Louis Johnson explaining Funkstar650 his style

[JasonLeonPike]

Nice work here. Louis seems like a pretty generous guy.

[ahrayahthelion]

If I was Louis I would teach that bastard nothing. That's how they got what they got today by us showing them and stealing!

[funkstar650]

@ahrayahthelion Wow, thanx for the wonderful comment and for calling me a bastard for being a friend and student of the legenday Louis Johnson. Happy 2012 to you as well.

Peace

[Prettyflyforabassman]

your one lucky man

[Prettyflyforabassman]

your one lucky S.O.B

[mothergoosey]

I like the way Mr. Johnson gives feed back.

[huwgethynrichards]

If Louis comes by again tell him where to find my channel on youtube and for him to get in touch. I got nice coffee or whatever...... hell he could stay the night.

[dslapster64]

@funkstar650. How in the world did you meet Louis Johnson? He is my all time favorite, and I've been playing over 30 years. If you get the time, check out my old rendition of "Get on the floor" tell me what you think.

[aikibro1]

Incredible vid... now you just need to dine with Jesus and slap box with Ali and all your dreams would be fulfilled.

[Wavecurve]

Living legend. Stomp is my favorite of all time.

[krazyzark]

god! who needs a percussionist when you've got Louis Johnson and Funkstar650?

[Apathesis0]

Damn, now I need to learn all of his techniques too on top of Larry Graham's? Damnit!

[anitadavideduo]

Really cool video!!

[MorrHUnd]

Louis Johnson is my favorite bass player ! I think that he´s the only one that's really SLAPPING the bass. Bass players like mark king just caress the strings. I really wanna meet this guy.

[MishuTaste]

Louis Johnson telling you you're great is like Eddie Van Halen telling me I'm great at guitar. Woo hoo!

[nitedrive]

WHOA. How did keep your head from blowing off when he said, 'This guy's a great bass player'? Damn.

So cool you got one of the greats to come to your place and jam with you. I'm jealous.

[BullHorn7]

I wish I could only hear Larry though...

[46az46]

Wow! You can die now.

[chrisbass13]

"Jimmy Hendrix told me" :-)

[mrpicky510]

a teacher and apt pupil very fun to watch

[sammyp1971]

completely out of control!!!

[loondoo]

Awesome that you got to hang with the legend, and some great tips from the Master! Very cool, all the best!

[TheChemicalBassist]

WOW!!! That definitely had to be a privilege!!!

[joffyjazz]

Wish I could get private lessons, lol.

[bakersman12]

THIS. IS. INSANE.

[nondescriptman]

wow you're the luckiest man alive!!

[Galdasturis]

This was really helpful.

Thank you both.

Good way to think of new riffs.

[joaspiras]

luois johnson was my influence and your so damm lucky to jamm with him...damm good i still got his star lick bass toturial...

[FunkyAxl11]

with the legend himself!!!!!

respect!!!!!

[cgord37]

funkstar650,you're definitely on your way!

[mrpicky510]

A teacher and an apt pupil. So great. Johnson is still a major powerhouse even enplugged. I like how impressed he wad with this guy

[Kudgebass]

Oh no you didn't have Louis in your house! I can't believe I was watching the Funkmaster with the Funkstar. Now that started my morning off right. Much Love.

[Mestiso925]

Cool man.

[solavanmotman]

Louis "ThunderThump" Johnson.....The Legend !!

[solavanmotman]

Louis "ThunderThump" Johnson.....The Legend !!

[solavanmotman]

The Legend!!!

[Ahar0n1]

A 1000 fps camera on that fingers... ñami

[Ahar0n1]

A 1000 fps camera on that fingers... ñami

[BassByTheBay]

Oh, man... I cannot begin to tell you how JEALOUS I am of you! :-)  How in the world did you get him at your house?! I guess he's giving private lessons these days(?). It's just crazy to me!!

One of the first (might be THE first) 45's I ever bought was Strawberry Letter #23. The jacket actually smelled like strawberry. :-) From that point on, I was a huge Brothers Johnson fan.

