Private Concert - G4 2017 Joe Satriani, Phil Collen, Paul Gilbert playing "Superstition"

Joe, Paul and Phil playing Stevie Wonder's "Superstitious" at a private concert for the G4 Experience 2017. They start with the song and then slide into a long stretch of shredding and improvisation. It was amazing to get to watch these legends just relax and show off a little.
Keep your ears open for when Paul plays a bit of Van Halen and Joe responds with some AC/DC!

[@callaham85]

two thumbs up for the bass player who played the same note for 10 minutes and didn't fall asleep

[@TemsulongTzudir]

😂😂😂

[@peterresetz1960]

Trust me as a bassist it’s almost mind numbingly hard to do that. All I want to do is rip, but some times l just have to hold down the low end and support the guitarist and just enjoy what your part of and hearing. There is always time in the performance to let loose and take the spotlight.

[@trevgreen9515]

A Bassplayer has Bulldozer DNA !

[@dariuszlisik7970]

🤣😜😂

[@6stringstorulethemall967]

It's all about the pocket

[@bookert9533]

When Gilbert solos it's like he's telling a story.

[@eyectormetal]

YEAAAAHHH

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

i wish he has like a marshall jmp sound on this song , his is to heavy

[@victorugalde3136]

Yeah right! He's so well rounded and versatile. He can shred like a madman but he can also slow down and do some melodic stuff. Such a master🤟🏼

[@justfine77777]

IMO Paul is the best guitar player of my lifetime. The guy eats, sleeps, and lives guitar.

[@BuddhaJesusSoul]

Hes definetely more original in his notes

[@noahwhiteaker4359]

Paul Gilbert having the time of his life

[@jhaylara8328]

Paul Gilbert is the man! He's like talking to someone! He is crazy amazing!! 👏👏👏

[@mika5802]

U right , he succed to transform himself being an PGupdates ! 😁

[@BWater-yq3jx]

Head and shoulders above the rest. 😆 😂 🤣

[@donaldrose4848]

Paul gave lessons to Buckethead when they were teens.

[@HEAVYHONEY1]

I love watching Paul Gilbert play and then watch others play - he's like a kid and such a fan of great music and players.

[@Bob-Karcher]

Ma femme aussi l'adore!

[@matrags]

Who would ever of thought PG would be the tasty lick guy rather than the out and out shred monster. Times change.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Paul has continued to evolve which I think is the mark of a true musician. Great people splash but then the fail to continue... Paul just kept working it and he's really aging into a fine wine. He is the yoda of guitar.

[@starboy3741]

This really shows off Phil’s creativity with his playing the licks he’s playing are incredible

[@d.triantoro5421]

seeing paul playing guitar always make me smile.. what a great teacher, humble man, and godly guitar player

[@donaldrose4848]

Yep. He taught Buckethead when they were teens

[@rexreyes3175]

Paul Gilbert is a Monster !!!

[@kellyconcel1919]

Paul could go on for days and still won’t sound boring

[@BDizzleMySchnizzle]

Satch was a huge part of my childhood music experience, Collen too to a lesser extent. Paul Gilbert is the player I aspire to be. Dude is just from another world.

[@FL-BEACH-MAN]

Phil Collen finally broke down and bought a shirt.

[@dardobartoli]

He's saving up for the arms now...

[@truescotsman4103]

richie blackmore could take a hint. have you seen+ that rag he wears at some of his shows? its like a torn up tshirt from the 60s.

[@kcb5336]

If I looked as good as him at his age I’d be shirtless too.

[@johndrake2729]

​@truescotsman4103 What Robin Hood would have worn once retired.

[@jasonlee8497]

Gilbert goes for the magic everytime he plays

[@pottery2790]

I believe Gilbert is the magic here!!

[@dryocum]

I just love Paul! He is the man! Down to earth. Never has to show off. No Arrogance, just having fun....

[@Bob-Karcher]

Moi aussi, c'est pareil, les autres sont des voyoux!

