The Rev. Horton Heat on how country players just do it better!

[@zacharysmith5947]

He really should be in the R&R and The Country Music Hall of Fame, He is an American Music Icon!

[@PollyHistor]

Absolutely!!!

[@OriginalKingRichTv]

And R&B since rnr is early R&B

[@frankflores1917]

Why when much more deserving artists such as Eminem and Pat Benatar are in? I don’t think The Rev cares since the R&R Hall of Fame is pretty much meaningless.

[@adamjenkins190]

Agreed

[@keithhampton9700]

Most of his early shows were mostly Punk rockers attending . Dallas is Very Proud of Rev!!

[@drooskeedoo3388]

Jim smiled at me the exact same way at the start of this video when I saw RHH at The Roxy I think around when Space Heater had come out. One minute after, I got tackled from behind by someone from the very small but exceptionally enthusiastic mosh pit. Great show!

[@jessestrobel2]

I'm a death metal guitarist and this guy never ceases to inspire me. What a dude

[@Onemore59]

That is a better line than all of Ray Romano or David Spades comedy specials that just dropped. I usually bang on my piano with my tiny fists in a ball but that Beethoven guy is pretty good.

[@RustyShackelford1554]

Yo same, dude! I play metalcore but same diff 🤘. The psychobilly got ahold of me.

[@RustyShackelford1554]

@@Onemore59as in, it’s a joke? Are you telling him to “stay in his musical lane”? 😂 A lot of metalheads can actually play Beethoven and Mozart, etc. so yea, we’re already better musicians than you. Ever heard of Malmstein?

[@adamjenkins190]

No doubt. Heath is the real deal

[@ShiningTrapezoid]

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[@cowslinger64]

The Rev is a phenomenal guitar player.. I saw him first, back in the mid 90s. Him, Jimbo on bass and Taz on drums.. WOW. Very unheralded, very underrated. Go REV!!

[@benjaminwestney9095]

I went to see Smashing Pumpkins in about 1995 and The Reverend was opening. I never cared about SP again but I became a Rev fan for life that night.

[@waxingchandler3895]

One my favorite bands! I've seen them over a dozen times. Each time just as good as the last. First time was at the Wrocklege (a hole in the wall) in Lexington Ky bac in the early 90's.

[@crankydragon]

i've seen this cat live 4 or 5 times. that whole band just something else.

[@cristoff30]

@@stevelind393 Saw him in Portland at La Luna. Opened for Frank Black. Ironically, I was visiting from Texas at the time and that was the first time I'd seen them. Such a great show. Seen them countless times sense and they never disappoint.

[@alanniederlitz8630]

One night at the Axiom Jim jumped on the bass as the playsr and his bass were laying on their sides on stage. Jim was standing ON the bass, playin GIT-TAR and rockin the bass back and forth under his feet like he were ridin a surf board. I was stunned! I mean, i saw lil Joe rub his butt all over a guitar a few a times but MAAAAN!!!!

[@perceivedvelocity9914]

I was a teenager in the 90's. At the time I loved all of the Seattle Grunge era bands. The Reverend Horton Heat was my first taste of Rockabilly. The Rev opened up for Soundgarden one summer night. That night changed my life. I realized was that it was the Guitar that I loved. Not just one kind of music.

[@ericvannielsen]

I was a bit too young at that point, but came to similar tastes later. What a show to catch!

[@PeteyBombay]

Me too!!! He opened with "Big Sky" and I was not prepared for it!!!

[@bsjeffrey]

rev horton heat is in my top five concerts.

[@bsjeffrey]

@Chris Williams under the rail, seattle

[@travisjohnson6358]

I saw him at a festival near Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 it was great

[@MJSalls]

Nashville Pussy/Reverend/Motorhead.....one of my top 3.

[@waynealazraki887]

Saw them at the Howlin Wolf NOLA! Brought a friend who,d never been a mosh pit, changed his life.

[@Bass.sick.b1tch]

Some 20 shows deep it’s hard to pick, but NYE 1999 in San Francisco is up there

[@celticfury7328]

Watching The Rev do his thing like nobody else can, and listening to him tell his stories never fails to put a big ol' smile on my face. Mr. Heath is not only one of the finest rockabilly and country pickers ever born? His pure, unwavering love for the music shines through with every note he plays, and every word he says!

