Doyle Dykes (NAMM 2014) - Wabash Cannonball

Doyle Dykes playing Wabash Cannonball at NAMM 2014

[@sherricooley2572]

I don’t care what genre of music you like, this guy is so talented you have to enjoy this song for the musical talent that is magically flowing through his fingers. I have to admit I have always enjoyed this song never heard it played like this. WOW!

[@ericschilling9757]

In 2009 I saw Doyle. His playing and his humility got to me. After the show he gave me a thumb-pick and I still have it.

[@davidjermy2524]

Love this Guy so down to earth and a world class musician.

[@jeffyax1173]

Best rendition I've ever heard! The hair on my neck wont sit down! Awesome

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

Every time this guy plucks a string, it vibrates at a frequency in tune with the rest of the guitar. It takes great skill over many years to achieve this kind of perfection.

[@NeonBlade]

Put a smile on my face!

[@garylcarrier]

No one like Doyle Dykes! The best!

[@cast390]

I never get sick of listening to him play,a true world class pro,There are a few elite,Doyle is one of them..

[@robertweldon7909]

9/7/2022 I first heard Doyle way back in 1989, when I went to church one Sunday evening, expecting sermon and he played a concert instead. We got a sermon alright, a musical one that I still remember. Don't be deceived, Doyle practiced that tune for a long time before playing it like he did here. You don't play like that, with your eyes closed, off the top of your head, and then repeat it "cut" time.

[@TTexas2]

Doyle, Missed seeing you & hearing your fabulous unique DD fingerstyle these past 4 years! No one can play this tune as well as you do! Grandpa Jones would be so proud of you! ☆☆☆☆☆

[@antoniogourdine3399]

I'm watching Doyle playing right now at my church (Church at Argyle) in Duuuuuval!! Great talent!!

[@chuckyt9083]

Hot’DAMN!! That was like Chet, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emanual all rolled into one! Super talented hombre! Bless his heart....

[@tmart9084]

I play this song almost the same way except not at the fast speed Doyle likes to roll too.. It's actually really to play this song with tuning like this. Another cool tune of his is called The Tennessee Stomp, it's the first song from him that I learned.

[@general5104]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING !!! Doyle is quite the showman! He's good, and he know it! He does everything the way you've always wished it could sound like! He came to GraceWorks Church, in Chattanooga, TN., and took over our service, when our pastor was out sick. He provided the live music, and his daughter sang a few songs. In my own personal opinion, there is no one better on the Grand Ole' Opry ! He certainly has his own style! He plays his own back-up, his own second string, and, of course, lead guitar...and he puts it all together seamlessly! He's a mild mannered man, soft spoken, but not someone to under estimate! There's NO BETTER out there! Thanks Doyle!

[@andrewguttry6886]

Extraordinary; to be able to meld astonishing technique with genuine musicality is a rare gift.

[@pAnTs86100]

Saw this guy and met him when he was representing Taylor guitars at my local music store In Manchester England. He arrived with Bob Taylor one time. Best acoustic guitars ever. Absolutely phenomenal player and also has a very talented daughter called Hayley.

[@neilangus4401]

Isn't he playing a guild guitar

[@dimas7547]

@@neilangus4401 sure,Guild

[@JoLoneyMusic]

I’ve watched this countless times and it still blows my mind when he speeds up

[@BIgRon2176]

Doyle is absolutely amazing on guitar, and is a great guy as well. I've met him a time or two at CAAS in Nashville. He is a close friend of Wes Crider, who is also my buddy. Love to hear him play. Ron

[@maddogwrestlingfan]

I never heard of this man... But now I did.. And I feel my musical interest just kicked up a notch.. Dang, he's excellent.. Thank you for uploading this...

[@mikkokuorttinen3113]

I have watched this like million times it's so great! Thank you Mr. Dykes!

[@declassified1]

Im from the UK but lived in the Wabash Valley throughout tge 90s , this just brought it all back. Thanks )

[@danf4616]

I'm watching it, but still can't believe it. DD is just incredible... 👍👍

[@guitarlessons205]

Love it. This man is a legend....

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

What a great entertainer, he is just so natural but you can see and hear what a pro he is

[@jamesgilbert9642]

I'm from Cornwall in the UK..... what a Master of his craft!!!! God bless you Doyle and the years of dedication you must have put into becoming the Master. (And, by the way I love the tribute to Chet documentary). Our world needs more of you.....

[@jungle5663]

Watching Doyle play motivates me to practice, he is an astounding player.

[@jerrygibson2689]

When I think I've heard the best guitar picker, then along comes Doyle Dykes.

[@jefftillison8062]

Doyle has sparked a new desire in me to play,Chet's not gone,he live's through Doyle.

[@fonkamex]

That is pure talent combined with hard work. A pleasure to watch and listen

[@gitaaa7740]

I came here because Eric Johnson mentioned him in an interview. When I first was looking for my Taylor in 1994, I remember his name on a Taylor guitar. I wonder what happened. This guy is fantastic!