[@anirbanbose2691]

Satriani's note selection was brilliant, paul and phil just nailed on their solos

[@bjdee1437]

Paul Gilbert is a goofy, joyous player and that's damn high praise. What a musician and what an original.

[@redrocker1055]

Music in an exploration not a competition.

[@anthonyrodriguez2382]

Ooooohhhhh preach it! Well said, I miss the good old days of just playing for the love of the music.

[@naomikael1005]

Just agree with it 👌👌

[@fandrer]

Paul Gilbert is the one that takes his ship further and further exploring into the unknown, where no man has gone before eheh, but yes wahwah1013 music is about appreciate ones vision, not competition, that takes all the joy out of it.

[@Mark_Ocain]

Paul just comes sizzling through the mix. Killer tone - killer chops. He didn't overcook the shred either.

[@PaintHerWhite]

His tone is so much better... the other two are muddy compared to his.

[@Johnnysmithy24]

@@PaintHerWhite And his technique is basically perfect

[@BWater-yq3jx]

@@PaintHerWhite With this recording, you don't really know what their tones were like unless you were there.

[@BWater-yq3jx]

Live, his tone/volume was probably ear-splitting. 😖

[@BWater-yq3jx]

But his playing suited the song better, yes.

[@kevinwheeler5139]

Paul Gilbert such a clean sounding precise player. Wow !!

[@dinoc734]

its nice seeing two virtuosos sharing a stage with good blues rock player like phil

[@azraelblick4117]

Gilbert is really pulling out some gold these last few years. He’s the only one on stage that played a tone and style appropriate lead for the context.

[@TheOldBard]

Paul is my favourite player ever BUT, imagine if everyone just plays "inside" that context. Contrast between music voices is always better when you wanna make sure they all get their spotlight. And Imho when it comes to these kind of jams its just matter of "taste" from the musician and the setlist played, the partners...

[@marmelademeister8957]

Completely agree, I love Gilbert‘s recent move towards jazz and funk. I liked him before, but like him more now.

[@RHExperience103065]

Great jam there all different styles that’s what makes it so great

[@VanishingRock]

Three very different guitarists - all brilliant in their field... but JESUS - Paul Gilbert is Pure Gold!!!

[@kathrync8632]

And so humble. You get the feeling he'd be playing even without an audience.

[@AnnaAnnaYes]

"I really can't do anything else.I was made for this" -Paul Gilbert.

[@joesatriana5915]

Thanks for being a great friend to me and I really appreciate your support 💓 and I will always make you feel great 💖 kindly drop your [e-mail]

[@MyanmarMediaLight]

Paul Gilbert is fucking amazing!

[@shauncarling8464]

All phenomenal guitarists, but ya gotta love Paul Gilbert for throwing in the way out riffs that had Joe smiling!

[@jasoncrump1886]

Man I just love Paul Gilberts energy . One of the coolest shredders out there. All these guys are awesome.

[@davyxxx9761]

Paul Gilbert the master

[@jahrek4880]

just take a look on his moves ,soo fcking pro

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

...of ridiculous faces. LOL!

[@dicktrickle5352]

Master

[@sonidamara5018]

They all are master..

[@acousticresonance1]

What do you get if u take Paul Gilbert's extensive knowledge of theory great technicality and inherent sense of rhythm and mix it with Phil Collins love of playing and great use of the bar and using the guitar to entertain you and draw u in? You get Joe satriani!!

[@dougstephens1979]

WOW. First of all, I didn't know Phil Collen could hold his own with players of such high caliber, but this guy can shred! Good singer, too. Mad props to him. Joe Satriani has made some of the greatest, most mind-blowing guitar music of the past two or three decades. Always has been one of my favorites and a master to measure others by. I know this wasn't a competition, but... Paul Gilbert for the win? From his phrasing, to his timing, just the way he listens to what's going on around him and of course his amazing technique, and soul, and humor...just spectacular! A joy to watch these guys play and have fun together. Grinning from ear-to-ear. Thank you for posting it!!

