Marcus King: The Six Riffs That Influenced Me

Marcus King stopped by the Guitar World studio recently to show us six of the riffs that inspired him the most, and tells the story of playing with Gary Rossington at his last show with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
0:00 Intro
0:21 Jimi Hendrix Experience
2:12 Marvin King
2:50 Lynyrd Skynyrd
5:58 Toy Caldwell
7:28 James Brown / Phelps "Catfish" Collins
8:48 Duane Allman
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[@laurasinclair8712]

Marcus is a beautiful old soul. And so ridiculously talented.

[@weewillywanka5904]

What a pleasant dude. Love his music. Love his spirit

[@muscleface4422]

One thing I love about Marcus' approach to the guitar, is he learns parts that are played by different instruments.

[@stevenprebeg]

Appreciation comment for Marcus king … this dude is so rad and seems to have so much old soul and seems to be in it for the right reasons .. for the love of REAL music. Love it

[@c.j.clemons1535]

Marcus played along side of Blackberry Smoke.Saw them in Nashville. Jamey Johnson joined in. Unbelievable great show!

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Rock on! Glad you guys are catching up! Marcus King moves this world like no other! Over the last few years, his music has gotten many of us through some tough shit and will continue to do so. Keep rockin Marcus!

[@hegemonycricket2182]

Love Marcus. He is a killer player and his voice is amazing too.

[@earlycuyler8719]

I first saw this guy on a video from norm’s rare guitars! I’m glad to see him prosper!

[@tomdyke4656]

Don’t Want You No More/Ain’t My Cross to Bear- that tune blew my mind when I first heard it. Thanks Marcus!

[@seamusmiller1108]

My favorite Allman Brothers son

[@jamessankey01]

Excellent Marcus, thanks. Hey guitar world.... Take a minute and add time stamps in the details. Many of us come back to these "riff" videos over and over again and use them as practice. 👍

[@beef_ranger]

@jamessankey01 you can do that yourself in a comment btw

[@shoeroo]

Thanks for sharing! I'm a huge fan of your music. Its great to hear about your influences..

[@58markmc]

Stay healthy and happy young man! You are a national treasure!

[@3340steve]

Fantastic interview, I didn't know him before, now I'd love to see him live. Cool dude.

[@hearpalhere]

This was super fun to watch/listen to. I definitely have some listening homework 🙂 Marcus King is a monster player and seems like an incredibly kind person to boot. Rock on!

[@stoneglad]

Thanks for sharing Marcus! Hang in there with your Bipolar Disorder, I grew up with a parent that still suffers daily with its highs, lows and demons, it’s not easy !

[@matguerra333]

That moment when he was soloing w/Gary and Gary straight up gave Marcus a lil bow...like "respect to you young man". Saturday night special has always just ripped. I always thought it was such a perfect use of guitars.

[@sirtogii5216]

Great episode, thanks

[@nwguitarist5485]

Really enjoyed this man. Im an old rocker always needing some more school - thx for sharing your wisdom, I have new music to check into!

[@neleig]

Beautiful!

[@martymcpeak4748]

Marcus is one of those cats I could talk to all day and not get bored. I think the same about Billy Strings.

[@paulsigmon7263]

Such a nice person.

[@jeffffff12]

I used to play Saturday Night Special before I went to Pole Vault in 1975! A great motivator! I was undefeated that year! High school yeehaw!

[@CBGypsy03]

Watching this, while wearing my marcus king shirt haha. Come back to Canada buddy boy!! Lots of love and great riffs. 👍🏼

[@JodyDWard]

Canadas a big place but if you’re near Toronto he’s playing Massey Hall in September

[@Tweed_Tone]

Marcus is the perfect example of a true musician. Not only is he an exceptional player, he can freaking sing beautifully. Also, one of the best live shows I’ve seen in recent times. Great mix of classic and not the generic boring blues that are overdone, he mixes it up into his own sound.

[@csharp57]

In a time where rock seems like a forgotten art form, it nice to see and hear Marcus who not only plays well but sings amazing too.

[@jleverette666]

Outstanding Marcus

[@paulreese3071]

I had a guitar teacher who gave me Give It Up (Or Turn It Loose) as a time keeping exercise. It was priceless and I still use it today to try to maintain time and feel!

[@54321fender]

Really enjoyed this

[@accorsistudios]

MK is the best and he's influencing so many with his deep appreciation. We luv you MK

[@elrafa782]

Love this guy

[@NateWolfson]

Don’t want you no more very recently has become one of my favorite songs, want to eventually be able to play it all the way through

[@cameronmcbride1084]

The guitar in this sounds incredible!

