Comments on: Keith Richards being shown how to play guitar

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:48:07 +0000

Very interesting point that you make about the band being Keith’s. I did not know that. It still was an amazing video!

Thanx for the comment Erik!

By: Erik

Erik — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:30:43 +0000

I know this was posted a while ago but I just came across it and thought I’d comment. A few things to point out. Chuck Berry was Keith Richards number one guitar hero when he was learning to play. I’m sure there were mixed feelings when Chuck was telling him what to do, but ultimately he seemed to have taken it in stride and everyone’s happy at the end. And yes it’s true that Chuck Berry would play

Keith was the guy who put the band together for Chuck’s 60th birthday party. It’s really his band. Look who the players are. Steve Jordan, Bobby Keys, Chuck Leavell. These are all guys that either played on Keith’s solo albums, on Stones albums, or both.

At least according to Keith’s book, Keith was the one who suggested Johnny Johnson to Chuck as they had not played together for many years. That also revitalized Johnny Johnson’s career.

Say what you will about Keith Richards. I don’t think he has been a terribly nice human being, so I can’t really say I’m a fan. But just like Chuck Berry, he was able to create a unique sound that has become immortal. Chuck Berry may have been his master but look how far Keith has taken the music.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:19:57 +0000

Now that is a real neat comment about Chuck bluesborn. Now did you know that? Did you jam with the man himself or just heard of this through the old grapevine? Love to hear more about it my friend!

Keep on Jammin’ bluesborn!

By: bluesborn

bluesborn — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:58:41 +0000

The weird part is Chuck used to tour around using “pick-up bands” showing up 10 minutes before show time and never rehearsing.
When the chips were truly down though it’s clear who the boss was and “who” knew how to play “what” correctly.
Berry is probably the only rock musician on the planet who could put Richard in his place.

By: Chuck Berry is the Father Rock and Roll | Guitar Licks and Tips

Chuck Berry is the Father Rock and Roll | Guitar Licks and Tips — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:52:07 +0000

[...] that only he can do! A couple of years ago I did a small post about Chuck Berry on my other blog. In it there was a video that shows him telling Keith Richards from the Rolling Stones how to play a [...]

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:39:52 +0000

Nice one Dan! That is the stuff that I am always looking for on this blog GREAT COMMENTS! I’m gonna do a little searching on that guy right now thanx brother!

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:16:40 +0000

The piano player is the legendary Johnny Johnson, long time keyboardist for Chuck Berry. He later recorded an album with Keith Richards that included “Key to the Highway” Great blues jams with Keith and a bluesy piano.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:14:19 +0000

I sure hope he did Ricky. The look on his face when he was getting blasted was priceless. I would have killed to be in the room when that conversation was going on! Oh to be a fly on the wall!

You Rock Ricky!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:12:46 +0000

Hey Worship Guitar, I’m glad that you liked it! When I first saw the video, it was way too funny!

By: Ricky Sharples

Ricky Sharples — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:00:24 +0000

Well, I think Keith took it in the right spirit. He obviously knows you’re never too old or too big to learn.