Christone "Kingfish" Ingram - Amazing rendition of "Purple Rain"

Amazing rendition of Prince's Purple Rain by 17 year old Blues master guitarist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, live at The Double Decker Festival in Oxford Mississippi on 4/23/16.

[@branon6565]

This dude is living proof for the need to save the music programs in our elementary and high schools around the country, cuz this dude is phenomenal....I'm a sax player, started in 3rd grade when I was 8yrs old, played all the way thru high school to this day, and not one of the schools I attended as a kid has a music program any longer, and thats just sad....KEEP DOIN YOUR THING BIG MAN, WE GOT YOU, CUZ YOU ARE INCREDIBLE....

[@mikewhitfield395]

Well said. Music also helps kids develop math and language skills, both important life skills. And music can rescue some kids who barely get by academically - maybe they aren't cut out to be engineers or lawyers, but would excel as musicians. So much bullshit in academia today and we're cutting something that means so much to so many people, including those who aren't in music programs but enjoy performances by talented people. Who knows how many people like Christone could have been great but never got the exposure in their formative years? Instead of building self esteem built on nothing, let's continue programs which teach kids actual skills and give them real reasons to have self esteem.

[@stew-tube]

Never heard of a music program getting cancelled at a school

[@fredcrum2587]

@@stew-tube Budget cuts during the Obama administration led to Florida schools cutting music, vocational and foreign language classes in many schools. The standardized testing system with all of its reward millions available for passing schools led to double reading and math classes for many students to try to boost their skills. I believe it backfired as doubling the math and reading classes led to burnout of the students in those subjects and did little to boost test scores. The school I teach at got music classes back last year after having them removed from the curriculum 10 years ago.

[@stew-tube]

@@fredcrum2587 that’s crazy

[@georgesheffield1580]

Art ,whether music ,visual ,poetic is the ultimate creativity of humans.

[@censored7881]

A once-in-a-generation talent.

[@joemack7950]

Kingfish was 17 when this was recorded. Amazing.

[@351974gordon24]

There are many technically talented guitarists out there, but very few can bring out their heart and soul through their instrument. This young man is incredible. I hope he makes it big, but I get the feeling it isn't the reason why he plays guitar. If you ever see him in interviews and continue to watch other performances by this kid, you know music is his passion. I think he will make a great living at playing guitar, but he will also make a great life for himself. Much love, respect and admiration for this young man.

[@rakiest]

I know what you mean, and I agree -- but I would say he's extremely technical when it comes to tone and tone shaping. He has incredible left hand technique and knows how to get the tones he wants out of his guitar. A lot of great guitarists can't truly master that. As a huge metal fan used to LOTS of shredding we all agree there's more than just speed or ultra clean runs. Left hand technique is where blues lives, and this guy has it down.

[@drummking15]

The fact is being technical does not naturally touch ones soul. Some possess the magical amounts of technical skills with the best uniqueness of FEEL like "Jimi hendix, David Gilmour, Slash the list go on.

[@terapiadovento5975]

This one is THE commentary!!! 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

[@terapiadovento5975]

@@rakiest 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🙌🙌

[@truthserum9456]

2 words, Alvin Lee.

[@biggibby54]

This is who they needed for the Prince Tribute...

[@celebrityimpressionstogo]

Let's see, there were three Kings....Freddie King, Albert King and BB King....and now we have the fourth king...Kingfish!! Truly incredible!

[@ericmaughan6579]

The blues is safe as long as we have the likes of Kingfish. What a phenomenal talent.

[@davidwynn9240]

Prince would be Proud of this Young Man's Rendition of his Song.

[@mikewhitfield395]

I know that fifty years from now, kids will be discovering Christone "Kingfish" Ingram and trying to play like him, whereas 95% of today's big acts will be long forgotten. Like Buddy Guy, Hendrix, Clapton and the Three Kings, this kid is going to be his generation's musical royalty. Maybe not the top of the sales charts - the mega corporations don't even want songs you'll want to hear five years later - but definitely one of the musicians recognized by other musicians as one of the greats of his generation.

