Live From Nerdville with Joe Bonamassa - Episode 69 - Billy Gibbons

[@MSicko]

Class act x 2. Thank you both for the music you put out for all to enjoy .

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

music makes my life complete !

[@M._Lou]

Every day that I wake up is a good day, 😊 And every day that I wake up to one of Joe's interviews is the best day of all! Thank you, Joe...and thank you, Billy! ❤️

[@elenaskrypnikova3472]

Hey, M. Lou 🤗 💝🌿, I checked one more time and found my recipe. September 8th. A little patience, You need to scroll down and find Your second comment, so there it is, right under Your second comment. My dear M. Lou, maybe You already tired of me, but I'd love to know, you got it. 💖

[@M._Lou]

@@elenaskrypnikova3472... Elena, thank you so much, but I could not find it. I looked under all my comments on that interview, but the recipe does not appear. I am sure it is there, but that KZbin must have "ghosted" it by making it visible only to the person who posted it (you) and to no one else. You would have to sign out of KZbin; then look to see if the recipe shows up when you are signed out. KZbin always makes replies & comments visible to the commenter when signed in, but they are not necessarily visible to others. The only way to find out if that is the case with your recipe, is to sign out of KZbin and look for the recipe again when signed out. If you cannot see it, then KZbin has "ghosted" it. That has happened to me, in fact on that very same comment that you mentioned.....about ads. I had replied to one of the people who replied to my original comment, and my reply was "ghosted". LOL I guess KZbin didn't like my reply! Or maybe the channel, who knows!

[@M._Lou]

@@elenaskrypnikova3472... It is very frustrating when that happens (KZbin "ghosting" a comment), as the commenter has put so much thoughtful effort into the comment. I am never tired of you asking about it, Elena, because of course you want to know that I got the recipe, and you deserve to know. If it is never visible to me, I still want you to know how much I appreciate your thought and effort. ❤️

[@elenaskrypnikova3472]

@@M._Lou ✨💝🌟🤗 🤗 🤗🌿

[@riittahatinen4579]

Ooo o ooo BILLY GIBBONS😍 and you JOE❤️ Awesomeee…❣️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@davidmullens7565]

Two of my all time favorites talking music, guitars, history..... Priceless! Thanks Joe Bonamassa!

[@randyberglund6474]

My 2 favorite guitarist!!! I've seen them both live and they both are so great!!! Rip Dusty Hill

[@b80-s9i]

You're a lucky man!

[@hkpr-ro6ui]

What a lovely guy Joe is - so generous.

[@carlwilliams6977]

Billy wasn't so bad either. Quite the gentleman, though he badly needed a shave!😅

[@joeyride58]

Please stay 🙏 safe Mr. Billy Gibbons , and Thank God 😊 that you've shared with us all! Thank You 👊🤠

[@petehall2982]

2 of the greatest!!

[@beatvampire]

great questions Joe , you understand how deep this guys musical knowledge runs .He is beyond blues

[@stevehughes1510]

Thanks Joe this is just so good with Billy..............cheers.

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you both for sharing this great conversation.

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Love it Joe knows how to ask a question. Shut up then let his guest answer. A rare thing on YT. I can’t think of anyone that does it.

[@charlieober388]

Man was that great I could listen to Joe and Billy g till the cows come home made my dayyyyyyy!

[@elenaskrypnikova3472]

I am so excited!!!!!! Mr Billy F Gibbons, Tyrannosaurus Rex, - he is the Grrreat and Powerrrfull!!!!!!! LUUUV this gentleman 💝

[@musicman3158]

Good job, Joe

[@francispower1418]

I’m glad they managed to get at least one good car story in there. I get the impression that Billy Gibbons is always happy to talk about music, to talk about guitars, actually he is very generous about talking anything with anybody, within reason. But he is never happier than when the conversation involves a really interesting motor car! Also want to say its very nice to see someone as accomplished as Joe Bonamassa being so respectful of the great man, even though they have obviously been friends for thirty years. A privilege to have been a fly on the wall for this conversation. Great KZbin content.

