Joe Walsh Guitarist---The Life of a Guitarist and The Tragic Death of his Baby Girl Emma.

Joe Walsh Guitarist of the Eagles and the James Gang. A Lesson that Life's Been Good. This is an inside look at Joe and some of the ups and downs in his life and career. Including the death of his 3 y/o daughter Emma. Joe has always been a favorite of mine and I guess I am a little biased when talking about him. I still think he should be rated at the top of the list when it comes to rock & roll guitarists. Life's Been Good, Funk 49 and Rocky Mountain Way. Hope you enjoy this and subscribe to the channel.
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[@barbaralavoie1045]

I love Joe Walsh❣️🥰 he certainly went thru a lot and came thru with flying colors. ❤️🥰👍

[@turtle19dad]

He definitely appreciates veterans. And a kick ass guitarist….🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@cherylbrowning3303]

Love Joe Walsh always and forever

[@markbrown7103]

Thumbs up, he’s a great guitarist👍🏼🎸😎💖 I am like you I love Joe Walsh to like I said, I hope he lives in a long time🎸

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️

[@karentarr8930]

An incredible artist, one of the most iconic things that he has said is “ I liked being 20 in the 70’s better than being 70 in the 20’s, something I think we all feel from that era. The music was the best🎶

[@michaelkcreel4813]

I saw Joe play a free concert for the military in 1991 at Ft Riley, KS. He was terrific, as he always is, and the fact that he gave his time for our military always meant a lot to me, thank you Mr Walsh. Joe's guitar playing is the soundtrack of my life. I can hear one of Joe's old songs and go right back to that point in my life, if only for a moment. Sometimes people imprint on us, even people we don't know or have never met. Joes music imprinted on me. I bet Joe would be surprised by how many lives he touched with his playing and singing, my eternal respect, A Friend of Bills

[@danielchapmansr4796]

Ditto I a retired military person and we were always happy when a alRnR group or person would visit our base for a concert and talk to us sign autographs pictures etc

[@john564holloway]

I saw Joe that year, too, 1991. He opened up for the Doobie Brothers in Dallas, Texas.

[@dennisdoran3947]

Saw joe walsh 3 years after my dad died in 2017 helped me get on with my life and inspired me to learn guitar. Love ya man id vote for you for president

[@southboundguitar]

Big Red One, hua.

[@glennsvoboda6602]

I was a kid old enough to ride a bicycle heading to the album factory in HAUPPAUGE L.I. N. Y. in the dumpster was a warped "JAMES GANG RIDES AGAIN" album. I took it home heated it up over the gas stove burner! Wow! What a find!

[@RiverDocs]

Great story!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@monmixer]

Great Album

[@JB-ti7bl]

Hahaha...

[@coldroses5337]

As a guitar player for 40 yrs now, Walsh has always been my guy. Had the pleasure & privilege of meeting him several times and he was always kind & generous. Levittown L.I.N.Y. Cheers Hauppauge 🍷

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

Gas stove burner? Did you keep it under something heavy as it cooled? I ironed a Replacements album that was warped for a fraction of a second in between a dry mounting board and a flat kitchen table. A failure as the record flattened but the grooves in the record were practically eradicated. I imagine there are a myriad of vids on how to unwarp a record. Definitely a subject not explored fully.

[@rylieriley]

I agree with you 100% about Walsh and Felder. It was magical when they played together.

[@oldermusiclover]

agree The Eagle were never the same after he and Randy left

[@aisle_of_view]

Best who cut the cheese faces ever

[@nellymoriarty_5783]

Yes

[@JoshuaRoberts-kq9cs]

I went to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre and watched the Eagles hell freezes over tour A night many many years ago but still fresh in my mind

[@stuartmoore6310]

​@@oldermusicloverJoe never left the eagles.

[@gavinpixton7089]

Joe Walsh - a legend in his own time. The guy is a genius!

[@Wolfncsupack42]

As a dad to a young daughter and son, the pain Joe endured from not knowing his father and losing his only daughter really hits home. Much love for you Joe.

