The Story Of Richard Benson - Worst Guitarist Ever?
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- Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024
- The truth! "The worst shredder ever" Richard Benson is a living joke in the guitar and music world with betcha can't play this, but his history reveals more... From radio, TV and movie appearances to progressive rock records with Buon Vecchio Charlie, solo albums Animal Zoo, Renegade and tracks like adagio in re and beyond. Richard Benson is a man who tries to continue playing guitar and shredding with the support of his wife despite the obstacles in his way. Arthritis, heart disease and more.
Is he satire? Parody? Un pollo? What exactly is Richard Benson? Nevermind stevie t and all the jokes. Make up your own mind!
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Before he died he said "If I die, I die as a happy man". I was at his funeral. It was the happiest funeral i've ever been to. Lots of fans and friends saying goodbye to him one last time, singing his songs and screaming some of his famous quotes, it was very touching. Rest In Peace Maestro, you will be remembered.
No you weren’t 😅😂
@@CyTolliver all his diehard fans attended it.
@@leonardotheuseless4188really? Both of them?
@@rmiller334The guy's an icon and before his arthrtis he was Italy's only true shedder. People love him
@@predeterminedmeat5024 Luca Turilli?
Imagine paying money to throw garbage at a man with a crippling illness. Who's the worst? Not Richard..
I'm the worst. So bad that in fact both my neighbors moved away. I don't think it was a coincidence.
Exactly. He obviously was talented before his illness.
Dude it was his gimmick! Without this, no one would go to his concerts, it was all part of the game, crowd knows it, Richard knows it. He even said in a recent interview "I miss people throwing stuff at me", it was its thing.
100% Agree
I'm the worst , i fart on the elevator every morning with my nasty protein shake farts, then i get off on the 3rd floor of a 29 floor office building, i could just take the stairs? But I'm lazy too.......
I feel his pain. My wife and kids throw stuff at me all the time when I pick up my guitar.
Hahahaha
Good one Darth Maul with glasses man!
Oh man I laughed, thanks man.
If you haven't abandoned your wife and kids by now, how do you expect to make it in rock and roll?
xD
Rest in peace Richard. You were the most misunderstood artist of our generation.
He died? Nooooo! Somehow that makes me sad.
damn he died a few days ago and i just found out about him
I knew he had serious health issues but last year he put out some videos of him, singing and strumming on a nylon string guitar and he had lost weight and looked much better than he used to. R,I.P.
A man who never gave up on his dreams, endured the ridicule of callous mobs, and played his guitar through the agony of illness, Benson was not the worst guitarist: he was one of the best. Despite his misfortune, he actually made some really good music. R.I.P Richard.
@@klauswigsmith at least he wont suffer in this crazy world...in 21 century ppl still mock disabled people that dont do anything funny or bad
Arthritis took away his skill, the classless mobs took away his dignity, but no one will ever take his passion away. Worst guitarist? You gotta be kidding me, not by a long shot. Peace to you Richard.
Agree, I came here thinking this was some kind of parody video for views, but turns out it's legit. I'm someone who suffers with some of the same stuff he does. I had a fall on my day job that first injured my neck, followed not long after by my first car wreck. Then find out I have spinal cord compression months before a second car wreck nearly paralyzed me from the neck down as I was sitting still and person hit us from behind going estimated 50mph. Lucky my head stayed attached as it ripped the power seat of my Land Rover out of the floorboard, that's how hard the impact was. Ever since then I'm a lot like this Benson guy. It sucks. Hard enough to type some days, let alone play the guitar. So I can sympathize with Mr. Benson greatly.
@@Destin65 That sucks, man. Hoping you have better days. Take care and God bless.
@@Destin65 So he is the worst because of his conditions or just bad? If its bad then its bad and dont call it good. I have arthritis in my hands and other joints so I have an idea. Medical conditions are not a reason to like his music if its not good.
@@Destin65 Sorry to hear of your plight my friend... stay strong because passion for music can never die
it must be difficult with all his ailments, especially mental health. I wonder if he has moments of clarity where he questions himself for trying to portray the rockstar that he clearly isn't.
i mean, you hear about Jason Becker. ALS took his ability and life as he knew it. the difference is, you don't see him *trying* to be a rockstar. He still composes great music using only the movement of his eyes. that's a rockstar-superhero-genius right there.
This was sad to look at .. in his younger years he was a good guitarist.. and now they treat him like garbage..
I'm speechless..
He also has a large knowledge of the metal universe
Come on, he sucked big time even when he was young. There's no way that shit is "good" guitarism. But I am a fan, nonetheless, Benson has to be understood fully as a "stage persona".
@@dezertfox3681 no. He had some decent records, even with interesting parts, with Buon Vecchio Charlie, but nothing special. But his guitar instructional video is something close to a complete, devastating scam.
(On the other hand, Benson is a living encyclopedia of rock and hard rock music. His knowledge is honestly impressive).
life can be very harsh, but i bet the black metal folk, would say leave him alone let him do his thing, and i have saw norg support lots of music, but in no way church noise, that's what king diamond was speaking about ,at the sound of the demon bell ,church bell
Cranio do you even play guitar?
I can feel for him. I've been playing bass, guitar, and mandolin professionally for 38 years and was just recently diagnosed with arthritis in my hands. It's slowly taking away my abilities and, since it's how I make a living, I have no idea what I'm going to do. Frankly, it scares the hell out of me.
Yeah, me too. I can’t play guitar up to my previous best and consequently I won’t play professionally. The bass is easier to handle, although I must come up with techniques to play harder stuff. I literally have to play in a style between Django Reinhart and using techniques for small hands. It sucks but I soldier on.
❤❤❤
I'm so sorry. I'm 69 years old I've been playing guitar since I was nine. I don't have the hand problems yet just a little stiffness now and then but all my protegerse and fellow musicians Falling by the wayside because of different hand issues. It is really disheartening
Best of luck my brother. 40s and mostly good, but it's not the age, it's the mileage.
Maybe it's time to go Duane Allman?
@@rocketpigrecords3719Thanks, man, I never thought of that, but it's a great idea.
