Many years ago I met Albert King and he refused to shake my hand but heartily shook the hand of the black guitarist that I was with. Despite this obvious insult my love for Alberts ferocious bends did not diminish one iota. Thanks for such a great lesson.
When Albert met Eric Clapton, he told Eric he really liked “that song called Strange Brew. I like that guitar solo.” Eric re- plied, “You ought to. It’s yours!” He lifted almost all Albert’s solo from Oh Pretty Woman and/or Born Under A Bad Sign. Albert only had about 6 licks. But it’s not WHAT you play, it’s HOW (and when) you play it. Albert naturally got that.
You have a great teaching vibe and I really appreciate how you break this all down. Thanks! I'm 71 and got to see Albert King a few times in the 60's. Fillmore West in SF was my second home back then. $3.50 cover got you in to see 3 bands .. Lot's of good memories . Thanks again.
I really got a lot out of the format you used on this and the BB King video of practicing the two bar phrases over the 12 bar progression. It really helped me incorporate the licks in my playing as opposed to practicing a solo all the way through. I love your teaching and playing. Thanks
Great breakdown! Hit on the subtle things you have to do, to try to get CLOSE to his tone. Love the vocabulary. One of the Great Masters I managed to see before they past. Great performer.
He might of got that bending feel out of necessity. I've always heard that Albert was only occasionally actually in tune. Might be an urban myth.,Thanks Jack, excellent as always
Hi Jack stumbled across your channel yesterday. Great playing man. I'm an almost 50 year old beginner one year into my journey and luckily enough to be playing an Xotic XTC. I'm hoping to learn a lot from your channel. Best wishes from the UK🤘🏻
My friend Chris agrees with me that Jack's a great player but too 'jazzy style' for his blues loving taste......which I never agreed with. Now, if this cool Albert King lesson doesn't put any notion of 'too jazzy' (not that there's anything wrong with it!) finally to rest........actually, I'd love to see a three Kings combination session as well!! Great lesson plus super fitting 'road worn' Olympic white Tele here as well, J.K.!! Jim C.
JACK RUCH, I'm confused about the BB Box because I don't know if its considered a Major Hexatonic or something else because the formula is 1-2-4-5-6 , NO 3rd or 7th.
@@JackRuch sounds different on the Tele today; less mid scooped than with your JW on other videos but my reference has been your Headstrong, which had less of that mid scoop too imho.
Someone here said something about turning your amp up loud. That may be, but every great musician's tone and sound comes from THEM. I play blues harmonica, and I'll say that your amp and mic will either enhance your natural tone, or, if it's shitty gear, will actually take away from it. If it's shitty gear, you'll actually sound better acoustic, not going through ANYTHING! There's no pedal or box that's going to make you sound like Albert King on guitar, or James Cotton or Little Walter on harmonica. Look at jazz saxophone, trumpet, or even piano players, they all get their beautiful, trademark sounds with virtually no amps or effects. If you're a seasoned jazz listener, you could pick out Stan Getz, Paul Desmond, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, or John Coltrane blind-folded!
I always thought Hendrix & Stevie Ray came close to Albert King’s power, but couldn’t match his soulful feeling. You’re not near that level of power (maybe it’s the guitar), but you have that elusive touch.
Many years ago I met Albert King and he refused to shake my hand but heartily shook the hand of the black guitarist that I was with. Despite this obvious insult my love for Alberts ferocious bends did not diminish one iota. Thanks for such a great lesson.
Man I'm sorry to hear that, but thanks' for sharing.
Nothing worse than looking up to somebody, and then find out you are air to them.
From what I can gather the man had quite an ego. It’s disappointing, but he‘s still a blues legend nonetheless
Albert king was also bitter white guitarists were copying him despite all the Jim Crow shit going on
I've seen King Charles refuse to shake the hand of a black man maybe these KINGS just have problems every now and then shaking people hands🤔
U do know if we start looking at BOTH SIDES of crazy BS that we yes WE keep going😡 just maybe WE could balance the scale ⚖️🤔⚖️
When Albert met Eric Clapton, he told Eric he really liked “that song called Strange Brew. I like that guitar solo.” Eric re-
plied, “You ought to. It’s yours!” He lifted almost all Albert’s solo from Oh Pretty Woman and/or Born Under A Bad Sign.
