Prince's Guitar Gently Weeps (Reaction!)

[@mlb235nyc]

And Prince (RIP) did this without going to a single rehearsal. Dhani was quite concerned that Prince would mess it up and Tom Petty (RIP) told Dhani (basically) to chill because it was Prince and therefore, it would be great. And it was. Petty and Prince were friends. Prince was a little arrogant and this unnerved people and some didn't want to work with him. But Prince knew his worth and felt he didn't have to rehearse like others did. Prince had a natural gift for musicianship.

[@clearcandortv5727]

That’s not the true story. Prince went to the rehearsal but Jeff Wynn’s guitarist that played the first solo wanted to do both solos. During the rehearsal he played both and Prince said let him play, I will take over during the performance. He never practiced that with them because of Jeff Wynn’s guitarist.

[@acemodez3169]

​@@clearcandortv5727you can also see Dhani smiling and nodding to Prince, didn't look concerned to me

[@evarene07]

@@clearcandortv5727So he never rehearsed with the group…I’m sure you knew what he meant.

[@TristanandIsolt]

Many consider this the greatest guitar performance of all time. I agree with those people.

[@joeyspider]

lot of player guitars said prince was the next hendrix but sad rip

[@TristanandIsolt]

@@joeyspider I'm only commenting on this one performance. I'm not saying where Prince ranked as a guitar player.

[@fasteddie617]

I would consider it "one" of them. There's far too many guitar gods out there with incredible solo solos, to call this the greatest. Doesn't matter much to me. Just appreciate the greatness 👌

[@TristanandIsolt]

@@fasteddie617 There is no one right answer, but this is the one with the most recognition. 132 million views on one of the versions, but over a billion if you add them all up.

[@puddysue]

As do I!

[@kerrihennebury7616]

The smile on Dhani Harrison’s face when Prince was playing is great. There were 11 legends on that stage and Prince was like, hold my beer. 😂❤

[@markhorne6020]

Right❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@amandagraham4254]

The story as I was told. Prince didn't make the top 100 guitarists in Rolling Stone, and Tom Petty invited Prince to basically slay them!! ❤️ Prince. RIP

[@michaelterry3885]

R.I.P. Tom Petty...and George Harrison...✌

[@craighall8450]

He made it it was jus a shitty ranking like 70 or something when he should’ve been one cus most don’t play bass and guitar at top level smh

[@mistylynn7425]

@@craighall8450 No he wasn’t on the list at all in 2004. He eventually got added a couple years later.

[@craighall8450]

Right but when this video came out the list came out again and he was ranked like I said higher not talkin about 04

[@jeffstenstrom197]

Didn't hear that but that's awesome. It'd be a travesty if prince wasn't in top 10 guitarist list let alone top 100 . Rolling Stone though so nothing surprises me. In words of Eric Clapton when asked how it feels to be the best guitarist of all time..."I dunno go ask Prince"

[@taragreenetarotastro]

That's George Harrison's son Dhani, his Mini-Me singing and playing in the Background; Prince, is amazing. I was so sad when he passed. A genius, worthy of Jimi Hendrix's crown

[@barbarafrazier3242]

ELO Jeff Lynne…. Electric Light Orchestra…. They have a lot of great songs too!! I feel like I’m always saying someone is great when i watch your reactions 😂 but I’m old and I know a lot of music! What I love about reactors is discovering great music in many different genres! Don’t ever box yourself into just rap, rock, country, blues etc…. There’s great stuff in all of it!

[@Kathy-fm6vm]

I love how younger generations react to Prince.They are so blown away. I cried for about a month after he passed.

[@cyndigirl418]

It's still hard to believe he's gone! What a tremendous loss! 💜 💜💜💜💜

[@jamesfish2177]

Me too! I cried like he was someone I knew personally. So much talent! Gone way too soon!

