A Conversation with Kingfish (Interview & Performance)

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @stevenzin5834
    @stevenzin5834 3 года назад +63

    His mom raised a not just a musical genius, also a fine gentle classy man. Thanks mom, you rock!

    • @wackywacko7524
      @wackywacko7524 3 года назад +5

      Sadly his mother passed away , but it only made the bluesman stronger 🔊🎸

  • @timjerome8942
    @timjerome8942 5 лет назад +507

    I am glad he is starting to get the attention and recognition he richly deserves, what a talent and old soul!

  • @bubbasernie5762
    @bubbasernie5762 5 лет назад +390

    He is so humble and polite. love it.

    • @jock608
      @jock608 5 лет назад +3

      Bubbas Ernie couldn’t of said it any better

    • @tomclancy3809
      @tomclancy3809 4 года назад +2

      Most definitely :D

    • @herbertswann3672
      @herbertswann3672 4 года назад

      I am a guitarist down in the islands...Turks and caicos islands Providenciales....and would love to have this brother come down perform with my band. Swannherbert69@gmail.com and 16493475674...if anyone can make this connection for me I will be very grateful. Keep playing bro ....well done.

    • @nineteen8486
      @nineteen8486 3 года назад +1

      JUST LIKE ALL THE OLD BLUES BOYS USED TO BE........

    • @bridgelaurie9490
      @bridgelaurie9490 3 года назад +1

      Which is saying something seeing how shit this interviewer was.

  • @Glitch-nr9ct
    @Glitch-nr9ct 3 года назад +5

    In 15 years of reading you tube comments sections I don’t think I’ve ever seen *one single thread where eventually someone didn’t post some hate,……until just now. Literally not one single negative comment about this young man. What a beautiful thing.

  • @materialistadialectico4884
    @materialistadialectico4884 5 лет назад +589

    He isn't fat: he's full of blues.

    • @renesrelics
      @renesrelics 5 лет назад +14

      Overflowing with Blues

    • @renesrelics
      @renesrelics 5 лет назад +16

      Bursting at the seams with the Blues

    • @mjkrbjcw
      @mjkrbjcw 5 лет назад +21

      Blues berry pies

    • @accountsequity5587
      @accountsequity5587 5 лет назад +5

      He’s full of magic

    • @BackToBackSWE
      @BackToBackSWE 5 лет назад +7

      Nah, he is fat haha (that's fine), BUT he is super talented too, so both

  • @JeezyFizzleGaming1337
    @JeezyFizzleGaming1337 5 лет назад +229

    glad fender is showing him some love

    • @barryleslie7727
      @barryleslie7727 5 лет назад +2

      Is he on the Vintera stratocaster. Its sooooo beautiful

  • @sambaza2_254
    @sambaza2_254 5 лет назад +42

    To be honest, I've been ignoring Kingfish a long time, thinking he's just another kid with a guitar. But listening to him here... I'm sold. He's got the heart and soul of a bluesman. I'm even inspired.

  • @troyreynolds4743
    @troyreynolds4743 5 лет назад +155

    Kingfish is amazing humble young man. His mama raised him right! .True story. . We're hanging out at 152 Beale Street waiting for an Experience Hendrix Show at the Orpeum Theater at the end of the street. We hear somebody say see ya later Fish. We get to the venue and we're taking pictures of these amazing buses painted with Jimi Hendrix album covers. Who walks up as asks if we want him to take a picture of all of us? Kingfish! We still have no idea who he is, but we know he's going to the show. We didn't know he was IN THE SHOW. at the end of the 3 hours of Jimi tunes Buddy Guy hands Kingfish a guitar and says "play it kid". Fish played Hey Joe to close the show. Oh...and he was 17 and still in High School!

    • @murph3001
      @murph3001 4 года назад +3

      Nice story

    • @7777Lace
      @7777Lace 2 года назад

      Fantastic

    • @RByrne
      @RByrne 2 года назад +1

      @@7777Lace lol

    • @7777Lace
      @7777Lace 2 года назад

      @@RByrneLol?

    • @RByrne
      @RByrne 2 года назад +1

      @@7777Lace i thought you were referring to his story as "fantastic" by the original meaning of the word: to be based on fantasy.

  • @49dwalin55
    @49dwalin55 3 года назад +14

    It’s impossible to not like this guy! What a gem!

