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In this episode of the Vault Sessions, the rockabilly king, The Reverend Horton Heat (James C. Heath) plays a beautiful 1965 Gibson ES-330TD and a 1966 Dynasty Green Fender Telecaster. The Rev. discusses his progression from B.B. King licks to Merle Travis picking, his favorite end-licks, and his attraction to rockabilly. He plays through our 2018 Todd Sharp JOAT-20 amplifier.
So, we are back! We took a bit of a hiatus from the Vault Sessions while we researched, designed, and built the exhibits for the all new Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum. After closing due to the pandemic, we reopened our doors in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in September 2021 with an expanded focus on guitar and music history.
Stick with us! We have some great players visiting us this year... so click the subscribe button for updates. Coming soon: Eric Gales, Paul Thorn, Nir Felder, Joe Robinson, Andy Timmons, Mark Lettieri, Stuart Mathis, and dozens more. These sessions help keep the music alive by helping the Songbirds Foundation raise money to buy guitars for kids… check out our website to find out more-songbirdsfoundation.org or stop by the Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum and visit (Wednesday-Sunday 12-6 EST).

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@zacharysmith5947 2 года назад

He really should be in the R&R and The Country Music Hall of Fame, He is an American Music Icon!

@PollyHistor 2 года назад

Absolutely!!!

@OriginalKingRichTv 2 года назад

And R&B since rnr is early R&B

@frankflores1917 2 года назад

Why when much more deserving artists such as Eminem and Pat Benatar are in? I don’t think The Rev cares since the R&R Hall of Fame is pretty much meaningless.

@adamjenkins190 Год назад

Agreed

@keithhampton9700 9 месяцев назад

Most of his early shows were mostly Punk rockers attending . Dallas is Very Proud of Rev!!

@jessestrobel2 2 года назад

I'm a death metal guitarist and this guy never ceases to inspire me. What a dude

@Onemore59 2 года назад

That is a better line than all of Ray Romano or David Spades comedy specials that just dropped. I usually bang on my piano with my tiny fists in a ball but that Beethoven guy is pretty good.

@RustyShackelford1554 Год назад

Yo same, dude! I play metalcore but same diff 🤘. The psychobilly got ahold of me.

@RustyShackelford1554 Год назад

@@Onemore59as in, it’s a joke? Are you telling him to “stay in his musical lane”? 😂 A lot of metalheads can actually play Beethoven and Mozart, etc. so yea, we’re already better musicians than you. Ever heard of Malmstein?

@adamjenkins190 10 месяцев назад

No doubt. Heath is the real deal

@ShiningTrapezoid Месяц назад

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@cowslinger64 2 года назад

The Rev is a phenomenal guitar player.. I saw him first, back in the mid 90s. Him, Jimbo on bass and Taz on drums.. WOW. Very unheralded, very underrated. Go REV!!

@benjaminwestney9095 2 года назад

I went to see Smashing Pumpkins in about 1995 and The Reverend was opening. I never cared about SP again but I became a Rev fan for life that night.

@waxingchandler3895 2 года назад

One my favorite bands! I've seen them over a dozen times. Each time just as good as the last. First time was at the Wrocklege (a hole in the wall) in Lexington Ky bac in the early 90's.

@crankydragon 2 года назад

i've seen this cat live 4 or 5 times. that whole band just something else.

@cristoff30 2 года назад

@@stevelind393 Saw him in Portland at La Luna. Opened for Frank Black. Ironically, I was visiting from Texas at the time and that was the first time I'd seen them. Such a great show. Seen them countless times sense and they never disappoint.

@alanniederlitz8630 2 года назад

One night at the Axiom Jim jumped on the bass as the playsr and his bass were laying on their sides on stage. Jim was standing ON the bass, playin GIT-TAR and rockin the bass back and forth under his feet like he were ridin a surf board. I was stunned! I mean, i saw lil Joe rub his butt all over a guitar a few a times but MAAAAN!!!!

