The Captain Meets Robben Ford

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👆 The Captain meets the legendary Robben Ford.
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[@kester30]

"I'd like to hear it played by a good player" "Who can we get?" What a dude.

[@michaelcope9501]

Is it strange that I am genuinely thrilled for the captain, a good man I never met, gets to meet robben ford, another kind man I never met. And I get to enjoy the interaction from the comfort of my phone 4000 miles away. What a wacky time we live in...

[@tindejavu]

true true true :)

[@geetarnut]

And what a truly nice man Robben Ford REALLY is!!! Way back in 1988, just after Robben's "Talk to your daughter" album came out, Robben toured around and he came to Amagansett, Long Island, N.Y. to play at the "Stephen Talkhouse", a really cool historic old music lounge were lots of famous acts come to perform. I had been a huge fan of Robben's for years, and at the break during his show I went over to his table to meet him. And he was so very cordial and willing to truly talk with you! Just before I finished asking him important questions about music and guitar techniques I asked him if he would be willing to do a guitar clinic on Long Island, and he immediately said ""sure absolutely,,"" and he looked around on the table and finding a paper napkin, he pulled out a pen and wrote the name and phone number of his manager, and he said ""just call him and tell him I gave you his number, and he'll set it up"". That's the kind of guy Robben Ford is! If I remember correctly,, his managers last name was "FERGUSON", I'm not certain of his first name though?!?! Maybe it was Gary, ?!?!?! Anyway,,,,, what a great memory that was~!~

[@FloridaManMatty]

Sonny Cannon That’s awesome! That’s the difference between people who play just to get paid or get laid and the guys who genuinely love the music and the fans. The guys who try to interact and relate with their fans are just the best. Dimebag Darrel from Pantera and Eric Johnson (both Texans as it happens)were/are great examples of down to Earth legends. Robin Ford is as nice as they come!

[@geetarnut]

Hi @@FloridaManMatty Thanks very much for your nice comment! Yes, I guess it's all about who you are as a person, as to whether or not you'll become a snob, or not!!! The egotistical guys who happen to become famous, would have been jerks regardless!!! LOL!!!

[@bluespig1]

No different to TV dude.

[@jdock2]

Robben Ford on Anderton's TV. Fantastic! Thank you so much!

[@johnrobie9694]

Two very humble / down to earth people. Very refreshing.

[@russianvideovlogguy]

John Robie humble dumble

[@mattiv1]

I don't get this "humble guitarist" talk. Can you name 3 not humble guitarists that made it and got to top? Do you care how they behave as long as they play top notch?

[@dadadeede7713]

Robben Is humble Yes But not that Shop owner

[@Brian-pr1dq]

​@@mattiv1😂

[@johnnyh4857]

in my opinion robben ford is just about the most tasteful guitarist on the planet. He has nailed that whole "what not to play/when not to play" thing perfectly. I've played all my life and my solos have always tended to be pretty fast. robben has shown me it doesn't always need to be so. Watch and learn...

[@aussierule]

And he's got such a humble "BB King" type attitude which makes him all the more loveable.

[@MarkJVSomers]

Also worth checking out in that respect is Adam Levy (plays with Norah Jones and many others).

[@steveb9325]

That's exactly how I feel about Larry Carlton which is ironic since they love playing together as much as possible.

[@topografer]

Same thoughts about John Scofield. What & when NOT to play is such a good quality for a guitarist

[@manawarrior2010]

What a lovely bloke.

[@frankfreeman691]

The captain was right Robben Ford - Legend I’ve stil got a smile on my face just listening to him jam 😊

[@pooritech]

Robben ford is just elegant no matter what he plays! Lucky you lee!!!! Lucky you

[@FatihPekbas]

Wow, what a nice and lovely person Robben is.

[@DannyJamesGuitar]

Loved this! My only complaint is that I wish it was longer.

[@Tom64]

+Danny James That's what she said.

[@PC160]

Rimshot!

[@rafabern31]

+Tom64 LOL

[@blackie75]

or he...

[@themaninme]

What a sweet guy and a fantastic player !

