Remembering Roy Buchanan, part 1
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- "Remembering Roy Buchanan" is a documentary about a guitar player known for his soulful guitar playing and his technical abilities in creating unusual sounds, mostly with his Fender Telecaster.
From the mid 1950s to 1988, when he died, he played guitar in everything from small bar rooms like My Mother's Place in Washington, DC, to great concert halls like Carnegie Hall in New York City. He was also the subject of a nationally broadcast PBS documentary in 1971, and recorded albums for the Polydor, Atlantic and Alligator record labels. His unique talent brought him accolades from musicians and music fans throughout the world yet he never really made it big, even though many people tried to help him get there.
In this documentary Roy's story is told through a collection of interviews with those who knew him as a musician, a journalist, a record producer or simply as friends of his. They tell stories of how unique Roy was a guitar player and as a person. This documentary also shows how appreciative people are of Roy for sharing his musical talents with music fans from all over the world.
Be forewarned, this documentary has very little video of Roy playing guitar. Mostly it's a video of people talking about Roy as a great guitar player and how his emotional playing affected his fans at his performances. To watch great video of Roy's playing, in my opinion, watch the dvds of his performances on "Rockpalast" ( a German TV show), and "Austin City Limits" (PBS). They're both available for purchase from a variety of web sites.
Because this documentary is too long to watch in one sitting, I've broken it up into 4 segments. This will especially benefit those of you watching this video at work.
Remembering Roy Buchanan:
Part 1: Defining Roy. Roy's Early Years. Musical Influences.
Part 2: Roy's Innovations and Techniques and how he became the subject of a PBS TV special while living and playing in the Washington, DC area.
Part 3: His Recordings for Polydor, Atlantic and Alligator records.
Part 4: His Final Years and how he's remembered
I hope you find it worth your time.
KL
I saw Roy twice at Salisbury State College, 1st time I was on LSD 25 from MIT, the second time I saw him I was straight, both times when he played tears rolled down my face and I could not control it.
Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton were the two best guitarists to ever roam the Earth!
I went to Roy Buchanan's concert at the Auckland Town Hall in New Zealand. I collected all his albums. Roy became my favorite blues player many. Beautiful Blues guitarist
Wow did u see roy ,amazing mate ,what was he like to watch,I saw he went to auzzie and play,didn't know he went to Auckland,massive mate well done ,he was a sad men and depressed, much like me ,but I love when I just about go to sleep and listen to his sound track,with the moon guy,with the guitar in the middle,just master class,never forget him,I love dri king beer to his music,but stop drinking ,more bad the good,well mate all the best ,hope u still alive say hi mate ,from James...kiwi.
I was working at Sky Blue studios in 1974 in Sonoma California. I was 15 years old. Bob Johnston and Roy Buchanan show up one day. I have no idea who either of them are. They bought a 2-inch tape with them and wanted to put it on the Ampex. I said to Chris Hackney the master of the studio what's with the grumpy old men. Chris said to me "those old men have probably forgotten more music than you have ever heard. What's your first job as an apprentice?" I answered "to listen."
Chris told me to "do just as they say and stay out of their way and you just might learn something." I set the mics for "Dual Soliloquy." Roy had been recording at the Record Plant in Sausalito California. The record plant was charging $500 an hour and booking in a 8-hour blocks. You could come to Sky Blue Studio and record all week for $500. With the money they saved they could buy drugs. Also a small studio allows an artist to be themself. They can afford to do another take without the pressure of the high cost and knowing they have to get out of the way of the next band coming in.
From Bob Johnston I learned about capturing the signal and letting the artist be themself. I learned about the Sonic landscape and how to sort by transducer. From Roy Buchanan I learned to be quiet. I was quieter than he was and he really liked it.
I did just what I was told.
When he looked me in the eye I could tell that he appreciated it. I set two mics for Dual Soliloquy- one at instrument height and one for a vocal in case Roy wanted to do a vocal. Roy sat on a bar stool and began with an acoustic guitar. I had never seen him play acoustic guitar.
