There will never be another like Prince. GOAT.

One completely underrated part of Prince's performance is that he continuously checks in with Petty to make sure he isn't going to overwhelm the vocals. The solos take off, but he never once steps on Tom's singing. Amazing.

@francescobattisti9926

6 ай бұрын

I completely agree. He was a musician. Respecting musicians. Used to play with and to direct a band. Much respect. See the superball show: he played someone else's music for most of the time.

@TheVoxbox13

5 ай бұрын

Agreed. Top of the line professionals.

@RISENTOFALLEN

Ай бұрын

Completely agree.

Word to the wise--never underestimate Prince.

Imagine being on the stage with all those legends, and then becoming "The Show".

A group of rock and roll heavyweights kicking ass and then Prince just walks out and burns the house down. So fun to watch!

@scm0717

Жыл бұрын

That guitar was WAILING not weeping.

@ljh5141

Жыл бұрын

He made that guitar sing!

@sandranorman5469

19 күн бұрын

I saw somewhere else that after Prince threw the guitar into the air, it probably needed a cigarette.

They actually needed a guitar to weep. Who better than Prince? Amazing performance. RIP George, Tom and Prince.

Prince was pretty pissed off that earlier that day a list of the 100 greatest guitarists were posted in Rolling Stone and he was left off, thus this performance. Tremendous performance.

@scm0717

Жыл бұрын

Totally under rated as a guitarist.

@daveking9393

Жыл бұрын

I didn't know that Thanks for sharing.

@stevenmonte7397

Жыл бұрын

Prince should be top 5. If people dig into Prince's music, you will find that he has an amazing ear and plays the right notes at the right time. His solos are usually hidden in the background of his songs, but they are there. He is FIRE!!!! A LEGEND!!

@jimbombadill

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenmonte7397 realy hard to say he or he is top 5 and so on..but yes he was realy realy skilled and as u put it had a great ear...some of his solos are just hauntingly good in the way they sound...but for sure there been people playing faster and so on but i personaly never heard one that played in a way that sounded so right to me almost each time.

@vanessalore9942

Жыл бұрын

Rolling Stone fell down some kind of hole. They haven’t been a good publication in years

Prince was loving that performance. He liked George Harrison, and it was a great way to say goodbye to a legend

Prince was one of the best musicians ever. He could play ALL the instruments. Singing was secondary to his writing and playing.

@Kate98755

Жыл бұрын

same for phil collins

@gfanarakos

Жыл бұрын

@@Kate98755 phil collins had eric clapton though...prince was alone and a singularity...Steven Hawking would say so

@triacatz7139

Жыл бұрын

he's no God like Clapton

@titusrobinson5413

11 ай бұрын

This cat had input on so many hits from pop, r&b, to rock in the 80's and 90's cat's just don't know.

@kathrynstafford7099

11 ай бұрын

He does play all instruments.

Wow, it's like a young George on stage. His son looks exactly like him.

@pauliney6361

Жыл бұрын

It was such a thrill to see his son there too. A bunch of legends up there with prince stealing the show ever so casually 😂

He threw his guitar to God to hold for him til he got there RIP Prince 💜💜💜 best 3 concerts I ever saw.

@scm0717

Жыл бұрын

Amen. Can you imagine the jam sessions he's having right now?

@vanessalore9942

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! And the greatest Super Bowl Halftime show ever!

@Niecy70

Жыл бұрын

Okay I love that!💜

@bethcrumpton476

10 ай бұрын

😢💜

@user-tu9jh2dc2w

16 күн бұрын

Would love to meet him in heaven some day and let him know how much his music affected my life. Just a brilliant musician.

Be it the music, the way Prince smoked that solo, or the shear fact that he's gone and we will never hear him again, this song can bring a grown man to tears.

The reason Prince asked to be part of this performance was because he was pissed off that he was left off of a list of greatest guitarists of all time. I think Rolling Stone magazine did the list. No one knew he was going to break out like that. When he threw the guitar up and strutted off stage was his F you to whoever made the list. He definitely should’ve been somewhere on the list.

@pommie5093

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I was going to tell this story if you hadn't, Kim. Prince was a brilliant musician. People focused on other aspects of his performances but he could play the hell out a guitar. He let the list makers know, they got it wrong!

@livingreflection5

Жыл бұрын

I have never heard that story but it really doesn't surprise me that they wouldn't acknowledge Prince's brilliance. Rolling Stone has always been notorious for the idiots who were reviewers. Their review of Led Zeppelin 1 personally insulted Plant and Page. They went on to slam all their albums until years later when the magazine apologized and admitted they were wrong.

