Best guitar duel ever! Joe Bonamassa and Eric Gales~John Henry

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  • @tonypowell250
    @tonypowell250 4 роки тому +2302

    Taking my guitar back to the shop cause 90% of them notes don't seem to be on it.

    • @ianjones6222
      @ianjones6222 4 роки тому +55

      Genius comment! :}

    • @Rob-ys6ot
      @Rob-ys6ot 4 роки тому +28

      Ha!!!! Brilliant!!!!

    • @f.i.l.d.e.p.s
      @f.i.l.d.e.p.s 4 роки тому +39

      its not easy to find the g spot

    • @saintc7790
      @saintc7790 4 роки тому +11

      Haaaaaaahaha 😭

    • @clivewells7090
      @clivewells7090 4 роки тому +15

      They'll think you're joking, then you play them this and it will just be - kerching: 'sorry about that Sir. Right let's send all these back.'

  • @BeerandGuitars
    @BeerandGuitars 4 роки тому +437

    That's not a duel, it's a sophisticated conversation

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx 3 роки тому +3

      amen!

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx 3 роки тому +6

      such a legendary comment.

    • @joeswafford865
      @joeswafford865 3 роки тому +1

      You said it the best and only way it could have or should have been said

    • @appleseed2613
      @appleseed2613 3 роки тому +2

      Absolutely. Respect on both.

    • @crucified-music
      @crucified-music 3 роки тому

      JOE BONAMASSA IS A DOUCHE BLUES
      ua-cam.com/video/yfjt9VakUrY/v-deo.html&start_radio=1

  • @JAMESGANG-f5u
    @JAMESGANG-f5u Рік тому +23

    Has to be the best Gibson Les Paul VS Fender Strat battle EVER

    • @stysner4580
      @stysner4580 15 днів тому

      You saw a battle? I saw friends having a conversation. Got a bit rowdy, sure, but never a battle.

  • @joelrehnberg626
    @joelrehnberg626 2 роки тому +252

    My hats off to the drummer! I mean legendary performance for Bonamassa and Gales but that drummer was a spine the whole time. He read the play, and understood the assignment.

    • @justinreaser8268
      @justinreaser8268 Рік тому +15

      Definitely, he is a machine most people don’t realize the roll the band plays in a solo.

    • @Trwillis9
      @Trwillis9 11 місяців тому +2

      Lol

    • @LudwigGroove
      @LudwigGroove 9 місяців тому +2

      Fact! Joe Dog .. man when you are grooving like that nothing feels better than being in the pocket (as the drummer) … riding it out … that’s why you do what you do!

    • @markmccabek9
      @markmccabek9 9 місяців тому +2

      Right on! Great call out!

    • @davidjackson2690
      @davidjackson2690 7 місяців тому +1

      I heard it!!

  • @mikeygoda
    @mikeygoda 4 роки тому +563

    Holy shit, Gales pushed Bonamassa to a whole new level here. These guys are insane.

    • @yobodobo288
      @yobodobo288 3 роки тому +34

      Swear gales brings the best out of who ever he plays with

    • @kevinalexander4383
      @kevinalexander4383 3 роки тому +12

      Just watched him with greg koch, damn..

    • @thomaslee2585
      @thomaslee2585 3 роки тому +13

      it makes me cry it’s so good

    • @ericw.9907
      @ericw.9907 3 роки тому +8

      Gales is beyond insane.

    • @l.l.vonasshole413
      @l.l.vonasshole413 3 роки тому +2

      Eric could sing it better

  • @grimeybeast1465
    @grimeybeast1465 4 роки тому +2018

    They aren't trying to outplay each other. They're trying to see whose brain catches on fire first. They both won. We all won.

    • @mandanglelow1442
      @mandanglelow1442 4 роки тому +40

      Head cutting is always about pushing the other player to inspire you to new heights.

    • @TheDizzleHawke
      @TheDizzleHawke 4 роки тому +19

      You stole my words

    • @agdrummer2610
      @agdrummer2610 4 роки тому +26

      Man Danglelow Well said and absolutely true! That's how the greats get truly great, they shed with other greats and its pulls them up

    • @mandanglelow1442
      @mandanglelow1442 4 роки тому +33

      @@agdrummer2610 Yep, people try to make competitions out of everything these days. Music is an art and a language, not a sport. Musicians converse artistically with each other. There's a huge difference.
      👍😎🍺

    • @lbeck119
      @lbeck119 4 роки тому +18

      LOVE THAT statement!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @buddydeal7695
    @buddydeal7695 4 роки тому +260

    The smile on Eric Gales’ face is worth a million bucks.

    • @harley9699
      @harley9699 4 роки тому +6

      *Gale's... but, you're right. He's having a fuckin' blast! Actually, both look quite happy.

    • @NoLefTurnUnStoned.
      @NoLefTurnUnStoned. 3 роки тому +5

      @@harley9699
      Nope it was right first time
      Gales’

    • @happycanayjian1582
      @happycanayjian1582 Рік тому +1

      @@NoLefTurnUnStoned. Correct

    • @NoTy-s2t
      @NoTy-s2t 5 місяців тому

      @@harley9699🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @DennisAfeld
      @DennisAfeld Місяць тому

      @@harley9699

  • @westcoastbrotha
    @westcoastbrotha Рік тому +244

    This make anyone else’s soul happy? These two were literally up there having the time of their lives ripping and riffing. Truly masterful.

    • @321bytor
      @321bytor Рік тому +2

      I don't have a 'soul', but it makes me happy

    • @markmccabek9
      @markmccabek9 9 місяців тому +1

      Amen brother!! We're not capable of having the level of fun and spiritual joy they are, we're just incredibly blessed to be along for the ride!!

    • @JustJeph33
      @JustJeph33 5 місяців тому

      ​@@321bytor fair enough, but u do have a spirit. Question is: are u spiritually dead..or alive?

  • @rtxf
    @rtxf 5 років тому +1471

    The winner is the person that gets this recommended on youtube.

