What a rough start but goes to show that the past doesn't have to dictate your future. Very talented indeed. I love the era where talented, independent artists can get exposure to try and accomplish their dreams. Bluegrass is a very cool sound that you would hear a lot of in Country Music circles as well.
In a recent video Billy explains this video. The guy in the background is called Barefoot Ben. He is now famous because of this video. He was the only hippie in the town Billy lived in. They were all tripping on mushrooms and there was a party upstairs where other people were drunk so he and others went down into the basement to pick tunes. The song was written by Billy and his father about a friend who is now dead. Watch Billy and Marcus KIng play Summertime in a music store. Superb musicianship.
Amazing talent. I think he was about 21 or 22 in this video. I love bluegrass pickers, the speed, agility and accuracy absolutely blows me away. Thanks guys, another great one in the books.
That video of Dust In A Baggie that you watched is from about 10 years ago. Billy was 20 or 21 in that video and he is now 31 and selling out arenas across the U.S. with his band. Here is a clip of Billy and his band performing Dust In A Baggie at Lollapalooza in Chicago two years ago. ruclips.net/video/4nFbu4PGTCM/видео.html He was opening for Metalica on that stage.
He was on mushrooms at this party...check Billy with his band doing Turmoil and Tinfoil...his band is as tight as anyone on the road and let's not forget he has a Grammy in his back pocket!
Youve got to hear him and his band do Turmoil and Tinfoil. Live at Roots. He was about 21 here. He's now selling out arenas everywhere. He won a Grammy a couple of years ago. He's incorporated rock and metal into his songs now. Completely unique sound. He calls it psychedelic bluegrass. He was in a metal band as a teen. Turmoil and Tinfoil really showcases his talent and that of his band. It's written about growing up with parents who were addicts. He left home to get away from that. He is a once in a lifetime talent.
You guys must be reading my mind. I was going to recommend this exact video. He does have some other videos you may enjoy and some even have a banjo so BP1 won't be left out. Another great job guys.- Hawk
Check out Billy and Tommy Emmanuel doing Guitar Boogie, dueling to outdo each other. He also does some electric rock covers that are very good, but his bluegrass flatpicking is unrivaled.
Billy is definitely helping get the word out about the beautiful music of bluegrass. If you'd want to continue this journey, look into some of the greats. Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, the Stanley Brothers, J.D Crowe, Tony Rice, and Larry Sparks. Much love to you guys from the homeland of bluegrass, the Appalachian Mountains!
This particular video was uploaded 4 years ago, but the video has been circulating & uploaded for at least 10 years. Strings can't be more that 20 years old in this video.
I grew up in the Appalachian Mtns where everybody played bluegrass. Billy Strings is fabulous! His voice is better now and his band is great. Listen to him perform 'Thunder' written by Robert Hunter. PS I'm 65.
Robert Hunter wrote the lyrics for Thunder, but Billy wrote the music for it after Robert Hunter's death at the request of one of Robert's close friends.
Great reaction, priceless! Welcome to Appalachian String Band or Bluegrass in 16th timing! I grew up here and I got a Banjo for Christmas at 6 and a guitar at 10. I play well enough to entertain me drunken mates and me! I'm an educated and well-read Hillbilly: if you have any questions feel free to ask. I Would Love to take you down the road of Blues or Country or Blue Grass or our culture if you need any of that. Again, Gret Reaction! I smiled the whole time. Oh! Billy's guitar picking, "Flat Picking": is very difficult and heavily influenced by Doc Watson's style who his stepfather was friends with. I believe Billy is the BEST in his genre alive right now! Doc and Roy Clark are no longer with us! R.I.P. Many Thumbs Up and a New subscriber is made.
Like others have said Turmoil and Tinfoil live at the Grand Ole Opry is killer. His concert at Red Rocks is phenomenal as well. And if you like heavy metal, he does a mean cover of Black Sabbath’s War Pigs! Yes, he’s a metal guitarist also. Cheers! 👍
Please please please react to Jake Kohn “frostbite” as an american that lives in the uk i love seeing how brits react to music from home. I promise that “frostbite” will leave you speechless !!!
Bluegrass music evolved in the 1940s from acoustic music that evolved from traditional ballads from English, Scottish and Ulster Scot string music played by settlers in Appalachia. The Martin Dreadnaught developed in the early 1930s became a staple because of its ability to provide volume equal to other instruments. The Martin Dread later saw wide use in folk and rock. Bill Monroe is credited with developing the genre.
What does electrified Bluegrass sound like? The Grateful Dead based a lot of their sound on Bluegrass style. Jerry Garcia grew up with it as his father had a Bluegrass band.
its very odd. not in this video, but i've listened to some new bluegrassish like, The Dead South. I did not know I liked the banjo. Seriously, i thought it was horrible and I could not have been more wrong.
Great reaction! If you want to see what he is really capable of check out Away From the Mire from Lollapalooza 2022 opening for Metallica. Full band and use of guitar pedals. Here it is cued up: ruclips.net/video/tirsBNeCR_8/видео.html The song is 12 minutes long.
