R.I.P Dusty Hill a sad day for Top Fans, and there would be no ZZ top without his bass work. A monster player and a legend of rock.

First time I saw ZZ Top was at a Manfred Man and his Earth Band show in Bethlehem, PA. When they finished their 30-minute show the ovation was so loud they came back for an encore. Dressed like cowboys w cowboy hats and jeans. I believe it was 1972. The crowd yelled, ZZ Top, ZZ Top until they came back on stage. Manfred Mann never played that day... It was amazing.

@anthonydavella8350

3 жыл бұрын

Too bad, Manfred Mann was awesome back then

@ryanfulldark2775

3 жыл бұрын

Epic!

@Twobarpsi

3 жыл бұрын

What venue?

@Toddy9cent

3 жыл бұрын

The show of MMEB was COMPLETELY canceled? It's hard to believe, these musicians were world class at the moment. Or did we misunderstand you?

@marysittler789

3 жыл бұрын

Peter are you a Bethlehem Pa native? That's my hometown. Anyhow didn't see my first concert till 1976 and got into ZZ around 77 or 78.

Tres Hombres is a masterclass unto itself.

yes! Billy Gibbons still an underrated master - so simple but deep and classy - Tres Hombres still my favourite too

Tim makes it look so easy and effortless.. can watch him all day

It's all about that First Album! It's a chest full of gold for anyone wanting to learn some hot blues!

@bobjenkins1757

3 жыл бұрын

The tone on the intro licks for Brown Sugar are incredible.

@Marcus_C51

Ай бұрын

@@bobjenkins1757 That's the truth! Insane!

@Marcus_C51

Ай бұрын

Yes, love Gibbons' playing all over that-so badass!

Tube Snake Boogie still gives me chills. His approach of the phrasing on that one are out of this world.

I love all your videos so helpful. Been playing all my life. 60 yrs old. Never feel like i'm good enough. Get unmotivated. Never gig. I've talked my wife into letting me join your course. You just seem like a good teacher and when i hear you play, i get motivated. Time to get my prs 513 back out.

LOVE your technique of leading to the next phrase or lick with 1-2 fingers up & down the neck shows through on all of your lessons. It's one simple thing players can do to break out of the boxes.

A happy 4th to Tim, all the work this man does for us wanna be badasses is so amazing...keep playing, keep listening, and thank Tim!

Brown Sugar still leaves me in awe at how great that guitar work is. Decades later and it still makes me grin like a boy with candy. I gigged for many many many years, and a ZZ tune always got the people to the dance floor.

@qcc5

2 жыл бұрын

I am 69, and have been playing since I was 11. Still, every time I pick up my guitar, I play Brown Sugar. It is permanently stuck in my head. Yes! Living in Texas, I have seen ZZ live 20-30 times. I still love the early stuff the most. Texas Blues....

Tim, i ALWAYS enjoy listening to you play. Even more than hearing it, i enjoy watching the joy on your face when you play. As far as "too many notes," i think when you're recording a song for someone else, you do what's needed. That's why you've been able to make s career at it. When you're playing to a track, jamming by yourself, i think whatever you do is what you feel. You're tickling your own imagination, so, anything goes! Don't sweat it. Love the channel, thanks for taking the time for the rest of us! Jeffro

So nice hearing your appreciation for Billy G. As a fellow Texan we know how he doesn’t get enough credit for being so damn good. Thanks for the video.

@jamessholtz6016

3 жыл бұрын

Well, this 66 year old guy from Detroit knows he's great.

@Toddy9cent

3 жыл бұрын

WHO please had any DOUBTS? Someone who has LIVED on stage for Fifty years, MUST be "good" - NO, he has to be EXTRAORDINARY good. I saw him first in the beginning of the 80's, in Hamburg - GerMoney. Location: wrong choice (Congress hall) Sound: lousy (first, can't hear the guitar, then "over tuned". Despite the top mixer, including graphics analyzer. We considered "nudging" him to take over sound control.) ;-) but: I WAS THERE I prefer small locations, Daryl's house, for example.

@johncunningham4820

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about that . He is VERY well regarded around the Industry . A Sound all his own , and can play along with Anyone .

@carlbaumeister3439

Жыл бұрын

This Chicagoan LOVES his playing! And Tim’s pretty damn good, too.

I appreciate your joy for playing. It is contagious and a good reminder to not always be so serious. Gotta enjoy it as well!

