The Captain Meets Blues Legend Walter Trout

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The Captain sits down to chat with one of his favourite blues guitarists ever - Walter Trout. In this in-depth discussion they talk about Walter's jazz influences growing up, his switch to the blues world, the musicians lifestyle, and his incredible varied career to date. Walter gives us a personal demonstration of his amazing playing technique too; The Captain even gets to join in!
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[@spooney64]

One of your best interviews hands down.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

spooney I lived in the same town where he started singing with the country band. I remember the club, but I didn't like that kind of music at the time. Small world! Great interview for sure!

[@jimmycampbell78]

I love the jam at the beginning. I keep coming back to watch this video just to listen to it! Awesome stuff.

[@bluespig1]

And that is all because of Walter.

[@carljohnson8364]

Absolutely!! WT is the man!

[@christopherwatkins9729]

Thanks Lee for inviting Walter Trout onto your 'show'... What an inspiring man he is ! and... his musical skills speak for themselves... Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this revealing dialogue...

[@markmatthews1818]

Great guest and probably the best “meets” yet. What a life and inspiration in adversity

[@Dracu13]

I met Walter back in 2020 at the NAMM Show and was totally stoked. I asked him if I could have a pic, he hesitated a second while reaching in his pocket and gave me one of his signature picks 😀And my dumb ass meant a selfie - glad he was so old school! Holding it dearly! AND got a selfie afterwards - coolest dude ever 😀and absolute shredder!

[@raindogred]

I saw John Mayall and Walter play in the late 80s. One of the best gigs ever. Mayall in those days was at his peak..fit, energetic..stood at a keyboard had a guitar slung over his back, harmonica holder and singing..pretty much did it all. Walter had to be good, or he wouldn't have been asked to Join..Mayall always finds the who's who of guitarists in every decade. living legend..seen him a few years ago..still doing it.

[@dianewood2551]

Was at a Walter Trout gig some years ago. At the end of the night he brought on Berne Marsden to jam . They played for 3/4 hour .Walter. played his original strat and Bernie his Les Paul..All in a village hall in Kettering.

[@PeteFeenstrafeenstrablues]

remember that, than after jamming, Walter played an acoustic

[@alexandrefay-keller5445]

Thank to Walter for delivering one of the most honest, straightforward and constructive testimony ever. A huge thank you to Lee for putting him at ease and offering us such a tasteful moment . A nearly one hour well spent that sums up many aspects of on and off life. I'm just wondering which book Carlos Santana gave Walter to read ?

[@trusstee1]

probably The Bible

[@Bobbyshee]

Without a doubt the best interview yet. He was so very candid with his crazy life. The man is a inspiration to every guitar player! And he can absolutely kill it on stage to this day. Cheers !

[@sandaflo1]

Wasn't aware of Walter Trout until this video....my goodness, that opening jam was jaw dropping.

[@AJgeartalk]

One of the TRUE remaining guitar heroes. Great interview Lee!! God bless Walter Trout!!!!

[@lordgraga]

Never heard if this guy before, but I just checked out a random live concert, and holy shit he's the real deal!

[@12x]

one of the best interview definitely, he badly need to release an autobiography.

[@jacko717]

He has, "Rescued From Reality. "

[@MikeSantis]

www.amazon.co.uk/Blues-Why-Still-Hurts-Good-ebook/dp/B01MS6VWB3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+blues+why+it+still+hurts+so+good&qid=1572396237&sr=8-1

[@sgmarshall3]

He does. I bought my copy directly from him after a show and he autographed it for me.

[@hulldanfan]

Been seeing Walter for 30 years. When I saw him at Holmfirth 3 years ago, I couldn't see how he would get through the show without dying. I cried and cheered like never before. The man is a blues warrior. He has faced true adversity and kicked it up the arse. Never shy of coming out and talking to the fans after a show. Just a great great man. Thank you Walter and Fuck the American healthcare system that denied you what you needed. I always knew that you had the family and friends to help and your recovery has been inspiring. I know one day you and the strat will go make music with Jimmy again, but I want to see you a whole load more times before that !!!!

[@grandaddennis]

I was there, he looked so ill, amazed to see him now looking so amazing, great interview!

[@philipbowley8374]

Really was the best Captain meets.. Walter is the Man!

[@andrewpappas9311]

Apparently Walter Trout has released an album called _No More Fish Jokes_ and I love that title, it’s kind of ironic but also brilliantly named

[@tramlad2]

What a great guy, i have heard some guitar from Walter, but not so much, but boy this guy is amazing, a fantastic life, but an incredible player who made it through it all , best one to one the Captain has done

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

william mcmonagle I used to see him when he played in the house band in Huntington Beach, back in early nineties.

[@ianashcroft8156]

OMG!! I couldn't click on this fast enough. Walter Trout a goddam living legend.

