Roy Clark Guitar Wizard

[@cheryladams8520]

I was talking about Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Hendrix to my Dad back in 70’s and he told me Roy Clark was the best. I blew him off thinking Roy was just some country bumpkin. After seeing this I wish my dad were still alive so I could tell him he was right!!! Miss my dad!!!

[@charleswatson1]

Don't worry. He knows.

[@drunk_by_noon9231]

In an interview Jimi Hendrix was asked "what it was like to be the best guitar player on Earth." He said, “I don't know, ask Roy Clark.”

[@dlv1977]

Can't really compare Roy to jimi both great in the own rights

[@rootsmoncom]

@@drunk_by_noon9231 Hendrix said "ask Rory Gallagher".

[@jameshickson8174]

YEAH NO FUCKING SHIT MAN

[@michaelmancini5773]

In that moment, nobody was on a sitcom set, everyone was mesmerized by the genius of Roy Clark, Stunning

[@magnuszetterqvist5936]

Agree

[@patriciajrs46]

Exactly.

[@gortex69]

Yes pal

[@kellyhoward6941]

@michaelmancini5773; very well put!!

[@marvelousrex2866]

When he started the percussive section and they started clapping, I literally said out loud "shut the hell up, I can't hear him play" haha

[@zevongrie1402]

The guitar probably had to go smoke a cigarette after that. Roy Clark was such an amazing talent.

[@astralmiind]

😂😂😂

[@wendelljohnson760]

🤣🤠😄😂😂😂

[@astralmiind]

Honestly don’t think someone could leave a better comment than this one😂😂

[@brianmcneal2548]

I lit one up after just hearing that

[@johncrotti5103]

In my amble opinion he is simply the best

[@vicmclaglen1631]

I love how the two actors drop out of character and just stare. One of the most incredible guitar performances I've ever seen.

[@iplaypearldrums7935]

@ 2:05

[@joecavazos1786]

Roy Clark is one of the best to ever pick up a guitar.

[@alleyoop4465]

The two actors 🤣😂🤣😂 I'm sorry, I just realized how old I really am.

[@fknbastages]

One of the most incredible guitar performances anyone will ever see.

[@josuemunoz97]

RIGHT!!

[@jwil0802]

I remember the Gibson website asking for the fans opinions on the top 10 guitarists ever and my choice was Roy Clack at number 1...I was laughed off the board. What a bunch of fools.

[@moonbeamskies3346]

For some reason Roy Clark wasn't discussed by kids back in the 70s and 80s, but he was amazing.

[@vsmichael1]

A bunch of stupid asses. I've loved him my entire life but some videos I've never seen like this odd couple one.

[@MikeM275]

Just an FYI, Jimi Hendrix agreed with YOU!

[@DRG342]

I would have laughed as well if you had said Roy Clack.

[@flibbaflabba3126]

It's because he was in his prime when metal was picking up. No one was into classically trained guitarists, few people are now, it's all shreddy bs. No modern day guitarist is as good, all the gods are either old or dead. please change my mind, I'm waiting for dimebag to be reincarnated.

[@JMoore68]

Most people have no idea how truly gifted Roy was. If Roy could play only guitar this well, he would be something. But Roy could play banjo, mandolin and fiddle just as well! He was one of the most gifted musicians we've seen in the last 100 years. If you're new to Roy, just do a search for him with mandolin, banjo or fiddle. You will not be disappointment.

[@jeanniemainzer8551]

Aaand, he had a great voice too. Man, what a talent!

[@wayfatcat]

I remember he cancelled a couple of concerts in the 70's because his hand actually travelled through time and didn't return for two weeks. Awesomely underrated picker...

[@raoulcarggarglin9323]

THAT'S hysterical! Thanks for the laughs!

[@TimeTravelinc]

wayfatcat Best comment ever, and it celebrates one of the best guitar players of all time. Thanks for the laughs and fun.

[@ratbastard1811]

he was a famous wing shooter and a mighty man at arms.Roy and dub taylor on the wallace wildlife show would leave you something to behold...he would've been mighty quick out the holster shitbird!

[@kennethtucker8689]

Grammy, CMA, and ACM awards . That's pretty solid recognition .

[@middle-aged-mom-discoversstuff]

You are a comedy genius!

