Have only recently (past year) been enjoying their music but can't believe I had not heard of them earlier. Must admit this is my first intro to Southern Rock (at 64) but love it!! The louder the better!! Would make GREAT driving toons!!
At 75 was about to give up on modern musicians until this great band showed up. What good musicians and they have a good beat and lyrics. So glad they came along.
I'm 73 and adore Blackberry Smoke! Charlie is 49 years old; he will be 50 in 2024. Wow, so wish I were 50/40/30 again! Like you I have been listening for a while. Since 2017 for me. BBS are just my most favorite band. Ain't gonna stop listening either. I'm in France now; from Oregon by birth. Well, rock on sister, rock on! Hope you've seen BBS in a live concert.
I dunno, everyone in Alabama, Georgia, and surrounding areas that I've met have heard of them and love em! Maybe folks in Cali haven't heard of em,....yet
I'm 75 years old and an old hippy from the 60's and I saw a picture of them on you tube and thought that they were from the 60's. A band that I didn't know about. So I watched them perform a tribute to Dusty Hill. I was blown away. I did not think there was any bands making real music these days, These guys rock. I love it.
Probably the BEST, not only country rock, but straight up rock band to come along in a while. Great songs, harmonies, musicianship and attitude! LOVE these guys!!!!
Not even up for debate. I'm 64 and have heard it all, seen it all and understand it all. These guys are out of time, you are looking at one of the best there's ever been. When I listen I am transported back to a different time, a different world, when rock and reality reigned.
63 years and still ticking ...!!! my late wife was born in south florida and she used to enjoy a cold Bud & good 'ol southern country rock & roll ...!!! 💪😉👍🍺🍻🍻
It's really the truth, they are a band nobody knows about! I'm 68 and a blues drummer, I just found out about this great band about a year. It's such a drag I didn't know about them years ago. But I know now, and can't get enough of them! ROCK ON! I'm a fan now for sure!
WoW These old boys been around a while. Nothing these guys can't play. Great People. They just came to town. They just recently expanded to add another guitar player and percussionist. You heard Yesterday's Wine? The boys n Jaimie and George knock that out the park. Love Whooperwill live.. The TP cover of You Got Lucky last look had over 7m hits..
None of that bullshit fancy mic fake lip sinc overdubbing mess here. Just great music as it use to be. Good God how refreshing to finally have some real deal music again.
Why am I only finding these dudes now???? Got me tickets to see them when the come across the Atlantic to play Dublin in March 23, absolutely LOVE their music and their humble attitude. Artists like these deserve the best in life. Much love from Ireland guys.
BBS are in Paris in March 2023 too. Got my tickets for the show a year ago! The 2022 gig was postponed. The Smoke are A M A Z I N G. If they do meet and greet in '23, try to get tickets for that (money goes to a children's hospital in Atlanta). Rock on Dermot and enjoy the show in Dublin. Lili from France.
Awesome band, although i have never seen them live, i can sense a connection w them. My own music is Original written over 20yrs ago, had a band in OKC, back then. Moved to Tn, recorded my material on cassette, and idk! Check out Whiskey Lit, Pay to Play, Built to Destroy, Canopy Roads, and I am still writing...
Hey..wouldn't mind seeing some cool adjusted adopted covers!! Idk what..anything..shyt even a redo on a shytty pop song.. be like the midas touch..just make it gold!!🎉🎉😊
As much as I instantly liked their music, I instantly liked these humans even more so. Down to Earth, friendly, and genuinely joyful about what they do.
Found them in 2020, sad for the years I missed!!!! My hands down favorite. The true smiles, joy for what they do, gratitude for others. Can never ask for anything more!!! Devastated for Brits family, music family and fans. 💔 I am looking forward to seeing them again~ so glad they are still bringing joy to their fans.
Wow another rock fan who's 74. Me too! Rock on. Just saw my 9th concert in Portland, Oregon; Before that in Brussels, Paris and Milan. Cheers from France.
Johnny Diesel & the Injectors from Australia too. Only made one album (self titled, 1988) and it's still one of my favorites. And I just found BlackBerry Smoke but damn are they good!
My husband recently died and he loved these guys. He had MS and Camcer. He identified with the song Ain't much left of me, which I had played at his service. Thanks guys for all the joy you bring!
@@SteveDustin-r6i so sorry to read about your Husband, I'm in a similar situation but yeah when I first heard the song, I thought 💭 Hmm 🤔 this is my life's tune, Im in the process of learning it, stay strong girl 🇮🇪🍀🙏
I've never seen a band that ALWAYS looks like they're having the best time of their lives. NEVER see a frown, no screaming, putting anyone down, they just open their doors, invite in the masses and preach Rock n Roll...how can anybody not have a good time while they're inventing smiles?
161 people that wouldn't know quality music if it smacked them upside the head! This band fucking rules, hands down one of the best bands this country has in it right now.
Anyone who hates on any band should be asked "whats ur instrument? Recorder? How many songs you wrote?? Got a record deal or even a youtube following??? No? Oh well you def must be an expert on music... got a podcast or something? Wana check out ur musuck rating system 😮😮😅😅😅" mfs are Musick in the head
They're like the AC/DC of Southern Rock. You always know you're going to get straight ahead, no BS, kick a$$ rock. Like ridin' down the highway, top down, heading to your favorite spot for some suds and BBQ. Makes me smile every time.
