Ernie was so underrated that it makes me sick,when you hear folks talk about GREAT guitar players they always omit one of the greatest which is Ernie he is most definitely a living treasure especially when it comes to his all around skills not only as a guitar player but a musician period
Ernie Isley has always been underated. The album he made really did not explify the depth how talented he really was and is. Traditionally guitar players only get better in time. I would love to see him get another album with a solid player producing it. Even a colaboration with him and Carlos Santana or even Vernon Reid.
No, I can't explain Rolling Stone Magazine did not have Ernest Isley as one of the greatest pop guitarist but, he is the best guitarist in Soul Music current and of all time. There are a lot of soul guitarists that are excellent but, Ernest has captured the feeling of Soul in his guitar playing. In addition, he is an excellent Rock and Blues guitarist as well. The Rock version of Summer Breeze by the Isley Brothers 3+3 was an excellent version.
I agree Ernie Isley is not a joke pentatonic god is what his specialty is. I am getting chills listening to how is killing that guitar maybe because I am another guitar player can anybody else feel this?4:06-5:40
That figure Ernie hits starting at the 5:49 mark is funky, jazzy and rock inspired. And for a guitarist to hit all 3, shows his mastery of his instrument.
Back in the days the music was the best of all times. It brings back memories when I was just a little girl & I still can remember all their songs. These were truly the good ole days.
When you are the best at what you do It must be at a standard that you are in love with your instrument. Here is Grand Master Guitarist Ernie Isley at his best yet on guitar. My rating for him is AAA+ He carried one of the best groups for years on his shoulders as the lead guitarist of world famous--- The Isley Brothers Dunmore Music of Monee IL.
Rick, where you been? "The two older brothers", as you put it, along with Lead Singer Ronnie, were banging out hits WAY before Ernie & the others were brought into the group, helping to create a signature sound that would last a lifetime. Why do you think their landmark album was called "3+3"?! Ernie, Chris Jasper, & Marvin Isley were ADDED to a group already headed for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Before you disrespect Living Legends, get your facts straight! Although, I gotta say, the Isley's signature sound is DEFINED by Ernie's guitar playing. Vastly underrated, when the greatest guitarists are mentioned. Santana is great, but I can pick out any number of solo's by Ernie Isley that are better than anything Santana has EVER DONE!!
It took the whole group to make it happen in early years they open doors as a team of brother that deliver music such as Fight The Power, It's Too Late, For The Love Of You, Stone Cold, It's Your Thing, Shout and so many more tracks every brother donated his fair share of time to this great group named the Isley Brothers and a lot leads was done by other brothers as well. Me and Marvin was the best friends and cousins as I saw them do the Greek Theater in LA to Chicago IL and many other showcases please read up on the history of this group of pure excellence's. It was all the family that made them great.
One of the Greatest Guitar players , so sad so few know of his playing ability or songs he did over the years . For those who play check out : Hope You Feel Better Love , Climbing Up The Ladder , Summer Breeze , Aint I Been Good To You pt.2 and so on.
I don't think *that* few people know of his abilities! The Isleys had some monster hits. But they don't turn out guitarists like this anymore. Loved his take on "Manic Depression" as well. You could some mutual influence with him and Jimi. Obviously Jimi had a cup of coffee with these cats, too.
Guitar Dave, big thumbs up on your comment bro! Ernie was 12yrs when Jimi Hendricks joined and lived with the Isleys, at their mothers house. He had a huge influence on Ernie. Ernie, one of the most underated players by the public of all time, is one of the best. The who's who in that world knew him as a master guitarist, totally all over it.
The Rolling Stone list is a joke. Not only does it leave out people like Ernie, it leaves out country players, bluegrass players, blues players, jazz players, funk players, classical players, etc.
@@nuclearcowproductions5950 you never lied! How can there ever be a top 100 without Eddie and Ernie in the top 10 or 5 guitar players of all time! Absolutely insane!
this what i have been waiting so long for it is the best summer breeze ever i have herd all the isleys summer breeze it this is n01 love it ernie you are the main man...
