I've seen a lot of great shows (Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Coco Montoya, Johnny Clyde Copeland, Warren Haynes and may many more). Michael Burks played in Springfield MA, I took my older brother. What a show. He encased and moved the entire club like no other. The best guitarist I've ever seen live. Simply amazing.
A shame he had to give up his guitar career... But it was to work and support those he cares about, in the true nature of blues men putting his family first.
Michael. Sad to hear about your passing. I will always remember how nice you were to me and my family at the Dallas Guitar Show around 2005. We miss you and your awesome playing. RIP.
just my two cents over evaluation, great guitar player i used to go see him at a small club in southern california, he was also very down to earth, no ego whatsoever , my buddy aand i got to talk to him a couple times , before he would go on stage, sad day for the blues fans when he passed away
I just recently discovered his music and have not heard very many of his songs yet but I can definitely already see that Iron Man was a very smart and talented musician for sure with a damn good voice too. He may or may not have had songs do well on the "charts" and gotten recognition by the so called "music industry" but his song called Empty Promises is one of the absolute very best that I've ever heard. What r some of ur favorite songs of his?
I had not heard of Michael Burks before stumbling onto this video. First reaction - this man is good. The I saw your "RIP" post and damn. Second that. Man could play.
R.I.P. my friend. Mike was one of the most gracious and kindest folks you ever would meet. His friendship with me was short lived due to his passing, but his influence has been immeasurable. He lives with me through all the great music (and videos) we have of him. Strat, LP, Flying V, Teisco, Cigar Box, BroomStick - no matter what he has in his hands, the resulting music was magical and wonderful.
So true,I got to see him twice in '05&'06 at a small club in Salem Oregon,he hung out after the show for an hour talking to me and my friend,telling us great stories of the road. Great guy and I sure miss him.
What a moving performance! The most moving version of Hey Joe I've ever seen. He has really made this song his own, and with his deep groove and monster playing, the result is epic. I'm speechless. Thank you.
Hands down this is the one i love the most. The tone and his playing to the way he sings and how he carries himself. Those 3 or 4 chords he varies the way he plucks them, going one way then adding here and there til it is maximum guitar beauty. He just puts his name right on this great song. Thanks so much for leaving this behind for me to watch 100s of times Big Man Michael R. I. P.
Being from Arkansas where M.B. called home and having the pleasure of hearing him play at events like the King Biscuit in Helena Ar. and even at small venues like a local watering hole. He was always approachable and remembered you as a fan! I still cannot believe that he was taken so early on in life! He will never be forgotten, we miss you Iron Man!
Timeless this man put the it on his addition on hey Joe it was great an epic moment being there he knew artistry was sealed in the videos and spirit we keep knowing this blues artist Rest in PEACE
If the words "holy shit!" do not sprout involuntarily from your mouth immediately after watching this rush immediately to the hospital! ...... Magical stuff from the big guy......Such a shame he's gone.
The TH-cam AI must have developed a liking for the blues. This weekend I discovered a few great guitar players that I never knew existed. For some reason the guys in Europe are way ahead of us here in the States. You rock TH-cam AI!
I came back to this today, on Michael's birthday, and got whammied by all the same emotions that hit me the first time I heard this exquisite, stunning version of this classic song. This easily ranks in the top 3 all time for me, and I've heard hundreds of versions. RIP Iron Man, never forgotten.
I have over 400 versions of this tune. This is absolutely one of the best ever. Right up there with Gary Moore and Guitar Shorty. you got soul? Then you know what I mean.
I bought Michael Burks' album "Iron Man" when I was in high school, he was my favorite contemporary guitar player, my favorite working musician. I still love going back and listening to all these amazing live recordings. amazing performance. On a guitarist note, I can't believe he made those emg pickups sound so good. Michael just takes control of that instrument. the sound is all in his hands and the way he processes the signal with his amp and effects.
You my instant friend, just touched my soul so deep but in a very unexplainable way! Keep your dream going because its going its already yours!!!! WOW.
