This channel needs to be preserved in the Library of Congress. These are the best music interviews ever.

@aaronmalnarick6143

Ай бұрын

Rick is the Alan Lomax of our generation

@charvel1apm

Ай бұрын

Absolutely

@joerobinson2538

Ай бұрын

No doubt! 💯

@Danny-fs1hk

Ай бұрын

Pardon my French, but HELL YES!

@aderiley6592

Ай бұрын

Agreed ❤️‍🔥

Sometimes you just have to like BEFORE watching the video.

@bl00dywelld0ne

Ай бұрын

Exactly

@1245102

Ай бұрын

Which is exactly what I did and I'm glad. Now I'm about to enjoy the entire video.

@aghoriguitarist

Ай бұрын

And this is one of those "sometimes"

@sixmillionaccountssilenced6721

Ай бұрын

With Rick - always.

@outonthetiles

Ай бұрын

Yes!! ✅✅✅✅

When Steve Vai tells Rick Beato "you're doing great work" - he is just echoing millions, but gosh, what a vote of confidence !! Rick ❤❤❤

@eagletown8977

Ай бұрын

I actually welled up a bit at that moment

@Prossdog

7 күн бұрын

I’ve always appreciated that about Steve. He’s always very gracious and complimentary of other musicians and anyone in the industry.

one thing evident, to me, is how intelligent people allow another to fully express a thought. whether it's 2, 5 or 10 minutes. take note of this and watch how people constantly cut you off in conversations.

@RealAmunRa

Ай бұрын

The quietest person in the room tends to be the smartest.

@_bandwidth

29 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. See their facial expressions while the other is talking too, Joe especially, they stare off not quite aloof but relaxed, clearly fully listening and engaged.

@peterdefrankrijker

28 күн бұрын

@@RealAmunRatrump is evidence of that

@simeonwaia

28 күн бұрын

​@@peterdefrankrijkerAt least he can speak coherently...and doesn't sniff kids.

@glennman0922

27 күн бұрын

Come on guys. Cant we just escape this political stuff for just a little while and just appreciate this interview for what it is?🙏🏻

I was once drunk in KC and walked into the Grand Emporium I think it was. Joe was up on stage playing a solo. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a guy throw a bottle at him. He dodged it nicely. I couldn’t believe anyone would throw something at any musician let alone one of the best. The bouncer grabbed me and began to throw me out. While Joe kept playing with his left hand. He basically did sign language with his right hand to the bouncer. Told him no not him that guy beside him. All with one hand while still playing. It was amazing. The bouncer apologized. Shook my hand and so did Joe after the show. Cool dude. Very humble even though he’s probably earned the right to be arrogant. Class act. On and off the stage.

@dapuma71

Ай бұрын

Drunk you say

@davidscott1052

Ай бұрын

Who says men can't multi task

@jeffreyoldham55

Ай бұрын

Grand Emporium! 🤜💥🤛

@BussinandDiscussin

Ай бұрын

If real story extremely cool If fake story you wrote it really well and was entertaining Definitely sounds like Joe!!!

@mytoyswithfun3029

Ай бұрын

Great story

Rick single-handedly documenting music history over here. Love it

@theadventuretravelchannel

Ай бұрын

This channel really is an education in music history- way better than the classes I had in school.

@Seyediov

Ай бұрын

you do realize music started long before christ, right?

@paulatreides1354

Ай бұрын

well said

@paulatreides1354

Ай бұрын

@@Seyediov whats your question has to do with the original comment ?

@Clabian96

28 күн бұрын

I'm sure one day this will help build a contemporary music history course. When I took music history in 2009 there were so many holes in it... I don't think you can skip over players like Vai & Satch when it comes to contemporary music history. Not to mention all of the other guitarists that have been on Rick's channel! My two favorite guitarists and I'm still learning new things about them 25 years later! That is something special!

Honestly I think beatos channel may be the best place to ever exist for fans of music related content.

