British guitarist reacts to King's X HEAVY yet HARMONIOUS sound!

[@charlesperry8970]

Most underrated band on the PLANET. I've seen them 36 times. Badass every single time.

[@dennismohican]

Wow 36 times? Holy!... I'm from Dallas/Austin.. Never seen them, But i love 'em just the same and the internet now brings this great music to all of us. I had to comment here tho, I've seen Johnny Winter 6 times. Lol that's when i was like sheesh 36 times? haw haw.. That's a lot of times! Back on Topic, I was born in Houston, and raised in Dallas. I wish I had seen them live. EnJoy all the vids I see online now tho. Dennis 62 years Austin, TX

[@ccampbell7214]

That's because the sheep have to be told what to like .. Music industry never pushed these guys forward.. It takes people like us that seeks things out of the mainstream, and we land on gems like Kings X .. As with my love of Tom Waits... He's not for everyone.. With that being said , there are a lot of us that are open to things that hit a little different and have loads of talent... Better to be known for one's talent, than being 'trendy' .. I've asked quite a few people over the years, what's good about this song , or asking specifically why they like a band .. Best I get , is 'I don't know, I just like them '... Politics, music, movies etc.. people are sheepy... It never goes deeper than bahhh baahh 🐑🐏🐑 Quite one-dimensional ... I personally don't roll like that.. Cheers.

[@ROOKTABULA]

The silent planet?

[@courtbeall7768]

Will always love and respect those three gents.I took my terminally ill buddy to see them.He was wheelchair bound.They each came to shake his hand after the show and gave hime an awesome memory before he passed.

[@ericwhite2830]

Probably the fastest I've ever clicked on a video. Thanks for showing some love to the High Priests of the Church of Rock n Roll. And the Groove Machine rolls on.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@wadeharten6600]

I've always felt King's X was a musicians band which may be why they never appealed to a huge audience. Much like Rush, they just refused to dumb it down for the mainstream audience. Absolutely love Ty's style, so unique.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@KWE.ECLECTIC]

I DK Rush sold out when they started playing that New Wave stuff. Subdivisions was all over MTV and every major radio network in the USA and Canad.

[@edwarddore7617]

I'm a big King's X fan, can't play an instrument can't sing, but they are kind of a band's band.

[@georgeturner4035]

Totally agree... So under- rated such a shame.

[@lukemanify]

Ty is soo versatile and he never overdoes stuff

[@chrisbennett6236]

I think the whole band should be more well known

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah!

[@dennisperin2989]

If there is something called the most underrated band, i think this band is it, its criminal that more people haven’t figured out this awesome band

[@RH-xs8gz]

You know your band is badass when you have fans like Jeff Ament, Billy Sheehan, Nuno Bettencourt, and Vernon Reid. Possibly the most criminally underrated band ever.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@bboyzagy]

I'd add Ritchie Blackmore to that list of fans. :)

[@Techcensorshipbot]

bboyzagy Paul Gilbert as well. He has an older video somewhere and you can see his kings X vhs in the background.

[@lukemanify]

Doesnt surprise me

[@kirbymfurlong3561]

check out yellow matter custard. superband that does beatles songs, they do the entire second side of abbey around , outstanding....

[@forvaughn]

That look of pleasure on his face as he's watching...That's the same look on my face anytime I watch or listen to King's X. You just can't help it.

[@TheAcgtrs]

King’s X is your favorite band’s, favorite band...

[@BladeHudson]

BINGO

[@natazer]

King's x is like the one friend you've had for years that you know and love and is always straight up and honest with you and you're always happy to hang with.

[@peterbrusch1493]

The most underrated band in the world. Saw them 2 years ago here in Germany. A three-headed orchestra. Love King's X.

[@pcs56]

One of the best bands ever. And if you think the parts sound fairly easy, sit down and learn them and play them. I play drums and some of the stuff Jerry does is mind bending even though it sounds simple upon a casual listen. It took me a long time to learn to play their tunes, but the are SO MUCH FUN TO PLAY!

[@Hs3u39]

speck they are indeed.

