"You didn't have to teach us like you did but you did, but you did and we thank you"... IMHO Billy has the most coolest licks, very melodic and intelligently designed, always making my blood boil. Long live the king!
@markhamilton8765 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! BTW, the first part of your comment is pure genius!!
@LocoDirewolf4 жыл бұрын
Billy has always been one of my favorite guitarists. His playing is neither fast for the sake of being fast, nor flashy or showing off. His playing has smoothness, funkiness, nastiness, grittiness, stankiness, bluesyness, boogie, swagger, and chillness, all rolled into one epic, unmistakable style.
@JamminJim424 жыл бұрын
NO other word can cover it like "stank" !!! Great choice.
@mariuszeven3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@wilhelmrogue13 жыл бұрын
‘Stankiness’ hell yess
@ManCrew2 жыл бұрын
Well said. Billy G is a one of a kind national treasure. The best tone in the business. When I am improvising I hear his style of blues rock in my head. He is sneaky good. When you start trying to learn his stuff it's amazing how efficient he is. He chooses some really interesting notes. Nobody squeezes the thickness out of two notes better than Billy.
@garrrrrryyy Жыл бұрын
Love billy gibbons one of the very best indeed
@swoopdog54 Жыл бұрын
Another excellent nuanced lesson that every guitar player should dig and emulate. This kind of thing just drips coolness. Excellent teacher and player. Great tone. It's ALL good!
@ernestturner9153 жыл бұрын
My favorite all time solo from Billy Gibbons was the Rough Boy solo..It has given me goosebumps for 30 years..
@myoldmate2 жыл бұрын
Mine is the solos from the original take of La Grange. I was very young then and it just blew me away. The whistle notes are effing fantastic. Also a track of theirs that no one ever seems to acknowledge is Planet Of Women, that is a proper headbangin' track, also with great solos.
@userjasker762 жыл бұрын
My favorite is I need you tonight. I feel so much emotion in that song . My eyes well up lol.
@midnightexpress1567 Жыл бұрын
So true
@DmaraGuitars2 жыл бұрын
When I saw Billy playing Cheap Sunglasses live, I noticed he’s playing the A-Bb at the second and third fret. That sneaky sucker has his high e tuned down a whole step.
@rcanderson43284 жыл бұрын
ZZ Top is one of the tightest bands EVER. Billy Gibbons is a top notch guitar player too.
@davidrpriest2 жыл бұрын
The genius of Billy Gibbons is he can play an incredible solo with very few notes. He takes you on a journey using slight bends, harmonics and feel. He can stay in one position and entertain you for minutes. He doesn't fly all over the fret board. His ability to do this is reminds me of Albert King.
@uncleremus50464 жыл бұрын
Always thought Billy Gibbons was underrated & had exceptional phrasing! Great job 🍺Ski!
@jboughtin75224 жыл бұрын
Gibbons is a talented songwriter as well as a great guitar player and has a unique ability to create simple riffs and phrases that have very distinct musical character. When I first started hearing his music I used to think "now why hasn't anyone else thought of doing that"?
@mutt85532 жыл бұрын
Well put. The riffs from La Grange, Legs, and Tush are all pretty simple , but Billy’s playing just ascends them to another level
@gautamasakyamuni66884 жыл бұрын
Greta stuff,and Reverend Billy Gibbons is the living proof that "Less is more" 👍
@stuartmiller74194 жыл бұрын
...and that substance beats style, every time.
@ziggylayneable4 жыл бұрын
"ZZ top's first album"will always be my favorite. when you flip the album over and look at the picture on the back and they don't have long beards. and there in a cattle stall...lol. have mercy...
@dabsafe3 жыл бұрын
ZZ Top’s first 3 albums are just the most amazing
@randyroberts42394 жыл бұрын
"He's a badass..." Pretty well summed up, brother!
@musicmotorskate75404 жыл бұрын
Billy is a subtle genius. I thought he was just playing simple blues until I tried to figure some of his songs out. I quickly realized there's alot more going on, but it's subtle.
