Johnny Hiland and Sammy Hagar at Tahoe Wabo -Watch Johnny's Jaw Dropping Telecaster Shredding

[@agcatdriver]

Johnny's one of , if not THE most versatile guitarists around! he can literally play any style, and play it WELL.

[@JohnDoe-br8ny]

Hes the man the Legend.

[@johnhelems721]

He is absolutely awesome

[@TheSunshinesinger]

Johnny Highland played guitar on my album, Robin Lynn and Friends Praise The Lord. It was an honor. Very nice guy!

[@user-xn9cc3tw9c]

Hell of a chicken picker & his blues, are awesome

[@rioace3953]

Steve Vai can park this seamless motherfucker's car

[@davidcollins2648]

I've seen Sammy with Montrose, Van Halen and now Johnny Hiland who plays clubs around town and blows away everyone with his virtuosity. Sammy has one of the best voices in rock and kept the energy levels high. Few rockers age well.

[@dhand34]

Yeah Johnny had a Star Licks video out before anyone knew who he was

[@scottstedeford7575]

Dio and Sammy=The two most versatile, powerful, instantly identifiable, and consistent singers of all time in rock.

[@jude6773]

this video is old but listening to Johnny and Sammy just...refreshing

[@theguitar2605]

Tuned in for Johnny, but have to say, Sammy’s voice is incredible.

[@wolfie316781]

Fucking right Sammy is a pure savage

[@john77905]

DAMN! Johnny Hiland is a Freakin MONSTER on guitar!! his technique is unmatched...this dude is dangerous!

[@witchman1]

I/m sold, he is by far the best guitarst in the world, and will be for years to come.

[@playersmusic6365]

polite , humble , kind , approchable , Johnny Hiland has a lot of freinds in the music buissnes why ? who wouldn't want to be Johnnys friend , he's a good man . oh & a shit hot guitarist , bless his heart . Shane from England ....

[@Adipsia1]

I agree totally. Johnny's virtuosity comes third place behind his humility and magnanimity... but I don't see anyone approaching him on any level. A wonderful human-being.

[@MrKris286]

Came here for the wolfdogs and was pleasantly surprised by your most popular video 😂 This guy can really tear it up

[@dhand34]

Yeah he’s a guitar slinger

[@reno145]

Proof that a 'Tele in the hands of someone who knows how to use it is a force that is close to unstoppable.

[@MrGratefulheart]

Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page.... all the great chicken pickers, Albert Collins, Roy Buchanan.... yup, I think so!

[@lh7801]

@@MrGratefulheart Jimmy page. Pffffft. Worlds most overrated axeman. He is definitely not one of the goats of guitar

[@zaphod-x]

@@lh7801 Yeah, he sucks. No career whatsoever. I bet you blow him away.

[@martymcpeak4748]

A country picker shredding with hybrid picking and surgical precision

[@mattstacy1652]

Yep! Looks very unusual in that setting but my god! Anyone says it don’t belong needs to watch this video!

[@poncho8887]

Love finding these hidden gem of bootlegs. Johnny and Sammy on the same stage rocking out, another bucket list item checked off.

[@dhand34]

Johnny’s manager came to my house as soon as he got this DVD cause I had a YT channel and could upload

[@LOPRESTI68]

johnny hiland is fricken awesome that guy is fantastic

[@dhand34]

When he met all the guys in Van Halen back stage at a concert years back, somebody handed him a guitar and all their mouths just dropped

[@richardhincemon9423]

Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen and Roy Clark all rolled into one Dynamite package. Go Johnny Go!!!!🎸♥️

[@dhand34]

Yeah for real. He’s a nice guy too

[@toomanygittars]

Wooohoooo! A master country picker who throws down Eddie Van Halen licks like there's nothing to it. An absolutely great musician.

[@psychomonkeyman]

I have never heard ANYONE get that kind of tone out of a Tele. This guy is absolutely amazing!

[@alainmetalbible5150]

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@georgemarchelos9758]

JH is a badass, this was nothing, you need to follow this guitar player. He's the nicest guy as well, just a treasure.

[@dhand34]

@@georgemarchelos9758 truth

[@baileyvillewyldeman]

johnny is from the town i live in..as kids we all jammed together and i've had the pleasure of doing a show with him as well.. johnny is beyond gifted and plays damn good for someone who is legally blind !!! ROCK ON MAN, COME HOME SOON !!!

[@georgemowbray7874]

johnny lives 20 mins from me really nice guy!

[@dhand34]

Yeah definitely is

[@playersmusic6365]

The world needs more people in it like Johnny !!!!! Be a better place wouldn't it ? yep !!!

[@Tonysmithmusic]

Sounds EVH crossed with Danny Gatton. Awesome playing. X

[@ryanslauderdale]

That's exactly correct.

