ROY CLARK INTERVIEW WITH JOHNNY BAIER

America's "Super Picker" - ROY CLARK shares stories about his life and career with American Banjo Museum executive director, Johnny Baier.

[@wareidav]

Roy seams to be a very humble man.. Humorous, intelligent and seriously seriously talented. And dare I say it.. Nice.

[@Ojb_1959]

REST IN PEACE ROY CLARK 🎸YOU MADE THE WORLD BETTER

[@bjoe74fm]

absolutely agreed, a legend, cheers

[@reddirtoutdoorsandfishing7207]

Amen

[@janlovesmany6058]

Amen..and those like him. We do not have country music today. God bless all these special country singers.

[@francisjames3756]

Ojb 1959 agree, A legend, bar non!

[@njgl2010]

Absolutely

[@Liam1H]

Roy's dad was obviously a very smart man. We all owe him a debt of gratitude that he influenced Roy in such a positive way,

[@dalevanremortel5409]

In my 82 years the best live entertainment I ever saw and heard was Roy Clark at the casino in Bark River, Mi. He was unbelievable playing several instruments. A real gentleman. 🙏🏽❤️👏😇

[@MarkSmith-uz5lr]

Ain't it funny how time slips away...I haven't thought about Roy Clark for sometime. Now I find myself here paying my respects to an American Legend, and listening to his life story from the man himself. Thank you Roy Clark

[@m118lr]

Yeah..the same. BEST musician God ever planted on this earth...

[@timhanson3187]

A true marvel and gentleman!!!

[@claredegroff1491]

one hell of a musician. he was driven by a need, a need to please people. today & even in his time to a degree too many people are driven by a need to please themselves at any and all cost but when what pleases you is to make others happy everyone wins. he shared his gift with us all. I sure am thankful for it.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

It's your fault! You should have appreciated him more while he was still among us. People like you cause these things to happen.

[@dennisharrell2236]

I've told this story many times, but it bears telling again. Back in '77 or '78 I was attending Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio. I was renting a room from an old retired gentleman, Cliff Biltz. Cliff had a hobby building high quality banjos, and he had quite a following. Late at night musicians who had played gigs in Cincinnati or Dayton would drive to Oxford to play and buy Cliff's banjos. I would hear them downstairs playing, and they all sounded damn good. One night I was awakened by somebody playing banjo that blew all those other banjo players away, compared to him they all sounded like rank beginners. I was so tempted to sneak down the stairs and peak around the corner to see who this banjo god was, but it was 2 or 3 in the morning and I had an 8 o'clock class so I reluctantly went back to sleep. The next day when I saw Cliff I asked him who that was playing banjo last night, and he proudly said it was Roy Clark. If you ever see video of Roy playing a banjo with "Biltz" on the headstock (I heard he played it at least once on Hee Haw) that's the banjo I heard him playing that night.

[@homefront3162]

nice

[@jehovahuponyou]

THANKS FOR SHARING THAT DENNIS - IT WAS COOL - LORD BLESS!!!

[@garymccoy4513]

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[@bradleychilds4387]

I did shake his hand once. He was at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.

[@margowebb5357]

In

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Roy Clark=National Treasure

[@markkasick]

Damn Straight and Buck Owens and Don Rich.

[@roguehk]

Roy Clark: gracious, talented, humble and a legend. A true American treasure. Thank you Mr. Clark for your contributions to music and to the world.

[@Bill_Woo]

0:50 Even still at this elder age, see his eyes light up. A transcendent human being.

[@frankpavan3044]

What a man ...What a great musician.....Roy Clark is an American treasure!!! RIP

[@N-Scale]

A man , rare to today's world, Modest , Honest and Great.

[@rongrassmyer4234]

Mike Fifer 5

[@rongrassmyer4234]

Zz

[@rytvdinners5064]

Im glad he didnt chose baseball

[@rickn.backer1087]

Could not have said it better!

