Nuno Bettencourt Proves He Can Play Anything

[@BlueWorldTV]

Watching Nuno Bettencourt figuring out Hot for Teacher is the best thing I've seen in ages. Awesome!

[@withaloudnoise7872]

Seriously that is the most freakin awesome thing I have ever seen. Nuno should go on tour with Sammy.

[@n0tk0sher]

​@@Lamster66oh God amen to that ty

[@B_E_C_K]

Pretty sure he knew it at one point prior, but damn Nuno is phenomenal.

[@wildwoodtop]

@@B_E_C_K King Pellet Stove 🤟

[@TylerGuitar5617]

omg Johnathan bird. I used to watch your stuff all the time. didn't know you were a rocker! LOL

[@jamesreed2475]

How cool to watch a master be handed his tool and just observe him in his joy for 10 mins. One thing Rick is really great at is staying out of the way. He seems to never need the ego stroke or the spotlight. Kudos Rick.

[@andyhayes7828]

Rick is a overall better guitarist than Nuno.

[@ThePierric777]

@@andyhayes7828 yes he is!

[@vantarpon6849]

@@andyhayes7828 You should think a bit differently. Music is like food. Some people want fine cuisine - some just want a big mac. There is no "better" just different.

[@andyhayes7828]

@@vantarpon6849 I guess I should have stated it differently, but if using YOUR analogy, I'd say that Ricks restaurant has more on the menu than Nuno's 👍

[@vantarpon6849]

@@andyhayes7828 No doubt. But if you want to hear heavy rock - Nuno is gonna deliver it, not Rick.

[@TheSkateboardingShow]

the more interviews I see with Nuno, the more I'm realising what genuine nice guy who is still that guitar obsessed teenager inside, love it. Thank you Rick for sharing that with us

[@lukemanify]

Like Paul Gilbert. Booys with toys! And all with a wide smile!

[@cliffords2315]

He has matured allot since he first got famous, thats a good sign

[@cliffords2315]

@@lukemanify I agree, ...good personality does show up in thier guitar playing, like with Eddie, he was the happiest guitarist i ever met.

[@Win7ermu7e]

Imagine if he'd actually been in a real band lol, what a waste of talent.

[@keithbriscoe99]

Definitely talks like a teenager.

[@deanlindholm8663]

This is hands down one of the greatest interviews on KZbin

[@rustysilk685]

I could listen to Nuno all freaking day

[@seanc8420]

@@rustysilk685 absolutely

[@nextari]

One of the coolest chill outs with a master musician I've witnessed. Really gives you the vibe of what it's like to hang with that level of players, phenomenal!

[@tminus3]

Literally one of the best videos of Nuno ever! Thank you Rick. I love the way you get Nuno to just be himself and do Nuno things! So organic... Thank you!

[@GuitarSlayer136]

Nuno was my GOAT from the second I heard the intro to Don't Wana go to School Today. But he became my guitar hero after hearing him try to play "The Adams family" jingle in an interview right after shredding and he buzzes the last note and shouts "FUCK!"

[@peterbutler5597]

Congratulations to you Rick for creating that amazingly creative environment that Nuno felt comfortable in.

[@martinheath5947]

Exactly that

[@treywalker5827]

YES! That is the key.

[@patrickjoy9551]

"I haven't played in a while" says Nuno and then proceeds to shred. He seems to be such a kind soul that just loves music. A true master of his craft.

[@nonrepublicrat]

"Shredding" is for fakers who can't play music. Anybody can make random noise very fast.

[@SepticFuddy]

@@nonrepublicrat Nothin random about it dingus. Clean it up and you will hear a lot of classical influence from both Eddie and Nuno, plus a lot of sped-up blues licks. The intro to He-Man Woman Hater is right out of Flight of the Bumblebee

[@michaelblankenau6598]

Yes . He shredded whatever he was trying to play . Can't teach tone I suppose .

[@JK-g62]

​@@nonrepublicratNuno has more talent in his pinky finger than you have had your entire life!

