Guitar Teacher REACTS: Junior Brown "Freeborn Man" LIVE

[@danpatch4751]

Jr. Brown is one of the best Guitarists to have ever lived.

[@kindkidbk]

100%. I have no idea how he’s not bigger

[@Jonathan-L]

@@kindkidbk Maybe Tanya is mindful of what he has on his dinner plate.

[@kevinbrown3075]

I’ve been to several Junior Brown shows and he’s always amazing. When he plays, he wants you to hear trains, sirens, trucks and the occasional disgruntled old girlfriend when he plays. He plays with passion and a love for entertaining. I’ll always recommend seeing him live if given a chance.

[@davidr346]

Totally agree. One of a kind to see live.

[@platk2261]

Exactly

[@paulypooper2]

Saw him live as a warmup act for Bob Dylan in the mid two thousands standing right in front of him in the front row and Jr blew the roof off the stadium and there wasn’t even a roof on the stadium .

[@SuperHeliboy]

Anybody who likes Junior Brown gets a vote from me.

[@garybaxter7297]

I concur 100%

[@motometalracer]

@0% Liberal your name commands 👏

[@guns4funfreedomkeeper999]

But you don’t pause the Master. Respect.

[@Randomalia]

Yep....LOVE me some JB. I was stoked to watch the "Freeborn Man" - Tony Rice video this morning.

[@strumbum946]

Do NOT try to compete with a guitar player that plays a “guit-steel” guitar with a “flat” pick, 2nd finger “finger” pick, and 3rd finger “finger” pick at the SAME time….

[@curiousman1672]

Got turned on to JB about 20 years ago. I'm amazed at his lack of fame. Truly an original. I know it's him within a measure. Thanks for sharing.

[@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365]

First time I heard Junior Brown was in 96 when he released "Semi Crazy". Several friends who played guitar had no explanations for "I Hung It Up".

[@frontdesk1793]

Me, too.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

Same. Never heard of him and a fellow player said Junior was one of his favorite players. At that time, JB had just come out with My Wife Thinks You’re Dead, and had a few other tunes featuring his unique blistering riffs. I was hooked!

[@birdiejoehoaks]

There’s a reason for that, he’s a chronic public masturbator and quite frankly a tremendous piece of shit Source, I’ve worked with him

[@joshjones6536]

He’s such a bada$$ , he invented the guit steel aka guitar/steel guitar in one.

[@whiskeybravo3429]

Why isn't this man more famous?! Pure talent!

[@jpb1231000]

Country Radio wouldn't Play him!!!

[@deetepper6059]

He invented his own guitar amd he is an absolute beast on the guitar. I've never seen someone do blues and country seamlessly

[@Jonathan-L]

Yes, he's a man of many licks ... I've heard him even play like Albert King, not for a whole song of course, but just enough to prove that he's got a good set of ears and isn't just a country player.

[@brendoggg_]

His surf medley live clip is incredible. The steeze is so real.

[@beewee1million]

I'm happy people like junior brown exist too.

[@buckjohnson]

Thanks for introducing Junior (aka, the Honkeytonk Hendrix) to your subscribers. I’ve seen him live 3 times and he’s everything you see here and more.

[@motometalracer]

same!🙌

[@MeeanMr.Mustard]

Seen him two times and got to meet him once. My grandmother lived this guy too.

[@donparker8246]

He actually designed that instrument himself. He calls it a "guit-steel".

[@doubleaught7540]

Biscuit Board...yeah man..

[@richardk6659]

Franken-steel.

[@guitar78ish]

It actually came to him in a dream, wrote the idea down and went to a builder

[@edsyphan3425]

I can't believe no-one has mentioned"Surf Medley".

[@Gregorydrobny]

That's a classic, for sure.

[@virgin2point0]

Check out “I Hung It Up”

[@Veprem]

Joe the Singing Janitor Semi Crazy Hong Kong Blues

[@davemassie3726]

I have seen Jr Brown 3 times in small clubs in Cinti. Wow balls to the walls shows! Playing thru 2 Vintage Silverface Twin Reverbs that were tilted back & covered with thick blankets! During the Hendrix medley he broke the high E on the Tele & changed it while still playing & NEVER missed a beat! I looked around the room, people with mouths open in disbelief to what they just witnessed!! JR BAD TO THE BONE!! TELEMEISTER for sure!