@JohnnyBargeldBoom 2 года назад

I'm a swedish j-pop death metal doom indian psychedelic math djent diatonic symphonic thrash chemistrycore guitarist and this guy never ceases to inspire me. What a dude

@RustyShackelford1554 Год назад

What’s you people’s fucking deal? Like are you so pressed that a metalhead likes Rev?😂 you sound like a fucking absolute dooshsalad in real life. You can’t like metal and psychobilly at the same time bcuz JohnnyZombieCosplayingAsAMusician on YT says so? Like actually, what are you doing??

@RustyShackelford1554 Год назад

Scoped your channel. You can’t even play a scale 😂

@cyrus138 Год назад

@@RustyShackelford1554 what are you the guitar hall monitor? look up sense of humor you dork.

@darthclanker6856 Год назад

@@RustyShackelford1554 he has 1 backing track how tf you know that.

@perceivedvelocity9914 2 года назад

I was a teenager in the 90's. At the time I loved all of the Seattle Grunge era bands. The Reverend Horton Heat was my first taste of Rockabilly. The Rev opened up for Soundgarden one summer night. That night changed my life. I realized was that it was the Guitar that I loved. Not just one kind of music.

@ericvannielsen Год назад

I was a bit too young at that point, but came to similar tastes later. What a show to catch!

@bdn8161 21 день назад

Criminally underrated…. Just on another level….. Fan for life of the rev jimbo and all drummers along the way. All bad asses

@celticfury7328 2 года назад

Watching The Rev do his thing like nobody else can, and listening to him tell his stories never fails to put a big ol' smile on my face. Mr. Heath is not only one of the finest rockabilly and country pickers ever born? His pure, unwavering love for the music shines through with every note he plays, and every word he says!

@steev6946 2 года назад

I never had a real exposure to the rev., but after this I will definitely be doing a deep dive into his music.

@bsjeffrey 2 года назад

rev horton heat is in my top five concerts.

@bsjeffrey 2 года назад

@Chris Williams under the rail, seattle

@travisjohnson6358 2 года назад

I saw him at a festival near Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 it was great

@MJSalls 2 года назад

Nashville Pussy/Reverend/Motorhead.....one of my top 3.

@waynealazraki887 2 года назад

Saw them at the Howlin Wolf NOLA! Brought a friend who,d never been a mosh pit, changed his life.

@Bass.sick.b1tch 2 года назад

Some 20 shows deep it’s hard to pick, but NYE 1999 in San Francisco is up there

@stevenm.6886 2 года назад

Such a reverence for the classic styles. He’s a custodian of music. And a cool cat 😎

@loganshotrod4x464 2 года назад

The first time I saw Reverend Heat was back in the 90’s on Conan O’Brian & the performance was raw, precise & powerful. Years later, I saw the Reverend live; Jim, Jimbo & Scott signed my guitar. So much love & respect for the Reverend, I can’t imagine my life without his music.

@jmac3112 20 дней назад

His singing at the end threw me 🥲 normally listen to his licks and playing but never truly listened to his voice before. Amazing

@Madmax-zc2gk 2 года назад

I just cannot get enough of this guy…he’s awesome to see live…. Def a bucket-list thing….

@darthclanker6856 Год назад

saw him like a weak ago. I agree.

@Smith686plus 2 года назад

The level of skill that he possesses is mind blowing.

@hellboundrubber4448 2 года назад

That was seriously on a Chet Atkins level! To me you can hear how many years he's been at it by the different progressions he puts together. Literally a Century's worth of styles going on. In Canada we have David Wilcox. "Riverboat Fantasy".

@ASSHOLE123456ish 2 года назад

Beautiful rendition of waltz across Texas ! Thank you sir !

@redshinoutdoors 2 года назад

His one of the few artists whos speaking voice hits the same chords as his singing voice. Love the Rev!

@Vector2112 Год назад

I’ve seen The Reverend a lot over the years. Legendary each and every time.

@BobSaget411 2 года назад

Saw Reverend live for the first time in the early 1990s…knew nothing about them at that time….their set totally melted my face off and have been a huge fan ever since!

