I am sure that Tom has tough times and challenges, disappointments and pain in his life, but every time I watch and hear him talk about playing and his fellow players, heros and guitars and gear he just seems like the most happy, carefree, lighthearted, joyful spirit you'd ever meet.
My good friend Bob Ressler and I grew up learning to play music, he on electric guitar and me on drums. He was a few years older than me and had his own place with his fiancée. I used to skip school and go to his place to smoke weed, listen to music and jam for hours on end. He introduced me to The James Gang Rides Again back around 1988-89. That was when I discovered Joe Walsh. I’d heard him on the radio before, but never like it was on that album. Joe’s playing is just stunning. I used to listen to The Bomber and Woman over and over and over. It was fascinating to me, still is. Bob could play like that at 19-20 years old. He could play Billy Gibbons guitar stuff like it was something he’d been doing forever. It was absolutely incredible. We lost Bob to cancer in May of 2022, which is something I still struggle with. Bob remains the most naturally gifted guitar player I’ve ever met or played with, even after 35 years doing live gigs with dozens of players. When I hear Joe on tunes like Those Shoes, Pretty Maids All In A Row, Life’s Been Good, Funk #49, The Bomber and Woman, I remember those long days jamming in his basement, just the two of us, letting the music flow in and around and through and out of us, doing our best to develop this thing, this instinct, this unsolicited love and passion for playing these instruments and entertaining others as well as ourselves. I miss my friend. I can thank Joe Walsh for being an unwitting cornerstone of my personal history. Thank you for taking the time to conduct and share this interview. As an aside I’ll mention that I’m a recovering alcoholic with nearly seven wonderful years of sobriety on my card. Because there are so many of us who know what that’s all about I’ll offer this salutation; Take It Easy, One Day At A Time, and Easy Does It. 👍
I saw Joe at Blossom when I was a teenager, some 40 years ago. They introduced him as a contest winner and he came running from the lawn down the aisles onto the stage. He was always one of us. And that was a tremendous show, before the Eagles. His solo stuff is massively underrated.
I always thought Joe was taking a step DOWN when he joined the Eagles. And I also think that at THAT time in his life, when partying was one of his main raisons d'etre, that Joe was happy to let Irv, Glenn and Don handle the talking and speaking in the "meet n greets" and other PR stuff that's a big part of being a Rock star, and which Joe considered to be a pain in the ass and an obstacle to his partying. I was a big fan of pre-Eagles Joe, and I thought that he really joined the Eagles to round out their softball team, for playing with the "Rolling Stone" magazine staff. I think of Joe now as "Analog man" rather than a recovering addict/alcoholic. I've also always liked him for going to US Military Recreation Centers and jamming with the soldiers there, a REAL ordinary average guy.
I was in a daze boarding my umpteenth plane at DFW in the early 2000's. Turned the corner to First Class and there's Joe Walsh staring at me. I got the bug eyes thinking "Holy Sh*t That's Joe Walsh" As soon as he saw that I got the huge Joe Walsh smile. I smiled back even bigger. I kept walking because nothing could top that moment and I wanted him to have his privacy....I was a fan before even bigger fan after. What a great guy. 😃
One winter morning way back in the day up on Sugarloaf Road in the mountains west of Boulder CO there was a knock-knock on the front door. I opened the door and sh*t howdy it was Joe Walsh. He'd run his Mercedes off the road into a ditch in front of my house. He looked good naturedly tipsy. He looked like he'd been at a party all night where it was too hard leave because he couldn't find the door. He politely asked if I would help him get the car out of the ditch. Heck yeah I'd help him get it out of the dtich. I grabbed a shovel and I dug all the snow out from around the car and under the car and then I dug a path back up the road. Joe got into the car put it back and forth in drive and reverse while i pushed on the car. He was actually having a yeehaw good ol' time and we were both slipping and sliding in the mucky snow. Finally, the car popped loose and made it back up on Sugarloaf Road. Joe shook my hand and said "Thanks." He got into the Mercedes and continued motoring down Sugarload Road towards Boulder.
Otis, Tom, Joe...doesn't get better than this. Met Tom after his gig in Beverly MA with Ann Wilson, I went just to see him. Got kicked out of the venue after the show by an overzealous old female usher even though the crew chief said Tom would be out to say hi. As I was leaving the parking lot I saw some folks in the shadows by the stage door including a tall guy. I yelled "Uncle Larry?'" He held up his arms and yelled back "Hey!" Went over, bro hugs all around and it was like we knew each other our whole lives. He hung out with a few of us for a good 40 minutes shooting the shit while he sipped his beer talking about guitars, music, and life. Nicest and most humble musician I've ever met.
Man, major coup for the channel getting Uncle Larry! Worlds colliding...in a great way! Two of my favorite tubers! Buk has got to be full of great stories.
I saw Joe Walsh in the 90s at a music festival opening for the Allman Brothers. He was hammered and frankly pretty terrible. Then I saw him open for Tom Petty on the final tour and he absolutely blew me away. His tone and playing and especially his voice just seemed larger than life. I believe he was playing through 2 tweed Bassmans and it just sounded so massive. Really glad I got the chance to see him again.
Yeah! I never heard anyone describe playing rhythm as "making a nice bed for the lead to play over" and it is really a great analogy! Joe is the reason I picked up the guitar back in 1979-80. I have a bunch of other dudes that inspired me, but it all began with Joe. There is a story behind it but you won`t really find it very interesting, so I will spare you the details.
