OMG ... I didn't know Shorty passed away untill I saw the comments. I was one of his biggest fans and would always go to see him play in local blues clubs. Amazing to watch and a gracious man who always had the time to say hello and sign my CDs. I saw him last fall of 2021 and he signed my Topsy Turvy CD and I think that made him happy. I will miss you Shorty ! God bless and RIP !!! You are a legend !
This man/myth/legend Guitar Shorty was the primary influence on what would eventually become Jimi Hendrix's unmistakable sound. He was married to Jimi's step-sister and when he played the Seattle area, Jimi would follow him around like a pup and soak up all of his licks. So when it sounds and feels like he is sounding like Jimi, it was actually the other way around. Real talk. Shorty is very approachable, always walks through the audience serenading the people (does not miss a lick as they take pictures with him and hang all over him!), and is a very nice man. Long Live Guitar Shorty! ;-)
Dorian Gilmer hey there dorian,i know guitar shorty from Houston. I was at a blues jam and shorty participated and when I heard the sound from the first note,i was a fan. Then one sunday afternoon at the big easy in Houston,i got to play the drums when guitar shorty and his band got up there. Wow what a day that was. I played a whole set. It was pretty cool.
+Dorian Gilmer Wow! Thanks for this history. This man is a phenome! I knew it when I saw him in Los Angeles! His sister in law let me in on his secret when I raved about him. Guess I was going on and on to the right person, lol.
Maybe another Hall of Fame should be created. It seems to me the RRHOF is more of a circle jerk than honoring the musicians. We can start with Shorty. Absolutely inspiring.
i was fortunate enough to hear Guitar Shorty tell it too! how is brother-in-law would go AWOL (hendrix) in the military when stationed in Wash. & his brother in law was playing at a club, he'd go awol to watch him.
One of the best version of this song i ever heard,,, the others,, Roy Buchanan, and Buckweat Zydeco,, but this guitar solo,, well,, let me tell you,, wish i had been there,, what a monster ......out of words
A real strong presence and I love the spoken word approach to this song which is basically a conversation between to blokes. Sadly he passed recently. How blues should be played imo.
17.5-minute song and every second is superb. Not too many people could do that (any song). I only discovered this guy a few years ago. Prior to that, my favorite guitarist was Eric Clapton. Still is but it is such a tough call. They both think musically. Whereas, we mortals think in a language, they must think in melodies to get that much magic working. Hope to see him some time soon in the NY area.
+Isidor Farash So true about musicians thinking in melodies, Isidor. Count me among the mortals who can only think in words, despite wearing out my fingertips on the fret-board of a Fender Strat, yet STILL getting nowhere in the ballpark of what real guitar players do without breaking a sweat.
Met Guitar Shorty in San Angelo,Tx. At a Blues Club where my friend was the front act. We sat with him over a beer and as we call it in Texas "shot the shit" CAF guy with killer stories and a great laugh.He played that club Sealy Flats many times and we would love hanging out with the legend Guitar Shorty Master Guitar Man!
I had the pleasure to hear and see Guitar Shorty in of all places...a local bar in Pahoa Hawaii back in the mid 90s. He was awesome...walking out into the street and playing his ass off in the Hawaiian night. I was blown away that Guitar Shorty even booked a gig there. This was-is a tiny old sugar plantation town with old school locals and a bunch of hippies. Back then there wasnt even a traffic light! Man I was blessed.
Saw him play in Ukiah ca about 20 years ago. Played 2 hour and a half sets . His guitars where two beautiful G&L s. Astonishing someone that age could rock so hard. Bought 2 cds which he signed. Hung out after the show talking to fans. Hope I make it to heaven so I can see him again
Its probably just me .. whatever, there is a hint of rage against the machines "killing in the name" song in his super great version of "Hey Joe" and i love it. The bassline while singing "Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses" .. super cool
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OMG ... I didn't know Shorty passed away untill I saw the comments. I was one of his biggest fans and would always go to see him play in local blues clubs. Amazing to watch and a gracious man who always had the time to say hello and sign my CDs. I saw him last fall of 2021 and he signed my Topsy Turvy CD and I think that made him happy. I will miss you Shorty ! God bless and RIP !!! You are a legend !
RIP 4/20 thanks for the music and all the people you influenced. Say hi to Jimmy and the 3 kings and Stevie Ray Vaughn. You will be missed.
RIP Guitar Shorty. He was bad ass, and this was a killer version.
saw him 7 times and he always played this and always around 15 minutes...
wow, hE hAD a Performance,Once, At Sierra Nevada Reggae Festival, Blew ME OFF. Love from Dag in NorWay
Rest in peace Shortie. One of the great little known guitar heroes that many people like me are "discovering" after your dead.
