Rare Junior Brown Video

Junior Brown on CBS News Sunday Morning (circa mid 90s?)

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

One of the most talented musicians to ever stand behind a guitar and mic

[@atxatxatxatx]

Not just a guitar, a guit-steel. Junior Brown is such a badass that he helped make a new musical instrument.

[@gwag8410]

I’m so glad Junior and his lovely wife are still playing… he’s a national treasure…

[@rubbersole79]

You'd probably love Dale Watson.

[@grassyknollblues]

He sure is!

[@wildestcowboy2668]

I thought he overdosed in Denver

[@greggpeters1779]

her patsy cline is perfect

[@davidhakes3884]

Yep he is a Treasure and his wife I Love, she is beautiful ..

[@mikegordon8178]

If Junior comes to a venue near you, you owe it to yourself to go. He is amazing, a true virtuoso in every sense.

[@jackalister1662]

Had a truck compliance officer pull me over a couple of years back when I had’ Highway Patrol’ playing on CD. Replayed it for him and he loved it so much he let me go without an inspection.

[@timmwhite9218]

...that worked like the 'ol Bible up on the dashboard thing used to.... LOL ! Agree 100%, Highway Patrol is a one of a kind song - - nobody out there has Anything that fits in that slot, it *Stands Alone* !

[@dionst.michael1482]

Pretty cool brother

[@robertgrider4346]

Jr Brown..... highway patrol approved!!👍🇺🇸🎸🎶

[@guitarista67]

Bullshit.

[@billharden7127]

🤣

[@yargnad]

Saw Junior about 20 years ago in Jacksonville FL and its still the loudest show I've ever been to. Super underrated and a genuinely swell guy to be around.

[@f.morgani3568]

His wife is gorgeous.... What a great smile...

[@hawkrider88]

Don't forget the dimples....pretty indeed!

[@mishrockman2532]

Was pretty stunned when I got to her part in the vid......great couple !!!

[@arlaj.martin1837]

Her smile can light up a room!

[@jamesdavid6122]

Junior Brown and his lovely wife are awesome people. underrated talent.

[@catdaddy3302]

I’ve seen them together. A lot of chemistry there. She’s having the time of her life!

[@paulandersen9492]

I believe he might be the greatest guitarist in the world.

[@user-dw2tm3jm5h]

Lovely , understated ...

[@noname-jr1vo]

Junior isn't underrated at all. He's regarded as one of the greatest guitar players in the world. You either know who he is or you don't. Nobody that knows about Junior would ever say "Ehh, he's okay".

[@cravinbob]

Where in the hell do come up with "underrated"??? Any person with good taste and knowledge of guitar knows better. Is he not FM radio rotation or his music should be piped in to all buildings??? Oh, they are awesome people, I did not know they were your personal friends. He said "Chink" so he is a racist? Well "chink" is the stuff between logs in a cabin or knee length chaps.

[@motorcop505]

Junior was a professor of Country Music in Oklahoma, invented the Gitsteel (electric and steel guitars combined) and is one of the best guitar players in the world. A Legend! 🎸

[@jCd1058]

Junior met Tanya Rae when she was a student in one of his classes. As Junior once said in an interview, "She got different homework assignments than the other students."

[@peddler38501]

@@jCd1058 He also said he "kept her after class".

[@jeffsmith3941]

The greatest guitarist of my time and unfortunately doesn’t get the credit he deserves. He is amazing. He’s simply all that and a bag of chips.

[@BingBangBye]

The first Junior song I ever heard was "Highway Patrol." Loved him ever since.

[@williamwalter4992]

Years ago, my wife dragged me to a Blake Shelton/Toby Keith concert... to my delight Jr Brown opened unannounced for both the headliners... Junior was the best artist on stage that night and blew away Shelton and Keith.

[@roadrocket7]

THANK YOU for speaking truth! Kinda hard to follow an act like Junior Brown. He should've headlined.

