Uli Jon Roth - "The Sails of Charon (Scorpions)" (1/31/23) 70000 Tons of Metal

[@yragnellaable]

I don't know what's more impressive; that he can still play that good at 70 years of age OR that he was THAT good at 25!

[@androidgameplays4every13]

Both?

[@tommilitello198]

In the original video he looks like the coolest guitarist around,like he was in a dream,probably was

[@MdlAgedHeadbanger]

What amazes me is he is one of the few guitarists that is still getting better!

[@MrWinklbauer]

@@tommilitello198 he’s so German. He’s like, ya, I’m shredding, big deal.

[@chitownbluesy]

Hey don't make him older than he really is. He's 68, born December 18, 1954. But you're definitely right about his playing. Like Michael and Matthias the German guitar players are so precise and they really DO seem to be getting better as they age. Like the best wines of the world. R&Fn'R. 🤘🤘🎸

[@ZydarCalh]

Aragorn on vocals, Gandalf on lead guitars and Legolas on keyboard

[@benjclarke5825]

And it's a Tolkien novel sure enough!

[@matycee]

😄

[@thewurm9177]

One of the best comments on YT ever! 😂 Kick ass Tolkienish group playing with ULI

[@weldonanderson5124]

Welp... i think maybe Legolas has been hitting the Lembas a little too much, but all good!😊

[@SonofCastille]

Barleyman Butterbur an the drums!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Uli Jon Roth was Yngwie long before Yngwie hit the scene and had the additional benefit of not having an ego the size of his home country as well! Nice to see the man still Has It.

[@martinrodzzz5329]

I never, ever, want to listen to Yngwie if I can help it. But I want to listen to Uli. How do you explain that?????????

[@bigdaddydaddy3203]

Ying yang 🤣sucked day 1

[@hunterericson6782]

yngvie said uli was the reason he picked up a guitar

[@MaskedRiderChris]

@@hunterericson6782 And here I thought that Jimi Hendrix and Ritchie Blackmore were the only influences he acknowledges at all? Dare I say it, is his legendary ego deflating even a tad bit?!

[@AllahAkbr666]

@@hunterericson6782 Exactly

[@wyattjackson977]

He still does that exact same “yeah I’m that fucking good” grin when he gets to shredding just as he did when he was 25., gives me chills every single time

[@johnscoggins5696]

Uli Jon Roth's entire discography must be listened to in order to fully understand his virtuosity. Possibly the greatest guitarist in heavy metal history.

[@dingbatrambozo7749]

I don't know if you're right about that, but I don't think you're wrong

[@johnscoggins5696]

@@dingbatrambozo7749 I have been a fan of Uli Jon Roth's music for a long time, and I consider him to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time. I have listened to other great guitarists, such as Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, but I still think Roth is the best. He has a unique playing style that is very pleasing to the ear.

[@dingbatrambozo7749]

@@johnscoggins5696 agreed, uli has a dynamic approach that few if any can touch.

[@Annihilation_0f_The_Wicked9066]

@@johnscoggins5696 He's indeed a great player, but not better than Malmsteen, Gary Moore, Vai, Jeff Beck and many others. But he's in no way the greatest guitarist in metal. Iommi will always remain numero uno

[@johnscoggins5696]

@@Annihilation_0f_The_Wicked9066 I guess it depends upon the paradigm within which you determine "great".

[@danyeo]

He's STILL nailing that solo!!!!

[@mainzergirl9610]

Uli's smile at :39 is heart-warming!

[@AlexSosaBolivia]

The man is ageless.

[@dougcarson5202]

AND...even adding further, awesome sections to it!!!

[@stephanelepage9383]

Uli is very very impressive.....but man, the singer/bassist is really awesome.

[@thierry8383]

totaly agree with you!

[@patramirez5264]

I agree,I think he sings it better than the original.

[@brucefranklin6295]

He has been singing with Uli for about 15 years now.

[@ssdtrain1]

Right!! dudes killin it!!

[@PainterDans]

He’s playing some impressive bass for sure, and singing even better

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

The Sails of Charon and Hocus Pocus by Focus were two songs that blew my mind in the ‘70s.

[@willrichtor]

Have you ever gotten to see Gary Hoey do Hocus Pocus? Freaking unreal

[@williamallen7386]

Yeah, I got to see them, lol. Most bizarre concert ever. They played that song three times! The first time was the normal version. The second time, they changed the intro a little bit. By the third time, they were all looking at each other like what now? And one of em thought fuk it, let's play it again, and they all chimed in, lol. Talk about a one hit wonder..😂 They were pathetic! I can't even remember who they opened for...😂

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

@@williamallen7386That’s funny because in the 70s Focus did the same thing! They played Hocus Pocus three times in one show. The opening number, in the middle and the final number. Ha.

