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  • @jazzmachine
    @jazzmachine 5 лет назад +192

    Greg makes me wish I could turn my guitar back into a tree.

    • @ronnietea3205
      @ronnietea3205 4 года назад +11

      🤣🤣🤣 I actually laughed out loud when I read this comment

    • @bunnys1980
      @bunnys1980 4 года назад +3

      I feel you man, me too

    • @scottalger6665
      @scottalger6665 4 года назад +2

      @@bunnys1980 Ha Ha Ha !!

    • @carterfest
      @carterfest 3 года назад +2

      Amen

    • @MrNamePerson
      @MrNamePerson 3 года назад +2

      Too funny!

  • @robstrange
    @robstrange 9 лет назад +81

    That's got to be one of the best tele sounds I have ever heard...

  • @Hoodrio
    @Hoodrio 13 лет назад +22

    Still BY FAR the sickest guitar display in all of RUclips land.

  • @kitano0
    @kitano0 10 лет назад +121

    greg is the epitome of "playing" the guitar....he's a great technician, but he plays with joy and a sense of humor. Anything that rocks me and makes me laugh at the same time is alright with me!

  • @NotUrBiz
    @NotUrBiz 8 лет назад +124

    Greg makes me want to either give up, or practice more...depends on my mood. Ha ha.

    • @blimster633
      @blimster633 4 года назад

      From moching zep to straight killing it

    • @michatroschka
      @michatroschka 4 года назад

      exactly.. mostly its the practice option, right?

    • @michatroschka
      @michatroschka 4 года назад

      @juna wood very well said my friend! of course- hang in there and get better and believe in change

  • @rhykko77
    @rhykko77 8 лет назад +38

    Lots of players can play millions of notes, but Greg has got to also be one of the most entertaining guitarists on the planet.......and the special fluid with which he assembles those notes is ......just beyond ! way beyond .

    • @lonesomeguitarplayer
      @lonesomeguitarplayer 8 лет назад +1

      Greg is a true master, no doubt about it. He and Scotty Anderson are wizzards in their own right.

  • @MatrixRZ5
    @MatrixRZ5 8 лет назад +35

    This guy is unique, like his style of playing guitar and with chicken picking, bells and whistles.
    He just made me a fan, rock on.

  • @WillfulThinker
    @WillfulThinker 3 года назад +20

    Imagine a band with Greg Koch on guitar, Les Claypool on bass, and Steve Moore on drums. How insanely entertaining would that be?!

  • @robwalton7749
    @robwalton7749 4 года назад +5

    Ohhhhh my face is hurting from smiling. Mr Koch, you are truly amazing and thank you for your existence.

  • @Knight14649
    @Knight14649 6 лет назад +8

    Every time is hear a diff version of this song, I just have to smile non stop. Greg is like Frank Zappa, just pure joy to listen to no matter he does.

  • @lelov1392
    @lelov1392 5 лет назад +10

    What an amazing player! Love his style. Not a single dull moment during this epic performance! Very underrated and under appreciated virtuoso!!! Much respect to you GREG!!!

  • @didgeboy287
    @didgeboy287 14 лет назад +4

    I love seeing musicians like this who can be PHENOMENAL performers but also silly and down to earth.

  • @njineermike
    @njineermike 2 года назад +2

    I always loved Greg's columns in guitar magazines. He's as hysterical in print as he is on stage.

  • @lastofthe4horsemen279
    @lastofthe4horsemen279 2 года назад +4

    Love these old shots of youthful Greg.What an Amazing talent 👏Dynamics anyone?

  • @kimokeokeahi8526
    @kimokeokeahi8526 6 лет назад +43

    Greg is GREAT. A really humble guy. He knows that he is not in the "A list" of guitar gods. If he looked more like a rocker or dressed differently, then maybe. He's been at this for a long time and knows everyone. Yet, remains good-humored and humble. Long life to you good sir!

    • @nicklevi5537
      @nicklevi5537 4 года назад +4

      Well, he's not on A list coz he's definitely an S list if not R list! This guy literally, word per words, whatever that means, the best numero uno in da world!

