Elliot Easton - Guitar Power

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This week on Guitar Power, lead guitarist for The Cars and The Empty Hearts, Elliot Easton talks with host Dweezil Zappa about his greatest influences, favorite guitars, and classic leads from "Shake it Up" and "Best Friend's Girl".
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@BluesLicks101 4 года назад

Elliot Easton is in actual fact a National Treasure.

@Bix12 6 лет назад

Elliot has written more infectious musical-sounding, hook-laden solos in that kind of music tha anyone I can think of - he's a genius that way

@NormAppleton 2 года назад

When Elliot lets loose, it's shocking and crazy. I tell people how important he is to the Cars.. Elliot is just amazing.

@randyzeitman1354 8 месяцев назад

He is the best Pop rock song, guitar, soloist, ever… Better than Paige better than Gilmore better than Knopfler.

@JoelDubay 6 месяцев назад

Def not a genius, but talented.

@CorbCorbin 6 месяцев назад

Tony Iommi wrote more. I could go on, but I dig Elliot, and he has great solo and guitar work on even Cars stuff I don’t like.

@CorbCorbin 6 месяцев назад

@@randyzeitman1354 That’s because none of those three players wrote music to make a “hit” pop song, until Knopfler did a few in the 80’s, even though it was really just record execs pushing it. If the Cars are a band you like better, that’s fine, but he wasn’t doing anything comparable to the players you mention.

@billpholde4816 Год назад

Elliot Easton, super-tasteful player who's solos are concise and creative. Underrated player's player.

@ebeyslough 7 лет назад

what a great band Cars was, and what a great host Dweezil is.

@tonym994 5 лет назад

w/ a good tone on that SG. was that Frank's? I'm from Boston, so the CARS can do no wrong. this was fun.

@joebutler3608 8 месяцев назад

@@tonym994 Boston guy here too, Eliot was one of my earliest guitar influences and everyone would be like "What? Have you heard George Lynch, Steve Vai, Satriani etc?" Nothing against those guys, but Eliot is such a craftsman I just loved his playing from jump. I should note as stated above, Dweezil is a very gracious host.

@tonym994 8 месяцев назад

@@joebutler3608 have not heard Lynch, but I will. everyone, check out Dave Hole from Australia. saw him twice at the Original House of Blues. couldn't understand why he'd been so overlooked. 'Steel on steel' is one of his best records.

@marksc1929 6 лет назад

....every fkn note that Elliott Easton ever played with the Cars was cool....such a tasteful player ....

@jeffreyjohn2037 3 года назад

Tasty Jackie Mason wigs too

@waynecorners6 7 лет назад

I'd love for him to break down every solo. Underrated player.

@ronj9448 5 лет назад

He does - you can buy his DVD

@bobdillon1138 3 года назад

His solos aren't hard to learn.

@ashtonhugh3952 2 года назад

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@briarkashton3461 2 года назад

@Ashton Hugh instablaster ;)

@Sinfulgaiden 7 лет назад

Fucking awesome player. The Cars debut is one of the best records ever!

@robertgoodwinr6523 2 года назад

For sure, even his tone/playing here is awesome!! a true natural

@laurelwood791 Год назад

E.Easton is thee most talented, creative , original, of all guitarists. I would love to simply shake his hand and say THANK YOU, for all and each song. THE CARS never would have been who and what they were and are if not for each one of them. Ben gone way way too soon, way way too young, and Ric way to suddenly. Thank you Elliott, Greg. David . Be well and safe. Long live THE CARS. Immortal on film and recordings forever and will reach generations to come.

@guitarguy07 Год назад

Elliot did an amazing job of transcending the typical interview back and forth with his answers. A generous guest and of course a legend!

@iansnyder274 4 года назад

i got goosebumps hearing Elliot nail the solo and that special touch he has ...one of the greats!!!

@doyourbest999 7 лет назад

wasn't sure about Dweezil when I saw he was taking over, just because I liked the last two guys. my reservations, however, were unfounded. he's knocked it out of the park in both episodes.

@tlaxa 6 лет назад

EE - one of the most underrated guitarist out there.

@Wrecktoid 7 лет назад

Elliot is a top five guitar player for me!