  • @Andre-iv7ys
    @Andre-iv7ys 5 лет назад +33

    His personality is gold

  • @robertbelanger6733
    @robertbelanger6733 Год назад +6

    He is an amazing musician and has a old school blues soul💙🤘🏻🎸🎤

  • @gauge010
    @gauge010 4 года назад +6

    Please take care of your health, King! We would love to experience your talent for a long long time.

  • @veej9673
    @veej9673 5 лет назад +69

    Bruuuuuuuh he is ONLY 20!! His SPIRIT alone is PURE-his SOUL is AMAZING!! Kingfish is 🔥-PERIOD!!!!!!

  • @brentscott6326
    @brentscott6326 5 лет назад +31

    Hes got that rare soul in his music that has been lacking from most modern artists for 30+ yrs...

  • @nathantaylor-gk5qm
    @nathantaylor-gk5qm Год назад +2

    I'm fortunate enough to have met this young man personally. He is nothing but a young man and he is exactly what you see. He is an impressive young man. He is a product of his family's understanding of talent, careful effort, supportive, and faithful ethics. He is so humble. He is a young man of solid character and integrity, wise for his age. He was a good influence on this old man. No doubt. Young Kingfish was an example of how wrong my attitude was towards the younger generations. I am a more hopeful man after a honest experience with the teenage Kingfish. It was a couple minutes that felt like a half hour. I am a grateful man. Knowledge through Music. ✌️

  • @gdtimi
    @gdtimi 2 года назад +8

    Hope this brother go a long way. Blessings to Him

  • @ChopsMahone
    @ChopsMahone 5 лет назад +109

    I've been watching him a long time. Hes a total badass.

  • @dantedt3931
    @dantedt3931 5 лет назад +21

    Such a humble king🎸Dude is one of the baddest on the planet.

  • @MrKittles1123
    @MrKittles1123 3 года назад +2

    I fucking love Kingfish. This man is the real deal. It hardly gets more authentic than him. This is a truly inspiring interview with a human being who completely embodies the music he exudes. What a beautiful soul.

  • @aintnothinbutdablues
    @aintnothinbutdablues 4 года назад +17

    His guitar is directly plugged into his modest heart!

  • @harleyosterlund5796
    @harleyosterlund5796 2 года назад +9

    He was destined for success I’ve done shows with 2 of his uncles his family lineage is incredible!! I think Larry influenced him the most you can really hear it in his voice. And what a song writing machine. Sold my sole for rock n roll my all time favorite!!

  • @vodoo5748
    @vodoo5748 5 лет назад +19

    He is really really good, Blues is not dead!

  • @rommelrivera1186
    @rommelrivera1186 5 лет назад +9

    The King is guitar royalty!!! Best in class. Hands down. Ladies and gentlemen, you're looking at future history right here.

  • @miguelsonoflaw1948
    @miguelsonoflaw1948 5 лет назад +58

    God gifted, not a return from the dead.

    • @mrsimpson2022
      @mrsimpson2022 5 лет назад +9

      @Grace&Danger no man..he is right God gifted... practice makes you better it dont make you..God makes u

    • @zenon3021
      @zenon3021 5 лет назад

      @@mrsimpson2022 some kids get cancer but he gets the blues? WTF? Also, god's a myth; the Bible is a creative-fiction book filled with backwards science, made-up history, and immoral passages like Psalms 137:9 and Exodus 21. I recommend you watch The Atheist Experience youtube channel, where Christians call in and give their evidence for god.

    • @bobdillon1138
      @bobdillon1138 5 лет назад +3

      @Grace&Danger Nah man... no amount of practice will make you truly exceptional as a musician you are born with it .

    • @Photo4Corners
      @Photo4Corners 5 лет назад

      @Grace&Danger You're bullshit liberal dude. Just because you hate God doesn't mean you have to tell people not to praise our Father in heaven. GOD GIFTED since few people have this talent.

    • @Photo4Corners
      @Photo4Corners 5 лет назад

      @Grace&Danger Godless people as you are often critics for everything, never happy. Just look at the the God haters in Congress trying to impeach Trump. God protects our president, and Trump will prevail over the mindless haters of Jesus, causing even more fury form liberals since they cannot overcome the Power Of Jesus. Wait and see very soon.

