Junior jams from Blues to Surf

Here is the second clip shot with my amazing Osmo 4k gimbal on a stick! I love this thing! In this clip Junior started out with some blues rippin' and worked his way through some surf tunes, that you all will recognize! If you ever get a chance, I highly recommend Junior Brown Live on stage!

[@mmetdker]

I once heard him say “you walk out onto a stage wearing a hat like this, you better be able to play that guitar”

[@KennethWhitman-o1p]

One of the very BEST guitar players EVER.

[@King_Nero_1]

One of the all time greats that deserves a lot more recognition than he ever got. Junior Brown is the real deal.

[@hudson2861]

and his wife is equally a fine musician.

[@hmackie6823]

Robin Trower had the same problem

[@moss8448]

where one thinks Van Halen got a glimmer

[@J.C...]

He's still alive. Just sayin.

[@mjcruver69]

You'd be hard pressed to find anyone that could do it better than Ol' Junior Brown!!!!! Way underrated musician!!

[@mjcruver69]

Old Junior sure has fun too!

[@michaelcraig9449]

Cant understand why this guy is not way major famous.

[@cabbyhubby]

Junior ain't from Texas.....but he got here as quick as he could....I reckon he can stay. 👍

[@johnnyreyes1610]

mopjockey57 His whole band is sick

[@rodneysmith247]

Junior doesnt have to hang his head down or his 🎶 hat 🎶 to anyone especially to 007

[@frankgrillo8094]

Clean- intricate-soulfull-precise , there aren't enough words to describe the talent of this master , BRAVO SIR !

[@RollerCam]

If someone told me they didn't like Junior Brown, I couldn't be friends with them. EVER.

[@keithbattson9461]

Junior Brown is a legend and I believe in the mind of any player who’s worth a $h?t or at least a student of the craft realizes Junior is skilled at a level most more know players only dream of!!

[@brainn3057]

Ditto that!

[@moss8448]

yeah they have issues

[@harrytuttle8161]

He needs a part in a Quentin Tarantino movie Like a guitar hitman with one cool line .

[@timothywelch4949]

YOU ARE SO RIGHT !! 👍

[@chthonicfish1]

So it's not just me who thinks this? Cool.

[@garyyost8060]

Indubitably 😃

[@aneliigarcia7158]

He is already a killer.

[@troyshelby1]

66665t87t. Iìb g r 325i 3ish ⁷9am

[@jamescreek1319]

Funny strange How a lounge act player in a polyester suit was one of the Best surf guitar players of all time and a Highly underrated guitar Hero. He is awesome been a fan for a long time. Love to listen to his surf medley.

[@jamescreek1319]

Oh and the cowboy Hat is the cherry on top

[@toolguyslayer1]

To me the hat looks like he's riding a bull with style and flare to the max and I would assume it is to get him into the zone especially the suit because if you look good you feel good and if you feel good of course you play good so the shoes he is wearing maybe florishimes or Adidas LOL yes he truly rocks though

[@jimlaroche2900]

I'll say it again...surf music is the most underrated American genre ever. I'm guessing JB has never paddled out, but daaaaammmnn he shreds!

[@stephenfiore9960]

….His steel guitar looks like a paddle.

[@ACF6180T]

All I can say is DAMN ! Thank You J.B. ! I'm so glad I found your style You played the gambit to perfection ! Simply amazed .

[@adamchaifetz5876]

Dude looks as good as he plays...a real talent

[@kalvinbrucesmith2134]

Saw him last night (6/14/23). If you are a guitar player or love guitar music he is a must see!

[@bennettskb555]

A genuine, earthy, brilliant musician👍👍

[@altullis6800]

Steve Bennett early is Ry Cooder another un respected guitarist

[@hmackie6823]

The Unknown Legend

[@robertbeasley5595]

There are thousands of good guitar players out there in music land...but only a few that will make your jaws drop....salute the one & only jr brown!!!!

[@karlfisher1864]

There's only one Junior Brown, excellent!

[@THEbadlnb]

I first heard Junior Brown over 20 years ago. Name any guitar player out there and he is better in my opinion. It seems to me though that Junior doesn’t just play the guitar very well, he IS the guitar.

[@stevenally8015]

I saw Junior in a club in Melbourne, Australia, ages ago and he rocked, he's an amazing guitarist and hilarious lyricist. He was as loud as a rock band (he had two Fender Twin Reverbs blasting, he's only using one in this video) but the whole show had great volume and feel dynamics, from loud to a whisper. Kudos to his great band too.

