80's Riffs Perfect For Beginners! (Unleash The 80s)

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Typo in the video it says unless Tom's Cabin but it's suppose to be Uncle Tom's Cabin haha

[@mattburch9873]

Robert Baker Uncle Tom’s Cabin is straight badassery 🤘

[@QCSACrashedToysSPR]

uncle toms cabin is from the 90's technically, but well let it slide this time ;P

[@keithwright4581]

I came down here just to look for this comment

[@anthonybye6998]

Warrent....ha ha ha

[@paulm6341]

Thank you! Yes more 80s riffs please!! WASP Crüe LA Guns Cinderella Tesla more Dokken n Ratt ..... so many great bands n riffs to choose from. 🎸🤘⚡️

[@thearkhamhero11]

huge fan of 80s metal please do White lion: Warsong Motley crue: Knock em dead kid Dokken:In my dreams

[@rev.j.chriswallace642]

Dave Meniketti and Y&T were absolutely among the under-rated and -appreciated bands.

[@GearGasms]

Rev. J. Chris Wallace absolutely!!!!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

for sure!

[@back4onemore]

Please do more of these 80s riffs,that guitar is killer!

[@tigranayvazyan5974]

Probably the closest-to-my-heart Robert: 80s riffs, the Red Crackle.. and the hair

[@iamswitters]

Uncle Tom's Cabin is an underrated tune!

[@GearGasms]

iamswitters I agree! Cherry Pie kind of robbed it. Warrant underrated in general

[@johnnycochran6128]

It’s a great song and the one Jani Lane wanted Cherry Pie album to be named for.

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Agree, definitely!

[@Me37368]

Wasted by Def Leppard! One of the first riffs I ever learned! R.I.P Steve Clark

[@jaqueslagerweij6882]

Mine was inside out from XYZ

[@hannahbanana3511]

Lack of Communication is one of my favorite Ratt tunes! Do some W.A.S.P. next!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Dang def some W.A.S.P

[@rsfields2009]

"Not even if there is a fire." I'm right there with you brother...

[@richardmyers3090]

Dave Meniketti is totally under appreciated as a player. Loved seeing a bit of Y&T!

[@brettkeller1462]

OH MY.... Y&T... never would i ever have thought they would have been in one of these. that's so awesome! They play every year in my town and I have seen them for 13 years straight!

[@alabamahebrew]

Robert, for myself and a few others in here we remember when this stuff first came out. For guys such as yourself and other "younger" players, you guys are looking back on this stuff as "that old classic stuff" much the same as we did for guys like Hendrix and Page but more than even those guys, for guys my age the "old" guys were ohh, like the Ventures lol. We had the Chuck Berry's, the early Stones and Beatles. The electric rock guitar really didn't come into it's own until about 1977-78 when all the different effects and techniques really began to blossom. By the time the 80's started in, about 1983 I guess it was with bands like Def Leppard and then the Dokkens and such came out the guitar was really developing into those cool techniques you are showing here. The earlier stuff was still pretty heavy laid with blues stuff, AC/DC, KISS, Southern Rock groups etc, were all using the Chuck Berry staples with a bit more of an edge to them. I remember when I first heard Dokken, well saw them lol, on MTV and yeah I had seen EVH but there was something "different" going on with Dokken and well to be honest man it was about this time I got married and started raising a family, I was married in 1982 at the ripe old age of 17!! So a lot of the names of the bands I don't know or even the names of the guitarists lol. Can you maybe work this song into one of your next "a look back at the 80's"? I think it was by the band XYZ and it's called "Inside Out" , Man that opening riff is KILLER!!

[@bluebluebluebird]

I love taking the course. It's a good course, and it's fun to Rock!!! I am missing my Custom Charvel 1993 Blood Red, Tiger Maple with a Kahler Trem. Only thing I didn't like were the active pickups. I didn't know enough about them, and my pedals sounded like poop!