  • @jeffhartwig5283
    @jeffhartwig5283 5 лет назад +21

    Just ran across this guy. He rips and appears very humble.

  • @carlosherreraVan
    @carlosherreraVan 5 лет назад +11

    What a nice dude...I hope he never changes... he won a new fan!

  • @TheNastyPS
    @TheNastyPS 5 лет назад +18

    I wish he would tour in Germany. I would instantly buy a ticket.

  • @wesdotwesdot3246
    @wesdotwesdot3246 5 лет назад +8

    This kid is the greatest thing and has the finest sound I've heard since Hendrix, Freddie King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, rolled into one. Simply Magnificent!!
    dave w.

  • @r.murray6549
    @r.murray6549 4 года назад +6

    The man is a genius. The whole history of the genre in one charming package.

  • @tatu8663
    @tatu8663 5 лет назад +19

    I always thought that Kingfish had a babyface. Now l find out that he actually is a baby! So much talent in a humble soul.

  • @laurieharper1526
    @laurieharper1526 5 лет назад +13

    Shame I can only like this once. Wonderful player and singer.

  • @barryleslie7727
    @barryleslie7727 5 лет назад +22

    This guy is legit. I love the fact he has integrity and humility. He talks so much sense and his stratocaster is so beautiful. Really cool to see the blues being propagated. If you don't have his album, it's a killer. I've had it on heavy rotation for months on Spotify.

  • @motooilermotooiler9597
    @motooilermotooiler9597 4 года назад +14

    My favourite young guitarist in YT. So pure and simple yet fulfilled already.
    Love the recognition he is receiving.

  • @lowellderamon7645
    @lowellderamon7645 5 лет назад +15

    He's talented, he's a gift to the Blues, ..very fluid guitar playing , soulful voice, very humble man..

  • @thegoddessKeKe
    @thegoddessKeKe 2 года назад +3

    I suspect King is an old soul. Someone talented and humble. 🎶✌️🎸❤️

  • @Tedroy
    @Tedroy 5 лет назад +59

    Great player... just hope he can live long enough to be the legend he surely is.

    • @kassandraenger3267
      @kassandraenger3267 5 лет назад

      Ted Knecht take at easy.

    • @shmooless3699
      @shmooless3699 5 лет назад +8

      he looks like hes lost weight

    • @pawznplay2772
      @pawznplay2772 5 лет назад +1

      I have NO DOUBT! Neither should you! ❤

    • @bigtpulley2036
      @bigtpulley2036 5 лет назад +12

      I totally agree. Im obese and its a struggle every day. He is so young i hope he has great people behind him to help him out.

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 4 года назад +1

      I did not want to say anything about that, but he is such a sweet young man
      I hope he stays with us for a long time

  • @Rhythmicons
    @Rhythmicons 5 лет назад +8

    THe transition between his speaking voice and his singing voice is great to see. He channels that gold.

  • @arturobanuelos9189
    @arturobanuelos9189 5 лет назад +47

    I live in the deep south of mexico, and i know kingfish.

  • @MickMod
    @MickMod 4 года назад +7

    Love this guy, he plays straight from the soul, and it doesnt seem like many others can do that nowadays. I can only wish him the best in the future.

  • @LightmasterChampion
    @LightmasterChampion 5 лет назад +11

    This gentleman is the real deal. God bless.

  • @M.Boatwright
    @M.Boatwright 5 лет назад +25

    He's that good at 20 he's only going to get better

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 4 года назад +3

      I don’t know how much better he can get, he is a master

  • @HugoDeFainia
    @HugoDeFainia 5 лет назад +5

    My favorite musician of all time. I have to see him live. Come to Orlando!

  • @Sly55555
    @Sly55555 5 лет назад +16

    After the first 30 seconds, I slammed that like button like my life depended on it

  • @Rhythmicons
    @Rhythmicons 5 лет назад +14

    I just taught my 6 year old half Filipino son to play the 12 bar blues beat on the drums. WOOO!

