Pat Travers is the most underated guitar player,singer,songwriter,father and truly a very nice guy . He has a new 2010 cd available on (Alexus record label) called "Fidelis" that once again proves that he still has the right stuff !
One wicked bass player. Peter "Mars" Cowling (in this video, and long time bassist for Pat), died on 3/20/2018. Funky, groovy, solid, and rockin' bassist. One of my top 5 bassists. He will be missed!!!
Mars kicked ass, gettin Betta is my fave Travers tune life in londen man this takes me back. I was 18 in 78. I still can play this stuff. I'm 62 now 2 time cancer survivor lost thyroid & lymph nodes in my left arm the chemotherapy and radiation treatments messed up my bone marrow & hurt my liver a bit & ugly scars but I'm still here still playing locally still the best in my area it's good to be king man. I'm a tough old fart.
Thats some pretty awesome shit. pre go for what you know, Pat Travers is amazingly underestimated, and under-appreciated per the mainstream, any one who has ever picked up a guitar in the past 30 years knows Pat is the shit.
I saw them open for ACDC in Charleston WV in 79 or 80 with in my opinion, one of the greatest bands ever, Pat Travers, Pat Thrall, Mars Cowling and Tommy Alldridge. That was Bon Scott days too. Killer Time.
Pat is da man. A few years back I saw him at a small club in Foxboro MA and when he first walked on stage I yelled PT and damned if he didn't walk over and shake my hand. Not many musicians that into his fans. And he always meets and greets after his shows. He still does a powerful set.
I remember when Tommy Aldridge quit the band. When he was asked why he said " there isn't enough room on stage for two bass drums and Pat Travers head " I had to laugh, but Pat is still great in my book. saw him many times in the 70s always a great show.
PT is a fab musician. His music theory is SO much deeper than a lot of the other so-called blues-based guitarists and contemporaries. The guy has a lot of Brahms in his heart. What great chords!! I love him forever. xoxoxoxoxoxox......
PT is a favorite, why don't more people get it? A Hammer Head here and have never seen a PT show that disappointed........ever! Firsts show was 78 last was 2013, waiting for next tour to come to my town.
This guy was always 1 of my favorites.I was lucky enough to see him 4 times in concert.Once in the US Navy recruit training command Enlisted club in orlando fla,, wow.I was 20 feet away from him.Never forget that.
Add to pleasure of being on at soundproof years ago what amazing musician and even better human being in such a down to earth guy. Being able to get to know him a bit and Have a few "smoke" breaks was surreal. What a fantastic memory. Chris Pelletier in Philly
I saw Pat Travers playing in 1976. I can't remember who he was supporting but remember getting a 'floppy single' of Hooked on Music. Loved them then, love them now!
I seen Pat T. here in Iowa back in the 90s he played at this place called Georges now it's called Lumpy's. He was excellent. I always wanted to see him in the late 70s and 80s. keep Rocking it Pat.
One of my most inspirational guitar players from the 70's....his use of chords like major/minor 7ths, ninths and slash chords at the time wasn't used very much in hard blues/rock music
Love their music!! I started listening to Pat Travers when I was only 10 years old back in 1977. Still listen to their great music to this date. Jazzy rhythm and blues rock and roll with a good heart and clean meaningful lyrics.
Ed's Guitars!!!! Now there is a blast from the past. Kent Sonneberg is still in the biz. He was the main guitar guy at Thoroughbred and now has his own store once again in Tampa called Legends. So do you any of you remember when Travers filled in for Ozzy at the Orange Bowl after Randy Rhodes died and not only trashed our ears (LOUD!!) but also Foreigner's PA system? LOL I saw him with Mars Cowling in 88-89 for free on Clearwater Beach, That has to be right before Cowling left.
looking for the 1976 video of Boom Boom , It used to be easly found on youtube,sure would like a copy. Pat Travers is one of the most accomplished preformers of this era. Thanks for posting this video
Put on fantastic show in 1978 at the relatively tiny Madison Theater in Albany NY during the Heat in the Street tour. Night of hot boogie blues and hard- edged anthems with lots and lots of guitar fills with newly acquired Pat Thrall added to the lineup!
The first time that I saw Travers was spring break of 1978 opening for Rush with Head East as the third act in South Florida on the second leg of their Farewell to Kings tour. Rush had been there 4 months before co-headlining with Bob Seger.I found out later that it was one of the few shows that Travers did as a trio, but with Aldridge on drums. It may have been a one off show before going into the studio to record Heat in the Street as Travers lived in Miami.
