Wow - I opened for Whiteheart back in the 80s. Gordon had replaced Dann Huff - which was a pretty big story. I got to hang with Gordon for a bit during our “line check” - we didn’t get a full sound check. I just remember Gordon encouraging the sound crew to give us a few more minutes. Such a talented and genuine guy. From my experience. If you ever read this, Gordon, thanks. 🙏
Man this is such a great interview. Gordon has a talent for story telling as well as playing guitar. And that Les Paul!? Holy smokes what a sound. Good job Zac.
Man, I love this series. Every one is pure gold. My dad took us to see Roger Miller at the state fair and we came home singing "Dang Me". That story had me grinning ear to ear and remembering my dad.
What a great interview. I remember being in awe of the the Dr. Jekyll Mr. Christian and Maybe today solos as a kid. Gordon is a an awesome guitarist and person.
I love all these. But, this was my favorite yet. My first time seeing Gordon was on the White Heart Vital Signs tour. Dann had just departed. I have followed his career ever since. Still seems as humble as he did back then. Thanks for the great interview Zac!
I really enjoy sitting with a coffee and watching these.....never heard of alot of these gentlemen , but realize I'm familiar with alot of their work and I'm really a huge fan of theirs . So nice to see the " hidden hero's " of these fantastic songs from over the years...thanks for bringing these guitar legends into the spotlight .
I love these interviews & this one was, in my opinion, the best one yet. I love hearing the stories & all of the musical history that is being talked about & the gear is awesome too. Great Job Zac. Thanks for getting Gordon on here, for this episode
What a wonderful guy. Such a rich tapestry of stories! I could listen to him talk for days. Thanks again Zac. As always your respect and admiration for the artist really comes through. I love the way you coax the stories out and then sit back and listen intently.
super interview! really resonate with GK's approach to music, guitar, tone, and life in general - very genuine and articulate. thank you for posting, Zac & Truetone.
I have heard of this guy for years and was familiar with his work with Peter Frampton. If he can hang with guys like him he has to be good. Writing a song for Eric Clapton isn't bad, either! I love his simplicity, too. The philosophy of plugging the guitar straight into a good tube amp and letting it fly. The tone and volume knobs often change the tones a lot and using your fingers as well as a pick changes things up, too. I also really enjoyed the comments about having a calling on your life and acknowledging that God has directed his steps and blessed him in so many ways. Wonderful to hear someone so grateful for the opportunities he has been given. Inspirational indeed. Great job as always. This may be my favorite one so far. They just keep getting better. I think you have found a place where you fit really well, too Zac. Thanks so much for bringing these interviews to us. These people and instruments mean a lot to us in the guitar community. God bless!
Gordon I had the pleasure of listening to an your brother play for the Gentrys at Gentry Farm in Franklin. So special, Jimmy passing not to Long after. Could listen to you guys tell tales All Night. Thanks again for sharing your Talents with everyone.
There is so much good guitar content in TH-cam nowadays, but I *always* find time to watch Truetone Lounge! Thank you for making these! PS. how about Tom Bokovac and Dann Huff?
Very cool,How i got to memphis ,is how i got to here lol,i have been curious to know who was playing and what was making the guitar sound on that song ,after about a year of google "who is tom t halls guitar player?"or who is tom t band?I finally saw history of country with ken burns and jenny c riley harper valley had the same sound and then found a interview with tom t and wsm radio eddie stubbs and he talks about Jerry Kennedy that plays Dobro and produced the songs,and after watching everything i could about Jerry kennedy on you tube i found this channel and of couse Gordon ,so cool man ,it must have been the absolute coolest to grow up in that house,anyhow thank you ,thank you ,thank you zac and trutone for the interviews ! Im watching Audley Freed "To cold in the winter" next .Awesome !!!!
GK is the man. Period. “I’ve never spent so much money just to turn things off”, he said in reference to his Bradshaw switching rig which he sold a time later after buying it. The man plays with primarily just a guitar and an amp. He is a true guitarist. Technology does not replace talent. One of his many great songs that I thoroughly enjoy listening to is “That Kind of Love”.
