Greg Koch

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[@jazzmachine]

Greg makes me wish I could turn my guitar back into a tree.

[@ronnietea3205]

🤣🤣🤣 I actually laughed out loud when I read this comment

[@bunnys1980]

I feel you man, me too

[@scottalger6665]

@@bunnys1980 Ha Ha Ha !!

[@carterfest]

Amen

[@MrNamePerson]

Too funny!

[@Hoodrio]

Still BY FAR the sickest guitar display in all of KZbin land.

[@francescodefelice6650]

You mean in the world?🥂

[@rhykko77]

Lots of players can play millions of notes, but Greg has got to also be one of the most entertaining guitarists on the planet.......and the special fluid with which he assembles those notes is ......just beyond ! way beyond .

[@lonesomeguitarplayer]

Greg is a true master, no doubt about it. He and Scotty Anderson are wizzards in their own right.

[@robstrange]

That's got to be one of the best tele sounds I have ever heard...

[@garretmckinley952]

Yep totally agree

[@kitano0]

greg is the epitome of "playing" the guitar....he's a great technician, but he plays with joy and a sense of humor. Anything that rocks me and makes me laugh at the same time is alright with me!

[@ghoshwhowalks]

couldn't agree more.

[@MrNamePerson]

Absolutely true.

[@craig.encinitas]

Can you dig it?

[@MatrixRZ5]

This guy is unique, like his style of playing guitar and with chicken picking, bells and whistles. He just made me a fan, rock on.

[@ZacharyWhiteNH]

wow...... same

[@NotUrBiz]

Greg makes me want to either give up, or practice more...depends on my mood. Ha ha.

[@blimster633]

From moching zep to straight killing it

[@michatroschka]

exactly.. mostly its the practice option, right?

[@michatroschka]

@juna wood very well said my friend! of course- hang in there and get better and believe in change

[@WillfulThinker]

Imagine a band with Greg Koch on guitar, Les Claypool on bass, and Steve Moore on drums. How insanely entertaining would that be?!

[@ezequielzayas2549]

MY GOD, I WISH THAT HAPPEN!

[@craig.encinitas]

Grab yourself a can of pork soda!

[@NickJansen87]

That would be pure gold

[@lelov1392]

What an amazing player! Love his style. Not a single dull moment during this epic performance! Very underrated and under appreciated virtuoso!!! Much respect to you GREG!!!

[@robwalton7749]

Ohhhhh my face is hurting from smiling. Mr Koch, you are truly amazing and thank you for your existence.

[@Knight14649]

Every time is hear a diff version of this song, I just have to smile non stop. Greg is like Frank Zappa, just pure joy to listen to no matter he does.

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

Love these old shots of youthful Greg.What an Amazing talent 👏Dynamics anyone?

[@kimokeokeahi8526]

Greg is GREAT. A really humble guy. He knows that he is not in the "A list" of guitar gods. If he looked more like a rocker or dressed differently, then maybe. He's been at this for a long time and knows everyone. Yet, remains good-humored and humble. Long life to you good sir!

[@nicklevi5537]

Well, he's not on A list coz he's definitely an S list if not R list! This guy literally, word per words, whatever that means, the best numero uno in da world!

[@jeffmartin9753]

Greg Koch is one of the greatest living guitarists in The world

[@davedecker1725]

@@jeffmartin9753 he could stand toe to toe with ANY guitarist living or dead

[@didgeboy287]

I love seeing musicians like this who can be PHENOMENAL performers but also silly and down to earth.

[@njineermike]

I always loved Greg's columns in guitar magazines. He's as hysterical in print as he is on stage.

[@georgechronas]

I've never laughed so much hearing guitar playing!! awesome !

[@georgechronas]

I mean... could't think that it could be!

[@Buelligan88]

I wasn't digging it at first but I stuck with it... and then watched it ten more times. New fan here.

[@davidbusby2550]

same here

[@jeffmartin9753]

Who knows if this was even his band? He could have just been sitting in with this crew. Hired gun sort of thing, or end of show jam? Whichever the case, a lot of class on display.

