I never knew how good he was until I saw a jam with Tim Henson and Tosin Abasi and no one knew their way around a 12 bar blues. All the sudden Eric went from a Giant to a planet to me lol. Hes so good
Mr. Bohlinger is not only one fine musician himself, but he has to be the best music interviewer on TH-cam. Eric Gales's talent and personality come through so well here. Never met him, but I feel as though I have after this. Always a pleasure!
I met Eric at one of his shows in Detroit. What an absolutely wonderful gentleman. Despite giving his all during the show he still met with everyone that wanted to say hello. He's a gem of a person and a fabulous musician. rock on.
Every human on Earth needs to see Eric Gales in concert at least once during their life. There’s no way to describe what this will do to you. Their lives will ALL be changed for the good. God Bless TeamEG wherever they go.
Eric is a wonderful human and incredible talent. We've watched his growth from hard times and are so happy to see the success he deserves, which hasn't gone to his head one bit! 👍❤
❤❤👍👍👍Wir lieben Dich Eric und freuen uns für Dich das Du die Anerkennung und Erfolg hast was Du schon lange verdient hast. Good Health to you and long live
Supremely talented guy. My wife and I sat with him and his wife after a show in Buffalo a few years back. Truly nice genuine folks and a pleasure to be with. Awesome!
John is such a great host: great questions, great attitude, especially for all he's been through...John Bohlinger for President!! Lol Love the Rundowns 😊
Eric Gales is such a great musician 🎸 I love that his pedal board is so modest. When you're that talented a guitar player you don't need all the latest boutique toys.
So crazy to see this pop up today because I just saw Eric in Chattanooga last night!!! He's not only a monster player, like Jimi and SRV rolled up into one, but also one of the coolest and most humble dudes you'll ever meet. Being able to see him play an intimate show in front of just a hundred or so people was absolutely mind-blowing.
Well done Eric Gales.Why is it that whenever the great man Jimi Hendrix is mentioned SRV's name pop's up. G.T.F.O.H and leave Jimi alone. RIP Jimi Hendrix 'The one and only.
It is probably a “crime” that not more people, outside of the usual guitar lore crowds, know about the incredible talent Eric is and has been thru his career. Thankfully more people are taking notice specially since so many more established artists want to collaborate with him.
Two great guitarist...but MOST IMPORTANT... TWO GREAT PEOPLE. I can relate to Eric struggles I have/had some of the same. To everyone reading this,use you guitar to HEAL YOURSELF AS WELL AS OTHERS. Love @ PREMIER GUITAR
G’day to John,Eric and the team at Premier Guitar from your fans from Australia! Thank you to John,Eric and the team at Premier Guitar who decided to release this rig rundown a week before the blues fest in Byron bay Australia! I saw Eric at Blues fest for the first time back in 2018 and he blowed the roof off the stage! Needless to say his gig was one of the best ones that I had ever had the great fortune of being apart of! I am thrilled and can’t wait to see Eric again at Blues fest this week and thank you again for the great rundown!
Eric is the most humble most kind person you will ever meet he could brag and talk shit just cuz he’s fuxking amazing and from mars and raised in Memphis just a great player and a greater person glad to call him a friend
Got to see Gales play a small, unadvertised gig at a small club on my birthday. There were maybe 100 people in the whole place. Got to meet him after the show. He's a really down to earth, humble guy. What a great birthday present!! If you get a chance to see EG play live, do it. He is truly a gifted musician and a just a darn good person on top of it.
I saw Eric in Stuart Florida....great shows...i was struck by how "clean" his sound was compared to other great blues players I've seen...different styles but Eric gales clean just hits you.....
Watching Erics's upsidedown left hand technique has made my rightsideup trad. right hand technique more interesting. He's a true guitar hero in every sense. Blessings to Eric and his family.
Ive been a tube head for years...DrZ, Matchless, Badcat...Ive owned and loved em but I recently went to the Eric Gales RD head and was floored. Now I run two of the 60 watt in stereo....DV mark rocks... And EG is the man!
So I have a friend that plays like Eric but a left handed flipped right not restrung it’s one of the most amazing things to see when someone can play guitar upside down better than most people play one regular
Saw the band in Nov 22. Room only held about 300 ppl. Met with anyone and everyone that wanted to chat after the show. Shared some similar experiences and took a photo w me. He’s a good fucking dude!