[@jimhays118]

I saw him many years ago when he made a personal appearence at a local music store, then on main st. In downtown Fairhope, sponored by Gretch guitars. Fabulous!

[@barumbuza2064]

HALLUCINANT !!! Bravo ! Bravo ! Bravo ! Bravo ! BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!

[@jungojerry1658]

Doyle says - "Don't laugh - that's what got me on the Grand Ole Opry".

[@johnchris2568]

Damn right!

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

When you talk about guitar greats, do not leave this guy out.

[@jimharris8597]

Doyle's playing is off the charts. Can't wait to hear him play in person again.

[@GM-xy5tw]

No pun intended? LOL

[@taperecorder3]

best $10 seeing him live best I have seen in my life, if I could get to his level then I could finally say I can play guitar

[@jbanjo056]

Feeling a little heartbroken right now, this guy helps

[@fleadoggreen9062]

New fan here,I never heard of him I’ll keep my eyes open if I see he’s in town

[@stanleykomonce8302]

...i thought of this after playing this vid hundreds of times ...Gods favorite chord ....D-evil 🤣🤣

[@ThePurplePeasant]

Wow! Very nice. Couldn't stop listening

[@stevedouglas7375]

At one with his guitar. A beautiful thing it is.

[@chipperP]

Saw him in Tyler, Texas many years ago……such a nice guy.

[@SidLaw500]

Lovable dude and talent!

[@michaelnichting3312]

god has definitely blessed Doyle with an unbelievable Talent for the guitar. He is absolutely awesome I love to hear him and Tommy Emmanuel play .both unbelievable players. god bless.

[@johngolden2842]

you better believe they rock!

[@Tr33People]

Hmm the lowercase g, god.

[@abutrug]

@King Brilliant me too, hows their cover up going on all those dirty priests? hahha

[@tomlyons7891]

@@Tr33People Yeah. I see that too.

[@johanelderdal]

Pure Magic. Love this tune. Incredible guitarpickin.

[@RandyFnRhoads]

Wow. This dude just blew my mind

[@wheezer7]

I haven't watched doyle for a while, amazing!

[@erichnussbaum]

I saw him 1999 in France. Never forgot his name!

[@MildredSheldon]

You sure can pick. Gets my old feet tapping. Love it to no end.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

Guild......niiice. His playing.....excellent.

[@MrNeilith]

I love the way he enjoys playing.

[@Tonetwisters]

One more fab musician from the big city of Jacksonville ...

[@Tonetwisters]

Just one of many great players from my home town ...

[@blucheer8743]

Man that’s awesome!

[@theoriginalbillholt]

I liked the cute smiling girl in the background, shielding her eyes from the light to get a better view when he turned to his right as he sped up. I'd bet that even at NAMM he was underappreciated, perhaps only marginally recognized, and was probably the most technically proficient as well as the most sonically appealing player there. I first heard Doyle about two years ago, and my somewhat uncharacteristic presumptions about what to expect based on the thumbnail for the video I saw were absolutely flattened within seconds. Doyle is magnificent. As others here are saying, he's in an elite group of players who I could listen to at great length with a smile on my face, frozen with an enrapt sense of awe.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

Oh yes... the cute ones will stand around for this level of talent, no doubt. Now in my world.. While it's true my band does have 'groupies'... unfortunately they all belong to A.A.R.P. :(

[@fonkamex]

The girl with the striped robe on the right side is cute but looks like the typical musician’s girlfriend, so uninterested and bored by the magic of the music itself. Reminds me my ex-girlfriend actually. The blonde on the left is much more enthusiastic. That is my choice!

[@michaelsmagic13]

This time is so beautiful

[@blubberbooty]

Now you're just showing Doyle! LOL! You're awesome bro!

[@davidsisson2026]

Doyle is a top tier guitar player.

[@AnnoyedBuffalo-rx1dy]

God bless You All who stood with the right side of History

[@fenderstratguy]

Both of these guys are great!

[@vaderenseun]

Excellent performance! Thank you very much for sharing. Best regards.

[@patrickhuguesgirard1881]

Love u Doyle!!!

[@The_Wood]

Wow! Never heard of this guy but...wow!

[@benmorris2901]

Absolutely brilliant !

[@FriendM2010]

Dude is blessed with happy fingers! 😳🥳👍🤟

[@harleyholgi]

wish I could play my guitar half the way he does. marvelous!!!

[@joe22589]

if you play it half the way he does you'd be one of the best

[@robertpaul5065]

Easily done - just take your guitar and cut off 3 strings. HAHAHAHAH Get it? Half the way.......oh never mind.

[@general5104]

I've seen him in person. He's REAL ! Accomplished puts it mildly. The guy's GOOD !

[@phonicwheel933]

Doyle seems so casual, but makes a fantastic sound!