He is definitely one of the greatest to ever hold a guitar! Frfr it’s so many great artist that our young people should know about. Not just in our culture but it would definitely help our young black men if they knew how many people that look like them are loved by everybody!
t'oublies les principales aussi :guitar shorty , Vai-Satriani, slash, roy buchanan, gary moore, deep purple, Gilmour, etc...etc, et 100 autre toutes plus brillantes les une que les autres , même chez nous t'as Bertignac et bashung qui en joué des versions super top ! et j'en oublie les 3 quarts...
Thank you Sir,Christone Kingfish Ingram, for letting me know once this guy was on earth, never heard of him, until I listened to empty promises cover by you, forever grateful to you Sir
Yet another TH-cam discovery of a master talent. Whoa! One of my fav tunes to check out various renditions, expecially live ones. Dig Ben Poole., Popa Chubby and of course Slash. Lenny Kravitz and ZZ Top are so-so.
This is my favourite of the 100s of great versions that have been made. The guitar tone/distortion grabs me by the collar immediately and keeps delivering with twists and turns of sheer beauty. Upon hearing a brilliant 'Catfish' version, I had to go back to this one straight away. It's hard to compare all the versions as there's so many great ones. I love the solo Catfish does on the small stage in a club, this one gets me purely with the guitar sound.
By@@ahuramazda323 Hey thankyou, its been ages i forgot about this! A pure beauty of a version. That gentle guitar carries a lot of feel and heart beautiful lines. Cassie great bass guitar too.A Joe Cocker fan since around 73 when i was 13 and my family played the Cocker Happy album at the many wild parties we had, love the album. Joes raspy voice with soulful scream makes this a special version. After all, who's more suited than a 60s-70s legend of Woodstock who carries the songs name, perhaps adding more passion, as if he was singing about himself. Well, i love to think it that way. Great call here, bringing this Hey Joe to mind. Its a beauty alright, thanks a lot.
I love Guitar Shorty's one and also Gary Moore's too. Geez i miss Gary a lot. Im always watching him playing live, never get tired of those, real sad he left way too early.
I never, ever need to hear "Hey Joe" again. Played and recorded to death. Michael Burks, though, did not fool around with this. It is serious business. When Michael hit the blues scene, with that playing and his voice, it was obvious he was special. He had to be seen performing live to really be appreciated. He could punch you in the face with something like this and then make the Black chicks in the audience go crazy with a version of Hall & Oates' "Sara Smile".
This is a notable worthy effort and if jimi was around he would have liked this version a lot and paid much respect to it rip gone to soon put the soul into the music that counts in my book
You know that feeling that makes you want to SCREAM THIS GUY CAN ^*£$(! /!%&! PLAY! Only heard him for the first time tonight, but so glad I did. Truly amazing. Such a shame he isn't here anymore.
I've seen a lot of great shows (Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Coco Montoya, Johnny Clyde Copeland, Warren Haynes and may many more). Michael Burks played in Springfield MA, I took my older brother. What a show. He encased and moved the entire club like no other. The best guitarist I've ever seen live. Simply amazing.
A shame he had to give up his guitar career... But it was to work and support those he cares about, in the true nature of blues men putting his family first.
Michael. Sad to hear about your passing. I will always remember how nice you were to me and my family at the Dallas Guitar Show around 2005. We miss you and your awesome playing. RIP.
For the few whom rated thumbs down: just skip away if you don't like it, but this man doesn't deserve it. RIP Iron Man.
I want to beat them senseless but they already are...
just my two cents over evaluation, great guitar player i used to go see him at a small club in southern california, he was also very down to earth, no ego whatsoever , my buddy aand i got to talk to him a couple times , before he would go on stage, sad day for the blues fans when he passed away
I just recently discovered his music and have not heard very many of his songs yet but I can definitely already see that Iron Man was a very smart and talented musician for sure with a damn good voice too. He may or may not have had songs do well on the "charts" and gotten recognition by the so called "music industry" but his song called Empty Promises is one of the absolute very best that I've ever heard. What r some of ur favorite songs of his?
