Gary and Eve: How Gary Clark Jr. Learned to Play

[@air-gunners-unite]

I love the fact he mentioned her when he got his Grammy, very touching. He's still real and didn't forget his true friends.

[@triplesevensix291]

Those young cats were so close. Lovely in its way. Music that brings people together. I always thought they would get married? I hope they are still in touch? Cool....

[@blakeb4583]

It's great to know how humble Gary is

[@mugg99]

I met him in Auckland on Tuesday night after his show and I can honestly say he is the most humble dude I ever met. It was the most perfect night of my life.

[@blakeb4583]

***** that's awesome man, I plan on going to his concert where he's playing with the Foo Fighters later this year! I've only heard nice things about him, and I believe every word about how humble he is. He remembers his roots.

[@Arrowtotheknee88]

Blake B I couldn't be more jealous of you.

[@narvul]

+Blake B I guess that humbleness is the first and only advantage...... yeah!!

[@mjt11860]

+Blake B that's 1 of the things that makes him so cool.

[@mjt11860]

usually u hear great artists give credit to a famous musician that inspired them or mentored them, but here, clark credits someone who isn't famous, who isn't a household name, a neighbor/classmate. great story. thanx 4 sharing. wish it had been longer.

[@george00719]

total honesty ..a rare commodity..he should run for office

[@flowerfarmerscott]

She's a huge talent herself.

[@135jh]

This is an amazing example of true friendship and support. Her parents were and are wonderful for recognizing the connection between the two of them and allowing it to flourish.

[@redstar40]

That is a wonderful story of friendship, the love of music, and following your passion. Texas originals.

[@arifwibowo6632]

This story should be filmed for sure 🙌🏼

[@cantwellmikey]

Smart man to keep his friends close, and keep it real.

[@hunterfagan6272]

I can't understand why blues isn't more popular these days. I am so lucky that I was introduced to it

[@MaynardOwns]

It is just not mainstream. Tons and tons of blues artists. More than ever I believe.

[@icebankmicelf]

Jonas Wellinghton Wow you’re an extra kind of stupid

[@siggeek503]

Exho He really isn’t mate search for Satanic Hollywood or something of the like. I don’t want to start a fight/debate. I am 18 and i love to play and listen to blues. But many of my friends haven’t even heard of SRV, B.B King etc.

[@zodiac909]

Because if it was more popular, it degrade the value of how amazing it truly is.

[@martinhablaespagnol]

because times are a bit stupid - so to say - its a bit sad - shit sells better than great music.......

[@oliverparkes1050]

I need to find my Eve!

[@vaibhavchhaya9145]

That is every musicians dream! I feel u bro

[@teerevevourdeminingo4274]

I am a Garry. I need to find my Gary and Eve. I’d love two more friends. I don’t have many but I just started making guitars. I might start a guitar company called Gary and Eve. Even though I’m a double R. I’ll give him that.

[@teerevevourdeminingo4274]

Gary just played at the Enmore in my town.

[@garyhalliday2140]

@@teerevevourdeminingo4274 You could change your name to Gary. :^)

[@andrewdressler6173]

Very few eves out there, mostly Karen's

[@Lola_Santoro]

This made me cry! These two have a deep connection and it's obvious he truly values her influence. I miss having the musical connection with someone like these two have.

[@imlostinthewoods]

I got chills when Gary described getting the letter from Eric Clapton and then the first time he played at the Crossroads Festival... excellent documentary!

[@iwillnevergetone5]

this was extremely rad to see. nothing like being kids just playing guitar in the garage!

[@jermainelong1843]

Friendship is one of life's biggest blessings.

[@studio2grl]

Who are the 46 people who dislike this? Seriously? Eve and Gary are amazing and authentic.

[@teerevevourdeminingo4274]

Studio2grl that’s life man. Or lady. Sorry I’m just glad I scrolled down over 200 comments + and I didn’t see one comment about race. Other than me making 1 now. Im Australian, although Gary just played at the Enmore in my town I have only seen him at the blues and roots festival in northern nsw.

[@vincentjoubert5514]

Trump supporters!

[@flowerfarmerscott]

As we say in Texas "some people will complain about free barbecue".

[@musicalSFCat]

You can tell Gary Clark Jr. is quite a humble musician, very grateful of his blessings and success. Eve is quite a talented musician as well. Best to their musical travels always.

[@rkiki6162]

eve and gary should get back together and make a record

[@StoicContrarian]

R Kiki they should make a baby

[@carsonpog480]

@@StoicContrarian hes married lol

[@jstantino]

@@carsonpog480 they should do it for the sake of the future of music!