@thomaspollock8167 5 лет назад

@loopy Ruane YEP

@bondomofo7630 4 года назад

The most under-rated guitar player in rock and roll!

@777Yoni 7 лет назад

"You're All I've Got Tonight" has always been one of my favorite solos. Just ridiculously good. As a side note, I almost fell into Dweezil's reverb and never clawed my way out. Good lord, that was wet.

@Jamler3 7 лет назад

3:04-3:30 Pay Attention Lead Players... This mentality leads to greatness... 7:01-7:30 So brilliant

@panainvisible 3 года назад

he hasn't played it in years, and still remembers it perfectly, what a legend.

@Bodyknowledge77 7 лет назад

Elliott has done some of the most tuneful rocktastic solos!... The solo for "Tonight She Comes" has that especially particular spastic rocktasticness.

@PedroBernardiGuitarra 7 лет назад

Please, make these longer! Great to watch!

@recklesswhisper 5 лет назад

Elliot has it DOWN! ^..^~~

@presapus 7 лет назад

Could have done this whole show on his Touch and Go solo...wished he'd had mention that one.

@jesselobo3213 4 года назад

"Give me more Elliot Easton tone" wow, so infectious and as a lefty I could learn a lot from Elliot.

@greensombrero3641 3 года назад

When you got Dweezil learning guitar from you, you've made it big. EE is one of the greats - no doubt about it. This is a great interview! THANK YOU MAN!

@mercible 7 лет назад

I can't tell you how many times I've listed to those same licks from the Cars records, and they just never get old! Good Stuff!!!

@100chuckjones 5 лет назад

Im not sure how many times I've seen the same old cliché used when referring to Elliot Easton... "This guy is so underrated". And every word of it is true. I grew up in Boston watching this band transform in to a huge arena act and this was the guy that put the special sauce on The Cars. He was that hard rock edge that made me value their music like no other. PS- Having Ben Orr sharing vocals also helped quite a bit too.

@RichardFriendartist 5 лет назад

I just wrote a comment similar...I was about 11 when I got into the Cars and we thought he was great and underrated at the time.....you could just tell he was very special and something was a bit magic but fit almost seamlessly into the songs...not easy to play that great and be so interwoven into the music that you don't show off but still play amazingly.

@michaelanderson2881 4 года назад

The guy that made their HOF induction speech said EE was The Cars' "secret weapon". I guess it's not a secret any longer!

@jacksaintjack2844 Год назад

The #1 guitarist in my top fave players of all time. His solos were so eclectic and though seemed fragmented, fit together like a Picasso. So creative, out of left field. Didn't sound like anyone else. So unique. Short and sweet. Not trying to impress with how many notes he could play in 3 seconds. My favorite solo is the gymnastic solo in "Tonight She Comes" and if you listen closely (it is subtle) he uses his tremolo bar and feedback to go into and out of the main body of the solo. Pure musical genius.

@recklesswhisper 7 месяцев назад

He is my number one guitarist, interesting guy he is! ^..^~~

@Geoff_24 3 года назад

So underrated and forgotten. Elliott Easton is so hip. The Cars were such a pop oriented and he still managed to make solos that were so unique and were also absurdly good.

@michaelmendillo7513 3 года назад

What a talent ! He is the type of player that can not only play with any band,,, but can also bring that band to stardom just by his unique style and awesome licks,,,,just awesome !!!

@justingarcia7722 7 лет назад

As much as I love the greats, Beck, Clapton, Hendrix...my favorites are the song guys: Harrison, Easton, Bloomfield...if you can hum a solo like the hook of a song, you did good! Great series

@brianl3766 4 года назад

Dweezil: Yeah, Yeah...Yeah, Yeah....Yeah, Yeah....Yeah, Yeah....Yeah. Astonishing!

@earnhardt3613 3 года назад

One of my ALLTIME favorite's..................... E Easton still kicking ass after 43 year's !!!

@Beringtunes 7 лет назад

Agree with all who said Dweezil kicks it outta the park on these interviews. As one who grew up playing many songs by the Mothers of Invention, I've always had an appreciation of Frank's playing, and then of Dweezil's, of course. As to Elliot Easton, this gives me a new appreciation for HIS playing. Of course, it was NO surprise to hear of his influence from The Beatles, (a daily occurrence no matter from where!) and George's MO of playing only what's needed, what serves the song - if anything - and no more. More players should pay attention to that concept! "Say more with less." Yup. A WELL-spent 10 minutes! Thanks!

