The Collection: Brad Whitford of Aerosmith
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ธ.ค. 2022
- Brad Whitford of Aerosmith opens up his personal collection of Gibson guitars with Mark Agnesi and talks about his first-ever Gibson Les Paul.
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If we were to ask you to name one of your favorite US rock bands from the last 50 years, odds are Aerosmith would be at the top of your list. The band has earned over twenty top 40 singles, 4 Grammys, and an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Guitarist Brad Whitford has been there since the beginning and has some pretty cool Toys in the Attic to show for it.
Join host Mark Agnesi as he talks musical beginnings, inspiration, and of course, guitars with Brad in this episode of “The Collection.”
For the latest on Brad Whitford and Aerosmith, visit: www.aerosmith.com/
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Brad is one of the most under-rated guitarists. I saw Aerosmith a couple of times in the late 80s, and he was brilliant.
I got to do some computer work for their manager once as a friend called me and said they needed help. Had never seen Aerosmith but sitting on stage for a concert by them was remarkable. They were fantastic live. This wasn't long after 9/11, feels like yesterday!
Sadly, didn't get to meet them because some yahoo crashed their backstage green room the night before and pissed everyone off so the manager said it would be better to let them have a uninterrupted visit. I got lucky and met 100s of bands in the 80s/90s so I understood their job is actually work, not just fun like you imagine as a kid dreaming of being a rock star.
They've been one of my favorite bands since :-) Rock on Brad Whitford!
I was in an orgy with Brad in '82 and he was a gentleman
I saw the "Get A Grip" tour in 1994 (?) and was blown away by Brad. I mistakenly thought Joe was the top dog, but walked away more impressed by Whitford.
@@maspesasmasperras5554 So this is what envy feels like 😛
@@gui-texzan7477 I'm with ya, what's GnR done since Izzy left. I'm a huge Slash fanboy but groups are great because of all their parts in my experience 🙂
The man who wrote the grooviest Aerosmith riff of all time, "Last Child." LOVE IT.
Brad played the entire SOLO also, the best solo in their catalog! He was better than Joe, to me. First four albums are the soundtrack to my youth and the greatest American rock! Rocks.......Get your Wings........Toys...........Self-titled in that order. imho
Nobody's Fault ain't too shabby.
@@BeantownToBigD True that! Outro to Home Tonight!
From what i researched Brad wrote all the riff i always loved. I was quite surprised to fnd out Joe had nothing
to do with all those classic hooks i always loved! "Adam''s apple" will always be one of my favs!
HOLY CRAP how could i almost forget the heaviest tune Aerosmith has ever done "Round and round" was also written by Brad Whitford!
Gibson should be commended for featuring their competitors guitars along with their own. You don't see this from other brands. People in guitar forums are always praising one brand and bashing their competitor. It's content like this that should show to everyone that a cool guitar is a cool guitar, doesn't matter the brand.
Dude they’re in lawsuits endlessly with other brands.
@@liberator32 "Endlessly"?? LoL,..its hilarious how almost EVERY simple comment on the web is answered by someone else using absurd hyperbole!!
@@terryshrk I mean, he’s right. They are always suing somebody and as long as they’re a living corporation they will protect their brand litigiously. If you can afford a legal department, you have to keep them busy.
@@liberator32 Only brands that copy them.
This guy is known for playing gibson guitars. Everyone knows Jimi for playing Fender but if he broke out his flying V, no one would bat an eye.
Just the guitars:
@3:34 - 1953 LP Goldtop (with cool black hardware)
@6:50 - 1958 LP Standard Goldtop (dark back)
@12:19 - 1959 LP Custom "Black Beauty"
@17:50 - 1968 LP Paul Goldtop (upgraded tuners)
@20:00 - Early 60's SG Special (exact year unknown)
@21:50 - Early 60's SG Special (another one)
@27:42 - 1960 LP Special Double Cut
@29:30 - 1955 LP Custom - 1973 Reissue
@32:48 - 1959 LP Standard (refretted and plek'd)
@36:20 - 1956 Fender Stratocaster
@39:12 - 1966 Fender Stratocaster (bound neck - limited run)
@45:45 - Blue BC Rich Bich
@50:11 - 1958 LP Custom (Plain top, reissue)
That really helps with our fly like attention spans 😂
@@danielradakovic938 Or those of us who just wanna see one guitar in particular or who just want to hear Agnessi say “oh yeah..” a bunch of times repeatedly
Thanks
Just a quick correction on one item. The 20-minute mark is an early 60s Les Paul SG Junior, in the rare white finish.
