Tom Bukovac on Billy Gibbons, Joe Walsh, Tom Petty, John Fogerty and The Beatles

Tom Bukovac talks about playing with Billy Gibbons, Joe Walsh, Tom Petty, John Fogerty and The Beatles.
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[@otisgibbs]

I made this compilation in hopes of making it easier for people to find all of these stories. Please feel free to share a link with your favorite Tom Bukovac fan. Subscribe to Tom's channel and tell him Otis sent ya! www.youtube.com/@501chorusecho

[@wil1685]

Thanks Otis, I love this stuff

[@clemclemson9259]

Thanks Brother appreciate this . Godspeed

[@beachcomber4141]

Tom is a legend in his own right. If your not subscribed to Tom's channel, please do. All of his videos are entertaining and you can learn things about guitar and being a session guy. But when you happen to be up at 2AM and you see Tom drop a video, THAT is where he can completely blow your mind. When he is inspired, he plays some of the most devastatingly beautiful haunting soulful guitar music I have ever heard. He is one of a kind. I have been stunned into tears more than a few times from Tom's playing. Cheers to Uncle Larry!!

[@1drumm]

Testify my Brother! I am with you too! 🎸🙏🏻✍🏻

[@beachcomber4141]

@@1drumm Yeah man, you know what I am talking about! Tom is amazing.

[@Dannyexplosion]

I worked in a super cool antique store in Dallas in the 90’s. Billy G. Came in and hung out with me for an hour. He had a disposable camera and snapped a bunch of pictures….. 3 weeks later he sent copies to the store for me. Dude is the best. ❤

[@stratcat9432]

The stories from Uncle Larry , Uncle Kenny and you Otis, have really entertained me! Thank you so much for everything over the last couple years. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@wilhen1]

George Harrison a "brat?" Understandable given he had a double album's worth of songs that were met with Paul's complete indifference. One of the best songwriters in history had to compete with perhaps the two best of all time . . . in the same band!!!

[@michaelahern3006]

If there isn’t a blue tele with stars on it, there needs to be!

[@ScottMcdonaldMusic]

Between Kenny and Tom the stories are fantastic. Two of the coolest cats in music.

[@sgriffett541]

and mr. Camp!

[@benallmark9671]

Agreed

[@ClintonCaraway]

I couldn't agree more. They both seem to really appreciate the service of totally awesome events that are the lives they lead.

[@JMP1269]

Yeah Kenny and Tom can tell the best stories. ❤

[@Stevestevestevestevestevesteve]

Yeah such nice cats

[@texan1956]

Man! I so agree about the ZZ Top remixes! First time I’ve heard anyone else say that.

[@-Pol-]

Joe famously played the Rocky Mountain Way riff through one of those wee Pignose practice amps. They may seem crappy but it's still my grab and go portable amp because it's absolutley no fuss or distrations. Just one knob and no phone app required. It pairs well with one of those little Zoom multistomps if you want eq and effects. The Pignose's lofi simplicity is all part of the charm - Don't knock em til you try one!

[@andsoitgoes...]

Billy has led a charmed life. He seems to be humble about his talent. Cars...guitars...excellent taste in both.

[@justinguitarcia]

Love the yin yang of Otis and Uncle Larry’s channels. Hanging in the “garage” or around the kitchen with Tom, have a beer and talking shop but with Otis its like stepping inside for a whiskey to sit around the fire. So happy these two cats take the time to share the wisdom

[@TwoMuleBlues]

It just hit me, what would have happened to all these great stories if not for you Otis. Thank you for letting them be told. Really great stuff.

[@paultorbert6929]

Otis, Thank You So Much for all these fantastic videos !!!!!!! It feels like I’m sitting there with all y’all…..! Man I hope your Thanksgiving is full of LOVE and Good Food !!!!

[@Joseph-xp3hh]

I was blessed to work for encor catering and hung with Tom when he was playing with Ann wilson one of the most humble and talented cats ever! and we also cooked for ZZ top and chilled with Billy he dug the Raviolis lol! next thing ya know we talked food and pizza in Brooklyn for a half hour he is another humble layed back gifted guitarist.. really enjoyed this thank you !! Blessings to you both 🙏

[@da324]

I interned at Ardent Studios in 1989. I got to know Terry Manning a little and he engineered many of those original ZZ Top tunes. He had the remixed CD shit Tom was talking about nailed to the wall. I said I complete understand what that's about. Their producer Bill Ham did that and it sounded like shit.

