In Las Vegas there were always a whole bunch of street performers. I always stopped and watched. And if they were trying hard and were actually pretty good, I always threw a dollar to them. Or, I’ve bought bottles of cold water from one, and even paid $10.00 for a cd a guitarist had made. He was really good!! Brought it home to my hubby and he really liked it. I always had some money put back for street performers.
When in America it’s only free to cheapskates like you. I always have a couple of bucks for street Performers. That guy that has a very rare $10 in the Guitar case for me. Dame he’s good.
Yeah, no way could I walk past this. I’d be stood off-camera shaking my head like a mad thing (yeah, can’t dance) and rifling my pockets for any money to throw in the pot. Incredible soloing.
@@shatnershairpiece can you explain what you mean by no one gives a shit about and old man no matter how good he is..whose no one? It's your location man not your age. To think your old and worthless because of that is not healthy. I love watching older guitarist and learning from their experience so not sure what you mean by "no one gives a shit about you because you're old" that's an exaggeration to say no one.
Mmmmmm, I'm usually annoyed by someone forcing live music on me. Even if it's really good. I'm probably a negative person though. I also like the original better than this. The guy is amazing and has great technique, it's just too much for me. It's like the old Amiga tech demos. Flashy but not really any deep substance. But it's awesome, no doubt, so not judging anyone for liking it.
Stunning performance…. and nobody stopped to listen? I’d be stuck to the pavement listening to this. One of my favourite ZZ Top tracks. Excellent work… well done sir! 🙌👏👏👏👏
Everybody walking by is young and they may be bewildered by this music. They're unaccustomed to actual music. Beautiful playing of this classic among classics!
Are you kidding me? Your unemployed? I hope you find work soon, your playing is insane. You could at a minimum be a studio guitarist in Nashville, if not front your own band. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!
Hello 👋 Tim. How are you doing ? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from ? You seem like a real country girl
Face - melting is more like it... AWESOME!! If I walked past this guy on the street I would be paralyzed. Forget what I was doing, forget where I was going... you can't pass up good boogie-woogie like this. ZZ TOP is one of the most FUN concerts I've ever been to. They have such a driving beat, there is no way you can stay in your seat. Thanks for sharing!!
I agree kind sir! I've seen the boyzz going on 14 or 15 times. Chased them all across the u.s. I got the beard to prove it and I named my daughter zoe after them!
@@nebraskamike607 I thought it was genius that the band put in the conveyor belts so they could 'move' around the stage and only take one step!! So awesome. And they had it times to certain parts of the song to come back together. I swear there was NO ONE sitting down..everybody is up and doing their boogey. Such a great show!
@@jaytroxel3495 I remember that! I think that was the antenna tour? I wish I could find video of it. Remember the girls dancing in silhouettes behind the screens?
@@jaytroxel3495 el loco concert in 81 was my first ZZ experience. There is a great channel on TH-cam here with some of the behind the scenes of the World Wide Texas tour. It's goes by Zee Zee Top. Check it out!
If I lived in Vancouver I'd come out everyday just to listen and support. The years of dedication and hard work is noticable, and I feel like aspiring guitarists or musicians could learn a lot from you. Been playing guitar for 12 years and I wouldn't even imagine performing on the street because of the thought of someone touching my guitar, being rude or trying to take my equipment. You're a brave, talented man. Keep rocking! Love from the states!
My best friend bought a guitar in hopes I teach him. This was the song we were working on the first day we practiced. A few days after he bought the guitar, he passed away. This riff/song will forever remind me of him. RIP WILL.
Just saw ZZ Top last night at the Washington, MO County Fair. The tribute to Dusty at the end was a tear jerker, but awesome! They played, but piped in Dusty's voice. They had a lone mic stand out front with Dusty's hat resting on top. I think they had a tougher time getting through that song than expected.. understandably.
I just shared this clip with one of my co workers. I could listen this rendition every day. A great performance of a legendary song.. Man this guy is crazy talented..
You fucking killed that. I know some people who have tried to earn a few bucks in Vancouver and Victoria. People there act as if they are enlightened and living the best life, but they ignore real life before their eyes. If you went to Calgary and displayed this level of guitar mastery, every second person would be fumbling for a handful of change for you. You're amazing. La Grange is an exceptionally technical piece of guitar work and you did it SO WELL.
Yep, that was truly world class my friend. How you are not in a a big stage band is beyond comprehension. Keep up the outstanding gift you have. Big thumbs up from the UK.
Awesome! I would love to have him as my lead guitarist. People are so willingly oblivious, walking around without any awareness of this guy's amazing talent.
If I were to see this in public I'd literally stop my day to watch you play. You're insanely talented and the fact that you only caught but a handful of people's attention is absurd. Keep doing your thing though all of us here appreciate you and the art.
Damn, people are just take his skill for granted. It’s not until you try to learn for yourself when you realize how much time and effort he put into practice so he can absolutely kill it out on the streets.
I’m so happy that I’m part of the few who get excited hearing and seeing someone play guitar like that... I can’t explain it, it just instantly entrances me and puts a smile on my face.
This blew my mind. You really took that song and owned it. I have never seen anyone play it quite like that before or as 👍. That was amazing. Been watching some of your other stuff all really great keep up the good work. I hope you are appreciated.
People don't understand the dedication and desire it takes to bring life to inanimate objects ... Comments are made by people such as me but only the great makes trees sing so sweet... Awesome display of talent
This is simply one of the best pieces of guitar playing I have ever heard. The tone is great; Every note is spot on; and the feel and timing are perfection. Great choice of tune Robyn and great execution
Hello 👋 Diane. How are you doing ? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from ? You seem like a real country girl
I'm 57, just starting to learn. After watching you, I feel a bit discouraged, even though I know I shouldn't. I also feel inspired listening to you play. So, thank you!
