Roy is number one period. Better than Hendrix, Vaughn, Malmsteen, Van Halen, Satriani, and those in his time such as Atkins and Reed. Hands down no one can touch him...if u are still not sure, just watch him play "guitar wizard"...or any other one of his instrumentals. I play metal riffs and have played my whole life and i've heard it all. This guy is untouchable.
That was the gueetar king right thar!!! Guys such as Beck, Page, Clapton, Townsend, Hendrix and Richards are or were great. But I'll bet none of em' could do this. However, I bet Roy could have duplicated them.
Holy crud he's faster and cleaner than heck. I would state that it's not as musically complex as guys like Atkins, Travis, Hank Garland, or any number of jazz greats and a fair number of great rock players. This is fast, but it's not that inventive. For clean speed he's up there with Les Paul, Joe Maphis and Hendrix, but all three could out think him by far.
The legendary musician, Mr. Roy Clark. Note the speed and accuracy this piece requires. He delivers it and more with grace and a grin, making it look too easy (which it isn't) - the hallmark of a true pro. Not one note out of place. WOW
I'm mostly like classic rock from the 60's with guitar giants like Townshend,Clapton and Hendrix but I don't believe for one second any rock god has half the outright ability of a Clark or Atkins.
Love Roy Clark!! Thanks for posting this video. On a side note I remember my grandmother loved He-Haw and as kids she made us watch it when we came over. She would convince us this week the dancing pigs would be on...some weeks they would and some they wouldn't...we would have to endure many an episode just to find out ha ha I wish I realized at that time how much talent was on the show.
@Eddieguitarloebs :) Good point, but Roy is more than a -guitar- god, seems he can play most stringed instruments very well - violin, mandolin, banjo ... and does it all with joy and humour. Just the greatest ...
If you enjoyed this, you may enjoy "Pickin' and Singin'" by Joe Maphis, which is on YouTube as well. As for comparison, it's a mug's game. Find the greats and enjoy them all, I say.
Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins, Big Jim Sullivan, that`s just a few names mentioned of guys who knew all the tricks of the guitar long before Eddie Van Halen brought it to the front in the late 70`s. They were masters of the instrument, they could play fast and with feeling and that`s hard to do. Most guitar players admire other players that are great no matter what genre they play, rock, country, etc. As long as it`s somebody we can learn from the respect is always there.
I am almost 50 years old and have rarely seen ANYONE play A stringed instrument as well as Clark plays ANY of them. Really, really impressive!! Is there any stringed instrument that he didn't (or couldn't) master? The mind boggles...
I truly believe that most heavy metal guitarist would agree that this is ultimate guitar playing,along with the likes of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed....They all did phenomenal with out distortion and special effects that we have today. Can you just imagine that guitar playing from these guys with all the special effects of Eddie Van Halen and Joe Satriani (sp)...
There are indeed quite a few beyond remarkable guitarists who have gone underrated because of their propensity to play "country" music. Someone mentioned Albert Lee......indeed. Clapton called him the best; of course that's subjective...but his speed, and style have left their mark on many, many recordings for decades. I think Roy Clark's singing career did more to mask his instrumental wizardry than anything....I always found it bo-ring. His playing though; wow......
Roy just didn't play the guitar, he was gifted on the slide steel guitar whatever instrument it was and a great violinist to boot. I'm not a fan of country western music, but I was sure a fan of Roy Clark.
I'd forgotten that thoughtful or impish look ol' Roy would get when he started crankin', man I miss the clean, simple funny of Hee Haw. That, and the crazy great music that would come out of the awful old black and white TV we had until I was about 12.
Yeah, it could be dumb sometimes. So what? It was funny, and I didn't have to defend it.
How people pick Chet Atkins over Roy Clark, I do not know, But from what I've seen on Youtube, which hasn't been a whole lot, Roy's the most impressive between the two to me. I don't know how to rate guitar players, but Roy is Phenominal to me.
Did I say Yee-haw? I must have been thinking of the Simpsons version of Hee-Haw called Ya-Hoo. That, and I also had about 12 beers in me when I made that comment.