[@bluespig1]

Bless The Captain, he didn't realise Robben's joke about best album he ever made @17:24 The smile on RF's face says it all! Great interview both of you.

[@craig4fsu]

If Robben Ford played my guitar, and liked it, i'd be running around like a giddy little girl.

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

Captain Lee, these are some of my favorite videos you do. Please keep doing these. And then come to America and open an Andertons. 🤘😁🎸

[@MarkZabel]

Good interview. It's so nice to actually hear the guitar without being totally doctored up and heavily overdriven.

[@GeorgeKam]

Someone that gets it!

[@r.weaver3769]

I love the sound of a Les Paul clean, Robben’s bridge pickup is the SOUND!

[@laurieharper1526]

What a nice, thoughtful guy. Very understated and modest (and a terrific musician - goes without saying). You're a natural interviewer, Lee. You ask intelligent questions and allow your subject to speak, adding brief encouragement to keep the flow going occasionally. This is excellent.

[@Banana_Rama-123]

Saw this pop up on my subscription list and thought "nobody fuck with me, the next 20 mins is mine".

[@Ely-qh8iv]

Had the privilege to hear a lecture from Robben Ford in the Berklee summer sessions. He is an incredible person and guitar player, amazing experience.

[@DanielSchim]

Ely I was running monitors for that. Also where I got the gig to work with Robben Fords Tech, Rick wheeler. Awesome concert and lecture.

[@RichBischoff]

Saw Robben in Salt Lake City a couple of years ago. We were at cross walk, stopped in a car in front of the venue. A guy with a pony tail and a guitar case crossed the walk right in front of us. I looked at my friend and said, "that looks like Robben Ford", in a sarcastic voice he says, "I believe that is Robben" and indeed it was! It was funny to just see him crossing he street in front of our car. Needless to say, it was a great show! But funny to see him in that situation before the show.

[@Claimjumper55]

That was an awesome interview! Thanks Captain.

[@rjosephinterrante621]

I like the brighter pups in Robben's guitar.

[@Cvweare]

Damn, Robben is just amazing with a guitar in his hands.

[@bluesteel5688]

RF is a phenomenal guitar player...love his jazz-blues style....although he can play anything.....and a genuinely modest and nice man....a genius who has been around for over 40 years

[@whisperthiefmusic]

How lovely is Robben?!! What a nice man.

[@ryan.1357]

"I'm not a proponent for Seymour Duncan particularly, but shit..." Ladies and gentlemen, Robben Ford.

[@maccrazyg5]

thrilled and impressed to see one of my long time favourite guitarists at andertons

[@M4Y0_]

This channel is so great. Thanks for the interviews, they're all amazing!

[@Geotubest]

Love Robben Ford. A musician's musician.

[@guitarist100]

I visited Andertons for the first time on Friday 11th ,great music store ,very helpful friendly staff , I recommend it cheers from Scotland

[@11calman]

Robbin Ford, What a nice guy, such a smooth player

[@PeterKertesz2013]

Robben Ford, what a Legend! Great interview 👍

[@injeralover]

Lovely chat and always a treat hearing Robben play. I love his attitude and his philosophy of a good guitar and a good amp. Pedals and distortion can overshadow the talent of many players. Great video!

[@davidcotton6999]

That was so cool !!! Great Interview, and Robben is so chilled out and humble. How does he make the guitar sound so good? A true artist!

[@aschneider70]

I love this guy. A Genuine genius and a so generous! Great interview, by the way.

[@nolanmanley5359]

I love these interviews. Please keep them coming as often as you can.

[@matalmike]

Twenty minutes of total GOODNESS!!! Great interview Cap.

[@Dogsrule777]

Hahaha! I live in LA- I saw Robben play at the Temple Bar in Santa Monica like 20 years ago. I was young (had no idea who he was at the time) and was so blown away by his playing that I approached him after the set and asked: “Hey man, do you teach lessons?” and he said No he didn’t... Now I get all his Truefire vids and it’s an awesome insight! He’s the best-

[@miklc8537]

such a nice, humble but talented player. Thank you for the interview.

[@adam872]

Had a smile on my face the whole way through that interview. What a top bloke.