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

Ok. Very good guitarist.

[@pecktox]

Gee whiz, I am mostly country, and love to hear jonny,but never realized he could rock like that.. awesome.. ?!! Peck

[@dhand34]

Yeah he can

[@gdudley9]

I love the way Johnny Hiland intertwine's hybrid chicken picking lick's , country pedal steel licks with EVH type hammer on's and a few blues lines also in the mix, a signature of a awesome guitar player who has developed his own unique style, he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve !

[@DavidJones-ey6ie]

This is wild!!! Playing

[@dhand34]

Yeah for real

[@MrBighairyass]

Best guitar player I have ever seen...he doesn't seem to choke or get nervous...he is perfectly fluid...

[@stringbender57]

Johnny is the MAN! What a guitar player.

[@dhand34]

yeah he is

[@JohnDoe-br8ny]

a good old woodland junction maine boy.. in my home town

[@dhand34]

Yep

[@timholt8369]

Met Johnny at guitar show in Philly. Besides being a killer guitarist he is a genuinely sweet guy. Signed my guitar and we took pics. So humble and yet one of the most respected players in Nashville let alone the whole country.

[@dhand34]

Tim Holt he played with us on a gig in Nashville about 12 years ago.

[@earlycuyler8719]

Johnny is the best guitarists of our time period end of report! The secret is he is also one of the best human beings alive! He has an unbelievable learning curve, if someone can do something better than him he can learn it before they could play it twice! Yet he will never say anything negative or admit he's better than anyone

[@punishr36]

You are not a guitarist. He's good but you clearly don't play or you'd know that statement is rubbish.

[@SlightReturn666]

Wellllllll ... I wouldn't want to swap him in for Larry Carlton but heck he's 10 billion times better than most

[@uribar-ner5055]

He is such a great rock guitarist. But he didn't develop this style of his play and sadly for me he preferres County music.

[@HarryStoneDotCom]

What’s amazing with Johnny is he always plays the right part and it’s always musical. And the tone he’s getting here from a Gatton-style Tele proves that a lot of the sound is in the fingers. The stuff he’s doing with harmonics here should make Zakk Wylde go back into the woodshed. What a beast of a player Johnny is, we’re so lucky to have him. Great guy too, so nice. Shout out to Sammy, too, an underrated talent.

[@dhand34]

They used to say Johnny could play Gatton better than Gatton

[@johnmorgan7947]

❤💥💥💥💥💥💯

[@fredhug6972]

Johnny is such an amazing guitar player. He is as good as anybody out there!

[@shawnhuff6024]

Sammy is so excited and emotional he has never had a guitar player in the band this great since vanhalen

[@MartinVazChannel]

Hagar and Hiland, just an amazing combo, awesome performance....

[@dhand34]

MartinVaz yeah that was a good one

[@lazloleif7739]

What, Johnny finger tapping, I never heard him play like this. Hands down the most versatile guitarist ever

[@dhand34]

lazloleif yeah he’s one of the cleanest too

[@Gratefulman1965]

That’s why he is an in demand studio musician, he can play anything. Johnny and Brent mason two of Nashville’s ( now not so) secret weapons. And for them playing live pays better than studio union scale pay does.

[@eyoung2289]

Johnny is a total badass

[@justintyme2764]

Dang! Johnny be Good!!!

[@dhand34]

Yeah for real

[@rockinredneck57]

Just watched SRV do this one.Second best to Johnny, and I LOVE Stevie Ray, but Johnny just flat tears it up on this.

[@uribar-ner5055]

Johnny's guitar here is a unique moment in time. He is a force.

[@dhand34]

Absolutely

[@jplove9810]

increbile sense of when to shine and when not to. so tasteful

[@KyleCarrington]

+james lovelace well said

[@muranilife]

Exactly. He pushes you right to very edge and then pulls you back leaving you wanting more. He's got an amazing musical sense.

[@DuckDuckGo512]

yep ...exactly

[@rockinredneck57]

Just proves you don't need a "Frankenstein" guitar to rock hard. Just talent! A simple Telecaster will do just fine, thank you!

[@user-xn9cc3tw9c]

Johnny is a hell of a nice guy & a GREAT guitar player..u got to see him live... Sammy gave him a ring..too Kool..!

[@dhand34]

Yes for real

[@arrivervalley6231]

Much respect to you Mr Hiland. Truly a great musician no matter the style.

[@CountrySingerWannabe]

Johnny is so awesome cause he considers himself one of us. He doesn't think of himself as a celebrity or guitar idol. Just a regular guy who love to play

[@williamweiss6128]

Hiland is a shredding beast!! Amazing!!

[@dhand34]

Yeah for sure

[@RenoLaringo]

This was brutal!