The more I see these Roy Clark Yee-Haw vids the more I realize he was the reason I started to play guitar. Because I used to watch this show with my grandparents every sunday night and always loved roy's guitar and banjo playing.
Later, I got into metal and always assumed it was Eddie or Angus that inspired me to pick up the guitar....NOPE, it was Roy.
He should be in the top 5 Guitarists of all time including Rock and Roll. From what I've seen he's one of the most impressive guitar players I've ever seen, even more impressive than Eric Clapton and Chet Atkins, maybe not better, but just as good. I've never seen Eric Clapton pick like that. Could you imagine if Roy was a R & R or Blues guitarist.
Clapton is great..but is over-rated.His style,blues,is much easier to play than the country style.Roy,im sure could easily do what Clapton does...but not in the reverse.
I enjoy all kinds of music. Roy Clark is truely a master guitar player. Even if you don't like that style of music , you have to appreciate what you just saw, and heard. I'm sure it took him many years of practice. Roy is a "MASTER" !
roy boy is like the best, man even back when ritchie blackmore and alvin lee were gunnin' for the title of fastest guitar alive, roy could have 'em for breakfast, man. and it's a paul, man
roy boy is like the best, man even back when ritchie blackmore and alvin lee were gunnin' for the title of fastest guitar alive, roy could have 'em for breakfast, man.
Every time the conversation about, "Best guitar players of all time" comes up, someone always tries to say "he's ok but he's not that good.. And I have to ask them if they've ever actually heard him play? Are you kidding me? He's one of the best ever and has always been my favorite country shredder..!!
I have read many comments here, comparing Roy to other musicians. That is just plain nonsense. Roy Clark is Roy Clark, and he has MASTERED being Roy Clark!!! The man can play any instrument with a string better than the most well practiced musicians can play ONE instrument. If you were to string up a garbage can, or a toilet seat, Roy could figure out how to make sound come out of it! The man is a master of his craft, and does not need to be compared to anyone else.
Roy was pretty damn good. Used to love to listen to him, Chet Atkins, and Merle Travis. Then I discovered Tommy Emmanuel. Don't know whay it took me so long. But there's no taking anything away from these greats. Groundbreakers they were.
@wraithster I noticed that you used the word ( WAS ) ! You said he WAS the best ! I very much hope i'm not wrong , but i'm pretty sure he's still with us ! THAT ! will be a sad day when we lose him !!
Why do you idiots feel you have to compare musicians? This isn't a competition....Roy Clark is amazing! Yngvie, in doing what he does, is amazing! I've been playing for almost 40 years - anyone who can master an instrument - regardless of the style of music - has spent more hours mastering their craft then you can imagine. Why would are you being so critical?
@Geetar48 That, my friend, was well said. Man I'm a big Yngwie honk and love the new guitarists but why in the heck would I compare them to Roy. Roy was a monstor. Don't mess with Roy.
@Geetar48 I basically agree with you, excep tyou said Roy mastered "an instrument". He is arguably the best on every instrument he's ever appeared playing. That's amazing truly.
Someone had the grapes to say to me the other day that Santana is better than Roy. Putz. Santana is great, yeah...at his style. Roy is unbelievable in that style, as well as every other. Absolutely wouldn't be surprised to see a clip of him playing with Guns n Roses
@stupullen Take another look, my friend. That's a Gibson he's playing. Later, he did play a Gretsch Super Axe, briefly. Here, however, it's a Gibson.
@stupullen No problem! What is important is that you appreciate the artistry, regardless of the brand name on the guitar! Clearly, you have a superb ear for music! Roy is simply amazing, isn't he?
@Demeralda probably because of all the charmingly hokey comedy. heh But the music can't be beat. I do believe that Roy is the most talented guitar god I can think of. Knopfler, Slash, Clapton...they're all terrific, but Roy's just in a whole other universe with his gift
Slash and Jimmy and Eddie RESPECT this guy. Just because they don't play that style commercially, they respect the ability. Eddie's & Alex's dad played clarinet, Eddie & Alex started on a piano toward classical music.
