Dude is now a Grammy award winning musician and sporting a Cryptopsy shirt. This guy literally sparked the bluegrass ear back up in me. Earl Scruggs, Clinch Mountain Boys/Ralph Stanley, Roy Clark and on and on. Mad props and much respect.
@jennifermorris9298
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!Amen to that!!!
@alancrust
2 жыл бұрын
*@Cryptopsy* should check his music out too !
@alexdufour-quevillon5225
2 жыл бұрын
None so vile!🤘
@Whitman1819
2 жыл бұрын
Well said man.
@Whitman1819
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 53 and just discovered this guy today...wow. His playing is amazing. His story? The fact that he has come out of it a half way decent thinking human is amazing. I'm sure there is a lot of healing that will have to be done in his heart over the years but man...this kid is actually amazing in a lot of ways...impressive human! =) This story really got to me along with a short bio a fan made...I look forward to seeing where he goes with music later in his life if I make it that long hehe...
@someguy5035
3 жыл бұрын
Hell of a story. Billy has zero ego and agenda, but 100% heart. Something we can all learn from.
@easytoslip
2 жыл бұрын
beautiful kid, loved this video
@heyoldman2003
2 жыл бұрын
Amen 👍🏼
@Bobbing4Fries
2 жыл бұрын
It was my mom. She said It will come back to us, ya know, somehow. She's in tune. - Billy's summary I searched, begged, pleaded, worked, broke laws just to get it back, and I refuse to take more than minor credit. - Billy's story What a good dude.
@fh3h8fhfasd
2 жыл бұрын
I agree 200%
@johnduke4120
2 жыл бұрын
Seems sloe to me
@Nickecho7979
8 ай бұрын
Over 20 years ago, my dad thought he had cancer. He gave me and my brother a right each that he had worn for years. I wore it every day. I was working at a bowling alley at the time and lost it. It literally hurt my soul to lose that ring. 2 weeks later, I was fixing the rug at the door where people came in. 100s if not 1000s had walked on that rug. I was fixing it because it was crooked. And there lay that ring under the rug. Amazing feeling. I still have that ring. 30 plus years later. Good story, Billy.
@fordism.01
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful human story from a superb musician. I'm not even a country fan or a bluegrass fan . But boy he can play that axe like a demon on fire. Unbelievably talented guitarist.
@charger3834bbl
4 жыл бұрын
One of the most inspirational videos I ever stumbled across, this kids got character and talent.
@MrSlidejames
5 жыл бұрын
Just lately I've discovered this kid. And now I know why I like him.
@michaelblanton9167
4 жыл бұрын
fuckin same here.
@wallacehickey120
4 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@kennethledford9877
4 жыл бұрын
James Taylor his mom knew you would... 😉
@user-ox5kh3fy8g
2 жыл бұрын
Why?
@MrSlidejames
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-ox5kh3fy8g Really? No clue?
@coynerooski
5 жыл бұрын
As a kid that grew up in a broke family and had to sell a lot of guitars, this hit home. Great story from an amazing musician.
@MetfanMike
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know how many times I've watched this interview, but it never gets old!
@abraxian7090
4 жыл бұрын
Bluegrass musician in a Cryptopsy shirt! I'd love to hear his old metal bands. Total king
@Blakefan2520
3 жыл бұрын
Billy Strings - what a class act! Doing such a great thing for his Dad. That's love.
@timhicks1785
6 жыл бұрын
One of the baddest motherfo's in the game
@bradmoberly6164
4 жыл бұрын
This guy is a star. Someday a legend
@Sleepy_Alligator
3 жыл бұрын
No doubt
@snardlefarb
3 жыл бұрын
Accomplished
@jobilliegee1298
2 жыл бұрын
Won't be long
@tcjonesmusic
4 жыл бұрын
This dude is the real deal.
@Atofer1
5 жыл бұрын
It was nice to meet you billy strings. I know I probably annoyed you but I dont care. You are awesome. I took pop bottles back as a 28 year old to see you in portland and to be able to meet and hug you after so many friends have passed on meant the world to me. Thank you.
