British guitarist analyses the 'best unknown player' Roy Buchanan live in 1976!

Tonight I'm taking a look at Roy Buchanan over a year after I first looked at him, this time with a little background info too!
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[@biggersound]

The most overlooked guitarist ever. Absolutely brilliant. Loved his style. Very unique.

[@crazydale1000]

I still listen to Roy all the time. I'm 70 years old been playing along time. Roy was a monster.

[@chipmorrison3594]

a friends sister turned us on to Roy in 1978 still rocking at 60.

[@jakebrett3754]

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[@neilalonso3740]

@Jake Brett instablaster =)

[@jakebrett3754]

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[@jakebrett3754]

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[@bak-mariterry9143]

This MUSICIAN could flat out PLAY . No wah - wah or fuzz tone pedials . Pure tone and technique. ONE OF THE BEST ! HANDS DOWN !

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

never heard of Roy before..I'm impressed

[@freedapeeple4049]

@@mevrammcoyoteV8f150 That's a pretty common refrain. I've never met anyone who knew of him but didn't like him.

[@JamesWilson-vr3ql]

@@mevrammcoyoteV8f150 :Check out his version of "Green Onions". His producer (a disco producer. God knows why) noticed the name Steve Cropper on the sheet music and mentioned "weird. That's the name of the guy that owns this studio." So Roy and Cropper share solos. Your jaw will drop. Also, just for fun, listen to "Sneakin' Godzilla Down the Alley".

[@jiros00]

Right on. That's why it sounds better - at least to me. He is more expressive without all those pedals dominating the sound.

[@snodgrassgerald2352]

James Wilson right on! I have that song by Buchanan. The keyboards rock also.

[@tomevans2733]

I'm a guitarist myself and while watching the full video of this concert what stood out the most to me is the power of music to influence the moods of the audience. Try watching the full venue with the emphasis on the audience's reaction. It's POWERFUL !!!

[@cortezcortez739]

Best Telecaster player in my book. Thanks for taking the time to highlight him.

[@lonh6744]

Best of the best in my opinion!

[@joscofe]

And Then there's Danny Gatton!

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

What Rory Gallagher was to the Stratocaster, Roy was to the Telecaster....Masters of the Solid Bodies 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@chriso5374]

Absolutely

[@chriso5374]

Funny you mention Rory! He was by far my favorite ...AND the greatest, right Fil?☺️☺️☺️

[@edge2sword186]

Roy and his friend Danny Gatton were really unique trail blazers that you just have to listen to !

[@edge2sword186]

You got that right but let's add James Burton and Danny Gatton to the Telecaster list ? Rory will always be the G man, too. Leo Fender really changed music in so many different ways .

[@goodun2974]

@@edge2sword186 , also add Arlen Roth, Duke Levine, and Clarence White to the "Tele-master" list; they belong right up there with Danny, for sure. Those guys weren't/aren't just guitarists, they're *musicians*, in a way abd on a level that Roy Buchanan never really was, in my opinion.

[@philly8462]

Roy was incredible. If I could only say I'd seen him play live. R.I.P. Mr. Roy Buchanan

[@mcconlogue1898]

Saw him a number of times in the '70s. Still remember the shows well.

[@philly8462]

@@mcconlogue1898 Lucky⭐️😊👍🏻

[@timothyredden5757]

2 times in Sydney. Magic.

[@christopherjames7477]

He seemed like a an introvert with the world on his shoulders. A unique dude

[@timbo4374]

Roy was truly amazing. The Messiah Will Come Again is still one of my favorite songs to this day. His demise is such a tragedy.

[@larrynapier5003]

He played here in Nashville when I was a boy ! My Dad let me go to see him I was so lucky to meet him he told me to let the way I felt to come out of my tele ! He put banjo strings to keep it flexible he taught me to plug into the amp no boxes ! He seemed so sad the last time I say him he just stared into space ! I cried the day he died !

[@angusgalbraith]

As did I larryn. He always shut my mouth with his playing.

