Cool Nuno story -- I was one of the journalists on Rihanna's 777 media tour back in like 2013. Basically she toured 7 countries in 7 days and piled all of us in a 777 plane for the week to go with her. Nuno was her touring guitarist. It was one of the craziest and most tiring weeks of my life. By the end of the trip, flying from Berlin back to NYC for the final show, we were all exhausted. We had all been promised an interview with Rihanna, but it never happened. So we all were pretty over it and just wanted to get back home. As we descended into NYC after another red eye flight, Nuno emerged from first class with his acoustic guitar and started playing. Here we were feeling largely ignored by RiRi and Nuno took it upon himself to show a little love our ways. He played a few songs for around 20 minutes, the entire cabin providing the vocals. I wish I could remember what he played... it was a few songs that everyone knew the lyrics to. It definitely picked us up and I'll never forget it.
Emotion alone is not enough. Nuno did it with creativity, that's what separate him from the others. His passion for music pushed him to be creative. He's more than just a guitar player.
No disrespect to Herman, but this is literally my first time hearing Nuno in my 62 years, 46 of which has been playing, 25 as a touring pro in an east coast regional band, the rest as a studio musician. Nuno is what I call, a composition soloist, as opposed to muscle memory soloist. He is producing the solo live, as he plays, very rare in today's music scene. Of course, he's not from this particular sterile era, either. His funky chord speed riff was just as exciting as any of his other riffs. There is a point where muscle memory, like most of us have developed, morphs into something else. Something much more extraordinary. Jimmy had it, Vaughn, Beck, Eddie, Vai and others from past generations. Nuno has it, and thank GOD he's still with us. A living breathing example of what all guitarist should strive for! The fundamental principles of his performing style, playing style and composition style, can translate to any Genre. Bruce Lee once said, " Be like water!" Nuno seems to have achieved that with his guitar. Simply amazing. Now, I have to go buy Extreme's entire discography. I would appreciate suggestion as to which ones to purchase first, which songs most guitarist concentrate on. Maybe I can still learn a few extra riffs, even at my age, or I can, at least, die trying! That would be a great way to go!:) Better than sex!!!!!
Ffs ... people need to stop calling everyone and everything "underrated " . He may be overlooked , or unrecognized. People who know of him ...do NOT "underrate" him
Who is Nuno underrated by? Everyone worldwide views Nuno as the best Rock/Shred/Funk player on the planet, and one of the greatest players of all time. Nuno isn't underrated at all.
Could listen to Nuno all day long - both musically and verbally! To be that authentic and have the passion he has for music...he deserves nothing but the very best. Incredible man!
Nuno’s ABSURD f’n guitar solo in the new single “Rise” brought me to this interview as I’ve kind of gone down the rabbit hole. As soon as I heard it, I was stopped dead in my tracks. I now know exactly what Nuno means when he says he won’t release anything unless he is wowed by it. First half of solo reminds me of the beauty of EVH, then the last section made me go “wtf was that?!?!?!”. That was all Nuno. Genius.
Nuno is one of the truly "timeless" talents that I have had the honor to witness in my lifetime. He has a fundamental view that the guitar is also a percussion instrument, and with his "muting" technique he has made a certain type of sound "his own". This is something the very best players have been able to do, and even though I would argue that most of the "virtuoso players" have implemented the guitars ability to be percussive, Nuno did it in a way that will ensure he is credited for it over time. And that means that history won't be able to forget the skills. His unbelievably high level of dexterity, his incredible legato technique, his "off the charts" pick speed/technique, etc etc etc. Or that there probably wasn't a better rhythm player that ever existed, certainly not in the "generation" he played in. Add in the songwriting ability, along with the fact he was one of the best harmony vocalists ever, and you have a true "legend" in the sum of the parts. That he has a great personality and sense of humor (while remaining very humble) makes him great "role model" material. The next generation of players should absolutely be studying Nuno, because he has perfected all the necessary requirements to be a guitar hero. I would argue that nobody in history is necessarily "more skilled" than him (considering his lack of weaknesses), and that his techniques should be studied and used by future players in generations to come. But I wasn't expecting to be as impressed with the new song (and specifically the solo) as I was! It is truly an example of a player that has become totally comfortable handling the instrument, and is capable of maaking any amount of "over the top" guitar playing both "musical" and "interesting". The message he sent to the new generation of "speed demon" players on social media sites everywhere is one that resonates loudly. It takes more than just great picking technique to become a complete player at the highest level. Congratulations to him and the whole band, they deserve the accolades. I thought they were both "under-appreciated" and "under-rated " then, so maybe now they will get the attention they always deserved.