[@dbmnfinity1]

Still crying 😢

[@Member319]

Still do, sad year for music 2016 a lot great ones left us that year

[@dbmnfinity1]

@Kathy-fm6vm I couldn’t stop crying for a year... got so bad I went to therapy I don't think that people truly understand the effect that other people have on them until they are no longer there

[@CVDwise]

All the guitars on that stage made their guitars weep but Prince made his guitar wail and throw a temper tantrum. 😫😭🤯 🔥! Bravo 👏🏾 ❤👑 . Throwing his guitar up in the air at the end of his performance was equivalent to a mic 🎤 drop wrapped in rock & roll swag. OMG…RIP my love.

[@PaulMarlow-x3j]

I know nothing about playing a guitar, but I've watched this performance so many times and every time it moves me emotionally. It's like Prince is in total harmony with his guitar and the performance isn't a performance at all, it's like it is coming from his soul. Amazing, truly amazing.

[@avogrid296]

I love how he laid back and let everyone else do their thing, and then TOOK THEM TO CHURCH AND BACK. And to finish with the guitar toss and swag walk offstage. GOAT.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

PRINCE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dericktaylor1270]

THE best solo I’ve ever seen. I say that because I’ve probably watched it 50 times and it still gives me goosebumps.

[@WendyDarling1974]

One of my favorite favorite part of this performance is seeing the joy and amazement on the face of George Harrison’s son Dani as Prince gets into it.

[@Brotha_Teresa]

Most people equate Prince to being a legendary performer, but he’s often under appreciated as a musician, where he’s at least equally legendary.

[@nigel6956]

The man mastered over 27 instruments, imagine the amounts of time in his day that were not spent on mastering his craft... I wonder what he did, to just be silent. Because he was a constant creator and in my opinion the best "guitar front man" ever.

[@TBoogy3]

I think he's more appreciated as a musician. Michael would be the performer. In my opinion.

[@stevenmonte7397]

@@nigel6956 FACTS!!! I got blasted on another thread by saying Prince and Stevie are the two most talented artists we have seen; considering discography, instruments played, influence and careers. Put them in a room with anybody with all these instruments and they are the last two left.

[@AJimiDigginKat]

Especially the early albums, the first 2 before the Revolution was formed he just played everything in the studio and then got musicians to go out with him to perform. He also played more lead guitar in the early music that was way more funky before a more pop sound came

[@Helios601]

​@@stevenmonte7397 Which is why they were friends & played together a few times.

[@philmordecai]

"That guy" is Jeff Lynne of ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) a legend in his own right. When interviewed once about how the Beatles might have ended up sounding if they'd remained together, John Lennon said ELO. Jeff became a close friend of George Harrison and produced much of his solo work and also performed with George, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan & Roy Orbison in The Travelling Wilburys. ELO in itself is a deep and hugely enjoyable rabbit hole to disappear into.

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 TW were my Account on the East Coast! 🤩 Their shows were amazing! And NYC shows were legendary! 😔 RIP GH & 💜 Prince! 🥰🐰

[@kdavis9943]

You should check out Jeff Lynne’s ELO. Quite the catalog of amazing hits. They are incredible. Jeff Lynn was a musical genius. In addition to his own musical success with ELO, he and George later formed a super group called The Traveling Wilbury’s. Jeff also wrote and produced songs for Tom Petty and George. Love Jeff Lynne, all these guys really.

[@elmer0308]

Jeff Lynne is underappreciated...by myself included until recently discovering everything he's been involved in

[@cityhonors1]

@philmordecai TW were my Account on the East Coast! Some of the best shows I've ever seen. Their hits + their own bands hits + their solo work = 3 hrs of pure ear candy bliss! Loved when they hit Town & played MSG or Radio City Music Hall! 🥰🐰

[@amandamckee9178]

Traveling Wilburys ~ a bunch of legendary greats who were good friends that enjoyed getting together and knocking about to create some of the best sounds ever!!

[@kimmycook2698]

A stage full of seasoned LEGENDS...and Prince just strolls out and blows everything to 11. George would have been so happy to see them singing this together with his look-a-like son.

