I was 14 at that concert in Cleveland in Aug of 75. Rod Stewart and the Faces, Uriah Heep, Aerosmith, Mahogany Rush and Blue Oyster Cult. It started to rain at the beginning of the concert and everyone went for cover and we went towards the stage and got front row. Aerosmith was incredible back then.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I was right there with you!! Amazing! What a concert line up!!

@aschule5684

3 ай бұрын

Wow what a show that must have been

Born in 76, so I was 15 and 16 when the Seattle Grunge sound changed the world. I can remember the very first time hearing Smells like Teen Spirit on the radio and seeing the music video for the first time on MTV the next morning before going to school that day. I would purchase my first guitar a few months later after saving up the money. Life changing for sure. I love all the classic rockers like Led Zeppelin especially, but hearing Cobain do things that sounded a bit easier on guitar and making them sound like I could do that in my garage gave me the confidence to give it a go.

Saw these guys for free in ‘73 at UMASS Amherst. It was incredible, the building was moving

Wammer Jammer was the warmup tune for heading out to party back in the ‘70’s. Also, Train Kept a Rollin’

These 4 riffs are all just super fun to play too. To get into a groove with.

I loved Aerosmith when I was that age (still do) ... I remember Dream On when I was in 7th or 8th grade ... Great stuff.

Hi Carl, I have to say I wasn't really sure of what to make of you and or channel, you sort of just showed up one day and I deeply appreciate where you take us. As an advanced/intermediate player I see the power in your sessions, showing WHY the music works, the nuance, the rhythm ideas, etc. You have instantly impacted my playing.....and your low key professional style in doing so is excellent. Congrats and thank you!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

That’s such a heart warming comment. Thank you for trusting and encouraging.

When I was that age, "No Quarter," and "When The Levee Breaks" where like my favorites... I got on to Billy Squire for awhile, "The Stroke," "Everybody Wants You," "Emotions In Motion," and somewhere in there, Billy Thorpe, "East of Edens Gate" was an all time favorite of mine. Amazes me how many people have never heard it. One of the best opening riffs, "Turn Me Loose," by Loverboy. So many great tunes back in the day. Haven't heard anything else that compares to 'back when...

Would love to see more Aerosmith. The song "Combination" falls perfectly into your: cool riff/ overlooked gems category

@simonwebster1148

2 жыл бұрын

Defo, one of perrys best solos also. Rocks is my favourite album of time aswell

@paladinyyz6868

2 жыл бұрын

@@simonwebster1148 exactly. one of the high school staples in any respectable smoking section

@paladinyyz6868

2 жыл бұрын

@@simonwebster1148 That lead was a seamless transition straight into Get your wings. Would have fit perfectly at any point on that album

@sthubbins4038

2 жыл бұрын

Combination would be very cool, but I'd love to see a breakdown of "Nobody's Fault", to my mind their true unheralded masterpiece.

I love Steven Tyler on Stern talking about how he used a sugar packet as a shaker in the intro!! Super cool

This album and Rocks , live was just how can I say ...Back Rocking !

I was 14 in 1979. That year I enjoyed Van Halen's Women and Children First, Paul McCartney 's Back to the Egg, and The Cars Candy-O...By 1981 I was driving and getting blown away by The Tubes Completion Backward Principle ! Just to name a few...

I absolutely need more Aerosmith!! Maybe do some Last Child? Keep'em coming. Love your lessons!!

@sthubbins4038

2 жыл бұрын

I love the version of Last Child from their You Gotta Move tour (easy to find on KZread), and they transition Last Child into something amazing in the outro, it sounds like a Sly and the Family Stone riff, but I can't for the life of me place it. It's unbelievably cool, though.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to check that out!!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Just listened to that live version. Wow. I forgot what a rocking song that is!!!

