George Lynch Demo at ESP booth at NAMM 2017~PART 1

[@penmouse72]

I saw George about 15 years ago at a dive bar in Bakersfield, CA. The man played to 50 people like he was playing to 50,000. Incredible show! Nothing but respect for George Lynch.

[@anthonycahoon8337]

One of my favorite guitar players from the 80s. George Lynch is badass

[@garycoates4987]

I wanna see lynch with Warren demartini and Jake e Lee doin a tour just shreddin like the G3 Vai and Satch do

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

Won't happen

[@lensonmabile1215]

That would be something that I would go to the ends of the earth to see!

[@stratrat57]

Boring show.

[@rishz7857]

Want George Lynch and Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy fame to team up once or just have a guitar duel.

[@kevins4222]

I want to see Lee, DeMartini, and Lynch do one more instructional video or even a KZbin channel where they break down their solos and show the correct way to play them, once and for all. It would be a historical document.

[@markmacauley6028]

What a beast! Totally bad ass no matter the age. Kudos George, keep rocking.

[@darrengooding4703]

There are certain guitarists who's tone are so original you can tell who's playing after a few notes, George has always been one of them, great guitarist

[@swedeecklund1933]

Absolutely incredible. George is miles and miles above the best around , a different level 👏

[@keithrushmore9809]

this guy is the reason why I ever picked up a guitar to begin with. awesome to see him still teaching the newbies how its done.

[@juanpabloperez9063]

are you fan of Dokken?

[@tcrane8630]

dude is just a fearless guitarist

[@WSG23]

May be best description I’ve heard. He just goes for it. It’s awesome!

[@rogeradams7286]

George has put out some amazing stuff in his career; people are drawn to his tone and his leads because they are not a race of scales and arpeggios but truly beautiful phrases that combines technique and coolness. say what want here but I'm glad he still enjoys playing and I know he gets nervous in these environments; hence the drinking perhaps? nothing can tarnish what he's already done and I wish him all the best going forward; not at his best here but he's still got alot in the tank;

[@daviddemaria3982]

Please no one apologize for GL, he's playing circles around everyone else.

[@smkdog435]

a pioneer for sure!!! with a totally unique style!!! my biggest influence , but the sound man sucks, fuck those loud ass backing tracks!!!

[@lingolddigger]

George Lynch plays better at his worst than most other guitarist put together. So even if he is sloppy he still kicks ass. I'm a huge Lynch fan.

[@bmello452]

Lynch and Vai are just at the top for me. Composition and shred adds accent when necessary. Lynch writes some of the coolest solo phrases ive ever heard.

[@kevins4222]

Lynch, Vai, and Van Halen for me. No one touches them in the 80’s.

[@c2jones]

​​@@kevins4222 Many would place Randy, Jake, Greg Moore and Carlos into that mix. I feel Chris DeGarmo belongs in the discussion. But I'm with you.

[@markem9415]

Some of the most interesting and trippiest playing I've heard in a long time.

[@Daddy53751]

If you haven’t heard it yet, “Scatterbrain” by KXM shows he’s still got a lot of creative gas left in the tank!

[@evolutionmb]

love George! Such a unique voice on guitar..

[@gallantentry]

All of you Lynch downers, remember that everyone has bad days. He's a legend and always will be. He has paved the way for thousands!

[@shahinurhaque4725]

so truenman

[@KeithBlade]

Well said.

[@Eventual420]

Uniquely George. There's really only one guy with this radical of a style. Say what you will. Vai is about the only comparison, with similar abstract taste in chord structure, flaring leads, and their incognito, blend in with the regular dude, style. Randy was a diatonic writer, disciplined. Few comparisons there. I was in Leesburg 2 days ago, all I could think about was Randy, and Delores... and my Dad.

[@t.sewell1513]

My parents lived in Leesburg for 6 years and at the time I had no idea that’s where Randy lost his life.

[@dankmazzi2376]

Zack Wild 🤘

[@Daddy53751]

For sure. I never really saw the point with the whole comparison thing at all. All three were totally different animals, so to me it was like trying to compare a Ferrari with a Hummer, with a Cadillac. Other than they all have four wheels, they’re in completely different lanes.

[@lucianmunteanu8751]

Nu l-ai ascultat pe Jason Becker sau pe Dammebag...sau asculta-l pe Tony MacAlphine

[@paulm74]

Fantastic playing from Mr Scary.He never plays it safe,always going for more. I've always thought of Lynch as more of a jazz guy in a rock setting. That is why I consider him superior to other top players in the genre because they don't improvise as much, where as Lynch is seemingly always on that creative edge.