@regunter6599 2 года назад

My two sons turned me on to the Reverend about 15 years ago. Then I got into Dave Alvin too, both of them are just amazing.

@WhiteDove73-888 2 года назад

I grew up watching him in Dallas and got to know him when he brought his son into a music store I worked at and made hardly any money. Super nice and brilliant

@johndutton5881 2 года назад

Wow just wow,what an American treasure.this is what talent looks like ,it's a rare thing these days.

@mjolnircarlssen4211 2 года назад

He’s got such an incredible touch on the instrument. All of the little nuances in his playing are an absolute pleasure to listen to.

@trafyknits9222 2 года назад

I've played golf with this legend. He's a good guitarist, performer and a pretty darn good golfer.

@scarletcrusader5431 2 года назад

God i've always wanted to see Rev. live, my parents were lucky enough to see him twice

@GrimpleGromble Год назад

He’s touring this summer!

@randyheath8566 2 года назад

Reverend Horton Heat is my Cousin, no joke

@rhondaunger1228 Месяц назад

I saw him in the early nineties in Atlanta at 57 Fighter Squadron, he was excellent. He is a very musician.

@jonthehermit8082 2 года назад

Love Jim so much, how he rocks these traditional styles. The concerts all these tattooed punk girls would show up in fifties style dress and be doing the twist. Best shows/times ever.

@ezryder111 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this video, it almost feels like I'm sitting there in the room enjoying one of my favorite guitar players of all time at an intimate level

@dadnelson4008 2 года назад

Not enough O's in COOL for this guy , luv the Rev

@drooskeedoo3388 5 месяцев назад

Jim smiled at me the exact same way at the start of this video when I saw RHH at The Roxy I think around when Space Heater had come out. One minute after, I got tackled from behind by someone from the very small but exceptionally enthusiastic mosh pit. Great show!

@PollyHistor 2 года назад

LONG LIVE JIM HEATH!!!

@carpballet 2 года назад

He’s sounds exactly like me. When we play the same record.

@lovelessgaze7325 Год назад

Jim really is just one of a kind. His style, his voice, twang, and smooth playing... it all just flows so seemlessly.

@mtxmind 6 месяцев назад

The REV is a true national treasure!😎

@dieseldabberdoug8285 2 года назад

The Rev rock's!

@1000poundsguitar 2 года назад

That was an incredible joy to watch, I’m glad I saw this. Saw the Reverend in the 90’s with the band. Such amazing talent. He is just as heavy as Slayer man, in his own way. This video just made me feel good…

@markwiley1211 2 года назад

I'd say he's finally figured that guitar out. He's a master - has been good for a long time, but now that guitar and him are the same entity ... in essence.

@michaeldonohue9760 2 года назад

I could listen to this all day!

@DrunkenRhinoceros 2 года назад

If you ever get a chance, go see the reverend live.

@shannonedens7854 2 года назад

Jim Heath is an American treasure

@frogdogify 2 года назад

My Wildest Dreams Just came true!!!

@Fantastiko13 3 месяца назад

It’s really nice hearing the Rev playing and breaking all this down. Basically what I got from it is that he went from playing like.., to more of like, and adding a little more of the picking like, because traditionally it was like, so basically the influence in Corpus Christi at the time was quite diverse which brought on more of a sound like…. In all seriousness listening to him sing Waltz Across Texas was awesome.

@bs27v1b 11 месяцев назад

I have seen the Reverend live so many times I can't remember. I guess I'm a lucky man.

@drzazgi666 6 месяцев назад

You are. Very hard to catch em in Europe.

@NWLee 2 года назад

His Reverence is a joy to listen to, delightful.

@paulgregory1896 2 года назад

Total badass.

@alanniederlitz8630 2 года назад

Horton Heat was ALWAYS one o my fav acts to work and watch

@bigjimmedalock4878 2 года назад

Love me some Reverend Horton Heat !

@redhorsereincarnated5040 2 года назад

I've seen the Rev a few times. First was mid/late 90's. Great shows.

