Best guitar duel ever! Joe Bonamassa and Eric Gales~John Henry

[@BeerandGuitars]

That's not a duel, it's a sophisticated conversation

[@rareformtx]

amen!

[@rareformtx]

such a legendary comment.

[@joeswafford865]

You said it the best and only way it could have or should have been said

[@appleseed2613]

Absolutely. Respect on both.

[@crucified-music]

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

[@mikeygoda]

Holy shit, Gales pushed Bonamassa to a whole new level here. These guys are insane.

[@yobodobo288]

Swear gales brings the best out of who ever he plays with

[@kevinalexander4383]

Just watched him with greg koch, damn..

[@thomaslee2585]

it makes me cry it’s so good

[@ericw.9907]

Gales is beyond insane.

[@l.l.vonasshole413]

Eric could sing it better

[@buddydeal7695]

The smile on Eric Gales’ face is worth a million bucks.

[@harley9699]

*Gale's... but, you're right. He's having a fuckin' blast! Actually, both look quite happy.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@harley9699 Nope it was right first time Gales’

[@happycanayjian1582]

@@NoLefTurnUnStoned. Correct

[@NoTy-s2t]

@@harley9699🤦🏽‍♂️

[@DennisAfeld]

@@harley9699

[@joelrehnberg626]

My hats off to the drummer! I mean legendary performance for Bonamassa and Gales but that drummer was a spine the whole time. He read the play, and understood the assignment.

[@justinreaser8268]

Definitely, he is a machine most people don’t realize the roll the band plays in a solo.

[@Trwillis9]

Lol

[@LudwigGroove]

Fact! Joe Dog .. man when you are grooving like that nothing feels better than being in the pocket (as the drummer) … riding it out … that’s why you do what you do!

[@markmccabek9]

Right on! Great call out!

[@davidjackson2690]

I heard it!!

[@Sam-lo8yj]

Eric Gales sounds like a 2000s prog rock Hendrix, and that’s a thing I didn’t know I needed until right now.

[@MikelBluni]

Samuel Migala : He’s in a different harmonically sphere than Jimi. Jimi wasn’t that shreddy ;-) I think the fact that Eric is a lefty plus his looks sometimes leads people to compare him to Jimi a little too fast.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Eric plays with boldness and has the fierce attack that Jimi had live ; a very exciting player IMO.

[@keithremedy]

Mikel Bluni when you see him live it really shows. I remember when he first got noticed and it was insane to see someone that naturally gifted. He’s been around for a long time

[@keithremedy]

ROBIN WILTON shut up 😂 always an ignorant KZbin comment by someone that can’t play

[@Panglos]

@ROBIN WILTON Frank would never think, much less say, anything like that.

[@grimeybeast1465]

They aren't trying to outplay each other. They're trying to see whose brain catches on fire first. They both won. We all won.

[@mandanglelow1442]

Head cutting is always about pushing the other player to inspire you to new heights.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

You stole my words

[@agdrummer2610]

Man Danglelow Well said and absolutely true! That's how the greats get truly great, they shed with other greats and its pulls them up

[@mandanglelow1442]

@@agdrummer2610 Yep, people try to make competitions out of everything these days. Music is an art and a language, not a sport. Musicians converse artistically with each other. There's a huge difference. 👍😎🍺

[@lbeck119]

LOVE THAT statement!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@tonypowell250]

Taking my guitar back to the shop cause 90% of them notes don't seem to be on it.

[@ianjones6222]

Genius comment! :}

[@Rob-ys6ot]

Ha!!!! Brilliant!!!!

[@f.i.l.d.e.p.s]

its not easy to find the g spot

[@saintc7790]

Haaaaaaahaha 😭

[@clivewells7090]

They'll think you're joking, then you play them this and it will just be - kerching: 'sorry about that Sir. Right let's send all these back.'

[@westcoastbrotha]

This make anyone else’s soul happy? These two were literally up there having the time of their lives ripping and riffing. Truly masterful.

[@321bytor]

I don't have a 'soul', but it makes me happy

[@markmccabek9]

Amen brother!! We're not capable of having the level of fun and spiritual joy they are, we're just incredibly blessed to be along for the ride!!

[@DoJ79]

​@@321bytor fair enough, but u do have a spirit. Question is: are u spiritually dead..or alive?

[@phildinh852]

I love how Eric threw some Phrygian licks in there and Joe answered with some of his own throughout the jam. It definitely spiced up the jam a lot.

