Gary and Eve: How Gary Clark Jr. Learned to Play

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"Eve Monsees, I wouldn't be playing guitar, I wouldn't be playing music, if it weren't for her," Gary Clark Jr said when accepting his 2014 Grammy award for Best Traditional R&B Performance. "She took me to my first gig, and it all started from there." We reunited the two childhood friends in the suburban Texas garage where they fell in love with the blues together.
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@JH-zy1dj 7 лет назад

I love the fact he mentioned her when he got his Grammy, very touching. He's still real and didn't forget his true friends.

@triplesevensix291 4 года назад

Those young cats were so close. Lovely in its way. Music that brings people together. I always thought they would get married? I hope they are still in touch? Cool....

@blakeb4583 9 лет назад

It's great to know how humble Gary is

@mugg99 9 лет назад

I met him in Auckland on Tuesday night after his show and I can honestly say he is the most humble dude I ever met. It was the most perfect night of my life.

@blakeb4583 9 лет назад

***** that's awesome man, I plan on going to his concert where he's playing with the Foo Fighters later this year! I've only heard nice things about him, and I believe every word about how humble he is. He remembers his roots.

@Arrowtotheknee88 9 лет назад

Blake B I couldn't be more jealous of you.

@narvul 8 лет назад

+Blake B I guess that humbleness is the first and only advantage...... yeah!!

@mjt11860 8 лет назад

+Blake B that's 1 of the things that makes him so cool.

@mjt11860 8 лет назад

usually u hear great artists give credit to a famous musician that inspired them or mentored them, but here, clark credits someone who isn't famous, who isn't a household name, a neighbor/classmate. great story. thanx 4 sharing. wish it had been longer.

@george00719 6 лет назад

total honesty ..a rare commodity..he should run for office

@flowerfarmerscott 4 года назад

She's a huge talent herself.

@cantwellmikey 8 лет назад

Smart man to keep his friends close, and keep it real.

@redstar40 9 лет назад

That is a wonderful story of friendship, the love of music, and following your passion. Texas originals.

@arifwibowo6632 5 лет назад

This story should be filmed for sure 🙌🏼

@oliverparkes1050 9 лет назад

I need to find my Eve!

@vaibhavchhaya9145 6 лет назад

That is every musicians dream! I feel u bro

@teerevevourdeminingo4274 5 лет назад

I am a Garry. I need to find my Gary and Eve. I’d love two more friends. I don’t have many but I just started making guitars. I might start a guitar company called Gary and Eve. Even though I’m a double R. I’ll give him that.

@teerevevourdeminingo4274 5 лет назад

Gary just played at the Enmore in my town.

@garyhalliday2140 4 года назад

@@teerevevourdeminingo4274 You could change your name to Gary. :^)

@andrewdressler6173 3 года назад

Very few eves out there, mostly Karen's

@135jh 5 лет назад

This is an amazing example of true friendship and support. Her parents were and are wonderful for recognizing the connection between the two of them and allowing it to flourish.

@imlostinthewoods 8 лет назад

I got chills when Gary described getting the letter from Eric Clapton and then the first time he played at the Crossroads Festival... excellent documentary!

@L4u84S 5 лет назад

This made me cry! These two have a deep connection and it's obvious he truly values her influence. I miss having the musical connection with someone like these two have.

@hunterfagan6272 6 лет назад

I can't understand why blues isn't more popular these days. I am so lucky that I was introduced to it

@MaynardOwns 5 лет назад

It is just not mainstream. Tons and tons of blues artists. More than ever I believe.

@icebankmicelf 5 лет назад

Jonas Wellinghton Wow you’re an extra kind of stupid

@siggeek503 5 лет назад

Exho He really isn’t mate search for Satanic Hollywood or something of the like. I don’t want to start a fight/debate. I am 18 and i love to play and listen to blues. But many of my friends haven’t even heard of SRV, B.B King etc.

@zodiac909 4 года назад

Because if it was more popular, it degrade the value of how amazing it truly is.

@martinhablaespagnol 4 года назад

because times are a bit stupid - so to say - its a bit sad - shit sells better than great music.......

