John Mayer Inducts Albert King into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013

[@julianhill_20]

“Albert King is the reason guitar players break high E strings” what a quote

[@davidrpriest]

Sums it up!!

[@dustinwilliams7542]

I literally broke my high E string watching an Albert King lesson, then watched this video the next day.

[@cantlean4440]

Ha. I just broke my e string trying to learn an Albert King lick put the guitar away you tubes Albert King and started watching this!

[@No1karez]

I'm hoping that 1 day I too will break a high E string, Thank God the blues don't change!!

[@EzyPete9593]

Tune down to C sharp and do those big train wreck bends on the G string, youll thank me later. Look up Jack Pearson Flying V, itll be the first video that comes up, and he explains PERFECTLY how to do his mannerisms as a righty. Ive got a Korina V and a Tweed Fender that if I do say so myself replicates Alberts sounds pretty damn well.

[@jonathanchacon1248]

He really nailed everyones guitar sounds.

[@elpablosky6300]

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[@grzegorzmandziak4319]

@@elpablosky6300 garbage player.

[@queenhenryviii]

He really did! Like.... impeccably.

[@gonzalocaceres6641]

@@elpablosky6300 wtf? that 8 strings monster sounds awful.

[@Bobrockstar420]

@@grzegorzmandziak4319 dude Tony McAlpine is an extremely amazing player and has played with some of the greatest guitarists in the world, playing keyboard or guitar and even both at the same time. Listen to any of his albums or watch him playing when he was in Steve Vai's band and literally would play everything Steve was playing note for note and like I said earlier he would jump between guitar and the keys and even play both.

[@bluespower7128]

John nailed that speech, he speaks for all us blues guitar players. Well done 🎸🤙🏼

[@jethrodavison1405]

True

[@defkind]

You must be joking

[@kinan2934]

@@defkind what do you mean?

[@Oldysrv]

@@kinan2934 hes just a troll looking for attention.JM definetly nailed it.having a guitar on stage and playing along with his words i think that was such a cool thing to do.I wonder who is gonna introduce JM into hall of fame :D

[@defkind]

@@Oldysrv no mate, I'm not a troll, I just think he didn't "nail that speech". He made it all about him, he's narcissistic. If you really want to see a great induction speech, watch springsteen

[@darkrider3952]

A couple years ago, I saw someone say that John Mayer ruined this induction by making it all about himself. I strongly disagree. It would have been a bland speech if Mayer simply praised Albert King. Instead Mayer talked about his childhood and how Albert King influenced him. From there he went into Albert's bending techniques. A great transition if you ask me.

[@misterbeane]

Clearly that person you're speaking of was an effing idiot, then lol

[@johnnymovz]

@@misterbeane I believe you meant to say “fucking idiot”... no need to be polite pal.

[@matthewgarcia7376]

@@johnnymovz it's the blues lol

[@johnnymovz]

@@matthewgarcia7376 lol

[@dominicwalker105]

@@matthewgarcia7376 Lol

[@jorisev]

Although I'm not a fan of his music, you can't deny how good John Mayer is as a guitar player. I thought his speech here was quite beautiful, especially from the moment he started playing.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

I'm not a fan either but only a fool would say he sucks. He's a very very good guitarist and that was a very respectable induction.

[@sillyskeleton]

@@206TheGhost I'm not sure that it does, lol.

[@tavo.B]

John is such a versatile musician. He looks like a boyband, writes like a pop musician, has the voice of a country musician and plays the blues as good as anybody and can improvise everything in between. Hes the whole package

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Really? No JM Trio? No Born & Raised? No Continuum? Come on man!

[@randyvanvliet226]

@@thomaschristopherwhite9043 You, sir, have good taste. JM Trio and Continuum is what earned my respect of John Mayer... perhaps not so much Born and Raised. When Eric Clapton calls you a Master Blues player, and says you really don't even know how good you are, or BB King invites you to jam with him... you don't get opportunities like that to play with the best, unless the best feel you can add something to the show that the fans will appreciate.

[@aaaa-ym9gf]

I love when I see all the youtube accounts comment on here about how they don't like John's guitar playing or that he's overrated or whatever. It's funny that they think their opinions matter when you have legends like BB King, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, etc wanting John to be on stage with them. John's one of the best alive.

[@Moriabrosh]

I wish more people would read that

[@bensblues]

john brought the publicity needed in the 21st century

[@justinbowen1183]

I also find it funny how some random person on KZbin thinks their opinions on an art as subjective as music matters is making a comment on what other people think....