@kimzwolinski9919

Жыл бұрын

@@livingreflection5 I didn’t hear about Led Zeppelin. Most of the people who do reviews or make up who is the best at what ever don’t know what they’re talking about .

Every time I see Dhani Harrison my heart hurts cause he’s JUST like his dad !

Nothing short of classic. Love Dhani’s grin when Prince goes into outer space!

@jmobbinfoo4838

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!!

Prince was one of the all time greatest musicians. Self taught and played 27 instruments. Prince closed many concerts by throwing the guitar at the end

@jimbombadill

Жыл бұрын

that 27 instruments count is not that accurate though...its from his first album and they made differences between water-drums, congo-drums etc and counted in tamburines and so on...but yes he is for sure one of the most skilled musicians ever.

@weeooh1

8 ай бұрын

David Grohl of the Foo Fighters jammed with him and said this about Prince: "He was the best bass player, he was the best guitar player, he was the best drummer, he was the best singer, he was the best dancer. He was just the best."

@goosebump801

6 ай бұрын

@@weeooh1Dave Grohl said it well! 😂👍

Prince in concert was the place to see how amazing he was on guitar.

As much as I love every guy on that stage Prince owned it! RIP George!

@jenniferfoster1692

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Prince's performance is the only reason this video became famous in the 1st place. Of course w/out Prince it would've been wonderful, but not something millions of people would search KZread for.

I appreciate you for being the first reactor Ive seen to actually let Prince's solo play out w/o interruption..BRAVO sir!!!

The amount of talent on that stage could light up the universe.

@davidfeltz8697

Жыл бұрын

It is crazy, Plus playing George Harrison's finest songs to honor him. I doubt the rock and roll HOF saw a performance like that before. total fucking Fire!

Just another day for Prince

Prince was so underrated as a guitarist, though it's not surprising given he didn't want the attention. One of the greatest guitar solos I've ever seen. He is missed.

Both Prince and George Harrison were inducted into the RRHF that evening. Prince is a one man army 💜

Prince. GOAT of musicians. My favorite musician, at least. He IS the guitar. He dedicates everything to the instrument he is playing. I hope I can visit the planet he is from someday. Great reaction, by the way!!!

RIP Prince. Amazing player so underrated.

Prince was unbelievably talented, he did it all, this performance shows what a incredible guitarist he was...his passing still hurts..RIP Prince. 💜

Dude! Prince is the man on guitar! If you notice how he plays so easily and smooth! Unbelievable! RIP he was awesome in concert especially on guitar!!!!

Jeff Lynne is the lead singer of Electric Light orchestra (Mr. Blue Sky, Don't Bring Me Down, etc...) and has been behind many artist productions including the Beatles. He was also a member of the Travelling Willburies.

@johndef5075

Жыл бұрын

He sounds so good here. What a talent. And makes it look easy. And fun.

@pangeatruth7773

Жыл бұрын

Jeff Lynne is the greatest producer in R n R.

@duanecolegrove

Жыл бұрын

He sure turned into a great music producer too Jeff Lynn

@michaelmayfield3158

Жыл бұрын

Tom Petty was part of the Traveling Willburies as well.

Jeff Lynne, the curly-haired guy with the hat & beard singing that smooth second lead vocal here, was from the British band ELO (Electric Light Orchestra), who were very popular in the US in the 1970's. Definitely a band worth reacting to. Steve Winwood was a member of multiple well-known bands and had a successful solo career with some big hits as well. Lots of talent on that stage!

@unrulyjulie4382

Жыл бұрын

Winwood was on the keyboards. The dude playing guitar during most of the song was Marc Mann.

You'll be glad to know, that Prince was well liked by his Road Crew... My Union Brother Gerry, was his Master Carpenter when went on the Road. When Prince was not touring, he still paid his Crew a stipend every week, so they would be available by if he needed them. They could freelance other work, but would be available. A Great Talent, taken much too soon....

My all-time favorite performance of Prince on the guitar, absolute 🔥

@827dusty

Жыл бұрын

This was not an appropriate time to show off.

@erikknudsenmork4536

4 ай бұрын

I think it's perfect. The song is litterly called "Still my guitar gently weeps". So he showed us what a weeping guitar sounds like. Perfection!@@827dusty

This was when George Harrison was inducted into the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Great tribute to George & this is one of his best songs that he wrote. Dhani Harrison (George's son) was playing guitar with all the other mega stars that night. Sadly we have lost Tom Petty & Prince now.