[@rtstodden]

Looking forward to seeing Doyle at NAMM 2016!

[@ColtonSteiner]

Wow that is amazing! One of the best guitarist in the world if not THE best! Great video man

[@Jan-vo3gg]

He's a very good player, but I think Tommy Emmanuel is the world's best...

[@margaretledwidge6399]

@@Jan-vo3gg 100% correct

[@clintwhatley7981]

@@Jan-vo3gg T. Emmanuel

[@stranraerwal]

@@Jan-vo3gg : there's is no "the best"...it's subjective.

[@Sunny-yg2pq]

@@Jan-vo3gg ...

[@7775Kevin]

Man that is fantastic playing. Love it.

[@mmmegameat]

Total country-style shred. This dude is amazing!

[@jonos138]

Outstanding! Well played. 👏👏👏👍

[@7884golfguru]

Awesome bro thanks for the post ❤️🎤😎👍

[@maryjovujasin7157]

Love listening to you!! very inspiring!!!

[@jaygatsby1]

You gotta be a major badass player to pull off the acid washed coral jean jacket.

[@cgreeneblue]

I think he just did it...could make even purple look good....maybe even better than prince did.

[@RickMcCargar]

Absolutely amazing talent.

[@rtgray7]

Saw him in person in Chattanooga, TN. Unbelievable talent and a wonderful man. He sold a lot of Taylors and now will help Fender move that Guild line for sure...

[@02mb]

rtgray7 Have to say of all the Guild performances I've seen, I much prefer how he sounds on a Taylor.

[@rtgray7]

Michael Paul I hope to hear him play the Guild live soon. I couldn't tell a huge difference on video. I am a Taylor fanatic so I hated to see him and Taylor part.

[@lionbear7706]

that was cool as heck! and that bend! excellent

[@lanslay7342]

Absolutely awesome!!👍👍👏👏👏🌹🌹💕❤️🇱🇷💕😢🧚🏿‍♀️💓💗

[@daverenick4782]

Wow! The only thing as good as his play is that great grin he gets.....He seems like he'd have a great soul as part of the whole unbelievable package.....Fantastic player...no doubt about it!

[@stepitupandgo67]

this will never get old...the way he speeds up is just inhuman

[@snorkyblundabus7063]

This was fantastic to hear

[@robertovacagalarza]

Un guitarrista fantástico, increíble.

[@superdriver777]

I've never had my face melted by an acoustic guitar before, but there's a first time for everything!

[@mariomansuelli8967]

His touch is super-clean, even among the virtuosos.

[@borov76]

real devil! perfect! supreme guitar pilot!

[@GuitarSlinger2112]

Taylor Guitars made 143 accounts to downvote this man's Guild

[@damonwhitney479]

Guild guitars far surpass Any Taylor

[@Hiergibtesnixzusehen]

@@damonwhitney479 You're very funny

[@dsmdarryl]

Taylor's are lame. They have no throat

[@fergusonto-2032]

@@Hiergibtesnixzusehendo you think Guild guitars are better than Taylor ?

[@fergusonto-2032]

@@damonwhitney479are Guild guitars better than Taylor ?

[@69Curtdog]

Thumb picker extraordinaire!

[@user-rh7uk9uv2h]

Up there in thin air with the likes of. Campbell, Atkins, Reed , Love guitar

[@sibusisogumede]

God's favorite chord is Gsus😝🤪😜😛

[@randytrader3026]

Love that style of picking

[@clintwhatley7981]

Merle Travis Style. RIP.

[@momikeee1]

Truely great guitar. Also great camera work to let us enjoy seeing doyle play and entertain instead of machine gun jumping around in an attempt to make the video the star and take away from the music.

[@guitarandotherthings6090]

I wish he didnt lose his Taylor sponsorship, i watched him live and it was so much boomier and thumpier with the Taylor. Plus his model was cool with the white pearl rose on the headstock.

[@tomf429]

You know you are good when you can play a great song like that and only sing part of a single line. Awesome performance!

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

Such a cool original take !!!

[@blurelloh614]

not sure it's original.. just search "Guitar tutorial wabash cannonball" there are some of them just similar to this one. I think D Dykes has made a cover or remake

[@dlagrua]

How this guy gets such a full sound with one guitar is a mystery.

[@EP-li9iv]

is called fingerpicking ;)

[@general5104]

I've watched him, at GraceWorks church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. If you weren't close enough to see what his fingers were doing, you'd swear there were three people playing at the same time! The guy's GOOD

[@salm37]

Yeah seen him in town ...amazing ...does a great beatles song

[@dwebster50]

Doyle , you always are amazing .. Alberta Dave

[@mck1972]

He is a Genius!

[@sebastianvadillo756]

Super positif le rythme !! ça donne envie d'aimer voyager en Amérique !!!

[@MrGavinspoppop]

I used to say I might burn my guitar after listening to him..... but I only play rhythm to accompany my singing ... he is great !!