What Dweezil Zappa Learned From Eddie Van Halen

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  • Опубликовано: 9 ноя 2024

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  • @SebastianFalvoMusic
    @SebastianFalvoMusic Месяц назад +1059

    Dweezils openness and honesty is unparalleled. His love of the guitar is palpable too

    • @GuitarSoloReactions
      @GuitarSoloReactions Месяц назад +24

      Agreed. Amazing stories with EVH and Steve Vai. His podcast “Running with Dweez” the first 2 episodes with Steve Vai are truly one of the most beautiful and emotional things I have heard. Love Frank, Dweezil and Steve.

    • @johnuruski651
      @johnuruski651 Месяц назад +6

      He is a great storyteller, love his Sunset Music VH stories… Great guy! Eddie was my guitar hero growing up… im 58.

    • @Gzoratto
      @Gzoratto Месяц назад +10

      @@johnuruski651 Dweezil is playing his father's SG. I saw three Zappa concerts as a kid. It's a holy relic.

    • @Bikewithlove
      @Bikewithlove Месяц назад +8

      High IQ. I love listening to him, makes me sad I never knew anyone like him.

    • @clemclemson9259
      @clemclemson9259 Месяц назад +1

      @@Gzoratto lol it sure is!

  • @dominicdoyle2895
    @dominicdoyle2895 Месяц назад +489

    Dweezil is an overflowing lake of pure talent. Seems like a hell of a nice man with a lot of heart and compassion based on what I’ve watched and read about him. Saw him last month in San Diego and it was phenomenal. He’s very understated about his talent but you can tell Rick (who is also amazing on many levels) learned a lot from him. DZ is a master musician for sure and is one of the greats. Look at his inventiveness here. Fantastic.
    Thank you, Rick for doing this. Two excellent people in one great conversation.

    • @GuitarSoloReactions
      @GuitarSoloReactions Месяц назад +6

      Amazing and cool guy.

    • @IrLosin
      @IrLosin Месяц назад +3

      You know what I always think about: how much of skill like this is talent and how much of it is starting at a very young age and being exposed to good players and music and practicing a lot. It's hardt to pin down where talent ends and hard work starts.

    • @abcdefg-h6e
      @abcdefg-h6e Месяц назад +2

      Truth.

    • @Mikeunism1
      @Mikeunism1 Месяц назад +6

      @@IrLosin with people like dweezil and his father, its both, without a doubt extremely talented, and extremely hard workers

    • @ofric11
      @ofric11 Месяц назад +3

      Rick is always good at getting the best from his guests. When the guest is DZ then you get a bright masterclass. I’ve seen Franck in concert at least three times and Dweezil once. Just a small concert in Paris and you realize how much Franck’s music was written to be played live. Such a fantasy and expression in his pieces. Thank you Rick and thank you Dweezil to keep that heritage alive !

  • @sergiojacas8268
    @sergiojacas8268 Месяц назад +64

    One of the greatest things in his interview is that he speaks of both Eddie and his dad in the present, because their music lives forever and will never die. Thank you Dweezil and Rick.

  • @aaronlinneman4840
    @aaronlinneman4840 Месяц назад +306

    This interview is everything I love about being a guitarist. A lot of history behind Dweezil being Frank Zappas son as well as being taught by some of the greatest guitarists of all time being interviewed by another guitar obsessed musician who brings incredibly insightful questions. God I love people, music, and guitar.

    • @victorbrown3570
      @victorbrown3570 Месяц назад +4

      I can't even play the guitar, but I love guitar music and guitarists. If I see a band my eyes and ears go straight to the guitar player(s). I love what you wrote. The other day I asked myself if I could just pay a guitar teacher to talk to me about the guitar.

    • @johncook30284
      @johncook30284 Месяц назад +1

      He told Stewart Copland he did discussions, not interviews

    • @jefflindeman
      @jefflindeman Месяц назад +2

      I’m a sax player and got sucked into his palpable guitar-joy. Great discussion.

  • @JazzzRockFuzion
    @JazzzRockFuzion Месяц назад +234

    Dweezil is a *great* teacher, showing the craft and mechanics with pure enthusiasm and zero ego. His father would be proud, indeed. Fascinating interview/demo/lesson!!

    • @alanvallazza9781
      @alanvallazza9781 Месяц назад +4

      He's very knowledgeable about Van Halen and about the history of his guitar.

    • @stuartbrown8309
      @stuartbrown8309 Месяц назад +4

      That was my thought watching this, incredibly clear communicator, his love of the instrument and music shine through with everything he says, and watching him just made me want to pick up my guitar and be able to learn what he just explained

    • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
      @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Месяц назад +1

      Yeah Frank had a kind of nasty edge about him that wasn't always pleasant. Dweezil seems truly easy-going for an obvious perfectionist guitarist.

  • @maerbg
    @maerbg Месяц назад +49

    I’m a 60 year old woman in Ireland, and I can’t play any instrument, but I just love the passion for music and playing and composing that comes through on your videos. I love watching them. It’s a different world.

  • @OGStinkywizzleteats
    @OGStinkywizzleteats Месяц назад +478

    I love how genuine and unpretentious Dweezil has always been in everything I've ever seen him in. Seems like a good dude.

    • @zombypc
      @zombypc Месяц назад +22

      I always love how Dweezil called him Edward, just seems like a show of respect not calling him Eddie. Maybe just me though.

    • @svenjansen2134
      @svenjansen2134 Месяц назад +1

      He's OK.

    • @InFRA_BLaKK_AMBRA_isTrueMetal
      @InFRA_BLaKK_AMBRA_isTrueMetal Месяц назад +4

      He Tasted ❤Lisa Loeb 😋😋what a LUCKY Guy

    • @Pravindaswani74
      @Pravindaswani74 Месяц назад

      More like lucky she​@@InFRA_BLaKK_AMBRA_isTrueMetal

    • @ToneSoCooL3
      @ToneSoCooL3 Месяц назад +3

      Frank was an incredibly philosophical person. I think these sorts of people have a lot of empathy. If there is one thing I have noticed these days when I listen to people, it's lack of empathy.

  • @stuartackerman4594
    @stuartackerman4594 Месяц назад +162

    Dweezil...your Dad would be so proud of you...the continuation of the DNA of a thinking guitarist! Thank you Rick!

  • @Mt-tu6bz
    @Mt-tu6bz Месяц назад +34

    Dweezil is the ultimate EVH evangelist and I love that about him. The enjoyment that comes across when he talks about Eddie and his techniques is infectious. Great interview!

  • @closetotheedge91
    @closetotheedge91 Месяц назад +278

    Frank is my favourite musician of all time and go see Dweezil whenever I can...Nicest guy in the business, he let three of us come to the sound check without anyone else there and we got to watch the band play around for about 30 minutes or so before the show. One of the coolest experiences I've ever had.

