@@richardgray8593 Not only does he have the best posture in C&W music, Kenny Vaughn has to be the nicest guy in the world. His love of music is amazing.
Kenny Vaughn is a national treasure. Every interview is drop dead fascinating. Reminds me of listening to interviews with Jerry Garcia. Didn't matter the subject. Always amazing.
I saw ABB in 1997 at The Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles. Jack Pearson played a SRV signature Strat in his bare feet while Dickie played a PRS McCarty and a Les Paul. The show was magical. Pearson is really THAT good. And Dickie. Well, what can you say about Dickie? A six string genius and legend. Glad I went to that show. Great memories. I still have the T shirt.
I can remember seeing quite a few Allman Brothers shows in the mid 1990's and Jack Pearson would have at least one song during the set he would take the lead vocals on called "I'm Not Crying" he was GREAT!
There was in the 1980's a video store that only sold music VHS tapes etc. The word was that they had a VHS bootleg of the Allman brothers at the Fillmore East. I went in and asked, paid upfront and went back a week later. It was seeing Dickey playing the parts that floored me on the album that I then understood just how brilliant a guitarist he is. I have read a number of books about the Allman's. Duane is quoted after playing with Eric Clapton that he, Clapton, after 5 minutes would not be able to keep up with Dickey. To this fan, Dickey Betts is one of my favorite players and never received the recognition he deserved. As far as his nature, I had tickets for his 1st solo tour, Auditorium Theater Chicago. I went early, met the crew from the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and helped load in, they gave me a pass. I came around a corner backstage and there is Dickey, by himself, eyes closed, sitting on top of a table with his goldtop warming up. He was such a beautiful player, I sat quietly sat down and listened. he opened his eyes and smiled, introduced himself to me and we talked for a couple minutes. I was not much of a drinker and had maybe a whole can of beer which I guess made me tipsy. Loading out while he and the band were sitting around I picked up his guitar case, lost my balance and dropped the guitar in front of him and everyone. He smiled, " Jeff's been working hard tonight, lets give him a break" and motioned for me to have seat next to the band. He was just so sweet and gracious to a young fan. I was always sorry to hear of his personal difficulties.
I'm old enough to have seen them play three times all the members.... Duane, Dickie, Berry, Greg, Butch, Jai Johnny..... they're the reason I play guitar today.....saw Jack at the Beacon Theatre in NYC with the Brothers back in 1997.....Jack was the closest to Duane as I ever heard.....he and Duane could swing ....sure miss those boys There's an early recording of the Allmans where Greg clearly asks for more monitors on one song ....
I recently read this fun Allman Brothers biography and think y'all would enjoy it. Imight do a video about it in the future. amzn.to/49wy4Mi If you buy something from this link, I'll get a little guitar string money. If you're lucky enough to have a mom and pop book store in your neighborhood, please buy it from them instead.
I was lucky enough to see the original ABB lineup.. with Duane and Berry.. at the Spectrum in Philly..1970 I believe..? I was a tender 15 years old and the girl I was kinda dating was a groupie for them.. actually for RedDog and the crew.. It was a different time.. But that got us backstage.. I don’t see auras… but that night after the show Greg , standing there waiting for his ride, just GLOWED.! A soft but brilliant blue:. Freaked me OUT..! Never before that.. or after.. have I seen anything like that..✌🏼❤️
@@tedschmidt3288 I think that’s the one I was at… a lotta acid was being consumed around that time.. so it’s a little fuzzy…🤣🤣🤣 I had recently started playing bass before then and I stood about 18 feet right in front of Berry..! His fretting form was almost classical.. a finger per fret… I eventually learned every bass line on Live at the Fillmore..!
@@joeurbanowski321 🤣 Yeah, I remember Xmas trees, purple microdots and orange sunshine being around then. I was at Girard College. Had to hop the wall and go AWOL to the show. Went to see Johnny Winter. Didn't know much about the ABB. WMMR seemed to only play but Midnite Rider and Revival. Boy was I surprised when they open with Statesboro blues and heard Duane's slide for the first time.
I’m 65, don’t know Kenny, but really like this video and his reflections upon some of the finest musicians and music of my lifetime. 🤘 ABB and Southern Rock bands in general just take us to places with the music that is so emotionally pure.
I did monitors for a couple of Gregg Allman Band shows with Dickey’s band also on the bill. After their individual sets ,they did a set together. On the first show I asked Gregg which side he wanted his monitor and he told me he didn’t use a monitor then reconsidered and told me to put it in Dickey’s way and not plug it in. He was kidding, maybe.
