The REMARKABLE Story Of BILLY GIBBONS And JIMI HENDRIX

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Tim Pierce Guitar

Tim Pierce Guitar

Жыл бұрын

Billy Gibbons and Jimi Hendrix toured together! What happened after the shows is truly amazing.
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@orlandovflores
@orlandovflores Жыл бұрын
I just met Billy when I was in Vegas at a Guitar Center. It was near closing time and it was empty. He was walking by while I was playing an Acoustasonic and lingered a bit. I started playing "Fool for your stockings" having noticed him. I went to return the guitar to get my ID from the staff when Billy came up to me and started asking me about the guitar. He said he heard me playing and that it sounded "pretty darn good". I told him I started playing one of his songs when he was walking by and said "no wonder it sounded so good". We talked for a bit and I took a pic with him. Great guy and one of my favorite guitar players.
@emeraldcelestial1058
@emeraldcelestial1058 Жыл бұрын
Super cute interaction!
@Blinkerd00d
@Blinkerd00d 3 ай бұрын
Best story EVER.
@imadazhell
@imadazhell 23 күн бұрын
I believe all you said was true. But if I was gonna make up a story about nonchalantly running into a blues god in some random guitar shop in Vegas, this was it🎸
@mooseymoose
@mooseymoose Жыл бұрын
I would take one Billy G over all the shredders ever. That’s not even accounting for how cool the guy is.
@thejuggernaut5327
@thejuggernaut5327 Жыл бұрын
Straight truth
@annunacky4463
@annunacky4463 Жыл бұрын
A high school buddy’s big brother was a promoter, and brought ZZ to Mobile Al back in the late 60’s. Billy met them both in the hotel, but limited it to two folks. I would have been three if he allowed it! Oh well. They said he was really nice, sober and told them a few guitar and boot stories. So close…
@gokhanersan8561
@gokhanersan8561 Жыл бұрын
The only shredder who can play rhythm like Billy G is the later day EVH (not the eruption version, but the 5150 version EVH).
@GoldTop57
@GoldTop57 Жыл бұрын
@@gokhanersan8561 Steve Lukather too
@preston2636
@preston2636 Жыл бұрын
@@gokhanersan8561 lol Brian esbach would take him to school. So would mark okubo. What if I told you boomers that good guitar players exist after the year 1985. This is why you guys never get past pentatonic scales. You hate shred cause you can't shred
@justinludeman8424
@justinludeman8424 Жыл бұрын
The things about Billy Gibbons that stand out for me: 1. Impeccable tone, right for the context 2. Note choices, and knows what chord tones to target moving through changes - as above 3. Never overplays 4. Has an encyclopedic knowledge of music 5. Has been around a lot longer than most late era ZZ Top fans realise 6. Is cool AF
@milospopovic4878
@milospopovic4878 Жыл бұрын
he makes notes so expensive, especially as a younger musician. He was throwing so many crazy sounding things in his solos
@gib59er56
@gib59er56 Жыл бұрын
His tone was the first thing I noticed upon first hearing him. It is pure tube overdrive and has a crunchy bite to it. He is smooth as good Kentucky bourbon. He has great timing and taste. He is like Joe Walsh as far as tasty phrasing goes. When you hear that guitar, you know it is Billy F. Gibbons. One of my favorite players. He is in my top Five guys.
@apollomemories7399
@apollomemories7399 Жыл бұрын
There's only one thing wrong about Billy Gibbons. He should have been born in Scotland.