[@chrisbrowning6102]

These compilation videos are great, Otis. Thanks!

[@c.e.anderson558]

I grew up with Joe Walsh . Not literally. Started my teen years in 1974. When people say Joe Walsh of The Eagles I gag!! Joe was a god and the Eagles wouldn't have been so big without him. That's why people feel they know him. He's fucking Joe Walsh!!!

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤❤❤❤Tom Bukovac. My favorite guitarist

[@ItisRael2]

Little Tommy making us Clevelanders proud.

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[@jimmyjambon9206]

Thanks for stringing this all together. Pure gold.

[@fretish5425]

I love Joe Walsh. He’s been through so much and, thankfully, overcome his addictions. His charity work is a testament to his decency. Heck yeah his fans are behind him. He’s the best.

[@benallmark9671]

Even though I’ve see the Beatles final ( roof top ) concert a hundred times , after hearing Tom describe it I’m gonna have to watch it again immediately. Great interview even though I’m pretty sure I’ve seen it before. It’s even better the second time around IMO.

[@paullavallee1631]

Amazing doesn't cover the talent Tom has

[@drtimoshea4087]

The answer to your 160E mystery sound: George Martin He could make a cigar box sound like the Academy of St Martin in the Fields

[@DukeLoose]

Homeskoolers Know.

[@leafbelly]

What is a Hillbilly B7th? lol

[@joecalandrella3330]

I have a J160e, and it sounds bad through the pickup, but decent through a a mic. Great video, gentlemen…

[@martinsaulnier9611]

What a genuine human being. Thanks for posting!

[@artemisXsidecross]

Thank you Otis for your documenting music history ☮

[@DoU12Rock]

I saw a video a long time ago of Funk 49 with Joe Walsh being played on a Tele indeed.

[@jamesbyron2152]

Loved every minute of this, all beautiful, but those Walsh stories had me me laughing hard. Nice job guys.

[@MrGibble64]

Really like this cats tude . . great stories . . we need more from this man . . more beer > more great story . . awesome .

[@4MikeHarley]

Do you watch his channel?

[@joeurbanowski321]

I just can’t watch this one enough Otis..! Thanks for being you and letting The Unc do his thing..✌🏼❤️

[@toploadtele]

5-Stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@t.josephcravens4272]

The self-editing process is the key. . .and putting in the time to create as opposed to waiting around for inspiration to strike. I learned this from bands like Cheap Trick, the Stones, the Stooges et al., all which have mountains of subpar unreleased material available in the trade circles, and probably a lot more that no one has heard (for a good reason). Given the quality of the released material, it is easy for listeners to assume that every thing these bands churned out was gold, but. . .that is hardly the case. The process I have worked out over the years is to write 50 inspired song ideas in a year, knowing that about 15 of those will turn in to songs that I am proud enough to release to the public. Some of the ideas that aren't working at that particular time might work later, in a different context. You can't force a tune that isn't ready. With that, my success rate is about 30%. It works for me, arguably, much better than how I worked when I first started writing. I distinctly remember slaving away at songs that just weren't working, when I could have spent that energy coming up with other ideas. The fact that the aforementioned bands managed to crank our so many great albums in such a short time is a testament to this process. . .on steroids! . . .but that is another conversation or four.

[@JonTate]

I can't disagree more about Paul in the movie. His arrogant disregard for George's ideas was the painful part for me. He acted like George wasn't even in the room at times. It took John to pull Paul out of the box he was in toward George. Well, anyway, it was George who called Billy Preston. The title could easily have been "How Billy Preston Saved the Beatles".

[@melodymakermark]

Tom is almost as good at storytelling as Kenny V. I wish there had been a little more Jeff Beck info to reveal, but Jeff was pretty shy and hard to get to know.

[@noelghallager4672]

Tom is so cool. Thanks for this Otis!

[@christopherallegretto9464]

Damn...This guy is soooo very cool. I could listen to him and his stories for days on end (like you too, Otis)! He got me to try out the Studfinder wraparound for my LP Jr! What a revelation it was (is)!!! Thx 4 evermore Buko! You da man. Thx u 2 Otis for such a great channel!!

[@gushutchinson8758]

This guy is authentic!!! He's got the best attitude for being in a band... Relaxed... Like people people.. Not another sulky bastard,... likes to get a bit oiled but totally dedicated to music and the process... He'd be ideal to start up a new band with... When you're next in London.. Look me up and we'll jam?!?!