I had a firewood business in Marietta Georgia from 2005-2010 that was a side business to my automotive repair shop and Richard Turner was a customer of mine but I had no clue that he was in a rock band at first but should have because he looked like a total rock star ever time I saw him. He gave me a cd one day and said are you into music and I was like hell yeah I am . Well that was my intro to BlackBerry Smoke and I may have had a slow roll into really digging them but man I can't get enough now. I have always been a southern rock fan and am now a total BBS fan.
He hasn't changed. Relative newbie to BBS & went downtown St Pete a few weeks ago to hopefully meet (yes - stalk) the band. He came out of the bus, walked right over & was a perfect gentleman. Signed some CD's I had. We talked a few minutes & he went about his business. Later that night they just lit it up. My 65th B-day present toi myself. Thanks Richard for being kind to an old man.
blackberry smoke is the real deal...just look at the smiles on the bands faces tells us they love what they do. just good ole southern make you feel good music. thanks for the great music..
I'm so proud to have found these guys. Finally got smoked last May at The Shed. Just amazing. Born 1955 and grew up through the 70's. This style of music feeds my soul & these guys bring it so well. Rock On Brothers & Sisters!!
back 6 yrs later...STILL and ALWAYS am gonna LOVE BBS! They are amazing....sound just like their CD's in person, only its LIVE. Phenominal...Gotta see these guys...they are THE bomb...
It's really amazing how the sum of all these guys are like the real heart of the South but from the '70s,80s,90s,2ks, and the best is in the here and the now talking the talk and walking the walk and it's FRESH not a rehash! Just goes to show our hearts are the feeling for what's in a song that never changes but knows the real deal when you hear it, feel it, and raises our freak flag in appreciation for the new ''Sons of The Southern'' way of life,, Bless Yas All,Bless U.S.(A) All!
I didn't think it was possible in this day and age to discover a great band like this. Once upon a time, fame and fortune were a bye product of Quality music. Now it's all that matters. This Band are exceptional. They're probably the best in The World.
I love the fact that they embrace their Southern identity and ain't skeered by today's political climate to do so. I grew up as a kid in the 70s listening to Southern Rock and never lost my love for it. I think BBS do it the right way and their genuineness comes through and we as fans recognize that. They will always have my support.
I'm with you there;we had the best ever Southern Rock music as well as Rock N Roll in general THE BEST all Time !!!!I'm still enjoying it today thank God
I love their music, but I'm afraid to go looking at their social media. If I see them trash talking the Southern flag, I'd be done with em. Warren Haynes sold out on that bit of Marxist propaganda as soon as the media started hyping it; haven't bought a thing from him since.
@@aleisterbroley900 Wait a minute....You're tellin' me that a Southern band was being disrespectful of the Confederate Banner? If that is so then I too, am done with them. Wow. What cowards indeed. If it's true.
I hear you on that brother and as a 66 year young rocker since early 70s with Skynyrd and 38 and have never looked back and as a Yankee from Mass have and always love the rebellious, take no bullshit attitude of these bands is part of all the reasons I love it! As a new fan to BBS and whiskey Myers was wondering if you could give me some suggestions on what album to start with BBS, I love my rockers but don't mind a good ballad when it's of this caliber, thanks and keep on rocking to one of the best bands I've heard in a long time!
@@tennesseeridgerunner5992 to be clear, BBS haven't said anything negative *that I have seen*. But yeah, Warren Haynes, Tom Petty, many Southern wannabe-Yankee hipsters... They all flew the stars n bars and drew crowds to themselves with it, how they wipe their @$$ with it.
Saw these guys for the 1st time last year when they toured with Jamey Johnson. They have been on repeat ever since!! One of the best live bands out today!! My life is better for discovering them.
I was in high school then college in the '70's and cut my teeth on Southen RocknRoll. Saw all the greats live many times back in the days and especially Lynyrd Skynyrd. This band with it's boogie piano on many songs reminds me of LS. Great Band.
+NigelTufnel67 Oh I know how to spell the name correctly and yes, you are right about others mangling the spelling. I worked transportation security on one of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1977 shows in my hometown of Monroe La. I had Ronnie Van Zant's car and he was the last to leave the Civic Center because he signed autographs at the loading dock to local fans. We rode around and he smoked our good Red Bud and drank some Budweisers. He invited us up to the LZ after party and we got to meet most of the band that night. Most of the band was playing poker when we arrived, so we stuck around talked to Ronnie, said our goodbyes after 30 minutes. One night I will not forget and sadly the plane crash happened later that year.
I discovered them from a Gibson SG 2016 review and thank god for that! In today's world of shit music they shine a light where it was desperately needed! Best band I have heard in years!
Nathan Wolf This is the first time I’ve heard them. I like their Southern rock vibe, being a TENNESSEE chick but a new type. I’d like to hear more. I was watching a Gov’t Blues video and this one popped up....what a lucky break for me!
Really like this band. They have a Humble Pie vibe with southern roots. Charlie has Stevie Marriot’s approach to delivering vocals, plus he’s a more than competent guitar player. I would like to hear more lead stuff from Paul. He is no slouch. Really solid rhythm section with brother bass & drums. To top it off, really tasty keyboards, which fills out the overall sound of the band. They also pull off the country rock vibe when occasion calls for it. I am definitely a fan.
No doubt I just discovered them about a month ago, seen about everything they've done on TH-cam so far! Lol, Levitation fest video is my favorite so far.
BBS is like a mix of all my favorite bands in one package! Led zeppelin, skynyrd, Waylon, black crowes zz top yet they have there own unique sound & style despite those influences. Plus, Charlie's guitar tone is the sound i hear in my head that I've been trying to achieve for years!