The year was ‘85 , I was 16 years old REO SPEEDWAGON was my band…….. Richrath is/was my guitar hero , I know it’s a simple riff but RIDING THE STROM OUT , live version was the soundtrack of my youth, and still is !!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Loved that riff!

Dream On got me started. However, Toys in the Attic sealed the deal. Toys is one of the best rock albums ever in my opinion.

krist Novoselic played this sound at Hollywood Rock in 93 in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. excellent performance.

I could listen to your explanations and playing all day long Carl. When I was 15 (in 1978), one of my favourite groups was UFO!

@tassobear

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I still listen to UFO on my handy everyday, its in my forever mix..

@Westyend

2 жыл бұрын

now that would be great - anything from Strangers in the Night - still listen to it to this day.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great suggestion for a band to look into!!!

This "hometown" band play at my high school(72) you could see/feel the talent,...

Love Aerosmith's work in the 70s.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

That’s just one of the reasons this is my favourite aero song! ✌🏼

Another great blast from my youth... I was /am a huge fan of precorporate Aerosmith... I loved all of their records right until about the early 80's.. But their brand of milk cow blues rock was always etched into my brain... Spent hours listening to them on my friends hi fi stereo.. I miss the 70's LOL! Rock on Carl!..

I started listening to rock music at 15, I'm 18 now. It really is the time when music gets cemented in your life.

Great point. At 15 to 16 yrs old, all of the music I was listening to in 1979 and 1980 IS the songs that ARE the musical score of my life. 1. RUSH 2112 thru to Permanent waves. 2. AC/DC If you want blood you got it. 3. Led Zeppelin song remains the same LIVE album and Physical graffiti. 4. Aerosmith Bootleg 5. Cheap Trick at Budakon. They will allways be my alltime favorites.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve copied this list! Thank you!

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, AC DC, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Foghat, Boston, Yes, and the Doobie Brothers were saturating the FM air waves in New Haven, Connecticut in 1975 on WPLR FM. I just graduated high school.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Love this list!

Not sure how many would agree, but one song off of what I concider an outstanding album that stands out to me was "Sitting On A Rainbow" by Mountain off the Mountain Climbing album. Mississippi Queen obviously is the standout song and most recognized number getting the most radio play and desrvingly so, but to this dayI can still remember where I was when I first heard it (Rainbow). It also became the first riff I mastered on guitar! Being from Queens NY and a neighbor of Leslie (Weinstein) West I was always a big fan. His phrasing and vibrato coupled with his absolute kick in the groin tone was unsurpassed.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

Жыл бұрын

I’ll check it out!

Just happened on this.... Great Stuff! I was 16 and living in Sydney area (AU) at the time. This came on the radio (2SM) and I was completely blown away. Instant fan

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed! I hope you subscribed!

AC/DC, Bad Company, and journey were bands that shaped my musical taste in my teens

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Three good ones. I’ll revisit!

Legend Carl. 3 fav bands zep stones and Aerosmith, 70s Aerosmith. Unbeatable back then I could talk about all the idiosyncrasies of that band forever

@simonwebster1148

2 жыл бұрын

Absolute killer tone going there also!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

A really great review of the song! Trivia: In one of the “Produce Like a Pro” series Jack Douglas mentions Joe Perry’s lead over the Sweet Emotion outro and the large amount of work it took. Says it was mostly created using studio editing to put together dozens of unrelated two-second bits of Joe fooling around on the guitar. Possibly why you don’t hear many trying to re-create it.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

Жыл бұрын

That explains a lot. His solos are always quirky and subtle. Thank you!!!

Get notified of a new Carl Baldassarre video...grab guitar and click play and like, enjoy and rock out!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

:))))

Quality stuff here Carl you really cover the classic better than anyone! After Tull and this I'm subscribed.💪🎸

Carl, 70's Aerosmith is the best... but an honorable mention is the mid section of Love In An Elevator. It's like a nod to the 70's.