[@VangeliRock]

What a great chat. The Joe Walsh cracked me as I expected. Buko's a cool dude, love his playing.

[@JdubU]

Otis and Uncle Larry, Right On. Can't wait to see you stage right when Willie's 90th BdayBash is broadcast. Y'all channels are a staple in my life..and I thank you ✌️

[@chuckbouscaren3898]

Thanks Otis! I watched each of these as separate videos too. They flow nicely when edited together like this, not just with The Question Guy but those with Kenny and the rest as well.

[@johnmcneil9164]

I always thought they played those J160 E's because they recorded well in the studio.

[@frankwebster9110]

Yay! Booook!

[@championhairpuller]

tom's take on the Beatles was gold!

[@Donfleebie1]

I just heard Hall has a restraining order against Oates. So sad when the business gets in the way of great music, but it is what it is.

[@P.C.Salter-tn4ly]

I believe the acoustics on Hey Jude were those same Gibsons, played through Vox amps...

[@kingbryn1692]

Tom gives me this super cool Marlon Brando from Godfather kinda vibe when he’s telling stories. Until he laughs. Then it’s this weird infectious laugh that makes you laugh with him. Great story teller with some very cool stories

[@DrewHutchinson-d1o]

Buk is killer

[@DrMattWalton]

I really enjoyed this episode. It’s interesting what Tom said about the J 160e. I’m a number 1 Beatles freak also and have heard all the limitations and disparaging remarks about how “bad” the J160e is. I have one, and yes, it does not sound anything like my other “better” acoustics but, it does have that “sound” that I have had forever in my head of what I heard in all those Beatles songs, that for me, is the best acoustic sound that I compare everything else to.

[@kevinhuber8723]

Great interview. The Beatles Sound? George Martin was very ground breaking on mic placement. Interesting to hear Tom comment on the sound of their acoustic guitars.

[@catheryndenton1766]

I just love listening to him.

[@dennyryan2233]

What a pleasure listening to Tom sharing his experiences. I have experienced that nirvana melding blanket of groove only once when I was playing in a Grateful Dead jam band many years ago. It was a really emotional experience. Thanks to Tom for identifying that unique experience. I am a total fan now.

[@alexlightningboyedwards5350]

When I saw the Eagles years ago I have to say Joe owned the stage the whole night. There is something about him and his playing that just captivates everyone. It really was Joe Walsh and the Eagles.

[@leray1]

Yes! Tejas! My favorite, too. I love to hear it getting props from you.

[@hazegreen1896]

Ive got one of those Billy cards he drew on at a Willie thing, def the coolest dude.

[@benallmark9671]

I love this but feel I've seen this before.

[@jamesmaxwell5415]

What a great treat! Thanks!

[@Caperhere]

Thank you. I’ve spent a lot of time listening to Tom since you first posted him.

[@missopowers]

Tom is such a sweetheart. Thanks for this, Otis.

[@tonym994]

sorry, Tom, but 'GET BACK' always interests me. and lest we forget, the Fab 4 had to put up w/ weather in the '30's, and windy. 55 years ago, Jan.30/69. having worked outside here in NE for over 30 years, I know "it's all about the wind." but 'GET BACK' (apparently the film Tom watched) was all about the visual. that footage is all digitally restored, re-mastered what have you, nobody had seen ANY of that footage in such impeccable condition since they watched the dailies for 'LET IT BE'. the barely written tunes they trudge thru were expected to sound that way. we fans anticipated Thanksgiving not for turkey, but the BEATLES. that was the day it premiered on DISNEY+. it sounds to me that you've seen 'Sympathy for the Devil' by Godard. because it's essentially the same(minus 7 hrs. but I won't complain) as far as content. most of the music in that ROLLING STONES film sucked out loud. but they hadn't banged the song into shape yet. same w/ this Fab 4 doc. I was amazed at the clarity. the boots all over YT of 'LET IT BE' clips, are all faded and really old looking. when I saw those brand new Fender amps in 'GET BACK', they looked brand new. Lennon's hair was dirty one day, and clean the next. and thanx Tom for noting how they did rise to the occasion, perform on the roof, and make an LP. I put it on when I'm at my desk/computer, and let it play. in fact, the pressure they were under was taken in stride except for George quitting the band, and having a large, dull, non-acoustic room to start the project in. they still (even Paul, whose nervous about coming up w/ 14 songs by January's end), managed to display that tried and true collective sense of humor that they always relied upon. and Billy Preston may have saved the day by dropping by to see the lads who he gigged w/ in Germany, back in '62ish. Lennon even tells him, "you don't know how great your turning up is to us. we've been sort of lost" (paraphrasing).