[@TenFalconsMusic]

Both Nuno & Hendrix are/were very humble about their genius level abilities. It's almost as if they have to bring themselves down a few notches so the planets won't go out of alignment due to their gravitational pull. Mars & Jupiter: "I hear some awesome guitar being played... Let's go check it out."

[@BluStrat22]

It’s kind of heartwarming to see Nuno try and remember the EVH riffs. We all know how awesome he is but seeing that little bit of humanity makes me love the man even more!!!😊😊 Also it just shows how much natural swing Edward had, and how far ahead he was from us mere mortals!!!😊

[@vantarpon6849]

Exactly. The other element of Eddie's playing was that controlled chaos and excitement - or as Eddie described it "like falling down the stairs, but landing on your feet."

[@computer_toucher]

HUGE compliment to Rick's guitar dude from such an accomplished guitarist.

[@clipper99]

You can’t get this kind of content anywhere else. Keep it up Rick!!!!

[@swoopdog54]

One can tell he's such a happy person. And humble. I'm not into shredders at all, but Nuno has really got it goin on. Much respect!

[@HiredGoonage]

dude really isn't that humble

[@iwillneverreadyourreplysta7489]

Humble where?

[@briand66]

Playing something is more important than playing anything.

[@HiredGoonage]

@@asimhussain8716 nope, he's false humility

[@jabrockobiden9434]

How can you not be into pornograffitti?

[@cricketstastegood]

I like how when Rick starts to talk, Nuno just starts playing and you can't hear him. 🤣

[@itsrasalhague]

Not even the captions help lol

[@adamscottv]

Right, don't put a guitar in Nuno's hands and expect him to stop playing it.

[@beigela]

think we know why he doesn't bring a guitar for interviews

[@alexis_suarez]

He can't hepl playing when he has a guitar on his hands

[@raulbeluciobrasil]

Gladly, we can still when he goes "ooooohhhh"

[@impressiveprogressive7343]

The amount of dexterity in Nuno's chording hand is fricking supernatural. He is effortlessly chording and his accuracy in picking is beyond imagination.

[@rj07thomas84]

There's a video somewhere here about how Nuno's Flight of the wounded bumble bee would be nothing without a delay pedal. Fine. Maybe not. But he still developed the tune, and all of this we're hearing is *live*. There's no studio effects or anything - this is phenomenal.

[@primaltone]

Nuno's been one of my favorite guitarists for a long time and this shows why. Awesome to see this. Like many of my favorites, you can hear his playing and instantly identify him. Incredible.

[@andrewwest8334]

Wow! Hearing him knock out that Hot for Teacher stuff, even with the solo all broken up, was a joy! For my money Nuno’s pretty much the only other guy with the energy, skills, fluidity and fun factor to properly emulate or even match EVH.

[@GreenCanoeb]

"It's been a while..." And proceeds to hit it close enough that the second playthrough would be good enough for any bar band.

[@dancarter482]

@@GreenCanoeb What an _ear_ he's got! Note for note capturing the essence - all the pinch harmonics everything!

[@gluonjck63]

Rick- extremely funny that you “tricked” Nuno into to playing as he doesn’t play in reviews. He seems to truly enjoy your guitars and now so did we listening! Great job as usual and your patience shows why you produce so well!

[@RKDriver]

It would be very hard for any player to resist looking around that studio of Rick's and not wanting to plug a couple in and just... test things out.

[@llongone2]

I was LOLing too. "Nuno, I know you don't play during interviews..,.but i happened to have a few guitar set ups here, coincidentally, and.." We all benefited from that decision.

[@Lordcamilli]

@@RKDriver Right?

[@TenFalconsMusic]

Rick definitely has an awesome stable.

[@1kTroopKoopas]

Most of what he did was play 😂

[@MM-ig1iv]

"Get the funk out" is STILL one of my all time favorite leads and style on the planet! It's ridiculous!? That dude's a badass having wrote something that amazing! props... from a 30 something year guitar player/musician. The world seriously needs more of them!

