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Forrest McDonald
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 5 เม.ย. 2008
The Forrest McDonald channel covers stories from my 60 year musical career plus many live performance videos and special music moments. I played the guitar solo on the Bob Seeger song 'Old Time Rock and Roll' and have worked with the Muscle Shoals Swampers. In my videos I refer to myself as The Old Time Rock and Roller. Many of my stories cover the early days of rock such as meeting Jimi Hendrix in the Greenwich Village in 1965 to Meeting Led Zeppelin in 1969 up to the present day. There are many concert films in the videos. If you like going back to the days of "peace, love, and rock and roll you will have a good time here. The other section of my channel is devoted to live performances with the Forrest McDonald Band. If you like old rock and roll, blues, or R&B you should enjoy my channel.
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Muscle Shoals Top Session Man Will McFarlane talks gear tours studio
Muscle Shoals Top Session Man Guitarist Will McFarlane talks gear, tours, and the studio studio with Forrest McDonald.
Born in California, Will McFarlane, gravitated towards music at the early age of 6 when he began taking voice lessons, adding piano just a year later. After he was inspired by the famous Beatles performance on the Ed Sullivan show, McFarlane decided to take up guitar at the age of 12 years old. He would soon develop a taste for R&B and Motown music in high school that would allow him to focus on his rhythm guitarist skills. Will McFarlane has been playing guitar for more than forty years. His music encompasses blues, country, folk and rock ‘n' roll. In 1980, after five years of touring and recording with Bonnie Raitt, McFarlane moved to Muscle Shoals, where he played with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section on records for Etta James, Bobby Blue Bland, Little Milton and Johnny Taylor. McFarlane continues to record and perform in Muscle Shoals, Nashville and around the country. He was inducted into the Musicians’ Hall of Fame in Nashville for his work with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.
Will and I met in Muscle Shoals at the Shoals Theater after I had performed during the 10 day WC Handy festival in 2019. We both had a mentor in Muscle Shoals Producer and Swamper Jimmy Johnson. Here is the complete interview where we discuss Williams choice in guitars, amps, speakers, pedals on this pedal board, sessions, touring and great stories. I may break this into smaller sections in the future. For now you get the whole interview.
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Chapters:00:00 - 1:00 - Intro00:59 - 29:08 - Will talks guitars amps pedals28:09 - 37:40 - Influences, sessions, friends37:41 - 43:00 Bonnie Raitt, studio stories 43:01 - 45:26 - Less is more, take your time son45:27 - 47:57 - Bobby Bland Less is more, take your time son47:58 - 50:35 - One of my funnest days in the studio Levon50:36 - 53:09 - A musical Conversation in the studio tips53:10 - 55:03 - The heroes we end up playing with55:04 - 59:00 - Roger Hawkins and Jimmy Johnson59:01 - 1:04:67 - The Muscle Shoals Documentary, Studios1:04:67 - 1:14:51 - Future gigs and recordings
Born in California, Will McFarlane, gravitated towards music at the early age of 6 when he began taking voice lessons, adding piano just a year later. After he was inspired by the famous Beatles performance on the Ed Sullivan show, McFarlane decided to take up guitar at the age of 12 years old. He would soon develop a taste for R&B and Motown music in high school that would allow him to focus on his rhythm guitarist skills. Will McFarlane has been playing guitar for more than forty years. His music encompasses blues, country, folk and rock ‘n' roll. In 1980, after five years of touring and recording with Bonnie Raitt, McFarlane moved to Muscle Shoals, where he played with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section on records for Etta James, Bobby Blue Bland, Little Milton and Johnny Taylor. McFarlane continues to record and perform in Muscle Shoals, Nashville and around the country. He was inducted into the Musicians’ Hall of Fame in Nashville for his work with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.