[@kfletch4193]

Was that at like 5:29? Just getting into modes.

[@rustynales6610]

@@kfletch4193 yea it was Phrygian dominant though. Not regular Phrygian.

[@jimmuncy5636]

If you guys keep using off-color words, I'm gonna report you. Let's keep it clean; this is a family place.

[@CaptTerrific]

@Eric Engbloom Pretty sure he was just making a joke, my friend :)

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

That was just something else right? 😅👍

[@josephball9598]

I've been playing guitar for 55 yrs. and watching these guys makes me truly feel like I've been playing for 5 minutes . . .

[@sandrabiggin752]

The best version of this song I've heard. AWESOME!!!

[@pighater951]

😁🤣🤣😂💯👈😁😁👈

[@remb1500]

I’d need a whole other lifetime to be as good as these guys. Truly gifted and obviously insane amounts of practice

[@andyshiflett2132]

Same...50 + here...but geesh...

[@MrJohnthegreat22]

As long as you are playing without structure. No real concentration on major chords. You can play like this. Just add enough distortion and vibrato!

[@agdrummer2610]

Dude Eric Gales is the reason to play with other musicians!! His excitement at what Joe plays is so infectious! I love this performance

[@jwbowen]

I love watching other musicians play with Eric Gales. He really seems to bring out interesting and good things in them.

[@MGWPS462]

Another thing that makes him so freaking amazing. He is playing upside down. He's a lefty playing a righty guitar upside down.

[@fanoboss]

@@jwbowen I've said that 100 times

[@justinreaser8268]

😅 i love when Joe looks at Eric like oh i like that.

[@richardgrayson3463]

They were definitely feeding off each other’s talent❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

Has to be the best Gibson Les Paul VS Fender Strat battle EVER

[@AMW9999]

Obviously a stunning standard of guitar playing but respect to the drummer and bass for just keeping the rhythm section going while the boys do their thang!

[@zombywoof9188]

I think it's well known the real heroes of any band is the rhythm section. I mean guitars are cool but c'mon man. It's the bass and drums that get people outta their seat and up on their feet.

[@Crustysmith]

Zomby Woof Are you a percussionist by any chance. Well known by who? Drummers? Ha!

[@RSpracticalshooting]

you can't hold a groove if you ain't got no pocket!

[@faruqal-amin1993]

@@RSpracticalshooting you are absolutely right my friend

[@roccos7642]

It is entertaining to see....and to hear.

[@jasonlane1528]

I'm so glad I saw this. Now I can sell my guitar & spend my time on more reasonable goals like curing cancer or world peace.

[@heatmizer74]

Hahahahahahaha 🤟🏻 ditto

[@markv.5962]

dont give up so easy, practice ur ass off

[@ObeseModetoBeastMode]

You win. 😎😂

[@cliffordskeen246]

Well you just play for fun and enjoy doing the day it becomes a headache it's time to quite is the way I see it because a person will never really top some of the shit that's already been done anyhow because it's basically impossible !

[@joaniebarc6763]

won't be long now as we watch the colony collapse

[@maurijr10]

You know shit is getting real when they start playing in Phrygian

[@motopfuiaut8134]

omg yes hahaha

[@soundshaper]

LMAO, good one

[@drbuttfungus3477]

@@marktrentecosta feel threatened? Lmao he just said what they were playing relax guy.

[@LPJMagicmusic]

@@marktrentecosta holy shit man, I've seen some weird comments but this is up there. Had a really bad day? Low self esteem issues? Oh maybe your not doing too well at playing your own guitar so your defensive anytime someone mentions something you dont understand. How in the world did you get that he implied anything about his own playing? Hope all is well buddy, surprised you haven't deleted this yet, embarrassing

[@maxwattage6631]

Always!!

[@johnzias284]

Joe was blazing, but inside the box. Gales comes from every direction. Truly a unique player.

[@mennobults6464]

Absolutely John. I cann't do more than agree.

[@dudesuh686]

I mean Joe's playing more than just first position pentatonic. He's throwing in some phrygian, harmonic minor, and some diminished licks. His fast runs are just the pentatonic flurries similar to what Eric Johnson would play. Joe's playing is definitely way cleaner than Gales. But each have their own style.

[@mennobults6464]

@@dudesuh686 That's very true. It is impossible to compare guitarplayers. I do love Joe as well.