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

Joe is truly an ORDINARY AVERAGE GUY from Ohio who just happens to be a Rock genius! I am an amateur musician and the most fun thing for me to do is strap on my electric guitar, plug into my amp and wail away on "Life's Been Good!" This ALWAYS guarantees me a smile. ☺ GOD bless Joe Walsh!

[@ericpearson6475]

Joe has bben one of my favorite performers for many years. Grateful he survived the 70's, 80's and 90's.

[@7032rt]

I totally agree with everything you say about Joe Walsh. A true living legend, and just a great human being.

[@gtr1952]

Joe is one of the nicest guys in the music biz! His advice, "never play it the same way twice, just make sure they like it" rings in my ears every time I'm on stage. I love his poking fun at digital music, and digital recording. His song "analog man" is, and will always be one of my favorites! Old fashioned nice guys are hard to come by sometimes, Joe will always be one. 8) --gary.

[@cmdrefstathiusplacidus9003]

that's hilarious I have been absolutely berating myself trying to learn the solos in hotel California and get every note exactly the way everyone on KZbin is saying it has to be played, then I saw so e if the live versions!😂 I was like they're not playing it like on the album, then I realized wait it's their song I guess they can do whatever they want!

[@gtr1952]

I'm 71, still gigging, and I stopped the note for note thing many years ago. I play what sounds good to me, and/or what I think the audience would like. After awhile you get tenured, then you can give the song what you think it needs! LOL If you like it, and the crowd is dancing/moving, go for it!! Good luck, keep rockin!! 8) --gary

[@castleanthrax1833]

It's funny you say that because I saw an interview with a guitarist the Eagles had to use on tour because someone was sick, and the advice that Joe gave him was to play the solos like you're playing them for the first time and always play them note for note. I can't remember who he was, unfortunately. I guess Eagles fans like to hear the songs exactly like the album version.

[@brianjohnson5995]

You got that right bro!

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

What a fantastic tribute to one of the greatest guitarists of all! He and Don ARE and WERE the sound of the Eagles!

[@RiverDocs]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@gib59er56]

@@RiverDocs Brother, Joe is the reason I picked up the guitar in 1980. He inspired me to do it. Page and EVH are the other two, but it was Joe who I looked to first. Hey, any man with a big nosed rubber face with his crazy ,screwy looks while torturing his strings with those hyper bends of three half steps is my type of guitarist. I steal so many of his riffs that I should be in jail. His hands are huge and strong as shit like Ed`s. That is one thing I cannot copy, cuz my hands are just average size. We lost Ed, and when Joe and Jimmy pass, I just may drop into a big depression. I am 55 and who knows? Joe might still be on stage when I die, I wouldn`t be surprised ! Back in `87 or `88 I saw Joe at the old Ritz (long gone now) that held 250 people tops, and he was literally two feet in front of me. He walked on stage , went to his mic. and let a huge BUUUURRRP! out and said "How ya doooin?" in a NY accent to start the show. I went with 3 friends and we bet $20 each on what song he would open with. Dave goes "Life in..", Mike said "Funk 49" and Steve said " Turn to Stone". I said "Nope, you guys ain`t even thinkin. Where are we?" "In the City". I made 60 bucks on a no-brainer. I tried my best to get backstage and even had a tiny amount of cred cuz my band was semi-popular locally and we played L`Amours and the China club and CBGB`s alot. I even dropped names, (that is ,or was a big no-no for me 99% of the time) because it was Joe !!!! No go. Not even close. I didn`t see anyone get through. I have no clue why security was so tight that night. But just being so close and watching his fingers so I could see exactly what he was doing. He saw me doing that all night and knew I was studying him. When you are on stage (or even just hanging at a bar or a club) you easily spot the fellow musicians by their behavior, appearance and eyes. We tend to stand still with our arms crossed and look directly at the guitar or bass or drummer, depending on what you play I highly doubt anyone ever studied me, but I saw them judging me all the time. I apologize for the huge comment, I guess I was just typing my thoughts out as fast as they came. Thank you for the video River, I loved it ! Cheers man.😲💥👍🎸🎸🎤🎧🎶🔥