[@javiercisternasnajle]

I live his guitar playing, his singing is annoying and most of his songs are shit (to me anyways)

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

At the end of the day they're just random comments from random people who've done nothing with their lives, probably miserable dipshits working in cubicles only seeing the sun twice a year. And John Mayer is still John FUCKING Mayer.

[@clearasil11]

With my eyes closed I can distinguish the greats from those licks, that shows Mayer's astounding talent and affinity for the blues

[@FuriousGeorge_]

why would your eyes closed make a difference? You listen with your ears...

[@robertoladrondeguevara3873]

@@FuriousGeorge_ are you dumb?

[@nick260682]

@@FuriousGeorge_ because if you’re looking it’s John mayer. Duh.

[@willsevy7836]

When talking the Albert King bend at 4:08 I half expected him to go, “and most famously John Mayer did it live on ain’t no sunshine at the crossroads festival in 2010.”

[@miguel77077]

Lol fr ,and people say he’s not humble ,smh

[@ryanllewellyn3472]

I dont think I've heard a modern player make a flying v sound like that ever.

[@massimolombardi1367]

It's real Flying V korina tone.....incredible tone.

[@trangle-xh7ri]

I am 64. When I was in my early 20's, we used to go to a place called the Red Pepper in Arcata , CA - near of Humboldt State University... It was a bar with a big dance floor. My friends & I were mainly there to drink and hook up with a girl... More than once, Albert King & his bandmates were the music providers... I had no idea who he was, (the first time) but remember being on the dance floor 4 feet from the stage just mesmerized. I KNEW I was witnessing greatness... A large figure in a blue suit, smoking a pipe, and just wailing on his V-shaped electric guitar. It was 44 years ago and is burned in my brain like it was yesterday.

[@shyamvk]

Thanks for sharing. Must have been incredible to see this genius live.

[@nichohells]

Stevie was supposed to do this ☹️

[@davidrpriest]

Amen!

[@maitrybajracharya5550]

Mayer is cool too

[@joshmuz9018]

That would have been sick

[@cesardmora86]

@Thomas_ - he didn't disrespect him, Stevie Ray Vaughan is dead, it would have been wonderful to see him doing this. It is a honor for John to do this.

[@jacobdesersa4072]

Stevie should still be rippin it to this day. A true soul. He knew time.

[@mitchgawlik1175]

The blues is alright and so is John Mayer. Listening to him knock out those B.B. and Albert licks made me smile big time.

[@joshuapark1749]

John Mayer is the epitome of someone who is skillfully able to take in the many influences of the past blues giants and have studied them and carried the torch of old school blues to this next generation. He could hang with any of the greats as he has put in his time and effort to hone and craft his skills to play masterfully all of the styles from Hendrix to SRV to Albert King to all of them.

[@jeffmadden589]

One of the best induction speeches I've ever heard.

[@bobchooper114]

He did what he does. Being john. One day someone will be doing this for him.

[@madeleinevelder6011]

You’ve said it !!!!!!

[@HPayne62]

I can only hope that someone will be me some day. He's my guitar hero.

[@michaeljamsmithband]

That Stax stuff was the BOMB!!! I had the privilege to meet Albert King at the Golden Bear in Hunting Beach California in 1980.

[@jydymyyyr9630]

Great speech and honor shown to a legend. If John Mayer hadn't first made his first impact as a pop singing idol and little girl heartthrob, his recognition as a damn good guitarist wouldn't be so ignored. This man can play, and if you've bypassed his music because of his initial moment in the spotlight, give him another listen. You won't be disappointed!!!

[@METTI1986LA]

Since I play guitar (for 2 years now) my respect for John grows - I even learned some essential things from John

[@derekgeryol3729]

Well said! A part of me is really happy he made his way with a few pop hits and then went full "alright, now that I have your attention... Have you met SRV, Jimi, Albert, B.B...." Almost as if that was his plan all along.

[@THEHMANX360]

@@derekgeryol3729 it literally was his plan if you watch his interviews lol

[@walterfuentes249]

Good message my friend he's a thru musician.

[@THEHMANX360]

@@walterfuentes249 and a smart man haha

[@davidrpriest]

This is the best induction in the history of the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame

[@robinjacob374]

You know the rooms full of musicians because when John plays no one's applauding over him, they all just listening and appreciating the music quietly and applaud after

[@shatner99]

Great observation.

