Why do so many have to compare guitar players when there are so many Great ones out there today? KWS and Joe B. are among the greatest! Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Davy Knowles, Eric Gales and on and on... They are all great!
Agree with all of you here......... Why can’t musicians offer whatever they offer and just be themselves, without criticism or comparison, just as ordinary people everywhere want to do? I hope to enjoy the moment, not picking things apart. The world is a better place when people are kind to each other.
You forget some incredible ladies like: Joanne Shaw Taylor, Ana Popovic, jj Rosa, Larkin Poe, Laura Cox, Rock guitarchicks like, Huricane Nita Strauß, Jen Madjura, Nili Brosh Even not so popular ones but incredible at the Axe!
I love them all but grew up with SRV. I don't think anybody is better. I have been to Chicago and heard people play that I never heard of and they were great.
These guys are both modern day titans. There’s no comparing the two. They’re both great. I will say though the power and strength Kenny has in his hands is godly. Working over a Strat with heavy strings and a clean tone like that is not an easy thing to do. Only and handful of guys in the world have that type of power.
Man, how I longed to see these 2 share the stage. Man Kws didn't miss a beat when his rig went awol on him, ultimate showman! And he has a recognisable singing voice at last! 🙌 Wet dream level. 👍
No lie, but for me it was just as cool to see Kenny sing one on his own. He's been singing more in the last few years and that's a very good move for him. His voice is very, very decent!! He' needs to sing a LOT more. 👍👍
Oh my - I’m blown away! Fantastico!! Love the horn section & KWS, Joe Bonamassa, Reese Wyans etc NEVER disappoint. My greatest wish is to go on a Blues Cruise!! 9:42
Have Mercy! First time I've seen KWS sing! And man, can he sing!!!! Never knew! Also, enjoyed watching how he professionally handled the technical difficulty. Sometimes you watch musicians and they throw a fit and get angry when this happens. A professional handles it like KWS just did and makes it work! Also got to see that orange sparkly looking cool guitar!
I've seen Kenny 5 times, all great...all Noah singing. To me Kenny's voice doesn't fit with the blues, too high and I feel no soul. Noah Hunt was the ingredient behind Kenny's Texas style SRV guitar that made the BAND a success. To see him as a background rhythm player is painful. Kenny will always be in my top 5 blues players ever, but Noah will be in my top 5 blues singers ever
People STOP comparing these guitar players! These two players have 2 different ways of approaching the genre. Get over it!! Very cool show by the way. Two players on my top 5 favorite players!
Oh, so you're going to be the "dont compare these guys" voice on this comment section. Be a little more original next time. Interact an idea as to why they should not be compared. Personally, I've always thought KWS was nothing more than another SRV clone that was never able to find his voice. Joe sounded like shit here, but when he's warmed up and phrasing well hes a fuckin monster. Kenny is a b leaguer, which is why he hasnt headlined a huge venue. Is he a solid guitarist? Absolutely. And you know what the biggest shame is? He always had the talent and aptitude, but he failed to become adventurous in his playing. Theres thousands of players that sound very similar to him. He has no trademark. Noe is he the type of guitarist where you can't here 3 to 4 notes and know that's him. Hes a snoozer. Sure, it's all subjective, but you deserved some pushback for telling everyone what to do lol.
@@matthewhorizon6050 Opinions are part of a belief system, not backed up by or based in fact. All art in subjective by opinion. Just an opinion is all you have. Nice try.
@@lewellyncrunkmeyer1512 So, you're saying that the quality of a random 10-yr-old who created a sculpture for art class is on the same level as one of Michelangelo's pieces? Obviously, the criteria used to critique art and compare it is based on visual appeal and an appreciation of the artists technique, at least to some degree. Granted, this is an extreme comparison, but a clear demonstration that some art is better or more appealing than other examples of art. If logic dictates such a differential exists, which I think I just proved, theres an enormous spectrum of instances where various art can be compared, analyzed and concluded that one piece of art is better than another piece (w/in the same genre and medium of course). I've played guitar for over 35 yrs and can state with confidence that I am much better now than when I was 11-yrs-old. But ultimately, you're correct; technically, art cannot be compared. Frankly, I find this fact to be pretentious, tired and unrealistic. Nevertheless, I'm found with the cold hard truth that I must agree with you for the reason already stated. However, I still think that some people have shitty taste in music. For example, 80s punk is some dismal shit. I may not like death metal, but at least they're competent musicians that are accomplishing something worth while. I dont care if you agree or disagree, but that are of punk did not emphasize talent, high-level technique or the implementation of the brilliancy constructed in a beautiful or impressive melody. When we arrive at Kenny and Joe, we have what most contemporary blues fans would concider two great blues guitarists. I can agree with that, but I stand by my reasoning in my first response. Even Joe has been criticized for lackong originality, but no one denies his level of technique. But when comparing, Joe has a versatility that Kenny simply does not possess. Although you may like his music, it does not mean he is a great artist; for the same reason punk is not great. Dont get me wrong, Kenny is 900 times the musician as any punk guitarist; hence, my overall point. But in terms of an overall killer solo though, Joe blows the doors off Kenny in about every aspect of playing possible. And if you dont think Joe can slow it down and phrase beautifully, listen to his shows with Beth Hart. JOE IS A BETTER GUITARIST AND ARTIST THAN KENNY. Convince me otherwise or just shoot me a link. PS: I do think you're right (I'm playing devils advocate), but the rule of not judging requires a comparison of giants in their respective realms of creativity, such as Eric Gales and Joe Bonamassa. Kenny doesnt inhabit this world of "top of the food chain" blues guitarists.
