Yngwie Malmsteen's 5 Favorite Guitarists

[@randyromano7331]

I just saw Yngwie live last week in Boston. It was literally the perfect show - unashamed shredding for 2 hours through some of his best works. I had goosebumps just watching his hands up close…back to the woodshed!

[@sunkmanitutankaowaci2733]

Saw him 10 days ago and I totally agree with you and thank god he’s such a perfectionist because he sets the bar so high it makes all of us better, players, manufacturers of pick ups, etc..

[@geoffcowan2384]

I saw him about a year ago and same thing. The thing that blew me away is how kind he was to the audience and how humble he was. I saw him in the '80s and the playing was the same, but the attitude was a little different. :)

[@Keir-h4p]

I saw him a few years back in London and, to be honest, it was not great. His playing is incredible, he's even faster now than he was in the 80s, but he had the entire band cornered off in the side of the stage and didn't even play the songs properly - skipped verses to get to the solo, which was just endless noodling with no resemblance to the album. I love the guy. He's made me the guitar player I am today (which is still nowhere near his calibre) and the reason I still insist on playing strats through a Marshall all valve head when everyone else is going with modellers, in ears and straight to the desk, but the magic isn't there anymore. His concerts feel like an extended jam session, and don't get me started on his vocals...

[@AFx3144]

Who is the current singer?

[@charlesgoller71]

@@AFx3144saw him about a month ago, the guy playing keyboards is the main lead singer don’t know his name but he’s amazing. Yngwie himself does some vocals as well, and holds his own.

[@hhectorlector]

it's heartwarming to see someone giving these legends a place for potentially career-defining interviews. great work, Rick!

[@MAKEITSTOP777]

His perfectionist spirit comes off as arrogant until you realize he’s holding himself to the same standard. He knows it when he hears it and won’t settle for less. That takes persistence. The product speaks for itself. Thx Yngwie 🎸👍🏼

[@michaelrains64295]

People threatened by high standards are telling on themselves.

[@shredbaron74]

What standard? If he was truly a perfectionist, he'd hire a proper singer and producer, and wouldn't have a run of studio albums from 1999 onward (when he started to self-produce) that sound like they were recorded in someone's basement. His last great album was Facing the Animal - almost 30 years ago. That's a long period of time where he has definitely "settled for less" - and his live act (without a proper singer to do justice to some of his incredible songs) is a travesty - a slap in the face to his long time fans and his own legacy.

[@CorbCorbin]

@@shredbaron74 It’s simple economics. He slowly made less and less for gigs, and now much less; which means less to pay band members.

[@shredbaron74]

@@CorbCorbin Yes, I understand that, but I was replying to someone who seems to think Yngwie is a perfectionist who won't settle for less, which obviously isn't the case. As the original comment mentioned "the product speaks for itself" and unfortunately, that product had a best-before date of 1998.

[@John-ro2ir]

@@shredbaron74you have a Ffdp pic dude, why are you on here speaking on a legend’s integrity while jamming such music with little to no integrity or shame?

[@superdave7241]

"I was playing like I was performing... I was expecting to be blown away by what I was doing" You gotta love that 👍👍👍

[@perfektspace]

actually really good advice to young players. And it explains why he has been so fun to watch from day 1.

[@tamekajenkins23]

Gotta luv Yngwie💯👍🏿

[@calclark3908]

You can't expect to play great live in front of 5-5,000 people (+), if you dont prepare as if you are live every time. Repetition is purgatory, but from the viewers point of view... its worth it.

[@demodick]

People think he is just full of himself but if you really listen to him he is just always trying to push his limits.

[@powertothebauer296]

@superdave7241. Why is he still here , it seems to be he isn't that good.

[@cristinaburman5609]

Great interview Rick! My ex husband was friends with Yngwie. I met him in the early 80'S. We all had amazing times together. He and his girlfriend Greta were at our wedding. Great times with Jens and Anders as well. Yes he was a pain in our ass, but! we loved him and he is brilliant. Good to hear him now!!

[@Yamagatabr]

oh man thats sound so dope. Do you mind sharing some Yngw stories? 🤣

[@clFer777]

Wich Jens and Anders... ¿Johanson? 😮

[@cristinaburman5609]

@@clFer777 Yes! Really super fun nice guys

[@cristinaburman5609]

@@Yamagatabr I got stories for sure!! 🙂

[@Sheepleton]

Feels like he's more relaxed or something as he ages. I wasn't a fan of him personally years ago but now I really enjoy his interviews and how excited he is to talk about his work and life.