You had a living legend in your house, man. Wish you weren't stingy with the rest, though! :-)

[PhuckHue2]

you had to be flipping out because you had THE Louis Johnson on your couch. when I was growing up all the bass players in my hood were almost worshiping this guy! They were sending their StingRay pickups to LA to have them wrapped like his basses

[tslicker1990]

Great video, Louis is the Man! What makes Louis so great is his great ability to teach!!!!

[muzikman183]

funkin around and havin a cold one to sip on.. very nice!

[brunocoelhobass]

Great video, thanks!

[beninjamin]

@ 4:40 LJ's hand is moving faster than the speed of light lol!

[chippykips]

I'm still overwhelmed at Louis Johnson being at your house too. I know he's just a man, but that man is Louis Johnson!! I like the explanation too

[rastaman1017]

mr funkstar...whats up bro, man it doesnt look like george has lost anything, does he play 5 or 6 string bass guitars....

[Tandunic]

Nononononononononononono hang on hang on HE is at your place teaching you!! What an opportunity!!

[sreddy117]

THUNDERTHUMBS

[shadowza]

Shit bung die gast heeft me een duim he shit man!!! Vet ben nouweer bezig om mn slappen wat op te vijzelen je video's helpen enorm.Thanks...

[steelo916]

Now what I'm trying to figure out is how you pulled off getting him to visit you other than your great talent...man that's the best. You were impressing him also. I look forward to watching your skills grow. I originally mistook you for a firend of mine named Dwight who plays bass for Peobo Bryson if you can remember, but man I'm so impressed at you. Great chops. I'm just starting 7 days and counting.

[rastaman1017]

ohhhh U lucky dog..meeting louis is one thing, but u had the brotha at the crip, gettin first hand tip at his style, man that memory will be forever in ur head...louis is the man that made me want to learn the bass after I saw the brothers johnson at the Kool jazz festivale in oakland,way back in the late 70s...my story is like yours, I never had lessons,was never taught to read, but I can hear...it just came easy because i played the air bass for so long it was just easy for me...10 stars bro

[Funkypeople1111]

Yeah, George, what an opportunity to meet H I M! The groovemaster, Louis, is really undisputable great. It is fun an enjoyful to look and listen to you both. More of that, p l e a s e.

Halelulja from the funky way of life,

Philip

[slimdesel17]

Awesome. I played along till my pop finger drew blood.... i need some finger hardening

[PhuckHue2]

Louis still one the greatest ever. perfect timing. everybody stole his style

[Xiuxiu1121]

I second that. Louis defined nearly all of the fundamentals of slap bass.

[DESMYTTER]

OOooh ! I'm not tired to watch it ! My God !

[Perretje]

Ik heb hem ook ontmoet en hij heeft mij ook gevraagd instructor te worden! Ik begreep zijn verhaal niet helemaal en ik heb nog niet gereageerd.

[dkcvv]

Always a ball to watch.

i put my ass in that couch ! LOL

Peace,

Fred

[jasper6446]

How good it is to jammed with the legend louis johnson how I wish to meet & jam with him. Gracias

[gembalagt2]

Moet een mooi moment voor je zijn geweest

 met 1 van je helden samen jammen, mooi om te zien you,re a lucky man !!!

[funkstar650]

Jazeker, een moment om nooit te vergeten in ieder geval. En 'lucky'? Jazeker! Vereerd ook. Nogmaals dank voor je commentaar.

Peace

[alexfunkii34]

but how that man came in your house !!

[funkstar650]

Long story but I met him in a local studio first. After we jammed for a few he got excited and asked me to join his network of instructors. That's how he ended up at our house to go through some material together.

Peace

[marza93]

so you've met one of the greatest bass player ever,and you are even a great bass player

[Peaceman36]

you're a really a great bassist. And a very lucky bassist ^^

[funkstar650]

Thank you very much!

Peace

[pdmusix]

Cool bro!!

Uncle Louis is the baddest mothafocka of anotha motha!!