[@J.T.Roller]

Wow! By the end I was crying. Mayer is obviously the perfect choice to present this award. He's just flawless and is such a true blues artist. I've always thought Albert King was just unbelievable. His music will live forever amongst us guitar players. Great job John Mayer. Very classy. Albert and Stevie were smiling down at you at that moment for sure.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

John Mayer has a gift for communication.

[@billyclub56]

Eric Clapton said that John Mayer was a Master.... BB King said that Clapton was the best Blues player. Not a shabby endorsement

[@CityStarrzz]

If Clapton is to Blues what Eminem is to Rap, and Mayer is the second white guy to have a career like that, who’s gonna come for Em’s crown. Cause it sure as shit ain’t MGK.

[@dwightruffin9461]

Albert King was the kindest and nicest guy. I was in the 5th grade in Forrest City, Ar. A friend and me was riding bicycles around the convention center and heard a band warming up inside. I'd been playing guitar since I was 5 so we went inside and I hollowed : I play guitar. and the guy hollowed back well get on up here and I did. He handed me his "V" and I turned it over and played the old song Gloria and the band played along. Well, the old gentlemen started talking about his new amp(big ass Acoustic amp) then he took us out to his Cadillac and pulled a couple albums out and gave to us and signed them! We went back inside and he sat down and talked a few minutes and took a couple sips off that whiskey bottle. I spent the next year learning some Albert King licks. I was as they say: At the right place at the right time and thank the lord I was! Rest in peace sir and thank you for your kindness and the influence you gave me!

[@bluzzjazz]

I thought Mayer showed Albert great respect. He showed how every Blues great has their own voice. At the most basic, John is a guitar player and he loves it, it's obvious.

[@shawnmartin4701]

That was perfectly done. He showed great respect for Albert and for the blues.

[@user-vg3yc6gk5f]

God Bless you for your tributes to the greats.

[@GillesAtayi]

How can someone be so good to play all these different styles in such a short speech. Love it.

[@PackinForSuperbowl]

I just wanna say that brief cut to Chris Cornell damn near made me cry. Heaven's dead when you get sad. 3:17

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

For those of us who play and take the Blues guitar seriously, we consider Albert King to be one of our big heroes and Gods of blues guitar. RIP Big Al 👑

[@stevetrivago]

Albert to Stevie “ Stevie, I want you to pick up on these things. I know you can do it, see! You’re qualified to do it....I want you to go ahead on and ... most important thing... The better you get the harder you work. You can’t say .. Well, I got it made I got enough... don’t do that” Stevie- I won’t !

[@anonymoussearcher4795]

Damn straight. What a magical session thats was.

[@itsliketryingtofitapowerst1860]

Next "dont you lie to me" - I wont

[@SanadKhalid7]

And to see him(srv) going before him must've been devastating for Albert i think.

[@elvislives-gl4rv]

The blue are a fraternity. I'm glad I'm in it. Thanks John and Albert.

[@cm9241]

you aren't.

[@elvislives-gl4rv]

@@cm9241 40 years of playing says maybe I am.

[@cm9241]

@@elvislives-gl4rv nah

[@mboy09]

You're both tools

[@CHayden07]

I think this was a great induction. Sure John spoke about himself, but what better way to honor a hero than to speak about how your life was affected by them and show how their voice has become part of your own. John could have Googled “how to give a great speech” but instead he went right for the heart of the matter.

[@feloniousintent]

This is called RESPECT.

[@philtaylor2387]

John Mayer did a gr8 job inducting a brilliant musician.i am so thrilled John is keeping Jerry Garcias music alive in his own classy way

[@xrhstosm7]

John Mayer you are HUGE. Albert is proud .

[@sophusjordtpetersen6871]

I rewatch this every couple months. It is just great😍

[@drfrois]

That T-Bone Walker impression is spot on.

[@pesachBtov]

I saw Albert King play at the Ash Grove, Los Angeles around 1969!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blues Power.

[@StoneyHoliday]

I did not know who Albert King was before this speech I hate to say but thanks to Mayers beautiful illustration of his music I now know he influenced every single guitar player who stands out.

[@m.x.2442]

I've been watching these Rock And Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies for as long as HBO has been broadcasting them. I can remember watching this one back in 2013 and for some reason I just never forgot it. It truly stands up, exactly as I remember it and honestly has to be one of the greatest Hall of Fame induction speeches ever. Bravo John Mayer!! Respect!!!

