Danny Turk the Homeless Guitar Player in Tampa Florida 

He may not have a home...but he has metal, Gods greatest gift to man...

I am a guitarist, and I can only imagine what it's like to play out there breathing exhaust fumes with a broken guitar. He may not have the best equipment or top-notch technique but he certainly has heart. My respects go to Danny and the keeper(s) of this channel. All lives matter.

When a duct taped squier plugged into a vox has better tone than you

Dude has a VOX...in a shopping cart...hooked to a car battery. Florida.

This man is living, unlike those people racing by in their cars.

The lady driving by at 2:00 sounded like she was on a land speeder from Star Wars

I'd give this dude some bucks for this... I like him.

You know what the best thing is? He looks happy playing that guitar. I honestly find it so touching that even though he's in such a difficult stage in his life - a part where any prospect may be seemingly hopeless - he has still managed to find something to keep him going and keep him happy. It's true when they say music is the best drug of all, y'know

This man is making the most out of his life and he's fucking doing what he loves. This guy is awesome.

I used to be homeless for many many years and out there I met some of the most talented and well-mannered people I have ever met who experienced some tragic misfortunes in their lives God bless them all may his hand and favor be upon them always. amen. and amen.

So i met this other talented homeless man in Dallas,Tx! I give him change and i swear he is the fastest son of a bitch! He runs so damn fast to the liquor store ,and t think he likes donuts cuz he always has white powder all over his face!

that moment when a homeless has better gear than you

It really amazes me how many assholes are in the world. Where I come from you don't judge. He might not be the best guitar player I've ever heard but he's doing what he likes and what he has 2 do 2 get by. Keep on rocking Danny! Hopefully someone will take him in and help him get back on his feet.

I am a disabled person in Missouri. I spent 3 years living on the street, in shelters, and on a couch I could find when I could. I finally got my disability. Life was hard ! I lived in pain with all I owned on my back. Some people think that if you are on a corner with a cup you are just a drunk or addict....Well, some are, but some just get lost in the cracks,,,,I was in a crack, and God came to save me, but it took three years, and they were HARD ! I have played guitar all my life, and I think that man in Tampa is a hero...not so much that he plays guitar, but that he still has the will to try and make an honest living. If he drinks it away, well that's his business ! Tho shalt not judge. I would be proud to pick with him, and if somebody knows that man, or the man who took notice, please have one of them contact me. my you tube vids are by the name getpicker. Please leave info there. Maybe you will like the vids ?

I've got lots of respect for people that provide entertainment for a hand up. I was in the same situation for 13yrs in downtown Los Angeles due to addiction. I'm grateful for the help I received from the seemingly small number of people with huge hearts! Never give up on someone in that position because it takes longer for some than it does others. I'm grateful I made it out alive.....

This guys lack of basic guitar knowledge was bothering me lol

"Is this a bass" really nigga

If this man gets famous the fender custom shop will do a replica of his beat up squier and charge 2k for it.

Dude he's homeless. Not a baby kitten lol talk to him like a person.

Kurt is not dead ^^

I used to see Mike dance all the time. It's sad to hear that he passed. I'm around Fletcher all the time, I have yet to see this guy.

That strat is reliced af

I've seen this guy every time I go by and throw him a tip lol

I would of been more impressed if he started djenting some Iron Man. Dunn Dunn Dundundun CHUGCHUH CHCUCHC CHCU

I'll give all the cash in my pocket! That's a real american!!

Wow, you just never know who can be great at guitar playing.....

That guys moustache would kick Sam Elliots moustache's ass.

This is raw and honest relic guitar. Playing is best therapy. I have played over 40years guitar. It keeps me sane like this man. Music is last and only friend for somes.

And he has a better goddamn tone than most people on youtube!

Good job Danny! I would imagine that playing your guitar has helped you pull a few more bucks as opposed to not having it out there with you. God Bless and I hope things get better for you.

duck tape for better sustain :P

Better than kirk hammett

thanks for being nice to the homeless! , warms my heart, giving this guy his 5 minutes of fame!

beter then lil Wayne!

iron man...close enough 👌🏼

I just want it to be known. Tampa, FL is a real shit hole.

I thought he did good, considering his situation and what he was playin' on. I want to thank you for stopping to talk with him and posting this. Too many times too many people walk on by or utterly avoid the homeless people altogether. And, don't worry about these negative remarks. There are hate mongers who get off on spreading their kind of BS. So, thanks, again. God bless you. LLAP \\// (Live Long And Prosper) Gene Bellamy

Thanks for stopping and making this video..

i donno why but everytime i see an interview of an homeless man, these men are so real and such nice people

That awkward moment when a homeless man is a better guitar player then you.

Better than simply asking for money - doing nothing for it. Sound and musical quality does not matter if one tries to survive.

Man has good taste in music... :-)

Greetings from Brazil!! Amazing !!! We must give some love to this people that live in this cruel world of " winners and loosers".

Music. The universal language throughout the world. Thumb up! Beer up!

Cool how he improved Iron Man and NIB

This man makes my day everyday on my way to USF.

holy shit kurt cobain is alive and still rock'n!

This video works just fine. and what a wonderful thing you guys are doing, to show the world that there are homeless people out there that are not just drunks, or whatever. A lot are intelligent, caring, loving , and talented human beings. Bless you!

I recall seeing this 5 years ago when this video was still new and under a million views. Crazy to think how much time has passed.