[@scottharrisohn6972]

his sign is Aires, and it shows.

[@krazyhorse448]

I saw Roy back in the 1970s and there was a heckler that got to Roy, He said Mister, you are like a catfish! All mouth and no brain!

[@YesuAiNimen]

I'm writing that down!

[@jennhill8708]

That would have been stupid! The roots of rock lie in black blues & poor white man's & cowboy music.

[@YesuAiNimen]

@@jennhill8708 mmmmmm k

[@greatbyrondo]

@RM K ....I think maybe Jenn Hill is a catfish.....?

[@hellomyfriend9227]

He enjoyed life, and never took it for granted... Heart of gold, God Almighty bless him and his family....

[@tailwheelflier]

He flew airplanes, cool dude! I was at the Muskogee, Oklahoma airshow 2001. He flew in to the airshow in a B-25. He got out with his band and they did the national anthem bluegrass country style! I was standing next to the stage and was just in aw

[@deepwater2652]

This guy was one of my guitar heroes - he could pick a guitar like nobody else!

[@NothingMaster]

A musical legend, and a truly exceptional human being. They just don’t make them like Roy Clark anymore. Here is an American that we could all emulate and be proud of.

[@jimbobaggans1564]

I always loved the faces he would make as he was playing. It was like he was having such a great time. Pickin, rolling his eyes, biting his tongue, I loved it!!!

[@chrismessamore2804]

At 42, Roy clark was a huge part of my life growing up in Kentucky. Hee Haw was a staple in my families home. I wish times were still that simple..

[@veiledallegory]

Heartwarming! Roy seems to be such a kind and gentle soul. It makes you wish you knew him personally. It's so sad he's gone. Rest Well Roy!!!

[@berimbolo2947]

Its real crazy too see all the biggest country stars getting old and passing away. All my favorites are gone. Long live traditional country music.

[@lostintime8651]

how can anyone not like this??????

[@maryannanderson7517]

Good question. I can think of only reason you would not like this and that would be if you disliked Roy Clark but if you dislike Roy Clark why on earth would you click on a video with the words "ROY CLARK" in the title?

[@Verdoux007]

It might not be the content, but how the audio was mixed that might get thumbs down from some people.

[@billyquaide1902]

Just as sweet and interview as I'd hoped. Roy Clark being everything you ever believed he'd be.

[@jorgejefferson8251]

Man played a mean guitar, and "Yesterday" just lays me down every time I hear it.

[@monmixer]

I mixed monitors for this man many times. He was one a few stars who never ever carried an audio monitor engineer. He is a very nice person to work with. A pleasure for sure and as many times as i have seen that show I was always amazed.

[@ColdperpetratorLv]

I have never heard about him til about 2 days ago and I’m amazed and keep searching this badass guitar player

[@CrimsonThorns]

I am a metal guitar player: but Roy is one of kind and in my mind untouchable...a blazing guitar picker. God bless you Roy....you inspired me to pick up the guitar, but I will never be able to play to the level of your guitar blazing.....you set the bar so high.

[@ivansavoie3190]

If you haven't already check out wings of Pegasus reaction to Jerry Reed shredding

[@guitarsandexplodingdinosau7821]

Same here bro

[@CrimsonThorns]

@@guitarsandexplodingdinosau7821 - and Toy Caldwell from Marshall Tucker Band...i miss him...great guitar player never used a guitar pick...had a golden thumb.

[@vickycamp2102]

I love Roy Clark. This is one of the best interviews I have ever seen.

[@DEeMONsworld]

back in the 70's I was involved in Radio controlled airplanes, not many know it but Roy was well known in those circles, he flew models to relax, and he was just like any of the other guys on the field. never boasting or acting arrogant, just having fun like the rest of us.

[@petergreenwald9639]

He owned several airplanes over the years and had a pilot's license. A couple of those airplanes were damned demanding to fly.