Uncle Larry saved me during the covid pandemic, and I'm grateful to have discovered him. Plenty of time to dig into his videos and then his music. He got me thinking about playing in ways that were very new to me. He also rekindled my love of good ol' rock 'n roll. I'm glad that he seems to be energized by the whole Homeskoolin' internet experience. I certainly am.
The most Joe Walsh thing ever is to have a house in LA where you don't live and haven't lived in for years but you wrote a bunch of songs years ago and you meet there to work out parts. Just perfection.
Yeah, that is something else. Even though he had some dark days at times there as Tom was saying, he wrote all of those songs there so it's very special to him. That IS perfection-great place to practice!
I was 13 my friend across the street Billy Morse says here smoke this and listen to this new tune by Joe Walsh it was Rocky Mountain Way ... I was like Wow this is the Greatest song Ever !!!
In the 60sJoe Walsh played with the James Gang at the Mentor Hullabaloo in Ohio where we would go to dance on weekends. No alcohol no refreshments. Just great music and dancing.
Joe is the fun and energy that the Eagles needed as they were getting to self reverential. Glad Joe’s demons have been ditched by him, it takes strength and strong will. Having fun. Nice post, enjoyed it
yup , not sure about details on albums ,weather Hotel California was first lp Joe was on/eagles , or wether it was their best selling lp ,but he was on it and it was a Big seller . hell everyone i knew in79 had it. there goes the neighborhood .
Joe is by far my favorite guitarist, musician and personality that has ever inspired me. Thank you for this! Great stories, Tom. You're doin things right!
Joe is THE reason I began playing back in 1979-80. There is a story behind it, but I won`t bother you with it. There are, of course other players that are big influences` on me but Joe was IT. Still is too. The songs, the riffs, the tone, the music that comes from his soul, and it is released by his hands and his wacky faces while pulling off some tasty and unique Joe riffs. The man is respected and loved by every one of his peers. Musicians love to play with him on stage. Some of the footage I have seen goes back to 1975, with a couple Eagles, and so many others. It is a revolving door and dudes with time off during tours sit in for a couple nights. Same kinda like Ringo`s all star jams, which Joe is always a part of. They are brothers in law too.
He’s right. Joe Walsh stole the show every time. Didn’t matter who he was playing with or who was playing with him. It just the way it was . You can’t tame greatness!!
Uncle Larry! This man taught me how to properly bend a string and much much more. Not only that, but Homeskoolin' made the lockdowns a little more bearable. Unc is one of the coolest to ever do it.
Joe is a remarkable player.. An in your face manner, where the lick and riffs so tastefully fit the song. Tasty Joe is a very tasty Guitar Man. I had to say (Guitar Man) cause Jerry Reed wrote Guitar Man That and the US Mail Thanks Otis, thanks for interviewing Tom and playing and hanging with Joe:)
I'm one of those nutty fans I'm 70 and have been this way for over 40 years. Joe is generous I've seen him play live in Sydney several times and I've never been disappointed. Joe is so cool just recently I learned that he shops at my local vintage guitar shop (Guitar Jungle)when he's working in Australia.
I’ve always felt like Joe was playing “for” the audience, like he’s in the garage jamming with you, it never feels like he’s grandstanding or “showing off” how talented he truly is.
Uncle Otis & Tom, this is what the internet is for watching music enthusiast 's like this in Australia what a joy. Thanks for both of you. And people waste their precious time arguing with bots on Twitter !
My cousin who is pretty well know music industry exec once was introduced to Joe Walsh, and Joes come back when introduced was "Hi, I am what's left of Joe Walsh". That cracked me up as I am sure there was ample truth in that statement.
This is awesome. I worked on the stage crew at Carowinds Paladium and got to run a follow spotlight on Joe Walsh. I was a rookie. Great show. Buko is cool.
JOE IS THE MAN. MY DAD WAS IN WW2 LIKE HIS DAD. MY DAD DID 18 MISSIONS GOT SHOT DOWN AND WAS A POW. ANYWAY I HAD 2 OLDER BROS. THEY TURNED ME ON TO JOE. MY BROTHER PLAYED IN BANDS. I PLAY GUITAR. I HAD TO LEARN FUNK 49 AND WALK AWAY.
Thanks Otis!! I'm sure Uncle Larry is going to send everyone over here too!! We just love Tommy! I remember Joe saying one time, when your on tour with me never play the song the same way twice. Just make sure I'm going to like what you play!! LOLOL That has been in the back of my mind at every gig I've played since. I never played with Joe, but he taught me so much. Just like Buko!! Great stuff!! --gary
@@gteefxr3094 Nobody ever asked me that before. I can't tell if your serious or just a troll. It's a long laugh out loud. I'm 71 and maybe I don't always get things right, I just do the best I can. Peace.. --gary
Great stories Tom ,thanks Otis for doing that interview. I'm a guitar player going on 55 yrs. And had a chance to roads for Motley crew back in the day.Great fun and a lot of memories. Great White opened for my band back in 85 ,we had a blast. I remember when Van Halen was the house band at a local club .There were playing pretty much their songs on their first two albums before they even recorded them .. Great show boys.
