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  • Funky Mama 0:05
    Elvis Medley: Mystery Train/My Baby Left Me/That's All Right Mama 6:24
    Red Label 12:16
    Honky-Tonkin' Country Girl 18:00 (beer bottle slide 22:22 )
    Danny Gatton - lead guitar
    Billy Windsor - rhythm guitar, vocals
    John Previti - bass
    Bill Holloman - keyboard, sax, trumpet, vocals
    Shannon Ford - drums

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  • @victoria-iz2sb
    @victoria-iz2sb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    He was my grandfather's best friend, he was a kind, respected man with a great sense of humor, I may have never got the chance to meet him, but I knew I would appreciate him, if I could meet him... My Grandfather's last words, were "I will be with Danny Again", please respect his talent, and don't hate...

    • @shable1436
      @shable1436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thats cool story

    • @jdmyerscountry
      @jdmyerscountry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm very sorry to hear that Victoria. I've never heard anyone who met or knew Danny Gatton have anything but a kind word to say about him.

    • @roygertel
      @roygertel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beautiful story. Greetings from Israel

    • @noahshue5579
      @noahshue5579 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      NOBODY could hate on this man ❤️

    • @stevesnyder9168
      @stevesnyder9168 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has been one if my heros for a long time. We try to keep his music and greatness alive in my band. 30 yrs been trying to be danny!. He was very nice, got to meet he and the band many times. It was one of the hardests moments in my life when i heard he passed. Missed and adored so much.

  • @DonChingaso
    @DonChingaso 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I was gifted a trip to Austin by my late uncle and he took me to see the filming of Austin City Limits. I was disappointed at first because I was hoping someone I’d heard of was taping a show. That soon changed the second Danny started playing and I’ve never been the same since. I got home and bought every single tape, CD, and record of his I could get my hands on and I’ve been a lifelong fan ever since.

    • @shable1436
      @shable1436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I bet he blew your little mind, especially the surprise and zero expectation of greatness

  • @jerrylanglois7892
    @jerrylanglois7892 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    As a '' guitar player '' for fifty-nine years it takes a lot to get my attention. This guy was way beyond special.

  • @DanielHeikalo
    @DanielHeikalo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Bill Holloman - killer on all...keyboard, sax, trumpet

    • @kitahh
      @kitahh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought I recognized him- he plays saxophone for the Convertibles, a legendary CT band. He's amazing here.

    • @jpb1231000
      @jpb1231000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      NO DOUBT!!!
      I love EVERY thang I've seen him in!!!
      The BEST Musicians are NEVER lauded by the Public...
      I was a BIG HENDRIX fan when I was coming up but MAN ...
      People like Bill, Danny, Red , Albert Lee,The Whole "Wrecking Crew" and "Muscle Shoals" guys made R&B and Country, and POP!!!
      What about Mickey Raphael with Willie???
      How many albums has Mickey "MADE"... as in if he wasn't on it, it would be SO LESS!!!
      And BOB has the TIME of his LIFE everytime he's on stage...
      Like Marty Stewarts Cousin...
      People like 'Li'L Wayne anbd his "throes" will NEVER understand!!!

    • @mikematics
      @mikematics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He looks so funny, but he plays like three gods!

  • @larrybrown427
    @larrybrown427 6 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Danny could play like anybody, but nobody could play like him.

    • @Minotauro_di_Chieti
      @Minotauro_di_Chieti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Danny could play like anybody, but nobody could play like him." #ytmostidioticcomments

    • @jdmyerscountry
      @jdmyerscountry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've known some great players here in Nashville who have devoted so much time to doing that very thing because they are tremendous fans, and they, just like me would agree 100%.with that statement.

    • @johnnycasanova7542
      @johnnycasanova7542 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sums him up brilliantly Larry

    • @colinbach8165
      @colinbach8165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A bit of an overstatement, don't you think? 🙄

    • @jimdonovan8213
      @jimdonovan8213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great line!