@UCnDvSBGl6b1i3ySDT460W2A I suppose you could create criteria to measure art by. But what good would that do when beauty and quality is in the eyes of the beholder? If you have a Rembrandt that fetches more than a Monet at auction does that make it better? I'm very familiar with these blues artists. If you hear them doing something you perceive as making them better but I don't and prefer the music of another artist, does that make your preferred musician better? To me, and others, probably not. Here's an example: ZZ Top famously played 3 chords on their way to making millions and millions of dollars. If you like them you may not prefer an artist who's music was much more complex but didn't make millions playing in obscurity. That doesn't make ZZ Top better. It's subjective. Not right or wrong, not black and white. There are numbers attached but no score is kept to declare a winner. You don't have to like/dislike other's opinions and subjectivity, or lack their of, just accept their opinion. It's not life or death, it's a personal judgement of someone else's creativity. That's all.
Look how imperturbably KWS just loads out and back he's cable jack, when he realizes that the tone is missing! He didn't hesitate for a second! And he played that solo more than prefect!
Loved this - joe & KWS are 2 of my most favourite guitar “pickers”now of all time. I havebheard Kenny sing before- he’s a good singer. Of course Noah Hunt can do no wrong in the singing Dept. Reese Wynan- that guy has been wailing away on the blues for so long- he’s no spring chicken but he never misses a note. Amazing. Love the horn section - memories of Chicago when Terry Kath was alive. Saw SRV change guitars mid beat one time- never missed a note. These guys are the ultimate performers!!!
Seen Kenny 11 times beginning in 2000. By far my favorite. His library of great tunes has become Legendary in my book. Start with Ledbetter Heights and listen to the present. Also check him out with his other band The Rides.
Saw Kenny Wayne on the experience tour and definitely the best Hendrix comparison since Stevie Ray and pure jam from beginning to end. Joe is a fantastic concert also that I will see any time possible.
@@daviddawson1718 I've not seen him in over 20 years since I was in high school. I met him once and had him sign a Strat for me when I had barely turned 18. It was on the Trouble Is... Tour.
what is everyone talking about joe was a monster!!! he was making it go down!!! fast blues is more interesting !! its a world wind of power and melodic prowess! representing how we really feel
@@johnkelly4943 It is good... Having a hard time losing the feeling of loss though. I cried so hard the day I heard. Maybe one day I will get over it but it's been 30 and it ain't gone yet.
Glad to see Reese playing with Joe. Good pairing. Saw them once and loved it. Joe still tries to fill air with lots of notes, instead of giving each note it's own space. Constant fast gets numbing. SRV knew to draw notes out, crash and thrash, and then hit long sustained high notes that leave you wanting more.
So I am not a huge Joe B fan but if you listen to his rhythm and comping playing He is doing an amazing job. Plus he is pretty funny at the end when poor Kenny's wireless goes out. Good video thanks
Awesome! Professional showmen, actual blues craftsmen who love their work. And so do I! The beauty and foibles of a live show-its own unique flavor. Enjoyed all the musicians, especially Kenny. He really got the guitar hot-climbing and bending, building tension to the point of input failure-almost kind of fitting!
@@sebastianhrosa26 Everyone has their inflluences, SRV had Albert and Jimi and Kenny had SRV. Joe is his own person and doesn't try to copy anyone, he can do everything...well.
AWESOME,& ms linda my hats off to you for sharing this to us& this ole CAROLINA man loves sum guitar work& smoke another one like the othern one??? Peace..
Wow, Kenny, you have a great voice!! I just realized why Joe doesn't do many shuffles with his act/band. He doesn't play solos well over straight ahead Chicago/Texas blues shuffles. Kirk Fletcher, Josh Smith, KWS are the shuffle Kings.
Different styles, neither technically better- both upper tier guitarists. Texas Shuffles are much more in KWS’s wheelhouse than Joe’s, for sure, but whatever. I’m’a go enjoy it.
Joes style is more suited to classic blues rock, and British blues. If you go back to about 1994 when Joe was in Bloodline, he could actually play the Texas style blues very well. But it wasn't ever really his playing style.
Thanks Linda. Wow you did an Awesome job filming all this great music. And the sound is good on my computer too. You are AWESOME for bringing us all those great memories and sound!
Joe and Kenny are the same age( both were born in 1977) and are two of the greatest guitar players on these days. They are keeping good and old Rock and Roll alive and well.
I’m always hearing old 59 les Paul are the holy grails, that Strat smoked that les paul. Joe B is a boss tho. KWS, man I didn’t know that guy played like that, amazing
I was literally sitting here thinking "man that Strat is just rubbing me the wrong way with all that binding and big inlays" and then all of a sudden it shorts out and I'm like "I KNEW IT!" LOL! Seriously that would suck bad!
You Fers No comments? JB and KWS are both living legends. What about Buckethead? Maybe he’s weird but what about his talent? Amazing talent. Listen to his song Flare. If you don’t like his shredding on that then go enjoy pop. Enjoy it!!