I really like your interviews with Kenny. He's a magnificent guitar player and I'll second his opinion on Jack Pearson. Jack's playing is incredible along with his sense of humor and like Kenny said he can go places no one else can.
Great interview thank you. I saw The Allmans many times, the first was the original band 8/1971 Central Park which was just months after they recorded Live at Fillmore. That show changed my life, I was hooked. I saw them with Jack Pearson in NJ many years later. Jack is one of the all-time best guitarists ever. Creativity, soul, and inspired/inspiring originality to the max.
I can't imagine how powerful an experience it must've been to see the Allmans live back in the day. I was hooked just listening to Fillmore East incessantly. Yes, I was hearing about how good Jack was and had never heard him thinking oh, they're just talking him up. Well after seeing him play one of his incredible long solos I was a convert! He's straight up phenomenal! I wholeheartedly agree is one of all-time best guitarists ever. He has it all---his improvisational skills are off the charts. Tons of soul too.
I was at the early show. Got lost leaving the Park, we wound up in The Central Park Zoo 🤣; we enjoyed watching the seals for a while😆. @@johnpandolfino8663
Kenny is the best! I got to see the Allmans a lot in the 90s and got to know one member and some of the crew pretty well. I mostly remember Dickie playing Marshalls but idk I think he had a soldano also where he ran one pretty hot and one cleaner but blended them, prob JBL speakers which is a pretty distinctive combo. He played a lot of different guitars in those days not just SGs and LPs. I saw a lot of PRS and 335 and even a strat. I got to see Jack a few times, for me it was earlier timeline, when he wasnt really in the band yet. I think they had to call him in, in the middle of a tour because Dickie might have gone on a bender and not shown for some shows. He did great but it was more him playing Dickie's parts those shows. I think i saw him once with Gregg solo too in Nash, but cant recall exactly who was there that night. Another time I saw ABB, I remember being mesmerized up at the front, listening to Dickie just comp for Blue Sky during Warren's solo. It was only 2 chords but it was really inspiring to me to go to go tighten up on my rhythm.
Right on about Jack Pearson, not only such an incredible guitarist...oike otherworldly great, he also has a fantastic voice, i live hearing him sing, too.
Always love your interviews with Kenny, he is one of my favorite guitarists. Hearing him talk about my favorite band, the good and the bad, and Jack Pearson, the best guitarist that I've ever heard, has me smiling like Gregg did while Jackie P was laying it down.
I saw the Allman Brothers with Jack and he was great. I recall thinking that Gregg's voice was not quite as it had been when I saw them in '94. Perhaps it was that adjustment period as he was on fire the next year when I saw him solo. Jack is a beast of a player. It is a huge gap that not a single release from that period has been issued.
Jack Pearson is amazing. Saw him a few years back at the Macon AB fest playing with Lee Roy Parnell. They passed back and forth Duane's guitar to play. He's the most versatile unknown cat out in the world today IMO.
I love hearing Kenny’s stories - and his playing! Those who don’t know Jack should, nicest guy ever. One thing I do miss from being in Nashville is catching his shows, and I’m not sure how many he does these days. An interview with him would be tremendous.
Driving 10 hours from Canada to Nashville to see the Allman Family reunion show at the Rhyman next month , I looked up Jacks web site and he has no shows posted
I love any of the interviews with Kenny. Such a great guitarist, and his insight into the music business is amazing! And he seems so. It is talking And Sherie his experience.
Dickey was hard to get along with because of his alcoholism but in real life sober he did so much for others and never wanted others to know. One instance in his solo band Great Southern the Bass Player Dave Stoltz had his Bass stolen and Dickey went out and bought him a new one. One other thing they did give Jack many solo's Dickey was never selfish about sharing the music on stage. The reason Jack left he had very bad tinnitus and his ears where hurting so he had to leave or risk more damage. And in that sense Dickey was a hardass because he refused to turn down is volume. I remember everytime Dickey would solo Derek Trucks put his ear plugs in he played so loud.
Just saw Kenny and the gang in Turlock California this past Saturday. He and Marty are both amazing in their own right. Together they are down right dangerous. Chris Scruggs and Harry Stinson are also world class musicians! But I play guitar , so ----🎸🎸🎸🎸
Great interview O!! Spoke with Kenny for about 20-30 minutes after their show. He was amusing and one of the nicest guys. Humble and an awesome picker.