Love your channel man! I could listen to you and these dudes forever. I was playing an expensive Martin D28 Brazilian Rosewood guitar (which I traded 3 other Martins and Gibson banjo for) in Hank's Guitar in Denmark street London. There was only me and the fella behind the counter in the shop, when the door opened and Joe Walsh walked in. He was looking for an amp for a gig in London that night. I chatted to him for a while, and told him that I was a big fan of his work. He was really chilled and very easy going. Right place, right time! - It was the Eagles that first got me into songwriting and harmony singing. Gavin
We get to hear Joe Walsh stories from Uncle Larry Bukovac?! Good stuff, man, good stuff. Those are two of my favorite musicians on the planet. My head just about exploded when I read the title of this video. 😂
Great video, boys! I'm from Cleveland, too. My parents saw Joe play back in late 60s. My dad always talked about Joe and the famous (RIP) Glenn Schwartz.
Right On! Joe & Glenn are both well worth talking about. I use to go Major Hooples almost every Thursday night & listen to Glenn Schwartz jam. It was the only gig he played at for years, great jams & memories there no doubt! ++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul++
Like a lot of commenters, just here to say again that I'm subscribed to both of y'all's channels, and this was really great. Tom is hilarious, and Otis' dry wit is a good foil. You've both made my day. Thanks!
Wow that was some cool info. I seen the original James Gang very early 70's. You are right how he draws the audience to him. It was almost as though no body was on stage but him. Was a fantastic show.
The Eagles we’re getting serious airplay when I was young. I’ve only seen Joe Walsh once (opening for Tom Petty ATHB). I enjoyed his playing and what he said to the crowd. Really enjoyed this video! Makes me want to listen to Joe Walsh more!
Saw Joe Walsh 4 times, from James Gang through to the Eagles, for a very good reason…. The guy is an incredible singer and player. Absolutely love the guy.
I've been following Tom since I got back into playing 2 years ago..one of the finest players and people you will ever meet from what I can see. Incredibly talented player and just a cool cat to listen to tell stories..he has many and really enjoy his channel 🤘😁🎸the homeskoolin lockdown sessions were so much fun 😊
OTIS, love ya and the INTERVIEWS and history, old Joe with the James Gang was my first albums I listen to at 16yrs old was amazing and the first few Walsh albums that those long songs and camping up at the KERN RIVER were memories I will never forget . If folks knew how great his composed songs are besides the commercial hits of his , they would be amazed. He seems to be a little burnt out from the dark days . Walsh never got credit from his earlier work , maybe because they were long instrumentals, but they are the best.
I recently had front row seats for the Eagles a few weeks ago. Yes, the crowd cheered for Joe longer and louder than for anyone else. Unfortunately, Joe was lost up there. They had a teleprompter set up just for him and he was still messing up the words. Playing so many wrong chords he eventually stopped hitting the strings. There was a lead part for Joe and he slowly walked over to Vince Gill and asked him to take over. Vince nodded at him and began playing Joe's part. The band was quite upset. I could see it in their eyes. I don't know if he'll be back up there again. All of that being said, it was still cool seeing him.
I hope by upset you don't mean angry, if we get lucky enough to be here long enough, we'll all lose our old selves eventually to a degree, or entirely. At least deep down, Joe wasn't so lost he couldn't find the solution of asking his friend for help. That's maybe the only damn thing I would hate life to lose. My love and trust in my people
Joe has that relationship with his fans, in part, because he's just a decent human being. In 2014-ish, Joe played in the Orpheum Theatre in Boston. At the very beginning of the show, he brought out survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing and just talked about community and overcoming adversity. I was crying at the beginning of a "rock concert" and he hadn't even played a song yet. He raised money for the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing. And then he rocked the house. It was the most beautiful, wonderful human experience I can recall. God Bless Joe Walsh.
I really really enjoyed this interview, thanks Tom and Otis! I have been a JW fan since i was a very young man-back when Rides again just came out. A lot of the material Tom talks about here was from the album The smoker you drink the player you get, which i still love. I never knew some of the things Tom said about Joe Vitale. I still have a few memories from those days and one of them is when I went to see Joe in Seattle when he had just put out the Smoker album. So for you true JW fans, picture this he opens with the stage filled with smoke and colored lights sits down at the piano pops open a bottle of wine and starts playing the song Dreams from the Smoker album...very cool stuff. Was a great show and some crazy other stuff happened that night -many many MANY years ago !
Two of my guitar internet heroes crossing the streams. If there is somebody better than Tom, overall, I am not sure who that is. Thank you, Otis, for all you do. Love all your stuff.
These are the kinds of stories I live for. EXCELLENT! I know what I'll be doing the rest of the day. Huge Joe Walsh and Joe Vitale fan. Waddy Wachtel is legendary. I remember seeing the Eagles during the "Hell Freezes Over Tour" and when Joe stepped up to do his spotlight segment we all went COMPLETELY NUTS! It was the most noise the audience made all night. Yep, we Joe Walsh fans are rabid. Hardly an "Ordinary Average Guy". But he seemed so accessible. Exceptional show!