    • @dheerajrao2179
      @dheerajrao2179 4 роки тому +5

      I had to search for it T_T

    • @_akshyn
      @_akshyn 4 роки тому +7

      I got it recommended😂

    • @jive3615
      @jive3615 4 роки тому +3

      Meeee

    • @MrAudioClash
      @MrAudioClash 4 роки тому +7

      i dont wanna put like on your comment because it has 420 likes but i got it recommended. xD

    • @Smitty8858
      @Smitty8858 4 роки тому +2

      SRV brought me here

  • @josephball9598
    @josephball9598 3 роки тому +442

    I've been playing guitar for 55 yrs. and watching these guys makes me truly feel like I've been playing for 5 minutes . . .

    • @sandrabiggin752
      @sandrabiggin752 3 роки тому +7

      The best version of this song I've heard. AWESOME!!!

    • @pighater951
      @pighater951 3 роки тому +3

      😁🤣🤣😂💯👈😁😁👈

    • @remb9614
      @remb9614 3 роки тому +8

      I’d need a whole other lifetime to be as good as these guys. Truly gifted and obviously insane amounts of practice

    • @andyshiflett2132
      @andyshiflett2132 3 роки тому +5

      Same...50 + here...but geesh...

    • @MrJohnthegreat22
      @MrJohnthegreat22 3 роки тому +2

      As long as you are playing without structure. No real concentration on major chords. You can play like this. Just add enough distortion and vibrato!

  • @Sam-lo8yj
    @Sam-lo8yj 5 років тому +1032

    Eric Gales sounds like a 2000s prog rock Hendrix, and that’s a thing I didn’t know I needed until right now.

    • @MikelBluni
      @MikelBluni 4 роки тому +45

      Samuel Migala : He’s in a different harmonically sphere than Jimi. Jimi wasn’t that shreddy ;-) I think the fact that Eric is a lefty plus his looks sometimes leads people to compare him to Jimi a little too fast.

    • @TheHumbuckerboy
      @TheHumbuckerboy 4 роки тому +34

      Eric plays with boldness and has the fierce attack that Jimi had live ; a very exciting player IMO.

    • @keithremedy
      @keithremedy 4 роки тому +12

      Mikel Bluni when you see him live it really shows. I remember when he first got noticed and it was insane to see someone that naturally gifted. He’s been around for a long time

    • @keithremedy
      @keithremedy 4 роки тому +12

      ROBIN WILTON shut up 😂 always an ignorant UA-cam comment by someone that can’t play

    • @Panglos
      @Panglos 4 роки тому +14

      @ROBIN WILTON Frank would never think, much less say, anything like that.

  • @phildinh852
    @phildinh852 2 роки тому +301

    I love how Eric threw some Phrygian licks in there and Joe answered with some of his own throughout the jam. It definitely spiced up the jam a lot.

    • @kfletch4193
      @kfletch4193 2 роки тому +3

      Was that at like 5:29? Just getting into modes.

    • @rustynales6610
      @rustynales6610 2 роки тому +5

      @@kfletch4193 yea it was Phrygian dominant though. Not regular Phrygian.

    • @jimmuncy5636
      @jimmuncy5636 2 роки тому +21

      If you guys keep using off-color words, I'm gonna report you. Let's keep it clean; this is a family place.

    • @CaptTerrific
      @CaptTerrific 2 роки тому +20

      @Eric Engbloom Pretty sure he was just making a joke, my friend :)

    • @ArtGuitarLTX
      @ArtGuitarLTX Рік тому +1

      That was just something else right? 😅👍

  • @maurijr10
    @maurijr10 4 роки тому +686

    You know shit is getting real when they start playing in Phrygian

    • @motopfuiaut8134
      @motopfuiaut8134 4 роки тому +8

      omg yes hahaha

    • @soundshaper
      @soundshaper 4 роки тому +4

      LMAO, good one

    • @drbuttfungus3477
      @drbuttfungus3477 3 роки тому +10

      @@marktrentecosta feel threatened? Lmao he just said what they were playing relax guy.

    • @LPJMagicmusic
      @LPJMagicmusic 3 роки тому +12

      @@marktrentecosta holy shit man, I've seen some weird comments but this is up there. Had a really bad day? Low self esteem issues? Oh maybe your not doing too well at playing your own guitar so your defensive anytime someone mentions something you dont understand. How in the world did you get that he implied anything about his own playing? Hope all is well buddy, surprised you haven't deleted this yet, embarrassing

    • @maxwattage6631
      @maxwattage6631 3 роки тому

      Always!!

  • @jasonlane1528
    @jasonlane1528 4 роки тому +365

    I'm so glad I saw this. Now I can sell my guitar & spend my time on more reasonable goals like curing cancer or world peace.

    • @heatmizer74
      @heatmizer74 4 роки тому +3

      Hahahahahahaha 🤟🏻 ditto

    • @markv.5962
      @markv.5962 4 роки тому +7

      dont give up so easy, practice ur ass off

    • @ObeseModetoBeastMode
      @ObeseModetoBeastMode 4 роки тому +3

      You win. 😎😂

    • @cliffordskeen246
      @cliffordskeen246 4 роки тому +3

      Well you just play for fun and enjoy doing the day it becomes a headache it's time to quite is the way I see it because a person will never really top some of the shit that's already been done anyhow because it's basically impossible !

    • @joaniebarc6763
      @joaniebarc6763 4 роки тому +1

      won't be long now as we watch the colony collapse

  • @AMW9999
    @AMW9999 5 років тому +669

    Obviously a stunning standard of guitar playing but respect to the drummer and bass for just keeping the rhythm section going while the boys do their thang!

    • @zombywoof9188
      @zombywoof9188 5 років тому +39

      I think it's well known the real heroes of any band is the rhythm section.
      I mean guitars are cool but c'mon man. It's the bass and drums that get people outta their seat and up on their feet.

    • @Crustysmith
      @Crustysmith 5 років тому +7

      Zomby Woof Are you a percussionist by any chance. Well known by who? Drummers? Ha!

