Joe Walsh’s SIMPLE TRICK for AMAZING Solos... and in 5 minutes!

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[@brandondeweil942]

Real guitar players, play jazz, flamenco, classical. Garage band dudes, vocalists, pop commercials, not really musicians. Great entertainers, lol lol shameful technically...

[@MarkZabel]

Real trolls don't use 70 year old tropes. At least put a little effort into your trolling man!

[@rexfurlong5108]

What an ignorant comment.

[@bertpainter8385]

@@MarkZabel 🤣 👍👍👍 I've heard the same about vocalists. Rock singers just scream, or are pitchy. I just say, I know way more rock singers who also can sing beautifully, pitch perfect ballad type songs, along with using the blues scales that some of todays listeners seem to think is pitchy and who scream. But I don't know many vocalist who sing pop type songs that can manipulate their vocals whenever they choose to sing so many iconic rock songs. What they call out of tune is just using bends and slurs which many have no idea what that even means.

[@MarkZabel]

@@bertpainter8385 Amen brother.

[@Cruusher]

Joe Walsh had some of the best licks ever created. Been a fan since the 70's

[@picksalot1]

All the right notes, at the right time, in the right place, and somehow unique and distinctive. Masterful guitar lick and riffage, without being a shredder. So enjoyable, appropriate, and musical.

[@Sammywhat]

Well said!

[@marypetrie930]

Trouble with me is, as we say in the UK, I can play all the right notes but not necessarily in the right order!

[@spiketaterman5181]

Joe leaves SPACE! This more than anything is his secret....

[@godbyone]

And Tom bukovac. In the back.

[@joepalooka2145]

I'm a long time Joe Walsh fan. Seeing him live with the Eagles a couple of years ago was great. The show is divided into two parts--- all the famous Eagles songs everyone knows and loves, and the Joe Walsh show when he steps up and blows the walls down, singing and playing his own songs. The fans love him. When you say the "It Factor" that Joe has, I think it's pretty simple --- like all great guitarists and great artists, he expresses his own unique personality in every note he plays and sings.

[@MarkZabel]

Love Joe Walsh's musical ideas and execution. That show sounds great!

[@butterflywing61]

Saw them in Vancouver not long ago. They did Hotel California full album. When Walsh did his stuff I thought we might levitate him off the stage there was so much love for the guy!

[@stephenhanlin2388]

@@butterflywing61Awesome, he play turn to stone? My favorite song to play

[@almcclung2783]

I saw Joe the first time in Denver back in '76 when he had just joined the Eagles, then saw him again in 2018 when he opened for Bob Seger (again in Denver). He was absolutely great both times, and I saw him a few times in between. Always a pleasure to hear him, def. one of the greats, and he's funny as hell too! Loved him ever since James Gang Rides again 😊

[@robertbaker3174]

Hallelujah! As a 66 year old want to be guitarist, I love his sound.

[@DLawrenceMarketing]

What a player and gotta love that he has a twisted sense of humor too. Love his slide playing and as you demonstrate in the lesson, perfect touch and sensible fitting licks.

[@PanaGringoBarefootBass]

The lick for "Life In the Fastlane" was merely a warm up exercise before a show. I believe it was Felder that asked Joe about it and Joe just said it was something to warm up with. Then it was turned into a hit. Joe is the epitome of "less is more".

[@kazkylheku1221]

How can less me more? More is more. It's simple logic.

[@denniswilliams9145]

I will take Joe’s phrasing over any speed metal players in the world every day of the week

[@kevinkinnu341]

💯

[@davidmchugh9306]

Absolutely

[@CycloneJack]

Being able to type 300 words per minute without making a mistake does not mean you're a good writer. ;)

[@CycloneJack]

Being able to type 300 words per minute without making a mistake does not mean you're a good writer. ;)

[@CycloneJack]

Being able to type 300 words per minute without making a mistake does not mean you're a good writer. ;)

[@lilmoe4364]

Joe Walsh - Great player, singer, writer, riff master.. some of the most iconic riffs - Funk 49, Life In The Fast LAane, Rocky Mountain Way, In The City, All Night Long, Life's Been Good, Walk Away, Turn To Stone, A Life of Illusion, etc. One of the best of the best, true legend

[@crucix1483]

I'm a metal player, fast and flashy stuff is awesome, but sometimes simplicity is key. Some of the best songs of all time are stupid easy, but you just can't beat a good bluesy riff. It brings a certain emotion out of you

[@MarkZabel]

Definitely. A lot of fast/flashy stuff is really simple too. (Scale runs, arpeggios, repeating licks, etc.)