[@brentfugett2700]

My thoughts exactly, and these literal legends looked on and knew exactly what they were witnessing. Absolute legend.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

Prince throws the 🎸 up to heaven saying “Ima need that later”.

[@twentyfiveyears5010]

Almost made ME weep with that comment.

[@MsCamicam]

Awesome🎸💜

[@faith.s_mom]

I love that!! 💜

[@missy652]

Prince was also inducted into the Hall of Fame that same night and performed a set with his own band. RIP LEGEND.

[@rexjamerson9316]

As a long time guitarist, a few naysayers have criticized Prince's lead guitar work here, but the lead solo was absolutely fabulous and perhaps even more importantly, it fit the song....PERFECTLY. that's what it's really all about.

[@angelasuttles]

So many great performers on stage, and they put Prince in. Then I don’t see anyone else. There’s great…then there’s Prince. A whole other level. When he shows up, he’s all you see. All 5’2” of him. Yes he was that short. And yet slayed every stage he was ever on. Oh yes, the Super Bowl performance! It was so good. ❤️🙏😇

[@wendyhodges7172]

The Super Bowl performance.....IN THE RAIN!!!.....was EPIC!!! 😊😊😊

[@sophiaelayne9984]

Prince is a music God. It's almost unfair.

[@scottfeuerhammer3595]

You have all legendary musicians. DHANI is actually solid, but look at who is all on stage!! PRINCE steals the show. That's amazing. Show's that PRINCE is a GOAT.

[@KarenRobin2072]

This was Prince’s response to being snubbed by Rolling Stone Magazine’s top 100 guitarists. Prince didn’t do this in rehearsal. That’s why he kept looking at Petty to see if it was okay to keep going. Petty was happy to oblige and keep singing the chorus while Prince had his moment. And did I mention … Rolling Stone magazine execs were in the audience. He certainly proved his point here. And the strutting off stage at the end. Priceless.

[@faith.s_mom]

Priceless, is right!! If you look up "swag" in the dictionary, there's a picture of Prince. He killed EVERY time he took the stage 💜💔

[@SeanOHanlon]

And that's how to say "F you." to the guys from Rolling Stone.

[@Frostrazor]

His Super Bowl performance was one of the best ever hands down - in the rain! Like a boss!!! Prince was always underappreciated as a musician. Knew like a dozen different instruments!!

[@theGefilteFist]

Yeah, and I think the next year was Coldplay…

[@douglashayes3167]

Minnesota 80's kid here.... sooooooo, Prince spoiled here.... he was just always a part of life even before he became famous he was well known around the Twin Cities...... took that for granted and didn't fully appreciate it til several years down the road at how lucky we were and what a special gift we had all along right in our backyard....

[@silversagerae6353]

Lead singer is the legendary Tom Petty, chorus singer the legendary Jeff Lynne from ELO, The great Steve Winwood on keys. The dark haired younger guy behind Petty is Harrisons son.

[@cirdecsongs]

Don't forget Steve Winwood on keys and Steve Ferrone on drums!

[@theGefilteFist]

Legendary schmegendary. That was Prince and some studio musicians

[@silversagerae6353]

​@gefiltefist2088 hey I am as much a Prince fan as anyone but to dimin9sh the accomplishments of some of the other legends on that stage is just ridiculous lol

[@Lilly-er2sw]

@@theGefilteFistYou are insane…carry on.

[@robertlisternicholls]

They were all superb but Prince was out of this world.

[@TheSquirrelgirl55]

I was so thrilled when this happened and Dhani Harrison was in the group. What a group of musicians.

[@OMVilla2927]

Prince was a musical genius. He played multiple instruments, wrote amazing music, and was one of the greatest performers I've seen live. Like you have said before, watching someone that loves their craft of making music, is a special, special, gift.

[@leeannies-tears369]

And Prince plays the piano just as impressively!!!