    • @jeffmartin9753
      @jeffmartin9753 4 года назад +9

      Greg Koch is one of the greatest living guitarists in The world

    • @davedecker1725
      @davedecker1725 Год назад +1

      @@jeffmartin9753 he could stand toe to toe with ANY guitarist living or dead

  • @MrFrenchHarp
    @MrFrenchHarp 8 лет назад +78

    Its like a mixed clone of Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton was sent into the future.. in a parallel universe.. on crack.

    • @dochopper5981
      @dochopper5981 6 лет назад +4

      Blues Harp Yep that's pretty much it.

  • @georgechronas
    @georgechronas 10 лет назад +24

    I've never laughed so much hearing guitar playing!! awesome !

    • @georgechronas
      @georgechronas 10 лет назад +3

      I mean... could't think that it could be!

  • @guitarkis49
    @guitarkis49 13 лет назад +4

    Holy crap....where have I been all these years? I've never heard of this guy....he is insane! I've got to check out more of his playing right now!

  • @daniel2001
    @daniel2001 17 лет назад +4

    I like the way he adds the Heartbraker riff in. One of my faveourite guitarsts.

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere 2 года назад +3

    This video never gets old :-) I think this was one of the earliest videos I've seen of Greg and it still floors me every time I see it.

  • @Buelligan88
    @Buelligan88 9 лет назад +32

    I wasn't digging it at first but I stuck with it... and then watched it ten more times.
    New fan here.

    • @davidbusby2550
      @davidbusby2550 5 лет назад

      same here

    • @jeffmartin9753
      @jeffmartin9753 4 года назад

      Who knows if this was even his band? He could have just been sitting in with this crew. Hired gun sort of thing, or end of show jam?
      Whichever the case, a lot of class on display.

  • @rodgeComAu
    @rodgeComAu 10 лет назад +3

    I saw Greg Koch live last year. His playing was incredible, and he has such a relaxed and humorous stage vibe. Pretty awesome stuff.

  • @edkawalec3360
    @edkawalec3360 5 лет назад

    This is mind-blowing, the command Greg has of the guitar, best dynamics. Best Zep cover ever.

  • @Az_1987
    @Az_1987 3 года назад +4

    I've seen so many videos of him playing this and I've always thought the same thing- "I've got time, he's older than me...."
    Guess what Az?!: He's killing it here at your age. No more excuses! Get to work!!!

  • @fredzungri5835
    @fredzungri5835 10 лет назад

    GREAT!!!! your a very gifted player Greg!! Thanx for sharing your talent with us!!!! Following your videos my playing has improved a lot!!!

  • @fukkkkka
    @fukkkkka 15 лет назад +1

    Man, this brought the music back to life for me. I mean, this is stuff I've heard forever, known how to play forever, but this is like a wake up to the beauty of the music. What amazing playing.

  • @EdBGuitar52
    @EdBGuitar52 2 года назад +1

    Met Greg in person. Nicest guy you could ever meet. Frightening guitar player.

  • @stringmanipulator
    @stringmanipulator 10 лет назад +15

    I would love to see Greg Koch and Steve Vai jamming and doing some friendly guitar battle thingy .. since they are both fabulous and have this humorous touch I think it would be hilarious and awesome :)

    • @AirGuitar
      @AirGuitar 6 лет назад +2

      Les Claypool and Greg Koch just jamming would be so entertaining

    • @stevenjones6780
      @stevenjones6780 2 года назад +2

      I dunno, I like Vai too much to put him up against that 😆

  • @crowhaven200
    @crowhaven200 10 лет назад

    Great post. Greg is a pure guitar player. And he oozes talent. So much that he can have fun and make you left while playing perfection. One of my favorites.And he's a great showman.

  • @frenchytouch
    @frenchytouch 16 лет назад +1

    i can't stop watching this video!how can i get bored with a great guitar playing like that? greg koch is one of the best.One of my favourite.

  • @9reasy5am
    @9reasy5am 14 лет назад +1

    the guitar he's playing is the fender custom shop Greg Koch signature model, only available at Cream City Music, located just outside milwaukee.

  • @69drguitar
    @69drguitar 7 лет назад

    You sir are MASSIVELY talented!!
    LOVE listening to you.

  • @noslohcinkin
    @noslohcinkin 8 лет назад

    wow! excellent pickin' and a good laugh as well! You, sir, have just brightened up my morning! What a player!

