How I DIDN'T Make it in the Music Industry. My 43 Year Guitar Journey.
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- A video that I've been meaning to do for a while, finally got it done. Hope that you may find it a bit interesting. Basically my life story as far as guitar is concerned.
A few links to a couple of vids I mention in this video.
My very first guitar youtube video:
Sorry for my awful staring into the camera on this one. I had no idea what I was doing as far as recording a video. I was watching my fingers on the phone's screen. Turned out kind of creepy, haha.
Cover of Eruption for my daughter. • Van Halen Eruption gui...
My daughter and myself covering Megadeth's Holy Wars • HOLY WARS - Megadeth. ...
My daughter and I covering The Trooper by Iron Maiden • Father and Daughter pl...
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That's an incredibly well told story. I've seen movies that are far less compelling.
You're too kind, thank you! A few ups and downs for sure. Some really juicy stuff that I had to leave out for personal reasons. It'll be in the book, lol.
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitarMuch like yourself i wanted to be a drummer but after hearing my dad tell my mother , in between laughing , "did you hear that honey ? He wants drums . . . . in the house ! ! " Which means it never happened ! Lol ! I didn't start playing guitar till i was 21 , better late than never. Now at 59 i play guitar , bass , hand percussion and some keyboard. Mostly get together with friends for loose jams & couldn't be happier. No pressure , no hauling gear in the house at 3am. Just good times & good music with good friends and shouldn't that be whats its all about in the first place ? Cheers !
@@rogerdaly6326 Yes sir. You got it perfectly. That's what it's all about. Enjoy!!
Im a simple bloke, i see kelly dean allen's life story pop up, i click
i must be a simple bloke
Exact same thing happened to me. Started in 77 at 18. Cranked it for awhile in college, laid off for decades then my daughter got me back playing again because she wanted to play and now I’ve figured all the things out that I didn’t back when I plateaued. Now I’m playing in blues jam and ensembles in NYC. Having an absolute blast. Still playing the ‘77 strat I bought back then. It’s a beast and sounds tremendous. It wasn’t as easy as it is now to figure stuff out.
Women = Dream Killers! Beautiful ending with your Daughter bringing ya back. God Bless Brother
🤨Women = Dream Killers, Lmao too funny!😆😁
Kelly, wonderful story...I to quit guitar for 25 years. With my wife's diagnosis of cancer in 2011, she said I should start playing...She is cancer free now for 13 years and I am still rockin my 62 Strat copy..
Happy for you! This is what a win-win looks like - wishing continued good health and lots of guitar.
Music is indeed powerful ✊🏼
I loved watching this video on your guitar journey. I started learning to play guitar and bass in the 80s..EVH, Cliff Burton, Rush and R.E.M., Prince were my heroes (still are); finished college, got a job, and got married--forgot all about my rock dreams..until my ex wife suggested I help my 9 yr old daughter with her poetry by helping her to learn to play guitar. So I bought a guitar, found RUclips and have fallen back in love with the guitar and all the bands I grew up listening to..
You started out by calling it the story of how you didn't make it. Maybe you didn't become a rock god, but in my book you still made it. You have raised a great kid, and you seem to have a great attitude about life, two great achievements. I appreciate you putting yourself out there. I've learned a lot from your channel, and it inspired me to start practicing again.
Also, I'd love to know more about the physics thing. I know that that isn't the point of this channel, but as someone who left behind the dream of being a professional composer to become a software developer, it's interesting.
Wow. Just watched. Sounds like youve had a bit of a rough road. Seems like its all right now (in fact its a gas). You got a lovely daughter and a smile on your face. Keep rollin down the road my man. And thanks for the videos!!!
Thanks for watching John. Appreciate the kind words.
What a great story! Life has its way of throwing curve balls when you least expect it. It's how you respond that builds the character and sends unexpected blessings too. I said this on another video, but, I really mean it - You were born with a natural gift for teaching guitar. Yes, you put in the work to get good enough to play circles around people & teach, but it's your presentation that puts it over! BTW, I'm an Ontario dude but my dad's from Little Bras d'Or. East Coast people are the best type of people.
My dad's from there ... Point Auconi road ..? Lick A Chick beyatch ... who dis is? We have the same last name.
