Nah, Stevie wasn't like that - I'm not saying Lonnie wasn't great, but Stevie'd back anyone, and if they weren't great, he'd *make* them great. He was just that kind of guy. I miss him.
@@DrDespicable Yup. That's right. When Tommy and Chris did that interview about Stevie in 99', they said he would never allow there manager to book them as a headliner too anyone he respected, looked up to, or made him the musician he was. I remember they told a particular story that there manager wanted too book them and BB.KING, and they would headline, and Stevie told the manager, "no way in hell, that's disrespectful, BB headlines, and we'll open for him, I don't care if our album is selling more copies, BB.KING came before Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble, now fix it". I remember Chris Layton saying, Stevie never got angry, and that was the first time we had ever seen him just livid. Stevie was a damn good human being, too many people forget that about him. Take care man.
Lonnie use to visit down where my dad had his house boat in Aurora Indiana back in early 1970”s when I was little. I would sit around the fire pit with my mom and dad and all the grown-ups and Lonnie would play his acoustic guitar. Looking back now I didn’t even know he was famous he was just friends with all of us. Great times back then as a kid.
FireHorse11291966 Great story. Great memories. From all accounts, he was just a regular 'down home' guy. He met a friend of mine on the streets. My friend was a huge fan. He just said 'hello" & kept walking because he didn't want to impose on someone famous. For some reason, Lonnie stopped. The outcome was the two of them visiting on Lonnie Mack's porch, visiting & playing guitars. My friend kept up with him til he moved from the area. Thank you for sharing this memory of yours. It's nice to see it backing up what I've heard. My best, Moppet
Came here because of a Wings of Pegasus video. At first I thought they were playing one of Stevie's songs, but then I remembered the cover saying L Mack. This is the man. What a player.
Love hearing these two greats playing together. I was big into SRV in the eighties as a kid learning guitar. I saw an album in the blues section at the record store by Lonnie Mack which had SRV guesting on it-that combined with Lonnie looking super cool with his Bigsby equipped Flying V, and you know I had to buy it. Great album, loved Lonnie’s sound-No One sounds like Lonnie!
Lonnie didn't get massive fame because he didn't want it. He preferred to play when and where he chose and recognition didn't mean much to him. Jeff Beck played a tribute to Lonnie in his shows a couple yrs ago and if you're a rock n roll guitar player, that's all the recognition you could ask for.
I saw him play several times at Sunnyside in Aurora back in the 80's. It was kind of strange seeing a guy who was an influence on some of my rock guitar gods like Jeff Beck, playing small venues, but that was Lonnie. He loved to play music, whether the crowd was small or large.
+Osh Minelian You know what you are talking about. Yes sir. Lonnie will captivate his audience up close and personal. Phenomenal showman like sharing as friends. ... Bravo!
I saw these two jamming together around about this time--maybe the same tour--maybe this audience. Lonnie opened the show for SRV, then Double Trouble played. Stevie gave his band a break, and that's when they jammed together. What a show!
Lonnie was pretty terrific. I always liked this guy's playing. So influential, but, largely unknown to the general public. Hell, I can't even think that fast, much less play... RIP to one of the greats, unfortunately overshadowed by the passing of the other great. Prince...
Me and Lonnie were drinkin buddies for years right up til his death in my lil town where i live we had some good conversations and old stories were told wow i miss the ole boy 💔sure could use some of them good times right about now
Just jumped over here after discovering Lonnie doing " further on up the road" , I've always dug Clapton & Jeff Beck doing that tune ( arms benefit concert), but Lonnie & friends did a biting, kick ass version too.love this guys playin'
Lonnie mack was the best guitarist ever a wonderful man and never got the reignition he so truly deserved he is truly missed love you my friend you are the best ever
I started playing guitar in 1961. I started by copying Duane Eddy (to simple but great to start with) then moved on to the Ventures (much improved but not what I really wanted) then came Lonnie Mack. I bought his album and copied everything he did. I was told he got his sound by playing through a B3 Lesley organ speaker with the turning flutes. Later on I tried this and it sounded exactly like him but the speaker amp was way too weak to push the sound out. If he did use this system he would have had to use a pre-amp to get more power. I don't see him using this system in any of his videos however so I don't know if it was true or not. But I know when I tried it it sounded great.
Lonnie's vibrato sound comes from playing with Magnatone amps back in the day. They have the best sounding built in amp vibrato sound I know. Look them up!