    • @GuitarSoloReactions
      @GuitarSoloReactions Месяц назад +11

      Sounds amazing, this might be close to my favorite tour and band. The first Zappa plays Zappa tour was great simply because of the old band members.

    • @youreallyplaythat
      @youreallyplaythat Месяц назад +12

      Did a few guitar camp weeks with him in NY maybe 10 years back. Nice guy is an understatement. Crazy skill.

    • @rickkowalski1755
      @rickkowalski1755 Месяц назад +7

      Dweezil's soundchecks are way more fun than most band's concerts!

    • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
      @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Месяц назад

      He doesn't seem to have any of that rather nasty edge his dad had.

    • @kevinhall3449
      @kevinhall3449 Месяц назад

      @@closetotheedge91 I try to not be jealous, but GEEEEZ ! that's just not fair, lol.

  • @Hazy_91
    @Hazy_91 Месяц назад +613

    I don't know of too many people that have done their dad justice like Dweezil. Frank would most definitely be proud.

    • @raymo6795
      @raymo6795 Месяц назад +26

      ...lets see what Wolfgang brings us...I think Edward would be proud

    • @skidmark316
      @skidmark316 Месяц назад +22

      He would definitely be proud of Dweezil. His brother Ahmet, not so much.

    • @bassplayer10
      @bassplayer10 Месяц назад +17

      We don’t talk about the other brother anymore. There is only one Zappa Carrying on the Zappa name.

    • @foto21
      @foto21 Месяц назад +7

      @@bassplayer10 What's Ahmet doing that's not so good?

    • @foto21
      @foto21 Месяц назад +3

      Amazing personality also.

  • @user-joeypeanut
    @user-joeypeanut Месяц назад +180

    I'm born 1967, NEVER heard of Frank Zappa. His SON!!! Mentioned "The Black Page" I listen...and I am in love!!! Jesus Christmas Crunch berries!!!! I missed this genius?!?!? Too wrapped up in progressive rock with Yes, early Genesis, Rush.....how did I miss this genius?!? I feel borne again!! Going to listen to ALL Frank Zappa's material. At 57...FIFTY SEVEN!!!! I'm a kid in front of his radio again, recording my favorite music!! Thank you Mr. Beato, thank you Dweezil! You made me pick up my guitar again. I'm home. And from my heart...thank you.

    • @gregkee4362
      @gregkee4362 Месяц назад +4

      Welcome!

    • @Tckskater411
      @Tckskater411 Месяц назад +2

      hell yea brah

    • @steves5119
      @steves5119 Месяц назад +2

      how can anyone that played guitar not heard of FZ?? Sure some cool tunes and great band members.. But probably not a fun guy to be around.. Probably quite unpleasant.

    • @JoeMarshall-i6z
      @JoeMarshall-i6z Месяц назад +4

      Frank was one of kind. I was turned on to his music in my 20’s. I still listen daily. There’s nothing like it. Listen to the “ you can’t do that on stage anymore” albums.

    • @shayneoneill1506
      @shayneoneill1506 Месяц назад +1

      Oh yeah, Franks gonna be an obsession for a few years to come now. There is SO much music. (When you finally complete this mountain, your next obsession will be Cardiacs, but for now, Frank!)

  • @michaelroberts3898
    @michaelroberts3898 Месяц назад +125

    I had the honor of seeing him in Saint Louis at the Pageant September 9th. I paid for a VIP experience that included merch, soundcheck and photo ops with one of his father’s guitars. I also got to be part of a more intimate meet and greet up on the stage with him. I was 2 feet away from someone so inspiring to me. I actually got to tell him that, as a disabled man, seeing him in concert made me decide to pursue relearning the guitar as music therapy. He was so genuine humble and open about his music and his dedication to keeping his father’s legacy alive for another younger generation. I won’t ever forget that night. He’s so talented as a guitarist and bandleader but he’s also just a very good person. Great interview.

    • @manfried325
      @manfried325 Месяц назад +5

      I was at that show too. What a blast.

    • @michaelroberts3898
      @michaelroberts3898 Месяц назад +4

      @@manfried325burnt snorkel jokes and all lol, unforgettable show

    • @thedweezilzappa
      @thedweezilzappa Месяц назад +18

      @@michaelroberts3898 Lol, We are planning to release that concert in some way soon.

    • @drewreid1313
      @drewreid1313 Месяц назад +2

      I was there too. Fantastic concert. I’m happy that you enjoyed your VIP experience.

    • @teacherrussell5206
      @teacherrussell5206 Месяц назад

      I also met him in St. Louis. Not quite the experience you had, though!:)

  • @BassStevie
    @BassStevie Месяц назад +1035

    Dweezil talking to Rick about Eddie. What a time to be alive.

    • @michaelward9880
      @michaelward9880 Месяц назад +48

      It seems Dweezil is more musically influenced by EVH than his dad. Dweezil seems to be a great guy, like Rick.

    • @gerardomartinez576
      @gerardomartinez576 Месяц назад +3

      Man 🙌

    • @ScottCarr-gy2fw
      @ScottCarr-gy2fw Месяц назад +3

      Amazing

    • @jfo3000
      @jfo3000 Месяц назад +19

      Dweezil learning from EVH, I could listen to that over and over. Great to have him playing Frank's music so well. He's a connection to an epic era in Rock Guitar.

    • @mnieders3016
      @mnieders3016 Месяц назад +10

      I never cared for Frank Zappa…but…I certainly can appreciate his creativity, and the caliber of musical talent in his band was awesome.
      I did however buy Dweezil’s first album on cassette and have been a fan since!

  • @drill2.087
    @drill2.087 Месяц назад +45

    Dweezil doesn’t get enough credit as a musician, those who know how good he is know, but the world should hear more from him.

    • @drury2d8
      @drury2d8 Месяц назад +2

      Same as jaco's son

  • @scottc4471
    @scottc4471 Месяц назад +87

    The pure joy Rick shows during Dweezil’s pick slides is so genuine and illustrates how so many of us feel hearing such things.

  • @Grimmthrydd
    @Grimmthrydd Месяц назад +111

    Son of a legend gushing over a legend. Love this.

  • @APK-pn4qh
    @APK-pn4qh Месяц назад +25

    I could sit here and listen to people like Dweezil talk about Edward Van Halen literally all day! Ed was and is the greatest of all time. I'm still devastated by his passing, it's like losing a family member or a close friend, and I never even met the man. Great interview btw Rick. Superb stuff. 🤘😎🤘

    • @davidstokes4630
      @davidstokes4630 Месяц назад +2

      My wife and I ate at a "Chevy's" Mexican restaurant and the waitress told us, "you just missed Eddie and Valerie." I wanted to cry!!!

