Watching Nuno Bettencourt figuring out Hot for Teacher is the best thing I've seen in ages. Awesome!

@withaloudnoise7872

3 ай бұрын

Seriously that is the most freakin awesome thing I have ever seen. Nuno should go on tour with Sammy.

@Lamster66

3 ай бұрын

@@withaloudnoise7872 Nah Sammy should stay at home where he belongs

@n0tk0sher

3 ай бұрын

​@@Lamster66oh God amen to that ty

@B_E_C_K

3 ай бұрын

Pretty sure he knew it at one point prior, but damn Nuno is phenomenal.

@wildwoodtop

3 ай бұрын

@@B_E_C_K King Pellet Stove 🤟

I like how when Rick starts to talk, Nuno just starts playing and you can't hear him. 🤣

How cool to watch a master be handed his tool and just observe him in his joy for 10 mins. One thing Rick is really great at is staying out of the way. He seems to never need the ego stroke or the spotlight. Kudos Rick.

@andyhayes7828

Ай бұрын

Rick is a overall better guitarist than Nuno.

This is fantastic. He's like a kid in a candy store. And the more excited he gets, the more F-Bombs he drops. What a great-natured genuine man and superb guitarist. Another example of "You gotta love what you do".

@austinnevels7447

2 ай бұрын

He’s got you fooled hahaha. Totally different with no camera

@KEV_101

2 ай бұрын

Fuck Yes

the more interviews I see with Nuno, the more I'm realising what genuine nice guy who is still that guitar obsessed teenager inside, love it. Thank you Rick for sharing that with us

@lukemanify

3 ай бұрын

Like Paul Gilbert. Booys with toys! And all with a wide smile!

@cliffords2315

3 ай бұрын

He has matured allot since he first got famous, thats a good sign

@cliffords2315

3 ай бұрын

@@lukemanify I agree, ...good personality does show up in thier guitar playing, like with Eddie, he was the happiest guitarist i ever met.

@Win7ermu7e

3 ай бұрын

Imagine if he'd actually been in a real band lol, what a waste of talent.

@keithbriscoe99

Ай бұрын

Definitely talks like a teenager.

Proof that Nuno still sounds like himself on any rig.

@stringtheoryguitars4952

3 ай бұрын

Of course he “sounds like himself”. But he also sounds like Eddie.

@jmggsantos

3 ай бұрын

Is not about the rig, like someone said in the past "it's not about the bike" 😂

@youropionmattersnot

3 ай бұрын

​@@stringtheoryguitars4952 it may be a nod to the previous interview with with Beato where Nuno told a story about playing Eddie Van Halen's guitar and rig and how disappointed he was that sounded like himself on Eddie's rig and not Eddie. Continue being combative of you like it. Or you could learn how to phrase the question without looking like a D bag. Example: "What do you mean by that statement?" Instead of WTF IS HE SUPPOSED TO SOUND LIKE?

@maxwellblakely7952

3 ай бұрын

He has very unique style that’s for sure.

@callingchristiano

3 ай бұрын

...where is the composer...?

He hits the strings so lightly and with just enough palm muting, it makes the strings sound hollow and glassy. Amazing

@bobabooey4537

2 ай бұрын

Hollow and glassy?? I heard a muffled tone for the most part.

@keithbriscoe99

Ай бұрын

And the amp is cookin' so only need to barely touch the strings

One of the coolest chill outs with a master musician I've witnessed. Really gives you the vibe of what it's like to hang with that level of players, phenomenal!

"I haven't played in a while" says Nuno and then proceeds to shred. He seems to be such a kind soul that just loves music. A true master of his craft.

@nonrepublicrat

3 ай бұрын

"Shredding" is for fakers who can't play music. Anybody can make random noise very fast.

@SepticFuddy

3 ай бұрын

@@nonrepublicrat Nothin random about it dingus. Clean it up and you will hear a lot of classical influence from both Eddie and Nuno, plus a lot of sped-up blues licks. The intro to He-Man Woman Hater is right out of Flight of the Bumblebee

@michaelblankenau6598

3 ай бұрын

Yes . He shredded whatever he was trying to play . Can't teach tone I suppose .

@JK-js2td

3 ай бұрын

​@@nonrepublicratNuno has more talent in his pinky finger than you have had your entire life!

@TenFalconsMusic

3 ай бұрын

Both Nuno & Hendrix are/were very humble about their genius level abilities. It's almost as if they have to bring themselves down a few notches so the planets won't go out of alignment due to their gravitational pull. Mars & Jupiter: "I hear some awesome guitar being played... Let's go check it out."