[@robertjohnson3855]

I spent my entire life thinking “i could never write great songs as Ive never been able to be great at lead, then as i aged I grew to realize many of the best songs were were actually some of the simplest songs to play. You really CAN put out good music if you have catchy melodies

[@rnarizona9686]

Mark, I'm glad you did this video. Simple yes, but Joe really has the touch and tone. I think you did a good job with all of his riffs.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks man! Joe is one of my favorites.

[@johnjohnson3709]

He’s always been one of my favorite guitar players. ❤

[@1oolabob]

One of the best compliments you can give about any guitarist is saying they make the guitar talk and sing. Joe Walsh's guitar sings lots of melodies, but the words it says are always "Let's have some fun with this!" Could listen to him all day.

[@MarkZabel]

Same.

[@keithwilson9743]

He's the dude of rock and roll. One of my guitar idols.

[@Turtlehands]

You nailed it he makes the guitar talk.

[@davidtucker3008]

I've loved joes playing since the early 70s, his choice of notes and riffs has made me laugh out loud at times. And he is one of the few guitarists who can be almost instantly recognized by hearing his playing, i always know its Joe's song even before he sings.

[@user-uw9nt9fy2d]

Saw Joe Walsh in New Orleans at the Warehouse with the James Gang. Killer! Seen him several times since then. His playing is as unique as his voice is. Always loved him. Glad to see how appreciated he still is.

[@robertnathan2843]

Just saw Joe/Eagles with Steely Dan at MSG. The player he is. Taught Frampton the Box, I remember him saying, and 'didn't even get a thank you'. Great lesson, as always, thanks

[@MarkZabel]

Hmmm, didn't even get a thank you? Well, you're getting one from me! Thanks!!

[@timothybruneau4173]

Joe of course is a stellar - and extremely creative - guitarist but in my opinion, his often overlooked talent is his vocals. His high tenor is crisp, clear, and always right on pitch. His singing rivals that of many solo vocal-only artists. FUN FACT: After he joined the Eagles, Joe was in his dressing room pre-show and playing a warm-up lick over and over. Glenn Frey burst into Joe's dressing room and said "what the hell is that?!!", to which Joe told him it's just a lick he uses to limber up his fingers for the show, then Glenn said "that's an Eagles song!". The song born from that warm-up lick: Life In The Fast Lane.

[@scottdangelo]

Agreed. We just saw him live with The Eagles and he sounded great on every song (Life's been Good, Rocky Mountain Way, In the City, Funk #49)

[@squirelova1815]

Funny how MANY times I've read in interviews where that has actually happened, where a warm up exercise suddenly became a song or even a major hit. I guess it's good to pay attention to casual "noodling" just in case, as I always do...just in case. There are quite a few historically big and popular hit songs that originally were made just as "jokes" or as goofy album fillers too.

[@victorformosa228]

I remember hearing Life's been good for the first time, it's one of those songs that stays with you, great riff great lyrics.

[@Psychodermia]

Me too. I was playing in our back yard when I heard it on a neighbor's radio. That opening lick made me stop in my tracks. This was even before I learned to play guitar. 👽✌️

[@paulshepherd9528]

Joe plays guitar the way Larry Bird played basketball.... seems kind of slow and lazy, but he is always where he should be at a given moment. Glad you did this one. He deserves some respect for sure.

[@MarkZabel]

Man, that comment is spot on! Couldn't agree more.

[@ROB-12013]

"Went down to the bowling lanes, drank a few beers, bowled a few frames".

[@MarkZabel]

Pretty straightforward that.

[@travismiles5885]

My dad is a huge Walsh fan. I was raised on him. I always hear something different when I listen. Meadows is my jam.

[@tallpaul1020]

Joe's one of the greats period!!!, actually got to meet him once. Great guy. His playing is original with his bends and timing also he can rip the frets off a neck!!! Fantastic player. A true American original!!! Thx Mark, great lesson, keep up the great work 🎸

[@MarkZabel]

Cool!

[@univibe23]

I can't believe any guitar player under the age of 80 wouldn't like Joe Walsh. What's not to like! He's the classic unsung hero of the guitar.

[@garymccoy6564]

Unsung?

