I could listen to Chris talk about country music history all night
@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS3 жыл бұрын
No doubt!
@devakikaren Жыл бұрын
and he's so humble about it.
@gregjohnson63293 жыл бұрын
Why oh why do we not have more of Chris Scruggs on KZbin?! This is easily the best thing around.
@WillyPDX943 жыл бұрын
I was so happy when Chris joined Marty and the Fabulous Superlatives. What a super group, when Chris is your bass player. I loved Chris in BR549, too. He is the real deal and I agree he should be all over KZbin and on everybody's play list.
@ravibaghel77652 жыл бұрын
I3
@dereksorensen80193 жыл бұрын
Chris Scruggs is an absolute monster. He knows he’s the best player in the room but would never say it. Such a humble dude, and a real music historian.
@gamblinggator31773 жыл бұрын
Can he cut heads with Greg Koch?
@djautotur48753 жыл бұрын
he's sitting in an empty room
@chandrarakshit73862 жыл бұрын
Q
@jayprakash-if3ge2 жыл бұрын
@@djautotur4875 mm mm .
@ontogeny64742 жыл бұрын
The tone from that combo is so sweet too.
@LiterallyJesusChrist Жыл бұрын
Chris Scruggs is a National Treasure.
@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS3 жыл бұрын
To be a fly on the wall when Chris Scruggs, Marty Stuart, and Kenny Vaughan are having an impromptu jam session!
@brockheinrich81973 жыл бұрын
Yes plesse
@mattstanley89443 жыл бұрын
Damn ....🤔
@andigisler3 жыл бұрын
After you hear Chris Scruggs nail pretty much any country style on guitar here, remember that he is also a world-class lap steel player and got a little gig as well with pretty much THE best country band working today: Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives. And he is the BASS PLAYER there. 'Nuff said. There is talent and then there is Chris Scruggs!
@billnelson94133 жыл бұрын
Chris Scruggs’s tone was so much better than the others immediately
@larrydering15983 жыл бұрын
Tube amp vs a modeler amp.
@bartondarnell96943 жыл бұрын
Chris knows string gauge history, Western swing, California twang, etc. Is there anything about these subjects he doesn’t know? Just WOW!
@cubuffdoc3 жыл бұрын
His musical gift and knowledge know no bounds. Love him!
@stonahmusiclover3 жыл бұрын
Right? The history of string gauges never even crossed my mind til watching this
@asafoetidajones8181 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if he knows why kids love the taste of cinnamon toast crunch... or why the caged bird sings
@357bullfrog93 жыл бұрын
Now THIS is a show. I could listen to these guys all day long
@KeefsCattys3 жыл бұрын
Chris Scruggs is beyond amazing .. What a wealth of talent and knowledge ... Wonderful to see !
@ericp.36843 жыл бұрын
With the Clark Kent Glasses, red shirt, yellow guitar and blue jeans Chris is pretty much Superman's hillbilly brother with guitar powers instead of heat vision.
@ernesthenderson9813 жыл бұрын
Mr. Scruggs is the living embodiment of what I love about real country music. The guitar style and technique, the way it flows, the way a Tele goes hand and hand with a guit-steel, respect and appreciation for the music history. I've been a fan since the BR549 days.
@jwilder22512 жыл бұрын
I need a weekly video from Chris Scruggs, just talking and playing
@thelongvirtuesignal85518 ай бұрын
Chris Scruggs. Man. Unreal.
@govs213 Жыл бұрын
He was a friend of a friend and an acquaintance of mine. He stood to gain nothing from me but made you feel like a friend of his. So talent, skill, knowledge completely set aside. Mr. Scruggs is a top notch guy.
@Zoetropeification3 жыл бұрын
My Mother took a deep dive into country beginning in the 1930's when she was teenager. She was a fan of Chris's mother Gail Davies. She saw Chris many times through the years in small venues and always enjoyed his musicianship. She talked with him some about her experiences too. Chris truly brightened her days. Cool dude he is.
@rocnpops623 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Fender and this group of talented players for introducing this style of playing to a younger audience. It’s important and appreciated.
@jamesstrickland49803 жыл бұрын
Wow! Chris Scruggs is an encyclopedia, awesome!
@hairlab96462 жыл бұрын
This is Fender's best vid...Scruggs is not only a monster guitar player but an true antiquarian of country guitar styles. Kudos to the other two guys two guys for keeping quiet and just letting him give us a history/playing lesson.