I enjoy all of your videos immensely. I watch them as soon as you come out with a new one. I must say that this video was truly, truly outstanding!! From both a guitar player point of view as well as Gordon's spirituality, it all was not only outstanding but inspirational. I would listen to these stories more than any other form of TV programming our TH-cam videos. I would have liked his clips where he is actually playing to be just a few seconds longer, but that is a very small criticism. Great job!!
Boy I thought I was the only one who knew the Lester roadhog record! I listen to it out of my grandfathers collection and loved it! I got wind of it due to Blaze Foley. He mentions it in am old recording. And sorting records I realized I had it. See, the last few things my grandfather gave me before he left was a passion for music and guitar, his record collection, a watch, and his love and memories. I only wish he could see what I would be able to do with the instrument now. Hell! When I was talking with Billy Strings, I told him how I wish my grandfather was still alive so I could show him Billy’s music! I just know it wouldve re establish his faith in music. Edit: Man I can’t get enough of Matchless amps! One of the first sessions I ever did has a Matchless Clubman. And ever since Ive wanted one. One day I’ll save up and get one!
I know I have commented on several of these Truetone interviews. But I repeat: these wonderful, humble session players are served well by a scarily knowledgeable interviewer. ;)
good interview! I opened the last part of the Freedom tour (and half of the next tour). There were some shows the lineup would rotate around (Tommy had his daughter, Chris was in and out) but Gordon was there for some of it. He has a cool gut string thing he does that I don’t think many people know about. I wish I had been into players like Gordon 10 years before. Great touch on that guy.
Zac, you are great at revealing the "tree rings" of each person you interview - thank you. But as I watch this particular interview, it makes me wonder if these type of interviews will be as rich with history and stories when/if they are done to the next generation of players. Thank you again for digging deep and getting the stories that encourage us. And 1 thumbs down? Really?
... so good guys thanks . I'm a big fan . GK is a big influence of mine ,starting in the WH days . I clearly remember that blue/green Glazer Super strat,he mentions . I have been playing " Bass " for 20 years now . Love the "Lounge" ,thanks again .
Great show as always! Shout out to my buddy Jim Casey! Zac you should interview Jim Casey. Very interesting career writing songs for Cowboy Jack Clement, writing with Bob McDill, Dickey Lee, Shel Silverstein and Vince Matthews. Co-owner of a studio in Nashville with Jerry Phillips. Founding the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame. And more...
Great interview! I too am from Shreveport around that same time, great to meet you brother. Had to learn some of those riffs from the early Susan Ashton records for church gigs. Great stuff!
I'm from Ontario Canada. Shreveport to me and my music friends is near the centre of the music universe...and it seems so far from me, always. Everything I listen to to and love hails from there. Jerry Lee Lewis forever.
Great interview Zac. Gordon is a sweet soul. Great to hear him mention the great Tony Rice along with Ricky Skaggs. Did the bender on that 335 predate the bender on the Clarence White telecaster?
Fascinating stories! Love this guy a total gtr hero of mine. Was really looking forward to hearing him speak about Dogs of Peace. Love those recordings even more than the hits he played on. Too bad they were not more well received. Those 2 cds are really underrated.
The Hayride was about 2 or 3 miles from me. I started to ask you if you were familiar with KWKH and The Louisiana Hayride lol. Nice. I've lived in the Shreveport area all my life. I still remember when Kenny Wayne's dad was a DJ at the local rock and country stations back in the day. Going to see him when he's here in his hometown on Feb 15th. Bunch of other folks are coming between now & then, as well. Gary Clark Jr, Robert Cray, and I think Derek, Susan & the Tedeschi Trucks Band were either just here or are about to be here, also. 😁
My uncle, who with his brothers from Perryville, MO played as well as anyone on earth made me love guitar. My uncle brother Milo had went to CA to become a session guitarist and the only song I knew he played on was MacArthur Park or at least was told that. I am sure he played on many others. Milo was classicly trained. Bud, my uncle could play just about every instrument. and many times had to play bass with his brothers if they played out. Milo son that was youngest became a guitarist, two of my sons play guitar, one plays some drums. Carry on.
