Steve Vai hands off his guitar to Andy Timmons

[@chuckfina7189]

I met Andy in 88. He bought me a hot dog. Unbelievably nice guy & a monster guitar player.

[@ALEXISGNFR]

lol

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

Meet s via he bought me a. Hot dog and shake, it was just like living in paradise

[@lipeguitars]

How awesome is when there is no ego but love respect and mutual admiration ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@clarkkent3730]

one of the most fowl attributes of the ego is that it can appear to have no ego!

[@Tao_Peace]

Couldn't agree more!

[@JimiKingHendrix]

I played with Andy Timmons once at a SRV Birthday Gig at the Blue Cat Blues Club in Deep Ellum. The place was Jam packed. He followed me onstage and he was as KIND and HUMBLE to me as anyone could be. He kept telling me how good I was at the Bues, and how Great my tone was. I let him use my real 64 Vibro Verb, and he Burned the joint to the ground! He's a SUPER NICE GUY to everyone that he meets! Dennis Dullea

[@taschenspieler2590]

Agreed

[@deswoollams9792]

Are you kidding man? Steve Vai talks about his ego and what a wanker he is, he believes he is the greatist guitarist ever, just like malmsteen. Steve makes no bones about, he doesnt have to, he believes he is the best and he has written it down and he says no one else could play it, malmsteen is full of himself, satriani doesnt have the patients and he goes on to say he can play it but his dexterity wont be able to pull it off if he waits too long. If that aint an ego I dont know what is. He isnt humble but he is first to admit it

[@xchump]

hahaha steve vai is probably the only guy in the world who wouldn't get intimidated by having andy timmons on the front row. he even celebrated it. both such class acts and astonishing guitar players.

[@ItsLomain]

xchump Andy actually gives lessons over by me every now and then. He does it at a place called Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney, Tx

[@dannyelam1631]

Well said xchump

[@jamesm4435]

Not.

[@colossuscreedgaming8233]

Well he was with gurtre govan and would be with kiko loureiro

[@Sebster85]

@@colossuscreedgaming8233 That’s your childish interpretation.

[@linoleum1979]

Love that Steve is looking at Andy like a fan... Genuine.

[@georgebarry8640]

Steve Vai is so developed as a person...his lack of ego is so awesome.

[@okaunis]

Yes..Andy is his fan. :)

[@joelioes]

"Okay Stevie Bring your three friends up They can play with you That Steve Vai, what a nice little boy"

[@jamesmelton5245]

ermonski no joke could hardly hear any note separation

[@derekgarden9248]

Okay, but its guna be loud "WhahwahwahwahwahWAHWAHWAHWAHAWAH!"

[@JohnsFishTales]

YOU, famous? HA, I'll see you in jail.

[@tehblucryptic7049]

Legendary comment my friend

[@andybaldman]

Some folks won't get the reference...

[@ToneChaser2001]

Man, Steve Vai is just such a nice guy.

[@chupeauxx]

You're very right, Eric!!! All these Great guitarists are, actually, great guys. Had a luck to meet many of them: Gambale, Vai, Satriani, Henderson, TJ Helmerich, Garsed, Luke, Landau, di Meola, Timmons, E. Johnson, Don Mock(he helped me a lot to make interviews with these guys) Don is the man!!!!! And, only one who was an asshole is Yngwie....oh, God..When I said how much I like Westcoast pop/rock/fusion(Jay Graydon, 80s Toto era and so so many similar L.A. based musicians), all of a sudden, he started to disparage that, let's say, subgenre of pop/rock....he's said me to fuck off and left the room. I am 51 and have no words. 30 years in business, hundreds of interviews with masters of fusion/rock guitar playing, that was the only time to meet well-trained one to spits on proved good-quality music style. So weird experience.