@brianred71463 жыл бұрын
Thank you to Fender and all 3 amazing musicians for inviting us to this amazing conversation.
@brucestrickland87043 жыл бұрын
Started watching and just couldn't stop,. Thanks Chris Scruggs for a wealth of knowledge! Great show guys.
@barryvorse32012 жыл бұрын
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@justinschofield9083 Жыл бұрын
Wow is there anything Chris has not mastered RESPECTFULLY SIR!!😮
@darrellskinner52633 жыл бұрын
Wow. A guy with CS’s pedigree doing this kinda thing is just fantastic.
@garageink743 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Chris Scruggs play and talk history all day long. Been a big fan since the ole BR days.
@RexAWells3 жыл бұрын
There ain't many guitarist like Chris ,There are guys that can tell back grounds and not play well but Chris has both at a professor level ,I'M sure everyone else that clicked play on this thought ill give it 2 minutes and was wanting 2 hrs at category 4 .Fender would be foolish not to fully endorse Chris and give him more exposure so the American guitar history is kept alive and so is the names of the players. I bet you can't ask Chris a trick question and him not know the correct awnser, An amazing player and great historian. Thank you im going to look like a genius next band rehearsal just casually popping out styles and names just to mess with the lead guitarist and deflate his ego a little ,all in the name of guitar love .
@wideawakenotwoke61789 ай бұрын
Chris is a massive talent ❤
@michaelolz3 жыл бұрын
Chris Scruggs is the REAL DEAL!
@dereksorensen80193 жыл бұрын
Dude rips on bass too for Marty Stuart. He’s crazy.
@ianc10013 жыл бұрын
@@dereksorensen8019 And steel. Check out Hot Like That by Kenny Vaughan (live in a record store), It’s on KZbin. CS kills it.
@brushstroke37333 жыл бұрын
Is he related to the great Earl Scruggs?
@dereksorensen80193 жыл бұрын
@@brushstroke3733 Yea, he's his grandson
@billstephens66553 жыл бұрын
Wow, Chris Scruggs is an encyclopedia of country guitar pickin'. Thanks for this.
@Lydiaanderson540 Жыл бұрын
@Hello Bill how are you doing
@AskZac3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work! Really enjoyed this. Chris is such an amazing player, historian, and teacher. Please do a part 2.
@mraycgz3 жыл бұрын
And I’m requesting a part 3 and onwards. Not every KZbin video makes me want to pick up a guitar but this one does for sure.
@TheCommonSenseProfessor Жыл бұрын
I am from Muhlenberg County. My Great Grandfather was Earl Travis, first cousins with Merle. I was glad to hear Chris give the shoutout to our heritage.
@stevevice98632 жыл бұрын
Chris Scruggs could teach a master class in Country Music history...even down to the nuances of each great guitar player's instrument, rig and playing style...the guy is a walking encyclopedia. The Country Music Hall of Fame should record him teaching, just like you are doing here, for posterity.
@gabrielfernandez9792 Жыл бұрын
Chris Scruggs is new to me. What a super knowledgeable guy h is on this subject, and what a FANTASTIC PLAYER!
@WillyPDX943 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fender for inviting the inimitable Chris Scruggs to give a tour of country music guitar styles. I grew up on this music and still play it today. Videos like this show how exciting and deep country guitar really is. The more we get these sounds into young ears, the better chance we have of preserving it and letting it inform modern styles. There's a rich history worth digging into and Fender was a huge part of it. Thanks, Fender, for letting Chris show us how it's done..
@vanessasheridan42632 жыл бұрын
Chris Scruggs is a fantastic player. It is criminal that he's not a household name and a huge star. As I understand it, the Fabulous Superlatives all agree that he's the best guitarist in the band--and he's the BASS player! The man is not only a supremely gifted musician but a treasure trove of country music historical facts. What a talent!
@matsumoku13 жыл бұрын
This is one of those demonstration "courses" where you watch in awe and say damn I wish I could play like that!!
@195019602 жыл бұрын
One of the best uploads on guitar history I’ve ever heard. Thanks
@charlesmoore22973 жыл бұрын
Chris is the real deal on anything strings. Plus a class act to be true. Great video!
@michaelolz3 жыл бұрын
The electric guitar carmelized the edges of country music and formed rock 'n roll. I'm watching this for the second time, by the way. Love this.