I know. Especially since Ernie was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 and has his handprints on the Hollywood Rock Walk.. if he was good enough to get that recognition , then why isn't he on a "greatest guitarists" list? He was good enough to play with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani on the Experience Hendrix Tour (mind you that Jimi Hendrix actually lived with Ernie when he was an employee and houseguest from '62-'65) . Just stupid that he's not on there.
MrIndeeply, love that you are recognizing Eric Gales,and Jesse Johnson. Everyone you mentioned is awesome in their own way! I met Eric once, and he was the most humble, gracious person. A class act! J. Johnson is a personal favorite. Ernie Isley is even better in concert!
@cordclaiborn3354 You're intitled to your opinion bro. but Ernie's not in the top10! Maybe just for R&B, but sorry Prince eats Ernie alive. And I'm not a huge Prince fan. SRV, So many ahead of Ernie. Hell Buddy Miles may even be ahead of Ernie and he's a Drummer 1st and foremost. Others, Eric Gales ,Albert King, Eddie Hazel and Eddie Van Halen even better! is that 8? Damn sorry Carlos Santana how did I miss him? And truth be told I love me some Ernie Soul only, maybe he's in the top 10...
i wouldn"t pay rolling stone any attention,Jimmi was before his time,thats a given,ernie should be mentioned because of his contribution to black/soul music he wrote, played drums to alot of the isley brothers songs 3+3,might have been best group playing ROCK/SOUL!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry Prince the greatest because of his vast genre. But yes Ernie has an extraordinarily distinct sound he emits sounds on that guitar that came from the spiritual realm. Music for the soul.
Folks Please stop perpetuating this myth that Hendrix taught Ernie Isley anything on guitar. Ernie has stated this on numerous occasion that Hendrix didn't. Hendrix's time with the Isley Brothers would have been between 1963-65 before Ernie even took up guitar. He has also stated that it was Jose Feliciano's music that first inspired him to pick up the guitar. It's obvious that Hendrix became a huge influence but that wasn't until later. Ernie's recollections about Hendrix are documented in this article. Folks too lazy too research themselves can just follow the link. Thanks. seattletimes.com/html/musicnightlife/2011372256_hendrix21.html
Dig it though, I heard Ernie Isley was one of the very first, if not the first to start playing that style guitar..remember rock started in the black community.
Wow. I never stated in my comment that I didn't hear Hendrix's Influence. It obvious. My point being that rather than keep repeating popular folklore, read statements straight from Ernie's own mouth that debunk it. Its been a few years since I posted my comment and the link is dead now. Guess what? Ernie, as always has been consistent in his recollections of Jimi's time living with the Isley's and his influence. Still think I'm bullshitting? Check out the link this recent 2 part interview on UA-cam. I'll even send you a scan a scan of an article that appeared In "Guitar For The Practicing Musician" from 90'/91. Peace, ua-cam.com/video/whI7na-qtLQ/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/F-07I9C1D5w/v-deo.html
although Ernie is my no. 1 guitar influence I wouldn't go as far as calling him a "god". furthermore it actually kinda irks me when any of the guitar greats are called "gods".. Ernie has God-given talent no doubt about that though. met him 3x in my lifetime..
What the heck- always loved Louie Shelton's guitar riffs on the original, but had no idea Ernie Isley could play like this. He does sound a bit like Hendrix at times, despite saying JH was not an influence. But Hendrix influenced all of us who play electric guitar to some degree.
I agree on the influence of Hendrix. I met Ernie on the Hollywood walk of fame when Jimi finally got his star. We walked away together and he spoke of how much Jimi Hendrix influenced him and of the short time that Jimi stayed in their home .