@charlesnosich10494 жыл бұрын
Lotta folks call them EZ topp, until they realized what was going on.
@TheStones19654 жыл бұрын
Charles Nosich Very challenging. I hear the same comments for AC/DC. When I say play Riff Raff then they shut up pretty fast.
@peterdoiron64354 жыл бұрын
Love that earlier ZZ TOP.
@absea79184 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! I love how Billy Gibbons always seems like what he's playing is effortless, its so second nature to him. Amazing how he was so young when ZZ Top started out, and as you said, they were fully formed right out of the gate. Thanks!
@crisprtalk69634 жыл бұрын
no filler all killer!
@theplayers35074 жыл бұрын
I am stealing that. Right now. Just a'runnin off with it in broad daylight. Gonna shamelessly use it, too. Just watch.
@oatnoid3 жыл бұрын
Zactemundo.
@grantshenton70793 жыл бұрын
Totally agree mate, it’s what he doesn’t play,reminds me of Freddie Kings style ,who was also from Texas of course
@mikeivey84713 жыл бұрын
Everybody loves "Billy Gibbons" !! Truest statement ever made !!
@tonefish38254 жыл бұрын
Billy is so good that he made me think I could play guitar. He makes it look so easy and smooth.
@rogeralleyne92573 жыл бұрын
Billy Gibbons is a master to me because he can get so much sound out of very little information!!! 1 chord sounds like 4 different tonalities!!!🙏🙏🙏Thank you!!!
@joeflotta4 жыл бұрын
rain fell this mornin' ---not from my eyes but from the skies. LOVE THAT SONG!
@EllisGordon334 жыл бұрын
This was a great one. "The Rev" is a master. Can't wait for your turnaround lesson.
@unfcknblvbl4 жыл бұрын
AC/DC’s Ride On always reminded me of JJLC.
@rogerdalesk3 жыл бұрын
I was going to comment about how I thought AC/DC and ZZ sound similar, not just Jesus left but other songs as well.
@rickvia84354 жыл бұрын
ZZ Top's First Album is legendary...
@markbaird26574 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Finally! Some good ol ZZTop! Now let’s get some leads and licks into a lesson! Thanks as always! Love your lessons!
@cymro65373 жыл бұрын
ZZ tops playing is so distinctive - you know it's Billy within the first couple of seconds..🤘
@ManCrew2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. It's that thick Texas tone. Best in the business IMO. Billy's go to guitar is the 59 Les Paul he calls Mrs Pearly Gates. He paid $250 for a guitar that routinely sales for 5 digits. I honestly believe it's the Holy Grail tone of Blues/Rock. Pure 6 string magic. He has a warehouse full of guitars and he will tell you none of then exactly match the tone and feel of that guitar. When you find "YOUR" guitar you just know it.
@cymro65372 жыл бұрын
@@ManCrew On finding 'your own' guitar is so true: I played a Fender Strat for decades - then played a Gibson Les Paul - it was a moment of epiphany - it just suited my style of playing so much better.My only regret is that I hadn't picked one up when I started to learn. I just love the resonance of the guitar. I'm know the proud owner of a Gibson Les Paul classic .😊 Greetings from Cardiff, Wales UK 🏴🤘
@Martos59 Жыл бұрын
Tres Hombres is the best American rock guitar album of all time for me. The amount of unique, interesting & powerful blues rock textures on this album are amazing. Even sheik…. What is that??? Just awesome rythym and a wah solo that’s just insane. Hail the king!! Thanks for the great breakdown as usual!!
@ntscbars13 жыл бұрын
You have a cool way of teaching man. I appreciate how you show us how to do these licks. No showing off just showing how to...
@flemdisch86904 жыл бұрын
Definitely look forward to a turnaround lesson. This one was great as usual. Thanks man!
