This may be the youngest true talent out there.
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Posted on Sep 04, 2007 08:44 pm
Bluesdues
Member Since: Apr 26, 2006
Every now and then you see something in the music world that just makes you smile. This kid is Quinn Sullivan, 8 years old. Any others worth mentioning?
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glnflwrsHead KnockerContributor
Since: May 20, 2007
Sep 04, 2007 10:58 pm A few years ago, quite a few, a ten year old named Jeff Healey got on stage with Canned Heat at the Cave in Huntington Beach and just tore it up.
I think Buddy Guy was gettin' as much as he was giving in that video.
Stevie Ray comes to mind also....
Sep 05, 2007 03:11 am
Sep 05, 2007 04:43 pm WHOA! I love it, its hard to imagine the possibilities for improvement for a kid that plays drums like that.
neoificIdiot KidMember
Since: Sep 27, 2006
Sep 05, 2007 07:19 pm That drum solo kid is a BEAST.
I wish I could play the drums like that. Then again I wish I could just play the drums...
*scratches head*
Sep 06, 2007 08:54 am wow! i didn't know he was that old now!
all i knew of him was what i posted.
thanks glnflwrs!
Sep 06, 2007 04:03 pm Nice to see the follow up clip on the drums. I can't say that I have ever seen a bass drum setup quite like that one. He's a triple threat on the drums for sure.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Sep 06, 2007 09:16 pm Stunning video. I've met Buddy Guy and that kid got the royal treatment. Buddy is one of those guys that holds true to his word of helping those with talent. And that kid cut with one of the best blues players out there. Although Buddy will tell that Clapton is a better guitar player, Clapton will credit Buddy as being a huge influence on him. Either way that kid was cuttin right with Buddy and although there were a couple little ding, that was fantastic.
As for Tony Royster Jr. He is one of the greats, and still young enough to enjoy it. I saw that vid when it came out and was amazed. Those DW kicks are specially made. They give that deep sound you hear, I got to play a kit that had a single one like that on it. Wanted to sample it but didn't have time. But if you get the chance look up some of his jazz stuff and give a listen, he is frigin amazing.
Glen, you negated to mention the fact that the young Jeff Healey was also blind and played his Strat with it laying in his lap and his hand reversed on the fret board. If you have never heard Jeff Healey I highly recommend giving his stuff a listen.
Sep 07, 2007 04:06 am your mom is espically made!
sorry, i'm on a 'your mom' joke kick *no pun intended*
glnflwrsHead KnockerContributor
Since: May 20, 2007
Sep 07, 2007 05:11 am Yeah, Healey played like old Thumbs Carlisle. I'd forgotten about the blindness though.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Sep 07, 2007 07:28 pm Ya, I got to see Healey on his first supporting tour. Then got to see him playing as the headliner. But the highlight of seeing him anywhere was at the smaller clubs, close up. That guy rocked, and very well I might add.
As for Stevie Ray, well that is pretty much self explanatory. He was a show all unto himself. It was the greatest thing to watch him beat the daylights out of his guitars, and wonder just how that sweet sound came out of the flailing style he had. But sweet it was. I remember the first show I saw once he stepped out from under his brothers shadow and out on his own.
I was also at the very last show he played with a very young Tuna then, still in diapers. Front row for most of the show, then we got invited around the fence. What a treat that was, pity is Tuna was far to young to remember. But he rocked just the same. Sat on my shoulders the whole time, bouncing around and just having a ball. Man I miss those days, but I'm not putting him on my shoulders no matter how good a show we see these days. :-)
Sep 07, 2007 08:11 pm I share some of those views with you Noize. I've been fortunate enough to meet Buddy Guy too, the first time was back in the late 70's I was 17-18. Before the world came to their senses and gave him the recognition he deserved. He and junior Wells took a long time out to sit down and help a kid (me) out. The last couple of times most recently being about 4-5 years ago. Stevie Ray came up and all he could say was " Man I loved that dude he was real". Anybody thats been around Mr guy even a little while, knows that he's an awesome person. But he doesn't bite his tongue much. And I think that was a genuine Buddy Guy in that video.
And when I think of Jeff Healey, I can't help but think of Frank Marino, and Pat Travers for their contributions from the Canadian side life. All three grabbed my attention.
