Roy Buchanan - Live from Austin TX

[@allezmaurice1409]

Does anyone else come back to watch this over the years?

[@MB-jg4tr]

YES come back

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

Am watching second time in two years buddy ,:-0

[@charleschampion4682]

Roy and reefer spells relief

[@russellramsay1947]

Hell yess

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

@@russellramsay1947 [:-O [:-(

[@BBQDad463]

No effects pedals. Not even a whammy bar. Just a man and his incredible skill.

[@ericwebber6252]

My uncle introduced me to this guy when I was like 13 yes old... it changed me forever!!! God bless this legend in heaven!!!!!

[@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd]

Got it going on.

[@michaelgarcia2050]

He may not have used pedals in this performance, but has used a Boss DD-2 digital delay on occasion.

[@12fretsteven]

Recently discovered this. Huge thanks to whoever put this out there.

[@rickyapasan1311]

yeah no pedal effects, but he is using reverb effects... and some breakout O.D effects from his amps... same thing... He is a mastery of his own craft.

[@hunterjumper5892]

Note: no pedals; no changing guitars every song; no set list on the floor; no nothing but a tour de force unleashed by the ultimate professional. His break into Foxy Lady amazing.

[@jastockton1]

Wish I had seen him back in the day! R.I.P. Roy!

[@jamesnadell1998]

The man flat out gets busy. He never misses. Gritty, no jive, no glitz. He's so listenable. What gumption to sample Hendrix. He can back it up. One of the more soulful Euro-American purveyors of roots music. He respects what he is drawing on and it comes through in his authentic presentation and musicianship. I hope he knew how talented, liked, and respected he was. RIP, for real.

[@petemorabito1019]

I've dug Roy Buchanan for decades.

[@hugejohnson5011]

I've always liked this guy's playing. I get sad at 56, that when I was a child of 7 beginning on the guitar, that there was no instant accessibility to video like this, like we have nowadays.

[@_-_Michael_-_]

I don’t know how he made Twin Reverb scream and distort like this. It must be flat out and killing some sitting in front of it. But that tone is another level.

[@josephfemoyer7218]

Precision playing ,no mistakes hidden with effects.Killer,Roy was The Master of The Telecaster

[@georgettabarton4248]

Absolutely!

[@beaumontalbert]

Roy was THe best.

[@paulgriffiths3082]

Him and Steve cropper

[@stevejeffrey11]

Roy Buchanan, Rory Gallagher, Greg Lake, Terry Kath best guitarists most have never heard of!

[@donjohn2695]

Danny gatton

[@Randolf1958]

To me, Roy Buchanan was one of the most gifted guitarists that ever lived, I admire him every time I hear him.

[@Revolution1117]

No argument here, except under-appreciated by the general R&R populace because like most bluesmen, they aren't "commercial". Guitarists & other musicians knew what a guitar God he was. That said, those of us who grew up in the 60's had a greater appreciation for the blues, thanks to the Brit guitarists whole idolized American bluesmen.

[@marcsbass1861]

I cannot believe that 87 people thumbed this down. This man was pure music and at the top of his game in this performance. This version of Hey Joe is one of the greatest recorded pieces of music I have ever heard.

[@georgestracuzzi1046]

We know there are atleast 87 scumbags on this planet

[@douglasmartin2840]

87 thumbs down are probably abba fans screw them roy was genius seen him in Dallas couple days after this show

[@patricklemmon8260]

87 dead deaf folks thumbs downed a master, €¥¶∆ them

[@davidreed6264]

Those 87 are tone deaf

[@carsonchristy5296]

Because they never picked up a axe

[@paulcunliffe4434]

Genius Absolute genius. Incomparable. First heard "Sweet Dreams" forty years ago and was knocked out by Roy,s playing. The greatest guitar player EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimnagel5611]

ya know i gotta agree -- must say i tried to get into danny gatton but just couldnt -- no doubt an incomparable talent -- but the majority of his stuff consisted of hey - look at how fast i can play -- not much of it was as listenable to me as roys music -- just me tho

[@mseabs741]

Truly a performance for the ages. I wonder if the audience knew they were experiencing a once in a lifetime event. Roy was a genius, he didn't so much as play, but channeled music from his soul like SRV and Hendrix. His Telecaster wasn't an instrument, it was part of him. I never get tired of watching/listening to him play.

[@tw8454]

im a guitar NERD and theres not one guitar player out there that mesmerizes me to watch play the way Roy does. he leaves me with my jaw dropped and sometimes drooling CONSTANTLY, this is no exaggeration. absolute master of his instrument

[@tabularasa7775]

Could not agree more my friend , i've seen countless players from countless genres and everything taken into account Roy was the greatest and most skilled , natural ability guitar play of all time . Such a waste of talent .

[@catherinemagee-l3x]

He could play it in his sleep and was very underrated.

[@Throwawayjim119]

Him and Jerry Garcia are in a class of their own for me

[@davidcolburn6984]

❤😮bad ass

[@a.s.2426]

“Watch play” or listen to play?

[@dougpotosky4102]

I was lucky and had a chance to have a great talk with Roy. It was in Boston sometime in the 70's. It was before a concert. Billy Price was his singer at the time. Billy and I went too high school together. Roy told me. Learn you scales on the guitar! I was just starting to play. He has to be the most underated guitar player ever! Thanks Roy! We could use you guitar playing in the world now!

[@joerichardson-vi2kx]

I've been told "learn ,em and forget 'em."

