When You're SO Good At Guitar John Mayer and BB King Don't Believe It!

[@LeviClay]

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[@joeyhyland]

Afterwards BB King says, “that’s about as good as I ever heard it.” That kind of praise coming from him is probably the highest honor you could achieve as a blues musician. Not one wasted note. Just beautiful.

[@AngelusNielson]

Hell, just being on stage with King would be an honor.

[@joeyhyland]

@@AngelusNielson Ain’t that the truth. Legend.

[@AngelusNielson]

@@joeyhyland But yah, I"m sure he'll die happy now with the complement.

[@Brytons_Thoughts]

I don’t know how Derek didn’t just breakdown in tears after being told that, because I would.

[@AngelusNielson]

@@Brytons_Thoughts nonsarcastically, I'm sure he was on the inside. But gotta be a professional, right?

[@nomannic1]

Derek's guitar playing is so vocal! He really is singing through that guitar. 😁

[@manplusguitar]

That's the best way to describe it! He has phenomenal tone and every note sings.

[@slowery43]

ugh, any more ridiculous cliche like posts there PP?

[@USA92]

@@manplusguitar what??! Omg non musicians talking about musicians

[@sam8404]

These two edge lords above me need to touch grass.

[@CaptainTodger69]

@@slowery43 this actually isn’t a cliche comment at all. Trucks spends a lot of time doing call and response exercises with his wife - a professional soul and blues singer. His playing sounds like singing, because he specifically practices to make his playing sound that way

[@mumenrider862]

He's got a knack for playing the perfect note every time, and making it sound like that's exactly what we want to hear.

[@satevo462]

It sounds like singing.

[@Vanamutt]

I woul've wanted 3 more choruses out of that guy.

[@-damnit]

I've never heard it explained so perfectly before

[@TheChef_isCookin]

Perfectly explained

[@kwerk2011]

That's it in a nutshell. Every note is exactly where it should be. Superb.

[@candidfob8423]

As much Derek shines in this segment, a huge part of why I keep coming back to this clip has to be the unbelievable accompaniment by the organ player. That classic Hammond M3/Rhodes organ sound is so satisfying and you can tell that the keys player is intently listening to Derek's phrasing. He fills the gaps accordingly, all while staying out of the way and not doing too much. Masterful stuff

[@pathofprophecy]

True! You can't discount Dereck's playing/choice of notes + tone. But equally powerful were those who were accompanying him: Drums, bass and the Hammond B3.

[@subliminal_donkey]

Heh I dont see how the organ is really responding to his playing. Just louder in the segments he isnt playing because of the compression probably

[@fredsik]

@@subliminal_donkey Agreed. He's kinda just playing the changes, not really responding to stuff

[@johnhizajutta4285]

You have good ears! The band is really accompanying Derek here! Beautifully!

[@damachine3]

*Derek At least give him the respect of spelling his name correctly

[@math001]

So good he got John Mayer making his guitar face without him even playing

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

Hell I was making my guitar face and wasn't even in the same room.

[@jacephrochester5341]

Underrated comment fr

[@JoHn-if6wy]

Theyre all bad. Go watch yngwie malmsteen if you want to make a guitar face without playing. A 5 year year old can play and hit notes by notes at a slow paste like this.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

@@JoHn-if6wy 🥱

[@ewoknroll]

I didn't even know the mayor plays guitair!

[@kevinwall795]

I know NOTHING about guitar playing, but that guy made that guitar sound like it was singing. I was expecting words to come out of it. 👏

[@LeviClay]

Kevin, that means you noticed something beyond what a lot of guitarists noticed.

[@dan32113]

While my guitar gently weeps

[@ghostnote43]

Derek Trucks’ face looks like he could be doing his taxes, but he’s one of the most lyrical and soulful musicians around. He pours all his emotions into the guitar. So, so damn good.

[@holliswilliams8426]

I don't mind him not pulling horrid guitar faces tbh.

[@methyod]

reminds me of bach more than anything else. homie is at church

[@foreverseethe]

Rumor has it he makes love the same way. Looking down like it's a piece of paper with figures.

[@worthless_opinion]

That's called focus!

[@RickMcCargar]

Far too many young guitarists over-emote when they play, and it looks fake. Nothing fake about Derek.