Awesome story. You seem happy where you are now, and that's all that matters. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers Dave, and thanks for watching!
I'm not even a father yet but watching your daughter playing Little Wing brought me to tears imagining an unborn child of mine doing the same thing. That must be very, very cool, to say the least. And that's what playing guitar MUST be all about: the playing. If you get anything out of it beyond pure joy and satisfaction, congrats. But playing an instrument is a means to its own end, imho. Thanks for sharing your story, my man! It's as inspiring as they come.
What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it. I was a drummer for 35 years, played in many blues & rock bands at the amateur level. Just 3 years ago I took up guitar at the age of 55 and put away my drums. It's RUclipsrs like you that have inspired me and encouraged me to pursue my dream of becoming one day an accomplished player, good enough to play live gigs. I am not there yet, but remained highly motivated to get there - Thank you again. Btw because of your content I can now play the rhythm and solo parts of song 'Alone' by Heart.
Hey Jay! Thanks for that, it's much appreciated. Have to say that it's awfully nice, to not only be playing again, but to be helping and inspiring others. A real highlight of having this channel.
Awesome! I want to learn "These Dreams" by Heart. KDA has so many songs to choose from! I'm still waiting and hoping he teaches, "I'd Love To Change The World" by Ten Years After (solo)... one of these days.
Wow! I wish I had your drive! I grew up in a terrible environment that effected by commitment to...🤔 life...and guitar. So congratulations for gaining as much ground as you did!
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Man what an awesome story. You're an inspiration, and certainly a rock star to me!
Oh stop! Haha. Thanks very much Mute!
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar No man, you are !!
I love watching you as much for your ability to communicate as your excellent guitar abilities. Your intelligence and ability to keep it down to earth makes you a must watch!
Thanks cliff! Was rough at first but I'm getting better I think. Have heard my whole life how I have a voice for radio but never really gave it a shot. This is a good avenue to work on that, get comfortable speaking in front of a mic and camera.
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar you're a natural, enjoy it!
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar "Voice for radio ..." NO HE DIDN'T !?!?! Face for radio more like ... pfffffffffffffffffffffffffff ... "Must not "bomb" my boys channel .." "Must not "bomb" my boys channel .." "Must not "bomb" my boys channel .."
Beautiful. Years back during difficulty a friend stuck a guitar in my hand & said that’ll help you manage. I raised the 3 kids alone. He was right but I was never any good…. Until… I found your channel 15 years later. Suddenly I’m playing D Gilmour half decent & loving it. You’re one of the best tutors on here.
I just listened to your story. Thank you for the back story. Although your journey took you a different way, I am happy that your path crossed mine. You are teaching another older guy songs I thought I would never be able to attempt. Thank you for sharing your musical talent, you are truly a musician! Also thank you for allowing us to get to know a little more about our RUclips friend!
Cheers Scott, and thanks for the kind sentiment. Appreciate it very much.
Beautiful, man! So glad you rediscovered your true love. My life has been pretty much the opposite - I didn't.play guitar until my wife bought me a Guild dreadnaught for my 55th birthday. I'm so happy to play songs I've loved since I was a kid. And thanks to you I'm gonna learn a lot more! Starting with your amazing Cortez the Killer. Thank you so much!
Awesome man, good luck with Cortez. Never too late to start something and become passionate about it. Dreams of Fame and fortune unfortunately were my driving influence as a kid. Now it's just passion, what it should be.
Thank you so much for doing these solos, the lessons, the recording discussions, the life story...it's all really interesting, it helps me to feel like I know you a little bit, and I'm really glad I stumbled upon your journey...it's been fascinating.
Hey Kelly, Such an interesting and well told life story. Thank you for sharing. I’ve been so impressed with how damn good and effortless your playing appears. Now, we better understand why. Far from effortless, you’ve put in the work and it shows. We’re all glad you’re playing once again and now sharing your talent online. Your playing is very inspiring and your tutorials breakdown leads like no other. Thank you and keep the content coming! Mike
Good God man. This makes me feel so much better. I am Not alone.
Haha, more of us than there are of them Robert. A hell of a lot more.
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar so true brother.
You're the man. Well told. Special channel.
Thanks Thomas! Nice of you to say.