@bobrome65492 жыл бұрын
Chris is a national treasure. I'm a Marty/Superlative fan and have seen them live a few times. Chis is a humble guy only using a fraction of his talent on bass & vocal harmonizing. But man I could listen to him talk & play guitar into the wee hours...
@Breakrite3 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! What a musical lesson. I’m blown away with the history. The playing is amazing by Chris Scruggs.
@HermanSays Жыл бұрын
This is the reason why Marty introduces Chris Scruggs as The Professor.
@poppavein13 жыл бұрын
I'm not a guitar player, but I got a kick out of this video. Loved the history.
@rockstarjazzcat3 жыл бұрын
What a treat. Scruggs’ depth of knowledge and clear respect for the lineages is appreciated. Will seek out your work, sir! Cheers, Daniel
@stringbender573 жыл бұрын
Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed this video with Chris Scruggs as special guest. Chris has logged thousands of hours playing the clubs all over Nashville and his endless knowledge of country music history makes him a huge asset to country music. I have watched Chris play live in Nashville dozens of times. He plays a variety of instruments and plays them all quite well. And he is also a very humble and likeable guy. Thanks to Fender for having him as a guest. Please have Chris on again soon!!!
@marksiebenaler32503 жыл бұрын
I'd just like to say thank you for letting the interviewee talk (and play). Too many times, the interviewer just tries to get all their questions in, rather than let the interviewee get their info out.
@michaelolz3 жыл бұрын
I've learned a lot from this video. Chris has so much class and amazing skill. The hosts were awesome and accommodating and great players also. Thanks to Fender for putting this show together. It was the BEST!
@billbranson61523 жыл бұрын
My gosh, Chris is an encyclopedia of country guitar.playing.
@rockinredneck573 жыл бұрын
Marty Stuart says Chris is as much or more a country music historian than he is. That's saying a lot. He knows what instruments they were playing and when, what clothes they wore, all the band members. Just a wealth of information. Plus apparently, all their styles of guitar playing. You can't buy this kind of information. He's studied it all his life.
@FIGGY65 Жыл бұрын
He’s other worldly. I can’t find the words to properly explain his musical significance!
@39MercFlathead3 жыл бұрын
Chris' knowledge of the Southern and Central California country (and western) music scene in the 1940s through 1960s period is impressive. I grew up there at that time and every Friday night was live music night in our family. My father was a "hillbilly DJ" (as they were called in those days) in the 40s and that's how he met my mother. From the Maddox Brothers and Rose to guitar giants like Merle Travis and Joe Maphis, Chris seems to know them all. Pretty surprising for a Tennessee boy. Now we just need him to do a segment on the Fender steel guitars. Like Chris and Kayton Roberts, I'm a Dual Pro player, but I make room for the Stringmasters as well.
@brushstroke37333 жыл бұрын
Is Chris related to Earl Scruggs?
@39MercFlathead3 жыл бұрын
Earl was his grandfather.
@plainolamerican3 жыл бұрын
@@39MercFlathead Gary was his biological male parental unit. He is the only child of singer Gail Davies and songwriter Gary Scruggs. His maternal grandfather is the late country singer Tex Dickerson and his paternal grandfather is bluegrass banjo player Earl Scruggs.
@jbkormos3 жыл бұрын
Okay, color me highly impressed! These guys are like the Ph.Ds of Country Swing and all that came after. What a great podcast!!
@Lydiaanderson540 Жыл бұрын
@Hello John how are you doing
@actionoriented3 жыл бұрын
Such a pleasure to see Chris in this session, and to see him get some recognition. We’ve been lucky to see him play in Nashville a number of times. He’s a monster player and master musician/performer - really a class act too.
@danross1464 ай бұрын
Man!!!!! What a fun video! All of you guys are great players but I am totally amazed with Chris Scruggs! How on earth does he remember all of those iconic riffs? He has the demeanor of the high school math teacher that everybody likes but he's a complete badass guitarist! I just really loved this video!
@billydaug616 ай бұрын
My gawd, I could listen to Chris talk about the history of guitars in Western music all day long.
@ryanprichard3 Жыл бұрын
Chris Scruggs is one of if not possibly the best all around country genre player. Absolutely amazing repertoire. love to see anything he does.
@TheBinderBoneyard3 ай бұрын
I know it's supposed to be educational and inspiring, but I think I'm just gonna throw my guitar in the garbage. So much skill and talent in just this short video...