[@maddog57ful]

No doubt, he is a Trained Real Musician.

[@jodeanesullens6588]

I once went to see Junior. It was a great concert. Then this Martina McBride person came out. I stayed, I didn't want to be rude.

[@callmejeffbob]

No Contest!!...Toby Keith? (yuk...IMO). Junior puts on a great show and understands the heart of country music.

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Great fun when a cool artist opens. Witnessed Steve Winwood for Tom Petty, Roger Clyne for John Fogerty here in town.

[@michaelmcdonald3057]

An absolute musical treasure to American music and authenticity, Junior and his wife!

[@larryrock11]

My band opened up for him back in the 90’s. Around this time. He is a force for sure and a super cool and funny guy!

[@dianehendrix8260]

Junior Brown music makes for a better day all around.

[@tomriddle5564]

I love being 30 years ahead of everyone else Glad you people could finally arrived

[@sillygoose2508]

You like off the hook singers that are a little left of center try orville peck

[@MrSubmariner13]

Pay attention you 20 somethings. This what true talent sounds and looks like.

[@krisposey645]

Tom Riddle, me too, I have been listening for at least ten years my self. Love it

[@p.h.5752]

I've been lucky enough to see him live twice and he is extremely underrated.

[@clarkevanmeter2676]

One of the two I saw really caught fire. Maybe the best performance I've seen.

[@Mekinhumbel]

One time...and to this day, one of the best shows I've ever seen. In the ballroom of the mansion of the guy from Newport KY who invented the Tommy Gun. Because of course you would see a guy like this in a place like that.

[@rhondaharden4779]

I saw him, hung out a bit, he signed my shirt♥️ Absolutely Amazing on stage!!! The more we screamed the harder he played!!I’ve never seen or ever will see anything that can compare to him playing that GuitSteel 😁♥️

[@p.h.5752]

@@rhondaharden4779 The last time I saw him play was at Antone's on 6th St, a few years ago. Amazing musician. Prost !

[@michaelcraig9449]

@@rhondaharden4779 His live concerts bring that out, full grown adults, almost acting like they are at a Beatles concert in 1964. I saw that crowd reaction here in St. Louis also. Infinity, and beyond!

[@garyjohnson9134]

Junior is one of the best pickers around, and a baritone voice to match. A Texas treasure.

[@wrangler548]

Juniors is in fact so easy to listen to & so easy to hear . He's one of the legends that sound like himself . Unique to say the least.

[@larrydering1598]

Junior is an American treasure. He blends timeless classics with some hot licks and a bit of rock.

[@bradysmith3400]

I grew up in Chicago in the 1990s and I never heard of Mr. Brown. Call it country call it rock. It’s something to be appreciated.

[@lavender_granny]

i first saw Junior on CMT videos 30 yrs ago. i have been a die-hard fan ever since. i carried my Junior Brown cd's with me everywhere and i played them at every job i had. Mr. Brown has a lot more fans due to me.

[@paulstanley1041]

Hats off to Junior, he's the real deal

[@paulrogers6037]

The Eddie Van Halen of country. So precise and tasteful, instantly recognizable.

[@mikefinney423]

Perfect!

[@rick3747]

I bet 30 years ago. Junior and Edward along with Albert Lee would have made a single jam session incredible.

[@jeffreyoldham55]

Just watched Junior & Tanya Rae live from their home last night. Still going strong.

[@ldolphin34]

How do you become a legend? You invent an instrument nobody else's playing, and you get as good at it as others are on the conventional instruments. This guy is amazing.

[@cboyblue6168]

I lived in Travis Heights in the 80s when Continental Club opened, in the 90s I was one of those 10 that come in to hear Junior Brown. Heard a lot of greats at that club, both true Austin treasures…

[@duanecupp2745]

You never hear of him as a great musician but man is he ever, I'm glad to have seen him

[@dixieboy5689]

He is a true magician with his guit/steel. Nothing else like it. I cant get enough. Never enough of him.

