I first heard B.B. when I was 7, and this man plus Mr. Guy are the very reason I knew I was going to play guitar. I met this man on a once and a lifetime work trip through Mississippi. I worked for a power co subcontractor, and we stopped at a little cafe for lunch, and sitting at a booth was this legend. I told the guys to give me a minute I wanted to say hello to a someone. Nearly two hours later we parted ways, and I would love to have something akin to this to happen with Buddy Guy. Take it from this Alabama Boy, sometimes it pays to meet your heroes.
I saw BB in the mid 80’s in Poughkeepsie, NY. Brought me to tears. Wasn’t expecting that to happen, but it did. Not sure if this had an effect, There were a lot of African Americans in the crowd that night and they were really showing BB some love. Maybe I was imagining it, but BB seemed to be working _really_ hard. The man was soaked in sweat. I telling you, he was fucking trying _hard_. It was an old opera house called ‘The Chance’, and that place was shakin’. Possibly the greatest live performance I’ve ever seen. RIP BB.
Man, I'll say it. Been amazed by BB forever, saw him twice in concert. The guy put on a masterclass, every time, of space! His solo's breathe and the space between his notes make the band behind him part of his solo! He was OK to not play ANYTHING at all! It's incredible and so far removed from what a modern solo is... a display of how many notes you can shove into a 12 bar solo. Dont get me wrong, there's a place, and I like/get it (sometimes), but...BB...The man! and the King of Space! Keep it up Michael!
The mixing of major and minor pentatonic: the sweet and the savory. I always think of Hendrix with that. He'd switch from one to the other just to clear the palette.
@@coachwalt2614me too, it looks easy but it's hard to hit the right notes at the right time and be patient. I struggle mostly with note choice I think, it's hard for me to think what note should come next and I end up playing things I don't mean to.
You do my favorite reaction videos, absolutely top tier! I just cant believe you havent done SRV - Texas Flood - Live at the El Mocambo... i cant think of a more heartfelt guitar performance...pretty please
Bb king does not get enough respect. Heck the whole jazz and soul genera doesn't get enough respect in the music industry. Because of these legends we might not have rock which leads to modern day metal. If yall want some good music look up RL Burnside. Love the mans music
Michael, I don't know if you are religious or spiritual at all, but what do you think of the notion that some artists are conduits for something outside or unexplained by simply virtuosity? People like Hendrix or SRV. That their instrument is an extension of themselves and the music just flows through them.
wonderful Michael. This really opened my eyes for the blues and how to use the turnarund. Can I make a suggestion? When you call out the chord numbers, could you also (just once, dont need to repeat) say the chord name? Im learning the numberings. Definitly will be checing out your Blues Fundamentials. What you call the two-chord in this video, what chord is that? How would you flesh that out? You played only the tonika + dominant now, rigtht? Forget that, the two-chord is a B flat 7, right? Thanks, for all you do for us strugeling guitarslingers
Wait. You mean to tell me that three of the blues guitar gods are Albert King, BB King, and Freddie King? Unless they are savant triplets, I find this hard to fathom lol.
BBK is obviously a master...and has it locked down....but, could never get to like the sound. Just one of those odd things. Same with Clapton. Sometimes you just cannot engage with a tone.
Dude, I would consider myself an intermidiate player. Just checked your website for this Blues Guitar course and, man, it feels like mostly beginner stuff! And your pricing structure is way off! I dont want to pay for what I aint gonna use!
I’ve been a GG member for close to five years. It’s been a transformative resource for me. I will always consider myself a beginner, ready to learn more.
Blues Fundamentals, if you dig: www.guitargate.com/courses/blues-guitar-fundamentals
Possibly the most beautiful example if guitar mastery I have ever heard. This solo always brings a tear to my eyes
I first heard B.B. when I was 7, and this man plus Mr. Guy are the very reason I knew I was going to play guitar. I met this man on a once and a lifetime work trip through Mississippi. I worked for a power co subcontractor, and we stopped at a little cafe for lunch, and sitting at a booth was this legend. I told the guys to give me a minute I wanted to say hello to a someone. Nearly two hours later we parted ways, and I would love to have something akin to this to happen with Buddy Guy. Take it from this Alabama Boy, sometimes it pays to meet your heroes.
BB King never gets old. Whenever I stuck for something to learn, I turn to BB as he makes EVERYTHING else I play sound better. Long live the King ❤
The way he sings on Lucille...You can mimic it note by note, yet you will never sound the same
Also love BB! I had the pleasure of seeing him numerous times in the 80s and 90s. Always put on a fantastic show with an amazing band.
I got to see him at The Ryman in 2008. Wish I could have seen him more.
I saw BB in the mid 80’s in Poughkeepsie, NY. Brought me to tears. Wasn’t expecting that to happen, but it did. Not sure if this had an effect, There were a lot of African Americans in the crowd that night and they were really showing BB some love. Maybe I was imagining it, but BB seemed to be working _really_ hard. The man was soaked in sweat. I telling you, he was fucking trying _hard_. It was an old opera house called ‘The Chance’, and that place was shakin’. Possibly the greatest live performance I’ve ever seen. RIP BB.