Being a TEXAN, Billy, Frank and Dusty would say...COOOOL BROTHER. I've seen them 20 plus times over the years. Great rendition. A true muscian like yourself realizes that simply playing the LP version is...Yes, I'm envious of your skills.
Had to come back and watch this amazing performance again. I've watched other people try to cover this song and nobody covers it this well, not even Slash. Robin, you are a master.
Your guitar playing is phenomenal. I don’t understand how everyone just keeps walking by and not watching.Keep up the great work man. Be safe out there
There are various answers to this invisibility. 1) Most people are so self-centred these days they get offended by someone else’s talent. I actually get verbally abused while playing, told to shut up, fuc off, even when playing quietly. I’d make more money if I stood there taking selfies, because that’s the level of talent most people can identify with. 2) People have no concept of what a musician is any more and the amount of work it takes to be one. I’ve had stunned kids take pictures of me and tell me they are doing a report on me at school because they have never seen a live musician before. 3) Guitar is no longer played on the radio or used in songs so they have no concept of what guitar is. 4) guitar solos are completely out of fashion for the last 20 years and mean nothing to mostly everyone under the age of 50. It’s dinosaur music played on a dinosaur instrument. It’s not rap or hip hop, so their lizard brains can’t process what I’m doing. 5) Music is an over abundant commodity that is now mostly free and has no value. 6) Context. I’m seen by most people as a homeless beggar/bum so they see no value in what I’m doing, and are in fact actively trying to avoid me. Nothing scares people more than being near what they see as a ‘poor street person’. 7) stopping or appreciating means being forced to think about leaving a tip, which makes most people uncomfortable. 8) I’m not a cute 10-year-old. I’ve seen talentless busking kids. They make way more money because they’re cute. No one gives a shit about an old man, no matter how good he is. 9) It’s an arts hating city full of angry apathetic zombies who can’t afford to live here because of number 10. Vancouver is infamous for being the most antisocial shithole in Canada, if not the world. 10) Worst audience I’ve ever seen, and I’ve played everywhere. Full of condo flipping foreign investment aholes (one of them used to be my friend) that will bury a historic music venue if it makes them a buck, and their kids, students that buy mansions to launder money from their parents who don’t even live here. This causes an ever spiralling lack of affordable living space for locals, raising anger at a geometric rate. I’ve lived here for 35 years and it is a shell of what it once was in the early 80’s. Huge homeless problem. Huge drug problems. Huge divide between the rich and poor. Huge amounts of money being laundered and the politicians don’t give a shit about the people that actually live here. They tried to fix real estate abuse loopholes five years ago but that was 30 years too late. The damage is already done. Average lifespan of someone who moves here is six months to a year before they get disgusted and move away again. Huge transient population running on a tourist economy. Vancouver produces nothing of value and likes to think of itself as a major international city when in fact it’s just a sad village that doesn’t even know how to recycle plastic. I’m in the same apartment for 16 years and can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve had a conversation with any of my neighbors, because most of them don’t live here long enough to even get to meet them.
@@shatnershairpiece I completely get what you're saying. I'm jealous of your talent but that's because I dearly wish I could play at least some basic chords, but don't have the patience.....my dad was great on the guitar and he taught himself to play. Keep up the good work!!!
@@shatnershairpiece to throw rap and hip hop under the bus is kinda ugly hearted... Yes, the majority of contemporary rap and hip hop is nonsense, especially mumble and trap. REAL rappers are poets who can tell a story... It's no different than when people call hard rock and metal "devil music"...
@shatnershairpiece the government wants to keep it that way. The more mindless songs people listen to like rap and hiphop, the less their brains get used and less creativity leads to an easier population to control.
What's wrong with the people today? Nobodys stopping listening... It's so sad that people nowadays don't have a sense for good music or a talent like this guy, who played his ass off. I experienced that a lot of times when we played live. It's more of a background music to people. At least when you're not famous...
It's street busking. What do you honestly expect from a busy sidewalk? A lot of people have stuff to be doing, might be late if they stop to watch a street performer, etcetera. Maybe times *have* changed but man you could tell by looking at the people passing by that it was probably a busy day.
I have to say, I love ZZ Top, especially this song, and I think this guy is fantastic, but if I was walking in Manhattan, there’s a good chance I’d pay him no mind, the only reason why my ears might perk up is because I’d be surprised to hear good music coming out of speakers that aren’t mine
That is incredibly good, never heard something that great on a street corner. There should be a crowd in the hundreds around. That was amazing, love that song. Thank you so much!!
I got to see ZZ Top, Ted Nugent and Double Trouble with Kenny Wayne Shepherd for my very first concert ever. It was at the Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque NM. I wish I could have seen Stevie Ray Vaughan with Double Trouble, but for someone my age I was lucky enough to see them perform. Keep shredding brother, this brought back some good memories.
Hello 👋 Ann. How are you doing ? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from ? You seem like a real country girl
To the guys commenting on how everyone ignores him... Busking is pretty much like that, occasionally you'll have a group of people that stop to watch a few songs, but mostly people just pass by without a quick glance. I think people try to avoid looking at you for fear they'll have to give you money, so they just stare straight ahead and try their best to ignore. I've even had my stuff (guitar casing for money and sign) be trampled once or twice by people who were really intent on pretending I wasn't there. Ever since I first went out to play on the streets I've gained a lot of appreciation for street artists and begun giving out more money, because I know how happy we feel when we receive it. And the children are the absolute best, they can't stop themselves from getting close and being awestruck at your music, made my days constantly. Wish Covid would end soon to go back to the streets!