With all the BS going on in the world of music now a days, this gives me everything and Hope 🙏.. THIS IS THE REAL SHIT .. Joe Walsh is up there with Everyone and Anyone as a Musician, Songwriter, and Artist , The Real Deal he is . I been listening to his stuff since I was a kid and especially when I’m Driving, and to have Uncle Larry with him just puts the Icing on the Cake 🎂 for me… Yes Sir.. Lord I Love This Shit and UNCLE LARRY 🌞⭐️👍🏻… THE REAL SHIT …❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️👍🏻.Thank You Otis 🙏🌞⭐️👍🏻❤️❤️❤️.. Bill Szymczyk was Joes George Martin.. 🙏🌞⭐️❤️❤️👍🏻⭐️🌞. You know what I mean 🌞⭐️❤️👍🏻
I hear you on ALL of that! I bought the James Gang album "Thirds" and was back for two more later on that week. I love Joe! Hearing some more of Uncle Larry's tour experience with Walsh was pure gold!
How great . From one great musician to another . What a pleasure to have Tom ( aka Uncle Larry ) on here telling stories of his Time with Joe Walsh. I love the impersonation Tom does of Joe ,Very funny. Hope to see more stories from Tom. Good call Otis .You guys are the best.
I saw Tom play with Joe Walsh at State Farm Center in Champaign IL in 2017 opening up for Tom Petty, the line up of songs on that show for both bands was insane. The crowd was so into the show. But, what stuck out the most was Toms ability to play the Joe Walsh / James Gang songs just like the record. Then afterwards Tom Petty played 2 hrs of perfect hits. Still have the ticket stub!
Sadly I really do not know anything about Tom but always liked Joe. I almost didn't watch not knowing of Tom. Glad I did this clip is now in my top favs of your uploads.
Hey Otis! yeah! Hi Tom! I love this! FYI: I met Joe at The Mint (LA, CA) when his daughter was singing a show c.2010? 💗 I was gonna drive 10 min back to my apt (Melrose & LaBrea) to get my So What vinyl for Joe to sign (I got it when I was 11 or 12! (On My 20 Desert Island Discs) I played at The Mint club lots during the '90's-2010's? Fun & Epic times.
Subscribe to Tom's channel and tell him Otis sent ya. It's one of the best things on the internet.
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And vice-versa for sure.
2 best channels on the tube, Otis and Uncle Larry. They both have a great spirit and community about them.
Already there! Thanks, Otis 🙏🏻
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Uncle Larry is a national treasure. There is just something about the way he tells a story.
I am sure that Tom has tough times and challenges, disappointments and pain in his life, but every time I watch and hear him talk about playing and his fellow players, heros and guitars and gear he just seems like the most happy, carefree, lighthearted, joyful spirit you'd ever meet.
Truth!
My good friend Bob Ressler and I grew up learning to play music, he on electric guitar and me on drums. He was a few years older than me and had his own place with his fiancée. I used to skip school and go to his place to smoke weed, listen to music and jam for hours on end. He introduced me to The James Gang Rides Again back around 1988-89. That was when I discovered Joe Walsh. I’d heard him on the radio before, but never like it was on that album. Joe’s playing is just stunning. I used to listen to The Bomber and Woman over and over and over. It was fascinating to me, still is. Bob could play like that at 19-20 years old. He could play Billy Gibbons guitar stuff like it was something he’d been doing forever. It was absolutely incredible. We lost Bob to cancer in May of 2022, which is something I still struggle with. Bob remains the most naturally gifted guitar player I’ve ever met or played with, even after 35 years doing live gigs with dozens of players. When I hear Joe on tunes like Those Shoes, Pretty Maids All In A Row, Life’s Been Good, Funk #49, The Bomber and Woman, I remember those long days jamming in his basement, just the two of us, letting the music flow in and around and through and out of us, doing our best to develop this thing, this instinct, this unsolicited love and passion for playing these instruments and entertaining others as well as ourselves. I miss my friend. I can thank Joe Walsh for being an unwitting cornerstone of my personal history. Thank you for taking the time to conduct and share this interview. As an aside I’ll mention that I’m a recovering alcoholic with nearly seven wonderful years of sobriety on my card. Because there are so many of us who know what that’s all about I’ll offer this salutation; Take It Easy, One Day At A Time, and Easy Does It. 👍
I saw Joe at Blossom when I was a teenager, some 40 years ago. They introduced him as a contest winner and he came running from the lawn down the aisles onto the stage. He was always one of us. And that was a tremendous show, before the Eagles. His solo stuff is massively underrated.
I always thought Joe was taking a step DOWN when he joined the Eagles. And I also think that at THAT time in his life, when partying was one of his main raisons d'etre, that Joe was happy to let Irv, Glenn and Don handle the talking and speaking in the "meet n greets" and other PR stuff that's a big part of being a Rock star, and which Joe considered to be a pain in the ass and an obstacle to his partying. I was a big fan of pre-Eagles Joe, and I thought that he really joined the Eagles to round out their softball team, for playing with the "Rolling Stone" magazine staff. I think of Joe now as "Analog man" rather than a recovering addict/alcoholic. I've also always liked him for going to US Military Recreation Centers and jamming with the soldiers there, a REAL ordinary average guy.
@@DavidSmith-ss1cg No performer likes the "meet & greet", one old band from Texas called it "the petting zoo".
Blossom is/was a cool place for gigs. Unfortunately, I never saw Joe there but, I did see some great gigs there!!
@@Johngonefishin yep I can understand that. It's hard imagining when you're that hyped up fan. Fun but not funny.
