Marcus King Band visits Norman's Rare Guitars

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[@io7812]

anyone else keep coming back to this? he plays it so damn well

[@BarbButler]

💙💙💙💙💙

[@bernarddover1442]

Pure shit..i won't be back. EVER

[@coryCuc]

@@bernarddover1442 Cool story, bro.

[@itsbenhenry]

still in 2023

[@pdelgado24]

Yep

[@therealkzero]

Every once in a while, there's artists that come along that you just know were born for that specific purpose. You are one of them!

[@Connor-km2sv]

+Kzero you can't train soul, you're either born with it or you aren't

[@markviereck4547]

Now he is playing with Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck at Crossroads. Unbelievable.

[@b.vonschnauser207]

And he deserves to be there!

[@HENSLEYDMB]

He has the chops for sure.

[@ebay9302]

They play for free, so what...

[@rts3613]

Talent finds a way.

[@bulj]

That is not unbelievable. Marcus is ;)

[@MrGabberg1]

HERE IN 2024!

[@zamardii12]

Damn i got chills as soon as he opened his mouth.

[@75JMO93]

If you didn't, somethins wrong with ya!

[@GUIC3DUP]

Seriously, wow.

[@joshatherton8529]

"After the camera is off," chills 😩

[@asmallfarmhomestead3657]

2YearOldDriver , underrated comment haha

[@joshlewis575]

Looks so young, yet has that soulful voice.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So awesome!!!

[@SekRanger]

Hello, Sensei!

[@trompo-gf2cj]

Tomo❤️

[@jackchow6668]

Nice to see u here sensei !

[@connerlilley3057]

So cool to see you commenting on this because you are Marcus are two of my favorite guitarists. Keep on keeping on tomo

[@f2dify]

His voice is fucking excellent but his picking is even better. He gets those rare songs out of that guitar.

[@f2dify]

***** I came to see yall in Athens after seeing this video. You have a fan for life my friends. They just don't make music like this anymore unfortunately. Keep making that guitar cry.

[@PrincessJKFox]

+The Marcus King Band Can you please do a gig in London?? Somehow??!

[@dannymorrell3175]

Just another Alvin Lee in the making with his own style........keep on with the blues young people.

[@tr33m00nk]

@@dannymorrell3175 Alvin Lee!? I haven't heard anyone mention the lead of 'Ten Years After' since 1969! What happened to them?

[@alexcorona]

His grandfather was an amazing player as well.

[@balerjohnson3099]

Pretty damn good blues . Its sad that we have these bizarre people at the top of the charts while truly talented people go without recognition .

[@rynemurray1091]

baler johnson exactly, now days it's not about talent like it should be! This is pure talent

[@15nicinho]

because now, looks matter even more than your actual music talent. it's why people like james bay and john mayer have to make pop records despite being awesome blues musicians, but a joe bonamassa would never be mainstream even if he made pop records

[@MrBennieb5769]

NickTheQuick he actually did go mainstream recently. i forget the name of the song, little slower tempo, but its off his new album.

[@scottPGplayPC]

true talent rarely lasts in the top echelon . John Mayer was the last great guitarist in the mainstream as far as i can recall and that was like what 2 years if that.

[@budshatter3048]

baler johnson I agree crazy

[@tpap6827]

he is a legend already. His timing, phrasing, vibrato, technical ability, chord substitution , note choice, unrivaled voice and insanely killer vibe leaves me with my jaw bone on the floor

[@simonvanderheijden432]

Y'all forgot the songwriting..

[@ViciousTuna2012]

@@simonvanderheijden432 TBF he's doing a cover here, albeit a standard, so It's fair to assume people might not mention his songwriting ability if they've only seen this video. He is a damn good songwriter though.

[@samcollins5276]

yea emphasis on the insane killer vibe

[@NNFNH]

I always come back to this video to listen to this song

[@gabosblues4121]

Me too! ; )

[@ianwoodbury5974]

i do too buddy...it's good shit! Just that good ol authentic blues sound that isn't found very easily.

[@MaskSwabe]

Gabo`s blues me too!!

[@GUIC3DUP]

True Future Music so it's a cover?

[@kwaailight]

It is 'Driftin' Blues' .. written by the late Charles Brown.

[@trevfurlong9178]

Marcus has been playing here in SC since he was a kid. His Dad, Marvin King, is a phenomenal guitarist too.

[@texasmadeftw111]

Trev Furlong any videos of his dad?

[@ebay9302]

SINCE? I heard he still wears diapers, you know, the adult XXXXL size. Hee Hee…………...……..Please, no Baby Food Jokes People!

[@1mudfish]

@@texasmadeftw111 I have a number of them with Marcus and also Marvin with his band, The Marvin King Revue.

[@JJJ_JJ1]

Makes sense now

[@BarChrome]

Yup!