[@stringbender57]

Junior Brown is amazingly good! I love all his songs and his style from the past. His wife Tanya is not only a strong asset to the band on rhythm guitar and vocal, but is also very easy on the eyes...what a beautiful woman!

[@williamguinn233]

I found his music by accident and when I heard it I couldn't believe I hadn't heard of this great guitarist and singer

[@kurtsloop2462]

I first saw junior when the almighty youtube algorithm recommended his surf medley video. I was blown away. Been a fan ever since.

[@rixkafer56]

ditto !

[@jcrefasi1]

@Kurt Sloop I have been a country music fan since being introduced to the real country of Waylon Willie, Billie Joe Shaver, Don Williams, Guy Clark, back in the 70's. I cannot believe this is the first I've heard of Junior!! I now have to make up for a lot of good music I've been deprived of. Thank you KZbin algorithms

[@InTheYear]

Early 1990’s they played Junior Brown on the local oldies station. I wasn’t really allowed to listen to modern music so I fell in love with old music 1st and only found modern music because friends listened to it.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

Just great. Today’s popular contemporary music can’t hold a candle compared to him.

[@victotronics]

Very cool. Thanks for posting.

[@kb9drh]

I love Juniors music. I've been listening to him since 1990! He truly does have a great sound. It sounds classic county with a tint of true rock in roll. Keep on Rocking Junior your the best

[@554Rick]

I retired from a life of OTR about two years ago. This guy used to keep me going at 3 am! Now me and my dog can listen to his tunes on my front porch on a Sunday morning! Thanks Jr! CYA. Down the road!

[@rush437]

I first saw junior brown in 1993 on cmt singing highway patrol. i was 12 at the time and my cousin and i thought it was the funniest song ever. we would walk around singing it all the time. man i miss those days.

[@gkbkansas]

I saw JR in a free show in KC many years ago. Absolutely one of the best performances I've ever seen , I became fan that night.

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

A Junior Brown show is like a Asleep At The Wheel show. You'll never forget it.

[@claytonbrannon2812]

I have almost totally quit listening to what is called country music. Thankfully Junior Brown is still around playing the music I grew up listening to as a kid.

[@travismiles5885]

I'm a metalhead but my buddy dragged me to see Junior at a small club in Chapel Hill, NC about 20 yrs ago or so. He blew the roof off the place and kicked my ass all over it! I'm still a metal guy but Junior has a place on my playlist and he gets turned up a little louder when he comes on.

[@tjmctube]

Not a big country fan, but I know talent when I hear it. Was lucky to see him live at Cat's Cradle, a small venue in Carrboro, NC. It was just him and a drummer whose complete drum kit was a snare and a high-hat. Hahahaha

[@SpokenBroke]

"The Junior & Tanya Rae Brown Show" has been live on Facebook and KZbin since May 2020

[@victory6422]

I have had the opportunity to see Jr Brown literally hundreds of shows at The Continental Club. I would say that Jr Brown is the most talented Guitarist that is alive today.

[@johnnyformom3418]

What a great talent Junior is and his wife also, We need someone to carry the torch for the great old style country music and Junior does that very well.

[@waynedowling2664]

Even us east coast college educated liberal elites love junior brown. Well I never went to college and worked in factories all my life but we got country folks here to. Check out marty Stewart and the fabulous superlatives for more keepers of the traditional country flame with a touch of rockabilly.

[@Oldcrow77]

Yep, and a dear Friend that played our wedding Peter”Panama Red” Rowan

[@750count]

Absolutely love Junior Brown Glad someone believed in him

[@djb3271]

Junior played with Stone Temple Pilots on a late night tv show ... was fantastic!

[@chunter123]

My first exposure to Junior. Love him!

[@darrelljourdan3687]

Met Junior through his good friend Mercury Charlie... worked on a couple of cars for him and he is one heckuva nice guy. Absolutely phenomenal talent with his music.... this vid barely touches the surface of his wit and skill on the guit-steel.