@michaellewchuk8272

29 күн бұрын

For rock definitely!

@nini_aeranoid

27 күн бұрын

No doubt about it.

I know Joe is known for Surfing but I'll die on the hill that Crystal Planet is his greatest album ever, and one of the top guitar albums of all time. Every song, every chord, every solo and sound is darn near perfect. Crystal Planet, Love Thing, Lights of Heaven, Rasberry Jam, etc., all so so good. Vai's Passion and Warfare is up there with Crystal Planet too.

@neilmurphy7594

23 күн бұрын

Agreed, I could listen to Crystal Planet over and over.

@skullkap1

22 күн бұрын

If I had to pick just one, that would be it for me, too.

@mynameismud-qd9vu

21 күн бұрын

Crystal Planet is definitely up there with Surfing with the Alien. I think a lot of people like Surfing more because he was still shredding at that time where Crystal Planet was the official move to his more structured sound.

@rapid13

12 күн бұрын

I can put it at top 3, but The Extremist is definitely his best album.

@Prossdog

7 күн бұрын

Crystal Planet is my favorite of his too. It’s not his showiest album but just such incredible compositions.

Joe Satriani's mother was my 4th-grade teacher. She was as amazing a teacher as he is guitar player.

@emanuelefasanofasano3814

Ай бұрын

Awesome

@Th4n0s369

Ай бұрын

Is she still alive today?

@felipesaenz3245

Ай бұрын

was she bald ?

@DejanTesic

Ай бұрын

@@felipesaenz3245 lol

@Me4-gc8qs

Ай бұрын

@@Th4n0s369 No Joe has a few tracks named after her...

Steve and Joe acknowledging your work at the end was the most kindest and humble present thing to do, Rick you are an international treasure !

@jcee6886

Ай бұрын

Agreed!

You’ve interviewed EVERYONE, but this was hands down, easily my favorite. Of course, it stars 2 of the greatest guitarist of our generation, but also such cool, humble and down to earth dudes that anyone would want to hang with. Didn’t want it to end…

All I can say is WOW! Rick interviewing Steve Vai and Joe Satriani a few miles away from my house in Decatur … Rick is the GOAT. Side note: I’m one of Rick’s “early” subscribers … maybe sub 250K. I’m a 54 year old lifelong music fan, and as of a few weeks ago a non-musician. Just an hour ago, I handed off my first instrument, an Epiphone(Gibson) EB-3 bass, to Dave Onorato for set up. Life is Good! 🎉

Rick Beato’s contribution to the legacy of legendary musicians is priceless! Vai and Satriani together-student and teacher-now equals in the annals of guitar gods.

@Kevinschart

Ай бұрын

He's doing his part to save the guitar from midi

@rogercambor4036

Ай бұрын

@@Kevinschart😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😅nmkn😮

Joe and Steve seem so content with their lives right now. I sense a real love and appreciation for each other.

"The world does not owe me a career, so I dont get upset when it dips... but I celebrate when it doesn't." Rad.

@aaronpeters85

28 күн бұрын

A takeaway for sure for anyone. You have to do the work…

@BrianinSLCity

21 күн бұрын

A standout comment.

2024 is turning out to be a tremendous year for Rick Beato. Simply awesome. Here, two contemporary legends.

Man, ngl... when Steve started praising Rick at the end of the interview, it got me teary 😭. The positivity that comes from these interviews just fills me with joy. ❤

@eagletown8977

28 күн бұрын

Same. Beautiful stuff.

Two old friends who have known each other for over 50 years and are such incredible musicians swapping views, experiences, and ideas and you give us 47 minutes! This had better be part 1 of a 10-part series!

Am I the only one who noticed how many insanely talented Italian and Italian American guitarists there are?