[@DesL488]

And drums and the bass too

[@TBoogy3]

@@DesL488 I'd say his drumming was just ok. His drum machine programming was famously awesome though. But he slaps on bass, guitar, and piano for sure.

[@jeromejamies3641]

Piano was his (and his father's) main instrument, most songs he would compose on piano

[@AP-gb3eh]

I’ve always loved the look of joy on Dhani’s face watching Prince shred ☮️ He definitely honored George’s masterpiece

[@JustSomeVideos0]

He slayed it. Best solo ever. No doubt. Dhani looked so chuffed, he knew what was about to explode!

[@JDCNY1]

And then in an interview he bashed prince for showing off

[@arkytiorcollective3095]

Same. You can see Dhani's face when it's Prince's turn and he's nodding to him to come on. He comes alive.

[@tomdebom1346]

@@JDCNY1because (one story is) Prince wasn’t meant to be there. He was there for his own performance, then just walked on during this performance and started playing

[@JDCNY1]

@@tomdebom1346 not a true story. He hasn't been to the rehearsals, and the other guitarist kept taking prince's sections, so he stepped up and took over. He was always supposed to be there and had a part.

[@kerrycronin3581]

I have heard he didn't go to the rehearsals and this is all ad lib. He went out saying " don't worry. I got this."

[@Lilly-er2sw]

He went to the rehearsals.

[@ecce9337]

First, I'm ECSTATIC that you're seeing and Truly appreciating GREATNESS! Second, I've seen this like a Billion times and today it REALLY hit me in my Heart and Soul. I'm Devastated they took MY MAN, THE PURPLE ONE, PRINCE ROGERS NELSON away from Us!!! Seriously! I'm feeling the Loss of him, right now. *tears* Still Love that his MUSICAL GENIUS, LEGENDARY STATUS and LEGACY lives on!!! #Prince4Ever

[@jeffrichards1537]

Prince was the man. Can play any instrument at God level. And sing. Underrated in my mind.

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

And dance and is a great bandleader. He is the complete package.

[@SirJoCocchi]

And write. And produce. And act.

[@opinionladyy]

He was the complete package. 1 of 1.

[@lizgray5750]

All of there great artists are noted in the comments

[@JMan-24]

And play basketball. Game blouses.

[@carlethiastreet7596]

I told you would love this. Prince is a legend. May he R.I.P.

[@bertpayne3004]

Dude, you are just beginning to scratch the surface with Prince. You really need to see some live shows. While the solo on this video is tremendous, I can tell you with all seriousness that he played solos night after night, for 35+ years in everything from clubs to arenas to stadiums that blow this one away. I had the privilege of seeing him 5 times in person. My favorite memory is of standing about 6 feet from him while he ripped solo after solo for close to 3 hours, and melted my face off. I would love to share some more Prince stuff with you if you can tell me how to send a message your way. By discovering Prince, youu have started a musical journey like no other. Enjoy.

[@LinkRocks]

Syracuse 1985 is one of his best live shows.

[@GeeBee..]

Best comment, for Sebs Duran a new Prince enthusiast.

[@LS-tt9ci]

Yes sir! This is phenomenal, but as a life long fan, we’ve been knowing! I always point the newly anointed to the live shows. I send them to check out check out his (it’s audio only) “Small Club - Just My Imagination” The guitar work makes me cry and that was even before he passed away. And guitar heads need to also check out “Joy In Repetition” from his live album “One Nite Alone It Ain’t Over” There’s so many more. And that’s just guitar.. we can list em for bass, for percussion, for keys….. I will never be over losing him too soon- for me anyway. I hope it was right on time for him.

[@joelevans9903]

Prince hangs back then swipes the spotlight lol Also his superbowl performance in the rain was epic!

