"Guitarist" Roy Buchanan His Death--Still A Mystery.
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- Guitarist Roy Buchanan This is a look back on his life and mysterious death. His Fender Telecaster guitar named Nancy and some really great stories he has told over the years. Roy was basically unknown early on in his career and without doubt became more famous after his death. Some of his storytelling is legendary and along with Roy's there are a few by others including Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones that is comical. #guitarist #documentary #bluesmusic
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I’m 70…
I started Playing Teles in 1968 because of Roy Buchanan….❤️🎶❤️
Got to see him in Decatur, Illinois, Up close and personal… in the Mid 70’s. What a wonderful, soft-spoken kind gentleman he was…..🎶❤️🎶
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Great job finally getting Roy. He’s one of the best. I hope he is finally in peace. Miss ya’ Roy and Nancy.
Thanks!
Probably the Greatest player of The Telecaster on Mother Earth.
Roy stands alone at the top of the mountain of elite guitarists. Clean playing true Master. Before anyone made a name for themselves in rock n roll Roy was already a legend. His technique of volume and tone control manipulation was beyond velief Jeff Beck was greatly influenced by Roy as were many many greats. To be honest at 65 I have come to the conclusion Roy Buchanan is just the best ive ever heard. Thank you for this . Theres an entire generation that needs to see and hear him . Just cant complete my day until i hear a few of Roys songs
62 here but all the rest is me as well, my friend. They're going to have to bury me with my copy of Second Album.
I got to hear Roy Buchanan once on his last tour that is still today the best concert I’ve ever attended. It was a trio and all three took turns singing. Afterwards felt like every genre was represented in that show.
Thanks for doing this. Roy deserves so much more attention than he has had.
One of my favorite players since the 70s. 🎸
You're welcome.
I've been playing guitar since 1982 and in 2023 I've finally discovered Roy. I never wanted a Telecaster till i started listening to Roy. Had to have a Telecaster then. Roy is now a huge influence on me. Phil Keaggy, Ribin Trower anc Roy Buchanan. Can't get any better than that.
I saw Roy twice at the old Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh! He would come around Christmas time. Love Roy!
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That’s so cool, I got to see a few shows at the Stanley when I was a young man 😎
Always loved Roy's style, and I was lucky enough to see him live 3 times. Phenomenal monster of the axe! I still listen to him often, mostly on my created Pandora stations. I've been playing guitar for a long time also, and I must say he's always been one of my top mentors that I've learned a lot from listening to his blues chop ideas. The favorite one for me has always been the Livestock album. I'm Evil and Roy's Blues are just complete crying emotion, maniacal shred of a tele! I mean, who else comes up with that kind of approach? His insane roller coaster ride from beginning to end of a tune definitely emoted and told the story of the demons within. You completely feel every bend, every note, and the pinched harmonics..... forget about it! He didn't need a pedal board of effects, he didn't need a whammy bar, he did it all plugged in straight to a Fender Twin cranked with natural tube distortion. That in itself deserves a huge WHOA!!!
Mr. Roy Buchanan is one of, if not THE, best Guitar players I ever saw live. And I have seen quite a few great ones. I first saw Roy when he came to the college I was attending in New Hampshire in 1978. It was incredible, he could make the Guitar "talk". Two years later I saw him open for the Grateful Dead at my first Dead show in Lewiston, Maine. The crowd loved him. As for the other guys I have seen over the years: Jerry Garcia, Joe Perry, David Gilmour, Robert Fripp, Brad Whitford, Bob Weir, Pete Townshend, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Johnny Winter, George Thorogood, Dave "The Edge" Evans, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett, Steve Kimock, Bob Dylan, Dickie Betts, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Johnny Ramone, Hughie Thomasson, Rick Nielson, Peter Frampton, Mike Rutherford, Pat Travers, Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Mick Ronson, Neil Young, Miami Steve Van Zant, Trey Anastasio, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Stanley Jordan, Trevor Rabin, Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Ace Frehley, J. Geils, Nancy Wilson, Rick Nielson, Frank Zappa, Vernon Reid, Stanley Jordan, Jorma Kaukonen, Keller Williams, David Bromberg, Arlo Guthrie, Jerry Jeff Walker, and more but Roy outplayed ALL of them. RIP Roy Buchanan, you lived a hard life.
Love it! My guitar player list would be similar - as would be my conclusion.
@bobschenkel nice list! If you're interested, check out a Blues girl named Samantha Fish! I've seen her 6 times so far. I've gotten pictures taken with her and autographed CDs. She's super nice! She has a channel on TH-cam. (Live at Audiotree, At Daryl's Clubhouse, At Callahan's, and at Don Odells Legends) are a good start. There's also video of her with Buddy Guy! She played some tour dates with him. Enjoy!