I'd seen him play a well-worn Telecaster through a Fender amp and occasionally a tobacco Les Paul. He could play a Telecaster through a Leslie and make it sound like a saxophone. Roy could do bends and curves. I had never seen anybody reached through the cutaway on a Telecaster the way he did. I didn't know who Roy was but I remembered him. While I was there Harold Diltz did a photoshoot. Later when I saw the photographs I was able to put it together who Roy was During the recording of "Dual Soliloquy" I sat three feet away from Roy in a wicker chair. I had to hold real still and watch my breathing. Bob told Roy he had about a half hour of tape and he could do whatever he wanted. Roy looked at me the entire time and it was as though he was playing just for me. He looked me straight in the eyes. It was like I was an audience of one. His eyes seemed to be asking "am I reaching you." And he did. He spoke very little. And when the day came to say good-by he looked me in the eyes and his eyes were smiling. His glance seem to say that he appreciated me. I smiled back and gave him a heads up to let him know I appreciated him. This was the most recording we had ever done without talking. Bob Johnson gave some esoteric instructions.
But being around Bob and Roy was a pretty austere experience.
These guys were really serious.
I would later run into Bob Johnston and learn about the work he'd done.
26 years later he was still wearing the same gold corduroy jacket with the brown leather patches on the elbows and he had the same pitted teeth. Maybe he had more than one gold corduroy jacket but I would have thought he would have had his teeth fixed. Life is funny.
I learned more about playing guitar by watching/listening to him than all other guitarists put together. Been playing for 43 years everything from classical to grunge, thrash, speed, blues...doesnt matter...he is in everything I've written . Arthritis nerve damage is taking its toll on me but I still hear him in what's left of me. Thanks, Roy!
Saw roy twice in Pittsburgh,,he was awesome,,came every year to Pittsburgh around Christmas,,I bought him a beer and he drank it on stage,,Stanley theater around 82 83,,,,,miss you roy
Arguably the best telecaster player ever.
The best Tele player period
Blessed to have seen him a dozen times between 1976 and 1987. Way too underrated
Nobody`s guitar play touched me as much as Roy Buchanan`s.
So true he sure was awesome.
A friend dragged my to see Roy Buchanan [ who ? ] 3 months before his death . It was the most outrageous virtuoso performance I have ever seen . His studio records just don't portray how clean , wild and soulful he really was . I was transfixed . Oh yeah , I have seen a lot of gigs but , ....WOW !
Roy was a close friend of mine. Thanks for putting this together. Roy would have approved.
He was the best....where did you see him in NY/ was it at the Bottom Line?
He was the best....where did you see him in NY/ was it at the Bottom Line?
burningredsun Would love to hear your stories about Roy.
I have nothing but respect for him....and envy for yourself . I hope i didnt offend anybody... im nobody
@@burningredsun auckland town hall new zealand ... think was 1986 ..? .... i had tears in my eyes when i left ..
Got to meet and hang out with Roy in the early 70's. Was fortunate enough to be at the Record Plant when he recorded "That's What I Am Here For". Was sitting right in front of him when he recorded the solo for "Hey Joe". I still have a copy of a conversation that I had with Robbie, John Harrison and Dick Heinz just before the album was released. Billy Price was the amazing singer on that LP. Such fond memories.
Roy monster guitar
Sometimes a comedian is called a "comedians comedian." Buchanan was truly great musician. Duane Allman, Clapton, Beck, they all loved and respected him. He was just great. The musicians knew it.
He was a great guitarist, a real musical genius.
RIP Roy Buchanan. What a musician.
Thanks to all the musicians and friends to talk about Master Buchanan so gently. 🥰😇
the best player I ever heard...insane tone and control...first recorded pinch harmonic...technical master
I like to get squeals from my guitar and occasionally I hit a doozy. Roy could do a whole solos of almost nothing but harmonics. Yeah, maybe like the guy said he was guitarist who did one thing mainly, i.e., solo over fairly simple chord progression, but he may have been the best ever at doing it.