[@PeteBreen]

Baby Marcus - good god how far he's come since this video was shot.

[@blinddog58]

How the heck can 71 viewers not love this guy? Sing like Greg Allman, plays like Eric Clapton. I am now a fan. Thank you Normans.

[@markshipley560]

Like many things, the masses are dumbasses

[@joebrowning7692]

gregg was such an incredible singer

[@waterbuck]

I just saw him live on the outlaw tour. Best act of the line up, for sure.

[@peterjackson1212]

Plays way better than Eric. Clapton is one of the most overrated guitarists

[@cutchopweld5717]

Apparently there are 71 people who don't know their own A$$ from their elbow? They need to go back to their soulless Bieber/Taylor Swift garbage!

[@john_trimble78]

Stay healthy Marcus. You are the now and the future of blues, rock, rock-blues, whatever they're calling it this week. SRV, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd.....now Marcus King. Thank God we still have the last three.

[@tylerrobinson9962]

This dude is nominated for a Grammy now 🙏🏾

[@1mudfish]

Proud of my cousin!

[@SolidBubba]

Yes he is indeed!

[@bryanbentley5448]

My grandfather Harley and his great-grandmother Blanche were siblings. Guess that makes me a cousin too.

[@ryanchase6705]

Kid is Incredible.

[@Solelova67]

The Blues is Alive & Well. Marcus is an Amazing Talent and his band already has many CD's and Live Shows under their belt long after this introduction

[@totc6196]

I havent heard someone give me the cold sweats like this since stevie ray vaughan, all that soul!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

Humble and the real deal. So refreshing.

[@bulj]

Exactly

[@ApriliaRacer14]

He and Billy Strings create magic.

[@tylerhedglin91]

Went to school with him amazing to see him doing successful

[@isaacdodson1565]

If you just look how far he’s come in such a short amount of time, it’s proves how damn good he really is

[@larrygeetar9309]

I have watched a lot of Marcus's videos and he is immensely talented. But it is his voice that really grabs me more than his playing. He's a very, very good player - especially for someone so young (at this point, 4-20-17, he's 20-21 yrs.) - but his singing is really from a deep place. There is an old soul in there. I wish him the best.

[@sooparticular]

actually hes 16 here

[@its_AMart]

This is real music. It's music like this that needs to be more mainstream.

[@MurdersMachine]

Jayhawk1901 How is this anymore real than other music?

[@stuhack]

+Ryan Murders because they like it more. duh.

[@stuhack]

+alfwok While it's true most mainstream music is digitally made, your statement is completely false. There are several people/groups in the current top 40 that play real instruments.

[@kewlkrew100]

+Jayhawk1901 le wrong generation

[@MurdersMachine]

alfwok Music is music. You can make it with physical instruments designed for that purpose, by slapping your thigh rhythmically, by creating it on a computer, etc. If you PREFER music made with physical instruments, then good for you! That does not make music made any other way less real or relevant.

[@JDWH]

This is the video that led me to Marcus’ music. I knew he would blow up, awesome to see it happen 7yrs later

[@guyguyguyjean]

ok so why does this bring tears to my eyes ,my god true raw talent gives you hope in humanity!!!The real deal for sure!

[@revsolution]

1:49 - 1:58 Will change your blues -lovin' life. Good grief what a talent.

[@Truebleux]

That was Norm's son's best video intro to date.

[@tpap6827]

I am normally not mellowdramatuc but wow. Absolutely blown away by the casual performance I just witnessed. Incredible !

[@Magnum_Opus_Music]

Look where he's at now;) Fan since day one i heard Marcus King. Future! 💯🎸

[@titchner211c]

Unbelievable, where the hell did this kid come from? Outstanding!! His voice is bluer than blue. The guitar is stunning!!!

[@Nuestro]

Just saw this guy at the Blue Ridge BBQ festival. He's the real deal. I was blown away.

[@drivebybodypierce]

Just seen him play Pittsburgh this past Saturday. Him and his band are everything music needs right now.

[@thenewtowncryer]

I apologize for initially sleeping on Marcus. It wasn't until I heard Rita live that I awoke. Aside from serious guitar chops, I really appreciate how he sings in his range. He could easily belt vocals from start to end, but he lays back just right. Danka Norman.

[@tubesockets120v]

Marcus looks like Southern Rock but sings like BB King. He's got that blues rhythm.

[@leejohnson2095]

He has played some southern rock

[@guitarsword1]

Marcus and Billy Strings. Hope for us OG that real music never dies.

[@michaelcuneo3834]

Damn!!! That young man can frikken' cook!! That was some epic deep dark blues....

[@nelsonbermudez8273]

His soul and playing abilities are sooo the truth!!!! Im so appreciative I came across this rare talent!!