[@Magnificent-Stranger]

Brilliant speech and demonstration to honour and comemorate Albert King. Those who criticize John Mayer in the blues guitar context and call him over rated (likely due to jealousy, let's be honest) I think have got a warped perspective. Instead I think blues enthusiasts should be grateful that a guy who fit a more typically pop star mold also is a practitioner and popularizer of the blues to a wide, mainstream audience.

[@damirmilanovic3043]

So eloquent and beautiful speech and playing. Just beautiful induction. Glory to Albert King and Blues. ❤️🎸

[@davidmullens7565]

That was a beautiful, entertaining, interesting induction! Great Job 👍

[@patriciamullin5555]

Incredible…you were so far ahead of your time…realizing how important this man became in your life…influencing you so much in how you approached the world of guitar playing. Even in your most impressionable young years firmed up to be amongst the great ones that played guitar 🎸 just when I thought 💭 that I knew so much…along comes this clip 😢❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@patriciamullin5555]

John…cannot believe how you are making this…itHas to be brutal…trying to recover from your ego addiction…obviously it has nothing to do with money or notariety. John don’t you feel that feel “that you are flying yet “ know idea what that looks like…at some point YOU WILL HAVE TO STOP TOURING…Sad to think that is all you have…another tour…and another tour…nether another tour…concert…

[@daddylovefaith5800]

Hello Patricia, how are you doing?

[@Christ-is-King-]

John is so humble. Love it

[@CyroSchmidt]

Dude, this has to be considered among the best induction speeches.

[@lucalodirizzini]

the great John Mayer

[@robertlesliebryant3414]

Yor onto it, when John reaches 60 yrs age, Modern blues fans , and other Blues musicians will hold him in the highest regard, TOO. Up with Bonamosa, I must Add , Eric Clapton iz very good, BUT, iz over rated,especially by the Britz. Right now, Buddy Guy iz the Absolute Topz. In Great Britain, John Mayall iz their greatest , still alive , allround Blues musician. Forgotten greats , still alive are Mr Ry Cooder, and Carlos Santana.

[@jason-ow8cq]

What a great tribute to a KING!!

[@gingoventures]

Can’t stop watching this. Best induction in the history of RRHF

[@dr.debajyotibose2928]

Saw this video many times in Insta, good to see it on youtube finally.

[@jeevandasan886]

This proves John mayer is a great Teacher

[@marvinwhittaker1760]

Albert King is my fourth favorite blues singer of all time.

[@revalone3944]

that yearbook quote is inspiring

[@staxmantim]

All I know is that I couldn’t ever understand why Albert wasn’t in the R’n’R HOF, then it happened, & gotta say I was so over the moon by this introduction. Mad respect & appreciation for what Mayer did here.

[@adrianharris3045]

He has to be great One of the greatest blues ambassadors out there good spokesman for the blues and awesome blues guitarist and very versatile in his playing he’s up to date with a lot of the sounds t hat are floating around in the music scene

[@shanetutt518]

Well done ;) not only awesome chops.. (obviously been watching&learning from.thr greats)...but his speech...he basically just said what all us guitar players and blues fans were thinking..but couldn't find the words...John has the words...;) thank you John great respect

[@shyamvk]

Awesome speech! Feeling a bit choked up

[@spittle8]

John Mayer is a national treasure.

[@niklasprytz6740]

Yes! Albert King IS the greatest

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

So far the best introductory speech for an inductee of the RARHOF. Mayer rules! Albert rules!

[@andymaccracken5132]

I truly believe Albert is the best of the best

[@mrthundaboots]

That was DOPE,Mayer!

[@tracerow5516]

What a remarkable introduction.

[@666dynomax]

Love that guitar

[@g.marksman1769]

John Mayer is a kick @$$ guitarist!! He doesn’t live to far from where I live. He lives in Ojai Ca

[@Katiegore10]

John Mayer … the best guitarist and best speaker on the planet.

[@Hullstarr]

Been trying to find the whole induction of Albert King..thank you for this.

[@jake4romst8farm]

Best introduction ever

[@wolfie316781]

John Mayer is our new blues blood he’s great

[@bailzzzzzz]

that v sounds incredible

[@scotthalladay2210]

Great speech

[@groksr]

Incredibly well done induction

[@cocnepal8892]

0:11 i am john mayer and i am ready ....................