[@pratiklama90]

All these audience looks so beautiful without camera on there hands literally listing and enjoying. I wish I was in this era.

[@ExcaliburTTP]

Other camera angles are good too. Just because they’re filming doesn’t mean they ain’t enjoying it

[@rphuntarchive1]

Concerts were awesome back then.

[@jeffcooley1861]

I was back in that era. You are right about how cool it was, in retrospect, to not have phones/cameras EVERYWHERE ALL THE FREAKING TIME!!!

[@realitycheck2092]

You can be just put your phone back in your pocket

[@boomer1954ful]

Excellent observation.... Maybe that's why I can remember so many of the great old concerts so well; wasn't twiddling with a phone!

[@tonymckenzieofficial]

Simply one of the best guitar players you will ever see. No gimmicks, no rubbish just plain old brilliant playing. Roy should have been far more well known and not to just guitar players. RIP Roy... there will not be another one like you.

[@ieldepiel]

tonymckenziecom we've got greg koch ;)

[@spencermisfeldt1866]

He does kind of use some gimmicks but they're very unique to him

[@spencermisfeldt1866]

They're musical gimmicks as well

[@billpalmer5581]

He wasn't BECAUSE he played what he wanted and how he wanted. Shame though, he was THE BEST!

[@hapax87]

I think by " gimmicks" he's talking about guitar tricks that have become common in the progressive and metal genres. Those tricks hadn't been invented when Roy was still around.

[@tomross5514]

In the face of relentless decades of exhibitionism and hyped mediocrity, we ought to be thankful that we have had the good fortune to hear a handful like Roy Buchanan-- a man whose virtuosity, musical imagination, and humility will continue to stand the test of time.

[@koko-pu5vn]

So well said.

[@m...6119]

Amen brother!

[@kenwoods9247]

Blessed by the Creator with a talent, filled with the Spirit, he played the melodies and harmonies heard only in Heaven yet haunted by his own demons this Man touched my very soul with his Music.

[@donaldfeatheroff301]

YESSS.!!!

[@chunderwunderwhinger1331]

did the what you call creator, play a telecaster ? ..

[@davidgordon7673]

Amen and Bravo!

[@knowmusicman157]

He could rip your soul to pieces. he knew the secrets

[@FYMASMD]

Bible. Blahblahblah. Jeebus. Blahblahblah. God? Blahblahblah. Ok that pretty much covers that BS.🙄

[@1369buddy]

Clean really clean. Sweet No gimmicks on the Tele. Look at his feet, no pedal board on the floor..fkin tapping befor EVH. Killer talent

[@captainsouth4460]

Lots of guitarists tapped before EVH, he just to another level. Roy was a monster.

[@ikoiko2631]

Saw Roy 37 times before he ascended to heaven, I was lucky to be at his feet sooo many times, and to have gotten sober/clean and have such special memmories of those years/shows...RIP Roy...thanks for being MAGIC

[@alfhaley2018]

Alfhaley i think Hot Wires is his best.

[@albertflores6534]

Man! 37 times? I feel lucky just to know who he was. Better than SRV, Johnny Winter, and I think even the great Jimi. A true force of nature.

[@tratko3150]

@@albertflores6534 The late Terry Kath of Chicago...

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

@@albertflores6534 Why does every douchebag try and rank the greats?

[@albertflores6534]

@@sgt.thundercok4704 agreed

[@kenutcha7]

There was truly no one like Roy. Most blues players admit that they "steal licks" from one another. Not Roy. He was truly unique.He was also a tortured soul. He was his own worst enemy.But that despair came out in his playing. His guitar did his crying for him. RIP Roy. You were truly one of a kind.

[@theherbpuffer]

Rory Gallagher was better in my opinion but Roy is right up there

[@mikes6970]

Roy did it all first .. al the best came to listen a nd learn from roy .. on road at 13 in the 50s ... tutored robbie roberson ... and he thought seeing hendrix was a let down ... he could do all that and more with no pedals unlike hendrix ... he was the origanal tele master ..

[@boomer1954ful]

How do you know he was a tortured soul? Did you tour with him?

[@guitartheeasywayllc582]

@@boomer1954ful Good Question - maybe he did not take his own life

[@letsgofishing5238]

@@boomer1954ful he struggled with drug addiction and depression for years and eventually killed himself

[@mikekyzz11]

His control and confidence...it is not forgettable. It is grit and harmony, blues personified.

[@jonboy4601]

Listen to Roy when I'm running.... always find another gear....pure inspiration....greatest in my humble opinion....love the guy

[@aidanfitzpatrick4052]

Roy Buchanan and Rory Gallagher the 2 best guitarist's ever in my opinion, never see their likes again.

[@jackcrane7853]

🎉

[@aidancurtin9210]

I agree100%. I saw Rory in action and he was brilliant. Rory knew all about Roy's super skill. I know he wanted to see him play live. Maybe Rory might have been influced by a Roy. Wonder legacy left by both young men.RIP

[@triggerfish6619]

Mick Taylor as well.

[@a.s.2426]

Interesting. I like Roy but don’t like Rory much. Frank Marino and Gary Moore are two others in tangentially related genres who can be mesmerizing - for me.

[@mauromeglii493]

Johnny Winter as well😊🎸

[@lazyultrarunner1]

I wanted to be like Jimmy Page and wear a Les Paul down at my ankles...but then I saw THIS show back in 1976! I was spellbound watching the TV and was totally blown away by his playing at the time, and almost 40 years later...I still am.