Welcome aboard the "fan club"! Check out the Homecoming concert, Rockpalast, Paris full online concerts and hundreds of clips. I've only seen them at a live concert 5 times (6th and 7th coming up in Europe 2024). Check the tour schedule on their web site and see them live. Unforgettable! They've been playing since 2001! I only heard of them in 2017 on Colbert... better late than never! rock on rock on rock on! From near Paris, France.
Check out my favorites.. one horse town and not much of me left.. cant even sing much anymore and ready to karaoke them both just so people look them up wondering if the real song sounds like cats fighting in a potato sack😂😂😅😅😊
One of the best soulful bands around. These guys are the real deal. So glad started listening to them. People told me about them for years but never checked them out. Why aren't these guys on CMT etc. Just shows you country isn't what it once was.
These guys rock I can't believe it took me this long to discover them. Been drummin for 40 years wish I could have found a bunch of folks dedicated to original music like BBS. If this stuff does not get the toes movin your a done deal.
HE ASKED WHAT IS IT THAT KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK, I'LL TELL YOU FROM A NEW YORK CITY BOY POINT OF VEIW IT IS THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE WORDS AND MUSIC. THEY SING WHAT THEY WANT TO SING AND THATS THE BEST MUSIC
Hey new York!!! fellow new York er!!!! couldn't say it better!!!been t ok many rock n roll shows .... allman brothers,love that Dickey Betts and gregg..... Washington square park one of my hang outs,bitter sweet....long list...these guys are the real deal 🎼🎼🎶🎶🌈🌈 true to the core!!!rock on can't wait see them....from a fellow NY. Hope 2020 is over. Need live show s to rock out!!!🌞🌞🌞 keep on keeping on!!! Sunshine daydreaming 🌞🌞🌞✌️✌️✌️
I'm just hearing these guy's about a month ago unbelievable the first song I heard was this little town or something like that and I loved it these guy's are truly very good band I hope they go far because as far as I'm concerned best I've heard in a long time
Blackberry Smoke is the greatest!! I look forward to seeing them.. They are some awesome guys.. if you are at a concert you feel the music.. it moves the crowd.. the Brothers and Sisters are some great people.. loving this band has put a spark back in my life.. music does make life a better place.. if I could only listen to one band .. Blackberry Smoke would be my pick for sure!! Rock On!!!
if you like southern rock, then you got to luv these guys. they always stuck to their guns by not giving in to producers n changing their image to make the record companies happy. this is why they don't get radio play. they have a huge fan base that did not get over night but instead,, show by show. I go every year to see these guys n they never n I mean never disappoint. not to mention that they are a very humble band. I met them last year n talk about a great group of guys. each one was so pleased to mneat their fans. I cant say enough great things about these guys. if you get a chance, I highly recommend to go see them, you will be hooked. ty BBS for the songs you write. you guys are amazing
New fan. Would love to see these guys. What really impresses me is how well they sound live. So many bands can't reproduce what they've recorded. These guys are the real deal, and in this day and age, that's getting very hard to find. AWESOME
Only recently discovered this band, absolutely magical, pity we don't have great southern music here in Australia, I'm 74 and love these guys Fantastic
Hey never too late! Over here in France; I'm 74, too. Have been following the Smoke since 2017. I've seen 9 concerts and hope to see more. Rock on to you as a new fan!
Hey Yall, Lets Smoke one for Charlie and the Guys in the Band. I believe Blackberry Smoke is the best band in the world today. These guys are real, honest Southern boys that are carrying on where The Allman Bros, Skynard , Blackfoot and 38Special left off. Charlie Starr in my opinion is a flat out musical genius. He writes great tunes with great lyrics, great melodies and great hooks. So sit back and enjoy real Greatness that is Blackberry Smoke!!!
D. Totally agree BBS picked up where The Greats left off. You prob remember how many have Tried to get that southern rock and blues sound without "copying" or tryin to fill those Huge shoes. BBS thankfully pulled it off In Spades!! Great harmonizing vocals, and (the toughest to pull off live) Harmonizing Guitars! .
dennis hurt , today , is the first iv came across these guys covering Tom Petty song, strike me as impressive, must set about checking them out , look the real deal though.
+Karen Warren I think it is about his grandmother and the things she taught him when he was a boy ,,It is good for sure..Up the Road from the lp Whippoorwill is a fav of mne that they do not play in concert
The reason we didn't hear about them is cause they didn't do the Nashville thing so they were not on the radio so it took longer fore the word to get out
So so good this concert. Bittersweet with all the clips of Brit. RIP 3 March 2024. Damn - I'm in tears. We miss you Brit. But as he wanted: rock on Blackberry Smoke. Rock on and see you in Brussels, Paris, Milano and Portland, Oregon this autumn! Any fans out there going to those concerts, let me know and we can meet up!
I stumbled across this band while learning my favorite songs, I'm a 58yr old 2nd rate guitarist, who was desperate to find the happy southern rock of my youth. So thank you, Dixie Chicken.
Watching this again but with a very heavy heart here in SE Asia. My profound thoughts and prayers to Brit Turner †, and to his family, friends, fans, and his band mates. May he rest in eternal peace 🙏
Just got turned on to these guys. Thank god for youtube bringing this stuff to the people rather than keeping the market for the crap that's on radio today. These guys are very, very good. looks like I'll be pickling up a few new CDs.
Hot damn. I'm not a country fan by any streach of the imagination but man. These guys blow the doors off. Just found them new years even 2023. Phenomenal. Very tight. Musicians.