[@michaelmione]

That sound is amazing. A little reverb and some overdrive.

[@petersheehan7520]

This Guy is pure Gold

[@thefishingmusicians]

Amazing player. Cool dude too.

[@biohazard8295]

Blues and rock will never die

[@timjaskow3619]

An amazing technician ... I have tix for Sept here...I wish more people knew of Marcus's magic... Having a hard time getting a date ....

[@NunchucksHabit]

I LOVE the tone of that ES. Beautiful, raw humbuckers, nothing else like it. Is the bridge pickup a '57? Congrats on Mood Swings, Marcus! Old man, new fan.

[@cb24203]

Ronnie Van Zant and a few of the other guys in Skynyrd were heavily influenced by Free (the band). Songs like Saturday Night Special, Cheatin' Woman and On The Hunt its easy to hear the influence. The whole Nuthin' Fancy sounds like they were listening to alot of Free at the time. Great album.

[@Dressagevids]

Lovely tone Marcus

[@damianfanelli9150]

In case anyone is wondering: The only thing between the guitar and the amp is an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer.

[@dwstoeckel4740]

Seems to be the case with almost every guitarist I really love…guitar into amp…

[@josearjona3728]

And? A musicianship level is not determined by the tool you use. He is a great player, even if he uses 14 pedals or none

[@BrianDupoux]

Graat tones! 🔥🔥👌

[@ViaticalTree]

⁠@@josearjona3728Relax Francis. He’s just telling people in case they were curious. He didn’t say anything about musicianship level. 🤦‍♂️

[@pandadoublexl]

@@josearjona3728that's literally their point you goof

[@boabglen]

That guitar is gorgeous man. Dang!

[@timquinn9036]

MARCUS IS ONE GREAT GUITAR PLAYER GLAD HE STAYED WITH WHAT HE LOVED. HIS. GUITAR AN MUSIC ❤GIVER BROTHER ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Marcus is awesome

[@joelewis7072]

I really dig Marcus King dude's got chops and seems like down home folks to me... I'd love to hear his pops album..if possible 😎👍

[@mushin0247]

Man that 335 can sustain for days ! keep it true marcus 🤗

[@sooparticular]

i dont know this guy but what a great chat!

[@joshphillips9033]

Love the comment about Mitch Mitchell being the only guy that could play w Jimi

[@Peter-iq6rc]

skynryd/hendrix/James brown is all spiritual music...Marcus is filling the footsteps of giants

[@forfpartyforfparty6459]

Love Mitch

[@miguelmeillon5418]

That 3:30 feedback is beautiful

[@mannishboy1]

I like the way he uses his pinky on his left hand.

[@AnkurWow]

He's so introspective here, like he didn't sleep the night before, and it's great.

[@AlexVonCrank]

So you think the word introspective means lack of sleep?

[@AnkurWow]

@@AlexVonCrank Lack of sleep has been compared to being intoxicated, which as we all know makes people put their guard down. So, yes, in this case, I do. Thanks for asking.

[@AlexVonCrank]

​@AnkurWow OK. Well, maybe you should look up "introspective" because it does not mean what you think it does. 😂

[@AnkurWow]

⁠@@AlexVonCrank I see that you’re having trouble connecting the dots. It’s okay. Feel free to move on to a more basic discussion somewhere else, or keep trying here and continuing your journey into becoming a troll. Up to you. ✌🏼

[@AlexVonCrank]

😂😂😂😂@AnkurWow no troubles connecting any dots. I'm fully literate, mate. Surely you looked it up, though... 👍😉 I'm glad I could help. Maybe now you can practice some introspection and think about what you've done.🥴

[@mlrrock1]

Wonderful player, singer and person. Marcus, don't be depressed you bring joyful music to many people out in the land. Please continue your musical journey and know you are much appreciated as compared to the meaningless junk that is out there😂

[@MrBromansa]

I don't think he was saying he was depressed in general - manic depression is an old school term to describe bipolar disorder. I'm pretty sure that's what he might have meant.

[@adamedk]

That “Dwayne Allmond” riff was fantastic 😊

[@TheRazzledOne]

Love his chicken too

[@MADguitar]

One smooth, cool cat

[@andrewnicon]

This guy's got great hands.

[@PigletPie]

Dude can play 🎸

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

Hendrix was a genius!!

[@ddugan64]

Oh man, how good is he, makes me think I am wasting my time even trying

[@Cormac-jd2kx]

This fellow personifies coolness 😂 Gives me this real rock’n roll vibe but on the very talented side Oh oh oh 😂 I just checked and this fellow is already a star 😂, I thought he was another talented KZbinr omg 😂

[@danybeausejour1686]

Lynyrd skynyrd best band in the world 👌

[@jeromepeters9842]

What a cool cat this dude is.