    • @RSpracticalshooting
      @RSpracticalshooting 5 років тому +14

      you can't hold a groove if you ain't got no pocket!

    • @faruqal-amin1993
      @faruqal-amin1993 4 роки тому +2

      @@RSpracticalshooting you are absolutely right my friend

    • @roccos7642
      @roccos7642 4 роки тому +2

      It is entertaining to see....and to hear.

  • @beaunelson4168
    @beaunelson4168 2 роки тому +67

    The drummer is the most impressive one here…. He’s able to watch this and still play

    • @JustJeph33
      @JustJeph33 5 місяців тому

      He's old- like me. He lives for this sht!

    • @stysner4580
      @stysner4580 15 днів тому

      Yeah he was big chilin

  • @agdrummer2610
    @agdrummer2610 4 роки тому +449

    Dude Eric Gales is the reason to play with other musicians!! His excitement at what Joe plays is so infectious! I love this performance

    • @jwbowen
      @jwbowen 3 роки тому +17

      I love watching other musicians play with Eric Gales. He really seems to bring out interesting and good things in them.

    • @MGWPS462
      @MGWPS462 2 роки тому +5

      Another thing that makes him so freaking amazing. He is playing upside down. He's a lefty playing a righty guitar upside down.

    • @fanoboss
      @fanoboss 2 роки тому +2

      @@jwbowen I've said that 100 times

    • @justinreaser8268
      @justinreaser8268 Рік тому +4

      😅 i love when Joe looks at Eric like oh i like that.

    • @richardgrayson3463
      @richardgrayson3463 Рік тому +1

      They were definitely feeding off each other’s talent❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @michaelpotkaletski9627
    @michaelpotkaletski9627 3 роки тому +94

    Props to the drummer for keeping that beat going

    • @Bobdrumbro
      @Bobdrumbro Рік тому +3

      Micheal rhodes get the same probs man plays that bass lose but tight haha

  • @jean-louprichard8069
    @jean-louprichard8069 4 роки тому +392

    I am French so please forgive my English. For me this is not a duel, between musicians it's a communion, superb Eric & Joe...

    • @jazzorphin
      @jazzorphin 4 роки тому +8

      I know what you mean, man ... this is one exciting communication between two giants which ends in an orgasmic final !!!!!

    • @richschell4835
      @richschell4835 4 роки тому +6

      and the world needs a whole lot more communion!

    • @motomweusi836
      @motomweusi836 4 роки тому +10

      Don't worry you said it perfect bruh ! AGREED

    • @baronvonsatan
      @baronvonsatan 4 роки тому +4

      Your English is far better than my French, and I took three years of it in high school.

    • @mandanglelow1442
      @mandanglelow1442 4 роки тому +5

      Your English is fine and you are absolutely correct!
      👍😎🍺

  • @johnzias284
    @johnzias284 Рік тому +133

    Joe was blazing, but inside the box. Gales comes from every direction. Truly a unique player.

    • @mennobults6464
      @mennobults6464 Рік тому +4

      Absolutely John. I cann't do more than agree.

    • @dudesuh686
      @dudesuh686 Рік тому +17

      I mean Joe's playing more than just first position pentatonic. He's throwing in some phrygian, harmonic minor, and some diminished licks. His fast runs are just the pentatonic flurries similar to what Eric Johnson would play. Joe's playing is definitely way cleaner than Gales. But each have their own style.

    • @mennobults6464
      @mennobults6464 Рік тому +6

      @@dudesuh686 That's very true. It is impossible to compare guitarplayers. I do love Joe as well.

    • @foggybrainmusic
      @foggybrainmusic Рік тому +1

      They both pretty much played min pentatonic with the odd harm.minor lick. Great chops and feel!

    • @tomtroy12
      @tomtroy12 Рік тому +3

      @@foggybrainmusicyea no. Eric was playing phyrgian every second lick

  • @billyd9874
    @billyd9874 3 роки тому +154

    Eric Gales is true talent. He learned to play the guitar upside down, strings are not reversed like Hendrix did. As a guitar player, watching him play an upside down guitar is amazing.

    • @MrRFasters
      @MrRFasters 3 роки тому

      Thinking of this: in fact: for him TAB notation is simply nót the wrong way around, I would guess ...

    • @Ri-Ci
      @Ri-Ci 3 роки тому +20

      He's also naturally right-handed, playing a guitar left-handed because it was his left-handed brother who taught him. Mind blowing.

    • @Thesaurcery4U2C
      @Thesaurcery4U2C 2 роки тому +4

      @@Ri-Ci WHOA. I did not know that part of his story. That might actually play some trick on the mind? But for sure, make his tone very specific to him.

    • @Jdowling357
      @Jdowling357 2 роки тому +3

      Just trying to imagine playing upside down like that blows my brain apart.

    • @dontgoout1434
      @dontgoout1434 2 роки тому

      Ican and all the other instruments

  • @ughievox2513
    @ughievox2513 3 роки тому +49

    Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughn were looking down from heaven & smiling ear to ear saying: "We got ourselves a couple of top students of ours"

  • @clifforddaniel586
    @clifforddaniel586 5 років тому +197

    Let's Be Clear,
    These are NOT GIFTS,
    This is the Result of HARD WORK & RESPECT FOR YOUR CRAFT.🎸

    • @FSTgod60
      @FSTgod60 5 років тому +35

      Nah, both lol

    • @rickdixontn
      @rickdixontn 5 років тому +25

      You can't hard work yourself to run a 4.3 40 yard dash or throw a baseball 98mph. You must first be born with the God given talent to do it. Same the the guitar. Anyone can pick a guitar and play, but only those with a natural gift will rise to the top and play like 99.9% of all guitar players never will.

    • @ZiggyBonham
      @ZiggyBonham 5 років тому +22

      @@rickdixontn That's bullshit. Anyone can work hard to do this, and the only reason you say that is because you haven't put the work into it.