[@mikegordon7040]

He’s known as the cleadge of Krensleadge

[@arturoacosta6583]

Don't forget he's one of the top ten guitarists in the world!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mikegordon7040]

@@arturoacosta6583 lol....wrong!!! Here’s ultimate guitar gods top 10 list for 2021 10. Grenz Groten of Steel 9. Steven Marcozzie of Durang 8. Montez Miller of Hentz trio 7. Neil Monroe of Martians of earth 6. Bill Klentooth of Fiction 5. Grenz Groatenslit of Erase 4. Tim Cunningham of Hark say the Crow 3. Ben Jarvison of Time Clock 2. Elaine Bagain of Renzover And the number one ever who isn’t your guy Teve Strai 1....... Hans GreetenTine of Hill-BE-gots

[@HooksBill]

@@mikegordon7040 Who? lol never heard of a single one of those guitarists. 😆

[@omaralvarado22]

"I love You Andy".., that's a truly musical frienship. Humanity, kindness and zero envy. Legends.

[@SubhadipMakar]

These are real musicians and not some f*#king businessman. Thanks for sharing the video with us PhotogV

[@sawdust6968]

andy is the BEST UNKNOWN GUITARIST IN THE DAMN WORLD.

[@rocklandmusic]

PhotogV wow! a man after my own heart! Ron is one of my favorites...cheers! inkcomplete changed my life forever

[@yannmetalchords5689]

Andy is not unknown

[@yannmetalchords5689]

+Daniel Barry Maybe you mean less know than Vai

[@sawdust6968]

well what i mean is everybody knows vai,eric johnson,satriani,.....but you mention andy and most players r like (WHO)? he is very well known in japan,but he deservs more attention in the states,one of the tastiest players around and his tone and phrasing are simply AMAZING!!;-) thanks.

[@RickLambert]

I think there is some misunderstanding on what sawdust is saying. Relatively unknown. He is known and respected among true player guitarists and fans who like instrumental playing, etc. But he should have attained the level of exposure that Satch, Vai and Johnson enjoyed long ago.

[@scottmatheson2390]

Steve has become the ultimate "guitar bro" happy to play,happy to hear his friends play and happy just to be here.

[@fretboardmaster70]

We need to have cool things like these back to normal soon. Music is about unity

[@PhotogV]

Absolutely!

[@myguitarcloud5987]

@@PhotogV no doubt about that!!!

[@MateoBakija]

You will have to fight for that normal, otherwise keep dreamin.

[@BitcoinWillFixEverything]

Fauchi lied to all of us, the bastard. He has blood on his hands.

[@danielmann5427]

@@BitcoinWillFixEverything You are exactly right! He ought to hung by masks, for the traitor he is. Critical thinking skills are rare these days

[@DomSchu]

I love how great guitar players can whip out an amazing guitar solo without even thinking about it. Just hand them a guitar unexpectedly and they carry on the solo like it's just another day.

[@Quitarstudent]

because its like language, there are ppl who can deliver speech without preparation too, music is like that too in many ways, its practice and passion

[@SufferDYT]

It's not hard, you just have to practice for a couple decades.

[@DomSchu]

Ricky Johnson It makes me cry how true that is. I've been playing for almost ten years and I've just recently started to grasp quality improvised soloing abilities. It's still hit or miss, and I often end up in the same boxes. Playing guitar has to be one of the highest learning curves of any skill. Just training your hands to put up with the abuse takes years.

[@oh_my_gauze]

also, when you hand it to them, it suddenly sounds like them no matter what guitar it is.

[@naegleriafowleri76]

the phrasing sounds the same, maybe the way they hit notes, alters the tone SLIGHTLY, but the MAIN tone which is caused by the guitar and amp, remains the same, regardless of who touches that guitar. A guitar player is not a magical being that will suddenly make the main tone sound different, it won't happen, this is the biggest myth and load of crap in the guitar playing world "IT COMES FROM THEIR FINGERS" the biggest bullshit ever. The fingers are not some magical parts that can alter the tone completely. The main tone remains the same, but it sounds different, because his technique level, phrasing, nuances, etc are different from another player. Have steve play one single note, and the andy play the same note, without any embellishments, no vibrato, nothing, it will sound EXACTLY THE SAME

[@inakiaraluze4528]

And that's one of the thousand reasons I have to love Steve Vai... what a true gentleman.

[@brunofelixmusic]

Beautiful moment, I would even say historical.