Congratulations to you Rick for creating that amazingly creative environment that Nuno felt comfortable in.

@martinheath5947

3 ай бұрын

Exactly that

@treywalker5827

3 ай бұрын

YES! That is the key.

Great episode. Always loved Nuno. He just loves music - and it shows. Thank you, Rick!

By far the most under rated and under appreciated guitarists of our era

@hugoboufflers4875

23 күн бұрын

I think Buckethead is but Nuno is highly underrated for sure

@jimmydriveway

21 күн бұрын

Not sure how you can say that? He’s had an incredible career, is admired by guys like Brian May and at his age still creating iconic guitar solos.

Nuno is almost 60 years old. And theres only 4 years between him and Rick. Whats his diet like? Or has he sold his soul for guitar skills and eternal youth?

@brianice9846

3 ай бұрын

Vegetarian

@makistza

3 ай бұрын

The boots? Could be! lol

@louissanderson719

3 ай бұрын

Looks like Nelly Fertado’s older sister. He does look good

@jvak7777

3 ай бұрын

Both

@Thetenmaumau

3 ай бұрын

Good old fashioned Azorian genes.

Literally one of the best videos of Nuno ever! Thank you Rick. I love the way you get Nuno to just be himself and do Nuno things! So organic... Thank you!

Nuno is so humble and praises all other guitar players although he is the man. A fun interview where he is in his true element. I really appreciate this guitar hero!

You can SO see how much Nono FEELS what he plays. It's unbelievable. He LIVES musicality. WOW.

You can’t get this kind of content anywhere else. Keep it up Rick!!!!

Everyone knows how amazing Nuno is at absolutely shredding. What people don’t realise until they hear him play unaccompanied like this is how godly his rhythm also is. The dude is like a human metronome even at high speed. His tempo is impeccable

@dredwick

3 ай бұрын

Yeah well, those bends are absolutely basic. They sound weak af bro.

@thomasbrandt8265

3 ай бұрын

It's Nuno not Nino. 😂

@sam_the_man

3 ай бұрын

@@thomasbrandt8265 damn autocorrect

@Songoftiffany

2 ай бұрын

I said the exact same thing to my sister. Watching him play Midnight Express on acoustic is a mind altering experience. He uses the string scratch as percussion and his leg and body movements are doing a harmony type thing to what he’s playing, almost like he is hearing a full orchestra in his head and playing around them . I’ve never seen anyone play like him . He also plays by ear so he has to be a human metronome 😂.

@bobabooey4537

2 ай бұрын

You call the rhythm he played in hot for teacher, godly?!? lol he sounded like me.

This has probably been my favorite interview!! Loved getting to hear Nuno, just sounded so real ya know!

Nuno's been one of my favorite guitarists for a long time and this shows why. Awesome to see this. Like many of my favorites, you can hear his playing and instantly identify him. Incredible.

One can tell he's such a happy person. And humble. I'm not into shredders at all, but Nuno has really got it goin on. Much respect!

@HiredGoonage

2 ай бұрын

dude really isn't that humble

@iwillneverreadyourreplysta7489

2 ай бұрын

Humble where?

@briand66

2 ай бұрын

Playing something is more important than playing anything.

@asimhussain8716

2 ай бұрын

You want humble shredder? Steve Vai is the man.

@HiredGoonage

2 ай бұрын

@@asimhussain8716 nope, he's false humility

the power of Gary Cherone's voice, with Nuno's crazy guitar skills... made for some great tunes. Culminated in the 3 Sides to Every Story album.

@lorenmorgan1931

3 ай бұрын

That is one of the greatest albums ever made in rock in my opinion. Although II and Punchline are great too, but II really takes the cake. I am oddly not at all a fan of the new album though. The engineering on it wasn't great, and the autotune was abused and not well programmed. Hopefully they will do another one with a producer and engineer in the room, maybe another Wagner album. :)

@tube33139

3 ай бұрын

Waiting for the Punchline was my favorite. Sounds like you are in the room with them.

@lorenmorgan1931

3 ай бұрын

@@tube33139 Yeah when my band was recording our first EP, I told the other guy I wanted the album to sound like that, and I found out he was actually in contact with that producer (unrelated, just by chance) to do the EP. Sadly we never made it work out and I ended up self producing the first demos, and listening to them now, they sound over produced unlike that raw sound on Punchline.

@martinkasper197

3 ай бұрын

Pornograffiti ❤

@Sixty-Ten

3 ай бұрын

III sides is friggin amazing, loved that album since i was about 12 years old, one of those albums that makes me want to simultaneously both play the guitar and not bother because I'll never be half that good

That is pure unbridled joy and enthusiasm, and it’s a wonderful thing

What’s awesome to me is watching NUNO with so much experience and talent, discover something new that he loves. And I learn too, big plus! Always love your shows bro THANKYOU ❤

I love just seeing his smile as he's playing, that's the power of music and playing an instrument. Pure joy.