Will and I met in Muscle Shoals at the Shoals Theater after I had performed during the 10 day WC Handy festival in 2019. We both had a mentor in Muscle Shoals Producer and Swamper Jimmy Johnson. Here is the complete interview where we discuss Williams choice in guitars, amps, speakers, pedals on this pedal board, sessions, touring and great stories. I may break this into smaller sections in the future. For now you get the whole interview.
We thank you for watching. Please like and subscribe if you would like to see more great stories.
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Chapters:00:00 - 1:00 - Intro00:59 - 29:08 - Will talks guitars amps pedals28:09 - 37:40 - Influences, sessions, friends37:41 - 43:00 Bonnie Raitt, studio stories 43:01 - 45:26 - Less is more, take your time son45:27 - 47:57 - Bobby Bland Less is more, take your time son47:58 - 50:35 - One of my funnest days in the studio Levon50:36 - 53:09 - A musical Conversation in the studio tips53:10 - 55:03 - The heroes we end up playing with55:04 - 59:00 - Roger Hawkins and Jimmy Johnson59:01 - 1:04:67 - The Muscle Shoals Documentary, Studios1:04:67 - 1:14:51 - Future gigs and recordings
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Rock Legends Untold Stories Ty Grimes
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2024 Blues Music Awards Winners The Nick Moss Band w/ Dennis Gruenling House Party 5 27 24
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❤❤❤! Thanks Cuz for uploading this short video!
@@TJB-ov2xw my pleasure Cuz. I’m really pressed for time these days. 🦋🐶🧸🎸🎵🤗
@@ForrestMcD Heyyy Forrest! I can tell! No problem Cuz! Ttyl and have a blessed day! ❤️💯🙏📖🙋🕐
@ You too my friend. Peace love music and blessings ☮️❤️🩹🎵🫶🏼🙏🏼🎸
@@ForrestMcD Thanks Cuz! You too my dear friend Forrest!❤️🙏💯🎸🎸🎸🙋
Thank you - submitted to KCH, (with Love)... he so deserves this, I don't understand what the hold up is, but then it took too long in my opinion to get them into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. Your video is 2 years old and still no joy :( Maybe this year, fingers crossed. I love your Steve recollections - keep sharing please and thank you!
Hi Debbie I do what I can to help out a friend. He certainly deserves it. I am surprised Little Feat are no in the R&R hall of fame. We keep on trying. Thank you for your kind words. Share it with any friends who may not have seen it. Have a great weekend! 🎙🎸
Forrest, thank you for sharing this - I have never heard "Dreams" before - fantastic work! Stronger and Stronger (for sure). I absolutely love how Steve sings the song, "Forever in Blue" from the TBF album. Its a masterpiece in my opinion, but then everything Steve did was so perfectly sung. Did he recognize the fact that he was SO adored by his fans? I wonder if he really gets it. I just received his new Seasons 3 CD and absolutely love that as well. Peace, happiness and great success. I love your work!
Debbie thank you very much. Steve is well aware of how many hearts he has touched around the world. He is truly overwhelmed by all of the love from his beloved fans. Have a great weekend. Kindest regards, ~ Forrest
Heyyy Forrest! I just finished watching this and it was so good! I like Will! He is kind! You guys are so down-to-earth. Anyway, it's nice to have those wonderful "throw back" memories of the past. B.T.W., You look great! Please say hi to Kaylon & the band for me. You have a blessed night and I will ttyl Cuz! P.S. I loved it when you said to Will that you're a man of faith! 🥳We love you!!!❤️🙏💯🥰
Thank you TJ for your kind words. Will is a great guy and musician. We are blessed to have him. I am getting there one day at a time. Have a great weekend.