    • @davidstanden480
      @davidstanden480 Месяц назад +1

      @@davidstokes4630 I was at a dairy Queen very near the now defunct Richfield Coliseum in Ohio. Van Halen was playing there in a few hours and I had a ticket. The girl ringing up my food told me I just missed the band. They gave her a back stage pass. Timing truly is everything.

    • @jamesdavison2927
      @jamesdavison2927 Месяц назад +2

      AMEN
      it will take a long long time to accept that Eddie is gone
      At least we will always have his works of genius and rick's awesome stuff like this to remind us of his greatness

    • @Ken-iu1mp
      @Ken-iu1mp Месяц назад +1

      EVH top 10 to 15 range.

  • @Guitargate
    @Guitargate Месяц назад +389

    Dweezil is one of the few with REALLY great pick slides. It's a thing.

    • @braziliantvhd2768
      @braziliantvhd2768 Месяц назад +21

      He learned from the master

    • @adamgh0
      @adamgh0 Месяц назад +6

      Eek the cat intro.

    • @ESP77769
      @ESP77769 Месяц назад +11

      I learn something new from Rick's channel every time!! I had no clue the thinner picks work better for pick-sliding!! Make's complete sense now.

    • @deanmccall9379
      @deanmccall9379 Месяц назад +2

      @@ESP77769 sounded the sameish to me but will re listen lol

    • @jfo3000
      @jfo3000 Месяц назад +7

      ​@@ESP77769
      Yeah, thicker picks don't dig as deep into the string windings.

  • @billstock3663
    @billstock3663 Месяц назад +114

    Another great interview. The part where Dweezil said he practices for 6 or 7 hours for a lick that is no longer than a few seconds. Mad respect for this dude.

    • @quitolemutt1062
      @quitolemutt1062 Месяц назад

      I guess i'm too lazy now but I recall playing "I know a little" just to get some of the most vexing tone intervals and miniscule steps I know nobody else would bother with but the grabbed me and after many many months It became 'my schtick' and to this day 50 yrs on I can still break into it for the subtleties......exactly the opposite of what I commented above was more like gymnastics or pointless gamesmanship. My CPU evolved or devolved but the Ram is still retentive of the techniques I burned into it. RICK2

    • @johnuruski651
      @johnuruski651 Месяц назад +5

      Its a level of dedication and discipline that puts this select few into a their own category of guitar expression and excellence. I am 4 years older than DZ and have also played guitar since i was 12-13 and still play to this day with 90% less technical knowledge of DZ…. Lol! I can hold my own but could never take the time to sit for endless hours studying theory… Mad props to the real guitar technicians like Rick and DZ… 🎶🎸🎶🎸

    • @billstock3663
      @billstock3663 Месяц назад

      @johnuruski651 yes agreed. Aside from the dedication that these people devote to their discipline be it guitar playing or any other,I also believe that there is a bit of luck on their side in that they were able to apply themselves unencumbered by life's numerous challenges along the way. Regardless still an impressive level of dedication achieved only by a select few.

    • @garybrandt2376
      @garybrandt2376 Месяц назад +2

      Dweezil I swear just by watching and listening to him play you can tell if you just met him within minutes you'd be laughing n jamming with him like your just old friends jamming. not to mention one hell of a damn good guitar player and wayyy more knowledgeable of guitar and music.

    • @nsc217
      @nsc217 Месяц назад

      That's nothing... Do you play guitar?

  • @FaithFounders
    @FaithFounders Месяц назад +12

    I am so glad you had Dweezil back on. Frank, his dad, is probably the biggest musical influence on me. I was lucky enough to play professionally as a touring musician in Nashville for a short stint before grand kids came along. I really wish many younger musicians would listen to Frank's music because he, in the most literal sense of the word, was a Bach/Beethoven of his generation, which was my dad's generation. We were incredibly blessed on this planet to have someone who never went to a formal music school who as a true savant/prodigy understood music so intuitively, including the theory, yet, unlike classical musicians, could improvise at will, like a jazz musician. Once you have listened to a good portion of his portfolio, one cannot classify his music other than "It sounds like Frank" because it doesn't sound like anyone else. He was one of those once in a several hundred years savant in the music world, and as crazy and even offensive as his lyrical content might have been, the musical prowess he possessed was something to behold. The music world is a much better place because of Frank Zappa, whether others recognize it or not in my humble opinion. The world lost a musical genius in 1992 (I believe, from memory).
    Dweezil, thank you so much for bringing your dad's music to other generations. I'm the same age as you and no where near as gifted of a guitar player, but nonetheless, am grateful for you continuing your dad's legacy. I've see you live twice and am so glad I did, because i never had the opportunity to see your dad perform when he was alive.

    • @TimsTunes
      @TimsTunes Месяц назад +3

      Most of what you said here, is very much what I believe and feel.
      I have 99 discs of Frank Zappa's music on CD.
      So, I think we can say that I am a consumer of his music.
      What a brilliant man.
      A fantastic composer, musician, orchestrator, arranger, producer, record company, video company, tour manager, sound company and so many OTHER THINGS, it is crazy to even contemplate HOW he managed to take care of it all.
      INSANITY !!!
      I have seen 3 of the Zappa Plays Zappa tours including the first one, however, the Canadian tour was "different" since Napoleon Murphy Brock had some family matters and was unable to join former band members Terry Bozzio & Steve Vai.
      As a result, Dweezil stated that we would get a very unique version of the tour, as the band was forced to go off of the traditional set and perform some different tunes.
      The first set was indeed impromptu, as usual inclusions “Pygmy Twylyte,” “Florentine Pogen” and “The Idiot Bastard Son” were nowhere to be found. Instead, the group soldiered on with the one-two punch of “Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow” and the gear-changing “St. Alfonzo’s Pancake Breakfast,” which at times resembled Primus on downers. “Those seats must be really uncomfortable,” Dweezil quipped following yet another standing ovation from the near-capacity crowd. The first half closed with the memorable “Inca Roads,” with Gonzalez on lead vocals for the first time.
      Following a 10-minute intermission, the group returned with drummer Terry Bozzio, who led the way through some of Zappa’s most arduous yet appealing tracks. Following the punk-ish “I’m So Cute” and “Tryin’ To Grow a Chin,” both from 1979’s “Sheik Yerbouti,” the band opted for tour premieres of the funk/rock/jazz of “Pound for a Brown,” a song Bozzio said he hadn’t played since 1976 or 1978. The 56-year-old drummer almost stole the show with the punishing, hellish and multi-faceted solo “The Black Page #1” from Zappa’s 1978 “Zappa in New York” album. “The Black Page #2” ensued, with guitarist Steve Vai sauntering out for the remainder of the show.
      From there, the band ventured into a string of favorites, including “Peaches En Regalia,” which still resembles something out of a psychedelic spaghetti Western film, and “Montana,” which found Vai on lead guitar and occasionally dueling with Dweezil. Realizing that they were nearing the venue-imposed 11 p.m. curfew, Zappa opted to close with “Trouble Every Day,” concluding a show that contained the verve, fervor, spontaneity and excellent musicianship one would expect from Frank. Dweezil did his old man proud.
      Here is the Zappa Plays Zappa set list from that night:
      “Imaginary Diseases”
      “Stinkfoot”
      “King Kong”
      “Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow”
      “St. Alfonzo’s Pancake Breakfast”
      “Father O’Blivion”
      “Inca Roads”
      “I’m So Cute”
      “Tryin’ To Grow a Chin”
      “Pound For a Brown”
      “Punky’s Whips”
      “The Black Page #1”
      “The Black Page #2”
      “Peaches En Regalia”
      “Montana”
      “Village of the Sun”
      “Echidna’s Arf (Of You)”
      “More Trouble Every Day”
      Frank is sorely missed and was capable of creating any style of music and even created a few of his own and added humor into the music, with his great sense of humor and satire.
      I would love to hear his commentary on our world today.
      I am sure that he would have a few things to say.
      Dweezil is also a great composer and guitar player in his own right.
      His "Via Zamata" record is amazing and has been a joy to listen to for me.
      Thank you for this interview Rick !

