Vince Gill's Journey to Nashville & Superstardom

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[@777stroke]

First meet Vince Gill at the Long Branch Saloon in OKC back in 1978. Sure a great musician but who would have thought he is gonna have a shelf full of Grammy’s someday. Congratulations Vince, you have worked your tail off.

[@Hagfan789]

My brother stopped by my place one day & we decided to go up to a local cafe for lunch. We sit down in our booth & guess who I'm sittin back to back with...The Gilster himself. All the waitresses were out of control...lol. This was in Vince's hay day...Mid 90's. I said Hey Vince, love the music, enjoy your lunch...That was it. Nice fella.

[@WakadooPlaypen]

Great player! I first heard of him in '87 or so when a session player came through the studio and raved about this guy Vince Gill. Burnin'.

[@70sstreetracergal61]

Vince played a concert in the early 90’s at Mizzou in Columbia, MO...was AWESOME!!! Everyone was soo quiet..his voice charmed us all❤️👍🏻❤️

[@mrDCunningham]

The multi everything winner for sure. Just an awesome guy. 👍🏻😎

[@bonitajordan6825]

His Mom said she wanted Vince to be happy. Bless you Mom Gill. ♥️

[@richdeerhunter]

I could literally listen to Vince Gill tell stories all day long. Such an amazing guy - amazing talent.

[@harrysachs2274]

So wholesome and decent.

[@TexasDoug393]

I was just sitting here thinking I would love to read a book by Vince about his career, from Pure Prairie League to the Eagles, with a little Amy Grant thrown in. The country music stories he could tell, as this series shows.

[@catherine7479]

😂

[@kentbeery4941]

Took my Mom to meet him last September here in Chicago what a great human being he is......

[@chuckmadden2251]

The Country Gentleman. I mixed PPL at the end of Vinny's time. I was on the road a lot when he broke in early 90s.. got to see it happen... and it couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Never will hear anyone say an unkind work about him, pure class. I look forward to every one of your music history classes Joe, thank you.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Chuck... joe

[@adco]

Amen👏👏👏

[@GP-nn9to]

Thank you Joe ! A living legend and as humble as can be. I met Vince in Nashville a few years ago, spoke to me like we had known each other for years. We talked about one of his earlier 60s 335s and some of the other gear he was using. We were like kids in a candy store lol. An unforgettable moment in my life. Looking forward to more on your chanel.

[@wash711]

The sweetest tenor voice I've ever heard! And such a fantastic picker, too! I saw PPL in 1976 in CLE. They were one of the opening acts, along with Poco, for Stills/Young Band. Whenever I hear Amie, I think if that night. I thought Vince was on stage, but now I wonder.? Hmm .. Thanks Joe for another great interview with one of my all time favorite singers and Grand Ole Opry great!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching too Rick... joe

[@robrichmond6171]

I wonder too....saw ppl and poco together often

[@gibsondrummer]

Vince Gill is so authentic he is the personification of the original humble country/bluegrass/sideman/session player/rock star In the other segment when he talks about getting in a band with better musicians because it makes him work hard and hopefully some of if will rub off on him (paraphrased) Thats what i just did , i joined a band that “was out of my league” because they asked me too help finish an album ( the drummer quit) I was terrified when i heard some of the songs they wanted me to cut , but i stepped up mg game i opened my mind , did my job played the sides and i got the gig , as it turns out the sessions were an audition to be the new drummer in the new rhythm section Vince Gill is an inspiration Thanks again Joe for the best show on music and musicians anywhere

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Gibson... joe

[@joemonroe9402]

Joe,you got my tears flowing with this one buddy...first time i meet Vince was PPL...long hair n all..lol..Vince is the finest,humble,loving,sharing that love guy...he never has a bad word...♥️🤴

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Joe...yeah... Vince is a good one... glad you’re enjoying them... two more clips coming... joe

[@thegodfatherofthesec1748]

Guitar 🎸 player ! First time I ever saw Vince was on - American Bandstand! Dick Clark - How many of these icons did we see on his show and Soul Train 🚂 Don Cornelius . ‘Pure Prairie League.’

