Doyle Dykes (NAMM 2014) - Wabash Cannonball

Doyle Dykes playing Wabash Cannonball at NAMM 2014

[@garylcarrier]

No one like Doyle Dykes! The best!

[@sherricooley2572]

I don’t care what genre of music you like, this guy is so talented you have to enjoy this song for the musical talent that is magically flowing through his fingers. I have to admit I have always enjoyed this song never heard it played like this. WOW!

[@ericschilling9757]

In 2009 I saw Doyle. His playing and his humility got to me. After the show he gave me a thumb-pick and I still have it.

[@jeffyax1173]

Best rendition I've ever heard! The hair on my neck wont sit down! Awesome

[@davidjermy2524]

Love this Guy so down to earth and a world class musician.

[@NeonBlade]

Put a smile on my face!

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

Every time this guy plucks a string, it vibrates at a frequency in tune with the rest of the guitar. It takes great skill over many years to achieve this kind of perfection.

[@JoLoneyMusic]

I’ve watched this countless times and it still blows my mind when he speeds up

[@tmart9084]

I play this song almost the same way except not at the fast speed Doyle likes to roll too.. It's actually really to play this song with tuning like this. Another cool tune of his is called The Tennessee Stomp, it's the first song from him that I learned.

[@robertweldon7909]

9/7/2022 I first heard Doyle way back in 1989, when I went to church one Sunday evening, expecting sermon and he played a concert instead. We got a sermon alright, a musical one that I still remember. Don't be deceived, Doyle practiced that tune for a long time before playing it like he did here. You don't play like that, with your eyes closed, off the top of your head, and then repeat it "cut" time.

[@antoniogourdine3399]

I'm watching Doyle playing right now at my church (Church at Argyle) in Duuuuuval!! Great talent!!

[@chuckyt9083]

Hot’DAMN!! That was like Chet, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emanual all rolled into one! Super talented hombre! Bless his heart....

[@jbanjo056]

Feeling a little heartbroken right now, this guy helps

[@TTexas2]

Doyle, Missed seeing you & hearing your fabulous unique DD fingerstyle these past 4 years! No one can play this tune as well as you do! Grandpa Jones would be so proud of you! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@general5104]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING !!! Doyle is quite the showman! He's good, and he know it! He does everything the way you've always wished it could sound like! He came to GraceWorks Church, in Chattanooga, TN., and took over our service, when our pastor was out sick. He provided the live music, and his daughter sang a few songs. In my own personal opinion, there is no one better on the Grand Ole' Opry ! He certainly has his own style! He plays his own back-up, his own second string, and, of course, lead guitar...and he puts it all together seamlessly! He's a mild mannered man, soft spoken, but not someone to under estimate! There's NO BETTER out there! Thanks Doyle!

[@BIgRon2176]

Doyle is absolutely amazing on guitar, and is a great guy as well. I've met him a time or two at CAAS in Nashville. He is a close friend of Wes Crider, who is also my buddy. Love to hear him play. Ron

[@cast390]

I never get sick of listening to him play,a true world class pro,There are a few elite,Doyle is one of them..

[@jerrygibson2689]

When I think I've heard the best guitar picker, then along comes Doyle Dykes.

[@maddogwrestlingfan]

I never heard of this man... But now I did.. And I feel my musical interest just kicked up a notch.. Dang, he's excellent.. Thank you for uploading this...

[@RandyFnRhoads]

Wow. This dude just blew my mind

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

What a great entertainer, he is just so natural but you can see and hear what a pro he is

[@andrewguttry6886]

Extraordinary; to be able to meld astonishing technique with genuine musicality is a rare gift.

[@gitaaa7740]

I came here because Eric Johnson mentioned him in an interview. When I first was looking for my Taylor in 1994, I remember his name on a Taylor guitar. I wonder what happened. This guy is fantastic!

[@blucheer8743]

Man that’s awesome!

[@stanleykomonce8302]

...i thought of this after playing this vid hundreds of times ...Gods favorite chord ....D-evil 🤣🤣

[@jungle5663]

Watching Doyle play motivates me to practice, he is an astounding player.