Your daughter plays awesome! That's so cool! Man, I wish one of my kids was a musician! Well, there's always my grandkids! I have 2 - so, there's 2 chances! Congrats on your sobriety!!
Thanks man! Yeah she's an awesome kid and I love her dearly. Wish she hasn't lost the drive she once had for the guitar. Hopefully she picks it back up.
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar - You never know. I took up guitar out of misery, loneliness, and wanting to show people I was more than the chubby kid/teen they saw. As she progresses through life, she might take it back up. But, for me, and probably a lot of other players, the guitar became a companion and a lifelong friend. If the guitar becomes that to her, then she'll be back at it!
damn dude you got closer than most of us. glad you got back on it. your dedication to the list is super fucking inspiring.
Thanks Brandon! I'm loving this RUclips business. Keeps me busy. Be kind of lost without it.
The relatable aspect of your story rings true with tens of thousands of us guitarists just like me. We all have our own rendition of this backstory. Some broader some narrower.
Point is we feel you deep in our souls.
It’s like the saying about acting; for every light on broadway there are a thousand broken hearts.
Peace brother. Thanks for this vid.
Great recap and story Kelley. I’ve learned and lot of guitar from you this past year.
Our stories are very similar. Age 52 now, began playing bass at age 11, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I wanted to be the best rock bass player in the city. My practice schedule was 7pm to 4am almost daily. I became that bass player, Racer X, Billy Sheehan fast. One of the early bands coined me as Johnny X, my first major metal band was Autumn Lord, recordings by Canadian Producer Eric Grief. Many disappoints and bands… all were incredible experiences and tons of fun. Metal died, the 90s came, moved to Portland, OR. I quit playing for about 6 years, then made a whole other run at it at age 31 in this new city.
Corporate job, family and still playing bass locally.
Learning guitar well is my new passion and your channel has inspired me.
Thank you! I wish we could jam together with a killer drummer.
Wowwwwww!!!!! What a story......so real, so exciting. Rocking out on stage every night, now that's what I call living the dream! No need for regrets... you've got memories no one else could imagine. I know.....I was there too! Loved every minute, until the end, and I think about those good times every day!
Many thanks to your daughter. We would otherwise not have seen your appreciated videos. Would have liked to see some pictures of you from the 80ies. Greetings from Germany.
Thanks for sharing your story. You definitely gave it good shot. I've read many other stories of big name guitarists who holed up for a couple of years to really hone their craft.
When people see famous guitarists they kind of say well it was always going to be him. Not so. You have to be at the right place at the right time and everything has to line up. Many times it could of been you or anyone else.
Awesome story Kelly. I'm a fellow Caper who is trying to improve at guitar in my retirement. Content like yours is a great help. Thank you.
I really enjoyed that Kelly! Fascinating story extremely well told. You rock my friend!
Thanks man. Sadly my biggest claim to fame however is that I replaced Alice Coopers guitar player. Wish it was me, haha.
What an incredible life story and journey you shared with us Kelly so for that thank you. I had the pleasure of watching your playing progress during the early years as you practiced in your Van Halen wall covered room. To this very day I have the dismembered remains of the Circus Magazines you cut up to decorate your room and I was the owner of that black Sears Les Paul copy for a number of years. I think I bought it from you for $15 or $20 bucks and that included the small crack in the neck..!!.lol.
You inspired me and made me want to play guitar back then but on a different level.I was and still am very happy to play as a hobby in the confines of my basement until I'm told to turn it down so for that inspiration I thank you again. During those early years you opened my ears up to some amazing music,I can remember leaving your place with a stack of vinyl under my arm of bands I never heard of such as Alice Cooper,Supertramp,Judas Priest and so on. Once again I thank you for the education in classic rock you gave me.
I was recently looking for a tutorial for Stranglehold when I found you on here,you filled in a lot of the blanks with this video because I wasn't sure whatever became of my friend Kelly. In my opinion you have definetly "made it" because you continue to inspire people,me included. I look forward to catching up with all these videos you have posted and learning a thing or 2 along the way. Cheers Kelly
So happy I found your channel👍 Your story explains why I was immediately pulled into your videos 😎 Humble, down to earth, great guy and a huge inspiration to so many musicians. I tip my hat to you Sir ad Thank You! 🙏
Thanks for sharing, man!