[@terrysaenz3009]

Saw Junior open for the Mavericks almost 30 years ago, was totally blown away. Been a fan ever .

[@VintageElectronicsGeek]

I've had a chance to work with him about 5 years ago, he and his band were awesome, really nice folk! ~Jack, VEG

[@michaelouellette272]

What a unique and great talent he is. Excellent musician and great baritone voice. He's mostly gone unappreciated. What a great couple they are too. You can see the love and respect.

[@southernpaths2986]

I’ve been listening to Junior for over 20 years now. Just as fresh now as he was then. He never gets old because his music defies time.

[@stevenalvarado-doc7334]

A lot better than the Justin Beiber with a cowboy hat that passes for Country today.

[@woodennickel6148]

TEXAS SIZED MEXICAN BOXING MADISON SQUARE GARDENS ONE NIGHT ONLY

[@tomriddle5564]

Damn Straight or as I call it “Pop music with Steel Guitars” Sucks anyway you Look at it Try these Cats “ Hillbilly Moon Explosion” Start with Brown Eyed Boy then My Love Forever More and the Wize Guyz “Try Do it Slow” and if you Love Pycho Billy Surf Guitar you HAVE TO Cheque out Messer Chups Try “Call me Zombie “

[@rowdyhoo]

That dude is a hell of a musician and a damned good, deep philosopher!

[@kennyward4674]

The most unique Instrumentalist in the business, and a voice to match. If you have the opportunity to catch a show do not pass it up!!

[@michaelcraig9449]

This man and his wife and band are amazing. Way better if you are there for the concert. I saw them in St. Louis at Old Rock House, it was beyond sick, It is not mostly country. He plays about equal amounts of the main guitar styles, and mixes it all in, sometimes even in the same song! The drummer made more drum sound with one drum and a cymbal, than a lot of drummers do with 20 drums. Tanya could teach a clock how to stay in time.

[@jameshoward8219]

I used to bodyguard Junior Brown at 3 tear drops off of the industrial boulevard in Dallas Texas it was a nightclub and he is a real nice man and one heck of a singer and musician I had the privilege to carry his guitsteel and that thing is heavy

[@Vodichka9]

He's a phenomenon in the greatest sense. One of the greatest guitarists I've ever seen and heard. (This interview must have been done decades ago.)

[@techrescuestl]

Harry Smith refers to Jr receiving Grammy nominations the previous two years, so this aired in 1997.

[@luv2sail66]

I’ve had the pleasure to see Junior Brown in concert many times, including at the Continental Club during a visit to Austin. His live shows are excellent and I enjoy his music.

[@oldguy9078]

Junior's music reminds me of a time when I played in a rock band in the 60's. We some how got booked at a club out in the country and I knew when we drove up we did not belong here. We walked in and I saw about four men sitting at the bar with trucker caps, white t-shirts,black shoes with white soxs and the song "My red neck, white soxs and blue ribbon beer was playing on the juke box. I knew this was going to be a long night! Love Juniors music though !!!!!!

[@onusgumboot5565]

I've had similar situations. Walk in like you said. hard core country playing. What are we doing here. But at times they turned out to be the best gigs we ever had. We learned not to judge to harshly

[@dale116dot7]

What kind of music do you usually have here? Oh, we got both kinds. We got country *and* western.

[@kevinbridges565]

This is what country music should be! The first time I heard Junior was the song my wife thinks you're dead. I thought I was listening to an new Ernest Tubb song! Knew that couldn't be so l looked up who was singing and also found many of his other songs which have provided many hours of happy listening. Keep on doing what you're doing! I love Ernest Tubb's music and I love your music every bit as much!

[@user-lo6cf3df1x]

Ben a big junior Brown fan for a long time now that guy is unique and great

[@baberoot1998]

Junior Brown...is the man!!! We love Junior Brown in Houston, Texas!!!

