Phil Keaggy AMAZING guitar solo!

[@dav73wol]

I got to hang out with Phil back in my home town of Ashland Ohio. Phil would drive up from Warren Ohio and play at our College. It was awesome just spending the day with him and other brothers and sister. Glad to see he's stll going strong.

[@sarcogram720]

Hey, you know what, Phil is a family friend of mine, he grew up in the same town as my family, Hubbard, Ohio, and is one of the most jaw droppingly talented, down to earth people you will ever meet. Period.

[@eboronkay]

I cannot believe I am just discovering this musician. I have seen Eric Clapton multiple times and Phil Keaggy is easily in the same stratosphere. And loves our Lord Jesus. Wow.

[@WGBader]

How fortunate you are! Phil has a phenomenal amount of recordings, not just on KZbin. Go to philkeaggy.bandcamp.com/ and indulge!

[@bensismai1139]

Way beyond Clapton. Not even close.

[@violetskye5148]

As a baby Christian I saw Phil a few times in the 70’s in small churches here in Toronto Canada. I couldn’t believe my ears !! I was instantly tuned in having come from a Clapton. Pink Floyd background. The room could not contain his soundddddd ✌🏽🎸🙏🏾❤️

[@mariocrim4227]

Checkout His band Glass Harp

[@Nirsterkur]

Eric is a Phenomenal Guitarist and a Legend, but he is not even in the ball park of Phil's Guitar Artistry. Nobody comes even close to Phil! ❤️

[@mrspogadaeus]

I have met Phil Keaggy ( I was an artist escort for the publicist he was using at the time) and had the opportunity to chat with him on several occasions just about life, his likes & life - he is one of the nicest, sweetest men I've ever met on top of being a phenomenal musician. He is generous, funny, loving, and has a tender heart.. I also saw him at a local concert for the homeless in Nashville raising funds 4 a homeless outreach ministry there. He is a legend & a humble man.

[@PatrickFloodmakingtracks83]

Not to start a debate, but I saw both Phil and Randy Stonehill at a church in 1989 in Seattle and was a changed man after. Later Saw and met Phil after a life-changing concert. His God given talent has, I'm sure done the same to many. His heart was full enough to talk and share the Lord's word with me. ROCK ON!!

[@techwest77]

As others have said, this man is the genuine article. I've met him twice, once when we were both a lot younger, and another chance meeting many years later in the Atlanta airport. Both times he spoke with me like an old friend, was not hurried, listened, thanked me. Not one speck of false pride or ego in him. And he just LOVES playin - sharing that gifting

[@faith6857]

Beautiful soul. He inspires me with every song I hear, and with every word he's ever said to me personally.

[@confederatesteel]

I have known Phil for over 35 years. Obviously the best guitarist ever and all for the Lord.

[@zonalmusicgroup9887]

Met in 67 w/Glass Harp in Cincinnati, Ohio always been incredible musician & human!

[@Fuzcapp]

A friend of mine, who was guitarist for Air Supply (love song specialists of the late 70s early 80s) played in the support band at a Phil Keaggy concert in Sydney (late 80s). At the interval after Phil's first set I saw my guitarist friend in the foyer, carrying his beloved strat. I went over and said, 'Hi - what did you think of Phil's set?" My friend smiled and shook his head in disbelief, then put his strat in the bin and walked away. Oh how we laughed ... (He went back and got it, but it was a great gag ...)

[@edwardlopez6095]

The GOAT and one of the kindest humblest souls I've ever met.

[@db0956]

Nobody can argue that Phil is the undisputed master of volume swells. He's been doing that forever.

[@ronhoffman7941]

I could sit and listen to Phil all day

[@GTX1123]

The most underrated guitarist of all time. Phil is equally phenomenal playing rock, blues, jazz, fusion and w his acoustic work. I've seen him 12X and got to meet him in 91. Incredible guy, very humble. First time I saw him in 81 he was playing one of Paul Reed Smith's prototypes. He actually introduced Paul to the audience that night

[@calgal49127]

I"ve had the BLESSING to see this man play from Santa Barbara, CA all the way back here in Michigan....he's GIFTED!!!!

