Paul Gilbert - Announcing The Dio Album!

[@lbarj]

Years ago at about 11pm some random night I emailed Paul Gilbert, on a whim, some simple musical question, and in 5 minutes received a helpful answer from the man himself, his sincerity and generosity of spirit will not be forgotten.

[@Vic-f1t]

Yesterday i asked Paul about amp settings in last Dio record and he answered me :) What a great guy.

[@truthnaut7829]

In 1989 I went to the NAMM show in Chicago as a guest of my brother who worked at a speaker manufacturing company. My brother had his own ticket and took me assuming someone from his company wouldn't show up and I could have their ticket. Eventually I did get in but before I could my brother met Paul Gilbert and asked him for an autograph for me because I was a huge Racer X fan. Paul gave him a poster of Paul Eating guitar shaped wheaties and signed it : To Joe, my best friend since 4th grade. I still have that poster and still quote it every now and then

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

Hell yeah! When I was 13 years old I saw Paul's email on his crazy website and sent him a bunch of annoying starter guitarist questions and he answers them all kindly and diligently. A true gentleman and kind soul. Crazy talent

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Since everybody is talking about awesome Paul experiences, I saw the first ever Mr. Big show before they went on tour opening for Rush in the late 80s. It was at the Omni Club in Oakland California, a small venue, probably holds around 400-500 people. The venue booking guy was my buddy, Jimmy Arceneaux, so I was super stoked about this show. We waited for about an hour, and then someone came out and announced that somebody in the band was sick and they had to reschedule the show. 30 days later, I saw the most amazing show ever! Sound was absolutely perfect, Paul was wearing a custom blue suit with light blue F holes all over it. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

[@inkedvillan80]

Man I remember chatting with him a few times back on aol 25 years ago or so. Miss those days

[@808zhu]

How can you not love this guy.

[@c-LAW]

I really appreciate that I've never seen an intoxicated Gilbert. He's a man of control and self-control

[@PixieintheMainframe]

Literally said the same thing in my head 😆

[@iloveshred]

Seriously

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@c-LAW Now you made me want to see you intoxicated 😐

[@dariuszzabczynski4357]

It is impossible!!!! 🤟🤟🤟

[@StevenRoby]

I can tell you playing a double bass in general is a LOT harder than it looks. What PG just did is jaw-dropping! Love it!

[@Dave-nm3xc]

Insane!

[@eddieanthonisse605]

I just dropped my jaw.. 😂

[@wev7196]

Seriously. The string tension alone would make those tapping bits really difficult. Bravo Paul!

[@MechanicalRabbits]

I'm almost certain he confirmed he fakes the double bass videos, it's all a trick to get us to click on whenever he wants to announce something

[@adamswing6115]

He's not doing it on an actual double bass lol

[@Jzh733]

I was Paul’s stage translator for Ibanze showcase in north China back in 2001. May God bless this nice man forever.

[@darkages9507]

Paul Gilbert is a legend.

[@hotrd91614]

Buckethead would agree 👍

[@lanedj801]

The most inspirational guitar player out there. He doesn’t just want you to hear what he’s doing he wants you to learn it.

[@mikeenos4040]

This guy is incredible Wasn't expecting shredding on an upright bass.. Actually it sounded pretty good...loved it

[@Catsincages]

Because it's not what you presume it is?

[@mikeenos4040]

On his next album he could do a psycho metal bluegrass jazz thing.. That would be interesting... If bluegrass guys can do metal covers ,we'll he can do metal bluegrass. Could be a new thing?

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

@@mikeenos4040 oh my gosh, great idea on the Bluegrass!

[@cbsaulren]

Paul Gilbert is a living legend. His instructional videos skyrocketed my ability and I'll forever love this man.

[@MrDaneBrammage]

I was once at a guitar camp thing where Paul Gilbert was one of the guests of honour. Somebody asked if there would ever be a Mr. Big reunion and he said no, probably not, and they were all a bit tired of playing that one song. Just then, there was the loudest peal of thunder as the building we were in was struck by lightning. He cringed a little and, without missing a beat, started playing the intro to "To Be With You".

