The Nuno Bettencourt Solo Everyone is Talking About

In this video I discuss Nuno Bettencourt's INSANE solo from Extreme's new single "Rise".
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[@lowenbad]

I don’t think we can talk about Extreme without mentioning their criminality underrated 3rd album “III Sides To Every Story”. That thing is a masterpiece. It’s one of the best albums of the 90s and hardly anyone has heard it.

[@blakehelgoth5247]

Truth!

[@marcusswift7969]

Wore that album out on tape. Yup tape!!! Amazing. Going to Listen to it now!

[@brianmillerspeaks]

One of the most underappreciated albums in rock history.

[@jaymueller2418]

I’ve heard it but I grew up two towns over from those guys in Mass. Masshole for life.

[@edwardspaccarelli5944]

👏👏👏👏 I don’t think it ever got airplay on any radio stations. A real shame.

[@IAmMarkManson]

Nuno has been the "your favorite guitarist's favorite guitarist" guy for decades now. Maybe the best rock musician ever that non-musicians don't know about.

[@jimyoung9262]

Well said. So true.

[@sbryson06]

The Subtle Art of Melting Your F*ckin Face Off

[@swampscott2670]

Correct. And let’s also not forget that his assorted Washburn guitars are among the best instruments ever also.

[@SuperDoggy99]

Very true. I've spent years trying to get friends and family to listen to Nuno's music. But they would always say, "You mean the More Than Words guy? Nah." It's really annoying, because they don't know what they're missing; he makes a lot of musicians/guitarists look like they've been asleep at the wheel for decades. After a while, though, you just give up trying to persuade, coerce, and indoctrinate the ignorant masses. One might even say that you just learn to not give a f*ck.

[@youthrevisitedagain]

Okay, I found out about Nuno because of Extreme, but I stuck with him because of his talent (and hair).

[@svanesk]

Nuno Bettencourt is an absolute animal on the guitar and a vampire, dude does not age.

[@Mike-ge7pe]

As someone who grew up absolutely idolizing Nuno, seeing him finally get the recognition he deserves all these years later brings a tear to my eye

[@lorettasearcy1471]

Are they in the rock and roll hall of fame yet ?

[@dreamdiction]

In the mid 90s I like Nuno's playing in Poison but everyone I knew hated Poison saying they were a glam-boy-band. I very pleased that at last Nuno is playing with a band which shows how good he really is.

[@lorettasearcy1471]

@@dreamdiction C.C. Deville is an amazing guitar player.

[@ericjpdt]

Nuno himself hide his abilities for a decade in his solo career. He was not recognized by many until now because he don't bother too much about this

[@brym9028]

@@dreamdiction Nuno was never in Poison...TF you talking about???

[@simonpsychosis2812]

I can't begin to tell you just how happy it makes me feel to FINALLY see Nuno getting the credit he's been due, for so long now. Genius.

[@Pianodean]

A - FREAKIN - MEN!!!!!

[@demotics2005]

He's been one of my faves. I'm actually surprised to learn (based on the comment) that he isn't as popular as I thought he was

[@gr8avocado]

Yup. Nuno has been one of my favorite guitarists since the first record and always thought he should have way more credit than he's had. I never really considered him true shredder either. To me his playing always had more groove, melody and feeling than the other shredders.

[@steelbender8566]

I'm happy to see it too! he's Back!!...one of my favorite Guitarists EVER among the thousands of shredders👍(Guthrie Govan and Yngwie Malmsteen are the others.) Nuno's sense of rhythm and groove are like no other. it's nice to see him after a long time, "Decadence Dance, Play with Me and Get the Funk Out" stills blows my mind and "Rise" is spectacular like them. Also like to give credit and props to the legendary vocalist Gary Cherone, top notch powerful vocals, super high energy especially during live performance. He just holds and command the crowd. Extreme is the best!

[@dvyt433]

Dude he's been known as one of the best guitarists for 35 years or more. He's the reason I started then .

[@stephenwalker2924]

I like the way Rick still cannot resist playing air guitar even when he's holding an actual guitar! Love it.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Hahahaha it really is kinda silly but also super relatable lol.

[@sailosikepa8950]

Hell yeah!!

[@michaelh8862]

😄😄😄👍👍

[@josephvega3763]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 so true

[@MetalizedButt]

Cos he can’t play Nuno’s solo

[@hochhaul]

Three Sides to Every Story is sickeningly under-rated. Nuno deserves so much more respect than he has been given by the US recording industry

[@runedueholm9016]

Oh man, yes! Huge album.

[@mcdshannon]

Probably my favorite Extreme album. So much good guitar on that Album.

[@kampungabah]

100% agree

[@SM-bm6jo]

#1 most overused word on YT: "underrated"

[@hochhaul]

@@SM-bm6jo cool SMD

[@karenlackner192]

I just rediscovered Extreme today and I’m burning through my phone listening to everything. I forgot how truly exceptional Gary & Nuno were!

[@brianzane5748]

This might be the first time I've seen someone playing air guitar whilst holding an actual guitar 😅 Love it.

[@MrLacke3]

Best comment! 🥇

[@machungapachuau7101]

Go to 4:20.....

[@johnstevens8253]

Air guitar or not knowing how to play it?

[@davidcarter1157]

Right 🤣

[@jeffg329]

hahahaha classic! 😂🤣😂

[@boingoinsane8639]

Rick! Everyone is talking about Nuno's solo. Myself included. It's awesome. But I realized that nobody is talking about Gary's vocals. Gary Cherone is 61 years old and kills it. He's just incredible.

[@ashstaunton3467]

Great vocal delivery and phrasing but it’s totally mimicking Stone Temple Pilots - Scott Weiland don’t you think? Not a bad thing at all.