@EvanTisby 9 лет назад

blues needs to make a comeback into pop culture!

@HardRockMiner 7 лет назад

Evan Tisby - The Blues doesn't 'need' to do anything. It's perfect where and how it is. People need to look to find it. If it's everywhere then it's not 'The Blues.'!!

@bassinblue 7 лет назад

If it does make a come back, it won't be in this generation. Only musicians in my opinion, who took blues to another level were The rolling stones, The Beatles and Hendrix. Others kept repeating it.

@wiggledixbubsy98 6 лет назад

David Harrison The White Stripes didn't do anything at all to the music???

@jamestrow 6 лет назад

+David Harrison Are you fucking kidding me. Buddy Guy, Albert King, BB, Eric Clapton, John Mayer and the greatest SRV!!!

@brendanlyons2990 6 лет назад

Don't forget Bonamassa

@tjmak4042 5 лет назад

Beautiful friendship! The world needs more people like Gary & Eve in it!

@rkiki6162 8 лет назад

eve and gary should get back together and make a record

@StoicContrarian 5 лет назад

R Kiki they should make a baby

@carsonpog480 4 года назад

@@StoicContrarian hes married lol

@jstantino 3 года назад

@@carsonpog480 they should do it for the sake of the future of music!

@ShaneStoneOfficial 2 года назад

"Being in this garage kind of changed what I wanted to do with my life"... I saw you in Park City, UT last year... I was 32 at the time and you sir, changed what I wanted to do with my life. I was a metal head before seeing you live... I have been studying and learning the blues ever since. Thank you Gary! Ride Gary, Ride!

@jermainelong1843 Год назад

Friendship is one of life's biggest blessings.

@iwillnevergetone5 9 лет назад

this was extremely rad to see. nothing like being kids just playing guitar in the garage!

@studio2grl 7 лет назад

Who are the 46 people who dislike this? Seriously? Eve and Gary are amazing and authentic.

@teerevevourdeminingo4274 5 лет назад

Studio2grl that’s life man. Or lady. Sorry I’m just glad I scrolled down over 200 comments + and I didn’t see one comment about race. Other than me making 1 now. Im Australian, although Gary just played at the Enmore in my town I have only seen him at the blues and roots festival in northern nsw.

@vincentjoubert5514 4 года назад

Trump supporters!

@flowerfarmerscott 4 года назад

As we say in Texas "some people will complain about free barbecue".

@RoughTake 8 лет назад

It always starts with the blues. That's what lures you into the music, especially guitar. It's not in any beginner guitar book you'll ever read. But after learning your first chords, learn your pentatonic blues scales/major scales, then go relive the blues of history. It will surely make you a better player, trust me.

@estebanb7166 5 лет назад

It's literally in every beginner's guitar book.

@tommym321 5 лет назад

AMEN.

@elizabethmcleod246 4 года назад

Absolutely!

@malaquiasalfaro81 2 года назад

@@estebanb7166 in some yes, BUT a lot of bands referenced using 12 bar blues in those books are not actually blues musicians! It’s a lot of rock, which misses a lot in my opinion

@michaelmoore7975 Год назад

Does anybody know if GCJr ever listened to Alice Cooper?

@TheKogunEnjou 8 лет назад

I can't believe Crossroads was his first big show. He had such poise that I thought he was a big player that I just hadn't heard of yet.

@johnsmith-vc8dw 5 лет назад

This story would make a great movie.

@musicalSFCat 5 лет назад

You can tell Gary Clark Jr. is quite a humble musician, very grateful of his blessings and success. Eve is quite a talented musician as well. Best to their musical travels always.

@j.d.2230 5 лет назад

Best 10:35 I've spent on RU-vid in a long time. Great story of real people, friendship and a mutual love of music.

@LeslieTarwater 9 лет назад

Albert King is smiling down on Mr. Clark for sure. And Kudos to this fine young Lady Eve too!

@MrDSchaller 9 лет назад

..........and i play Jazz Guitar too.........without a nice woman......What kind of future??

@rollingstone 9 лет назад

Watch the untold story of how Gary Clark Jr. learned to play guitar: with a little help from his childhood friend Eve Monsees.