  • @darksecret9282
    @darksecret9282 5 лет назад +13

    If I were Chris, I'd called him king too
    Idk, but kingfish reminds me of Freddie King (God Bless His Soul)
    All the big three kings are gone, now I see who will continue their love for the blues
    He is so humble and polite, what a great person.
    He's able to show all his ability through his singing and guitar playing while at the same time shows his great character through his singing and guitar playing. So skillful, yet you can feel his delicate touch on every details. As if he treats the guitar as his lady, so delicate and respectful.
    God bless you, Kingfish
    Keep the blues alive

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 4 года назад

      Yes, reminds me of him too
      Freddie King

  • @debbiewilliams350
    @debbiewilliams350 5 лет назад +6

    Saw him open for Buddy Guy May1, 2019 in Nashville, & he blew me away.

  • @zadanine9889
    @zadanine9889 5 лет назад +15

    Humble & Polite He is, I just love "Kingfish" just saw him in OKC, this past Sunday had a great experience!!!

    • @willbower4144
      @willbower4144 5 лет назад

      Shit I was there too

    • @Randrew
      @Randrew 4 года назад

      Darn it. I only found out about him yesterday. If I'd known last year I'd of been there in OKC with you.

  • @Pointer2
    @Pointer2 5 лет назад +23

    Hes the man,great voice,playing and personality !

  • @larrybonner6947
    @larrybonner6947 2 года назад +4

    Just stumbled onto this guy. He is incredibly talented. What an amazing talent.

  • @dhio9615
    @dhio9615 4 года назад +3

    His voice is golden

  • @davysteak
    @davysteak 3 года назад +3

    I quit playing guitar for several years to focus on learning Chinese. I saw a performance of his and was reminded of how much fun I was depriving myself of. Back to it after that. Thanks King!

  • @GenuineStLouisBusiness
    @GenuineStLouisBusiness 4 года назад +2

    He's got the goods... the hands and the voice. A gift to the blues world!

  • @vDomMusic
    @vDomMusic 4 года назад +5

    I hope when live music come back, he comes to Scotland so I can see the dude in person, what a talent!

  • @christopherkahn6522
    @christopherkahn6522 5 лет назад +40

    That's a killer guitar. It will be interesting to hear what Kingfish does with it. I love his version of Hey Joe. It's very unique.

    • @p6x2
      @p6x2 5 лет назад +2

      I preferred his Michael Chertoff signature guitar. Obviously, An endorsement from Fender is more lucrative.

    • @christopherkahn6522
      @christopherkahn6522 5 лет назад +1

      Is that the one shaped like a Les Paul?

    • @p6x2
      @p6x2 5 лет назад

      @@christopherkahn6522 Absolutely! Michael Chertoff is a Luthier out of Brooklyn. He does build very good sounding guitars at CNC manufacturing prices. He is not advertised anywhere, but you can find him on the usual social media.

    • @christopherkahn6522
      @christopherkahn6522 5 лет назад

      @@p6x2 Yea, that is a great sounding guitar, a bit more special than the Strat. My point is that for a mid-level production Strat, the new Vintera Series is like a home run. I love Fender's, Gibson's, Larrivee's, Martin's, and there are a whole lot more fine instruments out there. I even own some great Squier's, and I do mean great.

    • @p6x2
      @p6x2 5 лет назад +1

      @@christopherkahn6522 what I really like about the Michael Chertoff's is that for about 2500 USD, you get a real boutique guitar, which is going to be unique. Since he works everything manually, the model you get will be personalized. I am not saying that Fender's and Gibson's can't make a guitar, but as the manufacturing techniques have lowered their production costs, the retail prices have gone through the roof.

  • @dana.9377
    @dana.9377 3 года назад +3

    King!! He is one the most humble and talented blues players out there! Seems like such a great dude.

    • @gboard17
      @gboard17 Год назад

      Let's keep the good tune coming ..

  • @edyarb
    @edyarb 5 лет назад +51

    Amazing guitar skills as usual. The Vintera series guitar is just awesome, and nobody better to introduce it than Kingfish. Chris, you did an amazing job of knowing the interview subject, asking the right questions, and allowing enough space for a great interview.

    • @Knight14649
      @Knight14649 5 лет назад +4

      Ed Yarb -I prefer the sound he gets from his Michael Chertoff Guitars. This Fender is too twangy of a sound or me. But if he likes it, it’s ok. I like the beefier Gibson type sound.

  • @mohdsheflee
    @mohdsheflee 5 лет назад +3

    he is very humble, down to earth kind of person....and having a great talent...