Nuno é um guitar Hero. Pra mim, não existe ninguém que chegue aos pés do Nuno. Ele além de grande musicista, tem uma humildade, carisma, carinho e atenção com seus fãs, difíceis de vê em outros rockstar. Nuno é maravilhoso e Extreme segue arrasando por onde passa.🙏🎸🎸🎶
Cool nuno and extreme story here… fall of 91 (around that time) Lol. extreme stayed around a week at a chalet at a resort where I worked in Banff Alberta Canada. I was a housekeeper and knew who these guys were and loved their first couple albums. After they checked out.. I began to clean.. ( and they we’re amazingly clean guests btw ) In the garbage I found a couple pieces of crumpled up paper with what looked to be lyrics etc, which I presumed was what they were working on for the next album.. I folded it up, placed in my pocket.. and to this day is my prize possession as turned out to be my all time favourite band. Extreme and Nuno were absolute legends in the music world. They have and are still leaving their mark wherever and whenever they play. Thank you Nuno! 🙏 god bless.
Nuno is an absolute legend for me, and he's one of my favorite guitarists of all time... His whimsical character what keeps him totally ageless, unless he's an extra terrestrial in disguise!
Nuno, man, you're taking me back. I was in Boston in the early 1990s and played in the Battle of the bands. I'm pretty sure it was 1993 because it was the crystal Pepsi era. I had my first and last Crystal Pepsi while watching you play after the battle is over. We were a terrible band. But had a blast competing in the battle. Herman and Nuno thank you very much for this interview.
Wow, what a lovely person Nuno is. Iam from the newer generation of guitar players (after the year 2000) and ofc I know names like Van Halen or Satriani. But I didn't know about Nuno b4 this video. It was an absolute pleasure to listen to his storys and life advices. I cant tell if he becomes a guitar idol in my future but his personality makes him an idol as a human. Thank you Herman for this interview. 🫡
This is the type of live cast that makes it all worthwhile to watch things on TH-cam. Insanely entertaining . Everyone in my immediate family is a musician or at the very least pardon the pun extremely inclined, I was joking with my future son-in-law that I with the best man should do More then Words as the first dance, and it happened. Thanks to Nuno for coming up with the perfect multi generational song
I actually remember Nuno at the Washburn booth at the '89 NAMM show in Anaheim that he was speaking about at the 15 minute mark. He was THE up and coming shred-head (well, we all were in our own minds), but WOW! Nuno is still one of my all-time favs. Really cool to be around in those days, and love following what he is doing. And Herman, dang dude - shred!!!
This is why i Love Nuno so much, such a genuine nice man, and an excellent guitar player. I was 8 when "More Than Words" hit the radio, and was one of the influences to why i got into Choir and started learning guitar. It is always amazing to see him talk to people and how down to earth he is. Great Interview man!
I've watched quite a few Nuno Bettencourt interviews but I must say this one changed my view on him. He's human, afterall. ;)))) His passion for what he does and his outlook on life is inspiring ("...the guitar (or whatever you do) is the victory!" WOW!!!). Thank you for taking the time to make this interview possible and for sharing it with the rest of us who sometimes get lost in the distractions of life and neglect to see what really matters! Um abraço para o Nuno, desde a ilha Terceira!
Nuno talking about the emergence of grunge music at 48:00 is so refreshing. He had every reason to resent Nirvana and how it affected Extreme and their genre, but he totally embraced it. This is why Nuno has consistently worked for the last 30 years across all genres of music. This dude is a true musician through and through, from the look to the talent to the knowledge.
Wow, this is a great interview! Nuno seems like such a cool dude. I'm from Massachusetts and went to Berklee. There was always a mention of Nuno from other guitarist in the Boston area.
I just love this episode! What's better than having two of the best guitar heroes of our generation?! Nuno was such a role model for rockstars for his down to earth attitude and candidness! And Herman rocking those Jordan 12's was golden!
Such a great interview, nuno is a true phenom, I saw him play dozens of times when I was 16 and 17 sneaking into clubs with a friend in boson. He was a big influence on my playing, I never had his success but it was pretty magical watching them back then, they already had “it” back in the 80’s. Super smart and interesting perspective on the buniness.
This interview is so awesome! Obviously Nuno has been in the category of guitarists I worshipped for decades, but now hearing this discussion my admiration for him as a person even higher
I think you are 1 of the greatest guitarists of all time Nuno! Your solo album also Top notch! I love your playing, so fast n precise! Really cool interview Herman . Thank you. Keep up the great work!