Richard Benson sadly left us today. Here's to this legend of our time, a monument to determination and to the love of music
detto bene
Easy: His playing is the sound of suffering and pain and the harshness of life.
Maybe the most Metal thing
nathan explosion. brutal
you hate metal I guess
@Gunslinger Execute His expression is totally nothing to me. He's a fat lazy ass who never had the courage to learn how to play. But in this world you can be famous one way or another.
Par Mor 3:40
@@parmor125
Gee Par, guess you are either too lazy to watch this video, or can't understand it.
My god.. why throw things. Just don't go to the concert if you don't like the music.
It was a meme
@z k no, explain please
@zk If you have kids, might as well throw them under that "millennial scum" bus and run them over repeatedly.... How much of an idiot can you be to use a blatant and disrespectful blanket term? Funny thing is that they're smarter than you might think.....even if they are married to a phone
I don't know... It seems sad, but there's also something very rock 'n' roll or heavy metal about playing guitar whilst you're covered in gross things
@@justsomeguywhocommentsonev4741 Facist! ruclips.net/video/EDQxshPhvAI/видео.html
Worst guitarist ever? Apparently you haven't spent much time in a Guitar Center 🤣 ...
true dat
Or at my house 😂🤣
Words of wisdom and truth
Same to... At my own house... XD... I just started to learn guitar so... XD
Ahahahahhahahaaaaaaaaaa This is the truth!!!!
He is the spirit of heavy metal, in one man. Never let anything stop him. Used his disability as a "joke" to continue performing. An inspiration, a talented guy, and the world is a little lesser without him. The comparison at 6:50 breaks my heart into a million pieces.
Interesting to see you here
They see he is suffering when he walks to the stage, they see he is sick but they still throw things. How stupid are they
Tarık Özgen Humans. Worst piece of shit in the planet.
I'd answer that they're just italians but supposedly they have the highest IQs in Europe
these moronic cretins just go to see him play just so as they can throw stuff at him because they think its funny,,they actually arm themselves with their weapons of choice BEFORE they go to see him.
It's part of the show, trust me. It's satire, he's aware, the crowd is aware, and it's Italy. He's just one of the many weird ass pseudo-celebrities that live off the comedy because it's better than getting a real job and people love trash TV.
....stupid? It's not stupid. It's fucking disgusting. These guys are a bunch of degenerates. They're basically kicking a wheelchair'd man down the fucking stairs.....I beat the shit out of any of these joker's...Even if it's J-Lo.
As an italian, I remember watching his videos when I was a teenager, and how I used to laugh at his comical reactions to the things they did to him.. I feel like shit now. I needed to grow up to understand how much of a dickhead I was, to find funny a man that struggles more than most have had to, to pursue his dreams. I am sorry Richard, I really am.
Fortunatamente Richard ora sta meglio e canta e suona ancora,è ancora energico e pimpante
Commento da paraculo, scritto appositamente in inglese per prendere qualche likes dall'estero, smettila di fare il finto dispiaciuto, a nessuno frega un cazzo di gente come Benson.
Tu che suggerisci che si debba rispondere in Italiano agli anglofoni devi essere il fenomeno del giorno. Ma d'altronde anche tu necessiti di like, vedo.
@@Cranio76 ma perché mentecatto che non sei altro se vai in USA o uk pensi che si disturbino ad aprire Google translate per tradurre cosa stai dicendo? Appena un turista americano viene in Italia aiuto aiuto. Poi vai in Francia e guarda come i francesi li trattano agli americani aha a parte questo il commento iniziale è di una paraculaggine vomitevole
@@fulippuannaghiti1965 Beh, ad ogni commento dai un motivo in più per non buttare tempo a risponderti.. sei semplicemente stupido.
This is why I hate this world, people are so damn cruel and for no reason.
Me too brotha, but not every1 bad 😎
Preach it, my friend. That's why I'm ready to explore/colonize space and get the hell off this cruel mean rock!
Ummm... Predators?
Um I don't think you read the comment below. The crow throwing trash is part of the act and he encourages it. He supposedly has a big fan base that support him financially.
@@derrickgodfrey7226 you can't speak for everyone. Moreover there are people who bash the man and go to those events with the intent to degrade and make fun of him.
This man is Metal embodied. Long live his soul.
Couldn’t agree more
Man I am horrified at the way he was treated. Like a side show freak. Music was his passion and life. And unfortunately his body turned on him. But his passion is still there. And you can't take that away.
That went from frickin' hilarious to very sad in all of 1 minute.
Big shame on the People who throw things after him!! :(
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
He consistenly makes money out of that, so I'm pretty sure he enjoys the publicity.
Io volevo un pollo... UN POLLOOOOH!
@@andreyoung7931 You think throwing a bullet is powerful for this? :-D
@@HaasiAustria Nuclear bullet
@@andreyoung7931 shut up pussy !!
I will never understand how cruel some people can be to another fellow human being. Rest in peace Richard Benson, many loved you.
That is correct. I am a specialist in Narcissistic Personalities, and Workplace Abuse. I am well aware of how evil and cruel people are. I am going to write a tribute song to Richard.
There’s a special place in Dante’s inferno for people who ridiculed and harassed this man..
Which circle?
Thank you for rescuing this genius legacy. He showed tremendous frustration vs people lack of capacity to recognize his art.
Who's Dante ?
@@vigneshkr7072 a poet who wrote the epic poem inferno which is a part of the divine comedy.
The club in Portland?
I love Stevie T but he owes this man an apology 💯
stevie t is an example that you can became a dickhead just because you good at shredding
@@aniqsufyan7722 the video was about how being a fast player doesn't make you a good player, but i do think that his ridicule on richard was unneeded
He just put a video up saying he will take the video down if people want him to. He did not know he was sick, at least that is what he said in his latest video.
So can someone explain why Stevie needs to take the video down, when Benson puts on shows where he puts plastic everywhere knowing people purposely bring food to throw at him? If Stevie needs to apologise or take down that video, you all better rally at every single other video online talking shit on Benson, because there's quite a few. If Benson really wanted to put on shows without being picked on, it's very simple to have door security not allow people to walk in the fucking doors with entire pies, bowls of mashed potatoes, cans of soup and pots filled with food, but HE let's this happen because it draws a crowd.
he already did..
