You Sir are correct, Skynyrd absolutely belongs up there with the Stones and the mighty Zep! So many good songs, a hidden National Treasure for sure👍 Thanks so much for this Southern gem Dave, and you’re a great teacher!! Best Damn Channel Out There🤘
Brought back lots of memories, I'll gi listen to them now. Plane crash was the year I graduated high school...they were one of the best rock and roll bands for sure This is a great channel brother, been playing for a living and a life and I always learn something. Hats off.
I always feel like Gary is so underrated. Everyone fawns over Allen & Steve (rightfully so), even Ed King's famous solo on SHA, but Rossington just had that signature Skynyrd, spooky, swampy, menacing sound. I loved his feel, even with Rossington Collins band.
Agreed. Gary had that dirty sound that you get from a Gibson Les Paul. The Fenders gave you a crisp and cleaner sound. No mattet what brand they were playing, they were a great bunch of guitar players making some for ever southeren rock & roll. All of them are gone except Gary. I'm sure he will be greeted with open arms when he walks thru those pearly gates with Ronnie handing Gary that old Les Paul, telling him, get it Honkie. R.I.P. deceased L.S. band members.
Second only to the Allman Brothers who by the way they opened for many times down in Fla. In fact it was Duane who told Ronnie that if they wanted to make the big time they needed to rehearse at least 10 to 12 hrs every day. Well guess what Ronnie took that advice to heart and thats what they did. Just a little history for ya'll.
Eh, i don't know if you read these comments but here we go any way.. First of all, you're an awesome guitar player. You're a great teacher and you really know a LOT about theory. You also show that you don't have to have tons of expensive gear to make a decent sounding UA-cam video. You prove that it's mostly in the fingers. Most of your stuff (if not all) is spot on and if you don't know you'll just come out and say that you're not a 100% sure what's going on which in the case of Lynyrd Skynyrd is kinda tricky sometimes due to the fact that there are often 3 guitar players, thus 3 parts, and sometimes they double their parts aswell. Anyway, love your channel and thanks for the awesome lessons!
It always sounded like they were having fun working the songs out. They had a great sense of humor and a sense of purpose. Lots of different influences. Like Jake said at the Old Landmark Church, when he saw the light. "Elwood...It's the band man.... It's the BAND!" That's what I miss most. The band was special & their music was special. . You can still hear it in every note. Thank you.
So glad you had “I Know A Little,” as part of your breakdown. That has such a great blusey riff throughout. Maybe one day do a breakdown of that entire song? You just touched the surface! Great job as always Mr. Brewster.
When I was a kid in the mid and late 90's I was OBSESSSSSSSSED with Skynyrd and knew literally every single thing about them that I possibly could. My first guitar was even a Gibson Explorer because I was just so obsessed with Allen Collins. My first band was basically just a Skynyrd tribute band and ALL we cared about was literally just playing every single Skynyrd song note for note and we HATED all the music that was popular at the time. When I was about 15 me and my best buddy was a fellow die hard and we were at a show in Knoxville and waited like 9 hours at the front gate to run to get a front row seat and while sitting there the manager of the road crew walked by and some of the old hippies that had been there for a few hours were amazed at our knowledge of Skynyrd and started telling him we should get to go backstage for our loyalty in how long we were waiting to get to see them and he actually gave us passes and took us back there! We met Johnny, Rickey, and Billy and they were all INCREDIBLY nice and generous to us and we were fanboying out HARD! LOL! I've still got a pick I got from Rickey and Gary to this day. Then as time grew and I grew as a musician I sorta "grew out" of Skynyrd and went on to SRV and Hendrix and the Allman Bros but Skynyrd always has and always WILL hold a special place in my heart and my goodness Steve Gaines and Ed King NEVER got the credit they deserved but the solo on I Never Dreamed is an absolute MASTERPIECE of targeting chord tones. That Smell does it as well. What's funny is I always feel like Skynyrd is sort of a "family thing" and it sorta kills me to hear people talk about them that don't really "know" all about them but there's no doubt that Skynyrd has and will stand the test of time and all the elitist idiots that don't appreciate them will underestimate them at their own peril. Sorry for the book but Skynyrd still fires me up even at now 40 years old. LOL!
I played drums in a country/rock band and we did a BUNCH of Skynyrd and it wore me out. At one time I could sing just like Ronnie and Danny Joe Brown when I was in practice.