[@svenjansen2134]

Yea he kinda takes risks in his playing.

[@roosternm6830]

Even just watching how George Lynch moves his hands, holds the pick and his facial expressions is fascinating. You can see the intensity and accuracy flow.

[@esquelee6588]

The intro was amazing and brilliant.

[@DTM-ch7jy]

Thee Man the Legend which is George Lynch. No words are needed.

[@terryduncan5718]

I like that George doesn't do all that sweep shit but picks his notes one at a time...just adds the right amount of flash when needed...

[@Daddy53751]

I’ve always really dug his sliding vibrato, rather than the regular bending. It’s just such a violent sounding attack that bending just couldn’t achieve, and you knew it was him instantly.

[@noworries12]

that situation is always a pain in the ass for every musician: standing back to the wall with a bad sound .and the people standing 3 feet away starring at you!

[@JEFFCOTRUPE]

Incomparable in any setting. Best guitarist ever in my book

[@pretzelrides3748]

Best all around guitar player left from that era. Love him or not, each project he takes on shows off another side of his playing. And somehow he just keeps getting better with age.

[@flashy5150]

He's got one of the most unique techniques at playing -- he goes from using a pick to plucking strings like a banjo = awesome.

[@theshogos]

he is a guitarist that never fears to take the risk. if george was born in the 90's or 00's this guys musical boudaries would be enormous.

[@jlopez65]

Now that Eddie is gone, George is one of the few guitarists left that plays with a lot of soul!

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Nah they are out there, ya just can't see them from the road..Like modern cowboys.. Mainstream shit shoved at us is wretched new country, pop shit and vile rap..

[@hectorchavez3405]

Never thought Eddie played with much soul

[@Daddy53751]

@@hectorchavez3405 Diver Down was kinda the end for me.

[@Daddy53751]

Lynch is the last of “The boys of ‘79”, and he’s still got gas in the tank. If y’all haven’t checked it out “Scatterbrain” by KXM is fantastic! Hooking up with dUg Pinnick and Ray Luzier and forming KXM is just about the only time a “Supergroup” actually delivered, in my book.

[@rishz7857]

Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy fame is legend too. Want George & Scott to team up just once.

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

Sound engineer: Ok George how much do you want me to ramp up the effects? George: Yes

[@k.s.7104]

Lol infants and elders day! Lynch is freaking cool lol. Gotta respect Lynch, he has done it all and keeps on evolving.

[@BillDerBerg]

I thought it was pathetic

[@oreobiscuit7143]

Right from the beginning it was so beautiful

[@r.c.vincent6063]

A complete badass, one the best period!

[@tdz69]

One word to describe his sound/style....Sinister. Guy is one of a kind and an absolute beast

[@MatthewMcClellan]

Nobody sounds like George. One of a kind.

[@mikecard3860]

How many players drifted off into the never from his era..meanwhile he just put out 6 diverse CD,s in last 3-4 yrs...juggling different projects,each requiring its own style,not to mention remembering all the new material n older..legend man..a true legend.Was my hero in 80s and now.At these namm shows he tends to play a bit busy n thats cause its one long improv solo.

[@jeffcrowley4064]

It's amazing how much George Lynch still works. His workload is off the charts and still making great music.

[@Daddy53751]

KXM is completely fresh and creative! One of the very few “Supergroups” that actually delivered.

[@thetrustybutterknifean80sa19]

In the musician and metal world, he's known as the iconic '80s guitar shredder: George Lynch.

[@JimMoorby]

Loved the opening clean lead parts. What's with people trolling Lynch videos now any way? Seriously this guy in one of the best rock/metal lead guitarists ever!

[@eryckcrypton6412]

Wow... incredibly expressive. Fierce and fearless... I don't get the "sloppy" comments, or even people saying "he's 65".... that's doing his playing prowess an injustice!

[@BURNOUT3272]

Yeah I think he sounded good the whole time

[@Indiscriminance]

Just once, I'd like to be able to watch a show without a freaking field of cell phones stuck up in everyone's face.

[@ClassicGuitarRockJFL]

Indiscriminance of course this was probably recorded by one of those cell phones stuck up in everyone’s face.... lol

[@EcstasyJesus]

Just once, I'd like to be able to watch any KZbin video about live metal without someone complaining about phones like a bitch. It's 2019, live with it.

[@lonewanderer2894]

If you took away the phone would you be watching or listening to this show at all?