[@jfo3000]

I think he realizes social media is important, and he's trying to do a bit of it, and if he's a douche he'll get called on it, virally, and very quickly. That donut video is forever haunting him. Ultimately he is a smart guy.

[@sarshanden8033]

Maturity man, we all grow at some point. Good for Him, he found it out.

[@marshallgeorge3819]

Maturity and also Rick Beato knows how to interview these guys. The David Gilmour interview is a perfect example of that.

[@Jpetersson]

You should interview him again, he´s a lot of fun to listen too! 😀

[@soundhealer6043]

Listen to.

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

@@soundhealer6043 lis10 two.. i think you understood but like throwing your balls in peoples faces.

[@brucewelton1964]

I like Malmsteen`s attitude and his patterns of thought. Great insight into a player I know very little about.

[@srobert1838]

He's a very high achiever, like a pro athlete at a very young age. He had the right attitude of confidence and conviction very young. He was absolutely amazing at 18. Not many people like that

[@poindextertunes]

Stevie Ray Vaughan joined his first band when he was 11 I believe? I’ve heard stories of him recording studio sessions for other bands at the age 14. Both Strat players too. Although, I dont think Yngwie could play SRVs Strat, as he had 13 gauge strings on it for the majority of his career. Would be cool to hear Stevie play on scalloped frets tho

[@johnnymoraes23]

Something that people pass on a lot about Malmsteen is that he's highly intelligent. He's a very high IQ definitly, people who are like that, like James Woods, for example, they blossom early in life, they don't waste time and focus the right way on acquiring abilities. He also says there, he only would be satisfied with his own performance when it blowed himself away too, and that's just amazing; that is just what most artists should crave to create their art like, and to be like that. I've also heard, and it's true, that he's an amazing lute, one of the best; he also knows very well how to fix watches. A real craftman.

[@RobertMJohnson]

@@johnnymoraes23 tom brady focused and excelled early in life and his IQ is not high at all

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I have seen Yngwie many times. Going to see him again in November. I expect him to play what he feels and be better than I have ever seen him. Gotta love Yngwie he has his own style.

[@johnscott2076]

In Tallahassee?

[@fortiterinresuaviterinmodo5549]

Yngwie has always admired and loved Ritchie Blackmore and Deep Purple

[@milosdunjic8718]

He did

[@andrewdevine3920]

But can he play Smoke on the Water? Nyuk nyuk, I'm so funny and original.

[@ericm4426]

​@andrewdevine3920 nope neither did he come up with the riff

[@JonnySublime]

They were all masters.

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

If a musician doesn't at least acknowledge Blackmore as a brilliant composer and player , I don't want to play with that musician because they probably won't understand what I do

[@patzguitarz]

The Alcatrazz live stuff circa 1983 is incredible.

[@DonFonzarelli-uq9yx]

Was the best. Getting those other people working together eith YM and man did they make some good music.

[@GerhardGeficky-jg4ok]

Arguably his best work because it was without limitations.

[@sanderberkvens6270]

I would love a second interview. I like the comments here, and I totally agree… Yngwie..love ‘m or not but the perfectionism is just amazing and he brought us so much ‘new’ inspiration! And for me a lot of great memories and nostalgia attached to his music…. I feel so blessed growing up in the days of Rising Force, Marching Out, Trilogy, Odyssey and Eclipse..!

[@CammedFox]

I watched the entire interview and what i enjoyed most is Yngwie is FUNNY. He's got a great sense of humor and he's quick!

[@Karyn-276a]

He’s an Amazing guitarist. I remember hearing him play in the early 80’s by a friend… I was Blown away! And continue to be 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@2good2betrue3]

Yngwie Malmsteen is simply my favorite guitarist of all time.🤘He sounds really cool and really passionate at what he does. 🔥 He's also mellowed a lot since his hyper drinking days - The true blue rockstar, unapologetic and true to himself. He also has this Godlike vibrato, impeccable phrasing and the vintage feel that many of the hundreds of technical shredders are missing or lacking. Yngwie is really a one in century player. Yngwie FTW!🎸

[@georgemorley5926]

From Australia , you've had so many great guitarists on your show , Tommy Emmanuel , Peter Frampton , and now Yngwie , Love to see you reach out to Ritchie Blackmore for a chat , as Yngwie said he was a big influence and you can tell with both of there classical leanings , just a thought , love your show , from a 70 year old 10 or so chord strummer , the people you have on your show are amazing , Peace from down under.

[@adammassacre4715]

I dont claim to be the biggest Yngwie fan but i respect the fact the guy is clearly insanely talented at what he does.