I will be honest here, I never really listened to extreme or knew about Nuno. After watching this entire stream however, Nuno is an amazing guy! I am 34 years old an feel like the rock I was living under was lifted because of Herman...(thank you, technology does work ;) ) I paused from time to time an listened to some Extreme to get up to speed and man how did I miss this... Its not because there not amazing... its this damn rock I must of been living under... some really impressive Boulder I guess lol... That whole video was amazing though I felt like I was listening to one of my childhood dreams talk about the life even though I didnt know about him until now. Nuno has a special kind of charm in how he talks where I couldn't look away. I have been playing guitar for 15+ years (whos counting at that point) and kinda wanna try out some extreme now to see if I got it or not. Nuno on youtube shit??? I mean, I would watch it and I am sure a lot of other people would as well
This was a pleasure to watch. I really enjoyed the conversation. I admire the way nuno talks with such passion about his stories, his life and his love for guitar and music in general. He is someone to be admired. Great job Herman!
Nuno was one of the reasons I kept playing guitar back in the day of Extreme. Would love to see Herman Li with Steve Vai, and Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, etc. LETS GO HERMAN!
I love this interview. My younger brother Philip got married I'm Tahoe, the sound system would not cone on for bride and groom first song. My older brother and I sang more than words acapella so they could have their first dance. As a side note a grew up visiting my grandma in Laurel Canyon. My mother went to school at Hollywood High. John Ritter was senior class president, and Merideth Baxter was in her class as well..my parents both played guitar and my mom if she has a voice that rivaled Linda Ronstad. But my older brother and I were in a band with Richard Adoradio playing so much music that came out of that lTe sixty west Hollywood Hills band Era.. CSN&Nash, The Eagles, but More than words ended up in our set list, and people always loved it. I was floored by the solo in Do you want to play. I've heard it maybe 10k times and this solo from this new song is sooo cool..thank you for what you bring to the world Nuno.
Nuno is such lovely a chap, and in this interview he gives some of the best life advice I’ve heard in years! Find your passion and work in that field - embrace every aspect of it. This is so important. Once you have clearly identified your passion in life, it opens up many career opportunities where you can spend your day being around what you love. It’s simple advice, but it’s also perfect advice.
Nice! Thank you so much Herman and Nuno for this interview! Nuno always been an inspiration for the last 30 years musically and humanly! Nuno is so humble and down to earth :) in high school, I wore black nail polish while I was learning guitar but I developped my own style since all these years ;) One of my favorite solo ever is from Extreme, ''King of the ladies'' :) Peace!
Just the acoustic guitar style playing and tune alone of Nuno in "More than words" is already a mastery and a real embodiment of being an artist. That's how great he is.
Great interview Herman… and thanks Nuno for the time. Great song writer, composer, producer, and just a regular dude. Over the years I’ve really began to appreciate Nuno’s rhythm playing (we all know he can shred like no other) and he’s the best at those cool rhythmic grooves since EVH himself. Keep rocking guys 🤘🏼
Nuno is on another level! I have always been a shrapnel guy, Nuno always held a candle to them all. Underrated is an understatement. Great interview! Both you dudes have great personalities and humble spirits. Love it! 🤘❤️🎸
Love Nuno's shout out to Richie Kotzen, think he's the most criminally underrated musician alive. Would love to see an interview with him. Make it happen 😂 Great interview
Numero Nuno! From the second I heard play with me in bill and ted’s excellent adventure I became a true fan! Great interview and can’t wait for the new extreme album. Also props for nuno being a fan and torch bearer for great art and music of all varieties! Back in late 1992 I would regularly crank images and words, iii sides, the black album, roll the bones, nevermind, cherry pie, f.u.c.k and vulgar display of power equally and loved them all and still do!
Extreme 2 Pornographitti I wore out back in 1991 learning Nuno's licks. One of the best guitarists and one of the best guitar albums of all time! Check it out kids!
So true what Nuno says at around 47:30. I've seen Extreme a bunch of times over the past 30 years and they never just mail it in -- they rock out every second they are on stage and put their all into every song
Prof Dr Stelios Bekiros: That’s what makes a true LEGEND, not solely a guitar legend he already is and will be, forever. Is that of a highly sophisticated, articulate, educated, intellectual ARTIST he is. A LEGENDARY PERSONALITY 🙌
Hell yeah. . Playing Guitar is. My Heaven.... I just like to play. Sometimes I suck.... Sometimes I surprise myself on how good I play. Or songs I write. But. It's all about playing for myself. Don't care about impressing anyone else.
Two gorgeous men, especially Nuno.. rock on!! 😉 love your hands and forearms Nuno. Amazingly produced music..love it! your spirit is free and wild and non judgemental.. keep being you Nuno! 🥰
Shoutout to everyone who just like me finished watching the entire video. They say coz of reels and shorts our attention span is going down, well that isn't the case. Here we are enjoying to great guys talking about everything and also Guitar. Thanks for the video guys. Love .
Nuno is so damned good. I bought Extreme for More than words cuz I had a fight with my then-wife. We danced to it. Then the hard stuff kicked in. I turned it off, not wanting to spoil the make-up mood, but thought "I gotta hear this later". Loved it.
