Knew him back in those Sundance Saloon days. Really nice guy. Was a regular patron, playing pool, have a meal, hanging out and listening to some great sounds by him and all the others (some really big names). Nice and really laid back. Miss it.
Robert Parkes so true! His contributions to the instrument are incalculable, and yet he is always so respectful to interviewers and other players onstage.
How sad to be watching this having heard that Don passed away just this Saturday at 84. I was only 11 when I was introduced to the Everly's and I still have that first LP with the black and white photo of them on the Harley's that I got as a Christmas gift in 1958. I learned all the songs and always sang the late Phil Everly's high harmony parts even at the age of 11 or 12. My Dad taught me how to sing harmony and I practiced signing with Don and Phil. Many thanks to the iconic Albert Lee for being there to stand in for Phil when the break up occurred at Knotts Berry Farm. He just wrapped up a successful tour with Kate Taylor back East with the legendary Leland Sklar on bass. RIP Don and you too Phil. You guys were the greatest!!!
wow what a legend that man is he is so talented all that playing naturaly comes to him everything anything he hereshe just plays that own feel and he makes it cut through with that talent
Everly Brothers phenomenal & timeless ❣️ never will we ever hear such music again except in videos & recording's. Rest in peace Phil Everly ❤️ the rest is history ‼️
Those bunch of tiny islands stuck out in The Atlantic boxed well above their weight when it came to producing fantastic guitarists. Thank the lord our big neighbor on the other side of the pond produced the quality instruments that helped them shine. In my opinion 'the the special relationship'
I became a lifelong fan from the first Heads Hands & Feet album and then Jackson Browne's first. I got to meet him twice and he's as humble and genial as you see here.
The "green"J-200s' actually started as Pearl Grey, but the top clearcoat yellowed and gave them a greenish tint. There were also two clear top, blackguard Everly models with cherry sides and narrower bodies called Everly models that didn't have the 'punch' of the deeper bodies, so they were discontinued. The last Everly models they used weren't Gibsons. They built by luthier Bob Steinegger. Don has one with solid gold trim that Phil gave him for him for his 60th birthday. And yes, Albert, besides being a monster picker, is a real gentleman.
Great video! Love those riffs, and man that guitar does sound great. Hard to believe those were the years where they laminated the back/sides, though of course they did that not to save money (it cost more) but for other reasons.
I'm not so sure that laminated wood is so bad for backs and sides of guitars? But I am amazed that so many famous players back in those day seemed to think that gluing a big sheets of plastic over the Sitka spruce top wood would make the guitar sound better?
I'm not sure either. I think it depends. There are some high-quality laminations (such as these old Gibsons, and some that Martin did in the '90s), and then there are low-quality and basically particle board and that kind of stuff. It would be interesting to find out why Gibson chose to laminate back then. They no longer do. The back and sides do have a tremendous influence on tone, though, in that they reflect/absorb/color it. I would imagine laminates still reflect it but perhaps don't color it, and I suppose it could be good or bad. Can't imagine the pickguards being good, but they might not be terrible either on such large guitars--certainly better than the "tooled leather covers" that Elvis and others had though. :)
The pickguards were an idea of Phil Everly, whose strumming style was very aggressive. Since he was predominantly playing rhythm I guess the idea of superior "tone" wasn't in consideration. Although this "squashing" of sound did make for an excellent guitar for strictly rhythm work.
Ahí le estan regalando una J- 200 con aplique Negro la cual usó en Ingleterra en un concierto CONCERT FOR GEORGE y se puede ver en el vídeo que está en la Web.
Albert Lee is god . He is so humble but when he plays the guitar he is the best of the best. Listen to his solo on Luxury Liner with Emmylou woooooooooooooow. Thanks Albert I am a crap guitar player but you always inspired me to be better
wish I could have a beautiful gibson j200 but.... im a 24 years old broke guitarist, so I got the epi version with upgraded nut and saddle wich is not bad sounding but not a gibson either
Wow this guitar is way to loud so the thing to do is take a big piece of one sixteenth of an inch thick piece of plastic and cover three quarters of the sound board to deaden it.