@gretchenmenn 7 лет назад

Such a great interview! Elliot Easton is such an inspiring and creative musician! Awesome questions from Dweezil, too! I agree this could have easily been an hour long interview.

@Liyingbemo 5 лет назад

GOD you're lit

@imjspaceman 6 лет назад

Excellent, interesting interview. Elliot and the Cars were a totally fun and original band and Dweezil Zappa is an excellent interviewer. Thanks!

@alexraphael6534 4 года назад

Iconic and unsung. Jeez. So great to see this stuff all these years later. Awesome.

@RichardFriendartist 5 лет назад

one thing I remember is even as a kid at 11 years old...we knew elliot was great, was underrated and played so freaking tastefully...that's impressive you can get that from a guitarist at such a young age...but his playing was just perfect for the song and never overdone although you sort of knew instinctively he could play far more if he chose to/

@torontolarrivee7965 7 лет назад

Interesting to hear his philosophy on composing solos - very Beatles-y

@andrewpatten9829 5 лет назад

Elliot Easton has never gotten the respect he deserves. I cite this all the time, but check out his solo on "It's All I Can Do." It's so good and serves the melody so well. Plus, as he talked about, he starts it by beautifully dovetailing from Benjamin Orr's vocal then ends it by perfectly setting up the next verse. It's not as technically impressive as, say, his solos on "Touch and Go" or "Shake It Up," but it's gorgeous in its own right. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NnAhnSJGdEs.html

@jtknapp3261 5 лет назад

His Cars solos were always in service to the overall sound of the song, while being fresh and often jaw-dropping and leaving you wanting more.

@David_Watts Год назад

Watching the music come ALIVE in this segment NEVER gets old!!! Elliott Easton is so badass.... CRAZY!!

@mikesharpsongs 7 лет назад

My God, this was pure joy to watch and listen to. Thanks so much for posting!

@highvolts6620 6 месяцев назад

Elliot “Awesome” Easton. The greatest short solos ever. Tasty chops for sure.

@PauloCesar-mo7mx 5 лет назад

Dweezil is the man with the awesome concept interviews. Intelligent questions and interactions with guests. Cars music will live forever.

@EthnHayabusa 4 года назад

Elliot is so under-discussed. Iconic stuff.

@David_Watts Год назад

WOW...I've got a tear and a smile, all at the same time!! That last bit was INCREDIBLE...🙏🙏

@sararichmond8476 25 дней назад

Elliot just blazes away like it's the most casual thing in the world and every note he plays is astounding. His playing absolutely floors me. 🎸🌄💥

@chuckdriver8269 6 месяцев назад

Elliot Easton is an American icon and has been blowing my mind for decades! I am truly in awe of just how unique and special Elliot’s work is! Thanks Elliot we love you buddy!🎸❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸

@dasteelerfan1 5 лет назад

Got a lot on my head is my favorite Elliott is a great player

@sweendawg7274 4 месяца назад

One of my all time heroes!!!!

@Truthmoses 4 года назад

two of my favorites-Dweezil Zappa and Austin Powers.

@joshalger6059 2 года назад

Man...elliot is a monster player to put it lightly..

@SCgroove 3 года назад

Wish this could’ve been an hour long. Great job.

@fromelmstreetgames 5 лет назад

I imagine these videos are really one hour cut down, and I'd love to watch the uncut versions.

@adamserafini6945 9 месяцев назад

What a creative gift he has .More then just a physical playing skill .The Cars would had never sounded like the Cars with another lead guitarist .

@JayRutherford Год назад

Eliot! I’m also a lefty. I also started after seeing Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show in ’56 (I was born in 1950). Got my first guitar Xmas ’56. Guitar has always been a side gig for me, but I still play (every day) the lefty Strat I bought in ’68.

@sergeantfury785 4 дня назад

I love Elliot. So humble and unassuming...... GREAT guy and an even better guitar player.

@realRonStubbings 5 лет назад

Elliot was my inspiration to play the guitar. The Cars made me love music and write.