Bob; let not forget ( Michael Bloomfield & John Lennon 🇺🇸🇬🇧 who happened to be in the Studio one night recording well John found out that Roy 🔌🎛️🔌🎸🎙️🎧🎩was just down the hall @ the ( Record Plant Studio & the both were goin or the did some studio work🫂 I think it was purely 4 joy that night Shelly Yakus & Bob Ciola were the engineers...John was recording his record album ( What ever get you through the Night ) 🗽💈🏢🍎 I'm sure the genius Phil Spector was producing 🎼🎙️🎧📝📋🛏️🪑🫂🪑🚪 NYC story Thanks 4 your Post Roy ✌️🌠🌍 I just can't say enough How much We Love & Miss the Man 🙇
" My Friend Jeff " is a killer song that I had completely forgotten about.
I had a few of Roy's albums back in the day but somehow they got away from me. A excellent musician.
Heard someone say he was like a ole west gunslinger like western days with his guitar chops
Thank you River Docs. Roy deserved better. That's the thing about life, you get what you get.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
I saw him in '72. Greatest guitarist I ever heard. He was amazing
Jimi is the Strat,Roy is the Tele,such influences for a lifetime
A great player, sorely missed. Thanks RD!
You're welcome Ferd!
Love him. Still listening to his music today. "Can I change my mind?" is my favorite.
Lived in the DC area all my life and didn't get deep into guitar until Buchanan and Gatton were gone, alas. Feel lucky to have seen Bill Kirchen play a bunch while he lived here in MD.
So wish I saw Roy. I was into him before Danny Gatton but for some reason didn't get to see him. I definitely hear him in Jeff Becks' music. Both him and Danny should be household names they were so far beyond most other Gtr players.
The late ,great Robbie Robertson said of Roy Buchanan ; he was like a gunslinger ,a gun for hire who just rode into town ! He then bent the strings to make the most distorted sound imaginable,which you knew that you could not compete with ! It was all so effortless ,yet magical ...
You do a very good job narrating and putting these documentary tributes together. Thanks.
You're welcome. Appreciate it!! I'll have some new ones coming out starting next month.
There was a bar at 18th and M NW called My Mothers Place in Washington DC. One dollar cover, 50 cents a draft. It was there that I first saw Roy Buchanan. I was a working guitarist back then and I can't describe the effect his playing had on me. He was truly unique! He was a master of the instrument.
Yeah Roy influenced many of us. He isn't well known except for musicians it seems. I always loved hearing him play. I loved the tone he got out of his telecaster. Thanks for watching.
As well as Roy, I also saw Rory Gallager, and a unique African band named Osibisa. All of these artists had a distinct influence on my playing!
There was a club on Long Island,NY called My Fathers Place...Seen Roy 3 times there
I almost bought Roy’s Les Paul once. I had the money and right before I pulled the trigger I thought I better not! Boy what an idiot I was! I was thinking I’m a Fender player! lol Can’t go back. Long live Roy! R.I.P. great one!
Yeah you should have jumped on that. Price will only go up on guitars like that. Thanks for watching!
Definitely in my top five of favorite guitar players. I really wish I got to see him live.
This was an amazing watch for me. I literally just this past weekend bought a two cd anthology of Roy for the princely sum of a cool dollar at a flea mart. Now how did you know? Lol. Cheers
I am blessed with ESP!!! Thank for watching and commenting!
I saw Roy play on the Yale Green in New Haven, Connecticut in 1988. I heard he passed away later that year. Sad. First heard him on the Guitar Album from Polydor Records in 1974.
My first introduction to Roy Buchanan was àn 8 track called ,you are not alone, a friend wanted me to pay half with him , I said, what if I don't like it, I've never heard of Roy B. He said if you don't , I will buy your half, when I first heard this man play Guitar, I gladly bought my buddy's half, 😅 Best unknown Guitarist EVER, HANDS DOWN. RIP MR BUCHANAN 😊
72 grew up in Baltimore and would go to a club in hyattsville Md in the 70’s✌️💙😎
I live in DC and was lucky enough to see Roy live 4-5 times but I always liked Danny Gatton more, saw Danny several dozen times. Roy is still a Telemaster
Danny is one of my favorites too! I have a video about Danny Gatton on the channel. If you haven't seen it yet check it out when you get a chance. Thanks for watching and your comment!
What a great guitarist. We played his songs over and over. Thanks Doc. It brought back alot of memories playing on the super reverb
He made my babe LP on waterhouse between atlantic and alligator - uneven but some good cuts - last lp with nancy.
I got to see him near the end and he kicked ass all the way out
Yes he did! Thanks for watching!
What a fantastic video have a wonderful day Doc ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks! You too!
This little story is so good I had to watch it twice... A friend up the street had bought "That's what I'm here for" he said come over & listen to this guy, I had just got a 74 Strat for my birthday but I never heard a guy like this... needless to say, some of his licks & tricks got transferred to my Strat... 😂 & Roy did play on a Stones song
He was unique and shines above most of the so called 'greats
I’ll tell you what, I know 95% of the people you do a doc about really well. Your docs are so well done I like the people I don’t know as well like this one. And that is a compliment to you, I normally would see something like this and probably pass it up but, I always watch all of your docs cause they are so well done. Ty
Roy has been a big influence on me. A MASTER!!