[@jamesduncan2620]

Seeing the 2 of you in this was truly Awesome! Loved the Respect you each have for one another. The "reverand" has to be every guitar player's favorite or one of the top.

[@stratman9449]

Joe....i just love and respect Billy and you....you're both legends in your own right....and both so down to earth and humble......it's the music that counts...not the bs... regards from germany.....:-) keep up the "good" work.....

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Will be there in Baltimore in October to see you Mr.Bonamassa. You’re a hero of mine sir.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Saturday I mean

[@cliffjackson6816]

Excellent interview with the legend. So cool having a guy like Joe who plays and knows the history asking the questions. Billy's sound on Waitin' For the Bus changed my life by bringing me much closer to the guitar than I had been, and I bought my Les Paul because of him and the ZZ sound. 😎

[@jeffreyschmoldt7798]

Wow can't wait for this one. Rip Dusty

[@dannymcjunkin3432]

Saw the great ZZ Top last night in North Charleston SC. Mr Elmore Francis, did not disappoint. Billy Gibbons in a word incredible!!!

[@Little960]

Thanks, that was a great interview. It would be cool if you could interview the Ice Queen Mrs Sue Foley. She's an amazing guitarist . Thanks again Mr Bonamassa for all those interviews.

[@johnlattimer350]

Thanks for this one Joe and Billy. So many great references to the same artists and instruments that influence me to this day. My gear selection took a different rout. My first amp was a 64 Princeton non-verb that I slightly, permanently borrowed, (stole) from my cousin? ;P He wasn't using it anymore. My best friend bribed me with some herbal things and cash to go to Cleveland to buy a 66 Firebird 7 a month after I got my license. When he plugged it in to my Princeton I knew why he wanted it. That's why I got my 76 in 83. I still have it today. Learned on a 70's used Squier Strat that was blue, so I bought it. ;) Always loved Stratocasters just because of the curves. Didn't hurt that Buddy Holly, Dick Dale, Hendrix, Beck, and Clapton used them too. The National reference goes far with me. Don't have a resonator, but I have a few original Supros and Airlines. A couple Danelectros, one modified by Dan Armstrong, and a 64 Twin Twelve amp. ;D R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, John Lee Hooker, Junior Walker, Robert Johnson, Muddy, Pinetop Perkins, they all work for me. ;) Playing a 1960 National "Dwight" right now. One pickup can work it it's a good one!!!:D

[@joebaby555]

Billy’s new album “Hardware “ is my favorite new music of late ,,. There are so many incredible songs and tasty grooves on it. “Spanish Fly”, “Stacking Bones” and “Desert High “ are all standouts. Long Live The “Reverend” Billy Gibbons🔥🎸

[@BBQDad463]

The passing of Dusty hurts. RIP, Dusty.😭

[@spankeyguitars8457]

Always great to hear the greats talk about their greatness....

[@bluespig1]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? Thanks Joe, another insightful interview. Lovely words at the end regarding Dusty Hill. Joe's humility is one of his strengths and a rare one at that.

[@fukhue8226]

14 thumbs down by the time I watched it. How can anyone give this a thumbs down? It's legal to be Stupid in the United States! Or: your a halfass Metal Player with an attitude that whacks off to Yngwe Malmsteen and are frustrated because you still can't even play "Smoke On The Water!"

[@mrDCunningham]

@@fukhue8226 excellent analogy

[@johnlattimer350]

@@fukhue8226 ;) So very right.

[@kiraviies1055]

Great interview! Great two talents! Thank you!