I remember this from Hendrix........Hendrix spoke to a Swedish journalist about the song in January 1968, saying “Well, that was one song on there we did a lot of sound on, you know. We put the guitar through the Leslie speaker of an organ, and it sounds like jelly bread." That was on Little Wing. I think after this the phaser/flangers came in which do exactly that and Waylon and Robin Trower picked up on that.
@@patdug286 Lonnie's sound did come from the early Magnatone amps he used. It's interesting that his interest in the Magnatone amp actually originated with hearing one used by Robert Ward who was a guitar player from Dayton Ohio who is on the original 45 recording of " I Found a Love" by the Falcons (Wilson Pickett). If you listen to that recording carefully you can hear the Magnatone sound. Lonnie picked up a Mag and never looked back. I have heard him play my whole life and can honestly say if you factor in the playing and singing ability and the fact that he was 15 years ahead of anybody else, it clear that he alone created the roadhouse rock category. The fact that he is not in the R&R Hall of Fame is a travesty. I really miss being able to see him play live. Many have commented and I can verify, nobody has ever had a bigger sound on stage with just a guitar and amp than Lonnie Mack. He was one of a kind.
Music knows no boundaries. The various labels applied by those who HAVE TO PIGEON HOLE EVERYTHING are meaningless in the world of Real Music. Although my favourite 'GENRIE' is country I can and do appreciate music of all genre's
Everyone knows about SRV, one of the greatest axe slingers (along with Johnny Winter) out of the state of Texas. Lonnie Mack remains one of the greatest "lesser knowns" of Rock 'n' roll. He shows here that he could hold his own with the best of them. His '58 Gibson Flying V is nearly as famous as any other guitar including "Lucile" and "Brownie".
stan proctor - I often wonder why Johnny and SRV never played together? Or maybe they did and I just don’t know about it. Anyways this is an awesome clip. I’m just learning about Lonnie Mack. Guys really damn good!
these two reunited at the Eternity Blues Lounge tonight, with Father, Son and Holy ghost sitting in. Lonny Mack and Prince same day. God has a guitar Jones.
Got News for everybody..If Lonnie. Mack ain't been around the Block..Stevie Ray Vaughan is gonna give him a tour ..beginning right here....r u with me? Sensational guitar stringers..legends..and they can eat oreo cookies along the way and chew bubblegum..
you need to double up on your meds. You do know they're both dead ..? and if you think Lonnie hadn't been ' round the block' you need to check your facts. He played around the world , with everyone from Dylan and the Stones and CSN to Buddy Guy. He played when and where he wanted , and had no desire to be a ' star'
+RemoVegas That's probably because you have taste. In introducing Lonnie to my kids (who, in spite of my influence, haven't a clue) I would love to send them a biography. Can't nail one down. Any ideas? AND no one has mentioned his voice. Stopped me in my tracks.
I fell in love with the guitar and Lonnie Mack's playing, in the summer of 1963 when his instrumental version of Memphis was topping the rock and roll charts all over the country. Those were the days. He was playing a flying vee even back then.
@allanpolk2681 I've seen him play live in his hometown of Aurora Indiana back in the 80's, not knowing then ,that he was a big influence on a majority of my favorite rock guitar players, like Ted Nugent, Jeff Beck, and Keith Richards .
@@truthseeker2321 I’m not a famous guitarist, but that one song, “Memphis”, encouraged me to learn. Played in church for years before switching to bass. Still play for my own enjoyment.
I'm sorry Stevie, don't get me wrong, I worshiped you too. However Lonnie Mack could outplay you even when he was drunk or out cold and in a coma. Just sayin'.
"And I conclude my report by offering this suggestion ... As soon as a child is born, he or she should be issued a dog and a Fender Mustang with vibrato. Ma'am? That's right, a family of eight ... eight dogs and eight Fender Mustangs with vibrato. Yes, Ma'am ... we're talking happiness here!" With apologies to Charles Schulz
Two Legens to grace the stage..Sensational performance..Steve Ray Vaughan isn't missing a cord and no strings collasped...The band is terrific..The Oreo cookie man is outstanding..hahaha
Lonnie mack used to call himself a red neck, hillbilly biker. One of the greatest I've ever known. Tell his band member dumphi I said hi. Shame we can't still do rhe wash,dc tours any more. Let me know if any of the band & crew who used to stay with us in balto,Md are still around. Anita & Cisco
Lonnie Mack is sensational and awesome like Stevie Ray Vaughan and legends ..They give us a phen9menal performance and there music live on..Incredibly the greatest guitar playing on a stage and sounds so good..The Beastmode! WhAM