Albert only had about 6 licks. But it’s not WHAT you play, it’s HOW (and when) you play it. Albert naturally got that.
You have a great teaching vibe and I really appreciate how you break this all down. Thanks! I'm 71 and got to see Albert King a few times in the 60's. Fillmore West in SF was my second home back then. $3.50 cover got you in to see 3 bands .. Lot's of good memories . Thanks again.
Another absolutely masterpiece! So smooth, and captured the Albert King feel perfectly. Headed to my guitar now! 👍👍
Awesome! Thank you!
this is very good. I watch a lot of these types of videos, you sound good and I like how you break it up and teach. Top notch!
not only a master bluesman, and a great teacher, Jack is also a great singer, we need to hear more of him.
Thank you!
Bare Finger / thumb picking has a distinctive sound that can't be duplicated
You can tell from this Albert King was one of SRVs main influences
Absolutely!
You are doing the lords work
You got some POWERFUL ears my friend. Great guitar licks too!
Hell yes again! Loving these blues lessons--thanks a lot Jack.
My pleasure!
Love this video ! One of the few people on earth that can actually sound like Albert King .
Thanks man!
That Danocaster Tele sounds terrific - and, of course, you're playing it with real mastery
Thanks! I think so too
The best blues teacher
I really got a lot out of the format you used on this and the BB King video of practicing the two bar phrases over the 12 bar progression. It really helped me incorporate the licks in my playing as opposed to practicing a solo all the way through. I love your teaching and playing. Thanks
Love me some Albert King!! There's still so much you can learn from him. You nailed his style with these. Thanks Jack!
Thanks Jimmy!
My Lord, what a tone!
Thank you!
Wow, Jack. You have amazing touch. Sweet playing my friend. Sweet!
Thanks a lot!
One of my favorite channels. Glad I found this a few month ago. Astounding phrasing and playing.
Glad you enjoy it!
Thanks Jack. Really enjoying your channel.
Glad you enjoy it!
Great breakdown! Hit on the subtle things you have to do, to try to get CLOSE to his tone. Love the vocabulary. One of the Great Masters I managed to see before they past. Great performer.
That's awesome!
He might of got that bending feel out of necessity. I've always heard that Albert was only occasionally actually in tune. Might be an urban myth.,Thanks Jack, excellent as always
Thanks! Really good tips… one thing I read somewhere and I think it’s true is that Albert King played on the fretboard horizontally.
Exactly the video I was looking for
Another incredible lesson Jack!!!! Thanks so much. You still giving lessons. Have to hit u up for another one as its been awhile.
Sounds good!
Wow Jack! You really nail Albert's touch and tone 😎
Thank you!
Licks to Get Started! Great series name man!! 🔥
A real classic here Jack, thanks
Thanks John!
I saw Albert in a small DC club in ‘77. You’d better turn your amp up. He was LOUD. You just can’t imagine the power.
Dude your playing is so damn enjoyable
You are true talent!
Steve
I can get started with these thanks
Feel for days!! Bossing it Jack
Thank you!
Dude, you're awesome, congrats for your channel
Thank you!
Another great one Jack! Keep on keeping on!
Awesome stuff, I've been looking for something like this to help my phrasing.
Another awesome presentation!
Thank you! Cheers!
You know what? I like it very much!
Albert King himself would applaud that, Jack
Thanks!
Hi Jack stumbled across your channel yesterday. Great playing man. I'm an almost 50 year old beginner one year into my journey and luckily enough to be playing an Xotic XTC. I'm hoping to learn a lot from your channel. Best wishes from the UK🤘🏻
Thanks Jason!
Love the new danocaster man. Sounds amazing through that bassman.
