Steve Howe - Interview Part 1 - 7/6/1984 - unknown (Official)

[@SuperJV4x]

the interviewer thought it would add flair to the video for her to stand 25 ft away from the mic in a concrete tunnel

[@F1re_and_frost]

Gates of Delirium from the Relayer album was my introduction to this man’s ability to annihilate solos. From that day, he was my top influence. Phenomenally creative instrumentalist. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. Immense respect!!!

[@tempjohn1111]

Listening to Steve Howe on the Yessongs album is why I wanted to learn to play guitar.

[@steveoglesby4120]

Howe's closing solo on Siberian Khatru showcases his supreme talent. He "shreds melodically". Two styles that don't normally fit together. Still my all-time favorite guitar solo. For the record: I'm seventy years old and have listened to rock/jazz/country/folk since the mid-sixties.

[@autk]

@@steveoglesby4120 Siberian Khatru is indeed awesome and one of my favorites. "Yours is no disgrace" has to be the best live virtuosic display throughout on Yessongs for me....followed by "Parallels" on "Going for the One" and then of course "Gates of delirium" throughout. Steve is the best.

[@autk]

@Satanic Panic Fun and Games agree 100% it's an amazing record from end to end. I bought it immediately when it came out and wore it out. Nobody plays like that.

[@autk]

@Satanic Panic Fun and Games saw them in spring of 76 with Moraz from down close general admission in from of Steve... unbelievable enjoy it!

[@autk]

@Satanic Panic Fun and Games you saw them tho and we have all this wonderful live music to listen to and some good performances...check out Head or Hed Gilboa KZbin of Yes live ..some of it is excellent despite it being 50 years old video...my favorite is Yessongs for live performances...that's their prime imo. Love me some Yes... doesn't get any better. Progressive Heaven.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

One of the most innovative and under-rated guitarists. That phrase is often used inaccurately, but not here. I've been playing guitar for 30 years and have learned many styles, but I have never seen chords used as outlines for melodies or other combinations. Some of the most complex handwork in rock and roll, and the guy's self-taught. Amazing

[@jaime7621]

I don’t think Howe was underrated during that time period in the 70s. As he said, he had every top spot on melody maker and rolling stone for that matter. Guitar magazine had him number one guitar player five years in a row during the 70s.

[@EastmanD]

@@jaime7621 yeah all that's true and still no one in the general public knew who he was and I believe that's what Frankincensed was alluding to. Roundabout was a hit but no one knew the guys in the band.

[@robinwatson4282]

Hardly underrated! Yes were huge back in their day. I think over the years, I've come to realize that his reputation as a 'technically superior' player is somewhat misleading. I think his technical limitations were his strength, forcing him to come up with really awe-inspiring lines/riffs that transcended typical playing. There are scores of more technically complex players out there, but that's not what Steve Howe was about IMO. His transcendental playing is clearly a result of being in a band of unique guys trying to make unique music - something we should all be thankful for! Sadly, those technical limitations have caught up with him - he's tired and can't keep up with himself anymore.

[@jzdee]

close to the edge is nothing short of timeless brilliance. i loved it then and still do.

[@SONOCOM]

This is the best interview of Steve Howe !!! Super excellent !! Super enjoyable to watch ! Excellent questions and very enjoyable answers !!!

[@MrJimmyoc00]

Zen Sen loved it..very nice interview

[@daviddaemon]

Steve Howe’s facility with music is unparalleled, but I wasn’t expecting such a pleasant and expressive personality.

[@jdmresearch]

And yet, he has a reputation of being quite disagreeable with some of his bandmates or former bandmates. Trevor Rabin, John Wetton (RIP), and Peter Banks (RIP) were witnesses of this. You can sense some of it when he talks about the 84 formation of Asia. Don’t get me wrong, I love the guy and his guitar playing is unique, but reality suggests otherwise when frisking with other people.

[@RadagastBrown420]

He can be quite cranky .

[@maxwellfan55]

A joy, privilege, and rare opportunity to have been at the right age, and the right time to thoroughly absorb these early masterpieces till Wakeman's departure.