@BlindMellowJellyInc
@BlindMellowJellyInc Жыл бұрын
number 1 was all Bill Ham. He created their tone and stuck with it despite the bands input. number 3 is mostly trial and error but he cant fill what you dont know. He will tell you he is limited much to everyones suprise. He does play a very shortend version of what some might call the blues. It is the lack of knowledge that makes that happen not his range. He is fairly cool but only recently once he got old that he is able to talk to people. He almost never did that back in the day and I have crossed paths with him since the mid 70s. He has stopped being half racist and no longer thinks he is a guitar God. Yeah he is cooler now but it is best to be that way late in life cause the end is near
@scottwheeler2494
@scottwheeler2494 Жыл бұрын
@@BlindMellowJellyInc never heard him being charged as racist - but being born and raised in Houston TX, that’s easy to say. Once would have to go way against cultural norms to be totally clear and unambiguous. Hell, there was still an open office of the KKK in Pasadena on Red Bluff Rd into the late ‘70’s. His version of the blues is very Texas based, but his musical knowledge goes beyond just the blues. As for Bill Ham, that’s a story that really depends on who is telling it. I have heard many different stories from different people. I can’t tell you what’s true cause I was not there. If you were there, I would be interested in hearing many more details. I did go places like the 5th ward to hear Light’n Hopkins as a teenager as well as many other bands, blues and otherwise, like early Thunderbirds. Many in places I had no business being (only time I was ever arrested was for being white in a black neighborhood by a cracker cop). So would be interested in hearing what you know about Texas players.
@deckert618
@deckert618 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Tim! I am 54 yrs old, been playing since 1980, and I would still give a kidney to sit in the studio with you for an hour
@robertpatterson3406
@robertpatterson3406 Жыл бұрын
I was born in 57 and when I was 12 my rock and roll experience began and being from Texas I was immediately attracted to ZZ Top and of course Jimi , Jeff , Zappa , Nitzinger , the Winters and all of the others and ZZ still gets my blood pumping as well as Jeff and Jimi .You are a fantastic guitarist and I love your videos . Thank you for what you do.
@dwightburns6699
@dwightburns6699 Жыл бұрын
he came to Mobile in the mid-80s I'm from Pensacola born in 59 such a big influence and he was incredible
@andypearce5537
@andypearce5537 Жыл бұрын
Buddy Whittington and Bugs Henderson!
@mwilson70201
@mwilson70201 Жыл бұрын
I love Nitzinger, great band. Point Blank was another rockin group that never got the promotion their talent rated.
@bloosman1
@bloosman1 Жыл бұрын
Linda Waring played in my band as a sub drummer a couple of times...
@Trex1268
@Trex1268 Жыл бұрын
Billy Gibbons is the smoothest most effortless player you'll ever see. If you've seen him live you know!
@lovepg56
@lovepg56 Жыл бұрын
Rio Grande mud has got to be the most underrated rock album of all time ! I saw that 72 tour as well and I had never heard of them at the time !They were opening for Deep Purple and I thought they just blew them away . Went out the next day and found Rio Grande mud and just wore it out ! His playing is understated yet dramatic at the same time . Sure got cold after the rain fell would be would be a great song to feature ! Thanks Tim
@halohat2286
@halohat2286 Жыл бұрын
I love watching Billy going from kinda jamming along and then entering the zone. It is so noticeable and so rewarding to hear it happen.
@myvintagesunburst7418
@myvintagesunburst7418 Жыл бұрын
first ZZ Top show was in 1973 , Kellogg Auditorium in Battle Creek , Michigan ... some of my best concert memories were found at that show .
@BobEstremera
@BobEstremera Жыл бұрын
The pure joy with which you play is one of the most enjoyable parts of your videos.
@harveysmusicschoollizaman2290
@harveysmusicschoollizaman2290 Жыл бұрын
My thought exactly👍
@hampyonce
@hampyonce Жыл бұрын
"Rio Grande Mud" was the second album I ever bought with my own kid money. I went to buy "Tres Hombres" but it wasn't in store yet. I was mind boggled. I remember losing control to "Chevrolet". I was emotionally overwhelmed. First time music had ever invaded my space in that way. I can remember the anticipation of waiting to hear Tres Hombres. Great video, Mr Pierce.
@geraldhinson
@geraldhinson Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna need the ability to thumbs-up this at least twice.. Once on principle just based on the title.. and the other when I get done watching it!
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much I really appreciate it!
