The Brian Auger Interview

Today I sit down with Jazz Rock legend Brian Auger! In this rare interview he shares powerful insights about his life, his unique approach to music, and his love for Hammond organ, as he performs for me on one of the rarest Rhodes Piano ever made: the Mark I red sparkle🤯Check Out the incredible music of Brian Auger 👉soul-bank-musi...
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[@miguelangelmartinezaguinag9953]

You are a "Lucky Man" 😮 Brian! One of the Best... Ever! "Beginning Again" Classic of the Classics!!! What a Exquisite Solos on Jazz - Rock History!!! 🍇🍷🍾🥂🥩☕🍸🎉😇🇲🇽😎

[@louissgandurra2740]

Love Brian Auger Love the interview Can’t wipe the smile off my face . Pure Magic . Thanks for the music Mr Auger !

[@jaimslaw]

The intro to Happiness Is Just Around The Bend is just incredible. Hear it once and it’s burned into your memory. Not to mention the positive vibes conveyed by great lyrics.

[@vertigo1396]

"Music Is Not A Competition, It's A Journey"✌ Both inspirational and wise words of wisdom, from the likes of the legendary Mr. Brian Auger💪

[@TZKeyz]

Brian Auger! Baddest of the bad. He's been "bad" for over a 1/2 a century. No Leslie required. :-). Thank you for making and posting this video.

[@johnthorn9403]

An absolute legend 👏 👏👏👏😀

[@gregmcintyre9936]

Thank you Doctor Mix!! Brian Auger = Pure Genius!!

[@williambierwerth4524]

Brian Auger opened for Lou Reed at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh in 75 or thereabouts. I was 15 too young to appreciate what I was lucky enough to be watching

[@johnminassian4887]

I sincerely hope Brian realizes how loved he is. I've been listening to his music since I was a teenager in the sixties. When I'm not sure what to play, Brian's music is my go to.....

[@City2x]

Absolutely. I hope this too.

[@robertmartin3090]

I saw him once at a place called Shaboo, near UConn. What a show. It wasn’t enough. I have everything I believe he’s done

[@rhodesboy2010]

I loved the interview - he still retains that vitality and an almost unstoppable interest in music, even as he ages. Another brief moment I loved was Mr. Auger saying his religion is, "...to be kind to people." It's always struck me when listening to his music's lyric content that there are troubles and challenges in life, but there is happiness and hope waiting around the bend. I've always loved the vibe his music has given me, and I strive to be generous and grow just as he has as a person. This was so special to watch.❤

[@harseybaber]

In 2000 I had a studio in Los Angeles and our drummer said he was at the Baked Potato the night before and saw Brian play and it occurred to him that Brian would be great on the tune we were working on. So we called him and offered him $200 for one song. He said yes! We went to his place and loaded his silver sparkle B3 into his trailer and off to the studio we went. He was great, very gracious and played just what we had in our heads. He said he thought it was quite a catchy little tune. Thanks Brian!

[@tomkoetting5954]

Brian Auger's playing makes the world a better place. Thanks for adding to the soundtrack of so many lives!

[@piersgrowcott8179]

As a 61 year old Englishman (from Peckham in S.E.London) Brian comes accross as a top top man...he was and still is a SERIOUSLY talented musician and a really lovely man...DONATING those keyboards to local music schools,the great music he produced with Julie Driscoll and the trinity(check out "season of the witch" live with Julie and the band) and then with Orbital Express...GREAT music,he asked Brian "what religion are you?" Brian's great answer "my religion is being kind to people" says it all! ,thanks,all the best,peace love and happiness to you all,from Piers a.k.a. Chopper.

[@mattcritchlow1769]

From what I understood Brian Auger doesn't give interviews or public appearances very often, this video is a gift

[@robputiano1685]

Not true, I've interviewed and met Brian Auger many times, never had an issue. But you are right - this interview is a gift too

[@thebesthoff3270]

I met Brian a few times after a concert with him that I had the pleasure to promote. Brian is such a nice, polite and gentle person and so open minded. I can't imagine that he refuses an interview or a personal talk. It's always a real pleasure to meet this real gentleman and legend and have a talk with him!

[@davidherringgo]

So wonderful . Going to show my piano teacher . He will be blown away. Thanks for sharing . Y.T. is so cool.

[@shakeelkacmarsky2573]

What can I say? A giant of music, an inspiration to so many and such a down to earth and articulate man. Thank you Claudio for this interview

[@motionmixer]

Kindness is the inspiration. Thanx.

[@RobertCrickmore]

I'm a B3 player and worked out Compared To What note for note when the album came out. When I was touring I had the same problem he did with volume and did basically the same thing except I had a hot rodded Leslie with JBL drivers and a Fender Dual Showman head. I was in Richmond Virginia in 1974 and he opened for Kiss at some small arena before they became huge. Our whole band went to see him and we felt so sorry for him because there were very few people there but I got to stand literally 6 feet from him. The small stage was only a foot high. As the Kiss crowd came in it became a total zoo and we left. This is the first interview I've seen, great stuff!