  • @scottmoyer1357
    @scottmoyer1357 7 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Danny was a DC legend as was Roy. I played drums on Roy's final California tour in the Spring of the year he died, 1988. However, I used to see Danny on Tuesday nights at the Childe Harold at DuPont Circle with Emmy Lou Harris and with his own band Danny & the Fat Boys. They were always great and I will always have fond memories experiencing both of them in such intimate situations. They were all about the music....and the beer.

    • @camperstar6stringer
      @camperstar6stringer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      so good to have say such nice comment of Danny

    • @brynjones7371
      @brynjones7371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The UK would have made him, like the stray cats, and earlier Eddie Cochran. Deserved so much more.

    • @roscoegarbonzo9966
      @roscoegarbonzo9966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Danny was definitely touched by the hand of God! Some Guitarist are like Lion Tamers, Workin searching for that certain Sound! Hendrix, Others the Guitar is like an extension of their arm like Gatton

    • @rb032682
      @rb032682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Scott - cool

    • @CaesarDux
      @CaesarDux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Another DC native...I remember Childe Harold! But I never got to see Danny live. But one of the true DC musical heroes.

  • @ericynot
    @ericynot 8 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    The similarities between Danny Gatton and Roy Buchanan are eerie. Both possessed fearsome talent. Both lived in the Washington DC area. Both were known for playing Telecasters (in fact they both owned the same Tele at different times). Both had eclectic styles and could play virtually any style of music. Both were fiercely independent. Neither, despite being massively gifted musicians, ever gained widespread fame. And both died -- at their own hands -- just shy of 50.
    Depression is a monster that robs us all, either personally or by taking some of the best among us.

    • @a.j.fontana
      @a.j.fontana 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +ericynot And they lived together in Nashville.

    • @MC5EVP1981
      @MC5EVP1981 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Ben Davella glad you pulled through and that you are still alive and breathing.

    • @Mike383HK
      @Mike383HK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +ericynot You are so right. Joe Bonomassa was a protégé and talks about him once in a while and knows why he did it but never gets into it because it's really none of our business. Totally personal stuff. Been there!! Depression so sucks!! I'm so glad it's been gone for a long long time.

    • @ejsk100
      @ejsk100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      +ericynot Roy's death and circumstances remain murky.

    • @Mike383HK
      @Mike383HK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Supposedly he was drunk, got arrested and hung himself in the jail cell!!

  • @DriftingTricky
    @DriftingTricky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Mr. Bill Holloman - Unreal! Just rips it on the keys, sax, and trumpet! Damn!

  • @GlennSnell
    @GlennSnell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The first time I saw Danny was the Flood Zone in Richmond, Va arount 1991. My jaw about hit the flloor!! Every long hang heavy metal player was there from the area and we were all floored at what we were watching. I saw him about another 4 - 5 times in the next 3 years. He was and is still the best I have ever seen! He could play any style better than anyone.

  • @lrpelkey
    @lrpelkey 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    man...i listen to a great deal of music, lots of styles...see a lot of shows...seen a lot of greats, world famous and unknown...but i'm straight embarrassed to admit i've never heard of Danny Gatton before today. like stumbling over a big lump of gold. dude was incredible, and the band is money. RESPECT

    • @--pbrstreetgang--
      @--pbrstreetgang-- 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He wouldn't fly on airplanes so his sphere of influence was primarily around DC, Maryland and Virginia areas. He may have been the best guitarist in history. He wasn't nearly as famous as he should have been, but I guarantee every guitar great knew his name. Steve Vai called him the best he had ever seen.

    • @lrpelkey
      @lrpelkey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ironically, i'm from Maryland just outside DC. lived there 'til i was 10 in '77. so he was a local for me.

  • @timgant7141
    @timgant7141 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As we inch closer to the three decade mark of his passing, he still is and always will be....The Humbler.. RIP Danny

  • @juantriumph4401
    @juantriumph4401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This entire band is insane. All led by Danny Gatton. Oh my........

  • @steffenfelger3606
    @steffenfelger3606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    At around 10:00 : Danny's smile to the bassist after this one ended his stunning solo: great. He's a great guitarist, and he is happy, when others do outstanding solos, too. I like that.