@@snuzebuster Most great guitarists greatest works had simple chord progressions as backgrounds. Simple progressions "breathe" more and allow a player to not "think" so much, but truly play from the heart. You are exactly right about Roy.
"average intelligence and way above average perception" That sounds about right. I think most good musicians score high in the area of emotional IQ and have a sensitivity and perceptiveness about human nature and love and hate that they express through their instruments.
bluesborn well said
Nobody can touch my soul like Roys Telecaster,I NEVER TIRE OF HIS PLAYING!
Perfect comment. If only those tossers at ROLLING STONE recognised his greatness.
one of the most underrated guitar players (in Europe, I think!).
Sweet Dreams by Roy was the very first track I EVER recorded off the radio as a kid way back in '70 or '71. What a masterpiece!
Hi Mark,
I didn't have the wherewithall to record back then but that song/tune surely grabbed me. Then one day, in 1993 or so, an American girl with guitar in hand, arrived in my small town, came into my shop to fax back and forth to Fritz Bros Guitars. Needless to say my interest grew, Iris gave me info and a video cassette of Roy playing a Fritz Bluesmaster and I was hooked. I bought that same guitar, a Fritz Deluxe, still have it, still love it, still playing powerfully and I still love Buchanan's virtuousity!
Cheers,
P.
me and a dumbass buddy stole some 8 tracks out of a car once, one of them was an unlabelled compilation that had Sweet Dreams. we would drive around and try to make it come on again, over and over. only figured out years later what the name of it was. I love my Telecaster ; )
The first song that got my attention was , The Messiah Will Come Again ✌️
Years ago I went to a club in Harvard Square, Cambridge MA called Jonathan Swifts...Roy was playing there that night and I was excited to see him live for the first time. I sat at the bar with by friend, having a beer when I noticed the guy sitting right next to me quietly having a drink...It was Roy. I was excited to be six inches from him at the bar but something told me to leave him be to enjoy his drink, so I said nothing. He got up quietly and was on stage 30 minutes later ripping it up. One of the most underrated guitarists ever. Sad ending for such a gifted guy.
Rise Of The Machine I was at the same show. He was incredible!
I saw him there too...if it was raining hard that night I was there...met him outside smoking a cigarette in a doorway. Complimented him...he nicely said thank you with a smile.
I too saw Roy at Jonathan Swifts, I'm guessing it was the mid 80's, we sat right in front of him, there were maybe 30 people there, it was an unbelievable display of what could be done on an electric guitar! He played "Walk, don't run" by the Ventures and I've never seen anything like it by any guitarist.
Theres someone on Ebay selling a dvd copy of Roy playing there! Dont know if it's the same show but just an fyi.
the first time i listened to his cover of hey Joe i said holy shit who is that, and my old man said son he is the greatest unknown underrated guitarists you will ever come across. And a big influence on my playing ever since live stock is a brilliant album.
Matthew Stuart I am 68 and your dad was exactly correct. he had an emotional resonant which MUST have given you, as his lad, a realization that he loved your mother so much that this 'feels' like this was was for mum. apart from this his expertise and understanding of expression is as is totally respected. As a person your dad was a beautiful person. Forget, for the moment, that he was himself and a guitar player. most men cannot express emotion outright, via this mode your dad gave/gives you his heart. I still consider your dad a beautiful 'Nobel' price winner for soul music. Thank-you.
Was very fortunate to see him live at the Old Brunswick House in Toronto in the '80's. Long lineup outside the bar with only last set left to play. When his devoted, loving fans in front of us heard we had never seen him play live, they let us go to the front so we wouldn't miss him, saying "you gotta see him live." Many thanks again for letting us have an unforgettable experience. Many thanks to you Roy, with love and respect.
gene chorney great story.
Saw him twice as well at Massey Hall in Mid Seventies. Incredible shows.