@Musicsports3 жыл бұрын
God, this was a good lesson. Everytime I start to get lazy on guitar, I look at your You Tube Page and get re-inspired. Thanks again man. Tom
@johnwaugh3653 жыл бұрын
You realize how EPIC Billy Gibbons is as a guitar player and songwriter when you try to PLAY what he wrote and played. It is very difficult to decipher and replicate Billy Gibbons playing and get it right or sounding like him. Then you watch him live and think "how does he get so much out of so little?" He is excellent all the way around. ZZ Top is a great band live too. Thanks for the video.
@juniorkong95874 жыл бұрын
Thanks Boss. We love you bigtime. Share this guy's channel everywhere, my brethren...
@wulfenii644 жыл бұрын
A nice stroll down memory lane.
@curtwehrmeyer1244 жыл бұрын
Another great lesson. I will share this along with all the lessons. Rock on. Great shirt !!
@SuperNick0904 жыл бұрын
Thanks ..Awesome lesson ! 👍Cant wait for the turn around video !!
@hanesbrindley27302 жыл бұрын
Big thank you for teaching me the licks to one of my favorite bands. You are a great teacher, and that is coming from 27 years of coaching high school soccer/teaching world history in the classroom. Been playing since 1990 by looking at guitar player magazine lessons. You have greatly increased my learning curve, my wife and kids are already tired of my endless noodling of “Jesus just left Chicago”
@jem5504 жыл бұрын
Awesome episode. Sometimes a little Texas Blues Rock is all a man needs on a Saturday night!
@FlyguyLV4 жыл бұрын
That little old band from Texas great doc. Thanks for the killer chordplays brother
@russelstrings99782 жыл бұрын
Let me say thanks! I learned those songs when they came out! Yep I’m old! Self taught with a lil’ theory, played clubs since 1976. But I was way off on most of the songs I learned by wearing out LPs & cassettes near Woodstock NY, mountains made FM nonexistent, so all these years later I find out the REAL chords & riffs. The internet generation sure has it easier than mine was! You’re awesome!
@Blue_3rd4 жыл бұрын
What a great video, thank you! Pure class. I met Billy very briefly in Madrid as he was rushing to a session. He said hello and gave me his autograph on a little writing pad with a cartoon of himself on each page, which he pulled from his waistcoat. Made my day 😎 Looking forward to the turnarounds lesson!!
@r.llynch41244 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Billy is my # 2 after Jimmy Page and has been for 40 plus years. He is such a badass player. You do such great work on these videos, lots of hard work Thanks again.
@BrianCanavan4 жыл бұрын
Now, these are the kinda lessons I love. Thanks for breaking it all down for us all.
@joemorrow84114 жыл бұрын
BLUE JEAN BLUES,,,,one of the best,,,hands down🎸🎸 I just subscribe,,,nice little talk👍👍
@TheRiverRiseII4 жыл бұрын
excellent episode!
@if6turnedouttobe94 жыл бұрын
Opens up with my favorite ZZ song...Nasty Dogs Funky Kings...Billy the Tone Master...Another great video on my all time favorite guitar player...
@haroldsargent9793 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the cool chord play , Billy from ZZ TOP complete legend
@oscar3557513 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for this. Billy is extraordinary. You hit all the chords so so well and I am envious of your guitar!
@bigswededog3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy watching someone who loves Billy and ZZ as much as I do. Thanks for this.
@sbrave4 жыл бұрын
Awsome as always, as was that doc. Just watched the other night. Precious and Grace!!
@STAMPER-DESIGN4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Love this band and that was great!
@StealthParrot4 жыл бұрын
So many great Billy Gibbons riffs, but really love the early ones, this was fantastic David. Thanks!
@craigwood88624 жыл бұрын
Sign me up. Thanks for this simple all killer no filler overview.
@michaeldinwiddie57543 жыл бұрын
Just now seeing this....TX born...I first heard ZZTop when I was 9 years old watching the Von Erich's on TV entering the ring. I had been playing country/rock/Elvis since I was 5 because of my Dad. Lagrange blew me away and I had to find out who it was making that sound! Of course I fell into heavy metal/alternative and all points in between since then but I'm 48 years old now and all I want to here or play is what you just showed us. Thank you sir. Great job and please keep it up
@FlyingSpaceOstrich2 жыл бұрын
Man your videos are so relaxing. You have a really mellow and calm energy that makes me excited to learn.
