Dude is now a Grammy award winning musician and sporting a Cryptopsy shirt. This guy literally sparked the bluegrass ear back up in me. Earl Scruggs, Clinch Mountain Boys/Ralph Stanley, Roy Clark and on and on. Mad props and much respect.

@jennifermorris9298

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!Amen to that!!!

@alancrust

2 жыл бұрын

*@Cryptopsy* should check his music out too !

@alexdufour-quevillon5225

2 жыл бұрын

None so vile!🤘

@Whitman1819

Жыл бұрын

Well said man.

@Whitman1819

Жыл бұрын

I'm 53 and just discovered this guy today...wow. His playing is amazing. His story? The fact that he has come out of it a half way decent thinking human is amazing. I'm sure there is a lot of healing that will have to be done in his heart over the years but man...this kid is actually amazing in a lot of ways...impressive human! =) This story really got to me along with a short bio a fan made...I look forward to seeing where he goes with music later in his life if I make it that long hehe...

Hell of a story. Billy has zero ego and agenda, but 100% heart. Something we can all learn from.

@easytoslip

2 жыл бұрын

beautiful kid, loved this video

@heyoldman2003

2 жыл бұрын

Amen 👍🏼

@Bobbing4Fries

2 жыл бұрын

It was my mom. She said It will come back to us, ya know, somehow. She's in tune. - Billy's summary I searched, begged, pleaded, worked, broke laws just to get it back, and I refuse to take more than minor credit. - Billy's story What a good dude.

@fh3h8fhfasd

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 200%

@johnduke4120

2 жыл бұрын

Seems sloe to me

That cryptopsy shirt though. This is a man for everyone.

@FrankChase

3 жыл бұрын

So fuckin awssome dude

@razzaskatesbaker5385

3 жыл бұрын

As soon as I saw the thumbnail I was like holy shit he listens to cryptopsy lol

@nicholasward8358

3 жыл бұрын

@@razzaskatesbaker5385 Same. Literally the whole reason I clicked this video.

@timanderson5342

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicholasward8358 is that a metal band?

@nicholasward8358

3 жыл бұрын

@@timanderson5342 Yes, they're an influential death metal band from the 90's. They're still around and kicking, but what they released in the 90's is considered essential listening. Particularly the album "None so vile", which, coincidentally, the shirt that he's wearing, is of the album art. It's a biblical reference to John the baptist who's head was served on a plate by his mother, Herodias.

❤️❤️❤️ Wow, just yesterday KZread recommended a video of some random kid on a couch playing a song called “dust in a baggie,” (which I am currently obsessed with). Now hearing this story, so beautiful.

@justme-ij2qy

4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@paxotium7971

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@azz75sl

4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was just me. The algorithm is getting better.

@dominickramirez1263

4 жыл бұрын

Just happened to me now.

@ZacLeaser

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Glad to see the Cryptopsy shirt too!

"various other ways of getting money" He was selling that dust in a baggie.

@Lemonpeppertortoise

4 жыл бұрын

Shawn Benton lol

@smokeswithchief

4 жыл бұрын

no cap

@MrTruckerf

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinkin' about how many yards you have to mow to clear $700 a month.

@charliedillon1400

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrTruckerf I mow lawns. $700 is 2-3 days' work.

@MrTruckerf

4 жыл бұрын

@@charliedillon1400 Clearly, things have changed since my kids mowed lawns back in the '90s!

What a cool story; it reminds me of a Danny Trejo quote I like: "Everything good that ever happened to me has been as a direct result of helping somebody else. Everything."

Is he wearing a Cryptopsy shirt? Holy shit I love this dude.

I recently recovered my dad's custom les paul. Been gone 11 years,dad's been gone 10. No better feeling than finding it,with my birth certificate in the case still. And the guy that had it just gave it to me when I found my papers in the case.

@LiquidShadows

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, man... Whew, that made my eyes water a bit. It's so incredibly rare nowadays to not only run across something that used to belong to you that had so much personal history and sentimental value, but to also have the current owner--a complete stranger--just gift it back to you out of the kindness of their heart. That's really touching, man.

@drralph100

2 жыл бұрын

That's incredible. Makes me want to send the Samaritan some money, but he's probably loaded. If not he's a saint.

@jessicarandall22

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

If you watch this with a dry eye, your soul may be dead. This kid is the spark that ignited the flame. He taking a new generation to a magical place . God bless you friend.

@jakethejeweler3092

Жыл бұрын

May be dead? So my soul still has a chance? Haha. I saw a good joke there and mean no offense. Take it easy

@Deschain-um7jz

Жыл бұрын

Can confirm. Right eye is damp as hell right now.