I'm in Australia and it took me 6 months of searching (everywhere in the world) to get Schitzophonic. Very worth it but so different from Extreme. I'm 53 now and Nuno and Eddie are my two biggest reasons for picking up a guitar. Love that Nuno did work with Baby Animals (Aus. band) too. That and the Van Halen tour influence made a huge difference! Nuno's playing and who he is make him one of my guitar gods. It's about the music for him and I love that!
I love Nuno. He has always been in my top 5 musicians. His solo album “Schizophonic” is a largely (and criminally) ignored masterpiece of pop and alternative rock perfection. Listen to “Crave”, one of the best songs on that album. The man left pieces of his soul on the pop shield of the studio microphone he sang into.
Thankyou Herman, as that was such a fantastic Interview. I understand that music is a very personal thing, but on that basis - Three Sides to Every Story is still in my TOP 5 deserted Island CD's List along with such CD's as Dark Side of the Moon. So it was so great to hear from the man himself... ; )))
I think this may be my favorite interview of all time. My first real guitar was an N2 i bought in the 90s. I was 17 when Pornograffiti came out and played it non stop for a year in my crappy honda civic. Its awesome when your heroes turn out to be legitimately awesome dudes.
My introduction to Extreme was through More than Words. I saw the video on MTV, bought the CD, played More than Words on loop 10 times, and then I let the rest of the record play... and I was blown away. The whole album was AMAZING. I was, and still am, mesmerized by Nuno.
Cool Nuno story -- I was one of the journalists on Rihanna's 777 media tour back in like 2013. Basically she toured 7 countries in 7 days and piled all of us in a 777 plane for the week to go with her. Nuno was her touring guitarist. It was one of the craziest and most tiring weeks of my life. By the end of the trip, flying from Berlin back to NYC for the final show, we were all exhausted. We had all been promised an interview with Rihanna, but it never happened. So we all were pretty over it and just wanted to get back home. As we descended into NYC after another red eye flight, Nuno emerged from first class with his acoustic guitar and started playing. Here we were feeling largely ignored by RiRi and Nuno took it upon himself to show a little love our ways. He played a few songs for around 20 minutes, the entire cabin providing the vocals. I wish I could remember what he played... it was a few songs that everyone knew the lyrics to. It definitely picked us up and I'll never forget it.
That is so sick. Nuno is the man.
More than Words and Hole Hearted (if they were his own songs)
Nice😎
That’s really nice of him! I guess the song was”More Than Words” that everyone could sing together.
Rihanna is a dude
Nuno is not just a down to earth human being he is one of the greatest guitarist to ever walk the planet. Great interview.
Been doing interviews since the 1900's.. love it !
Nuno is unbelievably underrated for such an iconic player! I'm glad Herman made the effort to remind everybody about how great Nuno is 🙂
Lol do what? No one underates him. Everyone knows he's one of the greatest.
Emotion alone is not enough. Nuno did it with creativity, that's what separate him from the others. His passion for music pushed him to be creative. He's more than just a guitar player.
No disrespect to Herman, but this is literally my first time hearing Nuno in my 62 years, 46 of which has been playing, 25 as a touring pro in an east coast regional band, the rest as a studio musician. Nuno is what I call, a composition soloist, as opposed to muscle memory soloist. He is producing the solo live, as he plays, very rare in today's music scene. Of course, he's not from this particular sterile era, either. His funky chord speed riff was just as exciting as any of his other riffs. There is a point where muscle memory, like most of us have developed, morphs into something else. Something much more extraordinary. Jimmy had it, Vaughn, Beck, Eddie, Vai and others from past generations. Nuno has it, and thank GOD he's still with us. A living breathing example of what all guitarist should strive for! The fundamental principles of his performing style, playing style and composition style, can translate to any Genre. Bruce Lee once said, " Be like water!" Nuno seems to have achieved that with his guitar. Simply amazing. Now, I have to go buy Extreme's entire discography. I would appreciate suggestion as to which ones to purchase first, which songs most guitarist concentrate on. Maybe I can still learn a few extra riffs, even at my age, or I can, at least, die trying! That would be a great way to go!:) Better than sex!!!!!
This is the best Nuno interview I've seen!
Nuno is such an energized and carefree soul. He’s 80’s through and through. Very inspiring.
One of my favourite guitarists of all time. ❤️🙏
Yeah and his a nice guy too!
Nuno is a hugely underrated monster!!! His groove/technique mix is unmatched. Definitely one of the greatest of all time!!
Never underrated, nuno will always be on a list for guitar player,
Not underrated.
Underappreciated more like.
Ffs ... people need to stop calling everyone and everything "underrated " . He may be overlooked , or unrecognized. People who know of him ...do NOT "underrate" him
Who is Nuno underrated by? Everyone worldwide views Nuno as the best Rock/Shred/Funk player on the planet, and one of the greatest players of all time. Nuno isn't underrated at all.