[@thegodfatherofthesec1748]

Great Show Joe ! 👍

[@sapelesteve]

What an amazing interview Joe! Vince Gill is not only a monster guitarist but a living legend. Walsh & Henley asked him to join the Eagles for a reason. He is not only a humble person & a class act but also one of the greatest musicians of our time! Looking forward to the rest of your interviews with him. Thanks & stay safe......... 👍👍🎸🎸😉😉👏👏👍👍

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve.... I agree with all you said about Vince... joe

[@keithjohnston3256]

I had a small recording studio in Redondo Beach, CA 1975-1980, BrotherStudio. (Not to be confused with The Beach Boys Santa Monica studio Brothers Studio). Vince played locally and came in a time or two to add guitar and mandolin on a friend of mine’s tracks. You could tell then he was destined for greatness.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Keith.... Joe

[@Mrsournotes]

Great interviews Joe! Always been a Vince fan. Thank you.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

MSN.... thanks for watching...Joe

[@barbarawengert4460]

Vince gill is awesome 👌 love 💘 his songs 🎵 he is a great writer and guitar player From a long time fan of his Barb wengert

[@davidhoxit4274]

Thanks for sharing the rich storied past fellas! Great video👍🏻

[@kevinherd3437]

Love these interviews, once again Joe, nice job.

[@Tommy_Mac]

Another great video! I don't always comment, but always watch!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Tommy... remember there are two more clips with Vince coming... best.., Joe

[@mlhdlh]

I've always liked Vince Gill. He seems like a regular guy not letting stardom get to him. And now he's with The Eagles! (one of my favorite groups). Gill is one of my wife's favorite singers also (I think I have another viewer for you). Joe, I think you know every musician, and every person associated with music, in the world! Thanks for your time in doing these videos.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Mike....( I don’t:) Best, joe

[@lucmc123]

Vince is one of my all time favorite guitar player

[@drumminsonlive9199]

I’m loving this interview Vince is such a down to earth kind of guy and a real gentleman I can’t imagine a curse word coming from his mouth. Looking forward to the rest of the story. Thanks Joe

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Drummin Son... thank you too... joe

[@anthonysilva5312]

Vince: “There was no plan B” Great interview brother. As always!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Anthony...joe

[@Nitromessiah]

Thanks for another great one, Joe. It's so great having a musician interview a musician... "what year 335" - that's the stuff I want to know! The thing about Vince that makes him so unique is his universal talent... When guys from Chet Atkins to Eric Clapton to Knopfler to the Eagles admire and respect you.. well you're something. And he's still doing it. He's really kind of become the new Chet Atkins, as "the guy" in Nashville that everybody likes, looks to and respects. I wish I could tell him my own "first time I heard you" story..... I think he'd get a kick out of it, it's too "blue" to tell on here ;)

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Nitro.... well Vince might read these comments so you never know...:) you know one of my other lives in music was owning a small chain of music stores in between writing songs and founding the museum. I did a lot of vintage guitars and shows all over the south east to Dallas. I still love vintage guitars... still want to find a beat up 57 heavily V’ed neck light as a feather strat. Just something about a well worn 57 V neck strat that makes me want to play. Even though I’ve closed the stores years ago I still might have to buy some cool vintage guitars this time to keep for me. Functionable art... that’s the best definition of cool guitars I’ve ever heard:) best... Joe

[@NVRAMboi]

Thanks Joe! Vinnie McCoury is one brilliantly talented man.

[@zackeriah87]

Vince is such a chill guy! Inspiring stuff for me..loved the interview. Thanks Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Zach... Joe

[@heywilbur]

Pure Prairie League Lp with Vince called "Firin' Up" c.1980 is superb and one of my all-time favorites. I used to wear it out 😎... Thanks again, Joe... these are great.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Wilbur... joe

[@robertryan2542]

Another brilliant interview Joe. Thank you and God bless. From Ireland. 🇮🇪

[@Stevo_Drums]

Vince is a treasure! Looking forward to the rest. Thanks, Joe

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Steve... soon... joe

[@karenwolgamuth819]

Vince is the best. I’ve heard him many times describe his career path, but when he’s talking to someone in the business he starts talking specs on guitars and mentioning other musicians that I don’t know. I enjoy this interview with the pictures added. Thanks.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Karen... Jay , our video editor for the museum adds the pictures for me... it adds a lot to the interview I agree:).... thanks for watching... Joe

[@larrypayne5862]

Thanks Joe! Great job as always. Vince is an Oklahoma treasure. I guess the first time I saw him was in a little club in Enid with Mountain Smoke. The wife treated me with his latest show in Enid. Amazing guy and an amazing stage full of musicians that night. Paul Franklin, Willie Weeks were just a couple that night! Thanks Vince for all you have done and everything to come.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Larry... thanks for watching and sharing your comments.. Joe

[@zankyalbo2208]

Saw Vince in Pure Prairie League at the Trojan Horse in Seattle, way back when ...

