MICHAEL BURKS never got the true fame he so richly deserved, just a great guitarist, with true feeling, timing and tone, and a wonderful voice to go with it, this is just one of his great songs!!!!
Wasn't aware of Michael until he passed away. It is a shame. People like him should be here for long. They have so much to give, so much to teach. RIP Michael.
As is the case with too many talented artists, it took the news of his death for me to discover his music. Meanwhile we are polluted with pop garbage, whilst 'talent' shows are forced down our throats. There is so much great music out there, such a shame its often hard to find! RIP Michael Burks, now to purchase your back catalogue!
The blues is directly flowing from his heart and soul into his fingers ... leaving us behind astonished. It's the first time I heard this man playing ... It's a pity I was too late.
I saw this Man of The Blues so very many times. Never was disappointed,always a great show . He passed about 30 years to soon. One awesome entertainer.We will all miss one hell of a Man.
Man, gone too soon! I'm gonna miss you blessing the stage here in Chicago at Legends! RIP! My thoughts and prayers are with the Burks family and close friends!
we are gonna miss you at the king biscuit this year. used to love it when you would walk like 200 ft out in the middle of the crowd playing your mighty solos!!! RIP IRONMAN
That's cool. Son Seal used to do that too back in the 70s. He used to walk out into the crowd with a looooong guitar cable wound up around his left arm, slowly unspooling it as he made his way through the venue. Made it look effortless.
Man It's 5 months later and I'm still heartbroken..Cant understand why we lost him so young.. Rest in peace IronMan !! Mayb if I'm a good person, we will some day meet in another life!!
The studio version of this is the bomb too. Get it on iTunes. Support Burks. He's gonna need a big bucket of ribs every day when he retires some day...
Michael Burks, man.... I found out about in in a Tonequest Report V4 N 12. October 2003 cover story, a great article, well written; what a man, humble. I read the article and put it away. Yesterday evening I dug it out and and just now looked him up here today and had the chance to see him at this particular show and didn't. What a blues man did I miss. You Tube is all I have now. Thanks for posting this and thank you You Tube.
awsome guitarist. band brill as well. just seen him last nite at carlisle blues fest. what a show. he was on fire. class is hard to find. but we have got it here. keep going forever mike.
MICHAEL BURKS never got the true fame he so richly deserved, just a great guitarist, with true feeling, timing and tone, and a wonderful voice to go with it, this is just one of his great songs!!!!
Come back Dude, earth needs you more than Heaven!
Wasn't aware of Michael until he passed away. It is a shame. People like him should be here for long. They have so much to give, so much to teach. RIP Michael.
Micheal lives on. He isn't forgotten. Saint hood. Much love to those who he left behind.
As is the case with too many talented artists, it took the news of his death for me to discover his music. Meanwhile we are polluted with pop garbage, whilst 'talent' shows are forced down our throats. There is so much great music out there, such a shame its often hard to find! RIP Michael Burks, now to purchase your back catalogue!
this man made me get back into playing again, such soul.
The blues is directly flowing from his heart and soul into his fingers ... leaving us behind astonished. It's the first time I heard this man playing ... It's a pity I was too late.
I saw this Man of The Blues so very many times. Never was disappointed,always a great show . He passed about 30 years to soon. One awesome entertainer.We will all miss one hell of a Man.
Man, gone too soon! I'm gonna miss you blessing the stage here in Chicago at Legends! RIP! My thoughts and prayers are with the Burks family and close friends!
This may very well be my favorite video on RUclips.
we are gonna miss you at the king biscuit this year. used to love it when you would walk like 200 ft out in the middle of the crowd playing your mighty solos!!! RIP IRONMAN
That's cool. Son Seal used to do that too back in the 70s. He used to walk out into the crowd with a looooong guitar cable wound up around his left arm, slowly unspooling it as he made his way through the venue. Made it look effortless.
Three seconds in and this gave me chills!