[@ShaneStoneOfficial]

"Being in this garage kind of changed what I wanted to do with my life"... I saw you in Park City, UT last year... I was 32 at the time and you sir, changed what I wanted to do with my life. I was a metal head before seeing you live... I have been studying and learning the blues ever since. Thank you Gary! Ride Gary, Ride!

[@joshuajkoplin]

Texans blues musicians are so humble and down to earth. They’re always sighting other Texas musicians and their influence on them. What and awesome community and family.

[@EvanTisby]

blues needs to make a comeback into pop culture!

[@HardRockMiner]

Evan Tisby - The Blues doesn't 'need' to do anything. It's perfect where and how it is. People need to look to find it. If it's everywhere then it's not 'The Blues.'!!

[@bassinblue]

If it does make a come back, it won't be in this generation. Only musicians in my opinion, who took blues to another level were The rolling stones, The Beatles and Hendrix. Others kept repeating it.

[@wiggledixbubsy98]

David Harrison The White Stripes didn't do anything at all to the music???

[@jamestrow]

+David Harrison Are you fucking kidding me. Buddy Guy, Albert King, BB, Eric Clapton, John Mayer and the greatest SRV!!!

[@brendanlyons2990]

Don't forget Bonamassa

[@j.d.2230]

Best 10:35 I've spent on KZbin in a long time. Great story of real people, friendship and a mutual love of music.

[@johnsmith-vc8dw]

This story would make a great movie.

[@TheKogunEnjou]

I can't believe Crossroads was his first big show. He had such poise that I thought he was a big player that I just hadn't heard of yet.

[@villurikishore7779]

Music does bring people together in the most amazing ways.

[@RoughTake]

It always starts with the blues. That's what lures you into the music, especially guitar. It's not in any beginner guitar book you'll ever read. But after learning your first chords, learn your pentatonic blues scales/major scales, then go relive the blues of history. It will surely make you a better player, trust me.

[@estebanb7166]

It's literally in every beginner's guitar book.

[@tommym321]

AMEN.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Absolutely!

[@malaquiasalfaro81]

@@estebanb7166 in some yes, BUT a lot of bands referenced using 12 bar blues in those books are not actually blues musicians! It’s a lot of rock, which misses a lot in my opinion

[@michaelmoore7975]

Does anybody know if GCJr ever listened to Alice Cooper?

[@joshhenderson754]

This dude is awesome on so many levels.... great musician aside, he tells it like it is, and is so level headed and gives respect where it’s due! I love it!

[@jimbeall3682]

I sold cars with Gary's dad and remember him sit-in on the curb (guitar in hand) waiting to get in and play. He's come a LONNNNG WAY

[@LeslieTarwater]

Albert King is smiling down on Mr. Clark for sure. And Kudos to this fine young Lady Eve too!

[@MrDSchaller]

..........and i play Jazz Guitar too.........without a nice woman......What kind of future??

[@TCarnellF66]

That's a beautiful story. Friendship and love can do anything.

[@SDsailor7]

Eve needs to be up there also, she needs to be famous also.

[@michaeladams8401]

This is beautiful. This is true friendship, this is a love of music, a love of the blues, this is love.

[@auddn0620]

Would love to see those two in the same tour one day. That would be amazing.

[@debbycoley]

Big love!

[@SolidRockBluesBand]

Wow! That's amazing. I've been a fan of Eve Monsees for a long time, and I think Gary Clark is a fabulous guitar player too.. never knew this, .. amazing story!

[@bobabooey4537]

You have been a fan if hers for a long time...... and never heard of her friendship with Gary Clark?

[@Tavaressable]

Went to his concert once. Can confirm, guy's a genius.

[@1977jazz]

Incredible story. This is what makes music so rich. Not just the notes you hear but how they came about. The backstory. I love it.

[@BETOASICS]

I've never thought that Gary had learned with a girl!!!! It was really amazing! What fantastic teacher!!!

[@renman140]

I met Gary a few weeks ago and I’ve never met a more talented and humble musician.

[@vikkimytruk1748]

I was at 2010 Crossroads and Gary Clarke jr was the best !!!! 2 nights before he played at Buddy Guy's Legends …..I thought I died and went to heaven, what a great experience it was for 3 days in Chicago.Jimmy Vaughan, Buddy, Hubert Sumlin, Doyle Bramhill, Eric, BB King, Sheryl Crowe , Sue and Derrick Trucks!

[@IamKrisJones]

Going to a Crossroads Festival is high on my ''to do'' list.

[@Jsalcedo23]

vikki mytruk wow thats quite a lineup, I need to go to that one day!

[@timmyjoe524]

AspiringGuitarist I went in 2013 - you HAVE to do it if you can. It's a surreal experience.

[@jackyblue67same10]

The very first time I ever heard him play & sing I knew he was gonna be big 1 day & now look here he is . He's badass !!!