I agree. people are afraid to look. they will even stare down the street looking for the bus instead of turning the other direction and looking at me. i’ve had joggers run into me, Drunks that shoulder check me, people step on my bag, ride over it with bikes or wheelchair. kids are definitely the best. The problem is the parents often will drag them away just while the kid is trying to enjoy it. I absolutely hate that.
That was epic! I was sitting on the patio at the pub to your right enjoying a burger and a beer while visiting from Calgary a few summers ago....then you started playing. Damn that was a fantastic set. I had to give you a ten spot as i felt gifted by just being there. So glad I found your channel.
I’ve watched this video a few times because of the unbelievable talent and relaxed way you preform in public. You have more talent in your pinky finger than most have in their entire body. Rock on. Greetings from the East Coast
thanks. I was still relaxed as this was still 2016, my second year out. I got slowly burned out as the years passed, from drunks, mental cases, addicts, angry pedestrians. now it’s 2024. I have retired this year after being attacked twice in two months.
Wow. Best rendition I've ever heard. Yeah I would have stopped dead in my tracks that was so awesome. Had a smile on my face the while time I watched it. That was just awesome. Loved it.
I watch this everytime I see it. If this doesn't get your feet tapping, you're as tone deaf as the people that just walk by. I'm still amazed at how easy you make this look. You really are amazing Robin.👍👍👍 I wonder if Billy Gibbons has seen this.
We're spoiled with music. We can listen to the greatest artists of all time on command with a click of a finger. Most people can no longer recognize genius when they see it because they have been desensitized to it by artificial over abundance.
Thank you so much for keeping music alive because it honestly worries me how people dont appreciate real music & also musicians like you. You're a phenomenal player & I hope one day I can play as flawlessly & as cool as you. Cheers brother 👍🏼👍🏼
I'm just blown away everytime I see a video here. What an effing rockstar just out on the street absolutely killing it, blowing people away. I can imagine walking up on this would just be too much, like, your brain wouldn't allow you to stop an appreciate something so out of place and awesome for fear of embarrassment somehow. Something like staring into the sun, idk how to describe it. Stuff like this just makes me so happy- just a dude out doing what he loves and is brilliant at, sheerly for the love of it (hopefully a load of tips as well.) It makes the world a better place. Cheers!
Hello 👋 Vida. How are you doing ? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from ? You seem like a real country girl
@@markclifford1857 Hi there, Mark- In looking back on my comment, I do come across as very much a country girl in the big city, don't I? 😂 I'm from Tennessee originally but recently moved to the southwest, a little south of Colorado.
My best friend Gary could play like nobody else I've ever seen. I would listen to him play 8-10 hours a day. He had a massive collection that he played absolutely amazingly. This is the 2nd video I've seen of yours. And you play so much like him. I could bring him any song, metal, rock, country ECT. He would listen 1-2 times and he could play it exactly and better. He liked the Blues and recorded his own music. He passed away a few years ago. But this brings me back to the times I'd drink some beers and he would play all day- all night. I hope to be able to just play the guitar one day. You are talented!
My only critique of ZZ has been that they need to hire someone, give them a fake beard and a pair of sunglasses, and have them stand back by Rube, creating the rhythm fills. That's the way that we grew up on their music, the way we know their songs. Hairpiece is playing over a rhythm track and it smokes. RIP Dusty. Your mark on music is indelible.
Wait a minute..who is this guy?? He just set that guitar on fire with a legendary zz top song and people are just walking by and not even acknowledging the greatness of what they are hearing. Look, anytime that song is played stop and give it a nod, and secondly anytime the lead guitar in that song is played that well definitely stop and give it a nod....great job. Actually, unbelievable job. I've got to listen again...
Wow, I am surprised the street didn't catch fire! It's not hard to see why Jimi considered Billy G. amongst the greatest guitarists ever... and you do one hell of a job ripping this over to the top! Excellent job and a fitting tribute to Dusty.
Why do people keep saying Jimi said that I’m pretty sure he said Rory Gallagher. ZZ Top released their first album a whole year after Hendrix passed away there’s no way Hendrix would’ve even known of Billy.
Thank you sir, you've given me a good memory of that corner to heal on old bad one. that music transcends the bad vibes and helped refocus me a bit. I used to live and work around that exact corner. You playing there, of all places, brightens the city. If i hadn't avoided it like a plague, Id've surely stopped and dropped you some toonies. Passion and talent bleed through the wails of that guitar, again, thank you ^_^
Sounds so smooth and flewingflingiazious. Wishing these people have their attention and time to adore this wicked groove bestowed upon their mortal wars. 🙏🙏
Excellent! I hope you're still keeping Blues Rock alive. And hey, if the abuse ever gets too much, come to the Netherlands, I work across from the station and wouldn't mind some of those tunes while working. ZZ Top is the best. Rest in peace Dusty, I'll always remember the live gigs I saw.
I play drums over 50 years now. Played in a band called Gunsmoke in Jersey 78-82. We did Tush and LaGrange. This guitar musician is extremely talented. I would love to jam! 🔊🔉🔈
Just how great of a guitar player do you have to be to have people stop and listen. When I was young if someone was playing like that on the sidewalk there would be traffic jams and crowds forming.
problem is that guitar has gone out of style. It really peaked in the 70s and 80s and since then it has dropped out of popular music completely, especially solos. only the people over 60 understand and appreciate what I’m doing.
@@shatnershairpiece great music is great music and great talent is GREAT talent and should be appreciated any place, any where, any time, any way. Don’t get the walking by.
I can't believe that this guy doesn't have a huge crowd around him and a guitar case overflowing with bills. WTF country is he in, North Korea? That was absolutely masterful my friend! Great cover😎
All I can say is either there is a high level of deafness in that population or a shed load of outstanding guitarists there and that this is just the norm for them, which I doubt. Outstanding fella!