[@fireboyisme]

Absolutely Love Kings X. Been a huge fan since the late 80s. Amazing group! Ty Tabor is one of the most overlooked and under appreciated guitarists ever. KX Rocks!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@Deetroiter]

King's X are musicians musicians. One of the very few bands that are held in high regard amongst their peers and you'll never find a bad thing said about them from anyone.

[@k-9thecat765]

You do the best reactions... You know music as a musician... It makes your commentary so much better than others doing reactions... Non-musicians are clueless as to the effort it takes to perform this type of music live...

[@joethebar1]

The beauty of ty is that he never overplays. He’s the real slowhand. Gorgeous tone, tasty AF.

[@Davefranzin]

One of the best band ever...( also underrated ) the true godfather of grunge, open tuning, dark atmosphere, badass riff and choir....every rock musician should study King's X.

[@19672701]

Gretchen goes to Nebraska is a awesome album, definatly a underrated band, great musicians..

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Mick Jagger said Gretchen Goes To Nebraska is the best album donee. Google it. 👍🏼 I adore these dudes. Talent......

[@robertsimmons3336]

THE most under rated band of all time. I have seen them live and they are absolute Masters! The vocals the musicianship is just so impressive. I have met them and they are very kind and down to Earth as well. I am so happy that you have brought attention to them!

[@georgeturner4035]

Went to see them at the Stone Pony 1997 in N.J. were Springsteen was discovered. I was blown away!!! A bands band! How they never exploded is beyond comprehension???

[@lh1678]

I use to live in Pearl, Mississippi during the mid to late 90's. And as a musician, I played with some other musicians that knew Ty but I never got the chance to meet him. I played at his uncle's coffee shop a couple of times. Very underrated band.Great vid.

[@steveo44]

Most underrated band ever. Some crazy talent on that stage

[@c.michellesparks2925]

Kings X were a niche band that should have been everywhere! 60's love meets metal.

[@trblemkr1d106]

King's X is the band I would take if I was told I had to take one group's music to a deserted island ... without a doubt . First of all , if they make an album ... I BUY IT ! That includes their solo album's their side projects ...anything . As a fan starting in the late 80's I was awestruck by them . They are always good . But , they are a band that has these moments in their songs where your jaw just hits the floor ... they are that good . I call us the " Tribe " because being a King's X fan is more than buying music . King's X is very laid open and personal band with MOUNTAINS of talent and it's hard not to get completely immersed when listening . Their career is definitely a double edged sword because if the music world was just , they would be top rated and paid so much more . On the other hand the band has remained unspoiled , is pure organic music with soul that runs miles deep . This song is BRILLIANT and proves this band walks on the water . kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpPXkJyDiq-Wa5o PK

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah nowadays most of the time the best music is played by the least known bands!

[@trblemkr1d106]

@@wingsofpegasus I can list 10 singers , musicians or bands on youtube ( Motion Device , Maya Burns , James Bell X , Laura Cox , Tina S , Avery Drummer Molek , Reina del Cid , Josh Turner Guitar , Mike Difiore , Ayla Tesler - Mabe , JulianVieiraOficial , VKgoeswild ) Okay , 12 that SOMEBODY should be taking notice of . Incredible talent just waiting for development , promotion and a good recording contract ( Jack White comes to mind ) . This group of talent ( and others ) could steamroll right over the current crop of pop singers . PK

[@MARIO-uf1no]

Ty is one of my favorite guitarists ever. I had the pleasure of meeting him once after a gig, a real honor.

[@johnr9528]

I love Ty Tabor tone, but I love his songs even more. Great player and song writer. Thanks.

[@musicmann1967]

I saw these guys a couple of times in the 90's and they were fantastic live!!!! Ty's tone was something he was very secretive about, and everybody was always trying to figure it out! It sounded amazing live, with the band. They all played and sang so well! Very very tight, even more than is apparent in this video. I was very impressed.

[@cooldudemark]

One of my all-time favorite bands. I got to play guitar with Jerry Gaskill back in the '90s at one of the open jam sessions he used to host in Houston. He is one hell of a drummer.

[@gbluesrocker]

A Totally underrated band, they came out right in the middle of the metal hair band era and left their musical mark, great vocals, harmonies and song writing made them stand out!