I’ve been living under a rock wowsas. Oh lord . As a teen I didn’t have the youtube. Just vinyls in my room. 50 years on and I’m in my glory . TH-cam has saved me through the last two years. 🙏🙏
I’m 66 and found these guy’s of an episode of Trunk fest, wow what a great southern sound it’s really to bad that bands like this don’t get more exposure.Anyway great band
I’m 65 years old and these guys have restored my faith in Southern Rock! Pure Musicians! Love them!
Me too. Charlie is a such a talent!
Im going to go see them in indianapolis In.. next month & i can't wait
Have only recently (past year) been enjoying their music but can't believe I had not heard of them earlier. Must admit this is my first intro to Southern Rock (at 64) but love it!! The louder the better!! Would make GREAT driving toons!!
me 2 (65 y.o.) love them 💪👍✌
Agreed. I will see them March 15 in Douglas Ga. I’m also 65
Rest in peace Brit Turner. You changed my life sir.
So sad, way too young! God bless and be with his family and friends and fans.
RIP. Great band. Sad they lost a great drummer and a great music historian.
Was it Cocaine or cancer?
At 75 was about to give up on modern musicians until this great band showed up. What good musicians and they have a good beat and lyrics. So glad they came along.
I only recently discovered this band, absolutely magical, pity we don't have southern music here in Australia, I'm 74 but still rocking and loving it
74 yr old great grandma here, love this band! Listening for 4 years n ain't gonna stop!
I'm 73 and adore Blackberry Smoke! Charlie is 49 years old; he will be 50 in 2024. Wow, so wish I were 50/40/30 again! Like you I have been listening for a while. Since 2017 for me. BBS are just my most favorite band. Ain't gonna stop listening either. I'm in France now; from Oregon by birth. Well, rock on sister, rock on! Hope you've seen BBS in a live concert.
Bin 64. Hab diese Band letztes Jahr erstmals live gehört. Bin seid dem infiziert! Das Beste setzt sich durch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love it ,74 and still rockin'! I'm 68 , so not to far behind ya. Rock On!!
63 for a couple more weeks ...it's nice to be the youngin' here LOL Rock on
When you guys gonna come to the Hard Rock in Bristol Tennessee ❤😮😅😊
66 years young here. These guys make me feel 19 all over again. Except now, I can pick up my SG and play along. Loving it.
Love you
They are great! Check out Sierra Ferrell too
I've been doing the same as you, jamming right along and singing give my vocals a workout 😅
I've been doing the same as you, jamming right along and singing give my vocals a workout 😅
The best band nobody has heard of. As far as I'm concerned, the best band period.
I dunno, everyone in Alabama, Georgia, and surrounding areas that I've met have heard of them and love em! Maybe folks in Cali haven't heard of em,....yet
I haven’t heard of them either. Going to see them tonight!
I'm 75 years old and an old hippy from the 60's and I saw a picture of them on you tube and thought that they were from the 60's. A band that I didn't know about. So I watched them perform a tribute to Dusty Hill. I was blown away. I did not think there was any bands making real music these days, These guys rock. I love it.
Why aren't they on ALL the music award shows ?????❤
They dam sure should be!!!
Probably the BEST, not only country rock, but straight up rock band to come along in a while. Great songs, harmonies, musicianship and attitude! LOVE these guys!!!!
67 yrs. old here...'bout f'ing time there's a band that finally gets it! MORE SMOKE!
wrcklss13. just when we thought music was dead.....
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Black berry smoke kick ass.just found them a few weeks ago.Helles Ya.Rock On
61 here from UK.............LOVE this band............yeah!!
Not even up for debate. I'm 64 and have heard it all, seen it all and understand it all. These guys are out of time, you are looking at one of the best there's ever been. When I listen I am transported back to a different time, a different world, when rock and reality reigned.
Nothing compares to seeing them live. It's soooo worth it.
You nailed it Bill !
@@Simple2250 You are so right ! I saw them live in 2018 and they were amazing ! A truly great band !!
Fully agree,Im of the same vintage & I was blown away wheh I heard these guys, I,m from Australia & their music really rings home true,
@@retrorock1080 . . I'm Australian as well, from Queensland, which is kinda our "Southern" and I can't get enough of these guys!! Thanks TH-cam!
63 years and still ticking ...!!! my late wife was born in south florida and she used to enjoy a cold Bud & good 'ol southern country rock & roll ...!!! 💪😉👍🍺🍻🍻
It's really the truth, they are a band nobody knows about! I'm 68 and a blues drummer, I just found out about this great band about a year. It's such a drag I didn't know about them years ago. But I know now, and can't get enough of them! ROCK ON! I'm a fan now for sure!
Just discovered them 3 years ago & now addicted.
WoW These old boys been around a while. Nothing these guys can't play. Great People. They just came to town. They just recently expanded to add another guitar player and percussionist. You heard Yesterday's Wine? The boys n Jaimie and George knock that out the park. Love Whooperwill live.. The TP cover of You Got Lucky last look had over 7m hits..
Stop
They sold out Toronto last month. Again. So there’s that.
Ha ha! Just turned 67 and am so happy I bumped into these guys on utube. I just love them. Very talented musicians easy to listen to.. just Great!
None of that bullshit fancy mic fake lip sinc overdubbing mess here. Just great music as it use to be. Good God how refreshing to finally have some real deal music again.
Wooley689 Amen Brother!!! Good ole' southern rock that's kickin' ass and takin' names!!!!!!!
Yah man did you know my mom gave the lead singer that tooth becklace
Amen Brother. You got that shit right. Straight good time, from the gut and heart music.
andrea dickenson
Wooley689 Great band! Love 'em!!!
