Jack Pearson plays Duane Allman’s SG ( Vault Sessions S2:E32)
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- A match made in heaven-Duane Allman’s 1961 Les Paul Standard (SG body style) and Jack Pearson!!! The guitarist’s guitarist, Jack Pearson reignites Duane’s SG for the very first time since it was purchased from Graham Nash.
This guitar was originally purchased in 1970 by Dickey Betts at a music store in Gainesville, Fla. Later that year Dickey purchased his 1957 Les Paul Gold Top which he started to favor. Every time Duane went to play slide he would have to re-tune his guitar to an open tuning and the band would have to wait, slowing down the flow of the performance. In 1971, Dickey gave the SG to Duane so it could be left in open tuning. This guitar is currently on display at the Songbirds Guitar Museum in Chattanooga, TN.
These sessions help keep the music alive by helping the Songbirds Foundation raise money to buy guitars for kids…check out our website to find out more- songbirdsfoundation.org. Thanks to our sponsors and friends- The George Fontaine Family, The Riverview Foundation, Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation, GHS Strings, and Todd Sharp Amplifiers. Special thanks to John Dooley for the great video work.
WE HAVE SOME BIG SESSIONS COMING SOON: Jack Pearson and Duane Allman’s Firebird, Jimmy Herring + Duane’s SG, Tommy Emmanuel (Part 2), Jerry Douglas, Eric Tessmer, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, John Paul White, Reignwolf, and more Moon River Sessions. Follow us for more!
Who’s here from Theo and Billy Strings
they referenced this vid??
There’s only a few outstanding slide players in the world. Pearson, Trucks, Dickinson. I have yet to see Billy Strings live, but he’s great. I met Theo at a comedy club in Dallas. He used to just hang out after his show and talk shit. I should have asked him about bands, I was telling him I know a Denny’s we can knock over. 😂
As if his playing weren’t mind blowing enough, his knowledge of Duane’s style and technique is incredible. What a player
Indeed! It's all in the touch of the fingers.
Makes sense considering he toured with ABB for a couple of years.
It takes an Allman Brother to know an Allman Brother!!
he WAS better than Duane, one of the very best, a treasure...
Man it's perfect
What happened in life to the 44 sad souls that disliked this vid? Jack's giving an unfiltered masterclass and showing how it's all done.
All these years later and Jack is still enamored by Duane and his playing. INCREDIBLE!
Saw him for the first time with the Allmans in the late 90s. Was so impressed with his playing that I somehow found an email for Jack (don't recall where) so I figured what the hell, and sent him an email praising his playing with one of my favorite bands . Son of a gun if the guy didn't email me back the next day, leading to a back and forth over the course of the next couple days just talking about guitars and his playing. Couldn't believe it. Such a humble guy and one of the greatest guitar players I've had the pleasure of seeing live.
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Duane is looking down with a big smile on his face
Duane is loving it
I can’t help but think that Duane is sitting around somewhere listening to this and saying thank you for making my guitar sound so good once agin.
Elite top drawer. The world has a lot of excellent guitar players, then there is this man. Not but a few, as in less than a handful alive today can do what we just saw on this clip. Thank you.
Jack is one of the few worthy of taking Duane’s place on slide in the ABB
Yes indeed
you bet, among the few.
Statesborough Blues hit me in the heart. Blinking back tears. I love this man.
Good Lord, what a complete master.
The sound of 'Merica, is it not? Sounds like a hot steam locomotive blowin' through that thick southern air.