[@guzwa2334]

Phil, exceptional, sharp, fantastic, great...... Love you brother 👍 🙏 ❤️ Pietermartizburg KZN South Africa 🌍

[@sdenny]

superb playing from the master , currently gigging with nashvilles queen of the blues , miranda louise , what a combination , kindest regards from scotland

[@drew7z]

I only got to see Phil Keaggy once, back in the mid 90's. He was awesome. Whoever posted this clip, thank you.

[@scot-combs]

Ran sound for him solo many many years ago on the midwest leg of a tour. One of the kindest souls you could ever meet. I'm always blown away at his professionalism, musicality, and sense of humor. Glad to see some of his electric ensemble work again. Thanks for posting this!

[@channahsorah]

Way Cool, from a fellow (used to be) Sound Technician -- and seen/met Phil a few times - first up in Maine when i was first learning guitar, and then near my own village here in Northern Virginia....

[@filker0]

I read somewhere that Jimmy Hendricks was asked "What's it like to be the worlds best guitarist?" in an interview on the radio. Hendricks replied something to the effect of "I don't know, ask Phil Keaggy". I have been a fan of his guitar playing since the 1970s, and I don't listen to the Christian music scene (nothing wrong with it, it's just that I'm not Christian). "Six String Conspiracy" was the first of his records in my collection. I have around 6 of his early vinyl LPs, and a pile of CDs, but I've not listened to any of them since around 2005 when I last moved. I really need to get a new receiver so I can listen to them again.

[@Omni3765]

@@filker0 , that's a rumor that has been spread for years. Phil says it isn't true, that Hendrix never saw him play. Despite recording at Electric Ladyland studios, they never met.

[@aldoangeloni4221]

@@filker0 That interview was on the Dick Cavett show and Hendrix's answer was "I'm the best guitarist sitting in this chair."

[@fredworth8613]

I saw him a few years ago at a very small concert. After the show, he came out into the audience area. No one went over to him so my wife and I did. I just intended to introduce ourselves and thank him for years of musical enjoyment. But he was so open and gracious we ended up chatting for about 20 minutes. Such a warm, humble, kind man. And an awesome guitar player.

[@heycolslaw]

This is one of those videos I just can't get enough of. every time I hear it , it's a WOW!

[@magneto7930]

Love Phil Keaggy, he's definitely one of the best!

[@DevouredByADream]

All the other musicians on the stage watching patiently with respect and admiration to join back in as he plays something they've likely seen and heard dozens of times, yet are still humbled at being witness to.

[@markpettigrew3482]

Phil gave me a warm brotherly hug when I visited the Love Inn in Freeville, New York, back in 1974. He was a humble guy, and very kind.

[@docrocker7]

+Mark Pettigrew Did you shake hands with him? My goodness, his fingers are so long that I thought they were going to wrap around my hand twice! I exaggerate of course, but it surprised me, especially because he is of pretty short stature. But his fingers are very long. I'm sure that it helps him play as well as he does.

[@markpettigrew3482]

docrocker7 Truthfully, I don't recall noticing anything unusual about Phil's fingers when we parted. 　 What I DO recall, however, was a bass player from my home town, named Jim Thompson. (Funny that thinking of the story has brought his name to my mind, since I was trying to remember it recently, and I couldn't.) He came over to the house I shared with my brother and mother, one night, to jam with me and another musician. 　 As Jim left, he said, "You know, people have told me I should have played piano, because I have SIX FINGERS on each hand. As I digested that weird information --- which I'd never even noticed before --- he shook my hand goodnight. 　 Sure enough, he had an unusually broad grip. Needless to say, I got a better look at his hands the next time I saw him. I'm guessing that six fingers per hand wouldn't have helped him much, if at all, when playing piano. The number of fingers is less important than the distance that one can stretch from one finger to the next one. With more fingers, he actually might have had a harder time stretching them.

[@markpettigrew3482]

flash 91214 From an accident with a water pump, as I recall.

[@PAPFITZ01]

Always a joy and uplifting experience to see over and over again. This must be my 99th or 100th time bouncing back to see it!