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

Oh btw that’s his wife in the background on the guitar. She’s a killer on the strings too.

[@themopar426]

shes the wall he paints on!

[@DeadKoby]

I've seen Junior Brown live a few times.... He's one heck of a talent.

[@jims6867]

Junior Brown is one of kind. Good luck trying to keep up with him.

[@Guitargate]

Not possible!

[@moscaman559]

Saw Junior years ago opening for The Mavericks.... blew them out of the water. I’d never heard of him but since that day, I’ve been a big fan! He is original and SHREDS like no other🤙🏼!!

[@50gary]

I also saw that show, fantastic, saw him again in Ann Arbor Mi. got to chat with him a bit too. He's a show stopper.

[@stevewright4576]

"I can't even....." Really? You can't even comprehend or even keep up with Junior Brown? What a surprise! JB is an absolute master, brings tears to my eyes how skilled he is, listen over and over, thank you JB!

[@Jape9823]

So glad to see you cover Junior Brown, loved him for years! His mid 90s to mid 2000s albums are great, best of his recordings imo.

[@orangeandslinky]

your wrong man. Jr. Does this over and over again. It IS in control.

[@WillFastie]

Yup. Every time.

[@timhaslett1883]

HOW ABOUT jUNIOR AND ROBERT RANDOLPH ON STAGE TOGETHER RIPPIN IT

[@jpb1231000]

@@timhaslett1883 DREAM TEAM!!!!

[@Chubbydippin]

Thanks for giving some love to Mr. Junior Brown. One of a kind both his guitar mastery and his singing. Love me some Junior Brown.

[@joycethomas8868]

His wife does a pretty good job of keeping up with him. I read somewhere recently, someone stole his guitar, I hope he got it back.

[@jerrytalley802]

I visited a friend in Texas about 27 years ago. He took me to the Gypsie TeaRoom to see Junior Brown. What a treat, because In VA I had never heard of him, My friend surprised me again, with a gift, “12 shades of Brown”. I still have it in my CD player in my truck, love it!

[@jartd]

Good lord, Phish, Grateful dead, Sturgill Simpson and now Junior Brown. This channel is my spirit animal. If he does a video on Dickey Betts I may just have to walk into the woods and never come out....

[@Guitargate]

jartd coming up sir.

[@alvarhanso6310]

@@Guitargate check out Jimmy Herring after Dickey Betts. After all, he replaced Dickey when the Allmans fired him, and he found the role hard because Dickey was his hero, but he got to team up with Derek Trucks in front of 20,000 a night playing Allman Brothers with Zambi licks thrown in. Then he moved on to the classic Phil Lesh Quintet for a five year stint that included three years as the Dead's lead guitarist.

[@rexhargrove5172]

You read my mind!

[@zac3392]

AlvarHanso Or Jack Pearson with his Squier!

[@johnderekmitchell1510]

Everybody talks about Dickey. Seems people forget Dwayne.

[@MSholl52]

The biggest sound I have ever heard from a 3 piece band when I saw him. He had a bass player and a drummer, who did not have a kick drum. But there was a bass drum sound coming from his bass player. Dude is a monster.

[@guloguloguy]

THANK YOU, VERY MUCH!!! WATCHING Jr.BROWN PLAY,.. IS SUCH A TREAT!!! HE MAKES IT LOOK SO EASY, YET, FEW COULD EVER COMPARE!! GREAT WORK AND ANALYSIS!!

[@InfinityMotorsports]

Junior calls it a "Guit-Steel" - his original yellow guitsteel (more or less a Tele and an 8 string Lap steel) wired to switch between the two. He usually sets it on a modified stand. Anywho - he is a living legend - an absolute killer. The bending trick... @ 3:18 or so.. if you look( again ) he's previously ghost bended nearly 2 whole steps- you can see the G and D string rock a little bit as be nurses those last few bendy notes

[@Guitargate]

InfinityPerformance ahhhhh nice.

[@bartschwartz7217]

That’s the bigger one so there are two of these

[@debbiethompson2354]

Junior Brown is so cool! Always loved Highway Patrol. I can't help but wonder what Mark Lindsay and the late Keith Allison would think of his version of Freeborn Man.