@scottydog62

Ай бұрын

No you are not the only one that thought of that and still thinks that, Frank Marino, Vito bratta, these two Cats, and just to keep the conversation going...name 4 more

@claudiopalagini3579

Ай бұрын

Not only guitarists, specially in the rock/jazz fusion area. Gambale, Di Meola, Palladino, Colaiuta, Porcaro bros, Patitucci, Bozzio, Cuccurullo... and surely more

@sean8470

29 күн бұрын

@@scottydog62 warren de martini, al de meola (not sure if he is italian though), petrucci, i see you have vito there he was amazing

@nessy9022

24 күн бұрын

Richie Sambora, John Frusciante, Tom Morello, the DeLeo brothers

@Prossdog

7 күн бұрын

Ralph Macchio…

Rick Beato is the MAN with his interviews lately!!!👍🤘😎

@jeremiahmacclure

Ай бұрын

Lately? Have you seen his interviews over the past few years? If not, go watch them!

@papakefis4252

Ай бұрын

@@jeremiahmacclure When I wrote "lately" , it was a figure of speech. I follow Rick' s KZread channel 3. 5 million subscribers before today. I know....he is great 👍 Cheers mate.

@AladinSarsippiusSulemanagic

Ай бұрын

Rick has ALWAYS been the man! Which planet do you reside on sir.

Steve is right. Beato has a huge myriad of skills and experience necessary to create what I think might be the ultimate channel for musicians and particularly guitar players. We're all very lucky that it came together like this.

@BrianVallotton

Ай бұрын

Having access to high quality works like this makes the money I pay for KZread Premium worth it all by itself. We are very fortunate to have Rick.

@martianshoes

Ай бұрын

Considering the metric tons of ads that YT throws in our paths….that shouldn’t charge anything. In fact YT should pay us for the phone batteries they waste with their ambulance chasers and air fresheners….

damn half of the guitar history is sitted in the room just chilling

I feel very fortunate to have been a teenager in the 80s and part of all of this amazing music and then fast forward 35 years and all of this is returning to me like an old friend from my childhood. Thank you Rick🙏🏻

@terjel777

16 күн бұрын

We grew up in a really great time for guitar heroes.

What's amazing is that these guys seem so happy, especially Steve Vai is always positive.

Im a Black Guy who grew up in Detroit. These two guys are on my top 5 biggest guitar influences. Love em. Met Steve Vai at a concert in Luxembourg back in Nov 12 when i was in the military. He was as kind and gracious as you see in the interviews. I have to see Joe Satriani one day.

@stringtheoryguitars4952

Ай бұрын

Thank you for you service! God bless America

@MikeBoardley

Ай бұрын

I was at the first G3. They filmed it as well. Minneapolis, MN. Anyway, I was able to go backstage and meet Steve Vai and Stu Hamm. I was waiting for Satch and Johnson to come out so I could get their autograph and say "Hello." It was getting late and my friend was outside in the cold waiting because he didn't have a backstage pass. So I decided to leave because I thought Satch wasn't coming. As I am leaving out the back door, Satch and his manager come down the stairs and where on their way out the door. I quickly handed him my CD booklet and his manager said "Ok. We can do one." so then Satch signed my Time Machine CD book. I didn't get to talk to him but at least got his autograph as he was leaving. I was able to talk to Vai and he was super nice. I asked him about Bad Horsie. He plays the beginning in Crossroads and I asked if he had the song fully written at that time or wrote the intro for the movie and finished the song later. He said he had the whole song.

@SILVERHARMONICS

Ай бұрын

@@MikeBoardley thats pretty cool!

@jimmoore8951

Ай бұрын

Lived in the same towns as both of them at different places and phases in life... kinda took for granted having these guitar gods around. Just regular guys

@procrast

Ай бұрын

oh cmon, the color of your skin is irrelevant in our music family

I'm 59 and have listened and marveled at almost everything these two guys have produced. This interview is so freaking cool. Makes me miss SRV and the stories he would be telling.