I worked at a guitar builder and met a lot of rock stars. He was the only one that actually asked me if I play guitar. It was really neat
I was in a daze boarding my umpteenth plane at DFW in the early 2000's. Turned the corner to First Class and there's Joe Walsh staring at me. I got the bug eyes thinking "Holy Sh*t That's Joe Walsh" As soon as he saw that I got the huge Joe Walsh smile. I smiled back even bigger. I kept walking because nothing could top that moment and I wanted him to have his privacy....I was a fan before even bigger fan after. What a great guy. 😃
One winter morning way back in the day up on Sugarloaf Road in the mountains west of Boulder CO there was a knock-knock on the front door. I opened the door and sh*t howdy it was Joe Walsh. He'd run his Mercedes off the road into a ditch in front of my house. He looked good naturedly tipsy. He looked like he'd been at a party all night where it was too hard leave because he couldn't find the door. He politely asked if I would help him get the car out of the ditch. Heck yeah I'd help him get it out of the dtich. I grabbed a shovel and I dug all the snow out from around the car and under the car and then I dug a path back up the road. Joe got into the car put it back and forth in drive and reverse while i pushed on the car. He was actually having a yeehaw good ol' time and we were both slipping and sliding in the mucky snow. Finally, the car popped loose and made it back up on Sugarloaf Road. Joe shook my hand and said "Thanks." He got into the Mercedes and continued motoring down Sugarload Road towards Boulder.
@@geraldlavelle3337 Joe always looks “good naturedly tipsy. That’s part of his charm 😂😂😂. Great story.
I was waiting for an airplane and this woman runs up and says”I just saw Tony Hawk.”
@@geraldlavelle3337 Thanks for sharing your joe Walsch story, cool.
The best person. I dig Joe , he is so cool.
Otis, Tom, Joe...doesn't get better than this. Met Tom after his gig in Beverly MA with Ann Wilson, I went just to see him. Got kicked out of the venue after the show by an overzealous old female usher even though the crew chief said Tom would be out to say hi. As I was leaving the parking lot I saw some folks in the shadows by the stage door including a tall guy. I yelled "Uncle Larry?'" He held up his arms and yelled back "Hey!" Went over, bro hugs all around and it was like we knew each other our whole lives. He hung out with a few of us for a good 40 minutes shooting the shit while he sipped his beer talking about guitars, music, and life. Nicest and most humble musician I've ever met.
Uncle Larry is 6'3"!!! I just googled it - for some reason he looks short on his channel!
@@mikedr1549 That’s the first thing I noticed when he walked onstage - he’s a tall dude! 😄
Cool story
@@mikedr1549 What? He's really that tall? That is plumb crazy, on his channel he looks like he's about 5' 10"!
Ok, that's why he has a pinky as long as my middle finger !
Saw Joe Walsh at the Ozark Music Festival in 1974, Sedalia, MO. Basically, he stole the show even so there were many big names that played that day.
Man, major coup for the channel getting Uncle Larry! Worlds colliding...in a great way! Two of my favorite tubers! Buk has got to be full of great stories.
Me Too!
I saw Joe Walsh in the 90s at a music festival opening for the Allman Brothers. He was hammered and frankly pretty terrible. Then I saw him open for Tom Petty on the final tour and he absolutely blew me away. His tone and playing and especially his voice just seemed larger than life. I believe he was playing through 2 tweed Bassmans and it just sounded so massive. Really glad I got the chance to see him again.
This dude is cool. I love the way he described his role as he saw it as making a nice bed for Joe to solo over. Good way to describe it.
Yeah! I never heard anyone describe playing rhythm as "making a nice bed for the lead to play over" and it is really a great analogy! Joe is the reason I picked up the guitar back in 1979-80. I have a bunch of other dudes that inspired me, but it all began with Joe. There is a story behind it but you won`t really find it very interesting, so I will spare you the details.
Loved James Gang, what great albums. "The Ashes, the Rain, and I".
What a real treat to hear all these stories of Joe.
Uncle Larry saved me during the covid pandemic, and I'm grateful to have discovered him. Plenty of time to dig into his videos and then his music. He got me thinking about playing in ways that were very new to me. He also rekindled my love of good ol' rock 'n roll. I'm glad that he seems to be energized by the whole Homeskoolin' internet experience. I certainly am.
Same here
Same here man
Amen
Biggest homeskool in the world
The most Joe Walsh thing ever is to have a house in LA where you don't live and haven't lived in for years but you wrote a bunch of songs years ago and you meet there to work out parts. Just perfection.
Yeah, that is something else. Even though he had some dark days at times there as Tom was saying, he wrote all of those songs there so it's very special to him. That IS perfection-great place to practice!
Otis and my Uncle Larry….don’t get much better than that!
Hell yeah!
@@otisgibbs Long time subscriber to both you and Tom, great stuff!
You are so great!! Love Joe too. You’re great together !!! Lucky you two🎼🎵🎵♥️
"Meadows" is my favorite Joe Walsh song. Great stories!
I was 13 my friend across the street Billy Morse says here smoke this and listen to this new tune by Joe Walsh it was Rocky Mountain Way ... I was like Wow this is the Greatest song Ever !!!
In the 60sJoe Walsh played with the James Gang at the Mentor Hullabaloo in Ohio where we would go to dance on weekends. No alcohol no refreshments. Just great music and dancing.