I’m neither disabled or have serious mental health problems. Richard has both and still doing what he loves in spite of people literally throwing eggs and chickens at him.
He is an inspiration, I don’t have an excuse not to follow my dreams.. thanks Richard!
No this guy is not an inspiration this is shit guitar playing who wants to hear shit playing
@@chrisjackson7625 fuck you stupid gay
@@ericvanz9015 gee man, I like your style! Fuck them up!
The only thing “disabled” is the ability of those commenting, to recognize that he’s an attention hungry manipulator...
Musically he has a limit..But it take s heart, courage and love to do what hes doing.getting on stage and knowing you can't play is the most fearless shit i have ever see n.
He wasn’t the worst guitarist of all time. He was the most misunderstood guitarist of all time.
I can confirm that. _I'm_ the worst guitarist of all time.
Clever guy. Get arthritis, still has to earn money, re-invents himself as the worst guitarist in the world. Trolls everyone. I guess he’ll be remembered when he’s gone!
Its Geniouses like THESE that Only after they DIE, do people Realize they did ALL THIS FOR FAME, AS A GENIOUS...
REMIND YOU of Andy Kaufman?
.......
Isnt that painfull
I was thinking the same. He seems like a willing participant.
Kind of like Andy Kaufman
The guy just wanted to continue doing what he loved, performing and playing his guitar. Anyone who doesn’t have a passion for playing music wouldn’t understand why he continued.
I'm italian and i'm really embarrassed about how some rude people treated Richard. He didnt deserve that. One thing is sure: people who threw even one thing at Richard must be deeply ashamed because you have to be real shit (in italian we would say "testa di cazzo") to be able to throw anything at a sick person. I know is a trivial comment but i needed to write it. Bye.
I totally agree.
You are 100% right. And as an outsider looking in, it seems like Italians are either great folks, or the biggest turds you have ever encountered. These people at and on these shows absolutely disgust me.
I just discovered this man and he's not even bad he plays good music. I'm disgusted with how his fan base acted. Or anyone who mistreated him this way.
I agree with what you say.
I’m a guitarist myself and I have respect for him other guitarist are just sick sometimes
Richard died last week. I attended his funeral, which was filled with fans, love and speeches representing the many, many people he touched.
Richard Benson was a TV host on his own multiple shows, with a band and album knowledge second to none: countless people got to know guitarists and groups thanks to him, back when you didn't have internet privileges.
Additionally he had an astounding presentation energy, a great character and a greater heart.
He was the absolute master of entertaining and storytelling and an underground Rome icon.
And, history will teach you, Rome's underground is vast.
His stories, jokes and way of sayings were so good that they easily went viral once properly exposed to the internet.
He was my personal idol and, like many, I met him around in a few occasions. He was always kind.
Seeing a title like this at the top of his name search is sad, but if you're reading this then I want to tell you that what actually makes me sad is that I can't possibly convey to you, a non-Italian speaker, how great Richard was in so many different aspects, guitar aside.
You would have to listen to him for yourself...
This video is pretty much proof of that: slightly more than the most superficial knowledge a foreigner could gather. No offense! It's a shame.
The exaggerations on tv or the outlandish claims were always part of his character and brand. The stories about barack obama and marilyn manson, among the most recurrent ones, were just pure entertainment gold.
For me, no standup comedian, tv host or entertainer will ever come close.
Thank you Richard! For everything!
And thank you, uploader, for bothering to scrape the surface of a greatness that me and myriads of other persons grew up with.
Love,
a fan
Beef n cheese no tomatoes
Fèffq
So a performance artist?
Thank you for phrasing it like this
I grew up in Underground rock n roll in Bangladesh, i'd say like 3-4th degree away from OG's
From what I understand
Richard Benson is a legend and a key figure in Italian Rock & Roll
God bless !
I'm going to listen to all of his music now
I can kinda feel where you're coming from. It's the kind of thing where if I know Italian and/or lived there, I would understand even more where his heart is coming from.
We had a similar person, named Ayub Bacchu in Bangladesh
Roman underground sounds huge compared to our scene but he did some similar stuff for us also and became Bangladesh's first solo shredder guy also
Recently, he passed on around 2020/2021 I believe.
Thanks for sharing, I learned something new and in a way now feel nostalgic/sad/wishful
Nonetheless, good to hear the funeral was a celebration of life
Thank you for the additional info I do appreciate it. May he rest in peace
When I see young Richard Benson play, I see a man with so much passion, style, and feeling that it somewhat overwhelmed his musical theory, skill, and common sense. When I see old Richard Benson play, I see a man dying inside because his hands won't form the sounds that he hears in his soul...
I came here to laugh at Richard benson, but left feeling awful for this poor soul 😭
Right? Mind opener....
me too
yup me too. the dudes following his dream and trying so hard which is honestly more than most who stay in jobs they dont like or care about and meander through life. I genuinely wish him the best of health and happiness =) I have sat through worse support acts and not seen a single thing thrown at them so this dude definitely does not deserve that.
Same
same here man.. i thought i was going to get a good laugh at him, but i was wrong.
Looked him up after seeing him on StevieT’s channel. Interesting history. I feel bad for the guy.
Benson is a good man, his music is pretty good too if you like outsider music.
I like StevieT
He’s already in Stevie Ts channel, sorry
Unrelated but I love your Keywork pfp
Apollo88 I feel bad for Stevie T as well...
This man had more passion in his dying heart and broken bones than anyone I’ve ever seen, even through tremendous adversity and pain, he still gave his life to music and performing, rest in peace buddy, you will never be forgotten 🤘
Heartbreaking how disgusting people can be. Arthritis is horrible. I've got it in most of my joints but luckily I can still play. They way this man is treated by these savages is disgraceful.
@I_Said_ OU812 sadly yes, and it's not just against humans. Some people are selfish and cruel. No empathy or care about anything but them selves. Not that all people are bad but there's enough to severely hurt people and animals just for their own twisted pleasure. Glad I was raised better and have made many kind friends also. If I saw this happening to somebody who is disabled IDE probably be going to jail.