[@eddieminer5214]

Uli is the most impressive guitarist I have ever seen.

[@joerectifier]

He really is - and we all know where Yngwie got at least some of his ideas (and I am a fan btw) . Uli is an original

[@JS-jo3wj]

He's sooooo underrated

[@talalzahid2241]

after john mayer of course

[@eddieminer5214]

@@talalzahid2241 No,not after John Mayer.John 5 may just be my second choice.John Mayer is a teacher.He has not payed a few of his do's.....

[@BatroAgencia]

Me too. Amazing guitar player, sublime!!

[@rbuthird]

Nice to see those classic Scorpions songs have not died off !!! Clearly Uli still has it too !!!

[@AudiophileTubes]

All hail Uli Jon Roth.... one of the original shredders!

[@JoeBowler-r9n]

ULI IS THE G.O.A.T. 🤘🤘

[@topfeedcoco]

People really need to stop using the term "GOAT", and hand hearts and saying "Let's GOOOOO". It's lowering the collective IQ of humanity writ large.

[@trevorstephens7062]

Uli is utterly magnificent ,but, like frank marino and robin trower are all criminally underrated, there should be statues erected of all three outside every rock venue IMHO

[@FriesinNF]

Only in Germany, my friend!

[@Stolehome66]

Not underrated...underappreciated!

[@elvisblutarsky]

Legend

[@nhpIII4482]

Let's add one more Criss Olivia.

[@AlexSosaBolivia]

He's anything but "underrated" LMAO. In fact, all three guitarists you mentioned are rated highly by both fans and peers.

[@pixelvisions]

Uli Jon Roth is the king of rock guitar!

[@edbernardmusic3599]

Awesome! Great singer too!

[@thegloriousdead1456]

THE SAILS OF SHARON and STARGAZER are the greatest hard rock songs of the history

[@renanmenezes1198]

Concordo!!!

[@MrJackal43]

Wow, the singer is fantastic! These guys are amazing!

[@robertdawson8522]

Uli was the shit back in the 70s.That old Scorpions brings a smile

[@jerry_fishguy]

Uli is the man. For me , I consider him as a guitar virtuoso. So underrated. Still kicking out the jams at his age in inspiring.

[@sammyvh11]

Incredible musician

[@mainzergirl9610]

If you like this, check out The Scorpions first few albums.

[@GregoryWalls]

Insanely UNDERRATED HOLY CRAP....EVERYONE should know his name for God's sake. He was amazing 50 years ago.

[@marianttila6073]

😢

[@metalfan210]

One of my favorite Scorpion songs from that era before the love ballads

[@boataxe4605]

A very ironic “Error”.

[@metalfan210]

@@boataxe4605 lol, sorry I made an error I meant to say “era”

[@WisconsinWanderer]

this song know matter how many times i play it still blows my mind Uli plays like it’s his last gig 25 forever

[@truemanmontfort8031]

Loved this guy from his early work with scorpions and his following solos efforts…can’t believe he’s still at it and sounds better than ever

[@marksmith4298]

Jolly good show!

[@Reyna_pnw]

RIP pops

[@tolis7411]

Uli Jon Roth. One of the Best.

[@Stechamppn]

Singer Is pretty special man . ..bass n singing wow....Great version....loved it

[@4GuitarTrance]

I still love Uli's lead break in Backstage Queen (Scorpions - Virgin Killer album). I know that's going back a ways for Uli, but it is one of the most tasteful, melodic, and fiery rides ever in the history of hard rock, or any rock for that matter. I still get chills hearing his work in that song. But anything he does is fine by me.

[@Jimmy_Watt]

I came into this not knowing this band. Holy shit. Fucking great!

[@gabrielroa3037]

he nailed the solo, a truly master of his craft

[@boddumblues]

Out of this world!! Such a high standard!

[@FrankPagan-d9k]

I live that riff. Listened to it for months now.

[@the_grube5782]

When he plays guitar Uli John Roth is one with the universe and has been since the 70's/ May he continue many more years.

[@camax8247]

I haven't any words only uli can play in this marvelous way

[@camax8247]

I Met uli in Verona years ago and i was able to know him and listened to magic touch strings Guitar.unique

[@mikenagoda]

One thing I find interesting - he's constantly going over to his amp to change his tone instead of using the knobs on his guitar. Bloody amazing!

[@johnrogers9262]

It's INSANE how well he still plays and the entire band is killer. Scorpions was truly a much better band with him involved, this song is timeless. Rock on Uli.