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin Месяц назад +220

    This is one of the best interviews you've done. Dweezil Zappa is one of my heroes. Thanks so much for this Rick

    • @GuitarSoloReactions
      @GuitarSoloReactions Месяц назад +7

      Agreed, Dweezil deserves the recognition.

    • @tomdanshin4176
      @tomdanshin4176 Месяц назад +6

      He is just so enthusiastic about the learning process - it’s like a puzzle with all the shapes and rhythms. Truly inspiring.

    • @GuitarSoloReactions
      @GuitarSoloReactions Месяц назад +3

      @@tomdanshin4176 definitely, and keeps getting better.

    • @johnuruski651
      @johnuruski651 Месяц назад +1

      Agreed!! The Jerry C session was also very impressive 👍

    • @mch1684
      @mch1684 Месяц назад

      Indeed. Agree
      Insight to so much.

  • @jimrogers7425
    @jimrogers7425 Месяц назад +71

    This is the first time that I've heard Dweezil Zappa refer to Frank as 'my dad' in ANY interview. So good to hear him be more personal and familial in his conversation. Great interview, Rick!

    • @alexotaola
      @alexotaola Месяц назад +3

      Indeed man! I got a chance to interview him a few years back and he’d always refer to him as Frank

    • @JohnKlymshynCoachK
      @JohnKlymshynCoachK Месяц назад +7

      True. For a long time he referred to him as "Frank". I wonder if Dweezil's live performance of Watermelon in Easter Hay (in which he weeps openly) was the pivot point for him. I played that video for my wife and she said: "He misses his Dad."

    • @jimrogers7425
      @jimrogers7425 Месяц назад +5

      @@JohnKlymshynCoachK … If you read “The Real Frank Zappa Book” (Frank’s memoir) you can understand why Dweezil was that way since Frank didn’t seem to form much, if any, of an emotional bond with his kids. His song “Broken Hearts Are For Assholes” just might be a bit of an insight into Frank’s emotional side.

    • @Hegder
      @Hegder Месяц назад +2

      I was thinking the exact same thing.

    • @rickylefebvre
      @rickylefebvre Месяц назад +2

      @@jimrogers7425 Just saw a Moon Unit interview the other day where she said they all called them Frank and Gail, never mom and dad. And yeah, it's incredibly clear both Frank and Gail were not very loving parents lmao

  • @davidwinkler5417
    @davidwinkler5417 Месяц назад +6

    I have been a Zappa fan over 40 years now. I saw Dweezil and his band at the Keswick theater on Sept. 19th this year. He is probably in the top 3 guitarists I have ever seen in person. I urge all fans of music to see him and his band at your soonest opportunity. you will surely be pleased.

  • @RKDriver
    @RKDriver Месяц назад +41

    I've been waiting for an interview like this forever. Dweezil is an EVH expert and a great guitar player himself. He could write a book on EVH's technique, style and tone. He also hung out with EVH and knew all these little details like what kind of picks Ed used. Love this!

  • @scottwheeler2494
    @scottwheeler2494 Месяц назад +60

    I have never played an instrument in my life. I did sing in choir but my music theory is lacking. BUT i followed this hour. He is an amazing teacher beyond a player who would make his dad proud. He is helping keep his dads music alive. As an old guy who remembers Frank this makes me extremely😮 happy.

    • @mistermac56
      @mistermac56 Месяц назад +1

      You hit the nail on the head. He is helping keep his dad's music alive.

  • @benbarletta2927
    @benbarletta2927 Месяц назад +21

    Ok Rick...got the whole way through this, and DAMN this had to be one of your best interviews!!!!! I will totally watch this at least five more times! Dweezil took his dad's music to another level, and the fact that he was tutored by Eddie Van Halen was another amazing feat!!!

  • @SteveOuimette
    @SteveOuimette Месяц назад +94

    Playing my whole life and I was today years old when Dweezil taught me the proper technique and pick for a killer pick slide. Hallelujah!!!

    • @shawnmccolley8337
      @shawnmccolley8337 Месяц назад +2

      Same! And I’m going to practice his number system for improv solos!
      I wonder if it’ll work for riffs? Dude?!? I’m so trying this tomorrow after work.

    • @SteveOuimette
      @SteveOuimette Месяц назад +4

      @@shawnmccolley8337 Dweezil is the national guitar treasure we didn't know we needed...but we do!

    • @bradfordeffingleigh96669
      @bradfordeffingleigh96669 Месяц назад +2

      he has some really good lessons on Truefire

  • @wt2625
    @wt2625 Месяц назад +65

    This is one of your best episodes/interviews ever. I was glued to this. How amazing is Dweezil. Phenomenal!!!

  • @David-vu7zy
    @David-vu7zy Месяц назад +6

    A few thoughts:
    1) I’ve been watching Rick’s videos for number of years, and this one clearly is in the top 10. Bravo Rick!
    2) it’s refreshing to see a RUclips video seriously focused on Eddie Van Halen’s true Legacy his playing. I’m so sick and tired, of seeing people magazine type videos about his differences with Sammy Hagar, Michael, Anthony, etc. Who really cares?
    3)Dweezil Zappa’s Humility and chops are amazing. Because of his father, he could be the biggest tool in the world, yet he is so humble. Listening to him talk about geeking out with EVH is so endearing. I found Wolfgang to be the same way. Both are amazing players who could bask in their fathers’ limelights, but they don’t. There was some good parenting along the way.

  • @theclash435
    @theclash435 Месяц назад +101

    What a great repository for great interviews! Keep em coming Rick! Big fan!