[@tonymusic720]

I was carrying my ukulele in its case at school and my friend asked, "You play an instrument?" I replied, "Yeah, I play a little guitar."

[@gmlasam]

OMG....this young cat has the blues flowing in his blood. I've I wasn't watching the video, I could of sworn your were some older bluesman from the delta cross roads. Mr. Marcus King, you are in royal blood along with the late Albert King and B.B. King. After this video, I just downloaded your album.

[@terryanderson2623]

my oh my what a gifted person and we are gifted to know of him and hear him great job!

[@mikegreen2417]

You could tell already. One of the greats.

[@claycarpenter8625]

What a cool cat at such a young age. He always had the "IT" factor.

[@blakewunderlich6494]

He’s baaaaad man...so glad these younger guys are keeping the blues alive and in there soul, great stuff

[@mmawesome115]

this guys got some fucking chops and I love it. For the past couple of years ive lamented the fact that I never got to see hendrix play live but i think i might be able to catch a glimpse now.

[@marccooper76]

Just one of those down in dallas having drink with my guitar listening to this on repeat my poor heart skips a beat

[@brianroberts3280]

I saw this cat open for Blackberry Smoke in Wilmington, NC last summer. Phenomenal!!! Can't wait to see him tomorrow night in town again!!!

[@lynnduvall2013]

Marcus King is yet real deal making his hometown smile 😊

[@Rennyblue]

This is the first time I listen to him, From the first 4 notes I became a fan. And when his voice came in I got goosebumps

[@VerdeKidz]

Because of this video... The Marcus King Band is my favorite band to this date

[@geraldbrown2875]

First time I heard Marcus King, 30 seconds into the first song and I was hooked 👍 if your not feeling this call 911 because you must be flatlining !🚑🎸

[@IAMREIKI]

Thanks Marcus for playing for us all . Awesome

[@Earclops]

Never heard of this guy before, but just bought his album after listening to this!

[@lbanezjs1000]

last name king. albert king b.b. king freddie king. marcus king.

[@lbanezjs1000]

***** man can't thank you enough been trying to find this video j forgot the name

[@dorianblunote455]

Short das fuq up yas dummas oriental fukkan guk

[@mastershake9801]

+ Rodney King

[@jamesreddell8239]

King curtis

[@shaunpearson7905]

Burger King

[@mutchumbo]

watched this video a week after it was uploaded. Still find myself coming back to it every couple months just to get another taste.

[@chuckdriver8269]

The Hendrix nod at the end blew my mind because it was exactly what I was thinking! 🎸

[@standominguez8172]

Yup the young bluester is for real! He has a great future ahead of him. I'll definitely keep an eye on this cat.

[@easleyrider]

Wow. Didn't know the crossroads was still negotiating souls...

[@MultiHans1970]

+easleyrider He is the reincarnation of Stevie Ray Vaughan...

[@FunkyStevieJay]

ahhaha hes got 7 years, when he saw this boys soul he said "I have to have it" ouch thats a dark comment

[@saptrishi8660]

easleyrider , is crossroads thing real?

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Someone please explain .....

[@adamcudd2119]

@Leafs Laugh Last hes good, but not even close to stevie's level in my opinion.

[@penzils94]

A guy this young playing that good.. Jeez

[@mortenchristensen3607]

What an amazing singer and guitarplayer - I could listen to this guy all day long

[@killereverb3928]

That was a spectacular treat!!! To have an amazing talent like Marcus just drop in and do a blues like that is unreal. Massive thank you to Marcus and Norms!!

[@philatkinson3955]

Marcus is absolutely dope! Blues maniac on the guitar, as well as other disciplines (jazz) my fave.

[@indieclock]

this dude slays, and i'm not even a blues fan. great voice.

[@Truebleux]

Just saw Marcus King last night 4 years from this date and he is one of the best guitar players I have ever heard. He has learned so many cool licks and scales and his phrasing is impeccable.

[@peedayrus]

Band? What band? No bands required! When a man plays his guitar this good, the whole universe starts vibing along. Too good!

[@RobHoughton]

He plays like a monster and sings just as well. Got their album on CD after watching this video - WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. Looking forward to more from this young man.

[@rickalsip2329]

He just opened for Chris stapleton absolutely amazing

[@nicolasgschwend6466]

Thank you so much Marcus for teaching me this fantastic basic blues...that's a true way of life...

[@CurtEdwards]

Marcus is the man, seeing him in July can't wait!

[@psychorook23]

I caught hi one night in Charlotte at Comet Grill, having gone there to hear a friend play. When my friend finishes, Marcus sets up and shreds my face off. Been a fan since that day.

[@The_Murmanator]

I was lucky enough to see him and his band at Smokey Joe's 3 years ago. They blew me away!! Just caught their show at Tuck Fest last weekend and they rocked! Can't wait for their next local engagement.