[@phillawler8488]

LOVE it have enjoyed his music ever since the 2nd chapter of acts in 70s BE Blessed Phil........Phillipians 1.3

[@poekneegurrl]

I have heard several amazing guitarist in my life...as I grow older, I really listen now and have also REALLY started to observe technique...Phil is so wonderful, he actually makes my heart sing...I must stop what I am doing when I have him playing...and have my "Keaggy moment"...crosses all genres and is just a MASTER at his craft...he takes his gift to a whole nother level...in fact...sometimes he transcends "level"...I have heard people say they are world class musicians...or I have others described as such...but this man...is not only world class...BUT PUTS ALOT OF CLASS in this world... Thanks for posting @RadarRadioDave

[@faith6857]

Amen! Thank you for your uplifting and wonderful comment!🙏

[@petegomez5133]

This was at the Dallas International Guitar Festival, this was my first experience. I was only feet away from him. Totally Amazing.

[@morrisdane]

I saw him a couple times back in the early 80's and was always blown away!!!!!!

[@pfrank012]

He's played at my church a couple of times and he is nothing short of an outstanding guitar player

[@kareninflorida]

Wow, he's gettin' up there, isn't he? (as we ALL are!) And yet he never ceases to astound and amaze with his awesome guitar mastery. Truly a musical genius. :-)

[@scootytern2371]

Have not hear Phill in a long time thanks you tube ! when he was growing up he live next door to my grand mother! you could hear him playing ! Then Glass Harp last time i seen him play at a small church! 70s he still has the gift!

[@poekneegurrl]

lucky you!!

[@scootytern2371]

poekneegurrl Yes a blessing! Jesus 74 awsome concert in a feild in P.A. somewhere!

[@crawfishdave57]

I saw Phil in the early 70s when I was 15. He did something similar to this as an instrumental part to the song "Rejoice" from his "What a Day" album. Some of the sanctified folk in the audience walked out. To this day I'm not sure what could possibly have offended them. It was magnificent!

[@danielsukkau2763]

I've seen Phil live, I just sat amazed. great guitar player!

[@stevenhowardbrown]

Not only is Phil Keaggy an amazing guitarist, he is also a great songwriter and vocalist! I have been listening and watching him since about 1976.

[@johnnywebb2652]

Some people have a God given gift and then they do the work to become great. This is the first time I have seen Phil Keaggy and he is brilliant, very musical & skillful. I'll be checking out all his stuff now, Merry Christmas from Australia.

[@officemanager7496]

+johnnywebb check out Glass Harp

[@Durwood71]

I had the pleasure of seeing him live about 16-years ago at the Alive music festival. It was just him, his bass player, and his drummer, and he blew away every other act on the stage.

[@faith6857]

@@Durwood71 I believe it!!👏

[@134Blake]

one indication of greatness is when the other people in the band look on with awestruck faces

[@azwepa62]

Love this. My two cents on the greatest guitarist rumor. I had heard the rumor that Hendrix was asked what is was like to be the greatest guitarist in the world, and he said "ask Phil Keaggy". Since hearing that rumor, I've seen an interview where he was ask that question and answered something along the lines of "I don't know about the world, maybe the greatest guitarist sitting in this chair". But I believe Phil is among the greatest, most accomplished guitarists in the world. Thanks for shar

[@dandyer2616]

I heard the same story..except Eric Clapton was the person True or not, he is among the very best...a humble Christian man as well

[@tedparreco5963]

@@dandyer2616 Now there's question on Quora saying it was Rory Gallagher, on The Mike Douglas Show. Couldn't find any footage of that. Just the Dick Cavett footage and Jimi just said the thing about the chair.

[@hesch-tag]

False and fake quote that keeps popping up and I can't even count how many times the name of guitar player changed. Kath, Gallagher, B. Gibbons, EC, Zappa, Keaggy. It's all bullshit.

[@stevehope6283]

Not a rumor... but another version of the same old urban myth..Terry Kath..yes!! Either way PK is without a doubt among the greatest!! Imo SRV, Johnny Winter, Chet Atkins, Roy Clark and PK are in good company!!

[@rayanalessandro8704]

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[@RodneyWalston]

I learned about Phil in the 70s when I was learning to play guitar. I still love his music. I have several of his albums and treasure them.

