Jeff always said that guitar tone of Billy was always Jeff’s ideal . Jeff kept his respect to many musicians. When he was younger, many’s people said Jeff was different person. But true Jeff was humble and never lack respect to excellent musicians.
Don't let the "redneck schtick" looks fool you. I'd wager his IQ is easily north of 140. It makes sense that he's not into musicians' self-destruction as so often occurs.
Will never forget how Billy Gibbons played the "Rough Boy" solo in Roskilde. The weather was some real shit, but we all suddenly got goosepimples all over. Great solo.
Somehow I feel like ZZ Top wrote this song specially for me, i'm near 70 y/o and i'm still rocking around. Please pardon my egoism, of course this gem belongs to every connoisseur; have a nice one ... 🙂
Just saw this great little band from Texas here in Toppenish Wa. and They mentioned Jeff, I knew I had to find this connection…This song has helped heal my soul many a times, thank you brothers!
I absolutely loved this, was very surprised such a performance happened. All of the recordings I've caught of this gig, none of them do the actual sound in the RAH any justice. It sounded great.
That drummer lady has neet skills. Don't know her name but I take my hat off to her. Billy Gibbons is... Well, Billy Gibbons. After JJ Cale I think it's the only player who can turn a chilled rainy day into a hot summer afternoon with his guitar. Musical climate changers 😅
Her name is Anika Niles. She was on the last Jeff Beck tour. She also has some solo stuff with her band. Check her out here on RUclips. I think you might like it!!
ZZ Top had the best live sound I’ve heard in a concert venue to date. Loved seeing them live and this is one of my favorite songs. I saw their “Afterburner” tour.
Way back at the LA Forum Arrowsmith (new band) opened for ZZ they were so good ZZ had to do 4-5 encores which was epic. They were soaked in sweat, so were we!
I never took them seriously, thinking they just wrote catchy songs for hootin' hollerin' redneck's appreciation. That was a stupid mistake on my part, as it is for anyone who ignorantly regards Skynyrd that way. Anyway, disappointed that they were headlining the first Eric Clapton Crossroads concert in Dallas, I first saw them live. And it hit me. And the most striking thing about it was the massive wall of sound - full, rich sound - that came out of just 3 players. That alone blew my mind. I had only ever felt that from Grand Funk. I now regard them as one of the greatest live acts ever. Who'd a thunkit. Before I reserved such accolades for Jimi and Derek and the Who and such, but, albeit late, I finally caught on.
You're all over Jonny but you should know, Jeff and he were really close friends and jonny was instrumental in putting all this together. Best of mates. 😄
Die Musik von ZZTop wird immer mein größtes Lebenselexier sein und bleiben. Der Tod von Dusty macht mich immer noch traurig. Aber Mann: „ Yes I‘m old, but I‘ve seen ZZTop on stage.“
2:42 haha he loses his place on fretboard, hits flat 5 instead and then mutters "damn". he's really singing and really playing and with all the mistakes it's nice to hear what actually is being played instead of a studio frankenstein with edits and auto tune and multiple takes. Depp hittin those 1/8th note low notes!
@@EdubertoPalitroke ZZ Top uses a lot of pre-recorded vocals for their live performances, just like many other bands do these days. Their current concert performances are a mixture between some songs with live real vocals, and others with pre-recorded vocals. I understand some people not liking or approving of that. But it definitely makes their live performances sound much better. Billy Gibbons has had a lot of problems with his voice over the years. I don’t think he would be capable of singing all of the songs live night after night on a tour. It would end up sounding pretty bad.
The only guy that should have been there out of those players is lukather, jeff and him knew each other and steve was producing a beck solo album that ended up getting scrapped jan hammer should’ve been there too also
The issue of Johnny Depp: Rough Boys, despite its linear theme, is a sophisticated piece of music that is complex in its simplicity. It’s probably my favorite ZZ Topp tune and it requires a talent like Billy Gibbons to bring out its feeling and uniquely haunting qualities. The following is just my humble thoughts and is just an observation not meant to inflict hurt. It’s admirable that Johnny Depp has gone to such effort to honor and commemorate Jeff Beck and he should be acknowledged for that. That said, Rough Boys is not the song for him to participate in. To my fairly untrained eye it’s not clear what exactly Johnny is doing as far as accompaniment is concerned and I’ll leave it at that. It becomes a distraction after a bit with the ambling around the stage, etc. My point is why step in on a song clearly over your ability when I think Johnny does have enough guitar chops to play along with many other less challenging ZZ Top tunes where he could hold his own. I don’t like to see players put themselves in that position cuz I believe Johnny meant well. Just a thought.