[@timsmacbook]

I feel like someone should explain what happened here. Just listening to it is very emotional, but Prince was really playing for a different audience. That was for guitarists, for musicians, to understand, something that George Harrison would have understood and appreciated. The entire solo was there to illustrate the genius of Harrison as a songwriter, and Harrison and Clapton as guitarists. Prince showed a deep understanding of the A-minor/A-major split modal through the way he stayed on the A-C-G theme as the root moves around to create the progression, then his move to the Dorian IV (F#) is a brilliant call-out to Harrison's guitar language - later in the solo, you can see Prince smile at Tom Petty when he goes back to the natural F to rejoin the rest of the band. The little fill figures are a nod to Clapton's brilliance on the original White Album recording as well. But Prince still made it his with the trem-picking, and that absolutely brilliant octave section about 2/3 of the way through, just really slick and nasty. A lot of this was literally Prince proving to the legendary guitarists in the audience that he was one of them, that he understood the theory, the technique, and the Beatles, to be honest, as well as anyone who ever lived. It's easy to understand that this solo was heavily emotional, just after George's passing, but the tribute is so much deeper than just being a great guitar solo - Prince paid tribute to the craftsman Harrison, and that was really powerful to anyone who got it.

[@juantimer]

It's hard to even comprehend this level of talent, really. To be legendary in so many facets and oh yeah, one of the greatest guitarists of all time too.

[@sophiaelayne9984]

Prince. Michael Jackson. Whitney Houston. Bruno Mars( give him a few more years). Music Gods.

[@derecklockwood8633]

being from Minnesota, I've always known of Prince, and all the other names he went by. He was amazing and so talented! Not only was he a great performer, in every single way, but he wrote music for himself & others. He helped many musicians in their achievements in the business and rising up. He spoke out for those as well. Legend, or iconic, are not strong enough words to describe him. This world definitely lost a great one here.

[@jeffandrhondaweaver477]

Yes. Remember Jamie Starr?

[@thetruthhurtsu]

I’m from Minneapolis, Minnesota myself. We’re you lucky enough to catch any of the shows at Paisley Park?

[@jeffandrhondaweaver477]

@@thetruthhurtsu Wish I could have, but I lived down in N. C., but have been a fan since the first time I heard 'Controversy', and you're right, legend or iconic will never be strong enough words to describe Prince Rodgers Nelson.

[@Peg__]

Prince was like our "hometown guy" who just happened to be a music genius.

[@BBStyles777]

Prince was the best anything/one to ever come out of MN, no thing/one else. Well, except Bob Dylan and Judy Garland, who both expressed distain for MN. Just a bunch of ignorant collectivist idealists. Nice to your face but... behind your back is another story.

[@ND-9]

Thx for acknowledging the fact the he was having fun. Not calling him a ham or saying he was grandstanding

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

And either way, George's son Dhani sure didn't seem to mind Prince doing his thing--he was grinning a mile wide! 😊

[@baliusd]

One of my favorite songs and best performances. Everyone rocked, but Prince crushed it.

[@Snakebite351]

first singer was Tom Petty. Second singer with the fro is Jeff Lynn (ELO)

[@jimmyavsfan24]

Best version of this song. Prince was an absolute legend on that guitar. RIP.

[@shadaxe]

Personally, my favourite version of this song was performed by Jeff Healey. He was amazing doing this song live on Letterman. But yes, Prince was amazing.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

I'd say the three different beatles versions are the best.

[@jimmyavsfan24]

@@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek I can definitely understand and I appreciate your opinion. Hope you have a blessed day though.

[@dagmar.6954]

This was when George Harrison was inducted into the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Great tribute to George & this is one of his best songs that he wrote. Dhani Harrison (George's son) was playing guitar with all the other mega stars that night. Sadly we have lost Tom Petty & Prince now.

[@wandamanning9198]

Prince was also inducted that night too.

[@Anne.Pinkerton]

That's just one of the best performances of all time! Not many people would argue with you either! I loved watching Dhani Harrison's face as he enjoyed what Prince and the others did for his daddy's song! It was like going back to the 60's and seeing his young daddy with the Beatles! Thanks for this reaction!

[@amye823]

probably one of the greatest line ups ever

[@catsara9114]

I still don´t get over how phenomenal Prince was as a guitarist ...