[@ronb8052]

I was a photographer in Los Angeles. I was lucky enough to get a job at a fundraiser.......I sat about three feet away from him when he played Malaguena......absolute silence in the room.... amazing musician.

[@russellhamner5150]

Roy was probably a gunfighter in another life cause his reflexes are from another world

[@sgg3586]

Actually gave me chills with the intensity of his playing. This guy had the technical skill, speed, and passion all combined into one perfect performance.

[@faststratjo2006]

How did he not break a string playing with that intensity? Amazing performance captured forever!

[@anyC]

@@faststratjo2006 Could have taken multiple takes. Or, since he likely practiced this many times, he knew his guitar, its setup, and the strings would make it through the take we see here. I believe his skill level indicates he know the limits of his instrument. Notice the control of dynamics and his economy of movement.

[@georgevincent1834]

UNREAL !!!

[@firewalker8052]

Roy was one of if not the best. Listen to Jake ukulele While My Guitar Gently Weeps it is awesome as well.

[@manuelgallardo1936]

It almost brings me to tears. He adjust style so effortlessly.

[@BLSDisciple666]

Roy is killing it,it isnt the hard strumming,its his note accuracy and how clean it sounds,pure and perfect technique.Absolutely beautiful playing...

[@AyahuascaSage]

Yeah like the nuance of what he was doing there straight up stunned me. I wasn't even aware of him before he died, though I'd heard of the Hee Haw show. I feel ashamed as a guitarist that I didn't know who this man was while he was alive.

[@DougCanney1]

Yeah, unbelievable accuracy. If you’ve never heard of Roy, check out Danny Gatton. He’s another that will boggle the mind, Roy and Danny were friends.

[@jeffsnedeker150]

Totally agree! Being a guitarist the hardest and most important thing is the strumming or picking hand. A lot of people don’t get that they think the fretting hand is the most important. The strumming or picking hand gives you all the dynamics.jmo

[@derickfeigum3872]

He said in an interview that it's all in the wrist for how fast you strum

[@shreddykrueger3776]

@@jeffsnedeker150 agreed, which is why legato runs impress the shit out of people who don't play

[@danielfox3003]

Pre metal shredding. R.I.P. Roy Clark, total badass.

[@nothosaur]

Oh, and BTW, he also rocked the banjo and fiddle. One instrument could not contain him.

[@darylco5573]

True. Absolutely amazing.

[@AfterFab]

At least 50% more difficult on an acoustic, too, IMO.

[@101Volts]

Roy Clark, Joe Maphis, Merle Travis... All talented. Though I can't say any one of them had the same approach to playing. Merle was finger-picking.

[@nugsymalone1247]

Has anyone done a metal version of this?

[@1furndog]

My Dad used to keep a copy of Roy's playing on VHS tape laying around and every time he thought that I was getting a little cocky on my guitar he would make me sit down and watch it with him again. Pure inspiration! miss ya Dad!!

[@mrmisfit635]

You had a Great Dad! 👍🏽

[@Sineater35]

My hats off to dad! Thats the spirit they are trying to destroy today and it makes me sick.

[@donszabo7558]

That is good parenting! Cheers to your Dad.

[@ThaPhantazm]

@@Sineater35 Who's "they"?

[@Sineater35]

@@ThaPhantazm "They" is whoever you want "them" to be.

[@lafayette8925]

Roy Clark was one of the greatest guitar players of ALL-TIME! ANY GENRE!

[@mhr5586]

Roy....top 5 most talented musicians in the history of America. Not even an argument on that. He was masterful on multiple instruments. Unreal.

[@alumbo]

There's absolutely a strong case for that.

[@dennisnbrown]

Hands down top 5 and my personal favorite guitarist since I was 5

[@LinkRocks]

He could sing too, which is another instrument he doesn't get enough credit for. Just an amazing musician that few can compete with. RIP

[@stone9.098]

That's right, a virtuoso on the banjo, lapsteel, fiddle, bass, mandolin, ukele..and I'm sure more

[@BlowmeRoger]

Bob Brozman was underrated as well in my opinion

[@semiful]

That's pure genuis. He made that guitar come to life. That wasn't Felix and Oscar watching him either. That was Tony Randall and Jack Klugman out of their roles for a minute capitivated by his performance as if they were in the audience . Look at their faces .

[@fatboyrowing]

Very perceptive comment!

[@sidneymoore2231]

Completely agree,they were like 2 little kids watching a magician!