Agreed. I am a bad guitar player. I can keep rhythm, play the changes, even throw down a lick now and then. I could sit in the mix on most pop songs. What I can't do, is to play a complex song with feel and soul. Neither can Johnny. And I wouldn't pretend to either. Especially not while parading around in a contrived "rock guy" outfit. It all seems so fake.
Estoy de acuerdo...Leyenda de la música B Gibons... J Deep gran actor..pero..creo él hubiera sólo dedicado palabras hermosas para Jeff entre canción y canción..o algo así...zapatero..a tus zapatos...Gracias Erick, Billy, Imelda, Joss, Rod, Ronnie etc.. haciéndo este tributo con tánto amor a J.B.
Amber Heard complained in the trial that Johnny was "always hanging out playing guitar with old men." Yep, Ms. Heard. Those old men included Jeff Beck, and many of those on stage. 99.9% of humanity would've found that awesome. The jury probably noticed that you were an exception.
great song , RIP Jeff and thanks Mr Gibbons.... but what Johnny Depp is supposed to play ? I never understood his presence on stage with these good musicians.
Depp wearing that hat makes me think of Homer Simpson at Lollapalooza wearing the Rasta hat and not pulling it off, at all. “Narc! Don’t try your hate crimes here! [pointing] HAAAATE CRIIIME!!!”
Okay Jeff didn’t mind putting him up on the stage, and we can wonder why, but as far as I can see they liked each other and became friends - the rest is history ❤ this is about Jeff the guy, just like Gibbons said 🍺
Imagine being a Rock And Roll Guitar player for over 50 years and a great one at that. Yet having to stand next to the ultimate poser strutting around on stage pretending to be a rock star.
sorry guys...it is 2023....the voice same as the hands do not provide the level we used to love.....this is cover band backyard style...and actually has nothing to do with Jeff Beck
Jeff Beck played this song every night with them when they were on tour together. Jeff is on record as saying it was a song that , I quote, 'saved my life...' So there's that.
Jack Sparrow is way too much of a try hard for me. Totally spoilt the poignancy of this event. I mean check out the get up God's sake, must have taken him three hours to get ready... borrowed Keith Richards ring collection and all.
Sorry, I don't understand what Depp is doing there on stage? Wandering around and wearing a funny hat on the bended head doesn ' t make a good guitar player to me. Maybe the plug of his guitar even wasn't in the socket
Jeff always said that guitar tone of Billy was always Jeff’s ideal .
Jeff kept his respect to many musicians.
When he was younger, many’s people said Jeff was different person.
But true Jeff was humble and never lack respect to excellent musicians.
Billy Gibbons. There's no substitute.
I’ve always loved this song and now I love it even more.
Ты меня опередил, я хотел сказать тоже самое!
Johnny Depp and Jeff were friends for over 30 years. JD also was one of the organizers of the tribute.
I'm soɓbing again. Miss Jeff So Much
Billy you are the best🤗,.. Rip Dusty🙏🥀
Jeannie my lovely wife, I love you and miss you very much. R.I.P. my love.💔😭
Gibbons is ageless not just his looks but his playing. He’s been taking care of himself no doubt
Don't let the "redneck schtick" looks fool you. I'd wager his IQ is easily north of 140. It makes sense that he's not into musicians' self-destruction as so often occurs.
Love it! Every time I leave music for a while, a song like this rocks me back. Thank you Rev Billy!
This song is a masterpiece.
Will never forget how Billy Gibbons played the "Rough Boy" solo in Roskilde. The weather was some real shit, but we all suddenly got goosepimples all over. Great solo.
I love hearing Billy Gibbons actually sing this song live. It’s the first time I’ve ever heard him sing it truly live.