[@Missskullymetalhead]

Mine too.. and hearing it live is another dimension

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

my first wife heard 'the other song' and said oh I love this band! I said yeah they're not like that, and play Get The Funk Out :)

[@jmcombs8]

This has probably been my favorite interview!! Loved getting to hear Nuno, just sounded so real ya know!

[@DeborahMowatt]

Priceless little snippet of this interview. Chills on top of chills listening to Nuno play these rifs. So much love and respect for both of these guys! Nuno is so skilled, humble and genuine. I can't get enough! More please!!

[@j.p.f.4007]

How generous of Nuno to give so much to that interview. He looked like he was having a blast!!

[@germantoenglish898]

This is fantastic. He's like a kid in a candy store. And the more excited he gets, the more F-Bombs he drops. What a great-natured genuine man and superb guitarist. Another example of "You gotta love what you do".

[@austinnevels7447]

He’s got you fooled hahaha. Totally different with no camera

[@Vastilious]

Wdym​@@austinnevels7447

[@mandarinlearner]

In what way?

[@germantoenglish898]

@@mandarinlearner 😃

[@sirtogii5216]

The whole full length interview is top notch. One of the best interviews of any artist ever made I would say. I couldn't stop watching, not even to get a drink.

[@jamesragsdale8202]

Haha. I watched it twice right away. It's like an antidepressant.

[@RJ-go3sn]

I just love watching the smile he gets when he's playing guitar! The guy fricken loves it, even when it's not his own rig!! And we love him! He is my GOAT!

[@UphillGardener-ly5sh]

I heard Rick is still trying to get that Strat back

[@willon50]

hahaha...

[@MauricioComunicacoes]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I was thinking the same!

[@wheeld68]

Whats just as impressive as his technical and musical ability, is his groove. It's on point.

[@aprilsdiarymusic]

Check me out

[@sealevelrogan1322]

what a load of nonsense

[@topsecret1837]

@@sealevelrogan1322 You just described your own life.

[@sealevelrogan1322]

@@topsecret1837 go listen to some more brainwaves playlists maybe it'll raise your IQ to above room temperature numbers.

[@robertscorpio8432]

Yes. That sets him apart from many top technicians , his time feel is beyond even at very complex stuff ..and he still has it at speed ...and he is still good without speed . Except for Benson and Van Halen and a handful of people - he is way up there .

[@belltowerringer]

Nuno is so humble and praises all other guitar players although he is the man. A fun interview where he is in his true element. I really appreciate this guitar hero!

[@Subatomic_Glue]

I love just seeing his smile as he's playing, that's the power of music and playing an instrument. Pure joy.

[@WeserBlitzEU]

I hit that sub button, didn't realize I wasn't subbed until you gave us the heads up, Rick! Anyways, I love these videos- and Nuno is such an amazing, musical guitarist! I'm a Norwegian 1974 model, and I remember my 2 year older friend introduced me to VH when I was 10. I remember it like it was yesterday, he pulled out a cassette tape (a transparent ferro Maxelll one, I still recall) and he said: "Torgrim, listen to this- you've never ever heard something even close to this, it's gonna change your life". We were sitting in my parent's Dodge Van, he pressed "play", and out came "Eruption". I was so blown away by what I heard, and it literally changed my life. From that day onwards, music was all I really cared about. Seeing and hearing the pure joy Nuno projects playing Eddie's (and Dave's) riffs in this video, is just like I feel myself. Grinning on the inside and outside! RIP, Eddie- you are truly missed, but luckily we have guys like Nuno and all the other amazing players that will never allow us to forget what a great musician and composer he was. Peace out, and keep up the good work, Rick! You're a true legend by your own right!

[@Alex666-6]

Nuno is Great, I would like to remark something... The Ability of Mr Rick Beato to make every guest to feel comfy, open, distressed, and Rick's No-Ego he must be the most present, active, assertive and invisible host ever. Should be a must, an obligation for all great musician to be interviewed by Rick.... This will be, Part of the History of music. congrats Rick, wish you the best

[@TerribleTommy]

Absolutely wild that after all these decades, Nuno, an absolute guitar legend... can't get someone to setup his guitars with low action. You'd think Washburn would send him guitars that play like butter. Insane.