@JasonWingate-nl7jd 2 месяца назад

Most talented guitarist to ever come out of Brooklyn, New York. Loved Eliot’s creative style which was a perfect fit for the Cars success.

@MrMusicguyma 7 лет назад

Elliot Easton is a prince, unaffected down-to-earth, just sharing music. Dweezil is an OK guy, too.

@kiltedwolf2 Год назад

In a touch of irony, I just saw an incredible documentary on Frank Zappa last night on Hulu. Not sure how this one escaped me as the film has been out for a while. Of course, there's a young Dweezil and his brother Ahmet in the background. Dweezil must have really enjoyed growing up in the Zappa household. He has his father's fluent, natural delivery. It shows here as he interviews one of my all time favorites. . .Elliot Easton. This interview went by so fast that I was hoping it would last twice as long. Elliot Easton is a legend. NOT underrated. Guitar afficionados everywhere know this man and his work.

@dewwhatchadew1 7 лет назад

these are so great they need to be alot longer. these little ten mins. videos are such a tease. this stuff is gold if your a guitar lover/ music lover...

@MikeWulf Год назад

Elliot is one of the smartest and most talented musicians that I have ever listened to. Goosebumps.

@scottbartlett4853 Год назад

So lucky to have the Cars as my very first concert. I love that at 7:43 he's telling his tricks. His playing was no trick, his approach could be.

@QuestForPerfectSound 7 лет назад

There are so many things I love about this video

@michaelmcgregor1776 7 лет назад

What a treat. Love both these guys. Elliot Easton's phrasing is so nice.

@dukegreened 3 года назад

first time i've felt pure joy in, well almost a month. gratitude.

@RoaringPhilosopher 7 лет назад

Such a genuine joy to watch this unfold! Please release extended cuts, as an aspiring player this is all truly a great inspiration and fountain of knowledge and even wisdom!

@superflea72 5 лет назад

excellent video! Elliot has always been one of my favourites, and this is pure gold. I also love that Dweezil is loving it as much as I am...great interview.

@slammerband2009 4 года назад

What a great video!!! Gave me friggin chills!!!

@The.Last.Guitar.Hero. Год назад

His best solo was 'just what I needed ' for me

@tractordirt 7 лет назад

Awesomeness. I've always been amazed at Elliot's solo creations!

@mikeriesco6174 6 лет назад

Loved this!! Was totally singing along to Elliott's demoing of those classic Cars riffs. More!!

@jamesrockford2626 6 лет назад

EE is one of the great ones

@al6347 2 года назад

When I'm feeling down I listen to the Car and then " I'm Moving in Stereo

@juniorsguitarranch6368 7 лет назад

Wish these were longer! Could watch them all day.

@fburtt 7 лет назад

So cool! 2 of my all time fave guitarists!

@harpethguitar 6 лет назад

Sweet! I've got to learn ALL these solos. Every Elliot Easton solo is pure genius!

@RangKlos 7 лет назад

This makes me so happy without any apparent reason.

@trailertrashmusic1004 2 года назад

Guitar power indeed! There's not enough words to say how much we love this! Well done, Dweeze!

@nsiepmann 7 лет назад

Great stuff again!

@rexxengineering8333 Год назад

Both solos from You're All I've Got Tonight are among the best ever played. They are true works of art. Thank you, Elliot!

@drlarcey 6 месяцев назад

Elliot it's great that you're doing all of these RU-vid's awesome thanks big inspiration

@chocloditelensman 4 года назад

This was sooo awesome ! Elliot just rocks it.

@NVRAMboi 2 года назад

Hate I was late in finding this. What a fun, great, interesting and musical interview. Thankful to have been around to experience the first five CARS LPs as they were released. So much enjoyment. "Time-delayed HEFT."

@David_Watts Год назад

Fact is, Elliott is being VERY modest, like it's no big deal and that's just what they did. But Dweezil knows that Elliot's character style on guitar is unique and his phrasing is amazing!! Ha! I rhymed..! But seriously, as a life long Cars fan from when I first heard them at age 12 in '78, I have been bitten by the very hooks Dweezil is trying to pull out of him and it's like no one else! 🙏🙏 Thank God for Elliot Easton 👍