I believe that Eric Gales play his guitar the way my idol Dick Dale did right when he (Dick Dale) first met Leo Fender back in 1954. He flipped the Fender Stratocaster and play it left-handed without restringing it. Despite he plays modern music and recently gets his own signature Magneto, but I think that it will be even better if Eric is inspired by the King of Surf Guitar himself and of course, Jimi Hendrix. Wish Mr. Eric Gales all the best, from Vietnam.
Saw Eric and his wife play a concert last year in Stuart Fl. at the Lyric Theater. Was incredible. What a guitar player and he’s very open about his life and trials and successes. Great guy. Very underrated.
There are a ton of great guitar players on the planet now, and with youtube, we have access to them like we never did back in 'days of yore.' But, few make me say "Oh my god." Eric Gales does that.
I love it when Eric plays the halftime shows for the Memphis Grizzlies! 1 or 2 years ago the Grizzlies were playing the Jazz and Eric played Purple Rain on a Prince cloud guitar and changed the lyrics to "I only want to see the Utah Jazz lose this game / lose this game, lose this game" EPIC
I was a roadie for (what turned out to be) Dick Dale’s final tour. At one point I showed him a video of Eric playing his guitar the same way, lefty and upside-down. He had to really zoom in to believe what I was telling him. I don’t think he saw many people ever play that way in all his life. So, if Eric was ever inspired by Dick Dale then you can tell him that he got to impress Dick Dale before he left the planet. 🤙🏻 (And Dick didn’t really give a shit about other guitar players. - Glen Campbell, perhaps, but don’t quote me on that)
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And saw him not and seen him. I have seen him. Seen needs a helping verb.
I’ve met him twice and seen him cry on stage about how much he loves his wife. One of his shows was the last day of my honeymoon. What an inspiration
I never knew how good he was until I saw a jam with Tim Henson and Tosin Abasi and no one knew their way around a 12 bar blues. All the sudden Eric went from a Giant to a planet to me lol. Hes so good
Can’t wait for round two. Absolutely love the Eric Gales and Joe Bonamassa collaboration. Two of my favorite guitarists 🎸🎸🎶
He's such a great dude, a guitar heavyweight champion indeed
🙌 ❤
@@buckbreaker5185 Henson and Abasi: "WHAT DO YOU MEAN A SIMPLE RHYTHM!?"
His signature amp says it all. He is SUCH a down to earth, unpretentious, prodigiously talented dude. Much respect.
That amp is so amazing, I own two of them!
Mr. Bohlinger is not only one fine musician himself, but he has to be the best music interviewer on TH-cam. Eric Gales's talent and personality come through so well here. Never met him, but I feel as though I have after this. Always a pleasure!
Yep, he is a great content host.
He's the best on planet earth... so much empathy...
I met Eric at one of his shows in Detroit. What an absolutely wonderful gentleman. Despite giving his all during the show he still met with everyone that wanted to say hello. He's a gem of a person and a fabulous musician. rock on.
Every human on Earth needs to see Eric Gales in concert at least once during their life. There’s no way to describe what this will do to you. Their lives will ALL be changed for the good. God Bless TeamEG wherever they go.
How can you not love Eric Gales? I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time watching this.🤘
Eric is a wonderful human and incredible talent. We've watched his growth from hard times and are so happy to see the success he deserves, which hasn't gone to his head one bit! 👍❤
❤❤👍👍👍Wir lieben Dich Eric und freuen uns für Dich das Du die Anerkennung und Erfolg hast was Du schon lange verdient hast. Good Health to you and long live
Supremely talented guy. My wife and I sat with him and his wife after a show in Buffalo a few years back. Truly nice genuine folks and a pleasure to be with. Awesome!
John is a national treasure. Eric is the King!
John is such a great interviewer. Super laid back and chill.
Mr Eric Gales is a great great great player. hi from Morocco
Eric Gales and Bohlinger, It don't get any better
John is such a great host: great questions, great attitude, especially for all he's been through...John Bohlinger for President!! Lol
Love the Rundowns 😊
Eric Gales is a treasure, such a good person and absolutely phenomenal musician.
Eric's playing is somehow both very precise and very emotional. Amazing artist.
Man!!! Not just an iconic guitarist , but seems to be a genuine cool guy too. That's awesome!!!
Eric Gales is such a great musician 🎸 I love that his pedal board is so modest. When you're that talented a guitar player you don't need all the latest boutique toys.