Definitely do more Otis of Vaughan on the ABB. There isn't enough commentary out there in print or in audio of their 90s renaissance even after Haynes and Woody left. Make no mistake, the band's shows were still church in that time. Went to extraordinary places in the mid and late 90s with Dickey, Pearson, Haynes and Trucks...and Oteil. The unbelievable rumbling freight train of 3 percussionists and Gregg's unmatched vocals and B3...will never forget all those shows. Stayed amazing and unique after that too, albeit without Dickey. But more eyewitness accounts of that period would be much obliged....thanks Otis and Kenny.
and K Vaughan said it right...Pearson takes things where noone else can go. Certainly not just technique wise either, but with soul and taste. Totally astonishing musician Pearson. Let's send all good vibes to Jack now too, as he's not doing very well.
Oh man--always great to hear Kenny tell more amazing stories! Wow, I can't even imagine what it was like to see the Allmans live with Duane. However, when Kenny brought up how good Dicky was I hear that, his style is quite something. I was a bit blown away by Gregg not ever using monitors, I mistakenly thought it was just in-ear monitors that he hated. Nope-ha ha. That is funny to me. Hearing Kenny talk about Jack Pearson reminds me of the first time i heard him too; Who-is-this-guy??!! Phenomenal...Kenny is so right about those long expansive solos that Pearson takes, look out because he takes you on quite the journey! Quite the transcendental experience. I checked on here if there was a vid of Jack playing Duane's Les Paul and didn't see one, but there is one with him playing Duane's SG. Sounds great! Plays wicked slide too-wow! There is one vid of him playing a sweet '59 Les Paul but it isn't Duane's. I got a kick out of the studio dude saying to Kenny Jack would never make it in this biz, that is great! Yes, Otis maybe it is a badge of honor. Thank you guys for these great conversations, Kenny is such an awesome player himself too! Love him and Marty together-superb!!
Ask any musician about Jack Pearson and they say two things, he's a phenomenal picker and he's one of the nicest cats you'll ever meet. Story has it that when Jack went down to Dickey's to audition that after hearing Jack, Dickey said " either we give this guy the job or I'm going to take lessons from him". Only the Duane and Dickey tandem was better than Dickey and Jack imo. There were devastating versions of "High Falls" from that period.
Thanks for posting these. As these interviews never fail to reveal, Kenny is a complete gentleman, whip smart and great storyteller. I first saw Lucinda in '98 at a club in Santa Ana during the first tour supporting Car Wheels and several times since, most recently in 2017 at the Hollywood Bowl opening for Tom Petty in what turned out to be his 2nd to last show. Lucinda has always has great bands behind her, but that band in '98, with Kenny Vaughn was one for the ages. Luckily for all of us, Marty Stuart had the good sense and fortune to invite Vaughn to join the Fabulous Superlatives.
Thanks Otis - and love ya Kenny. Y'all have a peek at Arlen Roth's "Tele Masters" version of "Key To The Highway" that features Jack Pearson. Kenny's right (of course). Jack can flat deal.
There's a funny story about Jack Pierson playing on a stage at a Summer NAMM with Zakk Wylde. Zakk got up on stage and sort of directed Jack to follow along. When Zakk gave Jack a solo it soon became quite apparent who the better picker was.
It was a Gibson show case put together by a good friend of mine who was in charge of artist relations at the time. Zakk agreed to the showcase but told my friend that he better round up some good players or he would walk. My friend hired the Nationals; Jack Pearson (guitar) Willaim Howse (harp) Andy McMahon (Hammond B-3) Abe White (bass) and Richard Carter (drums). Immediately after the show, Zakk threatened to whoop my friends ass for embarrassing him in public. See, when he first met Jack, he told him that when he couldn't keep up, just fall back in the pocket and chunk some rhythm. At some point in the show, Zakk was advised to fall back in the pocket and chunk some rhythm. And that's why he wanted to whoop my friends ass.
That's funny, I had the same reaction about Jack the first time I saw him, which was one of those reunion or remembrance shows I believe. I also never use a monitor. I can easily hear one other's monitor and the mains. I usually don't sing much, though.
Ain't that the truth about playing big venues! I remember when playing a bigger venue & front of house would be sound checking the bass drum. He'd do his thing, then turn the fader back up & when it would be shaking the stage, I kinda knew things were gonna be sounding okay. Ha! This guy sure does have some. . . . . . . . . . Unparalleled stories!