Whats just as impressive as his technical and musical ability, is his groove. It's on point.

@aprilsdiarymusic

3 ай бұрын

Check me out

@sealevelrogan1322

3 ай бұрын

what a load of nonsense

It's always a joy to watch a master of his profession!

So great that Nuno mentioned about how surprisingly clean EVH's guitar tracks were. I've always been amazed that Eddie had like a light crunch on his guitar and wasn't heavily distorted at a time when everyone else was high gain.

Absolutely wild that after all these decades, Nuno, an absolute guitar legend... can't get someone to setup his guitars with low action. You'd think Washburn would send him guitars that play like butter. Insane.

@jgoodman75

3 ай бұрын

Washburn should be waiting on him hand and foot!

@TerribleTommy

3 ай бұрын

@@jgoodman75 Exactly my dude. Hell, I could set it up for him if they won't.

@KeithBlade

3 ай бұрын

So true. He should run them thru the Plec machine, its amazing once you play one, even Sweetwater can do that now for a fee.

Rick- extremely funny that you “tricked” Nuno into to playing as he doesn’t play in reviews. He seems to truly enjoy your guitars and now so did we listening! Great job as usual and your patience shows why you produce so well!

@RKDriver

3 ай бұрын

It would be very hard for any player to resist looking around that studio of Rick's and not wanting to plug a couple in and just... test things out.

@llongone2

3 ай бұрын

I was LOLing too. "Nuno, I know you don't play during interviews..,.but i happened to have a few guitar set ups here, coincidentally, and.." We all benefited from that decision.

@Lordcamilli

3 ай бұрын

@@RKDriver Right?

@TenFalconsMusic

3 ай бұрын

Rick definitely has an awesome stable.

@1kTroopKoopas

3 ай бұрын

Most of what he did was play 😂

This is the greatest guitar interview ever. No talks and stuff just the guitar being the main guy.

Rick u r at a true another lv of interview skills. Tks for sharing your wisdom, what u do for guitar world is far beyond the Sun!

How generous of Nuno to give so much to that interview. He looked like he was having a blast!!

Thank you Rick and thank you Nuno. I watched the interview with a big smile on my face the whole time.

Nuno is unreal!! One of my favs. Such a cool player and so talented

Nuno is very very humble person and a hell of guitarist/musician. Nothing but great respect & love for him

"Get the funk out" is STILL one of my all time favorite leads and style on the planet! It's ridiculous!? That dude's a badass having wrote something that amazing! props... from a 30 something year guitar player/musician. The world seriously needs more of them!

@swetlanaadler6429

3 ай бұрын

Mine too.. and hearing it live is another dimension

Wow! Hearing him knock out that Hot for Teacher stuff, even with the solo all broken up, was a joy! For my money Nuno’s pretty much the only other guy with the energy, skills, fluidity and fun factor to properly emulate or even match EVH.

@GreenCanoeb

3 ай бұрын

"It's been a while..." And proceeds to hit it close enough that the second playthrough would be good enough for any bar band.

@dancarter482

3 ай бұрын

@@GreenCanoeb What an _ear_ he's got! Note for note capturing the essence - all the pinch harmonics everything!

What always strikes me when he interviews is that Nuno talks about the music. Not about himself, but other artists, the music, the guitar, the technicians. How many of us are fortunate enough in our lives to truly feel that passion for whatever our art may be?

Rick love what you do and the intricate questions and approaches is the same questions i think about all the time and I enjoy the way guests open up and actually have to think outside the box for a min to give a impressive answer.

Nuno playing Hot for teacher is a dream come true 07:56

@MainPrism

3 ай бұрын

No doubt, the last 5 mins of this video are pure gold and made my entire week!!! 🔥💪🎸🤘

@jamescampbell4334

3 ай бұрын

Really. 11:51 Would've liked hearing more "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love".

@christineayres7199

3 ай бұрын

That 69 Stratocaster though hand wound pickups which are overwound so they sound like Stacked pickups amazing guitar must be worth a fortune ❤

@bido8176

3 ай бұрын

I wonder if he even practiced that in anticipation before the interview? Or is that just giving it a try after years of not playing it 😮

@sealevelrogan1322

3 ай бұрын

Almost like every guitarist learns a EVH lick or two...

Thank you Rick! We all wanted the same thing, to listen to Nuno. Always enjoy your vids.

