Guitar Player Hears Danny Gatton For The FIRST TIME - Redneck Jazz Explosion || He's Unreal!!!

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Truth is that Danny Gatton was the greatest guitar player to ever live.Not the most popular but technically and naturally the best.

[@Maizan24]

Gatton could literally play anything. Sometimes in the same song. Blues to jazz to country to rockabilly. Seamless. What a master.

[@karlagerfeld8362]

Not in a hundred years of practicing you could reach this level. It is god given talent, genious !

[@dewaynejiles3885]

All I have to say is that I was very lucky that I got to see him about a dozen times in small clubs in and around DC. He did what he did masterfully and he was as great as anyone I've ever seen, and I'm comparing him to the well known icons that almost everyone knows or has heard of.

[@dougk7158]

There was 2 legends on that stage, Buddy Emmons is the other, he was one of the top Nashville session steel players. Both these guys were a head of their time. Danny still one of my favorite pickers ever. Buddy did not just play, he improved the instrument itself to become what modern steel guitar are today.

[@davidferrara1105]

everything he played was gorgeous and true

[@distillerycats_clt1587]

One of the absolute best ever! So blessed to have been able to see him several times, Danny and the boys never disappointed! Buddy Emmons is a complete beast on pedal steel. This entire album is unreal.

[@setonhillstudios]

Can’t wait to hear more! Thanks for hanging out and watching!

[@Hwyla-qp5lv]

I was fortunate to live in DC area at the time and so I got to see him often at Club Soda. An amazingly small club to hold someone of such talent. Up close and personal. He was just unreal.

[@scottmoyer1357]

What most don't know about Danny is he played all stringed instruments equally well.....pedal steel, mandolin, banjo, you name it he played it with a slide or even a beer bottle while he restored old classic cars....many of them on his farm .

[@donpardo2510]

Absolutely a player that didn't get the recognition he deserved

[@axeman2638]

The most under know guitarist ever.

[@bills48321]

The "magic dingus box" on Danny's guitar was a homemade controller for his Leslie, Echoplex, tremelo, and reverb.

[@muchardt235]

Listen to 'Funhouse' by Danny Gatton! Amazing musicianship.

[@katznik]

Depression robbed us off such an amazing talent. Check out his car videos, he built equally as cool cars as his playing.

[@jamesjackovich5886]

No one before or after has ever sounded as good in an interview he said I hear angels singing in my head and I believe him

[@brewswillis9783]

I was fortunate enough to have seen Danny live in a Denver club about 6 months before his death. He is absolutely in the GOAT conversation. Nice reaction, cheers!

[@mikemyers1912]

Check out the magic he's making with the 4th finger and pinkie of his picking hand. He has instructional videos as well.

[@hearhear_jb]

I was at that show and another he played with Lenny Breau, both at Cellar Door. Little did I know then that years later I would work with Danny in the studio on the Johnny Seaton album Uptown and then many years later as the mastering engineer on Danny's and Joey DeFrancesco's album called Relentless. I had been a working musician for decades at that point, but I remember walking out of the studio after they finished laying down their tracks thinking "gee, I wish I could play a musical instrument!" 😂 The best thing about working with Danny was that we became friends. I will never forget him. RIP

[@setonhillstudios]

Wow!! That’s so EPIC! Thanks for sharing!

[@Cluke84]

Relentless is amazing

[@gilldavidmour4199]

Cool!

[@bigEcatMan]

The "Thing" on his LP he called "The Magic Dingus Box". It was a remove control for effects-they may have been built into the box too, not sure. He got that idea from Les Paul who had "The Paulverizer" on his LP in the 50's.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

No matter how great you are, keeping it simple is what sells, because people can remember and replay the song in their head .Danny was so incredible he couldn't keep it simple . Couple this with his love of his homelife which prohibited his touring and thus recording contracts and he was in a vicious circle that resulted in his suicide.