[@DonFonzarelli-uq9yx]

Exactly me too. His music sounds a bit repetative for my taste. But damn does he have mad skills.

[@heavyrelic8506]

I believe in the theory that there is no actual talent. When people say this guy has talent (no matter what music instrument, sports) what it means is the amount of Interest, passion and time someone puts into a certain thing. You can only be outstanding at something when you put thousands of hours into it. That’s simply it. Blood sweat and tears ladies and gentlemen.

[@franciscopimenta9089]

Yeah. That's it. No matter if you are fan or not. You need to recognize this guy is a beast on what he does.

[@diegomazzaron9191]

Holdsworth is a great mention Yngwie 😍

[@dsk333]

and U.K. !

[@jfo3000]

The best

[@PaulEMoz]

When Yngwie covered 'In The Dead Of Night' for his 'Inspiration' album, he said something along the lines of "I could never hope to play the solo the way he did, so I played my own interpretation and hopefully I did it justice". There are people who criticise his version, but he's literally paying tribute to Holdsworth, not trying to emulate him.

[@BuckJoFiden]

EVH was a massive Holdsworth fan too. Allan was a genius. There’ll never be another. 🍻

[@LucasPaul2810]

Greetings from Poland! Very nice channel, Yngwie was my inspiration among other things. Thank you for such materials! Best regards!

[@fabiencourtoistapping]

he has to given me so much feeling in his playing like evh !!! an guitarist of legend !! an pionnier !!! i love him !!

[@TheRealBalloonHead]

I love that Yngwie gave Angus Young some props.

[@salim9285]

what a powerful little out burst of shred or lick whatever that was, that fueled my spirit

[@briannorman1989]

Please get Alex Lifeson on here for a COMPLETE IN DEPTH discussion about his writing processes, all those incredible riffs, and how deep his theory knowledge goes.

[@mvunit3]

PLEASE Rick, THIS ^ and Geddy! Alex is my fave guitarist of all time. And . . . have Yngwie back, I love listening to what he needs to have that perfect sound in HIS own ears.

[@sagarchopra7159]

Didn't Lifeson mention that he doesn't know any theory?

[@briannorman1989]

@@sagarchopra7159 He did say that but he claims to have taken classical lessons for a while so he may have basic theory knowledge.

[@briankane6400]

​@@sagarchopra7159Neither does McCartney.

[@AbraãoDeus-q9o]

Esse cara é péssimo. Ruim de solo.

[@trailrunner919]

Got to see him a bunch of times in the late 80's early 90's in small venues and to me they were the greatest shows!!!

[@traciebenware4603]

Just saw him a little while ago at the Strand Theater in Plattsburgh, NY. Great show. He’s still amazing. My daughter was in awe.

[@WillyLee23]

“Somebody in the Soviet Union stole that pedal…” Not stealing! They were seizing the means of tone production for the people.

[@Rickyboricky]

😂

[@woofcity6307]

Josh Scott jhs is crying over the loss of your DOD250 hand made preamp… how did he miss this from his history of DOD episode!

[@rajman7644]

No, sampling.

[@chadmarx7718]

Based

[@markkusyrjala7919]

😀😀😀

[@ThomasRyan-nf3wx]

Better title, “Malmsteen mentions 5 guitarists”

[@leogolive]

Exactly

[@BSIII]

Hey, was this video different when you watched it a month ago? The only guitarist he's even mentioned here was Alan Holdsworth. It's kinda weird. It seems this video is different from a month ago.

[@easter_sunday]

I know people love Yngwie for his shredding, but what really makes this guitarist shine is his TONE. I can't think of too many people who get such beautiful, fat sounds out of a Fender Stratocaster!

[@Hayley.a]

You are right. He does. It comes from your own body.

[@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316]

It used to be brilliant, now it’s kinda…muddy

[@incognito7090]

I love the sound of Dave Murray and Janick Gers.

[@easter_sunday]

@@incognito7090 I do too. I saw them last Saturday at Aftershock. Great tone. But Yngwie...I dunno man. Rising Force to me is still the benchmark for killer Strat tone.

[@kipponi]

Violin electric guitar mix sound.

[@Slears]

Guthrie Govan: "Yngwie is special..he means every note he plays...not like all the other guys who copied him or his technique...he is really meaning it...he is a real guitar player!"

[@nathanwalsh3028]

I remember him saying that too. That's the difference. The people copying him were just trying to play the notes and it comes off that way. He has the intent when he plays. He means every note!!