[@darrenbrush1200]

These are awesome Captain thanks so much for doing these.

[@duleyone]

My Les Paul '79 cherry sunburst pickups are both 7.5k and do sound sweet. Seen Robin in New Orleans when he came out with the blue line cd and played most of the songs from it. Did not know who he was and was blown away, definately influenced my playing. Long live Robin Ford.

[@Earl00001]

This is awesome.! Thanks Lee for the killer content..

[@mightyOmouse]

Wow Robben Ford has played your guitar. Awesome!

[@PedroBellora]

Fantastic interview. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@StratTones]

What an Awesome guy is Robben! Awesome interview as always!

[@corratecxverts01]

YES! Please keep doing this, awesome people lately !

[@ClarenceHW]

Wonderful interview of a truly great musician, great job Cap'n.

[@xWILZTAx]

What a legend, Robben comes across as very humble and polite. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@danielcookeb90]

Just came across this gem! Thanks guys. What I love about Andertons is the respect they have and show for all their guests and the products they review. True genuine values applied in everything they do. They also make you feel like you are there with them, sitting alongside for a chat! Well done Lee and the production team 👏 🙌 and thank you Robin! Great insight.

[@gingerbeard638]

Robben seems very impressed by all the research Lee has done on his record :)

[@juniorhacksaw4783]

Bloody lovely bloke, Robben. I met him briefly after a gig in Bath about 20 years ago. Instead of bumming a pick off him, I gave him one of mine. His face was a picture then broke into a great smile, bless him.

[@geoffwright9684]

Had the immense privilege to meet and play with Robben in the early 90's in Melbourne Australia. Firstly ..the man is a HUGELY developed musician..to sit at close range and lock into his groove and melodic sense while trying to hold up my end forged me as a player forever... Secondly ..a more humble and non bullshit guy would be hard to find.. so generous and sweeeet! Thank You Mr.Ford. PS...the hints he gave me regards comping I still work on nearly 30 yrs later and I'm still scratching the surface...BIG MUSIC

[@spiderdaniels2854]

An old friend of mine from Ukiah,Ca. went to high school with Mr. Ford, always had good things to say about him. One of the greats.

[@bigteno4597]

What a lovely man

[@tubenmarkus]

love this vid..Robben is one of my heros and the interview is really good, thanks Mr Anderton

[@spike_4174]

I got to see Robben Ford this past weekend in Cincinnati Ohio. His band is incredible. If any of you have not seen him live, you have to.. Incredible playing, and incredible tone!

[@Avalanche1368]

That was a really cool interview! Thanks!............

[@gainbear8853]

I agree with Mr. Ford. Nashville is a magnificent place for musicians. What a great interview.

[@MadAboutBusiness]

It's great when you discover one of your heroes is a genuinely nice person. Great video and thank you.

[@eugeizquierdo]

What a cool interview. Love your videos, guys. Thank you so much!

[@patrickjaroch5084]

wow, ive seen a few interviews but honestly robben was so comfortable here i loved it. what a great interview. and what a classy guy. Instant fan

[@Gibfenez]

RF, total class musician! Thanks Lee, now you can never change those strings as they have been touched by a master! Best vid yet!

[@louisgerber65]

Wow! The Captain meets... is establihsing itself as THE source for relaxed interviews with outstanding musicians. I've seen Robben Ford for the first time in 81 at the Montreux Jazz Festival together with the Yellowjackets. And after all this years it seems, that he is not only a great player but a nice person as well. Thanks Captain for the best TV channel around!

[@mushkamusic]

This was great! Lee makes for a very humble, witty and watchable interviewer.

[@ChemicalWool]

What a nice guy Robben Ford is!!

[@alanpickering4497]

I still remember him on miles of aisles-Joni Mitchell album and the way he drove those great Joni tunes without being overbearing.

[@Marcus_C51]

Oh man-I hear you on that! His playing on "Woodstock", "Rainy Night House"-the swells!! and the call and response with Joni on "You Turn me on I'm a Radio".Sheer tasteful magic...

[@itofranco]

Great interview, thanks a lot Captain Please keep up and cheers from Argentina!!!