@johnathanstruble1064

Жыл бұрын

I believe this was filmed at the concert for George..a year after he passed. At the Royal Albert Hall in London. Every musician living that George touched and played with, turned out..and the entire concert was amazing.!!….Prince was unannounced, but begged to be a a part of memorial., And they're still looking for the guitar Prince threw into sky at end..lol

@johnathanstruble1064

Жыл бұрын

MY BAD !! GOOD SIR, totally Hall of Fame ,! I stand corrected, and ask forgiveness...lol🙏.. The only thing I was correct about, was they are still looking for that guitar!!.

@Kate98755

Жыл бұрын

sadly Prince was ruined by his drug use, waste of immense talent

@TBoogy3

Жыл бұрын

@@Kate98755 you imply that Prince was taking illegal drugs. Prince was in chronic paid due to years of doing the splits and jumping off of risers, and accidentally died from a laced prescription drug. They searched the local Walgreens trying to see where the drugs came from (he had been there recently) but no one was charged.

@Kate98755

Жыл бұрын

@@TBoogy3 you dressed up that opioid addiction nicely, 😂

You know someone’s shredding and know they are shredding when they smirk like that 😂😂😂😂 Prince was his name but he was King!!! RIP

Prince stole this show! Sadly, we lost Tom Petty n Prince. Their legacy will remain to remind us of how music should be played. ❤️ Ur reaction. Humbled by a blast from the past.👏👍

Jeff Lynne, absolute legend

Prince is totally badass. Standing next to Tom Petty is George Harrison’s son Dhani ( pronounced Danny)… He resembles his father so much. Think of what it was like for him to grow up with all these icons coming over to jam all the time. Just another day for him.

Jeff Lynne has a voice as soothing as a hot mug of sweet tea. I have no words to accurately describe Prince's performance, non that would do it justice anyway.

You've just witnessed the best, by the best. Prince kills it.

Saw Prince 7 times between 1981 and 2007. Those 7 and Live Aid were the best 8 concerts I ever saw.

Not a god damn drop of sweat from that man... Prince was legit OTHERWORLDLY. He can't be explained. Prince just was... Prince. 💜👑👏🏼🏆🥰 (I've been saying since the 90's to play 'Purple Rain' at my funeral. HUGE Prince fan 🤗)

Prince also was inducted into the Hall of Fame that night., performed with his own band too.

Prince IMO, probably the most underrated rock guitarist of all time 🔥🔥🔥

I have to say I think Prince was overlooked when it came to his guitar skills only because everyone loved his voice. He was an amazing guitar player

Prince was a freak of nature, super extordinary talent.Super cool.

Lots of people talk about how Prince just throws his guitar up to heaven at the end, very few people mention how he suddenly just MANIFESTS at 6:24 in this video. Where there was no Prince, there is Prince. Let there be Prince.

🇬🇧 The amount of talent on that stage is off the charts. Rip Gearge, Tom & Prince. 💔🎸

I’m so pumped to see you review this one! Epic performance by Prince and with a stellar lineup! No rehearsal just pure mojo on stage! Steve Winwood is a must go to from his early days to his solo career! Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith he’s been a member of the best! He’s brilliant!! TY for another great reaction! ❤

Fantastic version of one of the best songs ever written, IMHO.

George was the biggest star on stage here, but in spirit only. He was in a band called the Beatles. They are considered by many to be the greatest band of all time. They certainly sold more records. You may want to look into them before you watch a tribute. This song is on the Beatles' White Album.

@lindamosley922

Жыл бұрын

I'm so worried this guy has no idea who George Harrison is...

@sueprator9314

Жыл бұрын

LOL Its funny reading you describe the Beatles as if a person might not have heard of them. It has been a while.

@jamiecook9952

10 ай бұрын

I feel like he may not know who George Harrison is. This is my favorite song by The Beatles, although I do enjoy this version more!

Prince was an absolute virtuoso 👏 Multi talented top performer

I grew up in the era of Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Gilmore, Santana, di Meola, Stevie Ray, BB King, Carlton,-and I can only say Prince was pure genius. (He could do THAT on guitar AND drums, bass, keyboards, and on and on.) RIP to one taken from us much to soon. 🤘🏼❤️✌🏼🫡

Prince was such an amazing performer. He loved it so much that often even after long concerts people knew they could expect him to make a random appearance at a local jazz club or some small pub to continue entertaining people. He was a musical genius, so gifted and talented.

Jeff Lynne is ELO Electric Light Orchestra, you must check out “Mr Blue Sky”

@jasonremy1627

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

The coolest guy on the stage just played a blinder! Love him! ❤️

You really don’t know Steve Winwood?!? Definitely one to dive into! Higher Love, Back in the High Life Again, Valerie, Roll With It, Gimme Some Lovin’, and my favorite, Can’t Find My Way Home - all great songs, and it wouldn’t surprise me if you’ve heard at least one without knowing it was him. He’s been around since the 60’s both in groups and solo. Check him out! Jeff Lynne (second singer) was a founding member of ELO (Electric Light Orchestra), another excellent band you definitely need to jump into!