Fantastic and such a gent having fun. So inspiring.

Could watch this ALL DAY!! Thank you for this...

They should have asked Nuno to do the VH tribute tour IMO.. he is a huge EVH fan and has the lead and especially rhythm chops to pull it off!

@jerseyshawn4283

3 ай бұрын

He wouldnt do it

@chrislestermusic

3 ай бұрын

And the vocals, which is a big part of it.

@Imperialmusicfan

3 ай бұрын

Has he said that?? @@jerseyshawn4283

@ColtraneTaylor

3 ай бұрын

The greatest EVH replicator is a youtuber called Eric.

@puzzleheadedfox

3 ай бұрын

​@@jerseyshawn4283 moot point because Sammy Hagar would never ask him

I love it when you see some of the shred kings talk about the impact that Eddie had.

Rick this is thee best interview everr!

Content like this is priceless….THANK YOU

The whole full length interview is top notch. One of the best interviews of any artist ever made I would say. I couldn't stop watching, not even to get a drink.

@jamesragsdale8202

3 ай бұрын

Haha. I watched it twice right away. It's like an antidepressant.

Thank you, Rick. Thank you, Nuno! Can't tell you both how much we love this. Playing, talking, and listening at it's finest.

@butcho7492

3 ай бұрын

Nuno is fucking AWESOME!!

Gosh!! Dope!! It's like chatting with his friends while sitting back and relaxing in the living room! What a moment!!

So sick!! This dude rips. I like that open riff pulsating thing

I saw Nuno perform at the Portuguese American club in Hudson MA about 10 years ago. He was the pride of the town. He captures the spirit of Eddie so well. I’d love to see him on guitar in a new version of VH. R.I.P. Eddie, I saw VH’s last show ever at the Hollywood Bowl 10/15. It will always be the greatest rock show I’ve ever been to.

It's fun to watch Nuno genuinely enjoy the guitar, amp, and how it's all set up.

Several months ago we were at a Voyage concert on the New Hampshire sea coast. Voyage’s lead guitarist is Extreme’s manager. Nuno was home from the west coast that weekend visiting family in the Boston area, and he drove up to the concert. For the finale of the show, as a surprise, they brought Nuno out on stage to play the last song with them and I damn near lost my mind!!! What a kick ass way to end a show!!!

Thank both of you.

Peacemaker Die is such a guitar player's love letter to guitar players. What a great groove.

@deanfrohm5634

3 ай бұрын

I went into the video hoping to hear that riff, so good.

@jeff5329

3 ай бұрын

what is the riff he plays at 1:13? that screaming lick 😍

The sheer joy he gets from playing is amazing.

This was an absolute joy to watch/hear! Nuno gets overlooked too often.

These Interviews Are Gold

Love Nuno. ❤️ Hearing him rip Van Halen deep cut riffs and licks made my day. There will never be another Van Halen. How do you top one of the most influential first effort rock albums ever? Put out Van Halen II. I have not met many people that didn't like Van Halen because it's best to avoid those type people.

@Wandering_4ever

3 ай бұрын

There definitely never be another Eddie Van Halen, but have you heard his kid Wolfgang play ?? Making his father proud with his chops for sure ..

@TenFalconsMusic

3 ай бұрын

Now that you mentioned it... It too have never heard anyone say they didn't like Van Halen. Like someone saying they don't like pizza or Ana de Armas' lips.

@jeremyrasemas7989

3 ай бұрын

My father is one of those people - hes an old head guitarist who thinks that “fast” playing is garbage, and totally ignores the mucisianship behind players like Edward, all he hears is the speed. So I drive him crazy by playing EVH riffs and solos all the time lol@@TenFalconsMusic

First off, that blue SG sounds amazing, and Nuno makes the most difficult stuff seem effortless!!! Thank you Rick for giving us the content that we deserve!!!!

Man........ I would like to just kick it with Nuno everyday for a year...... Talented beyond belief .... Genuine and real AF..... Damn....... Respect bro...... One x

Growing up in Boston and seeing Extreme play in Bunratty's and the Channel rock clubs in the 1980's so awesome.

What really strikes me as exceptional is that Nuno still has that teenage freshness in his playing.. you can hear the spontaneity and the zing!

Nuno is an awesome dude and a great player…such an enjoyable interview to watch

He has an incredible rhythm, his phrasing is always groovin... Definitely one of my best guitar players of all time

AMAZING tone thru that 800 and strat.. MAN good playing too

Nuno's passion for guitar compliments his already fantastic level of skill and makes him an even greater guitar player for it. 😎🎸

Even now gone, Eddie VH's remains so present in Nuno's mind, that's so impressive. It's like Eddie's ghost is floating around all guitar players from that generation.