@patrickfoster45863 жыл бұрын
Man did Chris's Vibrolux sound absolutely incredible or what?! That has got to be one of Fender's finest sounding amps- and that's sure as hell saying a lot!
@als10238 ай бұрын
Spellbinding, like listening to the encyclopedia of country guitar, being played. Chris Scuggs , a lifetime of music in his blood, born and bred to play. Thank you so much !!
@glenstrickland1513 Жыл бұрын
I would love 2 see you guys do a rip of some Scottie Anderson stuff,hes kind of an unsung superhero,but this was great man,it is a lost importance it seems 2 know the origins from wich we develope,,,NEVER underestimate this journey,understanding is the most powerful form of wisdom,THANX GUYS,catch ya on the ricochet...
@bertvanmourik2345 Жыл бұрын
And I could listen to Scruggs all day long, talking or playing. Either’s good
@gsmeeuwsen3 жыл бұрын
Wow, Chris is a monster player and knows his history too!! What a cool dude!!!
@Alessa19523 жыл бұрын
Best show I’ve seen. Thanks Chris Scruggs 🎸🎸🎸
@CandorBand3 жыл бұрын
I’m not a country player but my interest in Atkins and Travis style has been growing. There really is a wealth of information in this one video. Maybe because I come from a rock background IDK. But I found it so well laid out. Very nice primer into the country guitar styles. The playing is just great! Really like some of that California twang and will listen to some more of this. To me, everything sounds better with a little blues in it!
@CandorBand3 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyx9892 will check him out, thanks!
@shawnharris54253 жыл бұрын
If you master the sonny Curtis parts in Buddy Holly and the crickets, and just one or two from doc Watson, throw the two skill sets together, and you'll rival Waylon Jennings.
@dallastoto31893 жыл бұрын
I feel like I’ve been living in a cave somewhere unaware of so many great guitarists . Chris is amazzzzn. Also cuddos to Zac ASK ZAC for doing this stuff as well. Bringing names and faces out from behind the scenes.
@quintinpace26273 жыл бұрын
Wait till you see him play lap steel
@mikelord98602 жыл бұрын
And as for me, my hands are getting all arthritic and gnarly but this interview is inspiring me nonetheless!
@mairianncullen87532 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Ask Zac channel is excellent, too.
@mikelord98602 жыл бұрын
@@quintinpace2627 Chris is PHENOMENAL on steel guitar!
@garyblohm8382 жыл бұрын
Chris is now my new guitar hero ..... thank you
@dennisscalici82174 ай бұрын
I had know idea how great Chris Scruggs is. He’s as good any of the all time greats. Unbelievable
@georgecovetskie6717 Жыл бұрын
Great video guys. It brought my excitement back about good Ol' Country pickin. Thanks
@fender Жыл бұрын
We strive to make this page a resource for all musicians.. 🎶 We appreciate the kind words!
@Lydiaanderson540 Жыл бұрын
@Hello George how are you doing
@guitargirlRosann Жыл бұрын
My favorite part about these videos is the beautiful dark wall paint with the cool framed prints.
@SuperDeadRooster3 жыл бұрын
Fender, give us more of this type of content. Thanks.
@Deb22462 жыл бұрын
This is the best Fender Play LIVE I’ve seen yet. My dad played guitar and I never knew a name for his style. Well y’all just told me, he played Western swing. Excellent show, lots of history from Chris. Thanks Fender Play,
@CKVideoGames3 жыл бұрын
Chris went off on this, wow. What a lesson.
@SeeCSeesCC Жыл бұрын
❤you are so loved and appreciated Chris Scruggs. Great video
@scotthd28413 жыл бұрын
We need more Chris!!!
@stephenbalenger11 ай бұрын
Thank GOD they at least mentioned the GREAT DANNY GATTON toward the end. Killer video.
@johnbeetleboy77912 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! I’ve just seen this and Chris is an astounding player, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of country music. Thank you Fender for posting this!
@theobuitendijk3 жыл бұрын
This video was a joy to watch. And what an incredible player is Chris’s. I did not know him but what a fantastic player with also lots of historical knowledge.
@andylundberg50973 жыл бұрын
Great episode. Chris needs his own show!!
@Lydiaanderson540 Жыл бұрын
@Hello Andy how are you doing
@baradalamasa3 жыл бұрын
I could watch this stuff for hours and left my plans. Lovin' the topic!
