I'm watching this years later as well, and I take away that both of these guys are cool. But yes, Nikki comes off as a GREAT interviewer. I wish this show was still on. Is there something else in this capacity that Nikki is doing? He is a social talent, cool guy.
There's not a bigger nerd turd than Joe Covermaster. I've seen him about 20 times, but I stopped seeing him after he blew up Black Country the first time (right after they released Afterglow). I had seen him solo around 10-15 times from the time he released Blues Deluxe up to LIVE From Nowhere In Particular, and then another 6-8 times with BCC and it was really funny to watch how Glenn Hughes was trying to show him how to at least look like a Rock n' Roller when they played the first two shows for BCC II, and Glenn outfitted him in Varvatos and some True Religion white jeans! He actually looked cool for about five minutes. But Joe couldn't stand it. He lives to nerd out to the MAXX, so I'm guessing he burned those clothes right after they closed the set with Burn that night! That was in Anaheim and San Diego for the first two shows of that tour, as I said earlier. I saw him a handful of times after that, but I was used to paying $10-$20 for tickets at club shows. I wouldn't ever pay this cover kid over $50 for a ticket. I did when I saw him twice or three times at The Doheny Blues Festival but I was seeing 20 or 25 great bands over those three day events: BB King, Derek Trucks Band, Susan Tedeschi, (obviously before they were a single band) Keb Mo, Ivan Neville and Dumpstaphunk, Brian Setzer and The Nashvillains, Elvin Bishop, The Tommy Castro Band, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, and Coco Montoya. And that was just in '09! I was also there in 08 (when Covermaster played for his first time), and in 2013. I could justify the tickets to those shows cuz I saw about 60 or 70 bands! And by the way, Sikki Nixx is NOT a humble, good guy. He ACTS like that when he is interviewing these people. He is a king size, mega douche in reality. Had nothing but pure, evil shit to say about his 'brothers' in Motley until they could squeeze a few more dollars out of The Dirt coming out, at which point he was like a 13 year old girl talking about the latest boy band, at which point he was gushing about them again. Dude is a DICK! An ALL CAPS DICK!!
I count myself lucky. I used to see him in a bar for $10. One show I was in front of him the entire show. I could have strummed the guitar. At the end he handed me the pick. He was playing a Clapton strat as his main guitar at the time. Great guy, great player.
I've heard people say, "Joe doesn't play with enough soul"...I would argue that he plays with several different types of soul, and does so whenever and wherever he damn well chooses !!!.
Being a giant Warren Haynes fan I've heard this as well from Warren fans. It depends on what someone thinks soul is I guess? Joe has so much soul to me
Muddy Waters said that the blues was that feeling you have when your lights have been turned off and you dont have the money or means to turn them back on. Or your girlfriend is cheating on you with your best friend...the heartache from that. Many experiences in life can give you the blues. What are the odds of a upper middle class kid having had the experience of poverty, heartache, and despair and infusing that emotion by expressing it through the guitar as he holds it like a close friend pouring his soul out. Joe Bonamassa can play the hell out of a guitar and can out hot lick a lot of guitar players but is he a bluesman that has been through some shit and has turned to the guitar to express that emotion to give us blues music?
I LOVE JB. He’s a top class guitarist, he ADORES guitars speaking as instruments, he’s the most down to earth guy, always so nice with everyone. But i simply can get emotions with him. I have some of his records, his live at Red rocks is out of This world, he’s one of the last rock blues guitarists we have... BUT... if , i want to get emotions i see a video of Gary playing ‘Story of the Blues’
J.B. talented as hell, but genuinely a blues and rock fan, musician, and his collection of guitars is amazing. Surrounds himself with amazing musicians as well.
I first heard of Joe when he was still just a kid and thought "well, the reason people watch him is because he's a little kid who can play really fast" and I really stopped paying attention to him because of that first impression. Fast forward about 10 or 15 years and I'm still hearing about how good he was, so I thought that if people are still talking about him, maybe there is something about him that I missed and I should give him a closer listen. That's when I realized what a great guitarist and musician he was. Then, when I started checking out some of his interviews on how he approached music and the guitar, all I could think was "this guy is the coolest, honest, most humble, guitar player I've ever heard. He really gets the whole picture and his "don't give a shit as long as the music is right" attitude was really genuine. Then, a few years back when he started collaborating and doing live shows with the amazing Beth Hart, their musical chemistry took things to a new level that I've rarely heard from any musicians ever. Check out their 2014 show from Denmark. If it doesn't make the hairs on you neck stand up and your jaw hit he floor, then you don't have a soul.
I love that Nikki didn't let his ego get in the way of the interview ...I love how Joe keeps playing to prove his point or accent the conversation ...I wouldn't call Joe a nerd...I think he is passionate and really loves what he is doing...He is amazing...💋💋🎶🎶💋💋❤️❤️🎶🎶😎😎😎
Joe is a nerd for sure! He's even admitted it in several interviews I've seen. However, if Joe wasn't such a gear nerd, he would be much much much less interesting. I don't know what I like watching more, interviews with Joe or Joe shredding.
That is one of the best lessons I’ve learned in my life. Never prejudge someone before you’ve had a chance to get to know them and see who they really are. When I’ve done that in the past I have been so wrong with my unfounded notions abut folks.
After watching these videos I realized that Nikki Sixx is one of the coolest guys out there. He gets people to open up and truly feel comfortable like none other. These are awesome keep them coming please!