[@ScottJamesLIve]

I never get when people say that, unsung by who? He's the guitarists guitarist. Tone master consultant! @@garymccoy6564

[@PhillipLandmeier]

@@garymccoy6564 Hah! That's what I was going to say. If there was such a thing as royalty among guitarists, Joe Walsh is it. When he stands up, everyone else gives way.

[@JamesAllen-xk8bc]

I'm a huge fan of Joe Walsh, as a guitar player and a person. I'm glad I got to see him live with Eagles a few years ago.

[@brucehelppie6119]

great breakdown of joe's style. you nailed the riffs with great explanations to boot...

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@freddielee8500]

Another great video! Love Joe and you have a great way of making it look simple and easy to understand as well.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks so much!

[@leechild4655]

always loved joe`s playing. it sounds cool and is pretty accessible. not really difficult but it ya, his phrasing has a feel which appeals to nearly everyone.

[@humanbeing5300]

saw him Live in Telluride, CO, 2016 and he rocked the house. Still played and sang great. Killer riffs and tunes.

[@dananthony6258]

Shout out to Joe he’s the greatest. What an awesome human being imo. He blew my mind with the video he did showing how to really play whole lot of love letting the a string ring out.

[@windowgirl7300]

The reason why his riffs sound "tipsy"... is because he was often drunk, while recording in the studio- LOL! The riff in "Life in Fast Lane" was actually a finger exercise that Joe would practice. Glenn Frey heard it and said, "That's a SONG... let's work on that."

[@MarkZabel]

LOL! Yep, makes sense. People always say that, but there were plenty of players who were sky-high when they played. Only a few managed to get that "tipsy" sound. Yes, we're lucky that Joe was fooling around with that riff with others in earshot!

[@b.p.7153]

Yup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqqweIGmh7-sl9Usi=XfToQYU40bmUmKHC

[@sharke8351]

Joe Walsh is awesome!!! What a talent!!!

[@hearpalhere]

Awesome video Mark! Great examples from great songs - all perfection from start to finish.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@akkudakkupl]

Life in the fast lane, Life's been good - Joe just keeps making great music.

[@charlieniner1552]

You're playing a Squier!! AWESOME!!!!

[@MarkZabel]

Yes I am! Vintage Modified 70s. I've had many Strats - this is the best one I've ever owned. (And I got it in a trade for a Harley Benton.)

[@robertweldon7909]

I heard Joe say, during an interview, that when he and "the James Gang" started out, due to the lead guitarist quitting on the way to a gig say, :I had to learn to play what I call Rhythm lead, combining both parts together. (something you have to be able to do in a 3 piece band) So, figuring out simple, repeatable licks sure helps. I'm from Cleveland (sorry) and Joe is a life long favorite, I saw him play his last bar gig there.

[@MarkZabel]

Cool. Dig that story. That happened to me on my first real gig too. (Lead guitarist canceled on the day ... didn't quit, but couldn't make it.) Alas, I didn't have the career Joe did! (Or the talent and accomplishment LOL!)

[@MohanKarulkar]

I wish i'd grown up listening to Joe more. I didn't really come to appreciate him till my 40s, though I discovered quickly that i knew more of this stuff than I thought!

[@nickg2431]

Love "life's been good" it's a fantastic riff to jam around on !

[@bluemax73]

Always love Joe Walsh from his James gang days and Yer Album. I still love listening to that album 50 years later

[@krisstieghorst7415]

Love his music, his creative stlye was a big influence on others. Thanks Mark excellent content👋🖤🦋🖤

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it Kris. Joe was hugely influential to me.

[@JJ-co6dr]

Such a great singer and songwriter too. My faves are Turn to Stone, and Over and Over, Falling Down, Help me through the Night, . But so many other greats.

[@oldrrocr]

thanks for this and all your lessons! Love em!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you like them!

[@tedparkinson6892]

Joe Walsh has always been a very *melodic* guitarist which is why his riffs and solos are so memorable.

[@gib59er56]

When I was about 11 or 12 my mom dragged me to a little dinner/party . I kept myself occupied by digging through the host`s record collection. I found an album with a song called Funk # 48 (not #49) and smiled at the odd title and put it on the turntable. A dude with a funny voice began singin and playin and I loved it !!! The guitar sounded nothing like anything I was used to and the tune was awesome. I discovered Joe Walsh and The James Gang. Their was a small acoustic guitar there as well and I picked it up and fiddled with it the rest of the night. We left later and on the way home I told mom that I wanted to learn to play the guitar A.S.A.P. It took a bunch of me harassing her for about a year, and I got a nice acoustic Yamaha for Christmas. The journey just begun that Christmas day and still continues 43 years later. Joe Walsh is the reason it all started. Before Joe or I leave this life I WILL meet him and thank him for everything. That list is too long to count. Just hearing him, or better yet seeing him playing, makes a crappy work day vanish instantly , and his rubber faced and cock-eyed expressions lift me right up every time. Then I plug a guitar in and play along if I am home. Thanks for the video Mark. I gobble up everything Walsh !