[@setonhillstudios]

So tragic!! 😞

[@antonipeters2333]

Watch the jazz shows at DC Freedom Plaza and the set they played at the Holiday Inn in Arlington VA. Absolutely incredulous.

[@richgaluppo4417]

Welcome aboard young man. It's a deep well of excellence to explore.

[@setonhillstudios]

Definitely want to hear more, he’s incredible!

[@mikemyers1912]

Always loved Danny. Saw him shortly before his tragic death. Check out the semi-boitleg CD called the Humbler. Even the most famous guitarists in the world bowed down to him. Seriously.

[@andrewboore3899]

When you were discussing in the video that you couldn't tell if the sound was Danny's picking or a delay effect, I'm not sure either but Danny was certainly capable of double picking a faux delay sound. There is a great old Danny Gatton guitar instruction on KZbin where he demonstrates said picking for "When your echo gadget goes on the fritz". Danny was a monster musician and I'm happy for you that you've now heard of him.

[@hammertownpavao]

I’ve said before & will say it again & will continue saying till the day I die Danny Gatton is The G.O.A.T ! (Same is true of Chet Atkins)

[@hammertownpavao]

I’ve said before & will say it again & will continue saying till the day I die Danny Gatton is The G.O.A.T !

[@stevejones7196]

its a magical dingus box he invented..so many more songs to hear that will blow you away..all different styles

[@setonhillstudios]

Sweet!

Somebody bought that LP for $16k at the original auction. There will never be another Danny G.

[@knightryda1976]

If you want a real treat check out the video titled Danny Gatton slide.. or watch the entire Austin city limits episode with Danny Gatton. Mind blowing stuff. The contraption on the guitar is called the magic dingus box. Invented by Gatton as a way to control his effects, delay etc....he quit using it due to people saying that was the reason he was good

[@jamesjackovich5886]

Should be in the blues Hall of Fame if there is one

[@aaronjschaefer]

His 80's club shows are awesome and easily found on KZbin. 1984 and 1985... you should also check out his two major label releases 88 Elmira St. and Cruising Deuces... he does an awesome version of the Simpsons theme song...

[@katznik]

Lucky to have seen many in the DC area in the 80s.

[@brianmckernan6965]

I’ve never been the same when I picked up a free copy of Unfinished Business of Danny Gattons album in Chicago at a NAMM show maybe ‘87 and I just couldn’t believe a person could play guitar like that… the greatest guitarist I’ve ever heard

[@davidwalker5054]

Danny didn,t realise how good he was

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

He knew.Yet he couldn't get the recognition so he committed suicide.

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

WOW!

[@setonhillstudios]

I know right! So good!

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

@@setonhillstudios For sure! 😀

[@pageveazey9874]

Danny had an edge on most guitarists. He had perfect pitch and if he could think of it, he could instantly play it. Now for the surprise..... He'd rather work on his Hot Rod Cars than play guitar. There's not much to say about Buddy Emmons. He could play any music genre with ease.

[@davidwalker5054]

Danny was like Django. They had lightning fast musical minds and the otherworldly gift of transferring any musical idea instantly to their guitars no matter how fast or complicated

[@tomm9155]

That's Steve Wolf on bass. Still plays in the DC area with Tom Principato, I believe. Danny did a record on the Blue Note label called New York Stories. Killer disc. Gone way too soon.

[@setonhillstudios]

Oh awesome! Appreciate the info and you hanging out! Have a great one!

[@donpardo2510]

My favorite album of his is 88 Elmira Street

[@Stretchgood366]

That is called his "Magic Dingus Box" it controlled effects, stage lights, I think possibly a Leslie but not sure on that, he had it where he could switch it from one guitar to another, self built, but people were claiming that was a big part of his sound so he quit using it and just plugged into his amp. He is known for Tele's, there is a Fender Danny Gatton signature tele that was one of their best selling artist models. His guitar tech Joe Barden invented the single coil size humbuckers using Danny as his test subject and that Tele used those pups, they are still regarded as some of the best pups out there I've had a few in various guitars, very hot and clean and not for beginners because they pick up everything. He did a half of an Austin City Limits that is def worth watching, thought about requesting that one instead but it's 25 ish minutes thought that might be too long.