So crazy to see this pop up today because I just saw Eric in Chattanooga last night!!! He's not only a monster player, like Jimi and SRV rolled up into one, but also one of the coolest and most humble dudes you'll ever meet. Being able to see him play an intimate show in front of just a hundred or so people was absolutely mind-blowing.
Well done Eric Gales.Why is it that whenever the great man Jimi Hendrix is mentioned SRV's name pop's up. G.T.F.O.H and leave Jimi alone. RIP Jimi Hendrix 'The one and only.
It is probably a “crime” that not more people, outside of the usual guitar lore crowds, know about the incredible talent Eric is and has been thru his career. Thankfully more people are taking notice specially since so many more established artists want to collaborate with him.
Two great guitarist...but MOST IMPORTANT... TWO GREAT PEOPLE. I can relate to Eric struggles I have/had some of the same. To everyone reading this,use you guitar to HEAL YOURSELF AS WELL AS OTHERS. Love @ PREMIER GUITAR
G’day to John,Eric and the team at Premier Guitar from your fans from Australia!
Thank you to John,Eric and the team at Premier Guitar who decided to release this rig rundown a week before the blues fest in Byron bay Australia!
I saw Eric at Blues fest for the first time back in 2018 and he blowed the roof off the stage! Needless to say his gig was one of the best ones that I had ever had the great fortune of being apart of!
I am thrilled and can’t wait to see Eric again at Blues fest this week and thank you again for the great rundown!
Eric Gales is a really friendly and talented guitarist . Thank you John . 🔥🎸🔥🇺🇸☮️✨✨✨✨
Eric is the most humble most kind person you will ever meet he could brag and talk shit just cuz he’s fuxking amazing and from mars and raised in Memphis just a great player and a greater person glad to call him a friend
Got to see Gales play a small, unadvertised gig at a small club on my birthday. There were maybe 100 people in the whole place. Got to meet him after the show. He's a really down to earth, humble guy. What a great birthday present!! If you get a chance to see EG play live, do it. He is truly a gifted musician and a just a darn good person on top of it.
I have been a fan of Eric's since the first Eric Gales Band album way back. Very cool cat and great video. Thanks
Exciting player. I really appreciate the warm connection between you two. Amazing interview.
I love this guy. He is beautiful musician in all senses.
thank you guys for making all these videos, I was so stoked when I saw this one pop up today!
His tone is so good.
He has Really got the Tone AND the Feel ! And the FIRE
This video displays 2 great musicians, and 2 great men. LOVE 'EM!!!!
I saw Eric in Stuart Florida....great shows...i was struck by how "clean" his sound was compared to other great blues players I've seen...different styles but Eric gales clean just hits you.....
Eric is a monster of a player. Good to see him back in top form!
Watching Erics's upsidedown left hand technique has made my rightsideup trad. right hand technique more interesting. He's a true guitar hero in every sense. Blessings to Eric and his family.
Great interview! Such a cool talented guy. See you Eric @bluefestbyronbay this Saturday.. cant wait!
For sure love this Dude! Enjoy his stories and obviously his playing and singing!!
What a great guy,,and musician ! Bless you Brother ! Keep filling the world with your talent bro !!! Music makes life better ! 😁✌️✝️💗🎸🎶🎶🎶✊️
Glad Eric is doing well! I saw him live back in his wild days happy to see he got it under control and is clean and Sober 🤩
Eric is awesome......great footage of him, kingfish, and samantha fish playing red house floating around
Gold and Diamond encrusted Wah pedals, man i love that dude! True American original!
He gets that Ernie Isley liquid distortion tone. So good.
Eric is a great guy and a great musician as well!
Amazed hes using a solid state head over his boutique, very expensive point to point wired TWO ROCK amp! The SS must be bloody good..
Eric is one of the best EVER...
Yep. I'm grinning and laughing right along w/ you Eric. Thanks for being you!
Fucking love John Bohlinger! Gales is such a cool dude too
I have been WAITING for his signature guitar. Just purchased one. Thanks Eric and Premier Guitar!!!!
Two cool guys and simply real player!
Ive been a tube head for years...DrZ, Matchless, Badcat...Ive owned and loved em but I recently went to the Eric Gales RD head and was floored. Now I run two of the 60 watt in stereo....DV mark rocks... And EG is the man!
I love this dude, so humble and a monster of a player. Want to see him live one day.