Same here man…..and it makes me sad that I didn’t find him earlier. But he is on my playlist now and forever. Have a nice evening 🎸🎸
This man/myth/legend Guitar Shorty was the primary influence on what would eventually become Jimi Hendrix's unmistakable sound. He was married to Jimi's step-sister and when he played the Seattle area, Jimi would follow him around like a pup and soak up all of his licks. So when it sounds and feels like he is sounding like Jimi, it was actually the other way around. Real talk. Shorty is very approachable, always walks through the audience serenading the people (does not miss a lick as they take pictures with him and hang all over him!), and is a very nice man. Long Live Guitar Shorty! ;-)
Dorian Gilmer hey there dorian,i know guitar shorty from Houston. I was at a blues jam and shorty participated and when I heard the sound from the first note,i was a fan. Then one sunday afternoon at the big easy in Houston,i got to play the drums when guitar shorty and his band got up there. Wow what a day that was. I played a whole set. It was pretty cool.
Great info awesome thnx
+Dorian Gilmer That's something new I learned today. Very cool information. Thanx for sharing.
+Dorian Gilmer Wow! Thanks for this history. This man is a phenome! I knew it when I saw him in Los Angeles! His sister in law let me in on his secret when I raved about him. Guess I was going on and on to the right person, lol.
nice
That was incredible ! Now i know how Jimi became the player that he was. RIP Guitar Shorty .
The drummer and Bass are spot on as well, great job
Bravo Bravo explosão total
RIP Shorty you blues legend 🤙
RIP Shorty! What a fabulous guitarist! God bless you for being on this earth and sharing your unequivocal talent!!
Maybe another Hall of Fame should be created. It seems to me the RRHOF is more of a circle jerk than honoring the musicians. We can start with Shorty. Absolutely inspiring.
hall is a f'ing joke for sure...
Just got my blues jam fix for the day, another legend is gone but not forgotten!!!
Im sorry it took so long to find ya. RIP Shorty
What in the hell!!!!! How am I just now coming across this cover!!! That was off the chain!!! Much respect!!!🙌🏾
hell yes! rockin it. guitar shorty is the man. king of the blues.
Shorty tearing it up while pushing age 78! Hendrix clearly got some influence from Shorty. RIP to a great bluesman.
Gone but Not Forgotten RIP You Legend !!!!
Cette vidéo est à mettre sous scellés au patrimoine mondial du blues ! fabuleux guitariste ...Thanks for this precious gift !
J'approuve.
Shorty is playing the guitar upsidedown & in reverse of Hendrix and still crushing that Hendrix sound
Shorty was a big influence on Hendrix.
RIP Legend…..probably the best version of this song I ever heard, fyi he’s 77 old here….
last of 7 times I saw him was in '09 and he always played this and always around 15 minutes of heaven!
gotta love live blues shows!
He should be In the hall of fame, he influenced jimmy hendrix CAN YOU HEAR IT, RIP SHORTY!
i was fortunate enough to hear Guitar Shorty tell it too! how is brother-in-law would go AWOL (hendrix) in the military when stationed in Wash. & his brother in law was playing at a club, he'd go awol to watch him.
One of the best version of this song i ever heard,,, the others,, Roy Buchanan, and Buckweat Zydeco,, but this guitar solo,, well,, let me tell you,, wish i had been there,, what a monster ......out of words
I wasn't there but I saw shorty several times and everytime he does this tune its like he takes you to a wonderful place for 15 minutes!
@@timhoovermusicman as only a True Blues Master can do
@@edgaeta2001 for sure!
I worship His divine shadow🤝
He's now in Heaven where guitar strings never break.
RIP Shorty
Great display of guitar playing moving one's appetite loving this type of music.
Just saw Shorty and his band in Santa Barbara. Outstanding performance.
You are doing a great job with shorty ,I didn't over look that at all, great job
Wow,,,, the drummer love the way he plays ..so good
He was a kind and sweet man, a great songwriter, the salt of the earth.
Merci
We love you Jimi and your cousin Guitar Shorty ...God thank you for both of their family Talent share d
A real strong presence and I love the spoken word approach to this song which is basically a conversation between to blokes. Sadly he passed recently. How blues should be played imo.
RIP Legend
while the man's plan over relays looping the Beat Again beautiful just beautiful teardrops in my eyes
Favorite album is gone. He said lot bout fullas doin it tuff. Thanx
Guitar Shorty is Great. Thank You.
