This guy is so underrated - - - I remember back in the 80s ...90s...how alot of people didn't really give Firehouse credit....they're a vocal band...but no one noticed that Bill Leverty...was probably one of the greatest guitarists back then....right there with Warren from Ratt, and Reb from Winger.....Lynch was another one! ....so much talent back then it's crazy....we have nothing like that today.
@PammWhittaker Жыл бұрын
Bill is a great guy. I've spoken with him on Twitter, and tagged him in some of his videos I shared. He never fails to say thanks :)
@PerryCodes Жыл бұрын
You're wrong about "nothing like that today." There are young kids right now that run circles around DiMartini, Beach, and Lynch. You're just not looking in the right place. Don't get me wrong - I subscribed to Guitar for the Practicing Musician from '88 to '93 which had centerfold posters of all those guys I plastered all over my bedroom walls. You're right about there being crazy talent. But it didn't just end there...
@chrisb25359 ай бұрын
@@PerryCodes You're right. There's tons of guys these days that can play almost anything. I think what makes it more impressive for the late 80s / early 90s guys is that there was no internet. You had to go by tab books or magazines, that were often wrong, or just learn by ear. Innovators like Yngwie are even more impressive.
@Thunderdad9743 жыл бұрын
Hands down one of the most underrated guitarists.
@theausdog7 жыл бұрын
this guy deserves so much more recognition for his skills killer player!!!!
@abro92423 жыл бұрын
Why? Nobody deserves anything, you have to earn it. There are Thousands of guitarists that can play as good as this guy some are young as 14. All about longevity and re-enventing, marketing oneself in staying relevant. Just kidding, this guy is a badass!
@shayh.35563 жыл бұрын
@@abro9242 not always about how good one can play as opposed to how good one can write and Bill has some tasteful guitar pieces. Good joke btw lolol
@irocitZ3 жыл бұрын
You ain't kidding
@jhutch14702 жыл бұрын
@@abro9242 The point is that he earned it. What the fuck are you talking about?
@wildstarchild68793 ай бұрын
@@abro9242😂😂😂... I'm glad you put that last line in there.. I was about to tell you to go f yourself LOL... 😂😂😂
@raltefamily13012 жыл бұрын
His solo alone is a song !!
@Derrick61623 жыл бұрын
Badass🎸, real musicians, good music 🎵🎶 Tons of Talent🎸🎸🎸
@mikewallace1193 ай бұрын
Bill Leverty is awesome and I got to meet him and shake his hand at a concert... Unbelievable guitar player... So melodic... RIP CJ....
@katdaley74243 ай бұрын
I Met Bill Also. Incredible Guy And Player
@allmagicguy5 жыл бұрын
Met these guys on a few occasions and they were a great bunch of guys. One of the best live bands ever too....
@rogersimpson97252 ай бұрын
I saw Firehouse in the 90s. I thought they were just "0k". Until a couple of months ago. I started listening to them more closely. And then...Reach for the sky got into my head and I couldn't get rid of it. I didn't know much about the band. I didn't even know their names. Then the lead singer died and I found out his name. CJ was an awesome singer. Rip
@ryant36006 жыл бұрын
Loved that he gives Mark Kendall props. An amazing guitarist for sure.
@305dadecounty_grabberbluem55 жыл бұрын
Back in the day hair/metal band vocalists were so so so (I want to say "so" 100 times, but you get the picture) superior to what we hear today!
@wildstarchild68793 ай бұрын
Could not agree with you more bro, today it's like throwing a high-powered microphone into a garbage disposal... That's why I really appreciate the bands like hinder and theory of a Deadman and everybody bangs on Nickelback but the boys can sing... To be honest I haven't even looked add a lot of the newer bands because what I had seen before made me sick...
@luckypunchpanda50304 жыл бұрын
He is a Beast at the guitar !
@stephenngullie72226 жыл бұрын
Wooow!!!! FireHouse my fav band guitarist. Bill is an awesome guitarist.
@sarjhon13 жыл бұрын
hey bill, u know what? u inspired me alot..
