British guitarist analyses Roy Clark's comedic SHREDDING!

Tonight I'm taking a look at a classic performance by Roy Clark!

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[sidpierce]

I knew Roy for 40 years and was his sound man for over 20 of those years. I loved Roy like a family member. He loved music and didn’t care about genres. He was all about music and people. People would ask me if he was as nice as he appeared, my response was always, “nicer!” Love your videos, well done!

[MrRoach-yomz]

Roy was about the best there was, I was his assistant / bodyguard in the there's much more of Roy on he Rest In Peace

[chrisholland]

I once caught Roy on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Roy came out and played a very intricate number showing off his skill. I noticed he was fingering way down on the frets for the number. When he walked over to talk to Johnny, we learned that his E string had broken as the curtain was opening. Since this was live, his only choice was to transpose the entire number to the other strings. That was one of the most impressive performances I have ever seen.

[Toche]

Roy Clark might be the most under appreciated guitarist ever. He simply did things other people could not and still can’t do.

[lastup]

I can't hold back my tears of joy whenever he plays. My grandparents saw him on their 65th anniversary . He had them on stage and hammed it up for them. Roy was awesome

[lisabush]

We lost a very talented American icon today. RIP Roy Clark.

[SuperSusieBell]

It’s like Roy isn’t taking himself seriously.
This I believe is so humbling and likable of this guy and why he’s so much fun to watch.
What a great entertainer.

[Achromania]

Roy was the ultimate sleeper. On the surface that "aw shucks" kind of shtick, underneath an absolute beast.

[aquaticscrotum]

Eddie Van Halen was once asked how it feels to be the best guitar player in the world. He replied " I don't know, go ask Roy Clark ".

[Rizzo_]

I love Roy Clark, when I was a kid and just started playing, I was watching him on Hee Haw. He was doing one of his fancy guitar skits. Then he said "this is one to discourage the kids out there who are just learning guitar" and sure enough, the next 20 seconds both inspired me to get better while discouraging me that I would never get that good. I have been playing for 39 years now. I can play quite well but have never been quite at that level. I have nothing but respect for the man.

[johnnymossville]

Roy Clark died today at 85, truly one of the greats. Thank you Fil for showcasing his talent to many that may not have known about him in his prime. Rest in Peace Roy Clark.

[robertsparkman]

Did you realize when you started this channel a bunch of 50+ old guys would have you covering so much stuff from before you were born! Rock.

[jpguthrie]

No one under 60 in America will remember the Jimmy Dean show, though most Americans know Jimmy Dean sausage. As for Roy Clark, he was a good friend of my grandfather. I remember playing in the front yard at my grandfather's house on Thanksgiving day (I was 8 at the time) when a red Cadillac pulled up in front of the house, and out jumped Roy Clark. I knew who he was because "Hee Haw" was popular at the time, but I never knew that he was a family friend. My mother called out "Uncle Roy!" and ran out to meet him. Roy could play the guitar, the banjo, the fiddle, the mandolin, and who knows what else. Even if he hadn't been a musician, he would have been a fun guy to hang out with.

[nonaubiz]

Roy was so talented, he always made extremely challenging stuff, that most guitarists couldn't even play, look so simple. He was a pretty cool dude, too. When we still lived in Oklahoma he went to our church and was just like anybody else, not a celebrity. Awesome guy.

[phorewhoresman]

Excellent analysis, one of the most underrated and forgotten guitarists ever.

[augustineriley]

RIP Roy Clark who died today, and condolences to his long time wife, his children, many grandchildren and all loved ones. You were loved by millions Roy, - your memory and music will live on - God Bless

[theartisanrogue]

My uncle always said, "Roy Clark's finger reach was so long, he could start a chord in Memphis, and end it in Atlanta". When I saw him perform on the Odd Couple show some many years back, his performances just blew my mind.

[JLDB]

Roy may have been the most gifted guitarist of all time. Mandolin, banjo, electric, acoustic, bluegrass, classical..plus, he was so funny and likable. There will never be another...

[nestea]

He always seemed to be so down to earth. He would poke fun at himself first. Such facial expressions. Pure joy on his face. It was never, "Look at me".
Always loved him on HEE HAW.

[DoctorEnigma]

I doubt there's a guitar player alive that could replicate that performance, Saw him live in 1981, even a dumb 17 year old headbanger like myself was in awe of the greatness of Roy, the Jedi master of string instruments. Thanks for the memories