Great story Doc's , I can't recall much of what Roy did but sounds like a guy I could relate to and an interesting Gent or I think a Blues man & innovator in Guitar Attackers, look at his guitars tell me he didn't attach them poor tele's ! Thanks Doc another one for the Record Books 4 sure 🎸🤘🤠
Thanks Ryan. Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching!
Thank You.For me he is the best ever. Greetings from Germany
Roy Buchanan 👍
Roy is playing Sweet Dreams in the movie The Departed at the end. He was double jointed in his arms,hands,fingers.
Great documentary as always, sir! I especially liked the Keith, Ron and Slowhand story; cracked me up. About Nancy I can attest that around 1990 John Sprung at American Guitar Center in Maryland had Nancy for sale in his catalog for $15,000.00. I was a customer and received his catalogs by mail. Imagine that!
Thanks! Yea I found it comical. too lol. Bet you can't buy it for that price now!
I’m familiar with Roy. Thanks for sharing this information about him. The best Tele player that I have met and got to spend a little time with was James Burton, a class human being and player.
James is a great telemaster and all around good guy. Search through the channel I have a video on Mr. Burton there also. I did it about a year or so ago I think. Thanks for watching and your comment!
@@RiverDocs I had the good fortune of meeting him at the Dallas guitar show in 93 I think it was, my friend Mark owned the show for many years. I worked the show for home maybe twenty or more shows. Working for the show owner had its perks. James snd I spent a few hours holding up the walls at a Dallas Blues bar. Other Tele masters I like include Jerry Reed and Bill Kirchen.
@@texasfreedomlover4730 Man I bet that was a great time!! Love to have been there listening in!
@@RiverDocs he was just a cool guy who didn’t have to act cool, if you will. Mostly we just knocked back a couple of long necks and watched the other musicians play. He told me about his home in Shreveport which was also open to the public for a fee as a museum I guess. Funny, amongst so many guitar people, he mostly went unnoticed as attendees were scrambling to meet musicians who couldn’t carry his guitar for him.
I have his first album on vinyl. Nobody like Roy! Thanks so much for doing a doc on him!
You're very welcome Dirty Pat. Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks, just loved it.❤
Incredible🎉
MY BABE is the album Roy Buchanan recorded for Waterhouse Records and was released in 1980.
"Sweet Dreams" Roy!
he didn't need effects he was the effects. roy made fender telecaster seem interesting.
Hey, if you’re taking ideas for docs to make, I dunno if Steve Forbert is in your wheelhouse but I’d love to see one on him. And yes yes my friend…drunk musicians can be awfully difficult to be around. 😂😂😂
You know there are quite a few I would like to do. The thing is when searching for information and material for photos /video clips to complete a mini doc some of the subjects were so unknown that they gave very few interviews and their pictures, especially when younger are hard to find, if they are even out there.
Ths hawk is a legend
Thanks.
You always do a good job, but I put off watching this one, until the mood set in.
He could go from subtle to searing before I could feel it happen, if that makes any sense.
Me thinks he looks. better bald.
Looking forward to your Danny Gaton.
I met him in DC back in the winter of '71. I did forward this one off to a young man getting started.
He is gravitating to the (what he calls the 'dorky', 'bib style ' guitar hight, after breaking his left wrist.
Be Well, Chris
Thanks Chris. Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching the videos.
How many people do you recon went out and bought a Telecaster to sound like Roy. And got a shock when they realised the notes he,s playing are not on the fretboard
Quite a few I would guess..... I know players that have been looking for those notes for 40 years and still haven't found em! lol
Fuckin guy was a MASTER
Besides being a great video biography of Roy, this is also an amazing history of 1950-1960 music in the USA. It even has a cool connection to Canada where I'm from. Thanks also for your amazing video on Danny Gatton, guitarist extraordinaire: th-cam.com/video/9ZggyEPSReY/w-d-xo.html
You're welcome. Appreciate you watching my videos!
yes i did see his guitar nancy having a price tag of only 50,000 usd bargain
SRV sounded a lot like Roy and I was a big fan of both and Beck n Roy could sound a lot a like to the way they could bend and roll the volume on n off to sound like a crying baby or woman and there finger picking style
Who's here because of Jerry Garcia's referral?
No mystery,,, He was a big man and had been drinking ,, there was an altercation at the jail and they killed him
I don’t claim to be Caruso, and I’m not number one, and if you don’t like my singin’, just put your needle on another song.
really demonstrates how much things have changed in entertainment, roy had no looks ,clothes, and basically just did what we all did , because people were enthralled with it all..these days , entertainment has a catalogue, and just playing enthusiastically gets a big yawn..the whole era exists in time like van halen at anaheim...as far as what roy played, well , some of it is a bit shit, but some of what jimi played was shit too , and playin live for two hours every night for people expecting magic means you WILLplay some shit...keith..yeah not a genius...me neither...the entire entertainment industry is based on what entertains people today.theres kids today playing at virtuoso level but only online for likes, genius?
gettin onstage dressed like someones grandad and jammin green onions?the world has moved on from guitars sadly, and im overinvested in it.
Clapton Wood and Richards peeing in Roy's beer..probably pay back for Roy pissing all over them as a player..