[@TheLoveSignGuy]

One of the most versatile guitarist of all time. So many different styles and types of guitars.

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

this is the guy that played "the clap"??? ive never seen a guy rock acoustic like that...phenomenal talent.a TRUE virtuoso

[@georgesonm1774]

Wow Steve has a charm and relaxedness here that reminds me of David Bowie. Also - this kind of interview was aired on MTV? Incredible. Great interview, great musician

[@glassslide]

Just a brilliant musician, so inspiring for so many years, thank you for all the great music.

[@howedelamitri]

Love it! This guy has always captivated me, both in his music and his whole persona. Thank you for sharing this!!

[@derail14]

+neo robertson what a down to earth man,god bless you steve,you're the greatest,grizz

[@stevemeese9799]

He's gotten grumpy over the years tho

[@RadagastBrown420]

😂 ​@@stevemeese9799

[@Fritha71]

Fascinating to hear Steve's take and thoughts on the other prog rock giants of the day. Two years later he would get together with his namesake from Genesis, Steve Hackett, and record as GTR.

[@cardo1111]

Loved Yes as a kid, seem to have come back to them again in middle age. A great band each member a virtuoso. Steve Howe is one of the greatest guitarists, saw him at the Beacon theatre mid eighties with GTR and again with Anderson, Wakeman, Bruford and Howe. Recently saw Jon Anderson in a small town called Sugar Loaf in NY. Jon performed with the talented young Paul Green Rock Academy, he still sounds great.

[@RadagastBrown420]

Great shows

[@billellison197]

# 1 guitarist/songwriter of all time, imo

[@derail14]

+Bill Ellison amazing,huh,

[@miraclehands9040]

How do I love the Howe? Love your guitar playing, love Yes, love the way you talk, love your brilliance, love the way you look and you would've made an awesome Elrond, head elf in Lord of the Rings!

[@derail14]

+Miranda Lorell one classic guy,awesome guitar player and muscian,he's the maestro']. your no.1 fan tim grizz

[@finch45lear]

What an enjoyable interview.

[@stevemeese9799]

Great interview, Steve seemed more relaxed back then and mellow

[@RadagastBrown420]

Yes

[@lilabalz]

Brilliant unique Steve Howe....

[@manueldeabreu1980]

Steve Howe really chilled out after he helped the Hobbits destroy the ring of power in Mt. Doom.

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Yes will be welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. Congratulations it is well over do You have had a amazing career since this interview. Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey U.S.A

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Steve Howe has influenced so many guitarists with his hybrid style. An all-rounder but unique.

[@mannyj.3317]

The Dixie Dregs are some real diamonds in the rough! I was glad to hear Steve Howe mention them in this interview 'cause the Dixie Dregs are definitely worth checking out.

[@Cpayne30]

Manny J. - most definitely.

[@timramm1]

steve is a down to earth guy

[@derail14]

+TIM RAMM steve is awesome

[@RadagastBrown420]

Hmmm, maybe. Definitely a great musician.

[@yucawhotv6714]

"Close To The Edge", of course, but how about "The Gates Of Delirium"? Howe had great performance on that one also!!!!!!

[@autk]

No question about it..Gates is incredible.

[@albertvinyes4951]

Ritual also, and The Ancient, and Sound Chaser

[@Dreamer3355]

Thanks for this.

[@loucifer323]

Going for the One was a brilliant alblum one of my favorites

[@Crezelltree4261]

Lou Cifer:Agree 100%.Truly one of their best.

[@nbagreen1]

Genius...

[@airmanchairman]

"Even Siberia goes through the motions so hold on and hold out the Winter..." - brilliant!

[@chriswakefield9538]

Hold out the morning that comes into view... River running right on over my heeaaaddddd....

[@tainonative4941]

Love his overview and his information.

[@shannonhartfield6029]

very great work!

[@lightningfirst689]

"Last year, I played with Steve Morse." Of course you did. I swear, every guitarist is named Steve.

[@b3fr1enderbetr4yer8]

funnily enough he also has a group with Steve Hackett.