I prefer to set up a patch for all the songs. But I may have an alternate patch for any special effects a song cover may require. However, once a song starts, I don't alter or even turn on or off any settings, but simply vary styles of play to support the performance. That allows me to concentrate on supporting the vocals and blend with the other instruments.
Hi Fil Your show tonight was really good. I was wondering if you have heard of a group called the Lovin Spoonful in the USA in the 1960 s ? To sang a song called do you believe in magic. Can you tell me what the instrument that John Sebastian was playing?. It looked like a wash board that Maybell Carter played in some of the Carter Family done?
I was somewhat familiar with Mr Kennedy's background before, (guitar geek!) and when I looked up an old classmate on Facebook, I noticed her husband looked...familiar. After I read a few posts, I thought, "Holy crap, Tracey Jewell's married to Gordon Kennedy! Way cool! If she's as as sweet now as then, he's a blessed man!
Things I learned from Barry Harris youtube channel will get u sped up. It helped me. What u are lacking in your improve is tonicizing the I chord. Playing only ii over a ii V I is not bebop. Its actually easier to practive playing the Mixolydian into the Ionian by using leading notes with enclosures or spelling a tritone into the one chord.
Might be a silly/geeky question, and I can't remember if it's covered in this interview, but did Gordon mention what speakers/cab he's plugged into and how he sets the amp? It sounds glorious no matter which guitar he plays.
@@TruetoneFX thank you so much! I really loved the video and the stories told, the tone in this video is so edgy and monstrous at the same time. Too cool!!
When I ask myself what amp would I take if I could only have one and the 59 bassman is probably the amp . That’s a hard choice because there’s so many good ones. I’m not crazy about the other fenders besides the bassman , funny how it would be the one I’d take.
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So refreshing to give Jesus the glory! Awesome awesome interview
Wow - I opened for Whiteheart back in the 80s. Gordon had replaced Dann Huff - which was a pretty big story. I got to hang with Gordon for a bit during our “line check” - we didn’t get a full sound check. I just remember Gordon encouraging the sound crew to give us a few more minutes. Such a talented and genuine guy. From my experience. If you ever read this, Gordon, thanks. 🙏
Great interview. So many great stories. Kudos for allowing your subject to talk and not interrupting, Thats how it should be done.
Thank you! Zac
I totally agree. All the right questions and stepping out of the way.
Gotta give this one, more than a 'like'. Man, I love this one. Great interview.
Gordon = Great man
it's mind boggling to imagine how anyone could grow up around that much musicality , amazing interview
Preparation meets opportunity. Mr. kennedy is a humble guy. Thanks
Man this is such a great interview. Gordon has a talent for story telling as well as playing guitar. And that Les Paul!? Holy smokes what a sound. Good job Zac.
Man, I love this series. Every one is pure gold. My dad took us to see Roger Miller at the state fair and we came home singing "Dang Me". That story had me grinning ear to ear and remembering my dad.
I cannot say enough how much I like these interviews! Zac is a great interviewer! Keep them coming.
Thank you so much. Zac
One of your best ever Z. So much information and insight. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Zac
As much as I adore Truetone products, I appreciate the fact that these don't devolve into Truetone commercials. Well done.
Zac, you do excellent interviews. I enjoy each one better than the last. Thanks so much.
What a great interview. I remember being in awe of the the Dr. Jekyll Mr. Christian and Maybe today solos as a kid. Gordon is a an awesome guitarist and person.
A fascinating interview.Very educational, so rich in musical history.
I love all these. But, this was my favorite yet. My first time seeing Gordon was on the White Heart Vital Signs tour. Dann had just departed. I have followed his career ever since. Still seems as humble as he did back then. Thanks for the great interview Zac!
You are very welcome. Zac
I really enjoy sitting with a coffee and watching these.....never heard of alot of these gentlemen , but realize I'm familiar with alot of their work and I'm really a huge fan of theirs . So nice to see the " hidden hero's " of these fantastic songs from over the years...thanks for bringing these guitar legends into the spotlight .
That part about life-defining moments and accepting opportunities which come mostly in a form of challenges. Thank you for this great interview!🙏
This has been an absolute treat! Thanks Zac!