Why does it feel like I learn soooo much from the little tidbits from your breakdowns!
Man, I'll say it. Been amazed by BB forever, saw him twice in concert. The guy put on a masterclass, every time, of space! His solo's breathe and the space between his notes make the band behind him part of his solo! He was OK to not play ANYTHING at all! It's incredible and so far removed from what a modern solo is... a display of how many notes you can shove into a 12 bar solo. Dont get me wrong, there's a place, and I like/get it (sometimes), but...BB...The man! and the King of Space! Keep it up Michael!
BB’s left hand work is some of the cleanest bending I’ve ever seen!
Was able to see BB King live! Honestly one of the greatest shows I’ll ever see!
I love BB King! Thanks for the breakdown.
BB King knew that less is more
The mixing of major and minor pentatonic: the sweet and the savory. I always think of Hendrix with that. He'd switch from one to the other just to clear the palette.
i just love B.B.'s tone...so sexy and smooth
All roads lead back to B.B.
So relaxed and behind the beat. Pocket.
MAESTRO.
Thanks.
My pleasure!
Brings me back to my youth. I love it. ❤ Your videos are very educational. I really enjoy them. 😊
It seems to me. Back in those days they felt the way they played.
The King!!
Awesome lesson. I’ve been working on this very thing. Thanks!
My favorite song from Mr King, his phrasing is just unreal.
Listening to blues, I just see it’s more of feel than speed. I’ve noticed that’s where I personally get hung up
@@coachwalt2614me too, it looks easy but it's hard to hit the right notes at the right time and be patient. I struggle mostly with note choice I think, it's hard for me to think what note should come next and I end up playing things I don't mean to.
You do my favorite reaction videos, absolutely top tier! I just cant believe you havent done SRV - Texas Flood - Live at the El Mocambo... i cant think of a more heartfelt guitar performance...pretty please
Closest I saw was Freddie King. (with SRV and Greag Allman bad :)) Cool one MP keep stacking those wins. Heya Tonic!
Great lesson, Mike!
Blues is hard as Hell to play good.
Bb king does not get enough respect. Heck the whole jazz and soul genera doesn't get enough respect in the music industry. Because of these legends we might not have rock which leads to modern day metal.
If yall want some good music look up RL Burnside.
Love the mans music
HEAVY BLUES • 45 Minutes of Hard Blues Rock Music, time 15:00 take a look
Hi brot , You Will can explain work live 1980 , and lively of yourself live 1977.
Avenged Sevenfold " Hail to the king" sick guitar solo
Michael, I don't know if you are religious or spiritual at all, but what do you think of the notion that some artists are conduits for something outside or unexplained by simply virtuosity? People like Hendrix or SRV. That their instrument is an extension of themselves and the music just flows through them.
100%
wonderful Michael. This really opened my eyes for the blues and how to use the turnarund.
Can I make a suggestion? When you call out the chord numbers, could you also (just once, dont need to repeat) say the chord name? Im learning the numberings.
Definitly will be checing out your Blues Fundamentials.
What you call the two-chord in this video, what chord is that? How would you flesh that out? You played only the tonika + dominant now, rigtht?
Forget that, the two-chord is a B flat 7, right?
Thanks, for all you do for us strugeling guitarslingers
I had way more than 2 takeaways
Me too lol!
14:21 god bless
BB King, Hendrix, Van Halen, Malmsteen. Top 4 innovators. BB King created modern electric guitar.
Wait. You mean to tell me that three of the blues guitar gods are Albert King, BB King, and Freddie King? Unless they are savant triplets, I find this hard to fathom lol.
Look up tal wilkenfield if you want a great young female bassist guitarist and vocalist who has played with some of the best in the world.
any doubt BB isn't in the top 5 greats of blues guitar, watch this another time or three.
*telegraphing 😊
Not heard this BB song, sounds great but almost identical to "need your love so bad" by Fleetwood Mac. Cant unhear it. Nice breakdown as always Mike.
So, what was the root? 🙃 Abm?
13:12 - Telegraphing?
YES
Not many players tastier than BB.
BBK is obviously a master...and has it locked down....but, could never get to like the sound. Just one of those odd things. Same with Clapton. Sometimes you just cannot engage with a tone.
Dude, I would consider myself an intermidiate player. Just checked your website for this Blues Guitar course and, man, it feels like mostly beginner stuff! And your pricing structure is way off! I dont want to pay for what I aint gonna use!
Don't then!
I’ve been a GG member for close to five years. It’s been a transformative resource for me. I will always consider myself a beginner, ready to learn more.
Agree. Don’t
@@ballyboneman I won´t then! 🤣 Sorry for having an opinion and passing that onto the man himself.