[@fredgarv79]

Yes , I grew up listening to the version of the scorpions with him in it, then finally when I got to be 18 it was too late and they had the newer version without him and they only had them on as an opening act and only played 4 songs in like 1980, the zoo, etc, none of the old greats like on Tokyo Tapes. I was born a little too late to see him play with the scorpions. But I did get to see Judas Priest back then and UFO which were both amazing

[@ourladyofguadalupebotanica6732]

Forever grateful I found that 8 track copy of Scorpions Tokyo Tape in the discount bin at the record store in 1980. The Scorpions of the 1970's had a lot more dimension to their music than in the 1980's

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

I picked up In Trance and Fly to the Rainbow about the same time on cassette in a bargain bin display. I was thinking Scorpions... aren't they a new band? How could they have cassettes in the bargain bin already. Picked them up thinking they where the new stuff. I was pleasantly surprised to be wrong.

[@vitorbarbosa5656]

Uli forever Scorpions

[@juanmanuelperez-d5x]

He keeps on improving , never stops, awesome musician. 👏👏

[@seanerichumphreys5253]

Insanely badass

[@Tx1113]

We’re seeing him and his band Hobart theater in ind… 2024 spring !! Can’t wait

[@paulspink2701]

Uli truly is Yoda 🙏🏼

[@vikingoverlord857]

Wow. Seriously badass still. He has Hendrix's favourite guitar still in his possession, would love to see it come out one day😊

[@eduardogomes6690]

It always makes my day to see new footage of Ul! I live in Brazil, and it's not very common to see these legends here (think the last time this genious played here was in 2018). And, to get things even more difficult, I don't live in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro (the places where they usually play when they come to my country) Thanks for sharing it with us!! .

[@Pablo668]

Even when he was young and this song was relatively new, he had the most relaxed playing style I've ever seen. I'd love to know how he does it.

[@knowledgelibrary1141]

This. I've never seen someone play so relaxed, it's like he barely touches the strings

[@davidhan635]

Its called practice.

[@ws6206]

@@davidhan635 Amen to that.

[@davidhan635]

@@knowledgelibrary1141 you never saw hendrix at Woodstock?

[@russell_szabados]

It's not just practicing your instrument, playing relaxed takes a lot of practice 😁. Seriously, I've been a professional musician most of my adult life and I learned to relax when I played in a funk band in my early 20's. I realized I had to learn to groove or I was out. It's not natural for most because playing in front of people can be nerve wracking, but it's the way to play your best. And Uli's got it down to a science.

[@jitter9705]

Super happy to know Uli is still healthy and impressive❤

[@forrest1402]

I dont know why people think age matters when it comes to guitar. Unless you get arthritis or something , you just get better the longer you play. Its not a sport.

[@metalocalypse2011]

Kirk Hammett is an exception

[@hazardeur]

but it does. there's a reason every legendary player says he was better when they were younger. even if you dont get artritis or carpal tunnel, which most get at some point in their career, fact is that the body doesn't function as well with age. motor skills are just not the same no matter how good you are. also then there's all the little stuff that sums up like wielding a heavy guitar for 2 hours heat on stage, maybe too less sleep maybe other age related problems, hearing loss, even mental stuff like losing the passion whatever...the list is very long. it all adds up even if your motor skill are still in pristine condition, which they rarely are. the less difficult and note-sy your stuff is the easier it probably to keep up. as long as you have to move something though, age will always play a role.

[@McFlyGuitarsandStuff]

This is a wickedly cool song....

[@patricedhautcourt1]

A genius ! For composing and playing this I allways found that Ulrich Roth was a genius. Such a nice revisiting of "Caravan" ! I allways loved this chorus ! I forgot it for 40 years and then found it back looking through all Scorpions LP's. I knew I would recognize it 40 years later. The question is "why all the drummers are so heavy playing that ?" It asks to me NOT on the bottom of the beat. I should groove.

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

One of the original rock guitar gods. He sounds better than ever.

[@briancardina3116]

Jeeeezus man, still playing so effortlessly.

[@spocksbeard76]

I'm Giving That A THUMBS UP, & AND A HELL YEAH!!🙌👍😊🤘❣❗

[@yaderblen2890]

200 years old but he still plays so good

[@digidrum2003]

Oh wow...I thought he was younger!!!!???

[@patrickbuglass973]

That would make him less than half the age of Kristin Stewart...

[@smoovegittar]

God bless him, he's still enjoying performing.

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

Such a killer early metal track, well played by elder Gods!

[@torreyintahoe]

Never gets old.

[@panoslazidis576]

The Guitar bassist is an Excellent singer Too !!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! o m g.Weldone !!!!!!!!!!!

[@ftotheb8820]

Dudes a wizard of chill. Great job! 🤘🏻🎸

[@deangoings]

Dude is a beast.. period

[@ChrisBansak]

He's Killing it!!!!!!!!!! and as a Matter of Fact.... The Whole Band is Killing it 🤘😎🤘!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@4tinfaces]

Awesome!

