@@Halliday7895 Everyone is coming from a different direction, as long as we get to the destination that both Rhett and Jack are awesome. And wow... Jack is AMAZING.
Jack is a family friend and he used to come by and play for my parents. They've been gone several years but I still remember how much Mama and Daddy enjoyed listening to him, playing any kind of music right there in their living room. Thanks, Jack!
I was in the Country Music HofF about 10 years ago and Jack was set up in a little area with about ten empty chairs. He was playing acoustic to no one. We sat down and had a private concert/discussion with him. He was the most humble sweet person you could imagine and treated us like WE were special!!!! What a thrill
I actually wrote Jack a snail mail letter just a few weeks ago to just tell him that discovering his playing a couple of years ago was a REVELATION. Never before did I think a player could be so incredible at so many styles. I don't know any other players off the top of my head who could do be the Duane guy in ABB, hop off stage and do gypsy jazz comping chords behind Tommy Emmanuel, passing off solos. But Jack can and does.
He sings BEAUTIFULLY too! I was lucky enough to get a few tips from him when i was 18. He is so generous with his time and knowledge with young guitarists. A treasure!
I first heard Jack when he toured with The Allman Brothers Band in the late 90’s. I was impressed by him then, and became the fan I’ve been ever since. He was crushing it in his late thirties then, and he’s even better now in his 60’s.
Hi Rhett, Greetings from Dublin, Ireland and thank you so much for the introduction to Jack Pearson. I've been tracking down anything I can find on him and I'm constantly being blown away. Jack is the sweetest, tastiest player I have ever heard. His range is immense and when you hear him interviewed you realise that he's one of Nature's true gentlemen. I've been listening to Jack with William Howse from 1999 and it's so pure. His videos with Tommy Emmanuel are full of such fun. Again thank you so much. Mick
I’ve been lucky enough to had grown up down the street from Jack and see him play in a lot of different outfits through the years. I used to sneak into the Boro Bar and Grill to see him play with the Nationals and get kicked out instantly for being underage. Eventually in high school he’d let me carry his amp into 3rd and Lindsley to get into the shows. I wouldn’t had even tried to play guitar if it wasn’t for Jack. He’s always been supportive and inspiring to be around. He’s truly a kind soul and one of the best musicians on the planet. It’s great seeing Jack get some love. Thanks for making this video!
Wellllll ... one doesn't just "happen to be playing" on those cruises. Excellent player. Thanks for introducing him to your audience. That's the kind of respect you deserve, too.
This was a necessary video Rhett! Jack is unbeatable, just blessed with insane talent. Acoustic or electric, open or standard, even mandolin. Just unreal. Very kind and welcoming man too. The only reason he's not a household name in the guitar world seems to be that he doesn't care to be one.
Buckethead is the same, can play anything he wants, then simply puts it out on the internet for free (you can pay if you want to). All his advertising is done by folks that have seen the light (well, it's more like 'heard the music") and now go out and spread the Gospel. You just met one ;-)
Jack has mastered the art of being humble and down to earth while simultaneously making you think his guitar playing is from a whole different planet!!
I live in Nashville and seeing him play a few years ago is one of my favorite shows I’ve ever seen. I met him after the show because it was a small bar (the 5 spot) and he was the kindest, coolest dude. Absolutely an underrated guitarist. My brain melted that night.
I met Jack about three years ago when he and Tommy Emmanuel came to town to do a gig together. Guitar heaven! We talked during an intermission and got to know him a little better. He's a very humble guy but man what a career! You picked one of my favorites to feature and he deserves every bit (and More) of it!! Great guitar player and a great video. Thanks Rhett!
So glad you produced this session featuring Jack Pearson. One of my all time favorite players and a wonderful person at the same time. SO SO soft spoken, humble and superbly talented in all he does.
Thank you. By doing this you’re opening an important introduction to your subscribers. Keep this type of introductions going. We can’t see everyone but there’s thousands of talented musicians out there we should know. Rick Beato does past artists and you can do present and future artists. You’re a great team for us musicians and music lovers. A great service.
I can’t think of a more versatile guitarist than Jack. He plays every style of guitar expertly -blues, rock, jazz, slide, gypsy, country, etc…as if it’s the only style he plays.
I remember hearing Jack for the first time at a jam at Tommy Emmanuel’s home that included another one of the world’s best guitarists, Richard Smith, & Jack’s playing stole my attention away from both Tom & Rich, every time he played anything. He is so understated, and I thought about how Leon Russell was called the master of space & time, but really that is Jack. 💛 Nice to see him recognized on your vid.
@@Colont Fame is but a fruit tree So very unsound It can never flourish ‘Til its stock is in the ground So men of fame Can never find a way ‘Til time has flown Far from their dying day
I lived in a small gated community next to an apartment building. I heard someone learning guitar so I laid a few licks back in the same key then I did some Van Halen & slide guitar. I didn't get to see him, just kept hearing him get better & in about a year he was way better than I could dream of playing. The first time I saw him a 1/2 Italian 1/2 Mexican kid about 15 years old somehow shows up at my door, starts to knock then walks away. I had a feeling it was him & said; "What took you so long to come over?" We became fast friends, it was so amazing to have him come over, his fingers were so fast they were a blur. I tried to set him up in with some good players but he wouldn't show up. He didn't have any motivation, he never got a job, or a driver's license, he mostly sat around playing video games. He could play Stevie Vai's licks like it was nothing, he quit at one point, it was a damn shame.