@@hvtube You and Your friend fortunate just to be in his presence, and I bet that he was down to earth.
I had not heard of Michael Burks before stumbling onto this video. First reaction - this man is good. The I saw your "RIP" post and damn. Second that. Man could play.
I'm totally blown away by this hey Joe performance by Michael Burks he a beast on guitar ..jimi would be proud
Hey joe from a master of rythm and blues outstanding live performance playing guitar must say bravo bravo Bravissimo ☆☆☆☆☆
R.I.P. my friend. Mike was one of the most gracious and kindest folks you ever would meet. His friendship with me was short lived due to his passing, but his influence has been immeasurable. He lives with me through all the great music (and videos) we have of him. Strat, LP, Flying V, Teisco, Cigar Box, BroomStick - no matter what he has in his hands, the resulting music was magical and wonderful.
So true,I got to see him twice in '05&'06 at a small club in Salem Oregon,he hung out after the show for an hour talking to me and my friend,telling us great stories of the road. Great guy and I sure miss him.
For me, best HeyJoe cover. I can listen to this song at least a thousand times and not get tired of it. Thanks Mike
Try Roy Buccanan's version. I think you'll find it interesting.
Popa chubby
What a moving performance! The most moving version of Hey Joe I've ever seen. He has really made this song his own, and with his deep groove and monster playing, the result is epic. I'm speechless. Thank you.
perfectly put!
Beautiful Strat, beauty playing and a beauty of a shirt to take this astonishing performance even higher! Incredible Dear Sir, R. I. P.
One of the best hey Joe version. Period.
Michael is so good
And so unknown
Hands down this is the one i love the most. The tone and his playing to the way he sings and how he carries himself. Those 3 or 4 chords he varies the way he plucks them, going one way then adding here and there til it is maximum guitar beauty. He just puts his name right on this great song. Thanks so much for leaving this behind for me to watch 100s of times Big Man Michael R. I. P.
Being from Arkansas where M.B. called home and having the pleasure of hearing him play at events like the King Biscuit in Helena Ar. and even at small venues like a local watering hole. He was always approachable and remembered you as a fan! I still cannot believe that he was taken so early on in life! He will never be forgotten, we miss you Iron Man!
Timeless this man put the it on his addition on hey Joe it was great an epic moment being there he knew artistry was sealed in the videos and spirit we keep knowing this blues artist Rest in PEACE
michael was a kind and gentle soul.your gentleman ship will never be forgotten.
"Hey, Joe" is my favorite Jimi Hendrix song, hands down. Michael's cover of it is one of the best I've ever heard.
Michael may you rest in eternal peace. You were an exceptional guitar player but also an amazing man. I was so blessed to meet and work with you.
Pure gold, incredible version of a classic !
Super guitariste 😊
still hits the spot in 2024 ware did 8 years go rip mr BURKS
Wow, that’s an awesome version right there man. Hey Joe, played as it was meant to be played.
I sincerely believe if Michael had lived, he would be the next Buddy Guy. Rest in peace, Michael, you were something very special.
Best cover ever 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦
Absolutely amazing!
Peter
If the words "holy shit!" do not sprout involuntarily from your mouth immediately after watching this rush immediately to the hospital! ...... Magical stuff from the big guy......Such a shame he's gone.
Good number
The TH-cam AI must have developed a liking for the blues. This weekend I discovered a few great guitar players that I never knew existed. For some reason the guys in Europe are way ahead of us here in the States. You rock TH-cam AI!
That’s is some clean work on Jimmy. Damn straight
What a beautiful performance, wish he was still around. 🙏🏾🔥💪🏾
I came back to this today, on Michael's birthday, and got whammied by all the same emotions that hit me the first time I heard this exquisite, stunning version of this classic song. This easily ranks in the top 3 all time for me, and I've heard hundreds of versions. RIP Iron Man, never forgotten.
