I've known and played with Junior since 1978 - he would describe himself as a lover of all things Americana - music, cars, you name it. Thats why country, blues, rock, swing, and surf music are all part of his world.
Ya'll don't get it, he is not just a country star playing rock and roll, he is an entertainer doing what he does best. Playing great music, not something you can shove into a tidy neat little category.
Steven you got that right. Most great musicians play lots of different styles, always growing, learning, striving for improvement.. not like these lazy closed minded idiot soulless kids today that have a "genre" or a "brand".
Just got back from seeing Jr. at the Ark in Ann Arbor. He did 2 hours non-stop. Best show I've seen in some time. Better live than his recorded stuff. Was called back for 2 encores. Great show. If he comes anywhere near you definetly make the effort to see the show, you won't be disappointed.
covers of Led Zeppelin, Cream and Hendrix are just off-the-charts insanely brilliant ! I believe that first song is Canned Heat's "On the Road Again " ? Man I HAVE to see Mr. Junior Brown somehow, somewhere in 2021 !!
Maybe the best guitarist ever? My guess is YES!! The only reason that he isn't more mainstream is because he does his own thing. OUTSTANDING PERFORMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This man is amazing, and SOOOO underrated! His original music is like nothing else, and I am so grateful for college radio and independent radio for introducing me to his music.....THANKS for the great post!
Junior probably the greatest of all time. Never got as much recognition, but king of the one man band style. Still bringing it to the table., love ya man...
The more I listen this, the more I truly appreciate his talent. Junior makes everything sound great in his own style. Junior is an original in a time where there are few to be found. I LOVE THIS!!!
Just goes to show that a Great Guitarist is a Great Guitarist, not matter where he started from. This man is having Way Too Much Fun enjoying what he does. :)
I saw him play at Austin City Limits TV show in about 1997 and he was amazing. It seems crazy that more people don't know how good he really is. Amazing talent on guitar and sings too !
I saw Junior live in '97 with Buddy Miles playing drums for him. All Buddy had was a snare and hi-hat, and he was still rockin' it, but Junior just blew the roof off. Amazing show.
Amazes how few know this guy. What a talent! Unique doesn't even get close to describing him. Wish I'd been aware of this gig...I live close enough to have walked if I had to, and i would have too.
The man can play. Rock, country, blues. I wish i could play as well as him. Jr keep on playing. The negitive comments come from folks who have never picked up a guitar and havent put in the years it takes to master the instrument.
I guess the only thing I can say about the suit is, he is a throw back to Hank Sr. and Earnest Tubb, who both wore suits on stage back in their day. I think it adds class to his show. This video is a good representation of his (top Half)guitar playing, but it really pales in comparison to see him live. If you ever get a chance, I highly reccomend it!
We saw him live for the first time last week and were all blown away. Agree that this guy is a monumental talent and should be MUCH more famous than what he is. Whoever is managing him should be shot. If you get a chance to see him live, don't miss out. My one wish would be a CD mixture of rock, Ventures, surf music, etc.
Junior was awesome last night in Colo, one of the top shows ive ever seen. I had no idea he is such a sophisticated player, he could play jazz with anyone also! A monster!
Junior Brown can do it all. Smokin bad to the bone! Dam he's so fluid in crossing the music lines whether rock,country,blues. Dont let the cowboy image fool you, this guy can jam whatever the hell he wants to.
In 1985 Junior invented a double-necked guitar, with some assistance from Michael Stevens. Junior called the instrument his "guit-steel". When performing, Junior plays the guitar by standing behind it, while it rests on a small podium/music stand. The top neck on the guit-steel is a traditional 6-string guitar, while the lower neck is a full-size lapsteel guitar for slide playing.
All hail Junior Brown! All genres are his...to educate us. What an inspiration...probably will never get close but thank you Junior for at least showing me the way.
Junior Brown is a true guitar legend ... besides the great country vocals & humour, his technique & tone combined with his skills tick a lot of boxes in the music world.
I saw Junior Brown way back when he was starting out at the Continental Club in Austin, Tx. The same place where Stevie Ray Vaughn used to play. Incredible concert, phenomenal guitarist.
This is just AMAZING music! would love to travel down to the US one day to hear this live! Only discovered Junior Brown today - have I lived under a rock the past 29 years??? Just amazing!
