Reeves Space Cowboy - Johnny Hiland with a Telecaster

[@growandgame]

Jeff Beck once said it's a good thing all the guitarists in Nashville stay there, or we would be out of a job

[@rhylschermatz5809]

FUNNY WORDS!!!!sSO TRUE!

[@Pete-z6e]

growandgame , that’s really good,AND he’s right!

[@mieldecamerun8413]

jerry donahue was british, stayin' in england, and jeff kept his job....however, i agree with that quote

[@tyronebent2333]

Jimmy Page once said its amazing how quiet children are while they are being sacrificed .

[@titanslicer]

@@tyronebent2333 care to elaborate?

[@johnmckenna6203]

Johnny disappears into space and time when he's riffing and then comes back and is pleased.... I absolutely love this guy.

[@Frankie_Fish]

i noticed that too. He completely zones out while playing!

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

OMG!!!! This is the first I've heard of Johnny and I am now going to be a lifelong fan!! This guy just exudes joy and fun in his playing and it's very infectious!!

[@matthewchunk3689]

that boy's got more licks than a cat's behind

[@legebakken1]

yes Friend !! good observation : very true I have been thinking of that too

[@theodore738]

Is it just me or does it seem like country guitarists are vastly underrated in the general guitarist community?

[@orange70383]

Not really, Ritchie Blackmore once said if you want to see some real guitar players just turn on Hee Haw,

[@richardhunter9779]

Never been, among players 30 and older.

[@jackallen6261]

Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed....yeah the list goes on. I am not a huge fan of country but these guys are fantastic....as is Johnny!

[@BossNotes]

Theodore Moore absolutely !!!!! And to see a metal player J5 do the Nashville hybrid picking on metal tunes !!! Is fenom !!!!

[@mazukakai]

They aren't underrated by people who get what it's about

[@KevinToine]

I don’t know what I love more: his playing or him just being happy and a nice person.

[@westerling8436]

Don't patronize him, we all know he's ugly and fat and has these weird eyes

[@eckhardt76]

@@westerling8436 Maybe so but I'm sure he plays guitar better than you do lol..

[@westerling8436]

@@eckhardt76 beside the point, ofc reading is hard but you'll learn eventually

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

"I don’t know what I love more: his playing or him just being happy and a nice person." You should see what he'll do for a Twinkie!!

[@KevinToine]

@@westerling8436 i'm not patronizing him at all, it's actually rare to see a musician smiling while playing tbh

[@destroyallguitars]

Yes, he is indeed blind, but he's gifted in so many other ways and he surely has one of the biggest and kindest hearts you'll find anywhere.

[@Teleman76]

You're exactly right Cliff. Johnny is a class act human and a heck of a picker!

[@Teleman76]

+stb "legally blind"

[@AZIARGROUS]

+destroyallguitars I don't even listen to country but Hiland just makes my heart smile, I can't get enough of his playing.

[@chade355]

+stb Exactly...I've seen several videos of his where he LOOKS at the knobs of an Amp or peddle and makes adjustments.

[@terrypussypower]

+destroyallguitars What? Johnny Hiland is blind? I thought he had a touch of nystagmus just like actor Pruitt Taylor Vince, didn't realise he couldn't see at all.

[@knowmusicman157]

He picked all the feathers off of that chicken.

[@written12]

Know Music Man Love that expression, KMM

[@snidelywhiplash8399]

buck buck bukay?

[@martinbarnes5704]

Your right, cant stop laughing

[@tonydjangolopez]

lol

[@Hugh_Manitee]

He sure did! I'm glad somebody us carrying on the REAL NASHVILLE PICKIN STYLE!

[@samscreativefarm]

i've never seen such a humble guitar jedi

[@billygoat12]

a true shreddi knight

[@leeriley66]

He goes to his own world when he plays. Lovely and magical.

[@eaglesmann024]

Lee Riley that’s just the heroin kicking in

[@petrkollitz9769]

@paperchasin23 :D :D :D That reply killed me :D

[@haydnmcdonnell2397]

When he switched to the bridge pickup he went into the equivalent of sicko mode

[@westerling8436]

I'm pretty sure that's a medical condition

[@westerling8436]

@paperchasin23 hahahahaha

[@nealelliott]

this is the first time that I've ever heard of Johnny Hiland, but I'm now a fan. what a hell of a guitar player.

[@bebopalloobop]

Neal elliott check out Smoke & Wine by Hank III

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

He's county royalty. Every country artists knows who he is. Ask Garth, Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, or Brad Paisley. They all know him.

[@codymccormick7317]

Johnny Hiland wielding a telecaster is one of the most glorious sounds in the world

[@tailorlayne5888]

2:48 his smile so genuine. You can tell it's for the love if the music!!

