Post Malone did the opposite of selling out. He made mainstream music, got big, then went on to do whatever he wants musically. Much respect

@GUEVAROGA

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly right br !!

@chriscurrie1234

2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly summed up man

@pwd1134

Жыл бұрын

That's the definition of selling out. Anytime you do something for the money, you sold out. Doesn't matter if you do it at the beginning, middle, or end of your career.

@aquaagu2

Жыл бұрын

@@pwd1134 nah

@Eat_My_Bum

Жыл бұрын

Yeah cause getting face tats and getting wasted isn't selling out lol

Guys like Post Malone are living proof that great music is not bounded by a genre.

@termikes174

2 жыл бұрын

Was thinks the same thing brother. Dude is awesome!

@sacm.d.l8337

2 жыл бұрын

No solo tho damn

@yoitsdan

2 жыл бұрын

@@sacm.d.l8337 He was definitely struggling to keep that tempo with Billy. He killed it though

@charliechristian1097

2 жыл бұрын

Post Malone used rapping as a foot in the door of country music.

@Killenmachine05

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliechristian1097 exactly, never mind that he never rapped, but he wasnt trying to get famous when he did, he committed to what got him to the top, now he gets to do whatever he wants, like this, gotta respect the guy, and hes only 26, hes got a long career road ahead of him.

Billy Strings band is a full of masters. It’s really unbelievable. I’m sure Post was thrilled to get onstage with them.

@beardown2489

Жыл бұрын

He was smiling from ear to ear the entire time. He was thrilled for sure

@cleech74

Жыл бұрын

These are the best moments in life. Just being in the room with currently one of the best touring bands in the world, a sit in with Post, along with an audience that is just beaming with positive energy, and directing it right back at everyone on stage. Doesn’t get much better than that. I gotta catch these guys live, hopefully in the near future.

@ryanpayling-countrysinger2301

11 ай бұрын

It's probably because he's drinking lean 😂

@tkirk3660

4 ай бұрын

Post is definitely the most humble super star of this last decade or two

@ny5654

3 ай бұрын

You'd have to be to keep up, glad he made it to the greats though!

I'm 68, interviewed and hung out with Johnny Cash in 1978. He'd a loved this guy. Post Malone is a deep, bright guy. From acting to his mainstream music, to moving on to roots and country, he kills

@CorneiliusLibowitz

11 ай бұрын

Do you think he'd dig Billy Strings?

@enneffgaming

5 ай бұрын

Really hope Austin gets to see this comment, you are dang right!

@smwrbd

4 ай бұрын

Yep​@@CorneiliusLibowitz

@Partyman897

Ай бұрын

@@CorneiliusLibowitz Dude, everyone digs Strings. If they haven't heard him, they just don't know yet.

@CorneiliusLibowitz

Ай бұрын

@@Partyman897 Welp, this post is from 9 months ago...if he's into roots music and he ain't heard of Strings by now, he must be living under a rock.... And i hate to say it, but not everyone digs Strings... Plenty of grassholes and Dead hardliners don't like him, or at least don't respect what he's doing (trust me, i've come across a fair number of them in these comments sections). Lame, i know, but it is what it is... BTW, i'm stoked for Rosemont...taking the kid for his highschool graduation present...

Talk about a genuine dude. He asked Billy what to do with his cigarette. It was Billy's stage he was on at that moment, and he respected that. Small gestures like that show respect runs deep within him.

@kimyungill2149

Жыл бұрын

100%

@duuurs

Жыл бұрын

Little things like this are exactly what respect is about 🙏

@mememe5081

Жыл бұрын

Truth

@mtthffmn

Жыл бұрын

great observation and 100% true

@hope_and_love

Жыл бұрын

100% agree that was super respectful, but as a player I cringed when he put his drink on the amp. Please don't do that - it's been the death of a lot of gear.

Post is living his best life. The dude is crushing it in every corner of the internet. What a genuine and diverse soul that one is. wow.

@route66kicks55

2 жыл бұрын

and he's only 26. insane what that dude has accomplished in such a short span of his life.

@alan4sure

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard of him.

