Great Mick Green, our little gang saw them record out of their skulls in some Fulham pub I think. Teddy boys danced on the tables. Greatest musical experience I ever had. Thanks xx
I will never forget the gig when I saw your dad in the Pirates around 1977 / 78 at my local sports centre here in Harworth, near Doncaster. The power and sheer energy from all three band members combined was a sight and sound no other band had,,except the Ramones. Mick Green had a pint bottle of milk on the floor next to him, he would drink between songs! Mick Green, the complete guitar player.
Your dad was magic to hear live I went to most of the Pirates gigs from 2000 onwards and loved every minute. Since I was 4 years old and Johnny Kidd and the Pirates were on the telly doing I'll never get over you I have been a fan. It was great that your dad was in demand with Van, Paul and Bryan. Such an awesome talent and you are no slouch on the guitar yourself as I remember from the 100 club. Thanks for the memories.
Thanks, great to see that legendary guitar brought to life. Dad, can you turn it down a bit! Ha ha, most of us had their dad's shout that at us. Seriously though, many thanks, your dad is not forgotten, I still listen to the Pirates often.
The Pirates were a phenomenal band three ‘old’ geezers who garnered so much respect from the whole early punk scene in spite of them being 10 or 15 years older. I remember I used to love that song Witch Queen of New Orleans from first hearing it as a young kid when it was a big hit. I never realised Mick got the riff from You Don’t Own Me from that. Listening now I guess there is a similar vibe. Very interesting video it’s a shame The Green Brothers don’t play live anymore
Thanks for sharing. Mick’s guitar playing was inspirational. I bumped into The Pirates just after what must have been one of their last gigs in Morden I think it was. They had just come off stage and I was slipping off a bit sharpish, straight after the encore. They thanked me for coming - true gents. Thanks Brad
Excellent! Such a good upload - wonderful to see some Mick Green telecaster history documented. Brad, are you gonna let James play it on a gig one day?!
What other electrics did Mick have? I only ever saw him playing this Tele, a Peavey Tele and a black USA strat. Did he ever use pedals when doing sideman gigs with say Bryan Ferry or Van Morrison? A friend of mine spoke to Mick after a pub gig and said he wasn't that into having loads of guitars - apparently he referred to guitars as just wood and wires :)
He had a black les Paul custom he sold ....and in Johnny Kidd a 63 tele and a 59 les Paul junior I think you’ve got the guitars he used correct .marshall amps ..no pedals I believe
Wow no pedals even on the big gigs. I've got my gig set up to a channel switcher/boost unit for my Peavey, a korg tuner and boss delay for solo's occasionally. I saw the LP custom on the 70's pirates gig footage. He had a Gibson L6 solid body took didn't, was that sold as well?
A question that’s been asked a million times but hopefully having the actual bonefide tele there would shed some light on it. What gauge strings did Mick use and is it true he used a wound G!?
I don't know if this is any help but I just restrung this guitar for Brad's brother Lloyd and it felt like it had 10s on it (although I'm not sure when they were put on the guitar). Amazingly awesome guitar and plays wonderfully!
Thank you both! Just asking as I read an interview with Pete Townshend where he said “The first guy that I met - my idol in England, was a guy named Mickey Green, who used to play with Johnny Kitten [sic; Kidd] and the Pirates, and he was the first big note-bender, particularly on the G. And you’d freak over Jimmy Burton and you’d freak over Mickey Green and you wondered how they got that sound. Went to see a guy about it and he said it was the thin G, he uses like two 2nds instead of a G, right? So I got my guitar and I really got into it. I got to see Mickey play, and I went back stage to see him and I asked him if I could play his guitar and he said, “Sure, man.” I picked it up, and he’s got strings like bloody piano strings, they’re huge! And the G isn’t plain, it’s wound, and he used to stretch it practically to the A string and beyond. Big hands, and he would pull it down and tuck it under as well. “
Yup. Ya dad mashed it good. It’s worthless. Junk really. I’ll give ya £200 & take it off your hands. ✌🏼😁🎶 Fact is your dads playing inspired millions of us. Ace upload. Thank you for those personal memories. 👍🏼
Brad...if you film another demo you need to play the neck H/B as this was different to other H/B s at the time sound wise. I believe fender re made it..in 2019 ;not sure it's quite the same..thanks
@@jamesoliverguitar he had it disconnected? first time I've heard that. I remember watching him on tv with paul McCartney and elsewhere & the toggle switch was turned north ...