@jessehutchings
@jessehutchings Жыл бұрын
6:50 "some of the simplest things on guitar are the most effective things" That's what many aspiring guitarists miss. They get caught up in shredding or speed running or crazy noodling and lose sight of the heart stopping sounds that are perfectly simple but are the true reasons guitar is such a powerful instrument. I'm not even a blues guy but the versatility of moving between easygoing to raging furor has always drawn me in. The rhythmic punch and hook is more powerful than perpetual shredding.
@cozmowiz5593
@cozmowiz5593 Жыл бұрын
Interesting opinion but there has never been a real market for what you speak of. Simple things is all some know as they are just now understanding the slave scale. Ask Eddie Van Halens brother how their father would punish Eddie for playing with that scale. That scale created rock as you know it and also bluegrass as we know it today. Arnold Shultz gifted that to BillMonroe long ago......lol. white folks love to ignore us but we wont let you😅
@junes2k
@junes2k Жыл бұрын
you play along with records better than anybody I've ever seen. you dial in the tuning & the tone so well along with playing great. really impressive.
@jessehutchings
@jessehutchings Жыл бұрын
I did a pretty decent job playing along to Alice in Chains' Nutshell if you want to see it .. 😅
@philipatoz
@philipatoz Жыл бұрын
I saw ZZ in a coliseum right after Tres Hombres was released - and it was, without a doubt, the wildest show I ever saw. Back then, Billy only had a itty bitty, little beard and they played EXCRUCIATINGLY loud - just some sloppy, greasy, distorted, Texas blues. There was, of course, a huge cumulus cloud of pot over the crowd. And when Billy played lead riffs, at such extreme decibels, it felt as if they were piercing your body cavity! I went down and stood in front of the stacks. Then, a couple of genius started shooting bottle rockets at the stage from the the top seats of the coliseum. This is no lie - my ears rang for about two weeks after that concert, and I don't think they were ever the same afterward!
@MrPnew1
@MrPnew1 Жыл бұрын
You are having far too much fun doing this video Tim 🤣 Thank you so much
@colinwallace5286
@colinwallace5286 Жыл бұрын
I was in tenth grade when ELIMINATOR came out, and a friend’s older brother handed over his ZZ Top vinyl, so when we went to see them in concert in Edmonton, Alberta, we went wild over all the old stuff, which many of our peers had never heard of. Such a different world from now, when you can find it all in mere seconds online, WITH video. Many fun hours listening to and playing all this stuff. Great video.😎
@ricklyle3739
@ricklyle3739 Жыл бұрын
BG is one of my favorite all time guitarist. Matter of fact he’s the 2nd best I’ve ever seen live (Eliminator tour) so freaking awesome! FYI #1 was EVH Fair Warning tour. Grew up in the 80’s saw so many awesome guitarist live but BG will always be one of my all time favorite’s.
@raiderjohnthemadbomber8666
@raiderjohnthemadbomber8666 Жыл бұрын
The friendship came about when BFG realized in order to fill the time requirement was to play two of Jimis tunes, so he did and as he left the stage Jimi said to him, "you got balls". Always loved that album, got it and Deguello in a publishers pack when I did radio.
@pselden2103
@pselden2103 Жыл бұрын
The admiration and love I hear in your voice is how I feel about his playing, too. Thanks for a great review!
@babydaddy1930
@babydaddy1930 Жыл бұрын
It's the songs! Billy wrote so many great great songs, coolest cat ever, like Tim I was living in New Mexico and wore out rio grande mud! Had a little tesico and a plastic amp...and it was heaven....
@justingallion4902
@justingallion4902 Жыл бұрын
Billy has really influenced my guitar style. I grew up listening to my dad playing zz top and Dire straits in his 1956 pick up. How times have changed.
@matsjonsson9492
@matsjonsson9492 Жыл бұрын
I bought the "ZZ Top's first album" when it was released, in 1971, and had no idea what to expect. And then.... The "Brown Sugar" intro came out of the speakers. To this day it's the best guitar tone I've ever heard.
@shipsahoy1793
@shipsahoy1793 Жыл бұрын
👍You’re probably not the only one that thought that!!👍
@matsjonsson9492
@matsjonsson9492 Жыл бұрын
@@shipsahoy1793 I really hope so. Pearly Gates in all its glory.