[@unacuentadeyoutube13]

Derek Trucks is one of the best examples of the "tone is in the hands" concept. His left one glides the slide all over the fretboard while the right one makes use of one of the most dynamic playing anyone has ever heard

[@Asshat237]

Yes, but why is he using vintage/custom made Gibson SGs all the time? If the tone is in the hands he wouldn't care about his guitar, but he plays the same one pretty much all the time. Does he have a special technique/touch from not using a pick? His hands impact and influence the tone, but tone is the result of various factors.

[@drdenny2487]

@@Asshat237 I think what he's getting at is the idea that a crappy setup in the hands of a great player will sound more musical and enjoyable than a high-quality setup in the hands of a novice. And more importantly, why wouldn't someone who's a master of the strings want good hardware supporting their act? That's like saying if someone is an amazing rally car driver, they should drive a prius since it doesn't matter what they drive, they can make it perform.

[@atharbarghouthi9649]

@@drdenny2487 yea but you'll never be a great musician without expensive stuff lol. That's a fact.

[@Cottontopexotics]

@@Asshat237 he probably uses the same guitar because its the one he is most used to. i know if you take my jackson away and hand me another guitar it takes me a second to get the hang of some minor things. so always playing the same guitar ensures he isn't going to have problems pulling off some stuff. string spacing is different on every model and somehting liek the volume knob trick this guy does maybe difficult or out of place for him since he learned it on a SG. also relearning little things that you may use often is just annoying. if you look back most musicians really do only paly one guitar and may have another they use for different tunings but when they are at home may never use those other guitars in different tunings and just tune the one favorite guitar around

[@drdenny2487]

@@atharbarghouthi9649 that's really not true. I'm not a great musician but I regularly see artists performing beautiful music with low end equipment. It's not that being great requires good gear, but that being great means it's WORTH IT to buy things that let you express yourself more fully. Plus if you have natural talent you may very well find yourself making money or being given access to studios that themselves invest in high end equipment

[@andrewpappas9311]

Derek Trucks is one of the best slide players for a reason, such a great guitarist and definitely great tone at that

[@purdysanchez]

This was a great solo. But, I saw his current band live a month ago and every song was 2 minutes of music with 7 minutes of super boring filler. Left early cause it was so bad.

[@keithremedy]

@@purdysanchez that’s the dumbest shit I have ever heard

[@purdysanchez]

@ShittyButTrue, it wasn't a matter of not being 99th percentile. It was a matter of being tedious to listen to. It was the kind of music you put on at low volume in the background of a party where everyone's talking to each other. Not the kind of music you actively listen to. It was kind of like going to the movie theater and buying a ticket to watch a screen saver.

[@nkyryry]

@@purdysanchez people pay to hear Derek. But there’s only so much soloing he can do lol. I can see how it might be underwhelming.

[@norfolknwhey4787]

@@purdysanchez total BS. The TTB melts faces with dynamics and unbelievable cohesiveness for such a large band. You either didn’t actually see them, or you’re deaf. They put on one of the best live performances of any act going.

[@t1msguitar]

I don't think I've seen another professional guitarist be THAT into someone else's solo, leaning over and staring at what he is playing .... John's reaction and BB King's words are top tier. What an amazing solo

[@SomeCanine]

If you've never played guitar, you have no idea how hard it is to play it like that with a slide so smoothly without making all sorts of unintentional noise and fret hits. The guy is really good on top of the solid melody blues playing.

[@Rhythmicons]

no doubt!

[@NytronX]

It takes the right setup too. I'm sure the action on his guitar is higher than most non-slide players would like

[@redneckhippiefreak]

@@NytronX Nope.. I have had the pleasure of setting up his equipment as a stagehand.. His guitars are tight. His talent and touch, is simply unmatched.

[@pizzazemle6262]

Wait, is he using a slide? I haven't realized!

[@YouCanCallMeReTro]

I remember when I first got a slide and soon realized its a lot more difficult to use than it appears.

[@XDirkLanceX]

I like how you can see John Mayer just falling in love with this dude more and more with every note.

[@redneckhippiefreak]

I fully understand and sometimes wish I was a tall belting blond with measurable talent. Unfortunately, Im just a skinny redneckhippiefreak with thinning hair and no breasts . He is wayy out of my legue. XP

[@360.Tapestry]

he was under his spell and so was the crowd

[@trantorthetroll8768]

Ayo

[@Tangue0]

Hey, is this THE Dirk Lance?

[@XDirkLanceX]

@@Tangue0 Nah LOL. Just a long time fan and appreciator

[@Guitargate]

Oh dude I can't believe you transcribed this! Killer!

