Quinn Sullivan - The Thrill is Gone - live

Quinn Sullivan, 8 year old guitar prodigy, tears it up on the B.B. King classic, "The Thrill is Gone" with Terry Sullivan on drums, Tommy Sousa on bass, and Chris Waters on rhythm.

[@bones75]

My guitar is now on auction on ebay .. I dont desrve a guitar.

[@form49]

You don't have to be good at it, you just have to enjoy it. At least that's why I keep mine.

[@LorrettaWilliams]

lol made my day!

[@habbernack6196]

LOL!!!

[@ralex3697]

Mine too He looks like Eric Clapton gone back through time Really shocking

[@danfloros4267]

lol

[@gracie9501]

We now KNOW the next generation of BLUES is safely in hand!! You GO young Master Quinn!!!

[@chrisblore9635]

This kid proves that the blues will continue to go on. Awesome

[@sandragriffiths9692]

Thank heaven for that!

[@timbo4374]

10 yrs after this, and yes, he has become what we knew he would after watching this. He is amazing, and I got my tickets for his show on the 28th of this month in Buffalo NY. Been following his progress since I 1st stumbled across him about 8 yrs ago. Amazing talent. A true natural. I remember watching a 12 yr old kid playing in a blues bar named Cheers in Ft Lauderdale years ago. I thought he was amazing, and he was, but not in the same league as Quinn. That other kid, was Derek Trucks. He has grown into a great guitarist as well, but still..Quinn rules!

[@popomczowzow]

holy crap this kid is gonna be AMAZING when he's older. I'm gonna follow his career just to see what he ends up sounding like when hes 16. He's already incredible!

[@tw8454]

sooooo whats the verdicts pal

[@truthinadvertising2702]

He certainly hasn't disappointed anyone with his talent today.

[@SebGarce]

This aged well

[@spmoran4703]

He is becoming a legend.

[@TheUniversalEyes]

BB King took Joe Bonamassa under his wings and Buddy Guy took Quinn Sullivan under his wings. Those two will carry the torch for the blues.

[@martinevans7771]

so true

[@willy17255]

hallo

[@martinevans7771]

willy selder great guitar players

[@Mr8otter]

Joe Bonamassa is AWESOME!

[@deannederhoff]

Beast6228 agree.seeing these young kids makes me sick.i wish I could play half as good as they do.hat off to these young kids for sure

[@Hofilias]

Normally, I hate those videos of "OMG baby plays 100 notes a second!!1!" but this is great. He obviously has a lot of talent.

[@ThePoster69]

Kid is light years ahead of his age on the guitar. Vocals still developing.

[@djs3484]

This is true, but if he can play like this the vocals will come after his voice changes.

[@babubaltak6990]

Unbelievable . A genius is born !Whats sad is samples like bieber and myle cyrus and the other samples in todays music industry make millions

[@zmunshi71]

Feed your kids Beatles and blues from an early age...and be wowed by the results...

[@205breed]

This kid is the future. My little brother started playing the bass when he was 8 and now he is 19 playing for churches and groups here in Georgia. I couldn't believe my baby brother could play the bass and nobody taught him. He asked for a bass on his 8th birthday and taught himself how to play.

[@NickanM]

*Darn, The kid is ripping it* : )

[@robertbennett8361]

Great guitarist I don't play but when I grow up I want to be him I am 67 lol great

[@avgjoegeeknet]

This is proof that its the player and not the instrument that makes it sound good. He makes that junk piece of plywood sing.

[@england670]

It’s just amazing to watch such a young kid play a guitar like this.

[@GuitarNerd1986]

It sounds like shit

[@robertbishop5357]

If he's this good at 8, he'll be so lights out at age 10, forget the teens and adulthood. ....he just made those age groups null and void with his playing.

[@stevesolo16]

The kid is cute! I love how he tossed his hair, flicked his hip and smiled as he was actually having fun. All children have to have some music in their life. It helps them learn analytics and socialization. They don't have to make it a life long commitment. But they should be given the opportunity.

[@BradKozak1787]

This boy is awesome. I'm a fifth-generation musician - my dad was a Vaudeville star, and his dad played 1st Trumpet with Sousa - I've been around talent all my life. Take it from me, this kid is the real deal. I hope his parents continue to nurture his talent, keep him practicing and keep him grounded. He will go far.