  • @Realmikesambo
    @Realmikesambo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That talent on that stage has never been surpassed.

  • @ewade5383
    @ewade5383 7 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    2:30 That is one bad ass sax player. One of the best sax solos I've ever heard.

    • @BossNotes
      @BossNotes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      E Wade looks like the sax was right off the titanic kind old , but he played the shit out of it ,

    • @francoelicabe4279
      @francoelicabe4279 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Listen at 20:00 then

    • @innocentoctave
      @innocentoctave 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bill Holloman

    • @danieletzel5819
      @danieletzel5819 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still plays with Chic, according to Wiki

    • @JCYeahUKnowMe
      @JCYeahUKnowMe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He's a madman on sax, keys and trumpet? Who does that? Dang......

  • @kenm.3512
    @kenm.3512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Players as good as Danny Gatton are often over-looked by fans in favor of leaner, sexier rock stars.
    Gatton was a guitar wizard. Far more imaginative, creative and advanced than most 'guitar stars'.
    Danny is in very rare air as one of the most exceptional guitarists to come along in the past 75 years.
    And, what a great sax/trumpet/keyboard player Bill Holloman is!!!

    • @ArkyMalarkey
      @ArkyMalarkey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ken M. : Players as good as Danny don't exist.

  • @julies1ify
    @julies1ify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just found this guy yesterday, in total awe. Never have Ive seen a player with so much range. His finger pickin is unparalleled

    • @Warrogue1
      @Warrogue1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He lived in the DC area, and was well known here, but not widely famous.

    • @donaldricci5972
      @donaldricci5972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes .hes one of my favorite guitar players to listen to.Sadly he took his own life many years ago. Google up

    • @TheManormen
      @TheManormen ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Warrogue1 but famous enough to have a Austin City limits episode, and that's pretty dam good.

  • @scottmontreal8365
    @scottmontreal8365 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I had the fortune to attend his concert in DC, which was seriously amazing. Lined up at the front of the stage were guitarists watching Danny in awe.

  • @sandraestes4099
    @sandraestes4099 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Danny Gatton is the Uncle of our daughter-in-law Christie Gatton Thomasson. My husband Ron Thomasson knew him from his days in DC.

  • @Rikk303
    @Rikk303 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It's always great to see the expression on a guitarists' face when they surprise themselves.

  • @Taildragger56
    @Taildragger56 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    TOTALLY astonishing.....Even up to today, nobody comes close.

  • @descentintozachstrom
    @descentintozachstrom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    dude is slaying on sax, organ, and trumpet!

    • @jasonkeith9317
      @jasonkeith9317 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And killing it!!!

    • @georgedavis8412
      @georgedavis8412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He was the only guy I ever saw Danny play with who could give it to Danny as good as he got.

    • @realadamnixon
      @realadamnixon ปีที่แล้ว

      @@georgedavis8412 his work with Buddy Emmons in Redneck Jazz Explosion was that way. Buddy was one of the few who could hang with Danny, and even push him to greater heights.

  • @thecelt4807
    @thecelt4807 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    im 56 its 2023 and i haven't heard of this guy before ..thats a legit sin wtf

    • @skeggiskjeldarson6639
      @skeggiskjeldarson6639 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me neither and I'm 69. The guy knew how to guitar!!!

  • @sinnertrain7405
    @sinnertrain7405 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I lived in the DC area for 20 year during Danny's reign of terror on mere mortal guitarists (like me) but I never saw him live. I know I was working 60 hours a week, but I should have stopped and smelled the roses. Regrets, I have a few. Color me Humbled!

  • @mattsabath
    @mattsabath 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rarely if ever do I see a 27 minute video and watch the whole thing and wish it was longer. Have to do some research on him. My respect.

    • @neckbeard8536
      @neckbeard8536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He became friends with the great Arlen Roth and played together a few times. th-cam.com/video/ZdPYmhJZdUc/w-d-xo.html

    • @mattsabath
      @mattsabath 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice

  • @percys9427
    @percys9427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Elvis and Danny are together in music heaven!

