WHY KEITH RICHARDS KICKS ASS

[@GuitarPilgrim]

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[@economicalovereem5833]

You are one helluva guitarist. Keep 'em coming!

[@willardv]

Is one on Chuck Berry possible?

[@Dannafilms96]

Yes!! That would be so sick!! Your a legend btw yewww

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I love chuck berry, definitely will do one!!

[@rauldorsman8191]

Guitar Pilgrim great video! Really enjoyed it. However, I would like to learn a little bit more about the fact that he uses 5 strings instead of six. Do you know why he plays the guitar that way and in what way it kicks ass?

[@terrysamaras4749]

I had the pleasure of spending 10 hours with the Stones, and two of those in private conversation with Keith whilst every one had fallen asleep. The coolest guy I have ever met, super smart, very humble and full of spirit :-))) We talked about everything from Bedouins to living in New England. When we finally started talking about Music and I asked him about songwriting he said its all about the rhythm, you gotta feel it not just play it! You were spot on there Pilgrim! Huge fan of your feeling my friend!!

[@jochem420]

Some people say, every cigarette you smoke 5 minutes of your life are removed, and added to Keith's :)

[@jimsmith1856]

Smoke more.

[@chipmusick682]

Let's all burn one for Keef!

[@paperbackwriter960]

Hey good old Keiff, I'm making you inmortal 🖤🚬

[@linuxgood8023]

Jochem .. lmao.. That sh*t was funny as fock!🤣Probably true as hell too 😂

[@draug7966]

Better not stop smoking then!

[@igorferlito376]

Once again... Simple is good, easy to listen to, easy to understand, easy to remember, easy to recognize.. Good for our ears. Keith teaches. Thanks Guitar Pilgrim.

[@chipmusick682]

He has the good sense and taste to play something that compliments a song and not a bunch of SHIT that overpowers it. The song always comes first with him, not his ego.

[@darrendanger6853]

Agreed, that's his love of the Blues coming out

[@chipmusick682]

@@darrendanger6853 yeah,,,plus a good dose of Chuck Berry, come to think of it, he' pretty smart too.

[@chipmusick682]

And if Hendrix had the skills Richards has, he'd still be here making noise.

[@mcussen]

So, you're saying that guitarists that are very technically skilled and show it are simply egotistical? Hahaha, ok...

[@doulos737]

Exactly! Well said, and truly accurate... :-)

[@brianmiller6055]

Thank you for this. To me Keith Richards is the quintessential rock and roll guitarist. I can name many players who are technically better, but none who have his pure yet dirty sound and feeling.

[@chipmusick682]

Yeah...and HE'S hardly ever boring, which is a hell of a lot more than you can say for a lot of the flavor of the day "greatest rock quitarist ever" that have come and gone in the time Keith's been around. For the most part, the only thing they were "masters" of was taking an electric guitar and MAKING IT BORINGGGGG!!!! Quite the accomplishment.

[@brianmiller6055]

@@chipmusick682 so true my friend, so true.

[@andrewpattenden8446]

No one was better at leaving space, gaps in playing, than Keith. He made those gaps count, the new guys need to wank relentlessly.

[@aricohen283]

“Music is the space between the notes.” - Miles Davis

[@jrogs]

@jim moreisin LOL

[@7in776]

The Stones back in the day were so excitng live because they were so tight in their looseness. Charlie layed down the beat to Micks arse movements, keith played behind the beat, bill played ahead of it and Mick T painted over the whole thing with great colours. Not many bands are tight enough to be that loose without falling apart.

[@goodboy65]

Exile on main street is the quintessential Keith Richards style album

[@prymutt]

This is true!

[@carldavis1407]

Exile = my bible :-)

[@georgejasper8794]

Yeah, that is where he stole all of Ry Cooder's licks

[@patriceboverighini3920]

Realy

[@Pedraforta]

Agree.

[@geew-fr9th]

I live in Ireland, and your playing is not shite. Top video as always, Thom . I always learn something new about this confounding six string music box! Keep up the good work. ( feck)

[@paulinebuckles2310]

The psychology of great riffs! Love it.