What the hell? Reality in our society is blind, deaf, touchless, and breath of a mask, cold. Dusty, rip brother. Thanks for your pulse and beat and ZZ Top color that some of us have enjoyed 1971 and On. You all brought me a rhythm and away out of a chaos of a world. It hasn’t change all that much. From namn to a world that has been attacked by the pandemic. But I can put on ZZ Top, step away from the reality of the world and have fun. Thank’s
As a Brit watching this, I can’t believe that people walk by ignoring a superb ‘free’ performance that I would pay to see.
Rock is dead, if this was the early 70s this guy would be selling out arenas.
In Las Vegas there were always a whole bunch of street performers. I always stopped and watched. And if they were trying hard and were actually pretty good, I always threw a dollar to them. Or, I’ve bought bottles of cold water from one, and even paid $10.00 for a cd a guitarist had made. He was really good!! Brought it home to my hubby and he really liked it. I always had some money put back for street performers.
Welcome to Vancouver sir!
Read his description he left it’s sad 😞.
When in America it’s only free to cheapskates like you. I always have a couple of bucks for street Performers. That guy that has a very rare $10 in the Guitar case for me. Dame he’s good.
I don't care what I'm doing in my day if I walk past a man slaying this song I have to stop and pay my respects .
WALKING DEAD ALL AROUND HIM.
The walking dead are everywhere. This guy can play, I hope that he get a chance.
Naw they're just Canadians
Welcome to Vancouver, city of apathy.
Yup..think so too..walking numb people!!😐
😄😄😄! Humorous, but so true.
Yeah, no way could I walk past this. I’d be stood off-camera shaking my head like a mad thing (yeah, can’t dance) and rifling my pockets for any money to throw in the pot. Incredible soloing.
thanks! tip link in description!
@@shatnershairpiece can you explain what you mean by no one gives a shit about and old man no matter how good he is..whose no one?
It's your location man not your age. To think your old and worthless because of that is not healthy. I love watching older guitarist and learning from their experience so not sure what you mean by "no one gives a shit about you because you're old" that's an exaggeration to say no one.
A shout out to the tiny person with the camera holding onto the machine head for dear life while filming this.
having a dwarf in my shows. now that would get me some views.
Ha!! Good one!
I know! - Even more weird is how the small end of the guitar is bigger than the large end. :) Great video!
@@shatnershairpiece You need the guy from the Men Without Hats video. Not that you haven't already achieved maximum guitar excellence!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Not only is the guitar playing stellar...the fact that you're completely invisible to all but a couple of children is incredible....
Those children will never forget either
My thoughts exactly! That dude with the big white beard otta be ashamed of himself for walking by and not acknowledging this wrif!!
If an adult acknowledges him they have to throw him some money that's why
@@vinfishin2582 surely they can't miss it
Mmmmmm, I'm usually annoyed by someone forcing live music on me. Even if it's really good. I'm probably a negative person though. I also like the original better than this. The guy is amazing and has great technique, it's just too much for me. It's like the old Amiga tech demos. Flashy but not really any deep substance. But it's awesome, no doubt, so not judging anyone for liking it.
Stunning performance…. and nobody stopped to listen? I’d be stuck to the pavement listening to this. One of my favourite ZZ Top tracks. Excellent work… well done sir! 🙌👏👏👏👏
Yeah
Absolutely
There's a possibility that at that moment no one knows about Z Z top La Grange. I love it too and I am a big fan too.
I would be planted there listening.
Definitely I’d be with u
@@denmann364 I'd be late for work
Everybody walking by is young and they may be bewildered by this music. They're unaccustomed to actual music.
Beautiful playing of this classic among classics!
This guy is incredible, can't believe people are just walking passed him.and not stopping to listen 😳
got my attention for-sure
I feel the same watching Dovydas
as a guitarist myself that really really angered me seeing ppl stroll on by with no regard for this shredder,this dude cuts it up hard
@Sqwee go on about your important life.
Past*
Dusty Hill walks by at 0:55 We both nod in approval.
Haha and lol to your description. Hot stuff indeed.
HAHAHAHAAHHAHA!
Think it was just his beard and cheap sunglasses.
Holy crap, how the hell did you catch that! Funny A/F!
XD
How come this guy doesn't have a gigantic crowd around him they just keep walking by he's insanely good, rock on bro. Zztop would be proud.
BILLY GIBBONS JUST WALKED BY HIM MAN
cuz we can just watch it on TH-cam if we want..
Wrong place wrong time or idiots
@@johnneiswander2511 it was just an old guy
Bet some hip-hop shite would've got a crowd.
Are you kidding me? Your unemployed? I hope you find work soon, your playing is insane. You could at a minimum be a studio guitarist in Nashville, if not front your own band. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!
Hello 👋 Tim. How are you doing ? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from ? You seem like a real country girl
You could likely come to Turkey and make more money on the streets playing here then the usa
@@AbdAlNour He's Canadian bud
He's not unemployed. He's a busker.
@@philosoraptor777 hey smart-ass... By his own admission, he identified himself as "unemployed".
Face - melting is more like it... AWESOME!! If I walked past this guy on the street I would be paralyzed. Forget what I was doing, forget where I was going... you can't pass up good boogie-woogie like this. ZZ TOP is one of the most FUN concerts I've ever been to. They have such a driving beat, there is no way you can stay in your seat. Thanks for sharing!!
I agree kind sir! I've seen the boyzz going on 14 or 15 times. Chased them all across the u.s. I got the beard to prove it and I named my daughter zoe after them!