[@unclej7842]

How the hell he could hit all those notes at that speed was beyond belief. Amazing gift he shared with us.

[@LordPrometheous]

I bet he burned about 200 calories during that shred session. The guitar probably rose about 20 degrees in temp.

[@KevinBenecke]

When you realize that the only way you could shred a guitar better than him is to throw it into a wood chipper.

[@Techknowverse]

LOL -- Love it.

[@darz_k.]

meh.. my plec is a wood chipper.

[@darz_k.]

Go on @@jeffkurtz6011 !!

[@anarchywon4170]

Underrated comment

[@nebulaquinn]

Sir you win the internet 🤣🤣🤣

[@scottnorris68]

RIP to one of the best guitarists to ever walk on planet Earth

[@joseperez1085]

The best ever guitarist ever...

[@Iheartdgd]

Maybe THE best.

[@theresekilpatrick9888]

I'm not cryin' you're cryin"

[@americanstreet8704]

Best guitarist

[@aiden_macleod]

He was also a master on anything with a fingerboard and strings.

[@uwsgrrrl9981]

Goosebumps listening to Roy Clark play flamenco guitar. What a talent!

[@nopeyadayadayada1248]

I had the honor of introducing Roy Clark on stage at a concert back in 98'. He was a nice respectful person in real life. RIP Sir.

[@mannacharya4088]

Absolute legend. Even metronomes break down in front of this man. This absolute mastery and control over rhythm. True inspiration.

[@ronaldkibby5524]

In my opinion the best guitar player I've ever heard; speaking a black man, x musician, and at 74 years, it is only my opinion. Who agrees with me?

[@christophermcdougall8811]

I'll drink to that!

[@johnstoddard4692]

I am and i have seen many but the legend of Roy Clark is no myth! Rather no enough has been said about him so that the unenlightened might breathe the air of knowledge!

[@gorn9161]

I totally agree! You're black. Haha! Don't feed me straight-lines. LOVE♥

[@patroll330]

I have watched several of his videos as well as Hea Haw, and he's very talented .

[@Raughwe]

You've got something there... I love him!

[@nyterpfan]

Check out Tony Randall and Jack Klugman's facial expressions during this blistering performance---they weren't acting---they were in awe just as we are!!

[@kingpiece5705]

This video is doubly interesting to me because it starts as a typical sitcom, but when he starts playing it transcends anything the audience has ever seen or heard. When he finishes playing, the energy returns to a normal sitcom, canned laughter and commercial break. It feels like something from another dimension entered an ordinary room in the 70s and then left without a word.

[@youtubeistrash2347]

Well put

[@tylerperez4861]

Music transcends time. Imagine in 1000yrs people will look on this video in awe. The reason is because when you do something that stands the test of time, people will take notice, and record it.

[@LordPrometheous]

When Roy Played, the Universe stopped to listen.

[@boozerverif]

Andy Kaufman tapped into what you're describing. He'd dress in some ridiculous costume and do comedy, then break into the most sincere and well done singing. The sincerity of the raw talent became part of the comedy

[@anthonyramey7917]

When you melt people's faces off with an acoustic guitar

[@jappperon7012]

trance guitar before trance was popular

[@backyardstrings4363]

@West Bay K. sure

[@GideonWallace]

"We are the D"

[@bumpsangrimez]

Savage crowd... Shhhh! Wtf. Wait till the artist is done.

[@boylantech]

if I could move my hand that fast I'd never leave the house

[@paulpitt52]

boylantech HAHAHAHA!

[@eerereps]

Ha ha haaaaa! Comment of the Year!

[@kimberelybalo6214]

That's hysterical. Is that the same as "if I were a dog, I'd never leave home"?

[@smileymoji3417]

Yes Kim and if you were my dog I'd do things with you or whatever etc... Something with your girl parts and so on...

[@cadillacman028]

Just make sure youre stocked up on lotion

[@EOD1033]

Easily one of the best musicians of all time. Every time I see him or hear him play any of the half dozen instruments he’s proficient at I am in awe.

[@OurFantasyLife]

When the vibe is so strong, the live studio audience forgets they're at a taping and thinks they're at a concert

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

Rest in peace! one of the best!

