Kerry deserves to be discussed with the likes of banks, wakeman, and others as the greatest prog rock keyboardists of the 70s. I especially love his extra English, folky, and baroque compositions
Thank you Kerry. If you totaled up all the hours of enjoyment that you've given your fans, it would add up to many lifetimes. Not many people can say that. I hope today you'll allow yourself some time to contemplate that fact and it makes you smile like the Giant. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Thank you for the inspiration since 1975, Berlin live, what a show, what a concert! Bought a piano next day, and never stopped playing ever since. Dear Kerry, thank you again, you are my star!
The progressive scene gave us some of the best keyboardists such Emerson, Wakeman, Nocenzi ecc. but IMHO Minnear is a step above. Both from the performance point of view and as a composer.
Truer words were never spoken. Gentle Giant were one in a "Zillion" and their unique style can never be copied. Last but not least: Kerry Minnear was not only a supreme keyboardist but the heart and soul of GG. A very happy birthday and many returns of the day, Mr. Minnear.
Oh not this damn underrated comment again ffs. HE WAS NOT UNDERRATED, neither was Tony Banks or Gary Green or whoever you feel like commenting on next with the underrated line. 🙈
@@johnsurrey7426 Friend, you do not need to put down anybody else in order to elevate somebody. Kerry is very good but his production is a fraction of Rick.
Happy Birthday Mr. Minnear. I saw GG at least 8 times live. Your multi instrumental compositions and arrangements were inspirational to aspiring musicians.
Kerry, your melodic sensibility as a songwriter really inspires me. Thanks for the great music you brought to all of us. Cheers from a brazilian admirer
Kerry haver a great birthday for all years, you are a Grande musician ,you on Gentle Giant gave me incredible moments on my Youth,stiil hear GG many Times ,still makes me Happy.
In total awe of the talent. Discovered GG about two years ago. A great many of my favorites are either sung or written by Kerry. Thanks for providing me much joy.
"All that ... I might ... Years drift by .. never for me!" I don't think Kerry Minnear is plagued with such thoughts. He has done so much with his incredible plethora of talents. Thank you, thank you! And Happy Birthday! 🎂
Believe it or not Nik Kershaw turned me onto the music of Gentle Giant back in the 80s. Monstrously talented and deserving of greater recognition. Kerry is freakishly talented.
All the best, Kerry! I met you in Toronto at (the then very famous) Sam the Record Man shop (mid 70s). It was the day after GG had performed at Massey Hall - a great concert which I of course attended. There will never be another GG.
The compositional heart & brains of Gentle Giant's...a very sweet soul. I'm grateful to have meet him back stage at the Roxy at their very last show in 1980. Happy Birthday Kerry!!!
There’s so much to thank you for, so much sustained joy in my life listening to you. But special thanks for: Aspirations Your organ tone on “Timing” Your endless rhythmic permutations on clav during Green’s solo on So Sincere (on Playing The Foole) The little clav riff on “His Last Voyage” Every note of As Old As You’re Young, the greatest of all Giant tunes for me Experience, especially when you sang lead on it and played clav in the beginning The opening music you created for the 1976 tour. The bumper music you made for “Under Construction” Your voice on anything Your crazed harmonic sense (in a good way of course) I became a pro keyboard played 40 years ago (and still am) mostly because I wanted to be you. I am thrilled to see all your fans posting here, and I hope you understand just how much you mean to all of us. thank you Kerry, my love affair for your work started in 1975 and has never waned, it’s only grown. happy birthday!
Jamie, I agree with everything you listed, and especially: the "Timing" organ tone; the clav riff in "His Last Voyage".... As Old As You're Young as #1- What a great song, I've been looking for (but haven't yet found) a live recording of it...I'd also put "Experience" and "School Days" as tied with it....holy crap, you're the only other guy I've ever heard mention the '76 tour intro music- what a great piece of music! Also the bumper music on Under Construction- how great it was to hear new music from Kerry! I, too, discovered them in '75, and saw them 6x. I got a great recording of them at the july 'Bicentennial' show at the Calderone in Hempstead but it was stolen..