  • @hybridnoisebloom
    @hybridnoisebloom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've seen a great many things done by a great many guitar players, but until this performance I had never seen a guitarist play with a towel over his hand and still make it musical. Phenomenal. Rest in peace, Danny Gatton.

  • @mackiedaz9121
    @mackiedaz9121 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's it. He is the most underrated guitarist EVER.

  • @brianbarrett5987
    @brianbarrett5987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    just such a shame he has only 220,000 views and 2,100 likes. Danny was the man. I saw him in concert many times in the DC area. He was exhausting to watch.

    • @Rosko3333
      @Rosko3333 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Like his shows,his biggest fans are guitar players

  • @frisbeepilot
    @frisbeepilot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My goodness.
    I've listened to a lot of guitar, and I've never heard anything quite like this.
    Wow.

    • @frisbeepilot
      @frisbeepilot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ...nevermind the keyboard player who, oh, by the way, is also going to blast out fantastic solos on both sax and trumpet.

    • @watermelonbeast
      @watermelonbeast 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same response from the guitar faculty at Berklee School of Music when he played in Boston. I grew up in D.C. and couldn't afford the cover at the clubs back then but Danny told them I could stay until he finished his sound check. It was great just to listen to him warm up!

  • @edwardskinner651
    @edwardskinner651 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Bill Holloman, sax player here is still wailing in 2019. saw him just a few weeks ago. incredible musician. and he's still playing that same filthy sax.

    • @AaronLington1
      @AaronLington1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      where did you see him? what city?

    • @edwardskinner651
      @edwardskinner651 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AaronLington1 In Willimantic CT.

    • @AaronLington1
      @AaronLington1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardskinner651 thanks man. huge fan

    • @lawrencegenereux8567
      @lawrencegenereux8567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That sax isn't "filthy", it's oxidized. Most pro players have their brass instruments acid-dipped regularly to remove the oxidation, and restore the bright finish. However, some purists, especially those with vintage instruments, refuse to have them dipped because some of the metal is removed in the process, potentially altering the tone. My late brother-in-law, Al Seibert, was a pro tenor sax player from the Washington DC area. He played a horn that at the time he passed, was about 75 years old. He absolutely refused to have it dipped, and I'd have to say it was the richest-sounding tenor sax I've ever heard. I'd venture to say Bill feels the same way about his horn.

    • @kitahh
      @kitahh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bill Holloman is in the Convertibles, a CT band that's still rocking after 30+ years.

  • @Mark8395217
    @Mark8395217 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wanna know just how good Danny is? Show one of these videos to someone who thinks they know music but have never heard of him. The expression on their face will tell all.

    • @frisbeepilot
      @frisbeepilot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was my introduction to Mr. Gatton, and I tell ya, I'm blown away.

  • @lynnsaintignan7941
    @lynnsaintignan7941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beyond guitar player just genius. No wonder Joe Bonnamassos' father got Danny to teach him guitar. RIP Danny.

  • @samuelsettemberino5001
    @samuelsettemberino5001 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    cant believe its 22 years since he died . Got to see him live four times in small clubs in philly area, in 92 and 93. what a joy to watch. Not ashamed to say I cried the day I read he took his life, October 4th 1994, a dark day in my life, couldn't listen to his music for almost a year, but its great to see his music kept alive and new people discovering a truly great guitarist

    • @vmaxtur
      @vmaxtur 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same for me brother!

    • @davehagigh5539
      @davehagigh5539 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I cried at my first kid's birth. The only other time I cried was on that terrible day in Oct 1994. I saw him 20-25x. It was not nearly enough.

    • @graysingleton6456
      @graysingleton6456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bought a tele about a week ago ans discovered this legend... he shall live on

  • @billtaylor4897
    @billtaylor4897 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I Saw Him At The Jade Elephant In Richmond 86-87. He Had Beer Going Everywhere. Just Jaw Dropping Good.

  • @julieschwering8539
    @julieschwering8539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Friend of my Uncle's. Danny blows me away! Saw him with Vince Gill

  • @richardwatson1790
    @richardwatson1790 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Justa guitarslinger! Amen. Gone way too soon.