[@libralady1780]

What a great memory and tribute to Joe Walsh. No apologies....it was a great read. xo @@gib59er56

[@paulfranklin8636]

Finally put that big "See Joe Walsh Live" tick on my bucket list on Friday (07.06.24) when we saw the Eagles in Manchester....boy did he let rip on "In the City" one of those moments when you get goose-bumps all over....he may be 76 but lordy can he still play

[@maxenielsen]

I love Joe for his genuineness. As you point out, he and Don Felder are each marvelous complements to each other. Great musicians.

[@themediamarauder1582]

I met Joe in person once he was the coolest star I ever met and I have met tons of celebs. He is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. I got to see him live right around when Glenn Frey died and Joe sounded awesome! Joe is my favorite Eagle hands down!

[@Colin56ish]

Hey Timothy B Schmit on base gets my groove, but Joe is the GOAT.

[@oldermusiclover]

there is nice young singer songwriter I loved named Fil Henley that I wish could get together with Joe they would have a blast he goes by Wings Of Pegasus

[@mchurch3905]

First saw Joe Walsh as lead man for the James Gang in 1968. Awesome guitar player and rock star survivor.

[@domicam100]

Me too, in the Cleveland area.

[@nellymoriarty_5783]

Loved James Gang didn't realize he was the guitarist, I was 10

[@mjc11a]

Nicely done. I've been a fan of Joe ever since the release of James Gang Rides Again. Over the years I've said many a silent prayer for Joe in the loss of his daughter and for his recovery efforts. He is a gifted and talented man who makes the world a little better because of his music. Thanks very much for posting and be safe 🙏

[@RiverDocs]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@phillipg.stricklin3206]

I always knew Joe would go far. As "garage bands" in the 1960s in NE Ohio go, Joe always had that something special. He's always been one of my guitar heroes.

[@garygruber1452]

Joe Walsh gave "The Eagles" their balls. There would be no Hotel California without him.

[@francus7227]

Or ....Life in the Fast Lane. He took a step down to be an Eagle.

[@Gordon_Highlander]

I agree. Loved Joe Walsh, Don FELDER and Randy MEISNER. Joe and Don's Lead Guitar and Randy's Bass Guitar was exceptional, and gave the Eagles their magic

[@billydeewilliams9104]

Felder primarily wrote Hotel California. Walsh has no writing credit to that song.

[@ralphmills7322]

I love hearing Joe Walsh monologue of how he wrote "Life's Been Good". He incorporates the craziness of his fame and how to adjust.

[@chrishartz2397]

Walsh is a great guitarist who has the vibe…the mojo…a true rock n’ roll guitarist…

[@3wheelmannc860]

Joe "Simply amazing" Walsh. Incredible artist all around. Life has been good, even with the pain. Thank you for allow us to journey with you.

[@sarge420]

Thank you Joe. Sorry for the loss of your Dad. Phenomenal music. -Ret USAF 🇺🇸

[@paulgeorgia8013]

Great video. I used to think I was the only one who recognized the genius of Joe. He’s my guitar hero, and my inspiration for stopping drinking. He’s the best friend I’ve never met.

[@RiverDocs]

Well said Paul! Thanks for your comment and for watching the video!!

[@napoliansolo7865]

I've always been a fan. Love his guitar work and his lyrics. Glad he didn't just fade away.

[@Rokonroller]

Joe was likely one of the bigger factors leading to me sobering up, nearly 16 years now

[@RiverDocs]

Congrats man! Joe has really influenced a lot of people. I highly respect him.

[@cjm3122]

My favorite song of his is Indian Summer. Takes me way back to colorful autumns in NYS

[@ryden7114]

Thank you man for highlighting Joe Walsh. No body does Doc's like you. One of my favorite guitarists. You should see him at Daryl's house, totally awesome. I always look forward to your expertise on your reactions. Peace Brother.