@brasshouse-og 2 года назад

A true legend in Deep Ellum

@lloydloar1 2 года назад

The Rev!! He's the best!!!

@evanjohnson5480 8 месяцев назад

A friend of mine turned me on to the rev in the 90's. I am forever grateful.

@Stereostupid 2 года назад

Love Reverend Horton heat Jim heath been a fan since liquor in the front poker in the rear!such an amazing rockabilly beast

@toddianuzzi 2 года назад

I’ve see The Reverend Horton Heat live at least 20 times since the 90’s. I met Jimbo in 2003 and he was the nicest guy ever. “Full Custom Gospel Sounds” is one of the most ripping records ever made! Awesome stuff!

@bazookajoethompson3407 2 года назад

Jim with a Tele!!?? Priceless lol

@thebiggol 2 года назад

Great player. Saw the Reverend many times in the early/mid 90's. Smoked a joint with him and Taz backstage at the 9:30 club in DC. Great times. Always a good show.

@edwarddavison320 2 года назад

The old 9:30? I might have been that show.

@thebiggol 2 года назад

@@edwarddavison320 Yes the old club. I saw him there a few times.

@cliffprowse3341 2 года назад

The classic “I’m not used to this guitar” bit.lol I’ve used that one before.

@bobbydaugherty6993 2 года назад

Came to see the Rev talk about country players influencing his style, got a Rev song. Win win!

@Pnanasnoic 2 года назад

REV!! I caught a few smokin' shows in the '90s and you guys were on fire! I remember Jimbo standing up on his bass and you laughing your ass off ripping hot ass riffs outa your Gretsch. Live long and love it brother.

@SandboxBullies 2 года назад

Reverend Horton Heat is awesome...

@ekirenrut 2 года назад

BADASS! 👍

@livejts3301 2 года назад

Wicked Cool! Thank You.

@mikemcintosh9933 2 года назад

I've had the pleasure of seeing Jim Heath live. I still grin when I think of that show :) Pay attention. This is a maser class.

@bazookajoethompson3407 2 года назад

Yeah bro... I was waiting for him to comment on the greasy hot chick's that go to the show!

@bimscutney1242 2 года назад

Saw the Rev many times. Always a great show.

@danokerr9929 Год назад

Because of the rev and the band he got me into classic pre 1950 cars, motorcycles and classic gretsch guitars. I never looked back since. Thanks rev

@jonnymoka 2 года назад

The rev is a guitar god!

@rustyshackleford9557 10 месяцев назад

It's not only that the Rev is great player, he is also FUN. Most player's are boring guys who don't dress up and then stare at their feet the whole night at the gig. The Rev is entertaining. Heck if you were deaf you'd still enjoy his show.

@SongbirdsFoundation 10 месяцев назад

Accurate description of the Rev!!!

@rustyshackleford9557 10 месяцев назад

@@SongbirdsFoundation Thank you! I needed a good word. The guy on " Neurotic Guitarist channel just chewed me out for making fun of those silly Gibson Darkfire robotic tuners. Right after he chewed me out I got your kind reply about the Rev. Thanks. I used to work out of Dallas and if I had a night off I'd go watch the Rev. He epitomizes what a rock n roll guitarist should be on stage. Thanks again.

@SteveRyan1965 4 месяца назад

Explanation at 07:30 up to the Green Tele was fantastic and clear to understand!

@dougmartin893 8 дней назад

Awesome. Thanks.

@ricodog3652 2 года назад

Waltz across Texas is underrated. Always a good listen.

@steelcitytbirds 2 года назад

Ah, the Good Reverend. Nice to see you again.

@adamvigil8320 2 года назад

The first time I heard you was like back in the early 90's. I knew you had it. Bless you.

@stj971 2 года назад

Me too!

@stanbrown915 2 года назад

Made me think of my dear departed grandparents, they absolutely loved Ol Earnest.

@larrybstreetfish5852 2 года назад

Weird not seeing him with a Gretsch, but that Tele sounded sweet!!...Love some Rev!