Was great to play with him.

Cheers, Pat

[funkstar650]

Yeah my brother... thanx to you I got in contact with him! I owe you 1 (or 10.000) :-). Hope to be able to play wid ya soon!

Peace

[JuninhoGroove]

very good congratulations! Jr Groove__Brazil

[funkstar650]

Thanx!

Peace

[destineenedd]

G, I always say how good you are but the great Louis Johnson said so. Believe it now? :) What was the connection between Hendrix(My all time favorite) and Louis????

[DESMYTTER]

Louis Johnson talked about Jimy Hendrix : can you tell me more things about Hendrix and Louis? Thanks ! Alain

[DESMYTTER]

I furious and very jalous about you!!! Louis is my favorite bassman!!! Is it possible to meet him too ? A dream...

[funkstar650]

I understand the jealousy but being furious I don't understand. Anyways, it's always possible to meet him. If *I* did than you could too.

Peace

[Arnolovedabass]

I would have kiddnaped Louis to keep him at home !!!!

[funkstar650]

LOL, he is hard to kidnap :-). It's a big guy! Nah serious, that guys has such a warm heart. He's more than a bass player. He is just a cool person.

Peace

[gilly1961]

BLAM THE MAN.

Wow, be honest drop the cool, thst must have been a buzz to meet thunder thumbs. WTG

[funkstar650]

LOL drop my cool??? Man it's a DREAM come true to have him over at the house!!!! And it was more than a buzz really... believe me!

Peace

[cirrusmajor]

You deserve this man! I hope you and Louis will have a lot of fun in the future. You guys make a great Pair! Remember what he (and I) said: 'Hey man, this guy's good'. And he's ain't joking, man!!!! It's Louis saying this. Louis Johnson!!!!!!!

[DESMYTTER]

That's right ! God said him : "this man is good" Congratulations !

[funkstar650]

Thank you again for all the support.

Peace

[joydivisioninqingdao]

you absolutely lucky guy,i do envy you,: )

[funkstar650]

LOL, well I sometimes envy myself :-)

Peace and thanx for commenting.

[Virpatrick]

I'm really happy for you my friend!

You deserve this and more... ♪

You are a Master George

[funkstar650]

Thank you SO much my man. Thank you...

Peace

[mobassintheplace]

Nooo, i'm not jealous and i do NOT envy you! ;-)

What a great honour you lucky %%@@

[funkstar650]

LOL, I hear ya... wel tof he? Of niet soms?

Groeten,

Peace

[cartunetto]

unfortunately i cannot see your skill on bass, man...i consider you one of the best among the bests.

anyway, thak you for sharing with us this blessing. and i hope you do well in your new endeavors

big hug from your fellowman fro Brasil, Rio de Janeiro

[funkstar650]

Thank you for the support and for commenting my friend. Let's stay in touch OK?

Peace

[funkman70]

Wow! Thunder Thumbs in your living room & giving you high praise! How do you stay humble? If I had Larry Blackmon in my living room playing drums & giving me compliments I think I would be screaming off my rooftop! I guess Mark Adams,AAron Mills,Marcus Miller etc. is next huh? Is Mr. Johnson self taught also? Funk On Funkstar!

[funkstar650]

LOL yeah ain't that sumtin'? I know what you mean brother when you say that you would lose it if Larry Blackmon would be in your home... a dream come true! And well let's see if I can get Mark, Aaron or Marcus down here :-). In any way, they are MORE than welcome! LOL. And yes Louis is also a self taught musician with an OVERLOAD of experience and skills.

Peace

[takhdtogo]

Well, one of the best video on utube! Ty George for sharing this with us! Learn me the best tricks of Louis Johnson playing ^^ :) Uhhhhhhuuuuuu!

Peace Tak

[funkstar650]

Hey Tak, thanx for commenting on this one as well! Check out louis his myspace page for more info OK?

Peace and thanx for the support.

[djosephj]

Incredible , George...and with Louis Johnson !!! Right on!

