I love this man. An unknown name and, at the same time, a name written in capital letters in the history of rock music. That "Stay" riff on itself makes him a legend for me. I think it reflects his essence: pure passion + intelligence + humility (that's what geniouses are made of)
I think your mind is correct. I've seen him live many times he has always been intense. Met him in 2000 with Bowie and he was exactly what you see here.
Why do people always say this about people like him? Underrated by whom? Under appreciated by whom? He was clearly highly rated and appreciated by Bowie and Lennon. And pretty much anyone in the music business in the 70s and 80s know who he is and what he's done. I mean, I'd take the musical appreciation of Bowie and Lennon over just about anyone else. After that, nobody else's opinions would really matter. Clearly Reverb.com knows who he is. He's been covered in Guitar Player and Guitar World magazines for decades. Rolling Stone... Who's not appreciating him? Who's underrating him? Seems to me, whoever they are, they don't really matter.
@@petedavis7970 it's one of the two standard youtube comments, usually says "criminally underrated". The other comment is any music vids not in this century "back when there was talent... no autotune, not like the crap we have today". Look at any vid and you'll find those 2 types of comments.
I remember seeing him with Bowie during the Diamond Dogs tour....he was a great player then and a great player now. He just looked so different back in 1974...
Known his sound with Bowie for years. Saw him in 76 on the Stationtostation tour in Montreal. I’ve been a blues fan too all my life never know had his roots in the blues. Too cool and nice National steel Slicky. 😎
One of the best guitarists.Listen to Bowies station to station album, mind blowing guitar, all Earl, no wonder David had him on tour more than any other guitarist. Very underrated!
I can only play certain styles on guitar and always thought it was a weakness but after listening to earl I kinda realise maybe what I revert back to after trying to play other stuff is what Im meant to play.
A great musician can adapt to any given situation and be authentic. Earl here is basically a tradesman, like a carpenter or plumber, who knows his narrow niche where he's comfortable and is smart enough to avoid straying from it.
I met him playing at a music store promotion thing around '91 and his playing was very simple to the point but his feel, sense of groove was impeccable that is what separated him from a lot of musicians..the old sayin' goes either you have it or don't applies.
He is selling himself short. He is a better guitarist than he claims. He is not a sloppy guitar player like he said. I also think he could be a session musician if he wanted. He clearly has the ability.
Well, that last insight should basically be an advice to all people seeking jobs (as well as to people seeking employees). Don't try to impress people who are looking for somebody else. If you are trying very hard to appear as something you are not, you are going to be hired to do a job that is unnatural for you. So you are going to dislike it, and most likely suck at it. So in general, I believe that people should not do any other preparations for a job interview than look up the company, the tasks and responsibilities of the position, and maybe ask around about the team. Any preparation for interview questions is fooling the employer, and yourself. At the same time, the whole trick interview questions, and typical HR BS just makes sure that the people applying for your position will tell you all sorts of BS in return. Just try to generally get to know that person, and have a technical test ready to find out whether they can do the job or not. All else is unnecessary counterproductive BS.
Agree with everything dude says with one exception , and had he said almost anyone else he would have been right, but Adrian Belew can do what ever he wants on guitar.Dudes like him or Mike Keneally are chameleons on the instrument.
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I love this man. An unknown name and, at the same time, a name written in capital letters in the history of rock music. That "Stay" riff on itself makes him a legend for me. I think it reflects his essence: pure passion + intelligence + humility (that's what geniouses are made of)
It's not often that you see such a realist in the music world. Earl, you are the man
Slick, Alomar, Murray and Davis were my fav band Bowie ever had, I wish there was live footage of them.
Just listen to Earl, he is such a cool down to earth guy! His feet are grounded even after being such a big success as a musician. 👍🤟
I always love to listen to you haven’t heard this segment in years, but it’s always fun to listen
What he said makes so much sense no matter what career field you are in.
Earl is underrated and under appreciated in my mind
I think your mind is correct. I've seen him live many times he has always been intense. Met him in 2000 with Bowie and he was exactly what you see here.
He always has great tone! Especially his rhythm sound, it's so damn crunchy.
oh you are completely right, ill back this statement all the way to hell. a true rock and roll master
Why do people always say this about people like him? Underrated by whom? Under appreciated by whom? He was clearly highly rated and appreciated by Bowie and Lennon. And pretty much anyone in the music business in the 70s and 80s know who he is and what he's done.
I mean, I'd take the musical appreciation of Bowie and Lennon over just about anyone else. After that, nobody else's opinions would really matter.
Clearly Reverb.com knows who he is. He's been covered in Guitar Player and Guitar World magazines for decades. Rolling Stone...
Who's not appreciating him? Who's underrating him? Seems to me, whoever they are, they don't really matter.
@@petedavis7970 it's one of the two standard youtube comments, usually says "criminally underrated". The other comment is any music vids not in this century "back when there was talent... no autotune, not like the crap we have today". Look at any vid and you'll find those 2 types of comments.