  • @footstompinleroyscott6892
    @footstompinleroyscott6892 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Outstanding player Outstanding band.
    A guitar player... beyond other guitar players....

  • @RAISEPLACE777
    @RAISEPLACE777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Our band warmed up for Liz Meyer and friends with Danny once in OC MD winter of 72 or 1973.. We had 100 watt Marshall stacks. He was using a 410 "59 Fender Bassman. He comes up to me and states proudly that his Tele and 410 was louder than my Marshall.I didn't argue. He may have been right with a Tele on the treble pickup full volume.

  • @earlycuyler8719
    @earlycuyler8719 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There is a sect of guitar players who favor a black guard tele and fender bf/sf amp, namely the deluxe reverb. They play the same type of music and have contributed to the evolution of the guitar world. Danny is a prime example; I love this sect and have patterned my self after it. I have a pair of 71 Fenders, a deluxe reverb and a thinline tele. The tele has a joe bardon in the neck and a custom broadcaster in the bridge with a hollow mahogany body ,the amp has rca tubes and a texas texas heat speaker, the reverb and tremolo work on both channels. This rig with a small pedal board of 6 pedals can do anything. I am a fan of Danny and others like him.

  • @marylandstemfestival2892
    @marylandstemfestival2892 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i saw him once in a small club in Silver Spring Maryland. It was like watching Da Vinci paint, Shakespeare write or Babe Ruth play baseball. You knew you were in the presence of greatness and it never be equaled
    .

    • @Matthew_Eitzman
      @Matthew_Eitzman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maryland STEM Festival, you forgot to mention Peter North ejaculating. He shot the biggest loads in porn!

  • @tjancijr
    @tjancijr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here we are in 2024 and so many people are just discovering Danny for the first time. The Humbler was also the ultimate sleeper. Just astonishing.

  • @GraffitiPhysical
    @GraffitiPhysical 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This has to be remastered. Amazing music, shows what a great guitarist Danny Gatton was. Really like his subtle laid back style. Great to listen to.

  • @tonyrapa-tonyrapa
    @tonyrapa-tonyrapa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: no other guitarist puts a big smile on my face. Fantastic!

  • @chrispile3878
    @chrispile3878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am crying as I watch. How good would Danny be now if he had lived?

  • @daw162
    @daw162 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    wow...his playing literally covering his hand with a towel is cleaner than mine has ever been, even if I could play what he's playing.

  • @eosdelb
    @eosdelb 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Unbelievably great guitarist. The sax player as well.

  • @eddiek9921
    @eddiek9921 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Like BluesBorn said below, Danny could do things on the guitar that are simply put, unbelievable. Just that hybred picking alone is near impossible. I've been playing a long time and still can't get the hang of it. RIP Danny, like most of the greats he went too soon, but he did leave us a treasure trove to go rummaging through.

  • @billlowe6883
    @billlowe6883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a stellar group. Danny certainly was a guitar master.

  • @chefpatrickflaherty6360
    @chefpatrickflaherty6360 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    no effects pedds... just pure talent. I wish we could have him still today. I can hear him playing with so many others/beck, Garcia, and so many others. we miss you D.G.

    • @dalehumphrey8765
      @dalehumphrey8765 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chef patrick Flaherty ..I hear echo effect

  • @johnmurphy3421
    @johnmurphy3421 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an absolutely fantastic guitarist and so sad he's gone. RIP Danny boy X

  • @bradc32
    @bradc32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    goes for the jugular right at the start... awesome

  • @Mark8395217
    @Mark8395217 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    We all have our favorites, and I have mine. Everything you've ever heard about Danny is true... So, like I was saying, we all have our favorites and Danny is one of mine. If he isn't one of your favorites... well... um... you're just wrong.

  • @cajamison1
    @cajamison1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a magnificent force of nature Danny Gatton was. I’m blessed to have seen this band perform live in Philadelphia back in the day.

  • @rickeydenler2385
    @rickeydenler2385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    such a phenomenal guitar player like nobody else how his mind worked with music was truly God- given ability.