[@RiverDocs]

Thanks Mark. Appreciate it. I watched the Daryl's house with Joe. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment and for watching the videos!

[@johnc.wunscheljr2873]

Joe you were always great . I remember when you joined the Eagles I was trilled and so happy for you. I know first hand how hard it is to lose your child. What a come back kudos to you.

[@janicenordstrom6154]

I was so sad to hear the story of the death of his little Emma. It’s a sad fact that the divorce rate for couples who have lost a child is 80%. So sorry for all your losses Joe, but I congratulate you for carrying on! Your rough years of drugs are over, and you were strong and brave to achieve Rehab. You’re having an amazing life! I had the honor of dancing to The James Gang in 1968, at my high school’s senior year After Prom!! It was at Wagner’s Party Center on Center Ridge Road. You guys played a fantastic show for us, THANK YOU! I saw you with Ringo, great gig!

[@peterburi2727]

I always loved Joe's playing. Besides his major hits, my real favorites and solos are: I'll tell the world, Midnight Man, his solo in Fogelberg's Part of The Plan. Real emotion and grit in those and I feel that everytime I hear them. His tones and style are unmistakable. Carry on Joe.

[@robertchristiansen5169]

Joe has always been my guitar hero, until now watching this video I had not known of his three year old daughters death, even now after all these years my heart goes out to him for such a great loss. I have two daughters of my own and are both mothers and grand mothers. I could never have been able to cope with loosing either one.

[@RiverDocs]

Yeah I feel the same way about him. Thanks for the comment and watching the video.

[@d.dubois6515]

Man I truly enjoy watching and listening to your videos, your way of describing things is phenomenal. Thanks, greatly appreciated.

[@michaelbeasley5783]

A truly grand rock guitarist. Navy duty aboard ship, 1973. James Gang album. I couldn't get enough of "Funk" and "Walk Away." Thanks for the reminder.

[@deependguitar777]

Have always loved Joe Walsh’s guitar playing! Love that he has found freedom and happiness in his sobriety!! ❤

[@orionfixr7713]

Joe has always been my musical hero. So talented . So under appreciated. He's always welcome at my house .

[@slaphead8835]

“Song for Emma” has always been one of my favorites. It’s such a beautifully flawless piece of music that you wouldn’t necessarily expect from Joe Walsh. it was only this past year that I found out it was a tribute to the daughter he lost. That is a pain I could not even begin to imagine. Excellent channel buddy. Nice work.

[@RiverDocs]

Thanks man. Glad you enjoy it. Just trying to keep some of these players and their music alive a bit longer.

[@michaellawrence5492]

Joe Walsh is also an American licensed Amateur radio operator. I for one have never heard him on the air operating on any of the several radio bands but he must like still being around with people just with this hobby. WB6ACU is his call sign.

[@mikewells1407]

Loved Joe from the 1st time I heard Rocky Mountain Way, He was my 1st rock concert, with The James Gang ,he opened for Foghat in 1974. I loved his album covers and my " The smoker you drink, the player you get" album saw lots of time on my turntable.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

That album even has YACHT ROCK on it!

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

James Gang and Foghat! What a show!!!

[@williams3631]

Yes, I relate to this completely. I was fortunate enough to see Joe in concert in 2013, Pittsburgh Stage AE. He even spoke briefly about his past, recovery, and current happiness. It was a beautiful and unforgettable evening, and he played flawlessly. Good Times!

[@nellymoriarty_5783]

Saw him open for Tom Petty

[@skruloos1]

I've always felt that Joe was always an underrated guitar player..listening to the James gang rides again,imo.. was some of the very best guitar playing I've ever heard..that album,to me anyway..is my most favorite..

[@northerniltree]

Humanity is carbon based, but Joe turned to stone and is now a diamond.