[@foggybrainmusic]

They both pretty much played min pentatonic with the odd harm.minor lick. Great chops and feel!

[@tomtroy12]

@@foggybrainmusicyea no. Eric was playing phyrgian every second lick

[@rtxf]

The winner is the person that gets this recommended on youtube.

[@dheerajrao2179]

I had to search for it T_T

[@_akshyn]

I got it recommended😂

[@jive3615]

Meeee

[@MrAudioClash]

i dont wanna put like on your comment because it has 420 likes but i got it recommended. xD

[@Smitty8858]

SRV brought me here

[@michaelpotkaletski9627]

Props to the drummer for keeping that beat going

[@Bobdrumbro]

Micheal rhodes get the same probs man plays that bass lose but tight haha

[@billyd9874]

Eric Gales is true talent. He learned to play the guitar upside down, strings are not reversed like Hendrix did. As a guitar player, watching him play an upside down guitar is amazing.

[@MrRFasters]

Thinking of this: in fact: for him TAB notation is simply nót the wrong way around, I would guess ...

[@Ri-Ci]

He's also naturally right-handed, playing a guitar left-handed because it was his left-handed brother who taught him. Mind blowing.

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

@@Ri-Ci WHOA. I did not know that part of his story. That might actually play some trick on the mind? But for sure, make his tone very specific to him.

[@Jdowling357]

Just trying to imagine playing upside down like that blows my brain apart.

[@dontgoout1434]

Ican and all the other instruments

[@beaunelson4168]

The drummer is the most impressive one here…. He’s able to watch this and still play

[@DoJ79]

He's old- like me. He lives for this sht!

[@Rideandlively]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen bonamassa let this loose.. what an amazing duo. Can you imagine seeing this live? Wow

[@matthewhorizon6050]

I would have been stiff w my jaw open like a victim from The Ring.

[@Rideandlively]

Matthew Horizon 😂

[@medaner1974]

They are preparing together an album...

[@chrislee518]

I did. It was on the Med-ship in August. Mind-blowing.

[@bmann792]

Trevor Rick gotta watch his old videos from live at rockpalast his old strat days

[@katebeckinsnail910]

I randomly met eric gales in a best buy one time. He gave me a signed copy of his album that had just come out. It was soooo cool getting to meet him.

[@Jeff4014]

He is a great guy...i love americ united states....best buy one of the best stores.... I wish i could travel to the united states again

[@sixfoursoul2538]

Maybe he lives local to you ?

[@jean-louprichard8069]

I am French so please forgive my English. For me this is not a duel, between musicians it's a communion, superb Eric & Joe...

[@jazzorphin]

I know what you mean, man ... this is one exciting communication between two giants which ends in an orgasmic final !!!!!

[@richschell4835]

and the world needs a whole lot more communion!

[@motomweusi836]

Don't worry you said it perfect bruh ! AGREED

[@baronvonsatan]

Your English is far better than my French, and I took three years of it in high school.

[@mandanglelow1442]

Your English is fine and you are absolutely correct! 👍😎🍺

[@batmandeltaforce]

What makes JAMS so freakin' priceless is, they can never be repeated... but they can be recorded, so thanks:)

[@breylankemp7596]

if you disliked this, its probably because your guitar left you on its way to find someone who could play it like this

[@robertinogochev3682]

What?

[@rajatbhat7799]

Dude i liked this video, and my guitar still left me. it's completely understandable.

[@Armentitron]

For me it's more about the passion and having the best time than the playing skills. I'd rather watch a good guitarist having the time of their life than a virtuoso with no expressiveness

[@dontgoout1434]

I COULD PLAY BETTER BUT SO WHAT

[@dontgoout1434]

@@Armentitron very correct mate

[@motomweusi836]

Man I was just chillin, chugging a few brews and accidentally clicked on this. One of the best accidents of my life ! Shit sound so good by the end I was standing up !! I needed this BADLY.

[@ateamacademy]

❤️

[@mortegasr]

No shit. This will do iy to you!

[@jakesteik2393]

Theres more brother Eric gales is connected to a handful of amazing musicians

[@motomweusi836]

@@jakesteik2393 Thank you.

[@clivewells7090]

@@motomweusi836 you're not the messiah, you're a very lucky boy!

[@raptor-fw6zn]

Damn Eric Gales plays like the guitar is playing itself and he is along for the ride. Just ridiculous how pure his sound is. By that I mean its not just wailing away but each note is full of emotion and feel. Some people can play a whole lot of notes and play nothing but like BB King he can make a single note give you goose bumps. So incredible.