My friend I am sorry to say that the band that calls them self Skynyrd now is nothing like the band of the 60’s and 70’s Ronnie , Allan Leon Gary and Bob were the original band that I saw that was the best I ever saw. Now they just make money off there name am sorry to say. I saw them at the Beacon Theater in NYC and walked out because of the showboating they were doing with songs they didn’t write. I could go and see a tribute band and have a better time .I feel very sorry for Gary losing all of his friends that he started with.
Love it man!!! My father-in-law taught and was friends with Leonard at Lee HS here in Jax LOL! Proud to say I went to the same HS myself years later. LS were such a talented band of local boys, although I don’t think Ed King was given enough credit. And gosh I would’ve loved to see more of Steve Gaines. Cut too short. ✌🏻
@@scottstewart754 There`s a video on here somewhere (Ed King`s guitar collection) where he talks about some of the obscure songs/licks he wrote and you get to see and hear some of the guitars he used on the records. It`s great.
Great lesson Dave!! Poison Whiskey is one of my favorite deep tracks !! It’s gonna be fun to learn that lick , also Working for MCA ! Gary Richrath was a hell of a player too !!
The curse of Classic Rock Radio is that I only got exposed to the hits and then you get tired of them. Lately I’ve been listening song by song, album by album to Skynyrd, and I’ve been blown away by how much great stuff I missed out on
As an old timey man I'm positive Allen played MCA with 2 note power chords flying all over the board in a blaze while Gary laid back kinda like you demonstrated which gave the song it's searing , almost guitar despise over MCA's control over the band . At 16 these uncontrollables fit me fine , 1975 was a good time for So.R&R😎.
Reed Mullin (COC drummer) RIP a few years back. One of my favorite drummers and bands (especially albums "Animosity" through "Blind"). I'll definitely check out their Skynyrd cover. Thanks for the alert!
Man I was actually thinking about messaging you today about some Skynyrd! One lesson that I would LOVE to see you do in regards to Tommy Bolin was his time with Deep Purple on the album Come Taste the Band. I love your lessons man, keep up the incredible work!
Yes thats Steves lick. Had they not crashed its not hard to see Steve was taking the band in a more jazz oriented direction so it begs the question " What if.".
I’m a beginner and these lessons have really helped me. Even though it’s way beyond my level your a great teacher that explains complicated stuff clearly and concisely. Thanks.
Steve Gaines may have been the best player of the bunch … loved the lesson and the artist selection … Lynyrd Skynyrd are certainly in the soundtrack of my life … I never had a chance to see the original band but I have seen the revived band about a dozen times and even saw them with Steve Morse and Charlie Daniels … for those guys there wasn’t a plan B … thanks for the content … it’s the best on UA-cam
I have a vague recollection that Steve Gaines was the little brother of one of the back up singers and they weren't going to even hear him play or audition, but because she pestered them to give him a shot, they were like "ok, just because it's you and he's your kid brother" and then it was a bit like "holy crap..." and the rest, as they say, is history!
These guys were right from my era, (1977 grad) but I never studied their guitar arrangements or songs as much as the Eagles or the short 3 guitar era of The Doobie Brothers. This old man needs schooling! I'm always fascinated by 3 guitar bands.
Since you’ve done lessons on the Allmans And Skynyrd could you please do a lesson on The Outlaws? Hughie Thomasson and Billy Jones were brilliant players. Thanks
I agree , the early stuff was southern metal , well almost. It definitely had that LP and marshall growl especially when the solo section starts in boogie no more. Awesome phrasing and slide solo. So lucky to see them early on when they cooked 👍
Your good you, a couple friends and I went to see a three band show in mid 70's in Sacramento they were first on the we figured they were just a fill in no one knew who they were , they left the whole f-ing place speechless they mysterious and polished after night we followed them everytime they hit west coast and they remain a part of us. Much thanks to youDave for breaking down some of they're magic for us. Your a great guitarist and communicater as well!
Nice job Dave. The riffs and progression all have their nuances easily over looked until you really listen. if you studied these songs you start to hear the individuality of the guitarists and their styles across not just these songs but all the of the 1970-77 catalogue. Ed King had the most unique style, and one that's very hard duplicate. MCA and Swamp Music are all his and of course SHA. His slide on Mr Banker is really stunning and as good as anything Duane ever did. Allen and Gary meshed beautifully on songs like I Aint the One and Simple Man. Steve was a master of picking, songwriting and slide playing and brought arranging to a new level with That Smell's outro solos section. He made Street Survivors. Thanks again!
