Andriy Po.. I couldn't agree more! I'd much rather listen to Dave Simpson than either of those those two that he mentioned.He may have been inspired by them as a newbie, but , to me, they don't belong in the same league as himself. Dave you are selling yourself short by not realising you have more musicality and feel than either of those guys-(but that's just to my ears)
you prolly dont give a damn but does someone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account? I was dumb lost the account password. I love any assistance you can give me!
@Cyrus Zaire thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
This is an ideal format for you to dig deeper into your Heroes, Dave. It's like STORYTELLING, informative, demos, facts, gear, history, technique, but most importantly personal resonance. Don't doubt yourself, THIS is what we want to hear! Goodliest Gravy ❤ .
Good lookin' out, Dave. I grew up in the Seattle area in the 90s, and have always thought McReady was underrated. The dude can play anything. It's great to see such a fitting tribute.
I can't believe that you can play behind your head for that long and not make a mistake. I can't even play like that when I play the guitar while holding it normally. LOL Great job!
Dave you spoke the mexican made strat into existence...Fender just released the 60 strat in a road worn version. Still not cheap but pretty awesome they did it!
I know that these are 'your' heroes, but it has to be said that you left one guitar hero out - You!!!! You are one of the main reasons that I decided to try to learn and I am sure that you have inspired 100's of other people to give it a go.
Great work! Your videos are awesome. Listening to your journey has inspired me! Keep up the great work Dave! YOU are amazing. Music is a universal language, thanks for taking the time to speak to us! I feel the same about Mike he seems like a genuine great guy! Black is all time favorite for sure! With love from the US ❤
Amazing Tribute Dave , Seen Neil Young and Pearl Jam in 1992 at CNE Stadium in Toronto. Every time I hear Alive it reminds me of how that was one of the best experiences , The energy in that Stadium was incredible
Alive was my first solo I ever learned, TOTD was my first CD I ever bougt, and along with Above by Mad Season, Ten and TOTD are amongst my Top 10 Desert Island CDs.... So I would say that Mike might be a very important part of my musical life....
Hey Dave....they aren't very popular outside my country but "I mother Earth" is my favourite 90s band and my favourite guitarist jagori tanna....check out their first two albums with original singer...unreal guitar work
You are quickly becoming one of my favorite guitar players ! The more I see you play, I AM TOTALLY IMPRESSED ! ! WOW , You are one talented dude my friend ! \m/ \m/
Wow love the video man! Mike is my hero as well, but like you mentioned your influence is how you play. For me it’s SRV, Mike and Ace Frehley and Hendrix. And ironic enough SRV and Ace were Mikes hero’s and he’s a mixture of both when I hear him play recently I saw him for the very 1st time in Ft. Worth Tx PJ is my favorite band of all time. The 59 or now we know it’s a 60 Strat shows his obsession with SRV. And Les Pauls was because his Ace influence. The fast licks reminds me Ace so much Mike said he ripped him off on the “Alive” solo and for “Even Flow” he was ripping off SRV. But I’m lucky to see him live that was my bucket list and also saw the Chili Peppers recently in Houston with the Strokes another favorite bands of mine. Mike is my ultimate hero along side SRV so much that I had someone build me the blonde strat from the ten era built for me and now I have someone build me an exact replica of his 60 strat.
Dave you are simply the most inspiring. talented and hard working musician that I have ever listened to, and on top of that you are a true gentleman. Man you rock as good in fact better than any of yours or my now previous rock heroes. Massive thank you, my playing has even improved massively since finding your channel! You are the best Dave.
Dave was feelin' it on that intro jam!! Behind the head, leg kicks, head bobs and guitar face all in one awesome jam!! Fantastic playing on the whole vid!! The outro jam was fire also!!🎸💣
Outstanding video Dave - love how you identify the 'clichés' of individual guitarists and then how that's an influence ..look forward to more...would love something about the rocky side of John Squire as there's not much about him around - Dave Navarro too - always an inspiration Dave, keep it up!
When the intro jam kicked in, I paused and side-eyed my phone... my immediate concern was, Mr. Dave's gone off the rails! He's said F' it! and has gone on a copyrighted material binge... Happily, you're much too clever to let "BIG MUSIC" shut your magic down. Wonderful jam and a great video! Mike McCready has been in my top 3 for a couple decades now... our numbers 1 and 2 are the same. My number 3 is Mr. Paul Simon. Always happy to spend part of my day with you, Mr. Dave! Much love, Friend.