Thanks KZread algorithm for showing me the couch video eventually leading me to this video

@awarewolves1712

3 жыл бұрын

That little Mississippi John Hurt lick tuning up ought'a warned 'em....

That Martin just went on an adventure. It was always coming home

@rickvance2640

4 жыл бұрын

Go listen to the song the guitar by guy Clark .

@vagabondslot-machine8832

4 жыл бұрын

@@rickvance2640 thanks, man

@chrisyonkus7424

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome story Very happy 4 them!

Had me in tears. I'm glad that Martin came home.

@bigman12583

5 жыл бұрын

Had me too, A guitar is more than wood and strings.

@sazon860

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@T25de

4 жыл бұрын

Fucking spoiler 😂

@dionst.michael1482

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, me too. My guitar has always been my best friend and companion. I totally relate. Wonderful story. Wonderful kid ❤

@dionst.michael1482

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigman12583 Lol. I just commented the same,e exact thing. Lol

Beautiful human story from a superb musician. I'm not even a country fan or a bluegrass fan . But boy he can play that axe like a demon on fire. Unbelievably talented guitarist.

Bluegrass musician in a Cryptopsy shirt! I'd love to hear his old metal bands. Total king

Over 20 years ago, my dad thought he had cancer. He gave me and my brother a right each that he had worn for years. I wore it every day. I was working at a bowling alley at the time and lost it. It literally hurt my soul to lose that ring. 2 weeks later, I was fixing the rug at the door where people came in. 100s if not 1000s had walked on that rug. I was fixing it because it was crooked. And there lay that ring under the rug. Amazing feeling. I still have that ring. 30 plus years later. Good story, Billy.

As a kid that grew up in a broke family and had to sell a lot of guitars, this hit home. Great story from an amazing musician.

That’s one of the best stories I’ve ever heard.

Imagine if the Coen Brothers made a movie about the story he just told. That’s where my mind went. You can tell exactly why he is so brilliant writing lyrics by the way he told that story. Just pure soul

@orphanoforbit7588

3 жыл бұрын

Not all their movies are good though. Some of them are crappy.

@scotttucker5306

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! That WOULD BE a great flick

@MrAussieUK

2 жыл бұрын

If it were a Coen’s film he woulda ended up robbing the guy’s house for the guitar and accidentally killing him the process and then being hunted across the country by the sellers’ acquaintances because there’s a stolen diamond hidden and glued to the inside of the guitar that is worth a fortune.

@CivilizedWarrior

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t care man I just love the Coen brothers for putting Willie Watson in a movie lol And for using David Rawlings and Gillian Welch’s music

@pamcm1098

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they could shoot a scene from inside the Martin, like in Cool Clear Water.

Billy Strings - what a class act! Doing such a great thing for his Dad. That's love.

Your a good Man Billy a more important thing than being the great musician you also are.

I don't know how many times I've watched this interview, but it never gets old!

This guy will go down as one of the best musicians of all time. I hope everyone gets a chance to see him live, it's face melting.

This dude is the real deal.

Amazing story. This guy is going to be a huge star.

This is one of the greatest stories I’ve ever heard! We can all only hope to have sons as good as you! You made your father proud! Guaranteed!

Seeing Billy and his Dad play together is as heartwarming as this interview!

When he said Bless Her Heart I fell in love with this boy. What a great man his Daddy raised...

It was nice to meet you billy strings. I know I probably annoyed you but I dont care. You are awesome. I took pop bottles back as a 28 year old to see you in portland and to be able to meet and hug you after so many friends have passed on meant the world to me. Thank you.

Man, Billy you had me in tears hearing this story.

I came across Billy Strings, literally 20 minutes ago. I'm obsessed. Lol He has a gift. So talented. ... This story is heart felt, for sure.

Bless you Billy. What you did there defines you as a person. It shows who you are and exactly how special a musical soul you have. Your dad is so lucky to have a kid like you.

Billy Strings should be nominated and win artist of the decade!! That's just how damn impressed I am of him...he's so deserving of more!! He is More!

"Someday I'll be able to pick up the guitar and talk to him"

@billiehatfield1487

4 жыл бұрын

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@ShineDawg

3 жыл бұрын

Chills

That boy is special. VERY big heart and well spoken.

Hey Billy, I'm an old guitar man myself. So were my Dad, his name was Billy, and his dad, Lester. They are both gone now, but I still commune with them occasionally with the starvation box, as Arthel Watson used to call it. Thank you so much for your Dad's guitar story. It reminded me of some of mine, like the time I had to sell my 1941 D28, but you know, we're just taking care of them for the next guy___like you! God bless you, Billy.

