I was fortunate enough to meet Jerry around five years ago in a UK guitar store a few months before he suffered a stroke... it was the very day that I purchased a 1962 refinished Strat, and he played it. What a lovely, quiet, humble guy without a hint of ego. He let his fingers do all of the talking. Thanks for sharing this.
I first saw them at the Belly Up in Solana Beach in about 92......went back every time they came to town....Had a short conversation with Will and Jerry Super nice guys and very approachable. some of the best musical memories of my life hearing them live. "Inspector Gadget" was written on a limo ride from LA to SB and they played it first time live at that show. Will John Jerry Steve and Pat .......AWESOME !!! You really have their TONE down.......Thank You for the Lesson
Great lesson. The Hellecasters had such a short career together but what a terrific library they left. The YT concert "Live in Germany" 1994 will keep any guitar player glued to the screen.
As an early owner of The Hellecasters full discography and as a big believer that nobody alive plays Gypsy Jazz like John Jorgensen, I stand by the fact that JOHN 5's (John William Lowery) early solo albums make The Hellecasters sound prostrate. Thanks David Brewster.
I don't really listen to them much these days but yeah, when Return first came out, I was 100% utterly blown away. Sure, there were all the shredders, many of which I loved, but hearing the Hellecasters for the first time felt like I was listening to people that could shred, but were sort of doing it in a less overtly showy manner and just sounded more mature overall. Tremendously blew me away.
Thanks David! Saw them live in a tiny club in Cork, Ireland in the depths of a freezing cold winter. Helped them pack their gear away too! Absolute legends and three of the best guitar albums ever recorded!
Love your channel !! Ya never really know what your gonna get , except for absolute guitar teaching excellence !!! Not to mention your T-shirt !! "Stranger Things" is an awesome show !!!
Been fan since I met them as session players in Nashville pre 1990. When they put that first album out in '91 I rushed to get it. Wore the CD out listening to it. This is great stuff!! Love that you covered this in a video. More please!
I vaguely remember them. Probably wrote them off due to the stupidity of youth, and never seriously checked them out. I'm assuming I thought Danny Gatton was king at the time, and in my haste dismissed anyone else playing a Tele, because, well, Danny Gatton. The harmonic choices here are extremely interesting, and I'm going to check them out right now. Thanks Dave. Another superb video.
Thanks David, this is awesome. I have a request for Jeff Lynne/ELO. ELO was not a guitar-based band, but had some great guitar songs like Showdown, Evil Woman, Fire on High, Poker, Do Ya, etc.
Hey David, another great video. Glad you’re enjoying that Tele! Have you given any thought into upgrading your audio recording set-up in the New Year? I think it would help your channel grow even more. Looking forward to more LNL in ‘23
I thought you were going to show a bunch of Jerry Donahue pedal steel licks. Suggesting Fifth Angle James Byrd licks and James Byrd solo album lick lesson
THE G&L WILL RAY HELL CASTER MODEL WAS BY FAR THE GREATEST HELLECASTERS GUITAR EVER MADE! WHETE DO YOU THINK THAT FENDER GIT THE IDEA FOR Z STYLE PICK UPS????? FENDER SUCKS! G&L RULES!!!!
I was fortunate enough to meet Jerry around five years ago in a UK guitar store a few months before he suffered a stroke... it was the very day that I purchased a 1962 refinished Strat, and he played it. What a lovely, quiet, humble guy without a hint of ego. He let his fingers do all of the talking. Thanks for sharing this.
Yes that’s Jerry
I first saw them at the Belly Up in Solana Beach in about 92......went back every time they came to town....Had a short conversation with Will and Jerry Super nice guys and very approachable. some of the best musical memories of my life hearing them live. "Inspector Gadget" was written on a limo ride from LA to SB and they played it first time live at that show. Will John Jerry Steve and Pat .......AWESOME !!!
You really have their TONE down.......Thank You for the Lesson
Great lesson. The Hellecasters had such a short career together but what a terrific library they left. The YT concert "Live in Germany" 1994 will keep any guitar player glued to the screen.
I love when seasoned Pro's cut an album, you can just hear the sophistication. Its beautiful and nothing is easy 😂
Thanks David! Hellecasters are new to me, appreciate it!