@Spiral Architect I can't see the replies to which you are responding, but I can probably infer their essence. For what it's worth, these American ears hear a distinctly southern sound too. I love your comment and think it's spot on. You may already be familiar with her, but if not here is some more great music, this time from a rockin' southern church lady: th-cam.com/video/JeaBNAXfHfQ/w-d-xo.html
Southern man, slide is associated with the deep south. Texas to Appalachia
Its spelled AMERICA , stop dumbing us down
@@gibsondrummer Exactly. I hate seeing "'murica" et. al. because it's always a derogatory remark and holds that connotation. Anyone who doesn't realize and appreciate that the thin peice of paper of the US Constitution is the only thing in the way of the scumbag international banksters getting their "new world order", aka worldwid communism, is an imbecile. Cheers from that glorious Southland and Louisiana in particular P[>
jack is so awesome, no crazy expensive bottleneck slides or obscure picks or pedalboards & the like, man just oozes amazing playing out of whatever rig he touches
Twelve minutes and fourty nine seconds of goosebumps and tingling down the spine.
I f-ing love Jack Pearson
“It’s a wonderful guitar.” From the cat that plays Fender Squier Strats. Jack makes any guitar “wonderful.”
dont be fooled he has a bunch of great guitars
SGAR LIFE I know he does, used fo see them make appearances when he 👍was with the Allman Brothers. Which makes it even stranger that he plays the Squier live so often now. He’s not getting any monetary benefit from it so why leave the big guns at home 🤷🏼♂️😂
@@Scratch_Monsters_Golf awesome! its funny I do not like his Squire tone at all...he is a great player but having owned many squires and fender strats myself squire lacks the rich twang and chime...I love it when he plays a Gibson style guitar etc. happy Holidays
@@Scratch_Monsters_Golf well, theres the benefit of if it gets stolen or damaged who cares its just a squier. Lol hes just an older dude whose impressed that the budget stuff actually works these days as opposed to when he started.
OMG!!! This guy is incredible!!!! He definitely deserves to play the masters guitar!!!!!
Duane was great but he didn't live long enough to be a master...
@@INUAGAIN There is always someone like you. Duane is a master, he completely changed slide guitar, to this day people are still using his playing as their inspiration.
@@INUAGAIN So Hendrix isn't a master?
@@INUAGAIN Duane was, is, and always will be the greatest slide player ever! Duane accomplished more than anyone else in his short 24 years on this earth and the fact we’ve still talking about him, the fact that he inspired many, and so many great players greatly respect, praise and were influenced by him to this very day proves my point!
I read somewhere that Eric Clapton said that Duane was the best guitar player he had ever heard, I totally get it now , just amazing, Jack you are the best I’ve ever heard , best tone and so clean , no mistakes, your a master at the game , Thank you sir .
THE most underrated musician I know of. Everybody that loves guitar should know who Jack Pearson is. I never get tired of this guy.
Steely Dan Jack Pearson along with Terry Kath and Frank Marino. Most underrated all time yet three of the greatest ever.
Man it was a GOOD Summer when he sat in with the Brothers for that tour. Everyone was blown away by this cat.
You know it! I saw that tour,in Oregon at an amphitheater in the woods in a national historic park,that was a sweet night!
GOD DAMN. this gave me chills. that guitar is THE BLUES
IT's just crazy how good this guy is... Honestly... I love his attitude, tone, and talent.
Jack Pearson is the best blues guy that you've never heard of. Absolutely incredible.
Blues players always fascinate me with their single mindedness and dedication to the musical form, a lot like flamenco player. Great fun watching him connect with the instrument.
Jack is just as much a treasure as the SG.
Why haven't I heard of this guy before now??? Incredible player!
Just watching Pearson's smooth technique with no sound is incredible. Incredible feel the man has. Wow.
Gave me chills to hear Duane's guitar with that sweet tone sing out. I can only imagine the chills Jack got playing her. So great to hear one of the few guitar players I'd say is worthy of playing Duane's gtr make it ring out like it's been played day after day for years!
Have come back to this video many times now Love Allman Brothers, Love Jack !!! :)
A masters master.
A teachers teacher.
The tone of my grandmas wood stove blazing on a cold Adirondack night.
Colby W. Nice...love the image
Dude, loved that.
It’s cool how he balances the horn on his thigh when he plays. Pullin that sg neck closer.
I saw Jack play at the Station Inn in March of this year. Awesome, show, awesome venue. Met some great people in line and sitting at the tables. Jack just had a seat by the bar after.
