The Amazing Beverly "Guitar" Watkins Performs at "Blues at the Crossroads", Salina, Kansas

79 year old Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, unknown to most in the audience, puts on a fiery, funky and fierce standing ovation hour-long performance on the first night of Chad Kassem's "Blues at the Crossroads" Blues Festival Friday October 26th.
The Atlanta, Georgia native has had a long, productive career including two successful singles "Dr. Feelgood" and "Right String But the Wrong Yo-You" as a member of Piano Red and the Houserockers. A later group in which she played included Roy Lee Johnson, who composed "Mr. Moonlight" later popularized by The Beatles. You'll hear Ms. Watkins cover a very similar sounding tune in this incredible set.
She's also worked with James Brown, B.B. King and Ray Charles and remains active. Watch her amazing performance here and remember she's 79 years young! While she plays much of it sitting down, when she stands and plays with the guitar behind her back you may find yourself standing and cheering while watching this on your computer. Everyone in the audience did that too.
AnalogPlanet editor Michael Fremer encountered Ms. Watkins in the hotel dining room the next morning and asked how at 79 her hands remain so supple and her rhythmic drive and musical inventiveness remain so fresh. "You gotta find Jesus" she replied with the absolute certainty that displayed on stage the previous evening.
Warning: once you begin watching this you won't stop until it's over so wisely budget your time!
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[@Stashie11]

I can't believe this lady was not rich and famous. Something is wrong in this world when I didn't even know she existed until 2 months after her death. If Chet Atkins was producing her music in 1959 when I was 7 years old she should have been FAMOUS when I was growing up. What the hell happened. She is wonderful.

[@kathryngoulden9053]

Some people don't want that whole thing. She was great and she played with the greats. And it's apparent that she's happy with her station in life. What a wonderful inspiration.

[@andrewb8010]

I love this woman so much. Just left her memorial service. RIP Beverly. Love you!

[@francisolivier3671]

such a sweet woman and she plays in heaven now,, god bless you beverly

[@CarolynDenison]

So very sorry for your loss. She will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have been graced by her gift. I wonder if Steve Harvey know's she passed? Thank you for posting this. If only a few hear this, there will be a few truley blessed today. RIP Beverly...

[@panthercap]

Wow! I don’t mind admitting that I wept when she jumped out of her chair, descended the stairs, and played the most divine and subtle solo you could wish for. What a fantastic musician and beautiful woman.

[@elainedodson8370]

And then she flashes that big ole grin. Fantastic.

[@buddhacook1087]

U've got to be f'ing joking...she's CRAZY BRILLIANT!! 😳😳 I'm AWESTRUCK!!! WHY have I never heard of this BRILLIANT LADY! Australia 🇦🇺👍

[@buddhacook1087]

I feel totally the same, I only heard about her a few months ago. She was genius. Where abouts are u in our great land?

[@lucs8129]

sadly died in 2019 but her music remains alive. R.I.P. Beverly. let's keep the blues alive

[@payyme]

Can you believe I'm only now discovering this wonderful lady! Clearly, how the management team didn't do a good job in promoting her. RIP Beverly.

[@saraannbutler4186]

I went to "Profiles of Positive Living Image Awards Gala" 11/15/2018 with three white roses to honor her dedication to performing REAL blues. Ms. Watkins was in the hospital so let's pray this wonderful is not done.

[@albertopadilla4027]

First time listening to ms.beverly and she is amazing man awesome guitar player this is why I love the blues

[@trudychilds5049]

How have I not heard of her until just now, she is amazing

[@simonashby4295]

Awesome music lost for words I'm just enjoy it😊

[@arielista]

I wish I had known about this talent earlier wow what a player. Goes to show how much of a popularity contest music business is. Had another KZbinr not posted his 10 favorite female guitar players, I would have never probably know about this fine lady.

[@christianpflaumer7286]

This is truly incredible! I mean, holy cow, I'm at a loss for words!

[@Ellegolightly333]

Beverly Watkins, you are absolutely awesome!❤ You are The Queen of Blues. Where have you been all my life. You're better than any man I've heard play! Bravo! ♡♡♡♡♡

[@bea1102]

I love ! She was exceptional !

[@bradstephens306]

Honey hush! I was feeling lower than whale crap and this lady popped up in my feed and before I knew it I was tapping my foot. Love this lady.