He studied under Randy Rhoads for a while I believe.
Could listen to Nuno all day long - both musically and verbally! To be that authentic and have the passion he has for music...he deserves nothing but the very best. Incredible man!
What a gentleman, humble and grateful for his talents and career and such a generous interviewe
Nuno’s ABSURD f’n guitar solo in the new single “Rise” brought me to this interview as I’ve kind of gone down the rabbit hole. As soon as I heard it, I was stopped dead in my tracks. I now know exactly what Nuno means when he says he won’t release anything unless he is wowed by it. First half of solo reminds me of the beauty of EVH, then the last section made me go “wtf was that?!?!?!”. That was all Nuno. Genius.
Yeah, me too. I'd never heard of him before that.
Right there with you brother, going deep into the rabbit hole, especially after those two new drops, Banshee and Rebel
Nuno is one of the truly "timeless" talents that I have had the honor to witness in my lifetime. He has a fundamental view that the guitar is also a percussion instrument, and with his "muting" technique he has made a certain type of sound "his own". This is something the very best players have been able to do, and even though I would argue that most of the "virtuoso players" have implemented the guitars ability to be percussive, Nuno did it in a way that will ensure he is credited for it over time. And that means that history won't be able to forget the skills. His unbelievably high level of dexterity, his incredible legato technique, his "off the charts" pick speed/technique, etc etc etc. Or that there probably wasn't a better rhythm player that ever existed, certainly not in the "generation" he played in. Add in the songwriting ability, along with the fact he was one of the best harmony vocalists ever, and you have a true "legend" in the sum of the parts. That he has a great personality and sense of humor (while remaining very humble) makes him great "role model" material. The next generation of players should absolutely be studying Nuno, because he has perfected all the necessary requirements to be a guitar hero. I would argue that nobody in history is necessarily "more skilled" than him (considering his lack of weaknesses), and that his techniques should be studied and used by future players in generations to come.
But I wasn't expecting to be as impressed with the new song (and specifically the solo) as I was! It is truly an example of a player that has become totally comfortable handling the instrument, and is capable of maaking any amount of "over the top" guitar playing both "musical" and "interesting". The message he sent to the new generation of "speed demon" players on social media sites everywhere is one that resonates loudly. It takes more than just great picking technique to become a complete player at the highest level. Congratulations to him and the whole band, they deserve the accolades. I thought they were both "under-appreciated" and "under-rated " then, so maybe now they will get the attention they always deserved.
Nuno é um guitar Hero. Pra mim, não existe ninguém que chegue aos pés do Nuno. Ele além de grande musicista, tem uma humildade, carisma, carinho e atenção com seus fãs, difíceis de vê em outros rockstar. Nuno é maravilhoso e Extreme segue arrasando por onde passa.🙏🎸🎸🎶
Cool nuno and extreme story here… fall of 91 (around that time) Lol. extreme stayed around a week at a chalet at a resort where I worked in Banff Alberta Canada. I was a housekeeper and knew who these guys were and loved their first couple albums. After they checked out.. I began to clean.. ( and they we’re amazingly clean guests btw ) In the garbage I found a couple pieces of crumpled up paper with what looked to be lyrics etc, which I presumed was what they were working on for the next album.. I folded it up, placed in my pocket.. and to this day is my prize possession as turned out to be my all time favourite band. Extreme and Nuno were absolute legends in the music world. They have and are still leaving their mark wherever and whenever they play. Thank you Nuno! 🙏 god bless.
Nuno is an absolute legend for me, and he's one of my favorite guitarists of all time... His whimsical character what keeps him totally ageless, unless he's an extra terrestrial in disguise!
Nuno has always been a favorite. Another vote for vampire.
I didn’t think I could love Nuno any more. I was wrong. Thank you, Herman. You’ve gifted us the greatest ever Nuno interview.
They are not only 2 great guitarist’s but they are great people. Nono is so down to earth and so humble.
Nuno, man, you're taking me back. I was in Boston in the early 1990s and played in the Battle of the bands. I'm pretty sure it was 1993 because it was the crystal Pepsi era. I had my first and last Crystal Pepsi while watching you play after the battle is over. We were a terrible band. But had a blast competing in the battle.
Herman and Nuno thank you very much for this interview.
Go out of your way to see Extreme's Queen tribute at Wembley in 1992. I teared up more than once. One of the best concert performances I've ever seen.
I usually have a hard time watching such kind of interviews for more than 10 mins, but this time, I watched the whole thing. Thanks, great stuff
Awesome interview. Nuno is hilarious and has great vibes.
What a beautiful man. So real, so authentic... just like his playing.
