The Cult's Billy Duffy on his History with Gretsch | Artist Interview | Gretsch Guitars

The Cult's legendary guitarist Billy Duffy sits down to talk about how he got into playing guitar with one of the world's biggest rock bands, and why Gretsch has been such an important part of that ride.

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The Cult's Billy Duffy on his History with Gretsch | Artist Interview | Gretsch Guitars

[corpsekrusher]

Never heard this guy talk before. He is so down to earth!

[piercaramel]

Billy s guitar, Jamie s killer bass lines and Ian unique voice make one of most particular sound in rock history

[mrjon]

I'd definitely drink a beer with Billy even if he wasn't in one of my favorite bands. Very cool dude.

[Edyth_Hedd]

I love this guy - he's hilarious! And when he sits there playing the occasional random, throwaway riff, he sounds amazing.
She Sells Sanctuary = one of the best songs ever.

[stevendhanjal]

These guys won my Soul back in the 80's

[simonhill]

What a lovely bloke. Down-to-earth, honest and a genuine warmth. And one heck of a guitarist!

[hayleyparry]

Thought id look mr duffy up as we live in the house where he grew ace!!!

[hagensteele]

Love removal machine by The Cult is among THE best rock n' roll songs of all time, and Billy Duffy has come up with some of the most unique sounds of any guitarist.

Thanks for the upload.

[RyansCustomShopandGearOutlet]

The Cult was my first rock concert. I saw them in Lubbock, TX back in 1987. Dangerous Toys and Bohnam were the opening bands. Wow! I can still see the concert in my head like a movie when I hear those songs. Over 20 years after that concert, my band opened up for Broken Teeth (Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys) at The Deadhorse in San Angelo, TX, and I told Jason the story of how he was the first rock band I had ever seen live when he opened up for The Cult and Bohnam. It was a pretty cool moment in my personal rock history books. Now, 35 years later, I just bought a Gretsch G7593T Billy Duffy Falcon, and came across this video to keep me entertained while I wait on my guitar. Liked and subscribed!

[justjames]

What a humble guy, and a great guitarist. You don't get to be that good, unless you really are 'That Good'.

[AZWings]

Really love how down to earth he is. Really seems like a genuine, good guy. Oh, and I love his playing and the guitar, too.

[GlennJimenez]

“You have to command the instrument, you can’t have fear”

This. This is so important you guys. Take this from this comment section. Strap on your guitar. Go.

[cowboymouth]

Billy I'm 49 now and it seems like yesterday that I discovered You and Ian . ( THE CULT) It ceases to amaze me how Ya'll keep coming up with really really good songs. A lot of bands would be tickled to have 4_ 5 songs on there albums. A bunch of bands don't have 4 or 5 good songs during their whole career.

[ericdenau]

I am on the same page as Duffy about the guitar.
There is a lot more to it than a piece of wood, some guitars are magic, Mojo!

[Mr]

super nice guy, really enjoy him interviews - and a real rocker

[Buelligan]

1:54 ... I remember that guitar, too.  Always remembered the video mainly because of the big white Gretsch.

[AndersMcTee]

I finally got to see the cult in Bristol this week. Billy Duffy was awesome!! There’s no other word!!

[CoreyKasemsTop]

Saw Billy Duffy in my first ever rock concert! Sanctuary is still in my top 100 of all time!!!! 79 to be exact. :)

[jamescassidy]

Saw Billy play last week - couldn’t take my eyes off of the guitar the whole time. Just looked a million dollars.
Gotta get a White Falcon ✌️✨

[BeforeTheDarkAge]

nice interview. One of the reasons I wanted to get a Gretsch his tones are great and good riffs. Wild Hearted Son and Sun King and so many more.