them live. I wish they toured more.

[@aarontrudeau3257]

It is a legendary act

[@michaelthomas9991]

Great one to review Fil! I love how Satriani plays both the organ and guitar parts of the song. Sammy, even at 71, is much better than most anybody else. Simply amazing musicians!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@marshallruss2582]

Short version of your analysis. Seasoned, experienced, great musicians all. To them it's all about the music and all about the show. Good job.

[@keithfreeland7638]

They kill it! On their game!

[@bekind6763]

And that is why they are called a, "Super group" I love Chickenfoot, awesome cover. Fil, great choice, excellent analysis!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Kathy!

[@DKsamps]

Chad is just an animal on the drums on this song, like no other drummer can but him giving 120% the whole time and yet he still keeps the basic beat the whole time

[@joelspaulding5964]

Another performance where if you were there that night; your life is just a little bit better than 99.9999999% of the remainder of us that missed it.

[@periscopedown]

oh yea... the energy was off the charts... hair on the back of my neck stands up just thinking about it! Great review of what was an incredible moment of performers, sum truly was greater than the parts!!!

[@mc-cc8xl]

Michael Anthony!!!

[@ronaldknisley9792]

Truly out of this world major Jam!

[@leslietollett6588]

So True about Michael Anthony - His voice is just crazy. He was a huge part of Van Halen's sound. Again, his range is just crazy! Well said!!!!

[@pandorafox3944]

All I can say is: WOW! The intro to this song alone is worth the price of admission... 🤘🤘🤘 Thanks Fil!!

[@JIMMBAY1]

HailYes!. Grrreat video & content. I thank thee for sharing all...

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@DD-lb8vk]

Best cover I’ve ever heard of the best drivers song ever written!!!!

[@fredhinckley8630]

These guys are SO good that you don't even notice that the organ part (which was heavily featured in the Deep Purple version) is completely missing. Amazing!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@gotham61]

They have Satriani on the six string organ @ 2.28

[@allanjones1680]

wow...that just blew me away!!...loved it

[@sallynielsen8150]

STELLAR performance!!!!! Thanks, Fil, for your analysis! I agree that Michael Anthony's voice is superb!!! Such GREAT musicians!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Sally!

[@morillaearljustinangelof.2029]

woahhhh ! ♡

[@lynndow3185]

Exactly!

[@roberthall6560]

HELL YEAH!!!! THANK YOU FIL!!! Made my day sir.

[@Toilbaby]

Michael/Sammy’s vocals are mind blowing! Was in Cabo 19 yrs ago sitting at a bar outside of Sammy’s condo hoping to score an autograph.....he was touring in the states. Such is the luck in Lodie-land. 🙄

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@ianking8574]

Another great pick! What a performance! Talk about a "supergroup"! With all that talent, and THEN Joe Satriani himself! There's a point when Joe is playing the lead and just throws his head back in a moment of the pure joy of playing. It just doesn't get better than this!

[@mariorabottini5687]

A legendary song played by a group of legends all in their own right! Great to see bands like Chickfoot still out there playing kick ar#se rock music! Rock on! To good Fil..brilliant! Cheers Mario!😎😎🤘🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Mario!

[@eheavensone]

What a great band they are.

[@TruthSurge]

Never heard much of this band (I know the front 3). But they did a great job and I'm surprised Sammy did NOT play some guitar on this. I caught him humming the guitar solo so that Satch could harmonize with it. that was cool. I heard this was just a band that formed because they just wanted to play good tunes. Have fun. Not try to win a grammy or sell a billion albums. Always loved Michael Anthony's vocals in Van Halen. His bass playing was solid like a rock, too. Shame the half-breeds from the Netherlands couldn't seem to work anything out. I love Sammy but for me, Dave will always be the sound of Van Halen. Thanks, Fil.

[@michaelf2160]

Truth you're a great singer. Watch your covers all the time!

[@margyskaarhaug6468]

👍🏻

[@johnstebbins6228]

I find it amazing that these guys sounded as good , if not better than Deep Purple , without the benefit of a keyboard player ! Once again thanks , Fil !

[@davidmeyer687]

One of the best covers of one of the best songs of all time. Thanks Fil. ROCK!

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

This song and Burn. Just good classics.

[@michaelhendricks1206]

Mr Fil. Your analysis choices get better & better. Always wait with abated breath every night to see what you analize. Keep up the superb work. Loved this video. RAWK!!!

[@OTCRock4one]

They sound good. Sammy can still sing and Michael Anthony can still high notes, and Joe Satriani, what more can I say!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

Love Highway Star. Awesome cover

[@joefenech6839]

Fil, I think you set a record for smiling in this video. ... rightfully so... this is a tight performance.... I pray that chickenfoot will release another album. I get a kick out of Sammy when he calls Joe “Smoke” ....a good name for him😀

[@lynndow3185]

Oh, no wonder my face hurts from all the grinning along!

[@charleystreather8237]

First time I’ve seen Chickenfoot....great review....WHAT a fantastic line up and cover, they were on fire! Ooooft!

[@neonknight1198]

Your analyses is spot on Phil

[@pcs56]

This is ridiculously good. Satch playing both the keyboard and the lead guitar part is insane!

[@jayedilts8612]

Now THAT was WICKED!!

[@michaelginever732]

When I first heard this performance I was blown away. It instantly became my favourite version of what has always been a song that I love the energy of. As you point out, everything about it is just brilliant. Without an organ Joe's contribution is simply amazing. The vocal harmony from Michael is just a treat and Sammy providing the harmony of the originally double tracked lead guitar gives us something missing from most live renditions. Chad is one of my favourite drummers (Ian Paice tops my all time list). He really drives this along with more energy than the song has ever had. I love this performance and really good to have your review.

[@actionimagesphotography]

Michael was the best long-term singer in VH, Sammy told people this over and over. Sammy did have a cheat sheet on the floor because he didn't remember all the words. Thus the glasses. Joe was in DP so he knows the song inside out. Chad likes playing something like this because the band he's is a one trick pony for songs.

[@stevenbrading1437]

Great stuff

[@rolandvanderhilst7033]

WoW; I fulltime enjoyed that! What a great musicals having fun with each other. Awesome vocalists and indeed; Satch melts your face; what a great player and personality! No ego, just great music! Topband!

[@ronnie5129]

FIL, LOVE YOUR COMMENTS AS ALWAYS, YOU ARE THE MAN, THE CALIBER OF ALL THESE MUSICIANS IS OUTSTANDING, HOW MANY BANDS HAVE THEY HAD OR BEEN IN THIER LIFETIME, SUCH A CONGLOMORATION OF GREATNESS, SUCH A SMOOTHIE OF MUSIC. I WAS FORTUNATE TO SEE THEM ONCE, WHAT A NIGHT, ROCK ON, COUSIN FIGEL

[@jennrat513]

This was fun..I immediately left this to listen to 'Oh Yeah'...cool collaboration I'd forgotten about..thanks again...😀