he is a legend already. His timing, phrasing, vibrato, technical ability, chord substitution , note choice, unrivaled voice and insanely killer vibe leaves me with my jaw bone on the floor
@@simonvanderheijden432 TBF he's doing a cover here, albeit a standard, so It's fair to assume people might not mention his songwriting ability if they've only seen this video. He is a damn good songwriter though.
because now, looks matter even more than your actual music talent. it's why people like james bay and john mayer have to make pop records despite being awesome blues musicians, but a joe bonamassa would never be mainstream even if he made pop records
true talent rarely lasts in the top echelon . John Mayer was the last great guitarist in the mainstream as far as i can recall and that was like what 2 years if that.
Stay healthy Marcus. You are the now and the future of blues, rock, rock-blues, whatever they're calling it this week. SRV, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd.....now Marcus King. Thank God we still have the last three.
***** I came to see yall in Athens after seeing this video. You have a fan for life my friends. They just don't make music like this anymore unfortunately. Keep making that guitar cry.
+alfwok While it's true most mainstream music is digitally made, your statement is completely false. There are several people/groups in the current top 40 that play real instruments.
alfwok Music is music. You can make it with physical instruments designed for that purpose, by slapping your thigh rhythmically, by creating it on a computer, etc. If you PREFER music made with physical instruments, then good for you! That does not make music made any other way less real or relevant.
I have watched a lot of Marcus's videos and he is immensely talented. But it is his voice that really grabs me more than his playing. He's a very, very good player - especially for someone so young (at this point, 4-20-17, he's 20-21 yrs.) - but his singing is really from a deep place. There is an old soul in there. I wish him the best.
That was a spectacular treat!!! To have an amazing talent like Marcus just drop in and do a blues like that is unreal. Massive thank you to Marcus and Norms!!
Marcus joined in on his Dad's lives stream, yesterday evening! On Facebook, search Hometown Hodges, go to Videos, and look for MARVIN KING REVUE. Marcus joined them about 1: 05
Just saw Marcus King last night 4 years from this date and he is one of the best guitar players I have ever heard. He has learned so many cool licks and scales and his phrasing is impeccable.
I apologize for initially sleeping on Marcus. It wasn't until I heard Rita live that I awoke. Aside from serious guitar chops, I really appreciate how he sings in his range. He could easily belt vocals from start to end, but he lays back just right. Danka Norman.
Feel late to the party! I’m in Perth and been on a Marcus King and MK band binge! Loving the songs, the vocals, the lyrics and the guitar playing is nuts, thank you! The guys comment after hearing MK play is the same as me... WTF it just touches the soul! Very articulate player and musician in every sense.
OMG....this young cat has the blues flowing in his blood. I've I wasn't watching the video, I could of sworn your were some older bluesman from the delta cross roads. Mr. Marcus King, you are in royal blood along with the late Albert King and B.B. King. After this video, I just downloaded your album.
Thank you Marcus!!! Best Norm's video posted in a while...Feels good to see the young cats still keeping IT going.... Only gonna get better .... Good luck on the journey...
this dude is what we all what to be.... vocals are like the rest of us... but his guitar playing.... is legendary ... he makes it work.... and I hope he becomes as big as he should
What a joy this young man is, recently discovered Billy Strings as what I thought was a once in a generation talent but Marcus and Molly Tuttle aren't far behind either, sky's the limit for these kids. Many a Top 10 Guitarist list featuring players who couldn't lick these guy's boots.
I caught hi one night in Charlotte at Comet Grill, having gone there to hear a friend play. When my friend finishes, Marcus sets up and shreds my face off. Been a fan since that day.
I was lucky enough to see him and his band at Smokey Joe's 3 years ago. They blew me away!! Just caught their show at Tuck Fest last weekend and they rocked! Can't wait for their next local engagement.
He plays like a monster and sings just as well. Got their album on CD after watching this video - WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. Looking forward to more from this young man.
I just came back to this after a couple weeks, and it's one of those instances where you wish there was another way to promote this video. I've faved it it, that was immediate, and I can't help but start looking for other ways to support this kind of tunemanship. Absolutely fantastic, few to compare these days.
I remember the day this video came out and saw this guy play, I was impressed and kept following little by little until now 2023 I’ve seen him live 3 times now and more to go.
I caught him on that new "Circle" channel the other night, he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, I was immediately hooked! Love this guy! He is gonna be huge!!
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anyone else keep coming back to this? he plays it so damn well
💙💙💙💙💙
Pure shit..i won't be back. EVER
@@bernarddover1442 Cool story, bro.
still in 2023
Yep
Now he is playing with Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck at Crossroads. Unbelievable.
And he deserves to be there!
He has the chops for sure.