Amazing player and so underrated! I have been lucky and saw PJ 6 times. However the first time at Brixton was one of the all time best concerts I have seen. A months before V’s was released they came on and did all of Ten, some of V’s and a few b sides/covers. However the highlight was the final song, Indifference. A great slow, sad epic song to finish with but as a last song that no-one in crowd would have heard was a risk and they nailed it. When the track ended, there was stunned silence and the crowd erupted. An amazing end to an amazing night.
You’re a good man Dave- You’re also a monster guitar player… But more importantly, you seem like a good person with a good heart- Thanks for all the vids- ‘Here’s to continued success - ✌🏼 (born and raised in Seattle)
Happy Birthay Mike. .. Great Period ( 90' th ) on Music .. For me Very Special Sounds. .. So' Nice. .. Bravo Dave for me its N. 1 ... So' Good ... ☺😊😉/💙💙💙/👍👌👏👋
As someone who's been playing guitar for over 30 years and have seen Pearl Jam 51 times all over the world (and still counting)....you fucking nailed it!! The tone, the licks...I can't believe I'm saying this but, if someone played this for me and I had my eyes closed I would've thought that was Mike playing the Alive solo at a live show. It was that great.
Fantastic Video!👍 These guitar hero videos are informative, educational and fun, including showing licks which I will learn and use in my own playing. You seem to be taking your channel to the next level excellent work Mr S! Hope 100k subscribers is soon!👍☺🎸
Very interesting & Informative Dave. Thank you for showing & sharing the 'Knowledge ' about these guitar trills & fills stuff mate. I've got some practice ahead of me to do now, made hopefully easier with your help.Thank you🙏
Damn! That opening jam was 🔥🔥🔥. Nice job dancing around that copy right strike. Brilliant! Some days i watch you play and my jaw drops. Today was one of those days.
Really fun to listen to their shows on CZcams and Nugs - they mix the performance so that Mike is in the left speaker and Stone is in the right speaker. It makes it so you can really hear what they are doing - separately and together at the same time! :)
Dave, you’ve got me jonesing for a bunch of solid state amps. It’s killing me, I already had a tube problem lol. But seriously, ‘massive’ chops as always and you sure make that Orange sing!
Great playing Dave. Especially the behind the head stuff. Not enough pointing for Mike though. He loves a good point of the finger does Mike. His strat is also to die for. You can get a replica of his roadworn sunburst strat for a mere 13k if you have that change lying about. Stone Gossard is also a very underated rhythm guitarist. Edit. Made that last comment before I'd seen you said exactly the same thing towards the end of the video 😂
Been waiting for a Mike vid. For a while. Whenever you mention your heroes it always seems to go "John Frusciante, Jimi, Peter Green and Rory Gallagher. Oh... and Mike McCready" almost as an after thought. But I've always heard his playing in yours a lot. A very lot. And I mean that as a huge compliment and certainly not a criticism so I was intrigued to hear you rate him #2 in the 'Dave Simpson Hall of Fame'. Been a massive fan of Mike myself ever since I first saw Pearl Jam back in 1992 at Bradford Queen's Hall on their first UK tour and it was a whopping... wait for it... £3 to get in!
You are the real guitar hero, Dave
Andriy Po.. I couldn't agree more! I'd much rather listen to Dave Simpson than either of those those two that he mentioned.He may have been inspired by them as a newbie, but , to me, they don't belong in the same league as himself. Dave you are selling yourself short by not realising you have more musicality and feel than either of those guys-(but that's just to my ears)
you prolly dont give a damn but does someone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb lost the account password. I love any assistance you can give me!
@Carter Layton instablaster :)
@Cyrus Zaire thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Cyrus Zaire It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much, you saved my account !
And the ‘road worn, Mexican signature strat’ prophecy comes true! Love this tribute.
such an awesome player (Davey).... That McCready guy is okay too.
The solo from "Yellow Ledbetter" is one of my favorite pieces of music, simple yet so beautiful. He's a great guitarist no doubt
That’s playing on a completely different level!!!!!!