[@pistoleer3572]

Get John Mayall on before he's gone What a story he must have!

[@scottmacphee35]

Absolutely! John Mayall never seems to get the love he deserves.

[@johnstudiob2481]

I'm with you the man's a legend

[@geoffwebber8272]

Walter - what a lovely open and honest man... Lee - what a superb interviewer to let his guests tell their story without constant interruption... Well done guys.

[@guitareveryone]

Great interview. Walter Trout is a monster guitarist.

[@fretplec5326]

Best interview so far. The guy is a human being and a great blues player. They are connected.

[@robertwellington2616]

This is what I mean. You can play blues with lots of gain. I love it. I love his way of playing and I just remembered I have his dvd. Utube kindve took over dvd watching for me.

[@toddflowers8052]

Best interview ever ! Big fan of Walter ,thanks Lee and crew ! :-)

[@s0b0r3d]

Thank you Andertons, this was a fantastic, insightful and heartwarming interview. Walter Trout is the MAN.

[@tomaburque]

What beautiful and powerful stories about becoming sober.

[@Flukey_1970]

I came across Walter when i was on deaths door with intestinal failure. Since surgery and being fed directly into my bloodstream i now play the guitar and Walter has become a huge influence to my playing.

[@leftyguitaristSE]

What an amazing person and player❤️🎸

[@brettliebermanmusic]

I was looking through CDs in the late 90s and came across this guy holding an old strat. Bought the album based on the cover alone. I have been a Walter Trout fan ever since 🎸

[@simonnaji]

I could listen to Walter all day, talking or playing. Great job, Lee!

[@oldguy5381]

Yes, Mister Walter is my favorite blues man. Thanks

[@guyincascade]

I found a video from 87 with Him and Mayal and Choo Choo, then another vid of him again with Choo Choo 28 yrs later. Worth looking up.

[@mikedr1549]

Thanks Lee - this is the best musician interview series on the Internets!

[@nueschi]

Very impressive! A very experienced, great musician speaks the truth about drugs, alcohol and music. Great interview!

[@espenfradrammen]

What a story and what a man. Deep respect for Walter and how he has managed his life and career and without a doubt "the captain meets" episode I have enjoyed the most. Thank you.

[@jrchanning]

This was an incredible episode, what a wild life Walter has had but what a player! ! 🎸😎

[@holgerblaschek5705]

Great interview, thank you for not hooking into the drug thing too much, he has chosen to do so on his own terms, you are great in taking it to what’s important! You have got the gift of people telling their own story, your style of taking interviews and questions is quite extraordinary, you are listening and responding to your guests that they feel comfortable that they open up like he did! Well done mate!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MalCox56]

My attention span is getting shorter and shorter as the years go by but, I was absolutely glued to that. Excellent interview, I loved the red line on the rev counter analogy. Walter is an erudite and fascinating guy. What a life! I've seen him live many times, the man definitely puts everything into every solo, I love his honesty and no bullshit approach. A true blues legend in my book.

[@davideade3641]

Such an incredibly humbled and candid guy.

[@XX-fj2ky]

Thanks for the vid! Anyone who survived a stint with Canned Heat is a hero! Saw Walter on stage with John Mayall back in the 80s, in the garden of the arênes de Cimiez, in Nice (F). 😎

[@MyOtherNick]

I usually recall Walter's story when I'm in the low days... What an inspirational man, with a great sense of humour and still a big survival drive.. ...and I should watch spinal tap again.. and again.

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Very emotional for me! Walter is pure passion and in transcends in his music and even here in this interview! Almost like he was born again and has a new lease on life and living it to the fullest! I couldn't believe it when I saw Walter featured on your channel! I have so much more respect for you and the channel now! Not that you need my support but this is tremendous positive energy! Thanks to you and Walter! Cheers from Thunder Bay!

[@rockers2rockers616]

The introduction of the two guitars grabs your attention immediately! So cool seeing Mr Trout quickly roll back the volume on his guitar. Cool technique.

[@igotskunkyfunky]

Wow that jam at the beginning was freaking intense also captain held down the rhythm perfectly

[@rogerkarlsson8526]

One of the most interesting people I've heard talk about his life. He is a living legend after all, played with Canned Heat and John Mayall. Respect. I will hear him in Sweden in the spring of 2024. I'm really looking forward to that!! I realy love him!

[@GrahamDallas]

One of the best interviews yet, amazing guy.

[@TheSoundOutside]

Not much playing, but it doesn't matter. This is a terrific interview. My step daughter had a liver transplant when she was just 19 so I could identify with this on an entirely different level.