[@LeviClay]

I can’t believe you keep patching my messages 😂

[@nassera]

@@LeviClay I'm willing to believe everything!

[@aileronsintowind6835]

I surely cannot be the only person who could almost hear Aretha Franklin singing a section of a song to this solo, Making a guitar sing just took on a whole new meaning.

[@warwickscram1656]

Sounds like that guy from Aerosmith.

[@northofbrandon]

can't remember who said it but some of the best guitar players make the guitar sound like a whole other instrument. For me, when people sing through the guitar, it always guts me in the most beautiful way.

[@francescodomenichetti3787]

There’s a clip of him jamming on maggot brain with Santana, Haynes… I couldn’t believe what I heard. He’s literally playing the best note on the planet for that chord. He’s amazing.

[@LeviClay]

Yeah, his connection with music is just something else

[@Whoru87]

Good chance that's the video I took. I still can't believe I caught that on video

[@Whoru87]

@riddlydiddlyimawantedmanin4442 yup that's me! Amazing show

[@joeldb]

Oh man great reco, Warren Haynes is amazing on that

[@jwest86]

@@Whoru87 man that was a real treat. Must've been amazing in person.

[@martynspooner5822]

Watching Levi transcribe in real time, a few times now, made me understand the many levels to musicianship and just how at the very beginning I am despite playing for decades. It doesnt detract from my enjoyment but on the contrary shows me I have so many places I can go and even if I never get there it has been so much fun. Thanks for all you do for guitar players everywhere.

[@cechichan]

Man this is such a gift to the guitar community, thank u for making this ;D

[@baykay9559]

That was one of the absolute smoothest leads I’ve ever heard. And each note has a place and function. Magnificent!

[@HammerTime5150-m4i]

Derek is the untouchable king of slide playing

[@codyfinnell9581]

The little lick at 0:15 is pure bliss.

[@Greg-o304]

That’s when John realized Truck was at a whole other god level and just gets outta the way

[@brendanxtrom]

Incredible. The idea that there’s tab for that is just comical.

[@hepatitis123]

Derek is playing so well, it's giving John the guitar face.

[@australia9175]

I havent had chills like that in a long time. What a solo.

[@redneckhippiefreak]

You should see him in person. Epic.

[@scythepapa8877]

0:28 that phrasing and note choice, making it literally sound like a human singer is crazy

[@jqentertainment6966]

That is perfect playing...the tone, dynamics, slides, picking...everything is perfect

[@bigmistqke]

I love that part around 0:15 where he just let it breath for a bit and then fade in w the slide.

[@SamuelNewham]

ikr. The greats really know how to use space just as well as any note

[@CinemaPerfectoTV]

And then Johns reaction, like "no, that is just so damn good, I can't even."

[@beastabuelos6421]

The word you're looking for is breathe

[@bigmistqke]

@@beastabuelos6421 i didn't even now i was looking

[@spanqueluv9er]

@@bigmistqke ^*breathe, not breath ^*with, not w ^*know, not now🤡🤡🤦‍♂️

[@manhalen7046]

Midnight in Harlam is such a great song and the gdamn song literally transports you to the place in your mind. That slide when played right achieves things a standard player cant get out of the instrument.

[@apagoogootwo7552]

and sahib teri bandi. check that one out.

[@DizzyKrissi]

Wow, what an incredible solo.

[@kristianf1105]

Gave me goosebumps...so it passes the test! Awesome! Best I've ever heard Derek play before I think.

[@DaveRossignol]

Hands down the best slide solo I have ever heard. Almost hard to believe

[@consciousmonster6062]

He’s one of the best guitarists, I love the feeling he puts into his playing and all of the detail combined.

[@michaelreilly3000]

Sick slide playing! He’s learned his lessons well from uncle Dwayne and even managed to elevate it. I first saw him in early 90s when he was a young teenager and the Allman’s brought him out on stage for a jam in Vancouver, Canada. It was clear from the get go that we were witnessing something special.

[@AndrewBarsky]

Around :15 is some of the most soul filled guitar playing I’ve ever heard. The guy makes the word “shredding” seem inadequate, FANTASTIC!

[@EVHStrat]

This just left me speechless and brought an unexpected tear to my eye. Wow.

[@SimonLoveridge]

I get goosebumps every single time. This might be the single greatest bit of guitar playing I've ever heard.