[@crazyd3uces]

You can just tell this guy has a heart of gold and pickin' to match

[@kita17n]

FRICKEN WOW JOHNNY !!!! PURE BADASSERY SIR !!!! MY HAT'S OFF TO YOU!!!

[@samwassink3524]

You sir, have just brightened my day by 1000%. Good pickin with a good mood.

[@mudwiser1391]

Every time I watch Johnny play I wanna chuck my guitars out the window. He's the master.

[@eddietruly8807]

Amen

[@eddietruly8807]

I used to say that once I heard Yngwie I just wanted to break my guitar and throw it out the window... well J.H just rose my level of anger... God bless him

[@NPC13niner5]

Pick it up and start practicing!

[@Secretarian]

Keep calm and play on!

[@Jplent1]

Do it!

[@BrentsBistro]

I love this dude’s pure joy while playing

[@Afurthyclays]

I wish Johnny Hiland & Greg Koch would do an album together! My God, just fathom the epicness........

[@Warlock_Sack]

I had to call the police after watching this. This is too much power for one man to have.

[@rhabdob3895]

He can’t even help himself. He probably sat there and played an hour after the shoot was over. So awesome.

[@woodywoodlstein9519]

ya no doubt

[@AdrianMihaescu]

True musicians and guitarist.

[@AdrianMihaescu]

Have you heard of Clarence Gatemouth Brown? Great guy, musician, guitarist, and fiddle player. Check out his song Boiling Point, there is some amazing guitar picking.

[@tubeman1983]

What a monster player!!!👏👏👏

[@cygneturesounds]

I love it when a musician looks like they're having an outer body experience while playing. They aren't just playing notes, they're visualising the music.

[@samuelbarham8483]

Even more so in his case, since he's legally blind!

[@James-fu8fj]

I have watched him for years 😊

[@MrBrody1961]

This man is amazing.......I love the telecaster!

[@doubleten10]

The combination of perfection- Telecaster and Johnny Hiland

[@steevinsuhgahl1161]

The enthusiasm on his face at 2:46 just shows how passionate the guy is about the craft. That's real happiness. Makes me happy. Nicest dude!

[@Ozymandias_1818]

That’s the best sounding Tele I have ever heard.

[@dkbt1]

Honestly, I think this guy is one of the most most accomplished guitarists out there! Never tire of hearing his playing. Wish he’d come to the UK. Seems like a cracking guy too.

[@pravakarsunuwar7680]

Greatest country guitar player. Keep country music alive.

[@Arbienz]

I love how Johnny zones out while he's playing and how you can see the joy he derives from performing. Awesome!

[@ThorCarlton]

It's not that he's zoning out, he's blind.

[@lanegill1747]

He's blind.

[@natesharlette]

I love this guy, I need to listen to some of his songs, also what a happy person too, it just makes me smile, and also play guitar😄

[@thehiptonics]

What I like about Johnny is he absolutely loves it! He's like a comedian who laughs at his own jokes...Awesome.

[@luthiervandros]

thehiptonics if he gets married, that’ll be his only option.

[@adamdelarozza1985]

He has good taste too!

[@seanortigoza3931]

I have always loved heavy metal guitarists but this guy always puts a smile on my face whenever I see and hear him play. Such a genuine person.

[@zumajim]

When he "takes it to the bridge" you just have to smile. It just tickles! Amazing.

[@PatriceSerapiglia]

My favorite guitar player. So “ Hi Johnny” from a fan from France.🇫🇷

[@djkentuckyham]

Johnny Hiland is easily in top 10 living electric guitar players alive. His versatility is astounding!!!

[@MTW1340]

Love those smiles at the end of each piece

[@vinniemoreno704]

Devil just cmon back if you ever want to try again.

[@chrisullery3386]

He definitely destroyed the devil, hahaha

[@debraflett1330]

Vinnie Moreno coiun. coiuh

[@debraflett1330]

couch.

[@debraflett1330]

coiuh. Cher net for paper fan

[@fipbip2794]

Boy let me tell you HWATT!

[@dasboot0158]

What a wizard! So effortlessly smooth and melodically tasteful. Eat your heart out shedders

[@elonmust7470]

I'll think of this guy every time king of the hill comes on. What a pleasure to listen to!

[@cozmovox]

I can't get off these video's ! A true force of nature !

[@Barnekkid]

Holy smokes, this guy can play.

[@JohnSmith-tc6xx]

he's amazing :)

[@johnf6267]

Generally speaking metal guitarists suck.

[@gdavew63]

Johnny is one awesome player! I used to see him play with band on lower Broadway in Nashville at Robert's Western World about 20 years ago. The G3 tour in 2003 stopped here at the Ryman, with Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Yngwie Malmsteen. Johnny came out at the end of the show (with Neal Schon) and "shredded" with all of them adding his touch of "Nashville" to what he was playing. They all had a good laugh...