It's apples & oranges really. Steve Vai & Tosin Abasi probably can't play bluegrass like Billy Strings can, but they could pick it up with a weekend or two of dedicated practice focusing on the crosspicking techniques that bluegrass players use. If Billy Strings wants to play like Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi, or Tim Henson & Scott LePage of Polyphia it would take a decade and a miracle. Not that any of them would or should want to play like each other, and not that it's a contest.
Interesting,plenty of twang that you hated on earlier.The same picking that you hated on in the country reactions.I wonder if this was played on the banjo if it would get a lower score.I think you just don't like the banjo.Bluegrass and country are 1st cousins as well
What a rough start but goes to show that the past doesn't have to dictate your future.
Very talented indeed.
I love the era where talented, independent artists can get exposure to try and accomplish their dreams.
Bluegrass is a very cool sound that you would hear a lot of in Country Music circles as well.
He said the dancing dude was like Shoeless Ted or some shit because he was the Ted that never wore shoes.
@@ryanw3658 Barefoot Ben 🤣
In a recent video Billy explains this video. The guy in the background is called Barefoot Ben. He is now famous because of this video. He was the only hippie in the town Billy lived in. They were all tripping on mushrooms and there was a party upstairs where other people were drunk so he and others went down into the basement to pick tunes. The song was written by Billy and his father about a friend who is now dead. Watch Billy and Marcus KIng play Summertime in a music store. Superb musicianship.
That’s it. I said shoeless Ted lmfaooo
Billy and his current band is sooooo good it's ridiculous
Very true, I think great musicians attract each other.
Amazing talent. I think he was about 21 or 22 in this video. I love bluegrass pickers, the speed, agility and accuracy absolutely blows me away. Thanks guys, another great one in the books.
That video of Dust In A Baggie that you watched is from about 10 years ago. Billy was 20 or 21 in that video and he is now 31 and selling out arenas across the U.S. with his band. Here is a clip of Billy and his band performing Dust In A Baggie at Lollapalooza in Chicago two years ago. ruclips.net/video/4nFbu4PGTCM/видео.html He was opening for Metalica on that stage.
He was on mushrooms at this party...check Billy with his band doing Turmoil and Tinfoil...his band is as tight as anyone on the road and let's not forget he has a Grammy in his back pocket!
I couldn't imagine being able to play the gee-tar like this. Doing it on shrooms....... mother effing priceless.
@@maine420grow its not very hard
Patty Loveless performing "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" is a classic Bluegrass song you should react to.
ooof that one hits the feels
Absolutely second this
It's impressive. This is completely raw. Recorded on a phone.
9.998 !!! I'm not a cheapskate when I see raw talent.
Still remember the first time I ever saw this and was stunned, I have been a big fan of Billy ever since.
Youve got to hear him and his band do Turmoil and Tinfoil. Live at Roots. He was about 21 here. He's now selling out arenas everywhere. He won a Grammy a couple of years ago. He's incorporated rock and metal into his songs now. Completely unique sound. He calls it psychedelic bluegrass. He was in a metal band as a teen. Turmoil and Tinfoil really showcases his talent and that of his band. It's written about growing up with parents who were addicts. He left home to get away from that. He is a once in a lifetime talent.
There is a video of him doing this at The Grand Ole Opry with his band and it is amazing.
Billy Strings and Willie Nelson "CALIFORNIA SOBER" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO ❤
If you ever get the chance Billy and his Band are one of the best pure jam band live shows you will ever see.
Billy is surely an alien!
You guys must be reading my mind. I was going to recommend this exact video. He does have some other videos you may enjoy and some even have a banjo so BP1 won't be left out. Another great job guys.- Hawk
Just a serious talent
Billy can pick,thanks for sharing.😅
Billy Strings has been TOURING ever sense ..!!! He is a BEAST now!!!!!
check out billy and marcus king doing summertime. marcus was 21 and billy was 24 at the time.
BS is The BEST! So happy he didn’t die young and we wood;d of missed all he has to offer us❤❤❤
Just hanging out in his basement singing and playing. You have to add 1 for the quest giver waiting on a light.
So glad you did this version!! Check out the same version where he does Preacher and a Bear
One of the fastest flat pickers I've ever seen and I'm 60 😳
Yep!... very impressive, looking forward to more
Check out Billy and Tommy Emmanuel doing Guitar Boogie, dueling to outdo each other. He also does some electric rock covers that are very good, but his bluegrass flatpicking is unrivaled.
Another song of his from this same night was Ain't Nothing to Me. Really great song
Billy is definitely helping get the word out about the beautiful music of bluegrass. If you'd want to continue this journey, look into some of the greats. Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, the Stanley Brothers, J.D Crowe, Tony Rice, and Larry Sparks. Much love to you guys from the homeland of bluegrass, the Appalachian Mountains!
Great reaction! All I can say is "WOW"!
Check out Billys Turmoil and Tinfoil song!!
I love some of the acoustic rock stuff he does live. He has a version War Pigs by Sabbathis awesome.