[funkstar650]

:-) Incredible it still is... a dream come true.

Thanx for the support

Peace

[agitoto]

This is a "tREASURE" i'm happy that you got to have a dream lesson from the GREAT. Thanks for uploading this non-copyrighted jam session lesson. You too will be a legend in our time Cuz' you still are STANKTIFIED cuz' you are the SHIT!! lol.. peace my braddah.

[funkstar650]

LOL my Bro, thanx for your kind words... well at least I played with someone who IS a legend and I will try to keep da Funk alive and to keep on spreading the slap bass techniques around the globe, all in the name of Louis Johnson.

Peace my friend

[spukymyk]

this video is awesome! thunder thumpin' with the master! just like livin' a dream! congratulations funkstar650....btw thanks for your comments on my run for cover live video,it really is an honor. =)

[funkstar650]

Yo my friend, thanx for the support and the comment! Appreciate it. And man please keep on playin'. You do an AWESOME job!

Peace

[OLDSCHOOLNEVERDIES]

Dear George, you keep amazing me!!

Thx for sharing this priceless video!

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[funkstar650]

Hey there, thanx for watching and commenting! Just hapy to share this little footage with all of you.

Peace

[BazzPhreak]

The original "Thunder-Thumbs" in yo house !! Christ man THAT is something else! I´m happy for you.

[funkstar650]

Thanx my man... appreciate the support!

Peace

[cirrusmajor]

I'm totally speechless...............

[funkstar650]

So was *I* :-)

Peace my friend (and thanx for ALL the support!)

[AttackmonkeY]

My God!

I replayed this with my headphones and volume cranked and I'm still shaking at the thought of that with you two plugged in!

Simply Amazing!

Thanks for even more inspiration (not that you have come close to running short thus far).

Peace1

[funkstar650]

Hey my man, thanx for the great comment... glad to be inspiring to people in the Tube.

Peace

[hgz04]

wow

[funkstar650]

:-) Thanx

Peace

[artistanbul]

oh wow

[funkstar650]

:-) Amazing isn't it?

Peace

[hfcSiegfried]

Thiis is the quintessence of cool :D

[Stuartbassmaster]

Man!!!! Amazing!!!! but like luchi said you deserve it! You and Louis are great bass players!

Congratulations! FaNtAsTiC!

[funkstar650]

Thank you so much my friend. I really appreciate all the support I get from you guys!

Peace

[rymixxx]

That rocks soooo hard...

[funkstar650]

:-) It does...

Peace

[dayesonny]

Funkstar650,

Hallelujah!(Hebrew for "Praise Jah")!

They say what goes around comes around, and that prophecy has been fulfilled because all the time, preparation, and sacrifice you've given to help fellow scuffling bassists has revolved back around to you with your latest youtube video with LOUIS JOHNSON!!! I said LOUIS "freakin" JOHNSON!!!

Funkstar650, your ship has finally come in! You are in the promised land now!

You are the Joshua to Louis' Moses! MuchLove, Spiritualmack(Funktified)!

[funkstar650]

Thank you SO much for the wonderful and inspiring comment. Appreciate it.

Peace

[noavaro]

nice!

[funkstar650]

Thanx :-)

Peace

[IuchiAtesoro]

I would say you're a lucky bunny, but your playing deserves it.

Awesome.

[funkstar650]

Thanx for telling me I deserve it! Appreciate it...

Peace

[imoses]

Man, what a BLESSING that was! Great video and a great experience. Keep on keeping the funk alive, man.

[funkstar650]

Thank you and yes I am blessed with this experience...

Thanx for commenting! And I will keep Da Funk alive as best as I can. :-)

Peace

[Fjord76]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

that's the real deal !!!!!!

(& congrats for all of your vids ;-)

[funkstar650]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Realy appreciate it.

Peace

[happyslappysoong]

Oh my goodness funkstar, what an amazing lesson!

[funkstar650]

I know... we jammed for about 50 minutes and this is just a glimpse of what we went through. He has the ability to explain things so clearly and with so much feel, really he taught me more in 50 minutes than I learned in 20 years. And I ain't kidding ya!