This 'cowboy hat' dude can melt amps, shred like an animal!! He can always take you by surprise, even if you know him--he can quick-draw a riff and shock you at any moment! He is also a writer/composer on par with the best ever.
I think Junior Brown and his talented wife are everything they ever wanted to be, if you don't understand, its your problem, More here than you might understand.
Got to see him in Kansas City a few years ago. He's was playing through a couple of Fender Twins and he plays Loud! It was great. Got to meet him after the show and got his autograph.
I enjoyed every minute of this. What an amazing musician and entertainer. I only heard of Jr. a few months ago and watch everything of his on RUclips. Not a big country music fan, but this man is simply on the short list of one of the best ever!!! Thanks for sharing this.
Junior Brown has credited his playing style to a combination of Ernest Tubb (The Texas Troubadour), and Jimi Hendrix. He's definitely channeling both of them. He's an amazing player who definitely gets it right when he's grooving on his "Guit-Steel".
I saw Junior in Lexington, KY last night a place called the Dame. I'm surprised smoke didn't come from the strings as his fingers flew. He's awesome, a true master of his instrument.
It’s typical that a lounge act ,guy in a polyester suit and a cowboy Hat was one of the Greatest surf guitar heroes of all time junior Brown is a great guitar player and was Highly underrated. I’ve been a fan for decades.
I've known and played with Junior since 1978 - he would describe himself as a lover of all things Americana - music, cars, you name it. Thats why country, blues, rock, swing, and surf music are all part of his world.
I don't care what kind of music you like, this guy is the real deal and if you don't like him you might as well just quit listening to music .
The most underrated guitarist ever!
That TALENT DON"T COME BY EVERYDAY !!!
He's one bad mo fo that's fo sho.He can play any style as good as anybody .
This dude is unlike any other guitarists. You can't compare him to anyone else. He's top class.
I don't understand how this guy can be so very talented yet have no airplay!
Maybe the most unknown and best guitarists that ever lived. Don't know why he never really hit the mainstream...AWESOME TALENT!!
Ya'll don't get it, he is not just a country star playing rock and roll, he is an entertainer doing what he does best. Playing great music, not something you can shove into a tidy neat little category.
Steven you got that right. Most great musicians play lots of different styles, always growing, learning, striving for improvement.. not like these lazy closed minded idiot soulless kids today that have a "genre" or a "brand".
I'm a long time rock n' roller, but Junior Brown is one of the best guitar players ever, bar none. Love this guy's sound.
Why hasn't this guy been given the recognition he deserves?
Share it with your friends. He does not get the recognition he deserves!!! That is the reason I do what I do!
Just got back from seeing Jr. at the Ark in Ann Arbor. He did 2 hours non-stop. Best show I've seen in some time. Better live than his recorded stuff. Was called back for 2 encores. Great show. If he comes anywhere near you definetly make the effort to see the show, you won't be disappointed.
Junior Brown is one of the most amazing talents to come out of American music in ages.
covers of Led Zeppelin, Cream and Hendrix are just off-the-charts insanely brilliant ! I believe that first song is Canned Heat's "On the Road Again " ? Man I HAVE to see Mr. Junior Brown somehow, somewhere in 2021 !!
Junior Brown you are beyond an exceptional guitarist. I love your music country or otherwise.
how in God's name can you not be in awe of this!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe the best guitarist ever? My guess is YES!! The only reason that he isn't more mainstream is because he does his own thing. OUTSTANDING PERFORMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
one of the five best known guitar players in the world. I would give up ten years of my life to be able to play like that, with out a second thought !
This man is amazing, and SOOOO underrated! His original music is like nothing else, and I am so grateful for college radio and independent radio for introducing me to his music.....THANKS for the great post!
One of the best guitarist I've heard.
Junior has to be one of the best and most versatile guitarists around!
He's on the bucketlist! I'm a metalhead but goddamn this guy is great!
Junior Brown is one of the best if not best guitarist I've ever heard!
This guy has mastered tone.He is a badass!
He is not a Nashville sellout!! He has them all covered !!!!!
Junior probably the greatest of all time. Never got as much recognition, but king of the one man band style. Still bringing it to the table., love ya man...