Thanks man! I agree
Thanks for another amazing blues lesson
My pleasure!
Enjoyed that and thank you !
Glad you enjoyed it
My friend Chris agrees with me that Jack's a great player but too 'jazzy style' for his blues loving taste......which I never agreed with. Now, if this cool Albert King lesson doesn't put any notion of 'too jazzy' (not that there's anything wrong with it!) finally to rest........actually, I'd love to see a three Kings combination session as well!! Great lesson plus super fitting 'road worn' Olympic white Tele here as well, J.K.!! Jim C.
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Excellent, as always. Cheers.
Thanks for listening
How are you not at 100k plus subs!? Your content is awesome!! Keep it up.
Working on it!
Jack is the best 👍👍☝
My go-to channel for guitar education. Extremely grateful for this resource. Support the creators!
thanx for the gold .
Beautiful Intro 👌!
Thanks 😁
Main Jack Ruch !🎉🎸
Would love to have that backing track
Very cool.😊
Yeah, BUT you need a Flying V!!! Just kidding Jack! Been loving AK for a long, long, long time! Thanks for sharing, Jack! 👍🎸✌️😎
You bet!
Very tasty. A pleasure to see and listen to.
Wow what an intro. Need to bust out the strat now
Great tone- what reverb are you using? Thanja!
I will play the blues for you is my favorite song, l play along with that song lol he is awesome guitar player
JACK RUCH, I'm confused about the BB Box because I don't know if its considered a Major Hexatonic or something else because the formula is 1-2-4-5-6 , NO 3rd or 7th.
Badass, Jack! Thank you.
Do you have any suggestions for Albert King essential listening?
Born Under A Bad Sign (the album) - I'll Play the Blues For You (the album) - Live Wire/Blues Power - Thursday Night in San Francisco
No Flying V? Oh come on Jack! 😂🤘
Brutal…👏🏾❤️🙏🏽🇦🇺
Did players like Albert King, ect..tune down 1/2 step or did they play in standard tuning?
Albert King tuned down to C# or sometimes C. So he was able to bend the high E string up several intervals
Cool Jack, hey I’m just a hack but I know tone and your Bassman is sounding great. Did you add something that warmed up the tone?
No, but it's a pretty warm sounding amp already
@@JackRuch sounds different on the Tele today; less mid scooped than with your JW on other videos but my reference has been your Headstrong, which had less of that mid scoop too imho.
You're the fucking man dude !
Thank you!
Jack I think you should teach more than show how pretty you can move your fingers
Yesss!!!
Thanks!
Someone here said something about turning your amp up loud. That may be, but every great musician's tone and sound comes from THEM. I play blues harmonica, and I'll say that your amp and mic will either enhance your natural tone, or, if it's shitty gear, will actually take away from it. If it's shitty gear, you'll actually sound better acoustic, not going through ANYTHING! There's no pedal or box that's going to make you sound like Albert King on guitar, or James Cotton or Little Walter on harmonica. Look at jazz saxophone, trumpet, or even piano players, they all get their beautiful, trademark sounds with virtually no amps or effects. If you're a seasoned jazz listener, you could pick out Stan Getz, Paul Desmond, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, or John Coltrane blind-folded!
You can't beat a bit of King Albert
No you certainly can't!
❤️
They all used .008 strings, Clapton and all the Kings
What tuning is this in?
C
I always thought Hendrix & Stevie Ray came close to Albert King’s power, but couldn’t match his soulful feeling. You’re not near that level of power (maybe it’s the guitar), but you have that elusive touch.
Hendrix absolutely did, listen to machine gun. Man played in the Chitlin circuit.
I subscribed & told others to also.
Hook us up. Break down a couple 12bar solos!!!
Stevie Ray Vaughan was the absolute best at Albert’s licks. No one better.
🇦🇷PAPPO Y ALBERTO KING🇺🇲SON LO MISMO
So hard to stay cool and only play THE notes 😬ua-cam.com/video/zLV6J07gNec/v-deo.htmlsi=GG8kmZzWok_EDsKT