A very good friend of mine used to be Dickie's guitar tech at the end of his career. My buddy says Dickie was the perfect name for the guy. He handcuffed a guitar case to my friend and sent him to Gibson to get the guitar fixed. Now he's guitar tech for Halestorm.
Duane used a Marshall 50 watt bass amp, straight-wired to bypass the tone and volume controls. He played through a Marshall 4x12 bass cabinet which is on display at the Big House museum in Macon.
I love Kenny because, like me, he A) loves Garcia and the dead, saw them live, and "gets it" here comes to why they are truly a one-of-a-kind band B) is ultimately just a huge fan C) loves loves loves playin that gitbox
I always enjoy the stories on this channel , but Kenny Vaughan is special and one cool cat! I am related to some Vaughan, I guess I need to deep dive into the family tree to see if we are distantly related - 😉 Otis do you still have the same PO box that the Saturday coffee group sent post cards too?
As a friend of a friend of Derek Trucks, I sat side stage for many Allman Brothers shows at the Beacon Theater. I was always right next to Greg’s Leslie, and I remember having to pull my legs in when Greg was led out to his organ. I also remember the Leslie blowing my hair all over the place when he got it really spinning. He was all business. He came in the back door with his wife right before the show started, and split as soon as it ended.
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Kenny is one of the best guitar players I've ever seen. And my favorite on your channel.
Agreed. I didn't even know who he is until that Marty Stuart video from David Letterman came across my recommendations. Now, I can't get enough.
Absolutely
Love Kenny- playing, talking, just being Kenny.
@@richardgray8593 Yeah, he is brilliant no doubt!
@@richardgray8593 Not only does he have the best posture in C&W music, Kenny Vaughn has to be the nicest guy in the world. His love of music is amazing.
Kenny Vaughn is a national treasure. Every interview is drop dead fascinating. Reminds me of listening to interviews with Jerry Garcia. Didn't matter the subject. Always amazing.
I was thinking the same the other day -- unpretentious, feet on the ground, but this dudes has seen it all. Wonderful stories and anecdotes.
I saw ABB in 1997 at The Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles. Jack Pearson played a SRV signature Strat in his bare feet while Dickie played a PRS McCarty and a Les Paul. The show was magical. Pearson is really THAT good. And Dickie. Well, what can you say about Dickie? A six string genius and legend. Glad I went to that show. Great memories. I still have the T shirt.
I can remember seeing quite a few Allman Brothers shows in the mid 1990's and Jack Pearson would have at least one song during the set he would take the lead vocals on called "I'm Not Crying" he was GREAT!
Loved hearing about the smile from Greg when Jack was playing. His guitar playing definitely puts a huge smile on my face too! 🙂
When Dickie was on.....oh man
I've seen many times with the allmans and great southern and never, never saw him off, or have a bad show or anything else that you hear stories of.
I remember seeing the Allman's when they had Jack Pearson. Freaking Pearson tore it up. Fantastic musician.
There was in the 1980's a video store that only sold music VHS tapes etc. The word was that they had a VHS bootleg of the Allman brothers at the Fillmore East. I went in and asked, paid upfront and went back a week later. It was seeing Dickey playing the parts that floored me on the album that I then understood just how brilliant a guitarist he is. I have read a number of books about the Allman's. Duane is quoted after playing with Eric Clapton that he, Clapton, after 5 minutes would not be able to keep up with Dickey. To this fan, Dickey Betts is one of my favorite players and never received the recognition he deserved.
As far as his nature, I had tickets for his 1st solo tour, Auditorium Theater Chicago. I went early, met the crew from the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and helped load in, they gave me a pass. I came around a corner backstage and there is Dickey, by himself, eyes closed, sitting on top of a table with his goldtop warming up. He was such a beautiful player, I sat quietly sat down and listened. he opened his eyes and smiled, introduced himself to me and we talked for a couple minutes.
I was not much of a drinker and had maybe a whole can of beer which I guess made me tipsy. Loading out while he and the band were sitting around I picked up his guitar case, lost my balance and dropped the guitar in front of him and everyone. He smiled, " Jeff's been working hard tonight, lets give him a break" and motioned for me to have seat next to the band. He was just so sweet and gracious to a young fan. I was always sorry to hear of his personal difficulties.
Kenny Vaughn should narrate/summarize every great live performance. I’ve never been so captivated by listening to someone speak about a concert.
I could listen to Kenny all day long ... he needs a Kenny Vaughan podcast ..like a long podcast every week ...