[@steev6946]

I never had a real exposure to the rev., but after this I will definitely be doing a deep dive into his music.

[@JohnnyBargeldBoom]

I'm a swedish j-pop death metal doom indian psychedelic math djent diatonic symphonic thrash chemistrycore guitarist and this guy never ceases to inspire me. What a dude

[@RustyShackelford1554]

What’s you people’s fucking deal? Like are you so pressed that a metalhead likes Rev?😂 you sound like a fucking absolute dooshsalad in real life. You can’t like metal and psychobilly at the same time bcuz JohnnyZombieCosplayingAsAMusician on YT says so? Like actually, what are you doing??

[@RustyShackelford1554]

Scoped your channel. You can’t even play a scale 😂

[@cyrus138]

@@RustyShackelford1554 what are you the guitar hall monitor? look up sense of humor you dork.

[@darthclanker6856]

@@RustyShackelford1554 he has 1 backing track how tf you know that.

[@stevenm.6886]

Such a reverence for the classic styles. He’s a custodian of music. And a cool cat 😎

[@Madmax-zc2gk]

I just cannot get enough of this guy…he’s awesome to see live…. Def a bucket-list thing….

[@darthclanker6856]

saw him like a weak ago. I agree.

[@EricSmith-fp4gq]

Jim you sure make them perty sounds! Rock'n'Roll legend! One of the best live shows I've seen. Amzing song writer.

[@govetter]

I LOVE the Rev as I LOVE Denzel. Just guys who have the 'THANG'! Bless the TALENTS! Thankyall!

[@redshinoutdoors]

His one of the few artists whos speaking voice hits the same chords as his singing voice. Love the Rev!

[@Smith686plus]

The level of skill that he possesses is mind blowing.

[@hellboundrubber4448]

That was seriously on a Chet Atkins level! To me you can hear how many years he's been at it by the different progressions he puts together. Literally a Century's worth of styles going on. In Canada we have David Wilcox. "Riverboat Fantasy".

[@loganshotrod4x464]

The first time I saw Reverend Heat was back in the 90’s on Conan O’Brian & the performance was raw, precise & powerful. Years later, I saw the Reverend live; Jim, Jimbo & Scott signed my guitar. So much love & respect for the Reverend, I can’t imagine my life without his music.

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

He’s got such an incredible touch on the instrument. All of the little nuances in his playing are an absolute pleasure to listen to.

[@ezryder111]

Really enjoyed this video, it almost feels like I'm sitting there in the room enjoying one of my favorite guitar players of all time at an intimate level

[@scarletcrusader5431]

God i've always wanted to see Rev. live, my parents were lucky enough to see him twice

[@GrimpleGromble]

He’s touring this summer!

[@bdn8161]

Criminally underrated…. Just on another level….. Fan for life of the rev jimbo and all drummers along the way. All bad asses

[@BobSaget411]

Saw Reverend live for the first time in the early 1990s…knew nothing about them at that time….their set totally melted my face off and have been a huge fan ever since!

[@WhiteDove73-888]

I grew up watching him in Dallas and got to know him when he brought his son into a music store I worked at and made hardly any money. Super nice and brilliant

[@Vector2112]

I’ve seen The Reverend a lot over the years. Legendary each and every time.

[@regunter6599]

My two sons turned me on to the Reverend about 15 years ago. Then I got into Dave Alvin too, both of them are just amazing.

[@johndutton5881]

Wow just wow,what an American treasure.this is what talent looks like ,it's a rare thing these days.

[@michaeldonohue9760]

I could listen to this all day!

[@trafyknits9222]

I've played golf with this legend. He's a good guitarist, performer and a pretty darn good golfer.

[@dieseldabberdoug8285]

The Rev rock's!

[@1000poundsguitar]

That was an incredible joy to watch, I’m glad I saw this. Saw the Reverend in the 90’s with the band. Such amazing talent. He is just as heavy as Slayer man, in his own way. This video just made me feel good…

[@bs27v1b]

I have seen the Reverend live so many times I can't remember. I guess I'm a lucky man.

[@drzazgi666]

You are. Very hard to catch em in Europe.