[@tchrisou812]

I don't play any instrument. Could you explain why this is so great to a guy like me? I am guessing that he hit the main notes of the song smoothly, but idk.

[@SimonLoveridge]

@@tchrisou812 the main thing for me is the simplicity of the melodies, but how they’re played so soulfully, as if someone is singing them. It’s really hard to state exactly what it is

[@tchrisou812]

@@SimonLoveridge I think I get what you're saying. He shows "je ne sais quoi" and it's like trying to describe what the "it" factor is.

[@SimonLoveridge]

@@tchrisou812 yeah pretty much! I probably could go into it in more detail if it was somewhere more expansive than YT comments ☺️

[@slyfur]

I came here for this comment. I just got ridiculous goosebumps watching/listening to this. He's just incredible.

[@libertyblack715]

That was the best guitar I've ever heard. Thank you to the artist.

[@robertbragg9364]

BB king changing that string mid song on stage and tuning the guitar all without missing a beat. He's the greatest to ever do it in my mind. Not to take anything from anyone else be abuse I've heard some amazing and beautiful music in my life. Sometimes you'll hear that rif or few chords and it just sends chills down your body. Music has a soul and it soothes mine to the core. I hum all day everyday and don't get to play much anymore and I'm miserable because of it but the love of all music is so deep down inside that I know when I find my way back I'll be healed. Growing up is for suckers!

[@danielrobert4219]

this is such an inspiring reminder that it's not just the notes you play but HOW you play them. You close your eyes and it sounds like human speech

[@MrBogus213]

Derek makes the guitar sing like a gospel choir with that slide. Incredible. Just amazing.

[@MikeSingSing]

This is something people will go back in 50 years and still will draw from. Derek is the man.

[@wolfie316781]

Derek is a magical player definitely lives within the creative musical waves

[@bigchungus1592]

I REALLY want to know theory wise what's going on in the run at 00:50 - i've heard that kind of modulation or... i don't even know the words for what it actually is, but it's the stankiest thing and I just want to know what to call it. Please can someone help?

[@antomustaine]

E minor pentatonic. The special thing is that he playes like a singer. Like gospel/soul singer runs

[@heety9]

The reason why it sounds like a modulation is because he’s playing a minor pentatonic despite it being in a major key. So you get a blues-y mixolydian sorta feel

[@haitchteeceeeightnineeight5571]

I can not adequately describe how much I love/hate that you were able to transcribe this. The hate bit's all jealousy on my part, because I am a terrible person, and the love is envy and delight mixed into a wonderfully tall cocktail. I've been trying to play this solo on the saxophone since a couple of weeks since it first ate the internet, and I'm just not that good, but with this transcription I've at least got a shot. Mad props, and thank you!

[@Red80008]

Good luck, let us know when you got there and share your successes! I mean it, no sarcasm here.

[@benkyle76]

Please show us what you’ve got so far after a few run throughs with the tab

[@spanqueluv9er]

@haitchteeceeeightni eeight5571 Guitar tablature in no way helps a saxophone player, dumbfuq. Wow.🤡🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@spanqueluv9er]

@@benkyle76 Please explain how a saxophonist is suppose to get anything out of guitar tab…🤡🤡🤡

[@benkyle76]

@@spanqueluv9er they go to their guitar (or a diagram if they don’t own one) and look at the 5th fret on the A string (or whatever this tab shows for the note they are wanting to play) and say, “oh he is playing a D here! I shall now key this fingering and tighten my lips like so and blow a D!!” …also known as transcribing. At least the tab now gives them a key to transcribe with that they didn’t have beforehand. Of course this saxophonist would prefer someone had transcribed it straight to standard notation, but they didn’t, so they will make due transcribing it themselves. Surely you understand. Hopefully you aren’t so particular with most other obvious assumptions that people understand in day to day situations without being handwalked through as you call them clowns.

[@antttt1]

I must've watched this solo hundreds of time...absolutely incredible! 👌👌👌

[@notbeyonce]

I just think it's adorable how John Mayer was watching him and reacting. True admiration. Made me smile. That's saying a lot, but I watched it several times, and I never stopped smiling. Wonderful.

[@METTI1986LA]

That guitar is singing gospel it’s so beautiful and unreal!

[@MPA_2024]

It's tearing my heart apart how his guitar is screaming and crying. This is probably the most soulful blues playing possible... absolutely divine.