[@dalereves1901]

Great story, Gary. Respect your humbleness.

[@stitchamus]

Miss the old days... Antones, the jazz... Your garage, eves, mine. Glad you made it a lifelong thing. I drive by the 49 and wish I had never left. Eves dad was my favorite mentor. Miss gatti town. My heart never left the hood. I'm super happy for you brother. Much love. Chris Lewis

[@igbolearning8539]

Not only boss talented...but an honorable guy!!!

[@charlesbrown8879]

A black boy is school in the blues by a white girl!?! This is what makes America great, Spread the love, end the hate

[@itsDresch]

charles brown actually, "A musician is schooled in the blues by another musician" is the proper term. music has no gender and it has no race.

[@lex.cordis]

+TreySingz Oh, shut up with that PC bullshit.

[@leviswanky8490]

+charles brown How dare you try and say anything positive on KZbin

[@jeremysears7402]

That's how it happened for me. Except it was my German friend Ben Kruse. First the bass then guitar. There's a period in history where; unless you live in certain areas in the country, black youth DO not pick up guitars. We lost interest because of the culture traps we fall into. Luckily I grew up playing piano. Eventually ended up in a band with a bunch of Zeppelin /Clutch heads.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

+Andrew Schaeffer +treysingz look up....look back, because you completely missed the point of the statement....

[@johnkeating1535]

What a tremendous video. I love Eve and Gary.

[@RahulRajkhowarrr]

they should totally do something good together! how wonderful a story :)

[@SDsailor7]

Yes I agree, she needs more exposure and that would help.

[@BETOASICS]

Rahul Rajkhowa Yes It Will be amazing!! They are a incredible couple!!!!

[@CherieButler]

What a sweet story!!!

[@brucebailey964]

Excellent piece, RS; have dug Gary from nearly a decade in Austin and, now, I know about Eve. Beautiful story.

[@garykcarpenter]

She is an amazing lady and so are you Gary Clark, y'all's 'realness' speaks volumes about the guitarist life!

[@bartlettohio]

Truly a class act ! This is one of the coolest stories I have ever seen !

[@AnitaStewart405]

Very cool story! Love both of them...WHAT TALENT!

[@stevehamilton5430]

Gary Clark has some serious talent, I need to see him live!

[@marcusvaldes]

This is one of the great KZbin videos. Thanks Rolling Stone. Great story. I'm a new fan of Gary's and now Eve too!

[@LysanderLH]

What a lovely story. Good for them and thanks to their parents.

[@VonBluesman]

What a great story. True friendship filled with some of the best times ever.

[@jim.mcintosh]

Wow, what a friendship. This makes me love Gary's music more than ever.

[@dementegg]

Beautiful origin story. I bought a Les Paul guitar a few years ago and it's hanging in the wall of my study, I am motivated to find someone to help me learn.

[@alanleach2179]

What a wonderful clip, they are both the sweetest people on Earth, and it was great to see Clifford too. He did so much for Texas and the musicians too. Thanks Eve, thanks Gary, deserve everything good that comes their way!!

[@cirimaxg651]

A wonderful story. Wherever there's blues, there's nobility and elegance.

[@jasonlee8497]

what kind of a sad soul thumbs down this? they got the blues fo sho!

[@sisi11122]

I know Jason!

[@timgolli4789]

AWESOME STORY, .. im in Nashville and have worked in the business as an audio engineer , i love Gary's style and his songs. i first heard of him about a month ago and think he's great. i will be at the Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium show APRIL 5TH. 2019. i hope he stays the course and picks till his fingers bleed. im a fan of rock and blues, and now GARY CLARK, rock on brother!

[@yvonnedavis1461]

Awesome interview , Gary is such a down to earth person , He give credit to where credit is due . He says without Eve He wouldn't be Where He is today. Awesome !!!🤚

[@triplesevensix291]

I saw a show on TV years ago about Gary & his childhood best friend Eve but could not remember her name a few minutes ago. Wiki never had it so I was glad to find it here. Those cats were thick as thieves & maybe still are? They were totally in love with the music & I know they still are. I always thought they would get married. Friendship anyway that you know lasts! Bless them both. X. Play me the blues guys....I love em both!

[@aadityakiran_s]

Epic! very inspirational. The guys were very lucky to have each other

[@johnkeating1535]

I have been fortunate to see Eve play live several times. She is just tremendous😊

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Beautiful story!

[@joaquinmurillo9799]

Saw her open up for Gary Clark jr. at the Aztec theater in San Antonio! Awesome show!

[@jonesmcooper1]

Great story, Gary and Eve you are knocking down barriers......thank you!