[@GTRlove7]

To be a star 🤩

[@TheChadPad]

Great tribute

[@ziggylayneable]

You're killing me young 'un and why can't I play as good as you?... You and your damn prodigy!!😂😂😂

[@dondondoodle]

Albert King’s left handed playing style being played by Stevie Ray is what gave him that unique sound.

[@anthonykane201]

Alright! Giving credit where credit is due!

[@jakemarlow8998]

Despite all the haters, Mayer is the real deal. There's nothing he can't do ... or should I say there's no one hasn't done!

[@JDChicago]

Master class. He's really the best single guitar player of the last 2 decades. Maybe 3.

[@JDChicago]

@@danielduplantier4526 To each his or her own!

[@IcarusSuite]

Mayer is amazing but that's really a stretch.

[@2Xboti]

He is maybe one of them

[@JDChicago]

@@IcarusSuite Matteo Mancuso today. But arriving on the scene and playing the past two decades? Antoine Dufour? Sungha Jung? Metal guys haven't made a dent.

[@JDChicago]

If you have a name of a single guitar player who arrived on the scene after 2000 as a guitar player and is better. I have Matteo Mancuso in 2023. Give me one before that.

[@ervinlay6917]

GREAT JOB❤️

[@michaelmattson3515]

Saw Albert at the Cabooze in Mpls. Then Freddy then Gatemouth .Great shows.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Great sounds like an understatement. Love em all but Freddie is my favourite.

[@jacobszekely4069]

Beautiful! Just great!

[@gcm84]

Albert is King!

[@victoryim1286]

Why is so many people hating on his career, judge from a higher position man

[@meisterjubjub7606]

Honestly I think it's cause of Mayer's "unlikeable bad boy" phase. Some people still see him as the same cocky guitar player in the middle of his self-sabotage stage in the media 10 to 12 years ago

[@infernalmachine8417]

Hail to the Three Kings Albert, BB and Freddie

[@7Roeth]

Oh man, when he played the Albert line I was like, A Ghost!!!

[@saidmuhammadizzat4994]

Doyle Brahmall II should be there. He's lefty, and his playing really similar to Albert King

[@johnbuell8035]

John Mayer did a good job here

[@JulianJDiaz]

3:17 Descansa en paz CHRIS ♡

[@SatanSplainer]

I see Cornell ❤️

[@JulianJDiaz]

@@SatanSplainer Una de las mejores voces de la música... One of the best voice de la música.

[@johnmayer5862]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice comment on my post, I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don’t reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts mail: [e-mail] WhatsApp number: [phone]

[@SatanSplainer]

@@johnmayer5862 Oh wow, we totally believe it’s actually you, John Mayer. We’re THAT stupid.

[@johnmayer5862]

@@JulianJDiaz Quiero agradecerte especialmente por ser un gran admirador. Gracias por tu lindo comentario en mi publicación, significa mucho para mí. Quiero que me envíes un mensaje directo a través de hangouts usando mi correo electrónico personal o también puedes agregarme en WhatsApp a través de mi número de móvil que se indicará a continuación. También esfuércese por agregar su nombre al texto para que pueda saber que es usted quien envía mensajes de texto porque no respondo mensajes innecesarios. Correo de Hangouts: [e-mail] Número de WhatsApp: [phone]

[@xiaomaytech]

Only john could explain a bluesy way in a front of many people , but still looks entertaint 😂

[@roldandanranoco4094]

3 kings in Blues: BB King, Albert King, Freddie King

[@GammaFZ]

*Freddie Fazbear. He's one of the most influential. These 3 kings shat their pants and began secreting adrenalin when freddie suddenly came on the scene with the rest of his band, "5 nights at freddie's"

[@jobama9909]

you could hear a lot of the licks played in his live performance of ain't no sunshine

[@kenny_loves_ramen]

I promise, I will induct John Mayer one day

[@vgbondarev]

They called Albert King "The Velvet Bulldozer" for a reason.

[@Sorennn94]

If I could stand up on stage like John I would have played basic 3 chords (E,A,D) and be proud of myself !😂

[@shawnperico7221]

Mr Albert King!!!have some fucking respect..

[@joshuaherland4993]

Mantappppppp🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CoMa_84]

Love the Let's Dance reference.

[@willemhuizinga368]

Stevie and his brother Jimmie loved the guitar slingers like Johnny Guitar Watson, Albert King, Freddie King and Clarence Gatemouth Brown. You can hear it if you listen real good.

[@jochem420]

John looks awkward with the Flying V but he sure doesnt sound awkward with it