It may be just my opinion, but I believe that you will go down in history as being one of the most melodically tasty guitarists known. Tim, theoretically speaking it’s the modes and alternates and modulations that you choose that bring a melody into uniqueness nearly every time you ad lib. a solo. The way you put together your blend of influence is irreplaceable. You are sort of like another Allan Holdsworth of another breed. You are the quiet blend of so many greats that I believe you could be on everyone’s album and none of us would even know it. That is what makes you arguably the greatest session musician ever known. To walk in, sit on a cold chair and create an output signal that sounds like it has been developed over dozens of meetings across many months to fit into the music perfectly. When it comes to a performance, there is a balance. It’s not just the mechanics or the theoretics or the melodics. It’s the overall fruit. The finished product. That’s where you are somehow able to put it all together perfectly balanced; perhaps not always on the first take, but always within a reasonable amount of time.

Love watching u play...u are very generous w your knowledge...only helping the next generation to keep it playing...

Billy Gibbons is one of my all time favorite guitar players and you are showing his techniques so well Tim! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

Very enjoyable presentation! Thank you for the instruction. 💯

Tim-You are by far now one of my favorite guitarists all time. Your legacy of work speaks for itself. I will be buying your Master class!!

@northernthrifter8817

Жыл бұрын

You should check out Dave Simpson from the UK he has a channel, amazing player.

The first 2 albums absolutely! First saw them in ‘72. Was blown away!

The intro to this video is HANDS DOWN my favorite thing I've heard you play!!!

Thanks for clearing up the Rio Grand amp thing. Saw them in 1974 on the Tres Hombres tour and after the show I asked a roady what was up with the relabled Marshalls. He swore up and down they were Rio Grand amps. Love your channel!

I found ZZ Top in 1973 with theTres Hombres album. "Jesus just left Chicago" got me hooked. I love the first 2 albums as well.

Love the double stops and how you flow along with the key changes. Your phrasing vocabulary is inspiring.

Your playing always sounds like you never hit a bum note , always just as sweet as can be !

Thanks Tim happy 4th of July... appreciate all the content...it's well curated and u are always after something interesting...great work..

Billy puts on a masterclass of economy of motion and putting only the required effort in any riff! 💕

I started to play guitar 15 months ago. You are one of the you tubers that inspire me. I just released a Trilogy of albums on band camp. I play all the parts into a 5 track looper and record the guitar part live with no overdubs. Thanks man

Yes. The double hit thing at 3:19 is all over the early stuff. Love it.

Tim Pierce you are one cool dude. I’ve learned from you so much, thank you.

Good stuff Tim!

WOW! Slow this solo down and learn this catalogue of blues licks all young and old players! Beautiful playing Tim!

Those two albums hooked me so bad. Billy was a genius to me when I was a kid and in my top 5 rock guitarists

I always learn something new when I watch one of you uploads. Thank you for that

Rough boys is my favorite track. Those solos just transport me somewhere sublime.

Every phrase Tim plays makes me say, "Nothing else could have gone there; that was perfection."

Can't agree with you more, wasn't surprised when an article came out late 90's in one of the guitar magazines stating that Billy Gibbons was by far the favorite guitarist of guitarist, not only rock but blues & country players were Gaga for him And his style, like the late BB King,Gibbons could get a Ton of feeling from the fewest amount of notes. He is a master of dynamics, quiet to loud,soft to hard & slow to fast. A simple notion, but so many struggle to get it just right, Billy Gibbons not only Gets it right but actually embodies it🎸👍🎸, SOME MY FAVORITE ⏩ FANDANGO,TRES HOMBRES & DEGUALO❤️‍🔥🌶️🌹🔥🎸🎸🎸

Love him. He is a true educator and master of his instrument

I had the pleasure, at age 14, of seeing the Moving Sidewalks in person when they toured with Hendrix. The Rev. Billy G had his mojo on then too. Thanks for the great video!

@Marcus_C51

Ай бұрын

Oh wow-so jealous but that must've been a religious experience to see Jimi and the Rev. Billy G way back when! Probably changed your DNA seeing that show. Man...

Beer drinkers and hell raisers with that feedback is classic!

You make it look so effortless Tim.

Hey I'm from Albuquerque, cool! Love your videos as usual Tim. Your great attitude makes it so much easier to learn all the invaluable things you have to share.