[@MarkZabel]

Glad it helped bring back some great memories! Dug that story man!

[@GCAT-zv9in]

I love the way you love Joe, me too

[@kbradford2270]

His intros into life in the fast lane is so cool, With him and don felder is absolute brilliant

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

Another great video. Watched it twice in a row. Youre insightful and a great teacher.

[@MarkZabel]

Wow, thanks!

[@actionsf]

Kinda nice to see the deconstruction of the simple leads. Thanks for what you do.

[@MarkZabel]

You bet

[@jimc6687]

Excellent rundown on Ringo's brother-in-law and great guitarist Joe Walsh and his style, bud!!! I had a guitarist friend who idolized J.W. and coined his overall soloing style nicely in one word..........SASSY!! Now to recheck out your soloing course based on one lick!! Thanks for topping off my Saturday, Mark!! Jim C.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks a ton Jim C!

[@lauriecarter8931]

Use to listen to lots of Joe Walse in me younger yrs in the70s 80s so good Thnks for the vid Mark brought back some great memories.

[@MarkZabel]

Awesome!

[@43dukedog]

Joe is the man my all time favorite guitarist so many iconic riffs

[@bradcoffman7395]

I enjoyed your simple and to-the-point video. I saw Joe with the James Gang open for the Moody Blues in Syracuse about 1969. I was and am forever a fan of his playing. Good tutorial and thanks.

[@MarkZabel]

Thank you. Must've been a real treat to see him in 1969!

[@dmbar1953]

Cool analysis presented in a really fun way. Nice job. Thanks!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georgepagakis9854]

Joe is an incredible slide player and he has the best feel from any other guitar player. Its all about feel not the amount of notes played. I love to listen to Joe play solo or with the Eagles. All new guitar players should listen to Joe, He can make the most amazing melodic solos, a lot like Gilmore!

[@dalexfilms]

The solo toward the end of "Over and Over" is the best slide guitar lick I've ever heard -- a prime example of the patented Joe Walsh bends and chromaticism.

[@golflre7179]

Ty Mark, been listening to Joe forever. Nice video. 👊

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SteveWattse]

Another lovely demo from Mark. Thanks, man!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you liked it!

[@richardwashbrook541]

Awesome video You play them so well and the sound is great. How can one not love Joe Walsh riffs and hooks . He is so musical !!!!!!!!!!!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks and I agree about Joe!

[@Appleblade]

What a great lesson! Not just about Joe, but music generally. Thank you!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CharlesDViggato-hb3wf]

Joe Walsh fantastic guitar player, got many of us into guitar. Great demo!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks! Rock on!

[@sholland42]

I love his playing, perfectly complements Don Felder’s amazing playing. Joe helped make the Eagles a true Rock-n-Roll band.

[@MarkZabel]

Absolutely!

[@adamwinterburn2952]

It's a motif. Great way to keep the story building up to keep interest.

[@MarkZabel]

Exactly! Motif, theme, concept ... whatever you want to call it, it works! (Especially if you have the touch of Joe Walsh)

[@waynegram8907]

MARK, try to find Angus Young licks that "switch the order of notes" of the motif. Angus Young does this often and hendrix did it some times. I guess this would be called theme and variations but not sure.

[@MarkZabel]

Okay.

[@neildspeers]

This is the first video of yours I came across- great job of explaining the ideas and make them easier it integrate into someone’s playing. And I love you’re doing this with a Squire. I see you have quite a few guitars in your videos but doing it right with a Squire is great.

[@MarkZabel]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davegibson4157]

As usually a Great Informative Video Mark!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Dave!

[@MikaelLewisify]

I was doing sound for a wedding at Sundance resort. Got all excited when I found out the band was James Gang. Unfortunately, it wasn’t Joe Walsh or anyone from James Gang. Apparently some cheeser from California bought the rights to the name and was using it for his wedding band. I’ve never been so disappointed.

[@MarkZabel]

Oh man! At least you got a good story out of it ... but I understand what a bummer it must have been.

