Chris Shiflett: My Life In Five Riffs

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
  • The Foo Fighters guitarist counts down a quintet of tunes that rock his world.

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  • @lewistunbridgemusic6884
    @lewistunbridgemusic6884 Рік тому +23

    Chris Shiflett became one of my guitar heroes when he was playing guitar for No Use For A Name. I've loved hearing him play ever since. #NeverForgetTonySly #RIPTaylorHawkins

  • @ryanedwards4512
    @ryanedwards4512 4 роки тому +178

    Everyone in the Foo Fighters seems to be a great dude.. They are a Great Rock and Roll band too. I don't buy their music and I only like two of their songs but they deserve everything they get. They bring joy to the people that love them and it looks like they enjoy what they do...God Bless

    • @CodyAlushin
      @CodyAlushin 4 роки тому +19

      World needs more people like you. Just because you don't listen to a band's music doesn't mean it's bad! You got it, man!!

    • @ryanedwards4512
      @ryanedwards4512 4 роки тому

      @@CodyAlushin I do have something in common with Dave. We grew up in the DC area and we both hate Aerosmith 😀. Thank You

    • @DoNuT_1985
      @DoNuT_1985 4 роки тому +3

      Being nice guys, especially Dave, is probably one of their key assets. I'm a fan since the early 2000s (sorry, too young for taste in rock music at the age of 10-12 when they started out) but you just can't hate them. Even though - admittedly - their late records weren't all great. Anyway, they are down to earth, still a great live band, and just love rock music as we do.

    • @rodriguezelfeliz4623
      @rodriguezelfeliz4623 3 роки тому +2

      May I ask which are the two songs you like?

    • @ryanedwards4512
      @ryanedwards4512 3 роки тому +4

      @@rodriguezelfeliz4623 there goes my hero And the sky is a neighborhood...I like the mentos song too

  • @TheLeatheryman
    @TheLeatheryman 3 роки тому +27

    I’ve never heard this guy talk before. Well I have. He’s pretty quiet in Foo interviews. He can sure play that axe!

    • @cormacokane9466
      @cormacokane9466 3 роки тому +5

      Listen to Long Road to Ruin and Rope by the Foos, unreal solos by Shifty

  • @alexandreavelar9696
    @alexandreavelar9696 4 роки тому +38

    No Use for a Name was his best work!

  • @xcarlupanddiex
    @xcarlupanddiex 3 роки тому +16

    Very under rated guitar player and artist

  • @msmoniz
    @msmoniz 4 роки тому +32

    Thumbs up for showing Bad Religion love and respect. Yeah my guitar playing changed too when I first heard them too in the early 90's. Discovering them and Bob Mould are probably my two biggest reevaluating how I play guitar moments in my life!

  • @gustavomantovani8309
    @gustavomantovani8309 4 роки тому +24

    Just the fact that he included Blackmore (my first guitar heroe) and Bad Religion made me respect him even more! Nice list man!

  • @spiritualconnection4807
    @spiritualconnection4807 4 роки тому +10

    A very precise and skilled guitarist.

  • @PhuketMyMac
    @PhuketMyMac 4 роки тому +25

    His guitar tone is fantastic and the sound quality on this video is great. A pleasure to listen to. Thumbs up!
    Not to mention Chris is a great guitar player and he can play different styles perfectly.

  • @Flan133
    @Flan133 4 роки тому

    Very cool.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @soniafernandez7250
    @soniafernandez7250 4 роки тому +14

    Espectacular Chris Shiflett👌

  • @JoshFryer
    @JoshFryer 9 місяців тому

    I love this man. Thanks for this, y'all! 🤘🤘🤘

  • @ddbauer
    @ddbauer 4 роки тому +11

    that tele, hubba hubba

  • @renogos117
    @renogos117 3 роки тому +2

    Loved this. Brought me back to my childhood. I remember seeing Rainbow in 1981 at the Calgary Saddledome as part of a stopover while bussing and hitchhiking across Canada. Made in Japan was the first album that I bought with my allowance! lol

  • @tombarnes7846
    @tombarnes7846 4 роки тому +16

    I wore out my cassette copy of "Some Girls" playing "Shattered" on repeat.