[@RorysIrishTour]

yeah, like ww2. just more historical

[@stitcha123]

RorysIrishTour your comment deserved far more likes than just mine. Lol ‘historical’

[@armandochavez3365]

Music is about inspiration not competition to figure out who is better than who.

[@stevesalt8003]

I would agree.

[@PhotogV]

Good thing I had my phone ready when Vai started walking in the crowd

[@Aristowi]

Man, which phone was that? Awesome quality

[@PhotogV]

Iphone 6s - I shoot 1080p @ 60fps. Try it!

[@p6x2]

Nahh... you just used it to avoid getting his guitar in YOUR hands.....

[@Ogscottyp]

Very nice timing.

[@joelee7467]

Steve seems like a very humble guy. A true PRO.

[@muhammadsatriabudiutama1483]

so touching to see a legend gives his guitar to another legend and respect each other

[@uitmcklong46]

ass

[@muhammadsatriabudiutama1483]

its you

[@FrankSpeer66]

How gracious of SV to celebrate another player.

[@FlavioCastro81]

Not just "another" player...

[@jackburton7785]

Boom!

[@arturoacosta6583]

I could barely hear his friend,play the guitar! I wonder if the sound guy lowered the volume.

[@DJF1985]

Andy Timmons, what a great melodic guitarist!!! Steve is no fool, simply AWESOME!!!!!!

[@PalkoChris]

To trust and have that much faith in someone’s ability during your performance to a crowd that size. Such a high level of respect towards one another as experienced professionals. #Love & #Respect

[@crazyfingersbruce]

What a man...Steve Vai!!!!!!!!!! Passing his guitar n sharing his limelight n space...such a heart of gold!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bertramlefarge69]

Steve Vai IS the guy. Such a decent human being & Andy deserves more love too.

[@brunofontes6170]

Steve is amazing, what a incredible musician and person! Andy is a awesome guitar player!! Historic moment

[@jayedg9591]

Steve Via is a CLASS ACT... no EGO... travels with him.......love it.

[@BrianMason1000]

Steve is a class act! Worked for him backstage!

[@arturoacosta6583]

That's amazing,true humanity the world needs more people like that.

[@toneseeker87]

That is why we love Vai. 🙏❤️

[@PhotogV]

Me too!

[@jackburton7785]

Now THAT is what musicianship is all about! the sheer joy and suprise on Steve's face, upon seeing His friend in the audience, and then sharing that joy with everyone by handing over his guitar...beautiful.

[@umustdv81]

Steve just gets cooler every day. Saw him live a few weeks ago. Great as usual!

[@danobrien9925]

Steve is such a beautiful guy

[@carlosgrun6602]

2 "monstros" da guitarra coexistindo no mesmo espaço! 🙌 Bom demais!👍👏🎸😉

[@bravo2789]

one of the coolest things ever!

[@pablojavierfontana9735]

Cuànta humildad la de Steve!!!.Saludos desde Argentina!!!

[@TwoMinutesBass]

this is real artist, real talent, real music

[@rickthomas393]

Big Spirit....that Steve Vai, a confident, big spirited guy!

[@ferencbudai7061]

that is call true musician and great spirit sharing the divine love eachother I love u Steve and Andy

[@subhendubiswas3013]

Steve is one of the nicest person. And Andy Timmons, what an incredible Guitarist! One of my all time favourite

[@talibe801]

Steve is such an amazing guy.each concert is a story to tell.Andy what a monster guitar player to.

[@jonwhite8449]

A magic moment ....

[@numberone5804]

steve vai is the definition of what a musician should be. absolute class (personality wise I mean but his playing is also) and humble. great great guy. very inspiring.

[@ningzhang6683]

andy got best tone ,best flow, who got everything that i want god bless your guys

[@wahlee1984]

Great guitar players!! Enjoy playing music with no ego! Respect & love them both!!! Thanks for sharing the video

[@paulhanwetbe212]

The best video I've watched this year up to now

[@minkorrh]

Can't you feel the love? Saw Steve Vai in Toronto a few years back and missed Andy Timmons in Toronto in 2016. Hope he comes back soon. My life won't be complete until then lol. Funny how music brings people so close and is so deep for so many of us that touch the instrument.