[@declassified1]

Im from the UK but lived in the Wabash Valley throughout tge 90s , this just brought it all back. Thanks )

[@jefftillison8062]

Doyle has sparked a new desire in me to play,Chet's not gone,he live's through Doyle.

[@guitarlessons205]

Love it. This man is a legend....

[@mikkokuorttinen3113]

I have watched this like million times it's so great! Thank you Mr. Dykes!

[@chipperP]

Saw him in Tyler, Texas many years ago……such a nice guy.

[@erichnussbaum]

I saw him 1999 in France. Never forgot his name!

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

When you talk about guitar greats, do not leave this guy out.

[@taperecorder3]

best $10 seeing him live best I have seen in my life, if I could get to his level then I could finally say I can play guitar

[@pAnTs86100]

Saw this guy and met him when he was representing Taylor guitars at my local music store In Manchester England. He arrived with Bob Taylor one time. Best acoustic guitars ever. Absolutely phenomenal player and also has a very talented daughter called Hayley.

[@neilangus4401]

Isn't he playing a guild guitar

[@dimas7547]

@@neilangus4401 sure,Guild

[@MrNeilith]

I love the way he enjoys playing.

[@barumbuza2064]

HALLUCINANT !!! Bravo ! Bravo ! Bravo ! Bravo ! BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!

[@fleadoggreen9062]

New fan here,I never heard of him I’ll keep my eyes open if I see he’s in town

[@jimhays118]

I saw him many years ago when he made a personal appearence at a local music store, then on main st. In downtown Fairhope, sponored by Gretch guitars. Fabulous!

[@jungojerry1658]

Doyle says - "Don't laugh - that's what got me on the Grand Ole Opry".

[@johnchris2568]

Damn right!

[@blubberbooty]

Now you're just showing Doyle! LOL! You're awesome bro!

[@patrickhuguesgirard1881]

Love u Doyle!!!

[@wheezer7]

I haven't watched doyle for a while, amazing!

[@phonicwheel933]

Doyle seems so casual, but makes a fantastic sound!

[@SidLaw500]

Lovable dude and talent!

[@jamesgilbert9642]

I'm from Cornwall in the UK..... what a Master of his craft!!!! God bless you Doyle and the years of dedication you must have put into becoming the Master. (And, by the way I love the tribute to Chet documentary). Our world needs more of you.....

[@michaelsmagic13]

This time is so beautiful

[@stevedouglas7375]

At one with his guitar. A beautiful thing it is.

[@ThePurplePeasant]

Wow! Very nice. Couldn't stop listening

[@davidsisson2026]

Doyle is a top tier guitar player.

[@johanelderdal]

Pure Magic. Love this tune. Incredible guitarpickin.

[@FriendM2010]

Dude is blessed with happy fingers! 😳🥳👍🤟

[@jimharris8597]

Doyle's playing is off the charts. Can't wait to hear him play in person again.

[@GM-xy5tw]

No pun intended? LOL

[@The_Wood]

Wow! Never heard of this guy but...wow!

[@maryjovujasin7157]

Love listening to you!! very inspiring!!!

[@rtstodden]

Looking forward to seeing Doyle at NAMM 2016!

[@benmorris2901]

Absolutely brilliant !

[@fenderstratguy]

Both of these guys are great!

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

Guild......niiice. His playing.....excellent.

[@7775Kevin]

Man that is fantastic playing. Love it.

[@jaygatsby1]

You gotta be a major badass player to pull off the acid washed coral jean jacket.

[@cgreeneblue]

I think he just did it...could make even purple look good....maybe even better than prince did.

[@Tonetwisters]

Just one of many great players from my home town ...

[@MildredSheldon]

You sure can pick. Gets my old feet tapping. Love it to no end.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@stepitupandgo67]

this will never get old...the way he speeds up is just inhuman

[@salm37]

Yeah seen him in town ...amazing ...does a great beatles song

[@petemacfarlane6478]

Amazing. And what a character!