So post YOUR stuff and let's if you can cut Roy's head.
lol- those words about sum up exactly the way I felt when I first saw this video- I think I may have said "HOLY SHIT"!! He really is a super amazingly talented man.
This Man will probably NEVER recieve the acclaim or accolades or credit that he rightfully deserves and definitely has long since earned.
Saw a video once of him and Chet on stage.
Roy commented to the audience that as a young boy,he dreamed of the day that he could
be"On-Stage"with the Great Chet Atkins,and while in the middle of a song,look over and say,"Take it Chet".Which, of course,Roy proceeded to do in the middle of his next performance.If Roy could"Shred"a neck,Chet could melt it down
I have seen Roy live 2 times, and each time he has played what I thought to be a Russian song. Does anyone know what it is. Not Somewhere my love . Please. Thanks
I saw him live about 8 years ago (Can't remember) he must have been in his late 60's and he was just as good as he is here!! No...I don't think he ever dropped a note!!
Anyone who grew up watching Hee Haw gets a great flash back.
Roy is one of the greatest musicians in history. He can play many instruments. When the mags come out with their Greatest Guitarist lists; I always think to myself "where's Roy"...
....and, where's Chet? I'm with you my friend. The ONLY responce I can come up with is that whomever put's those "List's" together, NEVER actually picked up and attempted to play this Instrument.
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@Ireg2post1 Sorry. I've played for years and I can assure you Yngwie is a couple of notches faster than Roy. Not taking anything away from Roy Clark, but the stuff he's playing on this video is child's play for someone like Yngwie.
now thats a fuckin hodown! yeeeehaaaa!!!!
LANDSHARK7130 10 hours ago
i don't think Roy gets enough credit for how great he is.
DFlannery2 4 days ago
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DFlannery2 4 days ago
Loved every minute!
4631573 1 week ago in playlist Favorite videos
BEAUTIFUL : )
SIRONEDRAGON 2 weeks ago
Two words on his pickin......HOLY SHIT !!!
getarman71 2 weeks ago
If that guitar was a woman, Roy would be charged with rape.
torgman 4 weeks ago
WOW That was MENTAL!!!! I dont even know what to say about that!
rybot077 1 month ago
Those dancing pigs are kinda disturbing, because they look a bit like some of the girls I used to date.
gtrefghuk 1 month ago in playlist Hot Guitars
Awesome!!!!
joeylodes 1 month ago
Roy's facial expressions are PRICELESS! lol!
gtrefghuk 2 months ago in playlist Hot Guitars
7 people are jealous or have personal issues.
chris3312music 2 months ago
Roy is number one period. Better than Hendrix, Vaughn, Malmsteen, Van Halen, Satriani, and those in his time such as Atkins and Reed. Hands down no one can touch him...if u are still not sure, just watch him play "guitar wizard"...or any other one of his instrumentals. I play metal riffs and have played my whole life and i've heard it all. This guy is untouchable.
DiceCarlinKinison 2 months ago
John Petrucci of country
anrmenchaca74 2 months ago
Roy Clark Guitar Wizard
anrmenchaca74 2 months ago
Watch "Roy Clark Guitar Wizard" to truly experience his talent!
6superb9 2 months ago
That was the gueetar king right thar!!! Guys such as Beck, Page, Clapton, Townsend, Hendrix and Richards are or were great. But I'll bet none of em' could do this. However, I bet Roy could have duplicated them.
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another2centsworth 2 months ago
He's amazing on guitar. Whoa
crancourable 2 months ago
Add Jim Stafford as well..
gene16969 3 months ago
Need to add Glen Campbell to that mix as well....
gene16969 3 months ago
what guitar is that?
mabroussardii 3 months ago
Holy crud he's faster and cleaner than heck. I would state that it's not as musically complex as guys like Atkins, Travis, Hank Garland, or any number of jazz greats and a fair number of great rock players. This is fast, but it's not that inventive. For clean speed he's up there with Les Paul, Joe Maphis and Hendrix, but all three could out think him by far.