@sportscards1405
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine if the Coen Brothers made a movie about the story he just told. That’s where my mind went. You can tell exactly why he is so brilliant writing lyrics by the way he told that story. Just pure soul
@orphanoforbit7588
3 жыл бұрын
Not all their movies are good though. Some of them are crappy.
@scotttucker5306
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! That WOULD BE a great flick
@MrAussieUK
3 жыл бұрын
If it were a Coen’s film he woulda ended up robbing the guy’s house for the guitar and accidentally killing him the process and then being hunted across the country by the sellers’ acquaintances because there’s a stolen diamond hidden and glued to the inside of the guitar that is worth a fortune.
@CivilizedWarrior
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t care man I just love the Coen brothers for putting Willie Watson in a movie lol And for using David Rawlings and Gillian Welch’s music
@pamcm1098
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they could shoot a scene from inside the Martin, like in Cool Clear Water.
@shawnbenton6171
4 жыл бұрын
"various other ways of getting money" He was selling that dust in a baggie.
@Lemonpeppertortoise
4 жыл бұрын
Shawn Benton lol
@smokeswithchief
4 жыл бұрын
no cap
@MrTruckerf
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinkin' about how many yards you have to mow to clear $700 a month.
@charliedillon1400
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrTruckerf I mow lawns. $700 is 2-3 days' work.
@MrTruckerf
4 жыл бұрын
@@charliedillon1400 Clearly, things have changed since my kids mowed lawns back in the '90s!
@pietbliksem
4 жыл бұрын
Bless you Billy. What you did there defines you as a person. It shows who you are and exactly how special a musical soul you have. Your dad is so lucky to have a kid like you.
@dstewart5292
6 жыл бұрын
You're a good man, and a great son, Billy Strings... God bless you!
@francispoivre8903
5 жыл бұрын
You're very family oriented. Good for you
@susanrednour1605
Жыл бұрын
Billy Strings should be nominated and win artist of the decade!! That's just how damn impressed I am of him...he's so deserving of more!! He is More!
@guitarsword1
4 жыл бұрын
What a story Billy. I love listening to u, whether u have a guitar or not. Wisdom beyond ur years.
@MarkMaysey
3 ай бұрын
That's a touching story Billy, I'm glad I found it while searching for picks this morning. One could say that guitar was never meant to leave your family.
@Timeshifter32
3 жыл бұрын
This world needs more people like you Billy. Keep up the great work
@tomgreeves9248
5 жыл бұрын
God bless that kid. He plays like a dream, has a great attitude, and deserved to get that Martin back. Delightful video.
@ladyofthewoods2448
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a precious story thank you for posting. Divine intervention
@JamesJones-cx5pk
Жыл бұрын
He's still humble to this day. What a roll model!👍👍
@erichnussbaum
5 жыл бұрын
Great guy, great story, fantastic talented musician! A light in this world!
@socopoc
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve only just come across Billy but so glad I have, respect to you dude.
@jeffhoward5552
5 жыл бұрын
Me to and I like him alot
@americanpatriot5841
4 жыл бұрын
This is a good kid. I knew I liked him besides him being a bad ass guitarist.
@freddyb2k4l47
2 жыл бұрын
Just found out about this guy today when my cousins were talkin bout his upcoming concert they are going too. Come to find out he grew up like a 10 minute drive down the road from me. Been binging his music for the last few hours & it’s amazing!
@tennesseewendy3631
4 жыл бұрын
The Lord works in mysterious ways my friend
@12structures
3 жыл бұрын
This guy, Billy Strings, and his fingers of magic. This story, smh, I can't even put into words how inspiring, and amazing, yet mind blowing this story is, as well as his talent. This is just the criteria for folklore. This is true happiness IMO. Even watching this interview, and discovering him recently, and his playing. You can tell it is all PURE. THIS IS WHAT MAKES MUSIC INDESCRIBABLE, and why it holds so much emotion. LOVE THIS.