[@jgoodman75]

Washburn should be waiting on him hand and foot!

[@TerribleTommy]

@@jgoodman75 Exactly my dude. Hell, I could set it up for him if they won't.

[@KeithBlade]

So true. He should run them thru the Plec machine, its amazing once you play one, even Sweetwater can do that now for a fee.

[@sam_the_man]

Everyone knows how amazing Nuno is at absolutely shredding. What people don’t realise until they hear him play unaccompanied like this is how godly his rhythm also is. The dude is like a human metronome even at high speed. His tempo is impeccable

[@dredwick]

Yeah well, those bends are absolutely basic. They sound weak af bro.

[@thomasbrandt8265]

It's Nuno not Nino. 😂

[@sam_the_man]

@@thomasbrandt8265 damn autocorrect

[@Songoftiffany]

I said the exact same thing to my sister. Watching him play Midnight Express on acoustic is a mind altering experience. He uses the string scratch as percussion and his leg and body movements are doing a harmony type thing to what he’s playing, almost like he is hearing a full orchestra in his head and playing around them . I’ve never seen anyone play like him . He also plays by ear so he has to be a human metronome 😂.

[@bobabooey4537]

You call the rhythm he played in hot for teacher, godly?!? lol he sounded like me.

[@Imperialmusicfan]

They should have asked Nuno to do the VH tribute tour IMO.. he is a huge EVH fan and has the lead and especially rhythm chops to pull it off!

[@jerseyshawn4283]

He wouldnt do it

[@chrislestermusic]

And the vocals, which is a big part of it.

[@Imperialmusicfan]

Has he said that?? @@jerseyshawn4283

[@ColtraneTaylor]

The greatest EVH replicator is a youtuber called Eric.

[@puzzleheadedfox]

​@@jerseyshawn4283 moot point because Sammy Hagar would never ask him

[@davidrogan1292]

Nuno is amazingly human. He's a fantastic musician himself yet he's here saying how great someone else is. He was very blessed with his looks, talent and just completely loving what he does for a living.

[@rickl5596]

Fascinating. Nuno's love for the guitar is palpable in every note/chord he plays. Can't say I was a big fan of his bands, but as a musician, fan, and all 'round pro he's top notch.

[@andy42x]

the power of Gary Cherone's voice, with Nuno's crazy guitar skills... made for some great tunes. Culminated in the 3 Sides to Every Story album.

[@lorenmorgan1931]

That is one of the greatest albums ever made in rock in my opinion. Although II and Punchline are great too, but II really takes the cake. I am oddly not at all a fan of the new album though. The engineering on it wasn't great, and the autotune was abused and not well programmed. Hopefully they will do another one with a producer and engineer in the room, maybe another Wagner album. :)

[@tube33139]

Waiting for the Punchline was my favorite. Sounds like you are in the room with them.

[@lorenmorgan1931]

@@tube33139 Yeah when my band was recording our first EP, I told the other guy I wanted the album to sound like that, and I found out he was actually in contact with that producer (unrelated, just by chance) to do the EP. Sadly we never made it work out and I ended up self producing the first demos, and listening to them now, they sound over produced unlike that raw sound on Punchline.

[@martinkasper197]

Pornograffiti ❤

[@Robfnord]

III sides is friggin amazing, loved that album since i was about 12 years old, one of those albums that makes me want to simultaneously both play the guitar and not bother because I'll never be half that good

[@ryderl3988]

Thank you Rick and thank you Nuno. I watched the interview with a big smile on my face the whole time.

[@joshmore7175]

He hits the strings so lightly and with just enough palm muting, it makes the strings sound hollow and glassy. Amazing

[@bobabooey4537]

Hollow and glassy?? I heard a muffled tone for the most part.

[@keithbriscoe99]

And the amp is cookin' so only need to barely touch the strings

[@chrislestermusic]

I don’t think he’s hitting the strings as light as it looks.