This is an ideal format for you to dig deeper into your Heroes, Dave.
It's like STORYTELLING, informative, demos, facts, gear, history, technique, but most importantly personal resonance.
Don't doubt yourself, THIS is what we want to hear!
Goodliest Gravy ❤
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Good lookin' out, Dave. I grew up in the Seattle area in the 90s, and have always thought McReady was underrated. The dude can play anything. It's great to see such a fitting tribute.
I can't believe that you can play behind your head for that long and not make a mistake. I can't even play like that when I play the guitar while holding it normally. LOL Great job!
knowing me i’d drop it and break something haha
Dave you spoke the mexican made strat into existence...Fender just released the 60 strat in a road worn version. Still not cheap but pretty awesome they did it!
I know that these are 'your' heroes, but it has to be said that you left one guitar hero out - You!!!! You are one of the main reasons that I decided to try to learn and I am sure that you have inspired 100's of other people to give it a go.
even more hyped now watching this just before next week's hyde park pj concert.. big big love from Istanbul!!
Great work! Your videos are awesome. Listening to your journey has inspired me! Keep up the great work Dave! YOU are amazing. Music is a universal language, thanks for taking the time to speak to us! I feel the same about Mike he seems like a genuine great guy! Black is all time favorite for sure! With love from the US ❤
Amazing Tribute Dave , Seen Neil Young and Pearl Jam in 1992 at CNE Stadium in Toronto. Every time I hear Alive it reminds me of how that was one of the best experiences , The energy in that Stadium was incredible
Must be weird for Mike to celebrate on April 5th. Layne and Kurt.
I didn't realize Layne passed on 4/5 also. I thought it must have been weird enough with Kurt's anniversary... yikes.
Good morning Dave, man your hitting it hard . Good way to start the week out. Hope your Easter was grand. Happy birthday Mike 🎸
Alive was my first solo I ever learned, TOTD was my first CD I ever bougt, and along with Above by Mad Season, Ten and TOTD are amongst my Top 10 Desert Island CDs.... So I would say that Mike might be a very important part of my musical life....
Imo black unplugged is the most Emotional Performance ever. Eddie makes my eyes tear up there
Not “rubbish” at all. Loved it.
🤯🤯🤯 That guitar is gonna need a cigarette!
That was amazing Dave!
Hey Dave....they aren't very popular outside my country but "I mother Earth" is my favourite 90s band and my favourite guitarist jagori tanna....check out their first two albums with original singer...unreal guitar work
As always utterly brilliant 👏 thanks mate.
You are quickly becoming one of my favorite guitar players ! The more I see you play, I AM TOTALLY IMPRESSED ! ! WOW , You are one talented dude my friend ! \m/ \m/
We can’t say the word but one of my favorite solo ever … amazing well done Dave that’s the spirit of it … you are the best my friend
Wow love the video man! Mike is my hero as well, but like you mentioned your influence is how you play. For me it’s SRV, Mike and Ace Frehley and Hendrix. And ironic enough SRV and Ace were Mikes hero’s and he’s a mixture of both when I hear him play recently I saw him for the very 1st time in Ft. Worth Tx PJ is my favorite band of all time. The 59 or now we know it’s a 60 Strat shows his obsession with SRV. And Les Pauls was because his Ace influence. The fast licks reminds me Ace so much Mike said he ripped him off on the “Alive” solo and for “Even Flow” he was ripping off SRV. But I’m lucky to see him live that was my bucket list and also saw the Chili Peppers recently in Houston with the Strokes another favorite bands of mine. Mike is my ultimate hero along side SRV so much that I had someone build me the blonde strat from the ten era built for me and now I have someone build me an exact replica of his 60 strat.
Dave you are simply the most inspiring. talented and hard working musician that I have ever listened to, and on top of that you are a true gentleman. Man you rock as good in fact better than any of yours or my now previous rock heroes. Massive thank you, my playing has even improved massively since finding your channel! You are the best Dave.