  • @007KrausBean
    @007KrausBean Месяц назад +38

    I love listening to Dweeil tell stories about music, Frank, and everything he is involved in. I have seen him live 13 times and hope for many many more. Dweezil is a treasure.

  • @jerryhelffrich8980
    @jerryhelffrich8980 Месяц назад +9

    One of your best interviews, Rick! I love Frank and never had a chance to hear much from Dweezil. He is certainly a student of the guitar.

  • @ThePoorBoy
    @ThePoorBoy Месяц назад +207

    One of my favorite things about this video is seeing the reflection of Rick's face on the pickguard while Dweezil is playing Eddie on Frank's guitar. The world continues to amaze...

    • @garyfoss9877
      @garyfoss9877 Месяц назад +3

      I noticed that as well, and thought it was really cool!

    • @Mark_B585
      @Mark_B585 Месяц назад

      That's really weird man

    • @chucky6311
      @chucky6311 Месяц назад +1

      I noticed that also .. fantastic

    • @kelvinbel8910
      @kelvinbel8910 Месяц назад

      Smoking mugwort

    • @ThePoorBoy
      @ThePoorBoy Месяц назад

      @@Mark_B585 Observing something that's kind of special is weird?

  • @cjm0666
    @cjm0666 Месяц назад +34

    I've heard hundreds play Eddie, nobody come close to Dweezil. It's eerie

  • @MyGuitartime
    @MyGuitartime Месяц назад +7

    Dweezil is soooo good and the way he explains things are so easy to comprehend. Great interview!

  • @jlkoenig4377
    @jlkoenig4377 Месяц назад +46

    One of the most educational and INSPIRING interviews ever! Hope you'll bring Dweezil back as often as you can, he's great in so many ways.

  • @toddh4491
    @toddh4491 Месяц назад +42

    Amazing on his own, and Dweezil keeping Eddie alive through these in-depth discussions is really wonderful, and keeping dad alive through his SG!. Another amazing interview. I hope you'll get Wolf VH on here someday, Rick!

  • @wizardmix
    @wizardmix Месяц назад +6

    I didn't know this was going to be my favorite episode ever but it is. I'm not even a guitar player, I'm a bass player but something is clicking here. Ten years ago I got to see ZpZ and meet Dweezil when he rolled through my town, what an exceptional player he is who in spite of having a very recognizable and famous father, stands out very much so in his own right. What excites me is that Dweezil seems to genuinely love the journey he's on, passionate and always exploring new territories. Wow 55. It's crazy to think that Frank only lived to 52, he seemed so much older and Dweezil still looks young.

    • @ProfDanielVargas
      @ProfDanielVargas Месяц назад

      Frank was relatively healthy and wasn't on any "drugs" but cigarettes and coffee but you have to take into account his lifestyle and how the months of touring and recording, sleepless nights, stress, his extramarital relationships, STDs, his health issues took a huge toll on his life.
      Frank was a great, extraordinaire in every sense but he was also an eccentric and perfectionist and that's very demanding and wearing on anyone.
      He was and still is a genius and we'd have to be greatful that we had him and that his children are continuing his legacy. May he rest in peace.

  • @onethousandtwonortheast8848
    @onethousandtwonortheast8848 Месяц назад +118

    Eddie was many things but rarely is it said his comping ability was unparalleled and still is. His voice leading, rhythm; just brilliant at every turn. GOAT.

    • @elec123
      @elec123 Месяц назад +2

      Its always mentioned in the comment section, as it should.

  • @Russell_Optics
    @Russell_Optics Месяц назад +22

    One of your best interviews IMHO. Dweezil was so down to earth and real it is amazing. I had no idea he was such a master of playing the guitar, but instantly gives the credit to his teachers. His abilities and understanding is astonishing ! Frank and Eddie would both be proud of this interview.

  • @davidbridgham3680
    @davidbridgham3680 Месяц назад +2

    The interviews keep getting better and better. Dweezil is a treasure. The information in this video is enough to keep me busy for YEARS. Really fantastic.

  • @midwesterner2023
    @midwesterner2023 Месяц назад +60

    Having met Frank Zappa and talking with him in 1975, I felt his demeanor was so intense. Jump to 2015 I met Dweezil and found him to be a person quite humble and very friendly.
    Both, different people but great musicians!
    Great interview!

    • @lepoisson
      @lepoisson Месяц назад +2

      Interesting, you're one of the few people on earth who experienced this contrast.
      But to be fair, the mid-to-late 70s was Frank at his arguably most sour.

  • @krisrap3828
    @krisrap3828 Месяц назад +115

    "867 then add the 5 and then a 4. Apply the minor pentatonic and basically stayed adorian...." LOL! This was like watching a younger version of Rick Beato teaching music. Everything went over my head just like it does when Rick talks but I still watched the whole thing in fascination.

    • @dankowalski6925
      @dankowalski6925 Месяц назад +4

      I play a bit and felt the same. I just kept saying wow and damn every few minutes. What an enjoyable interview

    • @Kcutthth
      @Kcutthth Месяц назад +12

      This is what a real life Hogwarts looks like because they’re magicians and they’re discussing magic.

    • @MaroonCorey
      @MaroonCorey Месяц назад +2

      20:02 I disagree with Zappa and Beato - that riff/ lick isn't Mixolydian in either the key of the song or of the underlying chord (IV chord) in Eruption. And it isn't something earth-shattering - Blues and Jazz musicians had been playing around between the major and minor third of the song's root key since the time of Louis Armstrong and King Oliver in the 1920s and 30s and before. Heck, you can hear it in the opening riff of Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry. The mix of major and minor pentatonics slightly earlier in the demo creates the sound of an Arabic/ Eastern scale on F# to my ear when using it the way Zappa plays around with it.

    • @Groove3333
      @Groove3333 Месяц назад +5

      I've re-watched the 867 part about eight times already. Mind blown...

    • @MaroonCorey
      @MaroonCorey Месяц назад

      @@Groove3333 @krisrap3828 He's just playing notes of equal length whose pitches are within the same scale in various orders and then mentally arranging them in groups of certain numbers in order to more easily remember them. This is what inherently happens when many if not most musicians learn and practice complex melodies or learn lines and patterns to improvise with. The one thing D. Zappa said that struck me musically was after 41:00 where he mentions that strong rhythmic patterns (which he calls pulses) in the melody/ improvisation can override what is going on in the form and harmony of the song (or, "take people for a ride" as he puts it). This is what Jazz saxophonist and composer Oliver Nelson was demonstrating in his music of the early 60s.

  • @marklahmon7965
    @marklahmon7965 Месяц назад +4

    Rick, this is one of the best if not the best episode. Love Dweezil here. So informative and personable. Thx!

