Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top | Guitar Moves Interview

Billy Gibbons Another life hero of Sweeney’s torches his brain.
Original air date: December 5, 2013
Matt Sweeney, host of Guitar Moves, is an NYC based producer (Joanna Sternberg “I’ve Got Me”) and composer (Superwolves, Chavez, Red Dead Redemption 2). His guitar playing can be heard on records by Adele, Johnny Cash, Endless Boogie, Neil Diamond, Cat Stevens, The Desert Sessions, Iggy Pop, Tinariwen.
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[@Axodyl]

Man this is exactly what music is all about, bunch of people just jamming good shit and having a good time

[@Squareheaddude]

Another fantastic episode. This is one of my favorites! Thanks for bringing them back, Matt.

[@Halliday7895]

As I watched this I realized Billy has embodied those old blues men he saw growing up ...right down to the way he drinks and talks like ...a coooooool cat ....who isn't prepared for class and doen't care but wants to just feel goooooood daddio. haha its like he even putting on a show in the why he speaks. giving us the experience he had as a kid talking to these other worldly bluesmen... who were also drunk too id bet hahaha

[@Oldcrow77]

Embodied them so much, They copped John Lee Hookers riffs in La Grange and ZZ Top got sued by Hookers song writing partner and copyright holder for it. John Lee wasn’t personally involved in the law suit.

[@selloinmaterial]

Please keep going with this series! been waiting for new episodes for years!

[@danielstoddart]

This is not a new episode; it's a re-up. It was originally released in 2013. I do think Matt has some new episodes in the can, though.

[@boardtrackbmx1109]

He’s playing the dark circuit on the tele. I’ve never heard anyone play it and make it sound so good.

[@ommmusicofficial]

man I encourage you to get into it - sounds damn geeewwwwd!

[@liammcooper]

i think it's an esquire

[@timyoung6535]

The guy from Whores does too - but it sounds VEEEERRRYYY different!

[@nirudi1]

When Billy goes to solo in the intro the sound is just prefect! It's like a guitar and harmonica head a baby

[@RyneMurray23]

I loved this when it came out. This looks like a great time🔥👍🏼

[@surpassyourlimits5643]

Dude this episode is so good it just shows how dope Billy is lol. Thanks for bringing it back

[@Duct_Tape_Boyz]

This was awesome! 🤙

[@matthewchunk3689]

Yes! Gibby is so good at guitar. Thanks you!!!

[@bobbiesnakes]

Thanks for bringing these back Matt!

[@williamwgardner9375]

I just got me one of them yellow telecaster but the Squier brand . I bet one day hangin out with you old boys I could learn so much . I started 2 months ago at the age of 63 because my back is messed up and I figured if I’m sitting on the couch I’m going to learn something. Thanks for the little bit I picked up on !

[@DukeLoose]

Matt- The GRIN on your face at various points in this episode said So, So Much. This would have been an absolutely Bonkers Surreal place to find yourself in. Just Crazy. Thanks, Again!

[@AirborneAnt]

This was all around cool!!!! Great job fellaZzzz!!!!

[@1980bwc]

Nutbush, Tennessee, is about a 20 minute drive down the road from me. If you drive through, and blink at the wrong time, you'll miss it. Lol. RIP Miss Tina Turner!

[@williamnewell7784]

Love the classic gold top. Reissue.

[@devinmoses8301]

So happy these are back bb

[@eddfanning]

Enjoyed that!!!

[@tradertom4843]

Forgot how good this episode was

[@SuperBuzz71]

I personally don’t need Poser Bob Ritchie Ritch the kid that grew up on a horse farm with a family Ford dealership that pretends to come from a trailer park to validate the greatness of Billy F Gibbons. Fuck that guy.

[@Fabianorocknwood]

I wasnt prepared when it came out 10 years ago

[@buxcorp]

Glad I found this again!

[@aidanrojas9650]

One of my favorite of the series for sure

[@lemon_j22]

Just discovered this channel. Been watching a few vids. Just wanted to to say thanks for sharing, your vibe and the great guests. As a band member and a lover of the blues since I was little, this channel speaks to my soul.

[@jonkayak5307]

Billy is the Goat!

[@Ugfromumantman]

One of the smoothest cats to ever glide his digits over a fret board.

[@RobBerks]

Love this episode so much - the jam at the end is so good!