Yep. This is the first time I listen to this band but I instantly noticed that's he on the drums. I would recognise that style and face everywhere but he was 24 here :)
What cool music! Seen him play a dive-bar up in North Texas in the late 90s and, needless to say he rocked the joint! Had this chiick up on my shoulders during "Snortin'" lol!
Yeah Pat and the boys rocked the Arts Garage a few months ago when I saw them. I sat front row and met them back stage after the show. They were all really nice guys and we had a great time. Great Hard Rock that I hope never dies we need more bands like Pat Travers. Loving it Glenn Augustyn
I believe that Pat Travers is one of the greatest guitar players of all time, and excellent vocals on top of that. Shit these Germans must have drank too many beers or something because they look out of it.
@SolarTiger I remember seeing him open for the Outlaws in Jacksonville coliseum back in the day and when the Outlaws came on people started leaving. Pat blew the Outlaws off the stage. Pat is the man !!!
Great video. I bought Makin Magic when it came out. Sheer brilliance. Saw him live at Reading in about 1980 and then again at the Islington Academy in London on 11th October 2013. I met Pat after the gig and he was a true gentleman, grateful for my support and faintly amused at my middle-aged fandom! Proper bloke. Proper musician.
I agree, PT should be in the R&R Hall of Fame. As should Peter "Mars" Cowling, that dude shreds on bass.
He FEELS It!Not many have that gift.Travers is ultimate underdog!!!!!!!!
Rest in Peace
Peter "Mars" Cowling (Bass)
1946 - 2018
Pat Travers is the most underated guitar player,singer,songwriter,father and truly a very nice guy . He has a new 2010 cd available on (Alexus record label) called "Fidelis" that once again proves that he still has the right stuff !
One wicked bass player. Peter "Mars" Cowling (in this video, and long time bassist for Pat), died on 3/20/2018. Funky, groovy, solid, and rockin' bassist. One of my top 5 bassists. He will be missed!!!
One of my favorites! He hung right there with PT. Play on in peace Mars.
And why aint he in the hall of fame again please?
Mars kicked ass, gettin Betta is my fave Travers tune life in londen man this takes me back. I was 18 in 78. I still can play this stuff. I'm 62 now 2 time cancer survivor lost thyroid & lymph nodes in my left arm the chemotherapy and radiation treatments messed up my bone marrow & hurt my liver a bit & ugly scars but I'm still here still playing locally still the best in my area it's good to be king man. I'm a tough old fart.
Listened to the hell out of Makin' Magic, Putting It Straight and Heat In The Street back then and still do..great albums!!
HE MUST BE 24 HERE SAW HIM THEN AND RECENTLY AT THE AGE OF 64 --- HE HASN'T LOST A BEAT ! KEEP ROCKING P.T.
Tommy Aldridge played with him as well. Pat has always had a good band. Still going strong after all these years. God Bless him
3 piece, no frills, just talent. Not any of this around anymore. Pat rocks.
Thats some pretty awesome shit. pre go for what you know, Pat Travers is amazingly underestimated, and under-appreciated per the mainstream, any one who has ever picked up a guitar in the past 30 years knows Pat is the shit.
Ive been playing guitar for 30yrs or so and P,T,has some great riffs and a hell of a unique style, Great stuff man!!
I saw them open for ACDC in Charleston WV in 79 or 80 with in my opinion, one of the greatest bands ever, Pat Travers, Pat Thrall, Mars Cowling and Tommy Alldridge. That was Bon Scott days too. Killer Time.
I didn't know Nicko could groove like that. Damn he's a versatile drummer.
And not enough words to describe Pat. Simply amazing.
Pat is da man. A few years back I saw him at a small club in Foxboro MA and when he first walked on stage I yelled PT and damned if he didn't walk over and shake my hand. Not many musicians that into his fans. And he always meets and greets after his shows. He still does a powerful set.
This band line-up just kicked royal ass! Nicko is the best! Love hearing him without the screaming Maiden vocals and 3 piece.
I remember when Tommy Aldridge quit the band. When he was asked why he said " there isn't enough room on stage for two bass drums and Pat Travers head " I had to laugh, but Pat is still great in my book. saw him many times in the 70s always a great show.
PT is a fab musician. His music theory is SO much deeper than a lot of the other so-called blues-based guitarists and contemporaries. The guy has a lot of Brahms in his heart. What great chords!!
I love him forever. xoxoxoxoxoxox......