[@accountemail9712]

That's hilarious. Hey, he wanted a number one hit

[@nckhed]

​@@hisaceinthehole3426 Dude! 😂😂😂

[@hand_and_justin_entertainment]

The amount of coordination this has take is incredible. Not a single bad note...

[@nckhed]

Yep, he was right on it, every single note. The guy is just too good. 😂 I'm not sure why, but when musicians do some really impressive stuff, it makes me laugh, but in a good way. I guess it just brings me a lot of joy. 😁

[@timothycormier3494]

Paul is the only guitarist who can crack me up and amaze me all at the same time😂

[@canyoncarver]

Doing Dio and Murray justice! Paul is a guitar hero and a talented comedian to boot!

[@ivorytower5847]

Thanks for putting a smile on my face for more than half of my lifetime.

[@TheMetalBlock380]

Amazing how well you captured Dio’s inflections and vocal phrasing on the guitar. Really felt like your guitar morphed into the real Dio himself!

[@Le_Mer]

You will forever be one of my all time heroes.

[@burn97444]

We miss Ronnie so much!! Thanks Paul for all your music and keeping up the flame of Dio!!! As you say... Long live rock'n'roll!!!!!! You ROCK!

[@yojishinkawa378]

We really really do.

[@biorythmicshifter]

What the heck did I just see…this dude is off the chain incredible, I didn’t think it was possible to play like that on an instrument like that…

[@_jm0n3y8oo_]

From racer X, to Mr. big this man has blown me away consistently for decades

[@rjc7289]

Never saw an upright bass played like that before! Got to give the man major props for originality!

[@BigPhi84]

Always the showman, gentleman, comedian, and all-around nice guy, Paul! I’m looking forward to this release. Keep on rockin’!

[@ericaguilarofficial]

oh yeah!

[@ThePhanaticalOne]

Holy Diver is the reason I listen to rock and roll. I begged my Mom multiple times around age 5 or 6 to play it on cassette while in the car. I caught the bug with that song and it never went away. Listening to the single right now as I write this and I'm overjoyed!

[@accountemail9712]

That was me with rock and roll all nite

[@Faydit212]

The first guy who plays a double bass in the correct position... ;-) Awesome slinding and tapping on such an instrument.

[@ciaranshaman]

Now that's what you call an announcement with style! Top one Paul. So lovely the way your showing your respect to the much missed RJD.

[@SvartElric9]

Thank you Paul, this is a true gift to all rockers and to all fans of RJD!

[@ianhamilton2035]

Amazing! Can't wait to get the record!! Thanks Paul!!! 😃

[@jasonsnyder3651]

Keep it fun Paul. You always have. Thankyou

[@poliziagrammaticale9430]

I had the pleasure to see this man playing live in the 90s with Mr Big, when they opened for Aerosmith. It was mind blowing.

[@nikmay1696]

Love you Paul!❤❤❤🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤩🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 You are the best player and a really kind man! RIP the best vocalist Dio!

[@colhad9505]

hi Paul... i always considered you like a good guitarist like Vai and Satriani... but this Dio album changes everything. U r totally awesome. It s a amazing instrumental album like the 1st Malmsteen or the Surfer's Satriani. Thx for this my friend.

[@Frosenborg]

This brightened my day, thanks Mr. Gilbert!

[@johnmichaelpatrick369]

What an amazing person and musician ! I was not expecting this at all... Jaw-dropping !

[@euandrecampos]

The simple fact that you do this now, and not "surf the wave" of a sad moment, shows genuine respect and the notion of a true Tribute. And not just a reason for self-promotion. Congratulations sir. And all Hail the King! 🤘

[@n.penston8341]

Mr. Gilbert, have you listened to Black Sabbath Medley Reversible, by the Japanese duo Ruins? They transcribed all the major Sabbath riffs into one big medley, and then play the score backwards - as the title suggests. Totally worth a listen, in any weather. Cheers, N.