[@daniel2001]

I like the way he adds the Heartbraker riff in. One of my faveourite guitarsts.

[@hearpalhere]

This video never gets old :-) I think this was one of the earliest videos I've seen of Greg and it still floors me every time I see it.

[@rodgeComAu]

I saw Greg Koch live last year. His playing was incredible, and he has such a relaxed and humorous stage vibe. Pretty awesome stuff.

[@guitarkis49]

Holy crap....where have I been all these years? I've never heard of this guy....he is insane! I've got to check out more of his playing right now!

[@frenchytouch]

i can't stop watching this video!how can i get bored with a great guitar playing like that? greg koch is one of the best.One of my favourite.

[@Az_1987]

I've seen so many videos of him playing this and I've always thought the same thing- "I've got time, he's older than me...." Guess what Az?!: He's killing it here at your age. No more excuses! Get to work!!!

[@EdBGuitar52]

Met Greg in person. Nicest guy you could ever meet. Frightening guitar player.

[@fukkkkka]

Man, this brought the music back to life for me. I mean, this is stuff I've heard forever, known how to play forever, but this is like a wake up to the beauty of the music. What amazing playing.

[@stringmanipulator]

I would love to see Greg Koch and Steve Vai jamming and doing some friendly guitar battle thingy .. since they are both fabulous and have this humorous touch I think it would be hilarious and awesome :)

[@AirGuitar]

Les Claypool and Greg Koch just jamming would be so entertaining

[@stevenjones6780]

I dunno, I like Vai too much to put him up against that 😆

[@9reasy5am]

the guitar he's playing is the fender custom shop Greg Koch signature model, only available at Cream City Music, located just outside milwaukee.

[@roryoconnor31]

Greg brother ... amazing .... you are mad ...but the good kind of mad.... love it

[@cgcgce]

I can't believe you guys are arguing ...CAN'T YOU SEE KOCH IS HAVING A BALL WITH THIS!.....sit back and enjoy this great guitarist!........................by the way Tommy Emmanuel does the same shtick in his concerts and the crowd LOVES it!

[@MrFrenchHarp]

Its like a mixed clone of Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton was sent into the future.. in a parallel universe.. on crack.

[@dochopper5981]

Blues Harp Yep that's pretty much it.

[@Strat642001]

I saw Greg do a demo for Fender, and he was just incredible. Did a cover of "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" that was smokin' His sense of humor is waht does it for me. He can play just about anything, but it's the cracks and jokes that do it (I highly recommend his instuctional videos). "Good clean fun"!!!!

[@dealsbetweenfriends]

Just saw him tonite in Seal Beach Calif with son...............go baby!

[@pmay222]

always impresses me...and what amazing versatility from a tele........

[@crowhaven200]

Great post. Greg is a pure guitar player. And he oozes talent. So much that he can have fun and make you left while playing perfection. One of my favorites.And he's a great showman.

[@lenporter]

This guy is my new god. Amazing. Blown away!

[@HAIL4sure]

One of the few (in not only) gear promotion musicians that is fun to watch, entertaining, AND can play. Very refreshing. Love this guy

[@fieldfullofthistles]

I just love him. He has way too much talent. and hes put the hours in. His SRV lessons on DVD are brilliant.

[@lending99]

If you really like his playing, then you need to check out all of his "wildwood Guitar" reviews....this guy is seriously unreal...his playing is AWESOME!!

[@badkatrising3918]

Jon Parker I do not recommend doing that. Because it cost me $12,000 so far Doing exactly what you said. Lol

[@edkawalec3360]

This is mind-blowing, the command Greg has of the guitar, best dynamics. Best Zep cover ever.

[@BjergstedMusikskole]

He's such a great guitarplayer. I've met Greg Koch himself. And i got a sign. on my strat's head. He's a very nice, and funny guy. I hope i'm going to meet him again. Rasmus Volden R.A.V.

[@soundscenesdcmusicmedia2709]

Greg combines a MASSIVE legacy ken, with a brutal populist 'IM SO DAMNED GOOD!" delivery, somehow coupled with that "i am SO hip and yet nothing-here--you-cant-do-if-you-WORK-at-it" approach... WHAT a treat delivery.... DAMN!!!!