Great story bud !!
I've tinkered with guitar for 40 yrs
but never more than in the last 10yrs.
Main thing is to stay motivated and I haven't stopped!!
Hey Kelly, I’ve just come across this absolutely stunning story about your journey that is right up to date. Could you please understand that even this story will most certainly inspire others to keep playing or perhaps reignite their interest again. You also have a great ability to talk with sincerity and enthusiasm and are also very photogenic. I must send you a small donation for my appreciation of your openness and honesty. Thanks for all the lessons that you post up, you have a brilliant personality and I can really connect with your way of teaching etc. Hopefully others will also make donations to help you keep doing what you do and make us all less frustrated and better players. Thanks again for sharing your story, I found it absolutely intriguing. Very best wishes 🌠👌🕊🌅☘️.
Thanks man! I appreciate that. Going through a spell the past week or two where I'm feeling rather frustrated and unmotivated. It's comments like this that cheer me up, haha.
Kelly Dean Allen Guitar I’m only speaking the truth, you are like a real motivation figure to me and I need your help so please keep going. Thank you. 🌠👌🌅.
Your stories are Great!!!
What a great story! Thanks for sharing. Love watching your videos. I learn more from your videos that inspire my own guitar playing than watching any of the other "guitar instructor" videos here on RUclips.
Great video man ! Thanks for sharing your story.
Really enjoyed the video, thanks mate 👍🤘
You’re a helluva player and a phenomenal teacher as well. Thank you so much for your outstanding content. I especially love the complete Aerosmith and Cult full album riff videos.
Wow. Awesome journey! Saw your Cliffs of Dover tutorial just a few days ago that I have been trying to learn for months now and it was great.
Great to hear a bit more of your fascinating backstory. One of my favorite RUclipsrs!
It has been a joy following you. Thank you for the inspiration
I just hope you keep uploading stuff after you're done with the list. Your channel is amazingly inspiring and fun to watch. Thanks!
Oh, I've got all kind of ideas, don't worry. I'm not going away any time soon. Good hobby for an old bedroom player. Keeps me busy and out of trouble.
My man, i started playing guitar 2 years ago at age 19, im at the point where bottles are more interesting to me and i havent achieved 5% of your guitar prowess. You have an interesting life story, no matter how sad and unlucky in terms of chances, at least take soalce in that. I hope you will get at least some interest now from the RUclips communiy because you deserve it, you are an interesting, sympathetic person that can explain whats necessarry for success or not because you have lived that live. There arent a lot of people that can give their own experiences which is an aweome attribute! Your tutorials helped me to learn a lot of new stuff, so i hope you will keep at it, and there is no reason to compare yourself to the guys "who made it". You are an awesome player/teacher in your own right. Take proud in that!
Well I'm 17 and just started under an year ago, so I hope I can learn enough to start a career of sorts. I'm playing riffs and licks here and there but it's hard starting at this age(even though I'm not really old), compared to starting at something like 12-14. I'm entirely self tought, never played any other instruments and never been to musical school. But I think I got the hang of it.
Great story and well told ! Love it. Life sure can throw some curves ! Thanks for sharing man. Really enjoyed it. You are one cool cat !!
The famous verse - and song - "It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n roll" ... thanks for sharing this. You're the real deal; a rockin' rolla
Love your channel. Amazing story. You have made it by the way. I am sure u will have more fans in the universe now than you ever thought possible.
Loved this memory lane, absolutely fantastic
Kelly - thanks for sharing your really engaging, blunt and heartfelt journey. I think your story is more typical of the journeys all of us who aspired to "music industry stardom" experience.The ones who achieve that are probably 1% (if that many) of those who do try. I had a somewhat similar experience with my band (The Maroons) in NYC in the late 1970's-early 1980's. It took me a long time to not see it (not getting a record deal, etc.) as anything but a failure. In your case - just seeing what you and your daughter have shared, and how SHE inspired YOU, tells me you are a resounding success. And you are an awesome guitar player and have GREAT taste! The way I look at it (I'll be 70 in October), If we had gotten a deal and gone on tour for years, I'd be even DEAFER than I am now! So that's a plus! But again, this is a great video, such a human story, very riveting, and so touching - you are awesome! And look - you've got 60K subscribers! Bravo to you!