[@pharaohsneferu5516]

Bugs the heel outta me that Junior doesn't get more recognition worldwide. I'm in the UK and people here are still of the opinion that players like Slash etc.. are the greatest..

[@altonwilliams7117]

Pharaoh Sneferu Exactly!👍

[@TheQuestionsAFesterin6026]

I grew up listening to Junior Brown here and there from my dad playing it when we'd be out driving around. Never knew he could get down like this until this morning, years later.. lol wow dude's a beast!!

[@kcguero]

Check out the rest of my page, there are definitely some highlights that I have captured in my 15 years following and recording him!

[@AgentJayZ]

I've been to concerts of Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, U2, Steve miller and Nirvana... and then I saw Junior Brown live in Austin ... he is awesome!

[@LouieNeira]

Sounds like Albert King with a bit of Stevie thrown in!

[@glennso47]

And a whole lot of Junior!!

[@MuvoTX]

... add some nokie edwards and johny highland too!!

[@snoolee7950]

the two of them are from the same region. nobody is copying each other. they are both coming from the same place.

[@jamiehalifax4954]

Dude I seriously thought the same thing!!

[@toolguyslayer1]

Yeah I feel the Stevie thing just having a note bending good time most people I know tend to gravitate towards the note bending it's mostly upbeat

[@MrSparks54]

I remember Junior Brown playing pedal steel with Asleep at the Wheel years ago. He's such a talented guy, can play just about anything. It would be great to jam with him.

[@rosslever7844]

killer blues, awesome guitar, pretty wife, Junior Brown is a BAD ASS!

[@xtremefight]

He's been one of my favorites for over 25 years.

[@michaelhalsall5684]

Sensational guitarist! I just stumbled onto this clip by chance and I really love this sound.

[@freddymclain]

I once opened for Junior...maybe my 'claim to fame.' don't let that cowboy hat fool you.

[@snoolee7950]

"don't let that cowboy hat fool you" errrm can you fill that out a little? what are you talking about

[@patcross5799]

@@snoolee7950 I'd say he means Junior can play a lot more than "just Country".

[@toolguyslayer1]

@@snoolee7950 I like your name it's like a new pet name snooly yeah man I'm feeling all snooly today or like I'm here today it's me you're snooly baby

[@toolguyslayer1]

Every time he goes for the whammy it reminds me ofthat bike you had that had a bad back brakes so you had to reach back and pull the brake manually oh when you bend your foot down towards the skateboard wheel to slow down it's a little weird but it works in a pinch

[@keith612]

The headstock vibrato at 7:45 is mindblowing - such a seemingly simple move but so hard to incorporate into an actual song. Absurd talent.

[@chthonicfish1]

I saw him last winter in a tiny venue in Western, MA. He was awesome, he and the band hung out to sign stuff after the show. If he comes around, make the effort to see him.

[@peterottes6900]

Saw him in Boston at a little bar.. He blew the roof off the place.. I can't wait and hope to see him again..

[@shane7038]

Legend period!

[@philipatoz]

He has such interesting licks, and really knows how to hit the sweet spots - so good it's almost scary!

[@josezapata8070]

Had the pleasure to see him in West Texas years ago one word Dammm!!!

[@bobcondon9602]

Incredible tone and talent, always the deadliest combination

[@JohnT-ve3gt]

Light em up! Slow burn ! All covered with Jr., what a show

[@jamiehalifax4954]

He would of been good for a Sergio leone spagetti western 😁

[@FrancescoAlcozer]

Junior Brown is undoubtedly one of the most eclectic and universal guitarists who was artistically born in the decade of the 60s. Congratulations and greetings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmLSc2iqn5KYq6M *THREE - 30 - BLUES* Gretsch Guitar cover by *Duane Eddy*

[@dewaynemizzell7009]

If Hank Williams had a baby with Jimi Hendrix.

[@jjaywill]

Junior makes your favorite guitar player sweat!

[@jamesdaniel2363]

JB is ridiculous good. Watched him play with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and he was just outrageously good.