[@kerryjacobs472]

Starship Trooper sailing on by. Anyone remember G T R ? I remember driving a garbage truck in the 80's hearing that song "when the heart rules the mind" for the first time. Steve Howe and Steve Hacket. Still dont know what GTR stands for.. Great interview here.

[@richinoable]

GuiTaR without vowels

[@royclaxton5822]

Must have been early 1974. I was on RAF basic training in May 1974 when I heard of Rick’s departure from Yes.

[@RadagastBrown420]

He came back several times.

[@warptek]

The Steven Hawking of guitar. Howe is just brilliant.

[@drbonesshow1]

Thales Aguiar Hendrix is always over-rated. If he had lived this would have been realized by more guitar enthusiasts.

[@terrypussypower]

Don Mueller You jest! If anything, Hendrix is under-rated! He wipes the floor with anyone you care to mention in rock music, his feel is supernatural!

[@drbonesshow1]

terrypussypower What can one expect from someone identified as terrypussypower? Obviously, no mucho.

[@terrypussypower]

Don Mueller It wiped the floor with your know nothing arse! Hahahahaha!

[@drbonesshow1]

terrypussypower There's only one way to deal with people like you of such low-caliber. That is to quote from Proverbs 14:7: "Go from the presence of the foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge." In other words, don’t waste your time arguing with an idiot.

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Steve Howe talks about playing with Steve Morse of the Dixie Dregs and won ders why they didn't have more success in America. I seen them open up for Chuck Leval from Sealeaval and I don't remember much about either band. I went to my SLACKER RADIO and looked them up and they don't sound too bad. If you get a chance check them out because any band that Steve Howe recommended is worth checking out. Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey U S A! Semper Fi!

[@Cpayne30]

James Farrell - their label didn't know what to do with them.

[@barly8344]

For me his most moving riff ,solo to be over of relayer

[@ethankeadle9745]

Great playing on that song and album

[@b5846967b]

Great SHirt/ Great guitar player

[@dominicsauve9915]

lollllllll !!! Bruford jumping in an empty pool !!!

[@philflower7778]

Steve is tremendous!!! Surprised he thinks Tormato wasYes worst album. I really like it a lot!!

[@Crezelltree4261]

Phil Anazalone:It was ok,not their best.

[@pauladcock6458]

I really like Tormato. Silent Wings of Freedom is brilliant. Every song is a colourful & memorable exploration.

[@BUSTERMAYHEM]

Future times/Rejoice is overlooked. I think it's a stroke of genius. They were so good at that time, they didn't even realize it.

[@albertvinyes4951]

​@@BUSTERMAYHEMAbsolutely! The way the rhythm starts and then Chris Squire's bass hits with a completely different pattern... It's so incredible

[@robinwatson4282]

Damn, that leather sofa looks comfy. I wonder if Howe asked to be seated elsewhere?

[@pauladcock6458]

Social distancing... 1984.

[@pauladcock6458]

Steve's first reply... 'cut'. LOL

[@paulvalletta01]

MTV Interview?

[@mda037]

+Paul Valletta - Yes (pun only realized after I typed the answer to your question). Between the 12 and 13 minute mark he acknowledges it being an MTV interview.

[@charlesnolan7602]

She sounds like she is out in the hall!

[@commando7144]

Tormato was an awesome record imho.

[@newforestpixie5297]

Lee K I bought the cd version from 2003 - I’d recommend it for the ‘bonus tracks’. The classical one is sheer beauty . Best wishes from the new forest pixies👁

[@davidmacdonald1695]

Lee K Troll

[@edf13]

It was a great album for almost any other band than YES.

[@samithmordraus20]

Bill Bruford threw himself into an empty pool... wow

[@shawnmcvey7789]

Hard to believe when you hear him speak 🤣

[@pauladcock6458]

Hard to believe when you see him still playing drums & not going into seizures!

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Keith Moon would have done it on purpose.