Well done Rhett. Jack is a national treasure. Since discovering him over 20 years ago, he has been one of my favorite musicians. A few years ago, I was in a class taught by Scott Sharrard. He told us that in the extended ABB family, they refer to Jack as “Yoda”, because he can play anything.
Thank you for this video Rhett😁👍🏼 I'm a home skooler and Unca Larry turned me on to Jack's fine fine playing . I too am super impressed by this guitarist, absolutely one of my favorites. Not only his playing abilities but his humble low key nature warms my heart and soul. These kind of people inspire and make me want to play my guitar more and more . Thanks 🙏🏽
My wife and I have had the pleasure of meeting Jack twice at Cotten Music in Nashville (now TNAG). He walked in to the shop while I was quietly noodling on a D-45, pointed at me and said I want to play guitar with you. It was a serious deer in the headlights moment. Sure wish I had a do over on that one. He is a very nice guy and an incredible player. What you said about his touch is absolutely true. His left hand floats over the fretboard so lightly that it’s hard to detect when he actually frets notes other than by what you hear. It’s alway clear, always clean, and even on acoustic you never hear string squeak. He definitely deserves some attention.
Yep, Jack is a killer. He has so many different things he can do but they never feel like party tricks. Everything is musical with him. I was hooked from the first time I've heard him. I think the key with Jack is he's always learning something new and incorporating it into his style. If you see any interview with him he makes it clear he wishes he could do things better even though it sounds amazing to us. He's always on a quest in which there is no end. Bonus: He really makes the point that gear does not make the player when he tears that Squire up. The story on why he plays the Squire is great too. He's not trying to make a statement by playing a Squire. He just honestly liked it. Buy with your ears not your eyes.
I have a Squire I keep in the practice space for guys to use in case they didn't have a guitar with them. They always like it. I bought it with the idea I was going to use it to teach myself how to solder and do mods. But a player told me not to change a thing because it sounds so good lol.
It made me so happy to see a video about Jack. He's such a sweetheart of a person and I've had the privilege to play with him on many occasions here in Nashville. Humble to the max and can absolutely smoke anyone he's on stage with
He's been around on the scene for a long time, maybe not a household name but certainly known by many people (guitarist and locals) playing with the Allman Bros, on some Greg Allman Tours, but yes he is one of the greats and makes it look so effortless! Love his playing
I would talk to Jack every chance I could when he’d come in the shop when I worked at Glaser Instruments. He’s the kindest, most humble guy and the best guitarist I’ve ever heard
Thanks for doing this video. I've been singing Jack's praises for a long time. He's not just a guitar player. He's a natural born musician. Dickie Betts told Greg Allman that if he didn't hire Jack, he was gonna take lessons from him himself. Greg hired Jack. His "thing" is playing squire strats almost exclusively. He goes to the guitar shop and just starts playing all the Affinity squier strats hanging on the wall until he finds the one he likes. If squier ever offered anyone a signature model and sponsorship, it aughta be Jack.
Not meant as an insult, but when he plays, it just sounds so matter of factly; "well here you go, there you have it, and that's how it's done." Just amazing!
this was a particularly awesome episode. a tribute to an incredible artist, from a true fan- that's something that everyone can relate to. everyone's a fan of someone, their work, their art, etc. thanks, Rhett. you and Jack brought us all together for a moment.
Saw the thumbnail. Clicked so fast. Discover him from RUclips not long ago. Jack Pearson's technique amazed me a lot. His touch is sublime. Yes on a squier stratocaster too! Amazing on slide too!
Glad somebody's getting the word out about this guy. Ran across him a couple years ago by accident. How this guy's not a more well-known guitarist is hard to figure out.
There are so many great talents out there that youtube has given us access to, that we would've never heard play back in the day. One of the best ever guitar players that struggled in anonymity is Danny Gatton. Jack is so much like him, multiple genre's and unable to pigeon hole him into one style
I was quickly becoming a fan, but the moment he started playing the slide I fell in love. I've seen a lot of people play the slide, but few people actually knew what they were doing. He may be the best I've ever seen.
Played with his nephew, Derrick Brasfield, for a few years and he’s a monster too. He’d only taken lessons from Jack for a few years and was absolutely had IT. Feel, note selection, etc… just ridiculous.
Thanks for bringing Jack Pearson to many of us that arent from the Nashville area but really dig listening to players that try to remain faithful to the roots. I will be looking for more of his vids. Cheers Rhett
I had the pleasure of working with Jack in the studio and on the stage. Jimmy Nalls and I produced 3 albums that Jack played on including Jimmy's "Ain't No Stranger..." album. From 2003 to 2009 I was playing with T. Graham Brown. On many occasions Jack would sub for Rick Kurtz on The Opry. I remember one show where we were playing the Kim Wilson/Gary Nicholson song, "Use The Blues." It was a serious shuffle with Mike Caputy on drums and Jack playing slide. We seemed to piss off Porter Wagoner a bit, but it was filthy.