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

Hahahahaha wow

[@7775Kevin]

Your lessons are great. Thanks for all your hard work

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you like them!

[@denisechetty4019]

Great lesson! I like the idea of altering licks 👍🎸.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@mi.dogman4438]

Knew it was gonna be life as soon as you said it. Bass player, but using the bends now. Yes i can!

[@cliveburgess4128]

Theme and variation, Jeff was great at it also.

[@tomdevine7395]

Excellent video covering an outstanding guitar player. Guys like you make me a better player so thanks.

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure.

[@williamrosas9787]

This is mostly for some of the younger guys: Walsh is one of many fantastic guitar players that cut their teeth on playing blues from the 60s to 80s. I was born in 1961 and I grew up in the 70s and the music and the guitarist from those era's still amaze me to this day with some of the stuff they came up with. I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard Life's Been Good To Me , Purple Haze , Bohemian Rhapsody , D'yre Mak'er ,Show Me the Way , Walk This Way , Carry on My Wayward Son, More Than A Feeling, Boom Boom Out Go The Lights, Pride and Joy and so many others. I have over 200 CD's and I listen to them in my car and I listen to every song not just the most popular ones. Also if you find a guitarist you like find out who their influencers and hero's were and go listen to them and you may discover some ah ha moments and say , so that is where he got that from ! More often than not the original influencers were Black American Blues Players. The Stones, The Yardbirds , Led Zepplin , Fleetwood Mac, Cream and many other bands started off as blues bands influenced by Black America Artist and some of the songs you think they wrote were actually written by Black American Blues Artist. Without the Black American Blues Artist music would not be what it was in the 60's , 70's and 80's,. Hats off to the Black American Blues Artist's. On another note for Guitar Players : I have seen some of the comments saying that this video sounded great with a Squire and that is a true statement. I have 6 older squires that I have bought over time for cheap from pawn shops or from individuals. Most squires are not set up properly from the factory. It does not matter what guitar you have if it is not set up right it is going to play like crap and sound like crap and be uninspiring to play. Squires can be great guitars when they are set up correctly and play and feel like a real Strat and sometimes even better. Most the guitars I buy play like crap and then I set them up and they play like Butter. You can get them cheap and there are plenty of KZbin videos to show you how to set them up. Level and polish the frets, adjust the neck, adjust the bridge and tremolo , set the intonation, adjust pickup height, put new string on it and file the nut slots and add pencil led so the string does not stick. ( that last sentence did not sound right ) Yes the electronics are cheap but I can say that all six of my squires sound good and a little bit different from each other as do real Strats. The latest Squire I picked up at a guitar shop for $70. It is Black and is older with a full thickness 1.75" body, not the thin 1.5"body with the big head stock like the newer Squire Affinity Strats.. I think the guitar shop did a set up on this one, when I got it home I did not feel the need to do anything except change the pick-guard out to a purple mother of pearl one. It does have some High frets so at some point I will level and polish them but I am not getting any fret buzz. The pickups are cheap ceramic and are a little on the hot side but I like them and they are not nasally like the Fender Texas Specials. I can back the volume down 9 or 8 to clean them up a bit and get a little better tone, try it. Look up Jack Pearson, he is a well respected studio musician and used to play with the Allman Brothers Band and others. He now plays Squire Strats and Squire Telecasters. Good night.

[@TheBhannah]

Excellent riffs !

[@MarkZabel]

Rock on!

[@painter7869]

Love that a Squier is used! Underrated and under appreciated!

[@MarkZabel]

Agreed!

[@fritzmuller8246]

Again a superb lesson

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@jamesnelson1443]

Absolutely brilliant

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@ericfielding2540]

I remember when I was young and listening to the radio. They would play Funk #49 occasionally but not say who it was. It took me years to find out who did it and what the name was. One of my all-time favorite riffs.

[@bevo65]

Very well done. I'll be thinking about this one.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@bevo65]

@@MarkZabel It's funny. I was about 13 when that song came out. Even then, Joe's solo struck me as if someone were trying to explain something, getting a little bit animated or frustrated along the way, and finally wrapping it up by saying "anyway, that's the story." Honest, that's the vision it gave me. 😆🤠🤘

[@michaels656]

Sounds great on that Squier! Thanks Mark!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you like it!

[@eldorod]

One of my favorite examples of Joe's tone was at the Crossroads festival a few years back when he play Funk 49.