Amazing to see a master like Steve Vai still humble and acknowledging Joe's crucial tutelage from years ago

As a combat Veteran and a life-long guitarist, I hope everyone understands the importance of someone documenting conversations like this! Bravo Rick for such important content!

@Ashley-jp4nn

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately no one except combat veterans will ever be able to grasp the importance of video interviews. Stupid liberal Xbox players will never get it…

Interview with two guitar gods! So awesome. Those guys are heroes.

@laurieharper1526

Ай бұрын

Agreed. And two of the nicest guitar heroes.

Three beautiful people chatting about music. It doesn't get any better.

The fastest 40 mins of my life watching a video, Vai said it all by the end but this channel is such a Jewel for us young guitarists

This is a real genuine heartfelt conversation between three peers. Italians. The connection between Vai and Satriani is inspiring

@Digimess88

Ай бұрын

Frusciante might make a good 4th

@fretlessblunder

Ай бұрын

Inspiring, indeed. And what is it with Italians and guitar?

@BussinandDiscussin

Ай бұрын

The Triumverate if you will.

@MarioJMunoz-cw8bf

Ай бұрын

Who cares that they’re Italian?…they all look like guitar players to me…smh

@fretlessblunder

Ай бұрын

@@MarioJMunoz-cw8bf Of course, the comment was in jest. But there is a good reason why so many Italians-Americans took up the guitar through the 20th century-(and the history of jazz guitar especially attests to this)--they we immigrants who could not afford pianos. The affection for guitars (as opposed to the more traditional Italian affection for mandolins) persisted and has become somewhat of a cultural inheritance. Granted all of this has diffused through the mist of time and hence my tongue-in-cheeck remark.

Having these two guys hanging out chatting in your studio ... just wow.

Two of the kindest, most humble individuals both possessing phenomenal guitar/songwriting talent. That their egos are completely in check makes listening to them even better.

Vai and Satch are fascinating and well-spoken! This is what KZread was built for! I could listen to them talk for hours and often!

Unreal interviews on this channel.

@Terp311

Ай бұрын

Correct.

Two monster players giving Rick Beato props in terms of documenting, highlighting, and preserving great music had to have been an awesome feeling.

@TomRValdez

Ай бұрын

Not to mention cologne concepts -- the SMELL of his studio!!

You really gotta interview Billy Strings and the band. Those guys are on fire right now and some incredible musicians.

@popoff7808

17 күн бұрын

Also Molly Tuttle and Sierra Hull so many GREAT bluegrass people just killing it.

The final thank you's at the end are really moving. Jimi Hendrix playing, as Steve Vai said (around 34:20), was a "voice of God". I was at a workshop where engineer Eddie Kramer played Jimi's guitar solo from All Along the Watchtower, with everything else muted. The sound and energy from his guitar playing was so profound - everyone just sat in silence for a few moments afterward.

Rick's art of questioning is daily growing. So is my deepest respect and childlike enjoyment. Take care, sir!

"...to pull me out of... this dark cloud of belief about myself...". Thank you, Steve.

No one makes interviews like Rick...so good

Steve had a small concert in Belgrade 12-13 years ago, maybe 1k people showed up (small country, even smaller fan base). My bf at the time and I ended up talking to him backstage. He said, he would've played even if nobody had showed up because he just loved music. Such a humble man and a beautiful soul. 🙏 I loved this interview, it took me back to those days. Thank you!

Cool to see these guys remain close friends after so many years.

Steve's right Rick. This channel and what it stands for and what you've brought to it will be treasured by people for a very long time I think. I can't think of a setting where musicians could feel more comfortable and these conversations go down with such respect and genuine interest, curiosity and fascination for everyone involved. Its a real testament to your knowledge, experience and character that these very special guests feel so at home and... Its like we get to hang out with them at a local guitar store but as if they're not even famous you know? You ask the sort of questions we'd ask as opposed to the standard stuff you might find in Guitar World magazine or something like that. All due respect to them, but a lot of times they just don't go deep enough.