[@grahamkey8496]

Finally this band are getting some well deserved love on KZbin. Just in time for their world tour. Catch them if you can, you'll be glad you did!

[@peterbrusch1493]

One of the best bands ever. Live they are a three headed orchestra. It's a shame, that they still have to play on smaller stages instead of mighty stadiums. Totally underrated!

[@TheAxe4Ever]

AWESOME!! King’s X is in my top 3 favorite bands of all time. I remember buying the Out Of The Silent Planet album when it was released and being hooked ever since. I have all their albums and listen to them all on a regular basis. I put Ty Tabor right up there with Tony Iommi for being the master of the riff. Very cool video man! Thanks!

[@evanward4303]

You got on to them early too, eh? I gave at least 50 friends their first taste of king's x in '88/'89.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍😁

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Evan Ward Oh yeah! I remember seeing the video for their song “King” off of Out Of The Silent Planet and went out the next day and bought the album. Literally, the album...as in vinyl. Man, I’m old! LOL!!!

[@git606]

I’ve loved this band since the early nineties, they are one of my all time favourite bands. I’ve tried to get mates into them but for some reason they don’t connect. I just don’t understand why they aren’t as big as Rush...they sooo deserve it

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@dreamweaver1603]

These guys are from my hometown, and I remember reading that they had a bigger following in the U.K. than they did at home. They called them King’s Cross. This was back in the ‘90s that I read that somewhere.

[@ianwheeler8764]

That many bobbing heads in an audience can't be wrong. This band ROCKS!

[@brunosampaio7239]

I heard that song for the first time this WEEK and was completely blown away! What a great, great song, man! Then I went to know more about the band, and they´re awesome. Great comments to, congrats!

[@snjstr]

Just saw your live stream tonight and you mentioned searching "British guitarist reacts to" and I though let's check for King's X and here it is. I saw them in 2002 with Satriani and Dream Theater, and yes it was an amazing show. King's X really held their own. They were so tight and in sync it was just incredible. Thanks for the excellent vid and I can't wait to see what I find next.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@DrTomoculus]

King's X are my favourite band ever. Thank you for reacting to them.

[@MrSteviek52]

IMHO......best trio EVER !!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@mikewalker1885]

I love them, but better than Cream? Rush? Nah, no, not ever.

[@johncummins6655]

​@@mikewalker1885much better

[@peterbrusch1493]

The 3-headed monster. Could hear "It's Love" 10 times a day. One of the perfectest songs I've ever heard!

[@johnbernsen6145]

Fil, Dug plays a 12-string bass. That's what's making everything sound so heavy.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@stephenc6707]

I've seen Kings X dozens of times through the years. Fortunate to live in Texas I suppose. Always a great show. I always thought they were gonna be huge.

[@NuclearGrizzly]

Same here. Fantastic live band. It never made sense to me why they aren't huge.

[@michaelmoore7975]

Same here.....then surely you've seen Galactic Cowboys?

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@fuzzywuzzy1355]

@@NuclearGrizzly This interview (available as a podcast also) does a good job of explaining why. For me, personally, Ty's outlook on the good and bad times has always been an almost spiritual inspiration to me. He talks about the early days of MTV and the invention of the writable CD rom as two things that had a HUGE impact on the band, record sales and making money while touring. check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGmampVogZmIo68

[@NuclearGrizzly]

@@fuzzywuzzy1355 Thanks for the link.

[@timothymaier1908]

King's X is the greatest rock and roll band in the world that nobody has heard of!

[@stringbender11672]

Criminally underrated band!!! The Dogman album is one of the best albums ever!!! Thanx 4 showing some ❤ to one of my favorite bands!!! 🤘😎👍

[@bethlemmon]

my favorite band of all time!

[@javster4138]

Ditto

[@sandraard4306]

I'm another one that has never heard of them before but that's just another reason why I enjoy your channel so much . Also the first 10 or 15 seconds I didn't care for it that much but as the song progressed I really started to appreciate it and get into it. Then you pointed out the band has 3 vocalists which is absolutely rare .and they have great harmonies . Thanks for raising our awareness of so many talented groups

[@evanward4303]

Check out Dogman, Gretchen Goes To Nebraska, and Out Of The Silent Planet.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@NAFUSO1]

Hopefully, this is a welcome to the family kind of a comment. X is criminally overlooked. They combine progressive rock, funk, gospel, and blues into one. They're insanely good. Summerland, Pleiades, Dogman, Lost in Germany. The list goes on for hours.