[@the406seadonkey6]

Phil Collen is the man and Def Leppard is the greatest rock band in history. There's no questioning it.

[@Bob-Karcher]

Ne jamais sous-estimer ses ennemis, on a parfois des surprises!

[@philipkarovski281]

How come no one mentioned that Phil has a great voice? I loved his singing

[@einarabelc5]

Everyone is used to hearing his harmonies?

[@jimneumann6099]

No doubt!! A great guitarist and wow! Great pipes too! Phil is actually my first guitar hero - the Def Leppard “Foolin’” Video when I was a wee lad ❤️

[@lespaulcustom7309]

@@jimneumann6099 yup!! I'm with you on this one Jim Neumann I even play Jackson's because my favorite guitarist did..lol would love to be able 2 afford a PC1 but not gonna happen in my lifetime...unless I hit the lottery. An seeing that I dont buy a ticket every week. It's safe to say I'll never own one ..but I do love my dinky..

[@Wysewolf]

No one mentioned it because if anyone started listing all of the things Phil is great at, then that person would essentially be writing a biography. Lol I'll do it, but someone has to pay me. :)

[@peevee605]

Def Leppard has one of The Very Best backing vocal packs live together with the current Whitesnake lineup. Phil is a monster with two heads. ;)

[@lesliesucks100]

First time I have seen Phil Collen with his shirt on!

[@l8tapex]

of the 3... he wrote the most iconic solos over his career and made millions. Commercially viable. However you can see that being a virtuoso doesn't equate to financial success as there as so many youtubers that can smoke some of the biggest names technically

[@cipanKACAK]

Man, PG is full of nasty licks man

[@cipanKACAK]

Nasty and tasty . Fuck

[@kahmhalen4094]

That is an understatement. Paul is the fricken man.

[@marlonvillapando967]

A guitar player with never ending licks on any genres

[@robertproctor7771]

I have always been amazed by Gilbert when he just relaxes and does what he does.

[@diegorocklomas]

thanks god i saw def leppard in argentina 2017 and mr big in 2017 in argentina, super great bands!! def leppard i am biggest fan, an mr big they are amazing bands playing alive!!

[@williambroadstreet3353]

These three legends should tour as a side band, the chemistry is so obvious. One finds themselves tapping their feet a bit at first, and then you just immerse yourself into the doodling magic and you're tap tap tapping..

[@liquidSpin]

Man I wish I could've been there to witness this in person!! All 3 are so damn good and bring their own unique style into the song. I love how Joe can bring such great musicians together to give the world music performance like this!!

[@magnusnording]

Damn PG has a great feeling and the way he plays with rhytm

[@Sheik_yerbouti83]

just Watch Paul and his feet. They're even tapping in rhythm with the drums. He's on a whole different level. Best living guitarist in the world

[@OhGodWhatIsThisAah]

John Armstrong What else would they be doing?

[@brogoram]

Its not that magical u know..

[@mikecicco2775]

Guthrie Govan

[@brogoram]

@Robert Hawkins 😂

[@joesatriana5915]

Thanks for being a great friend to me and I really appreciate your support 💓 and I will always make you feel great 💖 kindly drop your [e-mail]

[@patycalvillorodriguez866]

They are 3 leyends of the guitar & the rock 🎸🎸🎸🎶🎵 music forever & ever♾️✨🙌🏼🤲🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️. Total thanks for your exquisite art 🎸🎸🎸✨✨✨.

[@swat1710]

I love Paul Gilbert love love love his playing that's maturity ..wow 👏👏🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Bob-Karcher]

Il y en a pour tous les goûts, sers toi et bon appétit!

[@VX84]

Paul is never lost on the neck. Always lands on the perfect note.

[@michaelalfonso4213]

PG now playing those wonderful fusion style lick of his he got learning jazz...nice!!