I remember seeing him in the early at Frostburg State University in a small room and we had to sit on the floor. This man came out, didn't say anything and played his ass off on the guitar. He could make the guitar sound like it was crying. It is one of the best performances I have ever seen and remember like it was yesterday!!
He's the main reason I bought my first Telecaster. I had already played a couple of old late 60's models (they were a dime a dozen back then) that I really thought were special, but it didn't seem like anybody else was playing them at the time. Then I heard Roy's first album, and that was it. I had to have one.
I get to remember Mr. Roy B. every day. He is in my music library of course. He is played and listened to daily.
Seen him here in Pittsburgh at least a half dozen times in the early eighties maybe even late seventys. The Graffiti and the Stanley theater were fantastic and most intimate venues. I still miss not seeing him , especially since it was always around this time of year he would often visit Pittsburgh. I can still recall the times I was blessed to see him. Thank goodness for memories. Thank you.
Best documentary on Roy I've seen.
I heard "Live Stock" in 1974 and became a big fan. Have everything I know of that he ever put on vinyl in his name. Only guitar player whose sound can bring me to tears, it is so soulful.
Exactly FEELING AND TECHNIQUE. Today all you hear is TECHNIQUE. As soon as its over I say SO WHAT. Youve got fast fingers. But theres NO SOUL in your fingers. POINTLESS.
Truly the best telemaster of all time, unparalleled skill and imortal talent
First time I ever heard Roy was on one of the Concert TV. shows they used to air in the mid 70"s. I was 17, Roy played Hey Joe, and to this day I remember the feeling of every goose bump on my skin rising. When I called my guitar playing friend the next day,at the same time we said to each other...did you see that guy last night? Those were the days when ACTUAL MUSICIANS dominated the music industry.
No one’s guitar playing has ever touched my soul the way Roy’s playing has, Thanks Roy.
Blessed to see Roy at the Amazing grace Coffee House in Evanston, IL in the 70's. Sat on the floor right in front of him along with my coherts. AMAZING. Seen him again at the Ivanhoe Theater in Chicago and then at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago. My buddy Jack said lets go to his dressing room. No one was looking and we climbed right up on stage and made our way to the dressing room. The door was opened and Roy and his band greeted us kindly. They were sharing a 12 pack of beer. I couldn't believe we had the balls to do that. We thanked him for the show and left.
Roy was perhaps the most inimitable guitarist ever. People can mimic the basic Hendrix sound, but not the total package.
Nobody can even get Roy's sound.
I met Roy in the mid 1960's at The Rabbit's Foot in upper Georgetown DC...he was backing up a DC duo, The Kaylin Twins. From the first song he played...the great instrumental 20/75...to the last song I heard him play many years later I felt he understood the connection between his soul, music, his guitar and the listener's soul and was able to make that connection time after time after time...I spoke with him numerous times at stage side and he was always kind, courteous and...interesting. A notable memory was how high his strings were on his guitar. That is the Roy Buchanan I knew. Larry Marseglia
My God where was I WOW ..... Again I missed the best ever guitarist on the planet Gary Moore & Roy Bachanan.... God rest your souls boys
He never gets mentioned with the greats, its a shame. Great honesty film about Roy. Great job on this video.
Now the same needs to be done for Danny Gatton.
Well, yeah, he does. Jimi, Clapton Beck and Page are the ones that get mentioned most, but if you look around in the music journals or on line Roy's name shows up frequently, as well as the names
of other masters, like John Fahey, McLaughlin, Danny Gatton and Rory Gallagher. These people aren't household words, but the people who matter know all about them
All the real guitar players know of Roy Buchanan. Roy Clark was a monster at guitar and a multi instrumentalist. Dont hear much anymore on him after he passed. Lost too many
But the greats often mention him...
I saw Roy live in Brisbane 81,and Perth 88/89??!Epic nights ,legendary guitarist,cheers mate
Oh yeah, I'm pretty sure the second one was 1989😅
remember like it was yesterday.
I was 18 the year was 1986.