[@robertcampbell8027]

I grew up in NE Ohio. In 1969 I was attending college and playing guitar in a local band. One night I went to a club, The Freak Out, in Niles, Ohio to hear local phenom, Phil Kaeggy and his band, The Glass Harp. At a break, Phil acknowledged Joe Walsh in the audience and a little later invited Joe to the stage. These two incredible musicians jammed for like non-stop 15 minutes, playing off each other and clearly having a good time doing it. It was an amazing spontaneous point in time I was so for to witness. After it all, I realized my future would not be as I rock guitarist, so I stayed in school instead.

[@mikeziegler7008]

Here's what so impressive about Joe Walsh; he's been through so much drama and so much turmoil in an already crazy industry... and through it all he has been likeable and genuine and positive. Seriously, how you can be in a band with the likes of Frey and Henley and manage to stay out of the mudslinging is beyond amazing. I don't admire many celebs but he is certainly one of the few that I look up to.

[@RiverDocs]

Well said Mike!!

[@davidsmith385]

When I first heard ROCKY mountain way my friend used to play it as we rode around in his Volkswagen, now when I hear it on the radio it brings me back to those happy memories and I want to grab a cold one and ride around listening to Classic Rock. LONG LIVE ROCK!

[@jackwezesa1081]

I know! That was back in the day riding around all day and night listening to 8 tracks , drinking Schitz and not a worry in the world !

[@jackwezesa1081]

I had a 71 Beetle !!

[@timsmith9169]

Joe thank you for all you have done .to this day I still play my Les Paul . I am in my 70 now survived Vietnam . Your music so touched me . Thanks joe

[@davideaston6944]

Also, the addition of Walsh to The Eagles transformed them from a "popular soft-rock sound", to a super-mega rock band! It's no coincidence that "Hotel California" blew the industry out of the water! Walsh put that band over the top.

[@Generalpurpose702]

Oh yeah, 100% agree with you about joe Walsh joining the eagles

[@john7133]

In my opinion The Long Run is their only good album

[@robertjohnson3855]

Yes that's true, but Walsh and Don Felder together are the main reason for their success. Frey and Henley wrote great Lyrics, but so did Walsh, Felder, Schmidt, and their bass player prior to Schmidt. Yet Henley and Frey want all the credit and all the money. Frey had a good "average" voice. Henley has an amazing voice, but Walsh and Felder's guitars put the EAGLES on the map as a great sound, great rock band, not just your run or the mill country-rock band. All of them together were a hard working band that deserve the accolades they've received, not just Frey and Henley. It's sad to see when a successful band end up quibbling and leaving a legacy of a bunch of spoiled greedy buttheads when it should have been a bunch of great friends, great musicians, great songwriters who in a world of drugs, greed, violence, hatred, they should have remained known as a successful bunch of men who worked hard, had each other's back, men of equal talent, and men who saw the talent in each other, and loved and respected each other to the very end. Their won't ever be another "EAGLES" whose harmonies soared higher, sounded fuller, and rang truer that the EAGLES. God bless you all from then to now and May God bless you all for the music you gave this world. How great it would be to be able for you to forget the hate and negativity and remember the smiles and good times and to share it all in one last tour of the world and have all of those who made and make you great, if for nothing else but for your fans who would so appreciate it. I'm sure it would bring back many a great memory as well as many tears for 2-4 hours in our lives which now long for positive love and the greatest music ever played by the greatest band who played it and sang it like no others. Come on guys, leave us with one last amazing legacy to remember and put the past behind and bring back the love and spread forgiveness, even if, even if, you don't love each other anymore😇🇺🇸🇺🇦❤️🤫

[@rocknral]

​@@robertjohnson3855 "their bass player prior to Schmitt" My goodness mate, for an Eagles "expert" that was one of the biggest backhanded , disrespectful things I've ever read regarding the late great , Randy Miesner. Pick up your act for crying out loud.