  • @alonsomiranda2598
    @alonsomiranda2598 9 лет назад +72

    he is like les claypool but on guitar

    • @AirGuitar
      @AirGuitar 6 лет назад +2

      exactly

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 6 лет назад +4

      He is like the Nigel Tufnel of quality footwear.

  • @pmay222
    @pmay222 14 лет назад

    always impresses me...and what amazing versatility from a tele........

  • @HAIL4sure
    @HAIL4sure 15 лет назад

    One of the few (in not only) gear promotion musicians that is fun to watch, entertaining, AND can play. Very refreshing. Love this guy

  • @rebelfan1216
    @rebelfan1216 12 лет назад

    Well I did just got my face melted into a puddle of pure extacy! For the first tyme ever seeing Greg play was more than a treat.He was jammin' with Southbound at Shank Hall!! They played nothing but almost every ABB song!! They played the entire Brothers & Sisters album.I got to meet him and I am now a fan forever!!!

  • @Strat642001
    @Strat642001 16 лет назад +2

    I saw Greg do a demo for Fender, and he was just incredible. Did a cover of "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" that was smokin'
    His sense of humor is waht does it for me. He can play just about anything, but it's the cracks and jokes that do it (I highly recommend his instuctional videos). "Good clean fun"!!!!

  • @fieldfullofthistles
    @fieldfullofthistles 11 лет назад

    I just love him. He has way too much talent. and hes put the hours in. His SRV lessons on DVD are brilliant.

  • @edkawalec3360
    @edkawalec3360 7 лет назад

    Just.....love this guy, so cool! Can do amazing things with a Tele! Technically one of the very best, then add all the feel! Perfect!!

  • @CammedFox
    @CammedFox 5 лет назад

    Greg is absolutely from another planet. He is incomparable. He seems like he's a hilarious guy to hang out with too!

  • @cgcgce
    @cgcgce 9 лет назад +9

    I can't believe you guys are arguing ...CAN'T YOU SEE KOCH IS HAVING A BALL WITH THIS!.....sit back and enjoy this great guitarist!........................by the way Tommy Emmanuel does the same shtick in his concerts and the crowd LOVES it!

  • @Fetasipsi
    @Fetasipsi 11 лет назад

    I remember 5years ago when listening greg first time kicking distortion in to that tele. Man it took me only few weeks to recieve one from england. Happy ever after it.

  • @skeymoson
    @skeymoson 4 года назад

    No shredder could ever get close to what Greg is doing ... there is so much FUN in his playing. Wow.

  • @lenporter
    @lenporter 10 лет назад +8

    This guy is my new god. Amazing. Blown away!

  • @roryoconnor31
    @roryoconnor31 8 лет назад +4

    Greg brother ... amazing .... you are mad ...but the good kind of mad.... love it

  • @beachcomber4141
    @beachcomber4141 2 года назад

    Greg has such a unique style. Only guitarist I have ever seen play heavy metal chicken pickin'!! That guy can do anything on the guitar.

  • @siampanoramic
    @siampanoramic 10 лет назад +1

    Bravo Greg from France. You've got fans !!

  • @soundscenesdcmusicmedia2709
    @soundscenesdcmusicmedia2709 8 лет назад

    Greg combines a MASSIVE legacy ken, with a brutal populist 'IM SO DAMNED GOOD!" delivery, somehow coupled with that "i am SO hip and yet nothing-here--you-cant-do-if-you-WORK-at-it" approach... WHAT a treat delivery.... DAMN!!!!

  • @rustygoldfanatic8830
    @rustygoldfanatic8830 8 лет назад +3

    Amazing !!!!this guy is a freak ,and man can he play.

  • @DallasBobGTO
    @DallasBobGTO 10 лет назад +1

    holy shit!!!!! I'm hooked! Naturally talented like someone else with 3 initials mmmmmmm SRV? man I love it and am really hooked on greg's stuff. great post!

  • @asj2m
    @asj2m 16 лет назад

    whats awesome is that he starts out playing rediculus chicken pickin then pretty much plays all Page licks... awesome tribute go koch!

  • @mrtelechi
    @mrtelechi 3 года назад

    Just superb... Can't say much more, Quantum fingers, they are everywhere at the same time...