[@redryder1146]

He is still alive

[@redryder1146]

I stand corrected I did not get the news until just now 😧😧😧

[@rrtorres713]

This guy was in a league of his own. Ahead of his time. What a great musician . May he rest in peace 🙏🙏

[@ShowTheOreo]

2:09 love how they can't help but be mesmerized by what they're seeing. This guy was unbelievable on guitar

[@rupertpupkin2493]

One of the GREATEST guitar players ever ! He could literally play anything on the guitar. God Bless you ALWAYS Roy and thank you for sharing your talent with us !

[@nothosaur]

I'm in shock. I thought he was just a corny Hee Haw host. This man is a phenomenon.

[@philkearny5587]

If it had strings, he could play it. He wasn’t limited to guitar, he could shred a violin equally well.

[@capvid88]

The fact that he could play that fast and that accurately WITH A PICK instead of individually fingering the notes is nothing short of amazing!!! What a G-d given gift of talent this man has.

[@humblebeginnings8328]

God is spelled GOD. Just FYI

[@JJ-iq1th]

@@humblebeginnings8328 people may choose to spell it however they wish, because you don’t have a monopoly on English, or personal proclivities, just FYI. Might’ve had humble beginnings, but it sure seems you could use some humility now

[@psypher8184]

He's not a wizard. He's a sorcerer of the highest calibre! He has me mesmerised. What he can do with a guitar is astounding.

[@TimeStrider]

The most impressive version of Malaguena I've ever heard. This guy was a freak of nature!

[@rossithornton2958]

Chuck Freeman MY HALF-BROTHER’S MOTHER…AND ROY CLARK ARE FIRST COUSINS..AND LIVED WITHING WALKING DISTANCE OF EACH OTHER…WHEN I WAS VISITING THEM AS A 12 YEAR OLD GIRL…WE USED TO GO TO ROY’S PARENTS HOME EACH NIGHT WHEN HE WAS THERE..BOTH HE AND HIS BROTHER WERE WONDERFUL…..

[@TimeStrider]

Rossi Thornton Thanks for sharing that. In spite of his fame he seemed like a very humble, nice guy.

[@reignworldwide7043]

Rossi Thornton Roy was awesome!

[@Geotubest]

Rossi Thornton I love hearing this kind of story. Roy is a legend.

[@Mikegrungejazz]

***** Was? He is still alive aint he?

[@monteyoung7126]

One of the best guitarist's that ever lived. No doubt in my mind.

[@ericvanjames8395]

👍👍

[@jahbay]

I like the fact that Roy was so humble. He also had a Wicked sense of humor. I never really Understood until I picked up a guitar. This man was a gift....... Thank you Mr. Clark

[@aljcamp]

I just threw my guitar away

[@kimberelybalo6214]

Ha ha

[@AugustineMotiar]

Lol

[@stevenmarcinkowski8577]

aljcamp lmfao

[@jakersak2]

My exact thoughts LOL. I had my guitar in my lap when I watched this, I turned to my friend and the first thing i said was "Wanna buy a guitar I have one for sale"

[@redryder1146]

@@jakersak2 lol

[@IamMcD]

This guy did with steel strings so many can’t even touch with classical strings when you think about that as a musician it makes you appreciate him so much more. Very underrated.

[@susanhappersberg6523]

I always got a real kick watching Roy Clark on Hee Haw. Then I heard him play this piece of music and felt like I was kicked. He was incredible. I could have listened to him non-stop, forever. It would have been hard on HIM though! His talent was incredible. Wish he was still around to astound us. Mayhap the Lord gets to enjoy him in consert.

[@ramh2424]

My fingers hurt just watching him. He was underrated by a lot of metal heads.

[@tommypenisfingers]

I don't understand what you mean though. Why would anyone want to play this with nylon strings?

[@justinjohnson2294]

When I was a kid, I saw that on TV. I had no idea what I was witnessing. A man, sent from GOD! STILL AMAZING TO SEE!

[@HeavenWithouttheE]

Same here, a lil kid but I knew something amazing was going on!!

[@ilazgetali4971]

That guitar has been waiting it’s whole life to be played like that

[@nugsymalone1247]

I'm sure it wanted a cig after

[@LordPrometheous]

@@nugsymalone1247 I was thinking the same thing. But it was already smoking by the time he finished.

[@simpleandrandom2199]

Nah the guitar was spent dude.

[@jaysammichmcfancypants4299]

RIP to one of the greatest most underrated musicians ever.