Their slogan is the truth..." Too rock for country and too country for rock!!!"
The boys that are keeping southern rock music alive and kicking! Rock on boys!
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@@indiandom8664 ?? we need a drummer
Amen Brother! It ain't never gonna die, just like DIXIE won't never die!
Why am I only finding these dudes now???? Got me tickets to see them when the come across the Atlantic to play Dublin in March 23, absolutely LOVE their music and their humble attitude. Artists like these deserve the best in life. Much love from Ireland guys.
BBS are in Paris in March 2023 too. Got my tickets for the show a year ago! The 2022 gig was postponed. The Smoke are A M A Z I N G. If they do meet and greet in '23, try to get tickets for that (money goes to a children's hospital in Atlanta). Rock on Dermot and enjoy the show in Dublin. Lili from France.
My god!! How great it is to discover real music again. Albums front to back with talented musicians actually playing and singing original material.
I hope you have seen them live. They are the real deal. I accidentally saw them at a bar in 08 and have been following them ever since.
Awesome band, although i have never seen them live, i can sense a connection w them.
My own music is Original written over 20yrs ago, had a band in OKC, back then.
Moved to Tn, recorded my material on cassette, and idk!
Check out Whiskey Lit, Pay to Play, Built to Destroy, Canopy Roads, and I am still writing...
Hey..wouldn't mind seeing some cool adjusted adopted covers!! Idk what..anything..shyt even a redo on a shytty pop song.. be like the midas touch..just make it gold!!🎉🎉😊
@HenryMPerez inbox me ur fav of ur originals. Can't now but def don't Wana forget to check out ur jams😊
@@MaxXHavokKEven better than that. Check out the “Stoned” album from 2022 if you haven’t already. They can do it all.
I'm 74 and this band is like fresh air compared to most of the crap around these days.
As much as I instantly liked their music, I instantly liked these humans even more so. Down to Earth, friendly, and genuinely joyful about what they do.
That's 100 percent real truth. They live what they love and love what they live.
Found them in 2020, sad for the years I missed!!!! My hands down favorite. The true smiles, joy for what they do, gratitude for others. Can never ask for anything more!!!
Devastated for Brits family, music family and fans. 💔
I am looking forward to seeing them again~ so glad they are still bringing joy to their fans.
Mercy sakes, at 74 I gave up on country an rock but THIS southern rock still rocks!
Wow another rock fan who's 74. Me too! Rock on. Just saw my 9th concert in Portland, Oregon; Before that in Brussels, Paris and Milan. Cheers from France.
Greatest band nobody knows about!!!!!!!!!!
along w/ Torche
Johnny Diesel & the Injectors from Australia too. Only made one album (self titled, 1988) and it's still one of my favorites. And I just found BlackBerry Smoke but damn are they good!
very True
Southern by golly gee realrocking bunch for sure
That’s exactly right. I’ve been jamming out to these guys for quite a few years now. They are amazing.
Damn, I can't stop listening to them !!!!!! First time ..... I'm hooked ....... Long Live The South !!!!!!
My husband recently died and he loved these guys. He had MS and Camcer. He identified with the song Ain't much left of me, which I had played at his service. Thanks guys for all the joy you bring!
@@SteveDustin-r6i so sorry to read about your Husband, I'm in a similar situation but yeah when I first heard the song, I thought 💭 Hmm 🤔 this is my life's tune, Im in the process of learning it, stay strong girl 🇮🇪🍀🙏
I've never seen a band that ALWAYS looks like they're having the best time of their lives. NEVER see a frown, no screaming, putting anyone down, they just open their doors, invite in the masses and preach Rock n Roll...how can anybody not have a good time while they're inventing smiles?
Great band, It is about time to get a band that plays with such authinticity
Irish Scandinavian man living in London fighting multiple cancers and these guys make it easier, ain't much left of me is my life 😂🇮🇪🍀🙏
Ride as far, as fast and as hard as you can. Peace to you.
Godspeed brother 🤘🏼❤️
161 people that wouldn't know quality music if it smacked them upside the head! This band fucking rules, hands down one of the best bands this country has in it right now.
Anyone who hates on any band should be asked "whats ur instrument? Recorder? How many songs you wrote?? Got a record deal or even a youtube following??? No? Oh well you def must be an expert on music... got a podcast or something? Wana check out ur musuck rating system 😮😮😅😅😅" mfs are Musick in the head
U betcha!!!!!!
They're like the AC/DC of Southern Rock. You always know you're going to get straight ahead, no BS, kick a$$ rock. Like ridin' down the highway, top down, heading to your favorite spot for some suds and BBQ. Makes me smile every time.
Perennial opening act should now be a headliner on the strength of that new record Be Right Here
I had a firewood business in Marietta Georgia from 2005-2010 that was a side business to my automotive repair shop and Richard Turner was a customer of mine but I had no clue that he was in a rock band at first but should have because he looked like a total rock star ever time I saw him. He gave me a cd one day and said are you into music and I was like hell yeah I am . Well that was my intro to BlackBerry Smoke and I may have had a slow roll into really digging them but man I can't get enough now. I have always been a southern rock fan and am now a total BBS fan.
If it walks like a rock star, talks like a rock star, then it IS a rock star!
He hasn't changed. Relative newbie to BBS & went downtown St Pete a few weeks ago to hopefully meet (yes - stalk) the band. He came out of the bus, walked right over & was a perfect gentleman. Signed some CD's I had. We talked a few minutes & he went about his business. Later that night they just lit it up. My 65th B-day present toi myself. Thanks Richard for being kind to an old man.