[@revcliff]

All I can say is if you think of anyone else as the coolest person who has ever lived, they wish they could be as cool as Prince (except maybe Freddie Mercury). We lost out on decades more of his brilliance. May he rest in peace.

[@shellyjackson3887]

Told you!!! Prince was a musical genius!!! Miss him so much! Great reaction!!!

[@terrigail7]

Prince...💜 never anyone else like him and never will be.

[@vickiroman189]

The amount of talent on that stage could light up the galaxy.

[@patwillis1893]

Prince could make his guitar weep, sing, and talk 🎸🥰

[@lisaassante7070]

Watched this live on TV so long ago. Still love it. Respect to others, but prince KILLED it !!!!!🎵

[@jiujitsujackson9831]

I saw Prince at a concert in 1981. This man was standing on top of the piano playing it with his feet in high heel boots and at the same time playing the guitar. He was just laughing and looking at the crowd while he was doing it. That whole stadium was in shock! He was incredible

[@patriciahilbish3982]

Hahaha. I’ve loved this for so long. It makes me laugh watching reaction videos. Just remember this, the old folks have all those years more experiences that you never heard inside of us. There was a lot more to the world than the Beatles and Elvis. There is vocal perfection in a small woman called Barbra Streisand.. if all you think is Broadway… that’s like saying Prince doesn’t know how to play a guitar. Get past her biggest hits. That’s not where Barbra’s genius lies. EGOT, 10 Grammys, 2 Oscars, Tony, 14 Golden gloves, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Kennedy Honors award…. So many more. She did disco with Donna Summer..

[@wckdaintgood]

Man really threw his guitar in the air and walked off stage what a guy

[@stevedoherty7325]

Whilst managing to leave his hat on his head....that's impossible in its own right

[@adampilkinton1701]

He gave the guitar back to God when he was done with it.

[@SirJoCocchi]

I think I read somewhere that Steve Ferrone, who was the drummer that night, never saw that guitar landing. 😂 To me he surely is on the top 10, also cause he wasn't only a great soloist, but probably the funkiest rhythm guitarist.

[@wckdaintgood]

@@SirJoCocchi Yes without a doubt he is top ten but it’s a shame how many people underrate him. Man is a shredder

[@jrevonte]

The part that floors me is that you can hear the guitar still humming while in the air!

[@sledgehammer6698]

The guy in the back is Dhani Harrison, loving what Prince is doing...

[@carolcampbell9019]

In my opinion Prince is and always will be the greatest musical artist in history. He is an entertainer but so much more 💗

[@J0hnny8ravo]

The guy was among the best in everything he did: singing, playing instruments, writing songs, dancing, you name it! One of a kind. R.I.P. 😢

[@myogart]

Prince’s solo was supposed to be half as long. You can see him looking back at Petty, and petty nods, keep going legend. .. and so he does

[@BrandonPrive1432]

he was a true enigma, like at the end he doesn't bow he literally throws his guitar and walks off stage in seconds, never took pictures with fans, never allowed cameras into after partys, just left it all on the stage and disappeared keeping the mystery alive.

[@Browzer01]

I watch this reaction about onnce a month because I love your take on it. So happy you found Prince. A dude I've seen maybe 30 times in 4 countries since 1986. Met him 3 times in clubs in Paris after his 'aftershows" after his 2+ hoour main concerts. We were robbed. Thank you for keeping him alive for us.

[@gloriacotton421]

I saw it live. It never gets old. The performance was that powerful. That honoring. That respectful. That creative. That personal.

[@FranklinJuniper-uh2lk]

Wow❤

[@AnonymousServant513]

Prince, the artist, the man, the legend. A guitar God.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Prince is a BADASS on the BASS!

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

We knew that early on - but especially in his song "Bambi."