@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec
@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec Жыл бұрын
That's a killer tone. the way you can hear Billy's amped sound and at the same time hear him hitting the strings is epic.
@josephtravers777
@josephtravers777 Жыл бұрын
Squank is such a badazz funky tune w/ the pinched harmonics
@MarcoPolo-ze3ie
@MarcoPolo-ze3ie Жыл бұрын
Beautiful playing Tim. I always thought of Billy Gibbons as more of a Novelty player until I saw him Row 4 on the Antenna tour. I was completely transfixed and blown away. Funny how seeing someone live can completely change everything!
@susskinsgamer
@susskinsgamer Жыл бұрын
1. Those early ZZTop albums are amazing. 2. I LOVE that gnarly Strat of yours.
@DavidSmith-ss1cg
@DavidSmith-ss1cg Жыл бұрын
Most novice guitar players of that era went through a ZZ Top phase, where you listened in awe, and just kinda absorbed - by osmosis, maybe, as well as listening - the basics of a VERY important part of playing - FEEL. It's made a lot easier when you're younger, when you can use beer or weed to help you to "tune in" - especially in those days(the early 1970s), it was a lot more socially acceptable. It's just SO cool that you mention them now, because listening to the classic hits of ZZ Top can be an education all by itself. Playing along with those blues-based songs, with the awesome power in the resolution of those simple, great-sounding song structures, gives any player the confidence and familiarity of playing along with songs, so that eventually they'll be able to step out and play their own stuff - along with others - and sound like they know what they're doing. And best of all, the ZZ Top albums are NOT instructional material; they just sound great - they succeed because of the time-honored "KISS Principle(Keep It Simple, Senor). So it's always cool to listen to their stuff.
@Hold_Fast_Dean
@Hold_Fast_Dean Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video. Thanks so much for sharing.Thanks for all that you do.
@jcvanbreugel
@jcvanbreugel Жыл бұрын
It’s pure joy to hear your stories
@ozoneswiftak
@ozoneswiftak Жыл бұрын
Great photos. When you can see his face. Thank you Tim.
@tonym6326
@tonym6326 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim! Love it when you get in the time capsule and remind folks where our greatest Southern Rock & Blues came from. I like watching Beato but he don't include enough Southern rock & blues in his lists in my opinion.
@davidwright8086
@davidwright8086 Жыл бұрын
One of your best videos!!, I've been watching your channel since 1958, or thereabouts, and this one was a real Gem! Thanks.
@gib59er56
@gib59er56 Жыл бұрын
I love watching Tim play!! He is always right in the zone, and you can see how much he loves playing. The world needs more guys like Tim, who really is a true artist. Amazing player!!
@kennypowers2176
@kennypowers2176 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. This was my first intro to Tim. Fantastic player. True feel....
@jonp4846
@jonp4846 11 ай бұрын
I get what you mean but imo, that's what makes him stand out: The fact that there aren't so many "more guys like Tim."
@act.13.41
@act.13.41 Жыл бұрын
Billy is still my favorite guitarist. I got to see ZZ TOP back in the pre-beard days. Great days indeed.
@brucestewart5939
@brucestewart5939 Жыл бұрын
For this session legend to give kudos to Tom is surely one of the best and most heart felt things Buk could possibly hear! Wow!
@TheFeelButton
@TheFeelButton Жыл бұрын
Great work on these live shows Tim! Cheers!!
@RussShirley1
@RussShirley1 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorites from you Tim, especially the Billy, Jimi info, makes perfect sense for a visionary like Jimi to do that.
@davidhoxit4274
@davidhoxit4274 Жыл бұрын
Tim Pierce, Jimi Hendrix, BFG...legendary guitarists!!!
@blahblahoink
@blahblahoink Жыл бұрын
Tim Pierce loves that song as much as I do. His enthusiasm is catching! Keep up the good work Tim. And......'ahh take me with you Jesus'!