This particular video was uploaded 4 years ago, but the video has been circulating & uploaded for at least 10 years. Strings can't be more that 20 years old in this video.
I grew up in the Appalachian Mtns where everybody played bluegrass. Billy Strings is fabulous! His voice is better now and his band is great. Listen to him perform 'Thunder' written by Robert Hunter.
PS I'm 65.
Robert Hunter wrote the lyrics for Thunder, but Billy wrote the music for it after Robert Hunter's death at the request of one of Robert's close friends.
@@golfingfool777 Thanks. I know that.
He won a Grammie and was up for 3 this year.
Great reaction, priceless! Welcome to Appalachian String Band or Bluegrass in 16th timing! I grew up here and I got a Banjo for Christmas at 6 and a guitar at 10. I play well enough to entertain me drunken mates and me! I'm an educated and well-read Hillbilly: if you have any questions feel free to ask. I Would Love to take you down the road of Blues or Country or Blue Grass or our culture if you need any of that. Again, Gret Reaction! I smiled the whole time. Oh! Billy's guitar picking, "Flat Picking": is very difficult and heavily influenced by Doc Watson's style who his stepfather was friends with. I believe Billy is the BEST in his genre alive right now! Doc and Roy Clark are no longer with us! R.I.P. Many Thumbs Up and a New subscriber is made.
Like others have said Turmoil and Tinfoil live at the Grand Ole Opry is killer. His concert at Red Rocks is phenomenal as well.
And if you like heavy metal, he does a mean cover of Black Sabbath’s War Pigs! Yes, he’s a metal guitarist also.
Cheers! 👍
It's was posted 4 years ago it's from over 10 years ago.
Please please please react to Jake Kohn “frostbite” as an american that lives in the uk i love seeing how brits react to music from home. I promise that “frostbite” will leave you speechless !!!
There is a video of Turmoil and Tinfoil in concert in London. Please check this one out.
More like around 13 years ago for this original videos recording
Bluegrass music evolved in the 1940s from acoustic music that evolved from traditional ballads from English, Scottish and Ulster Scot string music played by settlers in Appalachia. The Martin Dreadnaught developed in the early 1930s became a staple because of its ability to provide volume equal to other instruments. The Martin Dread later saw wide use in folk and rock. Bill Monroe is credited with developing the genre.
What does electrified Bluegrass sound like? The Grateful Dead based a lot of their sound on Bluegrass style. Jerry Garcia grew up with it as his father had a Bluegrass band.
its very odd. not in this video, but i've listened to some new bluegrassish like, The Dead South. I did not know I liked the banjo. Seriously, i thought it was horrible and I could not have been more wrong.
The Dead South is fabulous
Well, it's a 10/10 for guitar skills, spontaneity, and vocals for sure. Not my cup of tea song wise, though (I'm sure that's not a surprise 🤣🤣🤣)
Turmoil and Tinfoil. Away from the Mire.
Are you wearing a Fresno state bulldogs blue polo?
Great reaction! If you want to see what he is really capable of check out Away From the Mire from Lollapalooza 2022 opening for Metallica. Full band and use of guitar pedals. Here it is cued up: ruclips.net/video/tirsBNeCR_8/видео.html The song is 12 minutes long.
This is a true story about one of his friends, terminal and tin foil is about his mother
Check out the version he did w/ Don Julin (mandolin) and Kevin Gills (bass) for KEXP. ruclips.net/video/qRM48vescjg/видео.htmlsi=HSXjbrKWCFG9TXx6
If you're inclined to listen to another Billy song, I'd put forth "Turmoil and Tinnfoil". Let's just say it's advanced.
Thanks! :)
FYI he was high on shrooms while doing this haha
source: ruclips.net/video/uVSOGnxKhM8/видео.html&ab_channel=TheoVonClips
Turmoil and tinfoil
The most skilled strings players in America are the country and bluegrass guys. Rock and metal guitarists don't come close to their technical skill.
I don't disagree for the most part. However, the massive exception is Polyphia. Absolutely insane guitar player.
It's apples & oranges really. Steve Vai & Tosin Abasi probably can't play bluegrass like Billy Strings can, but they could pick it up with a weekend or two of dedicated practice focusing on the crosspicking techniques that bluegrass players use. If Billy Strings wants to play like Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi, or Tim Henson & Scott LePage of Polyphia it would take a decade and a miracle.
Not that any of them would or should want to play like each other, and not that it's a contest.
I call bullshit. No way bluegrass and country guys could do metal work.
Interesting,plenty of twang that you hated on earlier.The same picking that you hated on in the country reactions.I wonder if this was played on the banjo if it would get a lower score.I think you just don't like the banjo.Bluegrass and country are 1st cousins as well
Did some background on Billy and it turns out that he does other genre and even a bit of metal. Quite popular but this ain't the song for me.
Love this song honestly one of my least favorite versions of it this video
Good playing but that country singing turns my ears off!
This is about 12 years ago. He now has an incredible band which pushes bluegrass over under sideways down.
Not a fan of whatever that was. I have heard much better bluegrass.