My Hats off to ya Sir!! I'm a big Skynyrd fan from way back ! and know all these that you are playing and I have to say for one guitarist combining all the parts that's impressive! I'll give these a try in the fashion of thinking of it like a combined guitar part into one! Great Playing! and explanation!
David I believe that the first two notes are a slide from G5 to G6. Yea it's minimal but it never sounded quite right until I started sliding that half step. Just my two cents. Great video. Thx
Yep, I do the same thing. All of the "Stand out" neuaunces from that song i add to it. Everyone I'm sure plays it a little differently. Which is a good thing.
Damn what a great lesson!!!! Just love the channel and how you teach guitar parts. Keep up the great work thx Dave!!!!🎸👍 I've had so much fun playing and working on certain licks in this lesson. I just want to thx you again. Just great. Do all of us a favor and keep teaching, because it's fantastic. Can't wait for 10/21/22 Drop C ROCK 🎸👍🎸
Awesome as always! So many great guitarist in Southern Rock. If you're going to tell the story you have to cover Ricky Medlocke of Blackfoot who actually played drums early on for Lynyrd Skynyrd and later rejoined them as guitarist.
Lynyrd Skynyrd was my fav band. They were my reason for wanting to learn how to play the guitar. Awesome guitar work from you and them. Yes It was Gaines playing I know a little.
Once again, killing it. What about one for Black Oak Arkansas? Of all the Great Southern Rock Bands… they had the nastiest, most BOOGIE DOWN guitar riffs. “ Back Door Man”, “ Hot & Nasty”, even slower stuff like “ Strong Enough To Be Gentle” is just a cut above.
Thank You!!!! I like their cool and lazy riffs and grooves. Poison whiskey, city boy.... AND I like your secret lp- cover that changes frim lesson to lesson...;-)
Guitar wise, all the guitarists were different players and the combination of their styles together really made that core, unique and familiar Skynyrd sound. When Ed left and Steve filled in , it was still unique with a slight new taste to the Skynyrd "sound" . They all fed off each other in their own way. Some of the stuff I've learned from the songs, the fills etc. - I think "now how in the world did he come up with that phrase to fit in this part?" - and yet it fits perfectly. I've found that particularly true in Allen's parts- but ah hell, I love em all ! Every member of that band had something unique and personal to add to the equation, which is what made them so great. Many people who worked w/Lynyrd Skynyrd have said many times that LS were a songwriting , disciplined and rehearsed band. They always worked the songs out well in advance of the recording sessions, so as not to waste time or money. That kind of attn. to detail and tenacity makes for tried and true, well thought out and written songs , just listen to the solo break in 'Simple Man' : a masterfully orchestrated crescendo of guitars with heavy stated , robust phrases . They were all amazing players and songwriters. Never be another band like them again or since. May they rest in peace.
Skynyrd are famous for being from Alabama, Allman Brothers from Atlanta, Georgia, while the commercialized runt of the litter, Molly Hatchet, with much, much less critical respect, hail from Jacksonville, Florida. Right? Nope. In recent years, I was shocked to learn that Skynyrd are from Jacksonville, too, ditto the Allman Brothers! Only Molly Hatchet were proud to claim their real hometown roots. Regardless, Skynyrd has the guitar work that I admire most from these three. I was playing their CDs in my car this week, thinking that I should request Chordplay for some Skynyrd.
Huge inspiration for me to play guitar. I loved LS in my teen years but got away from them in adulthood. Very timely episode because I got back into some Skynyrd cuts last month learning, “On the Hunt” and, “Don’t Ask Me No Questions.” Big Gary Rossington fan here. Not flashy or fast player but tasteful and great pinch harmonics and chromatic licks interspersed in his phrasing.
Dude your close on working for mca but look up Ed King showing how he played it. I played just like that for years until I saw Ed do it and it all came together
I grew up with the footage of their concert at Knebworth in ‘76 featuring in the Old Grey Whistle Test viewers top 10 poll most years. It used to swap positions with Reeling in the Years and Hotel California if I remember correctly. There is a good documentary called ‘If I leave here tomorrow’ available which I would thoroughly recommend. Surely we all agree Simple Man is their magnum opus 😉 I love it anyway 👍🇬🇧 Great stuff DB
Excellent lesson Dave👏Since you asked, How about BlackFoot.😁 IMHO Steve Gaines was the most talented guitarist in the bands history. A great singer too, he did the vocals on, ya got that right with Ronnie. Ronnie loved and was amazed with his guitar abilities. In some of the old concert footage you can see Ronnie proudly smiling/admiring Steve like a proud father as Steve was playing.