@route66kicks55

2 жыл бұрын

@@alan4sure ok alan

@nickkemp1379

2 жыл бұрын

Yea the internet isn’t real life it’s a realm created to farm people into spending money on frivolous activities this man has no talent he is only riding the coattails of every band of every performance he’s ever done and the only music that sounds good is so heavily modified sonically that you would not be able to know it was him playing and when he does play he sucks

@derekirish5121

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickkemp1379 Post Malone & Billy are both talented. Very few people can do what he does, as well as he does it. Your crazy fantasy theory about the Matrix is delusional.

That mandolin player definitely was impressive! Love the fact none of them are trying to out shine each other, one of the best covers of this song!

@thomasratigan

8 ай бұрын

I love me some Jarrod Walker!

@marcob6880

13 күн бұрын

Check out Billy at the Grand Old Opry. Great performances by the whole band.

If only Johnny could see how far his music has made it... He'd be so proud of these guys. Keeping him alive 🙏

@MrJbraun25

4 ай бұрын

Cocaine blues was written by woody Guthrie

Post Malone seems like such a genuine dude. Two of the best people on stage together. This is awesome

@michaelrowave

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah anyone who does Cash right is OK by me.

@robdog0606

2 жыл бұрын

Great rendition! 💖😎✌️🎶🎸🪕

@luciustitius

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he‘s a kite.

@Leperxxx

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeschmoe8320 the mix is super low, theres a plethora of videos of him playing guitar and hes super good

@tabathastaples7884

2 жыл бұрын

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!

Post Malone always seems so stoked on everything. I love his energy.

@robertarnott3210

2 жыл бұрын

Cocainedoes that for a person

@djemcee

2 жыл бұрын

Drugs will do that. And I’m not anti-drugs. I actually think drugs if taken properly can help you creativity and such. Most of the greatest music ever came from lips of high creatures

@GrrillaFinger

2 жыл бұрын

@@djemcee what kind of creatures? Like rhinos or some kind of bird of prey maybe?

@christopherw2233

2 жыл бұрын

Don't always agree but in post Malone situation yes they're right drugs do this to people and that is not a good thing nice people on drugs have the worst addiction.

@davereeves1967

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he's mastered the art of staying happy-drunk 24/7.

Billy is a guitar savant, and Post has a smile that’s infectious

@flyingtoaster1427

4 ай бұрын

dude please

Post always seems like he’s having the time of his life no matter what he’s doing. Always puts a smile on my face.

1:24 one of the biggest stars in music just ASKED for permission to drop his cigarette on someone else's stage. Post Malone is all class, people

@terrinpeterson9899

2 жыл бұрын

I also love the nod Billy gave him, it was one of those "of course my brother" kind of nods. 😁🤘

@justinvess9667

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I’m not the only one that noticed that. He has respect for people

@johnschool

2 жыл бұрын

hes a good ol boy

@christophersleight19

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any idea how stupid your comment is?

@TNTOutdoors4U

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too, thought the same thing. Such an impromptu instinctual sign of respect, it’s obvious he has good character. Everybody has there demons, and I really hope he can get some of his under control because I think it would be an extreme tragedy to loose such an obviously genuine, talented, good-hearted, amazing talent too soon (which unfortunately has already happened all-too often). Every clip I’m seeing of him, wether it’s something like this, or a very gracious and humble fan interaction, is giving me such a profound respect and admiration of the man himself. 🙏👍😁

Posty needs to drop a country album ASAP. Him covering Sturgill is one of the greatest things to have happened to music this decade

@jeffwilliams8074

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. That is what I wanted the first time I heard him sing country. That boy has country in his blood.

@hunterwest54

2 жыл бұрын

No not country. Just a good solid rock album an maybe some folk songs or something stripped down on it.. but yea I agree I dig this more than that poppy shit

@ericsullivan7190

2 жыл бұрын

@@hunterwest54 I don’t know man. A nice outlaw country album would be amazing, as would a rock album, of course

@oddfreaks6452

2 жыл бұрын

He needs a country album and a rock album. Hell I’d love albums for different genres from him.