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤️ Joe the smile on your face is so genuine

[@crucified-music]

JOE BONAMASSA IS A DOUCHE BLUES kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fNpWyMltCIqLs&start_radio=1

[@stevenwise4218]

This was such fantastic talk between 2 legends of blues guitarists fame. And I just missed Billy and ZZtop in my hometown of 11,000 at born and bred music fest.in Pryor ,ok. Sept . It made me sick as the tckt. price was like more than than my 3 previous ZZ top concerts put together .I'm disabled on SSI. With everything so high.now. but I remember first time I heard ZZtop was either 1974 or 75 and a 18 yr old teenager that worked in my dad's garage gave me a 8 track tape I said that sound is so unique and cool. It was a ""TRES Hombre " tape. I was hooked man, and I miss ZZ top going to concert grounds about 4 miles from where my dad's garage was . The people who bought my dad's garage turned it into a convience store still there across RR tracks west side of Pryor ,ok. I was 15 I'm 62 years old and Billy still Cranking it out. Was so SAD of Dusty's passing. What a deal he wanted Billy and band to keep going . They could put out the sound for such few people in a group. It's what is Still Amazing . My heart still bleeds til this day. Man RIP Dusty. And Billy still crank it up.! I am still great fan and I never owned many records besides ZZtop. Only a Boston ,Ted Nugent "strangle hold"orange color fold out album,Steve Miller band fly like eagle, foreigner ,3 eagles albums , a foreigner "double vision" and 4 ZZtop albums ,4 ZZ 8 track tapes 2 cassettes , 1 greatest hits CD. That's it my whole collection maybe couple others . Oh forgot 1 "KTEL" hits mom got us while in high school . Could had gotten Beatles black and white album from my cousin if hadn't burned up in a house fire. That sucked album wort a lot today. But we didn't have much money living on farm them days. But we manage to have a little fun at End of the 1970's and Rocked on into the 80's when I got to see some Rock gods finally ****"That's seventies best made Rock and Roll Ever !!

[@juliorock11]

Billy is God of music !!!!👏👏👏

[@PhilFeedback]

Great interview, I was so fortunate enough to have met Billy F. Gibbons in 2021. 👍 I’ve seen ZZ Top in concert 5 different times over the years!

[@orpiv]

Mr Gibbons is a humble and beautiful man

[@rockymountainroughridersofMT.]

Really enjoyed this, Billy and the Boys played here in Montana a few years back, great show. Billy was hanging around our little town of Belgrade for about a week and was shopping in a few of our little thrift stores down on main street. He has become my favorite inspiration and guitarist. A true, genuine and down to earth individual !!! 😎🎸

[@RickMcCargar]

Who doesn't love Billy Gibbons? What a storied career and cool man. And no one is better than Joe at the blues. Will be interesting to see how Joe economizes his playing as he ages. Billy has that mastered now.

[@AuntAlnico4]

I don't love Billy "F the bass player that died the show must go on" Gibbons any more since he said that !

[@RickMcCargar]

@@AuntAlnico4 pretty sure he never said "f the bass player...."

[@jobo-and-mo]

@@AuntAlnico4 The “bass player” said that. Dusty had to stop during tour and go home but specifically wanted them to go on and fulfill concerts asking his own guitar tech to fill in. I was at first concert after Dusty’s death and it was in his honor. He was talked about throughout show. Crowd stood on their feet entire show. I can’t imagine a better way for everyone to pay their respects to a legend!

[@bloozedaddy]

@@AuntAlnico4 you don't think Billy and Dusty discussed what would happen when one of them died? Get off your high horse Karen... all musicians worth their spit have this outlook. None of them think everyone else has to retire just because someone passes. It's not just the players... there are dozens of people employed on tours of this magnitude. Are they supposed just go home, collect unemployment and cry? Totally ridiculous.

[@docdeens4030]

The Rev is the coolest cat to ever pick up guitar

[@bluesdawg8014]

Jimmy Reed and Slim Harpo are two of my favorites. Joe, you and Billy are touching a lot here. Great conversation. I'm in Los Angeles and didn't know James Harman passed, bummer.