[@castagnaf1]

Of course PG is dressed like just came from the Home Depot. Sucha sweet heart and gift to budding guitar players!

[@SteveSmith-wk9dx]

PG for superb tone, variety, and being able to stun Satch into playing AC/DC Satch for the high-string virtuosity, and jumping in with AC/DC Phil for the balls to hang in there with them, sing Stevie Wonder, and an epic dive-bomb

[@phoenixamaranth]

I'm so happy to see all the love and recognition for Paul Gilbert over the last few years. He was always up there with Vai or Satriani but always was given a back seat to them which I found a shame. He never got the level of success and notoriety they did back in the day, but he's gleaming in the sunlight these days.

[@roseoris297]

Joe satriani so humble. Paul gilbert so lovely. And phil collen so cool. Love them all.

[@dpedrosoliano]

exactly my thoughts . joe is humble .its all about fun n love for the music

[@cliffvbajo]

amazing guitar skills from all 3! different styles yet they blended well!

[@chrissommers805]

I was there, it rocked!

[@anthonycashero7605]

I was also. Awsome week at guitar camp. Peace.

[@ampoycarolino5242]

Paul Gilberts guitar tone is the best....

[@mick2181]

Shut up idiot ...

[@PDXguitarfreak]

yes!

[@jejakreza4034]

@@mick2181 you dog

[@Ryuzakii10]

@@mick2181 Joe is god

[@Gravitas75]

Sound of Paul guitar is more articulated and no more high frequency, such as other too

[@allancuison]

3 of my favorite guitar players of all time on one stage. mind blowing! love them all 🤘

[@prabhuslegalhub]

Everybody is praising PG here but for me it's satriani... So polished, technical and melodic at the same time

[@jamiee172]

Wow, Paul Gilbert is the coolest!

[@joegonzalez4468]

Two of the best to ever do it and Phil Collen!

[@anthonycashero7605]

Being there myself also I can say Paul Gilbert is amazing and fun.

[@danysaurus513]

Whatever people say about Phil, Im still his fan. I never get in tune with pop metal until heard Def Leppard and realize how they influences some of 80 rock band sounds

[@rosshorne4769]

Found myself smiling like a madman watching this, now that’s the power of great musicians all having fun, no egos up there

[@sonnytuazon2108]

paul and joe are the master. phil is the student!

[@bobomud]

Great stuff. 3 of my fave guitar-players. Thanks for sharing!

[@gregsirois842]

It really show the influence and importance of bands like AC/DC and Van Halen when their riffs are go to riffs for players of this caliber!

[@thomasjensen3214]

They are all great, but to me, Joe will always be the master!!!

[@itguru2037]

Fer sure

[@medofawaz8855]

Wow so beautifull special with the touch of Joe the master 🎸🎸🎸

[@xeroblade012]

Lol that picking accuracy tho, Paul nailed every note with ridiculous clarity.

[@digitalneko7975]

I had a blast with this vid :) These guys are ALL amazing. Thank you.

[@DexterDexter123]

Ooh I would have slipped in the Attitude song and sunshine of my love over that beat. Thanks for upload.

[@onixtheone]

Man Pauls tone is perfect for this!! I’d love to see him and Guthrie jam more often

[@michaell.445]

Onix Junes I've watched him play several different ways to a point that you can't tell that it's him.

[@just.for.the.downshifts]

The most single notes the bassist ever played in his life?

[@mharclerode]

"You can play any note you want.So long as it is low E"

[@alonglongchar8608]

Hahahahaha

[@jasoncrump1886]

Wow this is why I'm grateful for KZbin. Get to see so many great bands and these kinda jams .

[@BWater-yq3jx]

Runnin' with the Devil quote was perfect. 😎👌

[@BlaireBustillo]

Great guitar conversation 👍😁 Each of them is unique. Love Paul's tone here. 👍😁

[@Onoma314]

Shredding in his 60's...impressive

[@warrior1794]

Just a Beautiful Journey Thanks God we Have these Masterpiece in a Video and thanks to you for Sharing....