[@6StringsOfSalvation]

That is the sign of a true musician humility willingness to share the spotlight friendship we are not in competition in music but in connectivity we are all linked together as one one song one rhythm one light in the darkness. This was beautiful to watch thanks for sharing this this is why I became a musician and for that thank you Steve Vai

[@J23486]

What a great moment! If only I could hear Andy playing. :(

[@wildsmart]

Two of the best guitarists on the planet. Mutual respect and love. Wow.

[@danielmurilloguitar6974]

It is all about brotherhood... good vibes , magic that bring us together... music is a miracle... that s what we need in this new challenging world ... to make a difference and put a aside prejudices... just let it be...

[@mrsockmonkey1969]

This is still one of the best videos ever. A true look into the kind of guy Steve is. He’s such a good friend and fan of great guitar players.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

So flippin awesome, man!

[@BPToneReview]

So much awesomeness in this short video. Andy is the man

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Awesome To Awesome' Gracious To Gracious' Priceless!🎸 Blessings🎼

[@cemsarioglu5947]

Steve Vai is also so proud to have Andy in the crowd. Andy Timmons, one of the best living guitarists. In another league just like Vai, Satch, Yngwie etc.

[@fightrrrrr]

Steve Vai is one awesome dude!! Met him here in Houston and he was as down to earth as they get!!

[@davidcoon3602]

Frank Zappa's little Italian Stallion.

[@rodolphosilva5573]

This moment was amazing! They are my idols.

[@carlosmanuelbeltranperez104]

The two GOATs of instrumental guitar

[@caesarm2145]

Mr. Vai and Mr. Timmons are tremendous guitar masters and the best example how a real musician trully respect each other's work.

[@papinhaguitarra]

respeito e amizade de dois músicos iluminados ,,simples assim.

[@aaronbergAPB]

Steve Vai is deserving of all success, as is Andy Timmons. These guys are the real deal, both amazing and supportive people. Major kudos to both and props to all here to witness true brotherhood

[@gerardoto9652]

Andy is a monster musician with the perfect guitar tone. And Vai, well we all know Vai. Joe must be proud of his fomer students

[@KevinWale]

two of my favorite geniuses being geniuses. :)

[@the1realanalogman]

Kudos on the camaraderie! It's cool when folks reach out and share a moment. Happens too infrequently in our narcissistic society.

[@karimsemmah1296]

beautiful moments

[@NKirkwall]

Great camera work man! Fantastic clip.

[@PhotogV]

Thank you! I shoot video for a living. So I hope it was good! LoL!

[@ToneD5150]

Just incredible! Thank you 😊

[@mrsockmonkey1969]

Came back to say this is still one of my favorite videos. Andy is such a great player and all around incredible person. It’s no wonder Steve and he are such good friends.

[@PhotogV]

Happy you still enjoy it! I come back to watch it also!

[@aeugmk2]

That is a joyous and incredibly beautiful thing to behold, the joy of music.

[@DavyBrown_]

What a great moment! Rock on brother!

[@Cdev66]

PhotogV, BROTHER YOU ARE AMAZING, WOW YOU MUST OF HAD A SERIOUSLY GREAT TIME !!!! AND YOUR WORK IS FANTASTIC BROTHER!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS WONDERFUL UP-LOAD!! MERRY CHRISTMAS BROTHER!!

[@PhotogV]

Thank You Bro!

[@KinpatsuMusic]

0:46 "just go for it!" makes me break a smile every time!

[@PhotogV]

Yes Sir!

[@danielleite1889]

Cara o Stive Vai sempre demonstrou essa humildade, quando o Patrick tocou com ele aqui no Brasil, ele chamou o moleque de filho, deixou o cara brilhar, agora esse video com o Timmons, isso foi muito legal é por isso que o cara é considerado um dos maiores de todos os tempos.

[@Seaker24]

Two down to earth guys who love music and share their gift. I have seen both often. Andy is truly such a great player. He did an interpretation of Beatles song a few years back. I saw him at the Iridium. It was something to behold.

[@alexchubbymclynn6060]

Real Guitar Legends at their best!) What a move!)) Steve is such a great person!