Hi David.I love your lessons.Could you please please do videos on the solo and Pink Floyd work of both Roger Waters and Syd Barrett?Keep up the great work
Hey I've been watching your videos and enjoy what you do-- for Lynyrd Skynyrd there was a video that Gregg Koch did back in 2005 on Lynyrd Skynyrd and their hit songs on DVD
My Backyard 64 first band name. The Noble 5 The 1 percent.If any one knows any other names they had please tell me. An obscure chordplay. Lesson would be the Steve Gaines solo album that took till 86 to finally come out. Its so player tasty good.Respect to this channel always Dave true musician guitar player
Gene Odom has videos on here where he mentions more of their old names. He tells some great stories with very revealing information. There`s also a fan group online with tons of stories from people who knew them called Skynyrd Frynyds or something
@@robertstotts2343 l believe that when band was only gary ronnie and bob they called themselves " me you and him" obviously the very beginning of the band.
Yes, Stevie Gains played that intro lead. Chicken pick the licks as much as possible. Phenomenal player, 7/8 swing. "I know a little " has always been my favorite Skynard song .
Now here's a challenge young David..... Back in the 70s there were two wonderful British bands who never really made it.... But I saw each live twice supporting big world class rock acts.... They were Cochise and Wild Turkey.... If not, how about The Faces? Great band and major influence on acts like The Black Crowes...
Thanks you’re a great teacher.! There is a UA-cam video of Steve Allen, and Gary practicing in a living room that I listen to if anyone is interested. I think they were running Steve through the tunes. Again thanks for your lessons wish I could’ve had em years ago.
How this dude doesn't have a million subs is beyond me...best ear on YT.
Best guitar channel on UA-cam.
You Sir are correct, Skynyrd absolutely belongs up there with the Stones and the mighty Zep! So many good songs, a hidden National Treasure for sure👍 Thanks so much for this Southern gem Dave, and you’re a great teacher!!
Best Damn Channel Out There🤘
Brought back lots of memories, I'll gi listen to them now. Plane crash was the year I graduated high school...they were one of the best rock and roll bands for sure
This is a great channel brother, been playing for a living and a life and I always learn something. Hats off.
Licks! Chords! Whenever it comes to great guitar, Lynyrd Skynyrd aways delivered!!!!! Thanks, David!!! And thanks for focusing on the hidden gems!
Poison Whiskey! - Was blasting Skynyrd all day!
I always feel like Gary is so underrated.
Everyone fawns over Allen & Steve (rightfully so), even Ed King's famous solo on SHA,
but Rossington just had that signature Skynyrd, spooky, swampy, menacing sound.
I loved his feel, even with Rossington Collins band.
Agreed. Gary had that dirty sound that you get from a Gibson Les Paul. The Fenders gave you a crisp and cleaner sound. No mattet what brand they were playing, they were a great bunch of guitar players making some for ever southeren rock & roll. All of them are gone except Gary. I'm sure he will be greeted with open arms when he walks thru those pearly gates with Ronnie handing Gary that old Les Paul, telling him, get it Honkie. R.I.P. deceased L.S. band members.
I know a little about it , Steve Gaines phenomenal writing, a glimpse of new energy just to be ended in tragedy 🥺
Second only to the Allman Brothers who by the way they opened for many times down in Fla. In fact it was Duane who told Ronnie that if they wanted to make the big time they needed to rehearse at least 10 to 12 hrs every day. Well guess what Ronnie took that advice to heart and thats what they did. Just a little history for ya'll.
That’s right and Duane also encouraged them to write their own stuff. I guess they at the time were a mostly cover band.
Eh, i don't know if you read these comments but here we go any way.. First of all, you're an awesome guitar player. You're a great teacher and you really know a LOT about theory. You also show that you don't have to have tons of expensive gear to make a decent sounding UA-cam video. You prove that it's mostly in the fingers. Most of your stuff (if not all) is spot on and if you don't know you'll just come out and say that you're not a 100% sure what's going on which in the case of Lynyrd Skynyrd is kinda tricky sometimes due to the fact that there are often 3 guitar players, thus 3 parts, and sometimes they double their parts aswell. Anyway, love your channel and thanks for the awesome lessons!
He definitely reads them.
Allen came up with the Free Bird solo when he was 17 years olds a much underrated guitarist who is my favorite of all time.