There’s a great video of Jack playing Duane’s guitars on the Songbirds Foundation Channel!
Thank you so much for all the interviews with Kenny. He's become my favorite guest on the channel.
I'm old enough to have seen them play three times all the members.... Duane, Dickie, Berry, Greg, Butch, Jai Johnny..... they're the reason I play guitar today.....saw Jack at the Beacon Theatre in NYC with the Brothers back in 1997.....Jack was the closest to Duane as I ever heard.....he and Duane could swing ....sure miss those boys
There's an early recording of the Allmans where Greg clearly asks for more monitors on one song ....
KUDU's for the shout out on Jack Pearson's playing bringing a smile to Greg every night, and only then. Great memory- thanks for sharing
I recently read this fun Allman Brothers biography and think y'all would enjoy it. Imight do a video about it in the future.
amzn.to/49wy4Mi
If you buy something from this link, I'll get a little guitar string money. If you're lucky enough to have a mom and pop book store in your neighborhood, please buy it from them instead.
An interview with Alan Paul would be great.
I was lucky enough to see the original ABB lineup.. with Duane and Berry.. at the Spectrum in Philly..1970 I believe..? I was a tender 15 years old and the girl I was kinda dating was a groupie for them.. actually for RedDog and the crew.. It was a different time.. But that got us backstage..
I don’t see auras… but that night after the show Greg , standing there waiting for his ride, just GLOWED.! A soft but brilliant blue:. Freaked me OUT..! Never before that.. or after.. have I seen anything like that..✌🏼❤️
That’s awesome.
Saw them at the Spectrum May 71 w Johnny Winter and Redbone. Hooked ever since. 😊
@@tedschmidt3288 I think that’s the one I was at… a lotta acid was being consumed around that time.. so it’s a little fuzzy…🤣🤣🤣 I had recently started playing bass before then and I stood about 18 feet right in front of Berry..! His fretting form was almost classical.. a finger per fret… I eventually learned every bass line on Live at the Fillmore..!
@@joeurbanowski321 🤣 Yeah, I remember Xmas trees, purple microdots and orange sunshine being around then. I was at Girard College. Had to hop the wall and go AWOL to the show. Went to see Johnny Winter. Didn't know much about the ABB. WMMR seemed to only play but Midnite Rider and Revival. Boy was I surprised when they open with Statesboro blues and heard Duane's slide for the first time.
@@tedschmidt3288 .. those were some days..! Or daze… lol
Betts phrasing & modal lines were amazing. His solos had a flow to them under appreciated I think because of his demeanor but a great player.
I’m 65, don’t know Kenny, but really like this video and his reflections upon some of the finest musicians and music of my lifetime. 🤘 ABB and Southern Rock bands in general just take us to places with the music that is so emotionally pure.
Same age and same thoughts from a 🇨🇦
Sadly, I never saw the A Bros with Jack. I did see them with Dan Toler on guitar (Dicky was also there) and Toler was awesome.
Last time I seen Greg Allman was at Guitar center in Hollywood on sunset Blvd and weeks later he was RIP
I did monitors for a couple of Gregg Allman Band shows with Dickey’s band also on the bill. After their individual sets ,they did a set together. On the first show I asked Gregg which side he wanted his monitor and he told me he didn’t use a monitor then reconsidered and told me to put it in Dickey’s way and not plug it in. He was kidding, maybe.
I really like your interviews with Kenny. He's a magnificent guitar player and I'll second his opinion on Jack Pearson. Jack's playing is incredible along with his sense of humor and like Kenny said he can go places no one else can.
Hey Otis. Love all the Kenny Vaughn stuff! Jack Pearson would be a great interview. That cat can play anything! He's a really nice guy too.
saw marty and the gang in san diego a couple of weeks ago, sounded great.
Great interview thank you. I saw The Allmans many times, the first was the original band 8/1971 Central Park which was just months after they recorded Live at Fillmore. That show changed my life, I was hooked. I saw them with Jack Pearson in NJ many years later. Jack is one of the all-time best guitarists ever. Creativity, soul, and inspired/inspiring originality to the max.
I can't imagine how powerful an experience it must've been to see the Allmans live back in the day. I was hooked just listening to Fillmore East incessantly. Yes, I was hearing about how good Jack was and had never heard him thinking oh, they're just talking him up. Well after seeing him play one of his incredible long solos I was a convert! He's straight up phenomenal! I wholeheartedly agree is one of all-time best guitarists ever. He has it all---his improvisational skills are off the charts. Tons of soul too.