One of the best interviews I have ever seen w Nuno. Nicely done Herman!!
Wow, what a lovely person Nuno is. Iam from the newer generation of guitar players (after the year 2000) and ofc I know names like Van Halen or Satriani. But I didn't know about Nuno b4 this video. It was an absolute pleasure to listen to his storys and life advices. I cant tell if he becomes a guitar idol in my future but his personality makes him an idol as a human. Thank you Herman for this interview. 🫡
This is the type of live cast that makes it all worthwhile to watch things on TH-cam. Insanely entertaining . Everyone in my immediate family is a musician or at the very least pardon the pun extremely inclined, I was joking with my future son-in-law that I with the best man should do More then Words as the first dance, and it happened. Thanks to Nuno for coming up with the perfect multi generational song
Nuno has such a damn unique groove naturally born into him, it's amazing.
I actually remember Nuno at the Washburn booth at the '89 NAMM show in Anaheim that he was speaking about at the 15 minute mark. He was THE up and coming shred-head (well, we all were in our own minds), but WOW! Nuno is still one of my all-time favs. Really cool to be around in those days, and love following what he is doing. And Herman, dang dude - shred!!!
Herman is such a great guy and I'm a huge Nuno fan. Thanks both for this, brilliant interview and fantastic playing!!!
This is why i Love Nuno so much, such a genuine nice man, and an excellent guitar player. I was 8 when "More Than Words" hit the radio, and was one of the influences to why i got into Choir and started learning guitar. It is always amazing to see him talk to people and how down to earth he is. Great Interview man!
I've watched quite a few Nuno Bettencourt interviews but I must say this one changed my view on him. He's human, afterall. ;)))) His passion for what he does and his outlook on life is inspiring ("...the guitar (or whatever you do) is the victory!" WOW!!!). Thank you for taking the time to make this interview possible and for sharing it with the rest of us who sometimes get lost in the distractions of life and neglect to see what really matters! Um abraço para o Nuno, desde a ilha Terceira!
Nuno talking about the emergence of grunge music at 48:00 is so refreshing. He had every reason to resent Nirvana and how it affected Extreme and their genre, but he totally embraced it. This is why Nuno has consistently worked for the last 30 years across all genres of music. This dude is a true musician through and through, from the look to the talent to the knowledge.
Grunge didn't kill that music..that genre killed itself
Ele é maravilhoso. Nuno é o número 1 da guitarra 🎸🎸
Wow, this is a great interview! Nuno seems like such a cool dude. I'm from Massachusetts and went to Berklee. There was always a mention of Nuno from other guitarist in the Boston area.
Wow what a great video... i really enjoyed getting to know more about Nuno and seeing what a cool guy you are.
thank you Herman!
One of my childhood heroes, been playing my old N2 guitar for 30 years now. Wasn't aware he is such a cool dude, too.
This is my favorite interview I have seen on your channel ever! I've been a fan of Nuno for decades, one of my biggest idols, thank you for this!!
I just love this episode! What's better than having two of the best guitar heroes of our generation?! Nuno was such a role model for rockstars for his down to earth attitude and candidness! And Herman rocking those Jordan 12's was golden!
Such a great interview, nuno is a true phenom, I saw him play dozens of times when I was 16 and 17 sneaking into clubs with a friend in boson. He was a big influence on my playing, I never had his success but it was pretty magical watching them back then, they already had “it” back in the 80’s. Super smart and interesting perspective on the buniness.
hey man are you Neil Goldberg who ripped that solo on "Don't bother me"??? If i remember well also cowrote music?
I remember seeing them at the The Channel in Boston in the late 80’s. Good times. 🎸
@@Steven-lb4bl yes! And bunratty’s, narcissis, etc
Hey, I want to say thank you to you awesome guys. Fully inspired. I now practice every possible second I can.
This interview is so awesome! Obviously Nuno has been in the category of guitarists I worshipped for decades, but now hearing this discussion my admiration for him as a person even higher
I saw this two amazing men, Dragonforce in 2017, and Extreme in 2019 both were performed in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. Legends!
I think you are 1 of the greatest guitarists of all time Nuno! Your solo album also Top notch! I love your playing, so fast n precise! Really cool interview Herman . Thank you. Keep up the great work!
I will be honest here, I never really listened to extreme or knew about Nuno. After watching this entire stream however, Nuno is an amazing guy! I am 34 years old an feel like the rock I was living under was lifted because of Herman...(thank you, technology does work ;) ) I paused from time to time an listened to some Extreme to get up to speed and man how did I miss this... Its not because there not amazing... its this damn rock I must of been living under... some really impressive Boulder I guess lol...