[@marktracy1893]

I love how he is naturally flowing with the playing and conversation. Speaking like to a friend that is a fellow musician. He can't help but play with it there. I know the feeling.

[@siskokidd]

Thank you, Rick. Thank you, Nuno! Can't tell you both how much we love this. Playing, talking, and listening at it's finest.

[@butcho7492]

Nuno is fucking AWESOME!!

[@modelcitizen1977]

Peacemaker Die is such a guitar player's love letter to guitar players. What a great groove.

[@deanfrohm5634]

I went into the video hoping to hear that riff, so good.

[@jeff5329]

what is the riff he plays at 1:13? that screaming lick 😍

[@youropionmattersnot]

Love Nuno. ❤️ Hearing him rip Van Halen deep cut riffs and licks made my day. There will never be another Van Halen. How do you top one of the most influential first effort rock albums ever? Put out Van Halen II. I have not met many people that didn't like Van Halen because it's best to avoid those type people.

[@Wandering_4ever]

There definitely never be another Eddie Van Halen, but have you heard his kid Wolfgang play ?? Making his father proud with his chops for sure ..

[@TenFalconsMusic]

Now that you mentioned it... It too have never heard anyone say they didn't like Van Halen. Like someone saying they don't like pizza or Ana de Armas' lips.

[@jeremyrasemas7989]

My father is one of those people - hes an old head guitarist who thinks that “fast” playing is garbage, and totally ignores the mucisianship behind players like Edward, all he hears is the speed. So I drive him crazy by playing EVH riffs and solos all the time lol@@TenFalconsMusic

[@jeanjacqueslundi3502]

I enjoyed the Nuno interview but this treating Van Halen like a god, from people, is just irdiculous.And no, I don't like Van Halen music. And I like a loooot of rock and metal from every decade since the 60s.

[@newpowersoul2005]

Gosh!! Dope!! It's like chatting with his friends while sitting back and relaxing in the living room! What a moment!!

[@catchmeintherye2102]

Thank you for bringing this gem of a musician. Nuno is phenomenal.

[@sana-cm7oc]

Great episode. Always loved Nuno. He just loves music - and it shows. Thank you, Rick!

[@dollysinn]

Proof that Nuno still sounds like himself on any rig.

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

Of course he “sounds like himself”. But he also sounds like Eddie.

[@jmggsantos]

Is not about the rig, like someone said in the past "it's not about the bike" 😂

[@youropionmattersnot]

​@@stringtheoryguitars4952 it may be a nod to the previous interview with with Beato where Nuno told a story about playing Eddie Van Halen's guitar and rig and how disappointed he was that sounded like himself on Eddie's rig and not Eddie. Continue being combative of you like it. Or you could learn how to phrase the question without looking like a D bag. Example: "What do you mean by that statement?" Instead of WTF IS HE SUPPOSED TO SOUND LIKE?

[@maxwellblakely7952]

He has very unique style that’s for sure.

[@callingchristiano]

...where is the composer...?

[@edrowley1]

Thank you Rick! We all wanted the same thing, to listen to Nuno. Always enjoy your vids.

[@twitch-xm3qz]

Thanx for that Rick..it's great being in your natural environment to discuss guitar tactics and Nuno is very comfortable doing that.hes really f'in good

[@taliyateatastingtips3855]

The guitar duet in He Man Woman Hater is absolutely transcendent. Bettencourt’s first language is guitar. The man is phenomenal.

[@willreinier]

First off, that blue SG sounds amazing, and Nuno makes the most difficult stuff seem effortless!!! Thank you Rick for giving us the content that we deserve!!!!

[@minimoog4236]

Nuno is almost 60 years old. And theres only 4 years between him and Rick. Whats his diet like? Or has he sold his soul for guitar skills and eternal youth?

[@brianice9846]

Vegetarian

[@makistza]

The boots? Could be! lol

[@louissanderson719]

Looks like Nelly Fertado’s older sister. He does look good

[@jvak7777]

Both

[@Thetenmaumau]

Good old fashioned Azorian genes.