Well said Billy…. and loved his ‘Jeff’ story…. gorgeous ❤🙏🎶
Absolutely, ZZZ, fantastic moments. Thanks for posting them. Rip master Jeff Beck
Somehow I feel like ZZ Top wrote this song specially for me, i'm near 70 y/o and i'm still rocking around.
Please pardon my egoism, of course this gem belongs to every connoisseur; have a nice one ... 🙂
Just saw this great little band from Texas here in Toppenish Wa. and They mentioned Jeff, I knew I had to find this connection…This song has helped heal my soul many a times, thank you brothers!
Привет из Москвы! Это очень приятная и не обычная мелодия. Они Супер!!!
I've always loved this song, extremely underrated ZZ Top song.
Billy is a class
Полный писец.нам и не снилось.
Это ох.мьюзик
Top👍
I absolutely loved this, was very surprised such a performance happened. All of the recordings I've caught of this gig, none of them do the actual sound in the RAH any justice. It sounded great.
I was so lucky to be there. What a cast of musicians sharing a stage.
I love this song ❤😊
40年近く経ってやっとこの曲の素晴らしさを理解することができました
ZZ TOP フォーエバー、ジェフ・ベック フォーエバー
Awesome job Billy
That drummer lady has neet skills. Don't know her name but I take my hat off to her. Billy Gibbons is... Well, Billy Gibbons. After JJ Cale I think it's the only player who can turn a chilled rainy day into a hot summer afternoon with his guitar. Musical climate changers 😅
Her name is Anika Niles. She was on the last Jeff Beck tour. She also has some solo stuff with her band. Check her out here on RUclips. I think you might like it!!
Хорошо сказано!
Spot on sounded great ! Jeff is smiling down .
Wow! 🎵🎸💎😎👌
Magic Billy Jeff will be smiling many thanks it’s one of my favourite ZZ songs
Saw ZZTop 1975 winter land great show what a great tribute from some of the best. To probably the best
Freaking awesome!!
Another example that you don't have to play fast to play well. Billy's tone is awesome.
Johnny is Joe cool....money will buy u anything
Totally agree.
@@timothyvandyke-lc1oi And that is the ONLY reason why you see him on stage with Billy Gibbons.
Billy still got it 🎸
Billy is having a hard time getting through that tune. I can't imagine how bad he must have felt while singing that and thinking of Jeff.
ZZ Top had the best live sound I’ve heard in a concert venue to date. Loved seeing them live and this is one of my favorite songs. I saw their “Afterburner” tour.
Way back at the LA Forum Arrowsmith (new band) opened for ZZ they were so good ZZ had to do 4-5 encores which was epic. They were soaked in sweat, so were we!
I never took them seriously, thinking they just wrote catchy songs for hootin' hollerin' redneck's appreciation. That was a stupid mistake on my part, as it is for anyone who ignorantly regards Skynyrd that way. Anyway, disappointed that they were headlining the first Eric Clapton Crossroads concert in Dallas, I first saw them live. And it hit me.
And the most striking thing about it was the massive wall of sound - full, rich sound - that came out of just 3 players. That alone blew my mind. I had only ever felt that from Grand Funk. I now regard them as one of the greatest live acts ever. Who'd a thunkit. Before I reserved such accolades for Jimi and Derek and the Who and such, but, albeit late, I finally caught on.
Jeff was in Gary's left hand. Amazing job Gary. Thank you!
Seen em over and over since way back never played it no matter how much I prayed and the crowd yelled
Johnny Playing Jeff's Reverse Headstock Strat? He has it on tour with his other band and keeps it elevated on stage.
You're all over Jonny but you should know, Jeff and he were really close friends and jonny was instrumental in putting all this together.
Best of mates.
😄
excellent!!!
Johnny with the nod to Jeff, playing a JB Signature Strat, and the metal armband.
Billy is trying to sk8 ? Awesome 🤩
I like
Die Musik von ZZTop wird immer mein größtes Lebenselexier sein und bleiben. Der Tod von Dusty macht mich immer noch traurig. Aber Mann: „ Yes I‘m old, but I‘ve seen ZZTop on stage.“
Oh man, Johnny...
Looks like Johnny was playing one of Jeff’s Strats
Thank you Billy for identifying the lady bass player.