[@5oclockshadowbanned154]

So true

[@dannymundycomedy]

A master of the stringed instruments.

[@bergerfry]

He wasn't underrated. He's a lost art because the new kids don't take the time to listen. He won so many accolades in his time. Many entertainers of the year awards.

[@ashthegreat1]

Didn't realize he was under rated? I was born in the 80's and heard Roy before I heard Mark Knopfler.... he was famed back in the day. Just not on MTV

[@ashthegreat1]

@Gunter Schtubert myself included :)

[@gman7495]

The fastest right hand in the history of guitar playing. It's not humanly possible to move the right hand any faster than that on the guitar. MIND BLOWING!!! Thank you, Roy for sharing your gift with the world. Truly one of the greatest guitar players of all time. RIP.

[@keefriftaird8580]

Yes, his right hand is just a blur. Amazing!

[@kentshelton3451]

HOLY COW!!! Roy was an incredibly talented guitarist. My dad used to watch the TV show Hee Haw and Roy would often play his guitar - sometimes an electric. I remember watching him and enjoying every second of it. After seeing this. I can't believe my eyes!!! He was the best guitarist I've ever seen. RIP Mr. Clark. We all miss you.

[@survivingchicago5797]

I remember being maybe seven or eight years old watching hee haw and first listen to Roy Clark singing when I was young, that was the first time that a song made me cry. the man just had a natural talent to play any stringed instrument and a great speaking and singing voice to go along with it. he was a true entertainer! Thanks for the memories Roy RIP❤️

[@cdmcintyre1854]

I was always a fan of Roy Clark, years ago I drove a gas delivery truck delivering in Reedsville, , OH. I mentioned to the man I was delivering to, that Roy Clark was going to be doing a live show in Parkersburg WV. I asked f he liked Roy, he answered “I love Roy, he’s my sisters son.” That was a real surprise to me!

[@Tadpole31]

Roy could have played in any band from the 60s to the 2000s. It was amazing how many styles he could pick up. He had a great set of hands and a godly pair of ears.❤

[@tmatheson54]

That’s just Roy being Roy and then some. He’s just so entertaining and comical and humorous. Bravo!

[@Rakkhun369]

That was technically amazing and beautiful to listen to at the same time. A true master.

[@acapellaguardianOfficial]

Tony and Jack were GENUINELY impressed by Roy's incredible guitar skills when he did that song on their Odd Couple show. So sad all three of them are gone now. At least we can thank God for video recordings...

[@mikecrider8478]

It doesn't get any better than that... Roy Clark is a true virtuoso and a very nice person as well. He is truly a class act!

[@ethanririnui6196]

Those were genuine reactions at the end they gave with him falling in his seat and the handshakes. Awesome musician.

[@williamalanconn1311]

Ive just found out about Roy Clark today at 54yo. Dec 6th 2024. Wow! Hes next level genius.

[@oxrjbizzle1984y]

this guy is a whole band with just his guitar and hands, this is incredible!

[@cindyfredericksen9896]

Roy Clark and his pal Glen Campbell, were the greatest guitarists ever and it's a shame that people who never followed them ever knew that or their capabilities. Roy and Glen had an agreement. Glen would never try to play this if Roy would never try to play the William Tell Overture. The immense talent that has left this earth is unbelievable.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

And they were nice guys, and they liked people. The number of times I saw great musicians playing and Glenn or Roy were in the audience letting them have their moment in the limelight. I was struck with the contrast of videos that Les Paul did later in life, he didn't seem to be a nice guy. Talented but bof.

[@bloozedaddy9965]

Roy and Glen are lighting up the heavens now with some of the finest guitar playing ever. This clip is beyond fantastic!

[@georgemelvin7687]

Hello Cindy

[@michaelmallette2835]

Saw glen always seen him as a singer until he did guitar solo was awsome

[@VinylpilledWI]

I couldn't agree more and it shows. They don't allow for any quality talent to make it. When the small independent labels got scarfed by the huge ones like Sony Music etc.. it became nearly impossible to get discovered. There is plenty of new talent hidden out there. Shitty.

[@erichosto6925]

Absolutely beautiful! Roy Clark was one of the greatest musicians of all time! May his memory live on forever!

[@ericmgarrison]

This is one of my most favorite versions of Malagueña ever. RIP Messrs. Clark, Klugman, and Randall.