[@davidwinter6148]

He wasn't just a above the average good guitar player. He was a phenomenon.

[@boomer1954ful]

💯💯💯

[@Terminus1962]

OMG!! You did a Roy Buchanan analysis video! Excellent research on an artist that is left out of the conversation almost universally. This performance showcases his virtuoso ability and playfulness. Undeniable talent. I make a point to listen to him at least once a month. Thank you for introducing him to so many. I think it's almost a crime not to have heard of him. Sadly, I never had the chance to see him live. Thanks Fil.

[@theesbband]

This man is a house hero: apart from his stunning technique and bends, he was a superb chord man too. I saw him just once, in May 1973, at the ill-named Boobs Club In Bristol. I rang up this desperate place twice to make sure that it was THE Roy Buchanan. Think Fawlty Towers, Fil. It was standing only, but there were only a few there, so I could stand right at the front, two feet from him. I was amazed that he had a 63 Tele and just an AC 30. No anything else, a bit like Rory. I have to say that the music was mostly weak-kneed country and the band ok-ish, but RB took my head off. Even the most indifferent song, and there were plenty, sounded like opera when he got hold of them. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anyone play like that before or since: when he finished with “Sweet Dreams,” he took the top E from F# to A in one if the most perfect bends known to man. He talked a little at the end: very shy and didn’t like praise, especially in that festering shithole. But he did say that he used banjo strings on the top registers and he called me “Sir.” The man’s a compete hero. Any learner guitarist should be made to listen to RB to get some balance and style, as opposed to trying to play like Jon McLaughlin on day 2. His desperate end is a shame on all of us. Thanks Fil.

[@georgeedward1226]

I had the chance to see Roy play in NYC at the old Bottom Line. Spoke to him as well and shook hands. Very nice man indeed. Sadly, he died just a few months later.

[@roycraig3236]

I appreciate that beautiful piece of information that you gave to us about ROY Buchanan I want to tell you though I do not believe he hung himself I do not believe he committed suicide. I knew ROY Buchanan‘s religious faith, and he was taught from a very young age that suicide is an unforgivable sin, and that you cannot go to heaven if you commit suicide . I do not believe a man with his upbringing could possibly even conceive of doing such a thing ??? I believe that he was murdered and strung up there to cover up the crime !

[@georgeedward1226]

I agree. The suicide story stinks to high heaven.

[@bluesboy144]

@@roycraig3236 big man ... a little drunk.... not wanting to be corralled ... over aggressive police officer "George Floyd'd" him and then covered up with "suicide"

[@jastockton1]

Lucky you: I've had his records for years, but never saw him perform live!

[@4givenembracd618]

Omigosh!!! THANK YOU!! I had the best boyfriend in high school who took me to every concert that came to our city and bought me the best albums, ever! We saw Roy Buchanan in concert and his album remains one of my favorites!

[@otismayberry334]

Jeff Beck's masterpiece album "Blow by Blow" is dediicated to Roy

[@dutchreagan3676]

Fil...can you analyze Buddy Miller (two-time 'Nashville Guitar-player of the year' award winner). Thx

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Specifically it was the song 'Cause We've Ended as Lovers' from Blow By Blow. Jeff hadn't even met Roy but Roy repaid the compliment when he dedicated a song to " My Friend Jeff".

[@otismayberry334]

@@TheHumbuckerboy Ah-hah. I loved that album back in the day and is still in my "top 10" guitar albums of all time I'd say. Anyway, I remembered studying the album notes and saw the dedication- at the time I had not been exposed to Roy B. and did not know who he was- which is exactly what the case was for so many people!

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@ Otis Mayberry ... Yes, Blow By Blow is definitely in my top 10 favourite albums ever. Recently I watched a video on utube where Jimmy Page was also saying that when he heard the album that he realized what a great soloist Jeff was.

[@denicegarberina7454]

Yes. I have Blow by Blow and There and Back as two of my Top albums in my car as well.. Saw Beck with SRV at one of SRV's last shows at Spectrum in Philly. Two headliners. Went for Beck but what a surprise when Stevie Ray Vaughan jumped on stage!