[@cemreberkkurtcu7239]

he is such a gear nerd. awesome

[@careful...Icarus]

Phenomenally,breathtakingly superb guitarist. Heinously, diabolically,delusional vocalist. Saw him with Mark Boals,Joe Lynn Turner and Goran Edman. Three fantastic shows. Saw him a couple years ago with him and his keyboardist singing. Unintentional comedy. Yngwie and his wall of amps on 95% of the stage. Everyone else jammed into the remaining 5%. A few songs thrown in between the solos.

[@KingKull1971]

According to Guitar World Magazine March 25th 2024 article; Yngwie, named these guitarists as his favorites: 1: Jimi Hendrix 2: Eric Clapton 3: Ritchie Blackmore 4: Jimmy Page 5: Eddie Van Halen 6: Steve Vai 7: Al Di Meola 8: Uli John Roth 9: Brian May 10: Allan Holdsworth 11: Angus Young And Yngwie gave shout-outs to B.B King and Billy Gibbons

[@apolloalam4031]

missing Randy Rhodes

[@KingKull1971]

@apolloalam4031 read the article. These were Yngwie picks, not yours.

[@earthdust923]

Blackmore over van halen?? What a joke! And no Rhoades!!

[@KingKull1971]

@earthdust923 the interview wasn't a count down it was just his favorites list. Put them in any order you like. It doesn't matter.

[@brrblack497]

Seen him open for AC-DC and then Triumph, way back in the day, lol. Both shows in Binghamton, NY.

[@calmic75]

Home town of the amplifiers that powered Woodstock: McIntosh

[@dangrather1280]

I saw him open for Dio over 30 years ago. I think his band was rising force? I didn’t even know who he was. It was 40 minutes of a flurry of notes. Couldn’t even hear it properly in a big coliseum. I didn’t think much of it. Then I went and bought the record…..wow. I could hear it all.

[@brrblack497]

@@calmic75 I did not know that!

[@DalleyMusic]

The very first thing I ever heard Yngwie play was back in '84, it was the showcase guitar solo on the Steeler album. Legendary, and I still remember that exact moment in my music life.

[@23ograin53]

"I was expecting to be blown away by what I was doing" I LOVE that!!

[@Fret-knot]

OK. I just hit subscribe.... I didn't realise there was another Beato channel. 🙂

[@erictripton]

Lets not forget he cited Al Dimeola in his spotlight column years ago. And for a lot of us we made the connection between him and Al RIGHT AWAY.

[@DannyHood-j]

Let NOT forget Yngwie said Uli Jon Roth’ is good as guitarist can get.. Yngwie discovered uli roth in America during electric sun

[@xfu1993]

​@@DannyHood-j He knew about Uli in the 70s, Yngwie even did a cover of Scorpion's "we'll burn the sky" in 78

[@216Numbskull]

No bout a doubt it, you can easily hear the influence Uli Jon Roth had on Yngwie whether he admits it or not. Another guitarist I'd add to the list would be Steve Hackett from Genesis. If you listen to Steve's solo on "Firth of Fifth" it's pretty clear Malmsteen picked up a few of Steve's tricks & even melody patterns in Yngwie's own infamous instrumental Black Star. Just saying... ++Peace Funk & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friends++ 🤘😜🤘

[@Nissardpertugiu]

​@@216NumbskullEven Gary Moore in his 1977-1981 era

[@milosdunjic8718]

Saw Di Meola in Toronto this year … true master

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

I like how Rick says "I know you're not really inspired by other players" The man has a cover album called "Inspiration"

[@AB7F9]

I really like yr work Rick and openness with yr journey. You get to interview some of my favourite players. Loved the string fatness test.

[@ronfender8101]

His high standards and extreme confidence made him a great player. Great mindset.

[@terrywilliams6497]

Going to take my son to see and hear him this Saturday in The Dalles, Oregon....

[@ricks7469]

Those 5 guitarists he rattles off are all virtuosos, all capable of playing whatever is in their head. Some may question the inclusions of Young and Blackmore but I think it is refreshing to see both of them getting the kind of recognition they deserve.

[@edgewhypaddra5969]

Who are the other three virtuosos

[@milosdunjic8718]

Blackmore is more of a virtuoso than Clapton lol

[@posoborowyposoborowiec8242]

With Young I agree, mentioning him was a surprise. But Ritchie? C'mon. If you're familiar with Blackmore's work how can you posibbly question his influence on Yngwie?