    • @ZiggyBonham
      @ZiggyBonham 5 років тому +3

      @gomojo107 ua-cam.com/video/8ffm2WYsatE/v-deo.html
      Glennie has been profoundly deaf since the age of 12, having started to lose her hearing from the age of 8.[6] This does not inhibit her ability to perform at an international level. She regularly plays barefoot during both live performances and studio recordings to feel the music better.[6]

    • @ZiggyBonham
      @ZiggyBonham 5 років тому

      @gomojo107
      ua-cam.com/video/_rgBm3pHq3c/v-deo.html
      Richard John Cyril Allen (born 1 November 1963) is an English drummer who has played for the hard rock band Def Leppard since 1978. He overcame the amputation of his left arm in 1984 and continued to play with the band, which subsequently went on to its most commercially successful phase. He is known as "The Thunder God" by fans.[1][2]

  • @claramckenzie9140
    @claramckenzie9140 9 місяців тому +7

    That was a meeting of the minds, brains, GUITBOXES, and STRANGS!

  • @katebeckinsnail910
    @katebeckinsnail910 3 роки тому +143

    I randomly met eric gales in a best buy one time. He gave me a signed copy of his album that had just come out. It was soooo cool getting to meet him.

    • @Jeff4014
      @Jeff4014 3 роки тому +5

      He is a great guy...i love americ united states....best buy one of the best stores.... I wish i could travel to the united states again

    • @sixfoursoul2538
      @sixfoursoul2538 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe he lives local to you ?

  • @Rideandlively
    @Rideandlively 5 років тому +196

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen bonamassa let this loose.. what an amazing duo. Can you imagine seeing this live? Wow

    • @matthewhorizon6050
      @matthewhorizon6050 5 років тому +14

      I would have been stiff w my jaw open like a victim from The Ring.

    • @Rideandlively
      @Rideandlively 5 років тому +2

      Matthew Horizon 😂

    • @medaner1974
      @medaner1974 5 років тому +6

      They are preparing together an album...

    • @chrislee518
      @chrislee518 5 років тому +3

      I did. It was on the Med-ship in August. Mind-blowing.

    • @bmann792
      @bmann792 4 роки тому +2

      Trevor Rick gotta watch his old videos from live at rockpalast his old strat days

  • @pauloliva6019
    @pauloliva6019 5 років тому +247

    That was so satisfying I needed a cigarette afterwards...and I don't even smoke...

  • @batmandeltaforce
    @batmandeltaforce 2 роки тому +87

    What makes JAMS so freakin' priceless is, they can never be repeated... but they can be recorded, so thanks:)

  • @tatajnr194
    @tatajnr194 3 роки тому +260

    The fact that he introduced Eric as one of the best if not the best is quite amazing

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx 3 роки тому +35

      real recognize real.

    • @aimfuldrifter
      @aimfuldrifter 3 роки тому +4

      Courtesy.

    • @dontgoout1434
      @dontgoout1434 2 роки тому +4

      If eric gales is the best musics gone to the dogs crap

    • @chuckyt9083
      @chuckyt9083 2 роки тому +1

      and complete bs

    • @zackgibson3389
      @zackgibson3389 2 роки тому +3

      Nobody can be the best cuz Steve Vai still walks the Earth, as well as some serious contenders

  • @breylankemp7596
    @breylankemp7596 4 роки тому +298

    if you disliked this, its probably because your guitar left you on its way to find someone who could play it like this

    • @robertinogochev3682
      @robertinogochev3682 3 роки тому

      What?

    • @rajatbhat7799
      @rajatbhat7799 2 роки тому +1

      Dude i liked this video, and my guitar still left me. it's completely understandable.

    • @Armentitron
      @Armentitron 2 роки тому +1

      For me it's more about the passion and having the best time than the playing skills. I'd rather watch a good guitarist having the time of their life than a virtuoso with no expressiveness

    • @dontgoout1434
      @dontgoout1434 2 роки тому

      I COULD PLAY BETTER BUT SO WHAT

    • @dontgoout1434
      @dontgoout1434 2 роки тому

      @@Armentitron very correct mate

  • @raptor-fw6zn
    @raptor-fw6zn 4 роки тому +249

    Damn Eric Gales plays like the guitar is playing itself and he is along for the ride. Just ridiculous how pure his sound is. By that I mean its not just wailing away but each note is full of emotion and feel. Some people can play a whole lot of notes and play nothing but like BB King he can make a single note give you goose bumps. So incredible.

    • @beckidougherty8262
      @beckidougherty8262 3 роки тому +4

      I meet Eric Gales at least a decade ago playing at the Poplar Lounge in Memphis, TN and was blow away!!!!!! still am..

    • @toniamarchesiello1753
      @toniamarchesiello1753 3 роки тому +1

      💜🎸🎶

    • @brutusvonmanhammer
      @brutusvonmanhammer 3 роки тому +5

      This is an incredibly accurate description of what I just witnessed

    • @sinisterminister9920
      @sinisterminister9920 3 роки тому +2

      I like he loses control of the wheel of that Mf and it takes us all for a ride

    • @ricopetrilli1084
      @ricopetrilli1084 2 роки тому +1

      @@sinisterminister9920 Put it Warp 3 Mr. Checkov

  • @whip689
    @whip689 9 місяців тому +3

    My guitar is crying, not weeping. It knows we're putting in overtime practicing this year.

    • @BorisBidjanSaberi11
      @BorisBidjanSaberi11 9 місяців тому

      Im glad you and i get inspired when i see some get discouraged…. No sir. Only motivation

  • @bjdee1437
    @bjdee1437 5 років тому +32

    Both are incredible, but I can't imagine Eric Gales ever feeling intimidated by any other guitarist on stage. The man just channels some otherworldly force through his fingers.

  • @TheMasonator777
    @TheMasonator777 5 років тому +181

    I was struck by the joy that guitarists take in the success of each other’s improv. It’s a special instrument. All six all good.

    • @johna8247
      @johna8247 5 років тому

      TheMasonator777 h

  • @motomweusi836
    @motomweusi836 4 роки тому +141

    Man I was just chillin, chugging a few brews and accidentally clicked on this. One of the best accidents of my life ! Shit sound so good by the end I was standing up !! I needed this BADLY.