[@peterbishopswife6503]

He should be talked about more, his playing is absolutely out of this world.

[@sandrasmith7501]

Roy..smooth as butter..soul man. There's an exceptional 4 part documentary on KZbin..Remembering Roy Buchanan..well worth watching. Thanks for analysis, Fil

[@one4320]

I've been listening to roy for decades, but never seen this footage before... Makes you doubly appreciate his genius.

[@jmb92555]

surprised you missed this show. Austin City Limits, it's here on youtube. So is the documentary that the host referenced that aired on PBS in 1971. The was the first time I saw RB.

[@harrythunborg2057]

I saw Roy at least a dozen times. in the late 70's and early 80's he would come to a club here in Minnesota every May and October. The best guitarist I ever saw and the most soulful. When he would play the Messiah will come again or Sweet Dreams I and most of the audience would be weeping. His playing touched your soul!

[@fishdrew1111]

I get that way listening to "Fly … Night Bird" . . . every time!

[@cedarbay3994]

Which club?

[@glennbzt]

Roy’s pick attack and pinch harmonics are so unique….and his volume swells

[@donloughrey1615]

Saw him live in '78 in a bar, still one of the best shows I have seen. My ears are still ringing.

[@tboysrocknroll8848]

I remember being a little kid..even before I played guitar, my dad had his first album on 8 track tape...when I heard it I said "who is this?"...he said "That's Roy Buchanan...he's one of the best guitarists in the world.."...I've been a fan ever since...cheers from Canada....

[@janproy7956]

Oh my goodness 🎶🎶💙💙🎸words can’t exactly describe this awesomeness

[@jefferywise1906]

Always just s pleasure to hear Roy.

[@darlatidwell9995]

Hi Fil. Your analysis' are so thorough, and interesting. I enjoy it. He was a great guitar player, and I agree an excellent blues singer. (RIP Roy and God bless.) Thanks Fil, I liked the video about the greatest unknown guitar player. 👍👍

[@pandorafox3944]

This man was the favorite of the love of my life. And now I understand. Good Lord 👏👏👏 RIP Jim and Roy

[@salmonfire]

I loved seeing him live back in the day!

[@gangoffour6690]

My favorite piece of guitar work by Roy is right here. Hello from New Hampshire 👋

[@skroy8671]

FINALLY!! Roy Buchanan getting his just due! I've been waiting on this from you for quite a while Fil! Thank you! He WAS a master!

[@alanprendergast7747]

He nailed it ...but such a tragic end that should never have happened ..

[@Snakefinger1000]

I remember when I was a kid (I'm 69 now) and a local guitar teacher showed me how to get that "Pedal Steel" sound it was so simple that it blew me away. You just barre the B & E strings with your pinky then just bend the G string up from half a step down using the index, middle and ring fingers and bingo that "pedal steel" sound. A good teacher shows you those little string bending tricks and your whole musical world opens up for you.

[@tomradicchi7618]

I got to see him live in '74 or '75, Waterberry Palace theater in CT. Great seats, blew me away.

[@jeffdoyle4703]

Glad Fil touched on Roy's death. To say it was disputed is putting it mildly. I'll never believe he killed himself.

[@roycraig3236]

I knew ROY‘s religious beliefs he was raised by parents that were very active in the church ! He was taught and believed that suicide was an unforgivable sin ! And you don’t find somebody that was taught that way that would go out and kill themselves. I know he didn’t I’ll never believe it either !

[@mcconlogue1898]

Nice to see how much knowledge you have of Roy's history.

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

I remember watching that movie about roy on PBS. made me an instant fan.

[@michaelpaul5682]

My Gosh, what a master.😀😀😀And as always you are right on.

[@bradnelson4778]

IMO Roy is without peer in how he played. Not saying better or worse than anyone else, just totally unique and keeps listeners in awe of what he was doing. So very enjoyable to listen to and observe his nonchalance alongside his mastery.