Prince is in the top 20 best guitarists of all time. He might even be in the top 10. Phenomenal performance! You can see how excited George Harrison’s son Dhani (next to Tom Petty) was when Prince came in. What a masterful tribute to the great George Harrison!!! Wow You really should play the original by George Harrison. He has to be my favorite Beatle. And check out The Beatles!!

Prince kills it on the guitar .. an angry guitar at that. 🎸 Prince was upset with Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Guitarists list cuz he wasn’t even mentioned. Hence, the brilliant angry guitar solo. 😡 That following year Prince got ranked at #39 in the Top 100. 🤜 “Boom”

If you love this sound may I suggest the "Super Group"...the Traveling Wilburys. The group was a passion project of George Harrison and consisted of Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra - ELO), Bob Dylan and the Great Roy Orbison. Start with "End of the Line".

@scm0717

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@daveking9393

Жыл бұрын

Big time!

Rest in peace, Prince and Tom. You are missed.

Marc Mann played the great lead guitar in the first half. Steve Windwood is on the keyboards, Jeff Lynne sings the falsetto part

I say this all the time: Prince and Stevie Wonder have the most talent wrapped up in one person. Nobody can touch their skill set; all the instruments the play, their discography, and their influence.

@cryptozoomauler5505

Жыл бұрын

Stevie Wonder said "If Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, then Prince is the Emperor."

@LeOhio817

11 ай бұрын

💯💯

@LeOhio817

11 ай бұрын

💯

RIP Prince and Tom...two GOATs that are surely missed!!!!

This was Prince's way of saying F.U to Jann Wenner. Wenner is the founder of Rolling Stone and dictator (basically) of the RRHOF. Prince's attendant was off camera and caught the guitar.

A performance to remember. RIP all lost... Tom Petty, Prince

They say the guitar went to heaven

If you're a bad azz and you know it play guitar. If you're a bad azz and you know it play guitar! If you're a bad azz and you know it then your art will surely show it. If you're a bad azz and you know it show it as you walk it. Prince you're a bad azz AND WE KNOW IT!!! Woo Hoo!

Prince was the GOAT! ❤

Prince was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the same night, so he was really amped up and having a good time

Jeff Lynne is the man behind Electric Light Orchestra. He's amazingly talented. If you haven't reacted to much ELO, you should.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony usually has a performer inducting another performer(s) with a speech, the inductee(s) giving a speech, and then the inductee(s) performing two or three of their most iconic songs. One of my favorite inductees at a ceremony was when RUSH was finally inducted in 2013...the induction was by Dave Grohl and the late Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters, who then ducked out and changed to perform with RUSH the song "2112: Overture". You should check it out eventually! Jeff Lynne is the frontman, singer, and musical motor behind Electric Light Orchestra...he was the one in sunglasses. Steve Winwood is one of the greatest keyboard players in rock as well as an amazing singer himself he was directly behind Jeff Lynne on the organ. Prince is severely underestimated as a guitarist since he played many different instruments so well. As a musician, he was almost godlike with his talents since he did everything so seemingly effortlessly. This is hands down one of my favorite Prince moments ever. Every time I see it, I am stunned.

Steve Winwood is a long-time singer, keyboardist, and guitarist who started with the Spencer Davis Group when he was 15 as their vocalist, then moved to Traffic, then Blind Faith (and a couple side-projects, one with Eric Clapton) before continuing his career as a solo artist. Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith are all worth checking out. Looks like he's on the keyboard for this one.

Prince and Tom Petty are jammin together in Heaven!!

Steve Winwood is rock n roll royalty. He's also in the Hall of Fame w/his former band Traffic. He was a child prodigy, multi-instrumentalist and has a singular voice. Many famous rockers sought him out to work with him. Jimi Hendrix wanted to be in a band with him & Steve did play on Jimi's Voodoo Child song. Steve and Eric Clapton were in the band Blind Faith together. He joined his first pro band at the age of 14-15, Gimme Some Lovin is his world famous song while he was a teen. Traffic-Dear Mr Fantasy, Blind Faith-Can't Find My Way Home, won Grammy's in the 80s..Higher Love, Roll With It, Valerie. His catalogue is deep.