[@realSimoneCherie]

Right. If I had to pick a favorite instrument of Prince it’s absolutely the bass

[@jjjones8609]

Prince montreux 2009 concert. Classic rock mixed with jazz via Prince sound. Prince covers stratus(cob ham cover), Spanish castle magic (Hendrix), prince does an expanded slow down version of his own little red corvette with a guitar centered version. Prince’s cover of Radiohead “creep.” Where Prince changed some of the lyrics and brought 2 killer solos at Coachella.

[@bossteamentertainment6836]

💜Omg loved seeing Prince put a big smile on your face😂😂😂😂😂I very much appreciate hearing from an knowledgeable guitar player so 👍THANKS! I haven't seen your reaction to Prince's Superbowl performance but this reaction makes me look forward to your other video! Awesome!

[@LuvOneAnother]

#Prince was inducted into the RnR Hall Of Fame the FIRST year he was able to be. SOME greats arent honored for decades after. #Prince REALLY is a Musicians Musician and he is a #GenreOfHisOwn #PrinceIsAGenre of music. #Prince4Ever

[@brickcitybrownchick]

I saw this the night it happened and was BLOWN AWAY. Prince was the MAN, period.

[@jhawk1912]

That was such an amazing moment. I always knew Prince was a great musician, but while I was watching that I realized I had no idea.

[@hilljackoutdoors2808]

Absolutely a kick ass performance. There is a back story that Prince was supposed to be lead guitar but one of the other performers insisted he do it. And so when it got to Prince, he adlibbed that solo which is why you see Tom Petty and a couple others smile when Prince flat gets it.

[@dr725]

That stage is one big rabbit hole of musical talent. The two singing are Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne. The two of them were part of a Supergroup with George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Bob Dylan called The Traveling Wilburys. Jeff Lynne was part of another group from the 70's called Electric Light Orchestra aka ELO. Check their music out.

[@sherryarflin726]

This is EPIC !!!!! And we’re talking about the very elite performing this.

[@esteban280889]

"That guy" is Jeff Lynne from ELO

[@willow0828]

That’s Jeff Lynne. Check him out as a member of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and the Traveling Wilburys. Other members of the Traveling Wilburys were George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne.

[@attwxlv5966]

I was there - planted in front of the tv when the Beatles played on the Ed Sullivan show. From day one I was obsessed with George Harrison like a little teen girl gets. I later loved Prince, Tom Petty, and the rest of the guys playing here. I'm in awe of this performance and also I cry a little bit whenever I see it

[@coeuznatas]

I've been a Prince-fan since I was 10, and I've just watched your Prince-vids back to back. It gives me so much joy seeing you truly(!) enjoy his mastery, great reactions!

[@lkayh]

I think one reason Prince didn’t get the accolades he deserved as a musician was in part because he was a bit of a diva (in the sense that he knew he was fabulous and expected everyone else to know it as well). You can see it here. Didn’t go to rehearsals, just went in with his red hat and red accents grabbing attention before he played a note, and blew them all away, had a guy following him around ready to catch him when he fell backwards, and did that “mic drop” at the end with his guitar. 11 awesome guitarists all with great reps and yeah, some big egos hard won by decades of amazing work, and he just rolled them all right there on stage. He knew he was all that, and it rubbed people the wrong way sometimes. Thing is, you get to act like you’re all that when you ARE all that.

[@Tarantulisimo]

Tom Petty - lead vocals, guitar Jeff Lynne - co-lead vocals, guitar Steve Winwood - organ Dhani Harrison - guitar, backing vocals Jeff Young - piano Marc Mann (ELO, Oingo Boingo) - lead guitar Scott Thurston (The Motels, The Heartbreakers) - bass Steve Ferrone (AWB, Duran Duran, The Heartbreakers) - drums Jim Capaldi (Traffic) - persussion, tambourine Prince - soul, swagger, heat, sexiness George Harrison - spiritual guidance Eric Clapton - blues inspiration Jimi Hendrix - cosmic influence

[@eddieg430]

Most people don't realize that prince played all the instruments on some of his albums. He was a true musician and shreds on the guitar

[@mrreed2000]

Actually it wasn’t Tom Petty who invited Prince to perform but George Harrison’s son who did. Prince was apparently his favorite artist. Watch his face when Prince started playing.