[@dougpotosky4102]

Thank You!!! Rory has to be the most underated guitar player. Who ever played 6 strings! I was very lucky. I had a great talk with him before a concert in Boston. He told me learn the scales on the guitar. I was trying to become a guitar player at the time. Billy Price was his singer at the time. I went too high school with Billy. This was a great truibute!

[@keendeesjarlais3636]

I was 15, awesome but dang that pure tele tone.,is so distinctive and mesmerizing

[@myoldmate]

It's the nonchalance that gets me. Brilliant!

[@kenutcha7]

Lots of great players out there but, NOBODY played like Roy. He played and LIVED the blues. Thanks Phil. Great analysis as usual.

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

Okayyyy....now it is clear to me that Eddie van Halen no way was the first shredder. I am impressed to the level I feel like a child in kindergarten again who has a LOT to learn still. A healthy kind of inspiration it surely is.

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

@@jackwoods535 I will. Have heard only Gatton by name thus far, but I am always open to check new musical experiences. Thanks.

[@WilhelmWilder]

Oh he definitely wasn't, check out some of Glenn Campbells solo's

[@ritahall6628]

Well now I’m a. Roy Buchanan fan loved it Thanks Fil

[@peterhawryluk8430]

Thanks so much for the video. Roy played like no one else.

[@TheRealDrJoey]

I worked at a theater where we booked him, either 1979 or '80. The theater was supposed to supply a Fender Twin and 2 SM58 mics, which, it just so happened I own (it's a silver-front with JBLs, and btw, another guy who used it and really liked it was Doc Watson,) Roy was a genius guitarist, but something of an idiot-savant. I can't really begin to describe what that night was like, but once Roy was on stage, he was absolutely mesmerizing, especially if you played electric guitar. I was the "talent liaison" for those shows, and at long last, at the end of one crazy-ass night, I saw Roy out the backdoor of the theater where his car was. The last thing he said to me was, "Kid, never sell that amp." When I went to roll it off the stage, everything was set on Ten.

[@rycooder9486]

Kud never sell that amp! Gee you should write a story about your experience. Roy already gave you a title!

[@michaeladrian2210]

Great story! Kid!

[@willythewave]

Do you still have it?

[@TheRealDrJoey]

@@willythewave Moved to a boat last year, and now have it on permanent loan to another guy who worked that show that night. We had a full house for the 2nd show, all standing up chanting, "We want Roy!" but Roy was too high on 'shrooms, and wouldn't go on stage until he got some blow to straighten up. Like I said, it was a wild-ass night.

[@willythewave]

@@TheRealDrJoey Thank you for your reply, at least you didn`t sell it like he told you not to. I`ve always suspected Roy might have had a few too many hits of Cid or too many shrooms over the years. I never met him but I don`t live all that far from the town he supposedly "committed suicide" in. In this small town I live in many people have (hanged them selves) in jail as well for the smallest of misdemeanors if you get my drift. I had just moved back from Ohio when that happened, I hadn`t even heard of him at the time. I regret not having known him or made his aquaintance being as we crossed paths so many times due to our geographical home base`s.

[@roberthorn333]

Further proof that there are too many great players to put one guy ahead of all the top players. I love the sound of Roy Buchanan and his music will live on!

[@BillyBats773]

Ugh just gives me the chills as I type this. So damn good.

[@violetkumarina3699]

That's how he rolled all the time. RIP Roy Buchanan 🙏 😢

[@gsprasanna6382]

Thanks for featuring Roy! Never knew he was so great! Will listen to more of his music now.

[@lynndow3185]

So interesting! Every time the camera left Roy, I kept thinking, "Come back!"...but the audience shots were sweet, too. I wish it had been a split screen! Thanks for this one, LOTS of information to condense, seriously well done.

[@MrNegative57]

I'm Drowning On Dry Land is my favorite song of his. Oh thank you so much for this.