@ForrestMcD Heyyy Forrest! You're welcome! I'm glad you guys have a good friendship. May I ask you something? Is it hard to maintain long term friendships in the music industry! It seems like a lonely world, if 'you" don't have solid friendships and respect on all sides. Anyway, I am a slow-poke in following up on my messages! I am so happy you are feeling a little better each day! One step @ a time right? Have a blessed night and I hope you had a wonderful weekend! ❤️🙏💯💝💐👋🎸🎸🎸🙋🇱🇷
@@TJB-ov2xw A true friend is a true friend. Sometimes politics gets in the way and you have to put all of that aside. Thank you for your kind words. I am not in touch with the band. They are all doing their own things. I am going the singer-songwriter route now and will probably use Will and my Muscle Shoals friends on the next record. I should return to work in two weeks. Take care and God Bless you! ❤🙏💯💝💐👋🎸🎸🎸🙋🇱🇷
@@ForrestMcD Heyyy Forrest! Yeah I can imagine but you're right! 💯 On the Friendship Factor! True friends are true friends! You're welcome🤗. Oh I see! Well that sounds fun and it must feel good to start recording again in 2 weeks! 🤸. Thank you and have a blessed night Cuz! Stay cool, smooth and kind & I will ttyl. ❤️🙏💯🙌😊🌹🤸😊🥳
@@TJB-ov2xw Recording late spring other work in 2 weeks. ❤🙏💯🙌😊🌹🤸😊🥳 Amen
Myyyyy Cuzzz!!! ❤🎉🤗💯
Hi Forrest ! Great seeing you again.......I love listening to guys who love and know music like you and Will having a spirited discussion ! Looking good Sir! Be well
@@Michellelovesanimals-OFD Hi Michelle thank you for your very kind words. We have been blessed with our friendship and the love of the guitar to bring us together. Thank you once again if you have any friends that might like it, please share it with them. Have a great evening.
Listening from Muscle Shoals... it's so true about music being a "thing" that stirs the soul. It's been staring mine since I was 15, it's also why I founded the Amateur Musicians Association of the Shoals!
Hi Mike it's great to connect with you. We will have to get together when I come back next spring some time.
Watching now 🎉
I hope you love it. You are so sweet 💯🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎸🎸🎸😎😎😎😎🥰🎸💕🎶😎👏TY
@@ForrestMcD Amazing interview. When he talked about live vs studio was interesting and how you talked about hearing music and then playing with them later was pretty amazing. Your guitar duo at the end I love but not long enough. Love it 👏🎸
Heyyy Forrest!!! You guys are true stars! ❤🙏💯🎸🥰🤗
Thank you TJ between all the friends I have had in the music business we have lead a blessed life. ❤🙏💯🎸🥰🤗
@@ForrestMcD Heyyy Forrest! You're welcome! It's real talk. Everyone struggles with something. You and James are so relaxed and y'all look happy. You are 💯 about how God has blessed you and James also. What a Mighty God we serve, Cuz! You have a blessed night and I will ttyl!❤️🙏💯🎸🤗💐💝🙂
@@TJB-ov2xw Hey TJ we can make it with faith that is all I can say. I am just finishing a great 70 minute interview with my friend Will McFarlane he is the top Studio Guitarist in Muscle Shoals, AL. Stay safe my friend, ❤🙏💯🎸🤗💐💝🙂.
@ForrestMcD Heyyy Forrest! Faith in God is powerful. I love it! Oh wow! I know that interview is good. I'm looking very forward to seeing it. You interview very well.! I will holla @ u lata. Have a blessed night and I will ttyl!❤️🙏💯🤸❤️🤗💐💝🎸🎸🎸🎸
@@TJB-ov2xw Thanks TJ I am wrapping it up tonight. God bless you my friend❤🙏💯🤸❤🤗💐💝🎸🎸🎸🎸
Heyyyy Cuz!
