In 1963, Peek began performing during the "Gaslight Square" Era on the DeBaliviere Strip, where Chuck Berry strolled in and sat in the audience. Chuck Berry later came up and congratulated Peek on his playing and invited him to perform at Berry's club on Sunday afternoons, where sometimes Berry would sit in with Peek's group and they would play together. This led to a musical and personal association which led to a European tour during which Peek played in Berry's backup band. In 1973, they performed together on an awards show honoring Berry's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and shortly thereafter in 1975, a television show called "Rock Concert". Rod Stewart happened to see that television show with his soon to be exiting guitarist Ronnie Wood, who was set to join the Rolling Stones. Rod Stewart called and set up an audition for Peek a few months later. Billy Peek's guitar solos on "Better Off Dead", "Blondes Have More Fun", "Ball Trap", "Wild Side Of Life", "Big Bayou", "She Won't Dance With Me", "Born Loose" and "Hot Legs" anchored the band in the traditional rock-and-roll style. Stewart's band dissolved in 1980 and Peek returned to St. Louis where he continued to be a local favorite, which led to Peek's emergence of his first solo blues album "Can A White Boy Play The Blues?" "Just sharing a little history for your viewers. You inspired me to look him up."
so many sweet double stop bends going on. It's awesome that you took the time to teach this one. Thanks for every video that you make. I really enjoy what you've been doing. Peace
A blast from my past! Love what you're doing here catchin' the dual string licks instead of just single notes as some do. Hope you're doin' great up there,.
Nice choice as I need to work on precise bends. I'm using a very inexpensive Fender Mustang 25 amp., with Squier Bullet ST and TL. All together $500. Plus many upgrades. And I am getting these tones quite well. Billy Peak or Peek? Either way, Dude is Badd-ass. You are the only channel that I hit that BELL on. Glad I did. Thanks.
First time i've seen one of your posts and I am quite impressed! Been playing since 3rd grade. Definitly intrested in the lead being shared. Just purchased my 2nd les paul custom and I am going to subscribe to follow your posts. Good job sir.
Just saw this on "shorts" at the same time thinking you ought to do a tutorial on this song, and this popped up. Always learned by ear, but I have noticed so many riffs you play just have another dimension as compared to what mine sound like. Anyway, keep up the great work, just wanted to let you know you've inspired me in so many ways.
How you doing Kelly? I just finished learning Snorting Whiskey , the whole song and using the same kind of 12 bar blues but uses different notes than your typical. Sure loved this catchy riff back in the day and the solo sounds great 👍. Thanks.Your really on a roll Kelly. When do you find time for your other job?
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In 1963, Peek began performing during the "Gaslight Square" Era on the DeBaliviere Strip, where Chuck Berry strolled in and sat in the audience. Chuck Berry later came up and congratulated Peek on his playing and invited him to perform at Berry's club on Sunday afternoons, where sometimes Berry would sit in with Peek's group and they would play together. This led to a musical and personal association which led to a European tour during which Peek played in Berry's backup band.
In 1973, they performed together on an awards show honoring Berry's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and shortly thereafter in 1975, a television show called "Rock Concert". Rod Stewart happened to see that television show with his soon to be exiting guitarist Ronnie Wood, who was set to join the Rolling Stones. Rod Stewart called and set up an audition for Peek a few months later.
Billy Peek's guitar solos on "Better Off Dead", "Blondes Have More Fun", "Ball Trap", "Wild Side Of Life", "Big Bayou", "She Won't Dance With Me", "Born Loose" and "Hot Legs" anchored the band in the traditional rock-and-roll style. Stewart's band dissolved in 1980 and Peek returned to St. Louis where he continued to be a local favorite, which led to Peek's emergence of his first solo blues album "Can A White Boy Play The Blues?"
"Just sharing a little history for your viewers. You inspired me to look him up."
Rock and Roll hall of fame wasn’t established until 1983. Chuck Berry was inducted in 1986.
so many sweet double stop bends going on. It's awesome that you took the time to teach this one. Thanks for every video that you make. I really enjoy what you've been doing. Peace
Thanks man! Much appreciated. Thanks for watching.
I don't think I've heard this song in decades!! What a dynamite intro, great job!
Loved it. Yes I would vote for the solo on this
A blast from my past! Love what you're doing here catchin' the dual string licks instead of just single notes as some do. Hope you're doin' great up there,.
The whole solo is practically all double stop work. Can't imagine it played otherwise, haha.
Thank you Sir. Just come across your vid here. It's obvious you have spent much time playing guitar and it shows. Love this tune. Well done. 🎸 Tim
Great tutorial, i love that song and riff. Best so far.😅
Yes do the main solo please. Awesome wok as always.
Another great job Kelly. Yes, put me down as a vote to learn more on this song.
Excellent tutorial.
good old rockn 'roll....its the simple songs which are soo good....great lesson...so lets have the main solo....PLEASE....😅...cheers...
Nice choice as I need to work on precise bends. I'm using a very inexpensive Fender Mustang 25 amp., with Squier Bullet ST and TL. All together $500. Plus many upgrades. And I am getting these tones quite well. Billy Peak or Peek? Either way, Dude is Badd-ass. You are the only channel that I hit that BELL on. Glad I did. Thanks.
Explained very clear thanku brilliant
First time i've seen one of your posts and I am quite impressed! Been playing since 3rd grade. Definitly intrested in the lead being shared. Just purchased my 2nd les paul custom and I am going to subscribe to follow your posts. Good job sir.
Thanks mate! Appreciate the kind words.
Just saw this on "shorts" at the same time thinking you ought to do a tutorial on this song, and this popped up. Always learned by ear, but I have noticed so many riffs you play just have another dimension as compared to what mine sound like. Anyway, keep up the great work, just wanted to let you know you've inspired me in so many ways.
Thanks for that mate. Absolutely love when people say that I'm some sort of inspiration. Means a heck of a lot.
Very nice tutorial 👌 sir.
Really good job - thank you!
oh yes....more Billy!!
Always great! Please play the main solo.
I was sure Ron Wood played this back when he was in the Faces with Rod Stewart...either way, awesome stuff!
Great job!
Nice one!
How you doing Kelly? I just finished learning Snorting Whiskey , the whole song and using the same kind of 12 bar blues but uses different notes than your typical. Sure loved this catchy riff back in the day and the solo sounds great 👍. Thanks.Your really on a roll Kelly. When do you find time for your other job?
Hey Douglas, thanks man. When I'm not working, pretty much all I do is sit in my studio, haha.
I can dig it
Great job brother. What color is the strat???
Great
This great stuff!! Love it. What model Strat is that An American Standard? What year? Thank you.
Who' s that billy kick?
I wonder if anybody has played this with a b and g bender?
Great job - thank you. (:~>
I got some work to do... goodbye