Great Mick Green, our little gang saw them record out of their skulls in some Fulham pub I think. Teddy boys danced on the tables. Greatest musical experience I ever had. Thanks xx
I will never forget the gig when I saw your dad in the Pirates around 1977 / 78 at my local sports centre here in Harworth, near Doncaster.
The power and sheer energy from all three band members combined was a sight and sound no other band had,,except the Ramones.
Mick Green had a pint bottle of milk on the floor next to him, he would drink between songs!
Mick Green, the complete guitar player.
Just great to see and hear this,thanks to both Brad and James.Brad knows this already but his Dad was just top of the bloody tree.
I don't doubt this for a second, but can you point to a clip that embodies that statement? I don't know how I missed him.
Mick was a Redbone fan, great Native American band! Your dad was a great musician!
Your dad was magic to hear live I went to most of the Pirates gigs from 2000 onwards and loved every minute. Since I was 4 years old and Johnny Kidd and the Pirates were on the telly doing I'll never get over you I have been a fan. It was great that your dad was in demand with Van, Paul and Bryan. Such an awesome talent and you are no slouch on the guitar yourself as I remember from the 100 club. Thanks for the memories.
Flipping marvellous, saw Mick once live many years ago and was blown away. Wilko always referenced him, always
Just stumbled across this now. What a treat. Mick Greens Tele. Both iconic. Thanks for showing.
my band is dstill playing three Pirates numbers in our set, they go down a storm! thanks for showing us your dad's Tele.
Oh my god thank you for showing. I hope Fender does make Mick Greens Signature "Fender Telecaster Deluxe"
And me Eric
Just found this, fantastic! Mick Green was an incredible guitarist. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this with us . And Janes Oliver is amazing
Thanks, great to see that legendary guitar brought to life. Dad, can you turn it down a bit! Ha ha, most of us had their dad's shout that at us.
Seriously though, many thanks, your dad is not forgotten, I still listen to the Pirates often.
I've had sweat drip of that guitar onto my head many a time! Thanks for sharing. Fantastic memories.
thanks brad great to see and hear the tele again a great part off british music history
Your right Adrian
A great guitar played by a great player. Mick remains a god in my musical firmament...
The Pirates were a phenomenal band three ‘old’ geezers who garnered so much respect from the whole early punk scene in spite of them being 10 or 15 years older.
I remember I used to love that song Witch Queen of New Orleans from first hearing it as a young kid when it was a big hit. I never realised Mick got the riff from You Don’t Own Me from that. Listening now I guess there is a similar vibe.
Very interesting video it’s a shame The Green Brothers don’t play live anymore
Thanks for sharing. Mick’s guitar playing was inspirational. I bumped into The Pirates just after what must have been one of their last gigs in Morden I think it was. They had just come off stage and I was slipping off a bit sharpish, straight after the encore. They thanked me for coming - true gents. Thanks Brad
Great stuff man thanks, Love Mick Green
Wow! Thanks so very much for making this video and sharing it with us all , fantastic! This is so much appreciated 👌🏻🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠
Saw Pirates a few times and loved Micks guitar playing. Glad you have some licks to share. Awesome.
Mick was just great
Love this guitar!
"MIck Green is magic !". Heard at a Pirates concert in 1978
One of the best
@@jamesoliverguitar I have a 90's U.S Telecaster and try to sound like Mick , but cannot reach it. Do you what microphones he uses on his guitar ?
@@michelloiseau2291 Tele custom bridge pickup and loud
From your playing it didn't seem remotely broken. Xaviera Is Here.