[@wilbertkendal2524]

LOL!.....Clapton?. G.T.F.O.H.

[@miketompkins3603]

one of the only solos that for some reason can pull tears outta me and this kid killed it. cant wait to see him live tonight!

[@glenndavis8228]

He's Incredible live. Love this guy

[@MutleySpartano]

Amazing, so much feeling and dedication, you know this dude is giving his best.

[@dono6971]

For those who are critical of Kingfish. He is 17 years old and plays with pure emotion and is one of the best young guitarist in the past 20 years. So....if you are critical of his playing, please by all means, upload your version. Please show us your abilities and interpretation of this classic song. We are waiting. Otherwise, have a cup of STFU and go troll somewhere else.

[@JdwayneWilliams]

(crickets chirping)

[@gmlasam]

+Donovan Edwards.....most don't know what you are talking about because they hear with their eyes rather than with their ears. That is why music today SUCKS and there aren't any REAL Artist anymore. Back then Artist were creative in thier carft and Musicians actually played their instruments proficiently without the use of AUTO TUNE or some other program/apps that will make any mediocre musicians to sound at least half way decent. Today, its all about how the packaging looks and music is takes the backseat because it can always be sampled in the computer. True Artist/Musicians are hard to come by and Christone Ingram is a blessing.

[@edennard1]

Well said Donovan

[@MatthewPhillips]

This is incredible! Lots of hate online, its really sad. Heres my rendition and Tribute to Prince kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIHTlGB_ls2teJY

[@TTSupraKidd]

gmlasam That's not entirely true. There are talented modern musicians/artists, very talented ones. The only problem is, 99% of them aren't very popular, so not many people know about them.

[@maurashannon4797]

This guy is so good. And he puts his own spin on songs made famous by other artists.

[@t.t.kelsey7132]

This youngster.....is the BEST BADASS AXE MASTER....of our time......y'all Better LOVE HIM ....while he's with us....😉😀👌🇺🇸👍

[@dnacimientofresh1578]

the passion on this kid it's beyond... bring Joy

[@jonboy4601]

So good to hear it done well...i can only dream of them tones😂...in interviews hes so respectful and humble..a real star

[@chj2]

NICE!!!! I'm sure Brotha Nelson is smiling from the afterworld. KILLER solo @ the end😉🎵🎼

[@SDPickups]

I think Prince would love this player.

[@LBNLDC1]

We saw him in Chicago last month. We are going to see him in SF next week. A great guitar player with a deep feeling for the blues.

[@wooddawg4868]

This man can not only play but he knows all his scales, music, and history.

[@Helvanic]

He's only 17? WTF man. That's such a young talent. Hope I'll see him in France one day !

[@gregarmstrong9334]

My FAVORITE new Guitar player by a LONG shot long live the KING

[@chrisg9602]

Hes awesome a real blues man

[@telecasterbear]

Christon makes me glad that i play. Christone makes me want to keep on playing.

[@Mytesweet2]

Awesome! Much 'Love' to 'Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram. Looks just like My 24 yo 'Grandson'...

[@Likeaforest]

EVERY SONG OF YOURS BREAK MY HEART FROM THE FIRST TUNE MY BROTHER. IM 52 OF AGE AND I KNOW YOU ARE THE BEST KING OF THE JUNGLE THAT EVRR BEEN MY MAIN MAN , I'LL NEVER STOP DREAMING ABOUT YOU COMING TO ISRAEL , I'LL LIVE TILL 120 IN A WAITING MY BROTHER MY KINGDOM OF BLUES MY BLESS HUMAN BEING ....AND ON AND ON . 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🎵🎸🎸🎼🎶🎶🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🎵🎶🎸🎸🎸🎼🎶🎶🎸🎵🇮🇱🇮🇱🎵🎵🇮🇱🎵🎵

[@christopherlaing3759]

Greatest guitarist of all time nobody can or could play like this guy he is 👍 number 1 thank God for you king.