What you did to that Guitar on, Stay Live @ BBC, made me admire you ever since. It shows what thousands of hours of work looks like.
I love Earl, such a straight shooter. Fantastic sideman and frontman. !!!
Earl telling it like it is, you have to love his honesty & conviction
I remember seeing him with Bowie during the Diamond Dogs tour....he was a great player then and a great player now. He just looked so different back in 1974...
He has his own cool blues rock style and he's the best at that style.
Earl is so slick. He is a total professional.
Known his sound with Bowie for years. Saw him in 76 on the Stationtostation tour in Montreal. I’ve been a blues fan too all my life never know had his roots in the blues. Too cool and nice National steel Slicky. 😎
Stacy Headon replaced him on the Station to Station tour when Slick backed out, so I don't think it was him.
@@rrdream2400 thanks I didn’t realize of course I was only 15 and high as a kite lol. It was the first time I smoked Afgani hash
Very good points. Well said!
Perfect interview... know what you do and do it 100%.
true musicians know to serve the song and this man is the embodiment of serving the song...one of the gratest!
One of the best guitarists.Listen to Bowies station to station album, mind blowing guitar, all Earl, no wonder David had him on tour more than any other guitarist. Very underrated!
Great video. Certainly gives an insight into Bowie. Love Earl's guitar work.
Genius, 'nuff said. ❤
he straight up !! Bowie always had best people play with him !!
Lot of wisdom coming out of Earl here.
Love Slicky. I actually met him a couple of years ago. He's amazing and totally down to earth.
Agree! He has become a friend though making him hats. Great person and yes, very down to earth
Bought Cover Girl by Phantom Rocker & Slick when it first came out in the early 1980s & played the Hell out of it ...
Love this Guy's guitar playing
such a legend! true vision and mastery of his very own style. gotta love Mr Slick!
This dude is worth listening to -- makes a lot of sense.
Why I love Slick just the way we are!
His guitar solo on album 'David Live" in song " Moonage Daydream" about 3 minutes into that sing is my very favoeite guitar solo of ALL TIME !!!
I can only play certain styles on guitar and always thought it was a weakness but after listening to earl I kinda realise maybe what I revert back to after trying to play other stuff is what Im meant to play.
His pairing with Gerry Leonard in Bowie's Heathen tour was pretty on point. Very complementary sounds.
A great musician can adapt to any given situation and be authentic. Earl here is basically a tradesman, like a carpenter or plumber, who knows his narrow niche where he's comfortable and is smart enough to avoid straying from it.
I met him playing at a music store promotion thing around '91 and his playing was very simple to the point but his feel, sense of groove was impeccable that is what separated him from a lot of musicians..the old sayin' goes either you have it or don't applies.
Earl has an incredible sense of time, I just became a fan.
One of the greats .
He is selling himself short. He is a better guitarist than he claims. He is not a sloppy guitar player like he said. I also think he could be a session musician if he wanted. He clearly has the ability.
Sloppy is good for rock n roll. Jimmy Page is the king of it
Hey Earl love ya man,hope you can play in the south someday.
Well, that last insight should basically be an advice to all people seeking jobs (as well as to people seeking employees). Don't try to impress people who are looking for somebody else. If you are trying very hard to appear as something you are not, you are going to be hired to do a job that is unnatural for you. So you are going to dislike it, and most likely suck at it. So in general, I believe that people should not do any other preparations for a job interview than look up the company, the tasks and responsibilities of the position, and maybe ask around about the team. Any preparation for interview questions is fooling the employer, and yourself. At the same time, the whole trick interview questions, and typical HR BS just makes sure that the people applying for your position will tell you all sorts of BS in return. Just try to generally get to know that person, and have a technical test ready to find out whether they can do the job or not. All else is unnecessary counterproductive BS.
Great advice !
I would love This man to at least play one time with The Stones 🙏
🩵⚡Love Earl Slick!
Say it how it is - always loved your playing - keep on keepin on fella :-)
I can say enough great things about the Slick/ Guitar Fetish line. Sooooo good for the money.
Is he using the Supro in the background? If yes: Which model? If no, what amp is he using? Any pedals? Sounds great
I just love what you say !!!!!!!!!
Agree with everything dude says with one exception , and had he said almost anyone else he would have been right, but Adrian Belew can do what ever he wants on guitar.Dudes like him or Mike Keneally are chameleons on the instrument.
YEAH. Earl SLICK....
I so want that Tele, it would match my Strat perfectly.
It's a Nash. Great guitars.
I thought I read somewhere that he did the leads for "Talk To Ya Later" (Tubes), but I can' confirm.....
That was Lukather
it doesn't sound like him, it sounds more refined and processed.
At he's being honest
Cool cat. I'd love to jam with him. Does he play jazz?
Holy
But has he met KSI ?
A self kept man ..