Tim you’re a human machine with all that licks linked to many people from different genre and musical background.. Which makes if you the most impressive with the coolest attitude.. a guy I wished be

Mr. Tim! Thank you for your videos and wisdom you share online for people in different continents. I, for one am from India

Billy's new album "Hardware" is amazing. Subconsciously? He's always had a major influence on my soloing attempts. Basically, K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid). I love the dirt he gives to basic chords with simple finger picking. Great video Tim!

I like that simple performance demo. Thanks for all the help, Brother!

Tim, You have some of the best guitar tone on KZread. Your videos are very well done.

Fun, Fun, Fun! Thanks Tim! Thumbs Up!

Tim you are such a great teacher, thank you for your talent and time, and sharing.

love that line at :40 !

FANTASTIC! Every time I watch you, I say; WOW! You play so smoothly and it looks as if effortlessly! You Sir are a TRUe MASTER! ⭐️⭐️💙⭐️⭐️

You are such an excellent player. I hate to tell you, though, I never make it through a full video. I hear you playing and I gotta grab a guitar and get playing myself. Inspiring stuff.

It is great that you give Rev Billy all that cred that he and his ZZ-companeros deserve. My own favourite is Blue Jean. I live in Sweden and have been on all conserts here the last 35 years. From the Eliminator tour and forward. It is a pity they not so often play " them good old tunes" though from the early records. And Dusty is missed even if the new base Boy is doin his job great. Keep up the good work all You ZZTOP- and Billyfans out there. Wish U all a Merry Christmas!

Oh man… You’re killing it .... Sounds awesome

@Tim. Do you know what amazes me for real? I found you guy thru Rick Beato and am enjoying crawling the tons of huge videos on you channel. I can't tell how happy this makes me even struggling with depressions fighting it with my guitar. Thanks mate. I always wished people like you freeze their skills and knowledge on video. You are such a nice and humble man that you could also have a career as a kid book reader 😂 Stay alive and healthy man.

I'm an intermediate level guitar player working as hard as I can to get better. you have no idea how much your comments and demonstration about making pentatonics creative helped me.

Absolutely love watching you play, your always smiling and having fun. Also have to say watching you and Rhett pick a LP at Norms was a blast.

You started at 12 and you think that was late! I was 19, I'll be 52 this year and still playing, went to college in my early 40s to study music performance, I've discovered you're never too old if you put in the necessary time and effort and have fun playing.

@ahnpi939

3 жыл бұрын

Nice sentiments, and way to go...keep grindin

That Just Got Paid riff is an all-time great! Such a terrific album. That and Tres Hombres back to back was just mind blowing.

Couldn’t agree more man! Billy Gibbons is a master of cool hooks and tasteful phrasing! ✌🏻🎸🎶

@gokhanersan8561

3 жыл бұрын

I used to liken ZZ Top to AC-DC. But that’s very surface. Angus is straightforwardly awesome, but Billy has that unpredictable fluidity to his musicality. There is something much deeper than blues rock there, something ethereal.

Tim you are the greatest you have open my eyes to music and your laid back way just amazing guitar player wish i knew about yiu when I was alot younger im in my 70s but i still look up anything that you record and do I follow you as much as im am able cant afford to join your classes , but I enjoy every thing you have done and zli learn the best I can I love the Blues and Billy Gibbons playing

I'd add the third album as well. I was in high school when Tres Hombres was released and i wore the grooves off that vinyl. Every song on that record is top shelf. I had the fortune of meeting them one night on Sixth Street in Austin - walked past a little cafe/bar and was shocked to see all three sitting at a table just inside the door. Poked my head in and thanked them for such great music. They were so friendly and cool about it - zero ego. Saw Billy's perfectomundo solo tour on his birthday (Seattle). The Kind of Cool will be out playing till the day he passes.

You are so right.. first 3 albums were destinctive and Amazing guitar work!!!

Hey man, I am learning sooo much from you and Rick Beato. Keep up the great work. 👍

Billy could probably learn a few things from you too. Great video. We have similar styles and I pick-up something just about every time I watch you. Thanks for that.

Tim you're so inspiring. Thanks!

I wore out my 8 Track of ZZ Tops first album. I saw them in Jacksonville in the early 70's, 72 I think and they opened for Deep Purple. What a concert!!!!!

Man that ‘discipline’ period 8:00-9:10 ish was brilliant - it was like a lick library of different approaches - perfectly illustrated you point and super classy (as usual)

Those first 2 lp's are so crazy good - and the documentary about them is one of my favorites. Hate to have missed this one when it was live!