Great job on the lesson!!!....Thanks David
Absolutely love Skynyrd. Nice job brother
It always sounded like they were having fun working the songs out. They had a great sense of humor and a sense of purpose. Lots of different influences. Like Jake said at the Old Landmark Church, when he saw the light. "Elwood...It's the band man.... It's the BAND!" That's what I miss most. The band was special & their music was special. . You can still hear it in every note. Thank you.
So glad you had “I Know A Little,” as part of your breakdown. That has such a great blusey riff throughout. Maybe one day do a breakdown of that entire song? You just touched the surface! Great job as always Mr. Brewster.
Such underrated guitar work by some of the best players of all time. Awesome lessons!
When I was a kid in the mid and late 90's I was OBSESSSSSSSSED with Skynyrd and knew literally every single thing about them that I possibly could. My first guitar was even a Gibson Explorer because I was just so obsessed with Allen Collins. My first band was basically just a Skynyrd tribute band and ALL we cared about was literally just playing every single Skynyrd song note for note and we HATED all the music that was popular at the time. When I was about 15 me and my best buddy was a fellow die hard and we were at a show in Knoxville and waited like 9 hours at the front gate to run to get a front row seat and while sitting there the manager of the road crew walked by and some of the old hippies that had been there for a few hours were amazed at our knowledge of Skynyrd and started telling him we should get to go backstage for our loyalty in how long we were waiting to get to see them and he actually gave us passes and took us back there! We met Johnny, Rickey, and Billy and they were all INCREDIBLY nice and generous to us and we were fanboying out HARD! LOL! I've still got a pick I got from Rickey and Gary to this day. Then as time grew and I grew as a musician I sorta "grew out" of Skynyrd and went on to SRV and Hendrix and the Allman Bros but Skynyrd always has and always WILL hold a special place in my heart and my goodness Steve Gaines and Ed King NEVER got the credit they deserved but the solo on I Never Dreamed is an absolute MASTERPIECE of targeting chord tones. That Smell does it as well. What's funny is I always feel like Skynyrd is sort of a "family thing" and it sorta kills me to hear people talk about them that don't really "know" all about them but there's no doubt that Skynyrd has and will stand the test of time and all the elitist idiots that don't appreciate them will underestimate them at their own peril. Sorry for the book but Skynyrd still fires me up even at now 40 years old. LOL!
I played drums in a country/rock band and we did a BUNCH of Skynyrd and it wore me out. At one time I could sing just like Ronnie and Danny Joe Brown when I was in practice.
My friend I am sorry to say that the band that calls them self Skynyrd now is nothing like the band of the 60’s and 70’s Ronnie , Allan Leon Gary and Bob were the original band that I saw that was the best I ever saw. Now they just make money off there name am sorry to say. I saw them at the Beacon Theater in NYC and walked out because of the showboating they were doing with songs they didn’t write. I could go and see a tribute band and have a better time .I feel very sorry for Gary losing all of his friends that he started with.
Love it man!!! My father-in-law taught and was friends with Leonard at Lee HS here in Jax LOL! Proud to say I went to the same HS myself years later. LS were such a talented band of local boys, although I don’t think Ed King was given enough credit. And gosh I would’ve loved to see more of Steve Gaines. Cut too short. ✌🏻
I agree Ed King was as big deal for Skynyrd! There will never be another like SKYNYRD! God bless Danny No Brown....
@@scottstewart754 I said hi to Danny Joe Brown and got cussed out.
@@scottstewart754 There`s a video on here somewhere (Ed King`s guitar collection) where he talks about some of the obscure songs/licks he wrote and you get to see and hear some of the guitars he used on the records. It`s great.
Great rundown, thank you. The original Wild-eyed Southern Boys.
Whats not to like here? David delivers as usual!
Workin' for MCA top 5 rock guitar tunes ever in my world.
One of my top 5 Lynyrd riffs and it never gets transcribed in any books or guitar magazines ...Poison Whiskey
And it's always fun to play!
Great lesson Dave!!
Poison Whiskey is one of my favorite deep tracks !! It’s gonna be fun to learn that lick , also Working for MCA !
Gary Richrath was a hell of a player too !!
We need some Gary Richrath Late Night Lessons!!!
Long Live the Explorer!🤘 Thanks 🍺’ski.