Tell me more about Kurtz please. I worked at Highland Music in Birmingham in the mid 80’s and saw Rick often. I’d say he’s probably the guitarist with the biggest influence on me that I knew personally. Yeah, there’s Hendrix and Beck but Rick was directly in front of me, he taught me slide, how to keep a bass line going while playing a melody, much more musically and he had a hell of baseball throwing arm. I’m moved to Atlanta in 1992 and didn’t see him often after. I did attend a benefit for him after he had a stroke over ten years ago and that was the last I saw him alive. I was in bhm two months ago and stopped by Highland and another brilliant guitarist, Mark Kimbrell, told me Rick had died. Not many people can claim Rick Kurtz as one of their big influences and I can attest that I may be one of the few.
10:56 something special is in the air when an eye can get a bit watered within seconds of listening to the connection between man and an instrument. Thanks for spreading magic gentleman.
Jack is the most complete guitarist I know of, he does it all and so well. There's a great video of him and Tommy Emmanuel doing Autumn Leaves that's unforgettable
Rhett, I enjoyed your facial expressions, signaling your honest admiration for a great musician. I never heard of the man before, but he won a new fan now. So. did you! Thanks.
Bro!!!!! I am so glad you posted this. I have been saying this for years. I started seeing Jackie play back in the mid 90s with a band called The Nationals. He used to play every Wednesday night at The Boro and we could go see them for $5 We all knew at the time that we were seeing something special.
Start today at mimicking Jack’s strengths, Rhett! Especially his singing abilities. No plan B, as you often preach!! Loving this content man. I did not know of Jack until I came across this very video. Thanks for all the inspiration you pass along to us greenhorns. Lol. 🤘🏽🔥
Absolutely, yes! Without any question Jack is one of the greatest guitar players in the world. I’ve had the pleasure in the honor of playing with Jack, and almost every imaginable type of musical situation, and he always shines like a bright light no matter what the context!it’s my honor and privilege to call him my friend
Wow cool to see a video on Jack! He's heavily involved with VVT amps who are just up the street from me; Jim Hall is a great amp builder, and I've bumped into Jack once or twice travelling to see VVT at expos. Definitely two guys no one mentions enough with some great war stories.
Thanks for this spotlight on Jack Pearson. I’ve always been amazed how someone as highly skilled as Jack could be relatively unheard of, except maybe by the guitar community. I’m just amazed watching him and listening to him play then when he starts singing it just goes off the charts. Thanks again Rhett, and thanks to the most humble, unassuming out of this world guitar player/singer living in my opinion.
Thank you for turning me on to Jack! Today, unlike back in the '60s when I started out, there are literally THOUSANDS of incredible, enjoyable guitarists. Back then, you could count on you fingers and toes all the the known "Greats". Not so any more, and it thrills me to see the growing number of absolutely phenominal Musicians, but especially the Guitarists. (PS. My band opened for the Allman Bros. in 1969 in St Petersburg, FL. I sat in a circle backstage with them and passed around a couple of joints. STILL one of my favorite memories of my career.)
Thanks Rhett, I discovered Jack a few years ago and continue to be amazed at both his versatility and his humility. I concur that he is the best underrated or unknown guitarist around. You've chosen a great one to emulate 😊
I wouldn't say Jack is under-rated by anyone who has heard him. He may not be as well known as many lesser players, but anyone who is familiar with his playing knows just how good he is. He's an exceptionally nice guy, too.
Glad to see tribute to Jack. Used to watch him play in the 90's at The Boro in Murfressboro every week. He might be the best walking today. Odd how almost no one knows who he is, but he doesn't really go after the attention.
Thx Rhett, for turning me onto Jack, he is an amazing slide quitarist. Love hearing about the unsung guitar heroes that grind it out and are the real deal. History is littered with many who never really get the accolades. ie: Danny Gatton, Lenny Breau Great channel Rhett blessings
My favorite work of his is some of the slide work on Gregg Allman’s “Searching for Simplicity”. Especially the slide break on “Love the Poison”, get goosebumps just think about it.
I discovered Jack during the “All My Friends,” Gregg Allman tribute. He’s in the house band. Absolutely brilliant guitarist. Nice to see him getting some recognition
It was my first exposure to Jack...thought he was a Don Was discovery !@ Jack shined that evening and truly could hold his own with any guitarist living or past..!!@
I was in tootsies one day, and he was standing right next to me. I asked him if he was Jack Pearson and I introduced myself, and he asked me how I knew him. I have been studying his music for like the last six months leading up to my trip to Nashville. He stayed there all night, watching a pedal steel player he really loved and with about a half hour before close he got up on stage and played some of the most bad ass guitar with this pedal steel player I’ve ever heard There was maybe 10 people in the bar, including the staff and myself and my friend. One of the best nights of my life
When the ignorant Rolling Stones put cookie cutter players at the top of their list and never mention guys like Jack?!? lol! What a joke. I would say he’s underrated. It makes me want to puke when about all they put at the top is shredders. I guess playing fast and finger taps is the pinnacle of playing?