You should check out the shows Beck and Depp did last Fall (quite a few on RUclips), Beck’s band is terrific!!
@@hurdygurdyguy1 Have done so.
Rhonda Smith - check out her work with Prince.
i was there.......eric
Johnny is paying air-guitar 🤣
i'm scratching my head wondering why he's on this stage at all ...
Depp was in a rock band before he was an actor.
That don't mean he's a good guitarist !!!@@TTTREECLIMBER
2:42 haha he loses his place on fretboard, hits flat 5 instead and then mutters "damn". he's really singing and really playing and with all the mistakes it's nice to hear what actually is being played instead of a studio frankenstein with edits and auto tune and multiple takes. Depp hittin those 1/8th note low notes!
We can hear Billy's live voice here.
It’s the first time I’ve ever heard him sing it truly live.
...unfortunately...
@@jasonk75 At last someone I find someone who thinks like me. Everytime I discussed this they al went "you're nuts".
I live in Buenos Aires. Some years ago, ZZ Top came and I didn't attend because of them doing this cheatty bussines.
@@EdubertoPalitroke ZZ Top uses a lot of pre-recorded vocals for their live performances, just like many other bands do these days. Their current concert performances are a mixture between some songs with live real vocals, and others with pre-recorded vocals. I understand some people not liking or approving of that. But it definitely makes their live performances sound much better. Billy Gibbons has had a lot of problems with his voice over the years. I don’t think he would be capable of singing all of the songs live night after night on a tour. It would end up sounding pretty bad.
I’m sure Jeff Beck would love to have had some of the Modern Players ! Steve Vai , Steve Morse , Lukather Neal Schon etc
Those players are not really what I’d call « modern »... :P
Modern from 40 years ago...
@@EdubertoPalitroke And more. Neal Schon is in the game since the early 70's...
The only guy that should have been there out of those players is lukather, jeff and him knew each other and steve was producing a beck solo album that ended up getting scrapped
jan hammer should’ve been there too also
Schon was playing with Carlos Santana in the 60's how's he modern
The issue of Johnny Depp: Rough Boys, despite its linear theme, is a sophisticated piece of music that is complex in its simplicity. It’s probably my favorite ZZ Topp tune and it requires a talent like Billy Gibbons to bring out its feeling and uniquely haunting qualities. The following is just my humble thoughts and is just an observation not meant to inflict hurt. It’s admirable that Johnny Depp has gone to such effort to honor and commemorate Jeff Beck and he should be acknowledged for that. That said, Rough Boys is not the song for him to participate in. To my fairly untrained eye it’s not clear what exactly Johnny is doing as far as accompaniment is concerned and I’ll leave it at that. It becomes a distraction after a bit with the ambling around the stage, etc. My point is why step in on a song clearly over your ability when I think Johnny does have enough guitar chops to play along with many other less challenging ZZ Top tunes where he could hold his own. I don’t like to see players put themselves in that position cuz I believe Johnny meant well. Just a thought.
Agreed. I am a bad guitar player. I can keep rhythm, play the changes, even throw down a lick now and then. I could sit in the mix on most pop songs. What I can't do, is to play a complex song with feel and soul. Neither can Johnny. And I wouldn't pretend to either. Especially not while parading around in a contrived "rock guy" outfit. It all seems so fake.
Alucinamte
give it a rest Depp
Why do we not ever see bass player no more 2 guitars 🎸 kinda different, oh well everything possible with MR gibbons
Billy Gibbons may be the coolest white man alive
Proving once again that taste cannot be taught.
🤣 Billy has more stage presence in his little finger than Depp will ever have!
It is not a competition. If you ever played with people you loved you would know.
Have some respect it's a tribute to there friend not who can play better grow up😊
Can't have it all. But, just watch JD in movies....
Because Billy's the real deal in terms of a blues'man rock superstar Johnny is a wannabe only hanging onto the coat tails of Jeff beck
Estoy de acuerdo...Leyenda de la música B Gibons... J Deep gran actor..pero..creo él hubiera sólo dedicado palabras hermosas para Jeff entre canción y canción..o algo así...zapatero..a tus zapatos...Gracias Erick, Billy, Imelda, Joss, Rod, Ronnie etc.. haciéndo este tributo con tánto amor a J.B.