Prince is Prince he could do anything he wanted to back in the day💜

AND THAT FOLKS IS HOW IT'S DONE!💜💜💜💜

George Harrison was such an amazing songwriter, singer and musician. He just happened to be in the same band as the greatest, most prolific singer/songwriting duo in all of music history. He's likely one of the ultimate inspirations for guitar players everywhere. Little wonder Prince wanted to play on this.

Prince was always amazing. This one is my favorite. I loved his comment when he did the Super Bowl halftime and they warned him it was raining - his response was 'can you make it rain harder.'

I love Dhani Harrison's big smile as Prince plays his solo in front of him. ❤

And George Harrison's son also playing on stage. After all, it was his father's tribute. He was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame 3 years after his death.

While my guitar gently weeps is a Beatles Staple Its on the Beatles White album (George Harrison Wrote this one).

How is everybody today? Apologize for being late. One of my all-time favorite I remember this induction like it was yesterday. Dahni looks just like his father. And it's such a blessing have prince up there with the traveling wilburys . I'm sure he made Eric Clapton who helped out d George Harrison with this song's production. proud rest in peace to George, Tom and Prince. You will certainly enjoy

Prince just slays in this!!!!

I was pregnant with my first baby 45 years ago the first time I heard this record and it made me feel the same way and all these years and thousands and thousands of listening to it I still feel the same every time

If I ever see a chance of time travel, I will book a ticket to see this live, on a loop. I can only imagine how it was right there like live. Just a moment in rock history. Rolling Stone did an article on the best 100 guitar players and they snubbed Prince. This was his way of saying otherwise. In my opinion, find me something even close. Second place is miles away. There are certain records that will not be broken. This is one. I have to remind myself to breathe every time I hear this.

'Never really gave it a thought before this, but there's a natural similarity in George and Tom's voices. This was nice, Salvo - thanks.

This is a GREAT video to react to. VERY interesting. Love it! Steve Winwood was a part of the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith (Can't Find My Way Home - you should listen to) and had his own albums. Jeff Lynne was the lead singer for ELO. You should look at the "'Traveling Wilbury's" which was made up of Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty. Unfortunately, one by one they passed with only Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne alive now. I LOVE your reaction, especially your facial expressions. Prince made the guitar WAIL.

“I need to listen to more Petty .” Indeed you do. 😊

George Harrison was one of the guitarists in The Beatles (along with John Lennon-guitar, Paul McCartney-bass, and Ringo Starr-drums) - probably one of the most (if not THE most) influential groups to hit music back in the 1960s.

That's one of my top 3 favorite guitar performances ever. To play that with that much style is just unreal.

Dude - GEORGE HARRISON. The Beatle. Yeah, that guy. Being inducted into something. Oh, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. No biggie.

The guitar Mic drop! Prince was amazing!

Prince has always been able to speak with his guitar. This one reminds me of the shear emotion that is evoked in his other masterpiece 'Purple Rain'.

Wow dude. The induction of George Harrison and Prince into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dhani Harrison is George Harrison’s son and Steve Winwood is well known also.

Amazing Performance wonder how many ppl didn't know what an amazing guitarist/musician Prince such an awesome assortment of extremely talented musicians Great reaction

Great tribute to George. Should definitely check out some of his solo work post Beatles, especially from his All Things Must Pass album.

@davidfeltz8697

Жыл бұрын

Beatles were ridiculously stacked with talent George was a great guitarist and amazing songwriter. His solo work is fantastic. A truly remarkable and sweet man

The genius that is Jeff Lynne of the Electric Light Orchestra 🙏😊👍❤️

Having Jeff there was an ultra rare event. For those in the comments that don't know he's the lead singer of ELO and lives in England. He rarely comes across the pond, he must of loved 💗 George's music alot to come play at this event😉

@rrobinson9450

Жыл бұрын

Jeff was with George in the Traveling wilburys- with Dylan, petty and Roy orbison

@alexisr5199

Жыл бұрын

JEFF LYNNE of ELO actually lives full time in La, Cali. He was best friends w George Harrison.

@davidfeltz8697

Жыл бұрын

He was one of George's better friends. they were very close. His vocals with Petty are golden and silky smooth!

@unrulyjulie4382

Жыл бұрын

Jeff has lived in his "Bungalow Palace" in LA for decades. He grew up in Birmingham, England.

@user-ht9pq5gf2c

4 ай бұрын

Jeff and George were best mates. Jeff, George and Tom were all friends.Jeff produced Toms last album and also after George passed he finished Georges final album. They were all friends.Thats why Jeff and tom were fronting the band.

Great selection. The original, composed by George with the Beatles is also amazing. Tks SG

"I need to listen to more Petty" -- We all do...

In full Prince style!! ❤❤❤