Back in 99 I was fortunate enough to see Jackie with the ABB at the Beacon Theatre, being a Jersey guy I had never heard him play before. I’ve seen the brothers so many times I can’t count the shows I’ve seen. Jackie and Dickey were on fire that night and when it came time for “Stormy Monday” Jack’s solo blew the roof off the place! Stormy Monday is one of my favorite tunes and I’ve seen it done by many artist, including Clapton, but I have never seen it done with the searing tone, endless sustain, and melodic vibrato that Jack did that night. What an awesome player and gentleman!
Never heard of Jack until 1/2 hour ago but WOW...I'm a fan!!! Just gorgeous playing.
Flare4roach check out our other interviews with him-especially the one with the Flying V. Jack is the absolute best.
same !!!
Jack has become one of my favorite and respected players as I age as a musician. He's incredible.
love this guys playing. so humble and incredible attention to detail
What the hell !!! This stuff is Great ! The hammer of the gods droped hard on this can not believe my ears :) Thank you. Thank you. Thsnk you ;)
He’s among the most amazing players i’ve ever heard!🙏 could listen to him playin all day
Even the trolls and haters can’t say shit about this cat. Wow
Stupid comment.
@Jimmy Durex the next stupid comment.
@Jimmy Durex ya,they can hate what they want,doesn't mean they're not retarded tho.
They will. This country is full of dumbshits. Don't ever discount that.
I've just been introduced to this man's playing, and I almost have trouble believing it as I watch him. He is constantly connected to the instrument, the whole "the guitar becomes an extension of yourself" incontrovertibly applies to him. He's speaking THROUGH the guitar, like on Hendrix level shit, to me, and I don't gravitate towards slide/bluegrass/country playing, but this man's touch is undeniably Divine.
The best guitar player I have ever seen and I have been seeing them since the early 60's his light touch produced so much sound... wow why has he not been on crossroads festival????
So much love for this gentleman and his guitar
Duane would’ve loved Jack
This channel should have 1 million subscribers. I've been a subscriber for a while and never disappointed in the content.
THANK YOU
Nice how he adjusts his pick between his knuckles of his picking hand in the middle of a riff
I wish my ‘61 reissue had that much sustain. I enjoyed listening to this.
Thank you Billy
Jack’s the best. When I lived in Murfreesboro, TN I had the privilege of getting to see him and his band play every Wednesday.
Got to see him play with an all-star band that was put together to celebrate Col. Bruce Hampton’s birthday.
Out of space... & back to it again. Holy fuck, what a player...
Wow, what an excellent player! I don't really play slide but watching this makes me realize what an important influence Duane is on my playing, as is Dickey Betts. It's partly those subtleties Jack mentioned, varying speeds of vibrato, dynamics, etc.
One of the most humble and great players to ever pick one up. The dude doesn't seem to have a disingenuous cell in his body.
Wow, some of the stuff Jack plays here has a singing, vocal quality, raised the hair on the back of my neck.
Secretarian mine too
The answer is yes. The question is if Jack is as good as everyone says he is.
This is the best episode by far
Amazing.
Sweeeeeeeet sounds 🔥🎸
Lord have mercy!
Best 13 minutes I’ve probably ever spent
Thank you for this Jack ! :-)
Simply amazing and a pleasure
I could listen to that all day long , brilliant
Gives me chills to see this. I can hear it just like it is in the recordings. Time warp. Im coming to songbirds this friday.
Love Jack's laugh! So down to earth.
Mr. Pearson is just incredible.
A humble MASTER
Put this straight into my veins. Amazing.
check out our other interviews with him! th-cam.com/video/jYzgH4pcAKA/w-d-xo.html
Great player that Jack Pearson😀😀😀
Never heard of this guitarist before but his slide intonation is amazing as is his lyrical phrasing. Killer guitarist!
I'm mesmerized...
He also plays a Squire Strat and it sounds great.!
Jack is the man!
Jack is a national treasure.
Jack is a awesome guitarist!!