You are so welcome!
I love these interviews & this one was, in my opinion, the best one yet. I love hearing the stories & all of the musical history that is being talked about & the gear is awesome too. Great Job Zac. Thanks for getting Gordon on here, for this episode
I could hang at the Truetone Lounge for days at a time! Thanks!
Thank you!
What a wonderful guy. Such a rich tapestry of stories! I could listen to him talk for days.
Thanks again Zac. As always your respect and admiration for the artist really comes through. I love the way you coax the stories out and then sit back and listen intently.
Thank you as always, Grant. Zac
Great interview Zach and Gordon Kennedy is phenomenal 👏 thank you
super interview! really resonate with GK's approach to music, guitar, tone, and life in general - very genuine and articulate. thank you for posting, Zac & Truetone.
So, so good. Thanks for doing this guys.
I have heard of this guy for years and was familiar with his work with Peter Frampton. If he can hang with guys like him he has to be good. Writing a song for Eric Clapton isn't bad, either! I love his simplicity, too. The philosophy of plugging the guitar straight into a good tube amp and letting it fly. The tone and volume knobs often change the tones a lot and using your fingers as well as a pick changes things up, too. I also really enjoyed the comments about having a calling on your life and acknowledging that God has directed his steps and blessed him in so many ways. Wonderful to hear someone so grateful for the opportunities he has been given. Inspirational indeed. Great job as always. This may be my favorite one so far. They just keep getting better. I think you have found a place where you fit really well, too Zac. Thanks so much for bringing these interviews to us. These people and instruments mean a lot to us in the guitar community. God bless!
Hi Zac,
Superb interview these are invaluable and I watch them over and over.
Graham
Thank you, Graham! Zac
Gordon I had the pleasure of listening to an your brother play for the Gentrys at Gentry Farm in Franklin. So special, Jimmy passing not to Long after. Could listen to you guys tell tales All Night. Thanks again for sharing your Talents with everyone.
There is so much good guitar content in TH-cam nowadays, but I *always* find time to watch Truetone Lounge! Thank you for making these! PS. how about Tom Bokovac and Dann Huff?
Still trying to get those guys. Zac
Very cool,How i got to memphis ,is how i got to here lol,i have been curious to know who was playing and what was making the guitar sound on that song ,after about a year of google "who is tom t halls guitar player?"or who is tom t band?I finally saw history of country with ken burns and jenny c riley harper valley had the same sound and then found a interview with tom t and wsm radio eddie stubbs and he talks about Jerry Kennedy that plays Dobro and produced the songs,and after watching everything i could about Jerry kennedy on you tube i found this channel and of couse Gordon ,so cool man ,it must have been the absolute coolest to grow up in that house,anyhow thank you ,thank you ,thank you zac and trutone for the interviews !
Im watching Audley Freed "To cold in the winter" next .Awesome !!!!
GK is the man. Period.
“I’ve never spent so much money just to turn things off”, he said in reference to his Bradshaw switching rig which he sold a time later after buying it. The man plays with primarily just a guitar and an amp. He is a true guitarist. Technology does not replace talent.
One of his many great songs that I thoroughly enjoy listening to is “That Kind of Love”.
Another great interview. I love these!
Thanks for this Zac! Very entertaining. Great 4K video on these interviews too.
Thanks for noticing! We are trying to up our game. Zac
I enjoy all of your videos immensely. I watch them as soon as you come out with a new one. I must say that this video was truly, truly outstanding!! From both a guitar player point of view as well as Gordon's spirituality, it all was not only outstanding but inspirational. I would listen to these stories more than any other form of TV programming our TH-cam videos. I would have liked his clips where he is actually playing to be just a few seconds longer, but that is a very small criticism. Great job!!
Thank you so much. I wish we had gotten a bit more playing too. We had already taken up most of his morning. Zac
Boy I thought I was the only one who knew the Lester roadhog record! I listen to it out of my grandfathers collection and loved it! I got wind of it due to Blaze Foley. He mentions it in am old recording. And sorting records I realized I had it.