@andreabilotti4362
@andreabilotti4362 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for these stories!!! I admire your style and your suggestions. Ciao from Roma IT
@xOneTrackMind
@xOneTrackMind Жыл бұрын
"guys I have a confession..." tim cracks me up.😂
@ampersandmcvinegar5681
@ampersandmcvinegar5681 Жыл бұрын
Anything Billy-style is what brung me. You are a treasure. ✊😔❤️
@We_Seek_Truth
@We_Seek_Truth Жыл бұрын
Just stumbled on to your channel and I love it! Great video... great subject, put together well, and good audio. But I'm so impressed by your equipment & your setup, and your knowledge of so many things! Now I have a new, great channel. Thanks for posting!
@seattlerain1086
@seattlerain1086 Жыл бұрын
1st video of yours I’ve seen, Tim. Fantastic! You have gained one more subscriber, thank you!
@TheRycooder
@TheRycooder Жыл бұрын
Our band opened for him when he was with The Moving Sidewalks in Houston! EVEN THEN he had that Wall of Sound! We opened with a good set ands they BLEW US AWAY! Lol SO DAMN GOOD!
@kennypowers2176
@kennypowers2176 Жыл бұрын
That was fantastic!!!! The beginning. Wow. Love it!!!!!!
@dickstryker
@dickstryker 11 ай бұрын
Listening to Billy speak on his adventures with Jimmy is trully a jem in rock history. These guys are treasures. I'm glad Billy is still around to let us know.
@beezersurf
@beezersurf Жыл бұрын
Great video Tim. Billy is such a legend. Love Uncle Larry, incredible player.
@bradleybieber3886
@bradleybieber3886 10 ай бұрын
I love Tim's face when he's playing. Pure Joy. Which is what it should always be 😄
@atlantaguitar9689
@atlantaguitar9689 Жыл бұрын
Good one Tim. Billy has always been a walking lesson for up and coming rock and rollers. His "licks" are mini compositions with great tone. He is a great straight-into-the-amp player which, these days, is almost non-existent.
@boilermakerslash8166
@boilermakerslash8166 Жыл бұрын
Billy is so cool now i know he hung with Jimmy how cool can on guy get . Zack w knows who get riffs from its like a blues thing respect for the master likeStevie and Albert video .Mad respect.
@danstringer7610
@danstringer7610 Жыл бұрын
I saw ZZ Top for the first time on the eliminator tour and as you said in your video, they are so cool I was so struck on just how cool that band was and how cool the show was. It was fantastic. Billy Gibbons is a number one guitar hero. I love his tone, the way he plays, that he plays a Les Paul…it just sounds right! ZZ Top’s songs fit them so well. BTW, I thought the eights on that guitar sounded great too. Tim I love your style and I love your humility. I love the way you play.
@CliffDaSikk
@CliffDaSikk Жыл бұрын
Billy Gibbons is probably the coolest guy ever, such a smooth character
@dougbrunelle7170
@dougbrunelle7170 11 ай бұрын
I worked at Charley's Guitar Shop for 6 years. When I started there, one of the 4X12 "Rio Grande" cabs was there. Thank you for posting this!!!!
@ezestudiosvegas
@ezestudiosvegas Жыл бұрын
Always an inspiration listening to your first & second hand experiences. Thx for sharing.
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@tbluesboye
@tbluesboye Жыл бұрын
Great video Tim! I'm a bit older than you and I saw ZZ Top at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago pre-beard days. We also covered a bunch of their tunes in my early bands. He is a total master of tone and groove. Nothing else matters! Keep up the good work Tim!
@M00nkat55
@M00nkat55 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Tim
@typhoonjenkins8330
@typhoonjenkins8330 Жыл бұрын
I have a Bad Monkey, it's a nice pedal, specially for what it sold for. Imagine Tim saying he's not as sharp as he used to be. LOL Tim, news flash: On your crappiest day, you're still in a keague of very few, world class player, and an even better human being, like Buko.
@joemed6222
@joemed6222 Жыл бұрын
Great stories! Great guitar playing! Always love to hear your knowledge!