[@corybanter]

He is SO freakin' amazing! Truly one of the all-time GREATS. Quite possibly the best guitarist EVER.

[@johnhofstetter2714]

He's what used to be known as a virtuoso: an expert in many different styles of guitar music. There haven't been many, and he's probably the only one of his era and currently.

[@hi1guy1]

Al DiMeola comes to mind from this era. John McGaughlin as well.

[@lex.cordis]

Allan Holdsworth. Allan was also a HUGE influence on Keaggy, which can especially be heard on his solo for "Prayer".

[@mgorze]

Best of the Best! ....my first concert in high school 1972 Glass Harp with Phil Keaggy unbelievable!!

[@jimcarey7150]

They look amazed because of his talent, but also because they have NOT heard him play these licks a thousand times. Phil's jams are spontaneous, unique, and as unexposed to humans as snowflakes.. You can hear strains of his music and sometimes other artists' weaving in and out of his jams. When he's doing a main song (usually with singing) and goes off on a rabbit trail,it's jaw-dropping that he'll return to precisely where he left off, to finish it.

[@ricadrew]

After all these years, he's still unbelievable.

[@TheAll4Truth]

I was in my early 20's when I first heard Phil Keaggy! He has to be the most humble guitar player alive! Jimi Hendrix said he was #1! GOD confirms it each time my brother plays!♥GOD bless him much! His Birthday is March 23rd! Happy Birthday Phil! ☆★☆ Shine Bright for the King!!! I ♥ his voice!!!

[@jimchumley6568]

Paraverdad F. Actually Hendrix never did say that.

[@greghiggins9635]

Phil Keaggy, Came To Our Church In Alaska. He's A Nice Guy And Funny. Nobody Can Match His Skill's On A Guitar

[@fireguybc203]

Saw him in concert in Phoenix in the '70s, changed my life! His song "Time", just plain rocks!

[@Fr3derick]

Beautiful!!! Love it. thanks for posting. Grandma mary

[@Durwood71]

"Phil Keaggy AMAZING guitar solo!" Yeah, but when has Phil Keaggy ever not played an amazing guitar solo? Not many people know he's missing half of his middle finger on his right hand, and he's _still_ a brilliant guitarist. He could easily stand shoulder to shoulder with the greats like Clapton, Gilmour, and Satriani, but he's incredibly humble and just happy to do his own thing without seeking worldwide fame and fortune.

[@cliffchilders5820]

I've met him twice! Incredible musician and s great all around guy! So humble!!!

[@icewolfbc]

The legendary, one and only greatest guitarist of all time (in my not-so-humble opinion) - Mr. Phil Keaggy. SO unknown and so deserving of acknowledgment.

[@trmn8rusa]

phil is indeed a kind & humble human being. he's the grand master at looping.

[@stevegrosvenor3792]

Ain't much he can't do on a guitar yet he is humble!

[@tessw9744]

I'll always love this man ! What a talent!

[@MDianneGrotiusBerry]

Felt like the summer of '70 at Daytona Beach again. Awesome stuff, brother!

[@steve94044]

I met Phil in Hayward Calif. 13years ago. It was a worship leaders seminar of sorts. He’s just a normal guy when you talk to him with highly unusual talents. I would say he’s the best guitarist on the planet!

[@marillionjenn]

I ADORE this man. thanks for posting this...fantastic! :)

[@GalaxyRover1020]

Tremendous tone, fluent execution. Great musician. Thanks for sharing this, I wasn't that up on latterday Phil's music..

[@heycolslaw]

When you hear Phil, You know who it is right away.There's Nobody like him. The Original!

[@faith6857]

Agreed! I can recognize his voice in his instrumental music before I even hear him start singing!

[@thegreatfullheartsclubband149]

Phil Keaggy has brought my dreams to life. For the love of God.

[@Rawk4Life]

He released an album called Jammed in 2007, which is a rock instrumental album. Last year, he went back to his acoustic roots with the album "Phantasmagorical: Master and Musician 2."

[@zeanon1965]

IM frome MI but I would welcome Phil to my state any time he's that good and a class act.

[@heycolslaw]

You know who I'd like to see jam it up? Phill & Tommy Emanuel... that would be AWESOMMME!!!