[@darindunn]

I have no idea who these names are that Vince keeps dropping... but I love hearing his old stories.

[@seeburg10]

What a kind and pleasant man Vince Gill is! Can't wait for part two (and three?)

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Seeburg... thanks and yes part two and three.. coming... best, Joe

[@blueticecho5690]

Hi Joe .. I love the story about Vince preforming at the Opry at Little Jimmy's funeral and the story about the late Jabo's and his guitar.. Thanks Joe..

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Blue.. joe

[@mtc4him201]

You've done it again Joe, such an education for me! Please keep 'em coming.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks mtc... joe

[@rcandrews4334]

So so cool you got him in and I cannot wait to watch all the vids. Off to Patreon. Thanks to everyone who makes this real!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks RC... joe

[@thegodfatherofthesec1748]

Three guys that made me pick up the guitar 🎸 was first James Burton , Joe Walsh, then Vince ! It took guts to turn down Dire Straits !

[@Patrick_B687-3]

I enjoy these videos so much. Especially now in these times. Keeping up with the years events is extremely important to me. But this is like a drink of fresh cool water from a stream in a peaceful, quite wood. Thanks Joe, once again.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Glad you’re enjoying them Pat.., joe

[@lindacurtis1872]

I am so damn glad you “tired” you Vince are the greatest of all times! ❤️ your music

[@johnmac333]

amazing so many of these super talents like Gill are so humble .

[@heathdeloach5857]

Joe is a fantastic interviewer. Haven't looked yet, but hopefully there's a ton more of these bc I'll watch every minute. So well done.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Heath.... best.... Joe

[@aporter701]

Vince,the Great. His music helped me thru the Desert Storm days!👍🤠

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your memories A…. Joe

[@kimsandbladh4811]

I think people loves Vince Gill simply because; he is not just only a great talented person, but also his personality ... Thanks Jo, great interviews ! Enjoyed watching :)

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching too Kim....Joe

[@corrinagrantgill3236]

Hello ma'am I really appreciate your love and support over my dads music career ❤💕🙏💕💕

[@dalzoi]

Awesome interview. On to the next two parts!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Lisa.... best, Joe

[@scottrileypeter8941]

Yes Lisa it’s a beautiful experience to witness Vince performance ... where’re you from

[@corrinagrantgill3236]

Hello ma'am I really appreciate your love and support over my dads music career 💞💝❤💕💝🙏

[@telecasterguitarslinger]

Thank you Joe for another goodie !! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Shawn... joe

[@efhs1970]

Great interview Joe, looking forward to the rest!💫

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Larry... I’ll try to get them ready soon... best... Joe

[@Guitarwizzard1833]

Great stuff Joe. Glad you still have the old bone, Vince!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Zane... thanks for watching... Joe

[@buzzsmith8146]

Always liked Vince. As usual, love the backstories.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Buzz... joe

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

Awesome, thanks for posting :)

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks K... joe

[@robrichmond6171]

Love these interviews Joe.....great foresight to come up with these, thanks

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Glad you’re enjoying them Rob... thank you... joe

[@brucegwynn8509]

I have to be honest , I never was real crazy about Vince gill, I liked the album in the 80s I think it was something like ring of gold or hand of gold or something like that but anyway I have a different perspective and opinion of him altogether now, I really appreciate these archives and work on these videos joe, I'm waiting for the next one !

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Bruce.... hey.. thanks for watching... part two and three are coming soon.... best, Joe

[@davidallen9538]

Fantastic interview Joe your always outstanding and interesting to listen to 👊🏽👍🏽🇺🇸

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks David.... best.....Joe

[@dldave1978]

Love it Joe. As always - thanks !

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you too Dave..................Joe

[@nuclearcarnie]

Fun fact... House of the Rising Sun is a traditional folk song of which the origins are not exactly known. Some experts think that the version we know now may have been based on a song written as long ago as the 17th century.