@Cadom42

2 жыл бұрын

Facts! 100%

Their energy is contagious. Got me smiling like an idiot over here ahahaha.

This is why Billy Strings deserves all he’s getting. Reaching across the genre aisles and bringing us together.

Post Malone seems to really like country/western and bluegrass which is really cool because he’s super talented with it. Such a great genuine guy and I hope to see him play more of this kind of music!

@blogz

2 жыл бұрын

It looks like Post just enjoys playing music with other active and drilled musicians. No preassure to go viral, no preassure to provoke or plow new ground musically. Just playing music and having some good old fun. Billy and the band seems to be in a heavy groove of poking their head up whereever they can by sheer skill. Who else thinks Post looks like Colter Wall if he didnt go cowboying, but some how ended up being a giant hiphop hit, making stoopid amounts of money.....

@victoriahatch371

2 жыл бұрын

He's a southern boy, it's not shocking

@michaelmunson6809

2 жыл бұрын

he grew up on it, learned to appreciate

@christopherrobertson8085

2 жыл бұрын

He started out country from outside ft worth tx

@badm.d

2 жыл бұрын

Literally the worst vocal performance of this song ive ever heard... but okay....

I love how Post Malone can't stop smiling because it's so much fun, but the song is so serious

@jeffalbillar7625

2 жыл бұрын

He's Stoned, that why he's smiling.

@michaelivens9978

2 жыл бұрын

A star as huge a post with Billy. It's just crazy. I don't tend to listen to the type of music that post produces by the way, but I saw him cover nirvana and then I listened to his music. I'm happy to say that I'm a huge post fan now. As far as Billy, well he is just a amazing talent.

@reecealeck8314

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffalbillar7625 he rarely smokes actually . Only sometimes to go to bed he says. He quit a long time ago after he got laced stuff.

@jakespencer431

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelivens9978 exactly the same with me dude was it when he did all apologies then that nirvana concert online? Got me hooked right away when I found out he was a cobain fan and could play guitar! Love post now probably my favourite artist of these days but I’m still stuck in the 90s always will be

@michaelivens9978

2 жыл бұрын

@@jakespencer431 totally bro. I'm a little stuck in the 90's myself

I always enjoy watching Billy Strings play live, he's a phenomenal player but he's often sitting back and letting the other great players he's on stage with have room to shine. Very generous.

Post Malone's passion for music is what we all needed.

At the beginning of the video, it looks like Billy was going to start the song off but he gracefully waited and let Malone take it. That's what I LOVE about Billy. He can be the "star" or not. He doesn't care as long as the music good!

@michaelivens9978

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@stevelaskey6895

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than true musician's appreciating each other - it's ALL about the music. So different from being an "artist" with multiple costume changes and way too much glitz..

@pyrospecXpsX

2 жыл бұрын

Billy actually didn't know the song. Right before Post Malone comes out a stage hand had to tape down the chords on the stage for Billy. Notice how Billy keeps looking down at his feet

@justins4814

2 жыл бұрын

Oh don't worry, Billy becomes the star the moment he starts to flatpick.

@jeffwilliams8074

2 жыл бұрын

Billy is one of the greatest Blue Grass pickers of all time. If I could pick two young artists to see together in a club show (and party with), I would take Billy and Post. Genuine, talented and respectful young men.

Would love to see a Post Malone country/folk album with colabs from Billy Strings, Tyler Childers, Sierra Ferrell, Colter Wall, Charley Crockett, and Willie Watson. Some of the best "Indie" country/folk these days.

@3422dave

2 жыл бұрын

And Cody jinks and Ward Davis

@davidnettleton3375

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but is Post with a major label? If so then it probably won't happen. Just about all the best country music today is being made by the independents. I doubt that a major label would give them the recognition.

@kindkidbk

2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother, you named some kickass artists so I wanted to throw in a few you might not have heard… Zephaniah O’Hora, Nathan Xander, Vincent Neil Emerson!!! Nathan just released a great new album too.

@new2you847

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Wheeler Walker!

@flamcheeseful

Жыл бұрын

That's a good dream

Yup can tell Billy hears every cord coming out of each instrument...he is on a different level.