Keep up the good work mate.
So awesome to hear you open up about your guitar journey Kelly! Keep that fire burning 🔥 besides...your in Canada...you have to 😜
Great story! Things always work out for a reason. I put my guitar down for many years too. I enjoy playing again too! Thanks for sharing!
Such a great story! Excellent!
Thanks for that. Loved it 👍
Thanks for sharing. Great story. Rock on!!
Fantastic. Good for you. And three cheers for your daughter.
I think I've been following you ever since you posted that Eruption cover way back. Been a blast! Very interesting life story, too bad you never made it, but hey sounds like you've had a pretty good time regardless haha.
I really enjoyed hearing your story. You did a great job of telling it. I've only recently discovered your channel while looking for song tutorials. I like your tutorials and will enjoy them even more now knowing who are. All the best.
Thank you for sharing your story...🤘🎸🤘
I hear you say thanks to the viewers for keeping you going..... but thank you a lot for doing your lessons especially them with Pink Floyd/David Gilmour have helped me alot and really nice to see that you do different live versions too
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Once again, thank you for another inspiring video.
You rock!
Thanks very much Russell! Means a lot.
Wow! What an amazing story, it had everything from the heart wrenching pain, to the joyous! You certainly had me totally captivated from the very start. I'm a born again beginner on the instrument, at that stage where I find it very easy to put the guitar down and procrastinate over my learning/skill building. Just from listening to your amazing story, you have me inspired once again. So not only should I be grateful to you for your entertaining videos, which in themselves gave me a level of inspiration, but this story struck a chord with me, no pun intended! Keep up the great work buddy, I wish I had seen this particular video some time ago, its a gem! Thank you so very much, best wishes to you and yours. 👍👍👍☮☮☮🤘🤘🤘
Thank you for sharing your fantastic talent - great teaching (and thank your daughter for the inspiration). Subscribed ✊🏼
Can’t believe I never saw this…thought I’d seen all your vids…I really enjoyed this Kelly…I think deep down we all love to hear people’s stories and yours is a good one…thanks for this👍
YOU ROCK ...thank you 4 sharing man
Wow..What a story! (Just saw this and thought I'd listen) ....seeing things come full circle, thinking you've failed, then turned into such a blessing with your daugther, has to make it all worth while...many times over!!!..Let the anger go, you are blessed my friend in many ways! Enjoy Everyday, Cheers!.............Hell of a story, Thanks for sharing!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO..
IT IS REALLY GREAT TO SEE/HEAR YOUR BACK STORY..
I LOVE ❤️ THIS VIDEO...
Beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing so honestly. I'm so glad you are so much successful. Your passion paid off. Actually, I think it was a good luck or blessing that you did not continue with the band in Toronto. Sometimes life is harsh but at the end the harshness turns to a positive direction.
Very interesting story! Glad you posted your amazing videos. You have really helped me move forward in my playing. If you ever get a chance to show how to play foghat Driving wheel that would be great. Take care.
Just recently found you on RUclips and think you’re an incredible player . I’ll be starting sweet Jane one of my all time favorite’s. Thanks so very much.
Really enjoyed your story, thanks for sharing
Appreciate that, thanks for watching!
Awesome story! Thank you for sharing it! I started playing a few months ago. i am 25 years old. I know i will probably never play in a band. But i love every minute of playing. This is such a great instrument! for me it is a journey to see how good i can become :)
Hey Kelly- I just came across your channel, saw a couple of things you played, subscribed, and for some reason listened to this great story! It's so clear from the comments that many others found it so compelling, with all of the ups and downs, (daughter who plays Little Wing better than I do) and some big breaks with a helping of deep angry regrets- as we all do. That's how the light gets in.
Anyway, I am playing more again, too and wanting to dig in to all of the old songs that I know I can play with some work. Thanks for the inspiration. Thanks for the life and guitar lessons. Always keep playing!
Kelly, you really have a knack for this. Thank you.
It's coming along. Wasn't very good at talking in front of a camera at first, but I think I'm getting better at it.