Amber Heard complained in the trial that Johnny was "always hanging out playing guitar with old men." Yep, Ms. Heard. Those old men included Jeff Beck, and many of those on stage. 99.9% of humanity would've found that awesome. The jury probably noticed that you were an exception.
If Depp would not be famous, no-one would ever let him close to any stage. But at least he enjoys himself.
Depp was in a rock band before he became an actor.
great song , RIP Jeff and thanks Mr Gibbons.... but what Johnny Depp is supposed to play ? I never understood his presence on stage with these good musicians.
Johnny Depp and Jeff were friends for over 30 years. JD also was one of the organizers of the tribute.
Looks like the "Guitarist Of The Carribean" is wearing Jeff's shiny armband.
blues news
B.F.G
skate and destroy ;-)
Is that Anika Niles on drums?
Oui
Drummer also has skills.
Anika Nilles ruclips.net/video/Zae4Vo6Mx8I/видео.html
ZZ !!!!!!!!!! !
tuyệt vời
what chords is depp playing? same song?
Who dresses these guys 😳
Johnny needs to go on the Reverend Willy G diet plan
what the hell is depp actually doing , bet he makes the same sound unplugged .
Who's the tea cosy?
Depp wearing that hat makes me think of Homer Simpson at Lollapalooza wearing the Rasta hat and not pulling it off, at all. “Narc! Don’t try your hate crimes here! [pointing] HAAAATE CRIIIME!!!”
What was johnny playing😂 CAPTAIN Jack on a diffetent level.
Type of the food stamp thing I can do is say I don't know what to do with the person who is this one
There’s something really off putting about Johnny Depp on stage.
jealousy
@@skunkstripe6074why do you say that?
@@skunkstripe6074 Why do you say he hasn’t earned it? This is who he’s always been 🙄🙄
He's earned every second of it him and Jeff were good pals you tit
Okay Jeff didn’t mind putting him up on the stage, and we can wonder why, but as far as I can see they liked each other and became friends - the rest is history ❤ this is about Jeff the guy, just like Gibbons said 🍺
Love Depp as an actor but his turn as a wannabe rock star is embarrassing. Is he even playing?
Imagine being a Rock And Roll Guitar player for over 50 years and a great one at that. Yet having to stand next to the ultimate poser strutting around on stage pretending to be a rock star.
I have no idea what Johnny Depp is doing larking about in all these videos.
As a Guitar Player I can tell you that Johnny Depp's Guitar is not plugged in. Looks like he was pretending to be a Rock Star.
He’s acting
Depp WTF , was even a friend to Jeff ?
Johnny Depp and Jeff were friends for over 30 years. JD also was one of the organizers of the tribute.
What Johnny Deep doing with the guitar he is really playing i dint hear his guitar sound good actor but his not a guitar player
I know one guitar player there that sure can play but the other is just picking his ass....shameful. WTH... lol...
Not his comfort zone
Funny
WTF is Johnny Depp doing up there
Johnny Depp and Jeff were friends for over 30 years. JD also was one of the organizers of the tribute.
Sorry but I can't stand seeing Johnny Depp up there. What a load of shit. Was Tom Cruise under the stage with the triangle?
Que som ruim ! Ou bebi muito! Kkkkkk
sorry guys...it is 2023....the voice same as the hands do not provide the level we used to love.....this is cover band backyard style...and actually has nothing to do with Jeff Beck
Yea, and they’re working on a pill to make you young again.
Jeff Beck played this song every night with them when they were on tour together. Jeff is on record as saying it was a song that , I quote, 'saved my life...' So there's that.
Jack Sparrow is way too much of a try hard for me. Totally spoilt the poignancy of this event. I mean check out the get up God's sake, must have taken him three hours to get ready... borrowed Keith Richards ring collection and all.
Johnny Depp and Jeff were friends for over 30 years. JD also was one of the organizers of the tribute.
@@jasonmcmillan6598 yeah...he's a douche 😁
Sorry, I don't understand what Depp is doing there on stage? Wandering around and wearing a funny hat on the bended head doesn ' t make a good guitar player to me. Maybe the plug of his guitar even wasn't in the socket
Go back to acting Johnny