Holy crap dude, this is awesome! Thank you for sharing.

I love the way he's using the left-hand thumb! Rick you Rock!!!

2:30 Nuno's guitar tech dusts off his resume.🤣🤣🤣

@section8usmc53

3 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing, but the way you put it was friggin hilarious! 😆

@youropionmattersnot

3 ай бұрын

Pretty funny. Although, Nuno is sponsored by Washburn.😮 The bigger question is, why is Washburn sending anything to Nuno that needs "set up" to play better? Honestly, it sounded like he was struggling with the lower action. Not having to "work his ass off" for every note comment hit home.

@aprilsdiarymusic

3 ай бұрын

I agree 100% @@CanYouDig

This was a real treat! Very cool of Nuno to just hang out and fan boy over EVH.

I just love watching the smile he gets when he's playing guitar! The guy fricken loves it, even when it's not his own rig!! And we love him! He is my GOAT!

"Always" amazed that there is so much blues in Nuno. Like it!!!!

I have no idea why people aren't subscribed to this channel. It rocks, man!

Listening and watching him play EVH with that smile and enthusiasm. I'm a drum guy and I can't stop smiling. Brilliant

@unknwn_usr3077

3 ай бұрын

Time stamp plzz 😂

This was so raw and real, I loved it.

Rick, as a drummer and guitar dabbler on my son’s gear, I thoroughly enjoyed this segment. Please stay eternally youthful, Rick. Much love from Ireland (Gods Country) ✌🏻❤️

That strat sounds amazing!

Juno is clearly having a blast! And I think you have a great gift for creating a space in which great musicians can simply enjoy their craft, thus allowing us to do the same. Thank you!

I was playing when I started this video, then Nuno started playing and I put it down. What a master.

Man, that was so much fun watching Nuno just let ‘er rip. He’s such a talented musician and, from what I’ve seen, seems like a good person.

The white Strat rocks ! 🔥 Hot for the teacher ! 🎸💫

Nuno is like the Terminator. He cannot be stopped! :-D Met him on a Generation Axe tour and he's just the most down to earth, coolest celeb I've ever chatted with. If watching Nuno groove doesn't make you smile, you should see a doctor!

@aprilsdiarymusic

3 ай бұрын

Check Aprils Diary out 🕶

This was awesome, thank you!

I think Sammy should give him a gig on the tour. Love seeing Nuno playing his idols riffs. RIP Eddie🤟🏻 I listen to you EVERY DAY. You may be gone but definitely not forgotten.

@tonytech5520

Ай бұрын

I like the idea, but I haven't heard Nuno play anything Van Hagar yet.

This is awesome. Nuno is one of the most amazing guitar players and coolest guys to walk this earth. Thank you so much for those precious moments you get with your guests Rick. Love you both!

Watching Nuno play makes me smile laughy my ass off. The sheer joy it brings him to just go and try to rip it! One of the truly talented guitarists of our age

Man I love listening to him play! And I'm glad you mentioned this was a second channel as I had no idea, lol. I just saw your name and picture and clicked on it

Amazing to watch someone who absolutely LOVES to play!

5:53 never underestimate the game-changer that a properly set up guitar can be. It took me far longer than I care to admit to realize how important guitar maintenance is to the playing experience. I may never play like Nuno, though I'll be damned if I'm not going to be comfortable while I'm playing what I can.

I'm going to subscribe. Nuno made tears leak out of my eyes slightly. Haven't came close to crying happy tears for two decades.

@sealevelrogan1322

3 ай бұрын

get a grip

This just puts a smile on my face watching him figure out eddies stuff and its great!!

i will never grow tired of watching these "guitar gods" just having fun. Blows my mind how amazing these guys are....

Nuno is so great and such a great dude. Love his Eddie props. Thank you for sharing! RIP EVH 😢

That 'Hot for Teacher' run was majestic. I found Nuno really early in life without knowing it. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was pretty much the first movie I saw in the cinema. It was years later I realised Nuno scored the montage of the historical figures running through the mall. Fabulously talented guy, can't wait to see him again live, if you are reading Nuno....people in Scotland know who you are too!!! We have some venues here!!!

@BenMcrea61

3 ай бұрын

I saw Nuno and Extreme at the O2 in Glasgow - he knows where Glasgow is !

@iwillneverreadyourreplysta7489

2 ай бұрын

Nah

Every interview I’ve seen with Nuno, he seems like such a good dude

*By far* the most intimidating guitarist I've ever had the pleasure of seeing live. He's an absolute monster, and it's completely effortless.