  • @jonbarwick5946
    @jonbarwick5946 3 роки тому +18

    Let’s see if I can remember: *continues to completely nail solo*

  • @davidcolton6201
    @davidcolton6201 Рік тому +2

    Chris Shiflett is the dude! Great guitar player, good attitude. Serious talent.

  • @jeh7079
    @jeh7079 2 роки тому +1

    Omg Rainbow, i was so into them as a 13 year old in the UK, had forgotten all about them, going to give them a listen again

  • @andyracksthecams
    @andyracksthecams 4 роки тому +16

    So glad I found this. Been meaning to hear Chris talking about his likes. Brilliant. Thank you.

  • @humbuckercafe
    @humbuckercafe 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks Chris (& Guitar Player)! Great riffing and soloing.

  • @brianwilner3634
    @brianwilner3634 4 роки тому +20

    His brother is the bass player for Face to Face, bad ass family.

    • @knekt6874
      @knekt6874 4 роки тому

      Brian Wilner and guitarist in me first and the grimme gimmes

  • @bencrandall5514
    @bencrandall5514 4 роки тому +4

    More of this!

  • @BCEpedals
    @BCEpedals 3 роки тому +1

    Dang, This is my favorite one.

  • @MrDrewseph
    @MrDrewseph 4 роки тому +10

    Those p90s sound excellent

  • @mattsaracen7
    @mattsaracen7 4 роки тому +1

    Love Chris

  • @jvc2521
    @jvc2521 4 роки тому +3

    Great summation.

  • @b.koz911
    @b.koz911 7 місяців тому

    I love that Chris does so many interviews like this. Would love to see Pat on the show.

  • @XoXo475
    @XoXo475 3 роки тому +11

    Keep the camera still!!! Otherwise this is fantastic. Love love love Chris

  • @rexburke541
    @rexburke541 4 роки тому +8

    Bad Religion ... that was a great choice. Loved the Dead Peasants records as well, shows a lot of versatility from a really good player. Can’t wait to see you back on the road!

  • @lindawilliams2211
    @lindawilliams2211 Рік тому

    Love ya Chris. I know you are recording in
    Nashville, I now live 90 miles west of there. But I grew up in Memphis. With your skill on your guitar you could play
    Some wicked blues. I would love to hear that. Wishing you all the best. Peace ❤😊

  • @ryanriesing7312
    @ryanriesing7312 4 роки тому +1

    Love ya Dude

  • @paulya1269
    @paulya1269 4 роки тому +5

    Nice...a proud KISS fan!🤘

  • @stratboy518
    @stratboy518 3 роки тому +1

    Great player. Covid watching in Hawaii 2/24/21😷🤙🏼

  • @musicalappreciation
    @musicalappreciation 4 роки тому +5

    Great to see that he's a big Blackmore and Dio fan :) excellent choice!

  • @Hoscitt
    @Hoscitt 4 роки тому +7

    Yeah you'd think a foo's riff would deffo be one that changed his life!

  • @patrickforrest4899
    @patrickforrest4899 Рік тому +2

    Stereotypical California cool and that’s a good thing. Seems like a humble, laid back dude.

  • @lisamoncrief8351
    @lisamoncrief8351 Рік тому +1

    He just stole my heart with the Rainbow riff! I would have prefered Kill the King! 🤘🏼♥️🤘🏼

  • @6sata6nic6
    @6sata6nic6 4 роки тому +1

    Wow!

  • @davidbischoff3419
    @davidbischoff3419 Рік тому +1

    Chris, I hear you.

  • @tomk2708
    @tomk2708 3 роки тому +4

    1. Shattered by the Rolling Stones
    2. Detroit Rock City by KISS (not The Police as initially listed :)
    3. Long LIve Rock 'n Roll by Rainbow
    4. You Are The Government by Bad Religion
    5. The Bottle Let Me Down by Merle Haggard

    • @cristoff30
      @cristoff30 3 роки тому

      2. Detroit Rock City by Kiss. Be cool to hear the Police cover it though. :)

    • @tomk2708
      @tomk2708 3 роки тому

      HAH - thanks for pointing that out! Have been revisiting the Police lately but that's no excuse. And this after I saw KISS in concert last February! Must be losing it - last week I started out a note to "Peter" when the guy's name is Lloyd. Still don't know where I came up with Peter!