@@stevekelly3138 Cool story. Thanks from another old man.
Real music played on real instruments, and it doesn’t suck.... Hopefully this is the start of the rebirth of music... Thank you.
God bless Brits family RIP brother man
Holy crap - these guys are - STUNNINGLY GREAT!!! Something about Southern Rock that reaches down into your soul!
blackberry smoke is the real deal...just look at the smiles on the bands faces tells us they love what they do. just good ole southern make you feel good music. thanks for the great music..
the best band on the fucking planet.
I'm so proud to have found these guys. Finally got smoked last May at The Shed. Just amazing. Born 1955 and grew up through the 70's. This style of music feeds my soul & these guys bring it so well. Rock On Brothers & Sisters!!
It's my birthday and I've listened to Blackberry Smoke all day. Great 65th birthday!
These guys are the best Band i've heard in years, Great Band.
back 6 yrs later...STILL and ALWAYS am gonna LOVE BBS! They are amazing....sound just like their CD's in person, only its LIVE. Phenominal...Gotta see these guys...they are THE bomb...
Glad you added that second B.....
@@derekeimer7758 lol, thanks Derek
It's really amazing how the sum of all these guys are like the real heart of the South but from the '70s,80s,90s,2ks, and the best is in the here and the now talking the talk and walking the walk and it's FRESH not a rehash! Just goes to show our hearts are the feeling for what's in a song that never changes but knows the real deal when you hear it, feel it, and raises our freak flag in appreciation for the new ''Sons of The Southern'' way of life,, Bless Yas All,Bless U.S.(A) All!
Nelson DeJesus I
YES!
I’m 70, they’re the real deal, I’ll listen to them until my dirt nap
Love the sound and vibe. If the Allman Brothers and the Black Crows had a baby.......this would be it.
i saw them last night for the first time and thought the exact same thing!!! they rock!
Georgia Satellites too
I think there could be a bit of Skynyrd in there too
Love these guys!
....and grateful dead....
Absolutely best country blues & rockabilly mix . Great bunch of good old boys playin' their heart out . Fun for everyone
I didn't think it was possible in this day and age to discover a great band like this. Once upon a time, fame and fortune were a bye product of Quality music. Now it's all that matters. This Band are exceptional. They're probably the best in The World.
I’m a piano player organ player and I didn’t know about this fan but I love the music love it love it love it
I love the fact that they embrace their Southern identity and ain't skeered by today's political climate to do so. I grew up as a kid in the 70s listening to Southern Rock and never lost my love for it. I think BBS do it the right way and their genuineness comes through and we as fans recognize that. They will always have my support.
I'm with you there;we had the best ever Southern Rock music as well as Rock N Roll in general THE BEST all Time !!!!I'm still enjoying it today thank God
I love their music, but I'm afraid to go looking at their social media. If I see them trash talking the Southern flag, I'd be done with em. Warren Haynes sold out on that bit of Marxist propaganda as soon as the media started hyping it; haven't bought a thing from him since.
@@aleisterbroley900 Wait a minute....You're tellin' me that a Southern band was being disrespectful of the Confederate Banner? If that is so then I too, am done with them. Wow. What cowards indeed. If it's true.
I hear you on that brother and as a 66 year young rocker since early 70s with Skynyrd and 38 and have never looked back and as a Yankee from Mass have and always love the rebellious, take no bullshit attitude of these bands is part of all the reasons I love it! As a new fan to BBS and whiskey Myers was wondering if you could give me some suggestions on what album to start with BBS, I love my rockers but don't mind a good ballad when it's of this caliber, thanks and keep on rocking to one of the best bands I've heard in a long time!
@@tennesseeridgerunner5992 to be clear, BBS haven't said anything negative *that I have seen*.
But yeah, Warren Haynes, Tom Petty, many Southern wannabe-Yankee hipsters... They all flew the stars n bars and drew crowds to themselves with it, how they wipe their @$$ with it.
Saw these guys for the 1st time last year when they toured with Jamey Johnson. They have been on repeat ever since!! One of the best live bands out today!! My life is better for discovering them.
Welcome aboard. Such a great band. I'm a late comer as well, only 3 years & now 6 or 7 shows later, I'm totally addicted.
I was in high school then college in the '70's and cut my teeth on Southen RocknRoll. Saw all the greats live many times back in the days and especially Lynyrd Skynyrd. This band with it's boogie piano on many songs reminds me of LS. Great Band.
+NigelTufnel67 Oh I know how to spell the name correctly and yes, you are right about others mangling the spelling. I worked transportation security on one of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1977 shows in my hometown of Monroe La. I had Ronnie Van Zant's car and he was the last to leave the Civic Center because he signed autographs at the loading dock to local fans. We rode around and he smoked our good Red Bud and drank some Budweisers. He invited us up to the LZ after party and we got to meet most of the band that night. Most of the band was playing poker when we arrived, so we stuck around talked to Ronnie, said our goodbyes after 30 minutes. One night I will not forget and sadly the plane crash happened later that year.
i cant believe it took me this long to hear these guys ...they ROCK!!!!! now i listen to all them all the time rock roll i remember
Listen to a whole album without a word. Just smiling ear to ear. Assets.🎉
I just turned 65 and this band makes me feel like I’m in my teenage years
The New Kings of Southern Rock
go back to sleep
@@TheAxzom These guys are hard to beat. They can play anything. Charlie is one of the best guitarists out there today..
Skynyrd is ever in my hearth, but blackberry is ever in my mind.
Reminds me somehow when i first discovered 'Black Crows' 25 years ago...Both, Blackberry Smoke and Crows are so much authentic...