@@nebraskamike607 I thought it was genius that the band put in the conveyor belts so they could 'move' around the stage and only take one step!! So awesome. And they had it times to certain parts of the song to come back together. I swear there was NO ONE sitting down..everybody is up and doing their boogey. Such a great show!
@@jaytroxel3495 I remember that! I think that was the antenna tour? I wish I could find video of it. Remember the girls dancing in silhouettes behind the screens?
@@nebraskamike607 How could I forget? The stripper-chicks..dancing in front of the white screens...classic!
@@jaytroxel3495 el loco concert in 81 was my first ZZ experience. There is a great channel on TH-cam here with some of the behind the scenes of the World Wide Texas tour. It's goes by Zee Zee Top. Check it out!
This is easily one of the best versions of LA grange I've ever heard
I agree 100%
Just SHREDDING! He's SO good the passers by don't even know how good he is....
If I lived in Vancouver I'd come out everyday just to listen and support. The years of dedication and hard work is noticable, and I feel like aspiring guitarists or musicians could learn a lot from you. Been playing guitar for 12 years and I wouldn't even imagine performing on the street because of the thought of someone touching my guitar, being rude or trying to take my equipment. You're a brave, talented man. Keep rocking! Love from the states!
My best friend bought a guitar in hopes I teach him. This was the song we were working on the first day we practiced. A few days after he bought the guitar, he passed away. This riff/song will forever remind me of him. RIP WILL.
Damn that’s sad. RIP to your friend…
That's a cool song to have in your head as you leave your body and head off into the Universe. What a tune to go out to...
Just saw ZZ Top last night at the Washington, MO County Fair. The tribute to Dusty at the end was a tear jerker, but awesome! They played, but piped in Dusty's voice. They had a lone mic stand out front with Dusty's hat resting on top. I think they had a tougher time getting through that song than expected.. understandably.
That’s old school what they do with the standing solo mic. Very respectful 💔
Huh? You saw ZZ Top a few days after dusty died? Who was playing bass?
Same here man. They put on a killer show
I had no clue dusty died man now I'm sad
@@Hamm0ndd me too bro.
I cannot for the life of me understand how hundreds of people are not stopping to listen to this guy.. absolutely amazing that was killer
I just shared this clip with one of my co workers. I could listen this rendition every day. A great performance of a legendary song.. Man this guy is crazy talented..
thanks!
I've no idea how people are able to walk past this cover. Awesome!! RIP Dusty❤
You fucking killed that. I know some people who have tried to earn a few bucks in Vancouver and Victoria. People there act as if they are enlightened and living the best life, but they ignore real life before their eyes. If you went to Calgary and displayed this level of guitar mastery, every second person would be fumbling for a handful of change for you.
You're amazing. La Grange is an exceptionally technical piece of guitar work and you did it SO WELL.
You should look up downtown mischief... They kill it every Saturday night downtown Victoria in a doorway...
Yep, that was truly world class my friend. How you are not in a a big stage band is beyond comprehension. Keep up the outstanding gift you have. Big thumbs up from the UK.
Awesome! I would love to have him as my lead guitarist. People are so willingly oblivious, walking around without any awareness of this guy's amazing talent.
If I were to see this in public I'd literally stop my day to watch you play. You're insanely talented and the fact that you only caught but a handful of people's attention is absurd. Keep doing your thing though all of us here appreciate you and the art.
LOVE this. He should be world famous for those skills. He's up there with Dave Gilmour, Billy Gibbons, Joe Satriani....wow
thanks very much! glad you appreciate! check out my bandcamp link for my original instrumentals,
The public were wasted on this superb guitarist! They didn't deserve to get to hear you man... Great job!!!
I've seen quite a few of your videos, but I think this is about the best ever. Terrific job.
Damn, people are just take his skill for granted. It’s not until you try to learn for yourself when you realize how much time and effort he put into practice so he can absolutely kill it out on the streets.
How the hell are you just going to walk by him and not listen ?!? Amazing playing ! Keep it up
Cuz people are all so self important they shrug shit like this off, it's actually really sad😆
Was thinking the same thing, these people are soulless zombies.
Because it is Vancouver and there are a lot of weirdos here. Never go full Vancouver. Great playing man!!!
Very impressive playing. I like how the video shows the fingering.
How in the hell could you not stop to listen, absolutely amazing.
I’m so happy that I’m part of the few who get excited hearing and seeing someone play guitar like that... I can’t explain it, it just instantly entrances me and puts a smile on my face.
This blew my mind. You really took that song and owned it. I have never seen anyone play it quite like that before or as 👍. That was amazing. Been watching some of your other stuff all really great keep up the good work. I hope you are appreciated.
Thanks! Glad you appreciate it! Not many do!
That's because none of it is in the song ! What is it, the VanHalen version ?
What a badass version! Absolutely fantastic. I would pay good money to hear him play.
Holy Mother of God! What a guitarist. If I had passed by him I probably won't make at time in my job
Brother, you are KILLING IT! These people around you must be on tranquilizers. This and "I Know a Little" just blew me away, man. Keep on SHREDDING!
Camera angle has to be the best ever used to show the finger work required to produce such legendary sounds. Man, I'm in love with this dude's skill.
Agreed
People don't understand the dedication and desire it takes to bring life to inanimate objects ... Comments are made by people such as me but only the great makes trees sing so sweet... Awesome display of talent
This is simply one of the best pieces of guitar playing I have ever heard. The tone is great; Every note is spot on; and the feel and timing are perfection. Great choice of tune Robyn and great execution
I counted only five people who even looked at him. WTF???
It wasn't Bieber hahaha
@@FredTheLutinoCocatiel TH-cam video: Arnold Schwarzenegger meets Justin Bieber
Hate to say it, but its not everyones taste of music
@@jarlett3793 I mean yeah but how often do you get to see someone this talented just out and about performing?