I love his playing. He's very technical at times but he does it without being a showoff in a class of his own.
The more I listen this, the more I truly appreciate his talent. Junior makes everything sound great in his own style. Junior is an original in a time where there are few to be found. I LOVE THIS!!!
Just goes to show that a Great Guitarist is a Great Guitarist, not matter where he started from. This man is having Way Too Much Fun enjoying what he does. :)
I saw him play at Austin City Limits TV show in about 1997 and he was amazing. It seems crazy that more people don't know how good he really is. Amazing talent on guitar and sings too !
I saw Junior live in '97 with Buddy Miles playing drums for him. All Buddy had was a snare and hi-hat, and he was still rockin' it, but Junior just blew the roof off. Amazing show.
Amazes how few know this guy. What a talent! Unique doesn't even get close to describing him. Wish I'd been aware of this gig...I live close enough to have walked if I had to, and i would have too.
one of the most under rated guitar players of all time. seen him a few times live he is playing around here in 3 weeks.
Maybe one of theost underrated guitar players of all time.
Just stumbled across this guy. Can't get enough!
I've seen JB several times live, and he is the man. Amazing talent.
Killer. Wish Junior would put an album with nothin but hard rockin' balls out guitar slinging music. I'd buy it.
The man can play. Rock, country, blues. I wish i could play as well as him. Jr keep on playing. The negitive comments come from folks who have never picked up a guitar and havent put in the years it takes to master the instrument.
john potter , your right man. So true.
john potter This guy is someone I could never get tired of listening to 😁
He's not the only country guy that could play rock.....but he is pretty freaking awesome.....
Awesome guitarist and performer, you can only imagine the hours he put in
to be able play the way he does.
I guess the only thing I can say about the suit is, he is a throw back to Hank Sr. and Earnest Tubb, who both wore suits on stage back in their day. I think it adds class to his show. This video is a good representation of his (top Half)guitar playing, but it really pales in comparison to see him live. If you ever get a chance, I highly reccomend it!
A country guy is the greatest rock and roll guitarist of all time... go figure.
We saw him live for the first time last week and were all blown away. Agree that this guy is a monumental talent and should be MUCH more famous than what he is. Whoever is managing him should be shot. If you get a chance to see him
live, don't miss out. My one wish would be a CD mixture of rock, Ventures, surf music, etc.
He has lots of originals, he's not just a cover guy.
Junior was awesome last night in Colo, one of the top shows ive ever seen. I had no idea he is such a sophisticated player, he could play jazz with anyone also! A monster!
i find my self rocking my head back and forth eyes closed, nothing but music i love it. Junior Brown sir you are a bad mad
the man has TALENT, he should be all over radio
Junior Brown can do it all. Smokin bad to the bone! Dam he's so fluid in crossing the music lines whether rock,country,blues. Dont let the cowboy image fool you, this guy can jam whatever the hell he wants to.
I've seen Hendrix...........all I can say about JR. Is WOW what a talent !!
In 1985 Junior invented a double-necked guitar, with some assistance from Michael Stevens. Junior called the instrument his "guit-steel". When performing, Junior plays the guitar by standing behind it, while it rests on a small podium/music stand. The top neck on the guit-steel is a traditional 6-string guitar, while the lower neck is a full-size lapsteel guitar for slide playing.
Dang! I just keep watchin this and am really blown away, I had no idea of the range musicaly this guy can play, totally rocks!!
All hail Junior Brown! All genres are his...to educate us. What an inspiration...probably will never get close but thank you Junior for at least showing me the way.
Saw him in a small club in Vegas. It was jam packed & it was so damned GOOD that you just had to stand up & MOVE!!!
As if it's not enough that the guy is just bloody good, he's just so freakin' cool. Nobody does what he does.
first caught him on pbs back in the early 90's-AWESOME!!! Got an opportunity to get his cd-SPECTACULAR!!!
Going to see some Junior right outside St. Louis tonight! 24 March 2019! With Steve Earle and Dwight Yoakam!
His guitar playing just boggles my mind. One of greatest for sure and deserves a place in the hall of fame
How could there be 9 dislikes? This is as good as it gets
Junior Brown is a true guitar legend ... besides the great country vocals & humour, his technique & tone combined with his skills tick a lot of boxes in the music world.