[@powerbuilder1019]

Indeed!, Gary Cherone is not only a fantistic vocalist and frontman but a great Entertainer as well🤘, very few band singers can captivate and command the crowd like what Gary can do. Watched him live and his energy is just mesmerizing....sings, runs, dance, jump the stage for 2 hours!. 😱

[@bastianogr4960]

Absolutely! Gary's voice is insane. I think he sounds better than ever. Absolutely amazing!

[@dave7794]

Totally agree. They're both great... and what a song ! Extreme still rocks !!!🤘

[@DM-sy4hg]

My take is that Nunos links and solo save the song, which is incredibly bland. Even his riffs are bland. Really cool stuff in the soloing but the song is kind of awful overall.

[@dechamo]

It’s a shame you don’t hear this type of guitar solos now a days. Glad Nuno is still delivering amazing ones

[@iamcraig85]

You do. Just have to know where to look. You definitely not hearing it on any airwaves

[@Despond]

@@iamcraig85 Yep. Every genre has amazing fresh talent it's just in the past you would discover them on mainstream sources, now you just have specifically search because sadly mainstream has been hijacked and been the same for over a decade.

[@Liv-hk7zi]

@@iamcraig85 @Despond could you share some of this artists/songs with us?

[@robertneely9422]

Nuno was just at the Lovebites concert in Tokyo to hear and meet Midori and Miyako who both claim him as major influence.

[@AzazelReborn81]

Oh they are out there. If you look into the metal “scene” you get plenty of them.

[@danielvergara5802]

I remember Extreme played at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert and KILLED IT!! They played a medley of several Queen songs that was just incredible. Only the four of them, with a drum kit with only one tom, a singer with an out of this world voice (Gary Cherone) and Nuno just murdering each son. What a good band and amazing guitar player. So yes, Nuno rocks!

[@mikemorada6290]

Extreme and Mr Big! Everybody knows them for their acoustic pop hits in the 90s but most people are clueless how incredibly talented both bands are!

[@swampscott2670]

Extreme, Mr. Big and the Winery Dogs. That would be quite the evening.

[@MrGidella]

And how incredibly metal they are!

[@mikepaulus4766]

There's a reason why many of us are Addicted To That Rush.

[@swedeinla]

hahaha. EVERYBODY knows how talented they are.

[@paulspecht5165]

@@swampscott2670 Paul Gilbert is another guitarist that doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

[@robertiola88]

Just like Eddie, Nuno distinguishes himself because what he plays is MUSICAL, not just dazzling. Many have done the latter without the former. He's great.

[@katskillz]

Exactly this. Personally, its astounding how quickly I lose interest with say Petrucci's flawless playing.

[@BryanDurio]

@@katskillz Pyrotechnics without musicality gets boring quickly.

[@bryanmcguire3747]

Brian May called Nuno's solo from "Get the Funk Out" is the best, most technically-incredible guitar solo ever.

[@RyanMonty]

Hard to disagree. Most difficult solo I've ever had to learn.

[@BrendanPramjee]

Oh yes

[@williamyancey8726]

Superb

[@lancel71]

He's not just spraying notes, it's a very percussive and bold attack on the guitar, excellent!🤘

[@cristianlopez_8486]

Objectively, Nuno has one of the strongest and tightest rhythm playing out of any guitarist that I've heard. His sense of groove is unfathomable

[@pregnantwonder]

My friend Steve Borisenko was Nuno’s guitar tech for years. He told me stories where he would break a string in concert and finish the solo and song as if nothing happened, one time he showed up to practice late (not neglect) was handed a guitar for the song they were doing, realized it was alternate tuned, then instantly transposed the song to make it work. He said he was a very down to Earth generous guy.

[@mopedofeel]

Семен Борисенко?))

[@octoman11]

When you are that gifted it is surprising to see someone actually that generous to the extent that they must really feel so lucky to have been gifted with such abilities that they are thankful and pass that existential sort of vib to others.

[@pregnantwonder]

@@mopedofeel yes. He teched Nuno while he was touring with Rhianna

[@drewlovs]

More than words ultimately hurt them-I was 21 at the time it hit, and the video had all our girlfriends going groupie-it was a big turn off for those of us young and stupid. Then Gary went to Van Halen, pissing off Roth and Hagar fans alike… lol. Death nail.

[@SebastyneAlpha]

@@drewlovs Not only that, the people who stuck around for the rest of Pornograffitti, the III Sides was too simple, too ready chewed and too much for little girl's liking (even though I was 14 when More Than Words came out, and bought Porno for it, it took me 5 listens to wrap my head around the whole idea until it hit. WOOOOW!) But anyway, I've always loved Extreme for that challenge, and KNOWING there's still more left in the tank, and even after this last one, I'm still saying: "You can do better. You maybe The Guy now, but you can still do the fuck better." Anyway, III Sides was too easy, then came the freaking Punchline that made no sense to anyone. Again, the challenge that I loved, but weird as f*** a full brain workout to figure out, as a non-guitar-playing little girl, but I loved it in the end. For anyone else who didn't play the guitar themselves at a high level, Van Halen didn't matter. Soundados, mellow, nice, easy, but at least there is Take Us Alive to give me the "WTF are you thinking?!"... But the Six so far... My complaint is clear: WHY DID YOU MAKE ME LOVE IT THE FIRST LISTEN?! I HATE IT!! :D

[@nunosilveira3363]

Nuno was born and lived in my city of Praia da Vitoria in a small archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic called the Azores until he moved to the United States. He usually comes here every summer. We are all very proud of what a "out of this world" guitarist he became. And also we have the same name, how cool is that!😉 For me the best guitar player ever. Abraço Nuno🎸🎸 PS - I'm a fan of your channel @Rick Beato, and it was fantastic to see you talk about Nuno Bettencourt. Thank you!

[@lf5858]

Um dos 3 melhores guitarristas de rock de todos os tempos é português (O melhor dos vivos). Faltou a bandeira em cima dos Marshalls desta vez...