    • @ateamacademy
      @ateamacademy 4 роки тому +1

      ❤️

    • @mortegasr
      @mortegasr 4 роки тому +1

      No shit. This will do iy to you!

    • @jakesteik2393
      @jakesteik2393 4 роки тому +2

      Theres more brother Eric gales is connected to a handful of amazing musicians

    • @motomweusi836
      @motomweusi836 4 роки тому

      @@jakesteik2393
      Thank you.

    • @clivewells7090
      @clivewells7090 4 роки тому

      @@motomweusi836 you're not the messiah, you're a very lucky boy!

  • @BossHossStudios
    @BossHossStudios 2 роки тому +37

    One of the greatest duels ever. Sooo glad they are friends

  • @Carlvincent100
    @Carlvincent100 3 роки тому +44

    Joe should jam with Eric more often. He brings out more soul in his vocals.

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx 3 роки тому +7

      they need to start a damn band like now

  • @MarkMerrick
    @MarkMerrick 4 роки тому +62

    Two guitarists alternately blowing each others minds, inspiring each other to greater heights. Literally this is one of the best guitar jams I have ever heard.

    • @robpattison6606
      @robpattison6606 3 роки тому +1

      this is good as well Johnny Winter and Rick Derringer playing off each other .. ua-cam.com/video/UBluGrmPNuc/v-deo.html

    • @8kenjacob
      @8kenjacob 3 роки тому +1

      Amen. Each completely secure in their own self and reaching deeply within to share and challenge each other

  • @CarlosPickens
    @CarlosPickens 2 роки тому +30

    Back in 1995, Eric Gales gave me my first bass guitar lesson on Scott St at Eric Shotwell's studio. It was my first bass and I knew that I wanted to play bass guitar; but he showed me what was possible!!!! Thanks Eric!

    • @fyou2327
      @fyou2327 10 місяців тому

      Do you still have that bass?

    • @CarlosPickens
      @CarlosPickens 10 місяців тому

      @@fyou2327 I do not.

  • @jameswyrm8
    @jameswyrm8 2 роки тому +19

    Not dueling but feeding off each other as both drive and inspiration......beautiful.

    • @JustJeph33
      @JustJeph33 5 місяців тому

      Right, with yrs of work behind it. Never stop playin, y'all!

  • @cosmiccomedy7394
    @cosmiccomedy7394 4 роки тому +36

    The shredding was fine but I really loved the chorus lick Gales played..he's like a little kid up there having blast I love it

  • @jonlennon3348
    @jonlennon3348 5 років тому +130

    Who in their right mind would thumbs down this performance.

    • @blackhegler
      @blackhegler 5 років тому +8

      320 damn fools, Sir.

    • @dew02300
      @dew02300 5 років тому +4

      jon lennon Helen Keller.

    • @jonathantrauner5731
      @jonathantrauner5731 5 років тому +4

      @@dew02300 Helen Keller would have been hooked up...Period.

    • @RobertLandrum13
      @RobertLandrum13 5 років тому +3

      One of the greatest guitar performances of all time. I have no clue as to why someone would down vote this.

    • @LIKWID
      @LIKWID 5 років тому +4

      333 people, I can't fathom 333 people hitting the dislike button. Why are they even on this video if this isn't what they like or enjoy listening too? :|

  • @MrSuperreverb
    @MrSuperreverb 5 років тому +289

    Strat vs Les Paul in the hands of these two, We all Win!! Fantastic Jam!!!

    • @robmacmillan7655
      @robmacmillan7655 5 років тому +7

      Strat

    • @83roadstar
      @83roadstar 5 років тому +7

      Stratocasters and Les Paul's compliment each other well

    • @jcboutoire
      @jcboutoire 5 років тому +13

      Some times Les is more

    • @83roadstar
      @83roadstar 5 років тому +4

      @@jcboutoire sometimes a Strat is where it's at

    • @jcboutoire
      @jcboutoire 5 років тому +3

      @@83roadstar touche

  • @MonaLund-n6r
    @MonaLund-n6r Місяць тому +4

    Bless them. 🎉Never get tired of listening to Joe. ❤

    • @Theloaner43
      @Theloaner43 Місяць тому

      Joe always plays with absolute taste.

  • @michaeltedesco6567
    @michaeltedesco6567 5 років тому +470

    Not really a duel as much as a joyful celebration and demonstration of mutual greatness.

  • @mattstephens6137
    @mattstephens6137 4 роки тому +174

    Jesus Christ...this is the greatest thing I've ever heard. And the only thing I'll need to get through this pandemic from this day forward...

    • @mattstephens6137
      @mattstephens6137 4 роки тому +6

      @Johnny Crustacean you said it my friend. Music is the ONLY thing that brings all races, sides, and cultures together. This clip is an encapsulation of that. ✌

    • @h.w.h.9113
      @h.w.h.9113 4 роки тому +3

      @Johnny Crustacean Holy Smoke ... and Eric Gales plays a normal right-handed Strat, only turned around strings reverse too ... never minded by myself 😳 2 real freaks !!!

    • @SuperDaish
      @SuperDaish 4 роки тому +5

      What keeps me going through the Plandemic is good music and the knowledge that the virus is a scam

    • @mattstephens6137
      @mattstephens6137 4 роки тому

      @Vance Watley I agree that it's a scam, but I also believe that people are still dying from it. I believe that's what we call a false flag.

    • @SuperDaish
      @SuperDaish 4 роки тому +3

      @@mattstephens6137 I know of 3 people ( 1 friend and 2 friends of a friend. ) who've died in the last 7 weeks and each of their autopsy reports said Covid was the cause.
      1 died of choking on food. 1 had a heart attack and the 3rd was a car crash .
      So the figures are clear being cooked .
      For example If a person has AIDS and they have a heart attack and die , AIDS doesn't go down as the cause . Heart failure does .
      So I wonder why they're putting covid down ?????