[@eric3492]

Crazy cause I think this may be the ugliest version I’ve ever heard.

[@mtamech535]

@@eric3492 it's not clean at all.

[@JackMack465]

I've always thought Roy Clark was a great guitarist and highly underrated as a guitar player. He used some techniques that I didn't think they even KNEW about at that time when playing this song! Truly awesome.

[@fernandoguevara8258]

I love and am so thankful for Mr. Clark's dynamics alone. And I love how Mr.Randall genuinely falls back, and the audience's great ovation.

[@108kennet]

I have watched this video many times, every time I hear it and watch his hands move so fast all I can say is WOW!!! Roy Clark is the finest guitar player ever!

[@bradcrosier1332]

I remember watching Hee Haw when I was young. I always appreciated Roy’s humor, but I regret that I didn’t realize what an amazing musician he was. I finally figured it out many years later. As others have said - very underrated, an outstanding player!

[@borumir]

Funny that they never let him play like that on Hee Haw?

[@presidenttnediserp428]

Wait... that's the same guy?!🤯

[@jerseyforhawks]

I too didnt have a clue, I was a kid.

[@edwardhayes3113]

Roy Clark… this guy was simply amazing!! No words to complement this awesome guitarist! I first started playing in 1978 with a “Roy Clark” chord book.. to this day, I can’t keep up!

[@j.harmon9769]

How come Roy has never been mentioned in the greatest guitar player of all time conversation? The guy was awesome!!!

[@gsdfan8455]

Not only a fantastic guitar player, but banjo, violin, pretty much anything he could play

[@tomdaniels3392]

@@gsdfan8455 Not to mention He was damn near a stand up comedian as well, very funny guy too.

[@gsdfan8455]

@@tomdaniels3392 yes he was!

[@TheCyanDragon]

Jimi Hendrix once replied, when asked how it felt to be the best guitar player in the world, "I don't know about that, you'd have to ask Roy Clark." If Hendrix thought he were the best, who are we to argue?

[@nateldredge9538]

He has never been mentioned as a great guitarist probably because he is country and not rock and roll. Knew the name growing up but did not realize how great he was until I started to explore other muscians. Plus he was just a country singer on Hee Haw so how could he be that good....so, so wrong. He blew me away on this one! Unbelievable! Glad I know him as the musician he was.

[@astronaughty304]

You were truly one of the greatest guitar players & musicians to have ever walked the Earth. R.I.P. Mr. Roy Clark.

[@brandontiek]

Absolutely nobody like Roy. As a senior in high school, I was privileged to hear him play Malagueña live and he signed my guitar. I will always cherish it!

[@danriley5848]

Roy was a true legend of a musician and an amazing guitarist.

[@dannyarroway4187]

Wow, wow, wow! What a brilliant performance! Roy was a genius!

[@thomasgary1219]

No wonder Jimmy Page has spoken publicly about his admiration for this man. I had no idea. Damn

[@wavehead11]

What a giant among musicians. God bless his soul.

[@bonnymcdermott1240]

Holy shit! Who knew! I was a kid then. Super glad i re-found this gentleman /artist!

[@jameschance8645]

Damn, The talent is unreal. He is as good as it gets. He will be missed! A lot! Thank you Roy!

[@Leavon]

To everyone saying that they just quit playing, please keep playing, make each time a tribute to this mans talent. i sit in awe of it and am humbled by how humble he is about it as well.

[@Harry_Stylus]

Not only did he nail this rendition, he captured the drama of the piece. He made the guitar sound like a machine gun and he's just some old country boy who picked up a guitar well before there was an internet. Hats off to Roy Clark, and absolute master of the guitar.

[@docshock9686]

The best overall guitarist on planet earth....bluegrass, rock, country, Latin, blues, and oh yeah.....he can play the banjo just as good....nobody else can touch him...

[@Magnetron33]

And fiddle!

[@donsmith3857]

dont forget classical--the most difficult of styles--i have no doubt that roy could have mastered barrios and villa lobos no problem..........

[@Techknowverse]

you left out the Fiddle.

[@SG-wo3cw]

I saw him live once. Unbelievable. The best of the best -- can play any thing better than anyone - rock, country, blues, etc.

[@DavidBowman-c1d]

NO, BODY WILL EVER BE BETTER THAN THE ONE AND ONLY MR.ROY CLARK...😂❤

[@LauraCourtneyette]

Roy Clark is a legend. I remember seeing Charro perform this. blew me away.