[@JJ-bm2jj]

Great story about Gary Clark jr. One of my favorites for sure

[@Jay-jp4nv]

Living in Texas hearing about a black guy learning guitar from a white girl doesn't surprise me. Typical Austin stuff right there for you. Great city full of musicians of all races playing all kinds of music.

[@Youcantleavethisempty01]

+Jay Oh, god. Please no to all that you are.

[@thepuppethead1188]

negro town? what is this the fucking 40s?

[@JamesAllmond]

@@thepuppethead1188 well, what they really called it is truly not just politically incorrect, but just wrong...

[@JamesAllmond]

to bad all of Texas (America for that matter) can't be like Austin!

[@michaelfleming7139]

I'm one of them. I learned by ear

[@stevesolo16]

To have that support from home is what it is all about. You are a lucky man.

[@RustedTelevisione]

Love Eve Monsees, a real deal guitar slinger!

[@TrinidadJamesWoods]

Good stuff. T-Bone was huge for me as well when I was a kid. Nothing like going through blues history and finding those old guys.

[@dannybrazen]

Gary Clark Jr is the most refreshing talent going these days. He's not doing anything particularly new, but he does it with so much SOUL, you just cant help but listen... over and over and over

[@rodnocker505]

Man I keep this video saved just to watch when I need a feel good moment on a not so good day. I love they’re story and hope I can meet Gary if not both of them some day. This cat is the real deal! Such humble beginnings and still is.

[@awetaiwan]

really great to learn bout Eve n Gary. looooooooooooooooove gary's work.. just WOW! my fave song he's got is The Healing, live version from youtube. you ROCK Gary! so glad i heard ya on the movie Chef..

[@jonathandehchoantoine]

true friendship

[@lesiaseliphas1433]

First time hearing about these two; love their friendship, their music their story.

[@jimmyjimmy951]

What a sincere bloke. Looking forward to seeing him in Sydney Australia in April 2019.. 🙏🏻

[@1fastser]

Hello. I've been living in a hole! He went to HS down the road from me and I'm glad I finally discovered him. True talent has no color! Much love!!!

[@1755ma]

Nice to see music bringing people together to create a lasting bond.

[@potentialpictures]

My new favorite musician. It would be amazing to see them both play together on stage.

[@hectorgarcia3666]

Awesome sounds really good n clean.. ...much respect ... and .. love blues brotha n sista

[@paulvox3943]

Happy to see you are still at eve- It’s been 20yrs but I’ll never forget seeing you play and talking with you

[@Empirism]

Oh I just love stories like this.

[@peaner6456]

This was and will be amazing too watch,on many levels. I discovered Gary Clark Jr because of the Crossroads Dvds and big fan since. This vid is so inspiring. When they are playing you see so much happiness and pride in Eves face with such a big smile. It's nice:) I'll be showing this too friends for sure, thankyou.

[@roseartlefty]

Thank you Eve.............

[@TheA1carpetman]

What a lovely true store of two friends that had and still have that music connection.

[@dandelcastillo8176]

That was so awesome. These stories make me fall in love with music so much more deeply.

[@Cutsshots]

Wow! Friendship, family, dedication, commitment and trust. Together Gary and Eve mixed em up and turned out some beautiful music!

[@natelee8666]

Saw him in concert opening for Clapton in New York, best show I've ever seen, probably will ever see, I'm now a huge fan of him, rock on man

[@Tbc25825]

From humble beginnings to a real figure of inspiration..

[@toology55]

What a humble guy.

[@themurphrees3795]

Great story, one friend teaching another and then learning from one another, and how awesome is that to have such supportive parents, to help them follow their dreams.

[@zombie_rob999]

Omg i love this, i discovered gary clark from you tube stream of lallpalooza 2019 i think it was, one of absolute highlights and so greatful

[@SnXScarius]

I just wanna hear a full jam session with them

[@christinacaruth4894]

Gary Clark Jr. Is the Jimmy Hendrix of the 21st century!!! His prolific style is believable! I am never tire of his chord progressions, I am totally enamored by his style . I hope that he can close for Woodstock 2019!!!🌿🌿🌿☀☀☀

[@DRCRANKNSTEIN]

What a cute story- very, very nice!

[@Kherian888]

A beautiful love story of two musical soulmates. Great.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

I like the Silvertone amp in the background. I had one in the 60's, bought at a garage sale for $40, 6-10" JBLs. Great video too!

[@gvrpresentsbearwilliams]

What an unlikely and yet totally beautiful story of two souls destined to play The Blues!!!

[@west4coast77]

Really well done. A great mini-doc. Thanks!

[@malcolmadams2105]

Never forget the ones that got you there and you’ll never forget where your going.” Why don’t she tour with him. I love that shit.