HE WAS THE BEST GUITAR PLAYER IN THE WORLD! His name was SHAWN LANE .. His Original " NOT AGAIN "

[@ytsurrentrof]

He was my cousin. Genius with a great sense of humor and a very kind heart. We miss him very much. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@eugenioartioli9767]

If you have videos or just audios, please share them!

[@whollyhyperion]

Yes pls!

[@TheBEEFBOY]

I have only stumbled upon Shawn over the last few months and he has honestly changed my musical life and that is a huge statement of a 20 year long guitar player. I must have watched the smile fest first 7 minutes about a million times by now. What a machine he was.

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

Sorry for that most painful loss you and your family felt. We share some of it ourselves

[@Enricopalazzo69]

​@@a.nobodys.nobodyhe was the very best

[@joshuak4372]

The most technically gifted guitarist with the most melodic phrasing. What a combination!

[@gravitydrums1391]

VERY well said.

[@vanguard4065]

he practiced constantly pushing himself to play better and better because he loved it and he wanted others to enjoy it

[@sabbathkennedy]

Best guitarists to ever graced the earth.. Jason becker.. & shawn lane... 🔥 🎸

[@richardbechtold2975]

my two favorites if I had to pick

[@JoeandAngie]

Jimmy 69-73

[@user-sg2vv3gw2e]

Whenever I used to play Shawn Lane videos on KZbin, my cat, Oscar, would jump up to the screen and stand there, mesmerised. He never did that with any other music video!

[@GreenDistantStar]

Shawn appeared during the Golden Age of rock guitarists and blew everyone off the stage. He remains the gold standard, twenty years since his passing.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Extremely well said. It would be great to hear that is a guitar player magazine.

[@russellmorgan5611]

The anniversary of Shawns' death is always significant to me. He died on my birthday which is today Sept. 26th.

[@gravitydrums1391]

WOW, That is actually significant in its own right for sure. @@russellmorgan5611

[@demetriusmota9613]

In this final improvisation I almost cry, Shawn is wonderful, another dimension of timbre, technique, freeasing and dynamics on the guitar... unique!

[@gravitydrums1391]

Well said Demetrius

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

Right there with you. Well...i actually cry. This is world-shattering. A voice from beyond. Plugged right into the infinite Source. he was *jacked in*.

[@scottbarnett3566]

What was Shawn here, 23/24? Incredible. The emotional nuance and subtlety in his composition even then

[@gravitydrums1391]

He and I were the same age so he was 24 or 25 and yes .. Incredible..

[@FloridaManMatty]

This was before Warner Brothers came a knocking, but he’s playing stuff from Powers of Ten. His hair isn’t as long as it was for those sessions AND he’s still playing the Roland guitar through the Holmes amps..so it would have to be sometime around 1988-89.

[@munsiddiqui4291]

This guy was the so far ahead of everyone...... Probably the GOAT...... makes you wonder what he would have achieved had he been around today

[@gravitydrums1391]

Definitely.. And even for me on a selfish level... The things that he and I could have accomplished together over time... Still, more than that, I miss him on a personal level... He was one of the best people you would ever meet.

[@treybruce9789]

No question that Shawn Lane was from another planet. The best ever. #oneofone

[@gravitydrums1391]

Good Call Trey!

[@sageantone7291]

He was the greatest guitarist who ever lived, and I'm going to keep saying it until more people know his name.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Good Call Sage! Thanks for the support.

[@bobsebring2819]

No he wasn't. can he play classical as well as Segovia? No! can he play Flamingo was well as Carlos Montoya? No! Can he play slide as well as Johnny Winter? No! which proves he isn't the world's greatest guitarist. He's the greatest of what he does, but that's about it.

[@Ian-sn8gk]

​@@bobsebring2819 Shawn is a big hero of mine. Love his single-line playing, when he's not going too long without breaking up his showoff stuff. His writing skills are also way underrated. His tunes are expressed and structured like proper songs, not just guitar note mush and blues cliches. The last couple months of my listening and studying time has been all about Ted Greene. Opposite end of the musical spectrum, same level of virtuosity (ie, the best at what they did, living or dead). Neither of the two could do what each other could do. Ted though, to me, had the more intriguing skillset with the way he manipulated, interpreted, and outright invented guitar harmony.