[@TonyHavenMusic]

Shame they cut the video when they announced the name because many won’t know this guy, but Derek Trucks is really an icon of slide and should be studied by all new guitarists

[@nihowdy1]

Derek shreds, what a humble guy too. Had the pleasure of meeting him backstage in ‘99.

[@bernlin2000]

The guitar as a soul-singing vocalist, that tone is absolutely heavenly!

[@Worrell057]

That Hammond organ and drum in the background is bringing him all the way home. Love it!

[@Jallatt]

DTs got some good music in his head and he can effortlessly play exactly what he wants to hear. Different level of guitar playing entirely. Just pure melodic composition. So fun to watch and hear.

[@ColinOBrien]

I’ve watched this 5 times in a row. Just effing elegantly beautiful.

[@cap6159]

Simply amazing. Makes it look so easy to do. Yet so, so hard to replicate.

[@bh7622]

I’m 45 and lived in Canada for a couple years as a teenager. I saw a very young Derek Trucks on MuchMusic and loved the slide guitar he played. A few months later my dads job moved us again down to Georgia and I learned about the Allman Brothers. Saw him play with those guys a few years later. He’s still amazing.

[@satiarpourvasei1644]

Derek Trucks truly makes the guitar sing (like a human voice). It’s his soulful voice coming through his guitar.

[@chrisc765]

He plays with more emotion than any other guitar player ive seen.the way he builds up his solos is so amazing

[@harvestfieldchurch9365]

Literally the only live guitar performance that caused me to cry spontaneously! Derek is the real deal.

[@scevvin7788]

I’ve had the pleasure of not only hearing Derek but meeting him a few times 10+ years ago. Even watching a video doesn’t do justice to his natural tone he delivers live. I remember saying “wow” when I first heard it

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

Derek Trucks is a slide guitar god!!! That’s why I love all instruments you use a slide or bar with… it’s so expressive like the human voice. Sacred Steel is a style that is a lot like this.

[@clanrobertson1]

That is the most amazing, beautiful thing I’ve ever heard played on a guitar. Just incredible.

[@bambledaczymbledek]

Blues guitar is all about the human voice -the best players make it talk, and Derek makes it sing.

[@taurtue]

Blues electric solo guitar. Blues acoustic guitar sure isn't meant to replicate human voice

[@nicholasprice4103]

It’s awesome to see how musicians as talented as three still learn from one another. Look how John Myers is studying Derek Trucks playing while falling in love with it at the same time. Simply amazing!

[@TheLeomlopes]

Bro is shredding with a slide, friggin legend

[@swat1710]

This brought tears to my eyes man

[@josephgodfrey8468]

I watched this entire concert with my Mom (who is 82). She LOVED IT!!

[@Gixsir]

It’s just so beautiful you can feel every note

[@RobertHeaney]

The expressiveness he gets from his guitar is stunning.

[@kidwave1]

Ive seen Derek several times, and MULTIPLE TIMES each show he will hit that note that just "takes you there". Ive been playing since 1985, and he is one of my all time favs.

[@jairverplaats153]

You can see John was very eager to join in, but decided to listen and enjoy instead. Now that is a compliment if I've ever seen one

[@Haha-q1u1b]

Nee he Just wants To slide deep into dereks trucks

[@mljrotag6343]

This is one of my favorite YT videos. Trucks is just spectacular.

[@sergiobollana]

I don't know if anybody here tried picking up a guitar, let alone a slide... to hit a good pitch note with the slide it's darn hard. This man is a miracle worker... pitch perfect, beautiful phrases, articulation... you name it.

[@FrankFurther]

Just centre over the fret, I picked up slide playing in minutes it's super easy. As long as you have good enough relative pitch to be able to hear when you're in tune you can just slide up or down and stop when the note sounds right.

[@steelisreal]

@@FrankFurther 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤡

[@lightness1701]

You watch his other performances and his hand moves with almost computer like precision, flawlessly and quickly from one note to the next, no hunting notes whatsoever. It truly is insane

[@spax420]

This requires several viewings. First to see the magic being created and then to see the appreciation JM has for it.

[@hobbiesaremyhobby]

John Mayer cannot help himself from hovering over the position of the riff he is playing in his mind, all the while just enjoying the moment

[@lucaosch]

Seemed to be pretty high as well

[@mikel917]

Such a soulful and gifted player

[@cowslinger64]

I've seen Derek about a dozen times. First with the ABB, and with the Tedeschi/Trucks band. He is such an exceptional artist. IMO, he has the best left hand of any guitarist. And I have never seen anyone play so effortlessly. What a class act too. Gawd.