I was at the Central Park show too....the late show at the old Wollman skating rink ....$2.00 to get in.....what a band.....sure miss those boys
I was at the early show. Got lost leaving the Park, we wound up in The Central Park Zoo 🤣; we enjoyed watching the seals for a while😆. @@johnpandolfino8663
Love these Kenny Vaughn interviews!
Met Kenny when we opened for Marty in 2011. World class human being!! He wanted to check out my 54’ strat.
Kenny is the best! I got to see the Allmans a lot in the 90s and got to know one member and some of the crew pretty well. I mostly remember Dickie playing Marshalls but idk I think he had a soldano also where he ran one pretty hot and one cleaner but blended them, prob JBL speakers which is a pretty distinctive combo. He played a lot of different guitars in those days not just SGs and LPs. I saw a lot of PRS and 335 and even a strat. I got to see Jack a few times, for me it was earlier timeline, when he wasnt really in the band yet. I think they had to call him in, in the middle of a tour because Dickie might have gone on a bender and not shown for some shows. He did great but it was more him playing Dickie's parts those shows. I think i saw him once with Gregg solo too in Nash, but cant recall exactly who was there that night. Another time I saw ABB, I remember being mesmerized up at the front, listening to Dickie just comp for Blue Sky during Warren's solo. It was only 2 chords but it was really inspiring to me to go to go tighten up on my rhythm.
Kenny is the best! Great player and what an humble guy who is so complimentary towards his peers. What a great dude!
Right on about Jack Pearson, not only such an incredible guitarist...oike otherworldly great, he also has a fantastic voice, i live hearing him sing, too.
Always love your interviews with Kenny, he is one of my favorite guitarists. Hearing him talk about my favorite band, the good and the bad, and Jack Pearson, the best guitarist that I've ever heard, has me smiling like Gregg did while Jackie P was laying it down.
I saw the Allman Brothers with Jack and he was great. I recall thinking that Gregg's voice was not quite as it had been when I saw them in '94. Perhaps it was that adjustment period as he was on fire the next year when I saw him solo. Jack is a beast of a player. It is a huge gap that not a single release from that period has been issued.
Jack Pearson is amazing. Saw him a few years back at the Macon AB fest playing with Lee Roy Parnell. They passed back and forth Duane's guitar to play. He's the most versatile unknown cat out in the world today IMO.
I love hearing Kenny’s stories - and his playing! Those who don’t know Jack should, nicest guy ever. One thing I do miss from being in Nashville is catching his shows, and I’m not sure how many he does these days. An interview with him would be tremendous.
Driving 10 hours from Canada to Nashville to see the Allman Family reunion show at the Rhyman next month , I looked up Jacks web site and he has no shows posted
I could listen to Kenny talking all night and the next day. So knowledgeable and modest down to earth guy….. and a wicked guitarist ❤️
I love Jack's playing and his mandolin chops are fantastic, too. Keep the Cousin Kenny interviews coming; great stuff.
Jack Pearson is on a different level.
Amazing humble guy who slays dragons with his guitar!
Man I love listening to stories from Kenny.
Jack Pearson makes it look effortless when he plays....phoenomonal player !!!
I love any of the interviews with Kenny.
Such a great guitarist, and his insight into the music business is amazing!
And he seems so. It is talking And Sherie his experience.
Dickey was hard to get along with because of his alcoholism but in real life sober he did so much for others and never wanted others to know. One instance in his solo band Great Southern the Bass Player Dave Stoltz had his Bass stolen and Dickey went out and bought him a new one. One other thing they did give Jack many solo's Dickey was never selfish about sharing the music on stage. The reason Jack left he had very bad tinnitus and his ears where hurting so he had to leave or risk more damage. And in that sense Dickey was a hardass because he refused to turn down is volume. I remember everytime Dickey would solo Derek Trucks put his ear plugs in he played so loud.
Just saw Kenny and the gang in Turlock California this past Saturday. He and Marty are both amazing in their own right. Together they are down right dangerous. Chris Scruggs and Harry Stinson are also world class musicians! But I play
guitar , so ----🎸🎸🎸🎸
Always love Kenny s stories
Just saw Kenny about a month ago with Marty and he was absolutely brilliant as was the entire band....greatest under rated band performing today...
Love me some Kenny , the man with history.
so interesting about betts..
Jack Pearson is the man. Huge talent
Great video, Otis!
Big thanks to Kenny Vaughan!