I love how post Malone has literally captured the audience of everyone between 1950-2023 🖤🖤🖤

Not a Post Malone fan then watched an interview on The Late show. Wow extremely articulate and charming. Truely talented!

@jaysleezy5464

2 жыл бұрын

I dont like his music at all, but I respect the hell out of him. Great guy, great guitarist, great personality. Class act.

@jamesjanota4676

2 жыл бұрын

He has a way of winning you over because he is himself… kind, sincere, funny, and just a solid human being. Out there spreading good vibes and making others happy by leading by example.

@rmaxtpmx

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't like his music at all, but he seems like such a good guy, and he is actually a great musician.. just makes his money playing garbage. That's life asa musician though, isn't it? The best local musicians play the worst covers in bars, cause we all gotta eat. Haha

@Brandon-tk2rw

2 жыл бұрын

check out his 3 hour jre podcast

@sam8404

2 жыл бұрын

@The Fires of Mount Doom he did a stream where he covered Nirvana that was pretty good too.

I’ll admit I was quick to judge Malone when I was introduced to his stuff. Mad respect now and I hope he inspires the next generation to learn instruments.

@danpedersen55

10 ай бұрын

Me too, but I was so wrong, pure talent and a joy to watch/listen to. I love his country stuff 🤘🤠👍

@jonbarron8049

4 ай бұрын

@@danpedersen55billy himself just said in a podcast today that post knows more about classic country than he does!

@jeremybrown7075

4 ай бұрын

I am the same way I don't like his mainstream music but he seems like such a a genuine person and loves music he is a beautiful soul indeed

This is what makes me think music still has a fighting chance we need more like Billy and posty

I pray he creates a country album. HES AN AMAZING SOUL. PURE. KIND. COMPASSIONATE. TALENTSD AND DIVERSE. THESE TWO TALENTS ARE BEAUTIFUL.

I couldn't believe seeing 'em two on a stage together covering Johnny Cash 🖤

@curtispartain7352

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously...last 2 I would have ever suspected!

@wickedlee664

2 жыл бұрын

Not a Jonny Cash tune. He just played it. It’s pretty much a traditional standard. I’m to lazy to Google the writer of the codified version but I’ve heard at least 10 classic versions of the tune and many were recorded before Cash’s version.

@cour1988

2 жыл бұрын

@@wickedlee664 TJ Arnall. It's a reworked version of Little Sadie

@alan4sure

2 жыл бұрын

@@wickedlee664 Cash made it a hit and probably sold more copies.

I like Post . He's a real musician with a good singing voice and nice personality.

@mrmeseeks5731

2 жыл бұрын

Took you 7 years to come to this conclusion eh. You’re life is sad

@andrestorres5833

2 жыл бұрын

“he’s a real musician”🤓🤓🤓🤓

@mizzury54

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrestorres5833 I say that because many of these rappers don't play an instrument and can't actually sing either.

@bonjovisleftnut8954

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrestorres5833 quit trying to gatekeep good music douche

@b4nd

2 жыл бұрын

He's a great and real musician, ya!!

The fact that even after all the fame posty still asked Billy where he should throw the cigarette butt is amazing to me! Respect! Was so happy to see these two on a video together

Post's face is full of joy the whole time. He seems happiest when he gets to play with other musicians and just have fun. It's awesome to see.

Post is right, Billy is the best to ever do it. Post is no slouch either, he can do pretty much any genre and make it sound damn good.

I like how Post briefly zoned out during the banjo solo and laughed when he realized what was actually happening in his life

God damn. He even did the Johnny cash guitar gun! Two of the most likable people on one stage cheers boys!

Posty is the only musician that can play every genre of music and sound amazing.

Moments like those are the ones that force everyone to accept that Austin is just the coolest guy in the music branch we have.

This whole Billy thing is unreal!

@jeffalbillar7625

2 жыл бұрын

I was outside that day, (couldn't get tickets) there's a group of people who follow him around the country just like people did with the Grateful Dead.