ESD2814GLC 3 months ago
The smile he does at the first part lol
slatan420 3 months ago
So fucking metal
halolamer 3 months ago
@halolamer Anything is metal if you play it fast enough man
slatan420 3 months ago
how do i get my chin off the floor?
donottawaguitar 3 months ago 5
Pure GOLD
MrJNFan 4 months ago
The legendary musician, Mr. Roy Clark. Note the speed and accuracy this piece requires. He delivers it and more with grace and a grin, making it look too easy (which it isn't) - the hallmark of a true pro. Not one note out of place. WOW
infectedvector 4 months ago
I'm mostly like classic rock from the 60's with guitar giants like Townshend,Clapton and Hendrix but I don't believe for one second any rock god has half the outright ability of a Clark or Atkins.
rosieaasful 4 months ago 2
Love Roy Clark!! Thanks for posting this video. On a side note I remember my grandmother loved He-Haw and as kids she made us watch it when we came over. She would convince us this week the dancing pigs would be on...some weeks they would and some they wouldn't...we would have to endure many an episode just to find out ha ha I wish I realized at that time how much talent was on the show.
denisepgalloway 4 months ago
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WOW! Thanks for posting!
yjjeepman 4 months ago
i will not live long enough to be able to play that well...but i can dance just like those pigs...hee haw:D
shelliebellie3672 4 months ago
Wow. Just wow.
3point14rat 5 months ago
Right! you never compare Roy to anyone, Roy is a God unto himself on the guitar...one of the greatest of his day,and his wizardry still stands!
Eddieguitarloebs 5 months ago
@Eddieguitarloebs :) Good point, but Roy is more than a -guitar- god, seems he can play most stringed instruments very well - violin, mandolin, banjo ... and does it all with joy and humour. Just the greatest ...
MangoDTango 5 months ago
@MangoDTango That is true,Roy was a multi instrumentalist! A natural born musician...A rare talent was he! Still is!
Eddieguitarloebs 5 months ago 2
The Venerable Roy Clark in his own animated picking style. Lol!
loko4191141 5 months ago
If it wasnt for Family Guy I would have no idea who this guy is, but hes still amazing
genemeyer408 5 months ago
Roy kicks my ass .....he's a natural....I do believe he could show anybody up
GoodCheeba 5 months ago
If you enjoyed this, you may enjoy "Pickin' and Singin'" by Joe Maphis, which is on YouTube as well. As for comparison, it's a mug's game. Find the greats and enjoy them all, I say.
gilgamess 6 months ago
Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins, Big Jim Sullivan, that`s just a few names mentioned of guys who knew all the tricks of the guitar long before Eddie Van Halen brought it to the front in the late 70`s. They were masters of the instrument, they could play fast and with feeling and that`s hard to do. Most guitar players admire other players that are great no matter what genre they play, rock, country, etc. As long as it`s somebody we can learn from the respect is always there.
DoubleVisionandco 6 months ago
Apparently 6 people dislike soulful American music. Maybe these are the same people who dislike Coltrane, Hendrix, or Jeff Buckley.
peasantsoul 6 months ago
@peasantsoul theyre the same six miserable bastards that live in their parents basement, have no talent, and troll these videos.
pele6922 5 months ago 2
WOW
samspace81 6 months ago
I am almost 50 years old and have rarely seen ANYONE play A stringed instrument as well as Clark plays ANY of them. Really, really impressive!! Is there any stringed instrument that he didn't (or couldn't) master? The mind boggles...
cokerg2003 6 months ago
Holy shit....My mind just blown
diehard713 6 months ago
jesus christ amazing
Henbot 7 months ago
I truly believe that most heavy metal guitarist would agree that this is ultimate guitar playing,along with the likes of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed....They all did phenomenal with out distortion and special effects that we have today. Can you just imagine that guitar playing from these guys with all the special effects of Eddie Van Halen and Joe Satriani (sp)...
biffy18 7 months ago 13
@biffy18 I know, these guys were shreding it up back then!!
metalliholic 2 months ago
@biffy18 True, I'm a metal head, and I can only dream of being able to play as good as Jerry Reed, or Chet Atkins.
gtrefghuk 2 months ago
WOW..are you kidding me... And look at his face. He is just kidding around. Hate to see him if he really got serious with a guitar.LOL..