  • @8kenjacob
    @8kenjacob 3 роки тому +73

    For those who are not Familiar with Phrygian mode, it is one of many hundreds of scales in music. Each Scale creates its own type of mood. On the piano, you can create a Phrygian mode by starting on E and going up with all white notes. In fact, flamenco often uses the Phrygian mode.

    • @Jeff4014
      @Jeff4014 3 роки тому +3

      I think only Eric gales did that mode correctly in this jam 9:38

    • @guitfinger
      @guitfinger 3 роки тому +10

      most of the time this is not phrygian, but harmonic minor 5 (g# instead of g)...just sayin' 😉

    • @TheHesseJames
      @TheHesseJames 3 роки тому +5

      Phrygian dominant is a good starting point for flamenco but you’ll still be missing two important notes. The flamenco scale has nine notes.

    • @seba6076
      @seba6076 3 роки тому +13

      Are you Phrygian with me

    • @tunitoons3180
      @tunitoons3180 3 роки тому +2

      It’s a minor, c major, ect

  • @nfindc
    @nfindc 2 роки тому +35

    You know it's a good time when even the back up singers are in awe and applauding after these two ax-men trade chops. Goosebumps on top Goosebumps! 👏

  • @astromoth
    @astromoth 3 роки тому +80

    Been studying music theory since the pandemic lockdown and I actually managed to spot where Eric Gales went into Phrygian. I can now justify to my partner that I need to buy an Old Les Paul.

    • @rolltide8907
      @rolltide8907 3 роки тому +1

      Some modal mixing for you;)

    • @Zaven59
      @Zaven59 3 роки тому +1

      I could spot the changes but can't recognize what he's changed to, but I can sure enjoy it 😁

    • @gayeocu
      @gayeocu 2 роки тому +1

      keep going forward!

    • @DocStrange30
      @DocStrange30 2 роки тому +1

      Depending on how old you go ,you could be talking high six figures. If I could make a suggestion, go with a prs ce24 or a McCarty. Amazing sound to go with a great feel, and no where near the qc issues of a newer gibson

    • @cashgardnermedia5981
      @cashgardnermedia5981 2 роки тому

      @@DocStrange30No character in those new brands though

  • @bmim-sy6pc
    @bmim-sy6pc 4 роки тому +41

    In the time of division maybe this kind of brilliant music can bring us all together. I can only hope.

    • @randalllewis6309
      @randalllewis6309 3 роки тому

      The Division has been planned since the 60's, they is no Division amongst the people only the one created to control us.

    • @tonymckinney1355
      @tonymckinney1355 2 роки тому

      Music never bought people together. Just physically in an arena.

  • @philnaccarato
    @philnaccarato 5 років тому +55

    That was amazing. Guitarists honoring each other in the best way possible. Just wonderful.

  • @jimatyeo
    @jimatyeo 2 роки тому +33

    This was smokin' hot. Two fantastic guitarist and musicians. Love both guys and have for years. I love how they played off one another not trying to outdo but mesh and soar together. Also love that they did not stick with typical blues notes and patterns with almost an Eastern or middle Eastern flair wow they were burning up the finger boards. Have to give major credit also to bass and drums. They kept it solid the whole time these guys left the Universe on their solos, but had that solid bottom so they had a foundation to come back too. The folks that were there were very fortunate indeed. I loved every second of this.

  • @henkpals6642
    @henkpals6642 3 роки тому +48

    It was an unreal experience to be present at this absolute fabulous battle!

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx 3 роки тому +2

      i'm literally jealous

  • @AncientCreature-i2o
    @AncientCreature-i2o 3 роки тому +42

    Eric Gales you are a genius. Your playing is stupendous. Well done!

  • @theymademedoit2003
    @theymademedoit2003 4 роки тому +102

    At 4:30 Joe is watching Eric’s fretting hand and shouts “BAD ASS!!!”
    This video encapsulates the true joy of performing music.

  • @MrChetanG
    @MrChetanG 2 роки тому +71

    Both of these two amazing musician's were teenage prophets of the guitar.
    And here are they killing it as middle aged giants.
    What a true blessing this is!.........Thank you so much!

    • @deanblake5072
      @deanblake5072 Рік тому

      Spot on. We are blessed. As well. More talent in one finger than most musicians today.

  • @rlscottish
    @rlscottish 3 роки тому +16

    The guitars have spoken, they've became best of friends.
    What an awesome preformance !

  • @patrickgrant109
    @patrickgrant109 2 роки тому +25

    The love and respect between two musicians on full display. As good as it gets!

  • @blkeddie58
    @blkeddie58 5 років тому +40

    Mannnn what talents. We all know Joe is good but this Eric Gales is certainly making a name and reputation for himself.

    • @TheJeffcurran
      @TheJeffcurran 5 років тому +9

      I'm not trying to seem superior, but I have been listening to Eric Gales since I bought his first album in 1991 when he was only 15 years old. The guy is amazing and genuinely humble and real. Watching him grow over the years has been awesome. And he has a lot in common with Joe because they were both child prodigies. Great bond.

    • @terrywoods8137
      @terrywoods8137 5 років тому

      I'm just glad to know he's on the straight and narrow. Dude is already a legend.

    • @jstaggers78
      @jstaggers78 4 роки тому +4

      I played with a band that opened for Eric in September in Mississippi. We all had a blast! Eric was also extremely nice and gracious. I enjoyed his set and company immensely. Man what a unique, genuine bad ass!

    • @bf2err
      @bf2err 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah he's an awesome player. Keeps getting better.

    • @adamreams7297
      @adamreams7297 4 роки тому +3

      Eric was Eric 20 years before anyone knew Joe. He was the next big thing before drugs and some time in the big house stopped his trajectory. You can find early Eric in UA-cam playing on the Arsenio Hall Show. Glad to see him making his way back to the top.