Great video. Really had me listening to that song again. At 15-16 years old, I was into the usual suspects. First was Thin Lizzy and Free. Then Boston, Foreigner, Bad Company, Journey come to mind. But then came Van Halen. You’ve got a lot of material to get to.

OMG, I love this song! Also first heard it in my mid-teens a couple of years after it was released, as you say, the stuff you hear at that age stays with you forever (when you can't even remember what you were doing yesterday). Of course, there is one other important riff here, I guess very similar to Riff no. 3, and that's the opening bass riff! We all love to pick up a bass every now and then, and one of the reasons is to play stuff like that bass riff! Another great vid and trip down memory lane.

First I must thank you for your wonderful way of teaching and playing music. No one does it better. I have listened to so many episodes and your Aerosmith and Deep Purple totally blew me away! I grew up in Southern California and white I was in high school I saw Jimi, Eric and the Soft Machine at the Anaheim Convention Center. I have never heard such great acoustics. Anyway, Jimi was promoting his first album with a few Axis songs thrown in. Amazing! I also saw Deep Purple during their Machine Head tour at the same venue. Whoever it was not until I moved to Virginia Beach and discovered Aerosmith through my workmate. I guess they were a local band back then. Thank you sir for your attention to what matters in such turbulent times. MUSIC is your special friend and you know who said that!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a kind comment. You were also their on the ground floor. I’m in awe!

awesome, riff 3 for guitar finally decoded. thanks!

1975 was a great year. Black Crowes…Twice as Hard. Open G with a slide! Nice job Carl!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Took a moment to grab that G just right.

We definitely need more Aerosmith Videos! I love these Classic Rock Jam's. And your guitar tone in these videos is also great

Hey Carl really Glad I caught this one It’s True about how Music will really stick with you . I remember first hearing AEROSMITH at a school Dance in 75 it was WALK THIS WAY and the Girls when Nuts , I do remember starting to really Pick up on music ZEPPELINS STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN and LIVING LOVING MAID . We’re on the Radio nonstop . Late at Nite doing Homework . Then High School 1976 I remember Toys InThe ATTIC still Ringing out in the Parking Lot real Muscle Car’s Then I heard it SWEET EMOTIONS IT WAS ON ! as Years have Gone on I have collected Four Les Pauls the Real deals plus other Gibson firebird 1 . Now my kids have grown up so now it’s my time to really learn those Greats of AEROSMITH and ZEPPELIN to start so yeah please more AEROSMITH SONGS maybe some stuff from ROCKS. One more thing do some Aerosmith with the Band . y’all Kill It !

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great memories!

When I was 15 and 16 it was Aerosmith, Neil Young, Dire Straits, and Sublime getting cemented into my memory. It wasn’t all that long ago LOL. I think both Joe Perry/Brad Whitford and Bradley Nowell are underrated guitarists. Everyone talks about Zeppelin and Floyd but never mentions Aerosmith, and they’re perhaps some of the best riff writers in rock history. A true band with grit. Bradley Nowell on the other hand is written off for being a California Reggae singer, but his guitar solos had a classic rock edge and creativity that was really not around in the 90s

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Some really great points here! Thank you!

Ok now this is getting so good - first The Zep now some Aerosmith!.. 🤩 wow . Loving the breakdowns LOVING the Zep and the Aerosmith more from both plz !! Houses of the holy and out go the lights I’ll throw those into the mix 😊😊👍🏻 . Awesome content AWESOME 👏🏻

I had Blue oyster cult secret treaties album and I wore it out when I was 15. Still think it's one of the best.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to refresh on that one!

I'd love for you to do a deep dive into Hendrix. First Rays of the New Rising Sun would be great. Most folks know the big hits..Purple Haze, Foxey Lady etc. But there are some really fantastic tunes on this album that deserve more recognition. Izabella, Stepping Stone etc. Thanks for everything Carl!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have a look!