Hi TJ I just did a great 2 hour interview with Muscle Shoals Top Session Guitarist my bud Will McFarlane. I'm getting better, How are you and the family? 💯😎🎸
@@ForrestMcD HEYYYY MY DEAR FRIEND! Ok! I can't wait to watch your 2 hour interview session. Will be waiting for it! Anyway...Thank you for asking about us!!! I'm soooo happy you're getting better! Prayer is so very powerful. I'm doing fine and the fam. is too! How's your family doing? Are y'all ready for turkey day?🙂 You know what I want? Candied yams, some collard greens, spoon bread, and smoked turkey, Cuz!!! I'm straight after that!!! Have a blessed day and a relaxing day. Stay cool & kind and keep wearing that amazing smile of yours and I will ttyl!!! We love youuu!!!!❤️💝🙏💯🎸🎸🎸 🙋🤸💐
@@TJB-ov2xw Thank you Cuz We love you too!!!!❤💝🙏💯🎸🎸🎸 🙋🤸💐
@ForrestMcD Cuz you are so sweet and kind!!! You always make me cry but they're always happy tears!🥲🥲🥲 ❤️🙏🥰💯🎸🤸🌹
@@TJB-ov2xw Happy tears are good. ❤🙏💯🎸🤗💐💝🙂
Love this interview! 💯🎸
FP It's great to see you. Thank you for your great comment. James has played with a virtual who's who of American musicians. What part did you like the best? 🎸🎵🎹🎶🤗💙
Great job
Thank you Jeanie! What a story right? Have a great day. What part did you like the best? 🎸🎵🎹🎶🤗
He should have been singing R&B all along. Listen to how beautifully it suits his voice. My Gawd, I am amazed all over again. Love him so!
@@annisawestcott I gave him a shot here and it turned out great. I totally agree that he can do both. Thank you for your comment. Did you know he loves R&B?
@@ForrestMcD I did know that! I've heard his story about hearing Sam Cooke on the radio of his mother's car. I've really been loving his album Traces and how he's worked in some R&B grooves. Easy to Love is great, as is his reimagining of I Need You.
@@annisawestcott I have not heard the reimaging of I need you where can I find that?
@@ForrestMcD It's on his album Traces, and he has also posted it on TH-cam. th-cam.com/video/bNkn2UC_M1M/w-d-xo.html
@@annisawestcott thank you very much. It’s very pretty. That’s the title of my first solo CD that it’s over and hold onto your dreams are also on you’re awesome. Have a great night.
Paul Rogers gets my vote every time
He is great and very underrated. Thank you for your comment! Who comes in second to you on this list?
Heyyy Forrest! I'm on watching & listening now! Will leave you a message afterwards! ❤️💯
Hey Cuz! I just finished watching and listening. I left 2 separate replies. IT WAS EXCELLENTE!💯❤️🎸🎸🎸🎸💝🙋🙋🤗
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Hey Forrest !!!
Hi Jeanie it's nice to see you. How are you? I hope you enjoy this video. James is great and has played with so many awesome superstars. Please listen to his story and check out his movie. Thanks for coming by!
Hi Forrest ! I am happy to see you here and having a great conversation with James ! Having grown up in Boston, I love to listen to all of your stories about places familiar to me. You look well Forrest ! Take care and Thanks for sharing your chat with James ❣
Hi Michelle! Thanks for listening. James is such a great guy and he has so many great stories that I wanted him to tell all of the fans. Thank you for your kind words I really appreciate you caring and watching. It is my pleasure to shine some light on my friends. Take care! ~ Forrest
@@ForrestMcD Thanks again Forrest ! 🍀☘
Awesome interview between the two of you! Love your life stories Forrest.
Hi Patti, I am glad you enjoyed it! We go back 55 years. It's hard to imagine we were those guys back then. It is remarkable to have the opportunity to get the stories told. James is such a great guy and he has so many great stories that I wanted him to tell all of the fans. Thank you for your kind words I really appreciate you caring and watching. It means a lot to me.