I have over 400 versions of this tune. This is absolutely one of the best ever. Right up there with Gary Moore and Guitar Shorty.
you got soul? Then you know what I mean.
I bought Michael Burks' album "Iron Man" when I was in high school, he was my favorite contemporary guitar player, my favorite working musician. I still love going back and listening to all these amazing live recordings. amazing performance.
On a guitarist note, I can't believe he made those emg pickups sound so good. Michael just takes control of that instrument. the sound is all in his hands and the way he processes the signal with his amp and effects.
If this man can't move you, and make you feel it, nothing ever will
Absolutely awesome guitar planning!
He Has the knack that's for sure playing blues and rock.
You my instant friend, just touched my soul so deep but in a very unexplainable way! Keep your dream going because its going its already yours!!!! WOW.
This here is what I call GREAT music! Wonderful version of this.
Wow. The man is a master of his instrument. Very nice.
The greatest of all time.Rest in peace brother
He is definitely one of the greatest to ever hold a guitar! Frfr it’s so many great artist that our young people should know about. Not just in our culture but it would definitely help our young black men if they knew how many people that look like them are loved by everybody!
I discovered Mike about a year ago....I was elated and heartbroken in the same moment. I was a decade late.
happy to have seen him him live and meet him. you think his playing was great his personality and kindness was also of the charts!
Saw him twice in a small club in Salem Oregon 05&06,hung out after the show for an hour talking to me and my friend,great guy and I sure miss him.
Good job, bruh❗️🎸
Hats off to you sir, outstanding! Jimi would be proud.
I like this version because of the tone of the guitar. Also Roy Buchanan did a dynamite version. Sorry to hear this artist is no longer with us. RIP !
l'une des plus belles interprétations de "Hey Joe", en plus de celle de Big Jim évidemment et celle de Popa Chubbi; un régal, on ne s'en lasse pas.
t'oublies les principales aussi :guitar shorty , Vai-Satriani, slash, roy buchanan, gary moore, deep purple, Gilmour, etc...etc, et 100 autre toutes plus brillantes les une que les autres , même chez nous t'as Bertignac et bashung qui en joué des versions super top ! et j'en oublie les 3 quarts...
How it is possible to produce such wonders on the guitar fretboard and at the same time not losing the rhythm ???
Brilliant, fucking brilliant.
It's called a percussionist. ;)
rzeznikzpoludnia this is blues ,
The internal beat
Michael Burks is to cast me out of Jimi Hendrix this song
Der Hammer ! Vielleicht die beeindruckendste Version seit J.H. Geht mir echt unter die Haut...
良いね！
You version is full passion and life!You are great musician!
Wow ! this man does this as good as anyone, thank you.
My Mind Hath Doth Been Blowneth.
Rest in peace, brother.
Absolutely incredible! A lot of people try to cover this song but mr burks made it his own. Rest in peice bluesman
Superb.
First time hearing this band, great guitar playing with great tone.
He wrote Empty Promises. You Need to see it too.
Thank you Sir,Christone Kingfish Ingram, for letting me know once this guy was on earth, never heard of him, until I listened to empty promises cover by you, forever grateful to you Sir
yeah Dipendra Chhetri, same here! zigg Bopp
Yet another TH-cam discovery of a master talent. Whoa!
One of my fav tunes to check out various renditions, expecially live ones.
Dig Ben Poole., Popa Chubby and of course Slash.
Lenny Kravitz and ZZ Top are so-so.
Popa Chubby is a beast!!!
Super Awesome Hey Joe! GrandMaster Blues Guitarist. Michael Burks🎸🎶🎵🎼 R.I.P Lion🦁
WOW just when I thought I had heard all the versions that made me cry and live and now this may BE THE BEST I HAVE HEARD WOW WOW >
Missing your sound every day... earth's loss 😣😔
One of the best hey joes! along with the slash's and gary moore's!
Listen this one th-cam.com/video/6tFVjEmA1c4/w-d-xo.html
This guy played with Hendrix at the old days :D
Effortless perfection..........
came back and got chills again..