[@stilltherealvicz]

What a fantastic interview! The man is 84 years old and bright as a button, great to see…

[@superneznatruni708]

He's 85 now.. ❤

[@scifizydeco]

@@superneznatruni708 He's a national treasure. Not my nation I'm sorry to say but still.......

[@ericplatt6884]

What a wonderful man. Really touched my heart. Thank you for doing this.

[@mojoblues66]

Saw him when he was on tour with Pete York in the late 80s. Two outstanding musicians on their own, but together they were a prime example of the sum being greater than the individuals, they had a fantastic chemistry between each other. Thankfully some of it has been captured on record.

[@nicholastruman3955]

Had the pleasure to have met, hung out an even got to play on stage with him on a couple occasions many years ago. His optimistic, humorous personality has not changed one bit. The world is a better place,not only musical I might add, because of people like him.

[@joekaplowitz2719]

A real legend and a truly kind man!

[@Tupi-vu9zd]

Thank you very much for bringing us this pearl of music history. I love Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express - Straight Ahead - 1974.

[@rhondathompson6592]

I remember Brian Auger & Oblivion Express. Listened to his music when I was a kid!

[@rbgjsproductions480]

bellissima intervista, Claudio! Aveva proprio ragione il suo chitarrista Jim Mullen quando ci disse che Brian era una gran persona oltre che un gran musicista!

[@goldphinga]

Brian!!! One of my all time keyboard heroes! His fire is unstoppable. Wow. This is absolute gold. Thanks Claudio!

[@bobfrye448]

Brian has been a MAJOR inspiration for decades. Much love to the Maestro!

[@RonaldPetrin]

I’ve been a solid fan for sixty years never knew he’d had such an accent, wow. Such an inspirational mind melt…listening to Wes’s cover “ Bumpin On The Sunset” at a beautiful sunset to Happiness is Just Around the Bend”, an upper. All of his recordings Often visited in my realm. This explains a lot… cool, Jimmy Smit…US Blues!

[@goldenstreets29]

I met him at Moondogs in Blawnox,PA. I was sitting at the bar and said hey Brian and he touched my back and said Hi. Then we talked after his show. I didn't wash the hoodie I was wearing for a while to preserve his touch.😊

[@georgesbahia]

Merci beaucoup Monsieur Brian Auger's Vive la musique..

[@boywoolner]

Love it! What an honour to be able to interview him in his home, surrounded by his keyboards!

[@TheCaioKyleBraga]

Ha I am speechless. "If you can be quiet enough, it's there already. Just listen to your heart". Great great interview Claudio. I am sure you felt the same way.

[@Faz99Master]

I’m ashamed to say I didn’t know who Brian was until I heard his Bumpin’ On Sunset track on the radio lately. I’m a belated fan.

[@joebiffle2571]

Thank you Brian for creating Acid Jazz! Karma and Savanna, Trinity was beautiful. Love from Kansas City’s Grand Emporium!!

[@thebesthoff3270]

I met Brian a few times after a concert with him that I had the pleasure to promote. Brian is such a nice, polite and gentle person and so open minded. It's always a real pleasure to meet this real gentleman and musical legend and have a talk with him!

[@Ripstar1971]

What a cool headed inspirational man ….Brian Auger been listening to your joints for years….what a player you are.

[@anyversionofme]

Thank you !

[@wallisliss]

Age men's wisdom......and in Brian's case, class and style. Thanks I needed this. Namaste

[@johncollier9280]

I saw Brian in Monterey, CA with Eric Burdon. I LOVE the Brian Auger & The Trinity album Befour. Got turned on to it in 1969 'n it remains an all time favorite. Listen to their version o' Pavane....

[@TheB3Nut]

One of my biggest Hammond heroes and a beautiful human being...thank you Claudio for this interview! What a wonderful exchange and insight into his early years! (Incidentally, I notice you were noticing at the carvings on his C-3...those are called Quatrefoils, and were present on the church-cabinet Hammond consoles starting with the prewar Model C and subsequent models up through the early years of the C-3 - 3 series production commenced January 1955 - until around November 1958 when they made the C-3 cabinet smooth sided for the remainder of its production life through 1975.)

[@firstlast4874]

What a sweetheart

[@BlackBlofeld]

Legend! ❤💚💙🤎💜🖤🤍🙏

[@DianeWilliams]

Ol' head here - back in the day I had a boyfriend who always played Brian Auger's Oblivion Express when he did 'shrooms. I never realized he wrote The Main Ingredients 'Just Around the Bend'. Lyrics were definitely trippy. I really appreciate this interview, reminds me of life's soundtracks.❤

[@AlistairMulhearn]

He is simply awesome.