@michaellennon9427 Жыл бұрын
Amen. Well said.
@mcbswolf4 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! Thanks, and looking forward to hearing the blues turn arounds.
@gooberthoreau4 жыл бұрын
I love these videos because they actually focus on song foundations, when so many channels focus only on lead work.
@ronfrey66394 жыл бұрын
Im in Texas cut my teeth on those licks.. Met Billy and Dusty very very down to earth cats Billy did Magic for us sleight of hand... His Mother lived next door to a buddy of mine Id sit and wait to see if he would ever show up lol Glad you did this great lesson.....
@nathancloud63444 жыл бұрын
Another solid lesson! Their first was terrific as I agree fully. Boston comes to mind in those terms... Thanks again for more solid work. You capture the tone.
@frankbrancatisano47433 жыл бұрын
On my sixth beer , really enjoyed watching you and capturing the feel of the great Billy F Gibbons , Lord have mercy 🙏
@thedaver84 жыл бұрын
Man I have always loved ZZ Top, but this video makes me appreciate them even more!
@matthalo894 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson! I watched that ZZ Top documentary 3 times now and it’s phenomenal. Thank you for the video. Keep ‘em coming!
@briankierans29263 жыл бұрын
So cool. This was excellent. Thanks for sharing.
@nicksmithworld4 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic, very well explained and I love your enthusiasm and reverence. Thank you.
@st99194 жыл бұрын
Nice follow up to your article on his lead work. Keep up the quality work!
@ribbonsofeuphoria57444 жыл бұрын
A great and timely diversion from the shredder material that I’ve loved so much here recently. If only I’d discovered Billy when I first picked up guitar thirty years ago rather than trying in vain to practice Yngwie licks 😂
@navispictures3 жыл бұрын
You are the BOMB. Your pure LOVE of the the artistry and excellence of others is so beautifully supported and uplifted by your own profound HUMILITY. God bless you.
@ryanstaggs59564 жыл бұрын
Love it man! Love ZZ Top! Love this channel. Thank you
@R_Thomp4 жыл бұрын
GREAT video Dave! ZZ Top never wrote a bad or boring song, they are definitely one of the greatest of the great bands!
@jrr8324 жыл бұрын
I'm sure they have, but never released them
@upvoter6663 жыл бұрын
Badass, just what I was looking for tonight, thanks!
@PhotoTrekr3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Loves me some ZZ Top.
@briancarlin22663 жыл бұрын
Fantastic playing and attention to detail. I’ve been playing these songs for years and you taught me new things.
@srisidvicious3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! Love Billy Gibbon's gritty style and rhythm
@SempaiSinatra2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for giving us these videos to enjoy. Just completed a lengthy hospitalization re-visiting early ZZ Top ie "Waiting for the bus" & "Jesus just left for Chicago". So dam good and soothing.
@michaelmerrullo20434 жыл бұрын
Just saw this for the first time tonight. Great lesson! I love After The Rain Fell too. Good choice
@edgarsnake2857 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this terrific breakdown of the stylings of one of the all time greats. Highly appreciated.
@birddog512 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I am hooked. Love it!!!!
@EdKidgell3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Always loved Billy's sound / style / hat. The King of Texas......
@martino51504 жыл бұрын
You’re a cool cat Dave! Thank you
@colemaneuclid2 жыл бұрын
Found this lesson...late at night 🤣🤣 love ZZ Top. Subscribed 🤘
@salyer284 жыл бұрын
ZZ Top’s first album is fantastic. Such a great library of music.
@dkpitt39124 жыл бұрын
Love this one! Observation, I have never seen you give this many examples. Like all cool good players, you really love Billy. All these years later and all the great players that have come after him, he still is the man. His stuff is just plain fun to play.