Jack is amazing, and a super nice, humble guy. I met him about 12 years ago in Nashville at an amp show when I was with VVT Amps. You should really check out the VVT Jack Pearson model.
Rhett, thank you for your generosity to Jack Pearson and to all of us listening to your great site. If music is the language of the angels, you and Jack have wings.
It's always a wonder and appreciation to hear about new talent that deserves the recognition and opportunity. This age of guitar is certainly a unique and diverse era of playing!
ABB fans love Jack. However, Jack was 37 when he started playing with the Allmans. Duane died at 24. Please find me Jack's recordings at 24 that are comparable to "at Fillmore East" and "Eat a Peach". Just a difference of opinions...all subjective.
The man is a master story teller as well as virtuoso guitarist......right after I discovered him a few years ago, I found some audio of him playing "Minnesota Monster Mosquitoes In My Eye". It was a humorous take on "Ghost Riders In The Sky" and being a native Minnesotan it caught my ear.
I absolutely love Jack's playing! I don't know if he's UNDERRATED, but I fully agree that he has little notoriety, except in professional circles. Next subject for under appreciated guitarists should be Marc Ford.✌️
I think people often mean under-appreciated when they say underrated. Anyone who knows Jack Pearson does not underrate him, but a lot of people haven't heard of him, so he goes under-appreciated. IF you know him you know he is a monster player of the highest order
Spoke with Jack a few years ago in Murfreesboro. He was playing a couple of jazz sets in a local club that is no longer here. He was so nice. He answered so many questions I had. A wonderful person.
I met Jack at a Les Brers show in Philly. With a crowd of people waiting to meet him, he stopped to talk guitars and amps with me for over 5 minutes, even inviting me to come to their next gig to try out his new amp! A humble guy and an absolute gentleman.
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Rhett, it's great to see you using your platform this way, bringing attention to artists who deserve more attention.
@@Halliday7895 Everyone is coming from a different direction, as long as we get to the destination that both Rhett and Jack are awesome. And wow... Jack is AMAZING.
Jack is THE greatest!! One of the nicest guy’s you’ll ever meet.
Where is the website link
@@zombie-kb2wq What website are you looking for?
It said link below for lessons and tips but no link. I found them anyway
Jack Pearson is a treasure. A guitar player’s player.
I remember seeing Jack sit in with Tedeschi Trucks at the Ryman when I first moved to Nashville. Lots of good guitar playing that night.
It’s so repetitive: why don’t they ever move through progressions and build then release.I’m so tired of blues and jazz…Marxist music…
Jack Pearson is not only a monster guitar player but I terrific, humble person. I can testify of this personally. Total respect.
Jack is a family friend and he used to come by and play for my parents. They've been gone several years but I still remember how much Mama and Daddy enjoyed listening to him, playing any kind of music right there in their living room. Thanks, Jack!
Bravo... best story in the comments..
Deepest condolences 🙌
Absolutely amazing bro.
Growing in understand ing what makes a musician great
Jack has it all. Tone, touch, time, taste. Those who know about him have nothing but massive respect for him.
True
I was in the Country Music HofF about 10 years ago and Jack was set up in a little area with about ten empty chairs. He was playing acoustic to no one. We sat down and had a private concert/discussion with him. He was the most humble sweet person you could imagine and treated us like WE were special!!!! What a thrill
I actually wrote Jack a snail mail letter just a few weeks ago to just tell him that discovering his playing a couple of years ago was a REVELATION. Never before did I think a player could be so incredible at so many styles. I don't know any other players off the top of my head who could do be the Duane guy in ABB, hop off stage and do gypsy jazz comping chords behind Tommy Emmanuel, passing off solos. But Jack can and does.
He sings BEAUTIFULLY too! I was lucky enough to get a few tips from him when i was 18. He is so generous with his time and knowledge with young guitarists. A treasure!
He's just amazing. He's always able to surprise with something tastefully out-there, that only comes from being a deep well of creativity.
I first heard Jack when he toured with The Allman Brothers Band in the late 90’s. I was impressed by him then, and became the fan I’ve been ever since. He was crushing it in his late thirties then, and he’s even better now in his 60’s.
Hi Rhett,
Greetings from Dublin, Ireland and thank you so much for the introduction to Jack Pearson. I've been tracking down anything I can find on him and I'm constantly being blown away. Jack is the sweetest, tastiest player I have ever heard. His range is immense and when you hear him interviewed you realise that he's one of Nature's true gentlemen. I've been listening to Jack with William Howse from 1999 and it's so pure. His videos with Tommy Emmanuel are full of such fun. Again thank you so much.
Mick
I’ve been lucky enough to had grown up down the street from Jack and see him play in a lot of different outfits through the years. I used to sneak into the Boro Bar and Grill to see him play with the Nationals and get kicked out instantly for being underage. Eventually in high school he’d let me carry his amp into 3rd and Lindsley to get into the shows. I wouldn’t had even tried to play guitar if it wasn’t for Jack. He’s always been supportive and inspiring to be around. He’s truly a kind soul and one of the best musicians on the planet. It’s great seeing Jack get some love. Thanks for making this video!