[@Barracuda007]

So cool!! :D thanks for putting this up man :)

[@Kidgloves1984]

Absolute respect, mutual admiration and appreciation of each other! Generous of Vai to do that!

[@thomasbrandt8265]

Steve Vie is gotta be the most down to earth guitar hero love E'm and smile !

[@SDesWriter]

What an amazing show of respect. Andy really is one of the greats....even if he never got the mainstream recognition.

[@fabriziodutto7508]

Steve is an enlightened man!

[@wileyearly7051]

Steve’s too cool. Love your humility buddy.

[@nmrainy0]

I don't usually write comments but I felt the need to this time. This is the video that introduced me to the legend that is Andy Timmons and I couldn't be more thankful. He is most probably my favorite guitarist, just an all around incredible musician and person.

[@PhotogV]

Thank You! Glad you liked the video and Andy!

[@colinme2672]

A truly lovely human being.

[@mirousweden]

Awesome, two great musicians

[@josephgurung4786]

This is the reason why they are Legend no pride but the Respect of Art..and artists

[@PhotogV]

Well Said!

[@oiramsq73]

This is so ballsy on so many different levels! The skill and the confidence that it takes to do something like this is immense. “Here - play the next line!” Good job there was a certified guitar hero in the audience!!!

[@PhotogV]

Yes Sir!

[@-LiveFreeorDie]

I apologize if I misunderstand your comment, but he handed off his guitar to Andy Timmons, one of the most talented legends in guitar history.

[@josealbertoariasschereiber4680]

Mystical entities in feedback!.

[@darvinclement3250]

Absolutely love this video. A couple of great guitarist's and gentlemen to boot.

[@mrj3751]

Just saw him in Cleveland in late october. The 25 year anniversary of passion and warfare. Steve is a class act and a great guy. Awesome show as always. Also like Andy Timmons.

[@mikegordon7040]

He did that for me once In his song “5th drone” on his album “airways of belieze “ was on 4-17-09 at the Orpheum in LA. I was there with cousin sister Malone and my neighbor Sam Cunningham.

[@mikegordon7040]

@@brushstroke3733 a cousin sister is a sister you kiss on the lips but tell people she’s your cousin so they don’t get grossed out.

[@mikegordon7040]

@@brushstroke3733 it’s pretty customary around here. I used to have a sister brother and a mother father too if you know what I mean

[@mikegordon7040]

@@brushstroke3733 one time I multiplied 38 by 92, and then I got a sum you won’t believe if I tell you. 900 and 2. 900 and 2 900 and 2 Whoop There go the zebra zoo 900 and 2 Whoop There go the zebra zoo 10 times 10 104 and 4443443333 Run grunt you are a simple shout of a dim

[@mikegordon7040]

@@brushstroke3733 can we be friend is what to be friends with you We can hold hands at zebra zoo Friends please friends???? Friend to me, why yes please! I want to be your friend so badly

[@mikegordon7040]

@@brushstroke3733 be my friend and I’ll be sobay

[@joaquimnabuco95]

Meu amigo Steve vai gostaria muito de ganhar uma guitarra sua com sua assinatura me dê o privilégio

[@tavaresbrazilianbass7583]

Respect........amazing.

[@13mrbolivar]

Amazing capture!!! Thanks for the amazing video!!!

[@johnhuffman216]

So cool! What a major sign of friendship and respect.

[@EVEROSFP1]

Steve is a really sweet human being.

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

Music, guitars, love ....its a beautiful thing.

[@brunobio-marino2352]

It must have been an amazing experience... for those who heard some damn thing!

[@dfifty2]

truly, both great players and amazing musicians.

[@nicolascardozo6111]

Thats why we all love Steve. Such a Nice guy. Andy so great guitar player and other nice guy

[@CherylHShannon]

Awww this is awesome, Steve a great man and I LOVE Andy !!

[@jasonkerr931]

One of the greatest moments in guitar history. True comrades in Axe!

[@solocam1962]

Love the "no egos allowed" here vibe! Both men respect and appreciate what each brings to the musical table. The good book says, "pride goes before a fall..." the best in both of them. Thank you for your humanity Steve! I wonder if Yngwie M. would have been this gracious? Jus' askin ...