forjesus911 7 months ago 5
I bet malmstien can't chicken pick!
cutandweld67 7 months ago
My ex-wife was the second pig from the right......nice job Roy !
timtipton5071256 8 months ago 25
@timtipton5071256 yours too uh!!!!
fabfamily2009 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
I would marry the pig next to her if Roy would play at the wedding! True talent that man has.
cumminspower325 4 days ago
So much joy. Great mastery of an instrument. What a guy, am I right?
flyfishJJA 8 months ago 4
insane
Lexymolly21 8 months ago
Why berate other talent just agree they were all great and let it rest
cochise12366 9 months ago 3
There are indeed quite a few beyond remarkable guitarists who have gone underrated because of their propensity to play "country" music. Someone mentioned Albert Lee......indeed. Clapton called him the best; of course that's subjective...but his speed, and style have left their mark on many, many recordings for decades. I think Roy Clark's singing career did more to mask his instrumental wizardry than anything....I always found it bo-ring. His playing though; wow......
rocknut75 9 months ago
Roy just didn't play the guitar, he was gifted on the slide steel guitar whatever instrument it was and a great violinist to boot. I'm not a fan of country western music, but I was sure a fan of Roy Clark.
chrisst41 9 months ago 2
Jesus .......99.999% of the pantheon of rocks greatest players WISH they could do this. UN BE LIEVABLE.
SCROGY 10 months ago 2
You need to dial up Albert Lee......one of the finest folks to EVER pick up the Guitar.!
rmprophet 10 months ago
the look on his face at 00:16 onwards is priceless
dvdsmlprstylr 10 months ago
I'd forgotten that thoughtful or impish look ol' Roy would get when he started crankin', man I miss the clean, simple funny of Hee Haw. That, and the crazy great music that would come out of the awful old black and white TV we had until I was about 12.
Yeah, it could be dumb sometimes. So what? It was funny, and I didn't have to defend it.
elhigh 10 months ago 2
@elhigh Everybody who grew up back then remembers Hee Haw. It was so funny, but had some amazing talent, too.
LisaBaby67 9 months ago
Roy Clark is a P.I.M.P.
BarbaricChicago 10 months ago
How people pick Chet Atkins over Roy Clark, I do not know, But from what I've seen on Youtube, which hasn't been a whole lot, Roy's the most impressive between the two to me. I don't know how to rate guitar players, but Roy is Phenominal to me.
TheGTMustangGT 10 months ago
Did I say Yee-haw? I must have been thinking of the Simpsons version of Hee-Haw called Ya-Hoo. That, and I also had about 12 beers in me when I made that comment.
peaveyandsmolski 11 months ago
I love Roy Clark! VERY talented musician!
iletitrayn 11 months ago
This is obviously a hee-haw set and why he was making these faces. Hee-haw was a special show that showcased some serious music.
gregfl 11 months ago
The more I see these Roy Clark Yee-Haw vids the more I realize he was the reason I started to play guitar. Because I used to watch this show with my grandparents every sunday night and always loved roy's guitar and banjo playing.
Later, I got into metal and always assumed it was Eddie or Angus that inspired me to pick up the guitar....NOPE, it was Roy.
peaveyandsmolski 11 months ago
He should be in the top 5 Guitarists of all time including Rock and Roll. From what I've seen he's one of the most impressive guitar players I've ever seen, even more impressive than Eric Clapton and Chet Atkins, maybe not better, but just as good. I've never seen Eric Clapton pick like that. Could you imagine if Roy was a R & R or Blues guitarist.
TheGTMustangGT 11 months ago
Clapton is great..but is over-rated.His style,blues,is much easier to play than the country style.Roy,im sure could easily do what Clapton does...but not in the reverse.
teleman84 10 months ago
Maybe Steve Gaines ,Ronnie said that ,Ithink he was correct
fatidiot123 11 months ago
I've loved Roy Clark for years and have always thought him to be very underated as a guitarist. He's as good as they come. One of the best. Peace.