[@54fighting5]

Great interview. I've been a Walter Trout fan since I first saw him with Mayall 35 years ago. I knew of his near death saga but I had no idea of his history before Mayall. What a story! Someone needs to do a movie about his life while he is still around to play the soundtrack. I submit that you will NEVER find 2 co-lead players as great as Walter Trout and Coco Montoya with the Bluesbreakers. Seeing them live transcended guitar, blues, music of any kind, or art of any kind. The sound of Strat & Flying V, the emotion...it was just magic. Bless you Walter, play on!

[@henrybrereton9554]

could listen to walter all day, full of stories

[@Icantdrive55]

Love Walter Trout I saw him live a few years ago at the Ottawa blues fest and he was fantastic!

[@paul_sebastian1154]

Best interview ever. Walter Trout is a legend, god bless him and thank you Anderson’s for posting it.

[@Stlie1]

Got to love Walter Trout. Chipping in for his new liver was some of the best money I ever spent.

[@Little960]

Thanks for that interview, what an amazing guy and musician. One of the best ''Captain meets'' to date.

[@russellturner9599]

So glad you guys have interviewed Walter :) He is an absolute legend.

[@larsfrederiksen3005]

Great to see him in good health!

[@chrissarantos7929]

Best Captain Meets yet!!! I so look forward to Sunday.

[@ronvanhee]

< happy to see him in such good health and spirit >

[@pabloparamo4482]

The last concert I attended before the pandemic was by Walter Trout. It was fantastic, I hope I return to Madrid :)

[@hughsnyder891]

Amazing story of getting sober and surviving his illness. The story with Carlos Santana was very humbling and inspiring. It’s very touching to me me as my younger brother died ten years ago from alcoholism. And I’ve had my off and on issues. I’ve been sober for two years . Hearing Walter’s story has been an inspiration. I know I’ve been very blessed to still be here . The deal is respect and honor our blessings. We are alive and it doesn’t last forever. Take time to understand what a miracle life is . Take time to understand what a miracle you are . Whoever might read this understand that each breath we take is a gift given. Take Care Everybody 🙏👌😊❤️

[@bigdaddy1001rules]

Thank You for this Walter is a Hero and an Icon !

[@Flukey_1970]

I came across Battle Scars (cold cold ground and Gonna live again) when i was on my death bed back in 2019, purely just though browsing through Apple Music. Since being brought back from the brink being kept alive by being fed directly into my blood stream for the rest of my life and having to deal with multiple ongoing issues. I started to learn to play the guitar. Now Walter is a huge inspiration to me I am going to see him this year (2024 when he tours UK)

[@alistairlorimer5491]

Excellent,loved it, Been a fan of Walter Trout since Prisoner of a Dream, seen him so many times live in the UK, outstanding❤

[@eddfanning]

Excellent interview!!! Very interesting dude!!!

[@hearpalhere]

27:28 that is a powerful testimony! That is a beautiful thing and I'm happy to hear his take on the drinking and drugs. Thanks for a great interview!

[@rpmblues7018]

In the late 90s and early 2000s I would go to see him at Perg's in Huntington Beach,What a guitar player ,wow! Also saw him at Dana Point Blues Festival. My favorite album of his "Go the Distance"

[@SamHooperGroup]

This was inspiring, Lee. Thanks so much. I'm honored that my band is opening for Walter this week in Cleveland. I've seen him live before, but am especially looking forward to this one! I knew some of his back story, but this was a real treat.

[@LennyJohnson5]

Great interview; Walter seems a lovely, down-to-earth guy. So pleased he got over his illness and I hope he continues in good health for many more years.

[@laurieharper1526]

Great. Always loved Walter. Proper old school guitar slinger. Not nearly as well known as he should be. Nice interview, Lee.

[@gusdogbrownlab435]

Trout is a legend....fantastic blues player as well. Some interviews I skip through...couldn't put this one down

[@soulassasin10]

The BEST interview so far on this meets series ... so much depth and a roller coaster of emotions

[@emmawebber9438]

This is without a doubt my favourite interview yet. Absolute classic!

[@GazMoz78]

Brilliant! Walter seems like a lovely guy and what a fantastic story, the life of a real working musician, will all it's ups and downs. A great watch. I saw him live in Middlesbrough town hall in about 98/99 and he blew my mind!

[@garethparry4823]

Great interview @ one of my all time favourite guitarists ✌😁🎸🎸

[@douglascormany6902]

I absolutely loved this interview. I met Walter back in the early 1990s through a mutual friend, the late Harmonica Manny. Walter was playing Perqs in Huntington Beach CA and Many insisted that I come down and check him out. I'm really glad I did. At the time, I didn't realize how lucky I was to be having a smoke break with the band in the ally between sets. I've been a fan ever since. I also had no idea of Walter's personal story. But as I will be sober 38 years this month, to say I relate would be an understatement. I should point out that the story of Carlos being Walter's Eskimo brought tears of joy to me. Good stuff! I want to thank Andertons for more inspiring and educational content. And thank Walter also. I had no idea at the time but meeting Walter and hearing his gift must have affected me. I got to play guitar at Perqs just this year. It totally brought back that memory from the 90s.