[@davejones1207]

I saw him play the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto in the mid-70's when I was about 16. I was in a mess of tears by the end -- joy, sadness, disbelief -- he carried you through minefields of emotion. When it was over, I walked up and offered my hand, and thanked him for doing that to me. He shook it and softly said 'Thanks.' What struck me and never left me till the day I heard about his death, was a sadness in the man. He wore it like a sheet over him. It was scary to me to see someone so transparent. Chilling to this day.

[@daveberswick5372]

@Dr. Hannibal Lester l hear ya. I also believe the police killed him.

[@petershort1932]

Had similar experience with him...Our soul's melded n he let me know with haunting gaze that he recognized that we could both could care e less about "all this"...Hop Sing's Club Venice CA circa early '80's...

[@petershort1932]

@Dr. Hannibal Lester Bull fucking shit.. The police killed him in custody n blamed it on suicide...

[@adamofathens]

I hear that sadness come out through the guitar. Naked, transparent, yet beautiful. The only guitarist that's ever brought me to tears. I suspect he and I shared some demons, maybe that's why his playing strikes me so hard.

[@boomer1954ful]

When I watch some of his very early videos, and see him making the guitar SING, the guitar hit notes he could not with his limited voice, but it was saying things on his behalf. I think he was some kind of musical savant! Also, he appears extremely bashful (In an industry that requires, what the Stones sing about in 'It's only Rock & Roll': If I could stick my hand in my heart And spill it all over the stage Would it satisfy ya, would it slide on by ya Would you think the boy is strange? Ain't he strange? Roy clearly wanted to be more than a farm laborer like his folks. He wanted to get out of his family's one-horse, two tavern, town, during a time in the early 50's when things were Wide-Open for brave and talented acts. But at the same time, he was shy, and chose one of the most ruthless businesses in the entire world to try and make a living from. But deep down, he had to know he had talent...yet that industry can make anyone doubt himself/herself. Nobody talks about it, but I suspect he had some demons too (music & entertainment biz = substances)

[@swampdawg6714]

I never tire listening to Roy’s playing all these years. His Second Album introduced to me his brilliance sometime in the mid 1970s. Love his sound, love his style! “The good die young”. RIP my man.

[@oldskool4612]

The good do die young. Check out Tommy Bolin.

[@masonkanterbury3007]

This guy is faster, more precise, innovative, creative and more melodic than any electric guitarist I've ever heard.

[@paulettenuss964]

You must know fuck all about guitar then

[@alandonnelly5678]

Than John McLaughlin or Albert Lee!!!!

[@candelise]

@@alandonnelly5678 How about Paco?

[@timford3599]

@@paulettenuss964 Not near as much as you obviously. Here's to ya...G F Y S!

[@dickdanger2235]

That's why he's the master of the Tellicaster

[@BrayniacTHEoriginal]

A man filled with Such tormented soulfulness and heart-wrenching blues, that it overflowed! Thank you Roy!!!

[@joerichardson-vi2kx]

Hank and Townes. Tortured souls. Thank You God!

[@timseibel6507]

I'm discovering Roy, in my 30s, as a completely self-taught guitarist and holy hell is this maybe the greatest thing I've ever experienced. Thank you for uploading this!

[@kimhurtle2463]

I am 67 and just learning of him on Pandora. I feel like I've been in a closet. I listen and have experienced many fine Blues artists but this man escaped my notice. I'll need to make up for that.

[@uisguexjack]

Check out Danny Gatton.... Both from D.C. and lived together in Nashville

[@timseibel6507]

Checking him out now. Thanks for the tip!

[@jimilee4660]

Saw him in '79. Possibly the most underrated guitarist.

[@theherbpuffer]

@@loopdawgg hell ya I remember watching Danny play with a beer bottle and towel and being blown away. I personally believe Rory Gallagher is the most underrated guitarist. Hes imo the greatest ever and is rarely talked among the top 5 of all time. Rory should consistently be in the conversation with Hendrix, Clapton, Page, etc. He also played slide and acoustic better than anyone.

[@jamie49868]

I say the name, nothing but blank stares. I play the music, nothing but awe.

[@BorrowedTunes]

The contemporary equivalent would be David kid Ramos I think. There are underrated players, but not enough

[@BenDover-wm7wf]

The term underrated is overused.

[@paulbowers5995]

No offense intended at my objection to the adjective “underrated”. I’d suggest “underknown” or “unknown”. Those who know of him certainly “rate” him quite highly, no? Sadly, like an equally “unknown” guitarist, Danny Gatton, both suffered the same fate of suicide. They were both amazing musicians.

[@davidwilliams7397]

I first heard Roy in 1972 on a program called The old grey whistle test in England and he totally blew my mind.R.I.P Roy,lost but never forgotten.

[@GeraciBlues]

When that jaw gets going, you know Roy is diggin’ deep into the zone.

[@spiderreed350]

Or he's coked up.

[@TR-yi8up]

Bit of column A, bit of column B

[@larryholfelder976]

Roy is my all time favorrite. His music spanned country, blues, rock, jazz. Every time I saw him live he blew my mind and I couldn't stop smiling. Still can't stop.

[@robbiegadeguitar]

What made Roy so great was his incredible rhythm. His right hand was so percussive. I doubt if any guitar player on the planet could some of the things that he did. He put so much feeling in every note. I am grateful that this video was posted.