Forrest is the best! ❤
I loved this interview and I like James! Figured if he is a friend of yours, he's 💯. He's an advocate for the oppressed and the forgotten! As usual Cuz, you knocked it out of the park! Have a blessed evening and you look great!!! So very happy that you are recovering! I think I asked you this before but I forgot! Do you read music or do you play by ear? That's it. Ttyl and sleep well tonight!❤️🙋💯
@@TJB-ov2xw TJ thank you for your kind words. James is a great guy and I treasure our friendship. I can read charts and notes slowly I know theory but I play mostly by ear. Have a great night my friend keep the faith! ❤🙋💯 🎸
@@ForrestMcD You're always welcome and thank you! Yeah, he seems real cool! I still think Steve (Perry), is the best singer! ( I saw him singing "Roadrunner", on a TH-cam video. It was during a live appearance on The Midnight Special. I think it was in 1979. Anyway, Journey was jamming with Herbie Hancock and they were all excellent. Steve knocked it out of the box. Very soulful voice. Switching gears! I thought you played by ear! Most phenoms do! 👍! Well, let me stop yapping. Have a blessed night and yes, we will keep the faith in Christ! Ttyl Cuz! We love you!🙏❤️💯🤗🙋
Amazing interview! He’s a talented guy and love hearing your memories! 👏 as always 🎶🎸
Thank you so much! James is a great guy and performer it was an honor to have him on my show. If he had any more friends I would need a trailer to carry around all of the names. What were some favorite moments or stories? Have a great night. 🎶🎸
@@ForrestMcD All the artists he has performed with! 😳
Hey Forrest my friend how have you been ?? Haven't heard from you in a hot minute I missed ya
Hi Cricket I had some surgeries and have been in recovery mode most of the spring and all summer. I am starting to get back into the swing. I hope you like this video. James is such a great and talented guy and a super friend. How are you? It's great to see you. Thanks for saying hi.
@ForrestMcD I'm down in my back have been for a bit, but hopefully I'll get better soon thanks for asking ❤
Thank you Forrest for sharing this with us! Steve Perry is the greatest.💗
Couldn't agree more! Thank you for watching Vanessa have you watched my others on Steve?
@ I have! They are such a treasure!
Omg! I loved that song Sweet Mary! Still having the 45 around my house somewhere!
That is so cool thanks for the memory? Have you watched Steve Perry is the Best rock singer I have ever worked with told by Forrest Howie McDonald?
@ Yes. I’ll probably watch it again soon too!
And yet he wasn't as good as Brad Delp, whom even Steve admired.
Thank you very much!
Heyyy Forrest! How are you doing Cuz? Just thinking about ya! Have a blessed day!❤🙏💯🙋💝🎸🎸🎸
HI TJ I am getting a little better thanks. One day at a time my friend. How are you and yours? I had a great interview with Blues Harmonica Player and front man James Montgomery Tuesday but a glitch happened and I didn't get any film. It will happen. Keep the faith. Have a blessed day!❤🙏💯🙋💝🎸🎸🎸
@@ForrestMcD Heyyy Forrest! You're welcome and that's so good to know! Yep, we just take a day @ a time! 🙂! Oh you did? No worries! It will all work out for you! I will watch for it! Well Cuz, I'm hanging in there! I caught the flu a week ago and I'm resting. Been asleep most of the day though and just staying @ home until I feel better. Anyway, we're doing pretty good! Thank you so much for asking and touching base with me! You and I will keep the faith! Press on! Ttyl and I will check in with you lata! Have a peaceful and blessed night my friend! 💕🙏❤️💯🎸🌇🙋
@@TJB-ov2xw Hi Cuz, I am getting a little better. I have an interview with James Montgomery tomorrow we tried it a week ago but it didn't record. Thank you for your kind words. I hope you feel better soon. Have a peaceful and blessed night my friend! 💕🙏❤💯🎸🌇🙋
@@ForrestMcD Heyyy Forrest! It takes time! Oh you're welcome and thank you my dear friend!!! It's going to all work out! You'll see! 🤗. Wow, that sounds exciting. You are a very hard worker Cuz! I'm so proud of you! You hang in there and I will ttyl and have a blessed day in our Lord and SAVIOUR KING YESHUA/Jesus of Nazareth, Israel! Bye! 👋❤️🙏💯🌹🌹🌹🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Great video. Steve perry has been my favorite singer since the second I heard him on the infinity album. But I wasn’t exactly sure that he could pull it off live and then our band went down to Salt Lake when they were playing down there. I think it was in 79 for the evolution Album he was backstage he was strumming a bass sitting on a stool with a cuppa tea teabag hanging out of the cup. I just stood there listening to him in disbelief. I could not believe what I was hearing. He introduced himself we all knew who he was. He was super cool. We talked for a few minutes. He strummed some notes, sang warming up for the show. we left and I was so blown away. I still listen to him every day. I truly believe he’s one in a lifetime.