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

I love WT! He hangs a note like no other. Best explanation ever for not playing high.

[@DarekLachowski]

Such a great interview and an interesting guest. Everything he said felt so honest and genuine. Well done Lee!

[@casparnielsen7653]

Saw Walter for the first time in December 89 in Aarhus, Denmark. Played a 2 hour set, went off, came back on and played a 4 hour encore. Greatest blues gig I ever saw.

[@ianpeterson6029]

This is the most inspirational and enjoyable interview you have ever done. Much respect.

[@warrenkirkman7726]

Thank for having Walter on. Seen him a few years back. Here in Kansas City, Missouri. Probably 2006 Loved seeing and hearing him play. Awesome player. Fantastic story Thanks Captain Lee

[@drumsNstuff79]

I have had the pleasure of seeing Walter Trout twice at the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Maine. Once before his liver trouble and then a few years after. What a great and revealing interview. Plus I knew about Jesse Ed Davis but had no idea that he played on all those famous songs. What a great chat. Plus Walter always plays like an absolute beast. Such energy and life and in his playing. The first time he was supposed to play in 2007 and was preceded by his friend, Coco Montoya. A nor'easter was blowing in, and almost blew over Coco! So they ended early before Walter. So he came back the very next year! He worked it out and we loved that. Then he came back a second time a few years after his liver transplant and played great again! His son joined him on stage and they both blew us all away! Super nice guy and an absolute talent!

[@_RLP]

One of the best ones yet, Lee. Loved it. Big fan of Walter's work and it was great to hear a shout-out to Big Momma. Lots of affection for her. Amazing stories here. This dude has lived more in a decade than many of us have in a whole lifetime. Thanks, guys.

[@tonyzurro2710]

Great interview Lee, please have more of these. Wonderful job.

[@iTrove]

Intensely raw and superb interview. Thanks for producing this.

[@guitarnut6144]

"The Captain Meets" is the show I wish I had when I was a kid.

[@carolsaxton839]

guitar nut Walter got booglarised!

[@paulbarbieri1020]

this man needs to write a book

[@KeefsCattys]

This was truly inspirational. Really enjoyed watching

[@thomka4576]

My favourite of your interviews so far !

[@bigteno4597]

What a genuine, honest, down to earth guy and for me one of the greats. Good bless and for the Captain, what an interviwer, so natural. Thx chaps!

[@Foofang65]

What a player. So glad he’s here on planet earth. 😁✌️

[@cliffwheeler7357]

I've been a fan of Walter for around fifteen years now. Not only a master guitarist, but a brilliant singer songwriter as well. Saw him live when he was very ill, and I thought that was the last time I would see him play. Thank god he come through his liver transplant and he is now playing and singing as well as ever.

[@victhome3977]

Saw Walter Trout in Luxembourg with his superb band. Jawdropping and deeply honest blues. Thank you very much to these artists.

[@hdkk33]

Man, I love you Walter. I saw you play in Maastricht, the Netherlands last week. It was awesome! I really enjoy your stories and am soooo looking forward to learning to play like you. ❤️

[@Mike6StringsIn]

Wow, this was fantastic. Thank you Mr. Trout for being so open and up front. Love your style.

[@brentdoncliff2845]

Great interview. I've admired Walter for many years. Let's hope that his records keep coming.

[@14rnr]

Agreed.

[@theSuperdave501]

i just happened upon this in Nov 2021 . I was trying to figure out Pray for Rain and saw this exceptional interview. What an incredible story of the various events of his life. Live long Walter !

[@MrMarcKozma]

Born and raised in South Jersey and 23 yrs old how ironic. This is the awesome! Feeling inspired thanks Mr. Trout and Andertons keep up the quality videos \m/

[@Ronniegeddis]

One of the most enjoyable interviews you’ve ever done Lee, Walter does not get enough mainstream credit, been a fan for 20 years 👍

[@1rwjwith]

Not only the best interview for you but the best interview by anybody on youtube!!

[@DavidKennaway1]

Just listened to Me, my guitar and the blues from Survivor Blues. Wow beautiful sad blues. Great voice and epic guitar playing from a blues master. Fascinating interview by the Captain.

[@j.rozman7016]

the real Bluesman..Hope to catch him live on stage one day. One of the best Interviews, Lee!! Really enjoyed every second of it.

[@TAM-gz5tc]

THE GREATEST INTERVIEW EVER. TO COME BACK LIKE HE DID IS AMAZING AND SHOWS WHAT YOU CAN DO IN LIFE IF YOU NEVER GIVE UP.