Prince has always kept an ear open to young up-starts, and has worked hard to be the best guitarist of his time 1977-...and counting. I wonder if Prince is surprised that Jesse Johnson refocused his energies and now stands with Prince as one of the finest guitarists today. Will The Time join Prince on-stage this year; it is The Time's 30th anniversary, but Prince owns all the trademarks, most of the publishing, copyrights... Is Prince "bullying" The Time as Warner Brothers "bullied" him...?
@AutumnExplore The Time must now call themselves The Original 7even because Purpleman won't rent or sell their known name, so I guess its do to others what was done to you for Mr. Control Freak.....
@6402680 It must be a complex relationship. Business , yes. Friends, maybe at times... If you search around, and find Prince performing his The Time material, his The Family material, and his other tunes that others hit with, you'll realize that Prince truly is such a hard working talent that he can do anything, almost anything, better than anyone else can; that's the result of working hard. And, if there is an "enemy", the "enemy" may be the recording industry, and distribution channels.
what you said sounds really, really ridiculous.....if he's "afraid of all black guitar players"...why in the hell did he cut an album with B.B. King ??
One of the most talented players today. He is up there with Jimi, Hazel, Page, SRV, BB, Albert King. His day will come when the world understands this mans incredible gift, a real musician not sampling crap that is so wide spread today.
will be slept on by the masses, we don't care anymore, we know yall won't listen, we gone do the damn thang cause we can, and we don't need your approval, so f them "rock" F.M. stations, keep playin yalls b.s., cause we ain't goin stop droppin straight heat......
How can one be a true lover of music and not appreciate the genius of this man. Jesse it's musicians such as yourself that remind me there is still beauty in this sometimes cruel and ugly world. People would sell there souls to play a guitar like that. Gos has blessed you brother.
Santa Claus delivered! I got my Jesse cd yesterday, and man it's so good to have the baddest axe slinger back. 14 yrs is a long time, but as he said he was stowed away 'learning', and what we all got is a masterpiece! Hope you bring the show on the road to Cleveland Jesse, cause I'll be there. Big Ups for the post shelly
awwww damnn. This shit is FLY! Im a die-hard Jesse enthusiast, as I travelled all the way to Alabama canvassing wrecka-stoes to find the classic "Bare My Naked Soul' cd. But this is what I'm talkin bout yall. Where was the promotion on this album, because I just ordered it today off Amazon. Can't wait to pop this in the bose system. Ala Hendrix, Hazel, Isley, Prince and whoever else bad you wanna throw in there..oh my mans Bobby Goodtar. Jesse I'm feeling this.
In my dreams, this is the way I play guitar. I have been telling everyone since I was in 9th grade (1984) that this man is the best guitar player I've ever heard. He can hold his own against any guitarist past, present, or future. Gifted.
Jesse is still "Da True!!" I wish some of these wannabe guitar slingin' youngsters in my area could hear his stuff...they'd stop playin' that same repetative scale at breakneck speed(tryin' to fool you into thinkin' they can really play) and actually learn some melodic soul/blues/funk!
@gaddyify OMG WHEN DID THIS CD COME OUT! WHERE THE HELL WAS I? YES! WE HAVE THE SAME HEROS!! I GOT SRV TATTED ON ME FOR MY 37TH BIRTHDAY! I almost met him,Had to have an emergency B.G.S it was touch and go for 3 days!!
I love and respect Prince--his music and his legacy, but to his Purple Royalness--U cannot nor could U ever play like this!!!
kaabbaaq19 2 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Jesse Johnson
Jesse and his guitar incredible!!!!!!! Hey little purple man take notice!!!!!!!
IAM7DEMONS 1 month ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Jesse Johnson
Go head on shorty!
Funkyrocknrolla 1 month ago
Jesse, My Brotha, you cuttin' into cats' souls with your AMAZING guitar work, Man!!!! Gotta get this album!!!!
chj2 2 months ago
fantastic p-f-guitar
chessfunk 3 months ago
PLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! DAMN!
reeseereece 6 months ago
Whoa! :o He still got it!!!!
victornewman06 7 months ago
Prince has always kept an ear open to young up-starts, and has worked hard to be the best guitarist of his time 1977-...and counting. I wonder if Prince is surprised that Jesse Johnson refocused his energies and now stands with Prince as one of the finest guitarists today. Will The Time join Prince on-stage this year; it is The Time's 30th anniversary, but Prince owns all the trademarks, most of the publishing, copyrights... Is Prince "bullying" The Time as Warner Brothers "bullied" him...?