Truly one of the greats, so great to see people discovering how awesome music was in the early 80s
First band I ever saw. Blew me away, and continues to do so every time I see this guy play!
Haven’t listened to him long but I swear he’s become one of my favorite guitarists
PT is a favorite, why don't more people get it? A Hammer Head here and have never seen a PT show that disappointed........ever!
Firsts show was 78 last was 2013, waiting for next tour to come to my town.
That is some killer guitar playing, the whole band kicks ass! Travers definetly on top of his game!
RIP Mars you were my favorite.
Killer player.
This guy was always 1 of my favorites.I was lucky enough to see him 4 times in concert.Once in the US Navy recruit training command Enlisted club in orlando fla,, wow.I was 20 feet away from him.Never forget that.
saw him at about same distance in a small bar in Holland next to german border mid winter 1994
A youthful Pat Travers (here at 22 years of age) kicking some serious ass in the early days of his career. Great guitar slinger and vocalist.
Add to pleasure of being on at soundproof years ago what amazing musician and even better human being in such a down to earth guy. Being able to get to know him a bit and Have a few "smoke" breaks was surreal. What a fantastic memory. Chris Pelletier in Philly
Let's not forget the awesome Pat Thrall too!
Unbelievable musician.Great band..Tight...
i saw pat travers in france with ted nugent in 1979,great show !!!
My favorite line-up.... P.T., Mars & Niko!!! You guys laid down the groove!!!
this song is f''kin hot! I remember listening to Travers, Marino, and Trower thinking they were the closest thing to Hendrix.
I saw Pat Travers playing in 1976. I can't remember who he was supporting but remember getting a 'floppy single' of Hooked on Music. Loved them then, love them now!
Great example of how playing great lead guitar builds on top of playing great rhythm guitar...
is it rock? is it funk? IT'S PT !!! amazing musicians, all of them!
i saw pat in early 80's at a small club, he was great! what a show.
Wow, first time listening to pat travers and i gotta say he is awesone!
Also cool to know that nicko and tommy played the drums in this band as well.
PAT TRAVERS SHOULD BE IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
One of the greatest bands ever. Pat is a god for sure.
unique, distinctive, rockin'... Pat Travers !
The glorious moment when you try to put the song in your favourite list but it's already in it ...
I still live in the grove~I remember seeing him~one of my first shows. I bought my first vintage guitar from Ed's Guitar!
Just 21 or 22 year I can't believe he's been alive for that long
Check out all the Rockpalast stuff, Uncle Ted, Spirit, Dickie Betts, so cool the gigs are all for everyone to see. Thank you german brothers
I have a new respect for Pat Travers
Saw PT live back in Nov. 08, man talk about an amazing show, i hope he plays nearby soon. Even got to meet him in person and shake his hand etc.
It's nice to be able to see Nicko behind his kit...the one he uses in Maiden is absolutely huge!
what a tight lineup. you got 3 amazing players. I got this show on dvd. It rocks.
the more i listen to this the more i appreciate how killer these cats are.
I seen Pat T. here in Iowa back in the 90s he played at this place called Georges now it's called Lumpy's. He was excellent. I always wanted to see him in the late 70s and 80s. keep Rocking it Pat.
An all time classic, back from the days of authenticity..
Man does this bring back some 8 track memories!
One of my most inspirational guitar players from the 70's....his use of chords like major/minor 7ths, ninths and slash chords at the time wasn't used very much in hard blues/rock music
Jimi used those chords.
One of my first guitar idols. Absolute legend! 👍
The reason for all the removals is I was trying to come up with the right words for this performance and it's, fast ,furious and phenomanal!
What a fucking crowd !!!!!....wow , you see a great band with great songs and you sit there and twiddle your thumbs !!!
Wow! I had no idea how good this guy is. And I was 18 when this came out. Was into prog rock back then but now....things are different.
Nicko is old school...and thats a good thing....even in Maiden he's still old school...
Great groove!! First heard this on the live "Go for What You Know" back in '79.
that travers sacred monster and a genius in addition to being a talented guitarist
The drums sound so old school perfect....as are the guitars!!!
Pat Travers best guitar player of the 70s.
Pat back in the day! With Nicko Mcbrain on drums (pre-Iron Maiden) and Mars!
Love their music!! I started listening to Pat Travers when I was only 10 years old back in 1977. Still listen to their great music to this date. Jazzy rhythm and blues rock and roll with a good heart and clean meaningful lyrics.