  • @Dolores5000
    @Dolores5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a fantastic player with soooo much appeal! and to any audience! Totally missed! Much love and rest easy

  • @shenandoahsimmers3132
    @shenandoahsimmers3132 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this was a GREAT show. I've got a copy on an old VHS tape.

  • @mrlepotts
    @mrlepotts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bill on sax, trumpet and keys amazing

  • @FeralVinca
    @FeralVinca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whoa!! John Candy on sax!!!

  • @GeorgiaBoy1961
    @GeorgiaBoy1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As long as I live, I will never forget hearing Danny Gatton's playing for the first time. I was in graduate school in Illinois and had just gotten the "Guitar Player" magazine issue featuring the greatest 'unknown guitarists," and Danny was on the cover and on their 'sound page' recording inside. "Nit Pickin'" was the tune, one of Danny's showcase numbers, and it just blew me away. Later saw DG several times live, and regard those shows are highlights of my musical life. Especially because of how soon he would be gone. This video, just wow - the guy cooly downs a beer and while the bottle is still dripping suds, plays the heck out of it on his Tele on a slide guitar number. What an amazing talent, but just as important - what a total goof! I miss Danny and his humorous approach to life. RIP, DG.... you won't be forgotten. Wish we'd had a chance to share a beer or two. I'd even have paid!

  • @jorgeocampo1794
    @jorgeocampo1794 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Around this show that was filmed in Austin he came to Houston. I snuck out of my house. I got in my family station wagon and drove to see that show amazing he is the humbler.

  • @numv2
    @numv2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Most amazing man who ever lived.
    (the singer)

  • @finleytron
    @finleytron 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    There are no words to describe a live Danny Gatton performance. He could do it all and when you left for home you were changed. This was a giant talent and we are still grieving over what might have become of him and his awesome playing skill. At least there are cd and dvd performances to pass along to future generations. The other great gift he left us are Joe Barden pickups which would not exist without Dannys' input.

    • @jobe69
      @jobe69 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats Correct I Just Installed a Joe barden TT Humbucker in a Fender Tele Strat Hybrid that Sounds Awesome I have them in My 52 Reissue Tele Too

    • @RCHeath
      @RCHeath 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not entirely sure we would be able to tell what he would have become. Once you reach his level, I'm not sure he or anyone could have been any better. If you consider how long the guitar has been around and nobody has come to within the same zip code... and to do it with 2 lessons and no practice in his lifetime, nor the ability to read music, you be the judge. And just think of the amazing musicians that he played with. We lost Buddy Emmons, the best ever at his craft.

  • @johnnnyk
    @johnnnyk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Bill Holloman is by far the highlight of this show

    • @user-gd9cw4go1o
      @user-gd9cw4go1o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      John Paul Kelly I think you mean John Candy...

  • @pr10s
    @pr10s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up outside of DC and was fortunate enough to see Danny on a handful of occasions. I had moved to FL when this aired but I remember feeling like "now you all have some idea!" He was The Telemaster!!!

  • @darrionkemp1948
    @darrionkemp1948 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much for Danny gatton one of the all time greatest guitar players

  • @dondiego4464
    @dondiego4464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    really great band , Danny is fabulous

  • @carloseduardobonfa7969
    @carloseduardobonfa7969 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Danny Gatton a trully guitarhero...underretead

  • @johnmitchelljr
    @johnmitchelljr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The only thing I don't understand is music keeps saving my life, but takes the lives of the good people who make it. Thank you for sharing.

  • @culls33
    @culls33 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    total genius guitarist

  • @ittybitty6474
    @ittybitty6474 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My brother loved him and met him in DC... definitely one of the greatest guitarists ever. R.I.P. Danny

  • @jskypercussion
    @jskypercussion ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both Roy and Danny were the grandmasters

  • @guitarsncarsnart
    @guitarsncarsnart 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I keep coming back to watch this show.. Best playing and performance .. RIP DG....

  • @RestyG
    @RestyG ปีที่แล้ว

    My good American guitarist friend Pat Moore told me about this guy and sure did blew my mind. He not just plays the guitar but really diggin' deep into it with all his musicality and heart. Too bad he could have won lots of award's and accolades.