👍great lesson, wish you were my neighbor 🎸😎👌
I really appreciate how you tell the story about the artist(s), the song and the theory behind it. You're defiantly on top of your game. Thank you
I can't help but wonder if that ending with the 7#9 wasn't inspired by Funk #49
The curse of Classic Rock Radio is that I only got exposed to the hits and then you get tired of them. Lately I’ve been listening song by song, album by album to Skynyrd, and I’ve been blown away by how much great stuff I missed out on
So many gems by Skynyrd. Thanks for the walkthrough.
Needle and the Spoon another underrated. Heck most of their tunes are.
As an old timey man I'm positive Allen played MCA with 2 note power chords flying all over the board in a blaze while Gary laid back kinda like you demonstrated which gave the song it's searing , almost guitar despise over MCA's control over the band . At 16 these uncontrollables fit me fine , 1975 was a good time for So.R&R😎.
Right on David...Right on...
Dave, you are one of the best teachers I have ever seen. Thank you
Thank You David! Good stuff!
On the Hunt, My Favorite Skynyrd tune.
C.O.C. does a great cover of it.
Reed Mullin (COC drummer) RIP a few years back. One of my favorite drummers and bands (especially albums "Animosity" through "Blind"). I'll definitely check out their Skynyrd cover. Thanks for the alert!
That's a great tune. Heavy... almost metal
Lynyrd Skynyrd is a source of rock'n'roll riffs. Best guitar channel on youtube. Great lesson!! Thank you.
Man I was actually thinking about messaging you today about some Skynyrd! One lesson that I would LOVE to see you do in regards to Tommy Bolin was his time with Deep Purple on the album Come Taste the Band. I love your lessons man, keep up the incredible work!
Yes thats Steves lick. Had they not crashed its not hard to see Steve was taking the band in a more jazz oriented direction so it begs the question " What if.".
I’m a beginner and these lessons have really helped me. Even though it’s way beyond my level your a great teacher that explains complicated stuff clearly and concisely. Thanks.
Steve Gaines may have been the best player of the bunch … loved the lesson and the artist selection … Lynyrd Skynyrd are certainly in the soundtrack of my life … I never had a chance to see the original band but I have seen the revived band about a dozen times and even saw them with Steve Morse and Charlie Daniels … for those guys there wasn’t a plan B … thanks for the content … it’s the best on UA-cam
Steve and Allen were the best two
I have a vague recollection that Steve Gaines was the little brother of one of the back up singers and they weren't going to even hear him play or audition, but because she pestered them to give him a shot, they were like "ok, just because it's you and he's your kid brother" and then it was a bit like "holy crap..." and the rest, as they say, is history!
@@theblacksquirrel. yeah that's right and his band actually covered a Skynyrd song or two cool stuff
These guys were right from my era, (1977 grad) but I never studied their guitar arrangements or songs as much as the Eagles or the short 3 guitar era of The Doobie Brothers. This old man needs schooling!
I'm always fascinated by 3 guitar bands.
Great insights
This was cool! 👍💪
Since you’ve done lessons on the Allmans And Skynyrd could you please do a lesson on The Outlaws?
Hughie Thomasson and Billy Jones were brilliant players.
Thanks
David love your channel. Thank you for another great episode. How about some Molly Hatchet?
I agree , the early stuff was southern metal , well almost. It definitely had that LP and marshall growl especially when the solo section starts in boogie no more. Awesome phrasing and slide solo. So lucky to see them early on when they cooked 👍
@@bobhill102 Ah... Boogie No More. I'm so glad I survived those days. Those memories are precious!
Lots of good stuff to work on here. Nice pace too, you're the right level teacher for this guy.
Excellent presentation. Thank you. And extra points for Poison Whiskey.
So many great LS tunes! Thanks for sharing!
Your good you, a couple friends and I went to see a three band show in mid 70's in Sacramento they were first on the we figured they were just a fill in no one knew who they were , they left the whole f-ing place speechless they mysterious and polished after night we followed them everytime they hit west coast and they remain a part of us. Much thanks to youDave for breaking down some of they're magic for us. Your a great guitarist and communicater as well!
Nice job Dave. The riffs and progression all have their nuances easily over looked until you really listen. if you studied these songs you start to hear the individuality of the guitarists and their styles across not just these songs but all the of the 1970-77 catalogue. Ed King had the most unique style, and one that's very hard duplicate. MCA and Swamp Music are all his and of course SHA. His slide on Mr Banker is really stunning and as good as anything Duane ever did. Allen and Gary meshed beautifully on songs like I Aint the One and Simple Man. Steve was a master of picking, songwriting and slide playing and brought arranging to a new level with That Smell's outro solos section. He made Street Survivors. Thanks again!