I actually was in Roy’s Beautiful
Home in Reston VA. His daughter Patti was best friends with my good buddy steve’s girlfriend Janice. We were all young and at
A party on a Saturday night there.
I actually stood there in awe of the mans record collection witch towered over ten feet high on an entire wall. My god the musical archives. Getting high with a bunch of local musicians. Drinking. Amazing time 1986. We’ll Roy happened to come home around ten o’clock and just was gracious as could be. Father and daughter
Partying together. Stood right next to a legend and he talked with us so kindly and relaxed for a guy that came home to like fifty people partying in his home. The guitarist in my band Craig it had to be a religious experience. Fast forward
To present and I now work and am going to retire from the Sheriffs Office that runs the jail where he died. A lot of fucking misery in that place. A lot of ghosts of years past restlessly wandering around. And
Just recently went into the cell where he died and said a little prayer. It’s eerie and surreal. It’s a place where quite a few of us ended up at one time or another.
Different times now. Staff doesn’t
Intentionally harm inmates in there anymore thank god. I’ve cared for
Childhood friends that ended up there. I’m still a musician and
Am hoping for a renewed sense of energy and creativity after a career like I’ve had. The story of him hanging himself I truly believe is
Utter bullshit. Nobody that gets arrested for Drunk in public commits suicide while being held for six hours. Justice will never be served in that God forsaken County.
Very intriguing comment, like full circle. It's weird how fate put you in his house, and actually his personal space while young, and then you end up being in a career with ppl that he happened to have interacted with last. Did you ever hear of any rumors about anyone there that night?
There were so many employees in and out of there. Only one old Deputy that I knew was there that night and he didn’t know much about what happened. But a lot of people have sadly passed in that facility and it’s the worst imaginable place to be whether a worker or an inmate.
I met him twice and he was very friendly and receptive to me.He actually showed me some of his technique on his famous Telecaster one on one.I wasn't a guitar player but I sure wasn't going to stop him.One of my life's most chershed memories
That’s awesome!
Roy is one of my relatives. I also love to play the guitar. Must be in our blood. RIP Roy.
Thank you, thank you for posting this. Roy doesn't get enough credit. He was a guitar player's guitar player.
The guitarist's guitarist's guitarist.
I like how you can really hear the neck in Roy's playing, even though he's playing on the bridge. You can hear that fingerboard, all the nuances. It's so completely organic.
Roy was unique for sure, and will be remembered forever.
On another RUclips video I had made a comment about how I thought that the 2 most underappreciated guitar players who are gone are Danny Gatton and Roy Buchanan. A person replied and said he had seen those 2 guitar players play together and he said "It was like hearing Joe Pass and Duke Ellington playing together cause the musical genius was overflowing that night"! What a great description!!!
Can't imagine the intensity of those 2 playing together.
Evan John was there too
His beautiful tone is unmatched. His Second album is straight genius. Rest In Peace at last. Amen.
Roy Buchanan was the greatest guitarist who ever played the Telecaster. And, at least in my book, Prince is definitely a close second. Those two are simply untouchable on the Tele.
Don't forget Danny Gatton.
You probably never heard Chet Atkins play. Roy is one of my favorite guitarists. But you need to listen to ALL guitar players before making that claim.
I was playing at a night club in the 1970's and during a break, the DJ played Roy Buchanan's version of "Sweet Dreams". I was completely taken by his guitar playing and will never forget that 'first time'!
Roy Buchanan's playing didn't touch my soul, it blew my mind.
What a wonderful tribute to the Great Master Roy Buchanan ... Bravo! Great Post! :)
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one of the best. "a street called straight" I played his albums over and over, he fascinated me. such a rare talent.