[@nunosilveira3363]

@@lf5858 sim.. Sem dúvida. E a bandeira tinha sido fantástico.

[@melissaribeiro4173]

I asked my grandfather from Porto Martins back in the day when I was like 11 if he knew if Nuno was from Terceira. He was pretty sure. And yes, the solo is very very fire 🔥

[@ChrisB-hd9lv]

Then he moved to my hometown of Hudson. Never met him, but had classmates who did back in the 1990s.

[@nunosilveira3363]

@@melissaribeiro4173 Yep he is.. Your grandfather is right. He comes here almost every summer visiting is brother Luis bettencourt, who also is an amazing musician and guitar player. Back in the 90s Luis was my guitar teacher and we got to meet Nuno just after the single more than words came out. It was amazing meeting him. I still hang out with Luis sometimes. By the way Porto Martins is a beautiful village by the sea, have you ever been here to the Azores?

[@budgiecat2885]

Its odd that Rick didnt mention Nuno's first solo that got everyone going wtf which was on their first album; the song Play With Me which was featured in the Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure movie. That solo was insane.

[@fabs66]

💯% This solo remains my absolute favorite over time

[@gator7082]

You are correct, that was the one that really floored me.

[@IansUToob57]

that was the first time i heard Nuno. I was, like whuuuuuut?!! That led me to Extreme. :)

[@bradpower5520]

Also odd that the intro to He Man Woman Hater isn't being talked about, there are a lot of similarities.

[@russmeyer6939]

Play With Me was the first thing I thought of when I heard the solo. How did that solo not get mentioned.

[@matthewdigiacomo2580]

Always been a fan of Nuno. In fact, he and Jerry Cantrell are my two favorite from the 90s and are amongst my favorite all time. Both are DREADFULLY underrated.

[@destiny-theseries]

I’m so happy the world has finally noticed my favorite band. Their third album “III Sides To Every Story” is a fricken underrated masterpiece. "Waiting For the Punchline" and "Saudades De Rock" are also under the radar albums!

[@jameslane9537]

What gets me is that their first album is probably their best (in a line of great albums) and it continues to get overlooked by anyone that isn't a Nuno fan. I remember the first time I heard "Kid Ego", I knew these guys weren't just another 80s hard rock band, but something much better.

[@ClaytonBigsby1776]

Nobody acknowledged Extreme cause they were lame!

[@ewitallday80]

thank the traveler.

[@markbauer909westend]

​@@ClaytonBigsby1776 They still are. All that guitar talent wasted on a lame band with some lame. Listen to my bro Marty Ramirez shred lead and solos on Great Gods of Greed -All Out Warfare. He can play anything Nuno can play.

[@markbauer909westend]

Butt Rock Sucks

[@canestim]

Nuno is a guitar legend. He's also such a humble guy with a great attitude. Rick you got to get him on the channel.

[@nickcarroll5034]

guess you never saw the vh1 bands reunited ep

[@robpaxson4455]

@@nickcarroll5034 I saw it...Nuno wasn't ready to do a reunion, simple as that

[@robertashton8069]

He'd do it in a heartbeat.

[@UncleMontysPython]

Your wish is his command.

[@PendragnTK]

I met Nuno at a Generation Axe show a few years ago. He was so friendly and humble. As good of a person as he is a guitar player.

[@killakane2193]

Nuno's an insanely talented and dexterous player, not to mention a great song writer and arranger. Great to see he's back with Extreme and getting serious recognition for his stellar chops.

[@jaye1790]

The thing is, he's been doing this stuff for years but for some reason this is getting huge exposure. Nuno is awesome...one of my biggest influences

[@ExtremeBeatlesArchive]

The general world suddenly woke up.

[@SavoirRare]

Why is no one mentioning “Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee”? He’s been playing like this in his solo career for years. He’s always been exceptional and amazing. Effortlessly.

[@garywade5071]

Yes. It’s his delay trick. And he does it Extremely well.

[@guitarlessonsnow3431]

I see what you did there…

[@markdunn7828]

Yeah I was thinking that last part sounds like the notes Rick is showing but with his delay trick

[@JohnsOnStrings]

... or the "Play With Me" solo, featured in the Bill and Ted movie.

[@daleturner]

Dotted 8th delay, feedback at zero, delay output max, separating/choking notes with frethand to leave holes between picked notes for delay repeats to poke through.... Picking only 8th notes (double time, here)... "Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee," Eddie Van Halen's "Cathedral," Dream Theaters "Surrounded," Paul Gilbert's "the Echo Song"...whatever that Albert Lee song is called..... Similar thing in Yngwie's "Black Star" intro...

[@DanielSilva-gf4kk]

As a Portuguese metalhead, Nuno has always made me feel a bit of pride in having such a talented musician from Portuguese origin. Greetings from the UK. 🇵🇹🇬🇧

[@groovelife415]

@@j_freed you are correct, but I have never understood why people are that way. The location that one happens to be born has no bearing on their work ethic and ability to achieve greatness.

[@MarcosRobertoDosSantosJF]

I`m Brazilian (my grandmother was portuguese) and Nuno was always made me feel a little pride too, and I'm not even a portuguese citizen! 😀

[@buildthewallwiththewoke6196]

@@groovelife415 You think someone born in Papua New Guinea has the same chance to achieve greatness as someone born in America?

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

I have a couple of Portugese metal cds. Witchbreed, and Midnight Priest - Aggressive Hauntings

[@jvsings9146]

Sounds like an STP rip off.

[@1RobHunter1]

Nuno's flight of the wounded bumble bee live is crazy. It is on another level along with his rhythm chording mixed in. I always liked EVH and his style but Nuno has like a jazz phrasing aspect. He wears his guitar slung low and can just rip on it.