No ego from Norm----in fact I'd say he's quite generous sharing videos of great guitars and artists. Incredibly knowledgeable about vintage guitars he's a treasure himself just based on what he knows. Ever see George Gruhn sharing things like this?
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Knew him back in those Sundance Saloon days. Really nice guy. Was a regular patron, playing pool, have a meal, hanging out and listening to some great sounds by him and all the others (some really big names). Nice and really laid back. Miss it.
What a talented gentle guy Albert is.
Robert Parkes so true! His contributions to the instrument are incalculable, and yet he is always so respectful to interviewers and other players onstage.
The voice on that guitar is so rich. I wish we could hear more.
How sad to be watching this having heard that Don passed away just this Saturday at 84. I was only 11 when I was introduced to the Everly's and I still have that first LP with the black and white photo of them on the Harley's that I got as a Christmas gift in 1958. I learned all the songs and always sang the late Phil Everly's high harmony parts even at the age of 11 or 12. My Dad taught me how to sing harmony and I practiced signing with Don and Phil. Many thanks to the iconic Albert Lee for being there to stand in for Phil when the break up occurred at Knotts Berry Farm. He just wrapped up a successful tour with Kate Taylor back East with the legendary Leland Sklar on bass. RIP Don and you too Phil. You guys were the greatest!!!
wow what a legend that man is he is so talented all that playing naturaly comes to him everything anything he hereshe just plays that own feel and he makes it cut through with that talent
Everly Brothers phenomenal & timeless ❣️ never will we ever hear such music again except in videos & recording's. Rest in peace Phil Everly ❤️ the rest is history ‼️
Reunited with Don August 2021.😇😇
Albert Lee can really wail and it looked like he was just waiting to play. Wish we had gotten a bit more of him.
yeah, give him a guitar and make him talk.
Albert super nice guy
Great to hear the stories
Fun stuff, I loved the Everly Brothers! 3/13/22 Thanks for sharing! God Bless US all!
Love Albert Lee ! thanks so much for posting this Norm. You lead a blessed life my friend!
Those bunch of tiny islands stuck out in The Atlantic boxed well above their weight when it came to producing fantastic guitarists. Thank the lord our big neighbor on the other side of the pond produced the quality instruments that helped them shine. In my opinion 'the the special relationship'
I became a lifelong fan from the first Heads Hands & Feet album and then Jackson Browne's first. I got to meet him twice and he's as humble and genial as you see here.
Albert Lee with Emmylou Harris on The Old Grey Whistle Test in the 70s...can't beat it!
One of the most beautiful versions of Tulsa Queen I've ever heard.
The "green"J-200s' actually started as Pearl Grey, but the top clearcoat yellowed and gave them a greenish tint. There were also two clear top, blackguard Everly models with cherry sides and narrower bodies called Everly models that didn't have the 'punch' of the deeper bodies, so they were discontinued. The last Everly models they used weren't Gibsons. They built by luthier Bob Steinegger. Don has one with solid gold trim that Phil gave him for him for his 60th birthday. And yes, Albert, besides being a monster picker, is a real gentleman.
Albert Lee is one of the greatest guitar players in history and I like all styles of music. :)
Brent
Well, one of the oldest Fromm 10 Yrs Aftter
Norman...that is so amazing ...Alberta Lee is the best of the best ....so talented and I just heard his lovely daughter singing with him...Cheers
Albert is a super nice gentleman. I met him at NAMM several years ago and see him at the Ernie Ball display area every year. He is a great guitarist.
Legend! ❤
Def. one of my Guitar Heros. I got to meet and talk with him at a show a couple of years ago.
Norm has really stepped up his game on these videos
I know this one's older but it's great and so are all the new ones.
Albert Lee, the Telecaster king!!