[@beckidougherty8262]

I meet Eric Gales at least a decade ago playing at the Poplar Lounge in Memphis, TN and was blow away!!!!!! still am..

[@toniamarchesiello1753]

💜🎸🎶

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

This is an incredibly accurate description of what I just witnessed

[@sinisterminister9920]

I like he loses control of the wheel of that Mf and it takes us all for a ride

[@ricopetrilli1084]

@@sinisterminister9920 Put it Warp 3 Mr. Checkov

[@claramckenzie9140]

That was a meeting of the minds, brains, GUITBOXES, and STRANGS!

[@tatajnr194]

The fact that he introduced Eric as one of the best if not the best is quite amazing

[@rareformtx]

real recognize real.

[@aimfuldrifter]

Courtesy.

[@dontgoout1434]

If eric gales is the best musics gone to the dogs crap

[@chuckyt9083]

and complete bs

[@zackgibson3389]

Nobody can be the best cuz Steve Vai still walks the Earth, as well as some serious contenders

[@TheMasonator777]

I was struck by the joy that guitarists take in the success of each other’s improv. It’s a special instrument. All six all good.

[@johna8247]

TheMasonator777 h

[@clifforddaniel586]

Let's Be Clear, These are NOT GIFTS, This is the Result of HARD WORK & RESPECT FOR YOUR CRAFT.🎸

[@FSTgod60]

Nah, both lol

[@rickdixontn]

You can't hard work yourself to run a 4.3 40 yard dash or throw a baseball 98mph. You must first be born with the God given talent to do it. Same the the guitar. Anyone can pick a guitar and play, but only those with a natural gift will rise to the top and play like 99.9% of all guitar players never will.

[@ZiggyBonham]

@@rickdixontn That's bullshit. Anyone can work hard to do this, and the only reason you say that is because you haven't put the work into it.

[@ZiggyBonham]

@gomojo107 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpfJnmWNjtiUqqc Glennie has been profoundly deaf since the age of 12, having started to lose her hearing from the age of 8.[6] This does not inhibit her ability to perform at an international level. She regularly plays barefoot during both live performances and studio recordings to feel the music better.[6]

[@ZiggyBonham]

@gomojo107 kzbin.info/www/bejne/laPKc6Bppa2kacU Richard John Cyril Allen (born 1 November 1963) is an English drummer who has played for the hard rock band Def Leppard since 1978. He overcame the amputation of his left arm in 1984 and continued to play with the band, which subsequently went on to its most commercially successful phase. He is known as "The Thunder God" by fans.[1][2]

[@BossHossStudios]

One of the greatest duels ever. Sooo glad they are friends

[@ughievox2513]

Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughn were looking down from heaven & smiling ear to ear saying: "We got ourselves a couple of top students of ours"

[@DoJ79]

heaven?

[@bjdee1437]

Both are incredible, but I can't imagine Eric Gales ever feeling intimidated by any other guitarist on stage. The man just channels some otherworldly force through his fingers.

[@theymademedoit2003]

At 4:30 Joe is watching Eric’s fretting hand and shouts “BAD ASS!!!” This video encapsulates the true joy of performing music.

[@MrChetanG]

Both of these two amazing musician's were teenage prophets of the guitar. And here are they killing it as middle aged giants. What a true blessing this is!.........Thank you so much!

[@deanblake5072]

Spot on. We are blessed. As well. More talent in one finger than most musicians today.

[@mattstephens6137]

Jesus Christ...this is the greatest thing I've ever heard. And the only thing I'll need to get through this pandemic from this day forward...

[@mattstephens6137]

@Johnny Crustacean you said it my friend. Music is the ONLY thing that brings all races, sides, and cultures together. This clip is an encapsulation of that. ✌

[@h.w.h.9113]

@Johnny Crustacean Holy Smoke ... and Eric Gales plays a normal right-handed Strat, only turned around strings reverse too ... never minded by myself 😳 2 real freaks !!!

[@SuperDaish]

What keeps me going through the Plandemic is good music and the knowledge that the virus is a scam

[@mattstephens6137]

@Vance Watley I agree that it's a scam, but I also believe that people are still dying from it. I believe that's what we call a false flag.