[@ckelley63]

Roy was in a league of his own a true guitar players player R.I.P

[@michaeladrian2210]

I like that Roy never loses sight of the song itself...he and the piano/organist know how to seemingly dance together, each taking the lead. No competition, no over playing , just great tone

[@toddflowers8052]

Absolutely love Roy ! Glad you did this one too ! :-)

[@paulcudone4642]

A guitarist guitar player. A brilliant musician!!

[@DantheProduceMan]

Thanks for this, Roy still remains my all time favorite guitar player!

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

I am surprised he gets so little recognition. A unusual style of play. Very clean and tracks like I fall apart are beautiful. Left us far too soon.

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

@Spike Elwood read the last sentence. I said he had passed.

[@chriso5374]

Roy was a great,great guitarist who shunned the spotlight. I remember reading about Beck, Trower and other greats who would go out of their way to see him in clubs. I guess he had some personal demons." The Messiah will come again" will always be what he's best known for. He had a very unique style .

[@davidcampbell4174]

I was going to add that to the comment I made but I forgot. I too had heard that his performances more often than not had other professional guitarists in attendance, hoping to steal some of the many Buchanan techniques and tricks. And probably just to enjoy as well.

[@fender1000100]

His version of GREEN ONIONS is the best playing ive ever heard PERIOD.

[@mikes6970]

Why sometimes he played with his back to crowd .. kept his secrets from the others ...

[@michaelwest2141]

An amazing talent and a tortured soul. And he was known to play with his back to the audience to protect his trademark techniques.

[@KellyLynch-hc5mi]

During my time living in Darwin, Australia, as a kid, I had the privilege of witnessing a remarkable performance by Roy prior to his unfortunate passing. The atmosphere that evening was nothing short of electrifying.

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

Roy Buchanan was fantastic to see and hear...great loss

[@annemickelson2621]

Somebody get that Telecaster some pain medication.

[@skroy8671]

lol Good one!

[@quadradomus]

Nicely stated!

[@DingusTheGenius]

That Tele IS the pain medication.

[@ernestconnell8087]

I remember his name, but it's long-forgotten. I was too young to really appreciate what I see/hear today. I don't think it takes an expert to realize that this guy had some serious top-level skills. Thanks for this video Fil. Very impressive. Rock!

[@charlesmair26]

Had the good fortune to see him live at the Shaboo in Stores CT circa 1975 very small venue it was just so good I have been a lifelong fan, Shame he died way too young.

[@darbovision2672]

I was 21 during this time. I never got to see him live but definitely had his albums. Best times!

[@skywolv]

Roy is hands down the very best in his time!

[@loripond1839]

Thanks as always for the musical history Fil...what an amazing player!! very sad ending to his life...😢✌❤🤘

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

Don't know..must ask what happened to him in his last days.

[@inkysteve]

@@mevrammcoyoteV8f150 He "committed suicide" in a police cell. Highly suspicious.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@skroy8671]

He was once known to have said, "I play the blues because I have the blues." He thought of himself as an "adequate" guitar player and was very critical of himself. If only most musicians could be so "adequate!" hahaha I guess what I'm saying is, he had his share of problems with drinking, depression, etc., but his death is still said to be controversial, especially by those close to him.

[@banjammy4116]

One of the finest

[@richardfinlayson1524]

fantastic the whole set is on youtube and its fabulous

[@dpac777]

A very underrated player. Great video Fil!

[@johnwriterpoet1783]

I don't think he was ever underrated.

[@skroy8671]

@@johnwriterpoet1783 Yeah, I don't think so much underrated as just unknown. But then, I guess that's why he was labeled as "The Best Unknown Guitarist in the World!" He was a musician's musician. He blew away some of the best, but always stayed true to what he wanted to do.

[@strange-universe]

@@johnwriterpoet1783 thank you

[@xwarx1000]

Too good to be rated. Hes a musicians musician.

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

@@johnwriterpoet1783but not widely known.

[@jazzcat8786]

This guy was in another world!!! “When a guitar plays the blues” fantastic album🤘🏻Such a short life so sad...

