The Night of the Guitars - Steve Hunter - "The Idler"

The Night of the Guitars
Hammersmith Odeon in London Nov. 26 1988

[@sandpointcinema7557]

His lead was matched this night only by the great Leslie West. My favorite Steve Hunter lead is the intro to Sweet Jane on Rock and Roll Animal. God damn he could lay it down.

[@rgbrin]

been studying Steve Hunter since the 70's....Great guitar player and very underrated...

[@keithschwartz5723]

Underappreciated yes. Not underrated. Same for Dick Wagner.

[@bman778]

They were on Arrowsmith train kept a Rollin look it up

[@FRANKSNAKE71]

Certainly NOT underrated by musicians, recording studio personnel and Millions of fans worldwide. Steve has played on Hundreds of albums.

[@peterbartolomeo5542]

​@@FRANKSNAKE71Heroin!!!!

[@NathanSamples-ge1lo]

Blessings upon whoever posted this, those who KNOW, KNOW, Steve "THE DEACON" Hunter is simply one of the best of all time, he's worked with the "who's who" of modern music, and there's a REASON why! I consider myself lucky to have seen him back in the day, this is a fine illustration as to WHY he's held in such high regard! Thanks again from all true music fans for posting this. Oh, and a shout out to Peter Haycock from the Climax Blues Band also on this, I saw them open for RAINBOW on the "Rising" tour at the Starlight Ampitheatre in Burbank, California, and Climax Blues Band was one great opening act that night!

[@peterqvarnstrom45]

This tour with the best ever guitarist, is so forgotten. This is magic.

[@lindadote]

This is magic! Sadly, our heroes are all leaving the stage but what a legacy they've left us. Thank you kindly for posting gems such as this.

[@SteveHunterGuitarist]

Steve Hunter with the late great Pete Haycock performing Steve's track 'The Idler' on the Night Of The Guitars Tour 1988.

[@karensterner5707]

one of the best guitar tandems of all time

[@zr24X4ROCKS]

Tremndous night of guitar ! steve blew me away, pete haycock awesome too , the whole show is just killer.

[@HughTerry69]

Fabulous guitar sound by Steve Hunter! You can hear him on Lou Reed's Rock & Roll Animal LP too...

[@carrrexx7190]

The Intro to Sweet Jane is epic.

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

@@carrrexx7190 With the Great Dick Wagner. RIP

[@eekowarrior4409]

..and Lou Reed Live and Berlin for good measure. Exceptional for sure.

[@wgaf66]

Best intro ever 🤗💪

[@mikes6970]

You know .. lou reed live .. black &white cover , lou sunglasses and slough cap , stars and collar .... is the second part of the rock n roll animal concerts ... only differance is they changed side of speakers each comes out from ... so r n r animal & lou reed live are a 2 set of those concerts ...

[@ravenngovender2713]

This is pure magic.

[@aristideswade2046]

Glad to find this. Have an IRS no speak album from him on vinyl I can no longer play

[@alejandrocortez3298]

Just wish there was video of them when they did rock and roll animal, would love to see it

[@AlfUckhamHall]

My copy of Night of the Guitar I recorded on VHS in almost dead, thank god for KZbin.

[@peterqvarnstrom45]

All stuff is on DVD now.

[@piprist5099]

Hi Alan, just seen your comment. I have a DVD copy and yes, the VHS. Not sure where in the world you are but the DVD is commercially available?? Here in the UK

[@AlfUckhamHall]

@@piprist5099 Thank you Pip, I'll get onto it and see if I can source one.

[@piprist5099]

Thanks for that. I've also seen this on EBAY. Happy hunting/searching.

[@rickabbott5297]

The most underrated Guitar player in my opinion … just f…….. unreal 🎸👍🏆

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

Never thought I'd see a live performance of this.

[@JerAtoZ]

Two exceptional guitar players doing their thing here. So sorry to hear that Pete has passed away

[@juniorpontes4620]

Simply I Was There!!! Simply Night Epic....🎶🎸😎👊

[@dominasas2448]

With the Great Peter Haycock ♥️♥️♥️♥️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@markdignam3525]

This guy is so cool!

[@dieselclean3193]

steve huter and pete haycock.awesome player!

[@peterbartolomeo5542]

He and Dick Wagner are legends. Lou Reed Velvet Underground guitar Gods Heroin Sweet Jane to name two iconic masterpieces

[@antomus]

The Great Steve Hunter!

[@Brainiac_124]

100% great guitar!

[@patricksmith7492]

Alice Cooper's Black Widow (live 1975) brought me here but the video is no longer found here. Watching him and Dick Wagner dueling guitars was epic.

[@TheDogPa]

Here you go, rock on! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGGVhqCuZ6Zkm5I

[@jasonmcclelland4506]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE HUNTER!!! Keep on Rockin! 06/14/1948

[@ginjazz2836]

06/14/1948

[@jesusgarcia-cl6kz]

este tipo de rolas son las que te transportan a viajar en el tiempo sigan subiendo esta música felicitaciones a quien lo hizo

[@markriobr]

Not just Heroin, the whole album is just the best of Rock and Roll. Have in vinil,tkc and cd. Bought the album in 1976,heard here in Brazil and 20 minutes later was buying one.Envy whoever was there watching alive....in a good way

[@edgardpedrosilvajunior]

ONE OF THE MASTERS OF ALL TIMES. THANKS A LOT FOR HAVING TOUGHT ME EVEYOU DON'T KNOW THAT HAPPENED.