[@rustygoldfanatic8830]

Amazing !!!!this guy is a freak ,and man can he play.

[@rebelfan1216]

Well I did just got my face melted into a puddle of pure extacy! For the first tyme ever seeing Greg play was more than a treat.He was jammin' with Southbound at Shank Hall!! They played nothing but almost every ABB song!! They played the entire Brothers & Sisters album.I got to meet him and I am now a fan forever!!!

[@beachcomber4141]

Greg has such a unique style. Only guitarist I have ever seen play heavy metal chicken pickin'!! That guy can do anything on the guitar.

[@skeymoson]

No shredder could ever get close to what Greg is doing ... there is so much FUN in his playing. Wow.

[@siampanoramic]

Bravo Greg from France. You've got fans !!

[@fredzungri5835]

GREAT!!!! your a very gifted player Greg!! Thanx for sharing your talent with us!!!! Following your videos my playing has improved a lot!!!

[@CammedFox]

Greg is absolutely from another planet. He is incomparable. He seems like he's a hilarious guy to hang out with too!

[@JohnnyRockerman]

He's using a Fender B-bender Tele. There's a buncha springs and levers from the strap button to the b string, and wen he yanks on the strap, the b string is stretched.

[@alonsomiranda2598]

he is like les claypool but on guitar

[@AirGuitar]

exactly

[@j_freed]

He is like the Nigel Tufnel of quality footwear.

[@bassnm8]

There is great playing there is talent and then there is Greg Koch. This is some fine guitar playing!

[@Fetasipsi]

I remember 5years ago when listening greg first time kicking distortion in to that tele. Man it took me only few weeks to recieve one from england. Happy ever after it.

[@mrtelechi]

Just superb... Can't say much more, Quantum fingers, they are everywhere at the same time...

[@2691murc]

I have just found this guy on you tube by chance whilst looking for something else & am struggling to think of anyone as good. if you think of him as a clown or not you cant help but be amazed at his talent & speed

[@m3tafunj]

Interesting factoid: The Stairway to Heaven solo was recorded on a tele not a les paul as you might suspect from Page.

[@Nottalottasleep]

And in case there is someone left who does not know this - that solo was cut together from a variety of different passes (Jimmy's not Gregs) Jimmy's a superlative producer.

[@thenewmedic]

Yep. That whole first album was pretty much all on Tele IIRC

[@michatroschka]

nice! good to know, man

[@cs4312]

Barnyard Coral could have been the one Jeff Beck gave him

[@edkawalec3360]

Just.....love this guy, so cool! Can do amazing things with a Tele! Technically one of the very best, then add all the feel! Perfect!!

[@BrandOdyssey]

My all round favourite player. Almost no genre is beyond him. The only player I know who can do comedy on the guitar. Plus he has been married for ever and has 4 kids as well. Great take on the led zep stuff.

[@Moisesgtr]

Incredible guitar sound... Wonderful...

[@69drguitar]

You sir are MASSIVELY talented!! LOVE listening to you.

[@pizzulo81]

i love the neck on his telecaster. the fretboard is awesome. i usually prefer rosewood but this maple sure is nice.

[@frenchytouch]

very nice tone and playing.i like the drummer too.

[@rodentcafeteria]

I'd like to hear him and Jeff Beck have a guitar duel to this song!

[@SolidFlair]

he is one of my favourit guitar player it's awesome!

[@8153max]

Yes I did but after looking up the word definition for " reverential " makes me totally agree with you. I also think Chris Duarte is also a very inspiring guitarist too.

[@kmwilliams57]

I'm still waiting on him to make a single "Rock Out With Your Koch Out"

[@zzlong55]

Stunning guitar craft!

[@trjb1767]

Nugent licks. Awesome.

[@megajames3000]

i met him today at willis music, i bet you didn't know he's 6 foot 7!!!! this is a big guy. makes a tele look little

[@allabrie]

Eventhough Jimmy adapted and made it completely his own, the original is by Jake Holmes. He saw Jake play it in a club once and Jimmy changed some of the lyrics and riffs. He never asked Jake for permission but Jake has said he never had a problem with it.