[@edoetschedoetsch]

You had me at Manic Depression......

[@DanielFowler88]

I like the guitar and all, but what's the I.D on that gold watch? 👀

[@jevinday]

I wish my dad gave me rock & roll homework when I was a kid

[@carlvandenberg140]

As long as you dont forget anything.....😅😊❤...for sure.

[@zimutes]

Anyone knows his string gauge ?

[@SeatedAtTheLeftHandOfTheFather]

:-) ☮️🎸✊

[@vonnermusic5504]

So, as soon as he said “it has enough sauce to feed the whole family” the next thing that was said, almost flawlessly “at BK have it your way, YOU RULE!” I hate ads so much, but those moments make it a little more tolerable

[@jeremycoleman318]

I'm glad he can smile while saying he suffers from manic depression

[@RyneMurray23]

Rossington was such an underrated guitar player👍🏼🔥

[@kotofrukt]

мегаурод просто

[@andrewhess2415]

It's Pat

[@iamgates7679]

They couldn’t have wired buddy up one of his own damn Orange Amp stacks? Haha Dirty Guitar World , Dirty :P

[@marcuskingstanley9522]

hey my name is Marcus Kingstanley! actually its not. but some of my favourite riffs are by Marcus Miller, Mark King and Stanley Clarke thats how i made up my youtube name. it was going to be Marcus King but i had to fit Stanley in!

[@DredgenX]

ITS DUANE ALLMAN NOT DWAYNE ALMOND

[@theadorebundy4514]

Who??

[@AggieEE462]

lol marker titled Dwayne Almond…

[@johnnygoode8318]

I tried to comment on your dad's video: Thirty pieces of Silver but there was no comments allowed I guess. That Song RULES!

[@NoNameNo.5]

Cherry axe

[@dno718]

He reminds me of John Popper, probably cuz theyre both Campers *crackle crackle*

[@EduFirenze]

Looks like a teenager, speaks like a crossroads bluesman from the late 20s

[@cm9241]

Nice to see this guy not dressing like a halloween costume SRV

[@l.l.c.]

He’s not as cool as SRV, and I’m sure Marcus would tell you that.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

You just gave me an idea for Halloween!

[@adamboozer9204]

Cool people would know!

[@kckrye]

Lol. Nailed it. A dime store SRV

[@TwitchClips0304]

​@@kckrye🤓

[@VicMorrowind]

Riffs? You mean arguing with someone???

[@andrewclemons8619]

Try some prozac bro. I'm no expert but the I've known prozac to help ppl with Manic Depression. A person can experience psychosis due to Mania. Ill step out on a limb and say not good to be using drugs. If a man can obey the commandments and rip on the guitar and have a fine woman and a good dog hes got it made. Awesome playing and tone.

[@CatDaddySteve]

Zzz 💤😴

[@joshuacumming4132]

Lost a lot of respect for him. His wife is a crazy MAGA supporter.

[@romans003]

Feel sorry for ya

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Yeah, crazy that she likes low gas prices, a strong economy, secure borders, and not having wars all over the world . . .

[@joseureste8257]

Does everyone have to think like you? Do you truly believe that you have a superior view on everything, so much so you would denounce a man who has literally done nothing to you and doesn't or shouldn't matter. Narcissistic liberal

[@aguirrethewrathoflog]

@@carlbaumeister3439What world were you living in? Pre-Biden we had no cars on the road due to a pandemic Trump let rage- he threw out pandemic plans dating back to W. Bush- and states fighting over the federal supply of ventilators. People were hoarding toilet paper because Trump couldn’t keep the supply lines up. During that time our economy was equally to Europe. Now our economy is double theirs. Do you like the Euro a lot or something?

[@jwp882000]

Ventilators are now known to have made things worse so you may have gone to the wrong planet

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

Another goofy hipster on the 6 string. Thanks

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Mmm I thought there was some terrible choices here especially for such a young person?

[@kenk7049]

Some music is timeless!

[@nunyabusiness6691]

I bet "Life is a Highway" is in your youtube music super mix.

[@23key8bass]

Watch him play live with Lynyrd Skynyrd and see those obscure riffs blend with the greats of rock and roll...it's just history in the making.

[@JoeSmith-dl9ok]

@Neil-Aspinall-so, he’s young, he can’t like older music?

[@Neil-Aspinall]

@@23key8bass Lynyrd Skynyrd is American 'Man Rock', a category I've never been attracted to in the slightest. Give me English Rock any time.