[@kellyhouseholder6737]

Love that you threw in Y&T, such an under rated band.

[@ironsight333]

That intro is what I want to learn. That was awesome

[@radegojic4862]

I love 80s music ! BIG THANKS FOR TEACHING US THIS BEAUTIFUL MUSIC !!! ♥️

[@davidedie1518]

Love Y&T. Thanks for that lick. Been struggling to get it on my own.

[@seanoreilly6418]

Hi Robert , thanks for all your hard work n great teaching in all your videos . Thanks again 😎

[@WallyBoots]

LOVE these 80's guitar videos!!!! Keep them coming!!! Love the beginners course too.

[@white-lightning-studios]

That intro is amazing dude. Has 80's written all over it!

[@ronfalkoff]

Re committed to some beginner lessons and best advice came from you!!! Play with dirt and have fun!!! Thanks for doing these!!!

[@rebelrocker7494]

Rocked it ,Came from Randy Tritts Channel ,New Friend Here,This Lady dont play But Loving These Videos...Rock On .🤘💜🖤

[@YouWorryMe]

Have you ever done a video on your process for changing string on the Floyd Rose?

[@Addam1978]

Love that guitar! When you started Cherokee, I thought you were doing Breaking the Chains by Dokken, and the Ratt riff sounded like Moving In Stereo by The Cars.

[@jeffreyschroder8004]

Uncle Tom's Cabin, is bad ass. Now I can play that beginning for my Hair Metal lovin wife; thanks, man 👍🏼😎🤘🏻

[@gavinamonett4838]

Bro that Charvel looks fire!🔥🔥🔥

[@MyFatCatIsOld]

Stoked to see a Europe riff!

[@stricknine8623]

Another GREAT intro playing !!

[@Setliffe71]

Yay 80's hair "metal"!!

[@rainerwinkler1026]

Most of modern metal is based on this

[@gorangurragasol8190]

Hej jag fattar ingenting fungerar inte Robert Baker riff ock lesson

[@joshharrison4712]

Love your videos,they have helped me so much also gonna get the rock n roll boot camp lessons keep up the good vids!!!

[@butcho7492]

Your videos are the best bro. Much appreciated!!!

[@mts982]

Wow, a y&t song, didnt think anyone outside of the bay area knew about them. You should play more of them, one of the best bands (forever/rescue me/midnight in tokyo/winds of change) and dave meneketti solo(say goodbye) - one of the best guitar instrumentals ever.

[@gswelch]

Love this stuff... Don't ever stop.

[@iduncanw]

Hey @Robert Baker are you recording the live stream for your course? I'm in Australia so may not be able to view at the broadcast time.

[@FantasyFilms100]

Awesome riffs brother Robert!

[@snidelyw85]

I am so with you on Y&T, man... Yayus! \m/

[@ferpirata76]

Great channel! I would please like to ask you one question. I know pentatonic scales. With that is enough to play 80,s solos? If not, which other you recommend?. Thanks for your time. I cant afford a teacher and I have to learn by myself. Thanks a lot and best wishes

[@KBKLeppard]

That intro tho🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tobyhallam4750]

Robert, thank you. Just,...Thank you !

[@christophervincent8420]

Uncle Tom's Cabin was great! Awesome song

[@robb9541]

Y&T much loved so underrated.

[@MarkBreton]

I want the tab for the intro solo! Soooo good.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Thanks Mark :) . Was all improv so I'm not sure what I played ha.

[@MarkBreton]

@@RobertBakerGuitar I will run youtube at 25% speed to try to figure it out. My guess is I won't be able to play it any faster myself anyhow, lol!