[@longwhip]

Don't forget "Heartbreaker" at 2:17..another Zep "Oh by the way" thrown in there to tickle your ears...This guy shreds Danny Gatton and is closer to Junior Brown and SRV and Jimmy Reed...can you feel that telecasters wood ringing??? Most awesome performance!!

[@prsfrank]

He's got a couple of tricks in there, one is very clever use of a slap delay, makes you sound like your double picking a note, and then there's the b bender, ( notice the back of the bridge). awesome sick playing

[@BlimpyBoy]

I honestly can't recall the last time I had this much fun watching someone play! This guy's something else!

[@noslohcinkin]

wow! excellent pickin' and a good laugh as well! You, sir, have just brightened up my morning! What a player!

[@livewiresrus]

He is slam crazy I love it, I have one of his dvds Guitar Gristle.

[@jeffyranks6773]

Shred country heavy jazz !!j'adore 💥🎸

[@antreb15]

Benny Hill plays guitar. Greg wows me every time.

[@jimihendrix41]

love it........ the best player on the planet at the moment!!! by a long shot.... thank you greg!!!!! thank you very much........

[@gollumandsmeagol]

Guy shows more versatility in 10 minutes than some "greats" show in thier entire life. Why he isn't more well known is a mystery to me. Guy has lots of talent and skill and style to boot.

[@johnjakubowski2304]

Nugent Zeppelin combo deluxe special by Greg and company! Love it!!

[@manuelrivas8602]

Check out his guitar demo's on Wildwood guitars, sight. Such a good player and always a kick in the pants to watch.

[@emanuelemazzoni782]

Amazing player! Very gifted

[@guitargeniusofficial]

Excellent guitarist!

[@sgtcaco]

Sounds really cool, The only tele I own is a new select I just got and me also livin in Aus not sure if I will send it over at the moment but It will happen in the future or I might buy one with the B bender already installed.

[@DallasBobGTO]

holy shit!!!!! I'm hooked! Naturally talented like someone else with 3 initials mmmmmmm SRV? man I love it and am really hooked on greg's stuff. great post!

[@lukaskuipers7791]

Just playing stranglehold in the middle for no reason hahah

[@Hs3u39]

From 3:20 on is pure genius . . Quotes and riffs jumping off! Especially the Nugent.

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

The drummer was so happy when he kicked off the Nugent riff

[@neilr11]

Great guitarist, hope to see him live

[@mirecekproject]

I have no words. He is a master!!!!

[@haraldtheman]

he's a exellent player, plus he haa one of the nicest tele's ever

[@asj2m]

whats awesome is that he starts out playing rediculus chicken pickin then pretty much plays all Page licks... awesome tribute go koch!

[@Moshechka]

wow...it looks so easy and fun...truly amazing....

[@freeatlast1963]

AWESOME and original! love this style,harmonics

[@gweeds334]

wow he just tears that Heartbreaker solo apart and makes it grovel at his feet.

[@Trampaz]

very lightly brush the string you're playing with one finger of your right hand while doing some hammer-ons and pulloffs with the left hand. do this across the string and you'll get different harmonics going. hope it helps!

[@jspartacus]

It's "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent, followed by "Heartbreaker" solo by Zeppelin. There are quotes of "Whole Lotta Love", "Entry of the Gladiators" circus piece, and a country twist on "Stairway to Heaven",

[@LilGuyBigVoice]

I've only recently heard about Greg. He's definitely surpassed the hype. Incredible guitar player! that "Stairway" rendition? Good lord!!! :)

[@SimonYeh]

I saw him when he was in Brisbane...awesome player, very entertaining...

[@alancassett137]

I commented about a year ago and had to come back and listen again- UNREAL- Is any guitar player more entertaining? If you watch/listen to this and dont crack a big smile when he goes thru his Zeppelin montage, YOU ARE DEAD INSIDE

[@PetarBladeStrok]

2:16 - Led Zeppelin heartbreaker. I love it. And later the solo. lol

[@TOMMYBENICE66]

hes smokin the good shit