  • @punkgrl325
    @punkgrl325 2 роки тому

    “Suffer” and “Rock N Roll Nightmare” pretty much gave birth to the 90s Epitaph/Fat sound.

  • @JohnDuncanAVLFiddler
    @JohnDuncanAVLFiddler 4 роки тому +2

    Can we get a My Life in Five Riffs with Bryan Sutton?

    • @JohnDuncanAVLFiddler
      @JohnDuncanAVLFiddler 4 роки тому

      And Billy Strings, Julian Lage, Chris Eldridge, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Sarah Jarosz?

  • @KingPhoey
    @KingPhoey 4 роки тому

    Merle Haggard; hell yeah.

  • @Mariogino
    @Mariogino 3 роки тому +4

    NUFAN 😍

  • @ionildorodrigues
    @ionildorodrigues 2 роки тому +2

    Don't forget "coming to close" NUFAN

  • @philspill6854
    @philspill6854 4 роки тому +5

    Thinking about pulling the trigger on one of those signature Telecasters. Anyone have one?

    • @cclubb85
      @cclubb85 4 роки тому +4

      I have an all white one from the first fender run and I really love it. It's my go to gigging guitar. If you can get out to play one in a store then do it, but you'll be coming away with a few less coins in your pocket!

    • @philspill6854
      @philspill6854 4 роки тому

      @@cclubb85 yeah i already have my heart set on it!

  • @stephensuddick2557
    @stephensuddick2557 Рік тому

    Snarley!

  • @DavidOakesMusic
    @DavidOakesMusic Рік тому +3

    Can you film this again with a sober cameraman please?

  • @joeywho534
    @joeywho534 3 роки тому +2

    He should see if Charlie Starr could come out and play that last one with him

  • @soundsoffallacy
    @soundsoffallacy 4 роки тому +105

    The camera work is making me sea sick, jesus...

    • @jmp469
      @jmp469 4 роки тому +4

      yes! what the fuck did the man think? "let's make it cooler just moving the shit out of the camera while this dude talks nonsense about riffs!"

    • @jimspencer4413
      @jimspencer4413 3 роки тому +1

      It’s distracting as hell

    • @mattgilstrap7295
      @mattgilstrap7295 3 роки тому +1

      Right.... "Alright, let's take the shot from the viewpoint of a guy who had no breakfast then drank fifteen beers on a fishing boat with his buddies."

    • @LunaKatana
      @LunaKatana 3 роки тому

      Jesus Christ, commenting for the same thing. I closed my eyes because it was making me feel sick.

    • @endokrin7897
      @endokrin7897 3 роки тому +1

      Ahhh all you guys just don't get the artistic nuance involved! 😉 Lol

  • @dzjc01
    @dzjc01 Рік тому

    Great video! I still can't wrap my head around that a professional guitar player actually likes KISS. Blows me away.

    • @splash5427
      @splash5427 Рік тому +1

      Kiss inspired so many players from Metallica to foo fighters

    • @Fermonx
      @Fermonx Рік тому +1

      You should see John 5 huge KISS fanboy and there's plenty of guitarist that do list Ace Frehley as an influence and their love for KISS.

    • @larrylampshade1734
      @larrylampshade1734 11 місяців тому

      Blows me away one would even think this

  • @R3TR0R4V3
    @R3TR0R4V3 3 роки тому +5

    Were the camera guys standing on a water bed or something? WTF 🥴

  • @Skoora
    @Skoora 4 роки тому +2

    It’s a trip. A lot of his trajectory is the same as mine in what I was digging on guitar, except for huge Metallica worship in the 80’s. I was born in 70 so might be close to his age? The Foo’s are a quandry to me. I have so much in common with what they grew up playing and liking but feel their music is incredibly light weight and “safe”. I can’t get into it at all. I actually like some of Hawkins solo stuff better as it has this weird factor that I like a lot. Range Rover Bitch is a modern classic and he nails the 70’s vibe in the video’s.