[@stricknine8623]

He is a great player

[@jamestrocki9329]

That opening backing track is that available to play across

[@vincentrandles8105]

Question - I think I heard you say that your "crackle-finish" Charvel Predator is an '89' if I'm not mistaken. They made em in 3 colors that year, black (which I had at one time, 24 frets too) the dark blood red, & the red & black crackle finish you are just lucky enough to have! My question besides the year, if I'm lucky enough to have you read all this! Has to do with the Charvel logo. Both '89's I had - had (have) what people call the "toothpaste logo" or marshmallow, (take your pick) and yours has the guitar shaped logo they have carried on with to this day. Could it be that's a replacement neck on your's? Kind Regards; Your Ohio homie - V⚡

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Ooh, Uncle Tom's Cabin, fun. Great tune

[@eduardocontreras3878]

What about some middle player challenging licks?

[@jaseaquino]

"Unless Tom;s Cabin" by Warrent 🤔🤔🤔

[@normanbyrne9868]

Robert on here looking like Greg Allman. Keep rockin, dude!

[@ThunderFalcon333]

Have you done 5 Whitesnake riffs. Especially the John Sykes stuff 🤘

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

I haven't but i should!

[@throughthefog-go]

Is that a charvel jackson i see, my first guitar 😍 still got it but it needs alot of TLC, what pickups do you have? Mine are dead !

[@bgm9517]

Love it or hate it 80's hair metal is what shot metal all the way to mainstream popularity

[@david-blues]

it's nice to see your left hand barely moving to change chords, expecially on cherokee. Something beginners should take care about

[@arissp4950]

with what amp you play in most of videoS? can you do more demos of the Origin?

[@camcahill]

Been waiting for the charvel to return love that guitar

[@dml-_2120]

I think the best one to start out with guitar is the One solo

[@Nivenization]

Thank you.

[@benpowersguitar]

Uncle Toms Cabin is such a great song.

[@nordicwolftracks]

Crazy Finish on the guitar! Its like pure Rock n Roll Anger!

[@harry99f5]

Why do i want it so bad? Just bought a jackson...

[@cocomusic6921]

Go for it!

[@nordicwolftracks]

Make it two =)

[@GearGasms]

They have like a multicolor crackle out this year that I’m lusting over - Jackson that is

[@harry99f5]

Just looked it up..damn they're looking sweet!

[@opaaria195]

Wow, I had no idea how good you were until this video.

[@YouWorryMe]

What is that guitar?

[@jlnxn5374]

Omg I need that guitar

[@guitarist100]

More 80s hair metal,miss those days ,these days rap with C and plastic pop makes me go arghhhghh ,rant over great stuff Rob hard rock on mate.

[@taylorforester4213]

Dude that intro straight up had some anime vibes to it

[@johnharlan7205]

Cherokee even has a little bit of Rainbow, Since You Been Gone.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

I know what's up buddy!

[@stevejohnson2284]

The intro music reminds me of Doug Aldridge in his Revolution Saints days.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Totally does now that you say it!

[@waltenw8331]

That’s a wicked guitar

[@hellonblades]

Awesome!

[@eduardociccia9796]

Uncle tom's cabin is like the bohemian rhapsody of warrant great acoustic intro , great voice , great riffs , a lot of cool licks and of course a great solo

[@tonlarj37]

Yes! Rawk! 🤘

[@danielhawkins602]

That Charvel just oozes 80's Metal..

[@ImEtty]

I don't want to sound like I'm begging Robert, but there seems to be a lack of Iron Maiden riffs here.

[@mattcrumbley6923]

Robert have you (or anyone here) ever come across this problem: Whenever I use the trem on my Charvel DK 24 my strings come back sharp. I've tried all the standard fixes like widening the groove at the nut. lubing the saddles, etc. and nothing. I'm having a similar problem on my Kramer Baretta Vintage but to a lesser extent. Any advice on something else that could potentially fix this? Thanks in advance for any wise words

[@shankdenchman7970]

Intonation maybe? Clearance for all movement? No sort of rubbing.. id say old springs but that should make them flat. Maybe try new spring layout ..?

[@coryboggs5980]

Love that intro bro so sweet

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

thanks dude

[@coryboggs5980]

@@RobertBakerGuitar your playing has inspired me so much.i can say I have learned alot taking your beginner course . The way you teach helps me understand so much more..Thank you!!