Razor, I had the same reaction when he invited me to his moms house to Jam in late 1975. He was playing drums and singing and I was playing guitar. We played a bunch of covers then I played 12 of my songs. As I was hearing him sing each song I was saying to myself. Man this guys is good, he is really good, wow this guy is great. The other day one of his fans wrote and said my song It's Over that Steve sang 27 takes on is her favorite song. I am glad you got to experience his great range and personality in person. Thank you for your kind words. Peace love and music. ~ Forrest
Great video. Steve perry has been my favorite singer since the second I heard him on the infinity album. But I wasn’t exactly sure that he could pull it off and then our band went down to Salt Lake when they were playing down there. I think it was in 79 for the evolution. Album is backstage strumming a base sitting on a stool with a cuppa tea teabag hanging out of the cup. I just stood there listening to him and disbelief. I could not believe what I was hearing. He introduced himself we all knew who he was. He was super cool. We talked for a few minutes. He strum some notes, saying some warm-up we left and I was so blown away. I still listen to him every day. I truly believe he’s one in a lifetime.
That is a great story thanks for sharing!
Roger has been on my mind so much these days. I can't tell you how much your video means to me. I absolutely love hearing his voice. I spent so many hours with him in the studio, he was mentoring my son's father at the time. Your stories about how things were there bring me right back. I could talk about him for hours. I have some snapshots of him that are among my most precious belongings. Thank you so much for remembering him and sharing with us 💜
Hi Suzy his voice, songs, and personality touched so many. I am really glad to hear from the people he mentored and knew him. I would love to see some of the photos if you don't mind sharing. My email is Forrest@wtrhq.com I have his album right here. Making these videos has been very time consuming and rewarding at the same time. They are particularly cool because I get to meet other people the artists I worked with or touched in some way. Thank you very much for watching. Please share if you feel like it. Have a wonderful evening Suzy, 🎸❤🩹🎹 ~ Forrest
My favorite song!!!! <3 <3 <3 Thank you
Wow, what an honor. Thank you Megan. Have you downloaded a copy from apple music? He was the greatest guy and we had so much fun on this project. We recorded about 26 vocal tracks before he was satisfied. What a pro. Have a wonderful evening thank you for your kind words. ~ Forrest
Always a pleasure!
Jim it was great my friend. I hope to see you soon and I hope you enjoyed the video! Cheers - Howie 🎸
I'm the same age as Mr. Perry and still listening to him!! The greatest singer ever!
Good music is timeless Patricia! Thank you for watching.
Roger was a dear friend. So happy to see him being remembered. I met him as a runaway when he lived in west Hollywood, and then when I moved back to L.A. at 20 years old, I lived with him in Inglewood for 6 months. I spent many hours with him in the studio when he was working and then when he was recording his own music. He is probably the main reason I became a singer-songwriter and a musician. I still have that album but don't listen to it often enough because it makes me cry. I miss him still. Thanks again for posting this. Penni Hart
Hi Penni, I always love it when an old friend of Rogers shows up and comments. Several have. How did you find the video? I subscribed to your channel. You have a beautiful voice. I am so glad we got to meet. Feel free to share this video on your site of you like. Peace, love, and Blessings ~Forrest
Thank you so much ❤. I will share it.
Oh and how did I find the video? I was thinking about Roger yesterday as I quite often do, and just put his name in on TH-cam, and there you were. So grateful to have found it!
