Justin Derrico Breaks Down His Parts on P!NK's Biggest Hits

For almost 20 years, Justin Derrico is the touring and recording guitarist for one of Pop’s biggest icons: P!NK.

Today, we are sitting down with Justin to hear about his experience writing, recording, and touring with P!NK.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 Introducing Justin Derrico
01:58 Our Objective
02:18 The Story Behind “Who Knew” (2006)
04:44 Justin Plays “Who Knew”
05:41 How Justin Uses Reverb
06:55 The Story Behind “So What” (2008)
09:03 Just Plays “So What”
09:45 Justin’s Approach to Rhythm Guitar
10:40 The Story Behind “Sober” (2008)
12:30 Justin Plays “Sober”
13:21 Reflecting on the “Sober” Guitar Part
14:16 The Story Behind “Please Don’t Leave Me” (2008)
17:11 Justin Plays “Please Don’t Leave Me”
17:46 Acoustic Version of “Please Don’t Leave Me”
19:56 The Story Behind “Try” (2012)
22:17 Justin Plays “Try”
23:13 Translating “Try” to a Live Performance
25:47 The Story Behind “Just Say I’m Sorry” (2023)
29:45 Just Plays “Just Say I’m Sorry”
33:11 Justin’s Experience Working with Chris Stapleton
34:13 Thanks for Talking with us, Justin!
35:15 Outro Jam

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CREDITS:
Host/Co-Production: Mason Marangella
Video: Nico Sotomayor
Video Editing: Mason Mejia
Co-Production/Design: Mason Mejia
Audio Engineering: Hunter Harrison

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 Introducing Justin Derrico
01:58 Our Objective
02:18 The Story Behind “Who Knew” (2006)
04:44 Justin Plays “Who Knew”
05:41 How Justin Uses Reverb
06:55 The Story Behind “So What” (2008)
09:03 Just Plays “So What”
09:45 Justin’s Approach to Rhythm Guitar
10:40 The Story Behind “Sober” (2008)
12:30 Justin Plays “Sober”
13:21 Reflecting on the “Sober” Guitar Part
14:16 The Story Behind “Please Don’t Leave Me” (2008)
17:11 Justin Plays “Please Don’t Leave Me”
17:46 Acoustic Version of “Please Don’t Leave Me”
19:56 The Story Behind “Try” (2012)
22:17 Justin Plays “Try”
23:13 Translating “Try” to a Live Performance
25:47 The Story Behind “Just Say I’m Sorry” (2023)
29:45 Just Plays “Just Say I’m Sorry”
33:11 Justin’s Experience Working with Chris Stapleton
34:13 Thanks for Talking with us, Justin!
35:15 Outro Jam

[HC-nmgk]

Justin is a monster player. The pink content is simple but Justin is one of the best guitarists in the world. The man can shred

[davidbakerscuba]

I just saw Pink here in Orlando and had to google who the guitar player was. Justin was fantastic. He really killed it. It was a great show overall.

[Emilissimi]

This interview is peak good vibes - two dudes just chilling, hanging out talking about something they both love

[philclarkful]

I've learnt so much from this video! What a master

[steverodgers]

I’m 50 years old and grew up on 80s music Bon Jovi, Guns and roses, skid row and motley crew just to name a few there are many but I name them all. I went to a Pink concert with my kids a few years ago in Australia and she blew me away her vocals and the band where absolutely amazing. Justin you are great guitarist 👍🇦🇺

[mattrwilkins]

I grew up in the same town as Justin and we frequented the same local guitar shop. I was just a high school kid, but Justin was always so kind and gracious. He was an amazing player then, and has just gotten better and better over the years. Great interview!

[lisabruneau]

I really enjoy watching him play!! He is super talented ❤

[vittoriacongiu]

It was about time we see this mystery man up close. What a Master. Boss.

[CreativeCollective]

This is literally the exact stuff I would love to see more of from you! Thanks Mason!

[johanrautenbach]

Justin is just a monstrous player. I am amazed how many songs they have to learn for The Voice and he just nails everything. Great video again Mason 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[evalex]

Such a great player, thanks for a great video

[ZackSeifMusic]

Justin is an incredible player for sure and his tone is perfect for what he does

[noahtenshen]

It's always a treat to hear Justin's process. I love his playing and his attitude toward it. One of the hardest working guitarists out there. Well done.

[ΤεσταροΤηφαση]

He is an amazing guitarist! Very underrated in my opinion, he makes simple things work like a charm, its a very rare ability. Clever and effective!

[loulagro]

Some people just instinctively or intuitively know what sounds right where, and when, and are in touch with the nuances necessary to make it happen on demand. I so respect people like Justin who are at this level. A lot of it can be learned, but the greats just seem to have it.

[GuitarSoloReactions]

One of the most incredible guitar players of our time.

[ferramirez]

I'm glad that we are recognizing P!nk songs they are actually really fun to play on guitar great guitar songs, I didn't know him but kudos to him! A true pro!

[captainkjub]

What a great musician! And an absolutely top notch interviewer!

[GigsandGuitars]

This is a great insight into Justin…..huge thanks for doing this 😎👍