I think it's just too generic for people to really even take the time to even listen.
I never liked this song as a kid way back then, but after watching you play it. I am sold 40 years later.
Talent like this shouldn't be homeless. You have a home in my heart.
Is he homeless?😧
@@mrkymrk99 aren't we all?
Freaks me out that people just walk by and ignore. Dude your playing is awesome. Thank you. RIP Dusty.
Hello 👋 Diane. How are you doing ? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from ? You seem like a real country girl
As a Houstonian , I approve !
R.I .P. Dusty Hill : bass so thick, you can walk on it !
I'm 57, just starting to learn. After watching you, I feel a bit discouraged, even though I know I shouldn't. I also feel inspired listening to you play. So, thank you!
You can do it! I also give lessons on patreon. www.patreon.com/Shatnershairpiece?fan_landing=true
Being a TEXAN, Billy, Frank and Dusty would say...COOOOL BROTHER. I've seen them 20 plus times over the years. Great rendition. A true muscian like yourself realizes that simply playing the LP version is...Yes, I'm envious of your skills.
Maybe 20 years ago when my son recovered his car that had been stolen, he was most excited to get back his ZZ Top tickets.
People are so numb now these days. They don’t appreciate anything. That was the best cover ive heard of La Grange. Keep up the good work.
there is a party in town,..and every one is going to a funeral
Yeah...was thinking the same...WTF is wrong with people? The guy is KILLING it, and they just walk by.....Geeee!
Epic comment 👍
NPCs
God forbid they don't stop to watch a guy looking for attention when they got places to go.
That's just Vancouver for ya
Had to come back and watch this amazing performance again. I've watched other people try to cover this song and nobody covers it this well, not even Slash. Robin, you are a master.
Thanks a lot! I was in the zone on this one!
Your guitar playing is phenomenal. I don’t understand how everyone just keeps walking by and not watching.Keep up the great work man. Be safe out there
There are various answers to this invisibility.
1) Most people are so self-centred these days they get offended by someone else’s talent. I actually get verbally abused while playing, told to shut up, fuc off, even when playing quietly. I’d make more money if I stood there taking selfies, because that’s the level of talent most people can identify with.
2) People have no concept of what a musician is any more and the amount of work it takes to be one. I’ve had stunned kids take pictures of me and tell me they are doing a report on me at school because they have never seen a live musician before.
3) Guitar is no longer played on the radio or used in songs so they have no concept of what guitar is.
4) guitar solos are completely out of fashion for the last 20 years and mean nothing to mostly everyone under the age of 50. It’s dinosaur music played on a dinosaur instrument. It’s not rap or hip hop, so their lizard brains can’t process what I’m doing.
5) Music is an over abundant commodity that is now mostly free and has no value.
6) Context. I’m seen by most people as a homeless beggar/bum so they see no value in what I’m doing, and are in fact actively trying to avoid me. Nothing scares people more than being near what they see as a ‘poor street person’.
7) stopping or appreciating means being forced to think about leaving a tip, which makes most people uncomfortable.
8) I’m not a cute 10-year-old. I’ve seen talentless busking kids. They make way more money because they’re cute. No one gives a shit about an old man, no matter how good he is.
9) It’s an arts hating city full of angry apathetic zombies who can’t afford to live here because of number 10. Vancouver is infamous for being the most antisocial shithole in Canada, if not the world.
10) Worst audience I’ve ever seen, and I’ve played everywhere. Full of condo flipping foreign investment aholes (one of them used to be my friend) that will bury a historic music venue if it makes them a buck, and their kids, students that buy mansions to launder money from their parents who don’t even live here. This causes an ever spiralling lack of affordable living space for locals, raising anger at a geometric rate. I’ve lived here for 35 years and it is a shell of what it once was in the early 80’s. Huge homeless problem. Huge drug problems. Huge divide between the rich and poor. Huge amounts of money being laundered and the politicians don’t give a shit about the people that actually live here. They tried to fix real estate abuse loopholes five years ago but that was 30 years too late. The damage is already done. Average lifespan of someone who moves here is six months to a year before they get disgusted and move away again. Huge transient population running on a tourist economy. Vancouver produces nothing of value and likes to think of itself as a major international city when in fact it’s just a sad village that doesn’t even know how to recycle plastic. I’m in the same apartment for 16 years and can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve had a conversation with any of my neighbors, because most of them don’t live here long enough to even get to meet them.
@@shatnershairpiece From one musician to another, thank you and keep killin' it.
@@shatnershairpiece I completely get what you're saying.
I'm jealous of your talent but that's because I dearly wish I could play at least some basic chords, but don't have the patience.....my dad was great on the guitar and he taught himself to play. Keep up the good work!!!
@@shatnershairpiece to throw rap and hip hop under the bus is kinda ugly hearted... Yes, the majority of contemporary rap and hip hop is nonsense, especially mumble and trap. REAL rappers are poets who can tell a story... It's no different than when people call hard rock and metal "devil music"...
@shatnershairpiece the government wants to keep it that way. The more mindless songs people listen to like rap and hiphop, the less their brains get used and less creativity leads to an easier population to control.
What's wrong with the people today? Nobodys stopping listening... It's so sad that people nowadays don't have a sense for good music or a talent like this guy, who played his ass off. I experienced that a lot of times when we played live. It's more of a background music to people. At least when you're not famous...
Sometimes you just have work to do
Hell, this is from 3 years ago, imagine how bad it is now.
Nobody cares for guitar any more
It's street busking. What do you honestly expect from a busy sidewalk? A lot of people have stuff to be doing, might be late if they stop to watch a street performer, etcetera. Maybe times *have* changed but man you could tell by looking at the people passing by that it was probably a busy day.