Wellllll ... one doesn't just "happen to be playing" on those cruises.
Excellent player. Thanks for introducing him to your audience. That's the kind of respect you deserve, too.
This was a necessary video Rhett! Jack is unbeatable, just blessed with insane talent. Acoustic or electric, open or standard, even mandolin. Just unreal. Very kind and welcoming man too. The only reason he's not a household name in the guitar world seems to be that he doesn't care to be one.
Buckethead is the same, can play anything he wants, then simply puts it out on the internet for free (you can pay if you want to). All his advertising is done by folks that have seen the light (well, it's more like 'heard the music") and now go out and spread the Gospel.
You just met one ;-)
Love the last line. True star.
I've been a fan for years. Nobody else makes an $89 guitar sound that good! Criminally underrated.
Jack has mastered the art of being humble and down to earth while simultaneously making you think his guitar playing is from a whole different planet!!
I got a reserved table to see Jack at 3rd and Lindsley Oct 25 2024. I cannot wait!!!
I live in Nashville and seeing him play a few years ago is one of my favorite shows I’ve ever seen. I met him after the show because it was a small bar (the 5 spot) and he was the kindest, coolest dude. Absolutely an underrated guitarist. My brain melted that night.
I met Jack about three years ago when he and Tommy Emmanuel came to town to do a gig together. Guitar heaven! We talked during an intermission and got to know him a little better. He's a very humble guy but man what a career! You picked one of my favorites to feature and he deserves every bit (and More) of it!! Great guitar player and a great video. Thanks Rhett!
So glad you produced this session featuring Jack Pearson. One of my all time favorite players and a wonderful person at the same time. SO SO soft spoken, humble and superbly talented in all he does.
Thank you. By doing this you’re opening an important introduction to your subscribers. Keep this type of introductions going. We can’t see everyone but there’s thousands of talented musicians out there we should know. Rick Beato does past artists and you can do present and future artists. You’re a great team for us musicians and music lovers. A great service.
Loved seeing him play a stock Squier strat at Allman tribute show and sounding great and killing it ..
Yes and validates my pawn shop Squier being one of my faves
He's the Squier-Master
Jack is one of the nicest and humble guys I have ever met. Excellent guitarist, singer and songwriter.
I can’t think of a more versatile guitarist than Jack. He plays every style of guitar expertly -blues, rock, jazz, slide, gypsy, country, etc…as if it’s the only style he plays.
Guthrie Govan?
@@bapmusic9756 guthrie is jack if he just did slideshredding (not a negative)
@@bapmusic9756 Guthrie is god. lol
I remember hearing Jack for the first time at a jam at Tommy Emmanuel’s home that included another one of the world’s best guitarists, Richard Smith, & Jack’s playing stole my attention away from both Tom & Rich, every time he played anything. He is so understated, and I thought about how Leon Russell was called the master of space & time, but really that is Jack. 💛 Nice to see him recognized on your vid.
When Warren brought him to an audition with ABB Dickie said “we either put him in the band or we all take guitar lessons from him.” JP is a legend!
lol!
I love this - and believe it!! lol
Gotta be a hot guitarist to impress the Allman Bros. Jack is incredible!
Yes Jp is a Guitar Guru !
I guess they decided to take lessons.
Jack has been a guitar players guitar player for decades. He's the man no questions asked!
I can't imagine how many awesome guitarrists are playing out there without we knowing that they exists.
touche
@@Colont Fame is but a fruit tree
So very unsound
It can never flourish
‘Til its stock is in the ground
So men of fame
Can never find a way
‘Til time has flown
Far from their dying day
Jim McCarty that played with the group 'Cactus' is great also. I believe Jack has passed on...
There’s gobs of them. Not just guitarists, but keys, bass, vocals etc
I lived in a small gated community next to an apartment building. I heard someone learning guitar so I laid a few licks back in the same key then I did some Van Halen & slide guitar. I didn't get to see him, just kept hearing him get better & in about a year he was way better than I could dream of playing.
The first time I saw him a 1/2 Italian 1/2 Mexican kid about 15 years old somehow shows up at my door, starts to knock then walks away. I had a feeling it was him & said; "What took you so long to come over?"
We became fast friends, it was so amazing to have him come over, his fingers were so fast they were a blur.
I tried to set him up in with some good players but he wouldn't show up. He didn't have any motivation, he never got a job, or a driver's license, he mostly sat around playing video games.
He could play Stevie Vai's licks like it was nothing, he quit at one point, it was a damn shame.
This is a very necessary video. I didn’t learn about him until 2012ish. Such true musician.
Jack is a fantastic Talent loves the Lord and remains humble. A great example for all of us guitar players to follow.
Rhett, the best thig here is how much your are having fun. It made me enjoy the video and Jack´s playing even more. Thanks!!
Well done Rhett. Jack is a national treasure. Since discovering him over 20 years ago, he has been one of my favorite musicians. A few years ago, I was in a class taught by Scott Sharrard. He told us that in the extended ABB family, they refer to Jack as “Yoda”, because he can play anything.