The guitars are cool - but to see Brad as he ages is just warms my heart. This humble rock star helped make some of the best music in the history of humans. This video is such a gift.
I see everyone has a 59 or 58 Les Paul . OK ... I'm convinced , there is an endless supply .
@@santosmadrigal3702 Every or many of the rockstars do, Most people have reissues. But maybe there is something fishy after all???
CC-I agree. Best guitarist in Aerosmith. No offense to Perry fans. I just like Brad's style of playing. Something about a very accomplished guitarist just standing & just fucking rocking out. He's a bad man! (I said that with love & admiration!)
Humble.....as they sit in front of a private jet 😂
@@b3tomm12 Exactly! Looks like such a douche bag like that
After meeting him backstage once, the guy was such a music fan that all he did was listen to a new guitarist he hadn’t heard and payed so much attention to it you almost couldn’t distract him. Such a loving and humble guy. Can’t thank him enough for being unbelievably kind.
"you almost couldnt distract him"
were you trying to?
@@warshipsatin8764 well amongst talk within the room with multiple people talking out loud, the guy would never stop listening to the music. That’s something I truly admire.
Brad has been a friend of mine for about 50 years
He’s a great human with a special spirit
I got to hang out with Brad and Derek St Holmes at a PRS private party at a NAMM show. They both were so cool and kind to this dorky Uber fan. Brad answered all my fan boy questions regarding what he used on certain Aerosmith tracks, without being the least bit condescending. A big influence and a great guy.
This is tremendous! Aerosmith is the reason I got into playing guitar. For so long I wanted to be Joe Perry, but as I got older and farther into my guitar journey, I realized how much of that guitar work was Brad’s and I quickly decided I wanted to be Brad. So underrated and such a weapon!
"Underrated"🙄 Stop it.
I have the exact same story. Pump came out and I needed a guitar!
Well, go back to where Brad got it from... check out Bert Weedon!
Dude!
same!
Got to hang out with Brad about 10 years ago in Boston...aside from being one of the most underrated guitarists on the planet, he is also one of the nicest people I've ever met. A true gentleman. Humble and kind.
Brad is great. My first concert was Aerosmith 12 31 89 at the Old Boston Garden. Met Brad at NAMM and he signed the backplate to my explorer
Mark with (what sounds like) a sore throat, and Brad with his fancy hat, sitting in a airplane hanger doing a show-&-tell on some very cool guitars; here I am Christmas Eve pulling out my Gibson Jr, Special, ES150, ES275, Dove and J200 and hanging off of every word Brad was saying. I have been blessed today, Thank you Gibson, Brad and Merry Christmas to all!!
I met Brad when i was 19 yo when he was playing with Joe in the Project.i was in awe as he spent some time talking to me a nobody. I am now 59yo and have met him many times since then. He has always been an awesome guy ,always super nice. I always bring up his time with Rex Smith as nobody really knows about that.its a running joke when i ask him about that and when he did his last tour with Derek even Derek was laughing. Brad is the best!
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Would be amazing, especially seeing his first SG with all the road wear from the early days in the band. That specific guitar is a piece of history and should be documented!
Brad should get more recognition than he gets 👍
He's always been my favorite member. The real secret weapon of Aerosmith
Mr Whitford!!! Been waiting so long for this!! His playing is phenomenal!Please get Joe Perry on here, that’ll make my year
I have seen Aerosmith live more times than I've seen any other band. 9 times through out the years I've made a journey somewhere to see them. And I've seen so many good bands open for Aerosmith it's crazy. One of the best shows I've ever seen period was when they opened up the Pump tour in Charleston WV. A legendary band. And Brad Whitford is the backbone. He plays precise. He's very very good live & he nails it everytime. He's so underrated & I appreciate Mark & Gibson for giving him the respect he deserves.
Likely the most overlooked & underrated guitarist in history. He's an absolute mad man on guitar. My favorite band ever.
Thank you, another amazing collection from a rock icon, Brad Whitford.
ROCK ON@BradWhitford-di6kw
I'm glad you are spotlighting Brad Whitford. Extremely talented. He can be compared in status to Mick Taylor in The Stones or Peter Frampton in.Humble Pie..very important and some great songs.
I Met Brad & Barry Goodreau from Boston in Keene New Hampshire at the colonial theater. Both of these guys are top shelf !!!
Hell yes!!!! Can't believe you guys got Brad for this! Thank you!!!!
Brad....author of one of the baddest-ass solos ever with "Last Child" !! Fkn brilliant!