[@Stretchgood366]

He plays all styles, jazz, rockabilly, blues etc. said he always fell back on jazz because it always paid the bills, he is probably known for his rockabilly though as his famous The Humbler bootleg was all rockabilly, there is a documentary called The Humbler making the indi movie rounds now.

[@Stretchgood366]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGbKe6xng9SVgLssi=wlGYq8VsoN6xTlmo Little video kinda about his dingus box.

[@setonhillstudios]

This was absolutely killer and thanks so much! Can’t wait to hear more from him! Definitely a whole new world to explore. Appreciate you!

[@setonhillstudios]

Sweet! Appreciate it! 😁

[@rogerstone521]

Best electric guitarist of all time...PERIOD!!!

[@tskend8502]

Gotta watch him on Austin City Limits playing with a beer bottle and a TOWEL !!

[@setonhillstudios]

I bet that’s incredible!

[@steveheck4348]

This is why Roy Buchannan comparisons are ridiculous. Danny was also a great straight up jazz player. He was heavily influenced by Les Paul. And also played Gibson guitars from the beginning to the end, not just the Telecaster.

[@steveheck4348]

I would check the "Relentless" album with Joey DeFrancesco. Also Danny was heavily influenced by Lenny Breau. See "One for Lenny" on the "New York Stories " LP. I am pretty sure Danny would put Lenny Breau above all others.

[@donpardo2510]

I think the comparison was because if the DC area connection.

[@steveheck4348]

@@donpardo2510 Yes, I agree.

[@richgaluppo4417]

Dude that's Buddy Emmons the Master on pedal steel

[@setonhillstudios]

Sweet, good to know! He was incredible as well

[@antonipeters2333]

Way better Gatton stuff out there

[@glassduderick]

Buddy Emmons FTW!

[@bryanleggo3489]

Speaking of unexpected jazziness and complexity, I'd also suggest "Symptom of Life" by WIllow or really almost anything on that Empathogen album. It looks like you guys are already somewhat aware of Dirty Loops, Snarky Puppy, Chris Thile and now Jacob Collier.

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate the suggestion! So much talent out there that’s literally mindblowing! You a musician yourself? Thanks so much!

[@bryanleggo3489]

@@setonhillstudios Began as one at a music conservatory, but no - not in a long time But seeing Jacob Collier live at the Kennedy Center did re-awaken my interest in music of the last 10 years. I'd largely lost interest in corporatized new music in the 1990's.

[@dmskon]

You might want to check out Greg Koch and his band: The Koch Marshall Trio. Dude lays it down. He demos guitars for Wildwood Guitars on YT.

[@setonhillstudios]

Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@antonipeters2333]

the magical dingus box

[@saulsimmons4248]

How's Danny Gatton doing?

[@setonhillstudios]

No clue! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@billydeewilliams9104]

Suck started a shotgun.. Didn't end well.

[@tskend8502]

He brought a very young Joe Bonamassa on stage with him a couple of times!

[@setonhillstudios]

Wow!

[@kurthooker4370]

If you like this kind of stuff, you should check out a guy named Johnny Hiland. Ricky Skaggs once said he was the best living guitarist. Check it out, You won't be disappointed. Kurt from Maine

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks Kurt! Gotta check him out for sure!

[@djungus]

god he plays foggy mountain breakdown on guitar

[@tskend8502]

Watch the video "Joe Bonamassa Talks About Danny Gatton"

[@jasonshipley3342]

Seen him many times. Shredders are generally weak in comparison since they don't have any fret board knowledge in the same league....There is tons of much more representative footage you could be using. And there is a book called The Life and Times of Danny Gatton.