[@rolandi9638]

G. Lynch is Always an interesting musician to take in.Seen him 4 times since '98 & can't wait for number 5.

[@TheDogPa]

He was pretty good back in '83 too!

[@michaelcasessa2645]

I'm looking at all douches comments saying how he's not playing well,some people are so annoying,it's not his best vid ever but he's still killing it,seriously go get lives,this guys a champion of music,sold millions,still making records,doing clinics,ripping it,George is great,get lives seriously

[@billdncn]

Sir George doesn't play the guitar... He attacks and Man handles it. Love his unorthodox style.

[@rorycunningham5457]

George has the one thing which is the most important in guitar playing a great vibrato and good pitch and what more can you ask for and if he plays some"of key"crazy stuff its just all fun.

[@tomrose1884]

Everybody's a critic, George keeps creating and you non-guitfiddlers don't get it, he pulled off the miracles in the studio, ain't dat good enough. I'm glad he's still out doin' what he loves, love watchin' you jam George.

[@davem62290]

George is not sloppy!!! George is a Volcano GOD!!

[@BURNOUT3272]

The beginning is so amazing

[@gearhead2017]

george still has his touch!

[@TheDude83161]

George,humble as ever making everyone others skills look like a joke,a true Messiah.

[@Funckinnutcase]

Dude doesn't even know how to spell the word humble. Biggest fucking asshole on the face of the Earth!

[@mitchmclean3898]

He's definitely got his own thing going on these days.... very different, but he makes it look very fluid yet accidental at the same time.

[@satanas666reyna3]

One wickedest guitarist still living and kicking ass fuck loved George playing since late 70s

[@TheDogPa]

Been a long time since those old KNAC party days huh George! Man we're old. Hey, why aren't you gray yet? My gray hair is at least still long...LOL! Keep rockin'! It keeps getting better.

[@craigsmithunlimited5181]

Loved GL since I was 13. Pure talent.

[@garycoates4987]

that dude is so damn good "Mr Scary" for real

[@roosternm6830]

Lynch is one of the masters of guitar. His style, choice of notes, use of sustain and how he uses the Floyd. He makes a complex assortment of sounds make total sense.

[@jorgevillarreal1158]

I love his style of composition,riffs and solos very melodic,he's a reference point,a legend👍👌🤗💜

[@seanmccall7277]

George always goes for it.. so much feeling...

[@flashy5150]

Hey, he's playing my guitar -- wait no -- I play his guitar -- and what a beauty it is. LYNCH MOB ROCK ON !!!!

[@victorlaw4256]

Amazing. Thanks.

[@BURNOUT3272]

One of the greatest

[@DARKSIDEOFURANUS]

GREAT expressionistic PLAYING and grooving

[@DanielLee-zq7li]

Unique - fabulous creativity

[@theerawatech]

His technique is out of this world. Great and very unique

[@nitrokyosho]

George Lynch is awesome

[@destaagengperwira]

George is pure energy. Nothin else....

[@t.sewell1513]

So good!

[@michaelrichardson8343]

He's very unique, he's definitely becoming more like Jeff Beck with all the whammy bar stuff...phenomenal player.

[@itsianwood]

Great to see George still going strong! . Glad people told him the backing track was too loud in the first tune.

[@Ultimagtr650]

What some people need to remember is when it comes to writing and recording George is on the money bigtime. KXM and T&G being great examples .Live playing when compared to many , George is nowhere near as clean these days that`s true ( the gig he did with Gilbert and Kotzen is a good example), but think on this. When did they last write a world wide platinum hit?.. When did they write tracks used in movies, or still played 30 years on? Gilbert as great as he is, has a very very short resume of hits, and Kotzen who is ridiculously talented both as a player and a singer is the same, so give the guy a break. Listen to the intro track from his REH dvd and tell me if that`s not as good as anything you have heard from other big names..His history alone deserves some respect.

[@Daddy53751]

The “Scatterbrain” album from KXM was amazing! To me, it’s really rare for a “Supergroup” to actually deliver something fresh and creative, but that album did both.

[@noworries12]

UNBELIEVABLE that this guy is almost 63! He is like the Thomas "big boy" Magnum of Rock!

[@kyleempsall7090]

George played more bluesy than technical.I like this is his best performances I've seen lately more bluesy stuff is what George should play more of

[@strokeofluckgolf7143]

I want that guitar!

[@machupikachu1085]

George Lynch is the reason I started playing bass. 😆

[@pppaulie73]

So this is better than the solos in the "structured" Dokken songs of the 80's? Okay, whatever I guess. Long live the 80's Lynch solos.