[@bryanshirley3264]

Rick your interview with Nuno was a masterpiece. I thought after the Sting interview it couldn't get any better. I was wrong, the way you let Nuno Bettencourt be himself was awesome. I have a whole new respect for Nuno. I think the most endearing part of the interview was when he gave his brother the respect due to his influence on his playing. Mad respect for Nuno.

[@alan22470]

Super interesting to hear Nuno discuss playing and not being able to read music. Amazing talent.

[@LinkRocks]

@@alan22470 Ironically his hero Eddie Van Halen couldn't read sheet music.

[@h-drumz]

Nuno's tones, solos and arrangements on III Sides To Every Story and Waiting for the Punchline are phenomenal. You'll hear more solos like this on those albums.

[@tmotus84]

3 Sides is AMAZING

[@jamesmcgarvey3]

Those are 2 of my favorite albums ever. The Truth at the end of III sides is still one of the best pieces of music ever, imo.

[@Louisejames23]

Apparently Nuno spent the last few years watching Rick Beato videos for inspiration 😉😬🤘🎸❤️

[@KenBreadbox]

@@tmotus84 You'll find multiple copies of III Sides in every used record store remainder bin in the country. And I can't think why. It's one of my favourite albums.

[@tmotus84]

@@KenBreadbox 🤯 I CAN’T FIND A SINGLE COPY

[@dailybibleverses4903]

You should do a whole episode on the “Three Sides” record. That is a masterpiece!! So little known. That’s one of my favorite records of all time. The production and creativity that went to that record is incredible. Not for the average person. It’s really mostly musicians who appreciate how incredible that record is.

[@avmo2128]

I completely agree!

[@oscarsanchez1327]

Agreed!!

[@RandyB521]

Yup

[@ThePreston6]

Yes! One of my favorites of all time by anyone.

[@steenjuul1808]

Agreed😎

[@HearturMind]

Love your interview with him. I can understand now how he can be present playing at such speed. His mind is amazing. And so generous to share his rat pedal technique!

[@rg807]

Santana said it best, "There are about 10K great guitar players, but there's only about 100 that they play a couple of notes and you know exactly who they are." That's the difference between just shredding and art. Hard to define, but you know it when you hear it.

[@alisadetrick6030]

Paul Kossoff

[@samsaraa2001]

Yes true, but Nuno doesn’t have that IMO.

[@cremadepruta6074]

1st 3 notes of more than words though

[@GyzelE]

​@@samsaraa2001WHAT!?!?!?!? get the funk out! 👉

[@SoFarSoGoodSoWhat14]

One of my favourite videos is Brian May just gushing about the solo from Get the Funk Out, absolutely insane player, and when Brian May is singing your praises you can't do much better 😍

[@msmoniz]

As a child of Portuguese Azorean immigrants from the island next to where Nuno was born, seeing someone from my culture and my parents geographic region rise to become an international guitar. God, was a huge inspiration to me as a kid learning to play guitar, when Extreme broke through. In fact, they were my first concert ever when they opened for ZZ Top on the Recycler tour on the Pornograffitti album cycle. I hope Rick gets to interview Nuno one day because I could see both of them with their extreme love for music go on for hours and no way would I want an edited version of that interview! I’d want the full on music geek out!

[@TribalGuitars]

I've seen them in concert several times, including once at a club where I got to be about 5 feet from Nuno.

[@msmoniz]

@@michaelespinosa9168 I saw them a month later!

[@D4veJap4n]

Dude your reactions to nuno playing solos is so wholesome and pure. I love it

[@reekster30]

Nuno blew me away back in the day .. always loved the solo on decadence dance 4.30min in (best bit of the song 🤘🏻) That rise solo is pure solid 💪🏼

[@sheltonshots]

What sets Nuno apart for me is his live playing. Everyone sounds great on tape but so many of them can't replicate it live. I've seen Nuno probably a dozen times and he always plays clean, his tone is perfect and he attacks everything every time. Can't wait to see him play this in person.

[@OceanofMaya]

Agreed. I've seen him live in clubs and his intensity of playing and yet almost effortless presentation - He's a unicorn on stage who's also a virtuoso...then you add the accompaniment - of which he just brings out the best in their playing as well - just amazing.

[@bastianogr4960]

And the other way around: His studio work sounds incredibly "live". Despite the ridiculous degree of complexity and sophistication, there's always that raw, powerful stage energy in Nuno's playing. Everything he has recorded sounds incredibly vivid and gritty. With such an unmatched aggressiveness and punch. I've always loved that about Nuno! He's actually the only one I can think of (besides Eddie), who really manages to capture that raw and pure stage energy in the studio. It's crazy!

[@muurimc]

Agree. Dropped from a chair after watching some live performances from here youtube. New king in town :)

[@user-vb3vf3sq2e]

Yep. Him, Viv Campbell and Paul Gilbert

[@3rdtonefromthesun]

Yep total badass, dude's a rockstar and always has been!

[@abpaje5606]

Yes Rick please do a Nuno interview. There are a lot of die hard Extreme fans out there even after all these years ❤

[@barryberko]

Yes!!!!

[@Stratokikay]

We 80s and 90s kids know that Nuno took the guitar to another level where EVH left off. I hope Rick will also do a video of another EVH inspired guitarist...Vito Bratta ❤️

[@snowyrain5730]

Last I heard Vito is now a real estate agent in NY. ( ! )

[@roughnight]

YES, both Nuno and Vito were coming from EVH's School (one might say). Nuno is more to the funk and dance rock, pretty much the whole extreme concept. on the other hand, Vito is doing Randy rhoads with EVH technique.

[@mikekellam365]

That's a FAR reach.. Did Nuno pick up on it, You BET, but Eddie didn't drop DAMN thing..

[@maus_drummer]

Vito… amazing guitar player!! Sadly he never went back to play!