[@Adam_K_W]

Nuno is like the Terminator. He cannot be stopped! :-D Met him on a Generation Axe tour and he's just the most down to earth, coolest celeb I've ever chatted with. If watching Nuno groove doesn't make you smile, you should see a doctor!

[@aprilsdiarymusic]

Check Aprils Diary out 🕶

[@Mitzrael79]

He has an incredible rhythm, his phrasing is always groovin... Definitely one of my best guitar players of all time

[@kathrynyereb5851]

Nuno was like a kid in a candy store with all those guitars, he was really lovin it !!

[@RemyTrahant]

I saw Nuno perform at the Portuguese American club in Hudson MA about 10 years ago. He was the pride of the town. He captures the spirit of Eddie so well. I’d love to see him on guitar in a new version of VH. R.I.P. Eddie, I saw VH’s last show ever at the Hollywood Bowl 10/15. It will always be the greatest rock show I’ve ever been to.

[@skpince]

I have no idea why people aren't subscribed to this channel. It rocks, man!

[@dutchaus5813]

I think Sammy should give him a gig on the tour. Love seeing Nuno playing his idols riffs. RIP Eddie🤟🏻 I listen to you EVERY DAY. You may be gone but definitely not forgotten.

[@tonytech5520]

I like the idea, but I haven't heard Nuno play anything Van Hagar yet.

[@scottspackman6317]

Totally been mentioned, Rick, but love the way you allow the artist, in this case Nuno whom some of us have under appreciated, but you just allow the “interview” to become a jam session. With some really great nods to EVH and shows that this man can play. You are a consummate professional and showcase “music as an expression”. Thank you Rick! I subscribed to this channel too 😉

[@orpheus1340]

It all seems so easy!! That man is not only a guitar genius, he's also an incredible creative mind. His solo albums are very underrated, go get them, he will blow your mind!!

[@garywarren5048]

Listening and watching him play EVH with that smile and enthusiasm. I'm a drum guy and I can't stop smiling. Brilliant

[@unknwn_usr3077]

Time stamp plzz 😂

[@chrislight4325]

I love it when you see some of the shred kings talk about the impact that Eddie had.

[@sanjaybalachandran]

What really strikes me as exceptional is that Nuno still has that teenage freshness in his playing.. you can hear the spontaneity and the zing!

[@markusmpfeffer]

You can SO see how much Nono FEELS what he plays. It's unbelievable. He LIVES musicality. WOW.

[@harolddeschenes4640]

Thank you Rick for having Nuno. He's such a freaking talented musician.

[@tomanderson6140]

It's fun to watch Nuno genuinely enjoy the guitar, amp, and how it's all set up.

[@MourningMeditation]

Nuno's passion for guitar compliments his already fantastic level of skill and makes him an even greater guitar player for it. 😎🎸

[@Flashfyre-p1k]

This was a real treat! Very cool of Nuno to just hang out and fan boy over EVH.

[@rocketsauce5067]

Thank both of you.

[@aussieglen1]

Saw him with Extreme in Sydney last year. At the end he thanked the small crowd for supporting them etc, commented about how they’re old old men now etc… he was the bomb in my youth, 30 years ago. He certainly seemed humble after the show, shook people’s hands & thanked everyone for the longest time.

[@AMLagonda]

You lucky SOAB!!

[@cynthiagraven3343]

Juno is clearly having a blast! And I think you have a great gift for creating a space in which great musicians can simply enjoy their craft, thus allowing us to do the same. Thank you!

[@eclark9965]

The sheer joy he gets from playing is amazing.

[@Boabywankenobi]

That 'Hot for Teacher' run was majestic. I found Nuno really early in life without knowing it. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was pretty much the first movie I saw in the cinema. It was years later I realised Nuno scored the montage of the historical figures running through the mall. Fabulously talented guy, can't wait to see him again live, if you are reading Nuno....people in Scotland know who you are too!!! We have some venues here!!!

[@BenMcrea61]

I saw Nuno and Extreme at the O2 in Glasgow - he knows where Glasgow is !