@nielbarrientos50455 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite guitar player.
@alx7672 жыл бұрын
One of those players that deserve more atention
@wildstarchild68793 ай бұрын
First time I ever heard Firehouse, .. I am like who the hell is that on guitar!? If you have never heard their version of "Rockin around the Christmas tree" look it up.... Best version of the song I've ever heard! I want them to do more Christmas carols LOL
@MisterGUITAR100013 жыл бұрын
Ooooh Man Thank GOD somebody had this to Post from Hot Guitarist Video Magazine I broke my Old VHS Tape watching it so much LOL !!! Bill Leverty and FIREHOUSE were so Awsome ... and Bill Inspired My Guitar Playing aswell and I Thank You So Much Bill Leverty FAN 4 Life !!!!
@222nachoman11 жыл бұрын
possibly the first person to coin the term "eargasm"
@superbatfirenze5 жыл бұрын
right on, the first 2 records kick major asses and the vocal parts are extraordinary
@shayh.35563 жыл бұрын
Right, Firehouse has some of the best vocals I’ve ever heard in music period.
@rodolforodriguez62302 ай бұрын
Agree.......others albums are bad
@TruthSurge4 жыл бұрын
9:09 he got that directly from Satriani. Check out the song "Midnight". Satch does exactly that but with diff notes but it's the exact same rhythm and tecnhique. This guy is not only good but he's well rounded and knows his stuff and he seems to have no ego! What happened to these guys? I vaguely remember a few songs but why didn't they blow up? Maybe they didn't sell out and smear makeup on their faces or follow the latest trends?
@EzekielMessenger3 жыл бұрын
Extremely underrated band. Thankfully they were big in Japan when I lived there in the 90s.
@4rct1c9Ic3m4n3 жыл бұрын
They were big in Asia. Japan in particular
@dirtywhiteboy08283 жыл бұрын
Another casualty of grunge. Thier timing was bad. Thats what happened to them.
@Ratkwad3 жыл бұрын
So early 90s right now it hurts
@6672rock10 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear he gave props to Mark Kendall of Great White. Certainly a great player with a strong sense of melody. Mark's solo on the GW song "She Only" I think is one of the greatest solos ever put down on tape.
@shayh.35563 жыл бұрын
Mark Kendall is arguably the most over looked guitarist ever, dude is a monster!!!
@jaredsgirlp705811 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@6672rock9 жыл бұрын
Surprised to find out he triple-tracked his solos on the 1st Firehouse album. He must've played them super-tight, because it sounds like one guitar to me.
@tylerthescreamofficial983 жыл бұрын
He said it was like that with randy rhoads I didn't know that til now. Just proves how good of players they are
@winastom8117 ай бұрын
Great, unbelievable guitarist❤❤ I watch your guitar solo everyday then I practice, good work inspire to other people to playing guitar with tremolo, thanks for sharing bro, you are the great guitarist at all time
@add38043 жыл бұрын
found a photo of satchel and a photo of bill that looked... insanely similar- facial expressions and everything. even the way they were holding the guitar... they look so alike omg
@CBobski11 жыл бұрын
Just did a lesson with him over skype this morning! =) Great guy
@jhw10997 жыл бұрын
i like your hellpness solo~^^
@Ratkwad5 жыл бұрын
the early 90's where you could dress like a late 50y/o woman and still be cool but really bro you rock
@apri13hernandez942 жыл бұрын
Great 🇵🇭❤️🤟
@EhrosmithTV3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bill. You know, you inspired me a lot. Im just 4 years old when I knew Firehouse.. Im 26 now and in a band.. I just want to say thank you for being such a good inspiration (aside from EVH and Vito Bratta). You help me shaped my playing... Hope you guys visit the Philippines.. After this pandemic.. Swear, Firehouse is a legend here. :-) Shred on..