That whole video was amazing though I felt like I was listening to one of my childhood dreams talk about the life even though I didnt know about him until now. Nuno has a special kind of charm in how he talks where I couldn't look away. I have been playing guitar for 15+ years (whos counting at that point) and kinda wanna try out some extreme now to see if I got it or not.
Nuno on youtube shit??? I mean, I would watch it and I am sure a lot of other people would as well
This was a pleasure to watch. I really enjoyed the conversation. I admire the way nuno talks with such passion about his stories, his life and his love for guitar and music in general. He is someone to be admired. Great job Herman!
Nuno was one of the reasons I kept playing guitar back in the day of Extreme. Would love to see Herman Li with Steve Vai, and Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, etc. LETS GO HERMAN!
One of the best interviews, thank you Herman and Nuno
His personality matches his guitar playing style perfectly!! Playful like Mozart and crafty! Quick hands!!
Awesome interview! I’ve met Nuno a small handful of times at different events and he always was cool & had an awesome sense of humor!
I got extreme since 1989 and love it. dragon force too.
two rock legends joined
Nuno is awesome, he has the coolest attitude, is super friendly and is a MONSTER player, the chops that dude has are unreal
I love this interview. My younger brother Philip got married I'm Tahoe, the sound system would not cone on for bride and groom first song. My older brother and I sang more than words acapella so they could have their first dance. As a side note a grew up visiting my grandma in Laurel Canyon. My mother went to school at Hollywood High. John Ritter was senior class president, and Merideth Baxter was in her class as well..my parents both played guitar and my mom if she has a voice that rivaled Linda Ronstad. But my older brother and I were in a band with Richard Adoradio playing so much music that came out of that lTe sixty west Hollywood Hills band Era.. CSN&Nash, The Eagles, but More than words ended up in our set list, and people always loved it. I was floored by the solo in Do you want to play. I've heard it maybe 10k times and this solo from this new song is sooo cool..thank you for what you bring to the world Nuno.
Nuno is such lovely a chap, and in this interview he gives some of the best life advice I’ve heard in years! Find your passion and work in that field - embrace every aspect of it. This is so important. Once you have clearly identified your passion in life, it opens up many career opportunities where you can spend your day being around what you love. It’s simple advice, but it’s also perfect advice.
Nice! Thank you so much Herman and Nuno for this interview! Nuno always been an inspiration for the last 30 years musically and humanly! Nuno is so humble and down to earth :) in high school, I wore black nail polish while I was learning guitar but I developped my own style since all these years ;) One of my favorite solo ever is from Extreme, ''King of the ladies'' :) Peace!
Yes, me too just love that song. It has a Zappa'ish sound to it.
Just the acoustic guitar style playing and tune alone of Nuno in "More than words" is already a mastery and a real embodiment of being an artist. That's how great he is.
The best of the best.
Nuno, one thing. Listen to III Sides to every story.
Amazing album. The guitarist's playing brings tears to my eyes.
👾💯
Absolutely. Favorite. Album.
Their apex achievement, not only sonically but lyrically meaningful...
1:13:20 for III sides Nuno fans....sublime. Great interview Herman! love it
Great interview Herman… and thanks Nuno for the time. Great song writer, composer, producer, and just a regular dude. Over the years I’ve really began to appreciate Nuno’s rhythm playing (we all know he can shred like no other) and he’s the best at those cool rhythmic grooves since EVH himself. Keep rocking guys 🤘🏼
That was such an amazing talk/interview/hang… whatever you want to call it. Nuno is so damn cool. Thank you guys!
2 of the greatest guitar heroes of the late 90s. Herman Lee is awesome interviewer! Nuno, top notch guest/musician. Awesome!
Nuno is on another level! I have always been a shrapnel guy, Nuno always held a candle to them all. Underrated is an understatement. Great interview! Both you dudes have great personalities and humble spirits. Love it! 🤘❤️🎸
Oh❣️😍 My Nuno never gets old💕💕💕
Love Nuno's shout out to Richie Kotzen, think he's the most criminally underrated musician alive. Would love to see an interview with him. Make it happen 😂
Great interview
Guy's got a great voice too, as Nuno eluded to. 🤘
The Damned is one of the coolest riffs ever. The fact that he plays everything with fingers is amazing.
nuno and kotzen ... Masters ❤
Kotzen rocks!!!
Kotzen is such a monster musician.
Amazing interview, or mostly two guys hanging out and having a good time. Still hope that extreme album is still coming at some point.
NUNO is GOD ! .... and also a very down to Earth person.
Nuno is among the best of the best. Very cool to see him playing the super bowl.
Thank you so much Herman for this interview, Nuno is, with Eddie, among my favorites artists.
Numero Nuno! From the second I heard play with me in bill and ted’s excellent adventure I became a true fan! Great interview and can’t wait for the new extreme album. Also props for nuno being a fan and torch bearer for great art and music of all varieties! Back in late 1992 I would regularly crank images and words, iii sides, the black album, roll the bones, nevermind, cherry pie, f.u.c.k and vulgar display of power equally and loved them all and still do!