Songs with which I was deeply imprinted in my Teen Years: "Gimme Some Lovin' " ... Steve Winwood "Knock On Wood" ... Steve Winwood "Crossroads" ... Cream "I'm So Glad" ... Cream "Spoonful" ... Cream "I'm A Man" ... Chicago "Born To Be Wild" ... Steppenwolf "Monster" ... Steppenwolf " 'Fore Day Creep" ... Humble Pie "30 Days In The Hole" ... Humble Pie "Rock 'N' Roll, Hoochie Koo" ... Rick Derringer/Johnny Winter "Still Alive And Well" ... Johnny Winter

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Love these. I copied your just for future reference!

For sure 15-16 shaped it all, did the band thing too then, same age and time period, radio and LP's were the center of the universe. We were lucky to have lived the 70's and the best era of Rock IMO. Keep Rockin and putting these videos up. Hopefully draws in a younger audience more and more.

At 15-16, I was still very into Zeppelin, but had also gotten into Van Hallen, Journey, Boston, Pink Floyd, and Rush.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great short list. You could have done much worse!!

Some very sweet insight here. Thank you very much Sir!

I was 8 years old in Sandusky while you're at that monsters of rock show. The 2 songs burned into my mind from a few years later are Van Halen's version of you really got me, and Sultan's of Swing. Both those song hooked me to guitarist and bands that I enjoy to this day. I always liked the Kinks so hearing a new version blew me away. And Mark's playing on Sultans was so new and exciting. Love your work Carl, thanks for sharing your joy of music and talent with us.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Great video. You are so right about the talent level of this band. As a guy that messes around with the guitar i find their stuff harder to figure out. Also...Very few bands do Aerosmith covers. Another sign of their unique place in music

Love Aerosmith, great video. As a request consider doing Mississippi Queen or ZZ Top LaGrange. We are about the same age and in ten mid to late 70s these were a couple songs that resonate in my memory. First concert was Deep Purple.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Great era we’re from!!

Hey, here's a suggestion for you in keeping with the 15 year old song that hit me thing... it's riff filled and in the same genre as the boys from Boston... Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo by Rick Derringer! That one was right in that space and rocked my world back then. Can you believe a riff filled rock n roll tune like that made it into the top 40!?! I love it!!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Good one. A landmark tune!

Do exile on Main Street riffs in celebration of its 50 years last week!!

You're really passionate and great to listen to. Also a phenomenal player. You deserve a big following!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hey Hey from the UK, been diggin your LZ analysis but you have just made my day covering this Aerosmith song ! That third riff I couldn't quite get, but now the penny has dropped I am all over it ! Thanks Carl

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to help. It was so much fun to play these riffs!!

Loving these videos, Carl! I would really love to see some of your insight on Mick Ronson’s riffs/playing in the Ziggy Stardust era. I feel like Ronson gets overlooked big time

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

It’s on my list. Gotta do it!!

Great video! Thanks for doing one covering Aerosmith, especially concentrating on their musical ability. They get overlooked due to the drug use, but they could get funky - playing some great riffs. For the song, fast forward with the same band: Love in an Elevator off of Pump. Joe Perry states the main riff is a play on Hendrix's Dolly Dagger. It started me on my musical journey.

When I was 15...The Police were a really big deal to me..Andy Summers ,I think is a really underrated player. Would love to have you cover his stuff.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

That’s for sure. He is way underrated!

So glad I found your channel!! I just saw a video of your Zeppelin band on Instagram! Hope you get over to the east coast some day. We’re the same age and at 15 it was Deep Purple, Aerosmith, Robin Trower, (Bridge of Sighs) Pink Floyd, Bowie …. The list goes on and on but, YEAH, this music brings me back to an exact moment - I can even tell you where the tracks change on the 8-track tapes. 😊. Awesome video! Can’t wait to hear more!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Its my favorite Aerosmith song. I heard Sweet Emotion the first time when I came to the states in 1985. I was in shock to hear such a great piece of art for the the first time. Well, that shows pretty much how Austria's rock scene was like. lol Great job explaining the riffs and the structure. Of course your playing is the icing on the cake. Great sound Carl! I'm a Les Paul fanatic for a reason. Thank you so much, for all the great, hard work you put in for us to watch and hear!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That’s so kind and encouraging. It is a lot of work!