  • @energyasylum997
    @energyasylum997 2 місяці тому +1

    Good Lord! Two of the baddest fastest blues guitar shredders walking the planet today, Joe Bonamassa and Eric Gales!! 🎸🎸🇺🇸🫡

  • @Bengrindell92
    @Bengrindell92 4 роки тому +20

    At 2:42 look at the happiness on Erics face when he turns something up on his pedals. You just know that he's ready

  • @jan-kjetiljess503
    @jan-kjetiljess503 3 роки тому +13

    Finishing anything on a Hendrix riff is always going to be a success. Be it a job interview, a court statement, sex, an appendectomy or a guitar battle. This was no exception. Impressive!

  • @pumpkin1982
    @pumpkin1982 4 роки тому +21

    Got some Phrygian Dominant progression going on in that bridge and it’s delicious.

    • @rogermcintosh8432
      @rogermcintosh8432 4 роки тому

      Had to google that one Jonathan, however you're absolutely right, as soon as you hear and understand the scale, their ripping solos come through clearly! Deadset legends, the pair of them! Looking forward to a Keeping the Blues Alive Cruise one day!

  • @davidwright9550
    @davidwright9550 2 роки тому +9

    Seeing you two unbelievable cats playing together and admiring one another is just simply freakin killer.

  • @avgjoegeek71
    @avgjoegeek71 4 роки тому +6

    Love the way they fed off of each other. And both were blown away by each other.

  • @vondragonnoggin
    @vondragonnoggin 3 роки тому +19

    That was a treat. They complement each other completely. Watching with a smile on my face for that pure rock out session.

  • @catherinegray1367
    @catherinegray1367 3 роки тому +43

    Dying. Discovering this in 2021 and wondering where it has been all of my life.
    These two don't just hear music... they FEEL it.
    For those who have ears to hear...music bypasses the brain and goes right to the spirit.

    • @MedvedActual
      @MedvedActual 3 роки тому +1

      Bonamassa is incredible. His stuff with Beth Hart is crazy...

    • @clivewells7090
      @clivewells7090 3 роки тому

      @Joe Bonamassa we talk through music so you should have my scale mail..?

    • @Kaidence
      @Kaidence 2 роки тому

      Watched Eric Gales on Arsenio Hall when he was 16 still watching him.

    • @steveludgate7364
      @steveludgate7364 2 роки тому

      One hell of a guitarist,,it's still David Gilmore for me

  • @rahmanpattiiha
    @rahmanpattiiha 22 дні тому

    Always going back to this again and again. One of the best solo trade ever in blues! Scariest too!🔥🔥🔥

  • @adamhoisington9761
    @adamhoisington9761 5 років тому +20

    If that doesn’t put a smile on your face I don’t know what will

  • @johnwriterpoet1783
    @johnwriterpoet1783 4 роки тому +77

    The brighter sounding Stratocaster punches right through.

    • @markray4619
      @markray4619 4 роки тому +10

      You right. They both sounded great, the Gibson is silky and smooth, but that Strat cuts like a knife!

    • @BradPham
      @BradPham 4 роки тому

      Had something to do with camera/mic being on the Stratocaster side of the stage. Additionally, it’s JB’s show he has his quad-amp rig with acrylic sound shields. Front of house sound would’ve been mixed evenly.

    • @Glensully
      @Glensully 4 роки тому +3

      This is why I have a strat. They are easier to hear in a loud mix. I also have one with a humbucker that i switch to a single if I need. Makes all the difference. Loved the video but - they are both nuts

    • @thequixoticangler3364
      @thequixoticangler3364 4 роки тому +4

      I believe it's a great representation of what both axes are capable of. The Strat is punchy and just vulgar. The Les is creamy and pretty in an ugly way. The clear winner is me for getting to hear it.

    • @BradPham
      @BradPham 4 роки тому +2

      @@thequixoticangler3364 Good way to describe them. These guys play well together. Their blues rock lead runs have a similar percussive strike to them. I mean to say the pick hard and fast.

  • @davidneely9400
    @davidneely9400 4 роки тому +21

    Watching the two of them both be amazed by the other's playing is the definition of "greatness recognizing greatness"

  • @virgilmullins5057
    @virgilmullins5057 Рік тому +7

    You guys just blew the roof off that joint , spectacular performance hands down

  • @yasseraman2060
    @yasseraman2060 3 роки тому +39

    So nobody’s gonna talk about Eric’s upside down strings, mind blowing

    • @79who
      @79who 3 роки тому

      exactly what i noticed. this guy is mind blowing for real!!!

    • @robertashton8069
      @robertashton8069 3 роки тому

      First saw him when he was 16, had the same setup!

    • @onvez123
      @onvez123 3 роки тому

      That makes sense. I was getting confused by his finger placement.

    • @itsflyde
      @itsflyde 2 роки тому

      Just like Hendrix!

    • @collyernicholasjohn
      @collyernicholasjohn 2 роки тому

      Imagine what he could do playing natural 🤯 . ( He’s not a leftie).

  • @AlNikDi
    @AlNikDi 3 роки тому +7

    We need a Blues Brother Remake with Joe playing both brothers.

  • @davidmorrison5186
    @davidmorrison5186 5 років тому +423

    So basically Joe is one of the best music professors in the world and Eric was literally born at the crossroads.
    I will keep practicing.

    • @heathm1232
      @heathm1232 4 роки тому +6

      Willie Brown I'll take you there yeah that's under contract

    • @DontLetTheOldManIn
      @DontLetTheOldManIn 4 роки тому +2

      Truth! Good luck, brother!

    • @jimt828
      @jimt828 4 роки тому +14

      Describing Joe as a professor is perfect. Those who can do, do. Those that cant, teach. Joe is a very, very good guitar player. Technically, spot on. But he lacks what cant be taught. The soul and innovation of a truly great guitarist.
      Plus I can pay 1/2 or 1/3 of what it costs to see Joe and get to see Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, Gary Clark, Billy Strings or quite a few others.

    • @dirkdigler595
      @dirkdigler595 4 роки тому +4

      Jim T yeah Gary Clark jr. is phenomenal.

    • @sunjester8254
      @sunjester8254 4 роки тому

      If he were "literally" born at the crossroads he would have been born in the street where two or more roads intersect. Let's try some English next time.