@ehdit

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffalbillar7625 It's an interesting phenomenon as I am a deadhead. He's great and does a powerful show (a la Tedeschi Trucks). He has a lot of influences, like the Dead, but I'm not sure how much of this crowd really knows where his music is from. He does a number of covers that some people seem to be surprised aren't his originals. I understand a number of people went to England to follow also.

@jeffalbillar7625

2 жыл бұрын

@@ehdit wish I had that kind of money and no responsibility to speak of to follow someone to England. I believe that most of the stuff that he did with Don Julin was older songs. When I watch his live videos, he seems to do a ton of cover's. I really like this guy's music. I wish I could have seen him that night, but I couldn't justify spending $282 on two tickets. Not with the way things are right now as far as inflation. Have o great day, my friend. I shall smoke a fat joint in your honor today.

@slayinbass2396

2 жыл бұрын

@@ehdit Tedeschi Trucks band and Billy Strings really are two of the best bands around today. Derek trucks and Billy Strings are two of my favorite guitar players. They have very different styles but they are both the best at what they do. They are both better than their heros that they looked up to growing up.

I've been watching Billy strings for years, and the fact Post Malone would jam with him on stage makes me so happy for him. What a cool mixture!!!

@Sean-uy3cu

2 жыл бұрын

Mate Post Malone came up covering Bob Dylan songs playing Acoustic Guitar that's exactly who he is 😊

Can tell post is just up there having the time of his life... This is beyond awesome.

Now that's a collab! Posty can do anything. Billy and band are amazing. Spontaneous is better!

Posty and Billy together playing Johnny Cash. My worlds are colliding and I love it!

I'm a 40 year old man that can honestly say, I really like Post. He transcends music genres, and he's talented.

@osamabinbootyhole3526

2 жыл бұрын

Do you listen to him a lot at the gay bar?

@steve8234

2 жыл бұрын

@@osamabinbootyhole3526 no, I first heard him at your mom's house (bedroom to be specific).

This man post Malone could literally do any genre of music and succeed. He really is a treasure and needs to be protected!

These kids make me proud. Thank y’all for keeping that folking country alive and well!

I have never been so jealous ever. Wish I had been at this show. My dream is to see them together some day. Nothing beats their live shows 😍

@jeffalbillar7625

2 жыл бұрын

I work right down the street from the observatory. I couldn't get tickets. It is very hard for me to watch this, because I wanted to go so badly. I truly am a bit jealous and it bothers me to feel that emotion.

@RumoursOfFamine

2 жыл бұрын

You dreamt this up before it ever ?

Post Malone is having more fun than all of us....dude is cool AF

one of my favorite things about bluegrass and jazz is the ethos of inclusivity/playing w/ others, inviting others onto your stage, and stuff like that. props to billy and post et al

@user-bv7jc

2 жыл бұрын

you are the first person I have ever unironically seen use et al in real life. nice.

@sam8404

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-bv7jc this is the internet though.

@d33riTz

Жыл бұрын

That is my favorite thing too! Love it so much, I love jamming some jazz with my buddies

@bluecollar825

Жыл бұрын

Great observation friend. 👌

@gazicj

Жыл бұрын

@@bluecollar825 thank u taxi driver:)

That's it We need a post Malone country album

@bperf322

2 жыл бұрын

we need a Post Malone album very every genre, shit I bet he could even do opera

@michaelivens9978

2 жыл бұрын

Post is amazing.....um so is Billy

I discovered post malones guitar ability on KZread a while back. Have had much respect for him since.

The day I actually learned about Posty was the day I found this. Billy is a beast

Just discovered Post Malone and omg. !!! He has to do a country album. Hurry up and make one. So talented

how can you not like this fucking guy man? I was smiling from beginning to end watching this vid.

@edpayne3613

2 жыл бұрын

Easy, he rips off other songwriters

@mrmeseeks5731

2 жыл бұрын

Who’s hating bro dude is all star. Top 5 of all time. Top 5 of all time across all genres

Mandolin man...tearing it up. Billy's musicians just flat out get it. Billy blows me away. Plays so clean and so tight. I have to practice more.

This was epic. I can only imagine how awesome it was for the people at that concert.