  • @BlimpyBoy
    @BlimpyBoy 13 лет назад

    I honestly can't recall the last time I had this much fun watching someone play! This guy's something else!

  • @kmwilliams57
    @kmwilliams57 13 лет назад +4

    I'm still waiting on him to make a single "Rock Out With Your Koch Out"

  • @sgtcaco
    @sgtcaco 12 лет назад

    Sounds really cool, The only tele I own is a new select I just got and me also livin in Aus not sure if I will send it over at the moment but It will happen in the future or I might buy one with the B bender already installed.

  • @2691murc
    @2691murc 11 лет назад

    I have just found this guy on you tube by chance whilst looking for something else & am struggling to think of anyone as good. if you think of him as a clown or not you cant help but be amazed at his talent & speed

  • @AndreVieiraguitarist
    @AndreVieiraguitarist 10 лет назад

    My respect for Greg! I love his guitar reviews! Outstanding player!

  • @rodentcafeteria
    @rodentcafeteria 9 лет назад +5

    I'd like to hear him and Jeff Beck have a guitar duel to this song!

  • @johnjakubowski2304
    @johnjakubowski2304 4 года назад

    Nugent Zeppelin combo deluxe special by Greg and company! Love it!!

  • @BrandOdyssey
    @BrandOdyssey 3 года назад

    My all round favourite player. Almost no genre is beyond him. The only player I know who can do comedy on the guitar. Plus he has been married for ever and has 4 kids as well. Great take on the led zep stuff.

  • @bassnm8
    @bassnm8 10 лет назад

    There is great playing there is talent and then there is Greg Koch. This is some fine guitar playing!

  • @TOMMYBENICE66
    @TOMMYBENICE66 8 лет назад +9

    hes smokin the good shit

  • @m3tafunj
    @m3tafunj 6 лет назад +13

    Interesting factoid: The Stairway to Heaven solo was recorded on a tele not a les paul as you might suspect from Page.

    • @Nottalottasleep
      @Nottalottasleep 6 лет назад

      And in case there is someone left who does not know this - that solo was cut together from a variety of different passes (Jimmy's not Gregs) Jimmy's a superlative producer.

    • @thenewmedic
      @thenewmedic 5 лет назад

      Yep. That whole first album was pretty much all on Tele IIRC

    • @michatroschka
      @michatroschka 4 года назад

      nice! good to know, man

    • @cs4312
      @cs4312 4 года назад

      Barnyard Coral could have been the one Jeff Beck gave him

  • @dealsbetweenfriends
    @dealsbetweenfriends Год назад

    Just saw him tonite in Seal Beach Calif with son...............go baby!

  • @nogoogleplus
    @nogoogleplus 6 лет назад

    Haha this guy always cracks me up, what a talented guy and total character

  • @ivansloe
    @ivansloe 9 лет назад

    That just makes me want to get me old Tele, crank up the Marshall and let rip - great video and even better inspiration :)

  • @lending99
    @lending99 8 лет назад +3

    If you really like his playing, then you need to check out all of his "wildwood Guitar" reviews....this guy is seriously unreal...his playing is AWESOME!!

    • @badkatrising3918
      @badkatrising3918 6 лет назад

      Jon Parker I do not recommend doing that. Because it cost me $12,000 so far Doing exactly what you said. Lol

  • @Moisesgtr
    @Moisesgtr 16 лет назад

    Incredible guitar sound...
    Wonderful...

  • @megajames3000
    @megajames3000 12 лет назад +2

    i met him today at willis music, i bet you didn't know he's 6 foot 7!!!! this is a big guy. makes a tele look little

  • @freeatlast1963
    @freeatlast1963 16 лет назад

    AWESOME and original! love this style,harmonics

  • @FlyLosah
    @FlyLosah 15 лет назад

    I can watch this every day, i never get tired of it...
    Greg is so so so funny :)

  • @Hs3u39
    @Hs3u39 5 лет назад +1

    From 3:20 on is pure genius . .
    Quotes and riffs jumping off! Especially the Nugent.