[@scw996]

Today is Keith’s birthday! 79. My hero of guitar. What a man. Hope he lives forever.

[@steverogers5956]

Lots of guys can shred. Only Keith Richards can play an open G chord over and over and turn it into one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable riffs in the history of popular music.

[@zarchy55]

Man, I love the tone coming out of that Strat setup!

[@warwicksmiley]

Keith has been my inspiration for picking up the Guitar in the1st place.The Guitar work on Carol sends Shivers up my Spine.~~~~.

[@agawamguy]

A great tribute to a real bad ass! Thank you,

[@joeabstractjoe]

Midnight Rambler and Tumbling Dice were my inspirations for picking up the guitar. Thanks brother for another great video. 🎶🎸🎶

[@barry1369]

Finally! Someone who appreciates Keith Richards’ playing.

[@bobbyworrell2549]

, you convey and communicate such enjoyment about music, thanks tons.. Great content, favorite you tube guitar stuff, ciao

[@1rocknroy]

Thanks KEITH RICHARDS for all the great sounds through the years.

[@thomashewlett277]

On guitar: GIMME SHELTER!! On piano: May I please stay here tonight?

[@karlnulty2455]

I’m a massive Stones fan but your videos help me to understand why I love them so much. Keep them coming!

[@geraldbasso1782]

This is one of my all time favorite live albums. Keith is a really well rounded player with both rhythm and lead playing and his dynamics are incredible and this makes for a great player with great phrasing! Your channel rocks man! I love it!

[@BrusselsaffairBe]

Playing Keith's part in a cover band I came here expecting nothing, with so many musicians not getting the Keith thing. You nailed it and demonstrated it. Just one thing, I wouldn't have taken Gimme Shelter for the Open G demo... Keith plays it on regular tuning on stage and studio version in open E. Well done , thx, I learned something.

[@Wooblidoo]

I literally just walked into my room thinking man I wish there was a new Guitar Pilgrim video, your stuff gets me so inspired!

[@crosscountrycrusader]

Concur!

[@dudeman3929]

This is the first video I’m seeing by this man. He is awesome, personality, knowledge, guitar skills, video quality, everything is completely awesome!

[@EARL65USA]

Keith Richards is my favorite guitarist. Excellent Job.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thank you Earl!!

[@dondamon4669]

Keith’s the greatest rhythm guitarist. His guitar is what drove the band. Normally bands follow the drummer but The Rolling Stones followed Keith. I prefer Keith’s playing to any technically better players. And I agree the timekeepers are a little bit shite 😂

[@doulos737]

Wow!... You're a piano maestro as well! Brilliant!!!... I love Keith Richards and his riffs and creative composition. There's a reason(s) the Stones have had such success and longevity. This video explored one of them... Oh, I agree with your album choices and comments, but my favorite overall Stones album is Sticky Fingers. My favorite Stones song and within my list of Top 10 songs of all time, is Gimme Shelter, but they have so many great songs... Another excellent video!... :-)

[@stevelogan1699]

This is a beautiful video in many ways: you are completely sensitive to the feel of KR’s playing, you don’t fall for technical sophistication as an ideal in itself, you emphasise the song and you suggest how Keef’s swagger has a lot to do with the sense listeners get of his playing. He believes in what he is doing and the force of his commitment is hard to ignore. On top of that he has a great partnership with Mick, who is often a really superb lyricist. Great to feel your genuine admiration of the Stones coming though. Thank you.

[@marcinjaskolski2824]

Mick is really underrated as a lyricist. Worldly wise and street-smart, occasionally reaching for the poetic or the profound in just the right measure. No wonder Martin Scorsese loves using the Stones in his movies.

[@stevelogan1699]

Marcin Jaskolski I agree absolutely. Often the words aren’t noticed because the riffs and the performances are so mesmerising! Mick learned the idioms of blues lyric writing early then gave them a British twist. Keith did something similar with blues licks.