Still my favorite!
4 months later - came back and got chills again
very very very nice ...
Michael Burks version of Hey Joe, along with Popa Chubby's version when he played at the Rockpalast in Germany is something to remember.
check out Ben Poole's version, I still think Popa's is the best !
Roy Buchanan's live version in Texas would be up there as well.
lol ben poole
body count have a nice version too
Ooh, don't forget ALvin Lee's version either (ex-Ten Years After)!
Agree with every word below. I loved the Iron Man. I'm the lucky/unlucky guy who got to film his last ever show. I really miss him so fucking much....
RIP lad... so sad to see a video like this only to find that you're gone! Hope you're having fun jamming with Jimi x
My favorite version. RIP Brother.
My favorite Hey Joe
This is my favourite of the 100s of great versions that have been made. The guitar tone/distortion grabs me by the collar immediately and keeps delivering with twists and turns of sheer beauty. Upon hearing a brilliant 'Catfish' version, I had to go back to this one straight away. It's hard to compare all the versions as there's so many great ones. I love the solo Catfish does on the small stage in a club, this one gets me purely with the guitar sound.
Have you heard the version done by Otis Taylor featuring Joe Cocker
By@@ahuramazda323 Hey thankyou, its been ages i forgot about this! A pure beauty of a version. That gentle guitar carries a lot of feel and heart beautiful lines. Cassie great bass guitar too.A Joe Cocker fan since around 73 when i was 13 and my family played the Cocker Happy album at the many wild parties we had, love the album. Joes raspy voice with soulful scream makes this a special version. After all, who's more suited than a 60s-70s legend of Woodstock who carries the songs name, perhaps adding more passion, as if he was singing about himself. Well, i love to think it that way. Great call here, bringing this Hey Joe to mind. Its a beauty alright, thanks a lot.
I love Guitar Shorty's one and also Gary Moore's too. Geez i miss Gary a lot. Im always watching him playing live, never get tired of those, real sad he left way too early.
Beautiful stuff!
I never, ever need to hear "Hey Joe" again. Played and recorded to death. Michael Burks, though,
did not fool around with this. It is serious business. When Michael hit the blues scene, with that
playing and his voice, it was obvious he was special. He had to be seen performing live to really
be appreciated. He could punch you in the face with something like this and then make the Black
chicks in the audience go crazy with a version of Hall & Oates' "Sara Smile".
Inspirational! Sorry I missed you, Michael Burks! Rest easy, Sir.
Beautiful !
WOW...!!! the best solo ever
Never heard of this guy but awesome version , love this song
Awesome 👍😎
Outstanding!
Damn good capture of that blues, wish they played even more.. Encore
Beast! So glad I got to talk to him.
Just love the ease he plays the song. Great. RIP.
This is a notable worthy effort and if jimi was around he would have liked this version a lot and paid much respect to it rip gone to soon put the soul into the music that counts in my book
Got to see him live twice! Best concert I have ever seen before or since!
Fantastic, sir.
Wow....fantastic man !
very nice.
Awesome! Great guy, too! Met him in Groningen around this time. Great set.
Monumental,j'ai décollé.
I still miss him and his music
Great version of hey joe!
never heard of him until now..my loss...such god given talent should stick around a little longer.
+doug marcus As far as playing the guitar yes
doug marcus lton
very good man~~~~!!!!!!!
awesome .... miss him so much ...
What a treat for the senses!
Way to go MICHAEL! Jimi would be proud. Keep on playing from the heart bro!
He died in 2012
Love this!!!
Go Michael🤠 Play your heart out 😎
What a pretty Strat!
You know that feeling that makes you want to SCREAM THIS GUY CAN ^*£$(! /!%&! PLAY! Only heard him for the first time tonight, but so glad I did. Truly amazing. Such a shame he isn't here anymore.
You can tell he had an incredibly natural talent like Hendrix. So sad to hear he is gone.
love all.
This is the Best version..