[@ddinfant679]

I was just thinking that

[@brunocarreiro7796]

Brilliant guitarist, down to earth guy! Deserves more recognition and exposure in Portugal.🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@silviofonseca4597]

Não podia estar mais de acordo..... o país ainda não lhe deu o devido crédito!

[@Alfablue227]

Rick thank you for finally reviewing guitar master Nuno; my own Portuguese 🇵🇹 boy. What an incredible guitarrist and human being he is. For the 1st x Sep. 22 I visited his birth town of Praia da Vitória, Terceira Island, Açores, 🇵🇹. His presence was everywhere, he is the towns pride and joy, and all of us Portuguese rockers too ! ❤️🇵🇹

[@daddynitro199]

He lived in my hometown for a while, but he had left town before I was aware of him.

[@Alfablue227]

@@daddynitro199 U mean in MA right? Cause he left Terceira Island as a kid, despite marrying there and he returns at least 1 x a year.

[@daddynitro199]

@@Alfablue227 100%. I grew up in the Lakeview neighborhood of Hudson in the 80s.

[@mattmacarthur520]

Nuno and Reb beach were both incredible players that really stood out during that time period . Both insanely underrated.

[@bleepblabloop]

Reb Beach’s tapping approach was innovative

[@Iwasbornin74]

@@bleepblabloop Reb Beach suffered from being a part of Winger. Not because Winger was bad - I bought one of their albums and have plenty of their songs in my playlists - but because of how they were perceived as bad, especially in the post-Metallica dart-throwing incident.

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

lol true...i saw reb rock a solo in a winger song heartbreak in the early 90s..was a spicy little solo

[@eaiii1262]

Both have new music out too! 🤘🏽

[@75wsweeks]

Reb is the man, phenomenal player

[@peterdent2019]

All the guys in Extreme are incredible. I love those early albums so much

[@NathanMaharaj]

Yeah, you nailed it. He's got the chops, but he's completely free of them. They're at the service of musicality, and everything he does has musical meaning, adds to the song. Nuno plays with time, amazing pitch control, always bringing the drama.

[@zhpDEREK]

Nuno’s work on III Sides to Every Story is some of my favorite guitar playing every recorded. Not a dull moment on that album. Flashy as hell, never going overboard, and always just what the music needs.

[@ericmotta]

Exactly. It's perfect every single second.

[@chrismontmusic]

My favorite Extreme album, by far.

[@jordanbyates]

The bridge riff on Peacemaker Die might be the heaviest thing you can find

[@golfhound]

you're right. III sides is a phenomenal record. It reminded me of how impactful Led Zeppelin II was.

[@lessonswithjames]

Top to bottom, not a bad note on the whole thing.

[@lonewolfcollab]

Along with Paul Gilbert, Satch and Vai this guy blew my mind as a teen and absolutely made teenage me rethink the guitar a dozen times!

[@LightWingStudios]

Frightening...Virtuistic...Beautiful. Nuno is nothing short of a Guitar Assassin. And that's an assessment from a less than amateur guitarist just getting back into playing after 40 years at age 70. This time around I have no illusions just awe. :)

[@lillygardens1]

I just discovered Nuno recently. WOW!!!! Magnificent musician! 👍🎸🎸

[@XFLexiconMatt]

I always felt that Extreme's 'Three Sides To Every Story' was a vastly underrated album.

[@TomGrubbe]

It's underrated but there's a bunch of later tracks that I just skip. I'm not sure what they were thinking with songs like Seven Sundays and Stop the World. Pornograffitti has more killer songs on it (except for When I first Kissed You).

[@matthewrobinson9955]

To me 3 sides is one of my favorite albums. Classic.

[@voccsaycee30]

Their Sgt pepper's

[@XFLexiconMatt]

@Tom Grubbe The album illustrated they could be the next Queen, when the drummer and bassist Pat Badger left, the vibe changed and their momentum for me.

[@rraabbeeoo]

@@TomGrubbe Agreed. That album has always stopped for me somewhere around Seven Sundays…but even cut in half it’s mega underrated.

[@ukbloke5740]

To be fair, he established himself as someone that shouldn't be underestimated on the first album with the 'Play With Me'' solo.

[@thorndog100]

Agreed..😁

[@erissroc]

@UK Bloke. You aren't wrong. The entire first Extreme album was a bit of a warning shot IMO. I found Extreme by way of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. I bought the CD not long after seeing the movie. Have been a fan ever since. I saw them on their Extreme II: Pornograffitti tour with Cinderella and David Lee Roth. Extreme stole the show. A guitar masterclass for sure and the entire band was on point.

[@dphidt]

@@erissrocI grew up in the Boston, MA area and was in college then. I remember hearing “Mutha don’t wanna go to school today” on WHJY in Providence RI, before the album was released. All of the Nuno “tricks” are on that album, even then. Van Halen was a huge influence on their sound. Like Aerosmith before them, anyone in a band had someone who knew someone who knew someone in the band. Glad to see they’re back with a vengeance!

[@joerock_]

this was when I first heard of him! An iconic solo IMHO

[@OlviMasta77]

That fastpicking teqnique with fast delay reminds me of Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee too!

[@Ihatemyusernamemore]

Rick's way of appreciating music is so wholesome and infectuous! Give me what he's on. I'd give anything to have Rick's brain for a couple of hours and go through my playlist

[@ryanfraley7113]

A guitar solo that shreds AND fits the song. Nuno is a gift.

[@paulriopelle2962]

Rick one thing that gets overlooked with Extreme is the bass playing, Pat Badger is also underrated and his backing vocals also compliment Nuno as well. Nice to see extreme back.

[@SoFarSoGoodSoWhat14]

Listen to Its a Monster, he gets a little bass solo, it rips so hard 😍

[@michaelwashere]

Dude, Pat Badger's bass lines are fantastic. Totally underrated bass player.