Wow interesting interview! Love to hear all the stories. His hair is amazing btw and you look awesome as always! Really enjoyed this 👏🎶🎸💯❤️😎
Tommy thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate how you watch every video. You are special! 🎸🎵🎹🥁💞
You spent that $375.00 your Daddy gave you, wisely Cuz! B.t.w., your friend has beautiful hair and plays beautiful music as well! He could do a shampoo commercial with all of that pretty white hair!😮💯🎸
@@TJB-ov2xw thanks Cuz I was not sure if I would actually get the money but I did and never smoked a cigarette. Yes Nina hair was blond in HighSchool. I hope the story was interesting. Thank you for watching my friend. ❤️🩹🐶🤗🎸🧸🦋🌹🌹😎🐾💙
@@ForrestMcD Heyyyy Forrest!!!! You're welcome!!! 😄 Ohhhh yesss! The story was very interesting. All of your stories are very interesting! I liked the pictures too. I can tell you James & the other band members/friends, had a lot of fun back then and share some pretty great memories! I was very impressed that you never smoked one cigarette and am very happy to hear that! You both are very blessed! If it's not too much to ask, can you show your fans more pics of you & the band members/friends from back in the day? Man what a care-free life y'all had! Nothing like today, but we press on anyway! Thanks Cuz! We love u very much! Ttyl. 💕💕💕💕💕🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸💯💯💯💯🙋🤗😊
Heyyyy Forrest! You're back! Oh man you look great cuz! Thanks for sharing this video! We love and miss you! Soooo happy you're recovering and feeling much better! 💝🙏🎸💯🌹❤️
@@TJB-ov2xw TJ thanks for hanging in and waiting for my return. I appreciate your loyalty. Have a blessed day my friend. ❤️🩹🌹🎸🤗🐶🦋🧸💙🐾😎
You're very special, Cuz!!! You're welcome and thank you so much! Have a blessed, fun and relaxing day! ✔️ U lata!💕🙏💯😊💝
@@ForrestMcD ❤️💯
@@ForrestMcD Heyyy Cuz!!! Whatcha doing? Just thinking about you! Have a blessed night!❤️💯🎸🙋🙂💐
I've loved Steve Perry since I heard his voice. ❤
He is a once in a life time gift to music! Thank you for watching.
The best singer ever! I will always be a huge fan!! He was my crush 😊 ❤
Jeannie, he is a once in a life time gift to music! Thank you for watching. He is a once in a life time gift to music! Thank you for watching. Have you watched Steve Perry is the Best rock singer I have ever worked with told by Forrest Howie McDonald?
Have you watched Steve Perry is the Best rock singer I have ever worked with told by Forrest Howie McDonald?
Thanks for keeping my brother in law's memory alive. I married his sister and met Neil for the first time when he came up to Toronto for the wedding in 2002. He put the Bluester cd in the player and asked if I liked it. There is no denying talent when listened to and when i said I did he told me it was him. Too cool is all I could think. I now know I listened to his Krytonite album a long time before ever meeting him. Super bizarre. despite his bad blood with Lita Ford he got some back stage passes to meet her. you missed the Lita Ford album Out for Blood in your discography I was wondering why. Any ways just wanna pass on my thanks for the effort here super cool.
