Danny Gatton - ACL - Full Show - HQ 

He was my grandfather's best friend, he was a kind, respected man with a great sense of humor, I may have never got the chance to meet him, but I knew I would appreciate him, if I could meet him... My Grandfather's last words, were "I will be with Danny Again", please respect his talent, and don't hate...

Bill Holloman - killer on all...keyboard, sax, trumpet

Danny could play like anybody, but nobody could play like him.

As a '' guitar player '' for fifty-nine years it takes a lot to get my attention. This guy was way beyond special.

I was gifted a trip to Austin by my late uncle and he took me to see the filming of Austin City Limits. I was disappointed at first because I was hoping someone I’d heard of was taping a show. That soon changed the second Danny started playing and I’ve never been the same since. I got home and bought every single tape, CD, and record of his I could get my hands on and I’ve been a lifelong fan ever since.

The similarities between Danny Gatton and Roy Buchanan are eerie. Both possessed fearsome talent. Both lived in the Washington DC area. Both were known for playing Telecasters (in fact they both owned the same Tele at different times). Both had eclectic styles and could play virtually any style of music. Both were fiercely independent. Neither, despite being massively gifted musicians, ever gained widespread fame. And both died -- at their own hands -- just shy of 50. Depression is a monster that robs us all, either personally or by taking some of the best among us.

Danny was a DC legend as was Roy. I played drums on Roy's final California tour in the Spring of the year he died, 1988. However, I used to see Danny on Tuesday nights at the Childe Harold at DuPont Circle with Emmy Lou Harris and with his own band Danny & the Fat Boys. They were always great and I will always have fond memories experiencing both of them in such intimate situations. They were all about the music....and the beer.

Mr. Bill Holloman - Unreal! Just rips it on the keys, sax, and trumpet! Damn!

This entire band is insane. All led by Danny Gatton. Oh my........

As we inch closer to the three decade mark of his passing, he still is and always will be....The Humbler.. RIP Danny

dude is slaying on sax, organ, and trumpet!

2:30 That is one bad ass sax player. One of the best sax solos I've ever heard.

man...i listen to a great deal of music, lots of styles...see a lot of shows...seen a lot of greats, world famous and unknown...but i'm straight embarrassed to admit i've never heard of Danny Gatton before today. like stumbling over a big lump of gold. dude was incredible, and the band is money. RESPECT

At around 10:00 : Danny's smile to the bassist after this one ended his stunning solo: great. He's a great guitarist, and he is happy, when others do outstanding solos, too. I like that.

That talent on that stage has never been surpassed.

The first time I saw Danny was the Flood Zone in Richmond, Va arount 1991. My jaw about hit the flloor!! Every long hang heavy metal player was there from the area and we were all floored at what we were watching. I saw him about another 4 - 5 times in the next 3 years. He was and is still the best I have ever seen! He could play any style better than anyone.

Beyond guitar player just genius. No wonder Joe Bonnamassos' father got Danny to teach him guitar. RIP Danny.

im 56 its 2023 and i haven't heard of this guy before ..thats a legit sin wtf

It's always great to see the expression on a guitarists' face when they surprise themselves.

My goodness. I've listened to a lot of guitar, and I've never heard anything quite like this. Wow.

I had the fortune to attend his concert in DC, which was seriously amazing. Lined up at the front of the stage were guitarists watching Danny in awe.

Players as good as Danny Gatton are often over-looked by fans in favor of leaner, sexier rock stars. Gatton was a guitar wizard. Far more imaginative, creative and advanced than most 'guitar stars'. Danny is in very rare air as one of the most exceptional guitarists to come along in the past 75 years. And, what a great sax/trumpet/keyboard player Bill Holloman is!!!

Danny Gatton is the Uncle of our daughter-in-law Christie Gatton Thomasson. My husband Ron Thomasson knew him from his days in DC.

I lived in the DC area for 20 year during Danny's reign of terror on mere mortal guitarists (like me) but I never saw him live. I know I was working 60 hours a week, but I should have stopped and smelled the roses. Regrets, I have a few. Color me Humbled!