[@SuperDaish]

@@mattstephens6137 I know of 3 people ( 1 friend and 2 friends of a friend. ) who've died in the last 7 weeks and each of their autopsy reports said Covid was the cause. 1 died of choking on food. 1 had a heart attack and the 3rd was a car crash . So the figures are clear being cooked . For example If a person has AIDS and they have a heart attack and die , AIDS doesn't go down as the cause . Heart failure does . So I wonder why they're putting covid down ?????

[@8kenjacob]

For those who are not Familiar with Phrygian mode, it is one of many hundreds of scales in music. Each Scale creates its own type of mood. On the piano, you can create a Phrygian mode by starting on E and going up with all white notes. In fact, flamenco often uses the Phrygian mode.

[@Jeff4014]

I think only Eric gales did that mode correctly in this jam 9:38

[@guitfinger]

most of the time this is not phrygian, but harmonic minor 5 (g# instead of g)...just sayin' 😉

[@TheHesseJames]

Phrygian dominant is a good starting point for flamenco but you’ll still be missing two important notes. The flamenco scale has nine notes.

[@seba6076]

Are you Phrygian with me

[@tunitoons3180]

It’s a minor, c major, ect

[@MarkMerrick]

Two guitarists alternately blowing each others minds, inspiring each other to greater heights. Literally this is one of the best guitar jams I have ever heard.

[@robpattison6606]

this is good as well Johnny Winter and Rick Derringer playing off each other .. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3PPpnqoorWBq8U

[@8kenjacob]

Amen. Each completely secure in their own self and reaching deeply within to share and challenge each other

[@CarlosPickens]

Back in 1995, Eric Gales gave me my first bass guitar lesson on Scott St at Eric Shotwell's studio. It was my first bass and I knew that I wanted to play bass guitar; but he showed me what was possible!!!! Thanks Eric!

[@fyou2327]

Do you still have that bass?

[@CarlosPickens]

@@fyou2327 I do not.

[@pauloliva6019]

That was so satisfying I needed a cigarette afterwards...and I don't even smoke...

[@elizabethcovington2945]

Ha Ha Ha - Hollar - LMAO - Ha Ha Ha - Like I said earlier - 2 BOYS making Love to their Guitars!!!!! YES!

[@autumnwolf8142]

Fu¢k that..I went Rocky Patel Java..Drew Estates!!

[@gillesmutrux2737]

😄😄

[@patriciahinkle6718]

My thoughts exactly. YES.

[@dominicbus6051]

Feel this sooo much hahaha

[@philnaccarato]

That was amazing. Guitarists honoring each other in the best way possible. Just wonderful.

[@elizabethcovington2945]

Absolutely - say it again, [Sam]....

[@MrSuperreverb]

Strat vs Les Paul in the hands of these two, We all Win!! Fantastic Jam!!!

[@robmacmillan7655]

Strat

[@83roadstar]

Stratocasters and Les Paul's compliment each other well

[@jcboutoire]

Some times Les is more

[@83roadstar]

@@jcboutoire sometimes a Strat is where it's at

[@jcboutoire]

@@83roadstar touche

[@nfindc]

You know it's a good time when even the back up singers are in awe and applauding after these two ax-men trade chops. Goosebumps on top Goosebumps! 👏

[@cosmiccomedy7394]

The shredding was fine but I really loved the chorus lick Gales played..he's like a little kid up there having blast I love it

[@henkpals6642]

It was an unreal experience to be present at this absolute fabulous battle!

[@rareformtx]

i'm literally jealous

[@astromoth]

Been studying music theory since the pandemic lockdown and I actually managed to spot where Eric Gales went into Phrygian. I can now justify to my partner that I need to buy an Old Les Paul.

[@rolltide8907]

Some modal mixing for you;)

[@Zaven59]

I could spot the changes but can't recognize what he's changed to, but I can sure enjoy it 😁

[@gayeocu]

keep going forward!

[@DocStrange30]

Depending on how old you go ,you could be talking high six figures. If I could make a suggestion, go with a prs ce24 or a McCarty. Amazing sound to go with a great feel, and no where near the qc issues of a newer gibson

[@cashgardnermedia5981]

@@DocStrange30No character in those new brands though

[@patrickgrant109]

The love and respect between two musicians on full display. As good as it gets!

[@AncientCreature-i2o]

Eric Gales you are a genius. Your playing is stupendous. Well done!

[@davidmorrison5186]

So basically Joe is one of the best music professors in the world and Eric was literally born at the crossroads. I will keep practicing.