@romanborysiuk5910
@romanborysiuk5910 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@BenCoombs
@BenCoombs Жыл бұрын
A great story of two amazing players!! Great job as always Tim!!
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Ben :)
@shipsahoy1793
@shipsahoy1793 Жыл бұрын
Tim, for some reason, “Down Brownie” off the Rio Grande Mud album always gives me chills👍 I own every ZZ Top studio release, all on CD, and the older ones on vinyl first, too. Guys like Jimi and Billy are my favorite electric Blues men, with Jeff, and some others. Martin Barre on that list too! Great stuff..
@megalodon8473
@megalodon8473 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE Down Brownie, that intro riff - you can hear the amp just breaking up into naturally overdriven bliss!! Rio Grande Mud is such a hidden gem. That and Tres Hombres are my favorite ZZ albums.
@shipsahoy1793
@shipsahoy1793 Жыл бұрын
@@megalodon8473 yep it’s guitar tone like that exemplifies that the amplification system is such a significant part of the instrument. Right up there with touch and feel..
@tassobear
@tassobear Жыл бұрын
and Austria as well Tim! Music has no border! Thanks for doing such a great video, its priceless!
@Tony_Leonardi.
@Tony_Leonardi. Жыл бұрын
Great episode!!!!
@rvpjohn
@rvpjohn Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million Tim! Could never figure out that magical double stop!!! And thanks for giving The Reverend Willie G his due! God Bless Texas!
@musicmann1967
@musicmann1967 Жыл бұрын
My earliest memory of hearing ZZ Top was pre show at an ELO concert in '74. I probably heard them earlier, because when "Tush" came on over the P.A., I do think I'd heard it before. But sitting there, waiting for ELO, playing a ZZ Top boogie doesn't seem to make sense, but you could tell that the crowd dug it. That song was probably the first time I heard pinch harmonics, and that sounded cool as hell to me at the time! It's amazing how they changed up their image from the 'cowboys on the plains' image in the 70's to the Big Beard guys when they had all their 80's hits! Good for them. Great band, and a cool video, Tim! Thanks!
@davidphelps
@davidphelps Жыл бұрын
Great interview Tom and Dann Huff.
@xeverettx2564
@xeverettx2564 Жыл бұрын
I honestly thought Beato’s channel was the best guitar channel but my oh my Tim Pierce when it comes to straight gear nerdom you’re the cat!! Love you too Rick!
@stickman55100
@stickman55100 Жыл бұрын
Tim, Every post you make is a gem! Always interesting stories and inspiring playing!
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@guitareveryone
@guitareveryone Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos Tim. Inspiring and gets me out of a rut.
@gilland2000
@gilland2000 Жыл бұрын
Pura vida, Love from Costa Rica from a HUGE Billy Gibbons fan....
@robhead22
@robhead22 Жыл бұрын
What a treat this video is!!! Thank you!
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@wrightackle1
@wrightackle1 Жыл бұрын
It is so wonderful to hear you and Bukovac pay homage to ZZ top. My musical universe was ZZ, Allman brothers, and Skynyrd and the only group I ever liked from across the pond, Dire Straits. I saw ZZ top in the pre beard era. They could have been promoting their first album or it could have been Tres Hombres. Either way it was extraordinary. After their show they went to the Night Owl a small club in Pensacola and hung out.
@cuda426hemi
@cuda426hemi Жыл бұрын
Saw them twice pre beard - 0ne was Fandango "gottamelladown" tour; and once in Foxwoods Casino era - needless to say pre beard Stetson, faded tight jeans "pearly gates" Les Paul was the real deal BEST imo followed by Nudie suit Fandango era. 🎸
@vlada
@vlada Жыл бұрын
You sir have an exquisite taste in music.
@boufd2008
@boufd2008 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this vid, I watch alot of guitar/ music channels . Hardly any other channels highlight, Billy Gibbons.
@FragmentoPro
@FragmentoPro Жыл бұрын
Awesome Video. This one convinced me to subscribe. I love the explanation of how to get the sound for one of my favorite ZZ Top songs ever, and the story of Gibbons and Hendrix hanging out on tour. ZZ Top is my All Time Favorite band and I have be listening to them since I was a kid.