[@popogejo7245]

Joe thanks so much for doing this. It is so kool to see someone we enjoy more than you know just being himself. No self aggrandizing, (just a little self promoting, nothing big) ;) being and doing "normal"!

[@mathstar4176]

This video interview needs to be used in Music school for future generations to study.

[@mariettajrgensen1666]

And i love You Bill💜💜💜💜💜💜i am from Denmark have all You cd and lp’s 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💓💓💓💓💜💜💜

[@mr.ironbodybuilding]

Joe is my favorite Artist!🎸👍

[@elenbrandt290]

Two real sweethearts...nice talk...

[@70zenboy]

One of the most surreal experiences of my live music life involved Rev Billy G. He was billed as performing at an event here in Newcastle Australia couple of years ago in our beautiful civic theatre. The night started off with a blues cover band playing a few songs before Mr Gibbons joined them for a few tunes. They couldn’t get the song key right and he was getting pissed of. After two songs he sat down on a lounge onstage and answered a couple of audience questions. Then he got up and wandered offstage. The cover band kicked in and that was all she wrote. Next minute the audience starts to get cranky when they realise he’s not coming back. Beers started getting pelted onstage, abuse was shouted. Poor cover band guys copped it. Majority of the audience refused to leave the venue demanding a refund. Cops were called. A real crazy night.

[@M._Lou]

I enjoyed your story. You have a knack for storytelling! Glad nobody got hurt!

[@TeiscoCurlee]

Man I love Billy G, such a legend! Btw for those who don't know, there are videos of the night where Joe joined Guthrie Trapp's group over on Grammatico Amps youtube channel. You can see Billy G walking in halfway through! Also, this was obviously filmed before Dusty's passing

[@jobo-and-mo]

I replay those quite often. Joe doing Blues Deluxe is always a thrill and Guthrie and band outstanding!

[@paulcasilio1119]

Thank you, Petrus.

[@fredve3984]

Oh man....I love GT and was wondering if Joe and Billy were referring to THAT Guthrie. Thanks for the link!

[@mariettajrgensen1666]

Hi Joe i just love You🌹🌹🌹💗💗💗💗💗🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@marcomodena8076]

Hallo , it's a real plaisir to play over yours notes ! I'm a bluesman too and i've been flashed from your "Savoir-faire" on Guitar ! Hi and Good Music , Guitar Brother 👍🙋🏻‍♂️🤘✌

[@coryman4245]

Every time Billy looks at the camera the reflection on his glasses looks like cartoon eyes and now I can't unsee it 😆

[@davidmullens7565]

I love the stories! The Pearly Gates one is priceless

[@metricdeep8856]

Love both of these guys. I saw Joe in Hamilton Ontario with my girl...I spent that time keeping her happy when she clearly wasn't. Her and I are separated due to her allergic reaction to guitars and great players. Next time I see Joe it's a full on weekend event!!!!!!! ZZ is way too good for the average mortal. Cheers!!!!

[@LivinTheDream-lo9jo]

I had the pleasure of being in the audience for the taping of the ZZ Top, VH1, Storytellers at the Congress Theater in Chicago. Too cool!

[@edgeofeternity101]

Always playing the right stuff. I'm glad you said that, Eddie VH always was on it too, that always amazed me, there are some others but these two are the primo examples.

[@duanelawrence78]

Thank you Joe great interview w Billy Thanks for all you guys do you sure helped people through so much!!✌🇺🇸

[@wls64]

Thank you guys, BOTH for life long inspiration. Even though have no money and badly suck on the guitar, I have (nothing compared to you guys collections, only 17 guitars) 4 LPs, 1 SG, and 1 Explorer that i treasure above all the others. cheers to you guys and keep rockin!

[@mikecurtis9485]

Joe how is your new Gibby coming ... billly Have seen you many times and have thouroughly enjoyed every one..And Joe you also hope to see more.