[@benbusy7295]

The man , the myth, the legend , Junior Brown

[@gr8guitarplayer]

I saw Junior Brown at Ram's Head Annapolis ~15 years ago, sitting no more than 10 feet from him. I was mesmerized! He was absolutely amazing!! Only had bass & drums, and the drummer only had a kick, snare, & cymbal, as I recall, and the dude took a solo that sounded like 2 drummers at once!

[@anthonypate8657]

They never got the respect they deserve. I had his tapes growing up.they are some the song writers in the past 100 years.

[@freddymclain]

I once opened for Junior and got to meet him. The club manager said that he'd never seen him get off his bus to check out the opening act. I was proud of that.

[@TommyGunnarsson-fm9vc]

Junior Brown - one of the coolest dudes who ever walked this earth.

[@inneedofsupervisionshawn7269]

Would watch him every Sunday night on Congress Ave. Down to earth and drank many a Shiner with him.

[@waltersavage7023]

Two of my faves-Junior & Shiner! Hell yeah!! Got to see him & Los Lobos over 30 years ago. AWESOME NIGHT

[@camilo1455]

Same here. Greetings, again.

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

great to see and hear junior brown again!

[@cirruscop]

This song will be played at my Wake. I was a State Trooper in the 90’/20’s, b4 I went Federal. Working for the State Highway Patrol is without a doubt, the Best, Hardest and most Fun job I’ve ever had! Thank you Junior, The former 1150-HP in Missouri 🚓.

[@cosmicsunbeams]

❤ junior brown and band!

[@LonghornRailfan]

Love that Junior Brown sound! Got all the CDs

[@charlesnolan7602]

I started following Junior Brown in June, 1991...it has been a great time listening to JUNIOR, and the Lovely Tanya Ray Brown !

[@frederickmorris2218]

I first heard Junior Brown several years ago at the Doheny Blues Festival in Dana Point. I don’t think any of the crowd was expecting this. It was a blues festival, after all. The crowd loved him, and I went out the next day and bought four of his albums. A wonderful entertainer and a superior musician!

[@rockyroad7345]

Saw him while living in New Orleans as a birthday gift in 1997. He was on the bill with Keb Mo. Two of my favorites under the same roof. It was perfection. Best birthday ever. Seeing him made me so homesick I moved back to Texas shortly after that. One of the most surprising and unexpected moments was seeing him in a role on The X Files. He was fantastic!!

[@asommer518]

Love it, believe it or not I yelled bingo when his club owner buddy mentioned how people not into country get hooked on Junior. Just one month ago I found him on Pandora via "Chester & Lester" feeding into one of his hits. Wow instant fan. I can't figure out how I totally missed knowing of him till now...geez I even spent 15 years in the music biz as a live sound engineer mixing Rock, New Wave and Chicago style R&B ! Now Im going through his library on Pandora. Lovin' it.

[@siberia1409]

He wasn't born in Texas...but, he got here as quick as he could!

[@msoiseth3419]

I've been a fan of Junior ever since I saw him on the American Music Shop show. He's one of a kind and just plain good.

[@camilo1455]

He had Austin residencies for years, most notably at the Continental Club. What a time we had!

[@stnwrd]

Junior Brown and his wife are the REAL DEAL. My wife and I had front row seats when his wife and him visited Carbondale, Illinois.

[@btbb3726]

One of those people that’s so musically talented that they can embellish their musical performance with theatrics and humor. The master of such craft possibly being Roy Clark. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Thomaszmccormick]

In the summer of 2000, Junior Brown played in Morgantown, WV at 123 Pleasant St., and my friend and I went to see him - on rumors alone. The band started playing "Yakety Axe (or Yakety Sax), and segued into "Broke Down South of Dallas," and my jaw dropped. I mouthed "goddamn," and it was him influencing me from then on out.