@CharlenePowellthree24 9 лет назад

Cool : )

@rozywalls7182 9 лет назад

Now Gary is part of Music History

@SummersPep 9 лет назад

Rolling Stone righteous!! RS #THANKYOU !!!

@johndough2785 8 лет назад

+rozy walls Who?

@aadityakiran_s 7 лет назад

Rolling Stone With a *little help from his friend* 😂

@Tavaressable 9 лет назад

Went to his concert once. Can confirm, guy's a genius.

@SDsailor7 7 лет назад

Eve needs to be up there also, she needs to be famous also.

@joshhenderson754 5 лет назад

This dude is awesome on so many levels.... great musician aside, he tells it like it is, and is so level headed and gives respect where it’s due! I love it!

@vikkimytruk1748 9 лет назад

I was at 2010 Crossroads and Gary Clarke jr was the best !!!! 2 nights before he played at Buddy Guy's Legends …..I thought I died and went to heaven, what a great experience it was for 3 days in Chicago.Jimmy Vaughan, Buddy, Hubert Sumlin, Doyle Bramhill, Eric, BB King, Sheryl Crowe , Sue and Derrick Trucks!

@IamKrisJones 9 лет назад

Going to a Crossroads Festival is high on my ''to do'' list.

@Jsalcedo23 9 лет назад

vikki mytruk wow thats quite a lineup, I need to go to that one day!

@timmyjoe524 9 лет назад

AspiringGuitarist I went in 2013 - you HAVE to do it if you can. It's a surreal experience.

@BETOASICS 6 лет назад

I've never thought that Gary had learned with a girl!!!! It was really amazing! What fantastic teacher!!!

@joshuajkoplin Год назад

Texans blues musicians are so humble and down to earth. They’re always sighting other Texas musicians and their influence on them. What and awesome community and family.

@villurikishore7779 4 года назад

Music does bring people together in the most amazing ways.

@1977jazz 5 лет назад

Incredible story. This is what makes music so rich. Not just the notes you hear but how they came about. The backstory. I love it.

@SolidRockBluesBand 8 лет назад

Wow! That's amazing. I've been a fan of Eve Monsees for a long time, and I think Gary Clark is a fabulous guitar player too.. never knew this, .. amazing story!

@bobabooey4537 Год назад

You have been a fan if hers for a long time...... and never heard of her friendship with Gary Clark?

@jimbeall3682 4 года назад

I sold cars with Gary's dad and remember him sit-in on the curb (guitar in hand) waiting to get in and play. He's come a LONNNNG WAY

@auddn0620 8 лет назад

Would love to see those two in the same tour one day. That would be amazing.

@debbycoley 7 лет назад

Big love!

@michaeladams8401 9 лет назад

This is beautiful. This is true friendship, this is a love of music, a love of the blues, this is love.

@TCarnellF66 5 лет назад

That's a beautiful story. Friendship and love can do anything.

@christinacaruth4894 5 лет назад

Gary Clark Jr. Is the Jimmy Hendrix of the 21st century!!! His prolific style is believable! I am never tire of his chord progressions, I am totally enamored by his style . I hope that he can close for Woodstock 2019!!!🌿🌿🌿☀☀☀

@jackyblue67same10 5 лет назад

The very first time I ever heard him play & sing I knew he was gonna be big 1 day & now look here he is . He's badass !!!

@dandelcastillo8176 5 лет назад

That was so awesome. These stories make me fall in love with music so much more deeply.

@bartlettohio 9 лет назад

Truly a class act ! This is one of the coolest stories I have ever seen !

@jonathandehchoantoine 7 лет назад

true friendship

@3340steve 5 лет назад

I love this video...thank you for letting us in on this great story.

@AnitaStewart405 8 лет назад

Very cool story! Love both of them...WHAT TALENT!

@aadityakiran_s 7 лет назад

Epic! very inspirational. The guys were very lucky to have each other

@00xanawolf00 9 лет назад

This was just awesome to see. It's a pretty incredible story. Long live the Blues!

@johnkeating1535 3 года назад

What a tremendous video. I love Eve and Gary.