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

I love Joe Walsh! I was blessed to see him in concert with Jackson Brown in Santa Fe, NM years and years ago. I agree with you, Joe is one of the all time best guitarists ever! Brilliant, fun and seriously gifted!! Thank you for this great tribute for Joe ❤

[@nellymoriarty_5783]

He's still great, saw him open for Tom Petty @ Memphis year Petty died Excellent show

[@rogerkeime2862]

he was my favorite guitarist for several years. still one of my favorites.

[@tedcabana]

Joe has always been one of my favorites, and greatest influence. No one in his time had the balls to play, and sing, or just say, what Joe has.

[@beatles7238]

My favorite Joe Walsh song will always be "Life's Been Good" I have good memories listening to that song! 🙏💙🎉🙋

[@tshouse2782]

Not only is Joe an excellent musician, he had Stevie Nick's in her prime! What a blessed S.O.B!

[@mauricemorning]

His guitar solos on take a look around, bluebird, midnight man and white man, black man are among my favorites of all time by anybody. Furthermore the sound he got on James Gang live Is the best ever.

[@michaelpadilla1802]

Joe was an inspiration for me as a young guitar player. I'm 68 now and still revel in his music 🎶 I'm privileged to have seen him in his first tour with The Eagles! I've seen them all (great guitarist) over the years, but Joe is clearly a cut above 98% Funk 49 is a classic from the time it was released!! ❤❤❤

[@garygruber1452]

Ok 68, I'm 74 and saw Joe Walsh with the James Gang in 1969 when the opening act was Led Zeppelin.

[@rosieohdonald1364]

@@garygruber1452 Dude, you kicked 68 to the floor, he can't get up, Did the Zep impress? Just curious.

[@texasflood3165]

Joe owes me a show.. from 70’s.. but after watching this..never knew his history..terrible news about his Dad and daughter..I’ll just put on one of his LP’s..headphones + recliner..it’s all good..thanks for the memories

[@rickl6684]

Every time we go see the Eagles, It is amazing the way Joe lends his R&R credentials to the band. 14:24 Very touching documentary…Well done Sir

[@RiverDocs]

Thank you. I appreciate that! I really do.

[@perfectfan2006]

i love the song get over it... one of my all time favorite songs

[@margowsky]

I've been a huge Walsh fan for decades. Thank you for this video!! I too am TOTALLY biased when talking about him. YOU, more than anyone else, feels the same way as I do about the man. Most people talk about his hard partying ways but leave out the fact that he was self-medicating after the death of his daughter. I consider Joe to be one of the finest guitarists ever! His tone and his tasty bouncing licks are the absolute best! Thank you.

[@RiverDocs]

You're very welcome. Thank you for watching and your comment!

[@craiggoodman7]

No words!!! YOU ARE THE MAN! Thank for all your Inspirational and true to life work!

[@lousmith1050]

Joe has always been one of my favorite guitarists. The first time I heard the opening of Funk 49 I was hooked for life! Still wishing for a James Gang reunion!

[@RiverDocs]

Same here! Thanks for watching!

[@lousmith1050]

@@RiverDocs Thank you for covering Joe. nicely done!

[@CatfishCounts]

Saw James Gang reunion at the Beacon Theater NYC in 07. Incredible show. One of my all-time faves.

[@brushcountry6361]

Hell Yeah !!

[@Chris-vp1vs]

There was a reunion in Columbus Ohio in November 2022

[@RandymanB]

The Smoker you drink album came out when I was in middle school. Me and my friend were so intrigued by it we formed our own band. Didn't do much with it but we had fun. I want to see him live again, I see he's in Vegas now.

[@trblemkr1d106]

Back in 75' I went to my second concert it was The Eagles doing the " On the Border tour " . It must have been one of the last stops on that tour because Joe Walsh was with them and they played some songs from Hotel California ! When they announced Joe Walsh was with them and played Rocky Mountain Way I almost lost my mind ! I had no idea he was even going to be there . PK

[@woodrowsmith3400]

"Rides Again" was one of the first three albums I bought waaay back when. It still rides high on my playlist today. The duet...as it were...with Don Felder in "Hotel California" is simply classic. A sound that while defining Joe as one of the best ever, also shows that his chops can blend with others without losing their "Joe-ness". You brought to mind Dwane and Dickie, and I have to agree that the two Eagles albums with Don and Joe are as classic as the ABB discs with the duo of D n D.