@bobmckenna55112 жыл бұрын
Great interview skills, enormously gratifying, to see the politeness. Great history and demonstration by the player. Glad I happened onto this one.
@boonesboroughbeachboy93413 жыл бұрын
Chris is one of my favorite artist from this generation
@JamesJLaRue2 жыл бұрын
Scruggs' tone, both from gear and hands, is so rich and delicious. Plus he knows everything about everything. Marty Stuart has mentioned this about Chris before, seems true.
@Lydiaanderson540 Жыл бұрын
@Hello James how are you doing
@oddvarsolli10723 жыл бұрын
Fantastic show! Thank you! Mr Scruggs is an amazing encyclopedia of practice, theory and history! More episodes would be most welcome!
@carlosenriquemorales1873 жыл бұрын
Thanks to the guys at Fender Play for creating and posting this excellent video and thanks to Chris for providing all the history and the awesome playing on this video, he showed that he has some mighty good chops here...!
@theknotsewsuite Жыл бұрын
I could listen to Chris play and talk about music history all day. Great episode!
@juliusweil94642 жыл бұрын
No end of talent with this Cat. Lovely.
@johnmoser26893 жыл бұрын
Chris Scruggs is so talented it sounds studio final take perfect Really loved all the great playing from all you guys
@thelapsteelguy39603 жыл бұрын
I know Chris Scruggs basically through his steel guitar playing. This opened my eyes to how multi faceted he is!! On top of that what a wealth of knowledge about the history of guitar.... and of early country styles. Geez..... what a MONSTER!
@a.j.garrett96393 жыл бұрын
I'm a rock guy but this was just amazing!!!! I definitely shared it with my friends who play. Wow. Just amazing. You gotta have another episode!
@Dakotako3 жыл бұрын
As a Texan, any time I hear mention of Bob Wills, it’s an auto upvote.
@11calman3 жыл бұрын
Haha Dako Tako, I'm a Kiwi & every time Bob Wills is mentioned it's a double vote. Some of the USA players are incredible
@SeeCSeesCC Жыл бұрын
❤ Don Rich was a child prodigy, and before I was one year old from his mothers lap, we watched him on a darkened stage in Olympia, Washington, and I got the bug for live music right then and right there
@Krullmatic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fender, for posting this golden video with these phenomenal pickers and a grinners!
@tracygrim8688 Жыл бұрын
Gentle persons ..these guys are total pros so strong in experience an d talent, they work well with one another with respect, humor and exposure to varieties expressions they don’t need to show the size of their…talent. Men, strong talented mem. Thank God. Strength in simplicity. Great job guys! I love the south.
@tommykib3 жыл бұрын
This is a PHENOMENAL historical lesson on so many styles and their originators
@robbysguitars82233 жыл бұрын
Chris is a priceless resource. Well done, you guys. Musicians of ever stripe and style should know this history.
@vaughnmaurt50133 жыл бұрын
Totally agree...really enjoyed this
@jefft7968 Жыл бұрын
Great amp choice by Mr. Scruggs. My favorite amp ever was my '73 Vibrolux Reverb. My dad gave it to me around 1985. Then my (now ex) wife burned my house down. She wasn't after my music gear. She thought I was home, so it was ME she was trying to turn to ashes.
@mwqs110 ай бұрын
I need all the Chris Scruggs educational videos I can get. This is GOLD. ❤
@fiddlefolk3 жыл бұрын
Good job covering the bases for roots country guitar. Where it all comes from. Less we forget!
@johndaugherty4127 Жыл бұрын
Dear Me, I havent heard Ralph Mooney's name in a while. Great, great show.
@timmartin8191 Жыл бұрын
I could listen to Chris Scruggs talk or play all day. Either one is fine for me!
@frankortega42803 жыл бұрын
Chris an an amazing guitarist. Love his historical knowledge of country music and it’s players. Enjoyed this showcase immensely.
@19tractor523 жыл бұрын
....his pedigree, as you know is top drawer!! lol
@coyotecreekblues69353 жыл бұрын
I used to listen to BR549 all the time, so I was very excited when I discovered this. Chris is such an amazing guitarist and he does such an excellent job of breaking down and describing all of the different styles from Western Swing to Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. Very fun to listen to and watch and especially to hear Chris talk about all the different guitarists and how they developed their styles. It makes me glad I chose a Fender as my first electric guitar back in 1985 and have stuck with it ever since.