[@MrFritz6940]

​@bobsebring2819 nobody has done or likely ever will do some of the things Shawn has done

[@richardhincemon]

Reminds me of Steve Morse Dixie Dregs and Deep Purple 😊

[@joeylodes]

Incredible to think what he would have been capable of if in better health. We lost him when he had turned just 40. I’m truly thankful 🙏 for every single person who recorded and videoed one of the bonafide Greats of the instrument. RIP Shawn

[@gravitydrums1391]

well said Joey

[@trident1314]

This might just be the best version of "not again" I've heard.

[@jared8324]

The very best guitarist in the world, humble and somehow knew how to shred faster than anyone while emoting every note

[@gravitydrums1391]

ABSOLUTELY! And had the kindest heart of anyone I have ever known.

[@johnpeart6843]

Great song. Top musicians. And a God on guitar. A truly magical and spiritual guitarist from a different universe. Now playing with the Gods in heaven.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Thanks John.

[@michaelcollums4197]

I think this was at Bombay Bicycle Club If I remember correctly, I saw Shawn so many times and each time was a treat. I became friends with Shawn and would go to his house and listen to music with him he was a true genius and a gentle soul RIP my friend this September will be 20 years you have been gone.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Michael.. Yes, this was at Bombay. Yyou are one of the fortunate few who knew what a great guy he really was... I miss him very much. It's crazy thinking how long he has been gone.

[@ayandey137]

Year??

[@mattfrye3738]

This guy is the most underrated guitar player in the history of the world. Found out about him by my heros like Paul Gilbert and satriani praising his work. I see why they loved him so much . I'm totally blown away,

[@gravitydrums1391]

Matt, I sincerely hope people read your comment here.. All I can say it DITTO and great Post!

[@mattfrye3738]

@@gravitydrums1391 dear gravity drums. Thanks for the kind words, but being a guitar player(not very good) and a life long guitar playing and music fan , IAM ashamed of myself for not knowing about this incredible man. I just can't get over this guy, what a awesome talent. I

[@gravitydrums1391]

@@mattfrye3738 Matt, Dont beat yourself up too much. There are still so many people in the world who didnt know about Shawn.. Mostly because of how humble he was.. He was a great friend and amazing talent.

[@mattfrye3738]

@@gravitydrums1391 I love powers of ten so much, it's just brilliant, this guy was not appreciated enough, if there are any other albums he does , I would be greatly appreciative if you could lead me too them. Any concerts on video, been to many record fairs back in the day , I've never ever seen any of his shows there, that makes me as frustrated as not knowing about him

[@gravitydrums1391]

@@mattfrye3738 I will routinely post more from shawn and I as well as Shawn by himself.. The ONLY thing I hate about powers of Ten was he didnt have me play the drum tracks because I was about to go on tour with another group.. However what he did with his fingers on the drum machine was pretty scary too...lol SHawn would appreciate your words.

[@jeremyking9185]

The greatest who ever lived and probably the best there will ever be. He showed us what could be done with the guitar. He ascended to such heights by the time he was just a child, beyond what most will ever reach. BTW I haven’t forgotten our earlier conversations, I’ve just been very busy.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Well said Jeremy.

[@andrewkeen3129]

You pretty much summed up what I have been trying to explain to people for almost 15 years now haha

[@GreenDistantStar]

@@andrewkeen3129 yep, me too. Shawn went places few players have visited and he took us on that journey with him.

[@andreasheed3723]

I saw him with Jonas back in -95. I had the pleasure of having a beer with the big man in the dressing room after the show. He was playing an old piano and made it sound like a Steinway. He really was something else, wow:)

[@gravitydrums1391]

Yep, That was Shawn.