[@kd5inm]

I would remember this day forever jammin with legends

[@HankMorris-el6jg]

Fantastic, thanks

[@bobbyyeary9756]

Nothing like a good jam session. No matter what, where or when 😂✌️🎸🎵🎶

[@robertflood552]

Such a treat to see Billy G after all these years. TRES HOMBRES

[@willymfbuckets]

this aired in 2013

[@joseywales7525]

Mexican Blackbird

[@joseywales7525]

Mexican Blackbird

[@BL00DRIDER]

billy gibbons feat kid rock was something i never knew i needed

[@donp11]

This one and the josh one are pure gold for all us budding players young or old.

[@Tannertraversed]

Feels like just yesterday this originally aired!

[@nitrokyosho]

Awesome

[@joseywales7525]

fuck, we need more of this!

[@vickilane8971]

I love both of these men! Awesome 👌 😊❤

[@brewster84067]

That moves the soul.

[@shelleymurray7948]

So freakin Cool ❤ Love it! ❤

[@THE_TIME_IS_NOW]

instant classic : )

[@jackolson8775]

Glad this came up on my feed again. BFG well lubricated & letting it rip.

[@haymakersboston]

I was having a rough day, and this made me smile and laugh. Thanks, Matt & Billy & Kid and company!

[@sethprops4404]

Heck yeah.

[@NateWolfson]

Wasnt planning on drinking but this interview made me crack a beer

[@bp4861]

This has inspired me to play today

[@jeffrowlette]

Freakin awesome 👌

[@enfermedehors]

The greatest !

[@mike23417]

i love it hes got a picture of the Great " Ronnie Van zant" in the background on the wall!!

[@HuffDaddy1969]

This was in my feed, Simply Outfuckingstanding!! I met Billy years ago at the airport in Las Vegas, I had him autograph the back of my Copenhagen can.

[@deztruct0823]

What I took away from this episode was something Marty Friedman talks a lot about in his interviews where he talks about playing, I know Marty Friedman and Billy Gibbons are miles apart but stay with me Its about how you play the notes, how far you bend, how fast do you bend? Do you slide into a note or do you hammer it on really quick? Theres tons of choices when it comes to how you play something and those decisions are what makes your voice on the guitar uniquely yours, Billy Gibbons plays the same way he talks, nice and smooth with a little bit of swaager to it Imo :) cool episode, this is my favorite series on KZbin at the moment and look forward to every episode If you could get like Yvette Young, Mark Arm and Steve Turner, King Buzzo...man I have a whole list of who I'd like to see!!!

[@EJH-jn6mo]

Billy is a class A trip man

[@talktomefrosty3217]

I would happily watch Billy and Kid hang out like this for hours. Great stuff.

[@jeff7764]

No you wouldn’t

[@williamglass7806]

right on

[@vvoof2601]

@@jeff7764 Yes we would. Been watching gibbons clips for the past hour lol.

[@michaelcarson8534]

Yall be some good fun loving fellas that musically move people. My feet are moving. Rock on them blue's!

[@elliottquent]

Boys' are into the cups a bit here! Hilarious and awesome

[@freddiefreeman4119]

That was so good, Billy had a great humour

[@youreallygotmenow4855]

I'll have you know that he's still alive and kicking, Freddie.

[@HondoSauce]

Matt Sweeney was so incredibly intimidated. Bless his heart and what an opportunity

[@SenorGermaine]

The two of them actually play together in Desert Sessions

[@predragtadic]

Awesome! RnR! 🔥

[@ClifHaley]

This is the best host / interviewer ever. He's legitimately curious and genuine.

[@Ugfromumantman]

Dude that goldtop.... what a beautiful guitar.

[@jasonosborne3924]

That boy Billy is a coool cat. ✊🏻 one of the best ever.

[@Darren-D.C-Cross]

WOWOWOWOOWOWWW!!!!!!!!

[@chickenman515]

I just want to say, Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings is one of the most badass songs I've ever heard.

[@derschlawiner4314]

dear matt sweeney, you look amazing in a sleeveless top!!

[@christianflierl8570]

So THAT'S how he does that!

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

Love Billy and Kid Rock. They are fun.I don’t understand the winging about him. He’s fun.

[@billorourke7152]

I have a radial nerve injury and I thought my guitar playing days were over. Switched to 9's and I can play again.

[@markrobinson8410]

Billy is a national treasure

[@mikeys7536]

Billy Gibbons, Kid Rock, and Billy Bob Thornton. What a trio.