That Great Sound found on Get Your Wings, Toys In The Attic, and Rocks will never leave my mind as long as I'm alive. It always made me say "g@ddamn, that sounds good(!!)" back then, and I'm still saying it ~50 years later. Thanks, Guys, For Music That Never Stops Being Fun(!!!) 🙂.
Thank you so much Gibson. It is amazing how much both recorded and live music Brad has given us. Brad is such a great guitarist. I saw Aerosmith with Motley Crue in 2006 at the Hollywood Bowl and can still remember Brad shredding on the guitar throughout the whole show. Not one mistake.
Respect goes out to Gibson for showing fender guitars on their TH-cam channel.
@@sethgauby8730 I never got to see Aerosmith or the Crue live would have been a great show! For sure Mark is big part of how Gibson presents their brand and forever those 2 names will be the foundation of Rock and most other genre it is a good thing to see
Like you can tell if a guitarist in a 5 piece makes a mistake in a show in an arena size concert. Good one!
@@dougdavis8986 Can you be nice? Just for once? It's friggin Channukah and Christmas. If I said something bad about Brad or Aerosmith, what would you have said? You would have said something like, How many records have you sold or how many arenas have you sold out. I've been going to concerts for more than 32 years all over God's creation and at God knows how many different types of venue facilities. I think I can correctly identify whether or not a guitarist knows how to play in front of twenty thousand people. Go away.
@@chasing_dragons pretty sure he missed a few notes in a 2 hour show.
Thanks for showing us your stuff Brad. One of my all time favorite bands, I got an Aerosmith "ROCKS" in 8 Track Tape and a little stereo for Christmas, I played it until it was worn out.
Loving how Gibson has been making killer videos! Also love how Gibson shows fenders and other brands… a cool guitar is a cool guitar… I’m definitely a Gibson guy but I also love fender and other brands. Cheers to Gibson!
I would hope Mark shows the entirety of Brad's collection, since this is about his collection.
Mark!! Gibson!! I cannot thank you enough for this one!! Brad is my favorite guitar teacher I’ve ever heard! I was raised up on the Aerosmith since I was in the womb! My parents were big blue army and they installed this music into my DNA and brad is the reason why I play kinda like him today. It seems like everyone who has been raised in my area of Massachusetts has a story of going to high school with joe in hopedale. Or meeting someone in the band back before they were famous. These guys are still my favorite band. Thank you!!! Brad mark Gibson!!! Much love for this one!!
Got my first Gibson at 16 and it is one of the most amazing sounding guitars. I plan to make it this year to Nashville for my 30th birthday and make it to the Gibson garage. Awesome to see all the content here on TH-cam now as well.
Thanks for watching
It’s a sight to see. Talk to Pat and tell him I sent ya. He is awesome and very knowledgeable.
Hot damn, Every episode of this particular series is a treat. I love the sneakyness and surprise.
My first concert ever was Aerosmith. My dad took me for my 15th birthday in 2002. Kid Rock and Run DMC opened. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Please keep this videos and series coming. Well done Mark!
Once again thank you Gibson and Mark for this series, and for also showing the artists non Gibson guitars. That is a truly classy decision.
Just stop already. Can't stand that people are so easily impressed by practically, anything.
This is a treasure! To hear Brad's stories and get a record of his experience in the context of his guitar collection is a gift. As a Yankee who now lives in the South, the sound of his voice brings me home in a big way. Thank you for this!
Thanks for this Gibson/Mark, Brad is an icon. Nothing against Joe but he gets ALL the attention when Brad, over the years has done some awesome things that he barely gets credit for. What a collection! Every piece has such a story & they are some of the most beautiful guitars I've seen. ALL pieces from ALL the makers have their own unique style, & I'm sure sound & Brad not wanting to change much if anything on them to keep them original. Brilliant! I've been a player & collector for decades, yet nothing like Brad. I might be from Lynn, Mass., yet never had the luck that those boyz did. CHEERS Brad! Thanks for everything!
Another iconic player with an incredible collection. I love this series so much. Thanks and happy holidays Mark and Gibson!
Keep doing these fantastic shows Mark and thank you Brad for taking the time to share your collection. I always appreciate the stories behind each one and the professional wisdom along with it.
Got to see Brad play with Aerosmith in 2010 and then again with the Experience Hendrix tour in 2014. Thanks for sharing your toys with us :)
Right out the gate Brad hit home-run after home-run! The Strats were the icing on the guitar lovers cake! Thank you Brad, for your pure love of the instrument. Thank you Mark, for your pure dedication to the history of these "time capsules"!
Thank you, Gibson company, for this pure, priceless series of awesome interviews! Blessings to all! One day I will have a genuine Les Paul in my stable!