  • @douglasstruthers8307
    @douglasstruthers8307 Год назад

    Just came across your interview now in late 2023. Thanks for posting. I can't get enough of Kingfish's music and his new LIVE IN LONDON album is playing non-stop on my turntable. What a pleasure his talent is to behold.

  • @carolnewman8590
    @carolnewman8590 5 лет назад +3

    I just saw King Fish at the Monterey Jazz Festival, WOW! He made me smile for 1 hour and 45 minutes straight. He was so good!!! He came out into the audience and the people went crazy,it we so good.

  • @jordy6676
    @jordy6676 2 года назад +1

    So excited to see him in Sydney in a few weeks!!! Been a huge fan for such a long time.

  • @rollingstart_90s
    @rollingstart_90s 4 года назад +2

    What an amazing young soul. So humble and polite... and hell of a guitar player!

  • @FoardenotFord
    @FoardenotFord 5 лет назад +7

    Modest and kind, but he can play with the best of them - glad that his career’s taking off

  • @donayers5925
    @donayers5925 5 лет назад +2

    Kingfish , you are really good , but more than that, you are BLESSED !

  • @franzwaltenspuhl8892
    @franzwaltenspuhl8892 Год назад +2

    An amazing talent! Happy to have seen him perform a few months ago. I’ll look forward to following his musical career.

  • @basthejokester
    @basthejokester 5 лет назад +14

    Heard of this guy back earlier this year and now seeing him on this, fender and normans I'd say this not his year but more say this is his year of growth where more people are finding out about how good he is. I say his year will be next year.

  • @Dirtbug473
    @Dirtbug473 4 года назад +1

    Kingfish is a kind soul...always seems nice, wonderful presence. When he plays...he always seems intent, at the same time causes the soul to relax.

  • @visionboxed
    @visionboxed 4 года назад +2

    What a cool dude. unbelievable how down to earth he is with this age backed by this enormous talent!

  • @heybinu
    @heybinu 5 лет назад +6

    He is such a nice person. I watch his interviews to remind myself how to be humble. I hope his humility shines brighter than his talent!

  • @TheHoriyoshi
    @TheHoriyoshi 4 года назад +1

    Great human being, wish him all the best...we def. will hear from him...

  • @seanstrack4022
    @seanstrack4022 4 года назад +1

    this man plays with a no alternative to failure as an option. even on his worst day, that way of life will make him further a legend.

  • @ibanezrg7421
    @ibanezrg7421 4 года назад +1

    How does one not love this guy. Talent and a killer attitude.
    The thumbs down make zero sense.

  • @jessallen331
    @jessallen331 5 лет назад +209

    Lol compare this to a rapper his age... he’s humble asf

    • @guyfromoc9107
      @guyfromoc9107 5 лет назад +35

      Jess Allen and the ironic part is that he is ten times as talented than most of them.

    • @royrockerfeller
      @royrockerfeller 4 года назад +13

      @@guyfromoc9107 No he is not. He is a thousand times more talented than any of them.

    • @eddiegrooveable
      @eddiegrooveable 4 года назад +3

      What is a rapper ? 😂😂

  • @lightfoot413
    @lightfoot413 5 лет назад +4

    Bend It Man..Thank you Chris and Fender....

  • @guitargirlutube
    @guitargirlutube 5 лет назад +8

    King fish- there is Christ-tone in your music. It makes me cry, the beauty of it. You have a holy talent beyond age. A genius!

    • @guitargirlutube
      @guitargirlutube 5 лет назад

      @Grace&Danger A Holy Talent does not preclude hard work. I'm most certain he has worked extremely hard. No debate there.

  • @leeb.4343
    @leeb.4343 5 лет назад +14

    ...well, he can play like nobody's business.. But man, that cat has such a rich voice! Yasss baby!

  • @dodgyfrog7
    @dodgyfrog7 4 года назад +1

    What a great guy Kingfish is.. so humble and talented! come to Europe Christone we need to hear you live!