[@sargentppeper]

Excellent interview! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎸

[@geetarnut]

What a truly nice man Robben Ford REALLY is!!! Way back in 1988, just after Robben's "Talk to your daughter" album came out, Robben toured around and he came to Amagansett, Long Island, N.Y. to play at the "Stephen Talkhouse", a really cool historic old music lounge were lots of famous acts come to perform. I had been a huge fan of Robben's for years, and at the break during his show I went over to his table to meet him. And he was so very cordial and willing to truly talk with you! Just before I finished asking him important questions about music and guitar techniques I asked him if he would be willing to do a guitar clinic on Long Island, and he immediately said ""sure absolutely,,"" and he looked around on the table and finding a paper napkin, he pulled out a pen and wrote the name and phone number of his manager, and he said ""just call him and tell him I gave you his number, and he'll set it up"". That's the kind of guy Robben Ford is! If I remember correctly,, his managers last name was "FERGUSON", I'm not certain of his first name though?!?! Maybe it was Gary, ?!?!?! Anyway,,,,, what a great memory that was~!~

[@martin8uq]

Brilliant Video! Thanks!

[@peonwarrior]

Living Legend! great catch up/interview!

[@ronhatcher7734]

he's such a good guy...what a nice person.

[@fpapaleo74]

Robben Ford, my favorite guitar player! Leve, great talk show with the genius Mr. Ford!

[@vikramjitbanerjeetuki]

wow that was just out of this world,tone is in the hands and this video is proof of that,what tone Robben generated out of both the Les Paul's,amazing ! kudos to Captain for the best in this series of videos.

[@s0uldrift3r]

Great job captain! Great videos as always!

[@dmb8384]

These videos are great! This and the Ian Thornley one are brilliant!

[@yofs4198]

This is the most humble and wise blues or rhythm and blues guitar player and of course talented. The way he communicates is so clear and honest.

[@mchristr]

Certainly one of the most gracious and interesting guitarists around. Lee, thanks for the interview.

[@byebyebeano8616]

Fantastic players coming over at Andertons. This is just great! Thanx.

[@bb-of3qz]

Really enjoyed this , thanks!

[@galshochat4956]

Both guitars are absolutely amazing love that vintage les Paul sound!

[@bluespig1]

I've followed Robben since the 1970's and was thrilled to watch his success rise over the decades. I can't believe how old 'Talk to your daughter' is now & the albums as a trio that followed were all superb. His tour with Larry Carlton is available on YT and features Robben, Larry, Travis Carlton & Toss Panos on drums. It is possibly some of the best live work from Robben & Larry that I have heard over the years. Thanks to both artists for such a massive contribution to the music world.

[@alanohagan6999]

Fantastic, what a totally nice bloke

[@TheLynus]

Now that’s a gentleman, a fantastic player and a better human being.

[@womenandwheels]

Superb! Best ever, great vibe between you two!

[@jamesgrobertson8024]

That was awesome well done the Captain

[@tufnel1970]

That was awesome. Thanks.

[@wsguntoro3985]

great interview.. Thanks Capt

[@30smsuperstrat]

Robben is so cool! Kindness makes a person we all want to be around.

[@andy-b]

Thumb up! Very nice... I'm always happy to see new Robben interviews!

[@TheRealSasquatch]

how can anyone not love this. Thanks.

[@TheGuitarShow]

great interview

[@ironpirites]

Wow! Great interview. The guitar comparison at the end was a real treat.

[@sacredgeometry]

So much love for Robben, what an absolute dude!

[@LorSTApunk07]

That was an awesome viewing experience! Loved the Les Paul challenge.

[@gnultswede3204]

One of my favourite guitarists, nice one captain!!

[@gratefulpipeandcigar3239]

I just recently discovered Robben and I thoroughly enjoyed this video! love ya Lee. keep it up!

[@marknorris3769]

awesome interview

[@TheMagcee]

I had the pleasure to be at his show at the (very tiny) Larvik guitar festival in Norway this weekend. It was wonderful! His playing was pure silk. Strong, stil delicate.

[@get2riz]

That was fun to watch. Excellent interview.