I have to say, I love ZZ Top, especially this song, and I think this guy is fantastic, but if I was walking in Manhattan, there’s a good chance I’d pay him no mind, the only reason why my ears might perk up is because I’d be surprised to hear good music coming out of speakers that aren’t mine
That is incredibly good, never heard something that great on a street corner.
There should be a crowd in the hundreds around.
That was amazing, love that song. Thank you so much!!
Well you’re absolutely right but then again you’ve obviously never been to
NYC 😊
I got to see ZZ Top, Ted Nugent and Double Trouble with Kenny Wayne Shepherd for my very first concert ever. It was at the Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque NM. I wish I could have seen Stevie Ray Vaughan with Double Trouble, but for someone my age I was lucky enough to see them perform.
Keep shredding brother, this brought back some good memories.
Ever time I see this guy he blows me away. Why hasn't anyone signed him to a contract. He's that good.
I signed myself to my own contract. I record music every day and sell it on bandcamp. check out my links.
@@shatnershairpiece I'm going to have to do that. And by the way you shredded LaGrange. ZZ TOP THEMSELVES WOULD HAVE APPROVED.
I grew up with ZZTOP and this is on of my favorite songs. R.I.P DUSTY, thank you for all the good times
Hello 👋 Ann. How are you doing ? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from ? You seem like a real country girl
Outstanding! I promise you those skills didn’t happen overnight. What a gift! Friggin mind blowing!
The extra lil tap pull off at the 1:58 riff gets me! Love it! Making it yours :)
To the guys commenting on how everyone ignores him... Busking is pretty much like that, occasionally you'll have a group of people that stop to watch a few songs, but mostly people just pass by without a quick glance. I think people try to avoid looking at you for fear they'll have to give you money, so they just stare straight ahead and try their best to ignore. I've even had my stuff (guitar casing for money and sign) be trampled once or twice by people who were really intent on pretending I wasn't there. Ever since I first went out to play on the streets I've gained a lot of appreciation for street artists and begun giving out more money, because I know how happy we feel when we receive it. And the children are the absolute best, they can't stop themselves from getting close and being awestruck at your music, made my days constantly. Wish Covid would end soon to go back to the streets!
I agree. people are afraid to look. they will even stare down the street looking for the bus instead of turning the other direction and looking at me. i’ve had joggers run into me, Drunks that shoulder check me, people step on my bag, ride over it with bikes or wheelchair. kids are definitely the best. The problem is the parents often will drag them away just while the kid is trying to enjoy it. I absolutely hate that.
That was epic! I was sitting on the patio at the pub to your right enjoying a burger and a beer while visiting from Calgary a few summers ago....then you started playing. Damn that was a fantastic set. I had to give you a ten spot as i felt gifted by just being there. So glad I found your channel.
I dont usually give money to beggars, but l give money to performers because they earned it. This guy i'd give double. What a player!
Has the world become so callous and cold to not recognize this dude freaking JAMMING!
Man when your too busy to stop and enjoy that kinda badass jammin it’s time to slow the hell down. That was epic!
How in the F are people not stopping to give this guy the attention the talent he has needs!!
Super Nice Guitar Playing!!! Can't believe zero crowds. This guy is Good!!
I’ve watched this video a few times because of the unbelievable talent and relaxed way you preform in public. You have more talent in your pinky finger than most have in their entire body. Rock on. Greetings from the East Coast
thanks. I was still relaxed as this was still 2016, my second year out. I got slowly burned out as the years passed, from drunks, mental cases, addicts, angry pedestrians. now it’s 2024. I have retired this year after being attacked twice in two months.
Stunning interpretation - incredible finger-work. Just gorgeous...
Wow. Best rendition I've ever heard. Yeah I would have stopped dead in my tracks that was so awesome. Had a smile on my face the while time I watched it. That was just awesome. Loved it.
I watch this everytime I see it. If this doesn't get your feet tapping, you're as tone deaf as the people that just walk by. I'm still amazed at how easy you make this look. You really are amazing Robin.👍👍👍 I wonder if Billy Gibbons has seen this.
that would be cool if BG saw it. this was one of my best takes so great to see it go viral.
I've watched this video a few hundred times and I still can't believe that people just walk by. I've said this before, bravo Robin.
I love how Dusty just appears out of nowhere at 0:55
In the lower left.
Ok, wow. This is insane! That guy has an unbelievable signature himself.
this guy could legit play in a filled out arena with these chops....this is unreal
I'm not convinced the people in the street passing by are hearing what I'm hearing ! Great stuff !
I have NEVER understood how people can just walk by something like this.. So awesome 🤘
We're spoiled with music. We can listen to the greatest artists of all time on command with a click of a finger. Most people can no longer recognize genius when they see it because they have been desensitized to it by artificial over abundance.
It's Vancouver. People are too cool to stop.😂
Dewd you rock! I like this version a lot, all the hybrid picking and the halen-esk tapping. Bravo!
Thank you so much for keeping music alive because it honestly worries me how people dont appreciate real music & also musicians like you. You're a phenomenal player & I hope one day I can play as flawlessly & as cool as you. Cheers brother 👍🏼👍🏼
I'm just blown away everytime I see a video here. What an effing rockstar just out on the street absolutely killing it, blowing people away. I can imagine walking up on this would just be too much, like, your brain wouldn't allow you to stop an appreciate something so out of place and awesome for fear of embarrassment somehow. Something like staring into the sun, idk how to describe it.
Stuff like this just makes me so happy- just a dude out doing what he loves and is brilliant at, sheerly for the love of it (hopefully a load of tips as well.) It makes the world a better place. Cheers!