[@bbell8144]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever heard. Roy was allowed to tell us his stories, uninterrupted by this fine interviewer. Rarely does an interviewer have enough confidence in the interviewees to allow them to talk. Roy lived a fulfilling and productive life. He was a phenom, a phenomenal man. I enjoyed him since the early 60s.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Meh

[@_Randwulf]

Excellent comments Bruce... The list of questions were perfect and well timed.

[@daveidmarx8296]

How could anyone give this video a thumbs down? What a prince of a man.

[@minime4599]

Mr Baier really did his homework. Well prepared with probing questions. Made this interview.

[@peterlyons2000]

Why do the @Charles Taylorz of the world insist on interjecting their toxic politics in places it just don't belong? I bet your boy Trump wouldn't have wanted to even been seen with the likes of Roy Clark, ever.

[@Indigo_moon]

What a humble and gracious man. Thank you for all the great memories. We love you!

[@PlanetRockJesus]

The Great Roy Clark. Excellent interview. Good questions, and Roy answered so well.

[@iosefsantiago556]

One word to describe Mr Roy Clark .... He is an "Example"

[@GenosGlory]

One of the greatest humans to ever have lived. What a talent. RIP Mr Clark. You showed us that even if you are the best you dont need to be a selfish prick but the opposite and entertain others. The new generation needs to learn even if 1% from Mr Roy Clark.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

That is just ridiculous.

[@GenosGlory]

@@foobarmaximus3506 kiss my ass

[@d.b.1858]

​@@foobarmaximus3506And always remember ... your greatest accomplishment in life will be going out in the yard and laying down with the other turds ...

[@leh3827]

Thanks for that interview. Listening to interviews with guys who are masters helps me to get over more of the fears of playing that have held me back, and I am 67 years old and still dealing with overcoming those threats. I play every week in the church band nowdays. I feel safe there. The Holy Spirit gives me the music, and I give it back the very best I can do. I will be listening to this interview over and again. Thanks Roy for what you are teaching me. Thanks Jesus. I like what Roy AND HIS DAD said, don't close your ears or heart....

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

Roy is the comsummate entertainer.... a life well lived...

[@lostintime8651]

age 84

[@modergav]

3 greatest entertainers of all time: Roy, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. They came from an era of great content on Television and they were very talent as musicians and entertainers. Love them.

[@rerite2]

Lucky guy -- to have a parent who shares and teaches music from the moment you're in the cradle and all the way through your life.

[@joerobinson2538]

I have been playing guitar for almost 40 yrs in the Rock Metal style but now have realized that seeing Roy play on Hee Haw is what really got me going! I also have always had an appreciation for country and bluegrass! This all makes sense now! Wow

[@lukepate8749]

What a Wonderful interview.Sorry to report he passed away today at age 85 years.What a great life he made and had.A true treasure.God be with you Sir!!!!🙏

[@HalJikaKick]

What a great interview with a national treasure!

[@matthewmcpeek7324]

You young fellows, keep this in mind. Roy Clark could play anything with strings as well as anybody walking the Earth these days. And he could do it with a smile on his face looking you in the eye.

[@DrewsSignItPtyLtdWaterfordWest]

no one better than this guy. An all-round entertainer and nice guy.

I've said many times. Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Roger Miller...3 great unsung musicians! The Heavens are graced with those 3!

[@eddietruly8807]

God bless good ole Roy.... influenced more people than most other guitar players ! Pure genius

[@robertjrobicheau8456]

"I was always interested in sound." Frank Zappa said the same thing. Different takes on music but both beautiful minds for music!

[@eenik]

Truly a national treasure, so much heart he put into everything he did, what a blessing

[@845callaway]

Thank you, Mr. Clark...some of my earliest memories involve your talents on Hee Haw...much love to you and your family!!!

[@m.s.8996]

As warm and personable as he was talented. Pure class.

[@normal_media]

God bless you Roy. You gave us so much enjoyment. Class clown here too. Man I love this guy. What a great interview.