[@Makeagoodmark]

Awesome! :) Great example of another guitar player who's humble and talented :)

[@RealGuitar7]

I saw Phil LIVE back in 1977 with John Michael Talbot (with long hair and a beard!). 1000 seats only! Phil's band came out and played 10-15 songs. The crowd was upper eschelon "know-it all/seen-it-all's" from all over the USA and 12 other countries....they were used to the very best - they were "snobby", to be honest. I saw Phil (being a lead guitar player myself) do and play things I never thought possible - unless I'd personally seen him do it myself! In this video, near the beginning, he plays leads where he uses his little finger on his right hand (and he's missing his middle finger!), and places it on the volume knob of his Gibson Les Paul guitar, and the volume is off - as he picks downward - while holding his little finger on the knob, he turns the volume up with the downward motion of his little finger - while he holds the guitar pick with the same hand - using his thumb and index finger - plucking the strings! On the upstroke of the guiitar pick, he turns the volume knob back to the off position! He does it so fast that the guitar sounds like an organ or makes whale-type sounds! You can see him do it on this video! No other famous guitar player does this, nor have I ever seen anyone do it anywhere in 35 years or before! Watch him closely! That's just one of his "tricks"! He has hundreds or more! Anyway, when I,( and the only 999 other people who got the privilege of seeing Phil Keaggy and his whole band) watched them all, the this "snobby crowd" gave him "standing ovations" after every song! AFTER EVERY SINGLE SONG! He did 2 encores! That's 14+ Standing ovations from "snooty know-it-all snobs"!!!!! I've never seen such "snobs" so impressed with anyone - nor have I have ever seen the like since! I mean these people would snub at the Boston Symphony orchestra, Led Zeppelin, (whoever!) if they weren't perfect in every way! I guess you had to be there! That concert was worth $5000.00 for every single ticket, in my opinion, and I got to see him and Mr. Talbot for $10! I can't can't believe that! Incredible! Lastly, I recently saw Phil Keaggy interviewed by Pat Robertson on the 700 Club Christan network show. Phil told Pat that many people say to him, "Phil, you could have been so great, if you only hadNOTt been a Christian!" Phil looked at Pat when he told him this....with an expression of "Why are these people saying this? Don't they get it? If it wasn't for Jesus Christ, I wouldn't be able to play anything like I do play!" I thought what Phil said to Pat, along with his expression and words that followed, made his point very well! Johnny - Guitar7 or RealGuitar7

[@rickseltz9743]

He is playing in town tonight and tomorrow

[@ricardodoliveira2905]

To be honest the technic you speak of is not knew. That said, Phil is simply one of the very best. There are few I hear a note or two and know who’s playing. Not just easily identifiable songs but his amazing skill in giving the guitar a voice that screams “ this is Phil keaggy”! I was at a retreat, and heard a guitar playing. Phil wasn’t on the schedule, but no denying who it was. He showed up to play as a guest. Just awesome, truly one I’ve the very best!!

[@micahned]

Lol Van Halen invented that

[@FelipeeNobrega]

Dude, this man is awesome. Greater is our Lord that gifted him with this talent.

[@juliemaidment3181]

When are you coming to Australia again Phil I saw you in Newcastle in the 1980's! Too long ago. Please come back soon.

[@jimphayre]

He played for 50 of us at my highschool way back in 1974........ What a show!

[@GJ58]

I remember seeing him doing those licks 35+ years ago. Love u bro!

[@sherim6523]

Just now seeing this , he is still so amazing! The Lord has blessed him immensely with such an incredible talent. I grew-up in the Lord listening to his music, still makes me cry to hear some of those songs.

[@faith6857]

I have cried at his songs, too. Especially the ones about heaven, and the ones with perfectly original, beautiful lyrics such as Inseperable and Find Me in These Fields...

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Sheri how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@marshallweaver6899]

Saw he and Glass Harp open for Humble Pie in 1971, one of the best shows ever!

[@JeanLucLLinares]

Excellent my brother. God bless you ❤️

[@rickpohl2939]

I grew up around Y-town Oh. Born there. Cleveland, OH brought great music also. Always glad to see the old masters.