Happy Birthday Kerry. What a brilliant musician and composureyou have been over the years. One of the ultimate best that ever walked this earth. So talented and so underrated. I always loved watching you and the Giant perform live. Always a great show with brilliant multi instrumental performances. Best wishes with many more great birthdays to come.
All safe, all well to Mr Minnear. Waving from Istanbul. Prolific multi-instrumentalist, yes. However, it's the voice that comes to mind first. _"Aspirations"_ or _"His Last Voyage"_ would not work with any other voice but his. After all, each member of the band is individually great, but it's the combination that makes them one of a kind, and in such humility. As they say, the whole becomes much more than the sum of its parts.
Hey Giants… don’t you see that we all love you very much? Specially Kerry man, a hero… I would pay just to see all of you gather around a table, drinking tea and talking about music 😅
Kerry is the heart and soul of this magical band. So many unique and truly unforgettable melodies, and that beautiful fragile voice. Thank you Sir, for your fantastic music. Cheers to you and the whole band. Happy birthday
Kerry deserves to be discussed with the likes of banks, wakeman, and others as the greatest prog rock keyboardists of the 70s. I especially love his extra English, folky, and baroque compositions
Gentle Giant's music always fill my heart of joy and wonder! Happy birthday Kerry!
Dear Mr Kerry, we all Think Of You With Kindness. Happy Birthday !
Thank you Kerry. If you totaled up all the hours of enjoyment that you've given your fans, it would add up to many lifetimes. Not many people can say that. I hope today you'll allow yourself some time to contemplate that fact and it makes you smile like the Giant. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
lovely tribute Bill and i fully concur.
One of Classic Progs Best !!! 👍
A Great Keyboardist, Song Writer & Fantastic Multi-instrumentalist !! 🎶🎹🎻🥁🎸🎼
And a decent vocalist.
@@lashedbutnotleashed1984 👍🎤
Thank you for the inspiration since 1975, Berlin live, what a show, what a concert! Bought a piano next day, and never stopped playing ever since. Dear Kerry, thank you again, you are my star!
The progressive scene gave us some of the best keyboardists such Emerson, Wakeman, Nocenzi ecc. but IMHO Minnear is a step above. Both from the performance point of view and as a composer.
The music of Gentle Giant will never be equalled, and Kerry is the most underrated Prog keyboard player/multi-instrumentalist. Happy Birthday!
Not underrated. Maybe less known then other keyboard player.
Yes, lesser known - he has the ability of Emerson and Moraz, and a much - MUCH - better than Wakeman. And I say that as a pretty good keyboard player.
Truer words were never spoken. Gentle Giant were one in a "Zillion" and their unique style can never be copied. Last but not least: Kerry Minnear was not only a supreme keyboardist but the heart and soul of GG. A very happy birthday and many returns of the day, Mr. Minnear.
Oh not this damn underrated comment again ffs. HE WAS NOT UNDERRATED, neither was Tony Banks or Gary Green or whoever you feel like commenting on next with the underrated line. 🙈
@@johnsurrey7426 Friend, you do not need to put down anybody else in order to elevate somebody. Kerry is very good but his production is a fraction of Rick.
Happy Birthday Mr. Minnear. I saw GG at least 8 times live. Your multi instrumental compositions and arrangements were inspirational to aspiring musicians.
The best composers for late XX century: Zappa, Emerson, and Minnear.
Kerry, your melodic sensibility as a songwriter really inspires me. Thanks for the great music you brought to all of us. Cheers from a brazilian admirer
Absolutely! Triplets and syncopation galore - he is the best.
What a legend
happy birthday, sir! thanks for the music
If UA-cam had never done anything else of use at least it's given the boys in Giant more of the love they deserve. Happy birthday Kerry!
Kerry haver a great birthday for all years, you are a Grande musician ,you on Gentle Giant gave me incredible moments on my Youth,stiil hear GG many Times ,still makes me Happy.