I'm equally impressed with Kenny's playing too🎸
Great interview O!!
Spoke with Kenny for about 20-30 minutes after their show. He was amusing and one of the nicest guys. Humble and an awesome picker.
Kenny is a fabulous performer and very generous in interviews. He is an integral part of the Fabulous Superlatives! Thank you Kenny!!!
Kenny Vaughn is outstanding. One of the best.
Definitely do more Otis of Vaughan on the ABB. There isn't enough commentary out there in print or in audio of their 90s renaissance even after Haynes and Woody left. Make no mistake, the band's shows were still church in that time. Went to extraordinary places in the mid and late 90s with Dickey, Pearson, Haynes and Trucks...and Oteil. The unbelievable rumbling freight train of 3 percussionists and Gregg's unmatched vocals and B3...will never forget all those shows. Stayed amazing and unique after that too, albeit without Dickey. But more eyewitness accounts of that period would be much obliged....thanks Otis and Kenny.
and K Vaughan said it right...Pearson takes things where noone else can go. Certainly not just technique wise either, but with soul and taste. Totally astonishing musician Pearson. Let's send all good vibes to Jack now too, as he's not doing very well.
I can listen to Kenny tell stories for days...man has seen it all
Two of my favorite bands the Allman Bros and Lucinda Williams.
Hell yeah! Jack's unreal! Love these KV interviews, such great stories.
❤he was a treat in Napa! Went there just to see The Superlatives. It was wonderful, ended too darn soon
crazy good stories thank you Otis, and Kenny 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
OTIS, KENNY, thank you!!!
"Gregg was over there ya know, hair hangin down just between him and the microphone" wow, what a cool memory to have..I can see it too
When Kenny says someone is a great guitar player, you listen. And i dont even play a guitar!
Luck me I was the 1,000th thumbs up! And on a great Kenny session! Thank you Otis for all you do!
Thank you Otis, and Kenny. I just looked up Jack Pearson and watched some videos. WOW...
You’re Goddamn right Kenny Vaughn!
Oh man--always great to hear Kenny tell more amazing stories! Wow, I can't even imagine what it was like to see the Allmans live with Duane. However, when Kenny brought up how good Dicky was I hear that, his style is quite something. I was a bit blown away by Gregg not ever using monitors, I mistakenly thought it was just in-ear monitors that he hated. Nope-ha ha. That is funny to me. Hearing Kenny talk about Jack Pearson reminds me of the first time i heard him too; Who-is-this-guy??!! Phenomenal...Kenny is so right about those long expansive solos that Pearson takes, look out because he takes you on quite the journey! Quite the transcendental experience. I checked on here if there was a vid of Jack playing Duane's Les Paul and didn't see one, but there is one with him playing Duane's SG. Sounds great! Plays wicked slide too-wow! There is one vid of him playing a sweet '59 Les Paul but it isn't Duane's. I got a kick out of the studio dude saying to Kenny Jack would never make it in this biz, that is great! Yes, Otis maybe it is a badge of honor. Thank you guys for these great conversations, Kenny is such an awesome player himself too! Love him and Marty together-superb!!
Ask any musician about Jack Pearson and they say two things, he's a phenomenal picker and he's one of the nicest cats you'll ever meet. Story has it that when Jack went down to Dickey's to audition that after hearing Jack, Dickey said " either we give this guy the job or I'm going to take lessons from him". Only the Duane and Dickey tandem was better than Dickey and Jack imo. There were devastating versions of "High Falls" from that period.
Thanks for posting these.
As these interviews never fail to reveal, Kenny is a complete gentleman, whip smart and great storyteller.
I first saw Lucinda in '98 at a club in Santa Ana during the first tour supporting Car Wheels and several times since,
most recently in 2017 at the Hollywood Bowl opening for Tom Petty in what turned out to be his 2nd to last show.
Lucinda has always has great bands behind her, but that band in '98, with Kenny Vaughn was one for the ages.
Luckily for all of us, Marty Stuart had the good sense and fortune to invite Vaughn to join the Fabulous Superlatives.
another one...jack pearson is da man. thanks , otis
Thanks Otis - and love ya Kenny. Y'all have a peek at Arlen Roth's "Tele Masters" version of "Key To The Highway" that features Jack Pearson. Kenny's right (of course). Jack can flat deal.
There's a funny story about Jack Pierson playing on a stage at a Summer NAMM with Zakk Wylde. Zakk got up on stage and sort of directed Jack to follow along. When Zakk gave Jack a solo it soon became quite apparent who the better picker was.