Hello my friend what is your name. Thank you very much for your kind words and for watching. Neil was a good friend and he passed way too soon. The Lita Ford story ... there is a saying if you can't say something nice don't say it. Neil was really screwed by her management and her. I could not tell one part of the story without telling the other 1/2 so I chose to not stur up and bad feelings. I hope that makes sense. Please share if you like and check out some of my other stories. Have a great night! ~ Forrest 🎤🎸🎶🎹
Heyyy Forrest! Missing you a lot my friend! Please let me know how you are feeling Cuz! I hope you are feeling much better and you are always in my prayers!💯❤️🙏🌹🙋🥰 Ttyl! ❤
Hi TJ, I had a few tough weeks. I am coming out of it and back to playing and singing on the porch. I have a new video I am editing now with my first bass player James H Carr. How are you doing? Thank you very much for your kind words and for checking in. Have a great night! ~ Forrest 🎤🎸🎶🎹🙏💝
@@ForrestMcD Yayyy! I'm so happy for you Forrest! You're welcome! I'm doing pretty good. Glad that it's cooling off. I was really worried about you! Thank you Lord for taking care of my Cuz! Anyway, I will be on the lookout for your new video! Enjoy this beautiful day! Thank you so much and God bless you and your family Stay cool & kind and I will keep checking in on you! Ttyl!!! 💝 ❤️🙏🌹💯🎸🎸
Great story!
Libra thank you very much for your kind words and for watching. Please share if you like and check out some of my other stories. Have a great night! ~ Forrest 🎤🎸🎶🎹
This is a great story from Mr. MCDONALD
HI Margot thank you for your kind words. It was a thrill working with Steve. I hope you share the video with your friends. Have a wonderful day and Don't stop Believing. 🎸🎤🎶
Thank you!!! Great info.❤
Please let your friends know about the channel and share the video. Thank you for watching. Kindest Regards, Forrest
McDonald is, and found out you played guitar for Bob Seagar and Muscle Sholes and your guitar 🎸 for Old time Rock-n-Roll. Great to know (of) someone famous. 🎶🤔 rock on
Aw shucks thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot to me. Thank you for watching. What is your name? Have a great night! Best regards, Forrest
@@ForrestMcD Connie 🙋🏼♀️
@@cden409 Connie it is a pleasure to meet you. I hope you enjoy some of my other stories! 🎸🎤🎶
Forrest, I was listening to Professor of Rock and up popped your name. I said ‘I know who (Howie) Forrest M
I sure am glad you were curious. th-cam.com/video/1RbI93mmBKs/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared th-cam.com/video/1RbI93mmBKs/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared My East Coast Friends knew me as Howie and that carried out to LA when Steve Jablecki and I reformed the Wadsworth Mansion 'Sweet Mary I'm Coming Home' then I started using Forrest but when I went to visit my dad in Alabama en route to Muscle Shoals I was back in the Howie mode. All of my 15 CD's are Forrest, Forrest McDonald, or the Forrest McDonald Band, It gets confusing. It's my own fault! 🤣 Thanks for writing.
@@ForrestMcD considering the names some artists have come up with nowadays, Howie is a good name.
@@cden409 Thank you very much for your kind words. They mean a lot to me. 🎸🎤🎶
You played with Bob Seger, another favorite of mine. I miss Steve. Call him and get him out and playing!!
He sound s like an angel…
@@MrRjstruve Absolutely. Thank you for watching. 🎸🧸🤗
Heyyy Forrest. How are you? Please let me know, because I'm worried about you my friend! Ttyl Cuz and have a blessed day! ❤🙏💯🙋🌹🌹🌹🌹
@@TJB-ov2xw Hi Cuz. I’m just going through it. Still hanging but not producing a lot. Thanks. 🧸🐶🎸☕️💕
@@ForrestMcD Heyyy Forrest! You're welcome and thank you for keeping us updated on your health. It's alright not to post for a while. Your health, wellness, & well-being are far more important! I will keep in touch with you but will give you some time to rest. Have a blessed day and we love ya Cuz! Stay cool and ttyl. ❤️🙏🥰🌹🙋
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Thank you for that story we all love Steve Perry ! His voice is amazing!
Hi Trudy thank you very much for watching. Steve is the best. Please share the video with all of your friends. Have a wonderful day! Best wishes, Forrest 🎤🎸🎵🎹🤗
STEVE PERRY IS JOURNEY... JOURNEY without STEVE PERRY IS NOTHING
Without Steve they are just another cover band. Please rate the other singers if you don't mind Mandy. Thank you very much for watching and commenting.