David Wilcox Says Canada Is The Place for Him
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- Canadian guitar player and songwriter David Wilcox talks about his first audition for Ian and Sylvia Tyson's country rock band, The Great Speckled Bird. Wilcox also talks about his debut solo album that had 3 hits, Do the Bearcat, Hypnotizin' Boogie, and Bad Apple. Recorded in 1978, the disco era, the album was not released until 1980.
Once released, Wilcox was an instant hit, becoming one of Canada's most celebrated guitar players. A true gentlemen, a humble Canadian, and a Giant Talent!
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This interview was pure gold for Canadian music history.
David Wilcox is so underrated.., love his music very much.
This man is a living legend and true artist! A huge inspiration! Thank you David, for everything.
Dude is so underrated. One of the best and in Canada he doesn't get enough love. Because downtown came uptown for you.
Excellent Interview! A Canadian Legend.
Instablaster.
What a cool guy. Every band I've been in we always covered Wilcox
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.
Great interview. David is such a humble, down to earth guy. Saw him at the Ontario Place forum in '88. Gifted musician.
Nice down to earth and honest interview with one of the greats of Canadian music
Thank you❤
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 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.
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 .
Met him a few times, he's a kind and friendly guy!
You're a huge inspiration and idol of mine. One of the most underrated blues rock guitarists ever. Sincerely.. Unbelievable work.
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..
That was great 👍
love love love this man
Ahhh the lost 80's...good times lol
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
Man I really enjoyed that. Thank you very much
He's playing in Huntsville in Jan. and I'll be there . Freeze to me Mama !
Me and David Wilcoxs album, the two best things to come out of 1980 👊 😎
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
Legend.
Now that, is a Great Canadian
Finally, an explanation to the legend. Never heard the backstory.
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.
Awesome
Canadian jewel
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
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!
January 28, 2023. Horseshoe, Toronto just another FANTASTIC David Wilcox show.
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.
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.
Great interview. I am super excited for your performance at CNE August 30, 2022. Your are a legend David.
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....
He played down in Buffalo more than a few times.
Another fine Canadian export!
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!
saw Amos Garrett show at Albert's Hall! great chat fellows!
The first time I saw Sir David was on a late-night Toronto show in the early 70s. He blew me away.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Good to be your student David Ward :D
i'm amazxed he quit ian and sylvia. saw them six times in NYC.
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
love all your music
This is awesome !
What a great interview. I loved hearing him tell these stories. Thanks for this!
Love his honesty ...terrific interview ...good questions
Great songs ! Always enjoyed playing those tracks on drums that David wrote. Lots o fun
I’m hooked. ❤️
super cool guy! humble and kind.
Stay here David 💗..we love ya man
Nice interview. Such a gentleman.
nice a living legend good to see thanks
"we pay for our experiences" also, i too have felt the visiting musician presence during some rehearsals and recordings ✌🧡
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
I saw him from about 20 feet away at Dollar Bills in Kingston in 1980. Amazing.
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.
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.
One of my favourite memories is David Wilcox and the Teddy bears at the El Mocambo
david wilcox for prime minister
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 .
Those bars aren’t gone in Southern Ontario but rather advertising needs to improve. I loved seeing David Wilcox in the 80s
👍👍
Nice
Great story, dreams so come thru for some people.
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 ;-)
Out of the woods is classic
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!!!! 😂
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
Simons dad is really cool
Mr Ward you may wish to Interview Frank Marino - Marie Bottrell .
I saw some canadian hiking boots. the greatest thing about them was that I could step on them.
4:17 He found him a honey.
John Phillips Sousa ref.... drop the mic
You know...
He looks like he still buys his shirts at Zellers!
He'll be back Sarah conner
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Checklslavacia?
It's got a new name now..
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.
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?
I guess something good came out of Canada...once
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