[@anoshya]

Used to listen to the great Oblivion Express albums in the early to mid 1970s..in fact still so..very under rated

[@GordonMcKinnon-q2k]

Musically Brian, you are right on and I have always loved what you do !! With the other, you are light years away. But you don't have to be. It is all right there waiting for you.

[@craigtidwell4005]

Never heard of this man, but WOW. What humility and kindness. He is so gracious to everyone around him.

[@schreineinAV]

What? Do yourself a favour and check out his 60’s & 70’s stuff…. Brian Auger, Julie Driscoll & the trinity, especially the track ‘Indian rope man’….. Brian Auger’s oblivion express too…. 👍

[@altair7001]

@@schreineinAV Yeah! LOTS of videos of him here on YT.

[@GizzyDillespee]

I've never heard of him either, but Brian Freakin' Auger agreed to be interviewed by him, so this "Dr Mix" fella can't be all THAT bad... Just kidding Claudio...

[@craigtidwell4005]

@@schreineinAV TBH I don't like his music. Not saying he's not good, just that it's not my preference of style. Super nice man though.

[@CatFish107]

​@craigtidwell4005 That's a helpful perspective to hold and share. Thanks. It's nice to see a comment like yours without the typical overt negativity that often happens in ytube comments. It's important to remember music can be good, enjoyed by many, and simultaneously something I personally don't enjoy.

[@blackamore1826]

Just remind me when I was a young dude Brian Auger I come from Detroit Michigan hey brother Anthony Perry this is Dumas man I don't know if you still around brother but we was the groove man God bless your soul man

[@martinmichaels234]

oh man, what a guy....

[@chrisslade3141]

Brian is an absolute legend. Thanks for posting this very special interview. Thanks Brian for allowing the interview. 🙏

[@jsamc]

Light on the Path was one of my first foray into fusion what a great musician.

[@shaynefernandez7145]

Thanks for capturing and sharing this! Brian Auger my life time B3 hero and inspiration..

[@afonsoserro6834]

legend

[@bernardlachance1821]

Great interview with a living legend.

[@MrOnofree]

Thanks Claudio for this interview with Brian, a real Genius of the keyboard!!!!

[@rrjr1994]

This guy was an absolute staple in the London scene, particularly around the time Hendrix came into town with Chas Chandler. Brian gives a wonderful account of this period, great bloke.

[@haiku1742]

Thanks a lot for this interview with my hero .

[@samsam2235]

We must never forget legends like him.

[@carleylester-b9g]

When he was on tour with Eric Burdon in Asheville a bunch of years ago I turned around and they were standing together during the opening band. Of course, I went over and talked with them for a few precious minutes. I won't forget it. What a great interview and story.

[@itsenzo3000]

I didn't know much about him but now that I see how he plays and the artists he worked with. This man is an international treasure, we must protect him.

[@bumsharvest5493]

He's not only a wonderful musician, he's a wonderful guy.

[@hammondauger]

What a great interview I've been lucky enough to have seen Brian live twice over the years hear in London at the Jazz café, he rocks.

[@horowizard]

Favoloso, Claudio!

[@johnnybassman5997]

I saw Brian Auger many times at the Shaboo Inn in Wilimantic. CT back in the 70's. What a great player and band! While learning to play bass, I put the entire Live Oblivion album on reel to reel tape and learned the bass parts to Straight Ahead, Freedom Jazz Dance, Compared to What, all that great stuff. Man what great memories. Then saw him again with the Search Party tour once again at Shaboo. Amazing! I learned so much from playing along with that album. Thank you Brian Auger!

[@howardmaryon]

This man was a very respected musician in London in the 60’s and ‘70’s and beyond. His band, The Trinity, performed in all the best clubs and he had many superb vocalists join him. He is most famous for partnering with a singer, Julie Driscoll, and they had a hit record with “Wheels on Fire”. I photographed Julie some years later, living in a small council flat in Notting Hill, London, the glory days long gone.

[@guilacerdamg]

I loved B.A.'s music my entire life, suspecting he would be a Very Nice person and seeing This Excellent Interview I could confirm This. He's Just a lovely person and all music he has created is a blessing. Thanks for exist Brian. And Man, I wish to thanks a Lot you guys for Puting This fantástic interview with Brian Auger. Cheers from Brasil

[@noizydan]

Love this. Nice to hear the legend speak. Such a lovely guy. Thanks for the music Brian. :)

[@stormstereo]

This is the day I found out Brian has a Poly-800 and an M3 at home, which just happens to be exactly what I have in my living room right now. What a coinkidink! I love this conversation. Such good chemistry and fun stories. Had me tearing up at the end. Thank you for a great video! And I have to start practicing more of ”happiness = reality - expectations”!