Hello 👋 Vida. How are you doing ? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from ? You seem like a real country girl
@@markclifford1857 Hi there, Mark- In looking back on my comment, I do come across as very much a country girl in the big city, don't I? 😂
I'm from Tennessee originally but recently moved to the southwest, a little south of Colorado.
You are INSANELY talented!! AMAZING! BRAVO!!
Wow! Wow! Wow! stellar playing! I would have been glued to your performance, these people are passing by such incredible talent!
This is literally the BEST version of La Grange I've ever heard. Awesome work sir
Oh, I must watch this at least 5 times a week
Glad you like it!
My best friend Gary could play like nobody else I've ever seen. I would listen to him play 8-10 hours a day. He had a massive collection that he played absolutely amazingly.
This is the 2nd video I've seen of yours. And you play so much like him. I could bring him any song, metal, rock, country ECT. He would listen 1-2 times and he could play it exactly and better. He liked the Blues and recorded his own music.
He passed away a few years ago. But this brings me back to the times I'd drink some beers and he would play all day- all night. I hope to be able to just play the guitar one day.
You are talented!
My only critique of ZZ has been that they need to hire someone, give them a fake beard and a pair of sunglasses, and have them stand back by Rube, creating the rhythm fills.
That's the way that we grew up on their music, the way we know their songs.
Hairpiece is playing over a rhythm track and it smokes.
RIP Dusty. Your mark on music is indelible.
Zzz top is one of my altime fav band's he needs a record deal
i know people have busy lives. but damn man
stop and watch this guy that is talent right there
no gimmicks just pure talent
Wait a minute..who is this guy?? He just set that guitar on fire with a legendary zz top song and people are just walking by and not even acknowledging the greatness of what they are hearing. Look, anytime that song is played stop and give it a nod, and secondly anytime the lead guitar in that song is played that well definitely stop and give it a nod....great job. Actually, unbelievable job. I've got to listen again...
Man, this guy has superb talent and he makes this look so easy. You’re a legend man…
This was unreal - congrats! Wish more people acknowledged you.
Wow, I am surprised the street didn't catch fire!
It's not hard to see why Jimi considered Billy G. amongst the greatest guitarists ever... and you do one hell of a job ripping this over to the top!
Excellent job and a fitting tribute to Dusty.
And it's not hard to see why Jimi was overlooked in the USA until Chas Chandler unleashed him onto swinging London.
Why do people keep saying Jimi said that I’m pretty sure he said Rory Gallagher. ZZ Top released their first album a whole year after Hendrix passed away there’s no way Hendrix would’ve even known of Billy.
Thank you sir, you've given me a good memory of that corner to heal on old bad one. that music transcends the bad vibes and helped refocus me a bit. I used to live and work around that exact corner. You playing there, of all places, brightens the city. If i hadn't avoided it like a plague, Id've surely stopped and dropped you some toonies. Passion and talent bleed through the wails of that guitar, again, thank you ^_^
This is so EPIC!!!...I LOVED IT! ...COOL! ...THANK U FOR PLAYING THIS MUSIC! 😎😎😎
Sounds so smooth and flewingflingiazious. Wishing these people have their attention and time to adore this wicked groove bestowed upon their mortal wars. 🙏🙏
Excellent! I hope you're still keeping Blues Rock alive.
And hey, if the abuse ever gets too much, come to the Netherlands, I work across from the station and wouldn't mind some of those tunes while working.
ZZ Top is the best. Rest in peace Dusty, I'll always remember the live gigs I saw.
I pick the Bruins to win the cup this year, or die trying! Impossibly fantastic year!
This is an epic performance, the only thing missing is the Shatner himself performing his own interpretation of the lyrics alongside you.
Now THAT would be cool!
You know, as a dude from BC, that moved to Alberta for work, this is really appreciated. Great guitar work keep it up 🤘🏻
Love the way the camera picks up all the bends and vibrations from the strings (been playing this one for years)!
I play drums over 50 years now. Played in a band called Gunsmoke in Jersey 78-82. We did Tush and
LaGrange. This guitar musician is extremely talented. I would love to jam! 🔊🔉🔈
Just how great of a guitar player do you have to be to have people stop and listen. When I was young if someone was playing like that on the sidewalk there would be traffic jams and crowds forming.
problem is that guitar has gone out of style. It really peaked in the 70s and 80s and since then it has dropped out of popular music completely, especially solos. only the people over 60 understand and appreciate what I’m doing.
@@shatnershairpiece I guess your right, just ask a harp player. Harp or guitar, when played so expertly still looks and sounds like magic to me.
@@shatnershairpiece great music is great music and great talent is GREAT talent and should be appreciated any place, any where, any time, any way. Don’t get the walking by.
people are too proud to be interested in anything that doesn't have a corporate stamp of approval on it.
Simply amazing! He's using his forefinger as a pick and then back to finger style.
I can't believe that this guy doesn't have a huge crowd around him and a guitar case overflowing with bills. WTF country is he in, North Korea? That was absolutely masterful my friend! Great cover😎
All I can say is either there is a high level of deafness in that population or a shed load of outstanding guitarists there and that this is just the norm for them, which I doubt. Outstanding fella!
What the hell? Reality in our society is blind, deaf, touchless, and breath of a mask, cold. Dusty, rip brother. Thanks for your pulse and beat and ZZ Top color that some of us have enjoyed 1971 and On. You all brought me a rhythm and away out of a chaos of a world. It hasn’t change all that much. From namn to a world that has been attacked by the pandemic. But I can put on ZZ Top, step away from the reality of the world and have fun. Thank’s
Still shredding! Very entertaining cover work. Seeing Robin play ZZ Top guitar licks would make Mr. Gibbons proud! Such great subtle nuance in there.