    • @demetrikarnessis9788
      @demetrikarnessis9788 4 роки тому

      Skoora I totally with your. Considering their influences and pedigree I just want better out of them. Like I want to love them but they are just watery.

    • @hopsonkim4952
      @hopsonkim4952 4 роки тому

      That’s always John Mayer to me (and Kanye West, but obviously that’s a whole different ball of wax). Always weird that someone can be such a talented musician, and have such similar taste in music to me, but their music can just leave me flat.

    • @demetrikarnessis9788
      @demetrikarnessis9788 4 роки тому +1

      Yakson Yaksoff so John Mayer just irks the shit out of me. Lol. I hate when I tell people I’m not a fan and they are well have you heard blah blah blah? No. And I don’t care to. Is he talented? I suppose so but so are half the kids working at Guitar Center and I don’t want to hear them noodle away either. Kanye on the other hand I am a fan. But since Life of Pablo and his recent actions I’m kind of good. He’s ground breaking and boundary pushing and all that but I feel after certain age he just kind of stopped being so. Hip Hop I feel has an ever shorter shelf life than rock or metal. It’s hard to relative after 40 in rap. It’s also the only genre that new musicians don’t look too far back. If you play rock now you know who Zeppelin and Sabbath are and if you’re a young rapper now chances you know who Kool Herc is very slim.

  • @mykylc
    @mykylc 4 роки тому +2

    Shiflett, you need you some Oreos.

  • @doyourbest999
    @doyourbest999 4 роки тому +7

    Lagwagon!

  • @aldown
    @aldown 3 роки тому +5

    he sounds like Matthew McConaughey with a dash of Brad Pitt in Inglorious Basterds

  • @lunarslingshot1442
    @lunarslingshot1442 4 роки тому +3

    The audio on the guitar is awful. But I still liked this video. Love the Foos and love Shiftlett, not just from FF but from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes!

  • @tomwalsh6774
    @tomwalsh6774 4 роки тому

    is that a telecaster Vintera ?

    • @user-fm4zq3cg9k
      @user-fm4zq3cg9k 4 роки тому

      I'm not sure if it is or not. I know he has a signature Fender telecaster model.

    • @laurensthoeng
      @laurensthoeng 4 роки тому

      It's his $7500 Custom Shop model :) so about 10x the price of a Vintera!

    • @raymon8044
      @raymon8044 4 роки тому +1

      It's a customshop guitar, maybe even a one off made for him. I remember a video of him talking about how he wanted something vintage looking with P90's yet to have it play and feel the same as his Signature models he's using with Foo Fighters. There are easier ways for us normal ppl to get the 'Tele with P90's' thing. Get a Modern Player Thinline Tele; semi hollow and maple fretboard. Get his Signature model and replace the pickups for Seymour Duncan Phatcats or Gibson P94 pickups. Or do the same with one of those current USA Teles that look like those 70's Deluxes because they have normal sized humbuckers aswell. Or you could try to find a Tele Classic Player Deluxe with Black Dove pickups on Reverb. I think Fender did something else too that was a FSR limited run of Teles with P90's but I forgot what they are called.

    • @tomwalsh6774
      @tomwalsh6774 4 роки тому

      @@raymon8044 cheers for the reply

  • @MrMotherfuck123
    @MrMotherfuck123 2 роки тому

    When you see a Foo Fighters Interview everyone always says that a certain then mentioned is their fav Artist of all time. Its pretty funny when you watch a few Interviews of them...

  • @R3212T0R
    @R3212T0R 3 роки тому +2

    Did the cameraman have a fuckin seizure during the making of this?

  • @iliveonatropicalisland6086
    @iliveonatropicalisland6086 2 роки тому +2

    When you think about it, Foo Fighters is basically a super group

  • @williambradford6449
    @williambradford6449 3 роки тому +12

    great interview with Chris and nice chord reviews, but the camera guy needs to go to rehab - can't work effectively and be drunk at the same time.

  • @Christopher-md7tf
    @Christopher-md7tf 4 роки тому +1

    Whaaaat not a single Foo Fighters riff?