Well my experience in being a professional guitar player which I have been around some of the worlds best guitar players people like Greg Howe,Paul Gilbert,Shawn Lane,Tim Simmons,Eric Gales,Albert king,Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jesse Johnson and Tony McAlpine for his style he has his pentatonic mode down packed the term God is used as the same meaning of having a Master Degree or Doctorian
The only people that omit Ernie Isley off the list of guitar greats are people who truthfully don't know music. In my opinion, only 3 guitar players are better, in this order: Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Hazel and Eddie Van Halen
+Charles green I love Ernie and think he's mad underrated. Are you talking about rock and funk guitarists only though? I could name a few jazz guys who are brilliant, even ones who cross over into funk and rock like the guys you mentioned play, Lee Ritenour is great, John McLaughlin too.
I gotcha man.. I know.. just a preference I guess.. I just "prefer" not to use it in that context. each to its own.. what we can agree on is that the man has MAJOR skill... perfect balance of soul and technique
Just following up with 2 more links to similar articles. Same story. The second link even has a video of Ernie discussing Hendrix and how he inspired and influenced him. Nuff' said! I also have an article on Ernie Isley from a 1990 issue of Guitar For The Practicing Musician I can scan and email to you if you'd like a copy. thetelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?avis=PE&date=20100310&category=news&lopenr=303109925 archive.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=232171
I don't know why people still think he was taught by Jimi Hendrix. Ernie Isley helped train Jimi Hendrix when they were younger. Before Jimi started touring as guitar player for The Beatles, The Isley Brothers took him into their group as a band member. Both Ernie and Jimi are two of the best guitar players of all time, but it's kind of disrespectful to Ernie for people to constantly get that fact wrong.
Allen Hawkins Unfortunately myths like this persist because inaccuracies are constantly repeated and then held up as facts. The internet is full of this kind of thing which is why I stress research using several sources. Don't take my word for it. I totally get the appeal of the story but it's simply not true Yes, Ernie was exposed to Hendrix playing during the time Jimi lived with the Isley's but he did not teach him. This isn't speculation. Ernie has stated this in interviews on several occasions. No point in disputing that. Peace.
Ernie endorsed Yamaha guitars in the early 90's. It looks to be a stock Yamaha Pacifica 912 though it may or may not have been modified to Ernie's preferences. Great Guitars BTW. I have one with a pearl pink finish. Stock pickups are 2 DiMarzio stacked single coils is the neck and middle positions and a DiMarzio humbucker @ the bridge.
Ernie was so underrated that it makes me sick,when you hear folks talk about GREAT guitar players they always omit one of the greatest which is Ernie he is most definitely a living treasure especially when it comes to his all around skills not only as a guitar player but a musician period
Seals and Croft wrote this but Ernie knocked out of the park.......still get goosebumbs when he blasts off
Ernie and Jimi were roommates for 2 years. Great guitarist.
Awesome and Amazing!!!! Love Ernie!!! The BEST guitarist EVER in my opinion. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
EI is 1 of the BEST guitarists in the world in my opinion...
No one does it like Ernie Isley. he b blowin
Most underrated guitarist!!! Great as one of the best ones ever!!!
Can someone please explain to me how Rolling Stone Magazine did not have ernie isley in the top 100 best guitarists
Rolling Stone is not OZ
That’s a great question, he’s serious on that thing! Always loved him.
White's
whitey mag hah
there werent any white paint in the market so that they could paint him white.
Ernie should have been in the hall of fame!!!
He was inducted with his brothers when they went in
I love how He,makes the guitar scream,and scream,and scream some more,,just awesome!!!!
Ernie Isley captures guitar virtuoso playing and soul as well as any guitar player I have ever heard. A true guitar God.
This is so beautiful and so Amazing
Ernie Isley has always been underated. The album he made really did not explify the depth how talented he really was and is. Traditionally guitar players only get better in time. I would love to see him get another album with a solid player producing it. Even a colaboration with him and Carlos Santana or even Vernon Reid.
My brother from another mother has my full respect as a real artist of music 🌀
Go on Ernie...make that guitar SING!!!!