Nice to hear your story and that your back playing again and enjoying it all. When I first saw your posts I was intrigued to know if you’d been a session musician as you played so competently. I’m just learning guitar at 63, after some successes playing bass when I was in my 20s. The band I was in supported a famous band touring the UK during two years. The band didn’t make it eventually either. Thanks for sharing your story and think you made the right decision staying with your family.
What you are doing for the guitar community now is priceless. Awesome hearing your story and thank you for helping us all out in such a big way 👍😓🎸
Great story. Your videos have helped rekindle my interest in guitar so, thank you.
36:38 wow, I just watched this video in 2024 and I find your story not only amazing but inspiring! I had another phone where I was following you but changed it and lost track of you, and didn't realize you are Canadian! I came across your channel again by chance so I suscribed back! Greetings from Mexico 🙋🏻♂️🇲🇽🎸 I'll tell you on another time about me and Canada 😊🇨🇦 !
Man, thanks for sharing. Highly informative, and no wonder your an April Wine fan. You story kinda bring up Myles Goodwyn vibe to it, and in a similar space time. Keep it up, your just in another stage of your journey, and it's far from over. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
What an interesting story! I am glad you got back to guitar. I am studying two Deep Purple solos that you teach and I learned so much. Thank you! Greetings from Montréal.
Hey man! Overall, I'm pretty new to your channel, but you've had a major influence on my playing in a short time. You've inspired me to practice and improve my skills like never before. Just wanted to say your story is a real inspiration and I'm glad you're able to play again. You're making a real difference! Thanks for these amazing videos
Thanks Jeremy! Never set out to inspire anyone. Didn't really set out to have a RUclips channel either. Just kind of happened. That's one of the greatest perks of the whole thing. Hearing that I inspire people. Very cool.
Hey Kelly thanks for sharing your story. Many of us, well, me have somewhat similar ones. I just fell into some bad pitfalls. That profile photo was me in the 80's. I was pretty good. Glad youre here brother.
wow! things happen for a reason.....thank you so much for sharing your experience, strength and hope! i'am very impressed with your determination to sit in your room and do nothing but play for three years..and chase your dreams.... then family came first and you did the right thing... no surprise your daughter got you up and going after all those years... its funny how things work out... you are a very gifted guitar player/teacher....thanks for getting me interested in playing guitar all over again....i'am going to play sweetjane and when i'am done i'am going to tell my tele how much i love her....cheers
Great story, I was glued to it and I watch many of your videos. Glad you didn't stop playing and decided to come back to it. But what I'd really like to hear more about is your sobriety. That topic affects a lot of people and I'm sure it would be interesting to hear about, even if it's just a short video. Thank you.
Really great content man. Clicked the video expecting to watch the first minute or two and here I am nearly forty minutes later.
Keep it up
- From a 25 year old in Ireland
Thanks very much my Irish friend! Appreciate that very much.
Kelly, Thank you for telling your story! Very inspiring! In reality, you are still living your dream! You play guitar! I really appreciate your tutorials! I started learning 18 months ago at near age 60! It has been a dream of mine to play since about 1983. Please keep sharing your skills with us that want to play because we LOVE ROCK! It’s been my “drug of choice” since age 10! Thank you!!
Just finished watching the whole vid; what an interesting and inspiring journey & life you've lived. I personally picked up the guitar a year and a half ago when I was 17 on a random whim and I'm still playing. I hope to get as good as you and keep playing for hopefully as long as you have (minus the 25 year gap part 😁)
Hey young fella! Keep at it man, you're young. No telling where it may lead you. And if it leads you nowhere such as myself, play it because you love it. Don't do what I did.
Great story Kelly, I remember the scene in Toronto in the early to mid eighties as bass player. The Gasworks was an awesome club - but had a very small stage. Interesting that a woman took you away from your quest and your daughter brought you back - interesting how the universe works. On the other hand you could have made it and everything that came along with that and today find yourself like many who did broke and living day to day. Now you have your own audience who want to learn from you, If your have monetized your channel, as your subs grow you will one day make some serious money teaching others how to play and learn their favourite songs. One thing I would like to know is what gear you are using on each of the songs including effects? Something that I have yet to see with other teachers on RUclips. I'm highly confident that would help your followers with getting the sound you are with the effects you are using. Really enjoy your work and look forward to being a subscriber. Blackstar 40w with the two eights is a great little amp for any guitar player - my how technology has evolved. Not much need for an Ampeg SVT 300 with an eight ten cab that weighed more than a fridge or a Hiwatt or Marshall 100 watt with a four twelve cab. Note: Bach's big break came when he was the singer in a band that happened to be playing at a wedding that Jon Bon Jovi's parents were at. He talk to him and introduced him to snake and the rest is history as we know it.