@Fastlane05
@Fastlane05 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim. You make it all look so easy. Love your channel and your music.
@Fastlane05
@Fastlane05 Жыл бұрын
My all-time favorite ZZ Top song is Blue Jean Blues! I WILL LEARN THIS SONG!
@Fastlane05
@Fastlane05 Жыл бұрын
Right now I've just spent the last few weeks learning intro and solo to Hotel California.
@jimicrack29
@jimicrack29 Жыл бұрын
so awsome to see dusty hill too thanks tim. an frank beard.
@johnjohnson3709
@johnjohnson3709 Жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly. That double note G is what I heard and it is one of my favorite.
@umbertoyltp
@umbertoyltp Жыл бұрын
I got hooked when I heard the live medley on Fandango, huge sound and passionate live vibes!❤
@azrael87d
@azrael87d Жыл бұрын
Always great content and awesome playing!! Thank you
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@jdfolbre
@jdfolbre Жыл бұрын
Billy's dad was a well known musician in Houston, Tx. Billy's sister is or was a well thought of Museum curator in Atlanta. Amazing family.
@raymondfryar1533
@raymondfryar1533 Жыл бұрын
Those albums bring back such fond memories, Rio grand mud, Tres Hambres, Fandango. Nothing today comes close.
@stephenmiller5023
@stephenmiller5023 Жыл бұрын
As Usual you just genuinely give us listening some great insight & killer playing , and the fact that in this one you just happen to be showcasing some of the “ Reverend Billy ‘s “ licks just put the icing on the cake , so to speak. Thanks Tim!!👍👍. I was born only 2 years after you in ‘60 myself and got older ( I never grew up😆) listening to all that great era of music , and ZZ TOP was definitely one of my favorites, along with Jimi, and Cream , and Iron Butterfly , etc. Those were the days. I play guitar myself and have amassed a collection of amps & pedals & 13 guitars now , that I keep in my “ music room “ like yours , ( but not quite as Elaborate 😉) and enjoy playing whenever I too can squeeze in some free time between work & kids & grandkids, etc. Retirement for me from working the daily grind is right around the corner & I’ve already told my beloved wife of almost 40 years to prepare for me taking more time to play daily once that occurs. Thanks for sharing what you do with us today, and Always. C-ya 😊
@qcc5
@qcc5 Жыл бұрын
Steven, when you retire, everyone seems to need your help. I am retired, and my wife, kids, and grandkids always need me to do some work on their homes. I like it though. Great times with family, but I have taken a lot of time off to play my guitar now. Played in many bands in the old days, but now I play with my family band, and we have a great time. I walked into a friends house when we were in Jr. High, and he was playing the NEW Rio Grand Mud album. It immediately blew my mind. I have played that music to death. I have seen ZZ about 15 - 20 times live. Always one of my favorite albums.
@stephenmiller5023
@stephenmiller5023 Жыл бұрын
@@qcc5 I hear that a lot from other friends who have retired before me , that their lives are as busy or busier afterwards.😏. I’m willing to take that trip . 44 years of “ The daily grind “ is almost coming to a close & I cannot wait to see what comes next.😎👍. Hoping I’ll be able to start a “ Family band “ of my own as my oldest Daughter just got bitten by the “ guitar bug “ as did my oldest of 3 grandsons she has given us when I visited last October. She only last month found a very nice Ibanez 6 string electric & amp for $75 , and the two of them are looking at various Internet forums for inspiration and advice . As we all know ( unless extremely gifted at birth ) it will be a long steady progression to learn & become competent at it . I’m hoping for a long and happy guitar love to follow … 🤞
@paul2602
@paul2602 Жыл бұрын
Tim, your videos are always a joy to watch. Great stories, insights, and playing. Keep 'em coming.