Another great episode! You’re doing a phenomenal job Mark!
I was such a huge Aerosmith fan growing up while learning guitar in the mid 1970’s. Like Brad mentioned we all learned back then by dropping the needle over and over. When I first saw them live in the early 1980’s I was surprised to see how many of the great solos were actually Brad. I had always assumed it was Joe but it turned out that Brad plays a good majority of the killer solos. So cool to be able to have all those sweet guitars within your reach. Great interview Mark.
I love these Collection videos Mark. Keep doing them.
What a class act. Loved this interview. Thank you for bringing us this American legend. Bravo gentlemen.
Aerosmith Rocks was the first of their albums that rocked my world!
In my my opinion, it’s they’re best. It’s definitely my favorite and I think it’s the bands favorite.
Rocks is the best album ,And both albums by Whitford/S:t Holmes is great
Fantastic as always! Keep these coming!
Oh my God, YES, YES, YES! I wasn't expecting this at all! Damn, Gibson! You are creating amazing content! Thank you for putting so much effort into your TH-cam channel! I'm gonna sit back and enjoy this now...
Thanks for watching
You're welcome Phri
@@gibsonguitar Snatching Mark Agnesi was a power move. He is a real one
Sheesh, settle down
@@I.am_Groot absolutely! He's a great guy and really knows how to interview all these amazing musicians!
Great to see this thanks Mark and Gibson TV.............Merry Christmas !!
Another gem, Mark. Thanks and Happy New Year to Team Gibson and the Agnesi Family
I am addicted to these videos. Gibson has really got its act together since the new folks have jumped aboard. Visited Nashville a few weeks ago and bought another Les Paul. Cesar was there and it was super cool to see him
We're so happy to hear that you're enjoying the content on Gibson TV! We would love to hear who else you would like to see on The Collection or what other type of content you would like to see on our channel. Thanks for watching!
How about Alex Lifeson?
Ace Frehley
Thank You for this video series...I love it , I also LOVE Brads P.A.F. Gold top ....DROOOOOOOOOLLLL !!!.... I am from New Hampshire then moved to Boston to go to art school ( which I dropped out of ), I saw AEROSMITH in 1984 on the Done with moirrors tour...I barely remember it cuz I was blazed....but I loved it.
Loved the guitars and what Brad had to say. I appreciate how Brad was about the music and the not the fame. Hate influencer private plane backdrop. I struggled to ignore the stupidity of the backdrop decision and Brad's comments at the beginning ensuring it wasn't his idea because it is outside his character.
Good to see Brad Whitford doing well. :-)
You guys should do an episode with Trogly! It can't always be about the 50s and 60s guitars, though these are amazing.
Yes it can.Absolutely
Lol.......
Shaggy tweed case FTW! Great episodes about one of my 70's guitar heroes. Thank you Gibson team!
Please keep these videos coming Mark/Gibson 🔥 🔥 love them all
Spent a lot of time with his son Harry Whitford, did a week long camp called blues kids in Chicago back in 09' busked on the streets of the city, he was a great player just like his dad. Good times
I love this series
That's a serious christmas film 🤣
I recentely bought a 58
Amazing top,i love the way it dances in the light
And the tone...that's just something amazing
Love these series, Brad is one of my guitar heroes. Long live Aerosmith 🎸
Way to go Mark , I remember when I bought my first tube amp at West Hollywood Music back in the day, Mark was the one who helped me. Missed those days.
Best Christmas present this year. Thanks Gibson!!
Love this series but the only thing that would make it better would be to cut to them plugged in for a demo. Have a couple different amp combinations that sound good with the guitars👌
Love how knowledgeable both Mark and Brad are
So great to listen to an idol in this setting 🎸👏🏼
Amazing collection… the 59’ is stunning
Gibson deserves so much credit for breaking the mold. It shows such confidence in your company to highlight a competitors product alongside your own. I appreciate that Gibson as a company truly enjoys the history of the tools used regardless of the brand name. Respect and appreciation to everyone from bottom to top at the Gibson company. 🤝
This is nothing special. Gibson doesn't deserve any special credit for showing other brands when the damn series is about artists GUITAR collections. It's not entitled "Brad's (or anyone elses) collection of Gibson guitars"
Mark does a great job of adding to the conversation without talking over, or interrupting his guest. Plus he knows his stuff and history. He also shows admiration for the stories and the guitars even if they aren’t Gibson.
