Contestant Plays "Bones" on Amateur Hour

From 1953, Akron, Ohio resident George Gilmore plays the bones on the weekly TV show Amateur Hour. For those who don't know what's meant by "bones," the word is used to describe the pieces of wood or, yes, sometimes actual bones which are played in a manner that makes them sound somewhat reminiscent of castanets. When played during live performances it's surprising how loud the bones can be; their distinct sound is very much present even when played alongside amplified instruments.
For those who'd like to learn more about rhythmic bones, this Wikipedia page is a good place to start: tinyurl.com/wiki-bones
Wanna learn how to play the bones? Dom Flemons gives a quick tutorial at • How to Play Bones with...
If you want to take your bones lessons further, "folboteur" has posted a number of RUclips tutorials on the topic. You can find the first of the tutorials at • Rhythm Bones Technical...
Just want to watch some more folks play the bones? Barry Bones Patton gives a good demonstration at • Video
Spike Bones performs on the bones while giving a brief history lesson on their use at • Bones Fest XII: Playin...
Guitar and bones duo Jim Cadigan and Jeff Lefferts perform just for you at • Guitar and Bones Duet

[@dcdddddd1]

That's my grandfather. It's so nice seeing my grandfather play the bones. He looks nice.

[@N30NF43]

Whoa! That’s so cool!

[@chocolef]

@@N30NF43 yes very!!

[@AmericanMysticDegenerate]

Is he still around?

[@dcdddddd1]

@@AmericanMysticDegenerateNo, he passed away in 2001. He was 80 years old.

[@loganathanvb6834]

​@@dcdddddd1replying after one year😅

[@justinhendrix7469]

My father just showed me my grandfather’s “bones” and I can’t stop looking up their history and how to play them. This guy is awesome.

[@MUSICALJIM1]

Amazing. I don't think that "fervent" is strong enough for his style. He's playing like he's in the ring and he knows he's winning.

[@hooperdooper3356]

Bruh he straight buss down to that fire piano👌type beat

[@daleskidmore1685]

Great playing. It is nice to see the old style of talent show again. Thanks for sharing.

[@jyuppiter4540]

He's going everywhere with those moves lol, looks fun at parties. Nervous as hell too

[@11UncleBooker22]

Man that was great.Mr.Gimores family and friends must have been so happy to see him on that show.

[@dcdddddd1]

John Booker's Full spectrum I'm very happy. That's my grandfather.

[@Irish0wl]

@@dcdddddd1 Wow!
Can you tell us more about him?
Did he teach any of his children to play bones?

[@dcdddddd1]

My uncle, which is his son can play the bones good. My uncle tried teaching me how to play the bones and I just couldn't get it right. lol

[@davidsOO50]

That guy was great! Thanks for posting. Good info too.

[@aceofspades529]

Amazing man and talent !

[@gourdmusic]

Wonderful

[@biancavanessa4344]

Grandpa Gilmore ❤️

[@TheHoodhistorian]

Way cool

[@archstantonfart8561]

Amazing

[@melvinwren]

Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa

[@illailla5813]

He’s great!

[@OneHatEllie]

Hell yeah!

[@mukhumor]

Billy Bones.

[@HarPlayer]

Man!!!! that's a workout!!!!😃😃😃😃

[@heriek113]

epileptics love this instrument

[@josephschofield4210]

That’s my grandfather!!! He’s so talented omg

[@boundless-vintage-music]

haha this is awesome

[@zaroffhound]

Of course if you turn the sound off it's like watching someone trying to get a wasp out of their sleeves.

[@yobosis]

only in ohio

[@heyitsthatoneguy91]

I never knew larry wheels played the bones

[@harryblack5041]

Lotsa grandkids...

[@wesbesttreacts4515]

That’s my grandpa!

[@beverlyscruggs4294]

Wesbestt so blessed you can have this video of him…what is his name?

[@TheHoodhistorian]

Awesome