[@ericdaugherty3554]

Yesssss! King's X Love!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThePubliusValerius]

I have been a guitarist for 25 years, and have played in around 10 different bands all over the place - and King's X is my number one all time favorite band. They are the complete package. It is a shame that they never received the mainstream recognition that they deserve, but it's because they're just too good, and don't fit in the sugar pop crap that pop audiences can't get enough of. They are the quintessential musician's band.

[@sinnertrain7405]

Thanks so much for featuring the truly great and very underrated Kings X! I'm glad they've been successful enough to carve out a long career. Ty Tabor invented (or help popularized) some of the techniques that became popular among guitarists in the 90's, such as drop D tuning. I love that Ty never overplays and stays in the pocket. Dug Pinnick is one of the best vocalists out there, along with his bass excellent playing. Guitar geek note: Ty Tabor used a Lab Series amp (solid state) on Kings X's earlier album to get his signature tone.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Nice!

[@shastaacosta9156]

I love Kings X

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@dexenationgracey1979]

I'm sure there's others but King's X is the first band that I heard with every member swapping lead vocal duties. They're a band that could tour with Black Sabbath and perform on Soul Train.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@vernetexon4914]

Great comments and break down of the band. They melted my face in 92. Been my fav band ever since.

[@nunz777]

You wanted the best? You've got the best ! The most influential band in Hard Rock! King's X

[@eheavensone]

KingsX is an awesome band and, Dug and Ty's solo work is amazing, Dug also plays in a band called KXM with Korn drummer Ray Luzier and George Lynch from Dokken and Lynch Mob.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@kingsxfan99]

One of my favorite bands since I first heard this song. I have probably seen them live 20 times and I hope I can see them 20 more. Amazing band.

[@chrisbennett6236]

It's nice smooth melodic sound. I particularly like the way drums are playing off his vocals.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@magnomendes7018]

They are outstanding! Sophisticated musicians.

[@3YearsApart1613]

They are a bands favorite band. Because they understand what it takes to pull this off.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@scmacsart]

Love kings x. Rush's cousins. Love their melody and power mix. The guitar is very much like Prince playing. There was a live video of Box that had thr sweetest solo at the end but I can't find it anymore.

[@gregmardon6973]

This was loads of good fun as I've never heard of them, I will have to check out a couple more of their videos!

[@evanward4303]

Check out Dogman, Gretchen Goes To Nebraska, and Out Of The Silent Planet.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍😁

[@ericwhite2830]

Their Woodstock '94 set is a good one to check out.

[@syfman6]

Ty is one of my fav players!!

[@smithereensfan3766]

Kings x has to be the most overlooked band of the generation. I’ve met ty and dUg , and they are the noses guys.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@jozjonlin3170]

As an interesting (to me) story, my wife and I were traveling across America back in the spring of 91 shortly after they released Faith, Hope, Love. As I was driving and jamming to that release, my wife pulled the J-card from the cassette case and started looking at it. The next moment, she says, hey, I know him. That's Ty Tabor. I about drove off the road. I'd already been listening to King's X since about 88. She proceeded to tell me that she was out late one night with her girlfriend when she was in college. They wound up staying over at her girlfriend's boyfriend's place. The boyfriend roomed with Ty and she became acquainted with Ty that way. My wife also went to the same college as Ty, so they had mutual friends. It turned out the boyfriend was also a friend of mine from all the way back to 79. It's just a really small world. My friend and Ty still keep in contact after all these years, which is pretty cool. I have mad respect for Ty's guitar skills. Also, if you listen to his side projects, you can really hear his Beatles influences come out.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@hipgnotist777]