[@Murphy_R9]

I all time favorite thing by YJM is the track " MARCHING OUT" On the record of the same name. Yes he has never played this live and it's been long forgotten!😢

[@fratele---Cain]

Rick Beato and Elvis Malmsteen

[@nenamisu]

He does look like him lol

[@TruthNBible]

I saw Yngwie in Chicago at a club called Metro Cabaret when he played with Alcatrazz. I was blown away… literally changed everything

[@masonvankraayenburg]

Awesome peek into the shred maestro! Gotta love the sound of his chimey jingly jewelry too

[@jamesmorgan2064]

Yes...chimey jingly 🎉

[@MetalheadNation]

I’m so glad to see so many legendary musicians mentioning Allan Holdsworth as a massive inspiration in these interviews that Rick is doing. Yngwie did here, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai did in their interview, I believe Nuno and Tosin did as well. To see a channel with as wide of a reach as Rick’s mention Allan so consistently really makes me smile.

[@johnglynhughes4239]

Holdsworth was peerless.

[@brehojojordan7259]

just subscribed to this channel. love the bite size clips

[@Matthew-le1eq]

My first concert was Yngwie opening for Triumph.Amazing guitarist.Loved his concert with the Japanese philharmonic

[@lousekoya1803]

Did you guys notice the head size difference between the two !! Yngwie is a huge man !!

[@nickfoster9350]

I've never been much of a fan Yngwie's music, but I have tremendous respect for his talent. His influence on aspiring guitar players is legendary.

[@gordonburchell4337]

Bach Blackmore and Hendrix are within his inner soul they come through everything he does in some way

[@billpet4602]

Made in Japan it was HUGE motivation and influence for guitarists back then

[@brianbutterworth6107]

I love Yngwie's opinion on cover songs. If you haven't heard his "Inspiration" album you're missing out! His version of the solo on "Mistreated" is still my all-time favorite Yngwie solo!

[@citizeny3795]

He butchers every solo he has ever covered. Ronnie James Dio is my favorite singer and i cant listen to Dream On (Dio version), because Yngwie cant stop torturing the guitar.

[@PaulEMoz]

@@citizeny3795 He doesn't cover solos, he covers songs. He never copies the original solo, he always plays his own. If you don't like his playing, you're probably not going to like that, but if you want the original solo, listen to the original song.

[@brianbutterworth6107]

@@citizeny3795 I don't think he's butchered every one, but I'll say he probably did overplay a bit on the "Dream On" solo...but then again, maybe his style just isn't your cup of tea.

[@BSIII]

That Mistreated solo is probably my favorite Yngwie as well! That vibrato is killer

[@brianbutterworth6107]

@@BSIII I've never met anyone that has even heard Yngwie's version! You have good taste.

[@SonicVR12]

Nice shout out for Salt Lake City, Utah! We love you Yngwie!

[@castleanthrax1833]

Not really... it was just mentioned.

[@SonicVR12]

@castleanthrax1833 well yeah, but we ain't got that much going on, I was surprised he even bothered to mention it at all, so I'll take it anyway

[@otnoirhc]

Always saw Blackmore in him

[@garyh.238]

Blackmore was his earliest and biggest influence I believe

[@billpet4602]

Made in Japan it was a big motivation for guitarists

[@216Numbskull]

@otnoirhc, No, c'mon, you don't say. Blackmore's influence on Yngwie was so apparent back in the day that Malmsteen even mirrored Richie's pompous prick arrogant attitude. It wasn't only Blackmore's style of playing, stage presence or the Fender Strats & Marshall stacks that Yngwie was inspired by. Richie impacted Yngwie in almost everything he did & was altogether. Just saying... Let's keep it a buck!

[@Stefan-]

@@216Numbskull Yeah, Yngwie even copied the way Blackmore smashed guitars on stage. Yngwie took the neoclassical side further and plays faster and i like them both. Ritchie is actually my all time favourite player and im a guitarplayer myself, but i listened a lot to Yngwie in the 80´s especially and im also a Swede.

[@216Numbskull]

@@Stefan- Right On! Yngwie definitely mirrored Blackmore's style & stage presence live in concert including smashing guitar's. However, Richie & Yngwie both got the idea to smash guitar's & amps on stage by imitating Pete Townsend from The Who. Pete's really the first guitar player known for smashing his guitar on stage out of anybody. Even though Jimmi Hendrix was legendary for smashing his guitar & lightning it on fire while putting his head stock of the guitar through speaker cabinets. Jimmi himself took that trick out of Townsend's book too! Just saying... Let's keep it a buck here ya dig? 😉 ++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friend++ 🤘😎🤘

[@Ibaneddie76]

At least we still have Yngwie! 100% the most underrated and under appreciated guitarist of all time, Eddie will always be my favorite but I put Yngwie up there with him no problem he's undeniable!