I just found this guy yesterday, in total awe. Never have Ive seen a player with so much range. His finger pickin is unparalleled

Bill Holloman, sax player here is still wailing in 2019. saw him just a few weeks ago. incredible musician. and he's still playing that same filthy sax.

cant believe its 22 years since he died . Got to see him live four times in small clubs in philly area, in 92 and 93. what a joy to watch. Not ashamed to say I cried the day I read he took his life, October 4th 1994, a dark day in my life, couldn't listen to his music for almost a year, but its great to see his music kept alive and new people discovering a truly great guitarist

I've seen a great many things done by a great many guitar players, but until this performance I had never seen a guitarist play with a towel over his hand and still make it musical. Phenomenal. Rest in peace, Danny Gatton.

Unbelievably great guitarist. The sax player as well.

wow...his playing literally covering his hand with a towel is cleaner than mine has ever been, even if I could play what he's playing.

Whoa!! John Candy on sax!!!

Rarely if ever do I see a 27 minute video and watch the whole thing and wish it was longer. Have to do some research on him. My respect.

Wanna know just how good Danny is? Show one of these videos to someone who thinks they know music but have never heard of him. The expression on their face will tell all.

We all have our favorites, and I have mine. Everything you've ever heard about Danny is true... So, like I was saying, we all have our favorites and Danny is one of mine. If he isn't one of your favorites... well... um... you're just wrong.

just such a shame he has only 220,000 views and 2,100 likes. Danny was the man. I saw him in concert many times in the DC area. He was exhausting to watch.

Our band warmed up for Liz Meyer and friends with Danny once in OC MD winter of 72 or 1973.. We had 100 watt Marshall stacks. He was using a 410 "59 Fender Bassman. He comes up to me and states proudly that his Tele and 410 was louder than my Marshall.I didn't argue. He may have been right with a Tele on the treble pickup full volume.

Justa guitarslinger! Amen. Gone way too soon.

Bill Holloman is by far the highlight of this show

There is a sect of guitar players who favor a black guard tele and fender bf/sf amp, namely the deluxe reverb. They play the same type of music and have contributed to the evolution of the guitar world. Danny is a prime example; I love this sect and have patterned my self after it. I have a pair of 71 Fenders, a deluxe reverb and a thinline tele. The tele has a joe bardon in the neck and a custom broadcaster in the bridge with a hollow mahogany body ,the amp has rca tubes and a texas texas heat speaker, the reverb and tremolo work on both channels. This rig with a small pedal board of 6 pedals can do anything. I am a fan of Danny and others like him.

That's it. He is the most underrated guitarist EVER.

i saw him once in a small club in Silver Spring Maryland. It was like watching Da Vinci paint, Shakespeare write or Babe Ruth play baseball. You knew you were in the presence of greatness and it never be equaled .

I Saw Him At The Jade Elephant In Richmond 86-87. He Had Beer Going Everywhere. Just Jaw Dropping Good.

Elvis and Danny are together in music heaven!

goes for the jugular right at the start... awesome

Just in the first song Danny uses a handful of techniques that I'm pretty certain he alone among the world's top guitarists had the physical ability to pull off. In the OPENING NUMBER.

Guitar wizardry? Sure, but he never gets credit for all the great instrumental compositions. He was a great writer/arranger who took hillbilly jazz about as far as it ever went.

This has to be remastered. Amazing music, shows what a great guitarist Danny Gatton was. Really like his subtle laid back style. Great to listen to.

total genius guitarist

Like BluesBorn said below, Danny could do things on the guitar that are simply put, unbelievable. Just that hybred picking alone is near impossible. I've been playing a long time and still can't get the hang of it. RIP Danny, like most of the greats he went too soon, but he did leave us a treasure trove to go rummaging through.

Outstanding player Outstanding band. A guitar player... beyond other guitar players....

Here we are in 2024 and so many people are just discovering Danny for the first time. The Humbler was also the ultimate sleeper. Just astonishing.

What an absolutely fantastic guitarist and so sad he's gone. RIP Danny boy X

There are no words to describe a live Danny Gatton performance. He could do it all and when you left for home you were changed. This was a giant talent and we are still grieving over what might have become of him and his awesome playing skill. At least there are cd and dvd performances to pass along to future generations. The other great gift he left us are Joe Barden pickups which would not exist without Dannys' input.