MusicEd1 11 months ago
One of the very few players that no matter how it was going always looked like he was having a ball. He was not only good but enjoyed it.
n2b8er 1 year ago
I enjoy all kinds of music. Roy Clark is truely a master guitar player. Even if you don't like that style of music , you have to appreciate what you just saw, and heard. I'm sure it took him many years of practice. Roy is a "MASTER" !
zaney1964 1 year ago
he is so fucking awesome he looks benny hill and the guy just shreds it.
SixSecondRevival 1 year ago
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roy boy is like the best, man even back when ritchie blackmore and alvin lee were gunnin' for the title of fastest guitar alive, roy could have 'em for breakfast, man. and it's a paul, man
mjwallberg 1 year ago
roy boy is like the best, man even back when ritchie blackmore and alvin lee were gunnin' for the title of fastest guitar alive, roy could have 'em for breakfast, man.
mjwallberg 1 year ago
How in the hell can 2 people dislike this? This is what you call pure talent!
MDSerles 1 year ago
please dont call me an idiot, what tuning is this in?
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StayStrangeAmerica 1 year ago
That was my wife in the blue
izzynutz2000 1 year ago 2
Joe Pass is twice faster
GrilloNoGRAZIE 1 year ago
Wow!...what a great performance!
Pedy1968 1 year ago
Every time the conversation about, "Best guitar players of all time" comes up, someone always tries to say "he's ok but he's not that good.. And I have to ask them if they've ever actually heard him play? Are you kidding me? He's one of the best ever and has always been my favorite country shredder..!!
flykingman 1 year ago
he looks like he has to poop
ironworker511 1 year ago
@ironworker511 I would too if I was playin that fast!
MDSerles 1 year ago
benny hill brother
ZORAK911 1 year ago
holy 70"'s love the pig tail cord and of course Roys beaming tallent
sirlonghair 1 year ago
The man has always been amazing. Watched this show every week loved it.
hotdog2020 1 year ago
I have read many comments here, comparing Roy to other musicians. That is just plain nonsense. Roy Clark is Roy Clark, and he has MASTERED being Roy Clark!!! The man can play any instrument with a string better than the most well practiced musicians can play ONE instrument. If you were to string up a garbage can, or a toilet seat, Roy could figure out how to make sound come out of it! The man is a master of his craft, and does not need to be compared to anyone else.
KLUNKET 1 year ago 39
@KLUNKET AMEN! I do concerts for a living, and have for many years. NO ONE can play like this. NOBODY.
yarnbomber 4 months ago
@KLUNKET amen
jefster1961 4 months ago
not the best he's done.
dvdsmlprstylr 1 year ago
............. speechless
MrNothing43 1 year ago
I like this guy, great player.
FleshMob 1 year ago
Roy was pretty damn good. Used to love to listen to him, Chet Atkins, and Merle Travis. Then I discovered Tommy Emmanuel. Don't know whay it took me so long. But there's no taking anything away from these greats. Groundbreakers they were.
mwmii790 1 year ago
Hee Haw's attempt at humor/ the pigs....fail
Roy....epic win
karenpato1 1 year ago 2
Nice job, keep it up. Brandon Ja'rod new release due Dec. 2010, Awesome!
11181001 1 year ago
@wraithster I noticed that you used the word ( WAS ) ! You said he WAS the best ! I very much hope i'm not wrong , but i'm pretty sure he's still with us ! THAT ! will be a sad day when we lose him !!
Bud42Gent 1 year ago
@dionreedsamurai lol about the duke boys being chased
patrick9648 1 year ago
Roy Clark and dancing pigs.
Now THAT'S entertainment!
utube9000 1 year ago
Why do you idiots feel you have to compare musicians? This isn't a competition....Roy Clark is amazing! Yngvie, in doing what he does, is amazing! I've been playing for almost 40 years - anyone who can master an instrument - regardless of the style of music - has spent more hours mastering their craft then you can imagine. Why would are you being so critical?
