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UPTOWN BLUES AND B.B. KING BLUES GUITAR LESSON WITH KIRK FLETCHER

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Published 23 Oct 2020

Blues musician Kirk Fletcher talks pre and post B.B. King and his influence on so many guitarist. @PRS Guitars

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    @sabadoextravaganza4 years ago If everyone in the world started their day listening to Kirk play, the world would be a much nicer place. 43
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    @alexcastillo61854 months ago I keep coming back to this video and it blows me away every time. That guitar work is magic Mr. Fletcher I would LOVE to meet you one day 1
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    @cowboygypsey7 months ago Just hearing that B.B.King style again brings me great joy.
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    @markuyehara78802 years ago A cup of coffee, some Kirk Fletcher and my morning is off to a great start.
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    @alexcastillo61856 months ago Out of all the amazing guitar players past and present, no one gives me the absolute chills like bb king . He has this way of phrasing notes that build this beautifully “sad”, yet “sweet” sentence that when he hits that root note it’s like pure bliss. That’s my best try at describing it. You Mr. Fletcher, are my favorite modern guitarist, in big part because I can tell you feel BB the way I do, and you just have so many influences from the old legends, with a modern day tone, and your own voice. ...
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    @izziTONE3 years ago The way you talk shows that you are a very kind and pure person. That translate to your guitar playing and music. I am glad I found you and get inspired. I just started learning blues and hope one day I can play blues like you. Thank you for all the lesson. ...
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    @timbrendelson39113 years ago This is my favorite vid by you Kirk. I've decided to learn it note for note I like it so much. Thank you for all your playing & teaching. You truly love the Blues. God bless you & your's.🎸🎶🎙🙏
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    @LivioRoch4 years ago The king of today's blues, thank you for all his shared blues moments.
    🎸🎶🙏😉
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    @aintnothinbutdablues3 years ago Fabulous playing and touch... and all just with a pick! GREAT
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    @DaveElke4 years ago Only got to see BB once, and so glad I did. It was like we were in his living room hanging out, he was just so open, sharing stories, getting the crowd singing, just an all around inspiring night. Oh, and his rhythm guitarist was amazing, smooth as butter.. ... 3
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    @jtbutlerjr4 years ago Another great lesson. I really like that statement about Blues before B. B. King and after B. B. Blues was blessed by having a profusion of talented players, singers and personalities that put their own stamp on the style, but B. B. King was a nexus where the all those contributions came together in one compact, laid back swinging player. He was a catalyst, like Miles Davis in Jazz. His style and that minimalist mastery of timing and space was a lot more influential to me than a whole herd of virtuoso ego freaks. Thank God, that he was extensively recorded and filmed, because every note he played is a masterclass. ... 6
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    @PeterEdwardCaceci4 years ago Always nice and inventive lines. And- the history that is incorporated into the lines.
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    @toutou63084 years ago Aw man I love BB since the first note I heard him play.
    Thank you for this
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    @iansullivan86094 years ago Thanks Kirk for another great lesson! Nice to spot some Lonnie Johnson in there, emblematic! 1
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    @boomerdell4 years ago Always so glad when you appear in my YouTube feed or recommendations...no matter my mood, I always smile when Kirk Fletcher is playing or talking. Thank you, Good Sir, for brightening my day every time you appear!
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    @wizard42034 years ago Kirk you're so good man. you transport me back every time. you are the most authentic sounding blues player in the modern universe
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    @jackcompton87524 years ago Well, alright, alright, alright! Let's grab another bite of this elephant...
    ✌❤🎸
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    @pablocortando14 years ago You can say more I a few notes than most can in a weeks worth.excellent
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    @timothydaniels5044 years ago I love that Kirk touches on Lonnie Johnson. There’s a sweetness and elegance in his playing that Lonnie had. These two gentlemen are in their own league.
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    @DoctorDave54 years ago I love the fact that Kirk seems to enjoy hitting a great phrase or lick as much as I like hearing them. Brilliant.
