Hey don't make him older than he really is. He's 68, born December 18, 1954. But you're definitely right about his playing. Like Michael and Matthias the German guitar players are so precise and they really DO seem to be getting better as they age. Like the best wines of the world. R&Fn'R. 🤘🤘🎸
He still does that exact same “yeah I’m that fucking good” grin when he gets to shredding just as he did when he was 25., gives me chills every single time
Uli Jon Roth was Yngwie long before Yngwie hit the scene and had the additional benefit of not having an ego the size of his home country as well! Nice to see the man still Has It.
@@hunterericson6782 And here I thought that Jimi Hendrix and Ritchie Blackmore were the only influences he acknowledges at all? Dare I say it, is his legendary ego deflating even a tad bit?!
Uli is utterly magnificent ,but, like frank marino and robin trower are all criminally underrated, there should be statues erected of all three outside every rock venue IMHO
Yeah, I got to see them, lol. Most bizarre concert ever. They played that song three times! The first time was the normal version. The second time, they changed the intro a little bit. By the third time, they were all looking at each other like what now? And one of em thought fuk it, let's play it again, and they all chimed in, lol. Talk about a one hit wonder..😂 They were pathetic! I can't even remember who they opened for...😂
@@williamallen7386That’s funny because in the 70s Focus did the same thing! They played Hocus Pocus three times in one show. The opening number, in the middle and the final number. Ha.
Yeah I miss that strat and the younger version of the dude. It was so fresh so awesome those albums. I was playing guitar seriously when my drummer pulled out some vinyl and it was the new scorpions record it HAD Yellow RAVEN on it. Man oh man I remember it clearly. I'm getting nostalgic I better shut up. Cheers from arizona
Ya the SKY guitar Made and player by the Grandmaster ULI is very unique We can hear clearly every note out from the Guitar Plus the skills of ULI really a fantastic live performance..meaning can do no mistake in playing ULI is same age as mine Big fans of remarkable Rock music back to 60's... Best Regards From Indonesia ❤
I still love Uli's lead break in Backstage Queen (Scorpions - Virgin Killer album). I know that's going back a ways for Uli, but it is one of the most tasteful, melodic, and fiery rides ever in the history of hard rock, or any rock for that matter. I still get chills hearing his work in that song. But anything he does is fine by me.
It's INSANE how well he still plays and the entire band is killer. Scorpions was truly a much better band with him involved, this song is timeless. Rock on Uli.
It's not just practicing your instrument, playing relaxed takes a lot of practice 😁. Seriously, I've been a professional musician most of my adult life and I learned to relax when I played in a funk band in my early 20's. I realized I had to learn to groove or I was out. It's not natural for most because playing in front of people can be nerve wracking, but it's the way to play your best. And Uli's got it down to a science.
Uli Jon Roth's entire discography must be listened to in order to fully understand his virtuosity. Possibly the greatest guitarist in heavy metal history.
A genius ! For composing and playing this I allways found that Ulrich Roth was a genius. Such a nice revisiting of "Caravan" ! I allways loved this chorus ! I forgot it for 40 years and then found it back looking through all Scorpions LP's. I knew I would recognize it 40 years later. The question is "why all the drummers are so heavy playing that ?" It asks to me NOT on the bottom of the beat. I should groove.
It always makes my day to see new footage of Ul! I live in Brazil, and it's not very common to see these legends here (think the last time this genious played here was in 2018). And, to get things even more difficult, I don't live in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro (the places where they usually play when they come to my country) Thanks for sharing it with us!! .
I discovered Uli at the age of 12, and it changed my life. I met him in 2006, and now I'm 60. I still adore this masterpiece. How many times have you paid Charon? 😮😂
There ain’t no age for rock ‘n’ roll there’s old rockers just keep going on as long as they keep up their practice and still got it. Why stop ! listen to this, yes it’s fantastic…..
I can remember listening to Virgin Killer and other early Scorps on headphones at school in 5th grade 😂 Saw them live Black Out tour in Portland Oregon, I think Iron Maiden before Bruce Dickinson was the opener. Damn, I'm old! One of the best hard rock bands of all time in my opinion. At the end of the day, early Scorpions is the best.
no channel switching? no problem....simply swing back and roll the amp down then again back up...now that is a purist and tone chef - and for what it is worth, I approve.
@@curtisendicott5989- Who do you think was better? Even Michael Schenker, the better guitarist of the Schenker brothers, can’t touch Uli. He’s on another level. As for Mathias, he was the right guy for Scorpions to achieve worldwide commercial success, but simply isn’t in Uli or Michael’s league.