  • @teacherrussell5206
    @teacherrussell5206 Месяц назад +34

    What a cool interview, Mr Beato. I learned a lot about guitarists I already thought I knew a lot about. Great guy, Dweezil. I met him about 40 yrs ago, when I was 12. He was appearing at a music store. I bought his album, he signed it, I said something stupid because I was nervous because he was a rock star and Frank Zappa's son, and it's a great memory.

  • @hydrashieldbasementservice8453
    @hydrashieldbasementservice8453 Месяц назад +58

    I have no rhythm, I can't play a kazoo, I know zip about music...... I love this channel.

    • @ToneSoCooL3
      @ToneSoCooL3 Месяц назад +3

      Kazoo is an underrated instrument. Jimi Hendrix use of it in Crosstown Traffic makes me surprised it didn't catch on.

    • @Robotron2084psn
      @Robotron2084psn Месяц назад

      Same

    • @bobravenscraft5376
      @bobravenscraft5376 Месяц назад +1

      On behalf of Musicians. That's Kool as Hell bro

    • @MAX96MENDES
      @MAX96MENDES Месяц назад

      The Rolling Stones had a Kazoo on one of their coolest songs .... "Cool, Calm & Collected" (1967)
      Also .... “San Francisco Bay Blues (Live Acoustic)” - Eric Clapton
      “Skinned” - Blind Melon. ...
      “You're Sixteen” - Ringo Starr....
      Pink Floyd "Jugband Blues”

  • @Hubblereach0
    @Hubblereach0 Месяц назад +3

    This guy is great, probably one of the best interviews you've done. Thank you both

  • @chuckhalen9543
    @chuckhalen9543 Месяц назад +20

    Rick, you have knocked it out of the park this year with guitarist interviews! All the interviews have been informative, and the atmosphere you create for them is very laid back! My ears perk up when other guitarist speak of EVH! It’s remarkable how much he was, not only to guitar players, but to music itself! Any chance Michael Anthony is a future guest? We can only hope! Appreciate you Rick!

  • @richgoodwin123
    @richgoodwin123 Месяц назад +16

    For all the guitar talk this gave me a window into how much he must love his dad

    • @coldwinter5710
      @coldwinter5710 13 дней назад

      Indeed! And loved Ed too. They didn't go into everything Ed was involved with regarding Dweezil. They became very good friends over the years.

  • @Fallub
    @Fallub Месяц назад +5

    So much talent and humbleness in one person. Great interview.

  • @peteguitarmartin9613
    @peteguitarmartin9613 Месяц назад +17

    I can’t express how incredible it is to listen to Dweezil talk about and demonstrate on his dad’s axe 🎸 exactly what he is doing & how he thinks it through. Listening to him talk about practice routines, endurance issues and challenges of the aging body relate to my daily experience with the instrument. Thank you Rick and Dweezil.

  • @TVoltG
    @TVoltG Месяц назад +41

    I have so much respect for Dweezil. Love his solo work and his playing with Z was fantastic.

  • @frankisfrank69
    @frankisfrank69 Месяц назад +6

    I went to a little guitar seminar hosted by Dweezil about 10 years ago and was totally blown away by how nice and generous he was. One hell of a guitar player. One of the best alive today, without a doubt. Hearing him playing FZ's music live can make someone have a mental orgasm. It's freakin' sublime... Rock on Dweezil!!!

  • @dotothenn
    @dotothenn Месяц назад +26

    So awesome!!! I met Dweezil many years ago when he did Zappa Plays Zappa before their show in Cleveland, Ohio(he signed autographs and met fans at the stage) with Chick Corea and Jean Luc Ponty. The show was incredible, and he was so cool, even got a picture with him!!! I thanked him for keeping his fathers music alive and kicking.

  • @FernandoQuevedo
    @FernandoQuevedo Месяц назад +61

    I learned more in the first 9 minutes of this interview than in any other guitar tutorial video I’ve seen.

    • @johnabbottphotography
      @johnabbottphotography Месяц назад +7

      This was one of those interviews where I thought to myself: "How long is it going to take before I learn something about Eddie's playing that I don't already know?"
      And a few minutes later, I'm wondering how many MORE things I'm going to learn about Eddie's playing that I don't already know.
      By 15 minutes in, I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to absorb *all* of the things that I didn't know about his playing.

    • @todddickinson3262
      @todddickinson3262 Месяц назад

      Fact

  • @blarson8111
    @blarson8111 Месяц назад +2

    What an absolute gem of an interview. I listen to a ton of music and and can't say I know anything of Dweezle's but I really appreciate this short 1 hr talk

  • @u187146
    @u187146 Месяц назад +40

    What an amazing experience and memory for a child, EVH popping over and plugging in and giving a rendition of his best known solos. Dweezil is a phenominal player in his own right, but he clearly worships Eddie and it's a great listen. 😊

    • @ricks.1092
      @ricks.1092 Месяц назад +2

      And yet Dweezil's main guitar teacher was Steve Vai. Vai was only 19 or 20 years old and playing in Frank's band.

    • @BOBANDERSON5150
      @BOBANDERSON5150 Месяц назад

      The way he described Eddie walking up the stairs. CLASSIC!!!!

    • @u187146
      @u187146 Месяц назад +2

      ​@@ricks.1092and Mr Vai is also an extraordinary player and I guess the direct VH connection is the time he spent playing in DLRs band. But EVH reinvented the guitar and everyone who followed will have been influenced by him including Steve Vai.

  • @ruudkempe2956
    @ruudkempe2956 Месяц назад +11

    This is the best interview I've seen on this channel so far. Dweezil Zappa seems like a really nice person, and his enthusiasm about playing guitar is infectious. Plus I learned a lot!!

  • @chucky6311
    @chucky6311 Месяц назад +6

    This is gold ; thank you dweezel and Rick so glad others love Eddie like I do ,

  • @erbafj71
    @erbafj71 Месяц назад +65

    Great interview with a great guy. Love the EVH history. Rick - we need a Geddy and Alex interview. It will be your biggest ever!

  • @breech123
    @breech123 Месяц назад +30

    Thank you both for this interview demo.
    I volunteered for Guitars For Vets at our local VA hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for two years. We would fund raise to buy or fix donated guitars and give them to the vets to keep. We would give them six free half hour guitar lessons and then ask them to do more if they want. If the disabled vet wanted to he/she could join with other vets to perform songs live. They could just keep going and we would give them sheet music, picks, soft cases, straps, stands, music store coupons and this nonprofit has since expanded to about 30 other VA hospitals. The doctors and nurses got on board when they saw their participating patients medication consumption go down. Like anti-depressants and more. It is the healing power of music.
    I remember as a kid my friend played me a Frank Zappa album and a song called *Joe's Garage* stood out to me so we replayed that one song a lot. The part in that song where a woman's voice says, "turn that down!" My friend's mom knocked loudly on his bedroom door and said the exact same words at the same time. Pretty funny.