[@johntenhave1]

That was simply great, Joe thank you!

[@stevphendsouza1117]

I loved it 😃😃😃😃

[@stevelang3109]

Joey, well done! Play on man!!

[@malcolmadams2105]

Your something to behold billy G!” 😎

[@edgarmcbee2474]

Best interview

[@barbarak1744]

Good God….this was awesome….

[@vintagesounds5150]

Awesome Show Joe 🎸☮️🎶🔈

[@finiangsheehan]

Joe Bonamassa covering Rory Gallagher in Cork City next year. Cant wait!

[@scottschlemmer4787]

Awesome.

[@rickflippin1]

Wow what a world my 2 fav guitarist in an in interview life rocks

[@claytonphelps9911]

I 'm thrilled to be watching you two right now, two Icons, lovin' it

[@antoniodalfonso]

Amazing interview... Very insightful, modesty mixed with wisdom of the craft

[@phyllispodesva2323]

It was great interview with billy

[@ibexthadevil3533]

Great interview....Awesome job Joe

[@kenjohnson8752]

Excellent show!!!!!!!!

[@fourfortyfouronthefloor23]

Can't wait to hear the Reverend! Joe, any chance of an Anton Fig interview?

[@PhotoTrekr]

Wow. Two of the greats. So cool to hear them converse with one another.

[@limpindug]

Jeezus guys, great video. Respect and stay healthy all

[@joelledoll2466]

Entertaining fun show always interesting subject & musicians!

[@andrewjohnson388]

Joe is so humble, he is one of the greats up there with Gary Moore, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Im from UK and love the 70 guitarist icons of blues and rock we developed from the old Blues cotton fields in the US.I miss Gary Moore, for me Joe replaced him for me to listen with same passion of the blues. Great guy and fantastic quests on his show, really interesting as im a drummer, musician.

[@davidconway1758]

This was a very enjoyable, entertaining discussion Mr. Bonamassa! I had not seen Billy busking in Helsinki... so I dialed it up. Poor man can't make a Markka (buck) busking. Billy better stick to his day job! And you Mr. Bonamassa, have a great side hustle as an entertainment interviewer. Thank you so much!

[@mousec3775]

Two of the coolest men alive.

[@crucified-music]

JOE BONAMASSA IS A DOUCHE BLUES kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fNpWyMltCIqLs&start_radio=1

[@joebwannabe]

@@crucified-music this sucks on an impressive scale. I'm sure Joe will take time out of his schedule being an incredibly successful musician to watch your shitty, whining attempt at an insult. I wouldn't quit your day job, unless of course that job is making shit videos.

[@vdub1959]

@@crucified-music nope…you’re wrong.

[@crucified-music]

@@joebwannabe he couldnt play his way out of a dead dogs ass

[@joebwannabe]

@@crucified-music he's better than you 🤣

[@mwrobinson1169]

Terrific interview.

[@robertjulius5525]

Looking forward to October 30th in St Louis

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey Joe 👋... BILLY F GIBBONS MY MAN 💪Ya know I LOVE BILLY and Joe you grew up only 30 miles from where I grew up I'm 64 and still playing Drums would LOVE LOVE LOVE TO JAM WITH YOU GUYS ANYTIME JUST LET ME KNOW ROCK ON 🪨🎸📟🎙🎼🏜🌵🥁

[@RambleTone]

Ok, …this is going to be epic! Thumbs up, and it’s not even time yet👍 How many 🎸’s do you think you own between the 2 of U?🤣

[@M._Lou]

About guitar collecting, from what I read Joe might have some catching-up to do! LOL, I enjoy that they enjoy guitars!

[@elisangelabaruncheli5886]

Gp

[@leonelarodriguez5505]

@@M._Lou j

[@the_dank_shredder]

The story about busking and nobody paying any attention is just heartbreaking. If legendary players like these guys cant get any attention on the street. I have almost stopped playing guitar in the last few years for just this reason. Nobody cares about music any more.