[@heathm1232]

Willie Brown I'll take you there yeah that's under contract

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

Truth! Good luck, brother!

[@jimt828]

Describing Joe as a professor is perfect. Those who can do, do. Those that cant, teach. Joe is a very, very good guitar player. Technically, spot on. But he lacks what cant be taught. The soul and innovation of a truly great guitarist. Plus I can pay 1/2 or 1/3 of what it costs to see Joe and get to see Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, Gary Clark, Billy Strings or quite a few others.

[@dirkdigler595]

Jim T yeah Gary Clark jr. is phenomenal.

[@sunjester8254]

If he were "literally" born at the crossroads he would have been born in the street where two or more roads intersect. Let's try some English next time.

[@bmim-sy6pc]

In the time of division maybe this kind of brilliant music can bring us all together. I can only hope.

[@randalllewis6309]

The Division has been planned since the 60's, they is no Division amongst the people only the one created to control us.

[@tonymckinney1355]

Music never bought people together. Just physically in an arena.

[@MonaLund-n6r]

Bless them. 🎉Never get tired of listening to Joe. ❤

[@Theloaner43]

Joe always plays with absolute taste.

[@jameswyrm8]

Not dueling but feeding off each other as both drive and inspiration......beautiful.

[@DoJ79]

Right, with yrs of work behind it. Never stop playin, y'all!

[@rlscottish]

The guitars have spoken, they've became best of friends. What an awesome preformance !

[@M._Lou]

Love how Eric shows so much pleasure here, And Joe, too! Makes me get happy !!!!!

[@tjallingdejong9645]

True ! Feel the same

[@alanrash858]

happy. there are different levels. im there at the apogy right with you. holy wow. respect. i see it too. time to eat, and then round 6.

[@elizabethcovington2945]

Both are so in love - it is LIKE they are 'making' love w/the Guitars!!!!! :)

[@jimatyeo]

This was smokin' hot. Two fantastic guitarist and musicians. Love both guys and have for years. I love how they played off one another not trying to outdo but mesh and soar together. Also love that they did not stick with typical blues notes and patterns with almost an Eastern or middle Eastern flair wow they were burning up the finger boards. Have to give major credit also to bass and drums. They kept it solid the whole time these guys left the Universe on their solos, but had that solid bottom so they had a foundation to come back too. The folks that were there were very fortunate indeed. I loved every second of this.

[@vondragonnoggin]

That was a treat. They complement each other completely. Watching with a smile on my face for that pure rock out session.

[@catherinegray1367]

Dying. Discovering this in 2021 and wondering where it has been all of my life. These two don't just hear music... they FEEL it. For those who have ears to hear...music bypasses the brain and goes right to the spirit.

[@MedvedActual]

Bonamassa is incredible. His stuff with Beth Hart is crazy...

[@clivewells7090]

@Joe Bonamassa we talk through music so you should have my scale mail..?

[@Kaidence]

Watched Eric Gales on Arsenio Hall when he was 16 still watching him.

[@steveludgate7364]

One hell of a guitarist,,it's still David Gilmore for me

[@davidneely9400]

Watching the two of them both be amazed by the other's playing is the definition of "greatness recognizing greatness"

[@davidwright9550]

Seeing you two unbelievable cats playing together and admiring one another is just simply freakin killer.

[@michaeltedesco6567]

Not really a duel as much as a joyful celebration and demonstration of mutual greatness.

[@bladeslasher6022]

Yeah, hopefully they meant to put a "t"

[@threalismaradona9899]

Amen

[@dvnbrat]

more of a conversation between two amazing 6 string slingers

[@ez68eldo]

Thank you, Pinky.

[@ez68eldo]

Thank you, Pinky.

[@jan-kjetiljess503]

Finishing anything on a Hendrix riff is always going to be a success. Be it a job interview, a court statement, sex, an appendectomy or a guitar battle. This was no exception. Impressive!

[@avgjoegeek71]

Love the way they fed off of each other. And both were blown away by each other.

[@virgilmullins5057]

You guys just blew the roof off that joint , spectacular performance hands down

[@blkeddie58]

Mannnn what talents. We all know Joe is good but this Eric Gales is certainly making a name and reputation for himself.

