Greg Martin | Truetone Lounge

Guitarist Greg Martin lives at the intersection of hillbilly, blues, gospel, and rock, and is one of the greatest proponents of pure guitar and amp tones. In our Truetone Lounge interview, we cover his years of playing the club circuit, work with country star Ronnie McDowell, and his meteoric rise to fame with the Kentucky Headhunters. Greg shares how he navigated the highs and the lows of the music business, and how his faith has helped him stay grounded through the years. Martin also ably demonstrates his 1958 Les Paul given to him by Hank Jr, 1957 Strat, and Ventura plexiglass Dan Armstrong copy.

[Joe_Hunt_Music]

I was fortunate enough to do a gig with Greg & the headhunters a while back. Coolest bunch of guys around. I gave Greg a lift to stage on a golf cart. I told him I’d like to get a peek at Hank and he grabs it and said “here ya go”. Talk about nervous while holding that guitar. They even changed the set list to do a song request I asked Doug about. Thanks for the awesome memories fellas

[eltigre]

I'm SO happy to see this interview! Man, I'm telling you, Greg Martin is an AMAZING underrated guitarist. Such a great player!

[gary]

One of.. if not the Greatest of band names, "The kentucky Headhunters"

[timboni]

Thanks for posting this and for Greg Martin being transparent about his faith walk. ❤❤❤

[swaffy]

Absolutely loved it! Mr. Martin seems like a great dude and love his playing.

[arlenroth]

Greg's the best! So proud to have worked with him, and more someday!!

[sgriffett]

sometimes you 'make it' because you're the smartest person in the room; this guy right here... what a great experience this interview and meeting this amazing musician has been for me... thanks Zak and truetone for these extended honest interviews.

[jeffmcleod]

As usual, superb interview. What an humble and honest guy, who is not ashamed to mention his faith and its impact on his life.

[rdmkeytohwy]

I have heard about Greg Martin and read interviews with him in the ToneQuest report but this interview really puts everything in perspective. Greg has done a little bit of everything and his insight into the guitar and life is refreshing. His faith and testimony about God working in his life was very nice to hear. He is a true tone hound and he is a guy that loves to plug and play. Thank you Zac for another great program!

[rosssoutherland]

Greg’s a great guy and a great player!! Got to hang with him a few times. My favorite playing & tone of his is on the song “Wicked Ways” The Mighty Jeremiahs”

[smokinop]

Another great episode from the team at Truetone! And thanks to Greg Martin for boldly standing on his faith!

[Nickoable]

Thanks for posting this! There's nothing like the changes Jesus brings. Its never the things you think. Wise man here, putting his faith 1st.

[grahamdeatcher]

Hi Zac, one of the previous comments commented humble and honest and I couldn't agree more.Thank you again for another great interview.I enjoy watching the shows again and again ...thankyou Graham

[stevehorvath]

Dayum… I never get anything done when I start watching these interviews. Another informative and excellent interview of a seasoned, yet humble player. I now need to go look up Rufus Huff and the other things Greg has been a part of. I think I read Greg's story about the Strat in a book called "The Secret Lives of Guitars - Under the Strings" (a great read if you haven't got it)! Thanks again Zac - looking forward to more!
BTW, I would love you to interview Mike Henderson. I saw Mike and the Bluebloods at The Bluebird back in '03 and I was blown away. I went initially because I saw John Jarvis' name on the bill as well ( and he rocked it), but Mike was a treat to watch as was the bass player & drummer.

[Houstonbluescenedavidsloan]

i AM SO GLAD TO SEE THIS. I did an "interview" on tape in 1990, and this gives me the inside story from what we talked about that night. I will never forget it. Greg and the headhunters were cool as all get out. It was just for a trucking newspaper I was working for.I saw them in septemberish of 1990 when they were going for 5 cma awards the following week in Nashville, they were in Little Rock, Arkansas, and that is when I caught up with them. So, I really like this video a lot. Thank you for posting

[mookytc]

Another incredible Truetone interview it's one after another.

[Gtrmanify]

Good times would be cool to be hanging there with you guys can't wait to get the record

[nickl]

Haven't even watched it yet, just know it's going to be great.
Thanks Zac, true tone lounge is by far my favorite thing on YouTube.

[mennis]

Awesome! Always excited to see a new interview come out. I never miss them!

[clwheeler]

Really Love the Truetone Lounge videos! Have seen everyone so far. Please keep em comin'.