[@bhawley1000]

Great interview as always and Vince is what we players all strive for. My compliments to you Joe for sticking with the Musician’s Hall of Fame and now keeping the stories alive through the interviews. I went through the MHOF a couple of times. Once I think in 2004 and you walked through most of it with me - like a private tour. I learned so much. Thanks for that. By the way - I became a Patreon sponsor today. I encourage all of you watchers out there to think about doing the same. I know times are hard out there for the music world. For those of us who are players and have steady day jobs (or had one if retired), if you can afford $10/month to help - do it. I watch every interview when they pop up. This is the real stuff - no BS. Thanks again Joe. We are the lucky ones. Brent

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Brent... thank you very much for the very kind comments and the donations... truly appreciated.... ok... I’m trying to think what year you walked through the museum with me???? Couldn’t have been 2004 because it was under renovation from late 2003 until June 2006 when we opened... I sincerely hope you’ve visited in the last 6 years at the new location. The city you know made me sell them the first museum building ( for half replacement cost) in 2010 to build the new convention center. They stopped me from adding anything new about a year and a half after we opened because they were making us move but it took them two and a half more years to get the money together so we just sat there waiting..... couldn’t keep improving anything so I really hope you have been to the new location. Let me know when you’re coming back so I can take care of your family... Best.... Joe

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Ah man, one of my very favorites. I hope he says something about my favorite artist in the next part, cause I know Merle was his favorite, too. Thanks Joe, best channel on KZbin.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Roger... joe

[@ministerofdarkness]

Damn Joe! I was just listening to his first Mini LP “ Turn Me Loose “ from ‘84! Great interview!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Minister.... there’s two more parts... hated we had to sit so far apart ..... this damn Corona deal is a drag. Best... joe

[@ministerofdarkness]

Hey totally understandable Joe. Stay safe and looking forward to the rest of the interview.

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

Another excellent interview Joe, and I would just Love to see you interview Patty Loveless as I have always been in love with her and Vince and her together sends me into the Stratosphere with emotion and she also came up the hard way and with perseverance and style that took me clean back to Kitty Wells and Wanda Jackson when I was a kid and later Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn in the late 60's. I was so proud of Patty at the funeral of George Jones singing with Vince who just couldn't help from breaking down and she was so caring of "Sweet Pea" and helped him finish the great tribute they sang. I guess you know that Patty called George one time way back and asked if it would be OK if she sang his song="If my heart had windows" and he said "Darlin' you can sing anything you want" and wasn't that just like George and she knocked it out of the park. I thank you for all these great memories of a time when Country Music ruled the roost and we had so many Real Musicians like yourself giving us so much entertainment and as George said="Who's gonna fill their shoes??"

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Rick... yeah... I’d love to interview Patty... one of my favorites too... thanks for watching and supporting our channel.., Joe

[@robrichmond6171]

I lived in Yukon Oklahoma

[@jhamptonjr]

I had no idea he was ever in Pure Prairie League. I remember him mostly from his Bluegrass days. I did hear the name Robin Ford pop up in this interview, and I've always wanted to know more about him. About his Talk to your Daughter album back in the 80s and then kind of lost track. Great interview Joe!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks John..... joe

[@thomasbrown3061]

Love Vince 💕 ‼️

[@andyinoregon]

Gosh, Joe, this is priceless musical history on display here, and every old band photo is worth a thousand words. Like many fans around the country I discovered Vince Gill when he performed with Pure Prairie League on all those TV talk shows he mentioned. I'm old enough to remember when host Mike Douglas had The Rolling Stones on for the first time, so Vince was following the path taken by most of our music legends. Nice of him to mention "Amie" singer Craig Fuller who went on to do some very fine work with the band Little Feat.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Andy... Joe

[@johnmac333]

I have a record of Craig Fuller and Eric Kaz - magnificent !

[@davidberry3126]

All musicians no matter if they are rock, country, or jazz. Vince is highly respected as musician that perfected his craft. I'd pay $1000/hour to learn his chicken picking chops. RIP EVH.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts David.... joe

[@nellymoriarty_5783]

Love Vince but didn't realize he was another Oklahoman as Leon Russell, J J Cale, ect. Excellent interview Joe many thanks

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Nelly... joe

[@robertstotts2343]

Legend player

[@sallyrowles438]

Just love Vincent really interesting interview such a calm man 💛💜

[@sallyrowles438]

Just love him his music lovely man

[@ernestoborrego5102]

Nice!