AutumnExplore 10 months ago
@AutumnExplore The Time must now call themselves The Original 7even because Purpleman won't rent or sell their known name, so I guess its do to others what was done to you for Mr. Control Freak.....
6402680 4 months ago in playlist 6402680's favorites
@6402680 It must be a complex relationship. Business , yes. Friends, maybe at times... If you search around, and find Prince performing his The Time material, his The Family material, and his other tunes that others hit with, you'll realize that Prince truly is such a hard working talent that he can do anything, almost anything, better than anyone else can; that's the result of working hard. And, if there is an "enemy", the "enemy" may be the recording industry, and distribution channels.
AutumnExplore 3 months ago
@AutumnExplore You make a very good point, and since I have no facts to their "complex relationship", I shall not comment again until I do.
6402680 3 months ago
Jimi's listening. Smiling.
profnasty 1 year ago 3
@kaybeeachbee94 have you ever seen crossroads?
jmilky 1 year ago
Talent!
cutiekimm0871 1 year ago
Play Jesse play, I can close my eyes and see you cutting heads with Jimi Hendrix.
MrTuffTeddy 1 year ago
Well now i know what album i want for Christmas.
computerpurple 1 year ago
The beast unleashed......Jesse!!!!
MacWellNYC 1 year ago 3
Santana is jealous & Clapton is smiling, while Prince is proud! LOL
therealraybaby 1 year ago
@therealraybaby Clapton Is Afraid Of All Black Guitar Players He Won't Invite Them 2 His Crossroads Festival.
KayBeeAchBee94 1 year ago
@KayBeeAchBee94
what you said sounds really, really ridiculous.....if he's "afraid of all black guitar players"...why in the hell did he cut an album with B.B. King ??
come on now.....
ZebZachary 11 months ago
@ZebZachary BB Allright But Why Won't He Jam With These Young Thundercats. KaybeeAchbee Has A Point.
donibegood 3 months ago
@donibegood
i can't speak for E.C., but maybe it's something as simple as scheduling conflicts ?
perhaps E.C. has never even heard Jesse play. (?)
could be all kinds of reasons....but i seriously doubt it's because he's "afraid" of black guitar players.
E.C.'s guitar heroes are black players....besides cutting the album w/B.B., i've seen him jam w/ Albert King,
also.
ZebZachary 3 months ago
@Blkday64 no, some are very funky vocal tunes as well !
ayabtiyah2004 1 year ago
Jesse I'll i'm Coming to see you in L.A on OCTOBER 16th 2010
TheKISSCAR 1 year ago
One of the most talented players today. He is up there with Jimi, Hazel, Page, SRV, BB, Albert King. His day will come when the world understands this mans incredible gift, a real musician not sampling crap that is so wide spread today.
cvfoto 1 year ago
hes a beast! no doubt but he is repeating the same licks and chops over and over again!
Shane15williams 1 year ago
Very Underrated Guitarist. I hope he gets his props in the music world.
hunterspark40 1 year ago
dis nicca be killin' hiz guitar... he don't just play... he killz it!!!
MrEddiePrinze 1 year ago
@MrEddiePrinze yo man your right no doubt. but man if you think this guy is a monster than check out some jimi hendrix bro.
Shane15williams 1 year ago
will be slept on by the masses, we don't care anymore, we know yall won't listen, we gone do the damn thang cause we can, and we don't need your approval, so f them "rock" F.M. stations, keep playin yalls b.s., cause we ain't goin stop droppin straight heat......
6402680 1 year ago 7
How can one be a true lover of music and not appreciate the genius of this man. Jesse it's musicians such as yourself that remind me there is still beauty in this sometimes cruel and ugly world. People would sell there souls to play a guitar like that. Gos has blessed you brother.
michaelanthony714 1 year ago
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michaelanthony714 1 year ago
Oooooooooo, I am so feeling this right now!!!!!!!!!
yoshluv7 1 year ago
Santa Claus delivered! I got my Jesse cd yesterday, and man it's so good to have the baddest axe slinger back. 14 yrs is a long time, but as he said he was stowed away 'learning', and what we all got is a masterpiece! Hope you bring the show on the road to Cleveland Jesse, cause I'll be there. Big Ups for the post shelly
mhbass 1 year ago
awwww damnn. This shit is FLY! Im a die-hard Jesse enthusiast, as I travelled all the way to Alabama canvassing wrecka-stoes to find the classic "Bare My Naked Soul' cd. But this is what I'm talkin bout yall. Where was the promotion on this album, because I just ordered it today off Amazon. Can't wait to pop this in the bose system. Ala Hendrix, Hazel, Isley, Prince and whoever else bad you wanna throw in there..oh my mans Bobby Goodtar. Jesse I'm feeling this.