I was in Nashville for 20 years and saw Jack in his band, The Nationals, as well as many other scenarios and he shined in all of them.
Seeing Jack back in 2009 was a life changing experience.
Jack Black
Thank you for this video Rhett😁👍🏼
I'm a home skooler and Unca Larry turned me on to Jack's fine fine playing . I too am super impressed by this guitarist, absolutely one of my favorites. Not only his playing abilities but his humble low key nature warms my heart and soul. These kind of people inspire and make me want to play my guitar more and more . Thanks 🙏🏽
My wife and I have had the pleasure of meeting Jack twice at Cotten Music in Nashville (now TNAG). He walked in to the shop while I was quietly noodling on a D-45, pointed at me and said I want to play guitar with you. It was a serious deer in the headlights moment. Sure wish I had a do over on that one. He is a very nice guy and an incredible player. What you said about his touch is absolutely true. His left hand floats over the fretboard so lightly that it’s hard to detect when he actually frets notes other than by what you hear. It’s alway clear, always clean, and even on acoustic you never hear string squeak. He definitely deserves some attention.
Thanks for the small screen shot. It really helped me see what is so great about his playing. I left soon after.
Yep, Jack is a killer. He has so many different things he can do but they never feel like party tricks. Everything is musical with him. I was hooked from the first time I've heard him. I think the key with Jack is he's always learning something new and incorporating it into his style. If you see any interview with him he makes it clear he wishes he could do things better even though it sounds amazing to us. He's always on a quest in which there is no end.
Bonus: He really makes the point that gear does not make the player when he tears that Squire up. The story on why he plays the Squire is great too. He's not trying to make a statement by playing a Squire. He just honestly liked it. Buy with your ears not your eyes.
Squier is the ultimate guitar!
I have a Squire I keep in the practice space for guys to use in case they didn't have a guitar with them. They always like it.
I bought it with the idea I was going to use it to teach myself how to solder and do mods. But a player told me not to change a thing because it sounds so good lol.
"Buy with your ears not your eyes" - this advice would also apply to amps (tube / solid-state).
It made me so happy to see a video about Jack. He's such a sweetheart of a person and I've had the privilege to play with him on many occasions here in Nashville. Humble to the max and can absolutely smoke anyone he's on stage with
He's been around on the scene for a long time, maybe not a household name but certainly known by many people (guitarist and locals) playing with the Allman Bros, on some Greg Allman Tours, but yes he is one of the greats and makes it look so effortless! Love his playing
I would talk to Jack every chance I could when he’d come in the shop when I worked at Glaser Instruments. He’s the kindest, most humble guy and the best guitarist I’ve ever heard
100% agree. He’s got such great feel and lifts up everyone he plays with.
Jack is a joy to see LIVE with Derek & Susan's band
Thanks for doing this video. I've been singing Jack's praises for a long time. He's not just a guitar player. He's a natural born musician. Dickie Betts told Greg Allman that if he didn't hire Jack, he was gonna take lessons from him himself. Greg hired Jack. His "thing" is playing squire strats almost exclusively. He goes to the guitar shop and just starts playing all the Affinity squier strats hanging on the wall until he finds the one he likes. If squier ever offered anyone a signature model and sponsorship, it aughta be Jack.
It's great that in an ego driven guitar's world, there's a guarist who's not afraid of celebrating a fellow guarist mastery!! Way to go 🙌
A $99 Squier strat, 9s gauge strings, a TS pedal, any amp. Thats all Jack needs. Such a humble man. Thanks for this video!!
The smaller the amp, the better, too. He has a bad back.
Les Paul once said: it’s the guitarist, not the guitar
" .... the type of guitar player i want to be one day when i grow up ... " 😄🤗 THAT'S precious.
Not meant as an insult, but when he plays, it just sounds so matter of factly; "well here you go, there you have it, and that's how it's done." Just amazing!
Jack Pearson = GOAT What an absolute American treasure! Thanks for this video: great perspective too; much appreciation to this video.
this was a particularly awesome episode. a tribute to an incredible artist, from a true fan- that's something that everyone can relate to. everyone's a fan of someone, their work, their art, etc. thanks, Rhett. you and Jack brought us all together for a moment.
Rhett, listening to your pod cast is time well spent.
Saw the thumbnail. Clicked so fast.
Discover him from RUclips not long ago. Jack Pearson's technique amazed me a lot. His touch is sublime. Yes on a squier stratocaster too! Amazing on slide too!
Glad somebody's getting the word out about this guy. Ran across him a couple years ago by accident. How this guy's not a more well-known guitarist is hard to figure out.
There are so many great talents out there that youtube has given us access to, that we would've never heard play back in the day. One of the best ever guitar players that struggled in anonymity is Danny Gatton. Jack is so much like him, multiple genre's and unable to pigeon hole him into one style
Thanks for sharing this -- was so fun to see a great guitar player being impressed to the point of near awe by another player.
Jack is a fabulous instrumentalist! Kudos for bringing his playing to your site!!! You are killer as well!!
I was quickly becoming a fan, but the moment he started playing the slide I fell in love. I've seen a lot of people play the slide, but few people actually knew what they were doing. He may be the best I've ever seen.