Not really.
How so?
I just discovered them accidentally and the first thing I thought was they remind of black crows there great
The Black Crows was the first thing that came to mind, for me, also. I found them thanks to the Michael Berry Show. FKN AMAZING BAND!
So much better talent than the BC. Song writing, 70's country, blues, rock authenticity. BEST band to come along in 35 years!
I'm really enjoying hearing about their own lives and their connection with the band and the touring. They's just people! Just like us!
I think I can honestly call myself a Blackberry Smoker. :D
these guys make ya want to pick up you're guitar and plug in and play...I love what these guys do
Dixie Land Music, the best in the world, Taste like Tennessee champaign !!! lol
exactly my thoughts. i bought one of their tee-shirts to make me practice often
Roger that Bro!
No frills or pretentious unnecessary shredding just good old fashioned Rock'n'roll
I discovered them from a Gibson SG 2016 review and thank god for that! In today's world of shit music they shine a light where it was desperately needed! Best band I have heard in years!
WELCOME TO A BIG CROWD OF BBS FANS
I'm a newer fan than that, but equally thankful there is a current band this good
same!
Nathan Wolf This is the first time I’ve heard them. I like their Southern rock vibe, being a TENNESSEE chick but a new type. I’d like to hear more. I was watching a Gov’t Blues video and this one popped up....what a lucky break for me!
Hellllllllll yeah
These southern gentlemen are delivering beautiful southern soul music, love and peace to y'all !
Really like this band. They have a Humble Pie vibe with southern roots. Charlie has Stevie Marriot’s approach to delivering vocals, plus he’s a more than competent guitar player. I would like to hear more lead stuff from Paul. He is no slouch. Really solid rhythm section with brother bass & drums. To top it off, really tasty keyboards, which fills out the overall sound of the band. They also pull off the country rock vibe when occasion calls for it. I am definitely a fan.
Just discovered these, now I am addicted to all their music.
there gettin ready for a tour check them out
No doubt I just discovered them about a month ago, seen about everything they've done on TH-cam so far! Lol, Levitation fest video is my favorite so far.
BBS is like a mix of all my favorite bands in one package! Led zeppelin, skynyrd, Waylon, black crowes zz top yet they have there own unique sound & style despite those influences. Plus, Charlie's guitar tone is the sound i hear in my head that I've been trying to achieve for years!
The Whippoorwill makes me cry every time I hear it. I remember friends who have passed and this song if for them. Lili.
Bad Azz’s…RIP Brit… love yall. Seen 6 times
How have I not known about these guys? They are totally kicking down the doors!
Welcome aboard the "fan club"! Check out the Homecoming concert, Rockpalast, Paris full online concerts and hundreds of clips. I've only seen them at a live concert 5 times (6th and 7th coming up in Europe 2024). Check the tour schedule on their web site and see them live. Unforgettable! They've been playing since 2001! I only heard of them in 2017 on Colbert... better late than never! rock on rock on rock on! From near Paris, France.
Check out my favorites.. one horse town and not much of me left.. cant even sing much anymore and ready to karaoke them both just so people look them up wondering if the real song sounds like cats fighting in a potato sack😂😂😅😅😊
A fine bunch of guys playing a lot of beautiful songs! Just addicting ... for wellness!
One of the best soulful bands around. These guys are the real deal. So glad started listening to them. People told me about them for years but never checked them out. Why aren't these guys on CMT etc. Just shows you country isn't what it once was.
These guys rock I can't believe it took me this long to discover them. Been drummin for 40 years wish I could have found a bunch of folks dedicated to original music like BBS. If this stuff does not get the toes movin your a done deal.
Amen brother
HE ASKED WHAT IS IT THAT KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK, I'LL TELL YOU FROM A NEW YORK CITY BOY POINT OF VEIW IT IS THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE WORDS AND MUSIC. THEY SING WHAT THEY WANT TO SING AND THATS THE BEST MUSIC
Mr & Mrs O hello NYC. Couldn’t have said it better myself. Cheers from small town northern Alberta
Hey new York!!! fellow new York er!!!! couldn't say it better!!!been t ok many rock n roll shows .... allman brothers,love that Dickey Betts and gregg.....
Washington square park one of my hang outs,bitter sweet....long list...these guys are the real deal 🎼🎼🎶🎶🌈🌈 true to the core!!!rock on can't wait see them....from a fellow NY. Hope 2020 is over. Need live show s to rock out!!!🌞🌞🌞 keep on keeping on!!! Sunshine daydreaming 🌞🌞🌞✌️✌️✌️
I'm just hearing these guy's about a month ago unbelievable the first song I heard was this little town or something like that and I loved it these guy's are truly very good band I hope they go far because as far as I'm concerned best I've heard in a long time
Took an instant liking to these dudes as their bona fides come straight out of the '70's music scene I lived and played in.
What a BAND!!!! I've watched them here in Brazil and It was the best sound I've heard live.
Blackberry Smoke is the greatest!! I look forward to seeing them.. They are some awesome guys.. if you are at a concert you feel the music.. it moves the crowd.. the Brothers and Sisters are some great people.. loving this band has put a spark back in my life.. music does make life a better place.. if I could only listen to one band .. Blackberry Smoke would be my pick for sure!! Rock On!!!
if you like southern rock, then you got to luv these guys. they always stuck to their guns by not giving in to producers n changing their image to make the record companies happy. this is why they don't get radio play. they have a huge fan base that did not get over night but instead,, show by show. I go every year to see these guys n they never n I mean never disappoint. not to mention that they are a very humble band. I met them last year n talk about a great group of guys. each one was so pleased to mneat their fans. I cant say enough great things about these guys. if you get a chance, I highly recommend to go see them, you will be hooked. ty BBS for the songs you write. you guys are amazing
I am seeing them for the 2nd time and want to book them for my 65th birthday bash
We saw these guys just last year at Aliante Casino in Las Vegas. I am 67 and I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED these guys!!!!!