@crusheverything4449 jabs all day long ulri reminds me of a old hippie goes up and down the neck no rime or reason like malmsteen sorry just my opinion
I don't know what's more impressive; that he can still play that good at 70 years of age OR that he was THAT good at 25!
Both?
In the original video he looks like the coolest guitarist around,like he was in a dream,probably was
What amazes me is he is one of the few guitarists that is still getting better!
@@tommilitello198 he’s so German. He’s like, ya, I’m shredding, big deal.
Hey don't make him older than he really is. He's 68, born December 18, 1954. But you're definitely right about his playing. Like Michael and Matthias the German guitar players are so precise and they really DO seem to be getting better as they age. Like the best wines of the world. R&Fn'R. 🤘🤘🎸
He still does that exact same “yeah I’m that fucking good” grin when he gets to shredding just as he did when he was 25., gives me chills every single time
Aragorn on vocals, Gandalf on lead guitars and Legolas on keyboard
And it's a Tolkien novel sure enough!
😄
One of the best comments on YT ever! 😂 Kick ass Tolkienish group playing with ULI
Welp... i think maybe Legolas has been hitting the Lembas a little too much, but all good!😊
Barleyman Butterbur an the drums!
Uli Jon Roth was Yngwie long before Yngwie hit the scene and had the additional benefit of not having an ego the size of his home country as well! Nice to see the man still Has It.
I never, ever, want to listen to Yngwie if I can help it. But I want to listen to Uli. How do you explain that?????????
Ying yang 🤣sucked day 1
yngvie said uli was the reason he picked up a guitar
@@hunterericson6782 And here I thought that Jimi Hendrix and Ritchie Blackmore were the only influences he acknowledges at all? Dare I say it, is his legendary ego deflating even a tad bit?!
He's STILL nailing that solo!!!!
Uli's smile at :39 is heart-warming!
The man is ageless.
Uli is very very impressive.....but man, the singer/bassist is really awesome.
totaly agree with you!
I agree,I think he sings it better than the original.
He has been singing with Uli for about 15 years now.
Right!! dudes killin it!!
He’s playing some impressive bass for sure, and singing even better
Uli is utterly magnificent ,but, like frank marino and robin trower are all criminally underrated, there should be statues erected of all three outside every rock venue IMHO
Only in Germany, my friend!
Not underrated...underappreciated!
Legend
Let's add one more Criss Olivia.
He's anything but "underrated" LMAO. In fact, all three guitarists you mentioned are rated highly by both fans and peers.
The Sails of Charon and Hocus Pocus by Focus were two songs that blew my mind in the ‘70s.
Have you ever gotten to see Gary Hoey do Hocus Pocus? Freaking unreal
Yeah, I got to see them, lol. Most bizarre concert ever. They played that song three times! The first time was the normal version. The second time, they changed the intro a little bit. By the third time, they were all looking at each other like what now? And one of em thought fuk it, let's play it again, and they all chimed in, lol. Talk about a one hit wonder..😂 They were pathetic! I can't even remember who they opened for...😂
@@williamallen7386That’s funny because in the 70s Focus did the same thing! They played Hocus Pocus three times in one show. The opening number, in the middle and the final number. Ha.
70 and shredding even better than his hey days. I still wish he brought out his cream white Stratocaster just for this song
Yeah I miss that strat and the younger version of the dude. It was so fresh so awesome those albums. I was playing guitar seriously when my drummer pulled out some vinyl and it was the new scorpions record it HAD Yellow RAVEN on it. Man oh man I remember it clearly. I'm getting nostalgic I better shut up. Cheers from arizona
Uli was the shit back in the 70s.That old Scorpions brings a smile
Uli is the most impressive guitarist I have ever seen.
He really is - and we all know where Yngwie got at least some of his ideas (and I am a fan btw) . Uli is an original
He's sooooo underrated
after john mayer of course
@@talalzahid2241 No,not after John Mayer.John 5 may just be my second choice.John Mayer is a teacher.He has not payed a few of his do's.....
Me too. Amazing guitar player, sublime!!
Nice to see those classic Scorpions songs have not died off !!! Clearly Uli still has it too !!!
His picking hand is just as fluid with his left hand like back in the 70's!
Guitar luthier: How many knobs and switch's would ya like on ya guitar Uli?
Uli: Yes.
Ya the SKY guitar Made and player by the Grandmaster ULI
is very unique
We can hear clearly every note out from the Guitar
Plus the skills of ULI
really a fantastic live performance..meaning can do no mistake in playing
ULI is same age as mine
Big fans of remarkable Rock music back to 60's...
Best Regards
From Indonesia ❤
All hail Uli Jon Roth.... one of the original shredders!