[@superfuzzymomma]

What a brilliant guitarist Mr. Roy Clark is - Bless you, Sir!

[@jhrharrison]

Even though his mic level is a little low, his exuberance shines through! He's awesome, legendary - and not given enough credit by popular guitarists today. Multi-talented and multi-genre!

[@THESKYPILOT777]

Thank You for an excellent interview between two gentlemen. No one was interrupted. Fantastic. Mr. Roy Clark, is America's Greatest National Treasure, and I think is someone we all can look up to and say, "When I grow up, I wanna be just like him". I know I did. There are no more heroes, but this gentleman. I love you, Mr. Roy Clark. Thank You for all the good times, for each and every laugh, and there were many, from a young kid watching TV, and learning to treat other human beings with love, honor and respect. I had an excellent example in you. You are unequaled in all your instrumental talents, and human talents, and in the honor and respect you genuinely show everyone. Many say your one of the best at what you do, but I say, "You are the best at what You do", and I'm sorry I never got to meet you, but the way I saw you conduct yourself on TV, makes me think I knew you, and fills me with joy that I could share with you, what you dispensed so freely and genuinely, from your heart. I'm honored to have spent some time with you, though it has been from afar. Thank You for all I have learned from you, may your days be many, your paths be smooth, with the sun at your back, and a rainbow always touching your shoulder. God Bless You Sir, you have been a blessing in my live, Mr. Roy Clark. Thank You very much.

[@drummerdaveshouse5848]

Why would anybody give Roy a thumbs down here? Shame on them!

[@GeneSavage]

What a wonderful interview! I went to Roy Clark Elementary in Tulsa Oklahoma when it was first built, and I could not be prouder of the man and his legacy. He has, and always will be, a class act.

[@cintdaniels946]

RIP Roy...thanks for The Music and entertainment

[@spectrumwiz]

51 years ago at age 9 when I picked up the guitar, Roy Clark and Glen Campbell were my go to musicians who I watched religiously. I never read music but I had the beat and learned the chords and things fell into place. I learned so much from the Glen Campbell good time hour and HEE HAW, those were my practice sessions. LOL

[@eddgong]

Mine too, sitting in the living room with folks watching hee Haw and GC, with the folks just waiting for something to be played a that I could catch a hold to .Me and my old $14 Western auto flat top with Black Diamond bailing wire strings and the neck held on by twisted nylon twine .Thank you Roy and Glen for all the life you gave me even the divorces and rehabs .........LOL

[@todddenio3200]

It was only 1 time, but I had the great fortune of seeing Roy in a very small concert and was able to see the true magic of his talent, and managed somehow to meet him after the show and was amazed that someone of his caliber would bother taking time to talk with me with sincerity and to thank me for attending his performance. He was truly a performers performer who had a genuine love for his fans.

[@mbrand19971]

He was the first Banjo player I got to see on television and the first to see him play lead guitar.

[@stonerman2k]

Amazing man. A National Treasure. Without a doubt one of the best ever. The world is brighter with him in it and we all will be worse off when he is no longer with us.

[@ReneeNme]

If you're able to freeze the screen at the perfect split second mark at 13:14 … There's Roy looking as youthful as ever with that smile on his face and the sparkle in his eyes.

[@orange70383]

I saw glimpses of that too, it's his spirit surging in this great interview that really can bring that youth back for the moment.

[@Mr2blue2]

This is such a great interview. Roy is so quick with his responses...the interviewer is so respectful. Beautiful.

[@lewhite99]

Roy was so talented! Nothing he couldn’t do on stage. Buy than again every minute of his life he was on stage. Miss you Roy Clark and thank you for the fun memories.

[@ShrediYetti]

Roy Clark is one of the reasons that I started playing guitar.. My father gave me his banjo after I learned 'Foggy Mtn Breakdown' by slowing down Roy Clark Live... thank you Roy!!!