This interview got debris in both my eyes at the same time.

@LukenUSee

4 жыл бұрын

Same here...Don't you hate it when that happens?😉

@scramblesthedeathdealer

3 жыл бұрын

Same. 🥲 What a coincidence.

@Timeshifter32

3 жыл бұрын

I think someone is cutting onions in my house..

@amberwkly3747

3 жыл бұрын

😪😪😪😪😪

@LouieGonzalezGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Same aha

I’m your newest fan brother and I’ve always played death metal. Never cared for the crying of country music but through you I’ve seen the awesomeness to bluegrass. Keep it up this Louziana picker is digging it. Also thank your luckiest star that you had a pops and momma that cared and put that guitar in your hand. Some of us are eternal dreamers but you kid are special.

Nearly in tears listening to this and how it felt when they had to sell the Martin, and how it felt when he returned it.

We sorely need more folks like Billy in this world! In my opinion, he truly deserves any and all goodness that comes his way.

Cool story Bro! Your dad raised an awesome young man. Your far from poor and always have been. You have the greatest wealth a person could receive. Family love! God Speed Brother!

This has to be the most incredible, heart warming story I've ever heard

Saw him singing and playing today for the first time. I'm blown away by the talent. He is a good soul. Beautiful inside and outside. 👍🤠⚡

Deeply moved--my hearts with you, Billy...

LIke some here, I just discovered this kid 3 days ago and now I'm obsessed. I have Billy Strings playing Blue Grass in my head all day. His talent blows me away!!

The last sentence he said was incredible. He will pick it up and talk to dad once terry is gone. Dang bro.

Heard Billy June 3rd in Austin a couple of weeks ago. My son took me for a Fathers Day Present. What a memory!

Awesome story! I don’t know how I found this clip but you inspired me this morning! Your a great soul and I’m now a definite fan of yours!

What a story!!! Hit me hard. Thank you for sharing apart of your life and your talent. Just happened to find one of your songs as a suggestion from KZread. It was heaven sent. Juggling multiple things in life right now and here I found you. Just what I needed to listen to so I could decompress. Thank you and thank you some more. 💜

Just stumbled across your music last week...amazing to say the least. That story is gut-wrenchingly beautiful. You get out of life what you put in...and more. I'm a bigger fan now than I was before. You keep it real. Keep picking Billy...keep picking mate 👏👏👏

Great guy, great story, fantastic talented musician! A light in this world!

This gets me every time….god damnit Billy - you were born for this brother ❤❤❤❤

That's a touching story Billy, I'm glad I found it while searching for picks this morning. One could say that guitar was never meant to leave your family.

One of the best stories I've ever heard.

There are no words,,,,,,, it's all heart!!!!!

Billy Strings worked his ass off to get that guitar back for his father. He thinks the world of his father and what he did for him is remarkable. And BTW I've seen Billy play on KZread. His talent cannot be denied. What he can do with a stringed instrument is uncanny.

Great story! I wonder how many people have the heart and drive to do what Billy did. No wonder he is such a great player.

This is really an amazing story and I'm glad I was lead here to listen to it

You have an awesome heart Billy,and an awesome talent as well.

Good god, just when i started to lose hope in humanity.

What a great gifted, articulate and expressive young man. Great story and interview. God bless Billy.

This is a good kid. I knew I liked him besides him being a bad ass guitarist.

Simple twist of fate ! Thanks for posting !

Your Heart is in the right place Billy!!! Play On

Love him. Finally got to see him and the band last weekend here in Kentucky. Such an incredible night.

This kid makes me feel better about leaving this world - knowing that good music will continue.

@havingfun1968

2 жыл бұрын

And that good people are still here. I’m leaving this world sooner than you my friend. Stage 4 is about to capture me here in this VA Hospital. I’ll meet you on the other side. Semper Fidelis, Captain T, USMC

@GuyFromTheSouth

2 жыл бұрын

@@havingfun1968 god bless you and thanks for your service

I'm choked up at this gesture... so good.

Great story, you have a new fan, love your attitude and music

I was talked into going to see a couple pickers in my neighbors barn. Turned out to be Billy Strings and Don Julin. Maybe twenty people and some serious playing. Been a huge fan ever since.

@babswright2664

2 жыл бұрын

You got lucky.

What a wonderful story. You sir are a gentleman and a scholar . Thank you for sharing

What a great clip, interview. Now a bigger fan of Billy Strings than before. Amazing person.