  • @user-ju3le8wt1y
    @user-ju3le8wt1y 4 года назад +1

    so humble, what a great guy and great smile

  • @itstherealjammin
    @itstherealjammin 5 лет назад +2

    One of the very few wonderful humans rocking this planet right now KING THE UK LOVES YOU

  • @ciaranflanagan1987
    @ciaranflanagan1987 Год назад

    Such a Humble guy! Amazing talent. So good to see young guys playing the blues

  • @MrPnew1
    @MrPnew1 3 года назад +5

    Kingfish is too cool and this interviewer does a fantastic job IMO

  • @AngelMartinez-qs3cf
    @AngelMartinez-qs3cf 4 года назад +1

    This kid needs more exposure! Great treasure, great talent! he's got chops like nobody's business! I would like to meet him someday in New York City. Keep the blues alive! Rock on!

  • @crysysheli9008
    @crysysheli9008 5 лет назад +4

    This man is EVERYTHING...BEYOND HIS YEARS IN TALENT AND ALL!!!

  • @murph3001
    @murph3001 4 года назад +1

    Godbless this wonderful young man ____ please bring us the blues for the next hundred years.

  • @BlindMellowJelly
    @BlindMellowJelly Год назад

    Cristone is simply a devine sprit here to spread his mothers gift to the world at a time we need it the most. Bravo to this amazing mature young gentileman. Blessings to his mother for ensuring he became the best at what he chose to do in life.❤❤❤

  • @komalthecoolk
    @komalthecoolk 5 лет назад +9

    Someone please stop this amazing talent from dying. Get him healthy and let the amazing music live longer!

    • @sinki1966
      @sinki1966 5 лет назад +1

      He's very young so plenty of time to sort that out.

  • @robertn8423
    @robertn8423 4 года назад +1

    What a wonderful man and amiable character! Great soulful blues player and vocalist, love listening to his interpretations. Top of my list!

  • @urbanwarrior2
    @urbanwarrior2 5 лет назад +2

    i just stumble upon this youngman and i will have the pleasure of see in live at a blues festival here in Pittsburgh Pa

  • @nixadventures3938
    @nixadventures3938 5 лет назад +4

    As a metalhead... like ... black and death metal.... kingfish is a wholesome welcome to the blues family. My man shreds. I can’t wait to see what this dude can do. Fucking hail.

    • @Bartman61911
      @Bartman61911 2 года назад +1

      Hey man if we didn't have the blues then metal wouldn't exsist and niether would I dare say the maybe the best death metal band entombed wouldn't exsist so I mean the blues is pretty important to metal as a whole. Not to mention no blues means no stoner metal either another favourite of mine.

  • @derekdiab1348
    @derekdiab1348 4 года назад +1

    I love you Kingfish !!
    Great guitarist
    Great artist

  • @yader4733
    @yader4733 3 года назад +1

    Just heard of this guy and I already like him such a good personality

  • @nancyowens9076
    @nancyowens9076 Год назад

    Kingfish is a very good soul!! Just saw him and Buddy Guy in concert in Spartanburg S.C.! Awesome! I could have listened to them forever!

  • @lotnik1976
    @lotnik1976 5 лет назад +3

    I found him long time ago - such a great player!!! wish to see him in Europe soon!!!

  • @thecrow5798
    @thecrow5798 Год назад

    I really love Kingfish and his blues….What a guitar genius and one of the most humble people on earth

  • @Kendrix_76
    @Kendrix_76 5 лет назад +3

    The greats are always truly humble. And this kid will be no exception. What a super talent. Hendrix Smash Hits was my first Hendrix album too!

  • @clydeveigas05
    @clydeveigas05 3 года назад +1

    Love this guy! The blues will live on!

  • @todmelville9939
    @todmelville9939 5 лет назад +3

    Great player. I love how humble he is. I wish other up and coming people could watch this guy and realiZe this is the way to act. Really likeable and awesome player. I hope he goes on to to great things!

  • @thechieman451
    @thechieman451 3 года назад

    This is unbelievable, I'm just seeing this guy playing for the first time.... Simply wow

  • @errolllewis2183
    @errolllewis2183 4 года назад +1

    Finally a dude that has real talent and great taste of music

  • @PlasticChaser
    @PlasticChaser 5 лет назад +2

    I love him! His playing and his personality! He's gonna be a great one for sure.

  • @pawznplay2772
    @pawznplay2772 5 лет назад +3

    I am a BLUES fan ! This dude just rocks my world. Love his demeanor, his smile, and his "from the heart" playing. ❤🎶