[@toastoftowne1076]

Yeeha! I’ve been listening to Jr Brown for years. Right on

[@daledow2278]

The joy on your face is priceless... You LOVED it

[@glyngrand8843]

Jr is OWNIN' bein' a freeborn man. Last time I was at namm, there was a builder selling juniors combo style guitar.

[@ToddRichardson-c9v]

Junior brown ..love his guitar playing ..watching his hands .his dexterity is awesome...

[@larrycarver7889]

Hey Bro, I think you may be wrong about ole Junior. My guess is that he knows every note he plays.

[@gmwPaul]

I don't know that he 100% intends to know every note in a show piece like this, but I do know for 100% fact that he *can* play note for note. His parents were classical musicians and he was classical guitar trained, and transferred that to Surf Guitar - which is strongly flamenco oriented. He can totally flaunt the rules so expertly because he knows how to play in total control - and chooses not to.

[@mantashaft]

Haven’t watched this yet, but I’m so happy to see Junior Brown on your channel. I had the pleasure of having his two Twins melting my face right in front of me. Not sure my ears recovered, but such a glorious sound.

[@jonnyrox116]

Back of the buss, Junior's driving this one!

[@bgarrison67]

Wait till you here him go into Hendrix and then roll into the steel guitar and back into Hendrix. Junior is definitely a genius on guitar. Never heard of him before and he plated at Midtown Music Fest in Atlanta in the early 90s and he blew all the other bands away.

[@lorenzo6mm]

Junior Brown kills it. Slow , fast , blues, singing, singing in Spanish. Old School.

[@4robertbates]

Love Junior, got to interview him when I was with NAMM in Nashville. That axe is his mind child he calls a Guitsteel, many songs he switches back and forth. He gets that bite because he leaves the steel finger picks on, as he needs ‘‘em for the lap steel, and no time to take those on and off, that steel on steel is what gives him that bite. He’s a Ernest Tubb singer that also loved Jimmy Hendrix. 🎉

[@johnnyguitwithit2614]

Mr brown is a one of a kind! Love his tone!

[@johnkennedy8880]

Great guy too. Very down to earth. Will talk to you after a show like an old friend.

[@jerrytalley802]

I saw Jr Brown about 25 years ago, in the Gypsy Tea Room, very small, up close and personal. I have the CD my friend gave me, I listened to it so much, I can sing along with it to this day. I could never play like him, so not even going there, lol. I love the way he uses another picking finger in there too. I love to watch him to this day, thanks

[@motometalracer]

Junior Brown, the most influential clean channel, blue grass master of our lifetime...

[@mariomorgado8569]

JR and his wife do live shows every few days on KZbin from their house......always fun and amazing.

[@iwginc2877]

The technical name for Jr’s instrument is “double necked biscuit board”. Please be clear on that point. 😎

[@VincentVader]

I've had the pleasure of seeing Junior Brown several times. He's a world class player. And check out his blues playing. It's literally like Albert King. You can tell he was a King fan.

[@timothypadilla1277]

During most of his shows he states he stayed in his room as a youngster wearing out the Abert King records as he learned to play

[@Dgendreau]

Sadly Junior Browns "Guit-Steel" was stolen last summer a few towns over from me in Attleboro MA. Apparently the "Guit-Steel" and his wifes acoustic guitar were left in there van overnight and stolen! I never heard if they were recovered or not..... Amazing player...

[@mds4733]

I was just going to ask the same question. I have never heard if those instruments were recovered. That "Guit-Steel", would be a hard one to fence.

[@MarkSeale]

@@mds4733 They have not been recovered. Michael Stevens built him a new one. www.stevensguitars.com/

[@TheGlassasylum]

Jr. Brown, is a personality. Custom made instrument for for all his Trix and his Hybrid Country style music. A True musician. Writes, Sings, plays two instruments at the same time and is the Star in his life. A hard act to follow. Props.

[@keithramsey7628]

Saw him with The Reverend Horton Heat. Love.

[@beenjamin1988]

Love junior brown. Would love to see him in person someday

[@TPEvans]

In awe of Junior, as I was and still am of Jerry Reed.

[@ronditchen6664]

When people talk about Great guitarist junior Brown needs to be in that conversation is that good!!!

[@ralphmunn1685]

That BAND kicked ass, too - The lady on rhythm guitar was a machine, the drummer's kit was A SNARE (!) and the bassist was a mind reader, always there but never in the way. Bold REACTION video, Bro!