I seen Pearl Jam in 2009 and Mike blew me away. He is unreal, just like you Dave. You captured his playing and tone there dude. Rock on 🤘
I can't seem to find anything on this stupid little keyboard that explains how much I appreciate your music. 🙃
"Mad Season" Mike era was fantastic
Dave was feelin' it on that intro jam!! Behind the head, leg kicks, head bobs and guitar face all in one awesome jam!! Fantastic playing on the whole vid!! The outro jam was fire also!!🎸💣
Outstanding video Dave - love how you identify the 'clichés' of individual guitarists and then how that's an influence ..look forward to more...would love something about the rocky side of John Squire as there's not much about him around - Dave Navarro too - always an inspiration Dave, keep it up!
Ditto for some Dave Navarro love
That intro jam was a thoroughly competent Mike medley. Instantly recognizable as his style and riffing. Great stuff Dave!!!
Best vid I’ve seen so far ! Gotta go tell my boy TJ must watch. Great playing, great commentary 👍
That's another birthday Mr. Flibble's missed. He'll be a bit miffed!
Great tutorial. Thanks Dave
When the intro jam kicked in, I paused and side-eyed my phone... my immediate concern was, Mr. Dave's gone off the rails! He's said F' it! and has gone on a copyrighted material binge... Happily, you're much too clever to let "BIG MUSIC" shut your magic down. Wonderful jam and a great video! Mike McCready has been in my top 3 for a couple decades now... our numbers 1 and 2 are the same. My number 3 is Mr. Paul Simon.
Always happy to spend part of my day with you, Mr. Dave!
Much love, Friend.
Saw PJ in London 2018 . Much awesomeness!!
Man you f##king rock, great expression ,you play with such freedom,gives me the chills
Thanks for the lesson! Always appreciated.
Amazing player and so underrated! I have been lucky and saw PJ 6 times. However the first time at Brixton was one of the all time best concerts I have seen. A months before V’s was released they came on and did all of Ten, some of V’s and a few b sides/covers. However the highlight was the final song, Indifference. A great slow, sad epic song to finish with but as a last song that no-one in crowd would have heard was a risk and they nailed it. When the track ended, there was stunned silence and the crowd erupted. An amazing end to an amazing night.
You’re a good man Dave-
You’re also a monster guitar player…
But more importantly, you seem like a good person with a good heart-
Thanks for all the vids-
‘Here’s to continued success - ✌🏼
(born and raised in Seattle)
YES. THIS EPISODE. So true dude, he's such a influence on me trying to get better! Such an inspiration.
that's the fire man ! this is the rock 'n f_in' roll sound and flow ! ♠
Happy Birthay Mike. .. Great Period ( 90' th ) on Music .. For me Very Special Sounds. .. So' Nice. .. Bravo Dave for me its N. 1 ... So' Good ... ☺😊😉/💙💙💙/👍👌👏👋
What a great episode!! Love everyone on your favourites list - the orders may vary - but thanks for shining a light on a much under rated guitarist
Dave, I sure hope you get to meet Mike one day! Thanks for the video. Such a great tribute. Keep up the good work, my friend!
As someone who's been playing guitar for over 30 years and have seen Pearl Jam 51 times all over the world (and still counting)....you fucking nailed it!! The tone, the licks...I can't believe I'm saying this but, if someone played this for me and I had my eyes closed I would've thought that was Mike playing the Alive solo at a live show. It was that great.
That solo has given me an urge to watch Pinkpop 1992......again !
Awe... some ..... Dave. Great gravy, your videos see brilliant andcs highlight of my day.
Oh my... Every jam of yours is amazing...
Saw Mike McCready play with Neil Young at Reading Festival in 1995 . Totally Awesome .
I'm pretty sure you just gave us all inspiration! Thank you
Dave, you are incredible and a big happy birthday to MM
The Mike McCready solo on "wake up" by mad season. Absolutely sensational
I always felt that mike and john had a similar flavour in playing
According to Premier Guitar, Mike McCready's main clean tone comes from the Fender Bassman AB165 Amp. Hey had a aged white strat also.
Great tribute to a great guy from a great guy, good job Dave!
Another Masterclass! The only thing it lacked was a fan filled stadium!
Absolutely amazing Dave! Well done.
Fantastic Video!👍 These guitar hero videos are informative, educational and fun, including showing licks which I will learn and use in my own playing. You seem to be taking your channel to the next level excellent work Mr S! Hope 100k subscribers is soon!👍☺🎸
Mad skills Dave mad skills 😎👍👍👍
YOUR Good, GREAT EVEN, keep it up, Thanks oorah.