[@jrak]

6:01

[@EclecticHillbilly]

You should check out Gabriella Queveda. She plays acoustic and totally different style but she is also very percussive in her playing.

[@MOUBARRET]

Only ROY ‼️🙏🏻👁

[@rufusmacdufus7620]

What about Lightnin' Hopkins? He played rhythm,lead, and percussion at the same time.

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

every note goes right through you , some leaving tears and joy ...

[@DesignRhythm]

Wow, I am blues lover and this is my 1st time hearing Roy ever in 2022. Absolutely incredible player and killer set. Beautiful. Thanks for posting.

[@Flyfishthebordersandbeyond]

You will return to this many times over

[@sentforth5]

Be sure to check out Junior Brown...Roy tossed the baton to him!

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

been a fan since was abt 13 .. im 60+ now ... since u tube and this being up .. probably wait it once a wk ...so prob abt a 1000 times 😀😂 ... im addicted to this concert ... and ive seen him live... his first 3 records are well worth grabbing plus really allthe rest as well ... he was such an influence on other players .. born 39.. onroad alone at 13 in 52... mentored robbie robertson.. page clapton ,r wood etc all used to come see him whenthey started to learn fromthe master .. jeff beck was a huge fan , roy wrote a song to Beck called .. MY FRIEND JEFF ... to which BECK and s wonder dedecated to roy ... CAUSE WE ENDED AS LOVERS ... and j hendrix was a huge fanand copied him when learning ...unknown but hugely known by the best muscos and us ... people who love that beautiful tone and amazingly emotional guitar talking to you and taking you places ...go search u tube .. plenty of roy .. the 1971 PBS special ..the worlds greatest unknown guitarist is amazing ... plus theres a 4 part ... remembering roy buchanan ...plus lots other concerts ...roys first album , called just ,ROY BUCHANAN , his second lp called ..(funnily enough ) SECOND ALBUM and YOUR NOT ALONE are the first 3 .. amazing .. plus many other records ....excellant cover of joe walshs' ..turn to stone ... last song here .. messiah will come again ... was covered by G Moore (thin lizzy fame ) .. they reckon his(moores) solo in that was one of his best .. (but nothing on roy as it was his song ..) also hes such an amazing player he knows whento let the other band members take the lead and he just kicks back and does beautiful little fill ins ... knows that less is more ... plus that tone .. becks ended as lovers has that buchanan ish tone ... latter song amazing is called 5 string blues .. whenthey recorded it one string broke and he carried on playing .. producer didnt realise since it was absolutely mind blowing .. so they just left it and called it of course .. 5 string blues .. unknown but hugely influencial ... enjoy your new found slice of heaven ... ive been enjoying it for over 45yrs and still do every few days (even acouple tunes ) and routinely watch this to cheer me up ... RIP Roy ... taken way to soon , just when he was on top of his game again ... sad story ... sorry for chewing ya ears of ... just amazed you had never heard of him .. enjoy his music ..

[@DesignRhythm]

@@sebatianalvarado7171 Cool! Thanks for all the info! Yes he definitely had some kind of magical touch - as a musician, I amazed at guys who look and feel so darn comfortable on stage. KZbin is pretty incredible for checking out older footage - here's to keeping Roy's legend alive for generations to come. Happy Trails

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

@@DesignRhythm keeping him alive is exactly our job ... im 60 and some .. i always play roy to people who have never heard him and especially younger people ... and they are always speechless .. love playing him for the youngys .... its our job to keep playing it loud and often ... my neighbours certainly get to hear alot of Roy and SRV ... seen both a few times , both died a few yrs apart too .. glad you think like you do about keeping his amazing music alive ... Enjoy it and enjoy life brother ... be happy cause it will be over before ya know it ...at least got roy to sooth away some of the troubles of life .. CHEERS ROY & RIP mr R Buchanan .. and you have a great week too my new ROY loving friend .... later ...

[@catmoonmedia8223]

Roy’s main effect is called the volume knob. It’s free and on every guitar. He had it down to a fine art.

[@kimhurtle2463]

Chicken Pickin; it is a technique perfected by him.

[@knowmusicman157]

Titan of Technique

[@tabularasa7775]

​@@knowmusicman157His middle name should have been Technique . His blood and DNA were Technique. What a waste of pure talent

[@tabularasa7775]

AVolume swells and violin effect

[@thomasmartinscott]

What a GREAT performance. I was 26 years old, as was much of that audience. Now, we're the old people that some want to get rid of. I kept imagining those young faces, all wrinkled and worn, like mine. I wonder how many didn't even make it to this age. Not being morbid, just reflective and realistic. Those were the days when Music was MUSIC! As I look at what this world has become in 2021, I have less and less desire to be a part of it, at all. If you are a young person reading this, ask the Good Lord to help you live your life in such a way, that you can help make it better. My generation... those you see here, pretty much blew it. We lived according to the whims and fads, and styles of the times, all of which were on a downhill slide. May God Bless this generation with more Love and Wisdom than we had. It's your world, now.

[@boomer1954ful]

Gumbi, I hope you are feeling more CHIPPER, and a little less reflective, than you did at the time of your comment. It's all cyclical.... and every dog has its day! Back then, we certainly did get to hear some of the BEST, most creative, talented, serotonin-raising, music ever! Unfortunately some of the idiotic politics that were creeping in back then - have metastasized into a severe disease now.