  • @vitorbarbosa5656
    @vitorbarbosa5656 Рік тому +3

    This is music
    Rock n roolllllllll and blues

  • @Darrionwillyb
    @Darrionwillyb 4 роки тому +8

    These two together is LETHAL

  • @MinutesB4Midnight
    @MinutesB4Midnight 4 роки тому +5

    I was today years old when I first heard good music

  • @bluesyjazzcat31
    @bluesyjazzcat31 5 років тому +16

    one of the only times ive heard a strat sound bigger than a les paul - so cool to see these two together

  • @jamessenzel5942
    @jamessenzel5942 2 роки тому +11

    Eric's upside down strings. Crazy way to play! Both such talent. WOW

  • @weoutchea3982
    @weoutchea3982 5 років тому +83

    High key a very important moment in guitar history right here

  • @SimpleManGuitars1973
    @SimpleManGuitars1973 5 років тому +131

    Who won the duel?!
    EVERYONE LISTENING!

  • @6meanstrings
    @6meanstrings 5 років тому +15

    Damnation.... I've said for years these two should do a tour together,,,, full sets and end on a jam together like this... WOULD BE EPIC!!

  • @paulshelton4459
    @paulshelton4459 3 роки тому +42

    That's no competition... That's just the two best guitarists around punching it right out. No losers,,, just perfection doing what it does. Mind,,,, blown!

  • @gorgecoach
    @gorgecoach 5 років тому +14

    Mr. Gales was on the south stage a year ago and owned the stage!!!And testify not only with his Strat but also with his words of redemption and the worth of life. Truly a great man.

  • @phillyjoe148
    @phillyjoe148 4 роки тому +6

    Holy mo Jesus love of God we need more of this right now!! 🙏🏼

  • @M._Lou
    @M._Lou 5 років тому +67

    Love how Eric shows so much pleasure here,
    And Joe, too!
    Makes me get happy !!!!!

    • @tjallingdejong9645
      @tjallingdejong9645 5 років тому +4

      True ! Feel the same

    • @alanrash858
      @alanrash858 5 років тому

      happy. there are different levels. im there at the apogy right with you. holy wow. respect. i see it too. time to eat, and then round 6.

    • @elizabethcovington2945
      @elizabethcovington2945 5 років тому

      Both are so in love - it is LIKE they are 'making' love w/the Guitars!!!!! :)

  • @roberttravers5286
    @roberttravers5286 3 роки тому +9

    One of the greatest performances ever

  • @workingTchr
    @workingTchr 4 роки тому +6

    Gales body language and gestures add so much to the whole experience.

  • @Nietzsche0206
    @Nietzsche0206 4 роки тому +13

    Been a guitarist for over 20 years but took a long break from playing. Grew up on blues but eventually my tastes and style of playing moved towards prog rock/metal and the like. Now I'm just getting back into playing and figured I'd get back to my blues roots instead of jumping right back into the highly technical style of prog playing I grew accustomed to.
    Long story short - I googled who the face of blues guitar was this era and these two names were what popped up. I am absolutely amazed by both of their ability to blend advanced technique with the heart and soul that is the essence of blues guitar. I was planning on using my blues roots to get back to where I was in terms of playing - but after hearing this, I think I'll be staying put.

    • @buddyboy6071
      @buddyboy6071 3 роки тому +2

      Personally I think only Eric has heart and soul in his playing. Joe is technically amazing but he is like a robot.

    • @dantimber
      @dantimber 2 роки тому +2

      @@buddyboy6071 I agree. Joe is talented technically, no question about it. But where's the soul? Shredding isn't impressive. Frankly I'd rather listen to Eddie Van Halen because at least there's context.
      I realize this piece isn't blues/rock but compare it to Billy Gibbon's or Chuck Berry or most of the blues masters and it comes off flat. But what do I know? People seem to like it.

  • @joeinterrante7873
    @joeinterrante7873 5 років тому +45

    While we all know there is no such thing as the best guitarist, there is no one who does blues with more fire passion and intrigue that Mr Eric Gales

    • @bobbykelly2333
      @bobbykelly2333 5 років тому +1

      no doubt.

    • @Harbaksh1234
      @Harbaksh1234 5 років тому +4

      'Passion and intrigue' - Perfect way to put it :-)

    • @jgus4312
      @jgus4312 5 років тому

      Why cos he’s black? Lol

    • @SlickD1869
      @SlickD1869 5 років тому

      J Gus Get your toxic stuff outta here!

    • @BenjaminRichardCraig
      @BenjaminRichardCraig 4 роки тому +1

      @@jgus4312 you know the GOAT of "passion and intrigue" is SRV right

  • @marcosaurelioklucklins8097
    @marcosaurelioklucklins8097 24 дні тому +1

    Eric Gales é a nova sensação do blues atual.

  • @davidoreilly7328
    @davidoreilly7328 3 роки тому +6

    When two gods jam together, the mortals who watch stand in awe.
    A mighty performance from Mr Gales and Mr Bonamassa

  • @notomatoesbbq
    @notomatoesbbq 5 років тому +7

    Normally I am against filming at concerts. This is one of those rare exceptions I am glad someone did it. Thank you for sharing this awesome performance.

  • @infpband
    @infpband 5 років тому +10

    this is a incredible performance... you can feel the energy!

  • @donaldcook2484
    @donaldcook2484 2 роки тому +10

    Insane performance by incredible talent! It just doesn't get any better than that!

  • @freedommatters9596
    @freedommatters9596 5 років тому +28

    They looked like they had so much fun, it was really contagious. 😁👍

  • @skepptix
    @skepptix 4 роки тому +5

    pretty sure my life has changed forever now that i watched this.

  • @diner415
    @diner415 5 років тому +31

    Not even the biggest fan of either guy but no denying this is one of the most epic duels ever. Holy shit.

  • @doncee1460
    @doncee1460 2 роки тому +4

    That's the best 13 min. of Blues/Rock I've heard in a lonnnnnng time! Don't get any better than that...oh to have been there...