[@Bucky1836]

Yeah thats JBs wife

[@sugarlife485]

this is amazing NEVER HEARD OF THIS GUY....AMAZING STYLE

[@americanpig-dog7051]

Highway Patrol is a great song. The guy's amazing. He blends surf, blues and western swing so well.

[@JasonHorne72]

I can certainly understand why this fella would think that Junior's playing is a lot of improv. But I have seen Junior many times over the years and he is quite consistent with his style. I recommend listening to his studio recordings to truly understand that his style remains consistent. The guy is brilliant.

[@earlwright9715]

I'm glad you mentioned this because I was going to. No improv here

[@gtrguy3237]

Never heard of him. Gonna check him out now. He smokes.

[@therealgabrielcash]

The best delivery of a story i have ever heard, was a story told by a late friend of mine about the time he went to go see one of Jr's shows. Until the day I die, I hope I will carry it with me. Until we meet again, RIP Yancey.

[@Guitargate]

Cherish it brother.

[@wompa70]

Junior Brown did a free concert at Ft Campbell in 1996. What a great show!

[@jamesboniface8779]

Saw Junior open for Lyle Lovett in Columbus OH in 1993! Had never heard of him but was so impressed with is playing and stage presence that I've been a fan ever since. Vince Gil oncel introduced him during the CMA awards for his video of "My Wife Thinks You're Dead" as the only guy still playing "real" country music.

[@brianjames5685]

JB is awesome. The song Michael featured here is a cover version of Jimmy Martin - "Freeborn Man" from 1969 which is in itself well worth a listen. Junior's album "12 shades of Brown" is really great including studio version of "Freeborn Man" and a few tunes that sound more like Johnny Cash than Johnny Cash does. Every song on the album is killer and being English I don't normally relate to country but it's one of my favourite albums. I don't know how I'd not heard of him til about 6 months ago?

[@MrYatesj1]

Jr B is a MONSTER Player. Such a big part of Americana. He is an ICON

[@mstevensn50]

This guy is a complete tool. Junior Brown is awesome.

[@jamesinwood4170]

Tony Rice was the first person I heard do this song- great bluegrass - Junior has taken it to another universe- great song for flat pickers - and guitsteel!?

[@rickrutledge9363]

I'm just becoming a Jr. Brown fan, wow! I've been watching some videos of him. Technical yet enjoyable. You're version of his work has more blues in it, and I love it!!

[@jagtone]

All tricks & showmanship--and it's still amazing.

[@HeliotropeWork]

Reflexively exhaled when he did that harmonic intro. That was so smooth.

[@markodell5466]

He plays insanely great! Freeborn Man

[@tonylovejoy6652]

Just Saw Junior in Madrid NM, at 69 he played 2.5 hrs with no brake , pure entertainment!!!!

[@S2Sturges]

Junior Brown is a enigma..... seriously original

[@richsackett3423]

You have a great energy. First-time viewer and instant fan.

[@jerrytalley802]

I love the songs where he switches back and forth to the steel guitar. Just realized this was all guitar, no steel. Awesomeness!

[@stevenleslie8557]

I only discovered Junior yesterday. Thank you KZbin algorithm!

[@mup-bobs4284]

Michael, it is so enjoyable to watch this with you. I also saw JB about 20 years ago and could not believe it then. And he's only gotten better.

[@eligebrown8998]

JR Brown can do things with a guitar most people can only dream off. Love Highway Patrol and the girl on the sign in the field by the big Ol' highway.

[@jeffhussey1089]

Junior brown rules! I played bass in a band with a lead player who was very much like junior , never read music and never played a lead “exactly” the same way ever... but he was a joy to play with and easy to follow!

[@johnkeith5274]

Used to see Junior Brown fairly regularly years ago at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Not sure the place still exists but great venue to see him.

[@jmhproductions7335]

Junior Brown is an absolute treasure. One of the greatest players in our lifetime.. period.

[@briano.5746]

Junior Brown is a freak of nature! I saw him about 20 years ago in Kalamazoo Michigan. Holy shit , what a trip. He'd be playin' some Hank Williams thing one second and the next it was total Jimi Hendrix! That Gitsteel is a beast machine. Umm , yeah! ✌💀👽🎸🎵🎶 Oh yeah , that's his wife playing acoustic.