Great song played by a TRUE musician... it doesn't get any better than this. Thanks for the great music Ernie !
One of the best guitarplayers in the world !!!
No, I can't explain Rolling Stone Magazine did not have Ernest Isley as one of the greatest pop guitarist but, he is the best guitarist in Soul Music current and of all time. There are a lot of soul guitarists that are excellent but, Ernest has captured the feeling of Soul in his guitar playing. In addition, he is an excellent Rock and Blues guitarist as well. The Rock version of Summer Breeze by the Isley Brothers 3+3 was an excellent version.
I agree Ernie Isley is not a joke pentatonic god is what his specialty is. I am getting chills listening to how is killing that guitar maybe because I am another guitar player can anybody else feel this?4:06-5:40
It is almost like sacrilege when anybody cuts short an Ernie Isley solo or when they fade him out too soon! It should not be allowed! Ever! Thanks! x
Most Underrated Guitarist. I hear and have heard you Ernie Isley. You My Go To guitarist. I’ll hear him in others. I appreciate you 🎸
1000% ☺👍👍👍👍 greatness
One of the best Guitar Soli ever since this Song came out in the 70's
Great content. He is and always will be the best guitarist, ever.
Great great solo Ernie. Keep rocking out ur the man
what an amazing solo... the album solo is probably one of my all time faves, but what he does here is incredible... the focus..
How come Ernie Isley is a greatest guitar player ever St Louis in the house
That figure Ernie hits starting at the 5:49 mark is funky, jazzy and rock inspired. And for a guitarist to hit all 3, shows his mastery of his instrument.
Jimi played with the Isley brothers as a rhythm guitarist , Ernie could play what Jimi plays blind folded
53mango lol he was the lead guitarist and the only guitarist get your facts straight
Ernie was a kid when Hendrix played for them and lived with them.
Wow! He can sing!
Back in the days the music was the best of all times. It brings back memories when I was just a little girl & I still can remember all their songs. These were truly the good ole days.
No doubt ! The best music in town in the 70 !
verlinia shabazz - true that
When you are the best at what you do It must be at a standard that you are in love with your instrument. Here is Grand Master Guitarist Ernie Isley at his best yet on guitar. My rating for him is AAA+ He carried one of the best groups for years on his shoulders as the lead guitarist of world famous--- The Isley Brothers Dunmore Music of Monee IL.
Ernie is one of the best guitarists on the planet for sure but Ronny did more than his share of carrying the group as well.
+Rick Hagedorn but the two older brothers didn't do shit but collect checks
Rick Hagedorn - agreed
Rick, where you been? "The two older brothers", as you put it, along with Lead Singer Ronnie, were banging out hits WAY before Ernie & the others were brought into the group, helping to create a signature sound that would last a lifetime. Why do you think their landmark album was called "3+3"?! Ernie, Chris Jasper, & Marvin Isley were ADDED to a group already headed for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Before you disrespect Living Legends, get your facts straight! Although, I gotta say, the Isley's signature sound is DEFINED by Ernie's guitar playing. Vastly underrated, when the greatest guitarists are mentioned. Santana is great, but I can pick out any number of solo's by Ernie Isley that are better than anything Santana has EVER DONE!!
It took the whole group to make it happen in early years they open doors as a team of brother that deliver music such as Fight The Power, It's Too Late, For The Love Of You, Stone Cold, It's Your Thing, Shout and so many more tracks every brother donated his fair share of time to this great group named the Isley Brothers and a lot leads was done by other brothers as well. Me and Marvin was the best friends and cousins as I saw them do the Greek Theater in LA to Chicago IL and many other showcases please read up on the history of this group of pure excellence's. It was all the family that made them great.
Brilliant solo there!
I could see when he played the first notes that he was great. One of the greatest I've ever seen truly
What u know about the isley brothers lol
I love them! Classic hits.