[@marksummers7849]

Hey yall ! Sammy must be a pretty good guy to strike up a friendship with a total stranger ,hang out with him for a week and have him on the stage taking the lead. Kudos to Sammy Hagar.

[@whiketurner6249]

+mark summers Well, he had heard of Johnny. It wasn't just some guy. Johnny is that guy you want to meet if you're someone like Sammy.

[@stephens9462]

He knew who he was.

[@dhand34]

Yeah he knew who he was. His reputation was spreading fast before this.

[@iedermensisanders]

Dont believe anything he says it is all for the show, bro !

[@mattstacy1652]

Dude is freaking amazing and makes it look so effortless! Like Chris Stapleton singing! No effort! Just there in all aspects!! Amazing!!

[@dhand34]

Yeah

[@allguitar887]

Johnny. Dude I'm so happy for all your success..your an inspiring player...love the way your so versatile ..man and his Tele ..who makes it talk sing scream moan the blues , rock ,country and every extreme in between...Johnny's Playing is just on fire.

[@joynthis]

Hiland's next gig will be avant garde jazz, which will include classical and Afrobeat solos. Then he'll unplug and walk away from the stunned crowd, just giggling.

[@staffordduecker665]

Would not surprise me!

[@jester92345]

I know Johnny. He is a awesome dude. Super cool and humble man. I dont think John would want to be compared to EVH, but I would love to see them play together.

[@eyoung2289]

Johnny can play anything!! He jams

[@dhand34]

Yeah he kills it

[@zzrrf]

28-6-2020 man good shit party on Johnny

[@plumkzy]

I got a chance to meet Johnny at his mothers house a few years ago. He is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and one of the best guitarists I have ever heard.

[@SuperBuzz71]

The ways that Sammy Hagar has treated Johnny throughout the years just proves to me that Sammy's a good guy when it comes to other musicians.

[@DiegoPujolT]

Who needs Eddie and Satch when you have Johnny Hiland at your side? XD

[@guitarkis49]

As a fellow Maine-ah.....way to go Johnny!!!! Holy crap....that's some great playing!

[@anthonymcghee7674]

Johnny's the man!! Humble and an amazing guitarist.

[@dhand34]

Definitely

[@lieugebo805]

Super versatile and very underrated. ! This guy is great and love Sammy too!

[@lady51x50]

Was there that night. Was waiting back stage to go out onto the risers and you were standing there with your guitar. I ran up to you asked you to sign my shirt.... kissed you on the cheek and was gone...... Thank you! For being so cool and polite while I went on about how I loved your sound.... You made my night!

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

Winston, I've had the pleasure of speaking with Johnny Hiland - he is not only a world-class guitarist and musician, but a fine person as well. Just as down to earth as could be. There's a few guys out there that could stand toe-to-toe with Johnny - Scotty Anderson comes to mind - but darn few who can without coming off-second best. The thing is, though - and Johnny would be the first to agree - there's no "best" in music; it isn't a contest. Whatever moves you - that's what matters.

[@IPushHard]

Johnny is so versatile. Im sure that a lot of guys who live in the country domain can rip some heavy rock all to hell, but for whatever reason you just don't see it much. What stands out about Johnny in particular is he is so fluid in every style he chooses to play. incredible speed and always in the context of the song. He doesn't fly through notes when it isn't appropriate. He doesn't step on vocals. He is always in the tune. More at a player level, he swaps between chicken and flat so effortlessly, I have to watch his right hand to actually know when he does it. There is very little tonal difference when he doesn't want that difference to be obvious. Ive commented on several other videos of him and one of the things I cant forget to point out is what a genuinely nice guy he is. He is humble, honest, and he will strap on a guitar with just about anyone who wants to jam... not that I'd necessarily want to play along side him and feel like a student again. lol But any youngsters out there watching this, just know that he spent countless hours and days learning by replaying song parts over and over until he got it right. Translated, that means he is basically self taught but learned from the best. Personally, he inspires me to practice. Thanks for that Johnny.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

Not only is Hiland a monster guitar player; he sings really well and has a very appealing voice on country and certain other types of songs. I wish he'd sing more.

[@TheZombie4u]

What a remarkable entertainer!! Great performance here by all, but wow Johnny is amazing!!

[@voodootele]

This is the Future right here! I have to admit, I thought Johnny always sounded "fake" when he played rock, but this video proves me dead wrong. Whats can I say, this guy is truly awsome! Sammy just rocks too, to me he ranks up there with Dio and Bruce Dickenson.

[@WorldCitizenX]

Johnny is a nice guy and a fabulous guitarist ! Sounds good... ...you are the man !

[@profxpedals2009]

Unbelievable talent, the guy has a gift!

[@CUF85]

Damn! This guy can play any style!!!! Thumbs up Johnny!!!!