[@ronspeenomads]

How nice to see the difference in playing!

[@yotuvetutube]

Once I watched the clip, and read the comments, I felt a bit upset about Phil Collen because of the lack of people mentioning him, which reveals quite a lot of the watchers think that he is not at the same level as Satch or Gilbert. For those that could consider that way, let me provide you a slightly different point of view: I cannot be sure about this, but perhaps I could be right if I say that Phil Collen thinks and feels [regarding himself] as a band musician (and he has been a band musician for a while...), and that's why he does not play the guitar-divo-frontman role as fine. But you can take for granted that if he is in the show, the other two G3's are sure about they can rely on Phil's abilities not to be just another "simple addition" on stage. So, in spite of so many people opinions, there is an undeniable fact: he has already had recognition from JS and PG, and it should mean something for any rock guitar fan. (I must confess that there is another reason, apart from their outstanding and enjoyable music, for me to love Def Leppard: they tend to prioritize their mates over their success. This way of undersanding their career deserves all my respect and admiration)

[@einarabelc5]

Find the video for the previous G3 with Petrucci when he's rehearsing in his dressing room with his band and a Boss travel amp. I bought that amp because of him. That was over 2 years ago. They guy shows immense control at ANY dynamic because later on he goes and covers Mistreated from DP.

[@Havanacuba1985]

Well said , Phil is a great guitarist . God bless Steve too RIP

[@xaptronic]

Just making things up and deciding to be upset you are.

[@melissathompson2535]

I think people are mistaken if they don't think that Phil Collen is a very talented guitar player. He can keep up with the best of them.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

no-one's having a go at phil. but, if they were, you could make a justified case that his technique is a lot sloppier. still plays really cool licks but a little outplayed when it comes to the diddling.

[@klistarf]

Fuck! The justified love and respect that these guys show each other genuinely moved me almost to tears. Such a fun and intriguing and talented jam! And a big shout-out to the rhythm section for keeping it all nailed to the floor. This, right here, is what music should be all about... \m/ (:o)

[@NeilTurnbull007]

Love this!! & what a cool mix of sounds and styles plus the fact they are all having a great time with this classic track makes it all the more enjoyable to watch.

[@Pb-ij4ip]

So much fun to watch! And all these guys are great! Gilbert is still my favorite and here’s one reason, and it’s a reason why I love Roy Clark as well: besides being such a joy to listen to they are also fun to watch! When you see how much fun they are having you just can’t help but feel it too! If either of them two couldn’t play a lick I’d still watch them play air guitar if everything else about them stayed the same!

[@RickyLandi]

Gilbert is probably the only guitarist on this planet who plays way better now than when he was younger. He left apart most of his 80’s shredder gimmick for more rhythmic and melodic solos. Also, i was waiting for Another One Bites The Dust quote around 11:00

[@thewoodworker1703]

GuitaRicky84 says he took blues lessons later in his career, for that reason to broaden his repertoire, it’s worked !

[@escapist502]

This is amazing seeing this now, this is from one of several jam nights at a camp at Asilomar conference center in California, where Joe hosted several great musicians for a whole week He also gave some amazing talks regarding surfing with the alien, as they were celebrating the anniversary of that release Also at the camp that week were Stuart Hamm, Jonathan Mover Warren Demartini Doug Doppler, and several others on the teaching staff I’ve been lucky enough to be a professional musician for 25 years, and I knew that if I went to this camp I was gonna learn a ton and I was absolutely right. I left incredibly inspired, and I play piano mostly! They also had Tommy Emmanuel that same week The energy vibe spirit and musicianship was simply over the top beautiful the entire week If anybody reading this is wondering about attending something like this in the future, I can’t recommend it enough it’s totally worth the money I did this instead of a vacation that year LOL Cheers everyone!

[@raymondlugo9960]

I was on the fence, and because you mentioned Warren, I know I should have gone!