[@Lorax4good]

Beautiful. Thank you for highlighting the genius of Keith Richards. I, too, am a huge fan and listen carefully to his style. But, you took it to a whole new lever.

[@bretmoore6828]

You are an incredible musician, but much more, you are gifted with insight.

[@bobbyboykin7137]

Keith IS the Human Riff. No one, no one has made more timeless riffs that Mr Richards. Woulda loved to have seen you throw in 'Cant You Hear Me Knocking' I have to say, Ive seen many talented players do videos similar to what you do, but so far I have seen none that 'get it' the way you do. Kinda hard to explain with the written word, but like you alluded to Keiths swagger and that special ingredient he adds, you understand just how incredible cool that part is. Whereas most players get lost in the theory, tone, gear and the rest. Great job.

[@ottomattix86]

Li'l iommi or the beatles have also done this. Soo.....

[@keithtpc1508]

Keith Richards is a genius guitar player, his riffs and lead breaks will make you're hair stand on end, Paul Kossof was another genius, my God that vibrato.

[@robertpaulis439]

Guitar Pilgrim, I can honestly say you are absolutely and incredibly unique as a gift to "The Universal Language", music! Talent beyond measure with rhythm and feel that leaves onlookers and listeners in awe. You should blow your fans away with 1 or 2 of your own creations. All the best, Pilgrim

[@matthewcrich5951]

Loved the whole video. The best part?? The piano outro. Stellar!!!!

[@zeroceiling]

I think the one song that just pulls 60’s music out of the first half of the decade is “Satisfaction”….after that amazing fuzz riddled tone nothing was ever the same again…

[@jameshenderson4932]

I enjoyed this video. Your passion for music is genuine and encouraging. Thanks

[@donsuccone]

hey thanks! I've been learning Angie and was really struggling going from the Am to the 2nd chord. after watching your video and your positioning it has made playing this song much easier for me! Thanks

[@brianbierig1593]

Excellent commentary. Great job playing Gimme Shelter on piano. Thank goodness for Keith Richards.

[@SteenGrode]

The Gimme Shelter Piano part is incredible

[@tonyshennyc]

what sets yours apart from other guitar video is a higher level of taste in music in your interpretation of pop music. It literately feels great watching this ...

[@martinlegg5808]

'Shite' is my favourite word. Subscribed. (great channel)

[@danishskiwarehouse]

I really enjoyed this, thanks. By the way, Keith uses Nashville style on Gimme Shelter, which is effectively stringing a 6-string guitar with the “other” strings of a 12-string, if that makes sense.

[@vinceh5163]

Outstanding solo man thoroughly impressed you rock man

[@ShiranVyasa]

I love this series. You break things down and explain them so well, and a talented musician to boot. Maybe you can breakdown some classic reggae guitarists some day.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

bob marley's guitarist was pretty cool! I might look into that!

[@79943]

Outstanding video. I have been a huge Keith fan forever. You describe and demonstrate the essence of his brilliance perfectly. I already "knew" everything you said but I could never have explained it or certainly not have demonstrated like you just did. Nice job my friend, nice job!

[@Straitjacket808]

Love this dude. Great guitarist. Explaining guitar styles with awsome skills, humor and no ego.

[@allantow6371]

Great explanations, even some revelations. Thanks, Thom!

[@Catmom3]

Absolutely my favorite live recording of any band EVER! Upon hearing I realize I have every single part of it memorized, every riff, every solo, every nuance, from crowd noise to feed back. Like stepping into a time capsule. I think it’s permanently embedded in my psyche!

[@sbphillips177]

same here..every nuance..lol

[@reygalindo]

Thanks dude it's fucking amazing the way you illustrate the real meaning of his musical approach

[@jesusfarias2505]

Really, this channel always makes me to pick my guitar and play! Cheers from Mexico! Keep rockin'!

[@KimTebrok]

Wonderful video, love the way you described his contribution. One of my favourite KR pieces of guitar playing💗

[@kahuna2]

Fantastic dissection of Keef's style and technique! Loved the piano piece at the end. Subscribed!