Oh wow-really? I can imagine that was a moment for Zakk to realize he was in the presence of the master!
It was a Gibson show case put together by a good friend of mine who was in charge of artist relations at the time. Zakk agreed to the showcase but told my friend that he better round up some good players or he would walk. My friend hired the Nationals; Jack Pearson (guitar) Willaim Howse (harp) Andy McMahon (Hammond B-3) Abe White (bass) and Richard Carter (drums). Immediately after the show, Zakk threatened to whoop my friends ass for embarrassing him in public. See, when he first met Jack, he told him that when he couldn't keep up, just fall back in the pocket and chunk some rhythm. At some point in the show, Zakk was advised to fall back in the pocket and chunk some rhythm. And that's why he wanted to whoop my friends ass.
That is the story precisely. Thanks for freshening up my memory of it. @@jacksfan08
@@jacksfan08what a great story. Thank you.
Duane and Dickie also used Sunn amps on a number of occasions. Spectacular sound.
Thanks man I really enjoyed that
I'm a new Kenny Vaughn fan. A great guitarist and he's filled with fascinating stories
Kenny and Marty and the Fabulous Superlatives put on one hell of a show tonight in Tulsa.
That's funny, I had the same reaction about Jack the first time I saw him, which was one of those reunion or remembrance shows I believe. I also never use a monitor. I can easily hear one other's monitor and the mains. I usually don't sing much, though.
We need some brother Duane stories!
Read Skydog by Randy Poe
@@steveparish9210 I've read them all
if Kenny was talking about doing his laundry or favorite cheeseburger or anything...i'd hit play !!!
Ha ha-yes we both know it'd be fascinating whatever it is.
It is truly high praise when Kenny says someone is good?
Oh well... Gregg had his own way... It never let him down 🙏👏
Ain't that the truth about playing big venues! I remember when playing a bigger venue & front of house would be sound checking the bass drum. He'd do his thing, then turn the fader back up & when it would be shaking the stage, I kinda knew things were gonna be sounding okay. Ha! This guy sure does have some. . . . . . . . . . Unparalleled stories!
I mixed monitors for him at the Button South in Hallendale, FL, and he did not have vocals in his monitor.
kenny! no such thing as too much kenny vaughn! love SJOCR
A very good friend of mine used to be Dickie's guitar tech at the end of his career. My buddy says Dickie was the perfect name for the guy. He handcuffed a guitar case to my friend and sent him to Gibson to get the guitar fixed.
Now he's guitar tech for Halestorm.
Duane used a Marshall 50 watt bass amp, straight-wired to bypass the tone and volume controls. He played through a Marshall 4x12 bass cabinet which is on display at the Big House museum in Macon.
I love Kenny because, like me, he
A) loves Garcia and the dead, saw them live, and "gets it" here comes to why they are truly a one-of-a-kind band
B) is ultimately just a huge fan
C) loves loves loves playin that gitbox
I always enjoy the stories on this channel , but Kenny Vaughan is special and one cool cat! I am related to some Vaughan, I guess I need to deep dive into the family tree to see if we are distantly related - 😉 Otis do you still have the same PO box that the Saturday coffee group sent post cards too?
He is right, Jack Pearson is the man ! Wizard of anything with strings on it
The Allman brothers lead such interesting lives. They could definitely have a movie made about their lives but it would almost seem unbelievable.
Otis, I know this is your gig and all ... but Kenny Vaughn has got to write a book.
I saw the Allman bros. With Jack Pearson and Derek Trucks on guitars.
As a friend of a friend of Derek Trucks, I sat side stage for many Allman Brothers shows at the Beacon Theater. I was always right next to Greg’s Leslie, and I remember having to pull my legs in when Greg was led out to his organ. I also remember the Leslie blowing my hair all over the place when he got it really spinning. He was all business. He came in the back door with his wife right before the show started, and split as soon as it ended.
You dang right about Jack!
There's live at great woods in 98 with Jack Pearson...Fantastic..The entire show🍄🍑
Kenny Vaughan is the real deal.
There ia a video of Jack playing Duanes guitar and its awesome.
Just love kenny!!...and Jack Pearson IS A WIZARD...
Great story
Great....Great history here!!!!
Kenny is so kool , Jack Pearson is absolutely phenomenal guitar player and he seems like a great guy as well .
The ABB used Mesa Boogie amps in the Studio.