    • @toddprater14
      @toddprater14 2 роки тому

      He’s there for the cash I’m sure ,won’t admit it but I’m sure they all are,bands don’t get really big anymore and though I love the foos they’ve become stale..last good album is 2011’s wasting light…..the new dee gees stuff they covering seems kinda cool..but I’m sure they all are just staying to build their wealth ,cause one day it will over for them.

  • @MrMotherfuck123
    @MrMotherfuck123 2 роки тому +1

    Though he throws in a No Use Riff ...

  • @costaschrysos3310
    @costaschrysos3310 3 роки тому +2

    Videography AND editing needs improvement...
    Thank you for the presentation...

  • @mbsnyderc
    @mbsnyderc 4 роки тому +1

    You want to know country you have to listen to Hank Williams.with out him there is no Buck Owen or Merle Haggard.

  • @sleepswithnopillow8413
    @sleepswithnopillow8413 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve always seen pain in this mans eyes. I wonder if Dave has something to do with it.

  • @130stevieg
    @130stevieg 4 роки тому +2

    Chris is like who Paul Rudd wants to be

    • @Bobsend
      @Bobsend 4 роки тому +3

      I think Paul Rudd is comfortable with who he is considering he is a Hollywood Star making millions, he doesn’t need to be anyone else.

    • @joenieman8976
      @joenieman8976 3 роки тому

      That’s who he reminds me of.

  • @pmay222
    @pmay222 4 роки тому +2

    is this fella willie nelsons son...?

  • @raserx63
    @raserx63 4 роки тому +1

    5 riffs
    5. Blitzkrieg Bop.....can’t talk riffs without Johnny Ramone
    4. Can’t get enough ...Bad Company , riff is their middle name
    3. Heartbreaker ...I bumped into Jimmy at a NYC club in 1985 so he’s on the list.
    2. Teenage Kicks ....Undertones ....you’ll be humming it for days
    1. Bastards of Young... YO....HO.....YOUNG! Brilliant.

  • @gurunelo
    @gurunelo 4 роки тому +1

    "Hi, my name is Thoros and i play guitar in the Brotherhood Without Banners". That's what he really said before they've redone the audio.

  • @maxiepattie85
    @maxiepattie85 4 роки тому +1

    Billy and Fat Mike kissing in a tree

  • @DMDvideo10
    @DMDvideo10 4 роки тому +2

    "Shattered" isn't really a riff. It's more like a bunch of chords...

  • @ppmoscadebar
    @ppmoscadebar 4 роки тому +9

    BAD RELIGION!!!!!

  • @mickeymonster9845
    @mickeymonster9845 4 роки тому +2

    Yes I really did rehearse across the hall from Nirvana No he didnt call me yes I really care about Chris and Dave no Im not going to move out of the basement and get a job because I live in a house and already have one
    and yes... I am insane. LOL

  • @GregGolightly
    @GregGolightly Рік тому

    was the cameraman okay after this? Very clearly having a combination of heart attack and seizure.
    Honestly - moving around like is terrible. I am sure they are like - this is so cool. It is not

  • @luciustitius
    @luciustitius Рік тому

    He‘s the Bronn of Rock. But less unscrupulous. And way prettier.

  • @tommyarriagada5688
    @tommyarriagada5688 4 роки тому

    kinda looks like john fruciante a bit

  • @stealingtomorrowband
    @stealingtomorrowband 3 роки тому +1

    I Wonder what Dave pays his fellow foo fighters

    • @toddprater14
      @toddprater14 2 роки тому +2

      Well ALL except pat(cause he left for a bit)and the keyboard player (too new) are worth like 40 million.Dave is worth over 300 million ….so Dave’s not screwing his band members..

    • @stealingtomorrowband
      @stealingtomorrowband 2 роки тому

      @@toddprater14 haha yeah no doubt i would be happy with 1 million or 300 million maybe ever 2 hundred though
      I can't quit my day job yet lol

  • @Deathsex22
    @Deathsex22 Рік тому

    Bad religion! Good choice!