[@Jimmyrichard270]

What I've heard about this performance is shortly before this rolling stone magazine had come out with the top 100 guitarists of all time and prince wasn't on it, so he came out and did this😂

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

Totally made fools of Rolling Stone, yup. They came out with an "updated" list after that saying that there had been a mistake in the first list.

[@jdsalbion]

They still made a mistake not putting him #1 or at least #2 behind Hendrix. He proved his point though 💜

[@magnumpi8097]

Love your reaction to the Legend, the man, the one nd only Prince🙌🎵🎸👌💜🙏

[@clf1634]

This performance makes me weep😂all of my favorites...a righteous performance. Blessed to have experienced them All LIVE many times❤

[@starthomasYoung]

YES! This! He is a perfectionist and humble! He could play so many many instruments! The keys! Loved this man!

[@paulacrump4679]

Prince. The best ever. Super Bowl performance the best ever. Great reaction!

[@marcellacachay7889]

The ultimate F YOU mic drop ❤

[@browniewin4121]

I love, love, love this performance, so much incredible talent brought together, and Prince, of course, has epic guitar playing.

[@lizzyfletcher3175]

I watched it live and my mouth was open and I have loved Prince since I first saw him! I was so crushed when he passed especially the way he did. That solo was one of the best! Him as guitarist I also love Stevie Ray Vaughan you should check out Texas Flood or Pride and Joy! Yes Prince is a legend in every way! He wore heels and lace and women such as myself was like he is hot lol and he was until the day he passed.

[@CumpasFilms]

the most impressive thing about prince's performance is that he didn't have the chance to go over what he was going to do in soundcheck. he had to work it out in his head and what he did onstage was him playing it for the first time.

[@digitalvictory8266]

A little trivia for ya: Billy Preston was in the far back, playing keyboards.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

That's Steve Winwood there at the first playing lead. Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne (ELO) singing.

[@George-lm8md]

Everytime I hear that solo and watch him it makes me gently weep because we will never get a new performance or a new album from Prince. There was never anyone like him before and there will never be anyone like him after. The world lost the day Prince died.

[@jeffhilbert6212]

There is simply nothing this man couldn't do. He made you feel everything! 😢

[@Hobodeluxe960]

Glad you took my advice and checked this out. It's one of those moments in time where time stands still and history is made. People come together to honor George and it all just comes together. Personally it was pretty emotional for me the first time i saw it. Seeing Dhani up ther playing his dad's song, looking just like his dad at that age, and me being a musician with a son who followed my footsteps to become one also it hit home pretty hard for me but nothing like the Taylor Hawkin's tribute when his son go up there to play drums with the Foo Fighters. That had me and my son in tears watching it.

[@albertbrowning3958]

ya boy is finally starting to get cred based on a performance from 20yrs ago. look at all of the "all of a sudden" reaction videos to this performance. Prince completely SLAYED.

[@johngiaccardi2299]

This was amazing Some of the best and the best ever PRINCE HIS FIRST ALBUN HE PLAYED ALL THE INSTRUMENTS Super ball 🏈 performance The best ever been till this day Purple rain performed in the rain at half time

[@MsMelyjean]

I played this so much when it came out. Back to back to back to back....

[@faith.s_mom]

Steve Winwood on left with "guitar filler", in your words~ he was, in fact, a legendary guitarist. I am SOOO happy to see you experience this for the first time~ I've been a ride or die Prince fan for 50 YEARS!!! Thank you!! 💜💜💜

[@phillychick4196]

Eric Clapton was once asked what it felt like to be the best guitar player. He said I don’t know, ask Prince.

[@SilverbladeDagger]

Legend has it that to this day, Prince's guitar is still in orbit, and still smoking a cigarette after Prince sexed it like a madman! 🤣