[@mixed-medium]

Listen, the world has changed for sure. You were all doing the best you could. We got it from here and there's those of us out there that still appreciate a good blues guitar ass kickin. Humanity is going to persevere.

[@1369buddy]

Getting old ain't for the frail It blows

[@thomasmartinscott]

@@1369buddy You got that right. My mind still says, "Hey, let's go skiing, let's go hang-gliding". My body says' "Ah, shut up and go take a nap!"

[@sbearly]

Sorry dude. I'm 73 and I'm not turning this world over to the next generation yet. I didn't live according to the whims and fads and neither did anyone I hung out with or even knew. And FYI if you are still thinking those were the days when Music was MUSIC then you obviously didn't procreate and have children and grand-children to turn you on to all the great music that has been performed since the "good old days" when you were happy. We are blessed to have the music from every past generation along with music by those who were influenced by it and duplicated it or enhanced it or changed it. And top it off with the music from every other country and culture past and present that is available to us. My recommendation to you is to go out and listen to some live music. And be sure to smile at the younger folk you meet.

[@robertgallagher2484]

Roy was one of my favorites growing up. This video captures his low key awesome playing. The yawning bit during a solo was pretty much his own. He rarely did anything like this. What a master of the telecaster.

[@justinbaskin5283]

there is no guitar player I remember hearing for the first time more clearly than Roy Buchanan. I'll never forget when I asked my guitar teacher who the best ever to play was. He showed me this, and my life changed; Roy is just the best. So creative and aware of where he is on the fingerboard, he never runs out of ideas and seems to have infinite moves.

[@theherbpuffer]

Have you heard Rory Gallagher? Just curious

[@justinbaskin5283]

@@theherbpuffer of course I have

[@mariowanagat1412]

My teacher asked what sort of stuff you want to play , I go : I really like playing the blues suits my brain. What sort of blues mate, I’ll go the Kings or Clapton. Day later he gave me a tape with Roy’s Five string blues. To this day my favourite blues track . I can’t get over that fella. Just stunning, when you love guitar playing

[@theherbpuffer]

@@mariowanagat1412 I go to my guitar teacher and say I wanna play like Lightnin. Hes like ok so fast? I go no, like Lightnin Hopkins.

[@jamesfoster9672]

Me to

[@nyekurity]

Bass - John Harrison Drums - Byrd Foster Guitar, Vocals - Roy Buchanan Organ - Malcolm Lukens

[@likwidflame]

Bass - Jack Black's Ghost

[@johnbrown1851]

Thanks for clarifying , I thought it was Dan Akroyd on the bass !

[@Mauro_B._Vieira.]

And your mother among them all.

[@musicisart2]

pick up band?

[@Fretless99]

Thank you very much

[@gwlhbt58]

The Messiah Will Come Again,one of the most beautiful pieces of music written for the guitar Roy outdid himself here brings me to tears. :):)

[@Whitevaliantwarrior]

🔊🎶Gary Moore did a grand version of his song;"The Messiah Will Return."🔊🎵

[@mikes6970]

Couldnt agree more .. such a beautiful piece .. yes a tear each time , especially cause we lost such a legend to soon , what would he be now .. sad , just like SRV ...

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

Along with Beck's Cause We Ended As Lovers.

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

@@TheBuddyShowWorldwide that song was dedecated to roy from jeff ... after roy wrote a song about Beck called ... my friend jeff .. think .. cause we ended as lovers might been written by S Wonder ,, and he and beck both dedecated the song to roy .. thats why it sounds so buchanan ish ...

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

@@TheBuddyShowWorldwide song was dedicated to roy by both on becks ... blow by blow ..

[@gregwells8764]

nobody got that sound but Roy. no one could make a tele sound like THAT but Roy

[@goneflying140]

I never got to see Roy live. I have a friend who told me how good he was, so I looked this up. Boy oh Boy did I miss out. Thank you for sharing this as I really enjoyed his virtuosity. I have 2 Telecasters and a G&L ASAT. I immediately went to re-invent my playing on those guitars after watching this. It was just moving! I will be searching out more from Roy for future inspiration.

[@SKARIMDEUS]

Check also Robin TROWER (called in the blues community the White Hendrix)

[@reneheinrichs6813]

He's a true Master of the Telecaster

[@LukeHansey]

I seek out unique guitar performances like this. What a gem. The most unique interpretation of Hey Joe I've ever heard. Forever a fan.

[@albertflores6534]

It is the best hey Joe. Just for grins though, check buckwheat zydeco hey Joe. Rip roy

[@64fairlane305]

Hey Joe? Hear Willy DeVille`s version

[@robertocaldeira5875]

Roy Buchanan was a Saint , a Holy Man of the Blues. In old past lives, many centuries ago, perhaps he lived in a lonely monastery, making holy poems for God.

[@brahmburgers]

It's said that when Brian Jones died, the first person Mick and Keith called to replace him was Roy. I can imagine Roy on the phone, "The Rolling Stones, Yea, I heard of you guys. You had a song about contentment or something. Hey thanks for the offer fellas, but my wife is revving up the chevy - she's driving me to a gig at the Dew Drop Inn - down the street. It's $25 plus we're gonna pass the hat. Gotta go, bye."

[@jackcrane7853]

​@@brahmburgersa wage for a sage! 😂🎉 And utterly deserved.