Great breakdown!

Great job. Really enjoyed this one a lot!

Very very good Carl!!

another great vid carl, thank you

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Will you look at Thin Lizzy? “Jailbreak” or “the boys are back”? I love these riffs!!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Great riff!

"Cleveland Rocks"!

Blue Oyster Cult.....would love for you to do a guitar riff collage of that band. Love your channel!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

Жыл бұрын

I’m looking at one of their riffs now for my 1976 episode!

Just come on this site the other day by chance,GLAD iDID!keep rocking,seen them twice,the second time was Wembley 99 I believe,the black crowns were support and they Fucken rocked too!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎸

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping in. Any chance you could subscribe?!

Great video, Carl! From the 70s, please dial-in on FREE's classic "Fire & Water" and Bad Company's "Rock Steady" & "Good Lovin' Gone Bad"! Loved the 70s Rock. TY!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I must look into bad company!

Ten Dollar Man, It's Only Love, Avalon Hideaway, or anything else from ZZ Top - Tejas (The Reverend G lays down multiple guitar tracks and Dusty still gets to sing on what is their best album) My Sharona - The Knack Outta Love Again - VH Refugee - TP Can't O/Dangerous Type - The Cars You Better Run - Pat Benatar Spirit of the Radio - Rush Slave - Stones

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Great list. Duly noted!!

A Hendrix deep dive as in your Zeppelin series would be great!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Bucket list!

Nice. underated song is " no more no more" in that altered tuning

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Love this song!!!!

I think I am almost exactly the same age as you, so the songs I heard at 15 are the songs from this album and Boston.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I need to get into Boston Riff review!

i like watching this guy, but he reminds me of a bobblehead playing guitar. really into playing guitar and i love hearing his analysis.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

Жыл бұрын

:)))

G R E A T !!!

Love to know your signal chain. Your tone is awesome.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Pretty much Bognar LaGrange pedal into either my Marshall JCM 800 or my Fender deluxe reverb.

great job perhaps you can cover uriah heep and dissect mick box

Great riff connoisseurship. Would love to see a deep dive into anything from Presence (an insistent and unique statement in the LZ catalog).

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

That’s graduate level stuff on that one!

I see that TR mention Uriah Heep. I never hear much guitar instruction videos on their music.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Duly noted. Loved the Heep!

AT 15 BACK IN BLACK WAS IT

Thank you for doing an Aerosmith video! Carl! Joe Perry is one of my top guitar influences!🎸 When I was 15 i was listening to a lot of Evanescence and I was wearing a lot of clothes from Hot Topic! 😂😂 Including chains😂

Matriarch by Montrose

Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush...... Electric reflection of war/World Anthem

Pat Travers!!!!

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh yes!

Needs another %5 of polish. Not up to your usual quality level.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

Жыл бұрын

I’ll keep trying!

Aerosmith USED TO be so good - Pre 80’s. Seventies Aerosmith, and KZread Aerosmith are like two completely different bands: one quintessential cool, one embarrassing, and very uncool.

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I actually agree with you. Just a taste thing. No disrespect to them intended.

I’ve always said that Aerosmith was the greatest all round rock band! Although, I was so disappointed by their blues album “Honkin’ On Bobo” because it was too overdone! Steve Tyler’s voice is so great but he over did it with this high pitched weird squeal in more than one song! God, I wish I was in the studio so I could stop him! Other than that, shut my gob, right? Lol

@CarlBaldassarreMusic

Жыл бұрын

They’re really a great band and deserve their place in history.