THE SAILS OF SHARON and STARGAZER are the greatest hard rock songs of the history
I still love Uli's lead break in Backstage Queen (Scorpions - Virgin Killer album). I know that's going back a ways for Uli, but it is one of the most tasteful, melodic, and fiery rides ever in the history of hard rock, or any rock for that matter. I still get chills hearing his work in that song. But anything he does is fine by me.
I came into this not knowing this band. Holy shit. Fucking great!
Uli Jon Roth is the king of rock guitar!
Uli is the man. For me , I consider him as a guitar virtuoso. So underrated. Still kicking out the jams at his age in inspiring.
ULI IS THE G.O.A.T. 🤘🤘
People really need to stop using the term "GOAT", and hand hearts and saying "Let's GOOOOO". It's lowering the collective IQ of humanity writ large.
Wow. Seriously badass still. He has Hendrix's favourite guitar still in his possession, would love to see it come out one day😊
It's INSANE how well he still plays and the entire band is killer. Scorpions was truly a much better band with him involved, this song is timeless. Rock on Uli.
Loved this guy from his early work with scorpions and his following solos efforts…can’t believe he’s still at it and sounds better than ever
Insanely UNDERRATED HOLY CRAP....EVERYONE should know his name for God's sake. He was amazing 50 years ago.
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One of the original rock guitar gods. He sounds better than ever.
Even when he was young and this song was relatively new, he had the most relaxed playing style I've ever seen. I'd love to know how he does it.
This. I've never seen someone play so relaxed, it's like he barely touches the strings
Its called practice.
@@davidhan635 Amen to that.
@@knowledgelibrary1141 you never saw hendrix at Woodstock?
It's not just practicing your instrument, playing relaxed takes a lot of practice 😁. Seriously, I've been a professional musician most of my adult life and I learned to relax when I played in a funk band in my early 20's. I realized I had to learn to groove or I was out. It's not natural for most because playing in front of people can be nerve wracking, but it's the way to play your best. And Uli's got it down to a science.
Uli Jon Roth's entire discography must be listened to in order to fully understand his virtuosity. Possibly the greatest guitarist in heavy metal history.
Incredible musician
If you like this, check out The Scorpions first few albums.
Uli Jon Roth. One of the Best.
Super happy to know Uli is still healthy and impressive❤
Wow, the singer is fantastic! These guys are amazing!
One thing I find interesting - he's constantly going over to his amp to change his tone instead of using the knobs on his guitar. Bloody amazing!
When he plays guitar Uli John Roth is one with the universe and has been since the 70's/ May he continue many more years.
200 years old but he still plays so good
Oh wow...I thought he was younger!!!!???
That would make him less than half the age of Kristin Stewart...
A genius ! For composing and playing this I allways found that Ulrich Roth was a genius. Such a nice revisiting of "Caravan" ! I allways loved this chorus ! I forgot it for 40 years and then found it back looking through all Scorpions LP's. I knew I would recognize it 40 years later. The question is "why all the drummers are so heavy playing that ?" It asks to me NOT on the bottom of the beat. I should groove.
Such a killer early metal track, well played by elder Gods!
He's Killing it!!!!!!!!!! and as a Matter of Fact.... The Whole Band is Killing it 🤘😎🤘!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome!
I'm 24 and Shred is still on of my favorites. I can't believe he's pulling it off that clean at that age 😂😂😂
this song know matter how many times i play it still blows my mind Uli plays like it’s his last gig 25 forever
he nailed the solo, a truly master of his craft
Awesome! Great singer too!
Jolly good show!
RIP pops
That smile when he shreds at first, man.
I’d smile too if my fingers still worked that good at 70!
Out of this world!! Such a high standard!
Uli is still one bad muthaf'er on that guitar. Ridiculously good stuff here
Insanely badass
I haven't any words only uli can play in this marvelous way
I Met uli in Verona years ago and i was able to know him and listened to magic touch strings Guitar.unique
One of my favorite Scorpion songs from that era before the love ballads
A very ironic “Error”.
@@boataxe4605 lol, sorry I made an error I meant to say “era”
He keeps on improving , never stops, awesome musician. 👏👏
WOW !!!
The lead guitarist has golden hands @@
Prince called. He wants his guitar back.
I’m just goofin’. Uli’s awesome. 🤘
God bless him, he's still enjoying performing.
I'm Giving That A THUMBS UP, & AND A HELL YEAH!!🙌👍😊🤘❣❗
It always makes my day to see new footage of Ul!