[@kevincolliss2877]

YOU....are a talented man. Half the time i watch just to watch you rather than trying to learn it. Very good!

[@funguy4utube]

That was marvelous .... hope KEITH sees this. Love the way you break things down. Your piano playing is as wonderful as your guitar playing. You are an incredible addition to my KZbin video subscriptions.

[@funguy4utube]

Btw ... who played drums on your “Sympathy for the Devil” ? That was excellent too.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

That was me, the backingtrack is available on patreon :)

[@09gearchange]

The stones have a unique sound like no other because of the way Keith played. Gritty and raw without the bells and whistles of being to technical.

[@stareye_1062]

Keith Richards is immortal.

[@pabloperez4063]

I wish

[@roberthadley7038]

Just great instruction very helpful piano extra very enriching and enjoyable. Thank you

[@Jeff-zx6rt]

great work, going over many of the nuances. much appreciated

[@joekeiser6221]

Mick Taylor played on that album. Great guitarist.

[@jumpskirt]

Love Keith's playing. EXCELLENT job of delving into his style. Bravo!

[@otrdriver6767]

This is great stuff. I was once going to be a rock and roll guitar player. My teacher had me work with Berkley music theory and then went to a classical guitar. Then came the acoustic. By the time I got to my crazy electric I had a different Idea on what I wanted to play. I like it all. Thank you.

[@MaartenVrijman]

Thanks Pilgrim. Great video on yaya's out. My favourite live album period and inspired me to pick up the guitar myself. Hope you will do a video on Jerry Garcia in the future...

[@mikeseaquest9246]

brilliant analysis of Angie

[@Cole4737]

The rolling stones sound is one that was always so elusive and hard to get close to sounding like for me. I like how you describe the rhythm vs melody, I've always noticed the difference in sound but never understood why.

[@FanOWater]

Your playing it on the piano at the end was a great insight. Cheers

[@TheStones1965]

This was pure gold. Thank you. Let It Bleed is my favorite. I chatted with a guitar player whose band opened for the Stones 3 times. His favorite was Beggars Banquet.

[@falconeaterf15]

Saxophone solo on Slave is very cool. I don't know who plays it, but is very good. Also, in addition to the great riffs demonstrated here, the intro and riffs in -Cant You Hear Me Knocking - should not be missed. Great vid!

[@drdellaman]

Good stuff. Keith came up with more memorable riffs than anyone. He is a classic.

[@franciscomartin4381]

Mate, you are a grandious guitar player, but that piano outtro was simply beautiful! :-O Congrats and thanks for the vids. Keep them coming, plz.

[@betterthantelly2993]

Fantastic lesson on Angie.

[@Kettakelly]

I love Keith’s Richards soloing and rhythm playing and how simplistic it is. One of my favorite guitarist for sure!! Can you please do sterling Morrison from the velvet underground or Lou reed, or Bradley from sublime. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@davestatham812]

You rock man, your deep passion and understanding of music makes you the best out there by a country mile, incredible talent, every player of anything should stop by and take a gander at your videos especially for your impressive knowledge of feel in music, thanks man🙏👏👏👏✌

[@goodgulfgas]

You had me at 0:03. And, the Sympathy solos are perfection.

[@nousespectres]

Thanks for this video, it looks simple but I think you do an awesome job on explainning why Richards is a very such important artist in the past century. Thank's God for "Keef", music is life!

[@superbeast4287]

This is the best damn video ive seen in ages. Thanks. Informative and entertaining. Thanks again.

[@superbeast4287]

so my new computer wont let me place comments...but my phone will. hhuuuuuummmmmm

[@antma9028]

Great video!! More please.

[@FedeVicente88]

I love this series, "Why (insert guitarist) kick ass".

[@Jagermasterflash]

your solo gave me goosebumps ! Great vid as always. Keep on the good work

[@szymonmazur]

did not expect that piano outro! great job once again and Keef is a beast!

