Brilliant interview! The last time I saw David perform was around 1977/8 upstairs at the El Mo. Now, 47 years later I hope to see him this August in Peterborough.
Mr. David Wilcox is definitely one of the people that I would love to meet and have dinner with him. I’ve seen him play quite a few times from the very early 80s to just this past year. He seems to be down to earth.
1st time I saw him was at the old Coronet Motor Hotel in Kitchener. 16 yrs old with borrowed ID to get in. Lost count of how many shows I've seen since great entertainer.
back in the mid-80's Dave Wilcox packed the venues in my town & other close Citys as well , there was nothing like a good ol' Wilcox show @ the former Dutch Mill Inn , many a good time there 👍 Cheers Dave ✌️
I can only relate to David Wilcox through his song ,"Layin Pipe," which I thought was a great song. I watched this interview and found his story and rise pretty interesting. Glad to hear he chucked the drink and is helping others get their lives together
Well Done. Thank you for your contribution to Canadian Music David Wilcox! Glad that my wife and I got to see you play live back in the 80's, 90's, and later on.
I have to say as a musician, when David says "something happens that that your all not capable of" Is really what happens cause I think we play off reach other and it creates musical magic
He's right about all the bars being gone for artists to play and make a living. In the KW Region you had Lulus, The Coronet, Stages, The Stampede Corral in Guelph you had The King Edward Hotel, The Albion Hotel, Buffalo Bills and a couple of others. All are a thing of the past.
I remember him in the late 70's trying to make a name for himself before his hit records. He opened for Max Webster around 78 or 79 at the Grand Theater in Kingston. I also bumped into him at the cash in Canadian tire in Toronto lol
always my answer to "who's your favourite musician/band" Theres so many great new musicians and old classic rock or bob segar/esk sounds. but the first time i listened to out of the woods on my dads record player, i was just. sold. Wilcox plays the perfect notes, and more importantly leaves the perfect notes out at the right time. would love to pick his brain on the music he's written so simple yet perfectly complicated!
I had that chance 1980. Worked Nags Head North for 3yrs. I never missed a night. Would play week at time, number of weeks a Summer??? Vlean Dave to his bad times. Look at him 40 yrs later...awesome David I first met and chatted before his evening.
I remember seeing Dave play O'donnells on the Rideau just outside Perth a few years back...... always a great show until he fell off the stage! then it's break time....
Excellent interview David. You are born again. Met you 1980 Nags Head North where I worked...3 yrs later Tiny escorting you from band room to stage. You parenting your guitar. JD and other messed you up. I am loving seeing all this great vid s of you. Would love to see you again and chat again. Then dance all night to your music...16 again
Couldn't love David more if I tried. Will never forget seeing him in the bars in the 70s, 6 nights a week.Never had more fun; still waiting for internet footage of him playing "C'est si bon".
I think i saw him today on Toronto subway with wife. He played previous night at CNE . The mask on was the reason I was not sure , anyways he got off at Islington subway stop .
This guy is CRIMINALLY underrated! I bought "Out Of The Woods" on a whim from my trusty record store "Sam The Record Man's" on Yonge st. when I was 18 around 1985 and "Hot Papa" and Hypnotizin' Boogie blew my fuckin' head off! It sounds like Satan is playing the slide on Hypnotizin' Boogie!
The man himself is wonderfully magnanimouss, insightful and not really living the myth of his early years. Back in the day he could almost have been considered dangerous to some extent. All that aside, David Wilcox is easily one of ther best living Canadian musicians, and among the best of all time.
Wow, that's an much as we've ever heard from Dave. I was obsessed with his live show back in the 70s and 80s, saw him probably 40-50 times by '85. I thought he was the best guitarist in the world, still do. I have a bunch of rare live stuff on my channel.
Now there's a man who loves his liquor! The Canadian George Jones..... Seen him several times, fantastic artists period..... Achieved something rarely done, created a sound that is unique and identifiable simply by ear.....
David Wilcox is an Amazing Canadian Guitar God . Robin Trower also said it was Scotty Moore that got him interested in guitar . The Elvis influence . 🎸✨☮️🇺🇸
David looks swell ...my brother Larry met David in Thunder Bay ...at the University there ...I met David in Toronto ...he sure can write, and play guitar well
Wow! Great interview! Was thinking it would be great to sit down with him and solve the problems of the world, as Silver Donald says, over a beer. This was about 5 seconds before he mentioned his problems with addiction. Ooops ;-) Well, a nice herbal tea then ;-)
I'm a Yank. I've loved David's music since the mid 80's when I first heard him. Disco sucks. I made a 5 hour round trip drive from my home in WA. state to buy a couple of David Wilcox cassette tapes & that new band I'd been hearing ---------------uh------------- oh ya that's right the Tragically Hip.
Wilcox is an axeman's axeman. A lot of his draw comes from proficiency, and his audiences are thick with other musicians. He eclipses genres. One time I saw him at the Kee and he went into a classical music solo.