[@emmab7239]

Agreed ❤

[@carolbell8008]

Wow! Enjoyed this doc so much! That island looks like a slice of Heaven.The island has a pure and wonderful history. Lucky Joe! 🌹

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️

[@backrowbrighton]

I have to say that 'Barnstorm' is certainly one of my all time favs. Love the atmosphere created by the songs on this album. Wore out the cassette in the 1970's, scored an Original Master Recording on CD in 1990 and finally in 2020 I was able to find a near mint original vinyl pressing. Wonderful stuff.

[@emmab7239]

Healey was my favorite guitarist 🎸 but after actually picking a guitar up and learning how to play it iv found a whole new appreciation for walsh he absolutely rocks love how he bends and just his sound its unique im on with the solo for hotel california i love watching the actual video on you tube its a proper riff off makes me excited to learn every time !! 🎉🎉❤❤

[@rossconroy1674]

A fantastic tribute. Well done. Thank you

[@markmarsh27]

I saw the old TV appearance where he wears a Tie-Dye t-shirt --- He was absolutely HAMMERED, when the song was done and he started talking to the Host he couldn't even speak. ... He's my Hero for standing up, shaking himself off and saving his life. (GREAT Bio Man, lookin' forward to more!)

[@revocatacrocker5105]

Have lots of love and respect for him. God bless him and his beautiful soul

[@jamesgeorge1709]

I have always loved his music Seems to me was oneof my favs. Lets not forget that Joe has been a Ham Radio operator for a long time and a serious collector of classic Amateur radios with one of the nicest collections in the country. I'm always listening for WB6ACU. 73 from a fellow ham and music fan.

[@randysiler7458]

Grew up listening to Joe, ZZ Top and Johnny Winter. Absolutely love it.

[@tommykirwan6764]

Spot On, RD's! I grew up a Page - Clapton - Beck kid. But when JG Rides Again hit the shelves, I just couldn't stop singing the praises of Joe Walsh, and continue to. Seen/Heard him multiple times, I think Joe is one of the most talented Rock Guitarists in the world! Keep em coming!🎸

[@RiverDocs]

Right on. I love all them guitarists you mention. I rate Joe right up there in the middle of them. Thanks for watching!!

[@normatible9795]

He is!!!!

[@leechild4655]

in early 2000s Joe showed up at this kind of dive bar with small outdoor area and played a few numbers. That was so surreal to me. I saw him years before solo in the concert hall. Always funny and a good guitar palyer. Who doesn't like Joe Walsh?

[@leechild4655]

If there was a royal jester in rock I would vote for Joe. ;-)

[@cessxiii]

Even though he is from before my era, Joe Walsh is in my top 3 of allll time, easily. Might even be #2. As soon as I became aware of him and his work (my mom playing me James Gang records she has and always loved), I was all in. After that, I sought out everything Joe Walsh. Joe is a beast. \m/

[@tonyrollman3991]

He helped me enjoy more great rock n roll ...forever greatful I couldn't have gotten much higher !!!

[@MrPFMneto]

Very well made recap. I enjoyed!! The man is a walking legend indeed. We tend to judge too fast. We never know the burden each one carries and how they deal with them. To have turned the page for good shows his character.

[@igordewit7357]

Right on! Love Walsh...James Gang -"Walk Away" great gem of early guitar rock

[@Bla1898]

Baddass! I agree he is one of the greats.🎶♥️I love watching and listening to him. Absolutely deserves to be recognized. 🌹🌹🌹

[@Bla1898]

Just facts.

[@rileyhoffman6629]

Crazy and wonderful. Brilliant. Everything from Joe is from the heart. Thanks. (I was 5 when my dad died. I wonder the same thing Joe does in this respect.)