[@iwillneverreadyourreplysta7489]

Nah

[@darkmediumlightroast9674]

This video made me smile for 10 minutes straight. Thank You!!!

[@JemmyBubbles]

Rick - 40 yr old dad of 3. Plugged back in after about 15 years, after watching you for 3 or so. I think the Steve Morse interview was the lynch pin. My Chops are back and this continues to inspire…. There is a level of candidness and accessibility that you bring to these guys, as a kid if I could have seen that Steve Lukather or Nuno were just dudes like us - I know much of it is to do with the nuggets of gold your guests will leave lying around occasionally. But you set the tone …. (Hur hur) …. The conversation will traverse harmony , technique, creativity , the business… You fill a niche that us with day jobs didn’t know we needed. Between you and Troy Grady ….. sweet Jesus … the internet has a lot to answer for with this round of catching the guitar “bug”

[@2001pl]

Even now gone, Eddie VH's remains so present in Nuno's mind, that's so impressive. It's like Eddie's ghost is floating around all guitar players from that generation.

[@jnh73]

5:53 never underestimate the game-changer that a properly set up guitar can be. It took me far longer than I care to admit to realize how important guitar maintenance is to the playing experience. I may never play like Nuno, though I'll be damned if I'm not going to be comfortable while I'm playing what I can.

[@belindahutchings9420]

What always strikes me when he interviews is that Nuno talks about the music. Not about himself, but other artists, the music, the guitar, the technicians. How many of us are fortunate enough in our lives to truly feel that passion for whatever our art may be?

[@StevenPaulFrancen]

This was an absolute joy to watch/hear! Nuno gets overlooked too often.

[@RianGalway193]

Rick, as a drummer and guitar dabbler on my son’s gear, I thoroughly enjoyed this segment. Please stay eternally youthful, Rick. Much love from Ireland (Gods Country) ✌🏻❤️

[@robertflood552]

Watching Nuno play makes me smile laughy my ass off. The sheer joy it brings him to just go and try to rip it! One of the truly talented guitarists of our age

[@CautelousOne]

I love that you just put it in his hands and let whatever happens happen. Nuno's's not trying to show off, he's just tinkering and noodling. I LOVED the Game of Thrones theme video he was in with Tom Morello and I was shocked at how amazing Brad Paisley was, as well.

[@Franck.Jazzman]

The white Strat rocks ! 🔥 Hot for the teacher ! 🎸💫

[@warlock7760]

This is awesome. Nuno is one of the most amazing guitar players and coolest guys to walk this earth. Thank you so much for those precious moments you get with your guests Rick. Love you both!

[@tomdevine7395]

Man, that was so much fun watching Nuno just let ‘er rip. He’s such a talented musician and, from what I’ve seen, seems like a good person.

[@davidhayes3366]

What’s awesome to me is watching NUNO with so much experience and talent, discover something new that he loves. And I learn too, big plus! Always love your shows bro THANKYOU ❤

[@bravo4adventure988]

Nuno is such a freaking G! Kinda bums me out that so many of us that were into rock music in the '90's missed out on his amazing talent along with Extreme as a whole due to that one commercially successful "pop" song. I genuinely had no idea what a shredder he is. Me being into the whole Grunge thing at the time probably didn't help.

[@thatsamazin-]

Huge grunge fan here but I was also playing guitar back then and reading all the magazines. That’s why I bought their debut album. He was highly praised in the magazines way before the “more than words” single which wasn’t even the first single off the album. So while many “casual” music fans might have overlooked them, I don’t think very many serious guitarists did. I never became a big fan of the band or album but definitely respect his playing and love his personality.

[@bravo4adventure988]

@@thatsamazin- I get that. Had I been playing guitar then, I probably would have come to the same realization as you. But, alas, I didn't start playing until a few years ago.

[@staggs5034]

I love his playing. He has so much groove. I remember the first time I heard Nuno.

[@codetech5598]

This is the first time I heard Nuno. I guess I could google his name to see who he is but I'm not that interested.