[@TheJeffcurran]

I'm not trying to seem superior, but I have been listening to Eric Gales since I bought his first album in 1991 when he was only 15 years old. The guy is amazing and genuinely humble and real. Watching him grow over the years has been awesome. And he has a lot in common with Joe because they were both child prodigies. Great bond.

[@terrywoods8137]

I'm just glad to know he's on the straight and narrow. Dude is already a legend.

[@jstaggers78]

I played with a band that opened for Eric in September in Mississippi. We all had a blast! Eric was also extremely nice and gracious. I enjoyed his set and company immensely. Man what a unique, genuine bad ass!

[@bf2err]

Yeah he's an awesome player. Keeps getting better.

[@adamreams7297]

Eric was Eric 20 years before anyone knew Joe. He was the next big thing before drugs and some time in the big house stopped his trajectory. You can find early Eric in KZbin playing on the Arsenio Hall Show. Glad to see him making his way back to the top.

[@Carlvincent100]

Joe should jam with Eric more often. He brings out more soul in his vocals.

[@rareformtx]

they need to start a damn band like now

[@jonlennon3348]

Who in their right mind would thumbs down this performance.

[@blackhegler]

320 damn fools, Sir.

[@dew02300]

jon lennon Helen Keller.

[@jonathantrauner5731]

@@dew02300 Helen Keller would have been hooked up...Period.

[@RobertLandrum13]

One of the greatest guitar performances of all time. I have no clue as to why someone would down vote this.

[@LIKWID]

333 people, I can't fathom 333 people hitting the dislike button. Why are they even on this video if this isn't what they like or enjoy listening too? :|

[@paulshelton4459]

That's no competition... That's just the two best guitarists around punching it right out. No losers,,, just perfection doing what it does. Mind,,,, blown!

[@Bengrindell92]

At 2:42 look at the happiness on Erics face when he turns something up on his pedals. You just know that he's ready

[@davidoreilly7328]

When two gods jam together, the mortals who watch stand in awe. A mighty performance from Mr Gales and Mr Bonamassa

[@freedommatters9596]

They looked like they had so much fun, it was really contagious. 😁👍

[@whip689]

My guitar is crying, not weeping. It knows we're putting in overtime practicing this year.

[@GasStationSushiiii]

Im glad you and i get inspired when i see some get discouraged…. No sir. Only motivation

[@yasseraman2060]

So nobody’s gonna talk about Eric’s upside down strings, mind blowing

[@79who]

exactly what i noticed. this guy is mind blowing for real!!!

[@robertashton8069]

First saw him when he was 16, had the same setup!

[@onvez123]

That makes sense. I was getting confused by his finger placement.

[@itsflyde]

Just like Hendrix!

[@collyernicholasjohn]

Imagine what he could do playing natural 🤯 . ( He’s not a leftie).

[@JbirdlLester]

Eric Always puts a smile on my Face. wow what a Musician. you can really feel the love in his playing

[@gorgecoach]

Mr. Gales was on the south stage a year ago and owned the stage!!!And testify not only with his Strat but also with his words of redemption and the worth of life. Truly a great man.

[@elliottwinchester2919]

Great strat" and joe" 😃🎵🎵🎸

[@roberttravers5286]

One of the greatest performances ever

[@phillyjoe148]

Holy mo Jesus love of God we need more of this right now!! 🙏🏼

[@diner415]

Not even the biggest fan of either guy but no denying this is one of the most epic duels ever. Holy shit.

[@M._Lou]

Eric and Joe…guitar soulmates! Fun and good times! Really love this!

[@donaldcook2484]

Insane performance by incredible talent! It just doesn't get any better than that!

[@weoutchea3982]

High key a very important moment in guitar history right here

[@sethbishop6890]

🤦‍♂️

[@mikestone6936]

hey.........yup

[@urs-wernermerkli3035]

Elendes Gewichse

[@MedvedActual]

Sweet guitar rocking Baby Jesus! These guys killed it! Huge Bonamassa fan but cannot say I have run across Mr. Gales' performances before. Awesome energy and talent!

[@rufusfields1602]

Give a listen to Gary Clark Jr. and Eric Gales play “When my train comes in”

[@Nietzsche0206]

Been a guitarist for over 20 years but took a long break from playing. Grew up on blues but eventually my tastes and style of playing moved towards prog rock/metal and the like. Now I'm just getting back into playing and figured I'd get back to my blues roots instead of jumping right back into the highly technical style of prog playing I grew accustomed to. Long story short - I googled who the face of blues guitar was this era and these two names were what popped up. I am absolutely amazed by both of their ability to blend advanced technique with the heart and soul that is the essence of blues guitar. I was planning on using my blues roots to get back to where I was in terms of playing - but after hearing this, I think I'll be staying put.