Remember seeing him with Royz Boyz at the Wax Museum in Washington D.C. late 87 or early 88 cause it was cold. Took forever for him to come out on stage. But it was well worth it. One of the greatest of all time. We were blessed to have great guitarists in the D.C. area along with Nils Lofgren,Tom Principato,and also Danny Gatton. Wish I could have seen him more!! RIP Roy !!!
i've played guitar for 35 years, most of it with a tele in my hands. I've always massively respected Roy. He's my favorite player's (Will Ray) favorite player. So my hat's off to the man. Surely a genius and like many people on a different plane, he apparently struggled to find a place among "normal" people. Having said that, I've never "liked" his playing, and I have a hunch it's because I never saw him live. Some players' brilliance cannot be conveyed via recordings. I never cared much for BB King until I saw him live in his home town of Indianola, MS...and the 2 hours changed my life. So, I only wish I could have seen Mr Buchanan in the flesh.
This man was a total gift from God - one of God's little examples of what He can do in a person
First found out about Roy in the early seventies and thankful for it. RIP big man.
An American friend of mine introduced me to his music and I was devastated to learn that he was already gone! Such a talent. Cheers from Australia.
Roy is the reason I own and play a Tele.
They should do a movie about Roy Buchanan. It could be great. So many ins and outs, so many questions, such a great talent.
He was an Introvert. I know this because I am One. His mode of communication came from his guitar. I am a fan to my last breath!
The mystery man named on 'Blow by Blow'. Excellent vid, many voices giving a hint as to who RB was. Peace.
Way back in 1966, I was an army draftee stationed at Ft. Belvoir, VA. I was (and am) a guitarist. One day I and friends went to a club in DC that had the one-hit wonders the Kalin Twins playing. They had an excellent guitarist with them. After a few drinks (!), I asked if I could sit in. They said yes, so I grabbed my guitar and got up on stage (behind the bar). Had a good time - years later I realized that their guitarist was Roy Buchanan.
This is so great and so, so interesting. Thank you for exposing me to Roy Buchanan, and others too, on this video. I really can't thank you enough.
Thank you for posting this incredible documentary about an incredible man, Roy Buchanan. He influenced many musicians and works like this will help guarantee that Roy's impact will continue on.
I Mike had the honor to work with buchanan in minneapolis in a blues band in 1984 @ we were pick up musicians that played with artist that had no band we had a great time@miss him alot
Was able to see him in the 70's at the Kennedy center, no one can make a guitar wail like he did.
Robbie could never even think about dancing with Roy Buchanan. Not even close....
I saw Roy in Toronto at a outdoor concert not a lot of people were even paying attention , I stood next to the stage with no problem & watched the show .
THANK YOU ROY FOR YOUR MUSIC!!! JUST THANK YOU
a very special musician, you won't see many that could match him
You wont see ANY. They can play millions of notes a minute. Doesnt mean anything without soul in your fingers. Roy had that in SPADES...
The first time I heard Roy's Bluz from Livestock, it changed my appreciation for music. Nothing else I've ever heard compared to it. Still affects me the same way today 45 years later. I miss Roy and his music.
Livestock can I change my mind great song
We saw him at a small club in Santa Cruz c. 1976. They didn't even sell out the second show so let us stay.
I was standing close to the stage and Roy suddenly appeared talking to some people. He turns to me, "Could you watch this for a second?" And hands me his Telecaster(!). He's gone for 5-10 minutes. My buddies are like, "What?!" I'm afraid I'll drop it or something. He shows back, "Thanks." Wtf(?!)
Back-to-back shows completely different. Amazing, magical night (plus the chick I was with was completely hot, out of my league...and I left her exhausted, giving me that 'look'.)
What an amazing 8 or so hrs...
Roy Buchanon was 30 years ahead of his time, This is what happened to Roy Buchanon .