[@lionbear7706]

that was cool as heck! and that bend! excellent

[@7884golfguru]

Awesome bro thanks for the post ❤️🎤😎👍

[@robertovacagalarza]

Un guitarrista fantástico, increíble.

[@mariomansuelli8967]

His touch is super-clean, even among the virtuosos.

[@philmoley4418]

amazing stuff wow

[@fonkamex]

That is pure talent combined with hard work. A pleasure to watch and listen

[@michaelnichting3312]

god has definitely blessed Doyle with an unbelievable Talent for the guitar. He is absolutely awesome I love to hear him and Tommy Emmanuel play .both unbelievable players. god bless.

[@johngolden2842]

you better believe they rock!

[@Tr33People]

Hmm the lowercase g, god.

[@abutrug]

@King Brilliant me too, hows their cover up going on all those dirty priests? hahha

[@tomlyons7891]

@@Tr33People Yeah. I see that too.

[@jonos138]

Outstanding! Well played. 👏👏👏👍

[@Tonetwisters]

One more fab musician from the big city of Jacksonville ...

[@vaderenseun]

Excellent performance! Thank you very much for sharing. Best regards.

[@AnnoyedBuffalo-rx1dy]

God bless You All who stood with the right side of History

[@69Curtdog]

Thumb picker extraordinaire!

[@JanetCaterina]

Really fantastic sound from that guitar

[@EliZevin]

Wow , was not expecting that. Fantastic

[@theoriginalbillholt]

I liked the cute smiling girl in the background, shielding her eyes from the light to get a better view when he turned to his right as he sped up. I'd bet that even at NAMM he was underappreciated, perhaps only marginally recognized, and was probably the most technically proficient as well as the most sonically appealing player there. I first heard Doyle about two years ago, and my somewhat uncharacteristic presumptions about what to expect based on the thumbnail for the video I saw were absolutely flattened within seconds. Doyle is magnificent. As others here are saying, he's in an elite group of players who I could listen to at great length with a smile on my face, frozen with an enrapt sense of awe.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

Oh yes... the cute ones will stand around for this level of talent, no doubt. Now in my world.. While it's true my band does have 'groupies'... unfortunately they all belong to A.A.R.P. :(

[@fonkamex]

The girl with the striped robe on the right side is cute but looks like the typical musician’s girlfriend, so uninterested and bored by the magic of the music itself. Reminds me my ex-girlfriend actually. The blonde on the left is much more enthusiastic. That is my choice!

[@dwebster50]

Doyle , you always are amazing .. Alberta Dave

[@rickrodrigues2219]

I'm speechless!!!!

[@bobbysweeney5377]

Amazing!🙏

[@julianfrost4698]

I didn’t want this to end

[@CyrilViXP]

Amazing performer!

[@harleyholgi]

wish I could play my guitar half the way he does. marvelous!!!

[@joe22589]

if you play it half the way he does you'd be one of the best

[@robertpaul5065]

Easily done - just take your guitar and cut off 3 strings. HAHAHAHAH Get it? Half the way.......oh never mind.

[@general5104]

I've seen him in person. He's REAL ! Accomplished puts it mildly. The guy's GOOD !

[@lanslay7342]

Absolutely awesome!!👍👍👏👏👏🌹🌹💕❤️🇱🇷💕😢🧚🏿‍♀️💓💗

[@jakebowers9237]

Totally awesome!!!!!

[@edsmith202]

Oh geeze! That was great!

[@superdriver777]

I've never had my face melted by an acoustic guitar before, but there's a first time for everything!

[@Siren851]

Amazing!

[@tomf429]

You know you are good when you can play a great song like that and only sing part of a single line. Awesome performance!

[@taggr921]

OUTSTANDING !

[@alexdesslin]

great sound !

[@chirilas5217]

Unique Doyle

[@hoytmccloskey5967]

What a superb master

[@mck1972]

He is a Genius!

[@ignatiusjk]

DAMM!!! That's some serious pickin.

[@mmmegameat]

Total country-style shred. This dude is amazing!