Thanks Gents. Was nice to see this. Saw JW with Don, Timothy, Vince & Stuert and Deacon here in Portland last night 2/19/23
Joe is the fun and energy that the Eagles needed as they were getting to self reverential. Glad Joe’s demons have been ditched by him, it takes strength and strong will. Having fun. Nice post, enjoyed it
yup , not sure about details on albums ,weather Hotel California was first lp Joe was on/eagles , or wether it was their best selling lp ,but he was on it and it was a Big seller . hell everyone i knew in79 had it. there goes the neighborhood .
My favorite two dudes on the planet in conversation with one another. Life is good.
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I’m 69 and just discovered Joe Walsh when I saw the Eagles this last weekend. He is a fascinating person. Very cool evening.
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Turn to stone! Walk away… the confessor… in the city… so much talent!
Uncle Larry’s inspirational. One of the best musicians out there today. Great interview.
So cool . . . I remember listening to Walsh in high school (79-80) with my buddy . . great memories & good times 🤙
His experiences give such a unique perspective - and more - wisdom. Dude is one of the coolest.
Tommy’s a great guitarist and an equally great storyteller. Great vid!
Thank you Otis for everything you do, in such a straight forward , professional way. The best interviews anywhere! You're the best!
I could listen to Tom talk about Joe all day.
Makes me feel all warm inside.
I watch both of you guys all the time. Great to have you both in one place!
Uncle Larry is such a great story teller and a man of the people.
This guy is very cool… it looks like he’s a few beers in - great interview! Thanks for posting.
Joe is by far my favorite guitarist, musician and personality that has ever inspired me. Thank you for this! Great stories, Tom. You're doin things right!
Joe is THE reason I began playing back in 1979-80. There is a story behind it, but I won`t bother you with it. There are, of course other players that are big influences` on me but Joe was IT. Still is too. The songs, the riffs, the tone, the music that comes from his soul, and it is released by his hands and his wacky faces while pulling off some tasty and unique Joe riffs. The man is respected and loved by every one of his peers. Musicians love to play with him on stage. Some of the footage I have seen goes back to 1975, with a couple Eagles, and so many others. It is a revolving door and dudes with time off during tours sit in for a couple nights. Same kinda like Ringo`s all star jams, which Joe is always a part of. They are brothers in law too.
Buko has a really poetic way to describe sounds. Great guest!
Man Otis, you've been hitting it out of the park with your channel and now you get Uncle Larry with this awesome interview! Hats off to both of you!
Amazing
He’s right. Joe Walsh stole the show every time. Didn’t matter who he was playing with or who was playing with him. It just the way it was . You can’t tame greatness!!
"Uncle Larry," aka Tom Bukovac, is simply one of the best players and an all-round great guy. Hilarious and kind!
Uncle Larry! This man taught me how to properly bend a string and much much more. Not only that, but Homeskoolin' made the lockdowns a little more bearable. Unc is one of the coolest to ever do it.
2 of my favourite you tubers in the same room, excellent!!
Joe is a remarkable player..
An in your face manner, where the lick and riffs so tastefully fit the song.
Tasty
Joe is a very tasty Guitar Man.
I had to say (Guitar Man) cause Jerry Reed wrote Guitar Man
That and the US Mail
Thanks Otis, thanks for interviewing Tom and playing and hanging with Joe:)
I'm one of those nutty fans I'm 70 and have been this way for over 40 years. Joe is generous I've seen him play live in Sydney several times and I've never been disappointed. Joe is so cool just recently I learned that he shops at my local vintage guitar shop (Guitar Jungle)when he's working in Australia.
So cool to see the two of you together!! Love to hear these stories.
I’ve always felt like Joe was playing “for” the audience, like he’s in the garage jamming with you, it never feels like he’s grandstanding or “showing off” how talented he truly is.
Uncle Otis & Tom, this is what the internet is for watching music enthusiast 's like this in Australia what a joy. Thanks for both of you. And people waste their precious time arguing with bots on Twitter !
My cousin who is pretty well know music industry exec once was introduced to Joe Walsh, and Joes come back when introduced was "Hi, I am what's left of Joe Walsh". That cracked me up as I am sure there was ample truth in that statement.
That was very cool of Vince Gill talking you into touring with Mr. Joe Walsh. He's a musician he gets it.
Very cool.
Tasty inversions playing rhythm is a great attribute for a guitar player…..Herco picks been using them when I was a youngster in 70’s…
This is awesome. I worked on the stage crew at Carowinds Paladium and got to run a follow spotlight on Joe Walsh. I was a rookie. Great show. Buko is cool.
JOE IS THE MAN.
MY DAD WAS IN WW2 LIKE HIS DAD. MY DAD DID 18 MISSIONS GOT SHOT DOWN AND WAS A POW.
ANYWAY I HAD 2 OLDER BROS.
THEY TURNED ME ON TO JOE.
MY BROTHER PLAYED IN BANDS.
I PLAY GUITAR. I HAD TO LEARN FUNK 49 AND WALK AWAY.