[@Petequinn741]

Uli still the man... beautiful

[@davewallace3016]

Im going to see Uli in April, hes an ageless wonder and gift to metal!

[@TheGonZZ303]

I would go on that cruise tomorrow, just to see him play this tune. Still looking good, and sounding awesome!🖤🦂

[@renesaenz5463]

tokyo tapes.... ah the memories.

[@jimmansi1187]

Great song & performance!

[@theophany1770]

Killer! Impressed with singer/bassist and all of the guys!

[@randygoss1763]

Uli was in eau claire wi this summer.delivered a nice show to very small crowd. He has the coolest guitars I've seen besides a maestro on them.

[@sairamr6886]

70 and shredding even better than his hey days. I still wish he brought out his cream white Stratocaster just for this song

[@markr.devereux3385]

Yeah I miss that strat and the younger version of the dude. It was so fresh so awesome those albums. I was playing guitar seriously when my drummer pulled out some vinyl and it was the new scorpions record it HAD Yellow RAVEN on it. Man oh man I remember it clearly. I'm getting nostalgic I better shut up. Cheers from arizona

[@juliofranco-uq2yx]

Maravilloso el señor ROTH .....!!

[@laitaa]

Amazing! I liked this song already in the 80's.

[@imarriedabrkfsttaco3737]

UJR! Such a joy to behold live!

[@chrisgibb5982]

That smile when he shreds at first, man.

[@boataxe4605]

I’d smile too if my fingers still worked that good at 70!

[@robertbell1774]

Uli is a legend!!

[@Wg-zx5ve]

Uli OG shredder!

[@1oldmac1]

***FANTASTIC***

[@marblox9300]

Great, now where are the rest of the Scorps.???

[@onepingonly1941]

So damn smooth! Effortless! Love the middle section with the added vocals. Still one of the best solos in hard rock/metal history!

[@paulogp4629]

Amazing Banda. Amazing voice. Amazin energy. Rock on. God bless

[@dolinofolde]

Damn what a great change up in the mid section. Reminds me of a live version of Never Understand by Angra

[@ScottD-44]

Absolutely Amazing 🎸 Uli Roth Is Still Amazing 🎸 That Tear-Drop Guitar Is GORGEOUS 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@jean-pierrestraub7530]

Maybe still my favourite Uli song to this day

[@RN-xc6tk]

Happy to see Uli in the Hendrix family Uli great guitarist wow

[@jordanmetal]

I'm only 17 and I still have trouble playing this song but uli Jon Roth is in his mid 70s and play great

[@daviddharmawanliong2138]

Ya the SKY guitar Made and player by the Grandmaster ULI is very unique We can hear clearly every note out from the Guitar Plus the skills of ULI really a fantastic live performance..meaning can do no mistake in playing ULI is same age as mine Big fans of remarkable Rock music back to 60's... Best Regards From Indonesia ❤

[@ianjackson9706]

Roth absolute class

[@amatod4]

Looks so effortless, damn good!!!

[@markr.devereux3385]

Oooh man this gave chills and a wave of quantum soul consciousness. Salute the great uli he needs nothing more from us mortals than to pleasure our ears.

[@ampheart]

😂 same, man.

[@markr.devereux3385]

@@ampheart if only he could sing he would be a real icon of electric guitar. He's my age so he is very close to those of the boomer gen.

[@ampheart]

@@markr.devereux3385 Wrote my GED essay on Schenker and Roth. Uli has always moved me, although I've grown accustomed to his vox. Polar Nights, lol.

[@markr.devereux3385]

@@ampheart Polar Nights and SAILS OF CHARON. THE man has ties to magical arts.

[@garycartwright4860]

Still got it 😎

[@StickySyrupEverywhere]

Uli's still a kid. Like he was back in the seventies. Awesome jam!

[@MrJackal43]

Absolutely effortless… amazing.

[@Lou_Mavs]

Jesus he’s flawless! #repsect! 🤘

[@JodeJackson]

Hell Yeah !!! Rock On !!!

[@judaslynott]

Danke Uli. Not only you ve allways been on my favourite enormous masters of guitar but the one that brings Hendrix alive trully best you realy get it. thanks thanks thanks 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 love dark lady n polar nights

[@JoeBowler-r9n]

Thank you for this Upload. 👍🤘🤘

[@lisahornbrook986]

Love this song!!!

[@gulfmarine8857]

Uli got me hooked on Scorpions 😅

[@marianttila6073]

😢

[@gulfmarine8857]

@@marianttila6073 why the tear?

[@hodge1970ify]

Got to see live

[@keithwoods1103]

Still crushing it!🔥

[@heavyjoechipman3594]

I love Uli!♥️🎸🙂👍

[@mplussant]

…OUTSTANDING…’FOREVER MUSIC’!…