[@MrEric622]

+1 for Warrant- Uncle Tom's cabin is awesome. Nobody remembers Y&T... so +2. EDIT- DO CONTAGIOUS

[@ham4fun]

did anyone else see that he called "Uncle Tom's Cabin" "Useless Tom's Cabin"?

[@CHOPERUS23]

That Cherokee is so similar to since you've been gone. Who ripped who off?

[@julieambogo3013]

Nice

[@mattjoe1982]

When quarantine is over in your neck of the woods, you should invite The Session Man over to do a video, and expose him to your audience.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Man what an Honor that would be.

[@mattjoe1982]

Robert Baker proffer the request. Do a guitar tracking video. Write a song, and have him cut guitars on it, have him take us through his process. It will help him grow his channel.

[@rijosigns]

+cherokee sounds lke rainbows song since you been gone.

[@addictedtoguitars4948]

I don't consider myself a beginner anymore, but the 80s rock was so great compared to anything that came after.

[@bosrensen4474]

Roug cutt😉

[@sambaldwin3730]

funk49 by joe walsh.

[@iarinpralea6110]

that guitar screams 80's

[@shanewalton8888]

Unless Tom;s Cabin?

[@FanHalen5150]

I love Y&T! However, Summertime Girls is probably my least favourite of their songs. I’m all about the Earthshaker, Black Tiger, and Mean Streak albums!

[@babayaga1767]

Get Europe riff is trying hard to not be since U been gone

[@apocbolt]

haha also if you know the song"Broken Heart by White Lion" it pretty much follows that same rhythm choice in the chorus

[@bigedkc]

Do you really believe a beginner knows what a B Sus 4 is I really love your vids haven't missed one but when you these beginner riffs your using chord shapes that confuse maybe I'm more I'f a beginner than I thought beginners don't understand palm muting and majors and minors I was lost when you said b sus 4 I got scared cried and grabbed my teddy bear and asked him if he knew what a b sus 4 was he didn't answer lol

[@stuartlawler2411]

Never heard of any of these bands or songs... Other than Europe

[@wizaxed]

Been living under a rock? haha...pun intended!

[@stuartlawler2411]

@@wizaxed pub received haha I think it's cause I'm British. So many bands and songs that are classics in America that are just unknown here. And the opposite is also true lol

[@dannyspitzer1267]

@@stuartlawler2411 interesting. Yeah there must be a lot of cool British bands that we don't know about. Even bands such as The Verve, and The Stone Roses which had exposure here, I like them a lot, but no one else I know knows who they are, over here in the US. It's a shame

[@wizaxed]

@@stuartlawler2411 Duh, that's me being a typical American...my bad. Obviously some bands are HUGE and worldwide, but there are probably plenty that have great music that just don't make it across the pond (either way). That is why KZbin is great. I follow several YT'ers that are no based in the U.S. Cheers!

[@christineblack4654]

do you want millions of views? let me tell you what we want. 100's or do by 20 lol riffs of 80's rock songs from Motley to kiss and all in between you know them all. play just the main parts and put the freaken tabs on screen so we can actual learn chords etc... in a song that we know in a context that's way more fun. that way we learn and it's fast and easy. instead of a bunch of guitar theory and put your finger here and put that finguer there, this is in a/b sharp 13 and 6th notes and a half inteval going to the what the heck ever omg THAT would be best. there are not enough youtubers doing that on youtube.

[@20alphabet]

You need a haircut.

[@hayden243]

20alphabet don’t you say that his hair is magical

[@GearGasms]

Haircuts are illegal right now. It’s Corona hair. He normally has a fade

[@TheAndostro]

his skill is coming from hairs like Samson from Bible

[@20alphabet]

@@GearGasms 😆lol

[@jaseaquino]

He's still looks cool tho but his hair from 2017-2018 is great.