[@tonym994]

Woodstock was not a place like Symphony Hall. nobody was in love w/ their performances. CCR was pretty damn good. check out the re-issue of the WB's film w/ 'extras'. that disc contains lots of stuff that never made it into the film. JF is picky. they were outstanding, all things considered. 'keep on chooglin' rocks like hell. Rickenbackers rule. there's a rumor that he wasn't happy w/ their drummer during that gig. but Roger Daltrey said, he couldn't help but notice, while waiting, how well Creedence performed. that he was entertained by their set.

[@psaint60]

Love these stories Otis! I played holes through that Tres Hombres record, staring at that spread of Mexican food. I’ll never forget the first time I needed to buy another copy of “La Grange” and hearing how they completely f@cked up that drum break before the solo. It was like-WTF?! Back then it wasn’t easy to track down the original either. Love the way Billy plays, but the time I went to see them, it was more about the schlick with the cars, spinning guitars, beard play-at some point they devolved into cartoon characters, which kinda sucked.

[@roscoenyc]

Bill Ham (ZZ Top Manager) pretty much made Joe Hardy do those bad remixes with the triggered drums and all. He only gave him a week to do all of those records. Lucky for us they all got the proper treatment later.

[@gushutchinson8758]

THAT FEELING!!! Happy days when the music is being put together and if the stars are aligned you come up with that killer part ( or everyone does) .. It makes life worth living. Well said.. THIS is why well always wanna keep on making music together.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

A friend of mine took a picture at an Eagles concert a few years back. I looked at it and zoomed in and Joe Walsh was playing a PRS SE made in Indonesia. LOL It's all in the hands...And the pick. LOL

[@kristofer603]

Tom "Mr Cool".

[@t9cstudio]

I think Tom is onto something about The Beatles' recorded acoustic guitars not being the J160's with P90. I opened up my copy of The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions and found a few photos around the time Ticket to Ride was recorded. They (George, Paul & John) were holding 3 of what looks to be the same type guitar, unknown brand orchestra model with slot heads. Unfortunately there's no mention anywhere I could see of these guitars in the text, which is more like a produce/engineer's diary than what a gear head would talk about.

[@sidcostello7532]

Creedence never did have a number 1 single. They DO have the record for having the most number 2 singles without having a number 1.

[@ThePeoplesFabricator]

I love how your vids intros are like mescaline hangover fever dreams, and the actual bit is sober gold. Nice chat. 🍻

[@vpovince1001]

Something tells me uncle Larry’s the coolest cat however, I did meet Billy Gibbons back in the 80s and he was pretty awesome !!

[@jcblebowski]

The Reverend's tones on Rythmeen are unbelievable! I want the exact rig he was using for that album.

[@toucantango1]

Yuengling has a brewery in Tampa. It replaced AB.

[@tjnugent62]

Lennon plugged his J-160 into a Vox AC30 and it was mic's from there.

[@Utubestir]

CCR. was the first band signed to play at Woodstock

[@tedpikul1]

Good one.

[@capivaraverde]

Thanks for the video! Uncle Larry is the coolest cat around!

[@tjnugent62]

Lennon's main acoustic in 1967 and after was a Martin D28...

[@LeoTorresGuitar]

Whats the name of those serrated guitar picks again?

[@_roddypiper_]

What Beatles movie is he talking about thats 5 hours long?

[@admarhermans1]

You can only love uncle Larry: he’s real, like music on tape. 🖖

[@charleskinsey2141]

Awesome stories from the one and only Starship Trooper !

[@jamescarter3130]

Two of my favorite KZbin channels together

[@grantandrews4826]

It's so awesome to know that Billy Gibbons is exactly as cool as we all hope he is.

[@montedyoung3247]

That video of Kieth and his guitar popped up!

[@elrafa782]

Great vid, thanks guys

[@1999zrx1100]

Thanks for these Otis, great stuff as always. 👍

[@normanlove3186]

Thanks for these amazing interviews Otis!

[@tmo7734]

Thanks, Tom. Great stories.

[@JDWH]

I could listen to Tom tell stories for eternity

[@lesbguitar2393]

Tom is THE FUCKING MAN!

[@unknowndan4423]

Band name: Blue Tele Stars

[@championhairpuller]

Love Little Tommy!

[@BST501]

❤

[@archolino]

✨💜✨

[@niguel4438]

Great video thanks