[@fatcat1967]

Rip roy Clark.i will always remember his smile that seemed to be a mile long

[@mikevalentine9556]

I remember seeing this episode. Loved the Odd Couple and Roy Clark. He also plays a violin in this episode. I had no idea he could do that till I saw the show. He was really good. One my favorite all time guitar players. 😎✌♥️

[@krisdelcid5319]

How can he play that fast and make it sound so clear, and I don’t know if I’ve seen that kind of slapping on an acoustic before. Truly a legend, R.I.P

[@JosephNordenbrockartistraction]

This is extreme showing off where no one alive could copy what he just did with a guitar.This was truelly Roy in his prime. WOW !!!

[@leggbert4209]

The man was just as much a pleasure to talk to as he was to listen to

[@MrK67017]

As an African American growing up in the 60's I used to watch Hee Haw ALL THE TIME. Nothing else on the TV. Roy was brilliant on the strings.

[@jeanniemainzer8551]

Okay, great...but why point our your race? Who cares? Music is color blind. Let it go.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Phenomenal Guitar Player. So amazing, he made me think about Giving up guitar Playing . . . as he was " Just so Good " Just a Special Talent. R.I.P. Legend.

[@willk.illyouii5583]

It should make you want to play it more!! .....not throw it away?

[@maryduff8831]

There are just some musical artists that will never be topped and Roy Clark is one of them … he is/was amazing it was a true loss in the music industry when he passed away.

[@louisbryan6278]

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[@gerryvillemaire1635]

Roy Clarke was such an apex, next level, guitar and musical master he probably wore guitars out. ...his brute force here could easily trainwreck at any moment here, but he not only holds it together,... he commands it at will. A pure Legend.

[@mattshu]

I love how the audience just couldn’t contain the applause anymore when he started the extreme string popping near the end

[@richardlipscomb815]

Dayum!!!! Became aware of Roy's greatness many years ago, but THIS performance...Wow!❤️

[@stixnfeet7818]

Remember seeing this as a kid. Still blows me away. What a great talent Roy was. Thank you!

[@SokSa]

what he does @2:17 is beyond words. I don't think 30fps would have captured that. wow. I had never heard of Roy Clark and I consider myself a guitar player. Shame on me. Thank you for posting this boysofb2

[@dieselscience]

***** Some professional musicians are virtuosi (virtuosos?) A scant few of those virtuosi are grand masters.

[@alvie2]

dieselscience and we are looking at one of the very very best right here. he was also the king of flash which he enjoyed to no end just for the fun of it and usually sprinkled some around every performance for grins, like the slap thing here, which I have never heard anyone attempt on a 6 string. His banjo work is just as jaw dropping.

[@DonaldMelton]

dieselscience if you ask me roy clark is the grand master of the grand masters .

[@sotnec1596]

This man is indeed the greatest of all time

[@BranFlakesR1337]

StoneEC nah not even close, definitely top 100 though in his own way. certainly Tommy Emmanuel is far better as are dimebag Darrell, yngwie Malmsteen, and John petrucci

[@aamerikanreality6153]

pure freaking talent!! roy was a very underappreciated and under rated musician!!

[@burgerslinger]

I never get tired of watching this. The man was a legend. Just when you think it doesn't get any better, he out does himself.

[@doctortabby]

Old Roy could simply play and play well, and not just one genre. A real musician, he is.

[@theethnicist5678]

Roy Clark will always be one of thee *BEST* and sadly most underrated 🎸ist on Earth. (RIP) Roy Clark 🌹🎸

[@jeffrhorer1811]

Probably the GOAT ! You should see him play Banjo and Fiddle too!

[@donscott4143]

What an incredible guitarist/ musician!!!

[@asbe0180]

If you haven't noticed... This is an acoustic guitar... This man was amazing........... Amazing.

[@alanl1577]

One of the technical great guitar players ever. Incredible human being as well!

[@Papawforreal]

Quite possibly the best guitarist ever. Hands down. An amazing talent.

[@contumelious-8440]

What!? No way. How can you say that with a straight face....err.....keyboard?

[@tereax]

Roy was (is) such an artist. He is a stand up comic, a singer/songwriter, and he can play literally anything that has strings. If all he could do is play the guitar he would still be famous.