Peace

[77StingrayBass]

Yo' Funkstar!!!

WOW! This is a FANTASTIC vid, you, my Man Louis, and holland's best, Heineken!

Great instruction by the man himself, a livingroom's view of THAT sytle! And to top it off, you're hangin' with him, and he's in your Crib!!!

[funkstar650]

Yeah ain't that something! Never would have thought he would be sitting down with me in my own house. But hey, never sya never I guess huh?

Peace

[ul3m8]

ongelooflijk!!! :o

[funkstar650]

Idd... vind ik ook nog steeds

Peace

[fabibass]

Louis Johnson in your living room. unbelievable... lucky guy !

[funkstar650]

:-) I know... luck was on my side this time.

Peace

[DeeJayRoyalT]

That, my friend, is just too cool for words. Louis Johnson, sitting in YOUR living room calling your bass playing GREAT? Somebody better pinch you to make sure you're not dreaming!!  Ain't we funkin' NOW, my brother!!

[funkstar650]

Oh yeah my man, We're funkin' NOW LOL. You are right, I had to be pinched a couple of times to see if it was real but it was... Thanx for all the support my man!

Peace

[imagemaster]

Hoi George,hoe is het?wat is dit dan,is dit de Louis Johnson?hoe kan dat dan,is hij bij jou op visite of jij bij hem??

[funkstar650]

Hoi, ja dit is DE Louis Johnson en hij was bij mij thuis ja... hoe dat kwam? Lang verhaal maar waar gebeurt. In mijn andere clipje zie je de bedoeling van zijn bezoek.

Peace

[imagemaster]

Hoi,zo zie je maar weer waar deze filmpjes op YouTube tot kunnen leiden,je bent een mazzelaar man,dit kan een opstap zijn tot van alles,ik had er wel bij willen zijn toen hij langskwam (lol),maar betekent het dat je nu naar Amerika gaat? greetz,Paul

[funkstar650]

Inderdaad Paul, maar nee ik ga vooralsnog niet naar Amerika. De instructies worden gegeven via Internet. Details volgen later OK?

Peace

[Generalbas1972]

"Woah this guy is good" haha Mr. Johnson is the master and knows real talent when he sees it....Very cool vid =)

[funkstar650]

Wow man, thanx for the kewl comment! Thanx for the support and for commenting. Still looking foward to your clips!

Peace my friend

[MileSeventySeven]

awesome!

[funkstar650]

Thanx! :-)

Peace

[lookahere]

OMG, you are so lucky to even know this man. But you get to learn directly from him too?!!! You are da man!!!!! Well, the man standing next to da man. Lol. Lucky,lucky lucky. Peace brother.

[funkstar650]

I know.... aint't that sumtin'? Lucky indeed but it goes a step further. If you take a look at the other short clip you can see what the purpose was of this visit.

Check it out!

Peace

[lookahere]

I will do that friend and I will start practicing again too. You are a great player yourself. Hope I get there on day.

[TRUOHIO]

Wow, very cool vid. Can't wait to show my pops. This is a very good video. Thank you !

[funkstar650]

You're welcome. Everyone interested in his techniques can learn through his webpage which will have links to all the official instructors of which I am one of them. People can contact them at any time.

Peace

[dkcvv]

Thanks for sharing that great moment.

Congratulations, teacher !

Peace,

F.

[funkstar650]

Thank YOU so much my brother for all the support and for believing in me from the start. Happy to share this with you.

Peace & love

G

[djphatd]

Amazing, I am watching 2 Bass Geniuses!!!!

[funkstar650]

Aw, thank you!!! Playing with Louis makes you very humble. That man has SO much groove in his body, mind and hands you won't believe it. Seeing the master do 'it' live is far better than reading an instructional book. He showed me more in 50 minutes than I've seen in about 20 years! Simply amazing...