Most definitely my older brother introduced me to their music. Caravan of love is probably my favorite lol
Then b/t the sheets
Summer breeze is my fav!! But I also love footsteps in the dark
One of the Greatest Guitar players , so sad so few know of his playing ability or songs he did over the years . For those who play check out : Hope You Feel Better Love , Climbing Up The Ladder , Summer Breeze , Aint I Been Good To You pt.2 and so on.
Hope You Feel Better Love was my favorite air guitar song
seen them in the late 70's
I don't think *that* few people know of his abilities! The Isleys had some monster hits. But they don't turn out guitarists like this anymore. Loved his take on "Manic Depression" as well. You could some mutual influence with him and Jimi. Obviously Jimi had a cup of coffee with these cats, too.
live it up the album ,3+ 3 and hear the man
Guitar Dave I think it was Jimi Hendrix that taught him..
Guitar Dave, big thumbs up on your comment bro!
Ernie was 12yrs when Jimi Hendricks joined and lived with the Isleys, at their mothers house. He had a huge influence on Ernie.
Ernie, one of the most underated players by the public of all time, is one of the best. The who's who in that world knew him as a master guitarist, totally all over it.
The Rolling Stone list is a joke. Not only does it leave out people like Ernie, it leaves out country players, bluegrass players, blues players, jazz players, funk players, classical players, etc.
It leaves out some of the best, many forget people like eddie hazel and ernie isley, which is a shame.
@@nuclearcowproductions5950 they are my two favorite. Underrated and overlooked talent.
@@nuclearcowproductions5950 you never lied! How can there ever be a top 100 without Eddie and Ernie in the top 10 or 5 guitar players of all time! Absolutely insane!
Totally agree...
this what i have been waiting so long for it is the best summer breeze ever i have herd all the isleys summer breeze it this is n01 love it ernie you are the main man...
2023 Omg Ernie All Time Great 🥳🥳🥳💯💯💯
I know. Especially since Ernie was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 and has his handprints on the Hollywood Rock Walk.. if he was good enough to get that recognition , then why isn't he on a "greatest guitarists" list? He was good enough to play with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani on the Experience Hendrix Tour (mind you that Jimi Hendrix actually lived with Ernie when he was an employee and houseguest from '62-'65) . Just stupid that he's not on there.
Naw just tripping.....STILL LISTENING 2019!!!!
Dang Ernest U killed it
Use.to.play.back.In..The,,day..Always..Loved..Ernie's..Style.
The genuine article guitarist. Great singer too.
MrIndeeply, love that you are recognizing Eric Gales,and Jesse Johnson. Everyone you mentioned is awesome in their own way! I met Eric once, and he was the most humble, gracious person. A class act! J. Johnson is a personal favorite. Ernie Isley is even better in concert!
I’m my humble opinion Ernie Isley is the second greatest guitarist of all time behind Jimi Hendrix!
@cordclaiborn3354 You're intitled to your opinion bro. but Ernie's not in the top10! Maybe just for R&B, but sorry Prince eats Ernie alive. And I'm not a huge Prince fan. SRV, So many ahead of Ernie. Hell Buddy Miles may even be ahead of Ernie and he's a Drummer 1st and foremost. Others, Eric Gales ,Albert King, Eddie Hazel and Eddie Van Halen even better! is that 8? Damn sorry Carlos Santana how did I miss him? And truth be told I love me some Ernie Soul only, maybe he's in the top 10...
I agree he is! It’s so sad that he was so underrated
My thing is you’re only underrated if you buy into whose rating?
So hard to play and sing, he is sooo good
rolling stone just out the 100 best guitar players ever im shocked ernies not one of them theres no way that list is real
That's alright you go Ernie Isley ❤🎉
Holy shit, can that man play guitar!
Yes he can.
Ernie gets down. Rocks out!
I've seen many premium guitar players live/close.
Zappa,SRV,Trower,Beck,Santana,Vai,etc...etc...