Geetar48 1 year ago 62
@Geetar48 Thumbs Up!
dvsguitar1 1 year ago
@Geetar48 because they have nothing better to do and their moms don't hug them.
spellboundbythebodom 1 year ago
@Geetar48 That, my friend, was well said. Man I'm a big Yngwie honk and love the new guitarists but why in the heck would I compare them to Roy. Roy was a monstor. Don't mess with Roy.
faithandpractice 11 months ago
@Geetar48 Roy is the best I've ever heard
Butteroux 10 months ago
@Geetar48 I basically agree with you, excep tyou said Roy mastered "an instrument". He is arguably the best on every instrument he's ever appeared playing. That's amazing truly.
Dankshasta 7 months ago
Talent + Hard Work + Charisma = This
chertzle 1 year ago
More pigs!!!! MORE PIGS!!!!
999manman 1 year ago
Someone had the grapes to say to me the other day that Santana is better than Roy. Putz. Santana is great, yeah...at his style. Roy is unbelievable in that style, as well as every other. Absolutely wouldn't be surprised to see a clip of him playing with Guns n Roses
DingoMonkey 1 year ago
@DingoMonkey true...take a look at that Santanna video from Woodstock -a bit sloppy when compared to something like this
MightySaturn5 1 year ago
Wow!!! Then wait till he gets pickin'! Fantastic!
alhoward1960 1 year ago
Great pickin' by Roy! Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith wrote this song!
Pickinbuddy 1 year ago
Whats with the dancing pigs haha
Rowan6969 1 year ago
@Rowan6969 Maybe it's a Valleydale commercial?
999manman 1 year ago
I've watched several videos of him...DAMN he's fast
2c1496 1 year ago
I love that lil smirk he has on his face lol
Morphd 1 year ago
Nobody but ol' Roy could make a Gretch sound that awesome...thanks for this memorable upload.
stupullen 1 year ago
@stupullen Take another look, my friend. That's a Gibson he's playing. Later, he did play a Gretsch Super Axe, briefly. Here, however, it's a Gibson.
tyoonz 1 year ago
@tyoonz my bad ,I really could not tell the difference...thanks for the update.
stupullen 1 year ago
@stupullen No problem! What is important is that you appreciate the artistry, regardless of the brand name on the guitar! Clearly, you have a superb ear for music! Roy is simply amazing, isn't he?
tyoonz 1 year ago
Roy Clark. The king of Guitar players!
charger19691 1 year ago
AMAZING!!!
mrgarrison28 1 year ago
How does this not have more views. Damn shame.
ewok2 1 year ago
Dammit I wish I could find this to put on the ol' iPod!
DingoMonkey 1 year ago
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TenTonHorse 1 year ago
i had no earthly clue that Mr. Roy Clark was classically trained....not a clue....i am so glad i found these videos...thank you Mr. Clark. :-)
bonscott01 1 year ago
Every time I watch this....I look over at my guitar and think, "Can my guitar make those sounds?"..probably not. He's amazing.
Blacktied1 1 year ago
Jeez....I've watched this about 20 times. Still blown away. Never gets old
DingoMonkey 1 year ago
He looks like Benny Hill when he makes that face...
MrSimonGirty 1 year ago
them hillbillys sure like pigs!
loopdawgg 1 year ago
bad acid trip for sure!
loopdawgg 1 year ago
got tabs?
Aboxatax 1 year ago
Can't figure why I didn't appreciate Hee haw when I was growing up...
Demeralda 1 year ago
@Demeralda probably because of all the charmingly hokey comedy. heh But the music can't be beat. I do believe that Roy is the most talented guitar god I can think of. Knopfler, Slash, Clapton...they're all terrific, but Roy's just in a whole other universe with his gift
DingoMonkey 1 year ago
@Demeralda Because you were 4 and still shitting yerself.
mikedavis5671 1 year ago
@mikedavis5671 What the hell was this for? She was saying that she now appreciates Hee Haw. What's with the childish insults?
DingoMonkey 1 year ago
I love the face he makes when he's playing! it shows he's focused, but really enjoying himself!
GaGe701 1 year ago
Slash Jimi and jimmy eddy van couldn't get a drop on this man on their best day
crosshairs305 1 year ago 18
@crosshairs305
Slash and Jimmy and Eddie RESPECT this guy. Just because they don't play that style commercially, they respect the ability. Eddie's & Alex's dad played clarinet, Eddie & Alex started on a piano toward classical music.