[@Stu4rtG4lvin]

@@codetech5598 you cold son of a gun

[@Rosterized]

@@codetech5598 seen his name floating around too but never checked out who he is or what he has played guitar for until now

[@codetech5598]

@@Rosterized I only

[@k2rocksstl]

That strat sounds amazing!

[@modpup]

Nuno is unreal!! One of my favs. Such a cool player and so talented

[@jonathanbailie]

The choppy riffing at 3:25 (from Peacemaker Die I think)... that sounds so sick. Some of the coolest sounding chops I've heard. Even though it's not overly technical, Nuno just puts notes together in such a beautiful way.

[@shaunmcduffee4792]

By far the most under rated and under appreciated guitarists of our era

[@hugoboufflers4875]

I think Buckethead is but Nuno is highly underrated for sure

[@jimmydriveway]

Not sure how you can say that? He’s had an incredible career, is admired by guys like Brian May and at his age still creating iconic guitar solos.

[@adamscottv]

Nuno isn't underrated. Everyone knows how great this dude is.

[@PeterPups0815]

Nah. Played in a shitty band though. Still every guitarist was "wtf's that guy doing?!".

[@chevy4x466]

@@hugoboufflers4875I think bucket is the fastest, but I often don’t enjoy his music as much.

[@deafsoundenthusiast]

Nuno playing Hot for teacher is a dream come true 07:56

[@MainPrism]

No doubt, the last 5 mins of this video are pure gold and made my entire week!!! 🔥💪🎸🤘

[@jamescampbell4334]

Really. 11:51 Would've liked hearing more "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love".

[@Cayres9]

That 69 Stratocaster though hand wound pickups which are overwound so they sound like Stacked pickups amazing guitar must be worth a fortune ❤

[@bido8176]

I wonder if he even practiced that in anticipation before the interview? Or is that just giving it a try after years of not playing it 😮

[@sealevelrogan1322]

Almost like every guitarist learns a EVH lick or two...

[@dreaminginnoother]

Rick, you are the best. "kept handing him guitars." Worth it. Love your videos, Rick!

[@Doc92IDH]

*By far* the most intimidating guitarist I've ever had the pleasure of seeing live. He's an absolute monster, and it's completely effortless.

[@chrislestermusic]

Ha! Try playing next to him in stage.😂

[@tgirlJessie]

One of the best and most underrated guitarist there is!

[@matthewdaniel15]

Nuno is so great and such a great dude. Love his Eddie props. Thank you for sharing! RIP EVH 😢

[@johanevander]

Nuno is a legend. Totally underrated for some reason which I cannot comprehend. 100% stud on the guitar! 🔥🙏

[@Chrsly]

Also Mr. Modest. I love that about him.

[@dougcronkhite2113]

Where do you get the idea that he's underrated? Like literally every guitarist on the planet knows who he is and his skills.

[@treff9226]

Nuno is not underrated, in any way, shape or form! He is well known and widely regarded as a guitar maestro. Many folks have commented on KZbin about the excessive use of the word "underrated" due to people wanting to profess their love of an artist and simply using "underrated" as a way to do so.

[@WePlayTheBeatles]

It’s you been overrated

[@vpaczkowski]

Jimi and Eddie broke new ground and unfortunate for those who come after but it's why casual music listeners can underrate a guy like Nino.

[@RabihSaadguitars]

That was incredible... What a tone from that strat into that JCM. I bet Nuno has somethting to do with that .. Just amazing.

[@michaelblankenau6598]

Yeah ...except the tone sucks .

[@fusionfan6883]

@@michaelblankenau6598 Sounds great to me

[@MickH60]

@@michaelblankenau6598 That's two stupid comments in a row, well done mate...!

[@michaelblankenau6598]

@@MickH60I’m sure stupid is something you definitely relate to… mate

[@bdm1000]

Wow! For a guy that never plays during interviews, you sure got a lot out of him!!! Awesome job!

[@rayflanagan9970]

i will never grow tired of watching these "guitar gods" just having fun. Blows my mind how amazing these guys are....