[@wizaxed]

Good Lord, Paul you are effing amazing!!!! You are the MOST LIKABLE and BEST TEACHER of all the guitar gods!!! Who the F else plays a distorted stand up bass and shreds!!! Amaze-balls!!!! The Holy Diver track was killer! Hats off!

[@blackdogrover]

Impossible not to love Paul. And, wait. What?! Did I just see that?? My left hand just shattered watching you play that double bass, Paul. Only you, man. Only you. You are one of one. Period. 🎶🎶🌈🌅🌻🦋🎶🎶

[@chrispfeifer7628]

It will never get more original than this. Pretty impressive 👍

[@danriley5848]

You did a phenomenal job capturing Ronnie's vocals with your guitar and I am sure that he would approve. I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Ronnie and he was the nicest person and such an amazing talent. 🤘🏻

[@DragonBiscuit]

Paulo Gilberto is back! Virtuosity and comedy - the perfect combination 😊

[@mattgarcia440]

Met Paul's father, many moons ago, in Greensburg, PA... I was performing at the local lounge (now a Ramada Inn) . Very helpful when I asked him questions about obtaining tube amp parts, etc...

[@gombka1144]

Can you imagine a metal band using double bass? How cool that would be?

[@vannjunkin8041]

Type o negative..

[@TwistOnThat]

Hopefully there's something from the Dehumanizer album Dio sang on with Sabbath. The song i is amazing. Dehumanizer is my favorite Dio album. Check it out if you haven't heard it.

[@game_inverso]

Esse cara é uma figura raríssima.... Grande músico, nobre pessoa!

[@VIOPify]

Thank you Paul!

[@SourSnatch]

Rock On!!!

[@axesandelbows414]

I am so down for a new album from Paul Gilbert! Great idea and I'm ready to rock! 🎈

[@LordVikingLive]

Can't wait for the Van Halen album Paul, even tho I love Ronnie James Dio and all he did, I just know you can do Van Halen like no other. Rock On Dude!

[@dunazrael378]

Love you Paul!

[@jeffbogue3718]

Paul Gilbert s bass Playing is absolutely amazing .shredding the bass

[@romeoalfa1414]

amazing with fretless big bass ...

[@brenfu4982]

The album is amazing! Thank you for the amazing and thoughtful tribute to the king

[@jianhuang0124]

I went to Shanghai, Tokyo, Los Angeles, everywhere for Paul's concert over the years. You are my forever guitar hero.

[@stevenwollard5753]

Met Paul @ NAMM in Chicago in the 1980s when Racer X and George Benson did a booth performance back to back for Ibanez and the guy was a phenomenon and as real a person you could ever hope to meet. Congratulations on the new album sir ! .

[@robertclarkguitar]

I will enjoy this. Wow !!

[@Michael-bl4no]

Wow, even his vibrato is like Dio’s! Paul, hats off man. No one is allowed to get bored with guitar with this man around!

[@gun_toting_lefty]

Heard the Holy Diver single! Awesome! Can't wait till the album drops.

[@BillRayDrums]

Yay! I listened to Holy Diver this AM and it's awesome! Thank you Paul

[@don.richard8823]

Awesome! 🤘🏻

[@newh0]

Amazing bass

[@careerminorleaguer]

Love everything about this!! Paul, you're a gem!

[@nickbrian9882]

Upon hearing him play I was like “we need a whole album of this” THEN HE DELIVERED!!!!

[@stevengoodman3498]

Enjoyed a kick ass Mr. Big show in Springfield, Missouri back in the late 80s. Paul is such an incredible musician and always a joy to watch him play! Absolute perfection that night and one of the best shows I have ever seen! I was deaf for three days after and didn't care. Great memory!

[@666voyager666]

It was so amazing bud, you did such great justice to his legacy.