[@thejigantics2641]

Thank you MHOF for some greatstuff

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Barbara.... best, Joe

[@haroldmillsap3845]

Enjoy the interview with Vince. Heard him in The Woodlands, Tx in the 90's I think. Great musician. Really enjoy that high lonesome 🎶

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Harold..............Joe

[@pamr4040]

🧡

[@majorrgeek]

Vince Gill has such much more all round talent than EC it should be the other way round EC should be in awe of Gill

[@susiewheeler8197]

1971 Neil House, J.D. Blackfoot-Craig asked would you like to hear my new song? Seated me beside him in an adjacent ballroom and played on the piano-Amie- he played bluegrasss/hard rock/n/roll(the Ultimate Prophacy(Angel)that night. Historical for both bands

[@scottrileypeter8941]

Yes Susie it’s a beautiful experience to witness Vince performance ... where’re you from

[@corrinagrantgill3236]

Hello ma'am I really appreciate your love and support over my dads music career 💝🙏❤💕💝

[@barbarawengert4460]

I'm a fan of vince gill Barb wengert

[@barbarawengert4460]

Your greatest at what you do and at your talk shows. Barb wengert

[@joemeyer6876]

First. . . Hey if you are still editing parts two and three, I’m really interested in his newer endeavors with Sebastian, Riders in the Sky, Nashville Cats. . . and his funeral gigs, “Go rest high on that Mountain”.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Joe... sorry those subjects were not mentioned... best... joe

[@cameliaturda6472]

💜💫

[@fitnesswithdebbiemessmer878]

Joe... great job!!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Debbie.... if you enjoyed Vince two more clips coming from this interview... heads up... will include his story about Clapton and Crossroads Concerts and becoming a Eagle... thanks again for supporting us... Joe

[@dalzoi]

Hey.. I just noticed your last name, Debbie....hi!!

[@theresaheyer537]

AND he shreds!!!!!!!!where's 2+3?

[@sergiocappi8444]

um dos maiores do ramo.

[@monmixer]

My first guitar electric was a Teisco strat style. It actually played great The electronics were junk but the neck was nice. Beat the crap out of that acoustic i had beat my fingers up on for two years.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching and sharing your memories monmixer…. Joe

[@6teezkid]

How about titles being Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3. It’s hell searching for them.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Sorry chi chi.... I’ll try to do better in the future... Joe

[@terryeaster1]

Hey Joe, how about a video about your story

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Terry.... thanks for watching... there is a couple of interviews I’ve done. One was with NAMM and the other was with “The Sessions”. There’s also a Q&A show we did on our channel when the Corona shut down just started that I answer those questions... there’s 5 parts ... I think that question came up in part one or two. The other two interviews are on our website too . Thanks again for supporting us... best, Joe

[@terryeaster1]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum thanks Joe! My musician buddies will be getting MHOF&M swag

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you and them too Terry.... Merry Christmas to all... best, Joe

[@freddymclain]

i have a pretty good tune that I'd like to get to Vince. He can have it for his next project (just spell my name correctly on the credits.) It's a guitar player song, perfect for him. I actually wrote the tune for Brad Paisley, but Vince could SELL it far better. The problem is that I'm down here on the mud flats o' Corpus Christi, TX. I can't afford a trip to Nashville at this time.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Freddy.... thanks for watching.... yes it’s a bitch getting songs heard anymore. You’ve got to be here everyday to have a chance to compete and then it’s still almost impossible, Don’t give up if you believe in it. Send it everywhere you can ... you’ll never know if you don’t try..... best, Joe

[@rolandakor861]

I know the real back story why Vince left Pure Prairie .It`s funny as hell.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Roland.... please feel free to share your story... thanks for watching... Joe

[@rolandakor861]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum It had something to do with a girl in a hotel .Figure out the rest. Lol.

[@lindawetherby7281]

Vince Gill we need to talk Now okay

[@corrinagrantgill3236]

Hello ma'am I really appreciate your love and support over my dads music career❤💞💞❤🙏💕

[@shippenman5977]

@@corrinagrantgill3236 your dad always seems to be a real cool guy. Saw him kill on his telecaster in 2004 at Clapton Crossroads Festival.

[@corrinagrantgill3236]

@@shippenman5977 oh that's great sir, will you like to tell my dad about you