[@genestippell1833]

Been following JB for years. He's an absolute monster. Some of the lyrics to his songs are hilarious... as it should be for a guy who looks like Rodney Dangerfield wearing a cowboy hat.

[@markodell5466]

This is a follow-up to my other comment. I’m guessing this guy isn’t an autotune man either. What a great performance. I wish we had more music and performances like this today. Somebody that can kick ass live!

[@jpb1231000]

Saw JR at the 40 Watt ATHENS GA!!!! 1 week after SHAVER!!!! He was a Music teacher at "The hank Thompson school of country music" at Rogers State U in Oklahoma!!!!

[@allanpolk2681]

Junior Brown can play ANY style that he wants, and play it well. No, amazingly well.

[@TxShoreDog]

That guy has an amazing story and is quite the character. Ive seen him in Austin Tx at ameripolitan awards. During the " The Killer" HoF push! Yer doin a fine job, son!

[@Michael-x9j7b]

See that finger pick go flying,I frickin love this guy.

[@chuckthebull]

When i lived in NYC and worked as a tech at electric lady land i met him and worked on that guitar, Its really nothing secret about it ..no levers or anything under it he is just that good at bending those notes. its a great guitar too and i was honored to fix it for him...Me and another guitar player got invited to his show and went to see him and after the show me and my buddy left the show and walked down the street talking about how we should just toss out our guitars cause we had no businesses playing them,,,lol

[@MrShockotaco]

He said " a shade above my paygrade" I love it!

[@mirindarock]

The Junior Brown banjo roll It,s amazing

[@williamgardenhire1053]

Junior Brown taught at the Hank Thompson School of Country Music where he met his wife Tanya Rae.

[@nickp.2432]

He is the hendrix to country twang. Most talented picker around today or yesterday!

[@teriw56]

Junior is truly in his own category.

[@jameswest5748]

Dude, you keep picking great stuff that most youtubes dont even know. Thanks.

[@laureanoalfaro9351]

and BTW, he also sings....one of a kind, I've discovered him recently, I'll make sure lots of more people knows him.

[@drewwade9640]

Talk about being late to the party...I'm 64 and finally gave up my snobby attitude toward Country Music. So, just recently found Jr Brown, and I am amazed at his skill and showmanship. Nice job on your presentation, reaction.

[@kirkcardoso6137]

Only people who like good American music know about Junior Brown. I love driving to his music.

[@jydymyyyr9630]

Nice to see a talented musician with a true appreciation of an even more talented musician. Awesome... you had a nice try at coping him!

[@doing60]

Think this is the 4th react video I've seen... count me in as a big fan. Plus I didn't know about Junior Brown... wow. Really appreciate hearing the insights and explanations. Keep it up!

[@skymer2]

Junior Brown = Talent overload.

[@philipatoz]

Junior is the total package! He's a brilliant, exceptionally creative player, a terrific entertainer, and he has a very good voice. IF he had been a straight up rocker, he would be famous. But he has a tremendous reverence for old style country music, and yet he's mastered the are of playing Hendrix licks, etc. within a country context, or whatever genre of music he's putting in his blender in any given moment. Probably one reason why his videos feature comedy - as he's hard to market for any one particular genre.

[@Reversibleband]

I love how this guy reacted to the ‘on the spot’ licks Junior laid down! I’ve seen Junior a couple of times (the last time was with Reverend Horton Heat- see my videos) and he is a consummate showman. ❤️

[@Weshopwizard]

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen JB. Several times at the Continental Club in Austin up close and personal. It is ASTOUNDING what he does.

[@DennisBraspenninx]

When you back Jr. up, you know when the song starts but have no idea how long it's going to go on.

[@thetacticalninja9423]

Jr. Brown, Bill Kirchen & J.D. McPherson! Some of the best!

[@petestottsberry1133]

Saw JB in a very small venue in Rudy, Arkansas 2-3 years ago in a little dive out in the middle of nowhere…40 people tops. It was freaking awesome!! Side note: the lady on acoustic guitar is his wife and road manager!! Wish you could hear him play that steel!!

[@tedgay8427]

Junior is also an amazing straight-ahead player. There are some old accoustic videos of him playing "normal" floating around. Check out "That's Easy For You To Say" and "My Wife Thinks You're Dead."