    • @garyssimo
      @garyssimo Месяц назад +1

      Funny story. You must know Greg Koch? Hey Rick ...invite him on. Hes a master and one funny guy. Greg is in Milwaukee.

    • @breech123
      @breech123 Месяц назад +2

      @@garyssimo met Greg many times. He did a live show fund raiser for G4V. Had seen him at Summerfest and parks before he became Fender's spokesman.
      Are you related to JD Simo? Greg has jammed with him. He is a great Tele player who helped make a masterpiece video of a Johnny Cash song 'Get Rythym' with the LexingtonLabBand RUclips channel.
      I can get anyone an interview with the leaders of the Guitars For Vets 501-c3 folks. I can also reach out to Greg Koch (sounds like chalk).

    • @breech123
      @breech123 Месяц назад +1

      In re to Joes Garage, I ended up practicing on a Fender Champ. I had to own one because of that song.

    • @BenJaminRight
      @BenJaminRight Месяц назад +1

      Good things you’re doing for our Veterans, Friend.

    • @breech123
      @breech123 Месяц назад

      @@BenJaminRight thank you, it really is a great program. I am a graduate of it as well and was given a guitar.

  • @ericmagnus1370
    @ericmagnus1370 Месяц назад +5

    I love Dweezil. I love Beato. Thank you for giving us this incredible information about our favorite music!!!

  • @garyheaton3637
    @garyheaton3637 Месяц назад +33

    Dweezil, the underappreciated musician we didn't know we needed. Great episode, Frank doesn't get enough love either.

  • @lostinpa-dadenduro7555
    @lostinpa-dadenduro7555 Месяц назад +42

    I love these interviews. So much knowledge being shared. 👍

  • @BigMouthBarry
    @BigMouthBarry Месяц назад +1

    I grew up listening to Frank, seeing him at the Paladium in NY and the Palace in L.A. - Watching Dweezil grow each year, getting better and better is such an incredible priviledge to watch and absorb. Keeping Frank's music alive has been such a beautiful tribute and I have never missed a Dweezil show in L.A. - With how much it costs to tour and the time and effort Dweezil puts into each performance, I am grateful to be alive to witness the magic he and his various bands have brought to my life. Rick, thank you for this amazing interview.

  • @JdWitr
    @JdWitr Месяц назад +17

    And yet, Another Great interview... His father would be so proud of him.. 🙏

  • @tomasrusso2285
    @tomasrusso2285 Месяц назад +11

    It's beautiful to hear Dweezil talk about Ed with such love passion and admiration... it's supreme, it transports you to that moment and makes you admire EVH even more, thank you for this enriching interview.

  • @rabb1tjones921
    @rabb1tjones921 Месяц назад +3

    This is my kind of interview!
    Rick, you are the best and Dweezil, thank you for the info and amazing playing as always.

  • @chrissmart9761
    @chrissmart9761 Месяц назад +19

    Thank you so much for this Rick and Dweezil!
    I was lucky to attend a pre-show guitar clinic with Dweezil, and he couldn't have been nicer and more acomodating. Music is the best!

  • @GuitarSoloReactions
    @GuitarSoloReactions Месяц назад +186

    Dweezil is an incredible player, very underrated. Thanks for the interview Rick.

    • @christophertaylor9100
      @christophertaylor9100 Месяц назад +6

      His dad was usually underrated except by jazz fans as well.

    • @greg3030
      @greg3030 Месяц назад +3

      Underrated by whom? I’ve always appreciated both of them as players.

    • @stephenpatton6985
      @stephenpatton6985 Месяц назад +3

      Underrated by those who do not understand or know him.most miss used word ever.

    • @GuitarSoloReactions
      @GuitarSoloReactions Месяц назад +6

      @@christophertaylor9100Frank was a true original monster player, however I don’t hear many jazz fans talking about Frank or his music today. Today with Progressive, modern players you can hear his influence, Aaron Marshall, Joshua De La Victoria, Animals as Leadeders, Louis Cole, Joseph Andjar and Jack Gardnier. All amazing players, that may not even listen to Frank’s Music. But I feel the influence. Dweezil is the real deal and one of my favorite players alive today.

    • @GuitarSoloReactions
      @GuitarSoloReactions Месяц назад +3

      @@greg3030 Same here, but most here already know Frank’s music and how Dweezil is keeping the music alive. I’ll talking about musicians in general. I got to see Frank in 88 and Dweezil every tour.

  • @lessismore4470
    @lessismore4470 Месяц назад +9

    The most exciting 57 minures I've had this year. Greetings from Poland.

  • @randydelrey7129
    @randydelrey7129 Месяц назад +14

    Great interview, I love that Rick let's the guest do his thing without constant interruptions,dweezil is amazing

  • @bilarion
    @bilarion Месяц назад +26

    Dweezil is good friends with Warren DeMartini. Please pleaseee do an interview with Warren. It's been my dream since I discovered your channel! Love you Rick.

  • @bracket3940
    @bracket3940 Месяц назад

    Rick Beato,
    Thank you for doing what you do!
    The library of interviews with so many amazing musicians is totally priceless and legendary to say the least. This one was just another. I cannot tell you how many times I just sit in silence after watching your content and try to absorb what I had just seen. It's hard to even put into words and at times, wrap your head around it all.
    Just truly incredible work!
    You probably don't hear this enough but THANK YOU!

  • @Metal_Mastery
    @Metal_Mastery Месяц назад +9

    This conversation is a treasure trove for any guitar enthusiast! The insights into Eddie Van Halen's unique techniques and his impact on music are truly inspiring. It's amazing how a simple phone call could lead to such a legendary moment! 🎸

  • @auralsonicwaves7170
    @auralsonicwaves7170 Месяц назад +10

    I'm not a guitar player, but I found this interview absolutely fascinating. Such insight into how Van Halen played and the amazing talent of Dweezil is nothing short of amazing. Fantastic video!

  • @cpteurope
    @cpteurope Месяц назад +3

    🙏 An absolute joy to watch your interview with Dweezil. So rich and insightful ❤️

  • @rossdixonellis
    @rossdixonellis Месяц назад +17

    I think its amazing that Dweezil said he hadn't really found out his thing till just a few years ago. Unreal humility. Guy is a monster player. He's always seemed like he's been in the zone.

  • @zepeps
    @zepeps Месяц назад +17

    Dweezil is one of the best and is making a great job playing Zappa 's music because, for me, Zappa still is the best!!!! thank you so much for this Rick.

  • @cool927
    @cool927 Месяц назад +5

    Dweezil’s attention to detail and his knowledge of technique is amazing.