[@DaveTaste]

Everything that ever happened is underrated

[@KarpetRydOFunk]

I'm so ignorant towards what makes a good bassist good. I mean, my dad plays bass, and gets excited about certain bass lines in songs, but I have no clue. As a drummer, I'm always focused on the drums. What can I do to notice good bass lines?

[@mavrc]

for real, Pat is highly underrated. Dude rules.

[@MustangRed1967]

After Eddie's passing we need this. Nuno is completely underrated in my opinion. We need a guy like him still. I hope to see Extreme when they come to Philly.

[@JFLABBERVILLE]

Isn't that just true. I feel the same way.

[@caprise-music6722]

@@Eric_In_SF well said. So true

[@autk]

​@@Eric_In_SF"underrated", has to be the most overused statement of ignorance in KZbin history,... detest it's use for Legends, I saw a P!nk thread on a short the other day and this girl said, "too bad she's underrated", lol, $200 million dollar net worth and 20 years of sold out WORLD tours, it's comical, ...but the all time guffaw had to be when the Legendary, incomparable, Jeff Beck went on to his next venue in the great beyond, there were numerous "underrated", comments, ...like no, never! he was a Legend in the late 60's, and certified untouchable since Blow by Blow in 74, where have you been, lol 😂

[@lovannie]

The « underrated/overrated » debate is so useless. That’s just subjective.

[@craighalvorson77]

The second sentence of this comment should be, “Nuno is the heir to the throne.” 🤷🏻‍♂️Maybe that would have been well received? 😆

[@verbalpics]

I've been a fan of Extreme since their first album. That makes me old, but the fact that Nuno is still "the guy" all these years later, is super impressive. I'm very excited to see them live in Jan 2024!

[@bennett6805]

Rick. I think one of Nuno's best (amazing) solos is the song "Play with Me". Incredible!

[@GregoryHyde]

Nuno is incredible - not just as a guitarist, but as a vocalist and songwriter as well. III Sides to Every Story is a desert island record for sure. Absolutely brilliant.

[@babagandu]

Sounds average ...

[@idk4529]

@@babagandu just doesnt tho does it

[@wjbailey7210]

Pianist as well!😊

[@TwoIndians]

3 sides is def on that short list. incredible recording

[@chrisarmstrong8210]

Also the music + string arrangements he did on the Ultra Payloaded album by Satellite Party (2007) really shows his musical versatility!

[@chrisbr1969]

Nuno and Richie Kotzen are two guitarists still just killing it in this day and age!

[@edwardjons8684]

Totally agree. Richie has toned back the virtuoso playing a little since abandoning the pick, but his long signature legato runs are still unique and heard in live performance are outrageously effective.

[@gavitorres-olivares]

And handsome af hahahahahahah

[@rizamoriza9931]

Eager for NunoKotzen duet album or single

[@shadownet_nft]

Richie and Nuno also two of my favourite underated guitarists. In fairness Nuno really is not underated, but arrived just after the high water mark of stunt guitar. One of a handful of all time greats.

[@freddylive4181]

.. Ritchie is super talented.

[@1RobHunter1]

Nuno is just an extreme rarity in nature. There are things that can be achieved by practice to achive and then there things you just have to have naturally born with - like perfect pitch. You can practice your entire life and not do what Nuno can do naturally in his own style / phrasing. His fluid speed and timing is something to behold. His live playing is nothing short of incredible. He is pretty humble also.

[@chris-4566]

I bought the album 3 sides to every story and was blown away by Nuno’s playing, not just solos but his unique arrangements going on throughout songs. I then watched some live videos which affirmed my appreciation of his unique skill as a guitarist in a world full of great guitarists. He’s not just busy when soloing but contributing throughout the entire song with fills and unusual chord variations and skilful choice of rhythm. If I was putting a “greatest” band together, Nuno would be the first guitarist I would call. I’m glad you have brought his talent to the fore as he rarely gets into anybody’s top 10 guitarist lists.

[@allan-shephard]

"Wow" is right Rick. I heard the "Play with Me" solo back in '89. It has been one of my favourite all time solos ever since. Nuno manages to weave wild technical ability and groove with melody. And that muted legato, staccato, alternate picking he slips into his solos is out of this world. And he also seems like a great human being as well.

[@gagslovedotcom]

I loved that song too!! It was such a blend of classical influences and Eddie VH both at the same time! I went back and started listening to a bunch of live recordings of songs from the first album and the backing vocals live just blew me away. Nuno's voice was on par with Gary Cherone, some spots he was pretty much taking the lead melody. Then I hear Mutha love and go back and listen to that intro from the album... I forgot how damn good it was!! And how good he is!!

[@lorensorenson2129]

Came here to suggest the same thing. Play With Me, and Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee, Nuno Bettencourt has been shredding for decades. The appreciation of this song now just helps solidify how beyond his time Nuno has always been.

[@shorerocks]

Hey, that's what I just commented, too. Yeah, that put him on the map for me. And let's not forget - he and Gary write songs. Great songs.

[@dannyberry8725]

Nuno and Extreme are criminally under-rated!!! Brian May says his favorite solo of all-time is Nuno's solo in Get the Funk Out. EVH also used to play Nuno during soundcheck and warmup.

[@periachi4961]

Isn't his favorite solo from Clapton and not Nuno?

[@stevonlgaming]

Get the funk out is one of the sickest solos of all time.

[@danielhornbeck6588]

@@periachi4961 maybe. That's not what the dude said though.

[@jimmycampbell78]

I’ve also seen the Brian May interview where he says Nuno on Get the Funk Out is his favourite guitar solo. You can probably find the interview on youtube if you care to look for it. I would post the link but since mid 2020 if I post comments with links they get blocked.

[@periachi4961]

@@danielhornbeck6588 idk I just read an article earlier today dated from 2021 where Brian May says his favorite solo comes from the Beano album.