Ed's Guitars!!!! Now there is a blast from the past. Kent Sonneberg is still in the biz. He was the main guitar guy at Thoroughbred and now has his own store once again in Tampa called Legends. So do you any of you remember when Travers filled in for Ozzy at the Orange Bowl after Randy Rhodes died and not only trashed our ears (LOUD!!) but also Foreigner's PA system? LOL I saw him with Mars Cowling in 88-89 for free on Clearwater Beach, That has to be right before Cowling left.
I've been listening to Travers for years and if he isn't one of the top 5 all time ,I'm not sure who is.
The 70's were the best.
looking for the 1976 video of Boom Boom , It used to be easly found on youtube,sure would like a copy. Pat Travers is one of the most accomplished preformers of this era. Thanks for posting this video
I love youtube.. for gems like this.
I use to play to all those albums back in the day - thats how I learned to play rock guitar
Love PT, playing live, were exceptional with Pat Thrall on guitar.
Pat Travers killer guitar sound without distortion.
Put on fantastic show in 1978 at the relatively tiny Madison Theater in Albany NY during the Heat in the Street tour. Night of hot boogie blues and hard- edged anthems with lots and lots of guitar fills with newly acquired Pat Thrall added to the lineup!
The first time that I saw Travers was spring break of 1978 opening for Rush with Head East as the third act in South Florida on the second leg of their Farewell to Kings tour. Rush had been there 4 months before co-headlining with Bob Seger.I found out later that it was one of the few shows that Travers did as a trio, but with Aldridge on drums. It may have been a one off show before going into the studio to record Heat in the Street as Travers lived in Miami.
Pat Travers a guitar legend
one of the great 70's guitar slingers... great memories of Massey Hall in TO circa 1979? ish?
Really, I saw him in 79, he was awesome. Hard to believe hes still that good. Where did you see him ? I didnt know he was still touring.
Nicco Mcbrain is the drummer.......the drummer from Iron Maiden since piece of mind i believe
Yep. This is the first time I listen to this band but I instantly noticed that's he on the drums. I would recognise that style and face everywhere but he was 24 here :)
@@aimfuldrifter That's a lot funkier than Maiden though.
hugolafhugolaf Yeah. That probably influenced his style.
Yes it def. Is and what a drummer he is. This shows how awesome and how much groove he has.
beyond excellent pat and Mars go way back to the original line up with Pat Thrall & Tommy Alldridge in my opinion the best PT ever
+Buster Poindexter (boboshouseofblues) .... ummm look again Nicko McBrain
i have seen Pat Travers play many times and it never gets old...yeah i am Hooked
What cool music! Seen him play a dive-bar up in North Texas in the late 90s and, needless to say he rocked the joint! Had this chiick up on my shoulders during "Snortin'" lol!
Yeah Pat and the boys rocked the Arts Garage a few months ago when I saw them. I sat front row and met them back stage after the show. They were all really nice guys and we had a great time. Great Hard Rock that I hope never dies we need more bands like Pat Travers. Loving it Glenn Augustyn
Saw him in 78 or 79 opened for Molly Hatchet Chattanooga TN.
I believe that Pat Travers is one of the greatest guitar players of all time, and excellent vocals on top of that. Shit these Germans must have drank too many beers or something because they look out of it.
@SolarTiger I remember seeing him open for the Outlaws in Jacksonville coliseum back in the day and when the Outlaws came on people started leaving. Pat blew the Outlaws off the stage. Pat is the man !!!
Yeah but why leave during the Outlaws they were a great live band too saw them both many times and they both kick ass!!
Great video. I bought Makin Magic when it came out. Sheer brilliance. Saw him live at Reading in about 1980 and then again at the Islington Academy in London on 11th October 2013. I met Pat after the gig and he was a true gentleman, grateful for my support and faintly amused at my middle-aged fandom! Proper bloke. Proper musician.
I'm glad to see this. I can't remember anything from seeing him in Seattle in 79 or 80.
Never would've known that was Nicko!!!🤗
I forgot how much I loved Pat Travers! Thanks for the post.
that marshall plexi tone... love it :)
My favorite line up of PT
What a fact i didnt know thanks for sharing PAT is my fave and always will be
OM Effin G - playin guitar 20 yrs how did I not know this cat Un fukin real SRV before he was even born
Great vocalist and a lovely guitarist
pat travers,the one and only.
THAT IS PURE AWESOMENESS
This is superb. Great guitar player+singer. Brilliant sound.
Killer then, and Pat can STILL bring it!!!
Awesome guitar sound and style. 72 customs and the best.