See, the last few things my grandfather gave me before he left was a passion for music and guitar, his record collection, a watch, and his love and memories. I only wish he could see what I would be able to do with the instrument now. Hell! When I was talking with Billy Strings, I told him how I wish my grandfather was still alive so I could show him Billy’s music! I just know it wouldve re establish his faith in music.
Edit: Man I can’t get enough of Matchless amps! One of the first sessions I ever did has a Matchless Clubman. And ever since Ive wanted one. One day I’ll save up and get one!
I know I have commented on several of these Truetone interviews. But I repeat: these wonderful, humble session players are served well by a scarily knowledgeable interviewer. ;)
THANK YOU!!!! Zac
Awesome! Thank you so much!
Another great guest, could listen to these interviews all day!
Thanks for listening
good interview! I opened the last part of the Freedom tour (and half of the next tour). There were some shows the lineup would rotate around (Tommy had his daughter, Chris was in and out) but Gordon was there for some of it. He has a cool gut string thing he does that I don’t think many people know about. I wish I had been into players like Gordon 10 years before. Great touch on that guy.
What a good man, and a fantastic player.
Zac, you are great at revealing the "tree rings" of each person you interview - thank you. But as I watch this particular interview, it makes me wonder if these type of interviews will be as rich with history and stories when/if they are done to the next generation of players. Thank you again for digging deep and getting the stories that encourage us. And 1 thumbs down? Really?
... so good guys thanks . I'm a big fan . GK is a big influence of mine ,starting in the WH days . I clearly remember that blue/green Glazer Super strat,he mentions . I have been playing " Bass " for 20 years now . Love the "Lounge" ,thanks again .
You are welcome. Zac
Such a great work as always Zac, thanks man!!!!
You are so welcome. Zac
Every one of his guitars rounded great through that amp! My fav? The Les Paul Standard.
Great show as always! Shout out to my buddy Jim Casey! Zac you should interview Jim Casey. Very interesting career writing songs for Cowboy Jack Clement, writing with Bob McDill, Dickey Lee, Shel Silverstein and Vince Matthews. Co-owner of a studio in Nashville with Jerry Phillips. Founding the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame. And more...
What a great show to wake up to!
Glad! Zac
The interview I have been hoping for!
It was a great joy t sit with Gordon. Zac
Great interview! I too am from Shreveport around that same time, great to meet you brother. Had to learn some of those riffs from the early Susan Ashton records for church gigs. Great stuff!
I'm from Ontario Canada. Shreveport to me and my music friends is near the centre of the music universe...and it seems so far from me, always. Everything I listen to to and love hails from there. Jerry Lee Lewis forever.
Good one !!! Love to hear these stories
I do too! Zac
“CHANGE THE WORLD “..??!!! Far freakin out man..!💪🏼❤️
Great interview Zac. Gordon is a sweet soul. Great to hear him mention the great Tony Rice along with Ricky Skaggs. Did the bender on that 335 predate the bender on the Clarence White telecaster?
The bender was installed in the early 60's, so this is years before Clarence White. Zac
Fascinating stories! Love this guy a total gtr hero of mine. Was really looking forward to hearing him speak about Dogs of Peace. Love those recordings even more than the hits he played on. Too bad they were not more well received. Those 2 cds are really underrated.
Did you like his work onthe PFR albums?
Well that was a real deal interview. great
Great interview. Gets very interesting and deeper at about the 1.05 hour marker.
The Hayride was about 2 or 3 miles from me. I started to ask you if you were familiar with KWKH and The Louisiana Hayride lol. Nice. I've lived in the Shreveport area all my life. I still remember when Kenny Wayne's dad was a DJ at the local rock and country stations back in the day. Going to see him when he's here in his hometown on Feb 15th.
Bunch of other folks are coming between now & then, as well. Gary Clark Jr, Robert Cray, and I think Derek, Susan & the Tedeschi Trucks Band were either just here or are about to be here, also. 😁
My uncle, who with his brothers from Perryville, MO played as well as anyone on earth made me love guitar. My uncle brother Milo had went to CA to become a session guitarist and the only song I knew he played on was MacArthur Park or at least was told that. I am sure he played on many others. Milo was classicly trained. Bud, my uncle could play just about every instrument. and many times had to play bass with his brothers if they played out. Milo son that was youngest became a guitarist, two of my sons play guitar, one plays some drums. Carry on.