They play for free, so what...
Talent finds a way.
That is not unbelievable. Marcus is ;)
Every once in a while, there's artists that come along that you just know were born for that specific purpose. You are one of them!
+Kzero you can't train soul, you're either born with it or you aren't
Damn i got chills as soon as he opened his mouth.
If you didn't, somethins wrong with ya!
Seriously, wow.
"After the camera is off," chills 😩
2YearOldDriver , underrated comment haha
Looks so young, yet has that soulful voice.
I always come back to this video to listen to this song
Me too! ; )
i do too buddy...it's good shit! Just that good ol authentic blues sound that isn't found very easily.
Gabo`s blues me too!!
True Future Music so it's a cover?
It is 'Driftin' Blues' .. written by the late Charles Brown.
HERE IN 2024!
Here again! Thanks Marty Schwartz for reminding me of this awesome clip!
2025
i see you watched marty schwartz interview as well
So awesome!!!
Hello, Sensei!
Tomo❤️
Nice to see u here sensei !
So cool to see you commenting on this because you are Marcus are two of my favorite guitarists. Keep on keeping on tomo
he is a legend already. His timing, phrasing, vibrato, technical ability, chord substitution , note choice, unrivaled voice and insanely killer vibe leaves me with my jaw bone on the floor
Y'all forgot the songwriting..
@@simonvanderheijden432 TBF he's doing a cover here, albeit a standard, so It's fair to assume people might not mention his songwriting ability if they've only seen this video. He is a damn good songwriter though.
yea emphasis on the insane killer vibe
Proud of my cousin!
Yes he is indeed!
My grandfather Harley and his great-grandmother Blanche were siblings. Guess that makes me a cousin too.
Kid is Incredible.
The Blues is Alive & Well. Marcus is an Amazing Talent and his band already has many CD's and Live Shows under their belt long after this introduction
I havent heard someone give me the cold sweats like this since stevie ray vaughan, all that soul!!!!!!!!!!
Pretty damn good blues . Its sad that we have these bizarre people at the top of the charts while truly talented people go without recognition .
baler johnson exactly, now days it's not about talent like it should be! This is pure talent
because now, looks matter even more than your actual music talent. it's why people like james bay and john mayer have to make pop records despite being awesome blues musicians, but a joe bonamassa would never be mainstream even if he made pop records
NickTheQuick he actually did go mainstream recently. i forget the name of the song, little slower tempo, but its off his new album.
true talent rarely lasts in the top echelon . John Mayer was the last great guitarist in the mainstream as far as i can recall and that was like what 2 years if that.
baler johnson I agree crazy
Marcus has been playing here in SC since he was a kid. His Dad, Marvin King, is a phenomenal guitarist too.
Trev Furlong any videos of his dad?
SINCE? I heard he still wears diapers, you know, the adult XXXXL size. Hee Hee…………...……..Please, no Baby Food Jokes People!
@@texasmadeftw111 I have a number of them with Marcus and also Marvin with his band, The Marvin King Revue.
Makes sense now
Yup!
Stay healthy Marcus. You are the now and the future of blues, rock, rock-blues, whatever they're calling it this week. SRV, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd.....now Marcus King. Thank God we still have the last three.
His voice is fucking excellent but his picking is even better. He gets those rare songs out of that guitar.
***** I came to see yall in Athens after seeing this video. You have a fan for life my friends. They just don't make music like this anymore unfortunately. Keep making that guitar cry.
+The Marcus King Band
Can you please do a gig in London?? Somehow??!
Just another Alvin Lee in the making with his own style........keep on with the blues young people.
@@dannymorrell3175 Alvin Lee!? I haven't heard anyone mention the lead of 'Ten Years After' since 1969! What happened to them?
His grandfather was an amazing player as well.
Humble and the real deal. So refreshing.
Exactly
How the heck can 71 viewers not love this guy? Sing like Greg Allman, plays like Eric Clapton. I am now a fan. Thank you Normans.
Like many things, the masses are dumbasses
gregg was such an incredible singer
I just saw him live on the outlaw tour. Best act of the line up, for sure.
Plays way better than Eric. Clapton is one of the most overrated guitarists
Apparently there are 71 people who don't know their own A$$ from their elbow? They need to go back to their soulless Bieber/Taylor Swift garbage!
Baby Marcus - good god how far he's come since this video was shot.
I know he looks like a baby here
You could tell already. One of the greats.
He and Billy Strings create magic.
1:49 - 1:58 Will change your blues -lovin' life. Good grief what a talent.
Look where he's at now;) Fan since day one i heard Marcus King. Future! 💯🎸
Went to school with him amazing to see him doing successful
This is real music. It's music like this that needs to be more mainstream.