Peace

[NashidBey]

MAN MAN MAN, you know "Thunder Thumbs"?! I wouldn't be able to play in front of him, I'd be too nervous, but you were cool. I know it was a beautiful experience to learn from a master and just hang out...much success.

[funkstar650]

Well, Thunder Thumbs is SUCH a nice and warm hearted person, he made me feel comfy from the moment he stepped into our house. So you lose your nervousness in a heartbeat and just go with the flow.

Thanx for the support my man!

Peace

[mafguitars]

Staan er nog gig's op het programma waar Louis gaat spelen dat je weet ?

als dat zo is laat me dat dan a.u.b. weten !!! ik wil niet sterven zonder hem te hebben gezien ! :-) peace

[dennishemstra]

thanks man, I'm very happy your sharing this :)

~ Dennis

[funkstar650]

You're welcome Dennis. I want you guys to learn from this too. And for everyone watching and wanting to learn even more? Everyone can book lessons through his webpage soon. Check it out!

Peace

[KurtSandford]

I wish i could meet him =[

I am jealous.

[funkstar650]

Ah well, you might run into him one day. Never say never... it happened to me so... I never would have thought I would meet him and especially not in my own home!

Peace my man

[MaK4V3LiK]

This meeting between both of you seems that it was like "magic" ! Congrats homie ! it sounds tight as hell ;) Keep up the good work G stay true to what u believe in

Once again much respect

peace

MAK

[funkstar650]

Hey my man, thanx so much for da congrats and the respect! Still looking forward to the colab with you. Any idea when your new project is starting?

Peace and mutual respect

George

[tammythegoat]

Mi Amour,

This is a day that I will remember for many years to come, it was AWESOME filming you and Louis together, and the Friendship that has bloomed between the 2 of you is unexplainable!!! I seen a kindship, and equal respect between you 2 awesome men!!! , This is 1 of the most exciting day!!

it goes without saying, but I am going to say it none the less, I am Indeed VERY PROUD of you!!! your #1 fan, in more ways than 1!!! your life partner, Best Friend and wife.

Tammy the goat

this is

[funkstar650]

Absolutely true, this has been an awesome day... thanx for holding that cam up for so long! :-) Doesn't happen very often having a celebrity knocking on our door do we? LOL. Glad we all could be a part of it... even the girls although they didn't have a clue who he was. And thanx for all the support and believing in me.

Peace & love for life...

George

[im4evernocturnal]

George and Louis together. This is history. See the props you're getting from Louis? Told you , G, you're there! But then I knew that! This is fantastic.!

[funkstar650]

Hey my friend, thank you so much for the great comment. Well I still think that ALL the credits belong to Louis for being such an influence for all of us slap players. The man really deserves a Gold medal. And what a nice guy he is...

Peace my man and thanx for all the support!

[funkyfingers33]

lucky!!!!! lucky!!!!! lucky!!!!!!

[funkstar650]

Absolutely agreed to this one! :-)

Peace

[mafguitars]

WOW, you're one damn lucky funky guy to jam with the Man, now i'm realy jealous....

[funkstar650]

Hey man, well what can I say. Of course I was totally honored and thrilled to have him and his manager over at our house. They are such nice people to have over! And to be asked to become an instructor is far beyond my expectations really... the biggest reward that I can get.

Peace

[Nivtop2112]

A star meeting a star! Priceless indeed.

[funkstar650]

Aww thanx for the great comment. Really appreciate it. Thank you as well for all the support!

Peace my man

[jockoPchetB]

this video is a true treasure!

[funkstar650]

Thanx and yes it is... this just a little teaser of almost an hour of rough video material. The rest I won't publish though because I keep that material for the lessons I am asked to give. :-) Not to be stingy... just out of respect to Louis as well. I just wanted to share this little footage with the rest of the world.

The rest I will show when people actually will take lessons from me :-)

Peace

LOL my attention was so into it I let my steak nearly got burned!!! XD

thanks this is priceless I'll check the website as soon as I can.

beware when you use his technique I once read an interview where he said his thumb got broken due to his slaping ; )