[@JoeandAngie]

Very reminiscent of Eric Johnson, of whom Shawn was a big fan. Saw EJ at the Antenna Club in Memphis in 86 and looked to my right and Shawn was right beside me! He was alone. We had just met about a week before at a Willys show. We'd go see the Willys everytime they played from 85 to 89. Became friends, then I moved due to graduation. We both were into aquaria so we'd talk fish most of the time lol I've met EJ twice and we talked about 30 mins both times and Shawn came up both times...he's still blown away by him. Good times. ...he was kinda holding back in this performance!

[@gravitydrums1391]

Great Story. Thanks for the support

[@guitarguytristan]

I remember finding videos online in the mid 2000s, MA Batio, Satriani and Vai instantly locked me in as a teenager! I remember finding Shawn as well but it was only until I got a bit older that I understood how incredible he actually is - almost beyond comprehension. Maybe not for everyone but for those of us who appreciate his gifts, he is a lifechanging force. RIP Shawn. Thank you for helping shape me be a better musician.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Its always great hearing how Shawn has influenced the Music world...

[@ulrichbergmann1347]

"he is a lifechanging force" u are so right!

[@gravitydrums1391]

Right on Ulrich! Some seem to think he wasnt but if you look at every scenario he played beyond all others. @@ulrichbergmann1347

[@TheKZOShow]

A genius on a whole other level then we've ever seen before. The most melodic, fastest player ever and most technically gifted musician to ever grace us with his presence. His Powers of Ten album is never gonna be repeated.... EVER! Then he went on to make that Indian fusion with Jonas Hellborg which meant we'd get the most insane live performance of any guitar player in history on the Paris Live Show from 2001. The Intro he does to start of the second set still blows my mind every single time I see and hear it.... and the rest of that show is just as amazing and incredible. There will never be another Shawn. Go watch the filmed sessions from when he recorded Powers of Ten and hear him play the piano and completely dominate West Side Boogie at 8 in the morning while he's fiddling with the amp, laughing and getting warmed up. On top of that, his rhythm section in Get You Back, which we see him record on one of his amazing Charvels, is so smooth, clear and soothing it almost brings me to tears.

[@Ibanezguy2007]

Just beyond mind-blowing!! Imagine being in the front row

[@gravitydrums1391]

LOL, This event was suprisingly a huge success every date we played.

[@danzifer]

His hands do some freaky things. Love how over the top 80s the melody is. Super upbeat, like a TV show theme song

[@kennethmeeker6369]

90210 style

[@dougpeters1625]

Gifted beyond my comprehension. His notes caress my soul.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Great comment Doug. It would make Shawn smile.

[@dennisf1020]

You all should see him play piano. He was truly talented

[@gravitydrums1391]

For sure... Thanks Dennis.

[@thomascusik6109]

He was unbelievable, what a gift to us!!

[@kelvinpanesar6511]

The name says it all!! THE Memphis Monster!!!!

[@Jingleschmiede]

I kind of agree. There is certainly no one to this day, that could win a duell against him. :) Not even Guthrie. He is so in sync with his instrument. Not many people have that. And he has his own tone, his own licks. He is not like the guys that can play anything, but have nothing else to offer. His fast runs sound like from another planet. One of the funniest videos is, where he is very young, playing in a cover band open air somewhere and nobody is listening, even though he is playing things, no one else on the planet could play at that time. Very good Hendrix covers and suddenly there are his alien licks ... :) I noticed, that I talk about him as if he is still alive. For me he is. Everytime a new shredder shreds something crazy, I think to myself: "It doesn't get any better that Shawn Lane."

[@gravitydrums1391]

Very Well Said.

[@Bowlch]

An utter genius. Taken way too early for sure. All his tracks have such a unique feeling to them. Thanks for the music Shawn, it's still appreciated to this day!

[@resignurdrnk7535]

thank you for introducing me to Shawn Lane

[@gravitydrums1391]

Glad to be able to.. There will be more to follow.

[@alwilliams1997]

It would be amazing to release this gig as a download or on CD - just a classic performance

[@gravitydrums1391]

I might put a complilation of our performances together at a later date and do that.. Thanks AL.