I saw Junior Brown way back when he was starting out at the Continental Club in Austin, Tx. The same place where Stevie Ray Vaughn used to play. Incredible concert, phenomenal guitarist.
I love that you can hear Dale Watson at the Continental.
This is just AMAZING music! would love to travel down to the US one day to hear this live! Only discovered Junior Brown today - have I lived under a rock the past 29 years??? Just amazing!
2 years before me :P
This 'cowboy hat' dude can melt amps, shred like an animal!! He can always take you by surprise, even if you know him--he can quick-draw a riff and shock you at any moment!
He is also a writer/composer on par with the best ever.
Looks like a Cowboy. Plays like a Rock Star. Remember, That.
How many cowboys wear a suit and tie? He looks more like a Dallas lawyer.
Evidently you are not old enough to have seen a young Willie Nelson before he sort of... relaxed his look on stage.
All the great country stars used to dress well. Hank Williams wore suits.
Wow !! Incredible
Great Guitarist Greater man. Junior is a credit to the industry and an inspiration to any young man or woman who picks up a guitar.
Hendrix in a cowboy hat
Buddy Holly in sunglasses
Billy Joel on a guitar
Love that big taco on his head!
What the hell's not to love about this guy?! Excellent! :)
I think Junior Brown and his talented wife are everything they ever wanted to be, if you don't understand, its your problem, More here than you might understand.
Continental Club
Junior the genius!!!! Musical phenom!!
The most under rated guitar player of our time!!! Awesome video!!!
Junior Brown for President!!!!
A phenomenal guitarist and entertainer. I just wish his albums would be as entertaining as he is live.
Got to see him in Kansas City a few years ago. He's was playing through a couple of Fender Twins and he plays Loud! It was great. Got to meet him after the show and got his autograph.
UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE
I am in sensory overload with the absolute clarity I'm all like this :-)
Junior is a bad boy no doubt, he is as good as anybody who has ever lived. Nothing cooler than a cowboy that can get ill!
This guy is amazing, just saw him in Boston on 06/19/2018!!!!!
& great vocals too !
Love this guys guitar work.
Junior Brown is the best guitar player to ever live on this planet.
I enjoyed every minute of this. What an amazing musician and entertainer. I only heard of Jr. a few months ago and watch everything of his on RUclips. Not a big country music fan, but this man is simply on the short list of one of the best ever!!! Thanks for sharing this.
Amazing! Saw him last night with CowboyMouth. What a privilege!
If you don't get it, you don't get it. this is as good as it gets!
I thank the universe immensely for giving us Junior Brown. Go, Junior, go!
Junior Brown has credited his playing style to a combination of Ernest Tubb (The Texas Troubadour), and Jimi Hendrix. He's definitely channeling both of them. He's an amazing player who definitely gets it right when he's grooving on his "Guit-Steel".
This just blew my socks off! Oh, and he sounds just like Jimmy.
First time I've heard of or even seen this guy. Wow, blown away.
Brown is an eccentric virtuoso and wildly original and entertaining.
He is unbelievable, I saw him at the KEY Club in LA and he smoked. Junior is the man.
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Excellent! Perfect! First time to hear such nice guitar playing and first time seeing this kind of guitar! Amazing!
I saw Junior in Lexington, KY last night a place called the Dame. I'm surprised smoke didn't come from the strings as his fingers flew. He's awesome, a true master of his instrument.
He is one of the best guitarist and musicians there have ever been, he can play rock or country.
I was at that show too. He was absolutely amazing
wow, one of the mos amazing players i've ever had the pleasure of listening to
thanks for posting!!!
It’s typical that a lounge act ,guy in a polyester suit and a cowboy Hat was one of the Greatest surf guitar heroes of all time junior Brown is a great guitar player and was Highly underrated. I’ve been a fan for decades.
this is one guitar pickin crazy man!!!
I hope in Rock&Roll heaven they play his music around the clock!
I always loved him for highway patrol had no idea he mastered all the old school rock
This guy is a great singer too.
THE GUYS SIMPLY F N AMAZING !!!!!!!!!
THERES NOTHING HE CAN'T PLAY !!!!!!
I've known about Junior Brown for 20 years or better and never heard this. Rock On Junior! Rock On!