Straight up--and i'm a bit surprised no one has noted it here--King's X never broke into the so-called mainstream because their lyrics have always been of such a deep spiritual bent that they were labeled "Christian Rock" at the beginning of their run. In fact, the original lineup was spun out of Petra, and yes, Phil Keaggy, whom Ty really resembles in the dark with his amp running. Given that i'm a music geek, i can't say the reason i know of them is because of the time i spent in Texas, but it is true that the reason i actually met these guys is because of time i spent hanging around Christian musicians...in Texas. Interesting that they have always rejected the Christian label, and sought secular gigs, but their songs are often very deep indeed, and speak to internally conflicted spiritual seekers anywhere. I'll have to initiate that conversation one day, even though it can be trouble; it's hard to imagine rock music without its gospel root. Maybe on the live feed one day.... Meanwhile, here's Bob Dylan working it out back in the '80s. I can't tell who this axe-man is; Mark Knopfler played on the album version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn7dqnWsad6Chrc

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Steve!

[@ThePubliusValerius]

This is an overly simplified explanation. The truth is much more complicated. There have been plenty of Christian bands that have broken into the mainstream. Jars of Clay, Mercy Me, Amy Grant, and many more; there have also been many more bands who weren't Christian bands, but that had Christian members and spiritual lyrics - such as U2, Extreme, and many more. So the door wasn't automatically shut on KX because of their faith. They were mismanaged to put it succinctly.

[@tullskull]

@@ThePubliusValerius I know they got a really bitter taste in their mouth after having to spend time at Jim and Tammy Baker's "campus" and were disgusted by all the sinful waste of money displayed everywhere. They never looked back after that. Do you remember The Call? Definitely one of my favorite secular Christian bands.

[@chauncedude]

Definitely the most underrated band!!! I’ve always loved there music. Amazing musicians so talented and the harmonies un-f...ing-believable!!!!

[@alexmanne]

I saw King's X in a small venue in Tallahassee, FL around 2005 or 2006. I remember it was probably one of the loudest shows I've ever been to and I've been to A LOT of shows. Great band that many music fans feel never got their due. Great video.

[@vansmith2349]

Have seen them live several times in Austin. Highly Recommended!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@TheGldnboy416416]

I love what you said about how it takes a total team effort to pull this off.

[@jazzcat8786]

Great songwriters!! Ty has great feel and style... if this clip is from 2010; Doug would be about 60 🤯 their album Dogman kicks ass 🤟🏻

[@wingsofpegasus]

🤘

[@gratefulape12]

Closer to 70...

[@truthislife]

The video is from 2002 at First Avenue in Minneapolis... audio from the early 90s

[@3YearsApart1613]

Thanks for appreciating King's X and doing a video on them. They were doomed by the grunge era and never really got the recognition they deserved. We few who love them will have their great music with us forever.

[@chris_santucci]

"If the promos we gave away to all the musicians who requested free copies of Kings X records counted toward sales, Kings X would have been a platinum band" - Eddie Trunk

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@evanward4303]

ATTN FANS OF THIS CHANNEL 3 albums, all killer no filler: Out Of The Silent Planet Gretchen Goes To Nebraska Dogman

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@gratefulape12]

Fourth album is nearly up there too.

[@markrichards3747]

Ear Candy

[@daveharris8115]

The self titled album is solid, World Around Me is one of my fave King's X tracks.

[@Techcensorshipbot]

Tapehead. All the way.

[@AndalusianIrish]

Good for you Fil. King's X are such a fantastic band but not well enough known in the U.K. Heavy but so melodic. Great harnonies and groove. So many side projects too. Thanks so much. I applaud you for the catholicity of the music which you showcase.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@dreamweaver1603]

I remember reading once that King’s X was really popular in the U.K. back in the day. They were probably more popular there than the US. The Brits called them King’s Cross.

[@mason4490]

Played a cover of this band's "Lost in Germany" in the 90's because of the great lick that's the song's basis- but hadn't listened to them in a while. This track, rocking a drop D tuning- and a live one from 1999 Rockplalast- "We Were Born To Be Loved" have gotten me fired up about them again. On the latter, the funk section's starts and stops are so tight- it's just three notes in that ostinato but the trio is so tight- without any nods or visual cues- quite a feat. Phil, you're spot with your observation.