[@FlipSideCT]

very cool to see a young chap like yourself get Keith and the RnR beauty. On top of it all, you delivered it with fantastic energy and simplicity. You pointed out the best RnR album ever. Flawless from first note to last, perfection and simple. You made my day with this!! thanks steve

[@alejandropalmapastrana1255]

Very Emotional what you say and Explain I Enjoy the Show......Thanks Man from Cancún Mexico

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I appreciate that brother, greetings back from Ireland!!

[@tommyboyce]

Fantastic video, thanks. There's a lot of videos around on this kind of thing and this is one of the best ones I've seen.

[@Kissteria595]

Many props to you, man. I've seen countless "how to play like "x"" or "what makes "y" so good?" but no one really can ever get down to the nitty-gritty of it... FEELING. You, sir, have that down to a T. Keep up the awesome work, man

[@brankoj62]

Cool piano on Shelter,sounds like any fabolous piece of classical music!!!!

[@alabamahebrew]

I am 54 years old and did not really take guitar playing that serious until about 6 years ago,as such I was not in touch with the guitar community that much. But I was under the impression that there were certain guitarists that ALL guitar players considered to be "great" . Since 2013 when I got more involved I am shocked to find out that prior belief is dead wrong! Page, Hendrix, Richards, Clapton, EVH, Slash, Frehley, Beck, Moore and any other of the "greats" all seem to have their share of nay sayers. When I read comments like "Jimmy Page sucks on the guitar" I am blown away by that! Keith Richards sure seems to get a lot of hate as well. Now I have never been a big Stones fan but I always considered Richards to be a great guitar player. Even when Mick Taylor was in the band, it was more Richards that drove the melody of the band and let's face it, the melody is what makes or breaks a song.

[@lpnaess]

This is a great video. You show much respect to this legend, therefor I show much respect to you. I could not not subscribe.

[@jordo2323]

Dude your videos are THE BEST. Keep up the good work.

[@corvanderveen9944]

You know exactly where guitarplaying is all about. Thanx to share your feel and knowledge👍

[@goswo]

Very inspiring. Love to watch your videos...

[@jaredsilos3740]

I need one for Jimmy Page please.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I will definitely do one somewhere in the future!

[@vicentegomez6669]

@@GuitarPilgrim YES PLEASE!

[@jacoponotarberardino755]

Guitar Pilgrim and when you’ll do it, please don’t forget to talk about his guitars stratification!😉😎

[@part_time_adventurer]

And Mark Knopfler please (biggest inspiration)

[@gianninisim3894]

One of the greatest guitar player ever Underrated too , that's a shame

[@benbruhns192]

Definitely not underpaid

[@roman14032]

i gotta say this video is really really well done exceptional

[@eddie11426]

it's the sole reason I started playing guitar 40 years ago. that one solo

[@justinrayguitars6024]

Great point made that things don't have to be overly technical are super fast to be good. I think Keith Richards was one of the best to understand that.

[@АннаГалтаева-ц2д]

Oh, god! Thank you very much for that devotion and passion of yours:) Such videos are precious, help you realize what are the roots of your admiration for talents like Keith and other Stones! Like you’ve been blind but happy and now you can also see xD Your playing, by the way, is so pure and smooth and classy) I appreciate your talent:)

[@redwatch.]

Love this video. We need more music like this.

[@briancorcoran8266]

This was a great video. Keiths my favorite guitar player. He made me wanna pick up a guitar. And Yas Yas is played in my truck almost every day of the week. Excellent explanations my man. Especially the bit on Angie. I know alotta Keith but learned a lot more from this video.

[@sid35gb]

I like Keith’s playing for the simplest way to get the job done.

[@chipmusick682]

and get it done well.

[@jefrywijaya182]

I personaly love your work and thanks you, keith Richard is my reason to keep rock n roll

[@ledstar1783]

Very beautiful piano playing...

[@LuckyDejardin]

Great video as usual, thanks. Keith is definitely a fantastic guitar player who change the way we look at guitar even if he's not as fancy as many others of his era.