Steve & Joe were the 2 first guitar hero that I heard teenager. I love their playing, sound, everything. They are probably the most known ones and are nice guys. Rick s show is always very good so this 47 minutes was like 2 minutes. The concept is perfect, love it ! This show is the best music show PERIOD ! Tanks Mr Beato. Peace

can we just appreciate for a second how good these two look for being over 60??? super happy they seem to be physically and mentally in a great state; definetly not a given for rockstars~

@rs3018

Ай бұрын

Damn didn't know that I would have never guessed

I love that the artists appreciate these interviews and understand how valuable they are.

You can see the admiration these 2 guys have for each other. Legends.

Really enjoyed this - thank you for producing!

Rick. Mad respect for your ability to bring us into your world. The guests you are so blessed to interview is amazing.

This needs to happen again, I could listen to Steve and Joe talk for hours.

Massive!!!! Thank you, Rick Beato!

One of the most amazing interviews you've done!

If you think you know something about music, after listening to this you will realize you know very little. Best music channel on the planet.

@codechasr1

Ай бұрын

Compared to Rick, we all suck 😂

Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have such a beautiful friendship! Love it! 💜💜

I am in a consensus with all of you ….. Years of hard work with understanding, knowledge of music and mutual respect within the industry of great musicians…. Time, patience, and it has finally all come together for Rick and I could not be more happy for him that finally he has broken into the complete respect category among our greatest musicians on the planet wanting to spend time to meet, tell their stories and most of all just hang as mutual friend musicians…. So happy that all his years of making such a great channel for all of us to witness has paid off….

Love this interview! Thank you!

Between Rick, Sunset Sounds, Tim Pierce, Lee Sklar and Tom Bukovac the amount of musical mastery that’s being shared to us is off the scale magnificent!

The two greatest guitar instrumentalists of all time. The ability to fuse technical ability with original, ultra melodic compositions and achieve that greatness for decades is unheard of. Some artists main stream of best work may last only a few years and then it’s over, not these guys. They found the secret sauce and they aren’t sharing with anyone!

@realscience948

Ай бұрын

Don’t forget Shawn Lane, Govan, or Petrucci…because they are just as good…or better?

@topisantakivi1512

Ай бұрын

@@realscience948 or Holdsworth

@FYMASMD

Ай бұрын

Wes Montgomery???

@sleepteam

Ай бұрын

@@realscience948 Not better, no lol.

@bigrig4385

Ай бұрын

​@@sleepteam Have you heard any of them play?

What a singular moment, those two genius at the same time. Remarkable interview, as much as that one with Yngwie. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I always make sure I’m subscribed Rick ! These interviews are gold !

I saw a Satriani Gig in Hamburg, Germany and it lasted for about 4 hours. After like 2,5 hours, the musicians paused except Satriani. He just continued playing. It was amazing 4 hours

When you have guys like Joe Satriani and Steve Vai heaping praise on you it’s got to feel like one sure indication you’re doing things right!

What a great interview. Thank you for this.

Thank you, Rick. This is one of the best youtube videos ever.

I only have one Steve Vai story. I just happened to leave my credit card at the Orange PEEL one night. So when they reopened at 2 the next afternoon,I showed up to the venue with a large crowd outside for sound check… all these fans were confused when I walked right thru the door while I was asking what the crowd was here for. They said Steve Vai and I said I’m not that familiar with him. I sat in the corner and was mesmerized by his talent. Needless to say, the folks waiting outside were a bit jealous when I told them how much I just enjoyed that hour.

@charleschezhyan2498

Ай бұрын

Which year was this?

@dirtydeadasheville

Ай бұрын

I've played the Orange Peel (Asheville NC is my hometown) I saw King Crimson there.