[@thomasbatone5503]

It's great seeing how happy it makes our Host Rick, that's the essence of good music,stirring one's soul,if you will,making us be moved.Great Video Rick.

[@darrylmars]

Extreme just booked a date in my crappy town, w Living Colour ( Vernon Reid ) as warm up. Hell yeah!

[@SuperBSk8r]

Nuno and Paul Gilbert from that era were just incredible in their own ways and inspired so many guitar players going forward all the while their bands only being known for acoustic power ballads is one of the great crimes of the late 80s early 90s. Nuno has been so incredibly influential on my playing and its a true joy to see these guys releasing a new record.

[@artubbie]

This. Kudos for bringing Paul Gilbert to the conversation... definitely my favorite guitar player from the 90s.

[@jerseyshawn4283]

Agreed. Nuno, Gilbert and Kotzen are so underrated

[@lynnfrancesanderson1829]

The fact that your channel is so successful is changing music’s place in culture. Not only do you help people learn how to play, they’re learning how to listen and how complex making music really is. Thank you for the work you do - along with others like Tim Pierce and Tomo Fujita.

[@hasbudikasro]

alib ba ta check it out

[@PianoManPaul]

@Lynn: PERFECTLY said. The fact that common folks, who love music, but always told themselves they could never "be" musicians, absolutely jump at the chance to understand about all the complexities of what music is, over so many genres, was seen by Rick as an opportunity in itself. This video demonstrates that perfectly. I'm a pro musician myself, a keyboardist, but I've always loved guitar. Since operating and investing in my own recording studio, I've learned a great deal about guitar from sound libraries and plugins that I have, and also very much on Rick's channel here. But I still neither own OR play - it's all keyboard emulation still. Rick Beato is one-of-a-kind when it comes to helping people learn and understand stuff like this, and its why he has over 3 million subscribers in less than 5 years! :)

[@wingchun-simplekungfu7584]

Well said Lynn

[@fernandomaiasilvadias8199]

That solo literally made me cry like a baby. That's too much for me to take. I'm overwhelmed.

[@retrotoonsrewind]

Thank you for featuring Nuno! He is one of the solo guitar players that has his own sound identity when playing solos. Not just doing technical virtuosity around the fret board. 🎉

[@supernerdinc5214]

Nuno was one of the first guys that really made me reconsider what I was doing on guitar. He's got so much insane technique mixed with the most insane groove. Nuno is an absolute beast.

[@MrClassicmetal]

Agreed. It's one thing to have that technical ability. Nuno uses it very effectively for dramatic effect, and on top of that he has that groove thing going on. He truly has his signature sound. Like EVH, Paul Gilbert, and Vai, you _know_ it's Nuno when you hear him.

[@TomGrubbe]

Yeah, same here. I mean I never played 7th chords beyond the Hedrix chord before hearing Extreme. Nuno plays 7th chords in huge number of his songs. His string skipping riffs, percussive playing style (e.g He Man) and especially his songwriting were all huge influences - I mean who ever put a horn section in a hard rock song before? The guy's brilliant.

[@andrewmurray5542]

Me too. He made me reconsider what I was doing on the guitar. Best I just put it down and leave it to the experts! My neighbours want to thank Nunu for making me reconsider learning 😂

[@SiTheMon777]

Nuno's solos have always sounded like a song within a song to me. Absolute 🔥🔥🔥

[@lHasRage]

Nuno said in an interview years ago that he wanted to sound like a rhythm and lead guitar were in the band but it was only him. His sound and play style is so unique and underrated.

[@jonserino2722]

The fact that it’s a lead guitar, a bass and drums and that is it for the musical instruments part of the band makes it even more amazing.

[@Bangkokguitar]

Extreme and Nuno single handedly, gave a direct IV to a hardly surviving genre of music. We owe Extreme the world!

[@la83959]

@Rotary Alkymist Good one!

[@holadude69]

His solo in "Play With Me" is my favorite of all time. It defined the action chase scene through the mall in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.

[@brandonhinshaw7775]

Exactly. I posted the same thing

[@krwilson74]

agreed. grew up with Extreme as one of my favorite bands. While everyone was falling over "More than words" I was absolutely mesmerized by Nuno in "Play with me"

[@Thetache]

Bill and Ted soundtrack was where I discovered Extreme! Saw them twice live in the 90s

[@blucat4]

Dooo yooo chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk Waannaa chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk chunk Plaay-aayy ??

[@kpag3030]

Yes it did. And it is great.

[@BS-gj5ot]

Never was big into the Extreme sound, but Nuno is absolutely a phenomenal guitar player. And this solo is amazing.

[@Brutish1]

Saw Nuno as part of the "Generation Axe" concert with Zack Wylde, Yngwie and Tosin Abasi. Still up there in the top 3 best concerts I have been to.

[@patterry730]

These guy just raised the bar! Fresh new songs with reminiscent vibes from past sprinkled throughout yet absolutely over the top arrangements and performances! Absolutely SICK!!!

[@Cole_Douglas]

I haven’t had a solo give me the feels quite like this one in a long time

[@renolds4300]

Nuno finally getting the love he deserves!

[@galdrmusic9680]

your clear passion in all your videos make them so enjoyable to watch!

[@mikelo303]

I used to listen to rock back in the day. Now I am a techno guy (I know, I know), but I still got a goose bumps after listening to that solo. Wow!

[@iainwhite3476]

I’ve never seen Rick so animated about a song and the solo! I bloomin love this!!

[@todddickinson3262]

That’s one of the most astonishing guitar solos I’ve heard in years. The guy is just an amazing player, and he always has been.

[@johnf.rancoeur8191]

Listen to any of Animal as Leaders album and your opinion will change

[@Saiyan585]

Igor Paspalj.