[@jonovan3316]

I had the extremely rare privilege of seeing them in a TINY venue...a club here in Colorado Springs. They were set up on the floor in the corner of the bar...no platform/stage! And I was standing there not more than eight or ten feet away from them watching and listening...quite literally swimming in the groove. When they played "We Were Born To Be Loved," I was pretty convinced I had died and gone to heaven to be able to witness that. When they were playing those tight breaks in the ending section of that song, watching Jerry absolutely IMMERSED in the music was something I will never forget. I have rarely seen musicians so in sync with each other than that night. Dug was amazing...with his bass playing and his vocals. The passion that comes through his voice is incredible. And there aren't enough superlatives to attach to Ty Tabor's guitar playing, his amazing, unique tone, and his vocals. I was so blown away by them that night and became a diehard fan, although I've only gotten to see them once after that...they were the warm-up band for Dream Theater and Joe Satriani.

[@shellislandboatrentals3118]

I saw Kings X in Memphis on the Faith Hope Love tour and they were mind blowing. Still can’t believe Dug played a 12 string bass. Met them after the show and they were so gracious, nice and humble. They talked to everyone who wanted their time and didn’t leave early. Truly a uniquely talented band but their humility made me a huge fan.

[@MT-or7lv]

King's X all day every day!

[@GobiPup]

Thank you for covering King’s X. They are working on a new album, shooting for a 2019 release. There hasnt been a new King’s X album in ten years. Great to see people are still getting into them in recent years.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@edwarddore7617]

When I went to see King Crimson in Chicago a few months ago, I ran into a guy with a King's X hat, we were both at the same King's X show earlier in the yeah, and didn't know it. Anyway when he told me King's X was gonna come out with a new album, I was very excited. On a side note his friend was wearing a Jean jacket with a Misfits patch, good times.

[@homie1kenobi95]

I had the privledge of seeing this band 5 times in my life...my best friends Justin Sturm and Bobby Blackmon were my band mates and best friends , they both died in 2017.....and we all together LOVED Kings X....best band ever!! Cheers mate

[@homie1kenobi95]

And we got to hang out and bullshit with Kings X.....amazing guys....just amazing

[@SkunkBud101]

Saw Kings X in 91 and they were so good. Ty is fantastic guitar player!

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

Fill you always impress me with your choices and reviews. Kings X deserves so much more respect. Great to see them on your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍😁

[@dannymathis7275]

The most underrated band in the world. dUg, Ty & Jerry are masterful. Together they are King's X!

[@texasmagpie]

Pinnicks bass tone is VERY unique and really helps fill in the space between the low end and the guitar. There are several videos about his unique bass tone. The first four albums set the tone of this band and they have not deviated from it. Such a great band, so influential.

[@michaelmoore7975]

Wow. LOVE King's X. Local to me, seen them many times. Almost like grunge bfore grunge, they had cult status even before Sam Taylor (ZZ Top producer) "found" them, and still to this day have dedicated loyal fans. Black Flag (song and band) hold special memories for me. About the same time they were burning up Houston, there was another band I used to go see...Galactic Cowboys. They used the same management as King's X. Had a similar style in their harmonies. Same faux McCartney-esque melodies. But where King's X were more prog rock, Galactic Cowboys had elements of jazz, psychedelia and punk. Really awesome band in their own right. In 2007 Galactic Cowboy Wally Farkas teamed up with Ty Tabor and created the band "Xenuphobe"

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@fuzzywuzzy1355]

Yeah, Eddie Vedder said "Grunge" wasnt invented in Seattle, it was invented in Katy, Texas. Jerry Cantrell has confessed to "ripping off" (his own words) tone and riffs from King's X.

[@davedecker1725]

I saw Galactic Cowboys and KING'S X at Summerfest in 92 Maybe the best show ever! No auto tune, no click track, no pre recorded backing trax, none of that crap! Galactic Cowboys were " muthafuckin mushroom cloud layin muthafuckas" But KING'S X was scorched earth Prisoner Power of love We were born to be loved Over my head I'll never be the same The world around me Etc.etc etc KING'S X just walks on higher ground than everyone else

[@vmat1000]

Great to see Ty and crew here. For me Over My Head as a rec to buy Gretchen then DogMan tore me up. Was looking for something and at the 7 plus mark, audio revs up. btw, Ty's a trophy winning motorcycle rider....here The Mighty Drop D.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@kervinrodriguez1833]

I’ve been a fan since 1990 , Both Ty and the band are on my goat list. Thanks Fill for the awesome video.