I love Joe Bonamassa ...he is an amazing Blues player...I love when he plays with Beth Hart...they are awesome together❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️
Listening to top notch musicians talk about what they love is often as cool as listening to them play, and gives a new depth to the appreciation of listening to their playing, IMHO
I remember, maybe during 6th or 7th grade, the accident and kids thinking the Crüe would be no more. Now in my mid 40s I watch these videos and it’s vindicating to me! Mötley Crüe is a legitimate part of rock n’ roll history. Nikki keeps it going, too!
God Bless Joe for keeping the blues alive!...It's players like Joe Bonamassa that young people watch and love the blues. I love these videos I wish Nikki does more.
Joe is one of my absolutely favourites on guitar! The way he manages to marry his outrageous technique with so much feel is unique! Great guy to have on your couch, Nikki! Thanks alot!
I don't think I could ever say I had a favorite guitarist growing up maybe SRV now at 39 and playing since 14 Joe your def one watching g your playing when you were young compared to now holy crap you've got a style of the best of the best all wrapped I to one. Just love how you can sound like you play with a slide with those 1/4 bends blows my mind.
I have been a Sixx fan since 83....it's super cool to watch him grow and branch out, still take lessons and learn more and more. Luv Bonamassa! I remember hangin with Joe @ Music Star guitar shop in Ft. Wayne IN and sitting and playing riffs him. Thanks for having him on!
What's cool about this video to me is the fact that it helps me to take Nikki Sixx seriously as a musician. Motley has always had a reputation as like a "shallow" band from the 80's as did most 80's bands but it's cool to see him in a purely musical setting.
Sixx is a master writer. Mars a simple blues based player. Tommy an excellent power drummer. Vince, well a screamer. Put it all together and its just Simple Good!
No matter how long the song Joe plays ,when he gets lost ,he brings you along with him as the music plays and you ride the waves of ecstasy, as the tears of joy burn hot as they they run down your face, you gasp for air ,and go holy sh#@$t wow oh baby wow, , you have been bitten by the blues bug, enjoy the ride as Joe takes you on a trip you never wanna come home from.(in other words the phrase the man's good (doesn't even do him justice!
Just found this show from Nikki Sixx's official twitter. It's fucking dope! As a music producer, 8 years I feel what they're saying and I'm learning so much! You fucking rock Nikki Sixx!
@@edwardgucker5790 I thought I had seen him play Woke Up fast, then I saw him at Bethel Woods when I returned after fifty years, and he was faster than I had ever heard him play it.
That was fucking great ! Beautiful interview. My best to both of these legends. And props to Nikki for securing his publishing rights. Joe is so nonchalant but excited at the same time. What an amazing talent !
a lot of respect for Nikki much more than a guitar player someone who really understands the guitar and structure. Thank you so much for the enlightenment, I appreciate you music so much more. I am learning as I get older and thank you for your music I do enjoy it. Live long
I actually friggin' dig this. I like Nikki interviewing people. I dunno why. Sincere, good questions, but HUMBLE and direct. I'd love to see more of these.
I saw Joe in 1991 with BB King at the Lilac Festival in Rochester, New York. Best concert I was ever at. A Janis Joplin cover opened, Joe came out second then BB. It was loud bone shattering! I was going crazy in the front row, I remember BB went into some Eddie Van Halen Riffs!
Joe could play alongside mars any day of the week and I can tell Sixx is a huge joe fan just by the smile and look on his face when joe plays and I think he may even have some blues in his soul if he ever chose to express that side of himself. The world is so much larger than any one style of music so why paint yourself into any one corner? Mike Campbell is one of the greatest guitar players/musicians of the modern pop era and a great example of the joy of wearing many hats as a guitarist, songwriter, producer and so on.
Oh well folks after hearing those Hot Licks it's back to the drawing board again for I'll tell you he has got so much pent-up in him and I mean he comes out with so much new stuff just when you think you've heard everything that he's had by listening to some of his concerts and such and then he kicks a few fast licks like those above it's like the number system , it's just a fanthomless no end to what sounds can be made on a guitar and he is one that is blessed to reach the high altitude of getting a lot of those sounds out
That was SO cool!! Been listening to Joe's music for a while now, and he is an absolute legend. There are some musicians who are REAL musicians and there are those who like to pretend they are. I don't think Joe could play a bum note even if he tried! For him it is ALL about the music, and I could see Nikki has A LOT of respect for him. I've been a 'Metalhead' for over thirty years, but I know good music when I hear it, and Joe definitely fits in that category. I'm sure he will go down as one of the all-time greats, and little kids will be picking up guitars for years to come and trying to play Joe's classic riffs!!!
Really digging this segment! I just started playing guitar a year ago and it's nice to hear accomplished musicians just talk and be honest about creating and practice. Big fan Nikki, I'm only 32 but had a brother that showed me all the amazing music of the 80's!
There is so much quality and wisdom in this video .I'm a person interested in music ( guitar playing in particular ) and I'm going to watch this over and over again.
Joe is such an entertaining teacher. It is so interesting to listen to him. He says something and then explains it with his guitar. That guy is constantly on 180. 😆
Joe: "Amp's gonna burn up Nikki: "Well burn it" (scratches chin) Haha... I just started binge watching these today and prolly wont get shit done today.
I just found this.. I freaking LOVE IT! WOW This has GOT to be a hit television show. MTV VH1 someone has GOT to pick this up..... Awesome stuff Nikki! Just freaking awesome!
I really like Joe's lead philosophy from his Bloodline album. He was really forcing blues into a much more cerebral area with what he was doing at the time. Now I feel like he's pushed himself more toward the traditional blues side of things, while still retaining his playing technique. I'd love to hear some more of the direction he was going back in the beginning.
Great clip Nikki! Your face while Joe was playing is priceless. I know this is fueling your fire in your guitar adventures. Keep working hard in your retirement! lol