Very interesting & Informative Dave. Thank you for showing & sharing the 'Knowledge ' about these guitar trills & fills stuff mate. I've got some practice ahead of me to do now, made hopefully easier with your help.Thank you🙏
Let's be real. People look over VS so much. You hear people praise ten. I honestly don't hear enough love for vs. My favorite by them in my opinion
Love the fact that McCready thought his strat was a 59 just like Stevie did... his is a 1960 like mine
my god dave that was awsome
Les paul is sounding great today ...thanx for the vidio.. I love em
YOU are a truly inspiring guitarist Dave...
Nice Dave. Gushing over.. 👍🇦🇺
Freaking EPIC, I was pulling the guitar face just watching
Wow! First time I’ve seen you play behind your head! That’s insane!!
best guitarist i have ever heard..Blazing.
Holy Sheet man that was awesome 😎
Thank you very much. :)
Damn! That opening jam was 🔥🔥🔥. Nice job dancing around that copy right strike. Brilliant! Some days i watch you play and my jaw drops. Today was one of those days.
At this point I think you can play anything and make it sound better than the original, Dave. Rock on!
Really fun to listen to their shows on CZcams and Nugs - they mix the performance so that Mike is in the left speaker and Stone is in the right speaker. It makes it so you can really hear what they are doing - separately and together at the same time! :)
And a few times Eddie goes in the middle mixing everything up 🤣
Next level playing thanks Dave.
Whoa. I aspire to play like this. Holy gravy!
Dang! I only wish I could play half as good as you. Awesome dude!
Good easter gravy you can certainly play sir
Cheers to you Dave and the people of the tube here. Good vid, thanks Dave! :-)
Shit the bed 😱😱 that start was mind blowing 👍👍
I'll love it this end up being a long series ♥️
amazing
Dave, you’ve got me jonesing for a bunch of solid state amps. It’s killing me, I already had a tube problem lol. But seriously, ‘massive’ chops as always and you sure make that Orange sing!
Yeah -hello from Seattle..Also I think Eddie would hire you is a heartbeat !
😱OMG 😱 that intro was amazing 🤩👍😎🙏🎸
Damn....that was freakin awesome!!!! 👍👍
Damn Dave right around second the 40 second mark you're putting all your bullies of your past to shame 😎😏👍👍👍
As usual great playing and teaching :)
Pearl jam is awsome...Mike's great. I have a vidio of them live that I watch constantly
You amaze me every time Mr Simpson 😁
Genius
Dude very nice sound!!Keep going! !where are you from? I'm from Greece and found your channel in John Fruscante birthday !!Amazing work man
Guitarist I aspire most to be like.
Uhmm, Dave!
Is that behind the head for real? Holy shiznit. God bless ya .and are you playing through the orange? Love my Orange!
Waiting for somebody to post a video about their guitar hero Dave Simpson - Just awesome Dave
I was making some of the same faces as Dave. He always tears it up.
Dave your a living legend mate 😎👍
You should check out the new Pedal size Electro Harmonix 15watt Howitzer amp/Preamp on your pedalboards.
Great playing Dave. Especially the behind the head stuff. Not enough pointing for Mike though. He loves a good point of the finger does Mike. His strat is also to die for. You can get a replica of his roadworn sunburst strat for a mere 13k if you have that change lying about. Stone Gossard is also a very underated rhythm guitarist.
Edit. Made that last comment before I'd seen you said exactly the same thing towards the end of the video 😂
Awesome video thank you 🙏
Been waiting for a Mike vid. For a while. Whenever you mention your heroes it always seems to go "John Frusciante, Jimi, Peter Green and Rory Gallagher. Oh... and Mike McCready" almost as an after thought. But I've always heard his playing in yours a lot. A very lot. And I mean that as a huge compliment and certainly not a criticism so I was intrigued to hear you rate him #2 in the 'Dave Simpson Hall of Fame'.
Been a massive fan of Mike myself ever since I first saw Pearl Jam back in 1992 at Bradford Queen's Hall on their first UK tour and it was a whopping... wait for it... £3 to get in!