[@michaelarchambault217]

I can tell he does that a lot and i LOVE it!!

[@pedromoreira6324]

I had the privilege of doing a Jam session with him in the early 90's at a workshop in Portugal. I was a baby guitarist just born at that time, I had no idea what a guitar "monster" he was, times without internet, zero information 😎 I was so nervous that I started playing without connecting the cable 😅🥴 we played a blues, I remember improvising on Am pentatonic and adding the 6th to make it sound different, from the Dorian mode, he looked at me and his eyes widened, like, that's it dude 😁😁 so cool! I wish I could record that, cell phones neither 😂😂

[@araujowjow]

Yeah right, that happened.I was the cable, I was there

[@kqh123]

​@@araujowjowyou "patched" him up??

[@mr-meek]

Paul you are a mad man and I love it!!!

[@jjjohny_a5965]

right when you think pauls done it all he gives us dio on chillo bass....looking forward too the new album

[@m1ke176]

That was an awesome jam on the bass! Gonna check out the album.

[@born4rocknroll]

Absolutely amazing Paul! Looking forward to the complete album-release.

[@IvanRx76]

He is pure genious!!

[@MarioAwake]

Paul you are amazing!! 🤩

[@madeofnapalm]

Amazing as always!

[@tomconklinvo]

Can't wait, Paul!

[@JmieYoutube]

Keeping guitar fun and rockin on

[@KyleCzHall]

oh my goodness Paul, you have done something great again.

[@leandromormilli]

Terrific ! Congrats ! Leandro from Brazil !

[@rdctd8690]

Incredible.

[@twintron]

Super cool guy, met him twice, once an hour before a gig outside (it was freezing) he still took the time to sign a few pics.

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

I’m fkn there. Excited to hear it.

[@carloscoelho6463]

Holy(smoke)Diver. Still remember yourself and Billy Sheehan with the Makita on your 🎸 🎸 long, long ago. Maybe it will work on that d.bass. greetings to you and to the Metal Nation.

[@victormisiti1207]

Simply Amazing.

[@shaharbar]

Amazing, you have to bring out that fucking thing on your next tour!

[@guitarworker96]

Long Live Mr. Gilbert🤘🏻

[@ageng.raditya]

My hero!

[@jbusta8548]

Glad to see Paul recognized Dios work for the brilliance of his masterpieces Paul is a legendary guitar player and he is Mr Big!

[@Granma-pq6ve]

Absolutely crazy Man..... awesome skills.. always great in everything you do!

[@gwb19]

Paul Gilbert taught me how to play guitar on an Ibanez instructional DVD. What a legend! Gerald Veasley was amazing doing the bass part of the DVD. And Dio... 🤘

[@Yupppi]

The only difference with these is that the man looks slightly older in each, but still equally full of energy and music.

[@reeniecostillo2565]

Thank you for Rocking away to Dio music .I know he is smiling down at you honered with joy from the Heavens .🤘💜😎.LETS ROCK !!

[@jsullivan2112]

Awesome! I'll be buying it. Also RIP Juliette. The sweetest cat.

[@emochinchilla]

Sweet! You just rock brother!

[@Topcatyo.]

Glad KZbin brought me back to this channel years later

[@sydberetta4649]

This made my night. Thanks you absolute mad lad

[@israelr6636]

That was awesome!

[@FrankFerret]

Love your work Paul. Silence followed by a deafening roar is such an important defining album for me as a musician and i can't wait to hear this one.

[@markcopley2526]

You rule the Earth Paul!!!! 🇨🇦🎶❤️

[@kevincarey1453]

I will be the "FIRST in Line" to buy one! Sign me up. Remember Paul - "play with fire you burn your fingers and LOSE CONTROL of the FLAAAAAME OH!"

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Dude, you absolutely RULE! Thanks for all you do for us guitarists

[@piskyounow4404]

Genius, I love Paul Gilbert! Brilliant!!!

[@rovo7249]

Definitely on the list. Physical format of course.