Played with his nephew, Derrick Brasfield, for a few years and he’s a monster too. He’d only taken lessons from Jack for a few years and was absolutely had IT. Feel, note selection, etc… just ridiculous.
Thanks for bringing Jack Pearson to many of us that arent from the Nashville area but really dig listening to players that try to remain faithful to the roots. I will be looking for more of his vids. Cheers Rhett
I had the pleasure of working with Jack in the studio and on the stage. Jimmy Nalls and I produced 3 albums that Jack played on including Jimmy's "Ain't No Stranger..." album. From 2003 to 2009 I was playing with T. Graham Brown. On many occasions Jack would sub for Rick Kurtz on The Opry. I remember one show where we were playing the Kim Wilson/Gary Nicholson song, "Use The Blues." It was a serious shuffle with Mike Caputy on drums and Jack playing slide. We seemed to piss off Porter Wagoner a bit, but it was filthy.
Tell me more about Kurtz please. I worked at Highland Music in Birmingham in the mid 80’s and saw Rick often. I’d say he’s probably the guitarist with the biggest influence on me that I knew personally. Yeah, there’s Hendrix and Beck but Rick was directly in front of me, he taught me slide, how to keep a bass line going while playing a melody, much more musically and he had a hell of baseball throwing arm.
I’m moved to Atlanta in 1992 and didn’t see him often after. I did attend a benefit for him after he had a stroke over ten years ago and that was the last I saw him alive. I was in bhm two months ago and stopped by Highland and another brilliant guitarist, Mark Kimbrell, told me Rick had died. Not many people can claim Rick Kurtz as one of their big influences and I can attest that I may be one of the few.
Jimmy Nalls was so good with Sea Level
Rhett, thanks so much for the introduction, I'll definitely keep an eye open for Jack Pearson!
I played in a band back home before moving to Nashville with two of Jack’s nephews and his whole family is full of monster players!!!
10:56 something special is in the air when an eye can get a bit watered within seconds of listening to the connection between man and an instrument. Thanks for spreading magic gentleman.
Jack is the most complete guitarist I know of, he does it all and so well. There's a great video of him and Tommy Emmanuel doing Autumn Leaves that's unforgettable
Came here to say this
Rhett, I enjoyed your facial expressions, signaling your honest admiration for a great musician. I never heard of the man before, but he won a new fan now. So. did you! Thanks.
Jack is the man. He's always been one of my favorite players,and just a fine human being
Bro!!!!! I am so glad you posted this. I have been saying this for years. I started seeing Jackie play back in the mid 90s with a band called The Nationals. He used to play every Wednesday night at The Boro and we could go see them for $5 We all knew at the time that we were seeing something special.
Start today at mimicking Jack’s strengths, Rhett! Especially his singing abilities. No plan B, as you often preach!! Loving this content man. I did not know of Jack until I came across this very video. Thanks for all the inspiration you pass along to us greenhorns. Lol. 🤘🏽🔥
Absolutely, yes! Without any question Jack is one of the greatest guitar players in the world. I’ve had the pleasure in the honor of playing with Jack, and almost every imaginable type of musical situation, and he always shines like a bright light no matter what the context!it’s my honor and privilege to call him my friend
You my friend, are blessed. You also must be a highly accomplished musician. Good of you to publicly recognize his playing.
Incredible guitar player. Lots of underrated players out there.
I found him online about a year ago on RUclips by accident and was super impressed but life happened and I forgot about him till now thank you!!!
Wow cool to see a video on Jack! He's heavily involved with VVT amps who are just up the street from me; Jim Hall is a great amp builder, and I've bumped into Jack once or twice travelling to see VVT at expos. Definitely two guys no one mentions enough with some great war stories.
Thanks for this spotlight on Jack Pearson. I’ve always been amazed how someone as highly skilled as Jack could be relatively unheard of, except maybe by the guitar community. I’m just amazed watching him and listening to him play then when he starts singing it just goes off the charts. Thanks again Rhett, and thanks to the most humble, unassuming out of this world guitar player/singer living in my opinion.
He’s like Danny Gatton in many ways, just a complete mastery of his instrument.
Thank you for turning me on to Jack! Today, unlike back in the '60s when I started out, there are literally THOUSANDS of incredible, enjoyable guitarists. Back then, you could count on you fingers and toes all the the known "Greats". Not so any more, and it thrills me to see the growing number of absolutely phenominal Musicians, but especially the Guitarists.
(PS. My band opened for the Allman Bros. in 1969 in St Petersburg, FL. I sat in a circle backstage with them and passed around a couple of joints. STILL one of my favorite memories of my career.)
I can’t believe this is the first I have heard of Jack Pearson…..the Midnight Rider clip gave me chills..
Thanks for this Rhett
look for his interview on the musicians hall of fame channel.
Thanks Rhett, I discovered Jack a few years ago and continue to be amazed at both his versatility and his humility. I concur that he is the best underrated or unknown guitarist around. You've chosen a great one to emulate 😊
I wouldn't say Jack is under-rated by anyone who has heard him. He may not be as well known as many lesser players, but anyone who is familiar with his playing knows just how good he is. He's an exceptionally nice guy, too.