[@mitchmartinico3013]

wow..um..Look George rules!But these comments from people..priceless as well.Keep in mind the guy is going on 65 yrs old and really has his own thing and always has!Idc what thoery and tabs,scales,arpigeos he knows ( sing dont play),most people knocking it have much to say but it's right there.This is a bit sloopy for him,and idk if i want to say he improvises to much,perhaps he does,but its like Akira Takasaki comes to mind( maybe funny?)The guy has my attention and if you listen to his solo projects,pretty damn talented.But soloing is monotonous and predictable..although its just him doing his own craft.After around 40 yrs its time to branch out.These guys are legends...i love guitar...not being a player,i still feel the music!But really...simple...Vai ( strange that i think its strange Satriani isnt as good..on his level,but taught him),Lynch ( just a breed of his own kind),Wylde ( yes,a bit repetitive,but simply Zack rules),oh,and lil Wayne..( simply awesome..lol?)Lol!!!!!!Anyhow,many others have better knowledge,hands maybe..i didnt forget Malmsteen and many others either.I normally dont comment but its just that this has been in my blood and my soul forever.Im envious im so limited on my ability..Rock on Goerge ..i grew up with Dokken.Old as dust now ..lol!!!

[@billwilenski]

Mitch Martinico Yeah man is freaking 65 you could have his Social Security now the guy is a bad ass I don’t remember 65-year-old looking like that

[@5starcomment]

we need to see more HS guitars...

[@pacorodriguez6238]

I LISTEN GEORGE LYNCH EVERY SINGLE DAY....IS A A VER Y COMPLETE GUITAR PLAYER, HE GOT ALL STYLES... THE BEST...

[@j7cc]

Lynch does his own thing like , all business. I enjoy his work.

[@SMGMusic14]

Would it be too crazy to call George the Jeff Beck of 80's guitar work?! Videos like this give it a strong case.

[@GreenPowerFarm]

Damn George...you rule bro!!!!

[@mike68shred49]

The speech of George´s guitar is something like 'go out and set you free'. Others just know to say 'go home and practice another guitar technique'...

[@nothx962]

Mike 68 Shred one will allow you to do the other in a sense. but I get what your saying.

[@micksonjamf6330]

He's a fucking GOAT of a player 😈🙏

[@sbrave]

That room was PACKED. You couldn't get in if you weren't there well ahead of time

[@JM-bs7ke]

Lynch is the best!!!!!

[@iamthem.a.n.middleagednerd1053]

I really love "Cry of the Gypsy"

[@rishz7857]

Dokken's song "Bullets to Spare" may not the toughest song (even I can play it) but it's one the coolest in my opinion.

[@jeffreybabino8161]

That is a great guitar player 🎸

[@badsanta7630]

Old georgie boy still got the chopps

[@brownwrench]

George has his own sound and style I can allways pick out from the others. Not many can do that.

[@antoniocastro7242]

É e sempre será um dos grandes!!

[@oldgit4260]

Love the backing track, what's the song?

[@retrorock5333]

The man is f&@$!%# shred monster and always has been one of my favorites🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TheMetalMag]

bloody smart phones !!! Get out of the way...he's a great player and hasn't lost his play

[@paulolsen6870]

I don’t care how good a shredder someone is, they don’t/can’t sound like George. He’s about as original as they get. ✌️

[@Rutigliano]

Playback is louder than the solo... I could see some of Vai´s technique in his way of playing, too.

[@James-hh1lq]

No music theory knowledge just off the cuff playing . Incredible player

[@svenjansen2134]

Really dig his playing with KXM.

[@fycn2245]

One of a kind.

[@jackvai2681]

George was a master monster in dokken 'beast from the east'...and a glacial velocity train wreck ever since.

[@tfrost33elkhunter]

Ok. Saw the same amp in the KXM Scatterbrain vid. 'METZ' is that right? Can't find any info on these.

[@robodos]

I've been friends with the guy who makes it for years. His name is John Metz. It's one of his side projects. The guy is hella talented himself on the guitar and managed to get the MAN to take his amp with him.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

AWESOME brother..much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO

[@samseok5221]

wow! Maestro

[@Waynemann1]

Cell phones and social media: Destroying everything this insanely talented is doing

[@SanDimas234]

Kind of how we're watching though. :p

[@kamaboko1]

It's one thing to be a fast player that can rip through every scale and mode, etc., but it's an entirely different thing to create your own recognizable style. At the very least GL can say that. NAMM is full of copycats. You can tell when GL picks up a guitar and starts playing.