@JoeToomey1003 жыл бұрын
Way cool, Billy is one bad hombre! Thanks for the lesson Mr Brewster¬
@reinerstevie2893 жыл бұрын
I loved that music from ZZTop and the great sound from the amazing Billy F Gibbons, super Video
@mickmack7772 жыл бұрын
Cheers brother ,great insight to billy's style .keep em coming .....
@EC-sv1ns4 жыл бұрын
I gotta learn more zzTop!!! Great video, Thanks!
@mountain_girl2 жыл бұрын
I think I likely wore out my copies of zz tops first 4 albums in college. Grunge was (rightfully) taking over radio and tv and we loved a lot of that too, but we had a thing going for old ZZ top, and the early Joe Walsh and The James Gang, Albert Lee and Head Hands and Feet and of course anything that Duane Allman touched.....but yeah, it's always crazy to think that there are entire generations of people that might only know the Fast Dressed Man side of ZZ Top. Billy Gibbons built a sound that is both uniquely his and made it work in a career that spans multiple decades and incarnations. The basic DNA is the same, but his creative nature is always coming up with stuff that is so current at the same time. amazing.
@jimcole64234 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, great job!!!! Keep'em comin!
@jerrywalaszek24734 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad I found you.I dig How Billy Gibbons has been pretty busy the last few years with plenty of spunk.👍
@rockinrob20044 жыл бұрын
Well, once again YOU have done it! Love your show man, glad I found it! Cheers and Beers! Don't drive while blind!
@mookytc4 жыл бұрын
Look forward to the turn around lesson!
@mookytc4 жыл бұрын
I see it in my inbox from 4/1 nice.
@TheNambuccaboy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the heads up mate. Nice guitar work yourself, I love your comments about Billy and the respect that you give the REV is truly beautiful, Cheers from Down Under
@sirwilliam90173 жыл бұрын
Well done! Some of my favorite riffs!
@ElDami8 ай бұрын
Best guitar channel here. Thank you so much for your knowledge and work, man
@julianschulz16204 жыл бұрын
Watch the new ZZ doc by Samm Dunn/Banger films. It is so good! I always heard way more Gibbons in early EVH, than Clapton.
@mattyoxide36504 жыл бұрын
julian schulz Hot for Teacher
@julianschulz16204 жыл бұрын
@@mattyoxide3650 Bottom's up, too. I also hear a slice of Mean Street in "Heard it on the X." Plus, Ed's more pentatonic side is like high octane Gibbons licks.
@Scopay734 жыл бұрын
julian schulz I always thought that too. I wonder if EVH said he was inspired by Clapton to throw people off from realizing he ripped off the Rev.
@julianschulz16204 жыл бұрын
@@Scopay73 I remember looking at ZZ tabs in the 80's guitar mags, and recognizing VH licks in Gibbon's solos, or vice versa. Ed would play them full throttle, but it was the same phrasing and licks. Of course, i mean Ed's blues scale/pentatonic licks, and there are many of them on the WACF album.
@tatersalad5734 жыл бұрын
Definitely 1 of my favorite lessons here, more Billy G. please
@bobrichardson38544 жыл бұрын
Gibbons is a master. Thanks for showing some of his killer techniques. Feel free to do a part 2. Can't get enough of ZZ Top.
@Fastlane052 ай бұрын
What a fantastic video. Thanks!
@johnboleyjr.16984 жыл бұрын
Yeah, "Sure Got Cold..." is by far my most favourite ZZ Top song. I've been rocking that one since I learned it in 1988. I used to follow it up with Lynyrd Skynyrds "I need You." Great vid.
@gregcameron50794 жыл бұрын
Love this video, very informative, gotta love Billy G
@kenlelon3694 жыл бұрын
woke up this morning not meaning to watch this video thinking, "I know all those chords already." Billy is one of the reasons I picked up that first guitar anyway, so, I thought I'd check it out. Glad I did! Very well done. I think I'll go dust off that Rio Grand Mud now.