Thanks Otis!! I'm sure Uncle Larry is going to send everyone over here too!! We just love Tommy! I remember Joe saying one time, when your on tour with me never play the song the same way twice. Just make sure I'm going to like what you play!! LOLOL That has been in the back of my mind at every gig I've played since. I never played with Joe, but he taught me so much. Just like Buko!! Great stuff!! --gary
@@gteefxr3094 Nobody ever asked me that before. I can't tell if your serious or just a troll. It's a long laugh out loud. I'm 71 and maybe I don't always get things right, I just do the best I can. Peace.. --gary
Great stories Tom ,thanks Otis for doing that interview. I'm a guitar player going on 55 yrs. And had a chance to roads for Motley crew back in the day.Great fun and a lot of memories. Great White opened for my band back in 85 ,we had a blast. I remember when Van Halen was the house band at a local club .There were playing pretty much their songs on their first two albums before they even recorded them .. Great show boys.
Holy shit my legit 2 fav channels have collided. Best crossover in history.
Ever since learning The Edge does that with his Herdim picks, I started doing the same thing… like all the time. It’s magical.
This was a INCREDIBLE interview with TB!
Joe Walsh is a National Treasure, and so are you Uncle Larry!!
JOE IS AN AMAZING PERSON & MUSICIAN .
Love your channel man! I could listen to you and these dudes forever.
I was playing an expensive Martin D28 Brazilian Rosewood guitar (which I traded 3 other Martins and Gibson banjo for) in Hank's Guitar in Denmark street London. There was only me and the fella behind the counter in the shop, when the door opened and Joe Walsh walked in. He was looking for an amp for a gig in London that night. I chatted to him for a while, and told him that I was a big fan of his work. He was really chilled and very easy going. Right place, right time! - It was the Eagles that first got me into songwriting and harmony singing.
Gavin
We get to hear Joe Walsh stories from Uncle Larry Bukovac?! Good stuff, man, good stuff. Those are two of my favorite musicians on the planet. My head just about exploded when I read the title of this video. 😂
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I love this format for Tom! Such a cool cat and fantastic guitar player! I listen to him often but, some how this just clicks in place. Thanks Otis!
Great video, boys! I'm from Cleveland, too. My parents saw Joe play back in late 60s. My dad always talked about Joe and the famous (RIP) Glenn Schwartz.
Right On! Joe & Glenn are both well worth talking about. I use to go Major Hooples almost every Thursday night & listen to Glenn Schwartz jam. It was the only gig he played at for years, great jams & memories there no doubt! ++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul++
@@216Numbskull I saw him there as well. Great show!
Love Tom and all great playing and stories he gives us.
You and Tom are two of the best musician-story tellers around. Been a fan of Tom’s for years. Thanks for having Uncle Larry on your channel! 🎸🐶
Like a lot of commenters, just here to say again that I'm subscribed to both of y'all's channels, and this was really great. Tom is hilarious, and Otis' dry wit is a good foil. You've both made my day. Thanks!
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Wow that was some cool info. I seen the original James Gang very early 70's. You are right how he draws the audience to him. It was almost as though no body was on stage but him. Was a fantastic show.
The Eagles we’re getting serious airplay when I was young. I’ve only seen Joe Walsh once (opening for Tom Petty ATHB). I enjoyed his playing and what he said to the crowd. Really enjoyed this video! Makes me want to listen to Joe Walsh more!
15:17...'You get that feathering....like someone cracked an egg over your head..'. Hilarious. I could listen to him play AND tell stories for hours.
Saw Joe Walsh 4 times, from James Gang through to the Eagles, for a very good reason…. The guy is an incredible singer and player. Absolutely love the guy.
Great interview! Whew. Such wisdom from Buk on playing behind Joe Walsh. Uncle Larry, you’re the best.
I've been following Tom since I got back into playing 2 years ago..one of the finest players and people you will ever meet from what I can see. Incredibly talented player and just a cool cat to listen to tell stories..he has many and really enjoy his channel 🤘😁🎸the homeskoolin lockdown sessions were so much fun 😊
OTIS, love ya and the INTERVIEWS and history, old Joe with the James Gang was my first albums I listen to at 16yrs old was amazing and the first few Walsh albums that those long songs and camping up at the KERN RIVER were memories I will never forget . If folks knew how great his composed songs are besides the commercial hits of his , they would be amazed. He seems to be a little burnt out from the dark days . Walsh never got credit from his earlier work , maybe because they were long instrumentals, but they are the best.
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I recently had front row seats for the Eagles a few weeks ago. Yes, the crowd cheered for Joe longer and louder than for anyone else. Unfortunately, Joe was lost up there. They had a teleprompter set up just for him and he was still messing up the words. Playing so many wrong chords he eventually stopped hitting the strings. There was a lead part for Joe and he slowly walked over to Vince Gill and asked him to take over. Vince nodded at him and began playing Joe's part. The band was quite upset. I could see it in their eyes.
I don't know if he'll be back up there again. All of that being said, it was still cool seeing him.
I hope by upset you don't mean angry, if we get lucky enough to be here long enough, we'll all lose our old selves eventually to a degree, or entirely. At least deep down, Joe wasn't so lost he couldn't find the solution of asking his friend for help. That's maybe the only damn thing I would hate life to lose. My love and trust in my people
It's hard to leave when you can't find the door
Two of my FAVORITE uTubers..!!
This is trippy..!! ❤️❤️
Joe has that relationship with his fans, in part, because he's just a decent human being. In 2014-ish, Joe played in the Orpheum Theatre in Boston. At the very beginning of the show, he brought out survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing and just talked about community and overcoming adversity. I was crying at the beginning of a "rock concert" and he hadn't even played a song yet. He raised money for the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing. And then he rocked the house. It was the most beautiful, wonderful human experience I can recall. God Bless Joe Walsh.