As an early owner of The Hellecasters full discography and as a big believer that nobody alive plays Gypsy Jazz like John Jorgensen, I stand by the fact that JOHN 5's (John William Lowery) early solo albums make The Hellecasters sound prostrate. Thanks David Brewster.
I don't really listen to them much these days but yeah, when Return first came out, I was 100% utterly blown away. Sure, there were all the shredders, many of which I loved, but hearing the Hellecasters for the first time felt like I was listening to people that could shred, but were sort of doing it in a less overtly showy manner and just sounded more mature overall. Tremendously blew me away.
Thanks David! Saw them live in a tiny club in Cork, Ireland in the depths of a freezing cold winter. Helped them pack their gear away too! Absolute legends and three of the best guitar albums ever recorded!
And how about a follow up on Jerry Donohue?! What a monster!
Yeah, I loved those two CDs they did. Great lesson, you really demonstrated how hard those songs were, yet it was beautiful music.
Love your channel !! Ya never really know what your gonna get , except for absolute guitar teaching excellence !!! Not to mention your T-shirt !! "Stranger Things" is an awesome show !!!
Hey Dave! Great lesson again! I saw John Jorgensen in Elizabethtown, KY, playing his gypsy jazz show. What a great player!
He is a Monster and not one note off Ever
David is so awesome. He covers so much knowledge.
This is a fantastic breakdown and video of an amazing album of incredible guitar by incredible players.
Very cool noises.
Been fan since I met them as session players in Nashville pre 1990. When they put that first album out in '91 I rushed to get it. Wore the CD out listening to it. This is great stuff!! Love that you covered this in a video. More please!
Thanks for doing this video! Man I love the Hellecasters
Wow. That first riff just really strikes me as so very cool. Never heard these guys before. Loved it! Thank you. Gonna go learn it....
I can;t believe i found this earlier! Thank you so much!
thanks you for another great demonstration : )
I vaguely remember them. Probably wrote them off due to the stupidity of youth, and never seriously checked them out. I'm assuming I thought Danny Gatton was king at the time, and in my haste dismissed anyone else playing a Tele, because, well, Danny Gatton. The harmonic choices here are extremely interesting, and I'm going to check them out right now. Thanks Dave. Another superb video.
Thank you, David! Love your videos!
I still listen to them Awesome musicians Jon Jorgensen is a fantastic guitarist. Love the delay trick on Orange Blossom
you're the hardest working man on youtube Dave happy almost new year!
Thanks David, this is awesome. I have a request for Jeff Lynne/ELO. ELO was not a guitar-based band, but had some great guitar songs like Showdown, Evil Woman, Fire on High, Poker, Do Ya, etc.
Remember them well...but i did think they were Nashville players. Loved the treatment they gave the tunes. First was definitely the best
Great lesson from modern band, don't forget us hicks that like the old stuff from the 70's like RAMJAM.
Tele puttin in some work
Wish I would have done even more albums they were great. and at that time Danny Gatton was puttin out some of the same stuff great Guitar work.
Maybe you can do the Hellacopters next! 😀
It's not just u , 1of my favorites for a long time . Was Albert Lee a part of tht for a while ? Seems like it but maybe not .
Love the channel.
Awsome !
Another great video brotha! You ever listen to Impellitteri? Chris definitely has a unique riff and lead style.
Hey David, another great video. Glad you’re enjoying that Tele! Have you given any thought into upgrading your audio recording set-up in the New Year? I think it would help your channel grow even more. Looking forward to more LNL in ‘23
Thanks Dave.. how about some John Frusciante please?
Can u please make a full video for King Arthur‘s dream.😢 I really like to learn that but there is no material in internet…
David, what is the amp down on your left? ... Love the hellecasters ,
Dave please tell me what is the amp you are playing through on your videos?
I thought you were going to show a bunch of Jerry Donahue pedal steel licks. Suggesting Fifth Angle James Byrd licks and James Byrd solo album lick lesson
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Am I mistaken , or did Albert Lee do a collaboration with them ? Or maybe just " wishful thinking " on my part 🤔
THE G&L WILL RAY HELL CASTER MODEL WAS BY FAR THE GREATEST HELLECASTERS GUITAR EVER MADE! WHETE DO YOU THINK THAT FENDER GIT THE IDEA FOR Z STYLE PICK UPS????? FENDER SUCKS! G&L RULES!!!!