[@whollyhyperion]

You know whats sad? There will never be another like him, maybe one day we'll see him again.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Truer words were never spoken.

[@RtaniDean]

He was surely incredible 100%. Also had a great drummer buddy. Drum on. You honor Shawn and the inspiration from you both is awesome. D

[@VirtuosicFantasies]

🌀 SHAWN LANE FOREVER 🌀

[@automaticraccon]

Every once in a while when I see best guitarist lists on YT I come looking for Shawn Lane material to get reminded how far anybody else is from where he was. This version of Not Again is my absolute favorite, so much more raw than on the album. I adore it. Is it you playing? Fantastic duo tbh. To be able to carry a gig with just two instruments is a real art, you should be proud. Is there more recordings from this evening? I remember buying Powers Of Ten in a thrift store in Sydney when I was training as an audio engineer in 1993/1994. Don't even know why I bought it. I was floored. Maybe I had previously heard the Centrifugal Funk album before, I am not sure. But Shawn has since then been the guitarist I have admired the most. I hate shredding. And he was not a shredder at all. Always very musical. Incredible feel and timing. Otherwordly I dare say.

[@unleashthefury111]

Solid drumming too, he's right there in the pocket!

[@gravitydrums1391]

Thank ya!

[@MrVyrtuoso]

Thank you for this. After all these years, I still sorely miss him, his amazing gift and artistry, and the awesome aural wonders he gave the world.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Well Spoken and yes I miss him greatly... He was a good friend even above his playing...

[@bmp-2267]

Love Shawn. I always say... The master of taste and the master of haste.

[@Teleuride]

I have never seen this! Thank you!! Master Lane...one-of-a-kind!!!!

[@gravitydrums1391]

Glad you enjoyed this.. I just got back from vacation and will be posting more as well as have a few others I have already posted.

[@cryptoking8060]

If you wanna hear the roots of Eric Johnsons playing style and tone just listen to this track and other early Shawn Lane. If u wanna hear the inspiration for the meandering, intricately deep improvisational soloing of Guthrie Govan listen to Shawn Lane.

[@999TheDaddy]

I was just about to say that about Eric Johnson. I can hear so much in this track.

[@AQBPlays]

Anyone have Shawn's cover of 'The Introduction' by Steve Morse?

[@gravitydrums1391]

I think I might actually have that in the can.. I need to get a cd refinisher as some of my library is scratched up.

[@cosmopolitan79]

Different level of dexterity. He is on the top. Speeches

[@gravitydrums1391]

For Sure!

[@jscordoba3]

This is such a great performance, but the melody at 1:53 reminds me of the music from the 90's Weather Channel during the local forecast 😅

[@gravitydrums1391]

LOL

[@rhetttanner1598]

My hero ❤

[@RossoNero1987]

Never heard it. thanks for sharing

[@gravitydrums1391]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Alex-kh8np]

So glad this has been reuploaded

[@dennisdreher1038]

the goat! R.I.P.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Most definitely.

[@andrewkeen3129]

03:06 is so ridiculous, he was a savant of sorts

[@gravitydrums1391]

Absolutely.

[@joseph2707]

Great video!

[@gravitydrums1391]

Thank you Joseph.

[@usernonuser]

I feel this world was a lot bether, happier, innovative, kind, years ago. It's a sad felling. Irreplaceable boy with a giant heart.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Ditto! I feel the same exact way. Thanks for checking it out.

[@gravitydrums1391]

By the way, Here is a fun video I just posted if you wanna check it out... This tune is also from a simpler time when I played with Jaco in the past. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5qYgGR_lqmUkJI

[@ShawnLaneMemphis]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@charliem.931]

3:34 👀

[@orbital14]

The world didn't and still doesn't deserve Shawn Lane

[@gravitydrums1391]

EXTREMELY WELL SAID!

[@simhgamedev]

fantastic

[@gravitydrums1391]

Thank you KIndly.

[@simhgamedev]

@@gravitydrums1391 And he was also a super-great pianist super-expert also in clafsical music and who knows what else. He rest in peace... .