[@danthegreaser71]

Me too! Seems like he used to play in my area at least once or twice a month for a few years there and I would always go to the shows.

[@lovelessgaze7325]

Jim really is just one of a kind. His style, his voice, twang, and smooth playing... it all just flows so seemlessly.

[@livejts3301]

Wicked Cool! Thank You.

[@paulgregory1896]

Total badass.

[@mtxmind]

The REV is a true national treasure!😎

[@lloydloar1]

The Rev!! He's the best!!!

[@frogdogify]

My Wildest Dreams Just came true!!!

[@alanniederlitz8630]

Horton Heat was ALWAYS one o my fav acts to work and watch

[@stanbrown915]

Made me think of my dear departed grandparents, they absolutely loved Ol Earnest.

[@NWLee]

His Reverence is a joy to listen to, delightful.

[@evanjohnson5480]

A friend of mine turned me on to the rev in the 90's. I am forever grateful.

[@bigjimmedalock4878]

Love me some Reverend Horton Heat !

[@steelcitytbirds]

Ah, the Good Reverend. Nice to see you again.

[@jwnrocks]

Great to see the Rev sharing some history, and techniques. Thanks!

[@mikemcintosh9933]

I've had the pleasure of seeing Jim Heath live. I still grin when I think of that show :) Pay attention. This is a maser class.

[@bazookajoethompson3407]

Yeah bro... I was waiting for him to comment on the greasy hot chick's that go to the show!

[@oldschoolpunkguy1]

First time I saw Rev Horton Heat was in 1992 when they opened for The Cramps! Been a fan ever since!

[@bimscutney1242]

Saw the Rev many times. Always a great show.

[@redhorsereincarnated]

I've seen the Rev a few times. First was mid/late 90's. Great shows.

[@Pnanasnoic]

REV!! I caught a few smokin' shows in the '90s and you guys were on fire! I remember Jimbo standing up on his bass and you laughing your ass off ripping hot ass riffs outa your Gretsch. Live long and love it brother.

[@bobbydaugherty6993]

Came to see the Rev talk about country players influencing his style, got a Rev song. Win win!

[@danokerr9929]

Because of the rev and the band he got me into classic pre 1950 cars, motorcycles and classic gretsch guitars. I never looked back since. Thanks rev

[@thebiggol]

Great player. Saw the Reverend many times in the early/mid 90's. Smoked a joint with him and Taz backstage at the 9:30 club in DC. Great times. Always a good show.

[@edwarddavison320]

The old 9:30? I might have been that show.

[@thebiggol]

@@edwarddavison320 Yes the old club. I saw him there a few times.

[@adamvigil8320]

The first time I heard you was like back in the early 90's. I knew you had it. Bless you.

[@stj971]

Me too!

[@dadnelson4008]

Not enough O's in COOL for this guy , luv the Rev

[@jmac3112]

His singing at the end threw me 🥲 normally listen to his licks and playing but never truly listened to his voice before. Amazing

[@hootybear]

Very cool of you to share this. thanks :D

[@bazookajoethompson3407]

Jim with a Tele!!?? Priceless lol

[@DennyMarion]

Thank you so much and great demonstration of your gift in music and style:/you and Brian Setzer, are a great uniqueness and style! With all reverence to Carl Perkins, and all the earlier kick butt rockabilly styles!

[@ekirenrut]

BADASS! 👍

[@ricodog3652]

Waltz across Texas is underrated. Always a good listen.

[@danthegreaser71]

I’m a rock and roll guy but I’ve always loved that song! I always thought Ernest Tubb was cool and I enjoyed hearing The Rev play and sing it!

[@markblackwell9486]

Rev. is Brilliant!

[@grapsoultaker]

Freaking love the Rev!

[@danielpoole1494]

some mighty fine picking Tele has always been my favorite guitar

[@hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat]

Totally under-rated guitarist who should be up there with the icons.

[@GrimpleGromble]

You gotta love the Rev!

[@Riskmangler]

This is great - I've never seen Jim play a solid body guitar before this. Thanks!

[@pvbroe]

so generous with a great touch and respect for the instruments and traditions

[@chondrocanvas4707]

The tele is great. Love hearing Texas sound😊

[@jamison4201]

Love the Rev....keep it goin’

[@DoceVicioBlues]

Hug from Brasil ! Rev. Horton Heat é o maioral do rockabilly rock !