It's part of his schtick, you dummy.
If you think he’s the worst guitarist ever you’ve never watched me play
Actually... I'm the worst at home... XD(I'm just a beginner)
Dude I've been stucked to blues since I started playing, I think that makes me the worst
Actually im the worst
I dont even know how to play
I've been a guitarist for 45 years. I also worked with my hands all my life, as a master craftsman carpenter. About 2 years ago, arthritis started to develop in my knuckles, and havn't been able to play for just as long. Arthritis is no joke! You can't know that pain unless you have it. To have the kind of passion, only to have it destroyed is devastating...
I'm a 17 year old guitarist whose been playing for just 5 years (i got a bright pink hello kitty acoustic guitar at age 11 and that was a slippery slope down to playing in a thrash metal band as I am now😂). I cannot stress how sorry I am for Richard Benson and yourself, I cant imagine the pain, I honestly can't. You sound like the coolest dude too. Whatever you're doing, rock on my guy🤟 the younger generation respects people like you :)
I have arthritis slowly killing my skills as well...but I won't go overboard in lampooning critique like some have done OR even praise of Richard Benson because of his most recent antics.
10 years into arthritis...& I refuse to act the ass for attention...either way.
Benson's early work is good.
NO ARGUMENT HERE.
I believe, since his affliction, he's been jealously mocking "speed shredders" with his most recent antics.
Just what I see🤔
@@bingusboop3829 Ella you rock.
Such a great attitude.
At 50, I get some arthritis in a couple of knuckles. Nothing with growths but a deep burning in the joints themselves. But luckily, I 'deep dived' hand and arm stretching (and hand massage) years ago. And followed it for 20 years (doing stretches/massage before+after playing .(and randomly, when I thought to).
imo, it keeps you flexible and strengthens the hand over time. It also staves off the effects of arthritis. And also allows you to learn a bit about the structure of the hand.
Allowing you to adjust things through gradual stretching and hand strength exercises.
My theory on the stretching has been;
if you can separate the inflamed areas that are 'rubbing/pressing on one another (causing the arthritic pain). Over time (with finger stretching etc), they will remain separated. Causing the inflammation to subside and 'heal' (to a degree). Basically you stop the continual inflammation that leads to a more severe arthritic condition and the pain is removed (or relieved) because the previously inflamed areas are separated (allowing them time to heal)
Though I don't use them (yet) Cod liver oil and glucosamine are good supplements to take for Healy joints.
As is, eating chicken cartilage (the human body easily breaks this down, into components used in joint maintenance)
Squeezing a ball and using a light hand/wrist strengthener are beneficial too.
On the playing side:
Reduce excessive finger movement (over time). So all fingers stay close to the strings ..all that excessive movement, helps wear the joints faster and is harder to maintain as you get older too (it can also lead to injuries like muscle pulls).
Learn to play 'without tension' in the body. Very much like some martial arts talk about.
There are classical guitar 'meditation' exercise worth mentioning. Attempt it over the 'long term', a goal ..if you will:
While you are playing, in your minds eye, scan around the inside of your body (in a circle).
Feeling for tense muscles and over tensed joints (the shoulders, are a classic for tension).
When you find tension, keep playing but attempt to relax the muscle/s you are 'thinking' about.
Once it relaxes, move your scanning on.
Aiming to remove all muscle tension (while playing) over time.
Keep your breathing relaxed and 'natural' (in and out). No holding breath or changing breathing rate from normal.
If anything, learn to slowly increase the depth of your breath (while keeping the body relaxed and breathing at normal speed).
There are various benefits from the above exercise.
Enough words ;)
I hope there are a few things to gleam from all that.
Peace.
I follow a carnivore diet, it help you to know that not eating carbohidrates, salad and sugar reduce your body/joints inflamation. There is a lot of people that heal themselfs from skin conditions, gut problems and bone problems.
Rest in Peace Richard Benson. You will be missed :(
This man, Richard Benson maybe is the BRAVEST, the STRONGEST & the MOST PASSIONATE man ever walk on earth with his DREAMS & MUSIC!! #RESPECT!!
Die Aligra stfu
@@lincolnhobartmiller Could you keep that passion to play guitar after being harassed & degraded? Can you keep playing even with arthritis & with crowds throwing everything they can get hold of?
Just remember that some people like Benson have a passion that can't be destroyed because of the fact he loves what he does
He is Playing against the odds
Lincoln Hobart-Miller Stfu you degenerate
He loved guitar so much, one of the saddest things I've ever seen.
You've lived an incredibly sheltered life if this is the saddest thing you've seen
@@spearson103 I was just simply relating to his undying devotion to his craft, and as a guitarist myself, can understand what it feels like to suffer in return for musical bliss.
Sorry you took my comment so literally.🙏 namaste Brother.
spearson103 e d g e
@@spearson103 shut the fuck up
@@spearson103 go fuck yourself trash
Richard Benson is considered a meme here in italy, mainly because people were never interested in his music as much as they were in his funny one-liners he did on tv. That's the reason people would go to his concerts and throw stuff, because some of his fans saw him more like a circus animal there to entertain them than an actual musician.
He IS an entertainer
Makes Italian people look like a bunch of moronic idiots
Pray for Richard Benson
You're a fucking idiot lol. It's part of his show. Why do you think he has so many towels stacked around near his stage...? Your life is a lot worse than his, stop being a gullible pussy.
Guys i give to you a bad news. Unfortunately today 10 May 2022 Richard Benson is dead, it's not a joke, I would like him to be but unfortunately it is not. I have worked with him, and I am devastated by this news .
"The most tortured guitarist in history"
StevieT Made a video about him and made a complete redicule of him motivating all others tho follow, while not knowing the storry of him. imagine having a dream, that your health is taking away, and you fight for it with all of your heart no matter what others think. this man is an inspiration, and should be treated with respect.