[@justarandomguy2126]

Underrated Yngwie? Quite the opposite actually 😂

[@lorettahookano6139]

I enjoy listening to his conversation’s as much as his playing

[@nasticanasta]

I saw him on his first tour, at the Agora on Ohio State campus, I found out who he was from an article in the back pages of *Guitar Player Magazine*, it had a "new guitarists" section in the back pages of the mag. mentioning Yngwie. So when I saw he was coming here I told my friend who also plays and we went, and no one was there, there might have been 25-30 people at the most. These guys just let loose and is still one of my most memorable concerts, He was throwing the guitar straight up in the air about 10 ft and would catch it playing a lick as he caught it....truly amazing show. Billy Sheehan's Tallis opened.

[@trudnai]

Incredible player! I remember when first time heard the Rising Force album it blew my mind. I have never heard of anyone playing that fast and that clear before. And on too of that classical music segments played like this.

[@johnbernhardtsen3008]

I like the story that made mr Malmsteen a bit crazy!he learned mr Gary Moore walked out of his concert somewhere in the states after 20 minutes!when asked mr Moore said, the first few songs are great, then you listen to the same solos being played on a different scale!

[@MercutioUK2006]

Offtopic but look at Rick next to Yng - the Swedish madman is quite the unit. More on topic....getting him to talk about some of the guitarists he respects is quite illuminating....particularly Holdsworth.....EVH also held him in the highest regard. Quite a shame he isn't around for Rick to interview :(

[@j-ferrell144]

I think a lot of people take this guy the wrong way, do I listen to his music all the time? No… but when I was younger I use to listen to it and it was ridiculously crazy how good this man still is. But it’s just not my cup of tea today. I am older and into more blues, jazz, fusion, etc. But this man is as genuine as they come he is truly 1 of 1! He created his own sound. It’s like you have to put him in the top 10 greatest players ever list because of that alone. I don’t think anyone would argue that he doesn’t belong in the top 10 and if y you don’t like him then at least in the top 15-20! If anyone has him on the outside of their top 20 list then they don’t deserve ears

[@abmorose6531]

Full of energy ⚡️⚡️⚡️❤️ YM

[@Essbbr]

Malmsteen is so spontaneous! Unique guitarist 👍🏻

[@will5150]

I want Yngwie and Jeff Scott Sotto to collaborate again.

[@poderes]

They are both toast… I’d rather keep listening to their best moments (in the past). Jeff’s present tone sounds weird to me, and Yngwie is not half the guitarist he was back then. And I’m talking about two of my best artists in music. I love them both

[@jfo3000]

JSS was his best vocalist. Those first two Yng albums were benchmarks. JSS certainly helped that out.

[@JohnnyLaps]

Me too!

[@216Numbskull]

​@@jfo3000 No bout a doubt it my friend. Although, Yngwie never had a bad vocalist in his band. I had hoped Yngwie & JJS would of put out at least 1 more album together while they were both still at their peak in their music careers. But, either way I'm still grateful to be able to enjoy the vibe & energy in the music they created back in the day. ++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friend++ 🤘😜🤘

[@CTROCK]

I saw Yngwie many time he is the best guitar player for this style I have ever see!

[@josephusmarasigan1990]

The guy who made and started the Neo Classical shred. His pride, ego, and confidence suits him well because he's really good. I remember his joke about the Gibson guitars that they felt and look like a furniture to him, and that's why he always stick to strat. His energy still makes him look young.

[@SeclusionVoid2]

Awesome interview Rick thank you, Your fan Vince Sigona, guitarist Seclusion Void. Heavy metal Rick❤

[@skpince]

I kinda get lifted when I watch a new Rick Beato video. 😊

[@CompleteProducer84]

I like how Yngwie always takes subtle shots at musicians/music in his interviews. Some guitarists are kind and humble like John Petrucci, some are brash and arrogant like Yngwie - and we NEED all types! There is something cool about a badass attitude, and something equally as cool about a humble one

[@woofcity6307]

The funny thing is like he’s pretty humble when it comes to things like Paganini and the composers that he was inspired by Alan Holdsworth and like I’ve heard him talk pretty respectfully about people that he’s truly inspired by. But I think he also has an ego big enough to walk into 100,000 people and play 10,000 arpeggios in five seconds and he’s been doing it for so long.