2 of the best guitarist jamming with that kind of view.. godlike moments! Nice
Extreme 2 Pornographitti I wore out back in 1991 learning Nuno's licks. One of the best guitarists and one of the best guitar albums of all time! Check it out kids!
So true what Nuno says at around 47:30. I've seen Extreme a bunch of times over the past 30 years and they never just mail it in -- they rock out every second they are on stage and put their all into every song
Prof Dr Stelios Bekiros:
That’s what makes a true LEGEND, not solely a guitar legend he already is and will be, forever. Is that of a highly sophisticated, articulate, educated, intellectual ARTIST he is. A LEGENDARY PERSONALITY 🙌
Nuno is not only a guitar legend but he's freaking hilarious!
what a cool guy. always loved his playing. thanks for the interview.
Watching this interview with Nuno after listening to Rise. Wow Nuno!
So cool to see someone talk so candidly about guitars and life and their experience!
Hell yeah.
. Playing Guitar is. My Heaven.... I just like to play. Sometimes I suck.... Sometimes I surprise myself on how good I play. Or songs I write. But. It's all about playing for myself. Don't care about impressing anyone else.
💯🤘I right there with you brotha
Two gorgeous men, especially Nuno.. rock on!! 😉 love your hands and forearms Nuno. Amazingly produced music..love it! your spirit is free and wild and non judgemental.. keep being you Nuno! 🥰
Shoutout to everyone who just like me finished watching the entire video. They say coz of reels and shorts our attention span is going down, well that isn't the case. Here we are enjoying to great guys talking about everything and also Guitar. Thanks for the video guys. Love .
Your same Love and attitude for the Guitar and music is what made EVH the Legend that his was and still is! Carry it on Nuno.
THANK YOU - this was awsome F#$king loved this convo - I can't thank you enough!!!!Rock The F#$k ON!!!!!
Nuno is great!! His own metal/funky style of guitar playing, so much energy and a lot of humor. 😉🎸👍
The new Extreme tune, “Rise” is stunning and wonderful
I could listen to my hero’s talk for hours. This was awesome.
Nuno is so damned good. I bought Extreme for More than words cuz I had a fight with my then-wife. We danced to it. Then the hard stuff kicked in. I turned it off, not wanting to spoil the make-up mood, but thought "I gotta hear this later". Loved it.
You both should create an album together. That was awesome!!! Could be all instrumental. I would buy it!!!
I'm in Australia and it took me 6 months of searching (everywhere in the world) to get Schitzophonic. Very worth it but so different from Extreme. I'm 53 now and Nuno and Eddie are my two biggest reasons for picking up a guitar. Love that Nuno did work with Baby Animals (Aus. band) too. That and the Van Halen tour influence made a huge difference! Nuno's playing and who he is make him one of my guitar gods. It's about the music for him and I love that!
Super humble.
Imádom ezt a pasit Nunot, nagyon nagy zenész, Grammyt érdemelne!!!!!!
I love Nuno. He has always been in my top 5 musicians. His solo album “Schizophonic” is a largely (and criminally) ignored masterpiece of pop and alternative rock perfection. Listen to “Crave”, one of the best songs on that album. The man left pieces of his soul on the pop shield of the studio microphone he sang into.
What an awesome gathering of two great players. Nuno has always been in my top 5 guitarists
Awesome interview, Nuno is a great communicator let alone a great guitarist. Thanks for sharing .
Awesome interview!!!! Herman,Nuno is great!!! As you are, thank you!!!
Thankyou Herman, as that was such a fantastic Interview. I understand that music is a very personal thing, but on that basis - Three Sides to Every Story is still in my TOP 5 deserted Island CD's List along with such CD's as Dark Side of the Moon. So it was so great to hear from the man himself... ; )))
Oh yeah, and ‘Rise’ is friggin’ amazing!
I think this may be my favorite interview of all time. My first real guitar was an N2 i bought in the 90s. I was 17 when Pornograffiti came out and played it non stop for a year in my crappy honda civic. Its awesome when your heroes turn out to be legitimately awesome dudes.
My introduction to Extreme was through More than Words. I saw the video on MTV, bought the CD, played More than Words on loop 10 times, and then I let the rest of the record play... and I was blown away. The whole album was AMAZING. I was, and still am, mesmerized by Nuno.
Herman Li is a better listener than I figured he'd be. I'll watch these long forms with him literally once a day
This was incredible, i could listen to this for hours...
Que incrível,simplesmente incrível. Tudo!!!!Obrigada❤🎉
The WiFi is the point where literally 😊just said this is the most epic interview. Amazing atmosphere 🎉