Whenever I see Eric Gales is in a video, I click on it. Such a great person and musician! Thanks PG!
Our pleasure!
So Very Cool, Thankyou. Such an inspiration. Cheers from Australia.
So I have a friend that plays like Eric but a left handed flipped right not restrung it’s one of the most amazing things to see when someone can play guitar upside down better than most people play one regular
Yeah it is astounding. Doyle Bramhall Jr and Albert King did.Albert is quite influential to Jimi, Beck, SRV and Roy Buchanan among others..
Without a doubt, one of the nicest guys in music.
Eric is an amazing player and a cool guy. Just bought tix to see him in San Juan Cap in August!
Eric is awesome. Not too shabby with the guitar either!
Such a humble gifted string slinger🎶
Saw the band in Nov 22. Room only held about 300 ppl. Met with anyone and everyone that wanted to chat after the show. Shared some similar experiences and took a photo w me. He’s a good fucking dude!
Glad to see Eric doing well. Love his playing...
I love Eric Gales. He is a great guitarist and musician.
The most amazing player around today
He's a lovely human being and virtuoso .. More power to him !
Eric has juicy TONE!!! & soo much feeling! You have MOJO!!!
Love Eric!!
Thx Eric !!!
A true legend and music prodigy. Going deeper he’s also formerly known as Lil E who worked with 3-6 Mafia. Rock on brother 🎸
I believe that Eric Gales play his guitar the way my idol Dick Dale did right when he (Dick Dale) first met Leo Fender back in 1954. He flipped the Fender Stratocaster and play it left-handed without restringing it. Despite he plays modern music and recently gets his own signature Magneto, but I think that it will be even better if Eric is inspired by the King of Surf Guitar himself and of course, Jimi Hendrix. Wish Mr. Eric Gales all the best, from Vietnam.
The new GOAT. Gales is the best
Awesome interview! One of the best rig rundowns ever!
Wow, thanks!
this dude is a crack up! happy vibes, and big bloody hands! nice feel he has
That's the MAN!
Saw Eric and his wife play a concert last year in Stuart Fl. at the Lyric Theater. Was incredible. What a guitar player and he’s very open about his life and trials and successes. Great guy. Very underrated.
Eric is great!!!
EG is a constant source of inspiration. In all aspects of life!
John getting much better at playing i noticed more complex ideas erics amazing
Mr. Gales is AWESOME 👏🏽
Great guy Great player...met him after a show...meet and greet
Eric’s music has been with me all through the COVID pandemic days.
3 years running…..
CONGRATULATIONS,E ON THE GRAMMY NOMINATION
Those "Dunlap" pedals are actually pretty rare! 🤣🤪
Eric Gales is THE TRUTH.
As a mid level guitarist now in my late 30's i really have enjoyed watching thia dude develop over the years. Had no idea he even played drums!
Grammy nominated?! CONGRATS, ERIC & CREW! 🤘
as soon as he hit that fuzz! love it!
Eric finally getting his accolades. Watching others jump right into the scene while he’s been here 30 yrs.
Really great rig run down.
He's so much fun to watch!
Great guitarist
Much respect to the man.
What a guy! Great player! He's the man!
There are a ton of great guitar players on the planet now, and with youtube, we have access to them like we never did back in 'days of yore.' But, few make me say "Oh my god." Eric Gales does that.
I love it when Eric plays the halftime shows for the Memphis Grizzlies! 1 or 2 years ago the Grizzlies were playing the Jazz and Eric played Purple Rain on a Prince cloud guitar and changed the lyrics to "I only want to see the Utah Jazz lose this game / lose this game, lose this game" EPIC
Love this.
Cool talent dudes
Great guy great player
Love it!!
I was a roadie for (what turned out to be) Dick Dale’s final tour.
At one point I showed him a video of Eric playing his guitar the same way, lefty and upside-down.
He had to really zoom in to believe what I was telling him. I don’t think he saw many people ever play that way in all his life.
So, if Eric was ever inspired by Dick Dale then you can tell him that he got to impress Dick Dale before he left the planet. 🤙🏻
(And Dick didn’t really give a shit about other guitar players. - Glen Campbell, perhaps, but don’t quote me on that)
Two other guitarists who,play like that are John San Juan of Chicago’s Hushdrops and actor Rick Moranis.
I like that guitar he plays, reminds me of the reshaped Strat Russ Ballard played in Argent.
Love this man 🤙