These guys are the real thing. Real as the day is long.
New fan. Would love to see these guys. What really impresses me is how well they sound live. So many bands can't reproduce what they've recorded. These guys are the real deal, and in this day and age, that's getting very hard to find. AWESOME
SteverRob this is about as live as it gets enjoy
Tour tickets go on sale 3/6/2020.
By BLACKBERRY SMOKE
These guys are so good. Their talent alone will take em to the top. Who the hell needs Nashville anyway.. they're doing it their way U guys rock on..
Love how they have the rugs down on stage. Like jammin' with your friends in the living room.
touched those rugs in Portland, Oregon. Rock and roll rugs! Lili Kiki.
Only recently discovered this band, absolutely magical, pity we don't have great southern music here in Australia, I'm 74 and love these guys Fantastic
Hey never too late! Over here in France; I'm 74, too. Have been following the Smoke since 2017. I've seen 9 concerts and hope to see more. Rock on to you as a new fan!
I’m in my mid 60s and I just discovered them where have I been for the past 20 years?
Hey Yall, Lets Smoke one for Charlie and the Guys in the Band. I believe Blackberry Smoke is the best band in the world today. These guys are real, honest Southern boys that are carrying on where The Allman Bros, Skynard , Blackfoot and 38Special left off. Charlie Starr in my opinion is a flat out musical genius. He writes great tunes with great lyrics, great melodies and great hooks. So sit back and enjoy real Greatness that is Blackberry Smoke!!!
D. Totally agree BBS picked up where The Greats left off. You prob remember how many have Tried to get that southern rock and blues sound without "copying" or tryin to fill those Huge shoes. BBS thankfully pulled it off In Spades!! Great harmonizing vocals, and (the toughest to pull off live) Harmonizing Guitars! .
dennis hurt I'm wondering if Charlie is reincarnation of Duane Allman lol
dennis hurt , today , is the first iv came across these guys covering Tom Petty song, strike me as impressive, must set about checking them out , look the real deal though.
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Great comment. I just wish people would learn how to spell "Skynyrd" : )
Watching and listening to this band is watching a slice of American music history. Nothing fancy, just rock and roll like it was meant to be.
This song moves me in ways I can't explain. Love this band, you guys get it.
+Karen Warren Which one?
+Robert Diehl 55:10 The Whippoorwill
+Karen Warren I think it is about his grandmother and the things she taught him when he was a boy ,,It is good for sure..Up the Road from the lp Whippoorwill is a fav of mne that they do not play in concert
+Robert Diehl just listened to Up The Road, excellent! I had never heard that one, but love it thanks for sharing.
As a Tennessee native, long live Southern Rock! Fuck yea!
Long haired Rock 'n Roll music with a country flavor. Sounds mighty fine to me...
How did I miss this band .This is 10 years old.
A fresh breath of some modern southern rock. I'm impressed
Southern rock lives and this 70 year old is glad to hear it.
This band is outstanding. Charlie Starr is just the tip of the iceberg. So versatile and so entertaining.
The reason we didn't hear about them is cause they didn't do the Nashville thing so they were not on the radio so it took longer fore the word to get out
Acabo de descubrir esta banda y no puedo parar de escucharlos.
Saludos desde España 🇪🇦
A breath of fresh air in the music industry. Pure genius.
So so good this concert. Bittersweet with all the clips of Brit. RIP 3 March 2024. Damn - I'm in tears. We miss you Brit. But as he wanted: rock on Blackberry Smoke. Rock on and see you in Brussels, Paris, Milano and Portland, Oregon this autumn! Any fans out there going to those concerts, let me know and we can meet up!
I stumbled across this band while learning my favorite songs, I'm a 58yr old 2nd rate guitarist, who was desperate to find the happy southern rock of my youth. So thank you, Dixie Chicken.
Watching this again but with a very heavy heart here in SE Asia. My profound thoughts and prayers to Brit Turner †, and to his family, friends, fans, and his band mates. May he rest in eternal peace 🙏
Just got turned on to these guys. Thank god for youtube bringing this stuff to the people rather than keeping the market for the crap that's on radio today. These guys are very, very good. looks like I'll be pickling up a few new CDs.
I gotta comment again. Been following you for over 10 years. You guys are tight in the pocket and charlie that guitar is an appendage to your body
Spread the word...best band in decades!
David Powell you mean spread the smoke blackberry smoke that is. Lol
Hot damn. I'm not a country fan by any streach of the imagination but man. These guys blow the doors off. Just found them new years even 2023. Phenomenal. Very tight. Musicians.
This band needs to be lifted up as high as they can go!!
Pure gold!!
I’ve been living under a rock wowsas. Oh lord . As a teen I didn’t have the youtube. Just vinyls in my room. 50 years on and I’m in my glory . TH-cam has saved me through the last two years. 🙏🙏
Their screening block bot is broken as shyt...but def is a strong replacement for MTV and vh1 since they forgot what a music video even looks like😢
I’m 66 and found these guy’s of an episode of Trunk fest, wow what a great southern sound it’s really to bad that bands like this don’t get more exposure.Anyway great band
What can I say?
Everything is seen. Professionals in this style of music