Love you, Jack!
jack is a beast
❤just fabulous
Thank you so much Jack for sharing your knowledge and wonderful playing with us. I kept rewinding portions of this video to try and glean something special for m,y own slide playing.
Harmonica licks, like Little Walter, yes! As I understand it Dickie Betts gave that as a quote in an interview, that Duane said with his slide playing his intention was to have it sound like a harp and if you check many of his licks there were right parallel with Little Walter. What I can add is that I only just came across Jack Pearson and been listening, already a favorite with Duane Allman, Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Danny Gatton, Wes Montgomery, Robben Ford. For a little context on my comments: I saw Duane play this guitar in 1971 a few months before his accident in Sarasota Florida. I grew up living on "Highway 41" (Ramblin' Man reference) the next town from Dickie's mom's house and my family is friends with him. Also Tom Doucette (harp player on Live at Fillmore) lived in my town too, he would play in local bars there. I started playing harp in 1974 as a kid and was full-time pro a few years later, still underage for clubs. I played some shows in Florida with "The Poindexter's", the family band featured (their photo on back of the LP) on Dickie's first solo album "Highway Call". We opened for Doc Watson 1976 in Bradenton, FL. Many people in the ABB guitar world also know Chris Anderson, he was a high school classmate and he played the Dickie Betts parts and along with his friend David Altice (who had this exact red SG too and the pill bottle slide) and their band "Southern Express" (circa 1974-79+/-) had the ABB material down, then even had 2 drummers. They were doing what Jack Pearson said he did, studying every lick on those ABB early records. I used to sit in with them on harp but moved west, played in a Honky Tonk band full-time and later had a Swing Dance, Jazz, Blues, R&B band for 10 years on west coast so kind of lost touch with all these people. Thanks for posting this video, not to diminish anyone else's talent but his tone and feel is the closest I have heard to Duane on slide so, as they say "this is music to my ears".
Jack Pearson your a national treasure my man
I saw him play at Wanee with Les Brers on his birthday the year before Butch died. It was a hot set
Never been a great SG fan, had one or two, but this guy and guitar make an excellent combination.
2019 and his SG is still crying.....
What a badass player
What a great video, with a guitar that is so legendary, on more than one focal point, and Jack Pearson! They don't get any better than that! Fabulous guy and an Allman Brothers Band alumni! RE: The second focal point of the guitar was that it was Dickey Betts guitar prior to being Duane's! There have to be thousands of pictures with him using it. He gave it to Duane, who had it about a year before his death. It was said that Duane loved the easy access to the upper register the SG body offered. I recall the first time I played an SG with this in mind, it just rung so true.For slide guitar, the SG neck is like a freeway!
That guitar really came alive once Jack got his hands on it there. Effortless playing from the master
I taped the 1998 pay-per-view Allman Brothers concert with Jack Pearson on slide. He killed it. He was amazing. That cat can play !!!
The twang on this guitar gave me goosebumps
WOW!!! Impressive playing! What’ a sound! Thank you for sharing this piece of history.!
Just so effortless...
Those early '60s Les Pauls are money! Great playing.
heard about him through billy on theo’s podcast
what a treat
Jack Pearson channels the ghost of Duane Allman!
Killer slide and jazz and more. His b day is the day after mine. Seen him play 50 times . See him at Kroger. Love how his pulse never goes above 60 bpm while ripping your face off
Just a multi-talented phenomenal guitar player; one of the very best ever in my book.
I heard recently that Jack had to give up playing and gigging for health reasons. All salute a master as he hangs it up.
If anyone deserves to play Duane Allman's guitar it is Jack Pearson (and me 😂)! I heard a little Statesboro Blues mixed in there around the middle!
Unreal! Jack killing it and that guitar has serious mojo
beautiful
That "Josh Graves lick" at 4:25 is what Duane played on Don't Tell Me Your Troubles with Ronnie Hawkins on the Anthology album. When I heard Duane play that, that's the lick that inspired me to learn slide.
Amazing slide player, what a touch.