  • @dennis8309
    @dennis8309 4 роки тому +5

    Too much camera movement, and way too much talking...

  • @LfunkeyA
    @LfunkeyA 4 роки тому +5

    apologizing that your blackmore riff is sloppy. blackmore is like the sloppiest guy on earth.

  • @jeromepeters9842
    @jeromepeters9842 4 роки тому +4

    Shattered is my vote for the worst song of all time

    • @ArgentPure
      @ArgentPure 4 роки тому +2

      You prefer Harlem Shuffle?

    • @f.g.6019
      @f.g.6019 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah, but then again you weren't interviewed

    • @christophervaldez8746
      @christophervaldez8746 4 роки тому +1

      ArgentPure How about "One Hit to the Body"? 😅

  • @michaelhowardrosskrh74
    @michaelhowardrosskrh74 3 роки тому

    Horrible camera man. the word RIFF should be filmed in its entirety. Find another job camera man. Just Bad.

  • @Miccio1
    @Miccio1 Рік тому

    Next time get a cameraperson who doesn't have parkinsons, WOW, almost unwatchable.
    hey cameraperson, it's not about you.

  • @rhk4680
    @rhk4680 Рік тому

    I'm sorry, but these riffs are soooo boring and uninspiring.... They're the kind of licks that make people say rock is outdated

  • @rome8180
    @rome8180 4 роки тому +2

    That Rolling Stones riff is godawful. Ugly and boring. How do people get influenced by such boring stuff?

  • @dr.stonks9911
    @dr.stonks9911 4 роки тому +4

    He talks too much and kiss sucked

    • @mrc2662
      @mrc2662 4 роки тому +1

      Dr. Stonks ‘he talks too much’. Really? Seriously? Wow.

    • @dr.stonks9911
      @dr.stonks9911 4 роки тому

      Mr C yes.

    • @pat6696
      @pat6696 4 роки тому +3

      Shame they didn’t ask you for an interview...🙄

    • @dr.stonks9911
      @dr.stonks9911 4 роки тому

      Pat B. Ok boomer.

    • @patrickforrest4899
      @patrickforrest4899 Рік тому

      You text too much

  • @lionelhutz2427
    @lionelhutz2427 2 роки тому

    For me, he always gonna be the Gimme gimme's Guitar player. The rest sucks (except him short time in NUFAN)

  • @mickeymonster9845
    @mickeymonster9845 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Chris. Quit your side band and get your butt back to Dave so you don't get kicked out of or break up FF. Its all cool bro. Youre drunk and talking too much. I have been a fan for 25 years, I practiced next door to Dave when he was just a drummer in Nirvana at NAF in W Seattle and Im telling you to go home and rejoin the family NOW for the 1 million of us. Don't let us down

    • @mickeymonster9845
      @mickeymonster9845 4 роки тому +1

      And while your at it tell Dave to tone it down on the booze too. You are potentially the greatest band of all time. Don't implode like some kind of Spinal Tap bullshit. Follow the formula. Get off the road, rest, make another album, stay away from social media, spend time with family, you know the drill

    • @mickeymonster9845
      @mickeymonster9845 4 роки тому

      I am available for interview. 206 999 9835

    • @mickeymonster9845
      @mickeymonster9845 4 роки тому

      Foo Fighers are the greatest band of our generation hands down.

    • @jayblax854
      @jayblax854 4 роки тому +2

      Shifty do what he want to do

    • @jeremymullins1294
      @jeremymullins1294 4 роки тому +3

      @@mickeymonster9845 Did they call you?

  • @mrx1337
    @mrx1337 4 роки тому

    Wow.luckiest guy on the planet, coz he iz re-he-heally not very good.

    • @mattsaracen7
      @mattsaracen7 4 роки тому +3

      And who made you the authority on guitar skill? Humble yourself.

    • @SebZoso
      @SebZoso 4 роки тому +2

      Plenty of talentless musicians out there earning millions. This guy may not be the greatest, but seems like a humble honest player.

    • @Hoscitt
      @Hoscitt 4 роки тому +2

      Fucking miles better than Pat Smear though!
      THAT guy really has been robbing a living for 26 years