Great interview!!
Thank you Zac for this great interviews on Truetone Lounge! So inspirational!
I prefer to set up a patch for all the songs. But I may have an alternate patch for any special effects a song cover may require. However, once a song starts, I don't alter or even turn on or off any settings, but simply vary styles of play to support the performance. That allows me to concentrate on supporting the vocals and blend with the other instruments.
Hi Fil
Your show tonight was really good.
I was wondering if you have heard of a group called the Lovin Spoonful in the USA in the 1960 s ? To sang a song called do you believe in magic.
Can you tell me what the instrument that John Sebastian was playing?.
It looked like a wash board that Maybell Carter played in some of the Carter Family done?
SO GOOD
So Good !
Thank you! Zac
I was somewhat familiar with Mr Kennedy's background before, (guitar geek!) and when I looked up an old classmate on Facebook, I noticed her husband looked...familiar. After I read a few posts, I thought, "Holy crap, Tracey Jewell's married to Gordon Kennedy! Way cool! If she's as as sweet now as then, he's a blessed man!
Love the guitars
Freakin fantastic as always! 👍What happened to your sideburns? They are missing! 😂
Got a haircut! Zac
Learning to trust that God will " let thru" only the invitations He wants you to accept reduces any stress of anticipation. Be still and know...
Things I learned from Barry Harris youtube channel will get u sped up. It helped me. What u are lacking in your improve is tonicizing the I chord. Playing only ii over a ii V I is not bebop. Its actually easier to practive playing the Mixolydian into the Ionian by using leading notes with enclosures or spelling a tritone into the one chord.
Might be a silly/geeky question, and I can't remember if it's covered in this interview, but did Gordon mention what speakers/cab he's plugged into and how he sets the amp? It sounds glorious no matter which guitar he plays.
He was plugged into a Keeley verb pedal on the plate setting, into the EF86 chan on an old HC30 Matchless head. Cab had a V30 speaker
@@TruetoneFX thank you so much! I really loved the video and the stories told, the tone in this video is so edgy and monstrous at the same time. Too cool!!
What was the trick for keeping your strings sounding new for longer???
When I ask myself what amp would I take if I could only have one and the 59 bassman is probably the amp . That’s a hard choice because there’s so many good ones. I’m not crazy about the other fenders besides the bassman , funny how it would be the one I’d take.
What a great interview!! Zach you still got your baby fat on this interview 😂 You age well
I love our Dad too.. Rest In Peace… but does Gordon get around to talking about his own career..? I’ll stop by later and find out…✌🏼
Brilliant! gosh I thought Wayne Moss was responsible for the Pretty woman riff....
He was one of the players, but did not come up with the riff. Zac
Do you happen to recall if Gordon Kennedy’s 61 slabboard tele was a typical thin at first fret like a lot of of 59’s were?
It was thinner, but not as slim as some I have played
@@TruetoneFX thank you.
it might be scoffed at but his playing on Freedom was some of the most original and tasteful I've ever heard
1:05:16 Great thoughts!
Does this guy perform shows? Extremely good player.
No performing right now. He tours with Garth Brooks
Why do players of stereo guitars want them mono? I have always always wanted to play a gosh darn 355 for Christ sake.
Session work with Contemporary Christian Artists; Kim Hill and "Out Of The Grey".
How the Heck did seagulls learn how to tap dance on soil to attract worms. One of lifes puzzles.
I put a Star Wars puzzle together........I glued it together, and now it hangs on the wall. Zac
Of course you need the White Marshall playing in a Christian rock band
The Roadhog record should have had a disclaimer “do not listen to on the way to a gig” you will play the worst gigs of your life!
Ok this might be a bit petty, but dammit Zac, you belong on the right! 😂
You are right!!!! Zac
It’s good to see someone that is not resentful of his family’s past successes, he’s proud of his roots 👍