[@JV-df9em]

I don’t follow this genre and have never heard of this gentleman - blown away! Phenomenal!

[@jordiordonez6874]

I've watched this video soooo many times. Always gives me good vibes. Johnny's playing is awesome but the fact that he loves that much what he does is even more awesome

[@luisg6404]

this dude feels so happy. love watching him play.

[@thestagerocks]

Here's what gets me about music. You see how he hits a really great riff and a smile comes over his face (and his bassists)? He did that for himself. He played a tune and joy was fed back. It's like tickling yourself but with tunes.

[@JohnFichtner]

OMG this man is incredible. What an awesome soul

[@Afurthyclays]

His love of the instrument & music is fun to watch. What a talent!

[@Teachering]

Marvelous playing! God bless you, Johnny Hiland.

[@curtisunit]

Best thing about my NAMM show visit years ago was seeing him just sitting, chilling and playing some of the most beautiful guitar I’d heard. I was just getting some strings and going to see my uncle at his booth. Right there at my left just sitting there he was and playing away like it was nothing. Lucky me.

[@Michael-mg4tx]

Have seen him up close at a guitar seminar years ago. He’s the best!!!

[@TheStrataminor]

Ok, I never gave country styled music much of a look, but this guy is awesome...so full of joy and talent!! Wow!!

[@slick51]

Sheer love for the art shows on his face with every bar. This is soul cleansing stuff, at least for me. Thank you, JH.

[@petedazer3381]

Johnny you sir are one beautiful guitar player dude! Excellent!

[@laurendaly4826]

I cannot believe my ears! this guy is incredible WOW

[@professorplates5689]

Mad respect to Johnny for becoming such a master of your craft w/o even being able to watch what you’re doing as you practice. Most ppl can’t fathom having that much passion and dedication for being the best player one can be, so I commend you for being such an inspiration to get off my ass and get to work!

[@chickinpickin1]

Thank the Lord for Johnny Hiland, and his telecaster! AMAZING!!!!

[@dougquaid4745]

Killer playing and tone!!!! Fantastic

[@alextw13jf]

This man is not only ultra talented but his playing comes from his heart and not from his ego, and you can tell. And it makes the whole difference. PS: embarrassing for me to admit, but I discovered this incredible artist only a few weeks ago and I'm 49!! Never too late to find a treasure.

[@written12]

alextw13jf Just discovered him now myself.

[@AdrianMihaescu]

Great playing, Thank you for bringing back the Danny Gatton style and keeping his memory alive. I was lucky enough to see him play live and those are great memories. Those shows were amazing and guitarists were present in high numbers. I believe his nickname was the humbler.l😊 He did this thing were he changed to 4 different styles in 40 seconds or so. Also he liked to speed hIs tempo up and see if the other members were awake. They were and were great musicians and loved playing with him. Would like to see you sing more. Only saw you sing once but the vocals were low and covered up by the instruments. Thanks again 😊

[@walshy2116]

Doesn’t get any better folks. Seems like a hell of a guy too!!

[@SunilShakyaNGT]

Its so much fun to watch him play 🙏

[@PeraltaTTI]

Why have I just heard of this guy? "Good" thing we're quarantined so I can go for hours down the yt rabbit hole of his videos.

[@johnelyjr]

Stumbled across your video by accident. Fantastic playing, enjoyed every minute of it!

[@AverageHuman7026]

Damn this guy is such a great player. Just awesome dynamics and timing. Really precise yet still maintains the human element

[@markstephens2234]

Despite what he was telling his students on one of his videos about how he makes mistakes sometimes when he is playing, I have listened to Johnny live over a period of 2 years(20 years ago in Nashville) for probably several hundred hours at least and I NEVER heard him make a mistake, miss a note, play a wrong chord, mess up in any way whatsoever!! At the level of guitar he was playing then(just like now) this is phenomenal!!

[@Emceemur]

Big bad Johnny H, ladies and gentlemen! Damn, dude. That was stellar playing.

[@Randallkoller]

I met Johnny back around 96 when him and his buddy Sid came to Nashville..

[@Randallkoller]

in no time he landed the gig on weekends with Don Kelly at Roberts western world, the rest is history.. he world renouned now

[@mikeparsons5243]

Johnny seeing you live at namm and around is one of the many wonderful things I miss about livin in Nashville

[@1maggan]

Sounds insanely good! That high mid sheet metal sound is still spectacular.

[@Genesis817]

I love this man's playing. Many blessings to you Johnny.

[@Ropaccinno]

One happy dude...he plays awesome !!!

[@kramnull8962]

My Grandfather was a blind man. Loved his music. Piano tuner by trade. He could disassemble a piano and refinish it floor up, like nobody's business... He like this guy here played to perfection. Lose once sense and all others kick in...