Thanks U-tube/Friends
Rick Pohl
I've had the original broadcast for years.
GREAT,GREAT,GREAT.enough said!,
The Best
Level: BEAST MODE
Jimmy and Ernie...
I Love Me Sum Ernie XOXO
Authentic Ernie.
THanks for posting
i am so happy to see that others feel the way that i do.
Anyway to give more than 1 thumbs up to this?
thanks for postimg this!!!!!!!! one of best live shows by ernie isley
ganstaa guitarister!!!!
Beautiful....
I didn't know that Ernie sang
I Could Feel What He Was Feeling, His Heart Was Not In It, And He Did Not Go For It. Ernie Is A Much Better Player Than You See In This Video.
i wouldn"t pay rolling stone any attention,Jimmi was before his time,thats a given,ernie should be mentioned because of his contribution to black/soul music he wrote, played drums to alot of the isley brothers songs 3+3,might have been best group playing ROCK/SOUL!!!!!!!!!!
BRILLANTE
Sorry Prince the greatest because of his vast genre. But yes Ernie has an extraordinarily distinct sound he emits sounds on that guitar that came from the spiritual realm. Music for the soul.
Didn’t know Ernie could sing.
fantástico......
He was playing with his mouth 😩
Maybe Ernie is so underrated because he's the closest thing to the greatest guitarist ever, HENDRIX, who also taught Ernie da ropes.
ERNIE..,,!
PLAY ERNIE!!!!! but was this to let Ron Kno you had vocals too😁
Folks Please stop perpetuating this myth that Hendrix taught Ernie Isley anything on guitar. Ernie has stated this on numerous occasion that Hendrix didn't. Hendrix's time with the Isley Brothers would have been between 1963-65 before Ernie even took up guitar. He has also stated that it was Jose Feliciano's music that first inspired him to pick up the guitar. It's obvious that Hendrix became a huge influence but that wasn't until later. Ernie's recollections about Hendrix are documented in this article. Folks too lazy too research themselves can just follow the link. Thanks.
seattletimes.com/html/musicnightlife/2011372256_hendrix21.html
Dig it though, I heard Ernie Isley was one of the very first, if not the first to start playing that style guitar..remember rock started in the black community.
Wow. I never stated in my comment that I didn't hear Hendrix's Influence. It obvious. My point being that rather than keep repeating popular folklore, read statements straight from Ernie's own mouth that debunk it. Its been a few years since I posted my comment and the link is dead now. Guess what? Ernie, as always has been consistent in his recollections of Jimi's time living with the Isley's and his influence. Still think I'm bullshitting? Check out the link this recent 2 part interview on UA-cam. I'll even send you a scan a scan of an article that appeared In "Guitar For The Practicing Musician" from 90'/91. Peace, ua-cam.com/video/whI7na-qtLQ/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/F-07I9C1D5w/v-deo.html
Ernie spent a brief period of time with a bit of interplay with Jimi Hendrix so nobody wants to credit him as being a fabulous ax man in his own right
although Ernie is my no. 1 guitar influence I wouldn't go as far as calling him a "god". furthermore it actually kinda irks me when any of the guitar greats are called "gods".. Ernie has God-given talent no doubt about that though. met him 3x in my lifetime..
Genius!
SMOKING HOT, BABY. SMOKING!!!!
What the heck- always loved Louie Shelton's guitar riffs on the original, but had no idea Ernie Isley could play like this. He does sound a bit like Hendrix at times, despite saying JH was not an influence. But Hendrix influenced all of us who play electric guitar to some degree.
I agree on the influence of Hendrix. I met Ernie on the Hollywood walk of fame when Jimi finally got his star. We walked away together and he spoke of how much Jimi Hendrix influenced him and of the short time that Jimi stayed in their home .