@igbolearning8539 9 лет назад

Not only boss talented...but an honorable guy!!!

@tractorbooty15 8 лет назад

Lovely story!!Wish there were lots more stories like this in the world.

@Scratchpadcellars 9 лет назад

A true testament to the passion and artistry of musicians! Such an inspiring story.

@jonesmcooper1 5 лет назад

Great story, Gary and Eve you are knocking down barriers......thank you!

@dalereves1901 9 лет назад

Great story, Gary. Respect your humbleness.

@stevehamilton5430 5 лет назад

Gary Clark has some serious talent, I need to see him live!

@renman140 4 года назад

I met Gary a few weeks ago and I’ve never met a more talented and humble musician.

@racheljune688 6 лет назад

Such an amazing story. I love you Gary!! You're beautiful at what you do.

@zakman1964 8 лет назад

What a lovely true store of two friends that had and still have that music connection.

@jim.mcintosh 5 лет назад

Wow, what a friendship. This makes me love Gary's music more than ever.

@LysanderLH 7 лет назад

What a lovely story. Good for them and thanks to their parents.

@charlesbrown8879 9 лет назад

A black boy is school in the blues by a white girl!?! This is what makes America great, Spread the love, end the hate

@itsDresch 9 лет назад

charles brown actually, "A musician is schooled in the blues by another musician" is the proper term. music has no gender and it has no race.

@lex.cordis 8 лет назад

+TreySingz Oh, shut up with that PC bullshit.

@leviswanky8490 8 лет назад

+charles brown How dare you try and say anything positive on RU-vid

@jeremysears7402 8 лет назад

That's how it happened for me. Except it was my German friend Ben Kruse. First the bass then guitar. There's a period in history where; unless you live in certain areas in the country, black youth DO not pick up guitars. We lost interest because of the culture traps we fall into. Luckily I grew up playing piano. Eventually ended up in a band with a bunch of Zeppelin /Clutch heads.

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 8 лет назад

+Andrew Schaeffer +treysingz look up....look back, because you completely missed the point of the statement....

@brucebailey964 8 лет назад

Excellent piece, RS; have dug Gary from nearly a decade in Austin and, now, I know about Eve. Beautiful story.

@VonBluesman 9 лет назад

What a great story. True friendship filled with some of the best times ever.

@themurphrees3795 5 лет назад

Great story, one friend teaching another and then learning from one another, and how awesome is that to have such supportive parents, to help them follow their dreams.

@hectorgarcia3666 5 лет назад

Awesome sounds really good n clean.. ...much respect ... and .. love blues brotha n sista

@rodnocker505 5 лет назад

Man I keep this video saved just to watch when I need a feel good moment on a not so good day. I love they’re story and hope I can meet Gary if not both of them some day. This cat is the real deal! Such humble beginnings and still is.

@Sad_Bastard_Noodles 4 года назад

This is absolutely wonderful. I love everything about this, and it reminds me of the Austin I grew up in, although that was a couple decades ago.

@CherieButler 9 лет назад

What a sweet story!!!

@RahulRajkhowarrr 7 лет назад

they should totally do something good together! how wonderful a story :)

@SDsailor7 7 лет назад

Yes I agree, she needs more exposure and that would help.

@BETOASICS 6 лет назад

Rahul Rajkhowa Yes It Will be amazing!! They are a incredible couple!!!!

@jimmyjimmy951 5 лет назад

What a sincere bloke. Looking forward to seeing him in Sydney Australia in April 2019.. 🙏🏻

@paulvox3943 5 лет назад

Happy to see you are still at eve- It’s been 20yrs but I’ll never forget seeing you play and talking with you

@marcusvaldes 7 лет назад

This is one of the great RU-vid videos. Thanks Rolling Stone. Great story. I'm a new fan of Gary's and now Eve too!

@west4coast77 7 лет назад

Really well done. A great mini-doc. Thanks!

@JJ-bm2jj 3 года назад

Great story about Gary Clark jr. One of my favorites for sure

@johnkeating1535 Год назад

I have been fortunate to see Eve play live several times. She is just tremendous😊

@TrinidadJamesWoods 5 лет назад

Good stuff. T-Bone was huge for me as well when I was a kid. Nothing like going through blues history and finding those old guys.