[@plusone8015]

Thanks Dad for turning me on to Roy when I was 9. RIP Old bluesman ❤ 🙏

[@ggrows3601]

I love how they're getting their faces melted off by good ol Roy shredding and the crowd is just soaking it all in, in awe

[@GeraldMonnes-w6q]

i saw Roy once and was blown away ,what a great guitarist.When his set was over i met him and shook his hand .i told him next time he was playing around i would go see him for sure.sadly that was his last show,a few day later he passed away.

[@kenji3389]

I listened to his record many years ago over and over again when I was a kid couldn’t figure out how he played those high notes. What a blessing to watch it on KZbin today.

[@neoworks160]

.. and life becomes wonderful again. Thank you!! Buchanan!!

[@michaelmeza5395]

No pedals. No gimmicks. PURE TOUCH

[@TweedSuit]

Guitar magazine: Hey Roy, what pedals do you use to get those insane sounds? Roy: Clutch, Brake and Gas.

[@johntrojan9653]

🥱

[@moeleikette2842]

There is a performance on KZbin video where he gets a wah effect without the use of any pedal. Not sure which video.

[@SapphireSmith-b4s]

He controlled tone and vol at same time. He sucked every nuance out that Tele. I bet when he died that Tele cried litterary.

[@tylerhurd9569]

@@moeleikette2842he did it on one song on this performance for a split few seconds. He jerked his whole body to do it

[@lichin11]

5:45 is everything you need to know about his next-level guitar mastery.

[@monkbury]

I've just discovered Roy ...what a player man! im so inspired!! gonna buy me a Tele now! =)

[@ΜανωληςΦιολακης]

Sony the one and only!

[@douglasriley6167]

What an amazing performance. Roy is definitely up there at the top with the greatest, most talented guitarists who ever lived. I'm totally in love with his playing.

[@johnasbury3856]

If this doesn't get your blood pumping then go check your pulse. What a performance from the whole band.

[@bigstick5278]

The Messiah Will Come Again is still one of Roy's haunting tunes that just stands out.

[@jamesmurtaugh4910]

Had plans to see him on St. Mary's street here in SA in 88. Missed the show, a few months later, he left us. He always has been one of the goat.

[@rdkg2]

And to think this was done live with no overdubs just pure talent, pure Roy. Brought tear to my eyes several times. My how that country boy could play.

[@MrVukojeB]

No bunch of pedals in front of him. No cell phones. No shitty makeup and costumes... Just pure music and happiness.

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

Yeah is pretty good buddy ,:-0 👍👍

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

Do you reckon Stevie Ray was at this? ,:-0

[@kenkeyes8148]

I learned you had to see him live to appreciate him. Twin Reverbs, cranked to 11, facing away from the audience, he controlled dynamics through touch. Still gives me goose bumps thinking back on it.

[@wrenchhead4378]

That tele was on the verge of screaming feedback at all times…. Wonderful control…..

[@playersteven007]

I saw him once and his playing was unbelievable. The most underrated guitarist of all time. My favorite song is Green Onions.

[@83IT200]

Yes. I saw him in Toronto, about 1975 ? Fabulous.

[@bluesboytony]

I saw him play around this time 1970’s and was blown away by his playing .AND after playing as he walking up the ramp to leave the theater he walked over to me to shake my hand . Years later saw him again on a bill with preburned out Johnny Winter. Incredible playing by 2 masters.

[@petershort1932]

Wow Johnny Winter n Roy on same bill...THAT is a show...

[@boomer1954ful]

Lucky, Lucky you. I saw Johnny and Edgar Winters at the Goose-Lake rock festival.. Mid- 70's.

[@mattbarnhart9097]

one other absolute highlight at 6:00 or so: he is so nonchalant, even winks at someone while taking a sip w/ one hand and frettin' with the other, I am so glad I tuned in to this

[@Tom_Emody]

How could anyone say enough good things about Roy and his playing. Love you Roy.

[@rwbullock4197]

Holey Moley! Great show!! And full credit to the tech folks for this excellent , timeless, recording!! From so long ago. They must have been amongst the very best on this planet!! and RIP for many of them.

[@Thereznap]

wow. where have all the years gone ?!!!!!!. i saw Roy in a very small Bar in Harvard SQ ( sometimes in 1986). was walking around the Square and saw a Banner right out side. didn't know he was playing that night. went in and it was one of the BEST Concerts i've every been to... RIP Roy.

[@byrdz2313]

I’ve had the “When a Guitar Plays the Blues” cassette tape since the mid 80s; wicked album,

[@billlowe6883]

This player was in his own league. W O W !

[@TakagiGoro7563]

What a beautiful sound! That dude is all over the neck and makes it look so easy. He's all over the guitar.

[@Mr6saabs]

The editors of Rolling Stone and others who post lists of top ten guitarists should really watch this. That smirk when he is not even plucking the strings with his right hand… Just unbelievable!

[@billmartin7637]

I first heard him on KSAN in San Francisco in the 70's. He was introduced by Richard Gossett, and I have loved him ever since. It doesn't get any blueser than Roy Buchanan. And I love the blues and bourbon.

[@richyrich5049]

Why am I only learning about this guy today??

[@cravinbob]

Better late than never! I did not hear of him until 1974...

[@richyrich5049]

Hahahahahahahaha, hahahahaha! Lol, you are so novel.