Actually, in a video later than that, Stevie T found out about Benson's history and felt sorry about it
I still like Stevie
Oh fuck off with the sanctimonious virtue signaling. Everyone has dreams and 99.9% of us don't get to realize them. Quit wasting your time feeling sorry for some dude who lived a full life despite his narcissism and go volunteer at a children's cancer ward if you're feeling so charitable.
Stevie actually feels bad for the guy. He had no idea of Richard's story at the time that the first video was made and did what he always does: assumed that Richard was just a terrible guitar player and had a laugh about it. You gotta remember that Stevie's channel is based around satire and redicule in guitar communities, even going as far as to redicule himself.
I agree.
When I started playing, I got pretty good.
A wreck destroyed my life.
I'm in constant agony, and not able to hold my guitar up long enough to really practice or learn a song.
Then Epilepsy comes along and fucks my memory up, making learning a song even harder.
The only thing that has kept me going is my son. (4 months old)
He has heart problems and will require open heart surgery soon.
the sad thing is that even though he knows he can't play anymore he still tries his hardest
R.I.P. Richard Benson you were the rock hero everyone deserved
People can be very cruel. Those people that threw things at him are probably the same kind of people that would throw a sack of puppies or kittens into a river or canal.
what?! 😂
@stefano tripi exactly !
TV is a little different than it is here in the USA!
Did you call him "she"
Is Richard Benson also a transsexual?
If so that's a whole other story .
I'm sure he/she would have a following for that as well , plus he/ she, is a famous comedian/comedianne
@stefano tripi in your first post it says " when there was stuff thrown on HER" that made me go what?!
Going between feminine her and masculine him , may mean both, nowa days!
@stefano tripi oh okay
I see in your writing a female fan, who got stuff thrown on HER,
Supported Richard when he got sick.
There was limited punctuation , and i read it wrong
Thank you kindly
Very enlightening post , truly
Richard has given new meaning to Strat abuse, i wish him well
The anti virtuoso lol
@Charles Lee Ray point of what?
That is kind of non sequential to the thread.
Do you just jump on threads and say," Your point?" lol
I'm going to start doing random shit now, too...lol
We’re slowly catching up to the 1.5 million views of the original version! Thanks to anyone who watches, it’s good to finally see positive comments on various Benson videos - you’ve all made a big change to the way he is viewed.
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I can't imagine the mental suffering of having your greatest passion torn away because of a medical condition, and worse, having people making fun out of your expenses.
It's like being the most passionate and skillful singer ever, only to lose your voice. Or being an amazing and passionate artist only to lose your sight.
This is really sad, the pain is much more greater than just "being sick".
I reckon so...
@@Garrysullivanjones it hurts beyond your body. I had a small embolysm in my brain right above my left ear in my early 20s... lost my job at a funeral home and had to quit college. Took me 11 months to recover, I'm now much better. Point is my biggest passions're shooting firearms, painting and playing classical guitar.
No one made fun of me, I was lucky. I can imagine that kind of pain... it still hurts a lot even with the best support I could have, the reason is because I had to stop doing what I loved for lots of time, I gave up.. But Richard Benson never gave up, and I have tons of respect for him.
A guy with crippling arthritis in his hands still gets up there and plays his instrument; he deserves our respect solely for the depth of his love for music. I can't imagine any human-like creature being so messed up and hateful (self-hate would be my guess) that they would throw garbage at him while he plays. In Benson we see what is the very best in humanity. In the garbage-throwers we see the very worst.
Every single person who threw anything at him is scum of the earth.
Dont let the video fool you. Richard knew exactly what he was doing and people paid entree fee to see him. This clips are out of context.
It is a comedy act. This video didn't get it. Kind of a reverse Galiger.
They all deserv to take his ilness in His place...
I’m really glad that this documentary is online for the world to see. It would be tragic if Mr Benson left this world completely unknown and forgotten. His story is inspiring, and only a fool would throw food on him.
He's not forgotten and this "documentary" is complete bullshit, lacking the most basic understanding about Benson.
@@Cranio76 then why don't you make a non-bullshitty video about his past if this video is bullshit
I think Stevie-T needs to see this.
@Russian Account Me too.
ruclips.net/video/XAKqrRB5CdA/видео.html Ànd there it is!
He already knows he apologized and wished him well
He already made a video talking about his illness
Stivei t is suck🤣🤣🤣
The dude’s dead now.
And a lot of people mourn this tragic loss, including me.
Rest In Peace dear Richard, se semo spaventati.
Spagetti pasta vafanculo
This man's treatment by idiots'' Makes me embarrassed to be human'' God bless you Richard ''I wish you a speedy recovery and the best''
Have a hella lot of respect for richard benson
Great tribute to one of my favorite artists ♥️ thanks 🙏
Dr. Gabriele Benedetti he may not be the best but at least he’s trying
Ashish Meshram i wish people have more of this attitude this day
Yeah he really is overhated and underrated and a really great guitar player it's a shame what arthritis will do to you I suffer from it as well as carpal tunnel and my guitar playing has gotten real bad over the past few years I can't imagine the pain he's going through
@@ashishmeshram5057 he should stop trying, he’s trash
@@brett-1261
You're trash, you should stop trying at life...
That's man, but still really inspirational. He was humiliated but still did what he loved no matter peoples reception. He didn't stop, he was in pain but didn't stop
I am an italian fan of Richard Benson and i must say that the video, despite showing research effort, does not catch the real attitude and story of this man, he laughed with who derided him, he is bold and intelligent and got a living from his shows, sometimes people acted with him as beasts, but the vast majority of his fanbase just laughed at his incredible actions and anger (often exaggerated but fully consciously displayed with the intent of entertaining from my point of view) and i should add that he clearly is not mentally ill, he is one of the most intelligent and self-conscious trash artist in italy. Now i wanted to point out some errors in your reconstruction:
- About the "Cucciolo" song, the scene was prepared with him (it was aired in Rai1, wich is the biggest and state-owned TV channel, in the days following Sanremo's Festival) and it was repeated three times with a coherent gimmick-storyline
- About the chicken he joked at it various times and liked recalling the event (if you start knowing his behaviour from his shows and tv programs you will understand that he clearly enjoys at least a part of his fanbase)
- About the bridge story, i think it was a suicide attempt, also popularity (from my point of view) made his life much better and he often talked about the greatness of his fanbase proudly
- It is documented that often the songs that he declared to be of his own were ripoffs or straight out songs of other artists (also international)
- He clearly enjoyed his gimmick of metal king and had a culture of rock music never questioned by anyone
- The live shows were unfortunately the only place where Benson got real hate (only in the late years that also are the ones of his big popularity) but i think he made the choice to to that because they were a big source of earnings when the local tv started dying and with them the chance for him to have a regular spot on television.