Such a great interview! Uncle Larry is one of the most talented and humble guys to ever pick up a guitar, thanks for posting this!
Like Joe Walsh is an individual SO IS Uncle Larry.......The BEST THING that happened from covid was Uncle Larry creating his channel.
This is great! I'm a big fan of Uncle Larry... the bonus, in addition to the stories, is Tom going in-and-out of an impression of Joe... ha ha
Loved this. Joe Walsh stories are always special to me and this one by Tom is among the best I have seen and heard.
I really really enjoyed this interview, thanks Tom and Otis! I have been a JW fan since i was a very young man-back when Rides again just came out. A lot of the material Tom talks about here was from the album The smoker you drink the player you get, which i still love. I never knew some of the things Tom said about Joe Vitale. I still have a few memories from those days and one of them is when I went to see Joe in Seattle when he had just put out the Smoker album. So for you true JW fans, picture this he opens with the stage filled with smoke and colored lights sits down at the piano pops open a bottle of wine and starts playing the song Dreams from the Smoker album...very cool stuff. Was a great show and some crazy other stuff happened that night -many many MANY years ago !
Two of my guitar internet heroes crossing the streams. If there is somebody better than Tom, overall, I am not sure who that is. Thank you, Otis, for all you do. Love all your stuff.
This is a great interview. Thanks for this, both of you.
These are the kinds of stories I live for. EXCELLENT! I know what I'll be doing the rest of the day. Huge Joe Walsh and Joe Vitale fan. Waddy Wachtel is legendary. I remember seeing the Eagles during the "Hell Freezes Over Tour" and when Joe stepped up to do his spotlight segment we all went COMPLETELY NUTS! It was the most noise the audience made all night. Yep, we Joe Walsh fans are rabid. Hardly an "Ordinary Average Guy". But he seemed so accessible. Exceptional show!
Thank you Otis! Uncle Larry has a great channel!
"Fuck it man! We're in the same band!" that is awesome!
Thank you🙏🏼❤️
Cheers 🥂 tom! I'm here for the smiles brother man! You lifted my spirits! Andddddd that My friend money can not buy! Brovo good sir brovo! 🌄
Another really really Goode one..thank you..another barn burner..!!
Awesome story about a freaking legendary character and performer.
As a guitar-playing Clevelander, now living in Kent. I'm one of those guys who feels like he knows Joe. Great stories man, cool channel!
What a great story teller! Laughed so much 😂
Cool stories Uncle Larry. I wore out Smoker You Drink Player You Get and still have the old vinyl. Ah the 70s had some great music!
With all the BS going on in the world of music now a days, this gives me everything and Hope 🙏.. THIS IS THE REAL SHIT .. Joe Walsh is up there with Everyone and Anyone as a Musician, Songwriter, and Artist , The Real Deal he is . I been listening to his stuff since I was a kid and especially when I’m Driving, and to have Uncle Larry with him just puts the Icing on the Cake 🎂 for me… Yes Sir.. Lord I Love This Shit and UNCLE LARRY 🌞⭐️👍🏻… THE REAL SHIT …❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️🌞⭐️👍🏻.Thank You Otis 🙏🌞⭐️👍🏻❤️❤️❤️.. Bill Szymczyk was Joes George Martin.. 🙏🌞⭐️❤️❤️👍🏻⭐️🌞. You know what I mean 🌞⭐️❤️👍🏻
I hear you on ALL of that! I bought the James Gang album "Thirds" and was back for two more later on that week. I love Joe! Hearing some more of Uncle Larry's tour experience with Walsh was pure gold!
Wow,your comments are the perfect companion to this video! Just pure Love Hysteria! I feel it and am totally with you!🔥
How great . From one great musician to another . What a pleasure to have Tom ( aka Uncle Larry ) on here telling stories of his Time with Joe Walsh. I love the impersonation Tom does of Joe ,Very funny. Hope to see more stories from Tom. Good call Otis .You guys are the best.
I saw Tom play with Joe Walsh at State Farm Center in Champaign IL in 2017 opening up for Tom Petty, the line up of songs on that show for both bands was insane. The crowd was so into the show. But, what stuck out the most was Toms ability to play the Joe Walsh / James Gang songs just like the record. Then afterwards Tom Petty played 2 hrs of perfect hits. Still have the ticket stub!
Sadly I really do not know anything about Tom but always liked Joe. I almost didn't watch not knowing of Tom. Glad I did this clip is now in my top favs of your uploads.
Magnificent !!!
More please !!!❤
Love this guys!🎸🎙🙏
Hey Otis! yeah! Hi Tom! I love this! FYI: I met Joe at The Mint (LA, CA) when his daughter was singing a show c.2010? 💗 I was gonna drive 10 min back to my apt (Melrose & LaBrea) to get my So What vinyl for Joe to sign (I got it when I was 11 or 12! (On My 20 Desert Island Discs) I played at The Mint club lots during the '90's-2010's? Fun & Epic times.
F'n Great Talk! Anyone that's played for a living can dig this. Thanks Otis, Tom!
I love doing interviews like this. Spent 5 years gathering many interviews from NE Ohio vintage artists and bands.
Outstanding interview Otis ... thanks Tom ...now more please !!! 😁👌