[@CompleteProducer84]

@@woofcity6307 Yeah he does at least respect the pioneers who have inspired him 👍

[@Algabatz]

Måste vara en grym känsla att ha sådan cred att man kan få ett sån't stort företag att tillverka precis det man vill ha! You should hear Yngwie play Swedish folk music, that's really different!

[@Remmst9-tc7ms]

Yngwie Malmsteen is a LEGEND! Last album hit the Billboard charts at #80! China, Japan, India #1 Some of the biggest names in the world Fender, Seymour Duncan, Marshal ampsl, Lewitt microphones ALL released products with his name! Dunlop just released a pedal that SOLD OUT in the less than 24 HOURS In Guitar Center and Sweetwater. Jeff Bezos ONLY used Yngwie Malmsteen song fore his Space ship he is honored in 3 museums France, Sweden & Italy, In fact in Bologna, Italy where he donated his guitar they mayor honored him in Bologna town center with a ceremony! Boss pedals honored him with lifetime achievement awards! In LA They honored Yngwie Malmsteen with a black from the LA county and imprinted his hands onto the cement in Rock Walk! SOLD OUT SHOWS WORLD WIDE USA Bulgaria, Turkey, Italy, Japan, France 5000 seater SOLD OUT! So to the haters, your hatred ain't working for this LEGEND! The nore hate the more he is becoming loved.

[@gbass7328]

Great interview. He's nuts and that's great!

[@clevebaker8399]

My brother got rising force 8-track and we wore it out!! A guitarist guitarist!

[@gluonone]

Yngwie’s 5 favorite guitarists (what he really thinks): 1. Yngwie 2 Yngwie 3 Yngwie 4 Yngwie 5 Yngwie

[@EVH-s5h]

That is 100% correct ha ha ha ha ha

[@katsavidiz]

Hilarious and true! Why you don't have more thumbs up is beyond me.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I subscribed. I had no idea this was a second channel until you asked here and I subscribed. ❤

[@rosssoutherland8118]

At 1:33 he says “Holdsworth” I’ve got a funny Holdsworth story. I’d had my guitar stolen at the Troubadour in June 1986 while setting up my 69 Marshall super-lead. The next day-attorney Tony Brown purchased me a guitar of my choice over the phone after watching me play the night before on a borrowed Yamaha double cutaway/jr. So the next morning I walked into Sightsinger music in Costa Mesa all arrogant and cocky/22 years old & started looking at guitars. A guy sit down and started playing things that made me want to throw the guitar into the river! I recognized him immediately! The sales guy asked me if I wanted to plug up? I said No! lol So when Holdsworth took a smoke break I just grabbed the first guitar with a Floyd Rose & made the call to Tony & he bought it. I got the Hell outta there. Talk about a reality check! To this day I’ve never had my face melted off like this! Michael Hedges came pretty close at a book store & jamming with my buddy Phil Keaggy in concert in 1987.

[@chrisb8655]

Awesome story! I would've felt the same way. Lol

[@philtration-Em11]

Eddie has always been rightly hailed as the innovator of the post Hendrix generation, but Yngwie was massively important with what he showed the world.

[@jfo3000]

Equally as important as Eddie.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

I'd bet that Yngwie has influenced more people than Eddie, but Eddie was more pivotal to the electric guitar as a whole.

[@philtration-Em11]

@@taunokekkonen5733 Eddie was the fret tapper, Yngwie was the sweep picker. Both face meltingly fast, the two giants of innovation🤘

[@RobertSecurity-op5yw]

Mate, Eddie didn't invented nothing, who played first time, very first time tapping, is Ace Frehley in an concert to kiss in 77

[@Winstonrodney6989]

@@RobertSecurity-op5yw First, where did anyone here say Eddie invented tapping? They called him an innovator and he most definitely was. Second, it was Mike Rutherford from Genesis that was credited for first doing tapping in the way we know today. He did it in the early 70’s.

[@sezryhamid]

He mentioned some names but he went different way and that’s absolutely genius!! ❤

[@jeffmazzei8520]

Really realizing how good of a player he is

[@BSIII]

I hear Alan Holdsworth also was a huge influence on EVH. He was vital to shredding.

[@michaelgarcia2050]

He practices; that's how he got that good. He may call it something else, but he does practice. Also he praised the HS-3 for decades and his tone was great.

[@Iceman-xx1kh]

A true phenomenal guitar player...i like the fact he called out Brian May ❤

[@victorakbar]

Old story from 1996 when Yngwie came to Indonesia. He got interview with local radio station, in the beggining he was so cold and seems not interested. But when DJ play UK's song, he shouted "whatt a musiiic!.after that the interview did well, he told a lot about UK without getting ask for it.