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
Thanks I really appreciate the comment
@jimmyc5498
@jimmyc5498 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Tim. I used to have a poster of the boys with matching Tele bass and guitar and Billy spread his feet out to match them in height. I read he was into art and I finally got it that he molding all the imaging for the group, so cool.. 10:42 10:42
@IAMTHEANTICHRISTISWEARMAN
@IAMTHEANTICHRISTISWEARMAN Жыл бұрын
Awesome vid Tim
@MichaelAntus
@MichaelAntus Жыл бұрын
Much respect Tim...
@gregbaugh7640
@gregbaugh7640 Жыл бұрын
really have enjoyed your KZbin videos Tim .. and music I never knew you were playing on until I knew lol … thanks gregbaugh 🤘🏻
@eljison
@eljison Жыл бұрын
Great song and an awesome photo montage. Oh, right, and Tim's playing is pretty good, too. :)
@g_and_kikos_homestudio
@g_and_kikos_homestudio Жыл бұрын
I was at Dusty Hill's last gig before he died, in Louisville. They played one more gig with Billy's tech on Bass then Dusty passed. Dusty was sitting down but they still sounded so good. Stacks upon Stacks of Magnatones
@stevestarr6395
@stevestarr6395 Жыл бұрын
Great guy Billy and love this song! ❤️
@raydowley1038
@raydowley1038 Жыл бұрын
Just missed Jimi at my local club in the UK called the Celler club in South Shields, this was the early years of his career folk lore had it he put his guitar headstock through a low ceiling tile and they never changed it out for a new one. to this day I do not know how I missed him
@timmcmaster6435
@timmcmaster6435 Жыл бұрын
tim this is great.. u play great, get great tones, and celebrate great players ❤❤❤❤
@ChadLaniewski
@ChadLaniewski Жыл бұрын
Love this and love the channel. Your talent and technique is amazing!
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@stratman9449
@stratman9449 Жыл бұрын
great stuff....you really nail that vibe Tim....and of course we all love those "stories" from back in the day...when real music was played....and we all were mesmerised by it then....and some of us became guitarists.....Haa.....love it....and yes...the "simple" stuff is the most powerful...always is....cheers Tim..
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening, really appreciate the comment
@blainelanders2361
@blainelanders2361 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing me stuff.
@philipbonafede7320
@philipbonafede7320 Жыл бұрын
Priceless!
@standtallvets5386
@standtallvets5386 Жыл бұрын
Excellent work Tim as always!!
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@standtallvets5386
@standtallvets5386 Жыл бұрын
@@timpierceguitar Have played guitar since the late 60's and still have a 66 Fender that was a studio mod back then with a hum bucking rear pickup, along with the strat pickup as well. One hell of a combination and sound back in those days. The reason for keeping that particular guitar all these years is I grew up in the same town as the famous Don Van Vliet. We both went to the music store there in Lancaster to look at guitars, as I was going to but a new one. He said the prices were to high back then, and that he had a better one he would let me have for less than half the price. After playing it I knew it was worth more than any guitar in that store back in those days. At the time Don was also doing tours in Europe with his band, and told me to play the guitar until he got back from a tour, to make sure I still wanted it. He wouldn't take the money then. When he got back same thing, he wouldn't take the money then either. So I gave him this silver tone acoustic guitar, and he said he knew the perfect person for that guitar who was wanting to learn how to play. And that's how music was back in those days with Don. Not everything was just about the money.
@DontLetTheOldManIn
@DontLetTheOldManIn Жыл бұрын
‘When I heard it, I never recovered…’. I can relate, and for so many moments through 57 years.
@danielgriffith3633
@danielgriffith3633 Жыл бұрын
Played it the gig last nite...forever Reverand Billy
@kane6529
@kane6529 Жыл бұрын
Two absolute legendary players 🤩
@mikeoxley4458
@mikeoxley4458 Жыл бұрын
Tim - I was also born in 1958, and started on guitar at age 12! Hendrix was my main influence to start playing. I’m still getting hired to play at churches, which I’ve done for over 35 years. I grew up playing Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
@wileyearly7051
@wileyearly7051 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a cool show. I love ZZ. Your leads freaking excellent.
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