This said i think the italian community shows a big respect and often a speculative research about his misterious personality and a big part of it loves him as an idol that gave to his fanbase moments of exilarant fun. I also think he knows this and it was showed with the massive amount of support that he received with charity crowdfunding and Live Shows to help with his hearth medical conditions (i think partly caused by his age and weight). He later stated that he was in better form and it is evident from his last sparce appearence.
E.P. an Italian fan of this Heroic Trash figure.
Thanks for your comment bro, I hope a lot of people read it and understand just how much of a mess his story is, theres a lot to it, like you said at this point hes just glad he is able to perform live in front of an audience, and the throwing things at him thing has become a meme to this point. Notice how the stage is set and prepared for the mess. Anyways I think he has done what he thought was best for him and his passion for music, I hope he has found some piece of mind after all.
As an italian i can confirm all of that, its like a living thrash Idol for a lot of us here in Italy
I'm italian and I fully subscribe to this comment. I follow Richard since ever. Look at his recent official uploads and have a look to the love and support we're giving him
Italian here. Proud member of the Brigate Benson. We are all ultimi schifosi che stanno in fondo. Best of the best
this is the version i would like to believe.
This guy must have gone insane as his health obviously deteriorated.
Lawrence Hamm i agree! I feel so sorry 4 the poor man
I think that’s a part of life that is going to haunt us all!
@@jabba_sechta9111 trye
I think this state of mind is how satan rewards those who take his help. Its sad but mental-based issues are common in the entertainment industry.
@DaRoflDoflZz Pls don't try to do that. The prince of this world exacts a heavy price...yr soul.
Man. As a guitarist myself, arthritis is one of my biggest fears. I literally take glucosamine, fish oil and vitamin d every day solely to prevent it.
Eugenesis its genetic
Literally? As opposed to figuratively taking those things?
Be careful with glaucoma from glucosamine
I have morbus duprytent.. I know what he has been through and maybe still is suffering menthally... that he still go live.. is just brave and strong
@@Bhatt_Hole I think he meant the reasons he takes those things, is literally just to prevent joint problems.
sad to hear of his passing just the other day RIP to a legend.
I feel so sorry for him, true talent was taken from him.
I saw the original version a while ago, such an amazing story...it’s a heartbreaking tale, yet there’s something profoundly identifiable about Mr. Benson and his plight. Thanks for sharing his story.
I can't believe a great guitarist like him is being shut down. Audiences throwing stuff at him in his performances. Calling him the worst guitarist ever. Can't they see, or even notice he's ill? Video made me cry 😭 seeing how bad his life started to become.
He’s got faster fingers than me
@@Teal_Jimmy To be fair, a lot of guitar players have faster fingers than the average person.
Snazzy Jovial Wyrm I am a guitarist lol
@@TruthSeekerItalia Don't talk crap. Benson is popular because of his comedy, not because he was a decent guitarist in the 70s. All you see in the video is OBVIOUSLY staged, and the people throwing trash on stage are his fans. IT JUST WORKS LIKE THAT. The people you see booing and throwing veggies on stage are now worried about his poor health, because they love him.
@@mheonova5944 no, they are just bastards.
Used to make fun of him for not sounding good, now that ive heard some of his stuff from when he could play, ive changed my mind. He used to be so talented. Rest in peace Benson.
This man tries 1000000 more times harder than anyone else to play guitar so some respect
I don’t see the effort you describe. If he was trying he would be able to play something.
@@lyonsson6480 a normal person in his condition wouldn't even try to hit a string .His fingers aren't even able to move properly
@@droopy_eyes im not saying we gotta like what he plays, by all means its brutal honesty hed logically sound like crap, but as someone who advocates that life is harsh, regardless of that, the fact is someone who is fighting against what seems to be the inevitableN in this case a sickness, out of passion is worth atleast respect.
U dont have to like it to respect his efforts.
But im also hearing this is a meme and i dont know how deep that runs so. From the current perspective its not a matter of standards or not. Obv thats a fact but in a case like this its just a matter of respect. Human decency is also a thing, but a pity most of us dont give enough of a fuck to be bigger than the morons throwing shit finding shallow ass excuses for making fun of a disabled person.
And its not like some of these people dont know that hes ill, they know, they go to the show and they behave like monkeys.
This isnt like someone just simply sucking, its a case of a career gone to shit because of disabilities.
Atleast from what i see in this vid.
Im really only jere from stevie's channel and i was curious why hes so bad. I dont mind the harsh criticism that already exists in the music industry its nothing new, but when someone has an illness thats just low as fuck.
I have 4 fingers on my right hand, my picking hand. I was once considered one of the best up and coming guitarist on the east coast. Now i have severe arthritis in both my hands, so to say i feel this mans pain is an understantement, though ive never had food thrown at me on stage.
Sorry you're missing out.
@Daniel Velazquez I've never heard of you either, and you seem to be a major idiot. Are you sure you're not on a list somewhere?
His history touch my heart
Much love for mr.Benson
Unfortunately, yesterday Richard passed away.
He lies at peace now
Stevie T really needs to see this because his video made richard seem like a guitar monster
I was looking for a Steve t comment
He actually responded
@@Drunkcat008 same
Steve apologized in a video about his greatest regrets and said he couldn't watch that video anymore and he sounded like a bully in it and that he didn't know Richard Benson was ill and had arthritis.
So they throw things at a man who’s trying to play music but we don’t throw shit at artists like Kanye or Justin Bieber
Very valid point good sir
Joel Perales Someone throw a bottle at Bieber
Not to mention he’s irreverent now so I don’t know why you’re mentioning him in 2019
@@Lightning-gg5iu The word you're looking for is irrelevant.