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

I'm checking that album out, this cat's out of sight man. he gets a far out from me. If you need a laugh check out Jay Hickman doing "Boat Ride" if you don't already know him. Did you like dr. K and Terry. Matthew Scott is a pretty cool young dude with a YT Channel. He can play and just recently saw can sing to. Peace Boogie Woogie

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

There's a post I left you on this comment did you get it. I mentioned comedian Jay Hickman in the comment

[@jazzcat8786]

James Gordon aka Crazy Legs Just noticed this now, I’m reading it now. Do you send these IPhone or Computer?

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

@@jazzcat8786 I use my phone. there's been a few comments I left you in the past and wondered why you didn't respond

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

@@jazzcat8786 got it

[@bradnelson4778]

Saw him in Sydney on a few tours and he blew away everyone’s perception of how a guitar can be played and sound. Unique is the right word.

[@rodduke7669]

What a fantastic guitarist! Rod

[@danielschaeffer1294]

One of Roy's Teles was given to Danny Gatton, who gave it to Mike Stern. Mike for years has been a chops master supreme. He's managed to cross Joe Pass style bop with absolutely insane Buchanan tributes -- double bends, artificial harmonics and the like. And he does wonderful, elegant acoustic stuff as well. Just once before you die, folks, check Mike Stern. So Fil, get on it, son! MIKE STERN!

[@dannyspurgeon2843]

One of my all time favorite live shows. Late 70's in Kansas City, Kansas. Sat close enough I could see the sweat drip off his nose. He was also very gracious with his stage time. There was a point when the keyboard player got in a groove and was absolutely killing it and Roy stepped out of the spot light, moved back by the drums and motioned for the band to bring down their volume and he let the keyboards roll. It was obvious to all, that solo was being created for the music fans who were there that night. When Roy Buchanan stepped back to the front of the stage he had a huge smile on his face that he wore for the rest of the show. He set the bar for concerts extremely high for me, after that every concert gets compared to The Great Roy Buchanan's performance.

[@lonh6744]

Roy lets all the stops out on this one! WOW!!!

[@seanryan5591]

Simply my favourite.. Truly wonderful player.. Loved his take on Misty the jazz standard.

[@dnstone1127]

Roy has chops but he also has feeling in his music, you can't buy that no matter how long you practise.

[@skroy8671]

Agreed! I always said he was one of the few musicians that could actually make you feel his mood shifts when he played! Amazing!

[@claytongillaspy8847]

Gary Moore also and Rory Gallagher

[@michaeladrian2210]

It was said that Roy turned his back so guitarist in audience wouldnt steal his stuff. But a band mate said "Roy, even if they copy note for note (Like Clapton dis when he stole Roy's work with no credit)..they still cant play like you. They cant put your emotion into the guitar sound.

[@gustavorodriguez6365]

Roy Buchanan, mi guitarrista preferido. Lo mejor, para mi, que he escuchado en mis mas de medio siglo de vida...

[@grahamthompson2594]

Heat of the battle, great track by Roy

[@johnjohnson3709]

I was a Roy Buchanan fan for many years. I saw him live at the Exit In in Nashville. Such a good performance. Thank you for posting. ❤

[@moeb434]

We would go see him at small clubs on Sunset Blvd in L.A. Tele, guitar cord, Fender amp. That's all the equipment he used. He didn't smile or talk. Amp had a little buzz or hum. Roy dug into that guitar like a lion into prey. We would sit there in awe, not even touching our drinks. Best guitar player creative artist of his time. I miss him.

[@randysalles2292]

I saw Roy Buchanan at the Paramount theater in Oakland around 75, 76...I believe he was born back east but was raised in a little town called pixley,ca...near Bakersfield.. .we had front row orchestra pit seats....the man was unbelievable....I believe he did sessions with merle haggard as well....by far his version of Hey Joe is by far the best ever.. .....Rory Gallagher and Roy Buchanan....my number 1 and 2 top guitar player's EVER!!!....THANKU FOR THE MEMORIES....RIP Brothers

[@retroactive1autrey668]

I don't really understand why he never made it big, but I was 20 when he did this, and every time I see it again, I'm still amazed. What a guitarist. Your analysis is spot on, Mr. Phil.