My Hats off to ya Sir!! I'm a big Skynyrd fan from way back ! and know all these that you are playing and I have to say for one guitarist combining all the parts that's impressive! I'll give these a try in the fashion of thinking of it like a combined guitar part into one! Great Playing! and explanation!
David I believe that the first two notes are a slide from G5 to G6. Yea it's minimal but it never sounded quite right until I started sliding that half step. Just my two cents. Great video. Thx
Yep, I do the same thing. All of the "Stand out" neuaunces from that song i add to it. Everyone I'm sure plays it a little differently. Which is a good thing.
Nailed them David. Awesome. Love the lessons.
Damn what a great lesson!!!! Just love the channel and how you teach guitar parts. Keep up the great work thx Dave!!!!🎸👍
I've had so much fun playing and working on certain licks in this lesson. I just want to thx you again. Just great. Do all of us a favor and keep teaching, because it's fantastic.
Can't wait for 10/21/22 Drop C ROCK 🎸👍🎸
Another awesome video! I think a Saigon Kick chordplay would be sweet.
My man this is easily the best guitar channel on UA-cam,keep your good work and all the best...👍
Hey really enjoyed the cover of some of swampy LS songs; I too enjoy some of offbeat not played so much LS songs - you did a great job as always Dave!
The Bread-Basket of Rock!
there was a lot mor to lynyrd S. than just the one song the radio stations keep playing....:-)....good bluesy rockn' roll....from down south....
Awesome as always! So many great guitarist in Southern Rock. If you're going to tell the story you have to cover Ricky Medlocke of Blackfoot who actually played drums early on for Lynyrd Skynyrd and later rejoined them as guitarist.
THIS IS REALLY GOOD.... I LIKE ALL THE WORK YOU DO FOR US TO LEARN THESE RIFFS...AND SHOW US ...KEEP UP THE REALLY WONDERFUL WORK..
Great contact my brother. Keep it up. We love your stuff man.
Lynyrd Skynyrd was my fav band. They were my reason for wanting to learn how to play the guitar. Awesome guitar work from you and them.
Yes It was Gaines playing I know a little.
Love the Skynyrd stuff, great job
Ah the secret sauce is now out there! well done, they were crazy good!!! great work David
Once again, killing it.
What about one for Black Oak Arkansas? Of all the Great Southern Rock Bands… they had the nastiest, most BOOGIE DOWN guitar riffs. “ Back Door Man”, “ Hot & Nasty”, even slower stuff like “ Strong Enough To Be Gentle” is just a cut above.
You’re an excellent instructor. Thank you
One of the greatest Rock N Roll bands EVER
What Skynyrd and Billy G. do with 2 note chords is what I have been exploring. Great lesson's Thanks
Thank You!!!! I like their cool and lazy riffs and grooves. Poison whiskey, city boy.... AND I like your secret lp- cover that changes frim lesson to lesson...;-)
Guitar wise, all the guitarists were different players and the combination of their styles together really made that core, unique and familiar Skynyrd sound. When Ed left and Steve filled in , it was still unique with a slight new taste to the Skynyrd "sound" . They all fed off each other in their own way. Some of the stuff I've learned from the songs, the fills etc. - I think "now how in the world did he come up with that phrase to fit in this part?" - and yet it fits perfectly. I've found that particularly true in Allen's parts- but ah hell, I love em all ! Every member of that band had something unique and personal to add to the equation, which is what made them so great. Many people who worked w/Lynyrd Skynyrd have said many times that LS were a songwriting , disciplined and rehearsed band. They always worked the songs out well in advance of the recording sessions, so as not to waste time or money. That kind of attn. to detail and tenacity makes for tried and true, well thought out and written songs , just listen to the solo break in 'Simple Man' : a masterfully orchestrated crescendo of guitars with heavy stated , robust phrases .
They were all amazing players and songwriters. Never be another band like them again or since.
May they rest in peace.
Great tone as well! Thanks teach!
Skynyrd are famous for being from Alabama, Allman Brothers from Atlanta, Georgia, while the commercialized runt of the litter, Molly Hatchet, with much, much less critical respect, hail from Jacksonville, Florida. Right? Nope. In recent years, I was shocked to learn that Skynyrd are from Jacksonville, too, ditto the Allman Brothers! Only Molly Hatchet were proud to claim their real hometown roots. Regardless, Skynyrd has the guitar work that I admire most from these three. I was playing their CDs in my car this week, thinking that I should request Chordplay for some Skynyrd.