[@andrewpinner3181]

Love this ! Thank you !

[@luissimas1427]

This is amazing

[@golfhound]

The finest example of G3 improvising I have ever heard. Brilliant, just absolutely brilliant.

[@rydergrimes6696]

Didn't know Phil Collin could sing that good!

[@brogoram]

How come u didnt realize? He did all the backup singing part in those harmonizing defleppard songs for years.

[@Icelandrobot]

Three guitar Jedi tossing licks back and forth! A pure treat

[@P3t3rPizzarelli]

Paul's tone is awesome, really sticks out in a good way. Nice and clean.

[@paule.t.5728]

Joe "AMAZING" Satriani

[@StevePaul]

Paul gilbert is so hilarious

[@daviccardoso]

Seeing Paul Gilbert having fun while others are playing is such a joyful experience.

[@glenandal5430]

The 3 Legend guitarist whohh amazing talent 🤘🤘

[@Ultimatum2U]

Paul gilbert is the best of the best, simply genious

[@ricardodiaz4381]

This simply a great jam session with no egos just pure funny and groove you can tell on Joe,Paul,and Phil

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

Ultimatum2U well said sweetie

[@jeffbeck6501]

I love Paul Gilbert. But EVH is the best of the best. (or was). (or perhaps always will be).

[@zicobonafonte8327]

I will exchange these three for one Jimi Hendrix

[@James-hh1lq]

Jeff Beck nope

[@tedcabana]

When it comes to melody, rhythm and form, Joe always breaks the bank! But Paul totally stole the show!

[@kaelksn2722]

Fantastic!!

[@Me37368]

Paul Gilbert’s tone is goals

[@NKEINC]

the bass player standing there like "hey guys, look what I can do....bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum"

[@markusaurelius777]

Foundation bro LOL

[@butter5144]

😂😂😂

[@sourcescience]

He’s gay?

[@johnhawkins6391]

I literally Laughed out loud ha

[@sjaxemaster11]

John Hawkins I’m trying not to laugh out loud! My wife is next to me asleep. But I’m doing a lot of laughing still

[@leftpastsaturn67]

So many comments about this being some sort of competition... I'm sure the last thing on the 3 musicians minds was "how can I be the best player on stage".

[@ThePotomuss]

Exactly.

[@donvanco3078]

Anyone saying that has clearly never see any of the participants of this entire series talk about the experience.

[@nevillepark4068]

Sometimes the competition thing exists between men on the same stage, but this seems a delightful departure from that mindset.If the listener sees (or hears) something different than you and I do - heck, 'not much we can do about that! These guys are there for the adventure! You stretch me - and I'll stretch you. Stretching is a good thing! 'Doesn't sound much like Stevie Wonder though.

[@TVoltG]

Yep.. Saying that, Paul Gilbert kicked their asses. Lol

[@anthonyrodriguez2382]

Especially with Joe satriani,In my opinion a very underrated guitarist. The man has such appreciation for music. And a definite master. But after seeing this ? I'm definitely gonna check out Paul Gilbert some more

[@johnscotto7803]

Sick!!! 3 of the best guitarist!!!

[@paulduke9296]

Great playing and FUN!!!

[@standswithfist806]

Phil Collen is a seriously good singer! He's a great player too but it is really rare to hear a shredder that walks up to the mic and sings a Stevie Wonder song really well. Damn fine job!

[@sukadukaku]

Paul plays as a Judge, Leader...and Moderator ... I think ... He is the Best on that Show... How he shocks me with ..Star spangled Banner ... on 08:08 ....

[@jonathanedwards6366]

Love this....absolute brilliance!!!

[@jonathanedwards6366]

Paul Gilbert's sound is super bright and cutting....prolly has something to do with this hearing loss....I know this feeling.

[@muelfernandez]

Such a great jam!!!

[@danreed5996]

That's pretty cool that Eminem figured out how to play guitar too.

[@BusterRoonie]

🤣🤣