[@gravitydrums1391]

True... What always surprised me was that he always said he couldnt read music, only that he would hear it and replay some of the most in depth pieces on Piano.. Im about to do a quick video telling some of Shawns fans things things they might have never known.

[@Griswalter]

Was? Still is. RIP Shawn.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Thanks for the Correction.. Yes he is... I miss my friend very much.

[@andrewkeen3129]

@@gravitydrums1391 Nobody will ever come close to Shawn most likely.

[@gravitydrums1391]

I have played with some of the best musicians in the world and I can honestly say NOBODY equals Shawn's ability.@@andrewkeen3129

[@andrewkeen3129]

@@gravitydrums1391 You are damn right :) I don't think anybody ever will either.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Right on Andrew. @@andrewkeen3129

[@ruggeroschillaci]

I remember this on yt years ago, but somenone deleted it

[@ruggeroschillaci]

If it is possible i would like to have the og version, thanks in advance.

[@gravitydrums1391]

I might post some of the other stuff soon but am working on posting some of our other live stuff with my Group Out of Bounds where Shawn just plays so well... Maybe even better than on our dates at Bombay.

[@scottbarnett3566]

Got any ‘one more night’ footage??

[@gravitydrums1391]

I do have some more... I'll be posting more soon. I'm working on another at this moment.

[@guitartec]

Lane was the Master's MASTER!

[@simhgamedev]

He rest in peace....

[@dinofurlan3745]

Only four guys....Jimi, Allan, Eddie, Shawn....change the guitar world...

[@gravitydrums1391]

Well said.... However if only every guitarist knew Shawn the way you do.

[@eugenioartioli9767]

Rory

[@jessebillson]

Headline - "He was the greatest guitar pl..." Me - "yeah right, ill bet he isnt better than shawn lane." ...oh!

[@gravitydrums1391]

I Like it!

[@walterrserrano]

Oops! 😂😂😂

[@kayokk-]

One in a trillion

[@gravitydrums1391]

well Said.

[@bindig1]

Was hired to play with Black Oak Arkansas when he was 14.

[@olebehnam-esmailian5765]

I love his melody writing, but he still peaked when he played Hendrix tunes...

[@gravitydrums1391]

There Might be some truth to that... When we played in my out of bounds dates he REALLY shined at was just smokin beyond mot other times I heard him. Some people believe he was just fast but I have NEVER heard a more melodic and tasty player...

[@butchsasser6131]

Yeah, Jason Becker and Paul Gilbert are my favorites but there is no question Shawn lane will never be beaten on a guitar…

[@АндрейВласов-ъ5б]

Bro, where did you get the original video? Can you send me link, please? I search this video many years after it delete from KZbin.

[@gravitydrums1391]

I am the drummer so I have been able to aquire our performance videos. I will still be posting more but I might be putting together a huge compilation of videos from both Shawn and I along with others in the near future.

[@Fretboard_Frenzy]

You're a top notch drummer 🥁 Sir. 👏🏾

[@gravitydrums1391]

@@Fretboard_Frenzy Thank you for Kindly.

[@andrewkeen3129]

@@gravitydrums1391 Amazing man. I have seen you post something recently playing with Shawn, but here you are playing on one of my favourite videos haha. Everything you can post will be so appreciated. Thanks man.

[@gravitydrums1391]

I have posted more and will be posting more to come. I t finished a festival and am about to go on vacation for a couple weeks so stay tuned. Thanks for supporting this channel.

[@jameshayes6366]

Here is one guy that certainly was not given enough time on earth..

[@buddyalbert5808]

Wow

[@gravitydrums1391]

Thank you Buddy.

[@fabiodaleo5889]

Name this song and years was made?

[@gravitydrums1391]

Hey Fabio, There is so much to this answer which will be written in the book I am putting together about Shawn and I. But, in Short, This is Shawn's original song that he wrote MANY years before he and I performed this together.

[@weaselpopper]

He was the best at the style he played nothing more.