  • @LilGuyBigVoice
    @LilGuyBigVoice 7 лет назад

    I've only recently heard about Greg. He's definitely surpassed the hype. Incredible guitar player! that "Stairway" rendition? Good lord!!! :)

  • @jimihendrix41
    @jimihendrix41 11 лет назад

    love it........ the best player on the planet at the moment!!! by a long shot.... thank you greg!!!!! thank you very much........

  • @LNClubsTheaters
    @LNClubsTheaters 9 лет назад

    Great playlist TrueFire!

  • @longwhip
    @longwhip 15 лет назад

    Don't forget "Heartbreaker" at 2:17..another Zep "Oh by the way" thrown in there to tickle your ears...This guy shreds Danny Gatton and is closer to Junior Brown and SRV and Jimmy Reed...can you feel that telecasters wood ringing??? Most awesome performance!!

  • @JohnnyRockerman
    @JohnnyRockerman 16 лет назад

    He's using a Fender B-bender Tele. There's a buncha springs and levers from the strap button to the b string, and wen he yanks on the strap, the b string is stretched.

  • @zzlong55
    @zzlong55 13 лет назад

    Stunning guitar craft!

  • @Moshechka
    @Moshechka 13 лет назад

    wow...it looks so easy and fun...truly amazing....

  • @SolidFlair
    @SolidFlair 15 лет назад

    he is one of my favourit guitar player
    it's awesome!

  • @emanuelemazzoni782
    @emanuelemazzoni782 5 лет назад

    Amazing player! Very gifted

  • @tfaucette87
    @tfaucette87 5 лет назад +1

    3:33 totally stole that move. Thank you Greg.

  • @manuelrivas8602
    @manuelrivas8602 8 лет назад

    Check out his guitar demo's on Wildwood guitars, sight. Such a good player and always a kick in the pants to watch.

  • @DavidFeilyMusic
    @DavidFeilyMusic 15 лет назад

    he sure works magic with that B bender. AMazing player with a great sense of humor to go along with it!

  • @mirecekproject
    @mirecekproject 10 лет назад

    I have no words. He is a master!!!!

  • @gweeds334
    @gweeds334 12 лет назад +1

    wow he just tears that Heartbreaker solo apart and makes it grovel at his feet.

  • @CounterfeitDogz
    @CounterfeitDogz 15 лет назад

    my eyes are burning aaaugh!!
    incredible, love the Zep too

  • @eldo56
    @eldo56 16 лет назад

    amazing - love the zeppelin bits in the middle!!!! - this guy is fanbloodytastic!!!

  • @pizzulo81
    @pizzulo81 14 лет назад

    i love the neck on his telecaster. the fretboard is awesome. i usually prefer rosewood but this maple sure is nice.

  • @8153max
    @8153max 14 лет назад

    Yes I did but after looking up the word definition for " reverential " makes me totally agree with you.
    I also think Chris Duarte is also a very inspiring guitarist too.

  • @BjergstedMusikskole
    @BjergstedMusikskole 16 лет назад

    He's such a great guitarplayer.
    I've met Greg Koch himself.
    And i got a sign. on my strat's head.
    He's a very nice, and funny guy.
    I hope i'm going to meet him again.
    Rasmus Volden
    R.A.V.

  • @jeffyranks6773
    @jeffyranks6773 6 лет назад

    Shred country heavy jazz !!j'adore 💥🎸

  • @longdark4ever
    @longdark4ever 6 лет назад

    That was awesome, and when he broke into Stranglehold I was like hell yeah!!!!!

  • @NickRatnieks
    @NickRatnieks 17 лет назад

    Love the "Stairway to Heaven" moment that grabs him before he returns to more frenetic picking themes- he's a real comedian.

  • @paullongball
    @paullongball 17 лет назад

    Great playin', Greg! You are fantastic!

  • @IantaylorCanuck
    @IantaylorCanuck 15 лет назад

    Technique, smarts and humor.
    Can't go wrong with that combo.

  • @antreb15
    @antreb15 10 лет назад +3

    Benny Hill plays guitar. Greg wows me every time.

  • @AdolfFauci
    @AdolfFauci 2 года назад

    I don't give a thumbs up very often but this earned a thumbs up! Way up!

  • @Waltos
    @Waltos 14 лет назад

    AWESOME chops, great tone. Kick a*s Vid!