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    @TheBhannah4 years ago the BB live album's are such a treasure of music ! 3
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    @codyzsherman4 years ago Man there is never a note out of place with you... So much feel! 🤙 1
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    @sciexp4 years ago This playing has some beautiful dirt, 😉🙂, nice to see you enjoying while playing... Nice bass at your left... 👍 2
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    @brendanlynch79124 years ago Thank you for making looping available, Kirk! Your melodic uptown stuff here is masterful! 1
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    @erik24464 years ago Thanks for the playing and the commentary! 2
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    @martynspooner58224 years ago Yes BB s legacy will be set in stone for his contribution to the genre, a true master who could put more emotion in one note than some shredders 10 minute solo. All about the feel and BB was in a class of his own.
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    @graemero55324 years ago Cheers Kirk. Love B.B, such an immotive player.
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    @pjp9674 years ago I am going to steal the whole thing lol
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    @stephencrane3914 years ago Beautiful playing, really emotive note choices - chills down the spine stuff!
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    @dannyjonze4 years ago I've been playing a long time and every year I realise more exactly what you said, BB becomes more apparent and important in his contribution. Everything seems to flow from his influence, TBone too.
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    @benjamanbrecher85314 years ago Such a clean tone....of love the underlying bass as well
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    @doyleallen37624 years ago Sounding good guy! Thanks. Tons of classic lines. Way cool. ♥
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    @DorothyOzmaLover4 years ago Just love your playing since its so emotive and expressive that captures the ear. As a guitarist influenced by Blues who looks for inspiration, I really enjoy your phrasing of BB King and your notes about how he's been applied in the past and how to use him today. Plus, I love Django Reinhardt for inspiration too so props to you for noting him as well! Cheers! ... 1
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    @jonhughes72644 years ago Thanks so much. I'm always inspired to get my looper pedal out and try to imitate what you do after watching one of your videos. And I will add that I don't come that close cos you're GOOD. Also, I love the maintaining eye contact in the middle of the solo. ;-) ...
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    @TranscendentBen4 years ago Wow, what a nice shirt, wish I could afford one like that!
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    @JackFossett4 years ago Did you hear they’re making a BB King Biopic?
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    @BGsea4 years ago In general it's an honor to be thought of in terms of a biopic but often they don't have the budget to give an honorable representation of the artist life. It's also worth mentioning that no biopic is without its critics... What's Love..., Get on Up, and Ray were good biopics but Hendrix has not been properly represented though not for a lack of trying. BB certainly deserves a proper budget which includes those who knew him as much as it does top notch filmmakers. Maybe they will get Kirk Fletcher to play the live music (especially if they don't have access to his recordings, which would not be a good sign).... In my best Arnold from Different Strokes voice: "Whatchu doin with that bass"🤨😆 Great playing today ...
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    @donmccown66452 years ago You have the slickest licks. Especially the runs that move up or down the fretboard. It would be cool if you would break down a couple. Show what you're doing.
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    @benjamanbrecher85314 years ago In your opinion...what are your thoughts on Pages style and sound?
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    @richardlynch56324 years ago Hey Mr. Fletcher...when you have a choice of bending middle strings, do you prefer pushing up or pulling down? Personally prefer pushing, but vibrato is weaker that way.
    Thanks sir👍😎
    👍😎❤🖖
    Love brother
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    @Itsabikepackingworld4 years ago why wasn't Kirk picked to play BB in the upcoming "the thrill is on" ? !
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    @danduntze79474 years ago Only hope Kirk gets the adulation he deserves. He is one of the best. Humble and sooo talented.
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    @timbrendelson39113 years ago This is my favorite vid by you Kirk. I've decided to learn it note for note I like it so much. Thank you for all your playing & teaching. You truly love the Blues. God bless you & your's.🎸🎶🎙🙏