[@TheNoncritical1]

While sounding like a young Michael Jackson, vocally, and showing more poise and dexterity than B.B. King ever could, this kid is destined to be the next big thing.

[@spmoran4703]

He's now working his way to becoming a legend

[@shookiewnc]

Here's what I don't get. Many people on the comments toot their own horns and say oh I can do that just as well, or better, and I'm not on tv, blah blah bullshit blah. Yet how old are those people? 20? 30? 40+? This kid in this video is 8. Considering boys usually develop a little later than girls, he's had what, 4 years, tops, to really pick up what talent he has? So stop being jealous that he gets some shine for this. If you want it, go earn it, and stop bitching.

[@MsBrownImABigDeal]

My Thrill was gone Until I heard Quinn & Buddy Guy perform at the Elk Creek Winery!. They were there 6-13-09 on Sat nite!! Their concert was Overwhelmingly, Unbelievably Amazing!! That lil Young thang had me Singing, Dancing Clapping my Hands & Stomping my feet . Whu Hu for Quinn. Honnie, the Thrill is Back!!!

[@3155DOGMAN]

And I thought Derek Trucks was a prodigy.

[@karlcastellano3860]

Looks like John Lennon, vocals like early Michael Jackson, and blues guitar like all the greats.

[@drohegda]

Fantastic ,Incredible. What i like he said he likes the Beatles and when he plays at times he shakes his head just like Paul McCartney use to do,when the Beatles were younger.thanks for the video

[@Dave95212]

Quinn,never cut off this ONE from KZbin PLEASE!!!!! LOVE YOU!!! Montréal,Québec!

[@thegeol1313]

Forget the pacifier kid.........here's a guitar...............AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!

[@dumptruk11]

FORGIVE ME ? FOR I KNOW NOT WHAT TO SAY !?

[@everready19373]

It's like the girl on the playground gave back his Pokeman card and dumped him.

[@TheAs7ro]

I guess my problem it's not my Squire...

[@sammysam6210]

after listening to this kid ...I hung up my guitar for ever ..

[@RIEH54]

He's much older now and has an EP on ITunes

[@johnbennett3714]

Sammy sam don’t do it bud...take your humble pie like a man like the rest of us and blues on!!!!!

[@Roestradd]

Lmao, I bet dad used to play guitar too until little Quinn ran rings around him, gave up and started drumming. You go daddy cool 😂

[@laserflight]

i just noticed its a squire.. i mean you dnt need a billion dollar guitar to make music.. you just need the love of music...

[@ferrollhoclaudiogarcianeve2120]

There is still a light on the horizon

[@jaymarasigan3302]

The Future Joe Bonamassa

[@deanbembridge8640]

Looks a bit like a young John Lennon 🎸🎸

[@joe-vz6hx]

It's a shame he came along in the time he did, when precious few can really get or appreciate his talent and his style of music isn't trendy to put it mildly....now days people would rather ogle, whoops I mean hear some marginally talented hack like Taylor Swift

[@IWIZard10]

amazing kid (is it Stevie Ray reincarnated?)

[@jimmyhaley727]

Damn kid,,,,,,, at 8 years ???? what the hell is going on ?? sell his soul to the devil /??? Just kidding,,, wonder what he will be sounding like at 16 ?? Very good stuff kid,,, keep it up,,, ole USN vet (picker that cant do this still)

[@cherylmartinson9550]

The kid Rocks,to say The least.

[@CorpseCris]

the guitarin's impressive i'm waiting till he gets older n develops his voice =D he'll be the next Clapton i think

[@dagi171717]

anyone who says this kid isnt a talented singer is just looking for a reason to hate on his abilties..this serves as a reminder of the genius in this world

[@XanGoNuts]

Terry Sullivan .. how did you do it .. influence .. lord. Love him

[@anthonygonzalez4888]

Scott Hedges 8in m

[@nickbowers344]

He is great. . I am overwhelmed. .