[@daviddenson6641]

Prince is the greatest

[@JonJon-xc5cg]

Awesome, if anyone can bring back the blues its this guy.

[@georgesheffield1580]

The blues are still here ,ALIVE . Each individual performance is it , not some studio engineers idea of what it should be .

[@oneilnanco7967]

brought tears from my eyes!!!!

[@Mytesweet2]

Mega-Awesome! GOD BLESS 'Sir Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram and his 'Family'. Thank You...

[@jjohn341]

17 years old ? ............Jesus............He is dam good , and then some .

[@monwabisikhonza6465]

much RESPECT from SOUTH AFRICA

[@anna_bo_banna]

What a fucking legendary miracle of a human being. Period!!!

[@jaybrown6376]

It just cuts through! The man is just too beast!

[@christopherlyons3789]

Give the Kingfish a few years. Yes he is amazing now with his guitar skills, voice is not to shabby, but he is young. He will be on top of the world one day. He has my respect and love, and i love the blues. This man is gonna change all of that one day. Bless his soul.

[@harry8097]

Wow! Talk about being deep in the zone! Incredible!

[@kjam4236]

This kid /Young Man is amazing I remember a couple of years ago when a couple of videos of his were floating around,so I've watched several videos of his today and he needs his own band to capture his essence.Once he finds that right Band of Gypsys...He's gonna even be better.Go Kingfish..............

[@larryandrews1515]

This guy is scaring the mess out of me he's the man it's not about how jazzy you can sound but it's all about good runs and this man sure enough got it

[@pjreffects8161]

He's only 18 years old, I just think ... but his musical history looks like 1,000, Christone you're fantastic and phenomenal

[@snakoiler]

Huge fan....love when his soul leaves the stage and he souls of the past players all enter his body to play with him

[@quintenaglass1450]

Absolutely AMAZING!!! Beautifully and wonderfully done...Don’t ever stop sharing your gift with the world...such a talented young man..may God bless you and your gift

[@tscottbaker2980]

Saw him live and the entire night I kept saying over and over, "you can't do that". As a very novice player I can see he is from another world.

[@samuelgipson1971]

He's good l will support him l wish he will come to Dallas Tx l will be there to see perform in concert

[@gearoidsimms7029]

Brill only discovered him recently , love the way he’s branching his style of blues , his RNB voice , can hear a hip hop swing in his chord phrasing’s and his guitar mastery well ... unbelievable ! Can’t wait for him to come over te Europe ! Think he’s pioneering a new path for blues . Deadly ! ☘️❤️

[@teokatoia1651]

I'm a huge fan of blues music and Kingfish Ingram is levels above with his talent. Much love from New Zealand

[@ItsJustPatrick]

What have we just witnessed? MG!!!

[@stevesekora]

So good..I could listen to him play all day

[@deloscuroalbrillo2237]

The Best player guitar God bless

[@christopherlaing3759]

Tears in my eyes I felt every note what a great gift from God.

[@nellgit]

cool ! dude can burn-keep it up bud -Awesome Solos!

[@351974gordon24]

Now that's what I am talking about! Hell yeah. :-)

[@kongmengmoua1430]

This kid really reminds me of BB King.

[@teamridgeback]

Just awesome! Fluid and lyrical.

[@cesarbabino]

Incredible, great, , excellent, amazing !!!!

[@curtisryan8703]

This young man is amazing!

[@lisal5389]

Beautiful

[@20050716]

if this guy keeps his head on he could be anything

[@hribc78]

he IS. A true bluesman

[@teokatoia1651]

Mississippi Blues

[@ministrychicago1]

I LOVE this Kid!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing Guitar Player.

[@DOOPAWOOP]

that solo!!!! gave me goosebumps.