[@Asshat237]

it just looks effortless because he has been mastering his unique technique/style since he was like 8 years old.

[@AteYourVeggies]

I can name plenty of better players, he’s simply very good if not the best with the slide. Take that slide away, and he’s still good but you wont call him one of the greats for his non slide stuff.

[@Asshat237]

@@AteYourVeggies He's not like conventional slide players who can only really play blues. He really elevated slide to the next level.

[@AteYourVeggies]

@@Asshat237 yes, but there are still plenty of better blues players. He’s the best at slide but blues overall - not a chance

[@spanqueluv9er]

^Best left hand of any guitarist🙄🤡🤡🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@gustabartok]

This is a look and a face you won't get much out of John Mayer.. he's absolutely impressed with the perfect-vocal- quality and musical expression of Derek.. it's glorious in musica! John just can't help it.. he's listening and learning, humble and joyful before perfection.

[@coolguyponus]

When I hear the guitar being used in this way, Stevie was really good at making the instrument do it, but when the guitar is crying like this, it always makes me emotional, almost teary. Because the I know the guitar is giving its handler absolutely every ounce that it can, and that's beautiful. 😊

[@mrstratocaster]

John mayer, you're so humble great guitarist... Proud of u my guitar hero

[@GuitaristGuyJames]

Derek is the only guitar hero who has literally never sang and stands in one place looking down at his guitar the whole time. I struggle with the stage presence social anxiety thing so he’s kind of my role model in the regard of just focusing my energy on the music and tuning out everything else.

[@Rhythmicons]

I always hated that bands are sometimes more about "the look" and "stage presence" than anything else. But if you know your shit and you can play really good, stop giving a fuck about what you're doing on the stage and let the music speak for itself.

[@ec1665]

that transcription was no joke, many thanks!

[@andydsimmons]

John has guitar face even when he is listening 🎶

[@tomault3063]

I rarely went to concerts when I was younger, but now that we are retired to Florida, my wife and I have been able to see both Ringo and Derek with their bands recently. Great experiences.

[@Ridendrty]

Derek seems to have drawn some of that slide soul genius from Skydog. So good…

[@thac0twenty377]

that's amazingly clean

[@JamieSlays]

Who is that? I love these tab videos you’re doing mate

[@brunomakesmusic]

that's Derek trucks man! a legend!

[@gnrslash1987]

someone finally tabbed it! bravo! awesome!!

[@fretburns]

Its a killer solo :)

[@brandonlopez3902]

This has been the video I come back to from time to time to feel reborn. That is one beautiful fucking solo.

[@varningforvanheden2774]

Really cool with the tab. I would love to see this with "Kirk Hammets 1989 Seattle solo".

[@whycantihaveanumber00000]

I don't think I've ever heard blues played quite like that before. One of a kind

[@mattychristian]

0:35 is transcendental

[@PhillipSunkel]

Ain’t no one play like Derek. Seen him so many times and he still blows me away

[@ukwan]

I've been playing most of my life, studied at one of the best music colleges in the world, played with many great musicians and all I can say is that was perfect. Nobody could have done that better.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Hendrix?

[@ChainsawChristmas]

Here for the algorithm and the playing. Heard of Derek for years without honestly giving it a shot. I'm in at this point. That's just too good. Interestingly, I've subbed to Levi (and listened to every podcast) for years and I've been getting ZERO notifications or suggested videos from this channel. But somehow the rest of the guitar community is. Here's to your future YT plaque, Levi!

[@LeviClay]

hit that bell! :P

[@hippiehillape]

For the folks that don't know, that's Derek Trucks. Eric Clapton and BB king have known him his entire life. Kid grew up surrounded by great musicians and learned from all of them.

[@robschaller9061]

Dereks Dad Butch was a founding member and drummer for the Allman Brothers

[@danieldociu8430]

The truly greats are best equipped to recognize, acknowledge and appreciate greatness in someone else when they witness it.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

The response of BB and John Mayer is truly epic. And John Mayer is a guitar master, as was BB King. Props to Derek Trucks.

[@madbrowndog4887]

For a long, long time I've kept trying to hear what other people apparently hear in the playing of BB King. I always give up because I just don't hear it. Here, Derek Trucks playing like the true King of the Blues, bringing tears to my eyes. And BB King is talking over the top of him.

[@blakehendricks860]

Trucks is amazing, so smooth and has so much talent