[@jonfox5366]

I like this young man he’s having fun o love it. He looks like Beatle first class

[@silentwhisperstudios7808]

Wow , very very good. Super talented. Quinn & Taj should go on tour together. Attack of the guitar prodigy's tour.

[@skatetodeath666]

I would have never had the discipline to do this when I was this young. I was out having to much fun. Keep up the great work your a child genius in my eyes.

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

He got the *"SOUL"* down for the blues (like a Gary Moore). Vocals too high, and yes he's still a child, I know. He will learn when his voice breaks.

[@yangerjamir0906]

Terry must be one proud Papa. Who wouldn't be, right?

[@marie-paulecouture5135]

Baby,NEVER take this one out of KZbin!!! As I say to my friends,"Do you like Blues in the morning?"... LOVE YOU QUINN!!!

[@grilledpickles]

i am in love with this kid! oh my heavens

[@Dave95212]

I have seen B.B.King (and Johnny Cash/June Carter) at the P.N.E. in Vancouver in 1979! Amazin he still alive!

[@SCACCOMATTO100]

very nicely done,talent and good taste in music.

[@margalinam]

You are great and playing BB King music is quite a challenge. You're very good here at 8 years old. I'm your fan already! Hug

[@pandzban4533]

Unbelievable!

[@stanislav182000]

Talanted boy.His gutar sounds like Jimmy Page guitar in "I can't quit you baby"

[@xuanlane]

This kid is amazing. He started to play guitar and sang when he's just 6 years old. I think he plays and sing better now. he will be guitar hero someday.

[@nifected]

Every fucking video I visit I have to read "Justin Beiber" at least 3 times. WILL YOU PEOPLE JUST STOP FUCKING MENTIONING HIM IN EVERY FUCKING VIDEO ON THIS PLANET Better yet, KZbin should ban everyone that dares to write it down.

[@chatek3858]

Respect!!!

[@jpg3211]

dude my dad just bought me a telecaster. you inspire me to take lessons and learn to play the guitar. im 8 years old. my dad plays in a blues band and is the drummer too.tell me how you did it. dude you are way cool!

[@Titolivio7]

Excellent; ;good ; very good; congratulations

[@wilmarmarquessouza2132]

BOY wonderful, beautiful ! GLORY, GOD BLESS ! HUGS

[@duby5580]

I could listen to Quinn all day long

[@hannah280924]

duby55you tube

[@steventolleson1119]

duby55

[@johnbarlow2501]

What happened with me.theses kids are great.and it's super to see dad up with him

[@garysipes8516]

This is gotta be the most awesome GUTAR PLAYER AT HIS YOUNG AGE. Fascinating to say the very least. Amen

[@pault1964]

Watch the mini band playing enter the sandman the girl guitarist-was doing this and harder

[@randypenn8763]

He is so polished, he doesn't even look at his hands. An old soul in a boy's body!

[@jessicah5285]

Absolutely STUNNING!!

[@SuperCarver2011]

Even at 8 years old he was a B.B. (Blues Boy) natural born. Mama Sullivan announced to the world " he is born..hand him that baby Strat now!" ! Even B.B. King never started playing that early in life.

[@anna-nn4ix]

wow.. love this kid

[@adam02122]

give the Quinn a time, i'm sure he will sing with emotions when he's little older..even Jimi hendrix didn't play that well when he was Quinn's age...

[@necoguitar]

toe tapper my ass..

[@gretschdrummer22]

not only is his guitar playing sooo good. his singing is absolutely amazing, some of the best ive ever heard of all time.

[@arthuremo3]

looks a bit like john lennon in the early beatles

[@gjaffe1]

True dat

[@ralex3697]

Maybe a cross between Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck He is so good looking, looks very British but he is not

[@hellenmoore7878]

The little kid he's a Genius Magnificent Guitar Player...

[@popcorn7707]

Wah Wah made me smile ☺ at the start.

[@jamwhenever]

Another headliner in the making. jamwhenever.com/

[@butchparks4273]

that sound is as good as it gets and we need to thank God that he still knows to put happiness and thankfully for this young talent..

[@powowsett]

Terry on TV! uh oh......

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Truely gifted..Best wishes for your future,and I've seen some.YOU,are doing Great !

[@vvj0308]

B B Quinn!