[@rlittlefield2691]

I went to a Joe Walsh Concert, I had front row seats and right underneath Joe Walsh It was an amazing concert.

[@gregorylumpkin2128]

And don't forget his acoustic guitar parts and tones, e.g., on Thirds, Barnstorm, and later albums and then he met some guys in a bande called the Eagles.

[@joeurbanowski321]

All valid points Mark..! Great stuff..! And they all boil down to “Listen to what you play”.. don’t just hit the notes that you know are right… LISTEN to them… because it’s what your audience will be doing.. Thanks Mark…! Gotta go play…👍🏼

[@MarkZabel]

Absolutely!

[@jpducati916]

Great stuff. Joe Walsh in fantastic guitar player.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@rockologietv]

Great teacher! You got the essence! I also like the fact you play it with that Squire instead of a top-of-the-line Custom shop guitar...

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@gunzrloaded]

That was great,Joe sure had some signature riffs...! Cheers

[@MarkZabel]

Rock on!

[@outerbanks854]

Rockin the squire! Sweet!

[@Playbyplaymedia]

Good observations, well-articulated.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@fodiddlediddle5015]

your teaching is top notch my friend. New sub here. Keep up the awesome work. Thanks!🔥

[@MarkZabel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@michaelbooz]

Nice Job Man! Watched the whole thing!!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

This was great do more!

[@MarkZabel]

You got it!

[@aldito7586]

Seeing Joe and Les Paul on KZbin. Yes. I enjoyed that. To see them live? That would have made my world!

[@domtassone]

Brilliant - thanks for sharing!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@damianb2374]

Love this video. 'So What' was one of 'those' moments in the 70s and what strange magic that album has, as a whole

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@Jenisonc]

How did it take so long for me to find your channel?! Great stuff! Subbed.

[@MarkZabel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@frankstephenson1746]

I really enjoyed this video Good job I started guitar in 1975 What a magic carpet ride it’s been good to me so far…

[@MarkZabel]

That's awesome!

[@uptownphotography]

Nice video Mark and some interesting info on Joe's style.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@justincase2281]

Not only is he a great guitar player, but his song writing, whether silly or deep is stellar! Saw him at the Beacon in NYC a few years back. Not flashy but GREAT. Really good backing band. One of my favorite early songs with "The James Gang' is "Walk Away". Great song. Quintessential Joe!👍

[@VangeliRock]

Nice tone going on there Mark. Way to dig in. Yea Joe Walsh's song to me, all sound like a party. Party, party party.

[@MarkZabel]

Definitely a party with Joe playing!

[@rsaathoff]

I'd say Joe Walsh has one of best ear for tone and cool licks. He set Pete Townsend up with and amp and Gretsch on which he recorded much of Who's Next and Quadrophenia. He gave Page his Les Paul. He fundamentally moved the eagles to the next level.

[@jimzeleny7213]

That Gretsch sounded great on Whos next

[@LARRYWAITE]

enlightening vid - - going back to revisit his repertoire now - thnx

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

Great video. Thank you.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you liked it!

[@royronnie259]

You make that squire sound really good.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@xtc1957]

Two things that I should mention regarding Joe Walsh's guitar playing are the following: His remarkable command of the Bigsby vibrato. No one uses this bar as frequently as Joe does, and no one gets that "swimmy" effect. It's a very even pitch change that make his chord work and accompaniment rhythm playing with ANYONE AT ALL, the most remarkable sound since David Gilmour trimmed down the length of the trem bar on his Strat. Just listen to "But Seriously, Folks" and "There Goes the Neighborhood." Butter smooth pitch bends on the best trem ever created! The other thing would be his extraordinary and instantly recognizable slide playing, which is grossly underrated and like George Harrison's playing, also rarely mentioned in "player" circles currently obsessed with such legendary but omnipresent Derek Trucks, Bonnie Raitt, Duane Allman, and that dreadful Samantha Fish. The first time I heard the hit song "Thunder Island" by former Spirit keyboardist Jay Ferguson, I KNEW it was Walsh on that slide, as well as on Dan Fogelberg's "Part of the Plan." It's a shame that all the emphasis on Joe Walsh is almost entirely focused on "Rocky Mountain Way" and and "Life's Been Good." His offerings are many, and he is as good an acoustic player as he is an electric guitarist. Jimmy Page declared Joe Walsh "The best rock and roll guitarist in history." There's a lot of truth in that declaration. There's nothing the boy can't play.