[@danaplato9993]

When what wait what

[@jamesdaniel2363]

@@danaplato9993 look up junior brown and STP on KZbin and you’ll see them play SOUR GIRL! On Jay Leno I believe

[@CynthieD]

Thx for info - didn't find clip on YT, but it's on Facebook. (From '00 on Letterman; Junior w/ a beard plays excellent licks for "Sour Girl"). 🎶🎸

[@jerryhayden8720]

Junior is cooler than cool 😎👍

[@andrewrdavis5260]

I saw him at the Main Street Crossing n Tomball, Texas. Amazing from top to bottom.

[@t4duke]

He's right up there with Tommy Emmanuel and Richard Thompson

[@jeffhennings6015]

SOB this dude can play the guitar holly hell he is good 😊

[@atxatxatxatx]

Some odd years ago this guy blew my mind. Still does but he did then too.

[@mikeblankenship541]

This guy's musicality is off the charts.

[@tinicum54]

I heard Junior on NPR, by accident, in 1996, never forgot. It took 5 years after that to find his cd's

[@hmackie6823]

hope he was on NPR by accident

[@ericschulze5641]

He's amazing & if I ever get the chance I will definitely see him there's been too many that have passed & now it may be me no more waiting

[@lungfish788]

On fire 🔥

[@kelleydonpatterson2370]

Would have been Flatt awesome, to have Jr. Brown, & Stevie Ray Vaughn shredding the living hell outta a live kick azz album, DVD. Hail Thee Eternal Heavy!!

[@vikingblood0408]

Just WOW!!

[@lorenmcleod2816]

Beyond the pale...he's picked up the soul of the blues and is sending the message we get to hear where it came from and where it's going. Simply incredible! This the ever expanding universe of prodigy's that guide to new levels of love of sound and vibration.

[@z.s.n.]

And my huge balls.

[@djmj12714]

I guess I've been living under a rock... I never realized Jr. Brown had so much talent with the blues... OMG!

[@billville111]

If you were at the store standing in line between Junior Brown and Roy Orbison without their hat and glasses you could not recognize either one.

[@Zanthxs]

2:44 How he doesn't break that first string is a miracle. Unreal playing. Incredible licks.

[@dcmurphy5157]

He abruptly stopped before going into surf. You liar. I still enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@556suppressor]

Best music ever and I've heard a lot.

[@karlfisher1864]

Dang, I love it. K

[@anthonygermano9363]

Oh My God. The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Thank you KZbin.

[@bobprickett2223]

I agree with all the praise. He brings so many diverse personas to life with his music and if I’m not mistaken he and his wife are a duo. He’s more impressive every time I see and hear him. An artist who makes great art with his wife is a great artist.

[@paulwallis7586]

...And that, folks, is what the words '"action" and "listen to the guitar" are all about.

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

He is a true Genius and STILL remains a Highway phantom amongst the Greats. If I listed all the guitarist he out performs... people would send me hate mail till doomsday!!!😜🎸🤠

[@stephenfiore9960]

Blues starts: 0:00 Fast Surf Music Starts: 3:55 (famous surf song) Soft/Tender Surf music starts: 6:16 Mexican type song: 9:25 Secret Agent Man instrumental: 10:14

[@dingleydb]

came for the blues......ended up loving surf

[@claymarzobestgoofy]

Someone should try and reach of to him to tell him how much he is respected and loved

[@zackgibson3389]

He does facebook live shows Wednesday's and Saturdays

[@lastmanstanding1954]

the bad of the badest,,,,,,,,,,,,,,wOw is he who dominates like junior......!!!!!!

[@charleshill5093]

All I can say is Junior Brown steel string badass that covers all of it definitely gives Dick Dale a run for his money.

[@markpetersen8135]

What about Link Wray?

[@Trident750UK]

Fabulous..!!

[@drowningpooralice5505]

Saw him play Led Zeppelins I can't Quit You Baby solo and not only was it note for note, he perfectly imitated Jimmy Page's sloppy fret work which is hard to do because Page is doing it on accident. I've never seen that before.

[@claytongillaspy8796]

Killer guitar playing as usual by junior brown sounds a lot like Ernest tubs but better both from Texas I believe like srv Texas just has so many great guitar players it must be the air anyway junior is my favorite guitarist today just great!

[@glennso47]

I think he was born in Indiana then eventually moved to Texas. Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks

[@mka4pol]

Born in Arizona, moved to Indiana, etc...

[@meanmikebojak1087]

I think the Winters brothers are from Texas too. Must be the air.