[@terryozburn4417]

Wow!!! What a great voice!!…👍A+

[@jonezen420]

Man so awesome. What a legend!

[@josephhummel8742]

I'm going to see him m in Youngstown Ohio on the 15th. always fun even after seeing him over 15 times over the years. Im grateful as hell

[@SandboxBullies]

Reverend Horton Heat is awesome...

[@HappyFarmerMG]

love the Rev. =) ❤❤❤❤

[@waden404]

Finally got to see him a few weeks ago (St. Pete, FL) So good!!!

[@erosionhead420]

I really enjoyed this interview 👍

[@carpballet]

He’s sounds exactly like me. When we play the same record.

[@MisterAvila]

Superb playing and style!

[@streetbob101]

I tell ya Ive played Guitar my entire life and never fully identified with a guitar player until hearing RHH. He blends it all and Texas was the perfect backdrop for the sound

[@SilverSun216]

Fantastic stuff. What a nice lesson in Texas swing and rockabilly.

[@brasshouse-og]

A true legend in Deep Ellum

[@corporalclegg914]

I found The Revy Jim Heath when I (ATL area guitar picked) was 15 years old & it scratched whatever itches I ever had for: Real Rock n Roll, Vintage Tone & Sound, a Modern Player, the feeling of High-Octane, Greasers with Punk Rock pals, Jazz, Musicality, and on and on… Jim’s the hardest working guitar picker that I’ve ever known & caught TRHH whenever that we’re close. I’d sneak into Heaven at The Masquerade in ATL before I had an ID that got me in illegitimately. I’ve been playing bass since 2004, as many former rhythm guitar players did out of necessity, but another reason is because I knew I’d never have The Revy’s chops at killing solos how he can. it’s fine…I’ve made a name for myself locally for being the guy to call when you need someone in a hurry. Thank You for featuring my hero here. Lord knows he’s inspired & is respected by many greats of today. Long Live The Reverend Horton Heat!

[@Mike28625]

Wow! Thanks! I'm going to work on that octave trick. Cool!

[@rwcrsarrc]

What a player 🎸 👍

[@johncheney950]

Gotta love the Rev!

[@cliffprowse3341]

The classic “I’m not used to this guitar” bit.lol I’ve used that one before.

[@JT-gd7he]

Seen him a few times, both by himself and with band. Always a good time. And he came from the same home town as me. PS That tele is beautiful.

[@357armen]

Rev WAS MY FIRST CONCERT FRESHMAN YEAR AT UNT IN DENTON TEXAS ON FRY STREET IN 94. WHAT A BLAST I've been to many shows and seen most of the best and they are up there

[@wataboutya9310]

Excellent video!

[@deanmccreadieguitarist]

Such a great player. One of my favs for sure 👍

[@jimboslice9472]

beautiful 🔥🎸

[@Aerospacer77]

I love blues and jazz guitar

[@BoomBubbleBustRepeat]

Been a fan since '97 and I was still late to the party! Wish I saw him back in the Taz days.

[@mamyramer1603]

Amazing thankyou.

[@nilsx3020]

This is by far my favorite KZbin channel and this epitomizes why this is such a great channel.

[@SongbirdsFoundation]

Love to hear that! Thankful for your support, always!😄

[@tinman7065]

Had a chance to see him in a small venue last month. Best concert I've ever seen, hands down. The Rev can play with the speed of EVH, and just makes every piece look effortless. A class act all the way, and a phenomenal entertainer.

[@jonthehermit8082]

Love Jim so much, how he rocks these traditional styles. The concerts all these tattooed punk girls would show up in fifties style dress and be doing the twist. Best shows/times ever.

[@Fantastiko13]

It’s really nice hearing the Rev playing and breaking all this down. Basically what I got from it is that he went from playing like.., to more of like, and adding a little more of the picking like, because traditionally it was like, so basically the influence in Corpus Christi at the time was quite diverse which brought on more of a sound like…. In all seriousness listening to him sing Waltz Across Texas was awesome.

[@dougmartin893]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@TwangDog]

An expert on the guitar!