[@ewearpel9990]

the reverend is just about the coolest cat there ever was

[@robgelb2244]

good stuff

[@williamnewell7784]

Billy is awesome. Never new he ever played a vintage Fender. Looks like a late 50’s Tele.

[@anthonycurran362]

Esquire 😯

[@Earlydoors272]

Busted out the Ike and Tina number! Nice

[@Shnards]

give my bones to billy gibbons

[@CreationsVibration]

Love him or hate him, Bob sure can sing!

[@diddyfaplord]

Yea I think he’s a giant douche and a poser, but he does have a good singing voice

[@maxs.1984]

Great maaaan

[@PhiloBedo]

HAHAHA The look on Sweeney's face @11:57 pretty much sums it all up.

[@libertineme]

Whoa.

[@Woodstockman]

( 94,99 )Survivor.Next time I'll bring my drummm to play with you all !!! Haha. I ENJOYED IT !!! Far out maaan. LOVE ,PEACE AND NOOOO FEAR , my friends ❤

[@nicholasyebra1988]

I’m sure Billy’s father would definitely be proud

[@Arghyrou123]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@danielcruz1263]

This one is a first for me Super exciting.! love you guitar moves 🫶

[@rossmagliocco6959]

You guys have to re-drop the josh homme guitar moves vid!!!

[@bobbiesnakes]

Ah! The power of open strings!

[@candlerbennett2155]

i’ve missed this video

[@Smoothhh_One]

He’s got the aura of a old black guy lol. I love it

[@bralph82]

Who you think he learned from

[@andrewbrooks2643]

That Les Paul looks beautiful 😍

[@charlesbronson5235]

How fucken cool is that. Imagine Bob Segar making an appearance 😂

[@Zagura90]

Matt has always struck me as a cool dude, and Mr.Gibbons needs no introduction.

[@jasonwhitman94]

I mean when you open with boogie chillin with Billy Gibbons you can’t go wrong

[@Oldcrow77]

Yep, John Lee Hookers riffs

[@NoNameNo.5]

Billy cool as ice

[@EPSGplayer]

“Maybe we can write a song about it” - Goes immediately back to Jimmy Reed 😂

[@steveconnolly7129]

Wow being in the same auditorium with billy g is fun,hangn out with him is even funner i bet,be cool billy,and be sober,there is nuthin rong with living free of alcohol,sure its some real heavy stuff,ive been 35 dry and still jamn the guitar rocknroll is better when you can see the floor,or at least i can⭐️✌️😎👍🌟,its better then the blew dui peace out billy and zztop

[@mike2190]

In true Rockstar stratus. cool.

[@guidomoro]

esto es una joya

[@shaserv]

He’s talkin real talk. Pay attention!

[@joshhuffine4522]

They was drunk!! ❤ it. Imagine what happened when the camera was off.😂

[@TheGrimoireMovement]

Ahh yes Kid Rock. Very respectable gentleman.

[@jeff7764]

Lol

[@williamglass7806]

me too

[@jomamma1750]

That's why his friend Billy Gibbons was hanging out, drinking with him and jamming in his barn.

[@guillll]

@@jomamma1750 He's being sarcastic. Everyone knows Kid Rock is a piece of shit.

[@ev446]

Well this certainly made me feel better about my skills on guitar

[@ladyeburton964]

Yes, love every moment all that magical musical thank you

[@randysiler7458]

👍👍🎸

[@williamglass7806]

man they blocked your thing at daryls. thanks for the heads up on 7's, after playing them for a week 10's feel barbed wire. i have played la grange so many times i can play it in total darkness without screwing up 2 times out of 5 anyway, which is not bad for somebody that can't even play a guitar. watching you is a tremendous help and even if i can't play, i can sure set up a guitar and i'm catching up to that top twang baby. i'm gittin there, just need a little more time. btw, i took the low e string off, i don't have a guitar hand and it's just impossible for me to contort my hand to mute the damn thing a lot of times so i'm doing the richards 5 string thing. i love open g and dropping the a to g with standard e as well, it's a good compromise. give'm hell g man. my God i like playing along with you guys. and hey, i ain't broke a string yet. hey it hurts so bad, but it feels so good.

[@kingturd757]

This is my favorite one and I love all the guitar moves. When Billy gets into making the song about Kid Rock that's the stuff.

[@trebleclefjones4899]

Billy Gibbons seems cool as shit, man! With Kid Rock playing host…instantly made me like Kid Rock more. 😂