I was very fortunate to see Roy live in Adelaide, Australia in the early eighties.. I love the sound of the Telecaster ( I had an American 67' ash blonde, maple neck that I wore all the polyurethane off and wore the frets down to the neck ) I loved the way Scotty Moore (Elvis's guitarist) played them, I loved the way Jeff Beck played them and the sound Keith Richards got from his Tele'.. it's just got a sound that you can't reproduce with any other guitar. (IMO)The sad thing was, the Hells Angels brought him out to Australia, which scared a lot of people off going to see him in Adelaide at the venue he played (which was always usually packed) so, there was only about 2 dozen people there, also myself and 4 friends who admired him, plus about 15 Hells Angels walking around with their patches on, there was no trouble at all, I felt privileged as it felt like a private gig, he played brilliantly! but I just felt sad that only a few people were there to see this master of the guitar. I was sad the day I heard he had tragically died. R.I.P. Leroy Buchanan.
the tele seems to be easy to jam on. the richness makes you want to play
how did I not know? what year was this? what venue?
i believe that was nitrocellulose lacquer you wore off. :)
He can solo to anything rock, soul, blues, jazz, country, better than the best at a first take.. others just drop their jaw looking and listening..
Thank You so much for this great documentary.
true tormented guitar player. The real deal. Love telling people to listen to him and they say "WHO" .
Was lucky enough to see Roy play at a bar in Dallas called, Poor Davids. Actually in Garland Tx. He was a bit crazy that night. Willie Nelson was in the room as was Jimmy Lee Vaugn. Great evening of drunken debauchery.
I love Roy's playing so much he was truly a master thank you for posting this.
Probably like many, I came to this video after searching through references created to Jeff Beck's (Stevie Wonder's) 'Cause We've Ended as Lovers' being dedicated to Roy. I bought 'Blow by Blow' as a teenager and that track always stood out although I had no idea why at the time. When I checked Roy out on RUclips, I came across another track that I'd heard, 'The Messiah Will Come Again'... which I assumed was by Gary Moore and was so poignant. I think those two tributes to Roy kind of say it all. He was an incredibly talented individual living in this world, but definitely not of it. He connected to something spiritually far deeper... and found life on this level very difficult. But his playing definitely connects the profane to to the profound.
I always suspected "The Heat of the Battle" was a return nod to Jeff Beck. It sounds a lot like "Freeway Jam."
Roys song and his version of.. messiah .. was roys and always roys ...look for.. 5 string blues .. called that cause roy broke a string while recording and engineer didnt realise cause its so beautiful ..so got left like that ..
Roy Buchanan is a way ,way, underrated guitarist. He is much more influential than he gets recognition or credit for. I remember hearing his version of Green Onions, (Booker T) back in 1975 or 6 and I was hooked on this guy. His style of playing is unmatched. I`ve never seen someone so at home and comfortable on a guitar. Stevie Ray comes damn close.
Just hearing Roy for the 1st time, amazing player!!!
Saw him four times in small clubs in upstate, NY. Every time it was a great show. I was getting ready for my fifth Roy show at a dive called Tiger Pub, but a couple of days before I'm driving along with my brother, the radio announcer comes on and says "Roy Buchanan's show at Tiger Pub has been cancelled due to Roy's death!" Very sad. I won't say it was quite like hearing that family or friend had died, but it was pretty depressing.
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Yea, I hear you, man - Roy is a LEGEND - very underrated!!
Tom Paine
He was so good everyone would side step him or ignore him not talk to him out of fear. Like this ( this guy is bigger than our egos run) ..
I grew up listening to Roy as a child,each summer down by the river, we would swim ,my elder cousins would break out the vinyls and the sound track that would influence the rest of our lives continues on unbroken for close on 50 years now!Jimmy ,Ritchie,Stevie,Eric,Carlos,Randy,Tony,Gary,Michael,Jake,Joe Eddie,Gilmore and many moore.
roy was the best,absolutely awesome
I am nearly 65 years old ,still listen to Roy ,he was just amazing ,his music will never die ,love this guy
I saw Roy perform in 1971 or '72 at a large venue in Wash. DC. It was coordinated by Nils Lofgren - who jammed with him. Roy's band was called The Snakestretchers. I was a strat playing guitarist with my own R&B band in DC. Great concert. My favorite number was his version of Sweet Dreams. I was smitten.
Blessed to have seen RB perform here in St. Louis. I believe he was the opening act for 'The Dickie Betts Band'. Could have been the other way around of course!