[@stantonh1452]

I don’t understand how he made this look so easy

[@markbreaux2370]

Marcus doing what he does. Thanks for sharing.

[@kckrye]

so young, so talented, so soulful! When I hear him play I hear influences of Allmans, I hear Haynes, I hear Trucks. So very good!

[@marcofumagalli5363]

The profecy was right , the chosen one has arrived to save the blues .... all hail the 4th king !

[@jonjustice5178]

Discovered Marcus by this video. So happy you posted this! He and his band are amazing!

[@1mudfish]

Marcus joined in on his Dad's lives stream, yesterday evening! On Facebook, search Hometown Hodges, go to Videos, and look for MARVIN KING REVUE. Marcus joined them about 1: 05

[@sowiloi]

Awesome. This young genius keeps the 335 blues alive and also does mind blowing southern rock.

[@mulefool1]

just saw this great band live and was blown away...I am a fan for life...great video...thx for sharing

[@ewanleaper1493]

What a joy this young man is, recently discovered Billy Strings as what I thought was a once in a generation talent but Marcus and Molly Tuttle aren't far behind either, sky's the limit for these kids. Many a Top 10 Guitarist list featuring players who couldn't lick these guy's boots.

[@Taylorhorton]

this dude is what we all what to be.... vocals are like the rest of us... but his guitar playing.... is legendary ... he makes it work.... and I hope he becomes as big as he should

[@fredorona1977]

Saw this video when back in the day and thought man this cat is goin places! 2016 he's the man with a killer band!!!

[@bigkahunamenor]

Norm always showcases the best talent from all over. I was lucky to be able to visit Norm and the crew before I moved to PA. Keep up the great work 🤙🏾

[@robomalley2690]

still one of my favourite youtube videos

[@deej19142]

That guy has more talent in his pinky toe than I'll ever have in 10 life times.

[@SimirJohnson]

Blown away. Thank you!!

[@mflee6590]

Found Marcus when this video came out and about 9 years later about to go see him again. Great player and great to see how far he has come!

[@fronqbruet]

you know its a real brother, when he holds your CD for you

[@doctorbillzable]

I caught him on that new "Circle" channel the other night, he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, I was immediately hooked! Love this guy! He is gonna be huge!!

[@redddbaron]

he is huge!

[@cysharpie]

Born to play the blues, amazing !

[@hazor777]

Just saw him last night at a private event - fucking amazing! Hell, his sound check was just as badass! Small stage , only about 100 people - met him afterwards, super nice guy and just a regular guy , hanging out having a cocktail or two

[@graysanders]

Feel late to the party! I’m in Perth and been on a Marcus King and MK band binge! Loving the songs, the vocals, the lyrics and the guitar playing is nuts, thank you! The guys comment after hearing MK play is the same as me... WTF it just touches the soul! Very articulate player and musician in every sense.

[@SPAPBrocker]

I have to admit i thought I was bored as hell with blues but this guy plays with such impeccable feel and musicality!

[@annhancock4509]

I have seen him live 3 times now. I will not pass up a show in my area. These guys and TTB together is on my buckey list. Very talented group.

[@Atkinsfan]

First saw him at Crossroads. Blew me away. So talented.

[@koroba73]

Ther's still life on Blues planet!!! Thank you Marcus!!

[@TroutOffTheGrid]

Four years later.. Score one future blues legend..

[@lawlaw1]

This kid is the real deal. Blown away!

[@funeralbillii9172]

The kid was 18 when this was recorded, damn. I couldn't even tune my guitar when I was that age!!

[@telecaster24]

Tuff Picking ya sound like a legend when I shut my lids.. I am looking for ya bruttha here in San Diego, Legendary you are Marcus...Go Huge...

[@GrovesGuitars]

Some of the deepest god damn blues I ever heard! Kudos to Jordan for recognising Marcus’ incredible talent. Oh baby!!!!!!!!!!

[@roblund6919]

I'm not sure which is more impressive his voice or his guitar playing.Pure talent

[@davidcammilleri5526]

This kid is the real deal. He is as good as Jimi, SRV, Clapton and others. He is so good on guitar and his vocals are all blues and Southern Rock.

[@bubbahyde8251]

Not on the same level as SRV. Not even close.

[@Bootscoot33]

@@bubbahyde8251Stevie himself would slap you

[@davepatek6296]

​@@bubbahyde8251in 2023 he is.

[@mikecantreed]

He is way better than Clapton. Wayyy better

[@lilreed79]

Thank you Marcus!!! Best Norm's video posted in a while...Feels good to see the young cats still keeping IT going.... Only gonna get better .... Good luck on the journey...

[@AndreaL88]

Wow he's so young too, great talent