[@buddyboy6071]

Personally I think only Eric has heart and soul in his playing. Joe is technically amazing but he is like a robot.

[@dantimber]

@@buddyboy6071 I agree. Joe is talented technically, no question about it. But where's the soul? Shredding isn't impressive. Frankly I'd rather listen to Eddie Van Halen because at least there's context. I realize this piece isn't blues/rock but compare it to Billy Gibbon's or Chuck Berry or most of the blues masters and it comes off flat. But what do I know? People seem to like it.

[@graemesaunderson4218]

Mind blowing.Stunning and absolutely mesmerizing.Two guitar players at the very top of their game.

[@pumpkin1982]

Got some Phrygian Dominant progression going on in that bridge and it’s delicious.

[@rogermcintosh8432]

Had to google that one Jonathan, however you're absolutely right, as soon as you hear and understand the scale, their ripping solos come through clearly! Deadset legends, the pair of them! Looking forward to a Keeping the Blues Alive Cruise one day!

[@adamhoisington9761]

If that doesn’t put a smile on your face I don’t know what will

[@P2Psolved]

Both of these dudes can BLOW! Nice to see them just go for the face-melting wickedness.

[@doncee1460]

That's the best 13 min. of Blues/Rock I've heard in a lonnnnnng time! Don't get any better than that...oh to have been there...

[@bluesyjazzcat31]

one of the only times ive heard a strat sound bigger than a les paul - so cool to see these two together

[@notomatoesbbq]

Normally I am against filming at concerts. This is one of those rare exceptions I am glad someone did it. Thank you for sharing this awesome performance.

[@joeinterrante7873]

While we all know there is no such thing as the best guitarist, there is no one who does blues with more fire passion and intrigue that Mr Eric Gales

[@bobbykelly2333]

no doubt.

[@Harbaksh1234]

'Passion and intrigue' - Perfect way to put it :-)

[@jgus4312]

Why cos he’s black? Lol

[@SlickD1869]

J Gus Get your toxic stuff outta here!

[@BenjaminRichardCraig]

@@jgus4312 you know the GOAT of "passion and intrigue" is SRV right

[@frankmousser8691]

The world needs more of this, pure joy!!

[@sidneysmith8787]

Whoa! My, my my! That stage was smoking and Eric Gale's solo was ripping! And then them playing off of each other was the icing on the cake!

[@StevenSiroVai1]

What an outstanding Jam! These guys are off the hook. I have to get meself a piece of that one day for sure. Vai

[@70snuttodd95]

Chopping heads, lol. Intense

[@izzysykopth]

Hey Steve I've got a new anchor system for Floyds you might be interested in. Harmonics sustain resonance and sustain OFF THE HOOK! Search Facebook for 'The Tremedic' or KZbin for 'Tremedic reviews'

[@mermaidandnicktv4261]

Yepp! With you 3 are off the hook. ;-)

[@shanemetts5853]

I'd gladly take a piece of that myself... These two are more or less responsible for the; "finish grooming" I've developed in my playing....

[@alanrash858]

both the hook, and the chain. run for cover.

[@6meanstrings]

Damnation.... I've said for years these two should do a tour together,,,, full sets and end on a jam together like this... WOULD BE EPIC!!

[@willcarmack1242]

Everyone of these comments are my thoughts exactly...You ALL are great and fantastic people/players to recognize and respect these masters...thank you all.. Much Respect and Love from St Petersburg Florida....

[@waynelewis881]

HOLY CRAP! That’s the most beautiful thing my ears have ever experienced!!

[@jonduke3919]

wayne lewis 🤘

[@michaelm1020]

What a jam, feeding off each other musical talents and having fun. Thanks for posting this amazing duet. Rock on brother's and sister's..✌😎✌

[@christinehammons4467]

My friends you're listening to the highest form of the art. Incredible gifts from God above they have. Not many people truly can appreciate the genius and complexity of these two playing.

[@kerryholland4822]

I’m pretty sure anyone who listens to this would appreciate it even if it’s not to their taste 😆

[@joshboydguitar]

This is incredible! Wow they both play with such effortless mastery and so clean, every note stands out! The humm from Eric's strat is so bad ass!