So post YOUR stuff and let's if you can cut Roy's head.
arkansaswookie 1 year ago
@crosshairs305 Kenny Wayne Shepherd has a shot, best he could do is tie though.
chertzle 9 months ago
hot damn...
beabuls 2 years ago
lol- those words about sum up exactly the way I felt when I first saw this video- I think I may have said "HOLY SHIT"!! He really is a super amazingly talented man.
KLUNKET 1 year ago
This Man will probably NEVER recieve the acclaim or accolades or credit that he rightfully deserves and definitely has long since earned.
Saw a video once of him and Chet on stage.
Roy commented to the audience that as a young boy,he dreamed of the day that he could
be"On-Stage"with the Great Chet Atkins,and while in the middle of a song,look over and say,"Take it Chet".Which, of course,Roy proceeded to do in the middle of his next performance.If Roy could"Shred"a neck,Chet could melt it down
ancientastronomer 2 years ago
who let those pigs on the stage?
44eelz 2 years ago 2
Loved him growing up..he was a real mean machine on the banjo.
Chicagotarsier 2 years ago
yup i wish i could play like him
daman8852 2 years ago
Still IS. Present tense.
ancientastronomer 2 years ago
faster !! faster ! faster !! so what ? at leaST ROY DOES IT WITH HUMOUR.
gittar1 2 years ago
the song is called Black Saphire. he recorded that song back in the late 60s
southpawjay 2 years ago
those pigs r sexah
jqtomlin 2 years ago
I have seen Roy live 2 times, and each time he has played what I thought to be a Russian song. Does anyone know what it is. Not Somewhere my love . Please. Thanks
superdave417 2 years ago
Would it be "Moscow Nights"?
therebel1960 2 years ago
Its a Gibson Byrdland.
SoCalLR3 2 years ago
Wow that is one thin neck on the Guitar. Is that an EPI?
thisplacesucksbig 2 years ago
ALL I CAN SAY IS "DAMN" Greatst guitarist ever.
Soullover212 2 years ago
Yup. Underrated...
Heidibear76 2 years ago
... OG
hampork 2 years ago
I saw him live about 8 years ago (Can't remember) he must have been in his late 60's and he was just as good as he is here!! No...I don't think he ever dropped a note!!
Anyone who grew up watching Hee Haw gets a great flash back.
Great post!!! Thanks!
jmsazboy 2 years ago
MacPro8CoreMan, I couldn't agree more. This is fantastic. He can stand with any guitar player, Clapton Hendrix or anyone else.
thecoffeetrader 2 years ago
@thecoffeetrader Hendrix. Nah.
rrhynes 2 years ago
did this man EVER drop a note?
edslides 2 years ago
Even saw Randy missfret a time or two but never saw roy yet...Im looking;-)
paraglidermx 2 years ago
I am so desperately sorry that I can only give Roy Clark 5 Stars! Roy is the man!
mrchrismcphail1 2 years ago
Roy is one of the greatest musicians in history. He can play many instruments. When the mags come out with their Greatest Guitarist lists; I always think to myself "where's Roy"...
MacPro8CoreMan 2 years ago 3
....and, where's Chet? I'm with you my friend. The ONLY responce I can come up with is that whomever put's those "List's" together, NEVER actually picked up and attempted to play this Instrument.
ancientastronomer 2 years ago
GOOD GOD!!
JonathanRingo 2 years ago
Ha! Yngwie's got nothing on Roy. Smoke em roy!
Ireg2post1 2 years ago 13
hallelujah, brother! ive always thought the same thing. roy makes me wanna burn by gitar.
i remember him doin some seriously funky stuff on the beverly hillbillies as "cousin roy"
edslides 2 years ago
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@Ireg2post1 Sorry. I've played for years and I can assure you Yngwie is a couple of notches faster than Roy. Not taking anything away from Roy Clark, but the stuff he's playing on this video is child's play for someone like Yngwie.
rrhynes 2 years ago