[@artanywhere7256]

He's finally being recognized as the guitar maestro that he is. His time to shine

[@thatsamazin-]

He was always considered one of the best by the guitar magazines back in the day. They were also very popular on mtv. He got TONS of recognition as a great guitarist as well as Vito Bratta, Warren Demartini, and George Lynch to name a few others. Very few reached the iconic notoriety of Randy or Eddie but they were still praised by the guitar magazines on a regular basis.

[@robozot]

30 years later and I’m still playing Nunos riffs from pornograffitti. He was a monster player then and still is. He just didn’t have the lucky timing of his peers - he broke through right when heavy rock with complex guitar parts went out of fashion. Maybe if the worm is turning again Nuno can finish what he started!

[@muzmason3064]

It's a monster 😂

[@gethynwilliams]

He was this good in 1990. The fact he’s still at that level is exceptional in itself.

[@yammak2004]

Honestly he's better now than he was then

[@markcamp1]

@@yammak2004 One of the few players who were standouts when they broke who have actually improved AND doing stuff that the horde of Internet players haven't thought of...

[@yammak2004]

@@markcamp1 you are exactly right

[@ryanlyle9201]

Steve Vai is another good example of this. The man had work done on his wrist a while back and uploaded a crazy one handed shred while in a sling.

[@kengibbens5059]

Likely a better guitarist now than he was then which was pretty good.

[@matthiaseisterer2240]

In my opinion, Nuno writes the best Solos that are technically amazing and still have a great melody and groove to them. I personally think that nothing beats his Solos on Population 1. I mean, if you listen to the Solo of Spacemen or Stiff, just wow. Doesn't get better than that.

[@gregmurphy2218]

I have been a fan for years. I saw him live in Portland Maine recently and he played what seemed to be like an hour and a half straight with a 2 minute break. I wish they would get air time on the radio. This band is the real deal and so underrated!!

[@timothy5974]

Have to get him in the studio for a interview and this solo

[@allengoeddey2719]

Nuno is an insane guitarist! Loved their first 3 albums. I love how Rick says “This is the hard part…..” wtf?! It’s all hard….

[@soapy3204]

Aside of the ability and teqnique ,the hours put in etc ,his playing is inspirational and you can feel that the passion is still there all these years down the line .he did it again 🎯✨💥🎼🎩

[@moonrunner1973]

Nuno Bettencourt's guitar playing always and literally makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck!!! Awesome guitar player!!!

[@spanishpeaches2930]

It was Nuno's outstanding solo on Rest In Peace which made me stand up and take notice. Phenomenal player.

[@RobertAbbott]

Nuno has been "the guy" for decades. Glad he is finally getting his due. Porno, III Sides, Punchline ... all incredible albums. Mind blowing guitar and great song writing. Can't wait for the new album.

[@Nhilzer]

Rick, I'd just like to say that what I like about your videos is that it's like listening to a teacher, cause you explain details, and as I don't play, it's very interesting (I wish I had learnt to play when I was younger). Oh and we can really feel your passion when you talk about music.

[@ryche.rising]

Get the Funk Out is arguably one of the most badass solos ever created for guitar. Bryan May said he was stunned when he heard it. I can't imagine the world without EVH, Nuno, Vai, Satriani, Malmsteen, Blackmore, Petrucci and other geniuses.

[@greatamericanbird]

What I really love about Rick is his enthusiasm and how he is happy when he is hearing music he admires. This is inspiring and heart warming at the same time. Like a brother or uncle that really cares. I think the super fast part of Nunos solo is played like „Flight of the wounded bumbelbee“ ( He-Man Intro) on the Pornograffiti album ( what was actually played by Dweezil Zappa) with a super short delay.

[@Dreaming11]

Yes , that is what I thought….I think Nuno uses a delay for this super fast part of the solo …..but … .anyway……outstanding…..he is the guy

[@MaTtRoSiTy]

Yeah I agree about Rick, he is so obviously genuine in his love of the music and he appreciates all kinds of music too

[@MaestorRasanen]

Nuno plays that Intro solo completely himself. Where the metronome goes all way through in the back? Zappa plays the solo when the actual riff starts and the outro.

[@filedge4914]

Yup its like bumblebee and Dave Weinners "party piece" where the delay is evry other note u hear

[@kevinkenny5663]

he's like the Bob Ross of guitar

[@slapitman]

I was a Nuno devotee since their first album. He is the beacon beyond anyone. Three sides to every story is a HUGE album and sadly overlooked.

[@MoreMeRecording]

A friend of mines best and at the same time, worst memory, was back in the early 90's where he and his band played an all ages show in the Vancouver area. Extreme wasn't known at all and guess who opened the show!? lol...He said the look on all the other 3 bands faces that night turned white, terrified they had to follow that - and if the other bands were anything like my buddies, they were bad! Wish I made that show.

[@jeffhubbard9951]

Wow. Serious respect is due, for this one! I love the section where he plays at half time against the rhythm section - so, so cool! That guy is a serious bad-ass. I hope he gets the props that should have been coming his way for many years!

[@kevwills858]

Rick, your'e a true analyst and educator of music 👍 Something that no AI will ever replace ... keep following what you ❤ and spreading it 👍👍

[@davelindsay4832]

Nuno's solo work is massively underrated. Population 1 is one of my "stuck on a desert island" albums.

[@screaminjesus]

I love all his solo projects, mourning widows and drama gods are great too!

[@itsjohnnymillion]

@@screaminjesus I came here to type this

[@ericbrintonmusic]

I'd actually rather have a new Dramagods album than a new Extreme album. But as a fan of Extreme and Nuno for over a decade am overjoyed to have new content from them

[@dashboarddevil4713]

I still listen to Population 1, so freaking good! My favorite is Sick Punk. Just listened to it 2 days ago

[@y_s4021]

Wow, wasn't expecting this kind of sound from Nuno. Great opening track on Population 1.