[@mdhbigdog]

We saw Junior Brown at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, Arizona. Loved his show and his music.

[@mrguitarwho5500]

me too !

[@devonmorrow2854]

Thank you so much for uploading this. The world needs more 90's Junior Brown🙌

[@mplsmark222]

I’d say the world needs Junior Brown’s music, period. May not suit everyone, but to anyone that gives it a chance, his artistry is worth their time. I think of him more as Rockabilly, though he plays mean blues and some great swinging jazz too. He and the band are great.

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

They're out there............let's hope more of them become a little more successful........ sometimes we (music conasures...lol) need to look for and, spread the word, to help'em out. 🍻✌️

[@billwilson6670]

You are welcome!

[@michaelthornburg2491]

First time i saw Jr Brown was on Austin City Limits many years ago. I had never heard of him at the time. It blew me away and have been a big fan ever since.

[@marcgatto9675]

Came across Junior's music in the late 90's. Great talent. ♥️

[@josephubil]

Saw Junior Brown in NYC years ago at a place called Tramps...it was a snow storm night as well, but made the show with my date...we got to meet him back in his dressing room with his wife Tanya after the show...just sat talking like we were old friends...thanks Junior for your time and respect.

[@rickmanley767]

I found Junior’s cassette tape at the library back in about 1994. Now I own all his work, I’m a huge fan!

[@TexasVernon]

I saw Junior Brown in Austin. The venue was small and he had the room rocking. I had a great time.

[@scottberry5266]

Junior Brown is awesome 🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@bondoly66]

Junior is a great talent. I'm sure he is flattered by the commenters getting upset because someone called him underrated. Junior isn't exactly blowing the country music world up. He actually is over looked too many times. Hang in there Junior.

[@cbtract]

Been to some great concerts over the last 50 years but I never had more fun at any of them than watching Junior Brown....the guy knows how to put out the happy....

[@Harleylovinchelley1]

I can't believe he struggled at first, I liked his style the first time I heard him.

[@karl9828]

Sunday afternoon at the Continental with Jr. & Tanya Rae burning one in the stock room. Good times!

[@ronkeeney1752]

Been a fan of JB since he had the Sunday residency playing at the Continental Club in Austin back in the 90s.

[@DouglasConlin]

When my boys were teens and fighting on a long drive I played my Jr Brown tape, which they hated because it was "cornball country". Punishment for them... I'd rewind "Highway Patrol" again and again, marvel at the guitar solo, sing along in my bass voice, "Justa doin my job... on the highway patrol." Good times!

[@bradparker9664]

I was in law enforcement when "Highway Patrol" came out. We'd have to both respond to and occasionally just drop in for a walk through of local bars, and one DJ at one bar used to also be a cop. Ol' Bonnie, God rest her soul, used to have that song cued all the time and that would start before the door closed behind us. That was always very cool.

[@gregm6894]

Thanks for posting this excellent interview. My wife and I were fortunate to first see Junior and Ms. Tanya play at a neighborhood bar here in Austin, about 1990. I had never heard of him and only went to meet a friend for a couple pitchers of beer and some free music. Boy was I in for a treat -- one of the best music performances I've seen -- and I've seen many. There probably weren't more than 30 people in the place -- but they were all going nuts by the end of the first song.

[@lrvracer3515]

Wow !!! Thanks for posting this - I love Junior Brown. I’m very eclectic in my music tastes (everything from Gregorian Chant to modern Hip-Hop!!), but have always had a weakness for great guitar playing. First heard his “Surf Medley” on an internet surf music playlist and chased it down. Been hooked ever since. Great to see this video about him !!

[@coolnegative]

He is what I would call an unknown legend. He has played with so many if the greats, and is the guy that the greats listen to. Like John Hiatt, the songwriters song writer.

[@user-uj4xx6qo2c]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful music 🎶 and your great song's are my favorites thanks for the great song's still playing these awesome song's in 2024