[@walterrserrano]

Your regrettable statement only proves that you know almost nothing about him, as Shawn Lane is a unanimous reference among some of today's greatest guitarists, such as Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons and none other than Guthrie Govan. So don't you dare refute these guys.

[@dlionels]

What is the guitar he used?

[@Mcfly0856]

Such a shame he's not a household name for most players, and MASSIVE loss to the music community. RIP Shawn

[@gravitydrums1391]

Cant tell you how many times I have said that exact thing.

[@shingabiss]

Shawn was and is STILL the best! This is a link to a later, more refined version of "Not Again" which I consider other worldy and impossble to play by anyone else! It's the first video I saw of Shawn Lane. I had several reactions including utter astonishment that ANYONE could play like that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpanh2ecf8iFi6s

[@gravitydrums1391]

Well Said.

[@flame-sky7148]

Not Again, the notorious Shawn Lane, not again!

[@jeremyking9185]

Shawn Lane had a level of technique and speed especially from 1987-1996, that no other player over ever seen or heard demonstrate. That’s the bottom line for me. Find me another player that improvises solos for 2-7 minutes straight in a live setting, that combines the beautiful phrasing, legato and picking at the level that Shawn did it. If your favorite players aren’t playing at the level that Shawn could, it’s because they can’t. If you or I are not playing at Shawn’s level, it’s because we simply can’t. If we could, we would be demonstrating that ability. Hell, if any of us a guitar players, or any other influential player could do it, they would be. If you don’t believe Shawn could do what others can’t, post a video of whoever else you think is better, and let the rest of us who know better, see this player who can do it better than Shawn did it. If anyone commenting on this video surpasses Shawn at his best, then please post a link so we can see it. This is a challenge: You show me a video of the best player/performance you’ve ever seen, that isn’t Shawn Lane, and I will post many many links to videos of Shawn doing things on the guitar that no one else has EVER done.

[@talsophos]

Shawn was a monster player. But being a massive fan of both I'd say Gurhrie govan improvising skills are unrivalled.

[@jeremyking9185]

@@talsophos In my opinion Guthrie is the best living player right now. And I have to agree, Guthrie’s solos are just beyond perfect. Govan is the only player that is in Shawn’s stratosphere. His cover of Get You Back fantastic.

[@talsophos]

@@jeremyking9185 100% brother 🤜🤛

[@sageantone7291]

Any era.

[@davidpena9513]

@jeremyking is 100% correct. 2nd best is not even close or in the same universe.

[@FloridaManMatty]

In three days it will be 20 years since Shawn passed. Hard to believe he was only 40 when he died. He fit so much into those 40 years and, sadly, was in poor health for much of it. And it’s videos like this that prove that the Internet has some actual utility other than porn and unsolicited opinions.

[@gravitydrums1391]

WOW! I am RIGHT there with you! and... You are sooo preaching to the choir.... Thanks for the comment.

[@FloridaManMatty]

@@gravitydrums1391Thank YOU for sharing it!! It’s channels like this that will give the next generation of guitar geeks like us a way to experience the force of nature we call Shawn Lane.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Very welcome... I'm from Miami. What part of Florida are you from? @@FloridaManMatty

[@FloridaManMatty]

@@gravitydrums1391St. Augustine, born and raised.

[@gravitydrums1391]

@@FloridaManMatty Sweet!

[@simhgamedev]

sorrii fo him. i grew up on his musuic with Yeppelin, Uyeb Doors Penguin caffe, so on

[@channeljan8529]

My top five greatest guitar players: 1. Shawn Lane 2. Ron Thal 3. Allan Holdsworth 4. Jimi Hendrix 5. Frank Gambale

[@gravitydrums1391]

Great list and good call!

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

Never be another Shawn Lane

[@gravitydrums1391]

You got that right

[@sageantone7291]

So many angry boomers in the comments who haven't even heard of Shawn before this video. They really have no idea what Shawn is capable of. Let them cry forever over their inferior '60s heroes.

[@director2bob]

Wow....Eric Johnson stole so many riffs from this guy. I thought I was listening to Eric for a second.