[@vernonator48]

I didn't know about her myself until a short while back. What an amazing woman. May she RIP but I least I can see her on you tube. Such a pleasure to listen to.

[@archiereece8321]

this the first time ive heard of her..true blues

[@marvingoodman7381]

HARD TO BEAT "THE REAL THING!!" Good stuff for the younguns to hear...

[@fredn2735]

I've seen her play and she's awesome. A real inspiration, legend and a pleasure to talk to you when I met her

[@lynn1464]

Awesome you got to met her

[@stehughes75]

This Lady kicks ass !!

[@josnow9191]

She became limber as a child when it came to plucking those guitar strings ❤.

[@eltoncrim3699]

Very very cool. Wish I could have seen it live.

[@skykaly8675]

Yes, she is fantastic...magic Beverly Watkins. Love you.

[@ronylemos4797]

R.I.P. Beverly, we"ll love you 4 ever

[@Mark-dx8rr]

I can't believe that I'm just now hearing about this amazing woman!! A buddy of mine actually told me about her today, so I had see what's going on. I wonder if Eric Clapton ever had her at any of the Crossroads Guitar Festivals?! She's as Genuine as she can be!!!

[@chaptal1]

30:45 SHUT THE DOOR! Rest in peace, ma'am.

[@zachhannah8927]

Thanks for bringing me here Ed

[@aprilt1507]

Ed Plunkett She was one hell of a talent wasn’t she?

[@GottliebGoltz]

Ya.!

[@Jessedeaguero1]

Never heard better! I'm a fan

[@lynn1464]

Wow she was really good my friend on Facebook posted about her. Hearing for the first time to sad she passed away

[@TheFamilyharmony]

Love her ❤

[@colleenklatush3317]

Beverly guitar Watkins thank you for blues legacy for soooooo many yet to hear,I love way you rocked my blues world, big music festival up in paradise 4sure

[@lizichell2]

Wwooo rocking soul mama showing these young snugs how it's done!!!

[@ferranmelero7727]

Fantastic

[@donnierittenberry5515]

Such a beautiful lady and talent ❤❤❤

[@sylviaboyd1010]

I am so happy that due to current technology I am watching and hearing this now.

[@johndyson1974]

RIP Sister Beverly "Giutar" Watkins! She passed away October 1, 2019.

[@colemanyvonne]

Unbelievable! This woman is Dope!!! And I've lived all of these years (many) and today is my first time hearing her. She is an absolute Joy to watch perform. So talented.

[@colemanyvonne]

So gifted. One of the biggest secrets Of my lifetime! Were have they been hiding her and why? This is a true mind blower! Rest in Peace Ms. Beverly Guitar Watkins, you are a star.

[@colemanyvonne]

When I say this woman is Dope - I mean it in a good way. For example I get high just watching her perform and listening to her make music.

[@justinstreeter1595]

Good music!

[@Rocker6969]

LOVE IT !! Rock on Bev :)

[@gigijohnson360]

Amazing Sound - Thank You!

[@domcorrieras7565]

Une merveilleuse artiste.

[@charlesadams7002]

Just heard her for the first time yesterday, wow,wow,wow,R I P Ms Watkins

[@seamusbrowne4909]

So Tasteful and restrained was her Playing and Singing.🙂🙂🙂

[@danieldimech4770]

Great video and great Blues Music.....BB King is watching. !!

[@philryan7258]

I LIKE HER STATEMENT

[@agnesroute4964]

Love ❤️ Her

[@jacquelynkyle3742]

I will continue practicing, Outstanding,......

[@emarkjacobs]

The Amazing Beverly. thanks for uploading this. thoroughly enjoyed it and shared

[@JanetLopezinez]

RIP angel

[@jdrobinson3468]

Respect the mother and fallow her rhythm...

[@jrocks6969]

I love the blue's and we all know she does !!!!

[@i-tiyahman6519]

What a joy REAL BLACK BLUES THE REAL MCCOY ITS A FEEL

[@carlosdanielcarrillo660]

Para usted Lady Bevery Guitar .mis respeto y admiracion a su trayectoria mucical .sepa usted que admiro lo que hace con ese intrumento,gracias por deleitarme con su mucica .para mi única he inigualable .gracias!!!