David Wilcox and the Teddy Bears played the Queensbury Arms on Weston Road in Toronto on a regular basis which was my nightly hangout. Good old days. I never knew he was so articulate and well spoken.
This interview was pure gold for Canadian music history.
Dude is so underrated. One of the best and in Canada he doesn't get enough love. Because downtown came uptown for you.
David Wilcox is so underrated.., love his music very much.
Such a good guitarist, and a great performer. You haven't heard him play. Buy his early records or LPs or cd's.
This man is a living legend and true artist! A huge inspiration! Thank you David, for everything.
What a cool guy. Every band I've been in we always covered Wilcox
David Wilcox 😊 one of my favorite Canadian musicians . I grew listening to David Wilcox way back in the early 80s growing up in T.O .
Brilliant interview! The last time I saw David perform was around 1977/8 upstairs at the El Mo. Now, 47 years later I hope to see him this August in Peterborough.
This guy IS Canada!
Excellent Interview! A Canadian Legend.
Instablaster.
Great interview. David is such a humble, down to earth guy. Saw him at the Ontario Place forum in '88. Gifted musician.
I saw David play in a small Saint John bar back in the late '80s, he poured his heart and soul into every note, an unforgettable performance.
This Cat is so humble. I dig his music so. If you have a chance look him up too.
Met him a few times, he's a kind and friendly guy!
January 28, 2023. Horseshoe, Toronto just another FANTASTIC David Wilcox show.
Good to hear this.
Mr. David Wilcox is definitely one of the people that I would love to meet and have dinner with him. I’ve seen him play quite a few times from the very early 80s to just this past year. He seems to be down to earth.
1st time I saw him was at the old Coronet Motor Hotel in Kitchener. 16 yrs old with borrowed ID to get in. Lost count of how many shows I've seen since great entertainer.
My dad used to tell me about watching him play at the coronet and lulus aswell I think
@@brandontaylor3881 lulu's was a great venue.
The song cheap beer joint was written about the Coronet.
Me too, but I was 14.
love david wilcox legend in my book
Man I really enjoyed that. Thank you very much
Nice down to earth and honest interview with one of the greats of Canadian music
You're a huge inspiration and idol of mine. One of the most underrated blues rock guitarists ever. Sincerely.. Unbelievable work.
back in the mid-80's Dave Wilcox packed the venues in my town & other close Citys as well , there was nothing like a good ol' Wilcox show @ the former Dutch Mill Inn , many a good time there 👍 Cheers Dave ✌️
I can only relate to David Wilcox through his song ,"Layin Pipe," which I thought was a great song. I watched this interview and found his story and rise pretty interesting. Glad to hear he chucked the drink and is helping others get their lives together
My husband and myself are 5 months clean off of Cocaine and would be honored to have you virtually sponsor us!
That was David's issue with JD and other alcohol. I am proud of you both and David for kicking it. Appluad you
This is awesome !
love love love this man
super cool guy! humble and kind.
That was great 👍
Great interview. I am super excited for your performance at CNE August 30, 2022. Your are a legend David.
Me and David Wilcoxs album, the two best things to come out of 1980 👊 😎
Well Done. Thank you for your contribution to Canadian Music David Wilcox! Glad that my wife and I got to see you play live back in the 80's, 90's, and later on.
I have to say as a musician, when David says "something happens that that your all not capable of"
Is really what happens cause I think we play off reach other and it creates musical magic
The first time I saw Sir David was on a late-night Toronto show in the early 70s. He blew me away.
I love this Mans Music .. Thank God I live in the North East United States so I have been exposed to alot of Canadiens music up here..
love all your music
He's right about all the bars being gone for artists to play and make a living. In the KW Region you had Lulus, The Coronet, Stages, The Stampede Corral in Guelph you had The King Edward Hotel, The Albion Hotel, Buffalo Bills and a couple of others. All are a thing of the past.
nice a living legend good to see thanks
I remember him in the late 70's trying to make a name for himself before his hit records. He opened for Max Webster around 78 or 79 at the Grand Theater in Kingston. I also bumped into him at the cash in Canadian tire in Toronto lol
always my answer to "who's your favourite musician/band" Theres so many great new musicians and old classic rock or bob segar/esk sounds. but the first time i listened to out of the woods on my dads record player, i was just. sold. Wilcox plays the perfect notes, and more importantly leaves the perfect notes out at the right time.
would love to pick his brain on the music he's written so simple yet perfectly complicated!
I had that chance 1980. Worked Nags Head North for 3yrs. I never missed a night. Would play week at time, number of weeks a Summer??? Vlean Dave to his bad times. Look at him 40 yrs later...awesome David I first met and chatted before his evening.
Nice interview. Such a gentleman.
I remember seeing Dave play O'donnells on the Rideau just outside Perth a few years back...... always a great show until he fell off the stage! then it's break time....
Thank you❤
Awesome
saw Amos Garrett show at Albert's Hall! great chat fellows!
He's playing in Huntsville in Jan. and I'll be there . Freeze to me Mama !
Now that, is a Great Canadian
i'm amazxed he quit ian and sylvia. saw them six times in NYC.