I second that
Michael is just plain RAW EMOTION! I`ve seen him many times. Each show KICKS ASS!
Man It's 5 months later and I'm still heartbroken..Cant understand why we lost him so young.. Rest in peace IronMan !! Mayb if I'm a good person, we will some day meet in another life!!
how i would have loved to see him play this
michael burks is awesome! just saw him in south bend the other day. KILLER TONE, TOUCH, & PHRASING. talked to him after the show, great guy
The studio version of this is the bomb too. Get it on iTunes. Support Burks. He's gonna need a big bucket of ribs every day when he retires some day...
RIP Mr Burks , Thanks for the Great show in South Bend 11'
I was there. Great show
Why have I not heard of this guy before now..?? Incredible talent. I only dream of being that smooth on the strings...
just 1 of the best, very sad, amazing TONE!
RIP Bigman, the music lives on.
He just flat out rocks.
simple and humble divine dep down from heart .... but unfortunately they move away fast from us
Genius!....man what a loss for us...sigh
WE WILL MISS YOU BROTHER, YOUR MUSIC IS ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS,
RIP Master. We will miss you :(
Truely Amazing!
Voce e chitarra straordinari! Grande personaggio r.i.p.
This is FUCKING BEAUTIFUL! Can't stop listening to the many live versions of this song. They were and still are sooo underrated!
Amazing performance. . Tragedy that he has passed
Michael Burks, man.... I found out about in in a Tonequest Report V4 N 12. October 2003 cover story, a great article, well written; what a man, humble. I read the article and put it away. Yesterday evening I dug it out and and just now looked him up here today and had the chance to see him at this particular show and didn't. What a blues man did I miss. You Tube is all I have now. Thanks for posting this and thank you You Tube.
IRON MAN!!! Ive seen MB at least 20 times around little rock and he freaking rocks!!
This is a great tune. He's very under-rated.
I'll never forgive myself for jot spring you perform.
Great vibrato and feel. What a loss. RIP Brother.
Great player...amazing tone.
awsome guitarist. band brill as well. just seen him last nite at carlisle blues fest. what a show. he was on fire. class is hard to find. but we have got it here. keep going forever mike.
The sound on this video is fantastic with headphones.
People I know would say too loud, but this is the way the blues should be played.
look at the size of that right hand! geez and plays with such precision! a true master
Great music and singing.
This is nice.
Fender man Approved!
R.I.P. Michael Burks!
Awesome tune. Great playing. Just heard about Michael. RIP.
Wow!
RIP Iron Man, already miss you so much.
This guitar speak for itself
RIP Mike, you will be missed.
just heard this on the RADIO (yes, radio) in Burlington, VT. Had to find out who this cat was. Some great blues! Next stop...ultimate-guitar....
Brilliant, Thanks For Uploading And Sharing ... :-)
Great video! Thanks for posting! :)
alyssamwbc my buddy cliff was the bass player this tour fantastic
RIP, Big Michael...
:(
WOW, This guy smokes! Better than most of the blues hacks out there...and what a beautiful song.
Great....!!!!
carajo! que linda cancion!!!!!!!!
Υπέροχος. .. ΣΕΒΑΣΜΌΣ!!!!!!!!!
Sorry big man that I missed you at The State Theatre
The real thing...whoever said "dislike" MUST have hit the wrong button....
Wicked TONE!
♥♥3
@22VamosMilito presente...
The dogsbollocks , speckled hen [English real ale ] hmmm nice one micheal
To good and way to young.
La on rigole plus...
@DexterHaven49 me ol` china is it on cd ?
Why does he playing on child guitar?
Child guitar? Are you kidding? That's a Gibson LesPaul, for big boys only. Child guitar. Riiiiiight! LMFARO!
Yes, I'm kidding , actually.
It's a Les Paul Jr., like Leslie Wests!
:(
This man was so very , very talented , really I think very much like Albert King .Wish so badly I had a chance to see him play .