Jayhawk1901 How is this anymore real than other music?
+Ryan Murders because they like it more. duh.
+alfwok While it's true most mainstream music is digitally made, your statement is completely false. There are several people/groups in the current top 40 that play real instruments.
+Jayhawk1901 le wrong generation
alfwok Music is music. You can make it with physical instruments designed for that purpose, by slapping your thigh rhythmically, by creating it on a computer, etc. If you PREFER music made with physical instruments, then good for you! That does not make music made any other way less real or relevant.
last name king.
albert king
b.b. king
freddie king.
marcus king.
***** man can't thank you enough been trying to find this video j forgot the name
Short das fuq up yas dummas oriental fukkan guk
+ Rodney King
King curtis
Burger King
This dude is nominated for a Grammy now 🙏🏾
I have watched a lot of Marcus's videos and he is immensely talented. But it is his voice
that really grabs me more than his playing. He's a very, very good player - especially for
someone so young (at this point, 4-20-17, he's 20-21 yrs.) - but his singing is really from
a deep place. There is an old soul in there. I wish him the best.
actually hes 16 here
ok so why does this bring tears to my eyes ,my god true raw talent gives you hope in humanity!!!The real deal for sure!
Marcus looks like Southern Rock but sings like BB King. He's got that blues rhythm.
He has played some southern rock
It's 10 years later and I saw Marcus and his band last night at the Apollo in London - and it was incredible!
I am normally not mellowdramatuc but wow. Absolutely blown away by the casual performance I just witnessed. Incredible !
my oh my what a gifted person and we are gifted to know of him and hear him great job!
Just saw this guy at the Blue Ridge BBQ festival. He's the real deal. I was blown away.
His soul and playing abilities are sooo the truth!!!! Im so appreciative I came across this rare talent!!
If you just look how far he’s come in such a short amount of time, it’s proves how damn good he really is
This is the video that led me to Marcus’ music. I knew he would blow up, awesome to see it happen 7yrs later
so young, so talented, so soulful! When I hear him play I hear influences of Allmans, I hear Haynes, I hear Trucks. So very good!
Thank you so much Marcus for teaching me this fantastic basic blues...that's a true way of life...
Marcus and Billy Strings. Hope for us OG that real music never dies.
What an amazing singer and guitarplayer - I could listen to this guy all day long
An old soul with a voice...
Just seen him play Pittsburgh this past Saturday. Him and his band are everything music needs right now.
Marcus is absolutely dope! Blues maniac on the guitar, as well as other disciplines (jazz) my fave.
Thanks Marcus for playing for us all . Awesome
Wow. Didn't know the crossroads was still negotiating souls...
+easleyrider He is the reincarnation of Stevie Ray Vaughan...
ahhaha hes got 7 years, when he saw this boys soul he said "I have to have it" ouch thats a dark comment
easleyrider , is crossroads thing real?
Someone please explain .....
@Leafs Laugh Last hes good, but not even close to stevie's level in my opinion.
That was a spectacular treat!!! To have an amazing talent like Marcus just drop in and do a blues like that is unreal. Massive thank you to Marcus and Norms!!
Just one of those down in dallas having drink with my guitar listening to this on repeat my poor heart skips a beat
He’s baaaaad man...so glad these younger guys are keeping the blues alive and in there soul, great stuff
Discovered Marcus by this video. So happy you posted this! He and his band are amazing!
Marcus joined in on his Dad's lives stream, yesterday evening! On Facebook, search Hometown Hodges, go to Videos, and look for MARVIN KING REVUE. Marcus joined them about 1: 05
Just saw Marcus King last night 4 years from this date and he is one of the best guitar players I have ever heard. He has learned so many cool licks and scales and his phrasing is impeccable.
A guy this young playing that good.. Jeez
this dude slays, and i'm not even a blues fan. great voice.
The profecy was right , the chosen one has arrived to save the blues .... all hail the 4th king !
Awesome blues voice and tastey playing..
This is the first time I listen to him, From the first 4 notes I became a fan.
And when his voice came in I got goosebumps
Damn!!! That young man can frikken' cook!! That was some epic deep dark blues....
Never heard of this guy before, but just bought his album after listening to this!
Born to play the blues, amazing !
Unbelievable, where the hell did this kid come from? Outstanding!! His voice is bluer than blue. The guitar is stunning!!!
Marcus King is yet real deal making his hometown smile 😊
I apologize for initially sleeping on Marcus. It wasn't until I heard Rita live that I awoke. Aside from serious guitar chops, I really appreciate how he sings in his range. He could easily belt vocals from start to end, but he lays back just right. Danka Norman.