[@cravinbob]

Richy Rich I was staying out at the farm and there was nothing to do one Saturday night. I turned on the television and had the choice of 4 stations and PBS (are we overloaded with stuff to view or not these days?). PBS was showing a special on Roy and I had never heard of him but being a guitar player I had to look. And look I did. He was quite inspiring to say the least. It might have been 1973...

[@richyrich5049]

Wow. Four channels! I would definitely choose to watch PBS also. There is so much crap on tv these days that I don't even watch it. I have KZbin and a Netflix account. Thats enough. But I really am amazed that I have never heard of this guy. He was an automaton. I am shy about claiming this, but I feel he played better than Stevie Ray Vaughan.

[@cravinbob]

Richy Rich Stevie Ray and Roy played different styles of music so to say one is better than the other really doesn't fit if you know what I am trying to say. You prefer Roy's style and his taste in what he chose to play over Stevie Ray's is, I think, what you mean. I can't think there is or has been one definitive guitarist for the ages. However I believe that Jimi would be as close to that definition if it were to come down to that. Yet in the top "100 lists" that are published in various magazines Andre Segovia or Chet Atkins are rarely if ever included but are, without a doubt, masters at the instrument! Duane Allman is always in the top 5 but Dickey Betts often fails to even chart. In my opinion The Allman Brothers Band was Dickey Betts' band from the outset. Allman's were labelled as "Southern Rock" which irritated them and as Greg put it, "It is like saying 'rock rock'" and he was right. Rock came from blues which was from the South. Country music did as well but used major scales over the same chord progressions as blues. The Allman Brothers incorporated major scales over their adaptations of blues and rock giving birth to the "Southern Rock" label. That was from Dickey Betts' early influences such as Bob Wills which was country mixed with jazz and swing! Then to complicate it further Lynyrd Skynryd claimed the Allman Brothers were their influence and did not mind the "Southern Rock" label even though they plain could rock! Bob Wills had the Twin Guitar Boogie and Three Guitar Boogie and the roots go in every direction. I stood 6 feet away from Jimi Hendrix once while he played Voodoo Child and it was stunning. Nobody could ever play what he did like he did. Rick Danko sat on my sofa and I handed him my grandpa's old Gibson ES 175 and he started playing jazz chord progressions! I told him he couldn't do that because he was a BASS player. I was joking of course. These guys are all amazing in their own way. None are really better than the other it's just that they shine at different times making you forget about so-and-so until you hear so-and-so again and you forget about that other one. Today it seems all hear about is "shredding" and guys trying silly stunts so it is refreshing when a young person appreciates some old guys and actually tries to learn every kind of style other than metal power 6 chords. I wonder what Roy would have sounded like playing through Stevie's gear... Check out Richard Thompson playing "I Misunderstood" on a radio show and a Stevie Ray soundcheck both of which are on youtube. All of us young guys got guitars when The Beatles stormed the world in '64 yet they were just regular players compared to what was going to occur in the next few years! Then there is Wendall Mercantile playing "Apache" with Red Knuckles, check it out and I will stop my blathering right now...(Oh yeah, search for The Cobras doing "Further On Up The Road". That was Stevie's first or almost first band)

[@stratocaster539]

Wow. I feel that I have just absorbed a new level of colour and texture to my life. We never got to see him on British TV, such a gone damn shame.

[@DorriOlds]

This is awesome!! My friend just told me about this dude! I can't believe I never knew of him before. I'm so into music. But somehow, this guitarist slipped by me. Wow!! Wow!!!

[@paulmolkenbur5546]

Years ago, Roy Buchanan came to Mississippi nights here in St. Louis.I was always considered one of saint louis's best blues harmonica Players, I had the honor of playing 2 Blues tunes with him on stage.Something I'll never foryes

[@mikekyzz11]

Thee most control of a guitar, symbiotic. This literally made my 2021!!!!!!!! Thank you, Roy

[@stephencopping9953]

These metal head's got nothing on player's like Roy! what a wonderful gig. with the added bonus of the Hammond organ it don't come much better than this ! Peace to all !

[@martinspencer366]

Metal heads have nothing on any guitarist who plays melodically and with taste and Roy did that naturally.

[@agumbo66]

Malcolm Lucas on the Hammond.

[@muchanadziko6378]

best performance I have ever seen

[@robdudzinski3177]

Roy is Stevie Ray Vaughan/Eric Clapton, Danny Gatton and Roy Clark wrapped in one convenient package. My father had all the albums in the seventies. Such a crunchy and powerful tone coming out of that Tele. True talent to be admired forever.

[@rodgedefender]

You forgot to mention Malmsteen as well

[@RobBarton67]

@@rodgedefender and Bonamassa

[@robdudzinski3177]

​@@rodgedefender Malmsteen? I'm not too sure about that.

[@acsjr222]

I knewb Roy lived in my town. Roy was his own uniqness no comparison to the other guitarists you mentioned.

[@robdudzinski3177]

@@acsjr222 Ok- easy there. I'm sure you know exactly how he buttered his bagel but it really doesn't matter. His style of guitar playing was shared by many players. Its not a knock on him. Blues/country/rock/fusion guitar is passed down. Its not created in a lab.

[@johnf120]

3:49 He bent that harmonic note into the stratosphere. Seriously impressive playing!!

[@ericanderson2987]

Why this INCREDIBLE Guitarist isn't considered one of THE MOST Creative, Best Out There, is Beyond me!