This band has...have...no equal.
Ever.
Happy birthday maestro!
In total awe of the talent. Discovered GG about two years ago. A great many of my favorites are either sung or written by Kerry. Thanks for providing me much joy.
Happy Birthday Kerry! You are the one who has given us so many priceless gifts!
"All that ... I might ... Years drift by .. never for me!" I don't think Kerry Minnear is plagued with such thoughts. He has done so much with his incredible plethora of talents. Thank you, thank you! And Happy Birthday! 🎂
A true genius. Kerry will be studied for years.
Hurray for Kerry! 🎂
Yes, hurray for Kerry!!! 🥳
Congrats, Kerry Minnear. Long live the King of keyboards and superb multi instrumentist.
And Happy Birthday Kerry.....good way to start another year....🍀....what a musician......but that goes for all of you...
A genius, a monster. Frightening talent. This explains why Yes were kind of worried about GG (according to Derek).
I love you Kerry and all GG members !
Happy Birthday and new year from Canada!
The birthday of one of the premier musicians of his generation rightfully occupies one of premier days of the year!
Love your music 🎵🎶
What a monstrous talent. The guy can sing too!
👑 long live the king.
He is just too ridiculously talented! I could watch these guys all day
Maestro Happy Birthday !!
Happy Birthday sir. Greetings from Solihull!
A Reunion is needed.
No man, it’s not possible anymore, but I understand your sentiments totally
Happy birthday genius!
Have a very-veryyy oooh,... very happy BIRTHDAY!
Legend. His compositions have been a constant part of my life since i first discover giant when i was 15.
Believe it or not Nik Kershaw turned me onto the music of Gentle Giant back in the 80s. Monstrously talented and deserving of greater recognition. Kerry is freakishly talented.
whichhhhhhhh song is this im goint to flip !!plssss
Amazing. They don't make musicians like that any more.
That's because they were handmade. Nowadays, the kids get an app on their computer and think they are musicians.
All the best, Kerry! I met you in Toronto at (the then very famous) Sam the Record Man shop (mid 70s). It was the day after GG had performed at Massey Hall - a great concert which I of course attended. There will never be another GG.
Yo what show is that percussion jam from??
Happy Birthday, and God bless, Kerry!! Thanks for the wonderful music!
The compositional heart & brains of Gentle Giant's...a very sweet soul. I'm grateful to have meet him back stage at the Roxy at their very last show in 1980.
Happy Birthday Kerry!!!
A Very Happy birthday Sir, many many more and Thanks for your great work
Happy Birthday! Thanks for the tunes!❤
Happy birthday Kerry! Thank you for taking the pleasure of music to a higher level. Greetings from Argentina.
Happy birthday, sir!
Thank you for your music 🎶
Happy Birthday Maestro!
They were all amazing in that band.
Cheers! Happy Birthday to a musical phenomenon!
Happy Birthday Kerry!!
Happy Birthday Kerry !!! Have a good one my friend.
Happy birthday Kerry!
Happy birthday 🎂
❤la música de GG, tengo tengo algunos de sus álbumes en vinilo y mi favorito es ‘FREE 🖐”, aunque todos son excelentes!
CONGRATS! BEST OF BEST!! And - of course - thanx 4 the music! Priceless.
There’s so much to thank you for, so much sustained joy in my life listening to you. But special thanks for:
Aspirations
Your organ tone on “Timing”
Your endless rhythmic permutations on clav during Green’s solo on So Sincere (on Playing The Foole)
The little clav riff on “His Last Voyage”
Every note of As Old As You’re Young, the greatest of all Giant tunes for me
Experience, especially when you sang lead on it and played clav in the beginning
The opening music you created for the 1976 tour.
The bumper music you made for “Under Construction”
Your voice on anything
Your crazed harmonic sense (in a good way of course)
I became a pro keyboard played 40 years ago (and still am) mostly because I wanted to be you. I am thrilled to see all your fans posting here, and I hope you understand just how much you mean to all of us. thank you Kerry, my love affair for your work started in 1975 and has never waned, it’s only grown. happy birthday!