+Paul Glenn how does he have that backwards?? When Hendrix joined Isley Bros, Ernie was abt 11-12 yrs old, so i doubt Ernie infuenced Jimi
yes hendrix use to tutor ernie 1962-1964 1/2
Ernie's the Closest thing to Jimi that we'll ever see..
douglas hunter now that's a fact
Well my experience in being a professional guitar player which I have been around some of the worlds best guitar players people like Greg Howe,Paul Gilbert,Shawn Lane,Tim Simmons,Eric Gales,Albert king,Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jesse Johnson and Tony McAlpine for his style he has his pentatonic mode down packed the term God is used as the same meaning of having a Master Degree or Doctorian
damn good!
His solo ended way to abruptly, but he was fire.
Wooooo~●
Ernie as good as jimi
He can't sing like his brother but he did sing ok and KILLED that guitar!!!!!
The only people that omit Ernie Isley off the list of guitar greats are people who truthfully don't know music. In my opinion, only 3 guitar players are better, in this order: Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Hazel and Eddie Van Halen
+Charles green I love Ernie and think he's mad underrated. Are you talking about rock and funk guitarists only though? I could name a few jazz guys who are brilliant, even ones who cross over into funk and rock like the guys you mentioned play, Lee Ritenour is great, John McLaughlin too.
+Charles green and PRINCE RIP
Charles i hear you bro...can you imagine ernie on maggot brain?? i add princeto your choices mentioned...Ernie extremely underrated
Charles i hear you bro...can you imagine ernie on maggot brain?? i add princeto your choices mentioned...Ernie extremely underrated
Paul Mauras So Jesse Johnson,Charlie Singleton,and Shuggie Otis get no mention
Jimi would be proud
Guitar solo at 3:40
Love it not that seals and Croft don't do it justice I love them to
I gotcha man.. I know.. just a preference I guess.. I just "prefer" not to use it in that context. each to its own.. what we can agree on is that the man has MAJOR skill... perfect balance of soul and technique
Just following up with 2 more links to similar articles. Same story. The second link even has a video of Ernie discussing Hendrix and how he inspired and influenced him. Nuff' said! I also have an article on Ernie Isley from a 1990 issue of Guitar For The Practicing Musician I can scan and email to you if you'd like a copy.
thetelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?avis=PE&date=20100310&category=news&lopenr=303109925
archive.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=232171
Robert Johnson , the best there ever was
taught by jimi hendrix when much much younger
I don't know why people still think he was taught by Jimi Hendrix. Ernie Isley helped train Jimi Hendrix when they were younger. Before Jimi started touring as guitar player for The Beatles, The Isley Brothers took him into their group as a band member. Both Ernie and Jimi are two of the best guitar players of all time, but it's kind of disrespectful to Ernie for people to constantly get that fact wrong.
Blake Edwards 100% wrong.. Jimi is older & taught Ernie licks while living with the Isleys.
Allen Hawkins Unfortunately myths like this persist because inaccuracies are constantly repeated and then held up as facts. The internet is full of this kind of thing which is why I stress research using several sources. Don't take my word for it. I totally get the appeal of the story but it's simply not true Yes, Ernie was exposed to Hendrix playing during the time Jimi lived with the Isley's but he did not teach him. This isn't speculation. Ernie has stated this in interviews on several occasions. No point in disputing that. Peace.
guitar sound ernie adopted just a coincidence i guess
kstrat Very well stated!
3 min song....5 min guitar solo
Ernie is not & wasn't flamboyant and flashy, most lead guitarists are BUT! WTF That to do with him clearly being arguably The Best!
haha ... summer "breezes"
what kind of guitar is that? pointy ends, knobs arent on pickguard and it had 2 seperate neck plates on the back
Ernie endorsed Yamaha guitars in the early 90's. It looks to be a stock Yamaha Pacifica 912 though it may or may not have been modified to Ernie's preferences. Great Guitars BTW. I have one with a pearl pink finish. Stock pickups are 2 DiMarzio stacked single coils is the neck and middle positions and a DiMarzio humbucker @ the bridge.