[@boblandess9349]

WOW !!! ... one of my guitar heroes ... bought his first album "The Lightning Fingers of Roy Clark" in 1960 and attempted to learn all the songs on that album ... only managed about half of them ... still hoping to sit and jam with Roy ... fantastic musician and true entertainer ...

[@MichaelScheffer]

What a musician! I forgot how much I loved Roy Clark when I was a little kid watching Hee Haw with my grandpa. He has alot to teach the new generation of players if they only give him an ear and pay attention. RIP Roy! You are already missed!

[@zaneturner4478]

Such a terrible loss, one of the most talented and friendly person I have had the privilege of seeing perform. R.I.P.

[@ThePixilator]

Watched this because of Clark (Magnificent!), but this interviewer was VERY impressive. You rarely hear questions as thoughtful as these.

[@lawrencecole6527]

What a talent, to hear him say his thoughts is, it makes me feel grateful.

[@hamrepair3815]

I will never forget seeing Roy perform with Ray Price at Bass center in Ft. Worth, Texas. He kept telling us that medication his doctor gave him would pop. He would perform a song, then say. "Another pill popped"', "There goes another one". Yet he performed flawlessly.

[@mosrite60]

Amazing memory. Roy recalls all details decades back. That's really great. Very intelligent guy.

[@larrydewein5078]

A wonderful talented man who always has a smile! Thanks for all the most fantastic memories Roy Clark!!

[@blazemordly9746]

Came to listen to Roy about music, left wanting to be a better person. Thank you Mr Clark.

[@nickroberts6984]

What a great guy, and a wonderful talent God shared with us through Roy Clark !

[@bittybeans5633]

I am a nobody, but Mr. Clark is THE reason I let it rip on my guitar and any other stringed instruments I can lay hands on ... it makes me feel good and that's the best therapy for what ails ya. Thank you Mr. Clark and thanks for this wonderful interview.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

I would guess that Roy has inspired more young musicians than just about anyone. He made the extremely difficult seem completely effortless. And when I was 10, like so many others.. I watched this guy and thought ... "He looks like he's having more fun than I even dreamed possible - So what 'well' has he been drinking from and how can I overdose on it!?" His generosity as a human and as a musician is beyond measure. Thank you, Roy, for inspiring ME!

[@stevesmith1493]

I remember living in Tulsa and meeting Roy in business. I visited his home and always remember his guitar and banjo sitting by the front door waiting on him to take on the road. Always super nice.

[@downhill240]

The man had a blessed life and he blessed us all with his lovely skills!

[@musket-hc1fc]

Interviewer was excellent!

[@richardcabeza9596]

He's a class act. My dad and I ran into him at Knott's Berry Farm's Good Time Theater. We were walking around and we ran into him when he was going to the theater. He was in a hurry to get backstage but he stopped to talk to us and was very cordial.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

I bet he cursed and rolled his eyes as he walked away. Everyone LOVES to be interrupted while they're trying to earn a living. That was very thoughtful of you to stop him and force him to talk. I bet you push people out of the way in line, too. Don't ya?

[@foobarmaximus3506]

OIC now. You have certainly earned your Nick Name, Mr. Cabeza. lol Class act.

[@dm2156]

@@foobarmaximus3506 Feeling okay?

[@EneasiKavapalu]

Roy was a great guitarist,comedian, actor,singer,but guitar was his pot of gold,thank you Roy for your musics,i enjoy watchin your show RIP Roy!!! i really enjoyed watchin n listening to this interview ,was a humble man

[@SatireDaily]

I just watched this video about 2 weeks ago. Decided to learn the guitar at 37 years old, this guy is definitely an influence! RIP Roy!

[@mrs.schmenkman]

How is that guitar going? You know Pavrotti never studied voice until he was 40!!

[@alienuniverse3806]

How is it going? Hope the journey has been amazing for you. And Pavarotti had it all from young some say if you got you got and Pavarotti has got it. Made to sing just like roy was made to play the stringes.