I heard that Ronnie Wood was very keen to have it.
Excellent! Such a good upload - wonderful to see some Mick Green telecaster history documented.
Brad, are you gonna let James play it on a gig one day?!
I’m happy just to see it jack
Phenomenal upload!.. Same hands as his old man!
Sounds like him as well don’t he
Music history 🎼
Mick Played the Solo on The Wild Angels Running Bear
Great stuff
Stunning..just seen a pic of it on Keep it out of site page on face book.
Yes I saw it to
Absolutely stunning...in fact that’s what I commented on the page🤣
Wonder if enough people get on to Fender, they will make a Mick Green Tele Custom Tribute Guitar ??
Wouldn’t that be great
I keep commenting on the guitar post on facebook, if everyone did, they may take note ?
@@seanhammond4034 wilko has a signature guitar why can’t mick
Magic 🇬🇧🎼👌
Thanks for this.
When will Fender Honour Mick by making a Mick Green Replica!!! ???
I hope they do
We need a Mick Green Signature Telecaster
I've got the very same model 1972 ish
What other electrics did Mick have? I only ever saw him playing this Tele, a Peavey Tele and a black USA strat. Did he ever use pedals when doing sideman gigs with say Bryan Ferry or Van Morrison? A friend of mine spoke to Mick after a pub gig and said he wasn't that into having loads of guitars - apparently he referred to guitars as just wood and wires :)
He had a black les Paul custom he sold ....and in Johnny Kidd a 63 tele and a 59 les Paul junior I think you’ve got the guitars he used correct .marshall amps ..no pedals I believe
Wow no pedals even on the big gigs. I've got my gig set up to a channel switcher/boost unit for my Peavey, a korg tuner and boss delay for solo's occasionally. I saw the LP custom on the 70's pirates gig footage. He had a Gibson L6 solid body took didn't, was that sold as well?
I assume so I know Brad has the tele custom and a black tele fender made mick
Shame fender didn't do a Mick green signature model. How cool would that have been? I've always had a liking for the early 70's Tele customs.
@@cshamble I agree
A question that’s been asked a million times but hopefully having the actual bonefide tele there would shed some light on it. What gauge strings did Mick use and is it true he used a wound G!?
I’ll ask Brad and get back to you
I don't know if this is any help but I just restrung this guitar for Brad's brother Lloyd and it felt like it had 10s on it (although I'm not sure when they were put on the guitar). Amazingly awesome guitar and plays wonderfully!
Thank you both! Just asking as I read an interview with Pete Townshend where he said
“The first guy that I met - my idol in England, was a guy named Mickey Green, who used to play with Johnny Kitten [sic; Kidd] and the Pirates, and he was the first big note-bender, particularly on the G. And you’d freak over Jimmy Burton and you’d freak over Mickey Green and you wondered how they got that sound. Went to see a guy about it and he said it was the thin G, he uses like two 2nds instead of a G, right? So I got my guitar and I really got into it. I got to see Mickey play, and I went back stage to see him and I asked him if I could play his guitar and he said, “Sure, man.” I picked it up, and he’s got strings like bloody piano strings, they’re huge! And the G isn’t plain, it’s wound, and he used to stretch it practically to the A string and beyond. Big hands, and he would pull it down and tuck it under as well. “
Yup. Ya dad mashed it good. It’s worthless. Junk really. I’ll give ya £200 & take it off your hands. ✌🏼😁🎶 Fact is your dads playing inspired millions of us. Ace upload. Thank you for those personal memories. 👍🏼
History Guitar 🎸 worth a fortune
Brad...if you film another demo you need to play the neck H/B as this was different to other H/B s at the time sound wise. I believe fender re made it..in 2019 ;not sure it's quite the same..thanks
Mick green has the neck pickup disconnected
@@jamesoliverguitar he had it disconnected? first time I've heard that. I remember watching him on tv with paul McCartney and elsewhere & the toggle switch was turned north ...