  • @user-qn5jp3sn6g
    @user-qn5jp3sn6g 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    22:50 beer foaming out of the bottle while he's playing slide with it 😂😂😂 - then following up @ 23:40 with the unbelievable towel act !! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @smoovegittar
    @smoovegittar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The band is tight and Bill Holloman shines. Nice post!

  • @patrickhogan9411
    @patrickhogan9411 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hope things are better for ya now Danny. RIP.

  • @wolfcreek628
    @wolfcreek628 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is this not yet on DVD after all these years? Caught it on ACL at the time and taped it on VHS. Then I bought the "Unfinished Business" LP and become a complete fan.

  • @bnastali
    @bnastali 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is some killer rockabilly on the Elvis set. Jeff Beck can do some of these tricks as well. WOW.

  • @youmothershouldknow4905
    @youmothershouldknow4905 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Few can accomplish the independent finger motion of Gatton.

  • @bernardtheillaucher9478
    @bernardtheillaucher9478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Danny Gatton is really a great guitar player. I didn't know him; it seems he's playing like Roy Buchanan. Thanks a lot for share Resaca Rat !

  • @louisemaggs4589
    @louisemaggs4589 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love everything about this xxx

  • @EVEROSFP1
    @EVEROSFP1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Danny was good beyond belief....

  • @bif3578
    @bif3578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw him at the Twist and Shout in Bethesda a few times back in day--man, that guy could play.

  • @Belte23
    @Belte23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here 'cause of Josh Smith... Grateful 🙏

  • @frankleroux2733
    @frankleroux2733 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy was a machine!

  • @flycrashrepairrepeat6225
    @flycrashrepairrepeat6225 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a show!
    and what an unexpected treat to see the legend that is 'Towlie' make an appearance LIVE on stage with the band, just incredible.

  • @johnemerson5428
    @johnemerson5428 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Danny is beyond brilliant here, that’s to be expected - but Bill Holloman, oh, my freaking goodness!

  • @mikepoirier2492
    @mikepoirier2492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The late great John Candy on sax....

  • @philipclement951
    @philipclement951 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    C.G.P. - of the highest order!

  • @captaincreighton
    @captaincreighton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Drumming by Shannon Ford

  • @rva1945
    @rva1945 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My guitar teacher was at pains trying to teach me how to properly press the strings with the fingers and this guy played that well with a cloth...

  • @m.s.8996
    @m.s.8996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a monster! The humbler and crack band performing without the aid of a safety net - a beautiful thing.

  • @m0j0b0ne
    @m0j0b0ne 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Guitar wizardry? Sure, but he never gets credit for all the great instrumental compositions. He was a great writer/arranger who took hillbilly jazz about as far as it ever went.

  • @gerrycoe1728
    @gerrycoe1728 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All I can say is wow!

  • @yoebutt
    @yoebutt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!!! Danny RIP!!! maybe one day we will know why !

  • @michaelprofita2878
    @michaelprofita2878 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    wow this guy still shreds 90 percent of all our great players now. people should give credit where credit is do. instead of saying they are the fastest

    • @mayewil
      @mayewil 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Michael Profita I went to his concert performance at the Holiday Inn in Solomon's Island, MD back in 1980. He was the greatest guitarist back then and his legendary guitar licks are still the best today. R.I.P. Telemaster.

    • @Lukehart1953
      @Lukehart1953 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Michael Profita I think he is the worlds all time greatest player that ever lived

  • @gfgranja
    @gfgranja 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a tone from that old Gibson semi hollow! Danny was a monster player

  • @bluesborn
    @bluesborn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Just in the first song Danny uses a handful of techniques that I'm pretty certain he alone among the world's top guitarists had the physical ability to pull off. In the OPENING NUMBER.

    • @shaunmason3243
      @shaunmason3243 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I''ve seldom heard anything he played during which at some point he didn't do the impossible.

  • @johnnycasanova7542
    @johnnycasanova7542 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply the best! RIP Danny G