Great picker!
the everly brothers are king RIP phil..........if u dont lovve the evs....u dont love music
RIP Don too
Albert Lee .... con su velocidad asombró a varios !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im an Albert! Albert Cooper and I have a J100 Everly Bros guitar !The one with the star inlays
congratulações por trazer Albert Lee penso ser um dos melhores guitarristas
quero um dia conhecer pessoalmente um abraço South of Brzsil
Great video! Love those riffs, and man that guitar does sound great. Hard to believe those were the years where they laminated the back/sides, though of course they did that not to save money (it cost more) but for other reasons.
I'm not so sure that laminated wood is so bad for backs and sides of guitars? But I am amazed that so many famous players back in those day seemed to think that gluing a big sheets of plastic over the Sitka spruce top wood would make the guitar sound better?
I'm not sure either. I think it depends. There are some high-quality laminations (such as these old Gibsons, and some that Martin did in the '90s), and then there are low-quality and basically particle board and that kind of stuff. It would be interesting to find out why Gibson chose to laminate back then. They no longer do. The back and sides do have a tremendous influence on tone, though, in that they reflect/absorb/color it. I would imagine laminates still reflect it but perhaps don't color it, and I suppose it could be good or bad.
Can't imagine the pickguards being good, but they might not be terrible either on such large guitars--certainly better than the "tooled leather covers" that Elvis and others had though. :)
The pickguards were an idea of Phil Everly, whose strumming style was very aggressive. Since he was predominantly playing rhythm I guess the idea of superior "tone" wasn't in consideration. Although this "squashing" of sound did make for an excellent guitar for strictly rhythm work.
Go to "Albert Lee - Sweet Little Lisa (mostly soloing)", that will blow your mind folks
I just did... and it did! :)
COOL STUFF
as good as it gets mr lee plays
Ahí le estan regalando una J- 200 con aplique Negro la cual usó en Ingleterra en un
concierto CONCERT FOR GEORGE y se puede ver en el vídeo que está en la Web.
Little known info but Albert is also a fantastic piano player.
Aidan Smyth Yes. originally was a pianist
And Mandolin
Albert Lee is god . He is so humble but when he plays the guitar he is the best of the best. Listen to his solo on Luxury Liner with Emmylou woooooooooooooow. Thanks Albert I am a crap guitar player but you always inspired me to be better
Very cool
Geez, give Albert a chance to talk and play Norm.
👍❤
wish I could have a beautiful gibson j200 but.... im a 24 years old broke guitarist, so I got the epi version with upgraded nut and saddle wich is not bad sounding but not a gibson either
nice guy and not so vain as other guitarstars
fuck man I wish I could afford one of these, they are so pricey :/
lee picked up most of his licks from ace frehley and glen buxton
Who?
Tought he was Klekih-Petra
Who opened the video and skipped to 4:08?
Talk is cheap....more music!!
yeah, I gotta pass. Norm is just a bit to over the top. Moving on...
stepitup why say anything than,their not hurting anyone, and albert is so nice and kind, stepitupoveracliff,rude punk
Wow this guitar is way to loud so the thing to do is take a big piece of one sixteenth of an inch thick piece of plastic and cover three quarters of the sound board to deaden it.
glad you said what i was thinking!
Dave Stambaugh thank god you don't have it then.
How does Norm fit his head in the door every day? Shop keeper/speculator rampant ego
I see no sign of any ego, simply talking about the things he is incredibly passionate about.
No ego from Norm----in fact I'd say he's quite generous sharing videos of great guitars and artists. Incredibly knowledgeable about vintage guitars he's a treasure himself just based on what he knows. Ever see George Gruhn sharing things like this?
What a pig. Why would you say something so crass??
He doesn't need anything. They're all there! All those great guitars!!
what a strange comment
Norm is so awkward in a not at all unlikeable way.
doesnt having a huge pickguard like that supress the sound? this is the one thing i dont like about gibson...form over function..
Very cool