[@RonaldPetrin]

Peace and ❤❤❤❤. Let it flow…

[@gumby909]

I have loved this man for most of my life & this interview was probably the best I've ever heard or seen. Absolutely compelling, both musically & emotionally. That final speech left me in pieces. What a way to bow out. But best of all... he's still with us! (Happy 84th, Brai!) So thank whoever, whatever, however for that. LONG LIVE BRIAN AUGER!!

[@VincentGodinez-m7h]

A fan, 50 years and counting !

[@superneznatruni708]

Thanks for intrviewing Brian! ❤

[@JamesGreen-bo5xp]

My two favorite organisms Jimmy Smith & Bri . . . got to meet both 😅 . . . THANX BRIAN ! 5:54

[@Mattressinsptr]

Great Interview. Big fan of Auger for almost 50 years.. I remember seeing him in a small club in Philly back in the 70's. Great to see him doing well at 84

[@shanocles]

That was incredible 😊 Such a joy to watch. Thank you 🙏

[@ricksegal3065]

Have always loved his playing and his music. One of the best!

[@geoffstockton]

That Oblivion Express version of Freedom Jazz Dance gives me goose bumps. It's so cool to hear straight from the man himself. Nice work!!

[@rlsticks]

what a nice man! I wish I could play just one song with him.

[@CharlesK441]

My goodness Claudio Shivers, Smiles and Tears. Love this guy. Such a humble person. I have been schooled today! Learned so much. Thank you so so much! ❤👍🏾🙏🏾👏🏾

[@mrmusic248]

I met him after a show once. A consummate gentleman.

[@getsmarter5412]

Thanks for this. I wore out several of my Brian Auger albums!

[@gregsprott8923]

Brian please write a bio , such great music history !

[@gregboraman6613]

Happy to confirm he is!

[@adrianbutcher8308]

Beautiful interview with Brian. Thank you !!!! Interesting that he was evacuated from London in the war. The same happened to my dad.

[@Rob1972Gem]

Thanks for introducing me to a new artest well new to me excellent love the music history

[@Gjallarhorn84]

I felt you the second you told him " maybe I should mic you up" , definitely the beginning of an amazing trip to his incredible past, fantastic interview! Lets also say that he absolutely loved your energetic personality, it definitely reminded him of himself back in the good days:-)

[@dereosroads]

I've seen this man live twice. Blessed!

[@axs203]

Brian Auger rocks. He has just the right amount of Soul, Jazz and Blues in his playing. He is really on it when he plays. A true hammond hero and he has a great sense of humour!

[@traumtourmusic2513]

Thank You for the interview Doc Mix. I saw Brian Auger live for the first time 50 years ago and the last time 8 years ago when I was able to talk to him after the concert. He is fantastic both as a musician and as a person. I hope we can see him live for a long time to come.

[@luccarpiaux2095]

Thank you Doctor Mix . Brian is really " Brillant " ! I often met him and his kind familly. The Zenith was with Alex Ligertwood who offered me a red wine , not in Glasgow but in a mythic club in Belgique. The engine of Brian just need water !

[@Mike-oj1tm]

What a COOL & Humble man😍👍👍

[@seanclaytongray8153]

Also an amazing guy to run sound for his whole family for that matter are very kind and respectful folks!

[@colingaspard6314]

Hey Dr mix,you are fantastic 😮thank you for this Brian auger interview .I have a lot of his records, the man is phenomenal. THANKS DR MIX. Ps try getting an interview with larry Dunn. Legend from earth,wind and fire .he is also half Italian.

[@lorenzoyoghi2359]

Sei Italiano, so che Brian parla un può di Italiano é stata un intervista fantastica io sono andato a un suo concerto in Italia nel 1971 grazie mi hai ringiovanito

[@FUNKMASTER57]

wow, what a great film, just loved Brian Auger's stuff and feature him on my shows. superb!

[@lookoutleo]

Both you and Brian are lovely

[@Kingchord2000]

Thank you very much Claudio for this fantabulous interview with Master Brain Auger. He is so gracious, kind, funny and a legend. His instruments are collectors' item!!! I also love those plaques on the wall!!! At 84 years of age he is still very youthful and comic=)

[@FrancisMaxino]

What a bloody great laugh and what an amazing character, what I wouldn't give to have a jam with this guy one day.

[@thomwest1724]

I have loved Mr. Auger since the late 60’s and it was a dream come true when I got to interview him back in the 70’s upon the release of his ‘Closer to It’ album. I still cherish meeting this music legend🎹❤️

[@otisskopik1400]

Wow what a fantasic guy.

[@chazinko]

Thanks so much, Claudio - we needed to have a recent tribute to the legendary Brian Auger!

[@Begbiespintpot]

Ive not heard of Brian, but what a wonderful charismatic guy he is. Watched the entire interview and will now soak up his back catalogue. Thanks Claudio for sharing this.