@debuhokontra20063 жыл бұрын
haha basta pinoy matic 80s 90s guitarist fav ntin yan, pati si vito sayang nawala lang sa scene
@EhrosmithTV3 жыл бұрын
@@debuhokontra2006 oo nga po..hehe.. Si Vito, DJ na lang sa Staten Island.. King EVH just passed away recently.. :-( Dont be sad bcoz he's gone, but lets be thankful that HE was here.. Baka wala ng sumunod na gaya ni EVH sa next generation... And Bill is still in the scene with Firehouse.. As far as I know, nagsosolo din si Bill on his instrumental songs.. and nakanta din sya. :-)
@debuhokontra20063 жыл бұрын
@@EhrosmithTV try mo si guthrie govan magaling din o kaya si satchel ng steel panther medyo comedy lng ang dating pero inspired sa 80s glam community property ganda ng tunugan parang 80s
@mikewheeler875611 жыл бұрын
It was called Hot Guitarist Video magazine, there was only two vids made, think I still have both.
@ConanObrien224 жыл бұрын
Do you still have the entire video?
@Siama77 Жыл бұрын
One of a rare kind
@jaredsgirlp705811 жыл бұрын
i used to have this on vhs and for the life of me i don't know what i did with it and i can't remember the name of the vhs either and i wish i could cause i would like to see if i can find another copy
@rrgghuhgfvjhdrgfzejjg3 жыл бұрын
He was satchel before satchel .😂😂😂
@PaboritongAwitinniBoyKarne172 жыл бұрын
I supposed to say that but I cannot compare Bill to Satchel because they are both good guitar players....
@Angelo-fo8deАй бұрын
Russel Parish aka Satchel has been playing music well before this .
@jimmymasangkayvlog82833 жыл бұрын
Your the best lods
@TrudaOfficialChannel9 жыл бұрын
i don't care about his influences.. the solo on Hold The Dream... purely speaks! ...pff..
@Russmyster733 жыл бұрын
Arpeggio master.
@vyper_official25728 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what the blue guitar he's playing is in the beginning of the video? Its shown at 0:02-0:07.
@mallardtheduck4068 жыл бұрын
Hey, it's a Yamaha Pacifica 1221, they were Yamaha's finest superstrats.
@ryant36006 жыл бұрын
yep that's exactly what it was.. Not to many played them but Bill really brought them to my attention. This was back when everyone was playing the Ibanez Rg 550's and ESP's. And here's Bill shredding a Yamaha. Loved it
@TeleCarlitos4 жыл бұрын
Michael Lee Firkins also played (got sponsored) Yamaha. Wish I could get one for myself. Cool version of a super start.
@irocitZ3 жыл бұрын
Everyone always focuses on how great the songs and their playing abilities are, how about this dudes killer hair?
@luciferdevil4874 жыл бұрын
hey dude..... pls.. show guitar tabs your solo... all she wrote
@alexilaiho853410 ай бұрын
is he using active pickups or its just the amp? impressive tone
@1maripaul11 жыл бұрын
Just do not bring him Taco Bell at 3am to his hotel and think that you are going to "eat" taco bell. Thank Gawd for the wise words of my Parents!!! **Lucky girl**
@jumpfart6666 жыл бұрын
Mari Spagnolo-Paul 😂
@KUDGHAT1 Жыл бұрын
What u thought of marty yjm vitto n Hendrix ?
@Angelo-fo8deАй бұрын
Lynch, Via, Satriani , enough said.
@apichart62610 жыл бұрын
how ?
@Defusedben Жыл бұрын
😢
@NoPrayer4TheDying11 жыл бұрын
anyone know approx when this was recorded?
@MrOnomatopoiea7 жыл бұрын
Sometime in the 19th century....
@BaronQ6 жыл бұрын
NoPrayer4TheDying The VHS of Hot Guitarist Volume 2 came out in 92 when I bought it, so I'd say this was shot late 91 or 92. Reach for the Sky is sensational (but not overnight, lol)
@jimmyforest9964 жыл бұрын
Who?
@fredohrwell72217 жыл бұрын
Now we know where Avenged Sevenfold learned some of their ballad vocal style.
@jumpfart6666 жыл бұрын
fred Ohrwell stfu with that shit
@jumpfart6666 жыл бұрын
fred Ohrwell that band is a fuckin disgrace to mankind