[@tedszweb5268]

Mk does he have a condo made of Stona?

[@michaelmcsoley1377]

Eric Johnson too.

[@RZ-eu2rl]

Once a teacher always a teacher, he schools us!

[@georgewetzel4380]

Right on!

[@toolguyslayer1]

It looks like he is riding a bucking bronco with that hat on and it looks like he is cooking the hell out of that bronco LOL

[@petersampson4635]

Great bass!

[@joshuadanielrocks]

I've been a fan ever since I heard and saw the video for Highway Patrol. Rock on!!🤘🏼

[@carsonholliman7112]

I donno why but every time I listen to JB I think of Unknown Hinson too the tone I guess . Both JB and Stuart are great players in their own right

[@dhutch71]

After "Semi Crazy" ('96), he was voted "Guitarist of the Year" by Guitar Magazine. He's waaaaay more than that!

[@wolfedavid3700]

the right way to play blues...……………..

[@robertbarnes712]

Wonderful playing junior.......

[@BronzeGiant]

He opened for the Mavericks (whatever became of them?) once and I walked in thinking "Who the Hell is Junior Brown?" and walked out saying "I gotta get his stuff! He's fantastic."

[@cathieclark2630]

Yeah! Hampton Beach Casino in NH in the 1990s! Standing ovation that kept the Mavericks from starting. When they did, they announced their new song "My Wife Thinks You're Dead". The crowd ROARED!

[@robcale8165]

Holy Moly Batman! (KA-POW!!!)

[@elkhunter76]

oh hell ya!

[@davidbrown8517]

If you like surf music check out The Bikini Beach Band.

[@ChrisPerigan]

Nothing better than texas blues picker

[@edwardprice140]

Jamieson "Junior" Brown is an American country guitarist and singer. He has released twelve studio albums in his career, and has charted twice on the Billboard country singles charts. Brown's signature instrument is the "guit-steel" double neck guitar, a hybrid of electric guitar and lap steel guitar. Wikipedia Born: June 12, 1952 (age 67 years), Cottonwood, AZ

[@Eltalstro]

If I picture Junior Brown mowing the lawn, he's doing it in a suit with a cowboy hat.

[@notthatyouasked6656]

...and he has a guit-steel attached to the mower's handlebars!

[@MuvoTX]

Awesome... SRV, BB King, Nokie edwards, Johnny Highland all in one... Amazing. I just heard his Guit-steel was stolen!!! I certainly hope this is not true.

[@tedszweb5268]

I’m going to see him in Pasadena, Ca. In a few weeks. 😀😀😀

[@JimiRayYng]

Lordy... that is some dang fine tone.

[@alchrisbag]

Saw him live in a small club on Randolph St. in Chicago (City Winery). One of the best shows I've ever seen. And I've seen a few in the last nearly 50 years!

[@redblade1428]

S!”t allmighty let’s go Texas

[@J.C...]

Sounds like a Strat yet looks nothing like one. Wow!

[@carolinalampman2102]

Golden fingers

[@patricktrottier3585]

That dude is a lean mean strummin machine

[@markmontaquila7868]

OOOO yea... some Albert King right there!!!!!!!!

[@disco07]

Well, this here be a pleasant unexpected surprise. Lordy mercy and pass the biscuits.

[@hmackie6823]

Junior is a crossover...hard to please any one audience when ur that versatile.

[@ralphbenites1312]

Amazing guitarist. Wonder if he designed his guitar. 🎸

[@kcguero]

Yes, the design came to Junior in a dream.

[@chipsterb4946]

Ralph Benites - including the special space up top for his steel.

[@78tag]

He's the best. One of my many mistakes in life was not seeing him live in his prime. His wife, Tanya Rae, (standing there strumming out the rhythm next to him) must have the patience of a saint. She has the endurance of a tank to be able to keep the pace on some of those songs.

[@PeterDad60]

I now have someone to emulate, he's the best I've ever heard and I'm 69. Just a man his guitar and his amp! Wow, I'm blown away!

[@wbwilliam4034]

Great

[@harrijoy2039]

Don't let that cowboy hat fool you ,he is anything but the little town square !

[@78tag]

I'm thinking you already know this but, the hat isn't intended to fool anyone - he is all country under that hat. He just never got the recognition he should have. He has more imagination than 10 bands.

[@Zonydeep]

Long live Albert King