[@gravitydrums1391]

definitely, Shawn was truly amazing Thanks for listening.

[@director2bob]

​@@gravitydrums1391 I just listened to this video again and again thought I was listening to Eric Johnson. I never realized how amazing this guy was and thought he was just some super fast shredder until this video. He was so freakin tasty. The player I listen to everyday now is Matteo Mancuso. Matteo blows my mind and many guitarists consider him the best in the world. I have to agree even though it's all subjective. Matteo is next level. And thanks for the videos you post.🤟

[@gravitydrums1391]

Bob, I have an original slow tune we would perform live and he would play the tastiest guitar solo I have ever heard. Yes, he was fast but so creative.. I only wish I had recorded his playing on that tune in the studio... I kick myself in the head for not doing that. @@director2bob

[@fretmajik777]

I always loved Shawn Lane, Greg Howe, Ritchie Kotzen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore, Blues Saraceno, and several others. For me though, Jason Becker was and will always be the best ever in my book, no disrespect to Shawn Lane may he rest in peace.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Gotcha, Thanks for listening.

[@owlperchedsilo3745]

agreed

[@thegerman3480]

I have something in common with Shawn. Only wish it was guitar skill over size. Sorely missed.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Funny,,, and yes he is.

[@mazukakai]

He should be wearing a Mankind mask

[@Hes12378]

This days the one and only Roy marchbank has succeeded Great Shawn lane.

[@t.j.fuller9531]

Hmmmmmm who influenced who here ??? Shawn either influenced Eric Johnson or Eric influenced Shawn , what year is this ?

[@gravitydrums1391]

TJ, Shawn Liked Eric Johnson's playing and appreciated him. However Shawn was leaps stronger than eric... That is not to take anything away from him though. I love His stuff as well.

[@kennyhasty22]

Theoretically, there is no best. Art is subjective. But if you ask Guthrie, Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons...they'll tell you! If we could ask Shawn, he would probably say Holdsworth.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Hey Kenny. I agree with you on some level however After spending many years as a friend and Music partner Shawn always gave Merit to different guitar players for different reasons. He loved Holdsworth but never would say he is the best.. However, If you asked Holdsworth he would tell you Shawn was in the top ranking for being the best guitarist ever.. and as a musician he definitely excelled over all others. His Piano playing was scary as well..

[@kennyhasty22]

@@gravitydrums1391 totally. The piano playing was incredible. The poster below said it very well...technically gifted/melodic phrasing. Honestly, for me...there was/is none better. Hoping I can find some $ and resurrect the idea of a Shawn documentary. Actually, I started thinking about how awesome a two-part documentary about Shawn and Jason would be. I'd be sobbing by the end!

[@gravitydrums1391]

@@kennyhasty22 KENNY That is an amazing Idea.. If you I would love to be a part of that.

[@lex.cordis]

@@gravitydrums1391 *"He loved Holdsworth but never would say he is the best"* Not that it really matters, but Shawn _did_ call Allan "the greatest" when he met him at NAMM. It's on video here on KZbin.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Yea but you know Shawn never referred to himself when judging other players.. He was such a humble soul. @@lex.cordis

[@kevinwhelehan421]

Thats a matter of opinion.....there are so many great musicians it all depends on the style of music you like. You say tomayto i say tomato!

[@fusionfan6883]

Glad you said it. Shawn was a genius for sure, one of the greats, but describing someone as the GOAT involves so many considerations. I am sure Shawn would never have claimed this for himself as he was a great student of, and fully appreciated, those who came before him. Relevant factors not only include moving on the art of the guitar in various ways both technical and musically, but also their influence on future generations of guitarist, as well as sustaining a long career at the highest level. Two guitarists meet these criteria and more, namely Allan Holdsworth and John McLaughlin. Shawn’s sheets of sound approach and later interest in Indian music pay homage to both these titans. Would Shawn have gone on to do the same, most probably, but let’s not forget he was standing on the shoulders of these giants.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Hey Kevin... You say potayto I say Pototo!....lol I will only say this for now... There was nothing Musically that shawn didnt do well... and I will definitely tell you that as a musician, his guitar playing was scary, His Keyboard playing was crazy amazing and he had so many other musical gifts and abilities that I think I will post in a new vid here in a day or two.