[@jdmoncada8205]

I absolutely adore their first 4 albums. They were first on my radar when the Houston Chronicle ran an article about them in the summer of '87 when they got signed to a major record label. I remember reading it when I was visiting my dad's house. After I was already a fan in '92 or so, I was living with my sister in a different state and washing dishes while MTV was playing in the kitchen. Suddenly, the unmistakable sound of KX came on, and I had to rush out to find out their new song ("Black Flag"). Top band. Thanks for taking the time to analyze.

[@chriszilar3657]

Please please please if you have a chance to see them live...do it!!! Such a wall of sound you will never forget! They are so awesome and so humble!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@edwarddore7617]

Yes! King's X is in my top three favorite bands of all time, criminally underrated.

[@Unibabble]

Man, Ty Tabor's lead playing is just so much better live than on record - that out solo is great. So melodic.

[@hughjahst765]

There is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Instead you will find the secret to Ty's guitar sound.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@rickm1255]

Wow, forgot all about Kings X! Thanks again Fil. Spent quite a bit of time in the 90's trying to get Ty's sound out of my crappy gear, not even close! lol

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@jamessantilli8425]

here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3q0emuegsmhb5I

[@avi_s0ncin0]

These guys are great! Metal, blues prog and funk all at once! awesome!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

The 3 part harmony is a throwback to the 70’s.

[@djonz777]

Thank you for doing this video, Phil! King's X is one of my all-time favorite bands!

[@chrisbennett6236]

I love it when a bassist creates a heavy enough sound to keep pace with the guitars.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@crescentfreshbret]

Doug’s always been a very interesting bass-player for me. He’s obviously very talented, but he’s never been flashy or complex. He’s always been more interested in creating this really thick, heavy bedrock to underly their songs. He’s a master of subtlety and understatement, and the way he uses them compliments the band’s sound perfectly. And on a side note, he is the nicest, friendliest professional musician I have ever met. The first time I ever saw King’s X back in 2005, I met them at their merch table and told them it was my first King’s X show, and he gave me a big hug and said “You’re not a virgin anymore!” Ty and Jerry were really nice, too. Just great guys all around who really appreciate their fans.

[@chrisbennett6236]

@@crescentfreshbret Cliff Burton was a really nice guy too. He signed a Metallica shirt for me and my best friend Sarah for free cause we were kids at our first ever Metallica show. Which pissed off Lars. Unfortunately Cliff isn't with us anymore, maybe his soul lives on Doug.

[@chrisbennett6236]

@@crescentfreshbret We we're 8 so imagine how cool that was for us

[@edwarddore7617]

Welcome to the groove machine.

[@Gonts64]

One of my favorite band, period. Phenomenal live performers.

[@doverivermedia3937]

Exceptionally good appraisal IMHO, spot on. Especially regards "each band member playing their part" without ego. Always a fan of Rush & Motorhead for achieving such a full sound, but these guy's vocal harmonies are amazing. Beatles meets 'drop D tuning, Rock !!'. Amazing. Ritchie Blackmore offered this lead singer to join 'Deep Purple' ... He rejected it saying he's got his own project 'King's X' ... What a cool guy..

[@Lisztomania1]

Criminally underrated band .... and thats the beauty .... always fresh

[@tcrane8630]

Nice choice Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@apelikemenace]

Thes guys are flat-out awesom. Seen them may times. Always impress!

[@k-9thecat765]

You hit all the great descriptive words that highlight the importance of how they mesh, and how they're all in it for the greatness of the over-all outcome... They don't win unless the good of the music comes first... Truly Epic...

[@PikaStu666]

I loved Kings X during the 90s, early 2000s Doug still has “it”, the two KXM albums are amazing and he’s nearly 70!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@markrichards3747]

Circle of Dolls is the best KXM lp yet.

[@donaldscarbrough6272]

The dry, natural vocals raise the bar on this song. They don’t need to hide behind effects.