[@paula-hg7zv]

Malcolm Lukens a MASTER.....one hand in the organ one hand in the piano...perfect for the BEST.. ROY BUCHANAN MASTER OF THE TELECASTER

[@boomer1954ful]

I noticed that too - how the keyboardist worked so amazingly WELL with Roy's virtuoso playing... Heck the whole back up band = PRISTINE. GIFTED. WONDERFUL.

[@johnnyd63]

First song I learned how to play was "After Hours" from Roy's 2nd album. I was 14 years old and smitten with his playing. Accesable but challenging to play.His pedal steel riffs on the Telecaster is what sold me.Always on the edge of control and chaos.

[@andrzejkoza7742]

Życie jest tak piękne a zarazem paskudne żal wielki że tylu tak wspaniali gitarzy żyło tak krótko ma nadzieję wielkom ze tam w niebiosach są piękne koncerty

[@sheddski2942]

im 66years old and only now discovered Roy Buchanan maybe months back and like others im amazed

[@DanielPrescott-o3h]

I could listen to Roy play "hey Joe " a hundred times and never get tired of his greatness on this cover

[@bobrobert8309]

Some blues, some country, some jazz put it all together and that was Roy. Roy was something special a real Master. Kind of reminds me of a Professor and I guess he was. He influenced a lot of pickers. May he find peace in the next life. I know he brought a lot of joy on this side.

[@bobrobert8309]

Maybe but I'm not sure of his death. Was he murdered by the Police or did he actually hang himself? So either way I wish him peace.

[@JLPMGHRS69]

I was at this concert,I have seen Roy about 6 other times too also in Austin the other 6 times I saw Him. What a Master He could make that Telecaster smoke....A King at He's time.......

[@johnthonig8832]

Armadillo Opera House

[@tiponin23]

Wow! No one on the phone texting,doing selfies,jawing to some one about nothing. People soaking in and appreciating great art. Thank you for posting.

[@estebanb7166]

I mean… it wasn’t even an option.

[@michaelgarcia2050]

That's because the technology didn't exist back then. If it did, you could be assured you'd see phones all over the place in this video.

[@tiponin23]

1976. Thanks Tips :)

[@michaelsaville9697]

Saw him twice in the 70's this brought back some great memories, the world was a happier place back then. You can see it in the young people's eyes. Thanks so much for putting this on. Let's all go out and return to that place where we loved each other! GOD BLESS Us one and all.

[@garygabos8180]

69 years now first heard him when I was 16. Sounds as good today as it did then.

[@nyimalhamo7856]

Lived in DC at the time. Saw Roy live, early 70’s, Baltimore. At least twice a week. Rather thin audience, usually. One night: commotion. The Rolling Stones dropped by to hear this guitar genius 🥰

[@EclecticHillbilly]

Anytime when Roy would play in Atlanta, if the Allman Brothers were in Macon, they'd make the 90 mile drive up to see him.

[@daveberswick5372]

Wow.Never tire from listening to Roy.His band elevates playing with him.The teason you don't hear folk play or try to play like Roy because nobody can. Beck comes by it honesty he has borrowed lots of chops from Roy. I am just overwhelmed what Roy can do with a Tele.

[@mikej70]

Beck took a lot from him . ROY DID ON A TELECASTER NO WHAMMYBAR OR EFFECTS RHE REAL DEAL!!!!!

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

or that beaitiful .. tone .. he gets ..

[@brahmburgers]

I saw Roy perform in Wash DC in a concert put together by Nils Lofgrin. I was 22 and already a blues guitarist at that time. I wish I had introduced myself and gone on to at least jam with Roy and the Snakestretchers. My fave cut is at 15 minutes 'Sweet Dreams.' Sad that Roy died - particularly in such odd circumstance in a jail cell. A maestro and fine fellow.

[@JuggleJones]

My favorite also ‘Sweet Dreams’.

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

How incredible. This guy's plays so clean and pure ...nothing but him. Let's his spirit fly with these outstanding riffs. The best guitar 🎸 player I've ever seen. How did he not become the biggest of all time ? Effortless play

[@janproy7956]

Wow!! Just discovered this phenomenal blues player. Shame on me! He has been gone for so long! Takes my breath away……feel so fortunate to have discovered by accident

[@Lez325]

Absolutely outstanding - what a way to play that Telecaster, I'm inspired!

[@mbol01184668]

Amazing!!! Love his guitar play!!! Melodical and with incredible skill!

[@brucechavez9535]

One of the most underrated and under appreciated guitarists in the history of pop/rock music...😎😂

[@patrickperrier9310]

Le plus grand guitariste inconnu

[@noriseki2378]

昔は感じなかったが、あらためて聞くと彼の繊細さがよくわかります。ギターから出てくる音、表現力のすべてが名画を見てるようです。

[@bikingfencer]

In 1976 I was introduced to Roy Buchanan in, of all places, the Sinai Peninsula, Umm Khasheib to be precise, a plateau overlooking the the Mitla and Giddi passes between the Israeli and Egyptian armies on either side; we could see ships traversing the Suez Canal 40 klicks away. When we weren't in our monitoring stations, we'd retire to one of the Holiday Inn Modules and play music combat. Most of the boys were newbies from Greenville Texas, I had already spent seven years in the Middle East. I was (and still am) a Zappa freak, and when my turn would come, I'd put on something from Just Another Band From LA, Apostrophe, whatever, saying, "you gotta hear this, Zappa is the best guitar player in the world", and they would groan, and I said, what have YOU got? And one of them pulled out Roy Buchanan.