@@beableish easy. Kanye and Justin are the real jokes and your "humor" is upside down.
Joel Perales thinking Kanye is a bad artist in 2019 is just pure ignorance
Dear uploader, yeah the Richard Benson story is a sad one.Anyway you forgot to mention that he is an extraordinary music critic: he has a deep knowledge of all the bands from the 60's to nowdays, including biographies, albums, group members etc. As a matter of fact in his tv shows he used to educate his audience about every single new release. He is like a living encyclopedia on Rock , Metal, Prog Rock/Prog Metal.
Too bad he ended up like that.
Rest in peace Richard Benson you were the rock hero that everyone deserved 🖤
Richard è stato un grado di non arrendersi mai nonostante tutti volevano che lo facesse. Un grandissimo uomo, un grandissimo esperto di musica. Ho scritto in italiano di proposito perché Richard è un pezzo d'Italia che molti purtroppo continuano ad ignorare. Gli auguro il meglio. Forza Richard
Il buon vecchio Charlie era la sua band
I mean. He would rather play guitar in front of a crowd that throws trash at him than not play guitar on a stage at all. Guess the guy loves guitar AF.
0:00 Wow, I have never heard this Slayer solo
You win the internet with this comment.
This got recommend to me because i watched my first uploaded video ruclips.net/video/EQ8in15KyCI/видео.html
Zim Zephyr,
That was funny!
See, the can shred it's just the style that people don't get 😂
Slayer does have messy solos tho
Nelle trasmissioni "ottava nota" si è dimostrato il più grande conoscitore di musica Rock, Heavy Metal, jazz-fusion del mondo, non ho mai + sentito alcuno parlare con tanta competenza e autorità sia come recensore musicale che come critico artistico, assolutamente libero da interessi commerciali e di parte, la sua critica era netta schietta e sincera. Nessuno ti potrà mai lontanamente eguagliare soprattutto in questi tempi dove tutto è manovrato. Ciao Immortale!!
Mi fa tanta pena Pino Scotto che spara sentenze a dx e sx poi non nemmeno un decimo di cultura musicale che aveva Richard.
La più grande disgrazia di Richard Benson è stata vivere in questo paese
@@pierpao anche la mia, ora che me ne rendo conto
This is so sad, man. One of my biggest fears is losing the ability to play guitar. I'm not an exceptional player by any means but the ability to pick up a guitar and play is one of my greatest joys in life. Benson not only experienced a loss in talent by way of disease, but was ridiculed and belittled on top of that. My heart really goes out to this man.
Same here man, I’m not the greatest guitar player. I’ve never been a lead guitar player. I’m a rhythm guitarist, and even though I’m not the greatest guitar player I at least get told I write awesome riffs. But if I ever lost that, I would be devastated
I hear you. I played since I was 10 and for years my whole life revolved around the instrument. One day I severed my left index finger in a work accident. I don't play anymore, but I still enjoy listening to all my favorite guitarists. You adapt, and do other things.
I agree completely with what you said. I would also be sad if I lost the ability to play, guitar for me is more than a hobby. I love it so much. And I feel bad that he gets a lot of hate, he doesn't deserve it. What made me sad is when I saw he played so good and then years later he has a disease and makes those noises with his guitar
Hear hear. I don't play my guitar so often but I like playing it whenever I pick it up regardless. If I ever lost the ability to do anything with my fingers I'd be pretty upset
@@robhersey1796 One interesting case is that of Django Reinhardt. A gypsy guitarist who lost most of the use in one hand after fire broke out in his trailer. He adapted and returned, possibly better than ever. This is him playing post-injury: /watch?v=PQhTpgicdx4
If he is the worst guitarist ever, what do they pay to go see him?? Obviously the harass him...shows the degenerate nature of some humans.
It's a bit like when the Victorians used to go to the asylum and pay to laugh at the mentally ill.
Saying that maybe he's doing a Les Dawson...
Gonna cry?
Nice wig though... 👍
As a guitarist with arthritis, this is hard to watch. My playing has diminished a lot the past 2 years or so. I've been playing since I was 4 so its something I never want to lose.
Kim Chi i feel you bro , I also have it and play guitar . It’s true we try harder to play
@@JuanSantanalive I haven't been able to sweep as good as before so I started doing more string skipping. Trying to adjust the way I play.
I had never heard of Richard before today, because I just read that he had passed away. This is truly sad.
why are so many guitar players so mean to other guitar players?
Because they're insecure about their own playing so when they see/hear somebody they deem not as capable, they jump on them to make themselves feel better about their insecurities. Pretty much what happens for everything.
Nobody cares but here we go lol. At guitar center I was sitting and playing a stratocaster. Some old guy sat in the chair next to me and he started playing.... Well I wasn't going to let him throw me off so I kept playing. He then turned back at me and gave me a scolding face. He walked up to the counter and complained that I was playing over him.....with no amp on an electric guitar lol.... I think someone was jealous.
EGO
I've been playing for almost 40 yrs now. I've played small clubs and been on the southern college circuit a couple yrs. But now I just play at home, write and record my own stuff, and jam with a few old friends. I began playing at the end of the 70's and beginning of the 80's when punk was in fashion. I remember standing outside this club in San Francisco with my mohawk standing tall and all the accoutrements that I felt should go with my look at the time. My buddies and I were talking about how no one accepted our music, didn't understand what we were about, etc etc. Typical teenage shit. When these guys walk by wearing iron maiden and ozzy t's and my pals start ripping on them and heavy metal music. That moment was a big eye opener for my young mind. Here we were just seconds ago bitching about acceptance and these guys start dumping on them for heavy metal. That was the beginning of the end of my punk period. Why do people feel the need to put each other down? Their unwillingness to accept anything that doesn't fit or conform to their idea of whats right wrong or acceptable has befuddled me all my life. All of what we like in music is someone's taking in of some form of music, or forms, and spitting it back out. We wouldn't have all the great stuff we love. But people, players in particular, are generally insecure about their capabilities and therefore rip the others to pump themselves up. But on the flip side of that I have met some great players who were kind and humble and mentored me. There are good folks out there it just seems like they are getting scarcer and scarcer.