How can I contact this guy?? Maybe I can give him a place to stay, and maybe play some music to boot??

Nice to see John Frusciante is doing all right.

He has a better sound going on that amp than most concerts that I have attended!

Wow that's just WOW!!!!! He plays better than anyone I've seen. 10/10

For real, it sounds astoundingly clean for the equipment he's been provided. Hang in there bro

I play guitar in a band an I highly respect Danny and to the dumbass who said he's horrible do you play ? probably not so you don't know what it takes and the fact that he keeps on playing even with his circumstances that's shows a lot of respect

Hey that's Dickey Betts!

Rock on Danny.

man Danny is living more than most with a life

This guy looks so much like my dad it's unreal. And he also loved to play guitar, God do I miss him

Homeless but with a better amp than mine !!

Don't quit your day job, Danny.

That classic squire sound.

WOW😱 he is really cool ... Even though he is struggling he can still play thats a real player and i wish someone would help him someday...😕

you have to appreciate things as they are , this man can do what many musicians can not do, this man can play with his heart , enjoying the moment that music gives him playing well on bad plays and enjoys it. to the envy of those without life that make everything as others like not caring if mostly enjoy what he does ... this man teaches us to be happy with so little ... hopefully fender watch this video and give him one guitar so that this man can continue to enjoy the music ... and people ... MUSIC HAS NO SOCIAL CLASS ANYONE CAN MAKE MUSIC JUST NEED A MINIMUM OF DESIRE AND HEART !!! hay que apreciar las cosas como son, este hombre logra hacer lo que muchos musicos no pueden hacer, este señor logra tocar con el corazon, disfrutando del mometo que la musica le regala, tocando bien on mal, toca y lo disfruta. para la envidia de aquellos sin vida propia que hacen todo como a los demas les gusta sin importarle si principalmente disfrutar lo que hace... este señor nos enseña a ser feliz con tan poco... ojala fender vea este video y le regale una guitarra para que este señor pueda seguir disfrutando de la musica... y gente... LA MUSICA NO TIENE CLASE SOCIAL, CUALQUIERA PUEDE HACER MUSICA SIEMPRE Y CUANDO TENGA UN MINIMO DE GANAS Y CORAZON!!!

Damn i give this guy props, And im complaining i want a new guitar...

His amp setting is very reminiscent of Nirvana...

The man's got good taste using VOX.

Homeless lives matter. This was a great video and when I'm in Tampa again, I'm looking for Danny.

hey Danny, i think that you sould be a great person, and the most important, YOU ARE A FREE MAN. Regards from Barcelona.

I met the dancing man before, but not this guy. I just feel bad for them.

I learned to play Iron Man back in the day....right after Smoke on the Water!

Kurt cobains is alive 😯😯

thats sucks but you know he is happy. just proves how powerful music is for the soul. God bless

That's about the level of success a good musician can make nowadays.

Start an entire homeless band. ... See if they can hold it together long enough to do so much as one gig.

Is that a bass?Really?Are seriously that clueless about guitars OMG

it's just power chords, but still props to him for at least knowing how to play the damn thing

Danny my man. you rock!!! come to Austin Texas and you will be a celebrity in the city. Austin is the live music capital of the world. we'd love to have you here.

Damn id love to chill a whole day with danny. Guy looks chill af

i have mad respect for this guy because he plays nib

why can't he talk to him like a regular person?...

Target called... they want thier cart back.

homeless....this Danny guy should be famous. hes got talent

@HOMELESS LIVES MATTER I am homeless mike from Las Vegas Nevada my sister sister I've never met (she was adopted b4 I was ever born) lives in Florida. I still haven't got a chance to go to Florida yet it was just 5 months back she found me. Anyway I'm going off subject a little Just wanted to say that is really cool man I respect you a lot for making videos like this and putting yer heart in it man I do the same thing as Danny does here in between jobs/houses/ and bands I am actually a bassist tho and played for 15 years now and man I just wanted to say thank you for doing this man it's really cool to see someone do videos like that I mean that cost u no money to make and like a few minutes of yer life and really give another human some help with their hustle in life ✊🏻🤘🏽✌🏻️🤘🏻✊🏼👊🏻🖖👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙈🙉🙊 Somebody please surprise the next street performer you see a pizza 🍕 and maybe a beer🍻

Hope Danny it's Ok. At least, he's manteining his dignity.

Did this guy really call that strat a base lmao I'm dead

what is his name again? josh homme-less?

God bless this man

Awesome!! For The Little That He Has.. God Bless HIM!!

"is that a bass"

someone buy him a new guitar

I'm the only one that expected to watch him play something great?

Hey man. I love the fact you stopped and did this. Great way to document things that would likely be forgotten. I need to do things like this more.

talent never dies

This dude just seriously asked if it was a bass... 😑

Is that a bass? wtf.....

the guy looks like he has taken a beating from life & had a hard time getting his mental faculties together. I'd say he needs more than a few bucks to get by for the next 48 hrs.... This country needs to stop ALL "foreign aid" for the next 3 or so years & help it's own out (mental illness, veterans, disabled, elderly & poor etc..) what's even more disgusting is the private sector has seen huge gains in wealth - the upper 10 to 5% - and what have they done..? I know there are exceptions, but the state of this country is pretty fucking sad.....

He still does it to this day....

Thanks for taking time to post this. Since I'm on the side of the country give him 20 bucks for me.

Thought the cameraman was the homeless one