[@papunAlicea]

Great...Thanks for share...Great... nice performance. Great balance in the solo: feelings, rythm, speed, clarity, etc. As always great virtuoso.. God bless and keep on...In Jesus name

[@cabsproductions9390]

THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelmattison5463]

Saw him live twice in Shreveport in the late 70s. Incredible playing. One concert with his band was 2 dollars the other was an acoustic set with an accompaniment that was free. God doesn't like greed😉

[@dmb7324]

Yep, 2:19 he tunes a string in the middle of a wailing, exceptionally tasteful guitar solo. That's beast mode.

[@Durwood71]

I noticed that, too. Amazing that, first of all, he recognized the string was out of tune; second, that he knew exactly how much to turn the tuning knob to bring it in tune; and third, that he was able to do it while playing literally without missing a beat!

[@salm37]

I was backstage when he played at the Cornerstone festival a while back...flawless He's world class!As good as anyone...I believe!

[@HaffBo]

I have been listening to Phil since his days in Kent with Glass Harp, I have a guitar my friend says Phil is the only person who should be playing this guitar. I think I will put both of my accustics in to Phil in may will, I played with him almost 40 years ago. A wonderful man who has been both an insperation on guitar and in my beleifs.

[@HeySocialWorker]

What a phenomenal player Phil Keaggy is!

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Wow! That was incredible-thank you

[@chrisclendenen]

He's amazing- Yes, he quotes riffs from songs he wrote long ago, but always a new fresh interpretation- you'll never hear the same song the same way twice. He has real mastery- over his instrument and his music.

[@ald.5147]

I saw him at a church concert in Rochester NY years ago. He was performing solo and was awesome! He runs delay and loops his riffs then plays over them to sound like multi guitars. Cool stuff.

[@KnitsAndKnitability]

When people ask what it takes to make a top rated comment You tell them Flat Out Honesty..."Flat Out Honesty"=Phil Keaggy Is The Greatest Guitarist That Ever Lived!!!!

[@Mazzocco390]

this video makes me proud to be from youngstown ohio were the great phil keaggy came from

[@romans323ful]

The wizard at work, he is truly amazing!

[@shekinah951]

Wow!Absolutely Wow!

[@Tazz77]

Awesome, clip.

[@spud2ooo]

this is awesome and a true believer in Christ

[@evktheartist]

Still gives me chills....

[@whitedress01]

Thank you for posting this.

[@faith6857]

I love Phil Keaggy very much. I know him personally, and he is like an uncle to me. God bless his dear heart that beats for the Lord and and the Lord's people!💝 Can't wait to see you again, Uncle Phil!!🙏

[@saecculum4795]

Always loved his style

[@CELESTIALARIUM]

I`ve long heard that Keaggy is a great guitarist. This is the first time I`ve heard his guitar work. This clip is very deadesque. It should go on for another 5 minutes!

[@ViolinistWilliam]

the greatest. always will be.

[@terrybroadway]

simply amazing.

[@silaslevander3946]

Favorite artist of all time. I can listen to his music for hours. And that he plays to bring glory to God is so wonderful. God be praised for the gift of music

[@PRINCIPALBROKER]

I saw Phil with his band, Glass Harp, in 1969 when they warmed up for the KinKs at Ludlow Garage in Cincy. He was AMAZING then and he still is. This looks like the same guitar he played in 1969. I took photos of him and the KinKs, so I'll have to find them.

[@a1healer]

Wonderful.

[@spider62able]

Im' a long time Phil Keaggy fan who is not a Christian .I am' Buddist and I believe in God. Phil is talented and blessed man who has dedicated his life to God and good in this world. Respect his and other's rights if you wish them to do the same to you!

[@cormierts]

Awesome. He plays with feeling and emotion. He doesn't just start playing fast to try to impress you. He's just really good. That's why I like guys like him and Satriani. Sure there are faster players. Fast isn't the point.

[@Hambone3773]

Well..sometimes fast is fun too

[@mudeye]

This Man is too awesome .

[@robertlamkin6464]

Hmmm...Faster with the runs? Perhaps Holdsworth, but otside of him, I cannot think of anyone at the moment.

[@macuse2008]

Wow this man glorifies the Lord and shows the world doesn’t have the best talent