Tuff Picking ya sound like a legend when I shut my lids.. I am looking for ya bruttha here in San Diego, Legendary you are Marcus...Go Huge...
I saw this cat open for Blackberry Smoke in Wilmington, NC last summer. Phenomenal!!! Can't wait to see him tomorrow night in town again!!!
Marcus doing what he does. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing voice and playing
just saw this great band live and was blown away...I am a fan for life...great video...thx for sharing
Because of this video... The Marcus King Band is my favorite band to this date
Awesome. This young genius keeps the 335 blues alive and also does mind blowing southern rock.
Great voice. Super talented guitar player. Saw him last year at the Troubadour 👍👍👍
Feel late to the party!
I’m in Perth and been on a Marcus King and MK band binge! Loving the songs, the vocals, the lyrics and the guitar playing is nuts, thank you!
The guys comment after hearing MK play is the same as me... WTF it just touches the soul! Very articulate player and musician in every sense.
This kid is the real deal. Blown away!
Ther's still life on Blues planet!!! Thank you Marcus!!
OMG....this young cat has the blues flowing in his blood. I've I wasn't watching the video, I could of sworn your were some older bluesman from the delta cross roads. Mr. Marcus King, you are in royal blood along with the late Albert King and B.B. King. After this video, I just downloaded your album.
Thank you Marcus!!! Best Norm's video posted in a while...Feels good to see the young cats still keeping IT going.... Only gonna get better .... Good luck on the journey...
Very natural feel on guitar and soulful voice.
Marcus is the man, seeing him in July can't wait!
First saw him at Crossroads. Blew me away. So talented.
Found Marcus when this video came out and about 9 years later about to go see him again. Great player and great to see how far he has come!
this dude is what we all what to be.... vocals are like the rest of us... but his guitar playing.... is legendary ... he makes it work.... and I hope he becomes as big as he should
watched this video a week after it was uploaded. Still find myself coming back to it every couple months just to get another taste.
He just opened for Chris stapleton absolutely amazing
Norm always showcases the best talent from all over. I was lucky to be able to visit Norm and the crew before I moved to PA. Keep up the great work 🤙🏾
First time I heard Marcus King, 30 seconds into the first song and I was hooked 👍 if your not feeling this call 911 because you must be flatlining !🚑🎸
Awesome, shivers running down my spine.
What a joy this young man is, recently discovered Billy Strings as what I thought was a once in a generation talent but Marcus and Molly Tuttle aren't far behind either, sky's the limit for these kids. Many a Top 10 Guitarist list featuring players who couldn't lick these guy's boots.
Shreds awesome and sings awesome....👍👍
still one of my favourite youtube videos
Blown away. Thank you!!
There is hope for humanity. Honest music.
lol over dramatic much?
Some of the deepest god damn blues I ever heard! Kudos to Jordan for recognising Marcus’ incredible talent. Oh baby!!!!!!!!!!
This kid is the real deal. He is as good as Jimi, SRV, Clapton and others. He is so good on guitar and his vocals are all blues and Southern Rock.
Not on the same level as SRV. Not even close.
@@bubbahyde8251Stevie himself would slap you
@@bubbahyde8251in 2023 he is.
He is way better than Clapton. Wayyy better
Legit blues. Lord have mercy.
Saw this video when back in the day and thought man this cat is goin places! 2016 he's the man with a killer band!!!
I caught hi one night in Charlotte at Comet Grill, having gone there to hear a friend play. When my friend finishes, Marcus sets up and shreds my face off. Been a fan since that day.
I was lucky enough to see him and his band at Smokey Joe's 3 years ago. They blew me away!! Just caught their show at Tuck Fest last weekend and they rocked! Can't wait for their next local engagement.
Yup the young bluester is for real! He has a great future ahead of him. I'll definitely keep an eye on this cat.
He plays like a monster and sings just as well. Got their album on CD after watching this video - WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. Looking forward to more from this young man.
I just came back to this after a couple weeks, and it's one of those instances where you wish there was another way to promote this video. I've faved it it, that was immediate, and I can't help but start looking for other ways to support this kind of tunemanship. Absolutely fantastic, few to compare these days.
I have to admit i thought I was bored as hell with blues but this guy plays with such impeccable feel and musicality!
I have seen him live 3 times now. I will not pass up a show in my area. These guys and TTB together is on my buckey list. Very talented group.
I remember the day this video came out and saw this guy play, I was impressed and kept following little by little until now 2023 I’ve seen him live 3 times now and more to go.
I caught him on that new "Circle" channel the other night, he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, I was immediately hooked! Love this guy! He is gonna be huge!!
he is huge!
Jesus that was amazing. Great guitar, chilling vocals.
Awesome! This guy's a natural. I'm off to spotify!