mhbass 1 year ago 2
Jesse Is Still The Man !!.... DJ Iconn aka Stanley Lott
MrIconn1 1 year ago
I hear Jesse's gonna be opening up for The Time on their tour when they drop the new cd in 2010?
therealraybaby 1 year ago
Yes! Just sit, listen and GROOVE! I've got to get thie album I didnt know he had anything out...Thanks for the post!
spearssc 1 year ago
what is merciful about this song ? He is burning up the guitar ! Damn !
ayabtiyah2004 1 year ago
crazy good!
punchelmet 1 year ago
In my dreams, this is the way I play guitar. I have been telling everyone since I was in 9th grade (1984) that this man is the best guitar player I've ever heard. He can hold his own against any guitarist past, present, or future. Gifted.
kingcaramel33 1 year ago
@kingcaramel33 U R so tellin the truth .
ayabtiyah2004 1 year ago
Jimi is smiling everytime Jesse plays something like this! Thanks for sharing
stratelecaster 1 year ago 2
Wooooooooooeeeeeeeeeeeee...still the truth! Respect...headed to itunes!
lnapjr76 1 year ago
Damn Jesse!!! Good grief on that guitar!
mphgrad 1 year ago
Daaammmnnnn!!! Thanx for postin'.
stonecrazy89 1 year ago
Jesse is killin it! He sounds a little like Ernie Isley!!
daiyaan2u 1 year ago
I AGREE THIS guy can play!!
morrisman64 1 year ago
Jesse should be all over TV, concerts, radio, etc. promoting this great new CD! Jesse is still The Man!
Linelia 1 year ago
thanks Jesse We missed U
lortiz7 1 year ago
jesse is the man
MrShahid1077 1 year ago
Damn Jesse, your not being merciful to that guitar
dln69 1 year ago
Play on brother Jesse...Play on!
dcride36 2 years ago
Spiritual !!!
swifty079 2 years ago
Chaka won a Grammy for Funk This. Jesse did as well since he worked on the album with her. Jesse is a talented cat.
TheMsCosmo 2 years ago
The Time recorded an album in 2008. I wonder what happened to it. Jesse, Jimmy Jam, & Terry Lewis also worked on Chaka Khan's last album "Funk This".
Musicvegan58 2 years ago
Jesse is playing the shit out of that guitar!
TheMsCosmo 2 years ago
Pali Gap like. Rip it Jesse
gaddyify 2 years ago
@gaddyify Yep." Pali Gap", 21st Century.....
6402680 1 year ago
He don't sound merciful to me.......He cutting dem all up ! Damn it Jesse !
ayabtiyah2004 2 years ago
Damn it Jesse !
ayabtiyah2004 2 years ago
Freakin' amazing!
LiquidGold2 2 years ago
Jesse is still "Da True!!" I wish some of these wannabe guitar slingin' youngsters in my area could hear his stuff...they'd stop playin' that same repetative scale at breakneck speed(tryin' to fool you into thinkin' they can really play) and actually learn some melodic soul/blues/funk!
stratelecaster 2 years ago 12
shiitt !!! serious guitar !
Chiktail 2 years ago
Picture perfect genius smooth-ass-a-muthafukka muthafukkn Jesse Johnson is the truth. Yall stop slippn...
schmoovyschmoov 2 years ago
Fi-na-lly!!!
msmbff 2 years ago
Another one of Jimi's children!
fiveorange 2 years ago 4
The most underated guitarist of our generation. Hendrixs and SRV, and Eddie Hazel, is smiling in heaven.
gaddyify 2 years ago 23
@gaddyify
daiyaan2u 1 year ago
@gaddyify OMG WHEN DID THIS CD COME OUT! WHERE THE HELL WAS I? YES! WE HAVE THE SAME HEROS!! I GOT SRV TATTED ON ME FOR MY 37TH BIRTHDAY! I almost met him,Had to have an emergency B.G.S it was touch and go for 3 days!!
mzzvaughan 1 year ago
@mzzvaughan it came out Oct of 2009...not to long ago ! the whole album is off the chain.
ayabtiyah2004 1 year ago
@gaddyify He's underated for those who don't know but for those of us who know he's been the shit!
Khaliqdialectic 1 year ago
@Khaliqdialectic preach brother preach...and go check dez dickerson ..he is still playing..its up here somewhere, check it!
phunkidruma 1 year ago
jesse tore it up so extreme on this cut.
BluntedBeyondBelief 2 years ago 2