During his show he had an upbeat song happening and he was just blazing away on a lead. While continuing to play the lead he slowly walked over to his amp and picked up a beer with his right hand--lefthand fingers still tapping, pulling off, killing it. He even paused mid-beer to take a deep breath kind of winking at the audience-- then he finished the beer and continued his solo. Some might say, "Oh sure ... nice trick' ... and while that is accurate his solo never lost momentum. Very cool. R.I.P. RB.
Could you imagine Roy and Danny gatton jamming together? What an overload of guitarorgasm the two together would be insane and throw in Rory Gallagher and these three would produce a sound that cannot be imagined! All three were equally good on the guitar with Danny being the best of the three
Nobody was better than ROY BUCHANAN. Danny Gatton was technically more versatile. But he lacks Roys SOUL. Thats the difference.
@@fender1000100 And both lack Rory's joy of making music.
Saw Roy a bunch of times but the gig in Morristown N j was the craziest……. Roy had a 12 pac of Heineken bottles and after chugging one proceeded to throw them full speed at the stage hands and then laugh his ass off ……. Priceless!!!
I saw him quite a few times. The first time was at My Mother's Place in DC in 1973. Admission was $1 which was all I had. He sent chills up and down my spine. He played a lot of the songs from the polydor albums. The one that stuck with me though was Runaway (by Del Shannon) which was not on any album that I know of. He did this awesome harmony with the singer on the part that goes "I wa wa wa wa wonder" that sounded like two voices harmonizing. Later on I saw him at Armadillo World Headquarters in South Austin, Tx. People were hollering requests so I went up and hollered for him to play that. I stayed up front by the band a long time and he kept straining to hear my request. Problem was I didn't know the name of the song. I thought it was "I wonder" or something like that. Anyway he was really trying to figure out what I was hollering. The musician in the movie who spoke about who giving he was reminded me of this. It seemed like he really would have played whatever it was I was yelling if he only could have understood me!
I found Roy in the early 70s and imo "The Messiah will come again"is still a stand-alone example of electric guitar virtuosity.
I was lucky to see him at Skipper's Smoke House a few months before he passed...Thank you Roy...RIP...
Fabulous, this is great to hear from the folks who knew Roy - who played with Roy and had first-hand experience with him. I love it, thanks for posting this bio. This is a real find for Roy's fans.
I was there...April 1, 1974 @ Salisbury State College. I was 18.
I saw Roy at the Olympic Dance Hall and Saloon, Boulder Colorado, 1981.
You HAD to see him live to appreciate his magic.
He cranked a Fender Twin Reverb to everything 10 and controlled his dynamics through touch.
He sent chills through the room, everyone, including me, was entranced.
He was playing with a local pick-up band and I remember they took a break and he went out back with them to smoke some weed.
He didn't seem to be drinking at the time, but Roy liked to party A LOT.
His albums, even Live Woodstock, don't do his mastery justice.
My mother knew nothing about music, but when I showed her a Roy Buchanan album, she was mesmerised at what a handsome man he was. I think she appreciated my taste in music :)
Words....None! He was in a class that carved their own style. A true innovator. Inspiriring!!
No freaking idea how I ever missed this series, been subbed forever. But Roy was a HUGE influence on me back in the 90's when I used to be a gigging guitarist. i turn 60 in June and Roy is still a big influence on my playing. Thank you Tony for these videos, sincerely. Cheers brother.
Thanks dave for finding this for me.. I first saw Roy on pbs back in 71.. Hes the number one axeman..king.. I love so many players but hes able to do things with it that I still haven't seen anyone do Mr. Original. I went to see him as many times as I could and it was great every time. So sad hes gone... just when he was really happy about the newest thing he just worked on.
+Billy L I was beginning to think that I was the only one to saw that PBS special. I was enthralled. His passing was noted in the Washington Post and I almost cried. What a sad thing.
us have only 3 icons in r'n'r - guitar players :
hendrix , buchanan and srv !!! all R.I.P.
greetings from macedonija