@judsonclayto7813

Ай бұрын

2005, I believe… I looked it up last night and saw that the previous night was ‘Monsters of Japan’… I used to be friends with some of them which explains why I left my cc… They were a quirky, punkisk version of KISS with tones of the WWF. It wasn’t my cup of tea but it led me to Steve Vai the next day… things I miss about Asheville, the 30 ways to change your day options available.

@judsonclayto7813

Ай бұрын

@@charleschezhyan2498 2005

@judsonclayto7813

Ай бұрын

@@dirtydeadasheville which member are you? I’ve hung out with John before. His father was Don right?

what an amazing friendship between Joe and Vai ❤ they are brothers for life.

Geez, this video is such a gift !! Thank you, Rick, Steve and Joe.

Absolutely epic episode!

I've been waiting for this interview since high school in '88

Surfing was the fifth album I ever got, and I bought it as a young teen with my own money when it first came out. I wore that cassette out. It is still among my favorite albums. I will never stop loving Always With Me Always With You.

Wonderful! Thank you Rick, Joe and Steve

Seeing them in 3 days. Man, this got me pumped.

Teacher and student touring together. How great that is! Good friends with the same habit will last forever. Rock starts!

Flying and Passion & Warfare were the two foundations of my understanding of music. This was great.

Incredible interview!. Thanks for this 1 Rick!

Ricky, this one was FANTASTIC!! thank you Boyz!

These interviews are like scratching that itch no other interviews scratch. They're like the ultimate "have a beer with this artist" vibe but willing to go full nerd-out and get the deep details.

@bonepicker1

Ай бұрын

Well said, Amen to that.

I cannot believe what I just saw - 2 of my guitar heroes in my favourite show on the planet Earth. Kudos Mr. Beato!

Could listen to this all day.

This is exactly what this world needs right now! Thank you!

good to see and listen to two of my influences over the years Thanx Joe Thanx Steve

This is GOLD, thank you, Rick!

Mr. Beato, thank you for bringing these amazing interviews to your channel!

This was so great. Didn't want it to end!

Wow, that final praise from two of the greats, congrats 👏🏻

The lifelong friendship really shows in this interview. What an absolute treasure. Thank you Rick!

Fantastic video Rick, Joe, and Steve. You are all treasures, and have been a part of my life musically for many years. Blessings to you all. Cheers!

Hell yes!!!! The interviews are getting better and better and better!!!!!!!!!❤

Such a great interview by two of the greatest guitar players in history. Rick's interviews are always so amazing!

Thank you for interviewing these two legends! I grew up listening to Vai's Passion and Warfare and Joe's Extremist albums religiously. Learned to play Summer Song and Rubina's Blue Sky Happiness at 12 years old. Well, at least my closest approximations of them, haha 😂. Just saw them live for G3 in Los Angeles, and they're still killin' it! Thank you, gentlemen, for all the years of great music.

Two of the very best! Thanks Rick.

I love how your channels grows rick! Really proud of what you're doing man!

Thank You MR Beato for all of these Epic interviews...

Was at the G3 concert in Toronto featuring Joe, John Pertuccu and Paul Gilbert. I was quite fortunate to have waited outside after the show, got a picture with Paul and he signed my cd and ticket stub. I was definitely thrilled!! Then Joe popped his head out the door and maybe signed 4-5 pieces. One was my ticket stub!

Another classic interview!

Never in my life did I think there would be someone so perfect to interview the two guitar gods of my teenage life and onwards. Thank you so much Rick.

"What do I need to learn or not learn. [ ] There has to be a real interest in order for there to be any retention". This is so true regardless whether it is music or anything else you choose to do in life. It is such a challenge these days to get young people to not just recognize their interests and chosen paths, but to commit in both time and energy to wanting and needing to know everything there is to know to succeed at those interests. Interviews such as this are absolutely priceless as a means to mentor and to realize that even the best among us sometimes struggle to be who they are. And again, so much respect from Steve and Joe to Rick for who he is and what he is doing. So awesome.

Just an utterly delightful interview - I was smiling the entire way through!