I love your story just subscribed it’s funny my story is opposite and haven’t really told it . I don’t do big fancy videos and don’t care about monetizing money on RUclips channel I try to get info out. But I can honestly say it’s great to hear from an honest person and your perspective! Why? We learn from all sides of the story and that is what makes your channel exceptional! Kudos my friend keep up the great work and never say never lol!
Incredible "like " account. My high school sweetheart said ' it's either your guitar or me"?
No regret.... still jamming 45 years later.
I can’t say anything better than most of the others that commented below. Agreed with others that it was a great life story. We all have them but to open up your whole life to all is rare to see. Cud-does to you for doing so and I love your tutorials especially the Canadian bands. A fellow Canadian that has lived in the states the last 22 years. I find myself returning to all those songs from the 70/80’s I painlessly sat in my room and tried to learn off a cassette. lol. Thanks again. 🎸
You inspire me! I will never reach your level of playing...but it's fun as he'll to try🙂
Great story, Kelly Dean! Even though you may not have made it big in the music industry, your story is incredibly inspirational to me. As a 35-year old guitar player who has fallen away from the instrument multiple times in his life, to know that someone of your musicality and caliber has struggled with the same issues has squashed a lot doubt in the back of my mind. At 35, I've never been more serious about improving on guitar. I like how you went about getting to an advanced level in your younger years, dedicating yourself every waking moment for 3 years to the craft. I've been doing the same and will continue to as long as it takes. Thanks for sharing this, and keep on playing brother!
Thanks for sharing your story
Your big 4 influences are spot on identical to mine. I picked up guitar at 10 because of EVH, then became obsessed with Randy. Rush took over when I was about 14, and since about 16 or 17 Iron Maiden has been my favorite. It’s been long enough now and I have enough band shirts to say Iron Maiden is my all time favorite lol. Not to mention my Adrian Smith signature Jackson
I would say you have found your true calling! From someone that never picked up a guitar, I have been binge watching your videos nightly and have been thoroughly entertained! Thank you!
Appreciate that mate, thank you very much!
Thanks. That was interesting.
I spent the late 70's in Halifax. My first "store bought" guitar was also a Vantage. Similar to yours but darker wood.
3 years ago you were hoping to hit 10K subscribers. You are now at 57.8K, including myself. This video has 12K views. 😁
thanks for sharing. you're an amazing player.
Thanks mate! Appreciate it.
Sounds like our stories are EXTREMELY similar! Haha! We started guitar around the same time and also nearly 'made it'. The thing that destroyed my one chance of getting signed was the bass player of my band having his head filled with nonsense from his girlfriend and one of his close friends. He formed another band and our band fell apart - even though we had steady gigs lined up. They destroyed the band because the bass player's friend wanted to be the front-man and I was. So, he broke up the band. 2 years later, 2 record companies came looking for us. Such is life.
I just had a Dejevu.hahahahaha. You Him and I I bet could put one killer album together. We can be called the Almosts. Hahahahahah
@@robertclarkguitar Haha! I'm sure of it! Our album could be called 'So Close. But, Yet So Far' !
Lots of similiar stories out there. If we made it big, our stories would interest thousands. We don't, our stories interest nobody. I've got my small soapbox here so I thought I'd put mine down.
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar Well, look at it this way: our stories interest EACH OTHER! And sometimes, that's a heck of a lot more valuable from a personal standpoint. I had the popularity, played to tens of thousands (at least) in total over the 30+ years I was doing it. But, I always liked the inner workings of it all. The road stories interest me. The crazy things that happened around bands. That was always cool because it was comforting. What was happening around us wasn't unique or out of the ordinary in the music world!
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar I have to say, I was extremely pleased to you post this. Truly. Love the channel and you did a very good job explaining. I walked around nervous. Hahahaha