[@paulharrell7964]

the rolling stones offered him a gig, but the musicianship wasn't equal to Roy,'s so he declined. Roy, and Mike Bloomfield, as well as Hendrix, were the best guitarist's of the 60's

[@mikes6970]

Love roy ... seen him in new zealand .. auckland town hall .. the year he died ... R.I.P roy ... thanx for the great music and great partys listening to it .. .... best under rated in the world ...

[@gfd165]

Who didnt want a telecaster after seeing the album cover on Loading Zone with the Tele just thrown on the bar. Great album. Great musician. Gone too soon

[@to-ly6mt]

He didn't use a pick....He used a dime! That 52 Telecaster made him a monster! He came on stage and said,"What do you want to hear?" Amazing!!!

[@angusgalbraith]

I am a guy who came to age during the 1970s and Roy was a hero of mine, me and my friends because we were the only ones who knew of Roy Buchanan and his records. Got to sort of know the man later on in my life as we shared a working relationship with music and playing, touring and the whole World that was involved with all of that stuff. I always revered the man and his ability, his playing, and his knowledge was boundless. And his work would beat any gear crap gizmo you could come up with. A true Master was Roy Buchanan.

[@kennethwilliams-sn1ww]

Blessed to have seen him 3 times up close and personal.

[@MrGuyroxxx]

I remember when I first heard this track on the Live Stock LP.I was frikking blown away and still am to this day.Amazing!!!!

[@brucelivingstone365]

Live stock is one of my favourite albums. I play it regularly.

[@bluesingmusic3443]

I first heard of Roy when I was in Hawaii in 1976. An Army guy picked me up hitch hiking. He asked had I heard of him. He then played A Street Called Straight. It blew me away. Roy was a live performer, not really a studio musician, though he was a studio musician in the 50s. Great talent.

[@Kenjh71]

I heard him first on radio early 80s, bought When a Guitar Plays the Blues as a cd in 85, read as much as I could about him. Became an admirer and was devastated about the news of his passing in 88. One of the masters of the Telecaster, up there with Danny Gatton and Albert Collins. Thank you for this video.

[@bennettmichaels4309]

Cheers again...always great shows man...thanks...

[@willmorrison1022]

I remember watching this when it came out originally (I'm old). I recall thinking that I'd never seen anyone play like that before. Now, I realize I haven't seen anyone play like him since. What a shame that we lost him so early. It would have been amazing to see where he went from there. I also recall hearing people say that you NEVER went up against Roy in ANY playing challenge, by the time you were done and out of ideas, he was just getting started. A veritable font of guitar, this man. Thank God he did some recordings so we at least have that.

[@robertenglehardt9706]

Best guitarist ever - you are not alone album I believe was brilliant

[@johncummins6655]

Just amazing. Wow.

[@kevinknight470]

Thanx Fil for this analysis. We used to go to the clubs in DC to listen to Roy and Danny Gatton. These guys made club life FUN. They would do a 40 minute set, take a break with the people in the club by picking a table or booth and would pay for a round of beer. They would set and chat with the audience, AMAZING. The would go back on stage do another 40 minute set, pick another table or booth for break. People could dance till their shoes fell off. Roy and Danny were quite "Witty" They would have people rolling on the floor laughing. True entertainers. God I miss those days. The nice thing was you could do a whole evening for 20 bucks. No thugs, no problems, just honest Fun.😃

[@davidburne9477]

In the modern scene, Jim Campilongo pays many homages to Roy, and is a great player in his own right.

[@calliope6991]

He was so under rated! I used to watch him on television when I was a teenager

[@randybolt1021]

I saw Roy play on the set of Austin City Limits in 1976. Up close and personal.

[@Jsgro69]

Cant believe i didnt see Roy before Fil..Thanks man!!