Glad to see tribute to Jack. Used to watch him play in the 90's at The Boro in Murfressboro every week. He might be the best walking today. Odd how almost no one knows who he is, but he doesn't really go after the attention.
Can’t believe I’ve never heard of Jack! That clip is a perfect example of why you don’t need to break the bank to get great tone
Rhett, Thank you so much!! I've never heard of Jack before so this was so cool. Keep on picking and grinning.
You’re right. Love the touch and tone. It’s as if he’s just suggesting, to the strings, what they should play…And then he lets them do it.
Thx Rhett, for turning me onto Jack, he is an amazing slide quitarist. Love hearing about the unsung guitar heroes that grind it out and are the real deal. History is littered with many who never really get the accolades. ie: Danny Gatton, Lenny Breau
Great channel Rhett blessings
My favorite work of his is some of the slide work on Gregg Allman’s “Searching for Simplicity”. Especially the slide break on “Love the Poison”, get goosebumps just think about it.
This is the album and the solo that I think of myself!! One of my favorite albums and my first introduction to Jack!
Awesome!! thanks Rhett!! What awesome playing. Grand Master guitar work.
I discovered Jack during the “All My Friends,” Gregg Allman tribute. He’s in the house band. Absolutely brilliant guitarist. Nice to see him getting some recognition
Same....he blew me away!!
It was my first exposure to Jack...thought he was a Don Was discovery !@ Jack shined that evening and truly could hold his own with any guitarist living or past..!!@
I was in tootsies one day, and he was standing right next to me.
I asked him if he was Jack Pearson and I introduced myself, and he asked me how I knew him. I have been studying his music for like the last six months leading up to my trip to Nashville.
He stayed there all night, watching a pedal steel player he really loved and with about a half hour before close he got up on stage and played some of the most bad ass guitar with this pedal steel player I’ve ever heard
There was maybe 10 people in the bar, including the staff and myself and my friend.
One of the best nights of my life
I wouldn't say underrated...nobody who has heard him underrates him! Under exposed more like.
Not recognised.
When the ignorant Rolling Stones put cookie cutter players at the top of their list and never mention guys like Jack?!? lol!
What a joke. I would say he’s underrated.
It makes me want to puke when about all they put at the top is shredders.
I guess playing fast and finger taps is the pinnacle of playing?
thank you so very very much for sharing this mans talent with me. im instantly drawn to his talent, true greatness.
Jack is amazing, and a super nice, humble guy. I met him about 12 years ago in Nashville at an amp show when I was with VVT Amps. You should really check out the VVT Jack Pearson model.
wow, where have i been? I just listened to a VVT x-?
on RUclips for the first time.
@@seanemmettfullerton love the X-Model. Did you watch the Lance Keltner vid?
@@donnievazquez3319 yes! Lance was playing a tele through a Lindy Fralin white model?
Great demo! thanks Donnie!
Rhett, thank you for your generosity to Jack Pearson and to all of us listening to your great site. If music is the language of the angels, you and Jack have wings.
It's always a wonder and appreciation to hear about new talent that deserves the recognition and opportunity. This age of guitar is certainly a unique and diverse era of playing!
ohhh THE SINGING!!! WAUW! Just such a surprise to hear this guy! Thank you SO MUCH!
It’s sacrilegious to say it in some circles but he’s the best guitar player to ever play in The Allman Brothers Band. Mind blowing.
Jack himself would tell you it's sacrilegious.
“Either we hire him or I ask him for lessons.” - Dickey Betts
ABB fans love Jack. However, Jack was 37 when he started playing with the Allmans. Duane died at 24. Please find me Jack's recordings at 24 that are comparable to "at Fillmore East" and "Eat a Peach". Just a difference of opinions...all subjective.
The man is a master story teller as well as virtuoso guitarist......right after I discovered him a few years ago, I found some audio of him playing "Minnesota Monster Mosquitoes In My Eye". It was a humorous take on "Ghost Riders In The Sky" and being a native Minnesotan it caught my ear.
Different Jack Pearson. The one you refer to is childrens minister and a fine fellow as well.
I absolutely love Jack's playing! I don't know if he's UNDERRATED, but I fully agree that he has little notoriety, except in professional circles.
Next subject for under appreciated guitarists should be Marc Ford.✌️
I think people often mean under-appreciated when they say underrated. Anyone who knows Jack Pearson does not underrate him, but a lot of people haven't heard of him, so he goes under-appreciated. IF you know him you know he is a monster player of the highest order
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Every guitar player and friends of guitar players in Nashville know Jack.
Spoke with Jack a few years ago in Murfreesboro. He was playing a couple of jazz sets in a local club that is no longer here. He was so nice. He answered so many questions I had. A wonderful person.
I think you mean "unknown" rather than "underrated". The latter would indicate that people know who he is but do not think he is up to par.
I met Jack at a Les Brers show in Philly. With a crowd of people waiting to meet him, he stopped to talk guitars and amps with me for over 5 minutes, even inviting me to come to their next gig to try out his new amp! A humble guy and an absolute gentleman.