Jamie, I agree with everything you listed, and especially: the "Timing" organ tone; the clav riff in "His Last Voyage".... As Old As You're Young as #1- What a great song, I've been looking for (but haven't yet found) a live recording of it...I'd also put "Experience" and "School Days" as tied with it....holy crap, you're the only other guy I've ever heard mention the '76 tour intro music- what a great piece of music! Also the bumper music on Under Construction- how great it was to hear new music from Kerry! I, too, discovered them in '75, and saw them 6x. I got a great recording of them at the july 'Bicentennial' show at the Calderone in Hempstead but it was stolen..
Kerry are a really musician.
The brain of the Band.
🎂 Happy Birthday, Mr. Minnear! 🎂
Thank you for all the years of the most brilliant entertainment and inspiration.
Great Talent
Happy Birthday Kerry. What a brilliant musician and composureyou have been over the years. One of the ultimate best that ever walked this earth. So talented and so underrated. I always loved watching you and the Giant perform live. Always a great show with brilliant multi instrumental performances. Best wishes with many more great birthdays to come.
All safe, all well to Mr Minnear. Waving from Istanbul.
Prolific multi-instrumentalist, yes. However, it's the voice that comes to mind first. _"Aspirations"_ or _"His Last Voyage"_ would not work with any other voice but his. After all, each member of the band is individually great, but it's the combination that makes them one of a kind, and in such humility. As they say, the whole becomes much more than the sum of its parts.
Happy Birthday Mr. Minnear ❗🎂🌟🎼🎶🎵God Bless!!! & Thanks for all the amazing music.
Happy day Kerry!.......And a special thanks to your Mom and Dad for giving us you!
Extraordinary muscle memory and imagination
Musican GENIUS!!!
These clips remind me that my two favorite things about GG are Ray And Kerry.
So underrated!!!
Definately a musician that can stand shoulder to shoulder with Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman
Always had a liking for tracks with Kerry singing. All members were astonishingly talented, but I think he just shades it.
The greatest!!
Happy birthday
Hello and good health 🎂👋❤️
Support
All the Love for you Kerry
🥳
Happy Birthday Kerry, my prefer polystrumentist!!!
A Very Happy Birthday to you, and may you have many more!
I can't believe I've only discovered Gentle Giant this past month - mind blown.
Genio
Hey Giants… don’t you see that we all love you very much?
Specially Kerry man, a hero…
I would pay just to see all of you gather around a table, drinking tea and talking about music 😅
BUON COMPLEANNO Kerry! Dall'Italia un caro saluto.
Happy belated Birthday and RIP Ray Shulman.❤
Kerry is the heart and soul of this magical band. So many unique and truly unforgettable melodies, and that beautiful fragile voice. Thank you Sir, for your fantastic music. Cheers to you and the whole band. Happy birthday
Long live Mr. Kerry "Giant" Minear ❤️😇
A beleated musical happy birthday , superb talent!!
Happy Birthday Kerry! Thank you for writing much of my favorite music from the inspirational to the most progressive music ever written!
Was there any instrument that Kerry couldn’t play?!
Happy Birthday Kerry!!! (I am a Gentle Giant Fun)
Happy Birthday Kerry, thank you for sharing your genius
Better too late, than never: my best wishes for the best keyboarder, that I ever enjoyed listening to.
Kerry, like all of the band members, was an absolute tour de force!
Happy Birthday Kerry!!
Missing singing in video, he is very good too.
Wow! All those great sounds! All those instruments!
Happy birthday Kerry and thank you for your wonderful work
Buon compleanno grande Kerry 🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊😘😘😘😘
Kerry plays so many instruments. What a musician
❤️❤️❤️❤️ I D O L O! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I saw one show where between them there were 32 instruments. They were definitely ahead of their time.
Happy birthday Master, pure talent!!