Excellent interview David. You are born again. Met you 1980 Nags Head North where I worked...3 yrs later Tiny escorting you from band room to stage. You parenting your guitar. JD and other messed you up. I am loving seeing all this great vid s of you. Would love to see you again and chat again. Then dance all night to your music...16 again
Finally, an explanation to the legend. Never heard the backstory.
"we pay for our experiences" also, i too have felt the visiting musician presence during some rehearsals and recordings ✌🧡
Ahhh the lost 80's...good times lol
Great songs ! Always enjoyed playing those tracks on drums that David wrote. Lots o fun
Legend.
Love his honesty ...terrific interview ...good questions
I saw him from about 20 feet away at Dollar Bills in Kingston in 1980. Amazing.
Good to be your student David Ward :D
Couldn't love David more if I tried. Will never forget seeing him in the bars in the 70s, 6 nights a week.Never had more fun; still waiting for internet footage of him playing "C'est si bon".
I think i saw him today on Toronto subway with wife. He played previous night at CNE . The mask on was the reason I was not sure , anyways he got off at Islington subway stop .
He played down in Buffalo more than a few times.
Another fine Canadian export!
What a great interview. I loved hearing him tell these stories. Thanks for this!
This guy is CRIMINALLY underrated! I bought "Out Of The Woods" on a whim from my trusty record store "Sam The Record Man's" on Yonge st. when I was 18 around 1985 and "Hot Papa" and Hypnotizin' Boogie blew my fuckin' head off! It sounds like Satan is playing the slide on Hypnotizin' Boogie!
Stay here David 💗..we love ya man
One of my favourite memories is David Wilcox and the Teddy bears at the El Mocambo
I’m hooked. ❤️
The man himself is wonderfully magnanimouss, insightful and not really living the myth of his early years. Back in the day he could almost have been considered dangerous to some extent. All that aside, David Wilcox is easily one of ther best living Canadian musicians, and among the best of all time.
Wow, that's an much as we've ever heard from Dave. I was obsessed with his live show back in the 70s and 80s, saw him probably 40-50 times by '85. I thought he was the best guitarist in the world, still do. I have a bunch of rare live stuff on my channel.
Canadian jewel
Great story, dreams so come thru for some people.
Now there's a man who loves his liquor! The Canadian George Jones..... Seen him several times, fantastic artists period..... Achieved something rarely done, created a sound that is unique and identifiable simply by ear.....
He can play blind drunk better than most sober people but I think he gave it up a long time ago.
He did in 1983...alcohol and drugs. Manager use to help him and drummer Whitney to / from stage. JD. Like him when he is clean and sober.
I agree... please stay there!
I’M JOKING!!!! 😂
Those bars aren’t gone in Southern Ontario but rather advertising needs to improve. I loved seeing David Wilcox in the 80s
David Wilcox is an Amazing Canadian Guitar God . Robin Trower also said it was Scotty Moore that got him interested in guitar . The Elvis influence . 🎸✨☮️🇺🇸
My father loved Scotty Moore.. My father was a damn good Guitarist from Lockport Ny!
@@thomasdauphin4550Totally Cool
David looks swell ...my brother Larry met David in Thunder Bay ...at the University there ...I met David in Toronto ...he sure can write, and play guitar well
Wow! Great interview! Was thinking it would be great to sit down with him and solve the problems of the world, as Silver Donald says, over a beer. This was about 5 seconds before he mentioned his problems with addiction. Ooops ;-) Well, a nice herbal tea then ;-)
👍👍
I'm a Yank. I've loved David's music since the mid 80's when I first heard him. Disco sucks.
I made a 5 hour round trip drive from my home in WA. state to buy a couple of David Wilcox cassette tapes & that new band I'd been hearing ---------------uh------------- oh ya that's right the Tragically Hip.
Nice
Out of the woods is classic
4:17 He found him a honey.
Simons dad is really cool
Mr Ward you may wish to Interview Frank Marino - Marie Bottrell .
Is it just me or does David sound alot like another beautiful soul? Neil Peart?
david wilcox for prime minister
John Phillips Sousa ref.... drop the mic
I saw some canadian hiking boots. the greatest thing about them was that I could step on them.
He looks like he still buys his shirts at Zellers!
He'll be back Sarah conner
Wilcox is an axeman's axeman. A lot of his draw comes from proficiency, and his audiences are thick with other musicians. He eclipses genres. One time I saw him at the Kee and he went into a classical music solo.
Checklslavacia?
It's got a new name now..
You know...
Check him out on my channel
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I guess something good came out of Canada...once
I am first view
You're not lmao
You are not first view. Me first view
No, I'm the first view 11 years ago... I time travel... it's complicated... how's your quantum physics so I can explain?
Drake a good song writer? Are you sure Dave's not back on the bottle?
Liked it till he mentioned politics
David Wilcox and the Teddy Bears played the Queensbury Arms on Weston Road in Toronto on a regular basis which was my nightly hangout. Good old days. I never knew he was so articulate and well spoken.
Legend
LEGEND