[@johnsullivan3628]

Steve,.. I seem to have hit a platteau... with my guitar skills, namingly that I would need new material to work on.. to become a more "full" circle of a guitarist. For instance.. I would love a more close- up lesson on your masterpiece...Dillusion. Where do I find you? to leave you a personal message...I have an American Made Fender " Star caster"... That I've been using to cover..' Yours is No Disgrace"...very slow but ...steady progress....The action on that thing is a bit low ...EXTREMEL difficult actions so sweet and low...; that I ts almost as if They're too low to the neck. IS here such a thing as action that is 'too low"

[@MissAstorDancer]

Jason, your last name should be "Belcher", because that's what the foul noise you just made sounded like. YOU are the one who was either dropped on your head, fed paint chips, or just mercilessly abused, because what else could cause you to be such a hateful jerk? At least John Sullivan picked up a guitar and is trying to learn to play and maybe do something creative at some point. What have YOU created that is positive? Please, do share with us!

[@jasonbetcher2159]

MissAstorDancer you are right. I was kicked out of my apartment, homeless and drunk and lost and was just looking to take my pain out on someone else who did not deserve it, and I appreciate your bringing my ugly, unnecessary, and rather embarrassingly demeaning comments to my attention. I apologise to both you and Mr.Sullivan. have

[@MissAstorDancer]

I hope things are better for you now! I hope john sullivan sees your apology. We have all fallen short of perfection. I hope we can each decide every day to find ways to cope with this life without taking out our pain on others. One thing I have learned, is that being grateful for something is the best medicine for suffering. I am not just saying that. Sometimes the only way I get through certain times in this life, is by sitting down and writing down at least 5 things I am TRULY grateful for! One of the things on that list is ALWAYS music!!!!! "In the end, only kindness matters."

[@jasonbetcher2159]

MissAstorDancer and kindness is something that is sorely in short supply Miss AstorDancer... I don't know who you are or where you're from and it truly does not matter, but I'm grateful to you for holding up a mirror that I needed to look into. I thank you and would very much like to give you a hug! 😊🤗🤗🤗

[@MissAstorDancer]

Well, as I state on my "about" section of my "channel"..... "I'm just an aging Boomer, looking for answers and moments of joy!" And speaking of "mirrors", this interaction with you brought about a pivotal moment just now for me, when I realized (through one of those serendipitous utube discoveries) that the reason I responded so strongly to your response to john sullivan, had a lot to do with my own fears, and my own past experiences of being ridiculed for expressing honest emotions. So, perhaps I need to practice what I preach, and not let my own issues cause me to be even a LITTLE unkind to another person.......even in defense of someone. Hope that made sense. And Hugs are the BEST!!! So, back at you! May I suggest that you search for the following on utube: Dave Matthews Band - Everyday All you need is love!

[@Thekeon3]

Bless him .Little pompous ego prick. Love him though!

[@Joe-mz6dc]

I think he gets too much criticism for that kind of thing. He really just doesn't suffer fools. It's a British trait.

[@cosmicdrifter287]

prog titan!

[@andrenewcomb3708]

To 39.

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Carl Palmer was a terrible rock drummer for Asia. Big mistake going for fame over ability.

[@RadagastBrown420]

Interesting... I've heard some don't like him.

[@leesaunders1930]

steve sounds like he's had a lot of coke but that's ok 👍

[@autk]

He's always sounded calm and thoughtful just like he is here. Coke heads are shifty and jittery and incapable of deep thinking, it's all surface response for them...This Legend is a great man, great guitarist and a great family guy...not a drug head or alcoholic... There's a reason Gibson called on him for 30 years to test new equipment...that doesn't happen with druggies..study up and do the research before you lob unfounded accusations. smh .

[@clinteastwood6875]

Steve only ever smoked marijuana and drank a bit. Never did hard drugs. Probably dropped lsd once or twice but that’s it.

[@RadagastBrown420]

He's always been a healthy person.

[@georgesonm1774]

I've heard tumours (read somewhere) that the super trebly guitar sound on Relayer is due to one of the members being constantly on coke and apparently that makes you like treble much more. Now who could that be (Chris perhaps?)

[@Aspartamebraintumor]

that's quite the shade he throws on Steve Morse

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Not at all. He said he was shocked that Dixie Dregs weren't more popular in the US.