  • @Johnthecomicguy
    @Johnthecomicguy Месяц назад +175

    My wife passed away from Glioblastoma in 2019. After her craniotomy, she was unresponsive for approximately 8 days and after she began to be minimally responsive, we put her iPod on her and while she could not yet speak in conversation, she would sing along to songs and while brain cancer ultimately took her, for a brief period, her response to music gave us hope.

    • @reno8122
      @reno8122 Месяц назад +11

      I am so sorry to read about your wife. I lost my brother to the same thing, in August of last year. He lasted 3 years, which was 2 1/2 years longer than they thought. He was 11 years older than me, and I grew up in his record collection. He took me to my first concert (Elton John) in 1984. We shared a love of music, and I now have his record collection, which I treasure.

    • @treehouse8501
      @treehouse8501 Месяц назад +8

      That’s what took my mom, and she would sometimes say kookookachoo and for the longest time I could t place where it came from, and then I remembered it’s from the Beatles lol

    • @4runit654
      @4runit654 Месяц назад +1

      Much love to you and your family

    • @Johnthecomicguy
      @Johnthecomicguy Месяц назад +1

      ⁠@@reno8122I’m so sorry for your loss as well. Cancer is so unforgiving. I definitely understand how you treasure the music and the collection you shared. I feel the same way to this day.

    • @Johnthecomicguy
      @Johnthecomicguy Месяц назад +1

      @@treehouse8501wow, that is amazing. I’m so sorry for your loss as well.

  • @fredrikdalfors1756
    @fredrikdalfors1756 Месяц назад +100

    When I noticed Rick's face was actually living inside of Dweezil's pick guard, I had a hard time keeping focus at times.
    Great interview!

    • @shawnmcvey7789
      @shawnmcvey7789 Месяц назад +3

      Same😂

    • @zacharykuder4052
      @zacharykuder4052 Месяц назад +4

      Damn you for pointing that out lol

    • @benkyle76
      @benkyle76 Месяц назад +3

      Like something from a Mastodon video. Rick needs to talk them soon, since they are just across town

    • @ultramimo
      @ultramimo Месяц назад +3

      can't unsee it

    • @allthegoodnamesareinuse
      @allthegoodnamesareinuse Месяц назад

      I did the exact same thing, I kept finding myself staring at it 😂

  • @tomanderson6140
    @tomanderson6140 Месяц назад +6

    I'll never forget hearing the opening growl to the Beat It solo and instantly thinking, "Why is Eddie on a Michael Jackson track?" Literally less than a second of hearing him and I knew it was Eddie. That describes almost no one else.

  • @javiermarrufo3539
    @javiermarrufo3539 Месяц назад +7

    Man...this guy is something else and I am sure his dad would be gleaming with pride on his accomplishments. I love musicians who not only break down their playing but their whole ideology of crafting music, notes, notations, and overall playing. I'm a bassist of over 40 years and guitar player for 10 of those and really connect with his thoughts on playing, the creativity, and exploration on playing to make it easy and palpable to oneself but completely foreign to anyone else. People like this, like him, are rare and we should enjoy while they grace our ears. Great f'n interview brother!!

  • @joshualee8448
    @joshualee8448 Месяц назад +27

    Dweezil is so cool man. He has every right to be a stuck up ahole, but he always comes across as nice, introspective, gracious, etc. I’m a huge Frank Zappa fan from back in my early childhood listening to Hot Rats, Apostrophe, and Overnite Sensation with my dad and little brother. Keep on rocking Rick, Dweezil, and rock on forever Frank!

  • @JedWunderli
    @JedWunderli 13 дней назад +1

    This is one of my favorite interviews you have done, Rick. I wasn't that familiar with Dweezil but I knew he was very accomplished. Great stuff.

  • @frankorobinson1540
    @frankorobinson1540 Месяц назад +8

    This is my favorite episode to date ,i love the guest his dad and all the musicians and taste they share truly kept me glued to learning more ❤

  • @youropionmattersnot
    @youropionmattersnot Месяц назад +27

    Eddie and Van Halen demanded that I play guitar back in 1978.
    2 years later I had a Kramer in my hands. Never looked back.
    Still bringing me joy all the time.

  • @ilker.batmaz1453
    @ilker.batmaz1453 Месяц назад +2

    The most inspiring conversation I've ever listened to. Thank you both. 😊 🤟❤️

  • @Ponchy
    @Ponchy Месяц назад +14

    Damn. Thank you so much Rick. Frank Zappa is my favorite artist of all time and this is by far the best Dweezil interview/conversation out there (other than the first one you did of course).

  • @awesomearizona-dino
    @awesomearizona-dino Месяц назад +37

    This is an amazing interview. i used to go to backyard parties in Pasadena with VanHalen playing. its was 1975-76.

    • @bobabooey4537
      @bobabooey4537 Месяц назад +2

      Ya.... you and 10 million others went to the Van Halen backyard parties in Pasadena. I think I saw you there once.

    • @christophercosta-kq9ep
      @christophercosta-kq9ep Месяц назад

      Ooo fa

  • @Plex45a
    @Plex45a Месяц назад +2

    Great interview!1 Dweezil is amazing!!! Time for part 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 of Dweezil!!!!!

  • @schlitze1
    @schlitze1 Месяц назад +9

    Thank you for this video! Dweezil is such a master of the guitar, and he keeps his father’s music alive! What a great interview, this is hands down hands down your best one yet!

  • @Jet1ranger
    @Jet1ranger Месяц назад +12

    Poor Dweezil... Having to hear music from his father, then some guy calls himself EVH and comes over and gives him a one-on-one "lesson"! Holy crap! Dweezil's father was a genius! Great interview Mr. Beato!

  • @wonder6789
    @wonder6789 Месяц назад +1

    Dweezil is such a brilliant musician and an impressive human being. Bravo and thank you.

  • @TheJeffbarrett
    @TheJeffbarrett Месяц назад +26

    My brother introduced my to Zappa Apostrophe. We recently had a reunion at Dweezils show in Seattle. Brought back those memories.

    • @mortenjensen2682
      @mortenjensen2682 Месяц назад +3

      NIce .. My brother also introduced me to Apostrophe .... I was lucky to see Zappa live in Copenhagen in '79

  • @dannoble8662
    @dannoble8662 Месяц назад +7

    This was an incredibly powerful interview. I don’t play, but my son does and my daughter has a BMus-Performance, we have had music in our house forever. Dweezil and Rick talking technique, technical details but also “how do I create a sound” more on the fly, this was special. So glad I subscribed years ago to Rick’s channels. this was music, family, creatively all rolled into one. So thankful Rick, a really special discussion.

  • @stefan.r42
    @stefan.r42 Месяц назад +2

    This Interview is an absolute blast!!! Thank‘s a lot! ❤

  • @ThymeKeeper
    @ThymeKeeper Месяц назад +20

    He's so casual about all of it. I know it's from practice and experience, but it's very impressive.