Friend of my Uncle's. Danny blows me away! Saw him with Vince Gill

no effects pedds... just pure talent. I wish we could have him still today. I can hear him playing with so many others/beck, Garcia, and so many others. we miss you D.G.

sax player just kills it AND he has the very best ducks-ass hairdo of all time! what. edit) look at danny's wall of fender amps - even more better than rock guy's walls of marshall amps.

Few can accomplish the independent finger motion of Gatton.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: no other guitarist puts a big smile on my face. Fantastic!

What a stellar group. Danny certainly was a guitar master.

this was a GREAT show. I've got a copy on an old VHS tape.

I am crying as I watch. How good would Danny be now if he had lived?

What a magnificent force of nature Danny Gatton was. I’m blessed to have seen this band perform live in Philadelphia back in the day.

Such a fantastic player with soooo much appeal! and to any audience! Totally missed! Much love and rest easy

I love everything about this xxx

This splendor and crazy drive ! You did it, Danny !

such a phenomenal guitar player like nobody else how his mind worked with music was truly God- given ability.

Thank You very much , for the power breakfast of art!

C.G.P. - of the highest order!

Bill on sax, trumpet and keys amazing

That baritone sax player kicked the shit out of it! Amazing

As long as I live, I will never forget hearing Danny Gatton's playing for the first time. I was in graduate school in Illinois and had just gotten the "Guitar Player" magazine issue featuring the greatest 'unknown guitarists," and Danny was on the cover and on their 'sound page' recording inside. "Nit Pickin'" was the tune, one of Danny's showcase numbers, and it just blew me away. Later saw DG several times live, and regard those shows are highlights of my musical life. Especially because of how soon he would be gone. This video, just wow - the guy cooly downs a beer and while the bottle is still dripping suds, plays the heck out of it on his Tele on a slide guitar number. What an amazing talent, but just as important - what a total goof! I miss Danny and his humorous approach to life. RIP, DG.... you won't be forgotten. Wish we'd had a chance to share a beer or two. I'd even have paid!

I keep coming back to watch this show.. Best playing and performance .. RIP DG....

Thanks for posting this video

This is inspiring !!!

What a monster! The humbler and crack band performing without the aid of a safety net - a beautiful thing.

Life changing video!!

thank you so much for Danny gatton one of the all time greatest guitar players

really great band , Danny is fabulous

All I can say is wow!

22:50 beer foaming out of the bottle while he's playing slide with it 😂😂😂 - then following up @ 23:40 with the unbelievable towel act !! 🤣🤣🤣

Most amazing man who ever lived. (the singer)

Remember when you could witness something as astonishing as this?....sitting together?...with a beam on your face that could actually be seen and not hidden?...feeling the sheer joy of a live performance?....the people preventing this can't be seen....but you could probably fit them all into a fairly small room.

Les Paul did solos like this. On recordings. Double-tracked. This guy did it with 2 hands and 10 fingers... live! The Humbler, indeed.

The late great John Candy on sax....

Truly one of the greats

wow this guy is fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Around this show that was filmed in Austin he came to Houston. I snuck out of my house. I got in my family station wagon and drove to see that show amazing he is the humbler.

insane, words fail to describe the genius of Danny...

This guy was a machine!

What a show! and what an unexpected treat to see the legend that is 'Towlie' make an appearance LIVE on stage with the band, just incredible.

Hope things are better for ya now Danny. RIP.

Both Roy and Danny were the grandmasters

Simply the best! RIP Danny G

I saw him at the Twist and Shout in Bethesda a few times back in day--man, that guy could play.

My brother loved him and met him in DC... definitely one of the greatest guitarists ever. R.I.P. Danny

Danny Gatton a trully guitarhero...underretead

La prima volta che l'ho ascolto fantastico very very good

Danny was good beyond belief....

What a tone from that old Gibson semi hollow! Danny was a monster player

I grew up outside of DC and was fortunate enough to see Danny on a handful of occasions. I had moved to FL when this aired but I remember feeling like "now you all have some idea!" He was The Telemaster!!!