[@finneguitarplayer9825]

Interessant 👏

[@marianojosetomatis3054]

dos grandes saludos desde argentina¡¡¡¡

[@zendragonmindtuner6207]

So cool

[@mathstar4176]

RIP Dusty, ZZ Top should be in anyone's collection of Classic rock n roll. This is the Hip, groovy side of Texas.

[@АлександрСтафиевских-с5д]

Dusty светлая память. Joe Bohamassa good luck.

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

Billy Gibbons is so unbelievably cool. I mean he literally just keeps getting cooler and cooler. It's insane.

[@ScottyBrockway]

Damn so short, bummer.

[@andresnovoa9916]

Masters...

[@Irgend.was.mit.Gitarre]

when is ZZtop coming back to Germany? we all miss Dusty RIP

[@davemac1888]

Great video 👍

[@mnegline1971]

the MTV unplugged question is such an astute question given the company. Quality!

[@theldun1]

Billy Gibbons is a national treasure!!

[@Knight14649]

Why is that? His guitar skills are average at best for somebody who has been a professional for as long as he has been.. his songs are kind of repetitive.. he’s mostly known for his beard as opposed to his musical skills.. I have watched and heard him play live and he’s really not that impressive.. so many musicians are so much better than him…so why is he a “national treasure “? Tell me please. Curious…

[@sixslinger9951]

@@Knight14649 let me guess, you like that djent style of guitar playing, with zero substance or soul to it?

[@SuperCrackerjacks]

The right stuff at the right time? This is the point why Billy is better than 98 % of the rest. His solos are so interesting and pure gold to my ear (70-80's typically). Too many albums on 21 st century have so so songs but guitar is still on a great level. Billy sure has created a vast amount of amazing solos. It's not about crank it up and show off. Bluejean blues. Enjoy and get it on. Going down to Mexico.

[@hetjamesfield4473]

"It is easy to play the Blues, but very hard to feel" Jimi Hendrix

[@fukhue8226]

It is easy to play the licks. But to play melodies that move your soul and the audience are golden. No matter what level you play on if you don't connect with your audience your going nowhere as a musician.

[@neenerheaddj]

OH. YES.

[@vincentmckay1649]

Billy invented coolness.

[@scottharris4178]

I've always wondered why ZZ Top never did any acoustic songs! Glad that question was asked!

[@francispower1418]

Yeah, that was insight. But… now I know Mr Gibbons is a great enthusiast of the internal combustion engine, but his analogy between power boats and ‘blow boats’ gave away how little he knows about performance sail boats these days. Put a powerful rig on a planing hull, find enough ‘blow’ and you will experience something closer to the edge of break up on a really good tube amp than any power boat could ever give. Incredibly exciting, very, very fast and completely on the edge. In terms of feeling the power, one knot in a sail boat (which is 1.1 mph), or 1 MPH if you prefer, doesn’t matter its the ratio that counts, feels like 10 knots in a power boat. So get over say 20 knots (they can do that on a windy day) and what you feel is what its like doing 220 mph on the road. There’s nothing dreamy, slow or sedate about it. Its raw adrenaline all the way. But doing 20 knots in a power boat just feels like 22 MPH, which is fine and fun, but it isn’t going to blow your mind in anything like the same way. Its like the difference between doing 30 mph in a car and doing 30 mph on a horse or a bicycle. You’re going to feel it in a different way. Amplified. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy both. But you can do stuff with the right sail boat, on the right day, that an acoustic guitar could never be compared to. Just saying!

[@SuperCrackerjacks]

Asleep in the desert. It's a good one

[@VintageWoodWorkshop]

@@SuperCrackerjacks yes, off of the amazing Tejas album!

[@evilvolts]

I'd love to see these 2 react to Midori and Miyako of Lovebites guitaring I wonder if being the greats they are if even they would be amazed by these talented ladies.