Cause they’re aggressive type people. Bottom line- don’t give a rat’s ass if you don’t agree (I play bass)
I think the entire point of Dick Benson is to show the world how degenerated we as whole have become. I think its brilliant and he will definitely go down in history for his mesg to the world.
Thats all that matters to him anyway as far as art.
I don’t know if that’s true but the idea actually makes sense.
Not everyone is bad most people didn’t know he had these issues and after they saw this they felt remorse and were sorry
I saw someone mention Richard Benson earlier today so I asked myself what he was up to. I'm Italian so I lived through all his story, found out about him due to his rage videos and learned of his struggle. What I didn't expect to find is that somehow he went viral internationally, not through his italian rage videos of course, and I was so depressed to find out this guy was being ridiculed again by people who ignore his obvious problems just to make a quick buck off of ridicule.
But I also stumbled upon your video, which I would've never expected to see, someone trying to restore a broken man's dignity.
Thank you and wish you the best.
E ricordatevi:
*UN POLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!*
He passed away a few days ago.
This guy has spent his life doing something he loves. The people throwing things are probably trapped in the usual miserable 9-5 drudgery. I reckon I know who has the most interesting stories to tell...
😃😉👍🏾
This is disgraceful. How can they torture a sick man.
o o What a good excuse that is. You’re a fuckin idiot lmfaooo
@o o memes are cool and all, and i love me dark humour, but theres a line somewhere. Im not saying he sounds good, but this is ridiculous, dude has a disease but still suffers for his "art".
Atleast from that pov yes, it is fucked up. Idk how deep this runs as a meme however. But not all memes are worth the laugh.
@o o Thanks for weighing in. it's great to hear from the Richard Benson of trolling.
@o o Idk what's worse, his arthritis or your shit excuse for a joke
@o o You could be trolling or joking or whatever, but what you're doing is a really bad attempt at it. Better luck next time!
3:42 actually sounded beautiful.
Yeah...
Davvero una bella merda!
Your profile picture should be upside down.
Definetly...VERY well played!!
out of tune and basic as fuck
I've never understood why so many people take such delight in being cruel to other people. It feels like their souls are broken.
This post deserves the most thumbs up of all I've read so far.
I commend you!
because we are demons, we must choose to be good because our nature is not to me
Man, thanks for this video. I'm Italian and I've always looked at Richard Benson as a freak, I didn't know about his life and what he went through. Every Italian should watch this video. Thank you again, you opened my eyes.
lol they do say you guys are ass holes lol jk.
"Or maybe he's purely satirical. Fully aware and reveling in the joke. The Tommy Wiseau of music." Tommy Wiseau was not in on the joke, brotha.
But he has been in on the joke for over a decade now and revels in the joke more and more as the years pass.
Did I really have to scroll this far down to find someone who can actually see this? Of course it's an act, if you can't see it from the live performances, it's blatantly obvious in the TV appearances. It's a comedy show, the video maker either failed to see the sodding obvious or used it to get organic reach for taking it at face value.
@@hellsbunniestv584 just because it's staged, doesn't mean he's enjoying his life. The man was once famous for what he did, and now has to get trash thrown on him to make money.
NOT SATIRE. AN EXCUSE TO RIDICULE HIM ON HIS DIMINSHED ABILITY. FUCK THEM
They put up plastic for a reason...and he goes into it over and over...of course it’s his gimmick....and he owns it like a pro...
Truly sad, there’s a great musician inside of him. Despite his wrenching condition, the way he can still tremolo pick so fast and accurately is pretty damn impressive. 🤘
Ive never known this before,,,being a guitarist myself i feel for him,,why does he deserve to be treated like that??this world is such a cruel place,,RIP legend,,you will be forever remembered
That is correct. I am a specialist in Narcissistic Personalities, and Workplace Abuse. I am well aware of how evil and cruel people are. I am going to write a tribute song to Richard.
Richard you have a heart made of Metal! Love from Greece man! Be well! :)
Well put
Worst guitarist ever? You obviously have not heard me playing yet.
Are you challenging me ?
No , you haven't seen me play
Same here. Three chord knowledge and still can't strum correctly
Your challenging me mate, ill vs ya
I got all you asshats beat 😂😂😂because i can't fucking play at all. lol
For the poeple who throws things, If you don't like the music why bother throwing things? You can simply walk away. PERIOD!
hjchin13 true but their minds should learn sick people sick world
Thanks for this video, i am almost on the verge of crying. RIP Richard Benson
This man is pursuing his dreams despite the disease rendering him basically unable to do so. This is the kind of spirit everyone wishes to have.
We should name an aircraft carriers after this man.
That's totally messed up trying to do something that he loves. And they cover him with crap. YOU ALL SHOULD B A SHAMED OF YOUR SELF
We failed as humans.
Why would you hurt another individual this much!?
And the TV show!!! Just why would you do that!?
If you don't like his music and don't wanna support him, then just let him be!
Throwing things at a man who can barely walk is pretty fucked up. If he were healthy then go for it, but he wasn't healthy. In Nazi Germany in the 1930s, they made a movie about a pianist who lost the use of her hands and eventually killed herself. So the Nazis understood the emotional pain a person would endure in this situation, but modern people throw eggs. We call this progress.
@@BrettonFerguson in Nazi Germany they also killed disabled people for being disabled, so I wouldn't use them as a paragon of empathy for the downtrodden & the broken....
@@happycompy I'd say killing them was better than kicking and mocking them while they were down. Obviously the Nazis are not to be held as any sort of example, but still.
What do you mean "we"? I am frankly sick of the collective blame, its not me or you, its the fucking assholes that are throwing that shit that are to blame.
WrEX ERIXSON yeah human sheep cattle baa baa yes sir mr government eat shit
I've been playing most of my life and I now have arthritis in my shredding fingers, actually in both hands and it's horrible to see my hands getting worse and worse. Thanks for the video! RIP
Check my channel, my Brother playing 35 years ago. Now can't because of Arthiritis.