Your playing is awesome....Really enjoy it

From Brazil here, love your videos. Actually I need to watch one video of yours in a daily basis. The musicianship and your joy playing is what I need to end the day in a high note. Thank you for posting.

@timpierceguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Spectacular playing Tim

Your playing is God like!! and your heavinlly great tone is always a joy to watch you and your creations!!

I remember when I was just a kid, sitting in my tree house and watching a party the neighbors were having when someone put on ZZ Top's first record album and it was at that moment I fell in love with blues rock and Billy's electric guitar solos.

Wow! You’re great! I am seriously considering buying your “Masterclass” course. Cool video.

That's some sweet playing right there, my man! I love Billy Gibbon's as well. Best guitarist ever. After you!

Haw, haw, haw ... nice intro jam Tim. My first recollection of ZZ Top was Deguello, after which I went back and was mind blown by the early Billy riffs.

You're one hell of a guitar player and teacher thank you I grew up listening to Billy Gibbons I saw him open up with the Allman Brothers in Memphis Tennessee when he just got out of the service he had short hair no beard long tall boots you wouldn't recognize Billy Gibbons back then but you would recognize his licks I'm from Clarksdale Mississippi and we love the blues and Billy Gibbons

Not sure how I found you, but I'm so glad I did. Your playing is very inspirational and put a huge smile on my face. Oh yes, and always adored the Top.

I keep reminding myself “be like gilmour” lol spaces to me let the rest of the band shine through also and unite the sound as a whole. Love your uploads Tim. Thanks all the way from New Zealand.

Less taking, more playing! :) I could listen to this noodling around all day.

G'day Tim, i love the way you play. Melody wins hands down. 🐨

Awesome, I only wish!

Smooth Playing Tim!

I can hear the shades of Johnny winter in the intro solo as well , really nice hinting not direct ripping

Love the Rev!

Hey Tim, greetings from NH! Love everything you do!

so cool all the chops right there... I think I need this class

Good stuff! Love it!

I LOVE Billy Gibbons and the thing I take the most from him is one of the most important elements in all of guitar in my opinion and that is phrasing. He's one of the few guys that deserves to be mentioned among the Gilmour's of the world in that regard.

@CorbCorbin

3 жыл бұрын

Gibbons can put a couple licks within multiple songs, which are immediately identifiable, yet I always wish the solos were longer on the albums.

@daveberkheimer2166

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree. But I do miss some of the variety of sounds and techniques from the early albums.

@michaelsievers8476

3 жыл бұрын

Well lol i think gilmore might with some texas cookin...n baptism in the rio Grande...be mentioned with billy!!!

@michaelschweitzer6718

3 жыл бұрын

When you mentioned phrasing, I immediately thought of Gilmour. Then you mentioned Gilmour at the end of your comment.

@SimpleManGuitars1973

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelschweitzer6718 Great minds think alike. LOL!

Tim always plays so in the pocket. Love it.

More gems - every video unlocks guitar gold! Thx Tim!!

Man this is fantastic.

There should be a KZreadr musician tour. I'd definitely pay to see Tim, Rick Beato and a few others perform live.

@TheDerider

3 жыл бұрын

Add Warren Huart to that band I reckon 😎

@davidbakerscuba

3 жыл бұрын

And Rhett Shull

@davidgordon7673

3 жыл бұрын

Add Paul Stafford Cook and Tico the singing bird to the bill, throw in an exploding-amoeba light show, and I am so there.

@williamdarico2369

3 жыл бұрын

And pee wee Herman too

@brianrossiter2547

3 жыл бұрын

A-YEON on drums

The "spaces" are tasty because they give the ears that extra moment to savor what they heard...just sayin'...

@Scottocaster6668

3 жыл бұрын

Or prepare the ears for what's coming next!

@crabbtrixexp

3 жыл бұрын

yep, although yngwie says "more is more", more is only more if you know what less is, and i don't think he does.

@gokhanersan8561

3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

Indeed! ZZ Top's First Album and Rio Grande Mud remain my favorite recordings from the Rev Billy G

I really enjoy all of your stuff and this one is especially good. If you are looking for an idea for another video I’d like to see you do more with those color tones near the end because those were some of my favorite riffs. Thanks again for your great content.

Just outstanding.

Love those licks man, cheers.

Thank you!