I love that Posty loves our kinda tunes man

Can’t believe I’m seeing and hearing these two on one stage! LEGENDS!

I love it. He leaned his cheek into him for that hug. Such a great guy

Fantastic !!

I’ve been waiting for this crossover and I’m so thankful it happened at least once!

so great! I want to see these two do more together!

Absolutely love this song and both of these artists

Something about seeing Post up there having a great time was the serotonin boost I needed today.

I was wishing I could see this when I was on Mixlr! OMG! Epic!

These are two of my favorite artists. Never thought I’d see them performing together!

These are two of my favorite artists right now, seeing them share a stage makes me beyond happy!

You can tell these guys love being up their just vibing. Just totally genuine joy right there. Nice to see.

What a combo! Billy Is one of my favorite artists, this is awesome seeing him and Post together on stage. 👏

Would you look at that.....just look at it!!!! Yes!!!

Looks like everyone on stage and in the crowd was having the time of their lives. I love to see musicians just having fun and putting out that energy.

When I saw this combination I had no choice but to drop in and listen. Ironically a lot of people who like Billy Strings might not like an artist as mainstream as Post Malone but the man is too talented to deny.

This is awesome! I’m so glad i found this, i wish i was there for this. It looked like so much fun! Good job to everyone on stage.

Hard to not like Post Malone. He's all over the place musically and it's all great! 🔥

lmao I can't explain how big my smile was watching this - full on happy. Y'all be doin it. Go Post, and Go Billy

Post Malone is the happiest soul around! Just watching that dude smile makes people smile! Infectious to the max!

I moved to Kalamazoo about 8 years ago. I met Billy at Bells and he interduced himself like anyone else. He's exactly the same dude. Genuine. So cool to watch him grow!

@thomasfoss9963

2 жыл бұрын

Yep-- I met Billy volunteering at the Frankfort, illinois bluegrass fest a few years back, hauled him and his gear from different stages, seemed real down to earth, and a great picker!!!!!!!!

Thank God for music. This is top notch, love the gal hollerin' in the background!

Never thought of these two doing a show. Now I want a post and Billy tour

I didn’t think it was possible to love posty more! What id give to see this live!

This is crazy. My two favorite artists! I would've NEVER dreamed this.

Post just LOVES MUSIC ALL KINDS...his heart is PURE it so refreshing

How did I miss this wow!

Love these two so sweet !

Mad respect for Post Malone after watching this...mad respect

This is so fucking cool man. Absolutely love Billy Strings and this was such a cool crossover that I was not expecting to see!

One of my ALLTIME favorites by Johnny Cash...Great cover!

Everybody on that stage kicked ace. Love you too, Cash.

FRICKEN DOPE ! NUFF RESPECT POST MALONE AND BILLY STRINGS . I have played on that stage a few times!!

Lol can’t stop smiling, this is fkn rad. Postie, ugh.. he is fkn sensational

Love both of these guys!

When they put their heads together… literally!! OMG 🥰🤗

Posty is best friends to all. Dimebag was this way too. I love it when an artist is this genuine and awesome

@supra1988tg

2 жыл бұрын

I wrote Post off until I saw he has a Dimebag tattoo on his hand. I was like maybe there's more to this dude and there definitely is. Im not a fan of his music but I'm a fan of him.

@panzerenjoyer22

2 жыл бұрын

@@supra1988tg before he made the genre of music he's known for, he was in a metal band and played cover song gigs for restaurants. If you haven't seen it, check out his cover of Don't Think Twice, It's Allright

You can't help but smile watching this. Too much fun!

Love it outstanding

Seeing them both smile made this a great performance and the music was immensely amazing too

Post Malone deserves every bit of success he has. He seems like the nicest dude. He just does what he loves and the success is a added bonus.

My goodness this brought me such joy. They both look so happy to be playing together, and the video is top notch audience shot, and the bass comes through, real bad-ass. I couldn't help smiling all the way through it

They did such a brilliant job with this cover

Post malone and Billy strings together is the best thing I've seen all year. Yes!!!

Hell Yeah absolutely amazing!