[@sageantone7291]

While I think he is the greatest of all time, I think there are better videos that exemplify it.

[@gravitydrums1391]

I completely agree.. I am just posting some of what I have that some others may have not seen.

[@andrewkeen3129]

@@gravitydrums1391 Dude thank you so damn much. This is one of my favourite videos ever that got removed from KZbin and I thought I would never see it again.

[@gravitydrums1391]

Thanks for watching and appreciating some of what we did when we were younger. I miss my friend very much. @@andrewkeen3129

[@RobertWeingher]

There's no such a thing called the best guitar player in the world or the best guitar player of all times, you can't compare a rock/metal guitar player to a blues guitar player or to a jazz guitar player, nobody expected from B.B. King to play a flashy guitar solo, what you are doing is idealization of Shawn Lane, yeah, he's a great guitar player but a lot of people would say that Allan Holdsworth was the great guitar player of all times, i have a list of my own of the 15 best guitar players of all times but i don't have inner ranking between them, so anyone from my list is as good as the others, no man or woman on earth can determine who is the best guitar player of all times, it's subjective!!! i have a lot of respect to Shawn Lane, you can be sure, take it easy and thanks for sharing.

[@loganpearson9206]

Jesus how old is Shawn here? Warp a few years w Sipe,Helborg his playing keeps reaching new heights. I have never heard anything like Shawn. He is a duke alone. Hope your playing w Trane,and Tony Williams w mozart on the 88! Evh and you switch of . Jaco on bass,Miles on Trumpet! Lucky bastards! 😊

[@gravitydrums1391]

Thanks for checkin it and commenting..For sure, I had never known anyone like him as well.

[@svogender]

Don't turn art into sport... !! There is not only one nummer one in art.. Yes.. In personal taste..!! 😊👍

[@gravitydrums1391]

Thanks for watching

[@RezaManzoori]

[@decarvalhocelso]

Shaw lane

[@toddharmon8141]

When someone actually comes up with CRITERIA that we judge musicians by, only then can we even have a fair argument. Because everyone will use different criteria to come to their opinion. How come nobody ever figures this shit out? And yes, he is a fantastic player.....

[@gravitydrums1391]

Very well Said Tom!

[@sageantone7291]

The standard is Lane and everybody with a working brain knows it.

[@gravitydrums1391]

@@sageantone7291 Well Said.

[@RasCuban33]

Not to discount Shawn’s genius, Jason Becker is my 🐐. From Cacophony with Marty Friedman to Perpetual Burn, it’s simply jaw dropping and way before Shawn. With that said I screen recorded Shawn’s 1hr long Hot Rocks Licks video for safe keeping.🎸😉

[@gordiannot77]

Way before Shawn? Do your homework silly..

[@jeremyking9185]

😂 Obviously he hasn’t seen the Black Oak Arkansas videos!

[@RasCuban33]

@@jeremyking9185 I have, he’s like 15/16. Same year I was born 1978🤪! Oopsys!

[@jeremyking9185]

@@RasCuban33 😀

[@sageantone7291]

It wasn't before Shawn, and Shawn was better.

[@marc-yv7cu]

Ha ha ha.Always fun to read this type of title saying "he was the best in the world", It sounds like words from a small child... We must then allocate medallions to musicians and sportsmen. Ha ha ha !...

[@gravitydrums1391]

Hey MArc, I should have posted the interviews from other guitar players in the world who are the best of the best and were asked in interviews."who is the best guitar player in the world?" so many of them said Shawn Lane.. Guitarists should simply enjoy this video and appreciate some of what he did while he was here with us.

[@sageantone7291]

This is the dumbest comment here.

[@adewolf]

Shawn Lane and Allan Holdsworth are best

[@billsiebert4228]

Jimi rules