[@super63strat]

Met .Johnny at PRS ..what a geninue great ,guitar man ..mega talent ."standing O at the PRS Experience 09 show ".Johnny Rocks

[@kalesr1]

I watch this about once a week for a pick me up! Awesome.

[@dhand34]

absolutely.

[@meme7591]

I'm at Johnny when I was very young when our parents were in the hospital together in bangor. I never knew he was this talented amazing

[@dhand34]

Yeah he’s unreal

[@meme7591]

@@dhand34 well you tell him that Kim from northern Maine says hi I don't know if you'll ever remember me but I hope all is well with his dad and I'm very happy for him

[@tyecook9630]

I'd sell my soul for one tenth of that man's talent. His feel and passion are a force of nature, somehow channeled through him. This dude gave me goosebumps. ..

[@michellebutler3467]

OH MY!!!! Two of my favorites TWOGETHER!!!!!!!! WHAT A TREAT!!!!!

[@dhand34]

Yeah for real

[@kenrunnels3891]

Man Johnny can play any genre what an awesome guy WOW !!!!!!!

[@LOPRESTI68]

Dam he played the shit Outta that guitar

[@lauratwo16]

Johnny Hiland has INCENDIARY solos! You not only hear but you also FEEL every note muted or not! LauraUSA

[@richardblackledge7402]

Johny Hiland = great guitar player

[@Gitarmorten]

This guy is one of my new favourite guitarists!

[@tsuei05]

Awesome! Johnny and Sammy together! And yea, Vic is a heck of a guitar player too... but don't forget Sammy can wail himself... I've seen him live with the Waboritas and Van Halen and he was just screaming... watching him and Vic trade licks was SO cool

[@pizzamon795]

This one made me smile in a time of severe depression. Thank u

[@guitarfighter]

Hope you're doing well !!! Cheers

[@pizzamon795]

@@guitarfighter thanks, I'm still live and kicking

[@mooseknuckle9657]

The man is awesome.Plays everything in key AND with FEEL,but Edward's tone turns my head every time.

[@danielkirk1]

Johnny is awesome, that singer has a awesome voice too.

[@akrause2004]

Damn, ...he makes it look SOOOO friggin easy. That's the sign of a true master.

[@nickjimenez6138]

WOW what a force what a player, just fantastic!

[@dhand34]

He’s a freak of nature

[@ForViewingOnly]

Awesome video, thanks for uploading. Johnny Hiland constantly impresses me. His tone and playing here are so tasty, and so outside of the genre that he's known for. I love this guy.

[@ShreddFly]

Awsome ! Thanks for entertaining me !

[@elijahtiner5691]

a big fan of Johnny Hiland

[@kodiakfamily8032]

Holy Schnikees - that's from a tele. Man he can play...and Sammy - he's still has it....good grief they are so talented

[@dhand34]

kodiakfamily yep

[@yellowdogadventures]

I was at this show, Totally kick ass

[@dhand34]

Yellow Dog Adventures the incredible

[@dhand34]

Yeah Johnny spends most of his time with his guitar and works on playing, instead of looking at himself in the mirror and worring about his hair.

[@jpb1231000]

EPIC!!!!

[@dhand34]

@@jpb1231000 for sure

[@Spaceman1968]

Johny is really incredible. He can also play any style of guitar.

[@TheDistortionist]

my new favorite. he embodies all the talents i strive to gain.

[@japonaliya]

Still sends shivers down my spine....

[@dhand34]

Same here and I’ve played with the dude

[@wallacelambert9308]

I've been playing guitar myself for 40 years. Johnny is one of the best I've ever seen. He's the only reason I watched this video. Don't care much about Hollerin Hagar. All he does is holler

[@dhand34]

Yeah he’s one of the fastest players around and he’s a super clean player too

[@stevenhearrell1564]

Sammy gives his all. So does Johnny.

[@dhand34]

Steven Hearrell definitely

[@dhand34]

HE's playing on our CD. He was great got nearly everything on a first take too.

[@MegaTuang]

That is truly astonishing. ❤

[@howlindonster6131]

Blows the doors off that rocking tune, and the crowd gotta lesson... Go Johnny go...

[@bub64882]

Johnny killin it, and Sammy belting the hell out of that blues rock. Nice.

[@ThrashRoC]

Unbelievable ...Johnny Hiland is DAMM COOL ..DO RECORD With Sammy hagar

[@gsmeeuwsen]

Johnny is one of the best players on Earth. ANY style he can nail...

[@dhand34]

@@gsmeeuwsen yeah for real

[@Greenriver842]

The fact that Johnny is a chicken picker, ten gallon hat cowboy and he can play hard rock like this blows my brains out. 👏

[@shredemigod]

johnnny is such a badass...breath-taking stuff right there.