RIP SHORTY AGE 87 HE WAS 77 HERE WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU OR JIMMY
We used to have a blues club in San Diego called Blind Melons. Saw him there a couple of times in the early '90s.
Damn that was good!
17.5-minute song and every second is superb. Not too many people could do that (any song). I only discovered this guy a few years ago. Prior to that, my favorite guitarist was Eric Clapton. Still is but it is such a tough call. They both think musically. Whereas, we mortals think in a language, they must think in melodies to get that much magic working. Hope to see him some time soon in the NY area.
+Isidor Farash So true about musicians thinking in melodies, Isidor. Count me among the mortals who can only think in words, despite wearing out my fingertips on the fret-board of a Fender Strat, yet STILL getting nowhere in the ballpark of what real guitar players do without breaking a sweat.
"think musically" .. nicely put .. i think i know what you mean
.. Miles Davis comes to mind
Musiciens think musically on our behalf, us mere mortals.
The old time blues artist normally played 9pm - 2-3 am multiple days/week, they knew how to put on a show unlike modern clock watchers
Met Guitar Shorty in San Angelo,Tx. At a Blues Club where my friend was the front act. We sat with him over a beer and as we call it in Texas "shot the shit" CAF guy with killer stories and a great laugh.He played that club Sealy Flats many times and we would love hanging out with the legend Guitar Shorty Master Guitar Man!
Once sat with us and ate a salad,shot the breeze with us.great guy.
Awesome talent. May God bless his soul. See you on the other side Mr
Shorty
AWESOME GUY SHORTY
Thats The best thing what I heard in my life
We all love 💕 shorty, always in are 💕
Awesome!
One ofmy fav guitar players of all time 🎸
Speechless
unbelievable
That's so cool when he mimics the talk box.
RIP. Smokin' player.
RIP Shorty!
I had the pleasure to hear and see Guitar Shorty in of all places...a local bar in Pahoa Hawaii back in the mid 90s. He was awesome...walking out into the street and playing his ass off in the Hawaiian night. I was blown away that Guitar Shorty even booked a gig there. This was-is a tiny old sugar plantation town with old school locals and a bunch of hippies. Back then there wasnt even a traffic light! Man I was blessed.
The REAL DEAL.
Rest in peace Shorty
Rip Joe, you'll be missed.
I used to like the song--now I can live with it without the solo. Amazing tour de force.
Ooops: typo--CANNOT live with it without the solo. Sorry!
RIP Shorty
He's 78 years old here. Think about that.
great
💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 ☮️!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you, Guitar Shorty!!!!! Subscribed!! Thank you for posting!!
Super
...where to u go?
He is on fire.
Can anyone identify that guitar Make and model ?
Saw him play in Ukiah ca about 20 years ago. Played 2 hour and a half sets . His guitars where two beautiful G&L s. Astonishing someone that age could rock so hard. Bought 2 cds which he signed. Hung out after the show talking to fans. Hope I make it to heaven so I can see him again
Its probably just me .. whatever, there is a hint of rage against the machines "killing in the name" song in his super great version of "Hey Joe" and i love it. The bassline while singing "Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses" .. super cool
Somebody get him interviewed pronto!!!
Holy Shit!!!!! The real DEAL! Guitar Shorty is not Hendrix.....Hendrix is Guitar Shorty!
I mean step brother in law, jimi had a white step sister who was married to my friend guitar shorty, jimi used to go awol to learn these licks
Is that a G,&L Stat?
That short wammmy bar
And mother of toilet seat pick guard makes me think so
Remix this type if lyrics send special meaning to vibrate one thinkings concerntration understanding real love feelings.
😮I worship His divine shadow🤝
Very sad to hear of his passing. I'm sure he was welcomed by Jimmy and Duane and they're just jamming their asses off.
🔥
Shot out to alfred at ravellos osteria. #MONTEREYPARKCALIFORNIA
He handed my that G&L one night when he broke a string..... He said "Hold on to Red!'
He does care. N his gat pretty good!
muy bueno
This cats badassss
🙏😥
R.IP guitar man.
Texas F'in heat.
I meant rythme guitar
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This guy influenced Jimmy Hendrix, fact
Band has hay joe. Shorty kinda
Love shorty but hendrix hes not.
dragged on...longest ending solo....shoulda ended 20mins sooner
He was doing a little Hendrix thing at the end
So many bald white men. But he is good.
he can't sing. crazy
What do you mean?
Hendrix couldn't either but it didn't matter much. Same with Mick Jagger.
That guitar does his singing
RIP Shorty