[@dennisryan459]

I was there ! fantastic show!

[@akaziaj]

RIP Queen

[@MariaHelena-nl5ey]

Maravilha!!! Esse mundo ainda vale a pena por causa de joias preciosas como Beverly "Guitar" Watkins!!!

[@AmyLSacks]

Rest In Power, B.W. :(

[@skykaly8675]

Beverly please play the blues in Santa Fe NM this summer 2019..!!! Lensic Theater? Outside on the Plaza? At the Rail-yard concert series.

[@janeaupaluktuq1825]

Calming music

[@DoctorOboogie]

GREAT ARTIST. Rest in Peace.

[@pamelahousel3147]

Fantastic!

[@neuzasilva3684]

Fera radical A nata do blues Simplesmente fantastica Nota 1000

[@hugostahlbaum8714]

Grande Dame of the Blues. RIP, ma'am :-(

[@travisdaniel7308]

Some kind of Wonderful, that's what she was!!

[@redbarchetta9445]

@Analog Planet...Thanks for posting...I've watched this back to back 3 times. Just wanted to clarify the title to one of the singles you mention...I believe it was called Miz Dr Feelgood when she did her version after the breakup of Piano Red and the Meter-tones in the mid 60s.

[@dwightkimmel7400]

NOW THAT'S A REAL LADY ON A GUITAR

[@borsanablues8243]

"Super Beverly", Super Blues ...👍👍

[@debralearyan8844]

❤

[@paulgreen6302]

Unplugged Great stuff.

[@francisolivier3671]

respect and love xx awesome this xx

[@BronsonOsborne]

thanks so much for the video love it you sir are a cool dude

[@vollkornnudel1]

great musician !

[@renastreetman602]

😍

[@grant724]

The guy on the ES 335 is a sweet lead player as well.

[@peterferrydriver]

Nice!

[@kimconlon4311]

Dearest sweet Beverly..plzzzz do some music with Carlos Santana..omg you 2 together ❤ beautiful angel 🎵 songs

[@sergiosonlinework-sranjovi4304]

💜💥🙏💥💜💖💪

[@vidaringvason]

❤️❤️❤️

[@SuperSergiosj]

👍💖💥🙏💖💥💜💪

[@jimx1169]

Soooooo nice!! Does anyone know for sure if the guy over her left shoulder playing the Gibson is Marquis Knox? Sure looks and sounds like him.

[@AnalogPlanet]

Jim Anderson yes Jim. Is Marquis and his solo performance was exquisite!

[@jdrobinson3468]

No track list?

[@georgetrotter1742]

I love ❤️💃❤️👩🏿‍🦳This Women she does a very great job doing what she do best.(Love you Sweetheart so much)(💃Love you all ways ☀️👧👩🏿‍🦳👸🏻 What A to go ❤️)That is all well and good.

[@georgetrotter1742]

All Love ❤️ You/:/2021 God Call ☎️ you home 🏡

[@georgetrotter1742]

Love 💗 love 💕 you Girl 👧 sing 🎤 that song

[@MrMichelcousin]

quel dynamisme

[@paulgreen6302]

Let the music do the talking.

[@robinjones2981]

All on a cheap Squier,proves it's the player not the guitar

[@BlueMelodyB]

Lol me in 50 years

[@frankboogaard88]

Guess where SRV found his roots?

[@frogeregis]

♥♥3

[@kimconlon4311]

BTW you are perfect..my beautiful lady

[@cynthia7604]

One of. The best.😮 I will go to jail get to see her that's how bad she is.

[@wiliancarneiro564]

Copy: Warning: once you begin watching this you won't stop until it's over so wisely budget your time! Sorry.

[@frankboogaard88]

An old woman playing that thing,,,k,

[@i-tiyahman6519]

Eric Clapton afraid of her

[@i-tiyahman6519]

@rheaume rube it's a BLACK THING

[@OpWo45]

who are these 2 people that don't like this?

[@mrchipster31]

Two nimrods who have no business having an opinion, make that three. I just noticed!

[@AnalogPlanet]

Believe it or not, I have a few trolls who hate me and they will automatically give anything I post a "thumb's down"....

[@mrchipster31]

@@AnalogPlanet That is crazy. Or should I say 'they' are crazy?

[@satori03]

RIP