[@SteveHunterGuitarist]

I love this!

[@journeymantraveller3338]

Bitchin' guitar, owes a bit to Jimi.

[@Bluesdoggie]

"The Deacon" one of the most under rated.

[@sanborns]

I agree ...

[@60zeller]

Bluesdoggie not underrated but under appreciated, as most session guys are

[@Blauwoogjexxx]

Not by me !

[@TheStones1965]

Wow! Fantastic.

[@98evee]

boy does he know how to make his guitar burn and turn....loved it

[@yodaladyhox2]

love it !!!!

[@HakanYasun]

fantastic...

[@JamJells]

Awesome!

[@bobgure]

Vibrato lesson! Delicious.

[@billwaller4094]

Great song!

[@vaneipontes3824]

I Was There / What a Night Magic 🔥🔥🎸😎🤘

[@diegorios1.9.7.9]

excellent!

[@juanesquivelmadrid]

Sweet tone... :3

[@johneret8045]

I have hunters solo lp, first I think, unbelievable,hes also in the movie the Rose

[@guilhermeaffonsoalbuquerqu610]

Master! Master!

[@HakanYasun]

GREAT !!!!

[@michaeloshea3090]

Last time I saw Steve was in 2013 with Alice Cooper, still great and the audience couldn't get enough of him. Before that is was 1977 silver screen tour with Alice Cooper.

[@acidsons3116]

2011*

[@michaeloshea3090]

@@acidsons3116 my mistake, thanks.

[@HakanYasun]

great!!

[@drummer17562]

For those Steve "Decator Gator" Hunter fans check out Mitch Ryder's Detroit lp on KZbin. "Drink" is possibly the sweetest blues solo ever recorded by anyone and its one of Steve's best..

[@alexandrealgranti1554]

God Hunter !

[@massimo52185]

il massimo della professionalità e dell'essere musicista

[@wgaf66]

I was there 💪🎸

[@jfrockon]

Geeezzzz..... style for miles and miles. Sweet!

[@pablouuuu]

2:32 awesome D:

[@luizlauretinodemelo]

SUPER MUSICO VALEU BELA MUSICA...*****

[@BemonitorMxWSG]

Master Hunter played along w/some of the greatest - Bowie, Gabriel, Lou Reed

[@bobgure]

Jack Bruce, Alice Cooper etc.

[@markkurasanen1212]

Aivan mahtavat saundit skitoissa ✌

[@bmp-2267]

Miss the p90 sound.

[@orangerobbie]

THE best hard rock guitar ever is Steve's playing on Heroin from Lou Reed's 1974 "Rock 'n' Roll Animal" LP. (With Dick Weber).

[@timhoovermusicman]

I prefer sweet Jane

[@jjrkroon]

I believe it's Dick Wagner... And together they play 'Intro' (written by Steve) /Sweet Jane. Best intro ever written and played for guitars!

[@ricksmith7881]

Fuckin Great

[@TheSpoonwood]

It 's one of the best rock guitar records ever..... ironically Lou Reed didn't like it.. he told me.

[@jasonmcclelland4506]

FUCK LOU! TRASH! I never liked HIM! Very over-rated! It was his Band members that were the real genus behind the junkie! Best song by Steve - & that's a very hard call as everything the Steve touches is beyond platinum! Lou never deserved any of the guys that made him. He's just a rock - they were the STARS!

[@midiland09]

What a fantastic guitarist! Song from the Album "The Deacon"?

[@clevebaker8399]

Pete haycock in the other guitar slot

[@pabloperez4063]

Who is the other guitar?

[@mortenokeefe6126]

funny how steve dressed like an old man back then

[@orangerobbie]

I meant Dick Wagner - sorry!

[@johneret8045]

Get his solo lp swept away

[@P00TANARA]

1:03 I did not know that LADY D played the guitar

[@markriobr]

Sure he did not like my friend .After all he is the one that not shines after you listen the albun those two guys Steve and Dick steal the concert

[@timhoovermusicman]

What the fuck are you babbling about ?

[@markriobr]

@@timhoovermusicman You tell me.

[@timhoovermusicman]

@@markriobr I don't understand drunks.

[@markriobr]

@@timhoovermusicman I don't either, specially those who are making any sense in what they are saying. If you had some kind of education, respect,courtesy and brain which is clear you have not. Read and try hard to make this rotten brain do some work. Is clear to me i was writing with someone that thought like I did 7 years ago. Now out of the blue comes an idiot , referring you,making sure you understand. Look with attention and you'll see the conversation is not in order,also the other part comments are not here,why? Have no idea,now who are you to come cursing ,calling me drunk and so on without a reason ?

[@timhoovermusicman]

@@markriobr sure he did not like my friend. Then you babble he is the one who not shines😂WHAT? You sounded drunk or on hard drugs... you have a friend? Surprising.do us all a favor and play in a busy street.

[@vibroluxor]

Great guitar player, but that tune did nothing for me.