@jasonlee8497 7 лет назад

what kind of a sad soul thumbs down this? they got the blues fo sho!

@sisi11122 4 года назад

I know Jason!

@peaner6456 5 лет назад

This was and will be amazing too watch,on many levels. I discovered Gary Clark Jr because of the Crossroads Dvds and big fan since. This vid is so inspiring. When they are playing you see so much happiness and pride in Eves face with such a big smile. It's nice:) I'll be showing this too friends for sure, thankyou.

@awetaiwan 7 лет назад

really great to learn bout Eve n Gary. looooooooooooooooove gary's work.. just WOW! my fave song he's got is The Healing, live version from youtube. you ROCK Gary! so glad i heard ya on the movie Chef..

@1755ma 5 лет назад

Nice to see music bringing people together to create a lasting bond.

@petervad 5 лет назад

Wow, what a wonderful film of a wonderful story. Thank you!

@potentialpictures 5 лет назад

My new favorite musician. It would be amazing to see them both play together on stage.

@alanleach2179 6 лет назад

What a wonderful clip, they are both the sweetest people on Earth, and it was great to see Clifford too. He did so much for Texas and the musicians too. Thanks Eve, thanks Gary, deserve everything good that comes their way!!

@garykcarpenter 5 лет назад

She is an amazing lady and so are you Gary Clark, y'all's 'realness' speaks volumes about the guitarist life!

@stevetrivago 5 лет назад

I had to do it- a friend of mine had bought me tickets to see Gary this past August.. I had seen him in 2017 which was incredible... i’ve probably watched his videos hundreds of times and continue to practice while listening to Gary often.. Second row.. 😬 I had tooooo. GARY!!! I love you bro !!! talk about humble - “I Love you too bruh” he’s movin Up fast 🙏🏼🤷🏻‍♂️💯👊🏻🎸🎬

@lesiaseliphas1433 Год назад

First time hearing about these two; love their friendship, their music their story.

@jackyblue67same10 5 лет назад

Ms. Eve is very good too . She taught him well .

@Empirism 6 лет назад

Oh I just love stories like this.

@frankstidham1439 4 года назад

That's a beautiful friend ship & story. Thanks for sharing.

@DH432hrtz Год назад

I'm always amazed at a musicians path. This is so important for upcoming talent to find likeminded individuals and become more! Thanks Doug😎

@yvonnedavis1461 4 года назад

Awesome interview , Gary is such a down to earth person , He give credit to where credit is due . He says without Eve He wouldn't be Where He is today. Awesome !!!🤚

@tiagogalvao654321 9 лет назад

Saw Gary live here in Portugal in Rock in Rio...... I enjoyed him more than the Rolling Stones, amazing player and amazing singer, a great inspiration.

@Kherian888 7 лет назад

A beautiful love story of two musical soulmates. Great.

@stitchamus 6 лет назад

Miss the old days... Antones, the jazz... Your garage, eves, mine. Glad you made it a lifelong thing. I drive by the 49 and wish I had never left. Eves dad was my favorite mentor. Miss gatti town. My heart never left the hood. I'm super happy for you brother. Much love. Chris Lewis

@jonathanhandsmusic 8 лет назад

I like the Silvertone amp in the background. I had one in the 60's, bought at a garage sale for $40, 6-10" JBLs. Great video too!

@stevesolo16 4 года назад

To have that support from home is what it is all about. You are a lucky man.

@joaquinmurillo9799 5 лет назад

Saw her open up for Gary Clark jr. at the Aztec theater in San Antonio! Awesome show!

@finneire2081 6 лет назад

Oh my god what a cool story greetings from Ireland the land that loves music.

@timgolli4789 5 лет назад

AWESOME STORY, .. im in Nashville and have worked in the business as an audio engineer , i love Gary's style and his songs. i first heard of him about a month ago and think he's great. i will be at the Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium show APRIL 5TH. 2019. i hope he stays the course and picks till his fingers bleed. im a fan of rock and blues, and now GARY CLARK, rock on brother!