Zac, Your interview style is refreshing. You simply ask a question or redirect and let them talk. This is why I like this series so much. Well done Zac.
I’m watching this in may of 2023. I watched all videos Zac made with him, starting in ‘22/‘23 going back in time. I also watched many others now on RU-vid. This man is not only a great musician and super nice and honest ‘real’ person, but I think he would be a great teacher also. Subject doesn’t matter, something that has his interest. Most of the time one friend interviewing another doesn’t work, really. But these conversations do work out just fine. Great job, Zac! 🖖
When I met J.D. Simo, he was a very kind and down-to-earth guy. After his show, we talked for about 30 minutes, he showed his rig, guitars, and just shared his wisdom. I hope to meet him again, sometime down the road ✌️
Hey, great interview and candid sincere statements which any can appreciate, coming from a humble but mind blowing musician. Can't wait to go and see and listen to Simo in Paris !
I never heard of JD Simo until I happened upon a guitar lesson channel where the instructor had on a “Simo “ shirt and mentioned in the comments that he thought JD was the best current guitar player around. Of course I had to check out this bold claim and after watching countless videos of his playing and his discussions, I have to wholeheartedly agree! JD rocks!
Truetone superb video and interview, fantastic work. Really looking forward to part 2. It's refreshing to see such honesty from an artist and a huge part of why I'm a JD fan.
Trutone - Great video. I'm a new subscriber, but wonder if you've ever sat down with Rich Robinson or Marc Ford? Obviously, both are ridiculously talented and would be good for the show.
Does Simo actually own that huge collection of uber-expensive vintage guitars or are they on loan from blues lawyers from TGP or something? Little hard to believe that someone of his age and current gigging schedule could afford such a collection. Even Joe B borrows stuff from the Rich Guys Who Can't Play (who are the ones that own most of this stuff). Something I'm curious about.
He owns the 1962 red 335, and the others are on loan from very respected collectors. These guys have been in it since the early 70's, and are not TGP blues lawyers that cannot play.
I believe he learned the songs, and just kept improving his solos. I know he listened to a bunch of Don Rich with Buck Owens and James Burton's work with Merle Haggard. He has also said that Guthrie Trapp's work with Don influenced him. Zac
There is a cool video of him speaking about this, He got the gig on short notice and didn’t have time to develop the hybrid picking technique so he was insanely accurate with a pick and tonal choices and managed to sound nearly like a chicken picker with a pick, it was a super unique sound and approach. Really loved him playing Country, shame he doesn’t too much anymore!