Lots more talent came from Jacksonville. It`s surprising.
Steve Gaines' album One In the Sun is worth checking out for those unfamiliar...triple threat: singer/songwriter/guitar player.
Huge inspiration for me to play guitar. I loved LS in my teen years but got away from them in adulthood. Very timely episode because I got back into some Skynyrd cuts last month learning, “On the Hunt” and, “Don’t Ask Me No Questions.” Big Gary Rossington fan here. Not flashy or fast player but tasteful and great pinch harmonics and chromatic licks interspersed in his phrasing.
Intro: Poison Whiskey !
Dude your close on working for mca but look up Ed King showing how he played it. I played just like that for years until I saw Ed do it and it all came together
Thanks finding out because I never knew what he looked like myself and I never had enough time to research it.
Nice cool chords! Very nice pure TONE goin on !! Peace brother
great as always
Thank you
ted nugent chordplay?
YES!!
About time you did Skynyrd Collins was the most underrated guitar player
I grew up with the footage of their concert at Knebworth in ‘76 featuring in the Old Grey Whistle Test viewers top 10 poll most years. It used to swap positions with Reeling in the Years and Hotel California if I remember correctly. There is a good documentary called ‘If I leave here tomorrow’ available which I would thoroughly recommend. Surely we all agree Simple Man is their magnum opus 😉 I love it anyway 👍🇬🇧 Great stuff DB
Great breakdown as always....
Excellent lesson Dave👏Since you asked, How about BlackFoot.😁
IMHO Steve Gaines was the most talented guitarist in the bands history. A great singer too, he did the vocals on, ya got that right with Ronnie.
Ronnie loved and was amazed with his guitar abilities. In some of the old concert footage you can see Ronnie proudly smiling/admiring Steve like a proud father as Steve was playing.
Hi David.I love your lessons.Could you please please do videos on the solo and Pink Floyd work of both Roger Waters and Syd Barrett?Keep up the great work
Hey I've been watching your videos and enjoy what you do-- for Lynyrd Skynyrd there was a video that Gregg Koch did back in 2005 on Lynyrd Skynyrd and their hit songs on DVD
Poison Whiskey - soooo grovy!
I have to ask David, what’s your favorite guitar you own?
Love it!
My Backyard 64 first band name. The Noble 5 The 1 percent.If any one knows any other names they had please tell me. An obscure chordplay. Lesson would be the Steve Gaines solo album that took till 86 to finally come out. Its so player tasty good.Respect to this channel always Dave true musician guitar player
Gene Odom has videos on here where he mentions more of their old names. He tells some great stories with very revealing information. There`s also a fan group online with tons of stories from people who knew them called Skynyrd Frynyds or something
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Conquering worm was a name they used
@@davidcoleman4291 crazy much thanx David. Respect to you
@@robertstotts2343 l believe that when band was only gary ronnie and bob they called themselves " me you and him" obviously the very beginning of the band.
Yes, Stevie Gains played that intro lead. Chicken pick the licks as much as possible. Phenomenal player, 7/8 swing. "I know a little " has always been my favorite Skynard song .
Now here's a challenge young David..... Back in the 70s there were two wonderful British bands who never really made it.... But I saw each live twice supporting big world class rock acts.... They were Cochise and Wild Turkey.... If not, how about The Faces? Great band and major influence on acts like The Black Crowes...
man, you're getting a killer tone from that les paul!
once again outstanding.... but now that everyone knows your site exist, I can't cheat anymore.... I have to play these songs correctly now..
Some one had to do it, an since I'm first FREEBIRD
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LOL we used to say send your request on a hundred dollar bill request form to the stage! LOL
Superb info Fella 👌
Love it. Wish you would adjust your camera or zoom in some to see the fretboard a little better. Just a beginner. Still, very helpful. Tks.
Skynyrd gets pigeon holes often ....they were no joke "...great video 👍
Thanks you’re a great teacher.! There is a UA-cam video of Steve Allen, and Gary practicing in a living room that I listen to if anyone is interested. I think they were running Steve through the tunes. Again thanks for your lessons wish I could’ve had em years ago.
Are the tabs for this and your videos for the Tommy Bolin licks and Bernie Marsden Whitesnake chord play going to be on your patreon page?
Ed King looks like chubby David Gilmour lol