[@telefun1000]

This little guy is simply awesome and he simply doesn't get the accolades that he deserves!!!! Is this the "American way"?.

[@DedeAldrian]

Great

[@brucesheeskin3439]

SRV

[@briscoesjug1026]

Stevie ray Vaughn reincarnated !!! Keep on rocking buddy

[@Coogt]

Blues is about feelings ... I'm listening to this cover and i feel nothing.

[@jameskey4633]

Angel Reda and what were you doing at 8 years old? I notice he's not looking at his fingerboard, he's using the wah with taste,Give him room to grow, mate-feel has to come from experience

[@Coogt]

James Key I don't say that he was not Awesome ,he is Amazing !! I spoke about what i felt , i know that he'll grow but he must know that it's not about business or technique playing , blues is easy to play but hard to feel , this boy must know that! At 8years Old i was playing outside with other children i was a normal child not a genius , but now i know when i hear blues who come by heart not by learning :)

[@franklinwright3643]

Reda B. Maybe you got the blues

[@wisdom-fairy3550]

Franklin Wright lol

[@Censoredbyfscists]

Cogi To jibberish from a idiot trying to look edgy. It's not about you.

[@xxxMCRiloveGERARDxx]

this kid is amazing :D he's going to be SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good when he's older if he's this good at 8 years old

[@marie-paulecouture5135]

Just Love You baby Quinn..... Montréal,Québec Happy New Year sweet Heart... You are UNIC!!!!!!!

[@eodnhoj8387]

first child guitarist i ever heard play on youtube a couple of years ago. love the sound of his guitar and his use of the distortion pedal. and so skilfully played. also just love the accent on that tv host guy and his smooth comments.

[@charleymariano9088]

For eight years old play like this? Man this kid is so talented keep the blues alive kid, damn this kid is so good his dad must be really proud of him

[@jatosol1]

Awesome, amazing, incredible... There are no sufficient words to say about this prodigy kid!!!

[@garylesperance7939]

The KING would be very proud of you Quinn,Keep up the great work! and Thank You for the performance.

[@EmanMorrison]

he's really having fun with the effect isn't he? :D Bless his dad for supporting and encouraging such a talent

[@serpentinecreature]

Very good. This little is a big guy doing this now I;m sure, Fantastic. Thank you.

[@RIEH54]

He played this at 8- just amazing. The whole package. Every time I watch this, I'm still astounded.

[@teleman65]

Take the wah pedal away from him and throw it as far as you can and never let him look at another ever again as long as he lives.

[@rickclark2168]

I agree.....

[@RIEH54]

Love this video. amazing guitar and for a kid at that time, vocals were great. I think he looked like John Lennon.

[@sandragriffiths9692]

He has amazing timing and talent, oh and he is an amazing blues player, you can tell he really feels the blues, he has so much ahead of him, respect and praise for him 😎👌

[@markschafer1828]

Yeah I'm not that good on keyboard /Piano either but I just keep at it. Besides without my Yammie..a Djembe..a few blues harps a stereo..MUSIC!! I'D HAVE OFFED MYSELF LONG AGO.

[@RareCandyRehab]

Not bad but please drop that pedal, drowns out the souls and fluency of the lead guitar. And sing in a lower octave, song will sound really excellent.

[@josephzehentner233]

A Link to the Past he was 9

[@pedroalvarez7349]

Who's that Quinn Sullivan? Do have a look at what another guitarist thinks of "Mr. Sullivan", never mind he is JUST A BOY: "Interpreting the blues in an appealing manner is not so different than attempting to speak a recently -learned foreign language. You can memorize the instruction book but it is the dialect that allows you to enter the society as a true speaker of the language. Quinn Sullivan has mastered the vernacular in no uncertain way" (Billy F. Gibbons)

[@anthonyvitanza1711]

Where to go I love you man carry on keep throwing those Tunes out there you're really really good and I bet you don't even know it

[@samcooke343]

The guitar stuff was horrible, but he's got talent - can't deny that!

[@azriel1989]

He's eight.You can't exactly expect his voice to sound like B.B. King.

[@strattuner]

THANK YOU GOD,THE TORCH HAS BEEN PASSED,HE IS AMAZING