[@SatireDaily]

Hey guys. I fell in love with the guitar when I knew my daughter was passionate about it. After the last couple of years, I have a solid understanding of music theory as well as a solid understanding of the fretboard. As far as skill, I'm just "ok" right now. I can play a few songs but I mostly like to just put on jam tracks and improvise.

[@SylentEcho]

I'm 32 and I just started. Roy Clark is definitely an influence on me too!

[@michaelham3060]

Never stop!

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Beautiful interview, makes me miss him more now. RIP dear Roy.

[@markdamon4039]

Yesterday when I was young, I greatly enjoyed Roy Clark's music and still do.

[@njgl2010]

We're still young..... in Spirit!

[@dennisingles2131]

Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Glen Campbell, Jerry Reed, all guitar legends, but Roy will always be the one who showed it off the best and him and Jerry Reed added the comedy so I say well done Roy

[@JW-zs1pz]

@ Dennis Ingles Allll, These musicians you mention ARE GUITAR MONSTERS and should be investigated by the younger crowd! A lot to learn if YOU think you shred on a instrument. Watch Jerry or Chet or Glen and of coarse Roy and be amazed at how much you do not know!!

[@noisepuppet]

Lemme throw Doc Watson and Norman Blake into that ring as well. And there's Jimmy Bryant, who died too soon.

[@PAD939]

1. Jerry 2. Glen 3. Chet 4. Roy

[@kevindean1327]

​@@PAD939 For me Jerry is pretty much tops! Love all those guys though!!!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

@@kevindean1327 You have a tin ear. I bet you love the dollar steaks also. Am I right? lol And you're favorite food is McRib. Right? lolol

[@perseveringpisces6938]

This was really nice to listen to and an inspiration. R.I.P. Roy Clark.

[@quicksylver5684]

Being a guitar player myself, I've seen lots of great musicians. But I have to admit, Roy's of the best.

[@James-hb6ee]

What a fantastic interview! I got to meet him once very briefly, probably mid to late 70's, and he was just as down to earth then as he is now.

[@roverman985]

Roy Ckark was a great man. He was humble and had a massive heart. National treasure for sure. RIP Mr. Clark.

[@stevelong9328]

A very fine interview of one of the greatest by one of the greatest.

[@1Cruzer4u]

A true American Icon it will surprise you many young kids today know who he is because of networks today that broadcast old classic shows. Good man though he could play that Banjo many people are not aware he once met and showed Jimi Hendrix some picking techniques.

[@counciousstream]

I saw Roy and his band play at Delaware Park back in the 80's. They were playing on a trailer stage, the kind with the fold out wall. Very small stage. The great Roy Clark who I had grown up watching on television and who had with his version of Mallaguena first inspired me to play, performed for 100 people as though it was his biggest venues. What a professional musician, performer and entertainer. I'm so glad that I had this opportunity to see Roy from 10 feet away and play for me.

[@magnehoiberg]

You can se the love for music in his eyes. true affection i think it is called.

[@Geotubest]

Awesome. Roy Clark is a legend.

[@glenyswana7259]

Awesome interview, awesome guy

[@hempstar100]

one of the very best...I grew up listening to his music..the man is a delight

[@jameshughes455]

What a FANTASTIC interview!! I loved every second of it - especially when Roy said: "What have I ever done that anybody would want to question me and talk about it?"!! How humble can one person be. Roy Clark will be missed - but we still have his music!

[@oscarslagfoot]

I've been watching him and hearing him for well over 50 years, and I still love everything I see and hear. He was a master.

[@Dirtbiker-guy]

What an amazing mind Roy had at this age, he's able to articulate so well and it blows me away how clearly he remembers every detail of so many events in his life. Roy is a true hero and inspiration.

[@pudangizmo679]

What an outstanding interview with a true gentleman and outstanding musician. Thank you!

[@siggesaltens2663]

Roy Clarck :This talk is universal for artists. Salutes. Salutes!!