I live in Brazil, and it's not very common to see these legends here (think the last time this genious played here was in 2018). And, to get things even more difficult, I don't live in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro (the places where they usually play when they come to my country)
Thanks for sharing it with us!! .
Uli truly is Yoda 🙏🏼
As good or better than the 70s version as his 70s version. Fucking awesome.
Uli got me hooked on Scorpions 😅
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@@marianttila6073 why the tear?
I would go on that cruise tomorrow, just to see him play this tune. Still looking good, and sounding awesome!🖤🦂
I discovered Uli at the age of 12, and it changed my life. I met him in 2006, and now I'm 60. I still adore this masterpiece. How many times have you paid Charon? 😮😂
I thought it was only me. This track has stood the test of time and never gets old.
@@alotabass The beauty of great works of art, it's never only us. :)) Nice comment, cool.
ULi is the Wiz 4 riz ! 🧙♂️🪄
Look it's Uli He's got the teardrop guitar, yeah.. Is it one of Michael Perkins' designs? It's Magical... Awesome sound Sails of Charon...
Damn what a great change up in the mid section. Reminds me of a live version of Never Understand by Angra
uli JON Roth has got a great band, and he's still good at what he does which is play the guitar
Niklas is an unbelievable singer and bassist. He is perfect for Uli's band.
We’re seeing him and his band Hobart theater in ind… 2024 spring !! Can’t wait
See ya in Detroit Uli Jon Roth he is a Legond so incredible can't wait to see him again last time in 2019 front row at the Agora in Cleveland 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Uli forever
Scorpions
SO AWESOME!!!!!
Unbelievable!
Dude is a beast.. period
Immediately google's what the heck all those knobs on Uli's guitar do... Killer live version!
He designed the guitar himself
There ain’t no age for rock ‘n’ roll there’s old rockers just keep going on as long as they keep up their practice and still got it. Why stop ! listen to this, yes it’s fantastic…..
Happy to see Uli in the Hendrix family Uli great guitarist wow
Continuo sharped on the guitar. ....amazing
Jesus he’s flawless! #repsect! 🤘
Killer! Impressed with singer/bassist and all of the guys!
Uli OG shredder!
That guitar 🎸 is BAD ASS!!! Right along with this Song...
Im going to see Uli in April, hes an ageless wonder and gift to metal!
Dudes a wizard of chill.
Great job! 🤘🏻🎸
Absolutely Amazing 🎸 Uli Roth Is Still Amazing 🎸 That Tear-Drop Guitar Is GORGEOUS 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Uli's still a kid. Like he was back in the seventies. Awesome jam!
Uli ist der Beste.Der Song ist einfach nur genial, besser geht nicht
Electricsun and a skyguitar burned into my brain forever!!!!!
the Mick Taylor of The Scorpions; they remained popular (more so in the Scorpions' case) but thereafter NEVER sounded as raw and amazing
Still got it 😎
Amazing! I liked this song already in the 80's.
UJR! Such a joy to behold live!
This is a wickedly cool song....
Yngwie is still ripping this whole intro off to this day.
Uli still the man... beautiful
Maravilloso el señor ROTH .....!!
I can remember listening to Virgin Killer and other early Scorps on headphones at school in 5th grade 😂 Saw them live Black Out tour in Portland Oregon, I think Iron Maiden before Bruce Dickinson was the opener. Damn, I'm old! One of the best hard rock bands of all time in my opinion. At the end of the day, early Scorpions is the best.
no channel switching? no problem....simply swing back and roll the amp down then again back up...now that is a purist and tone chef - and for what it is worth, I approve.
With the amount of knobs on his guitar though he would want to be able to do anything he needs just from his guitar
@@magatrone100 I don't know how he keeps it all straight - I just love the guy - his playing and his personality in interviews.
15 dB volume pots are no joke
@@sairamr6886- His Sky guitars have an onboard 100 dB boost, too! Insane!! 😵💫
Thank you for this Upload. 👍🤘🤘
So easy for him. Just amazing.
Great song & performance!
The best guitarist the Scorpions ever had
Hit that crack pipe again
@@curtisendicott5989- Who do you think was better? Even Michael Schenker, the better guitarist of the Schenker brothers, can’t touch Uli. He’s on another level. As for Mathias, he was the right guy for Scorpions to achieve worldwide commercial success, but simply isn’t in Uli or Michael’s league.
@crusheverything4449 sorry that's why everyone has an opinion I think totally opposite all depends on who you like
@@curtisendicott5989 - So, who do you think is better than Uli in Scorpions?
@crusheverything4449 jabs all day long ulri reminds me of a old hippie goes up and down the neck no rime or reason like malmsteen sorry just my opinion