[@francoislecanadien1710]

Refreshing to hear Ingwie finally say good things about other guitarists - He's wright : They're all great. I particularly appreciate thie inclusion of Angus Young and Brian May in his list.

[@soundscape3065]

"I've never practiced a day of my life" - proceeds to describe a way of practicing

[@spencermackay9020]

Glad he kept that concise.

[@DexterDexter123]

uli roth and blackmore is who o hear on his playing

[@AdrianFarrell]

"I never practiced" This is myth making on his part. There's an interview in his Alcatraz days (where he's making a slice of toast back stage) where he mentions how much he used to practice. Wish I could find it again so I could share here, but not been able to find it again.

[@lostboys-niagarapartyband1915]

Everyone practices. I think his point was that he never thought about it as in the normal boring sense....but as a do or die performance everytime you pick up the guitar.

[@davidtomkins4242]

I think what Yng means is that he didn't sit down in front of a music stand and go through exercises like a teacher would make you do, he just jammed. Sure, he practised in the sense that he played a lot and repeated stuff until he could do it, but not in the formal 'lesson' style.

[@AdrianFarrell]

​@davidtomkins4242 well, he certainly used to call whatever he did in the past, practicing.

[@woofcity6307]

@@AdrianFarrell I think it’s a little hyperbole on his part for sure but I think what he’s saying is in his mind. It was always a game situation. I trained out some tennis academies that were like that where we never practiced everything was game situations and it was always trying to simulate actually playing a match in front of people when things are on the line. I think you just imagine in his head he’s playing for a bunch of people all the time. I think that’s what he meant.

[@castleanthrax1833]

He's just playing with words. He doesn't call rehearsing with his full band "practicing," but that's essentially what it is.

[@smooky1322]

I saw this master live last week and he is the best guitar player ever ! Is the paganini of the 6 strings ! And i got a pick used by him ❤

[@Nissardpertugiu]

If you listen especially the end of marching out Yngwie goes totally Holdsworth, not many people seems to notice that. Like little savage had that Al Di Meola feel riff to it that propably influenced Megadeth Poland+Samuelson era as well.

[@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj]

Here's my two cents on this, Old Yngwie is gold, new one not so much, in fact every solo artist or guitar virtuouso from yesteryears died with the death of records and the coming of streaming services. The amount of work an artist put in a record to make it perfect was insane (Joe satriani, steve vai, Yngwie, ...) in comparison to todays music, when they record a whole album in a single day. I also remember back in an old interview when Yngwie used to bite his old fender strat out of frustration when he was practicing something that he couldn't play at the time go back and watch it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alessandrotorrescampos522]

Just amazing

[@andrewpride5230]

Amazing that whichever style a guitarist has, Clapton is always referenced as an influence

[@HearGear]

Yngwie is such a great guy and a fantastic guitar--player, he knows most things about Fender Stratocasters and different years and colours and things like that, he´s rig is quite simple..

[@Flametopology]

Yngwie is so cool! 😁😁😁

[@woofcity6307]

He honestly gets mostly issues due to him being just that awesome. I’ve been a fan since the mid 80s and he was a big inspiration for me and my brother when we were younger and I can’t say I like all the songs that they were doing but just him as a player it’s complete virtuosity. Most guys just copy somebody, but I really think in his case he was just kind of like a mad genius in his house and just produced this atom bomb of craziness.

[@castleanthrax1833]

I get the impression he goes a long way out of his way to ensure he's not "copying" anyone else. It wouldn't surprise me if he recorded an entire album (but hadn't released it) and he heard someone else doing what he'd just recorded, that he wouldn't release the recorded material. He seems to thrive on not only doing his own thing, but to be seen doing his own thing.

[@shredbaron74]

@@woofcity6307 i love Yngwie,but he basically copied Blackmore (even down to the stage appearance) and Uli Jon Roth, and cranked the speed and precision up to 11. Amazing player and a huge inspiration, but not exactly the world's most unique, creative, or original guitarist. Listen to Uli's work on Scorpions "Sails of Charon" and you will realize how much Yngwie copied from those who came before.

[@PaulEMoz]

@@shredbaron74 Yngwie covered Sails of Charon on his Inspiration album. Uli said he loved Yngwie's version.

[@shredbaron74]

@@PaulEMoz yeah, it's a great, great cover (that entire album is excellent). I heard the cover before I heard the original (back when that album was released) - when I finally did hear the original it was so clear to me how heavily Uli influenced Yngwie (along w/ Blackmore, of course!)

[@mhenkka]

Have to respect him for having Angus on the list