Awesome Mark & Brad🎸《☆》Nice collection & history👍🏾⛾Aerosmith is still Rocking with todays Youth like it was with my Generation in the 70s. Keep er going Boys✌😎☮
Brad is a master
Just want to say thank you for this series. It really is a joy to see Agnisi (who could not be a better host for these!) tour through the vaults of these mega stars
''I remember when I sold you this one...'' Makes me smile every time
One of the best riff writers in rock, great lead player too
Totally awesome! Loved seeing what a true gentleman and music fan Brad is! Thanks for the videos Mark
I’ve been waiting a long time for this interview. Well done.
Amazing collection from an incredible musician. Brad W is one of the best guitarists. Thank You so much 🙏
I was at the Woodstock show.... An experience I'll never forget!
Please keep adding to The Collection series! They're amazing videos with amazing people.
I got to see Brad at a small venue in Detroit a few years back. The dude has to be one of the most underrated guitarists out there.
Wow just fantastic….Mark is just an amazing asset to you, knows what to ask,not over talk and you can see he is as obsessed with guitars as we all are 🤘❤️🎅🤘
These collectors vids are all time. Thanks guys
Dude!!! I cannot believe he brought out the Blue BC Rich bich! Always wanted to see it up close. Thanks Brad,Mark, and of course Gibson. That was dope!
Brad and Malcom Young are the 2 greatest rhythm guitarists in rock history. Directly responsible for Aerosmith's unique fat sound.
Malcom is from ACDC
Brad plays a lot of lead and solos in Aerosmith😂😂😂
I was very surprised and happy to learn that Brad plays the majority of amazing lead guitar lines in Aerosmiths music when I finally got to see them live
Keith Richard??
I love the Collection series! Please Gibson, I’d love to see more. Thank you 🙏
In an interview a few albums back, Brad was happy to hear his guitar playing he says for the first time really on an Aerosmith record. He says he was always dialed way back in the mix, but on this album you could actually hear his parts.
Impressing! Thank you GIBSON 🤘
I'm late to the party once again...but better late than never. Thanks for another great episode. This series has become the thing on TH-cam I most look forward too. I wish you guys put them out more often. Can't wait to see who pops up next. I'd love to see Joe Walsh, Joe Perry, Dave Grohl and of course the man who made everyone want a Les Paul, Jimmy Page. I'll be happy with whoever pops up next as I appreciate many different kinds of music. Do more Please!
Early Christmas present! Thank you and happy Hollidays Gibson :)
Love this!! Love the way Brad plays!!!
Brad has always been my favorite of the great bands with two guitarists. I saw Aerosmith live quite a few times in the seventies and through the nineties, and Brad is no second chair or second banana artist. He’s always held his own in the rock world. A deeds not words kind of guy. Respect
Deeds not words. Let the music do the talking. Great post.
Love this series the most of all Gibson videos. Agnesi is really, really good at this type of stuff.
All these episodes are great. Brad is such a cool guy, with such a great array of guitars. Thanks again Gibson
Enjoyed this. I am jealous of guys like this who just rang the bell. Hard work and Hard times I'm sure, but what a joy. Thanks
"Thanks Murf"... what a sweet collection of the art that is Gibson, and Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Brad and Gibson! Oh, and Mark!
39:12 The reveal of the big-headstock white Strat with bound fretboard reminded me of the late Chicago bluesman Lefty Dizz and his Strat that also had a bound fretboard, the only one I've ever seen. I saw him play many times in the late-'70s through the 1980s. The Strat was black, but very beat up so it might not have been the original color. He played it upside down like Jimi, but with it still strung for a right-hand player. I'm looking right now at his 1979 LP with that guitar "Somebody Stole My Christmas." Happy holidays, everyone!
Great video, love the opening montage/edit and backing track....great job Mark. The Gibson! #Shocked.
Merry Christmas buddy I love the years on music, thanks you Sr and freinds Aerosmith good tunes thanks praise Jesus Christ grace grace BigAl California
More collections! Great job!
I have lots of respect for Brad. These great Guitars are blessed to be played by you bro!
Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, and Brad Whitford are the heart and soul of Aerosmith. Brad does so much more on the albums than most people realize, and he is easily one of my favorite guitar players. So happy to see him featured here.
I laughed out loud reading the book when Tom, Joey, and Brad referred to themselves as the LI3 or "Less Interesting 3" but, yes they are the backbone.
Nice! I've been a fan of Brad since i was a kid, and Pump came out. Cool guy!
Mark wonderful collection video. What groovy cat Brad is so talented so humble, and what a personal vehicle in the background 👍🏻👍🏻
Love the great contact Mr. Ignacio. Keep up the good content.
Thank you for more collection videos i love these so much i come back and rewatch the old ones 👍🙃