[@Rompenstompan]

Thank you soomuch Marvels The Punisher... This man is amazing. I loov ethe way he playes the guitar and sings... I have goosbumps all over.

[@stevenlopez1st]

cried at the end, the was amazing Fish, god bless you bro, RIP Prince.

[@Mytesweet2]

Awesome! Thank You...

[@mikedavis2063]

Such a beautiful cover 😍

[@ajh335]

Young Master!!!!!!

[@chrislong5416]

Awesome young man. I love it!

[@BROTHERDL1]

Kingfish tore it up!

[@kmani69]

I´m a 61 year old guitar player and multi instruments too this guy is something I have watched him for several years . This is next Gary Moore !

[@Likeaforest]

I DON'T WANT NOTHING FROM LIFE EXCEPT FEEL YOUR OWN HEART WITH MY LEFT HAND BASS MY BROTHER. I ADORE THE FLOOR YOU'RE STEP ON . MY ONLY KINGFISH

[@SeanHulbert]

this brings a tear to my eye....I saw him play at the Portland Blues Festival in 2016 or 2017...This guy is amazing!

[@emiproperty2041]

Man you the truth. Thx, for being you and sharing. Appreciated you are. E 216

[@danab172]

Lovely voice. Lovely rendition.

[@danab172]

LOoooooove u kingfish!!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@jasonw8283]

Dear God. This man is amazing.

[@smallbugsy]

Невероятное исполнение! Парень - чудо!

[@johndavis7702]

That was simply INTENSE!

[@mgbro3311]

I just can't get enuff o that funky stuff!

[@gustavojavierpuedrabuena2749]

Que genio. Maestro de las cuerdas

[@slanzygeno1474]

Love this guy wow

[@FloridaManMatty]

His pick attack when he lays into the solo is just madness! Not since SRV has anyone laid a beating on the strings like Kingfish.

[@dantekosela]

Matthew he truly is amazing, but i feel gary moore was also the same way along side SRV

[@wilbertkendal2524]

LOL!.... G.T.F.O.H and take SRV and Gary Moore with you.

[@DanWokoun]

he snapped on that solo!!

[@stevenlopez1st]

I though i was the only one that saw that, lol.

[@deborahtemple4228]

Gifted talent

[@DigitalLoom]

incredible!!! did u guys see that pain in thiss!!..legend!! and the end made it even better!! the epic guitar drop like other shit was on his mind!! fuck a hand shake he was above it!!! and his music was legendd!!!

[@YaoEspirito]

It was pure, painfully, immaculate pure.

[@NDWoj]

He feels it...no posturing here. Impressed.

[@tonysantone7791]

Really nice version, Prince would be happy.

[@ronaldwells4427]

Kingfish is a King.

[@edadpops1709]

Style and class

[@stephenkane9630]

what a talent

[@Frazierc1990]

Go Kingfish!!!

[@dakotacresswell7270]

God bless

[@brianroberts6778]

Wow!

[@leinadatidumarp]

What a soft finger touch!

[@thebige4726]

LEGEND

[@t.t.kelsey7132]

LOVE THE FISH....

[@emanueledeluca8371]

Grandissimo

[@krissvanags]

How do i play like this?! This is so amazing, i almost started to cry..

[@TheDot872]

Wow 👑🐟rules!

[@Mickey01010]

Nossa não canso de ouvir esse som

[@cesarorozco8201]

Gracias gracias gracias gracias gracias gracias gracias gracias gracias gracias gracias

[@sherlockholmesscotla]

Péricles do rock n' roll!

[@fredcrum2587]

I am not a fan of his vocals on this Prince classic, but he completely owns the guitar work. Incredible heart and soul into his soloing. He shreds like very few guitarists and puts his entire soul into his work. I have collected most of BB King, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and more and I would put Ingram's skills up against them any day. Possibly amping up the energy in his vocal style on Purple Rain would polish it up. Not like Prince's energy but a classy, true blues/soul wail like BB or Muddy Waters. Still collectable and memorable.