[@leonardwilson980]

It should be against the law to be able to play like that LOL. My fingers won't move a fifth of that speed. Forty years as a carpenter might have something to do with it.Great picking Johnny

[@peepeeland]

If it makes you feel any better, you can probably do carpentry in a way that Johnny Hiland can't even imagine... We're all good at what we practice.

[@buddyollie180]

peepeeland Very good point!

[@trapperkcmo3460]

yep. thats right, bill. pure Dope with a capitol D. be sure and turn the lights off when you finally head for austin.

[@RandyFricke]

I think it is but they look the other way when Johnny plays.

[@richardbogartburke4978]

William Castleberry

[@leroyjenkins4811]

I don’t even listen to this genre of music. But based on the strength of Johnny Hiland’s playing, I’m gonna start listening to his music and similar styles. I’m thoroughly impressed.

[@xxczerxx]

Oh my god. Please don't tell me that this stuff was improv... this is seriously making me want to throw my guitar right in the fire. Astonishingly good, how gifted can one dude be!?

[@nickjadamson]

+Mac I had a lesson with Johnny a few weeks ago, pretty much made me feel like giving up as I do every time I get a lesson off him. It's amazing to hang with him musically and personally. But one of the best things he's taught me is to find my own thing, which is what he has done and why he is so good.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

Pretty darned gifted if J.H. is any indication! Man alive, that guys plays like he's double-parked, to use Chet's old expression.

[@DonSimpson4stringer]

Whenever I see Johnny play, I don't know whether to keep practicing 24x7 or just hang up my guitar. He's said it all. He is a true guitar demigod.

[@hveguitar]

What an amazing guitar player, so much sincere playing and feeling in his playing, he's really inside the music when he plays, love it!!! thanks for this

[@hulkhuggett]

Man, this dude is one hell of a picker! And I read a comment that said this dude is blind. God dang, what a freaking player!!! Hats off to this guy!

[@jrdnchavez]

you can just feel the happiness radiating off of him! he rocks

[@sfla4x4molonlabe66]

Man I love this guy. Just stumbled upon this vid. I know he is selling gear but he is an awesome musician man.

[@donoles2]

Dude. You ARE the Dude!

[@ignasty3591]

Jesus! The finesse this guy has in remarkable

[@cygneturesounds]

I was thinking that. Even noodling around every note is clear as day!

[@JoeDeMaio917]

Johnny Hiland is a true guitar playing genius. This man is an amazing guitar player! His tone, feel, note selection and phrasing is just perfect!

[@bradgarnermusic]

I watch this video all the time. Such great playing and tones!

[@addicted2tone349]

Absolute beast of a picker. He can play anything, he's at a level 99% of players on dream of getting to in their playing.

[@andrewdenine1685]

Love hearing and watching you play.

[@theeaskey]

Johnny if I'm having a bad day u make me smile.

[@Prates21]

O segundo maior e melhor vídeo de country do KZbin de todos os tempos!!

[@YourAverageStrummer]

Hot dang! This cat sure can pick that tele!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

This guy is just amazing....could watch him cluck all day long !!!!! Can't wait for my Whitfill to arrive!

[@itsjustweezer4054]

The eddie van halen of country music (= bad 2 the dam bone

[@Jplent1]

Guy plays circles around VanHalen.

[@blastingcapps4341]

Its just Weezer Eddie Van Halen is s*** compared to this guy

[@youthmanrecords420]

Van Halen said glen campbell was the best and wanted to take lessons from him.

[@fiors73]

greetings Johnny i love your playing !

[@fishtv3645]

What a talented guy! I can't even play with eyes 😅

[@peterbull3955]

Well, I hope you're not trying too hard! Fingers are far more durable in my experience

[@shawnheidingsfelder8179]

I like how he gave his sponsor guitar some shout-out love to explain why he's using something else for the video. There's a tool for every job.

[@JohnSmith-wd9rc]

I hate the twangy sound of telecasters, but this guy is an out of this world artist! What a talent.

[@papajesus_]

Some of the best country boogie guitar playing I've ever heard. What a freaking champ

[@hupur]

He's a Killer Guitar player..I've never heard anyone better

[@timetraveler4271]

And I hear rumors that he is partly blind.

[@markstephens2234]

You know how good you THINK Johnny is? Multiply that by Trumps net worth times at least 300,000,000,000!! You haven't lived until you've seen him play live with a good bar band. You will need 3 EMTS and at least 4 paramedics to pick your jaw off the floor!

[@johnwriterpoet1783]

You can't give a thumbs down unless you were very jealous. Great job.

[@bigcatdaddy76016]

Damn!!! Does he like playing guitar or what!!!???

[@russianbot1420]

Some incredible guitar playing right there.