[@bradjohnson9671]

Joe Walsh has always been a favorite since way back in the James Gang days. How I missed him losing a daughter,, not sure. But it sure does explain much of the So What album (one of my favorites too). Such a talent.

[@loilt5091]

Joe Cool's F A R beyond guitar... An iconic Rock God of the 1️⃣ST ORDER, a great band leader, songwriter, underrated singer, humourist & unique P E R S O N A L I T Y ‼️ ☆ Only had the pleasure of seeing him live, once...with the Eagles, summer of 1978. There were reports of him rollerskating down Jasper Avenue 🤙🏻 🇨🇦

[@bearbryant3495]

Saw Joe with his band Barnstorm back in '73. Good show, unexpectedly mellow.

[@jerryspencer5453]

Started following Joe when he played for James Gang. Rides Again made me a total fan. Happy to see Joe still ROCKS.

[@garyjackson7926]

‘You Can’t Argue With A Sick Mind’ has always been one of my favorite albums. And of course ‘But Seriously, Folks…’ is another classic album. Thanks for this great video about Joe. I learned a lot.

[@RiverDocs]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@duncanmacleod7210]

Great video, you gotta love this guy.

[@davidgee6574]

Joe's my favorite guitarist / performer since I first heard Rides Again. Bought all the JG stuff and followed Joe throughout his career, both ups and downs. So What is my favorite album as well. Barnstorm & TSYDTPYG are masterpieces in Walsh and Vitale pushing the boundaries of their music. A telegraph key as a musical instrument? Brilliant! His live album from Kirshner's Rock Concert is fantastic, and But Seriously Folks is right up there as well. Saw Joe the first time with Barnstorm when they opened for Clapton at the Florida Speedway. Next was with Eagles right after he joined the band. It was the July 4th 1976 Bicentennial Concert at Tampa Stadium with Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Loggins &Messina. Still my favorite concert, ever. I've seen Joe many times, since. Uh Oh! Here comes a flock of Wah-Wahs!

[@jackwezesa1081]

I saw that tour in July 76 in Foxboro, Mass. Boz Scaggs opened up . Silk Degrees had just come out! Fleetwood Mac was next and then of course the Eagles! It was a beautiful, hot summer day and my 20th birthday! Where did the time go !

[@Generalpurpose702]

Great show, I always liked joe Walsh

[@chuckbolik7060]

James Gang. Still one of my all time favorites

[@FloydMaxwell]

Joe & Don. Thanks for all this, RD.

[@firecracker8071]

I whole heartedly agree with, great respect for Joe

[@ronaldwilliams4954]

Damn good documentary Rocky mountain way 🤘🥁😩🥁

[@glenndjubilee]

He has always put a smile on my face.

[@tompelham7035]

Seriously inspiring! Rock on JW

[@chriswalford9228]

Without Joe life wouldn't have be so good for us fans of music . True definition of a rock star.

[@johnjohnson3709]

I’ve always loved his music and guitar playing. I play guitar and have learned his style. He’s a treasure!!

[@ericbitzer5247]

I like Joe's playing and his personality. Great sense of humor. I loved when he was sitting with a guitar in his hands, looks down, freaks out and throws it! I still laugh when I think about it.

[@rickpontificates3406]

I always thought when Joe sang, "I lost my license, now I don't drive" meant that his license was revoked, but Joe clarified that. He in fact, physically couldn't find his license 🤣🤣

[@scottrgood]

Hahahahaha. 🤣

[@cshell64]

One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Done so professionally and so down to earth. My favorite part is how much respect was shown to, and for Joe Walsh. I could really feel the love and admiration from the maker of this film. Very well done.🌟 I'll be back to watch more!

[@RiverDocs]

Thank you.

[@Skibbidyboobop]

God I love Joe. Help me through the night made me cry. Love this documentary. You are a true gem my friend. I love you too. Thank you...Truly.

[@RiverDocs]

You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.