By the time his Dad is opening the guitar case, I'm freaking balling. What a great story.

The Lord works in mysterious ways my friend

Awesome story. You seem to have angels around you and watching you. Your talent is being heard from the Kings and Queens that were taken from us. There is a reason why the guitar my that loop back to you bro. I love your music, picking and songs that I have subscribed because I have a feeling your gonna be on that mountaintop with the rest of the best. Let your soul shine Billy Strings

I cried hearing this story! Amazing I'm so happy that you got the guitar back Billy... your a true inspiration!

My dads 60’s Epiphone was stolen. I hope the same thing will happen to me. It was hard for a long time to listen to any guitar being played. Without tearing up as well as typing this comment.

I was already a fan, but now I wanna buy you a beer, Mr Strings. I don't even drink beer.

Great video, great guy. I admire him and his story and his talent.

He's still humble to this day. What a roll model!👍👍

Beautiful story. I live in the UK and have only very recently heard of Billy String, and started listening to his music. It has captured me, and hearing this interview is something special.

You've got a great heart Billy! … and it shows in your music too. I'll be on the lookout for you. You're one of tops in my list of people I gotta see.

He's wearing a Cryptopsy shirt.... I like this guy more and more all the time....

Taking back pop bottles is the most Michigan thing to get money.

@jaredf5000

4 жыл бұрын

you think thats the only place in the world that takes bottles for change? haha

@Jkapp15

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaredf5000 obviously not, 10 cents is more than most States I believe. Just reminds me of being a kid and getting just enough money to go out with friends spending days scrounging for bottles.

@jaredf5000

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jkapp15 ? Who said anything about ten cents? Billy said takin bottles in and not much else, correct? Canada and the US have recycling programs across the country so still don't know what your going on about.

@Jkapp15

4 жыл бұрын

I'm also from Michigan , which is one of the few States that have 10 cents returns for bottles so it adds up quickly. Christ I was just saying I know how he feels collecting cans to get by when you don't have alot of money.

@jaredf5000

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jkapp15 I guess only Michigan will ever know what it's like

What a great story for an awesome kid. And amazing musician.

Just think of the journey that guitar has been on. That's an awesome story man. And you're an amazing person for doing that for your father. I wish nothing but the best for you and your family

"...some day when he's dead and gone, I'll be able to pick up that guitar and talk to him".

@NoWorldOrd3r

4 жыл бұрын

😭☠

Aww man great story. Brought tears to my eyes. A guitar is a very sentimental instrument.

that is such a beautiful story. amazing.

Billy you should write a song about that guitar and the story.

@6969smurfy

4 жыл бұрын

the martin

@zac3392

4 жыл бұрын

dean britton yessir!

@chrisne1080

4 жыл бұрын

dean britton he did

Damn never heard this interview but I called it ! I said you’d be the next doc Watson ...

@bryanhatch6688

4 жыл бұрын

Doc Watson didn't have the talent this kid has.

Wow Billy !! That was an amazing story which has made me that much more of a Billy Strings fan. You’re a truly gifted person with a Hugh heart my friend. I’ve never owned a D series guitar but I love my little Martin X. Great story man. ❤️

sobbing over this guitar story n billy is just so cool

This was absolutely amazing.

Billy Strings is a lovely soul. Jesus took Billy to that guitar.

@RustyCyler

4 жыл бұрын

Get out of here with that jesus bullshit....

That was beautiful. What a great act

i knew this guy had metal in his background

@kennethledford9877

4 жыл бұрын

mike gager how did you guess 🧐

@OGXX-bs5bc

3 жыл бұрын

Yep he sure did... That is the only kind of bands there is where we are from. Billy was amazing even as a child. He really took off at around 17 or 18 though. I got to watch greatness in the my own living room and by my bonfires. He is one of my little brothers best friends. I used to drag him all over to different parties and make him play. 😆 We call him Boomer here though.

Take a shot every time he says "you know"

@michaelcraig5295

4 жыл бұрын

Efrain Rodarte but I don’t wanna die you know

Damn, $2100 dollars, from a 17 YO kid, that’s devotion...😎

What an incredible story....amazing....it's just too bad that the interviewer didn't have the emotional capacity to come close to the magnitude of the story....

Just found out about this guy today when my cousins were talkin bout his upcoming concert they are going too. Come to find out he grew up like a 10 minute drive down the road from me. Been binging his music for the last few hours & it’s amazing!

Never heard of him till friends brought me to his show nearby. Been hooked ever since!