@8wheeledassassins. 2 года назад

Most underrated machines in the industry. Gretsch guitars until the day I die!!!!

@larrybstreetfish5852 2 года назад

@@8wheeledassassins. 🔥👍

@Riskmangler 2 года назад

This is great - I've never seen Jim play a solid body guitar before this. Thanks!

@willdenham 2 года назад

This is something I have noticed too. I just heard this clean cut dude sittin' with a strat and a Tweed style amp at Guitar Center and he was country based and on point. He noticed me noticing him and offered the strat to me. I said no, I just want to hear more of what your doin'.

@tinman7065 2 года назад

Had a chance to see him in a small venue last month. Best concert I've ever seen, hands down. The Rev can play with the speed of EVH, and just makes every piece look effortless. A class act all the way, and a phenomenal entertainer.

@grapsoultaker 2 года назад

Freaking love the Rev!

@markblackwell9486 2 года назад

Rev. is Brilliant!

@JT-gd7he 2 года назад

Seen him a few times, both by himself and with band. Always a good time. And he came from the same home town as me. PS That tele is beautiful.

@DoceVicioBlues 2 года назад

Hug from Brasil ! Rev. Horton Heat é o maioral do rockabilly rock !

@streetbob101 Год назад

I tell ya Ive played Guitar my entire life and never fully identified with a guitar player until hearing RHH. He blends it all and Texas was the perfect backdrop for the sound

@Sandy-dd4le 2 года назад

A really underrated guitarist , fantastic rhythm player, with an uncanny ability to drop into and out of lead parts. He reminds me somewhat of Keith Richards in that respect.

@oldschoolpunkguy1 Год назад

First time I saw Rev Horton Heat was in 1992 when they opened for The Cramps! Been a fan ever since!

@user-rr9re5yk2k 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much and great demonstration of your gift in music and style:/you and Brian Setzer, are a great uniqueness and style! With all reverence to Carl Perkins, and all the earlier kick butt rockabilly styles!

@waden404 2 года назад

Finally got to see him a few weeks ago (St. Pete, FL) So good!!!

@josephhummel8742 2 года назад

I'm going to see him m in Youngstown Ohio on the 15th. always fun even after seeing him over 15 times over the years. Im grateful as hell

@danielpoole1494 2 года назад

some mighty fine picking Tele has always been my favorite guitar

@jamison4201 2 года назад

Love the Rev....keep it goin’

@michaelpond6386 Год назад

I’m getting to appreciate the Rockabilly guys. Carl Perkins, The Blasters, and so many more.

@pvbroe 2 года назад

so generous with a great touch and respect for the instruments and traditions

@BoomBubbleBustRepeat 2 года назад

Been a fan since '97 and I was still late to the party! Wish I saw him back in the Taz days.

@ELSKEETO 2 года назад

The Duke of Dallas.🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

@357armen 2 года назад

Rev WAS MY FIRST CONCERT FRESHMAN YEAR AT UNT IN DENTON TEXAS ON FRY STREET IN 94. WHAT A BLAST I've been to many shows and seen most of the best and they are up there

@corporalclegg914 Год назад

I found The Revy Jim Heath when I (ATL area guitar picked) was 15 years old & it scratched whatever itches I ever had for: Real Rock n Roll, Vintage Tone & Sound, a Modern Player, the feeling of High-Octane, Greasers with Punk Rock pals, Jazz, Musicality, and on and on… Jim’s the hardest working guitar picker that I’ve ever known & caught TRHH whenever that we’re close. I’d sneak into Heaven at The Masquerade in ATL before I had an ID that got me in illegitimately. I’ve been playing bass since 2004, as many former rhythm guitar players did out of necessity, but another reason is because I knew I’d never have The Revy’s chops at killing solos how he can. it’s fine…I’ve made a name for myself locally for being the guy to call when you need someone in a hurry. Thank You for featuring my hero here. Lord knows he’s inspired & is respected by many greats of today. Long Live The Reverend Horton Heat!