@robertbodle2354
4 жыл бұрын
Good god, just when i started to lose hope in humanity.
@xT3hDoct4hHsojx
5 жыл бұрын
made me so grateful that my pawpaw and my dad never had to part with my pawpaw's old flat top. The end of the video really got me misty eyed. Beautiful story.
@SuperGravityFilms
5 жыл бұрын
Deeply moved--my hearts with you, Billy...
@bksr_8414
4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful soul.. I'm so lucky to watch all this unfold.. #1 fan
@hanslain9729
2 жыл бұрын
I'm choked up at this gesture... so good.
@mikesmith1301
5 жыл бұрын
Billy Strings......that was SUCH a cool story and YOU are cool!!! Lotta soul my brother.
@MarkLavengood
5 ай бұрын
This gets me every time….god damnit Billy - you were born for this brother ❤❤❤❤
@WhoDeyWorld
Жыл бұрын
The last sentence he said was incredible. He will pick it up and talk to dad once terry is gone. Dang bro.
@legalize.brokkoli
5 жыл бұрын
What a likeable guy.
@IsaiahKeiser
2 жыл бұрын
Billy is the best thing that’s happened to music in decades. Most of my favorite musicians weren’t great people. Billy genuinely seems like a great dude.
@tommcdonald1746
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing story and the love for his Dad will touch your soul.
@nonh8nsk8r
4 жыл бұрын
Billy, you're the real deal. Don't ever change!
@pdpatdeschamps29
5 жыл бұрын
It’s impossible not to cry, hearing your story. Beautiful,beautiful !! Wish all success and happiness for you !!!
@jesusisGod1434
4 жыл бұрын
Awe, this brings tears to my eyes. So sweet. God bless you young man. ✝️❤️
@BladeRunner-td8be
4 жыл бұрын
Billy Strings worked his ass off to get that guitar back for his father. He thinks the world of his father and what he did for him is remarkable. And BTW I've seen Billy play on KZitem. His talent cannot be denied. What he can do with a stringed instrument is uncanny.
@glassncobalt
5 жыл бұрын
I was talked into going to see a couple pickers in my neighbors barn. Turned out to be Billy Strings and Don Julin. Maybe twenty people and some serious playing. Been a huge fan ever since.
@babswright2664
3 жыл бұрын
You got lucky.
@Alundrahs
4 жыл бұрын
Wow before watching this I was a huge fan of his music and now I’m just a huge fan. This my friends is a unique example of good parents raising they’re boy to become a man. I am so impressed by anything to do with this guy.
@rememberthetalamo7993
6 жыл бұрын
Met this dude on top of a hotel after he played a show for Jerry Garcia in LA. Good guy, nice guy, great musician.
@walthampton7151
5 жыл бұрын
Umm, Mr Strings/Apostle was born in 1992 and Jerry left this world in 1995. I knew Billy Strings started early, I just don't think he was gigging in LA at age 3. I am sure that story carries you far with the youngins though...
@debraapostol4369
5 жыл бұрын
The Jerry Garcia gig Bill played at was a memorial gig.
@premasru
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story. I live in the UK and have only very recently heard of Billy String, and started listening to his music. It has captured me, and hearing this interview is something special.
@unclemongoose-3317
5 жыл бұрын
Great story, you have a new fan, love your attitude and music
@burtpilon1735
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome story. You seem to have angels around you and watching you. Your talent is being heard from the Kings and Queens that were taken from us. There is a reason why the guitar my that loop back to you bro. I love your music, picking and songs that I have subscribed because I have a feeling your gonna be on that mountaintop with the rest of the best. Let your soul shine Billy Strings
@kimberlycisneros4464
4 жыл бұрын
How great is that!!My dad let his 60’s D-28 go&Im still heartbroken.Theres no sound like a Martin:)I’ve been watching Carters just to hear that sweet sound,and discovered Billy&Marcus King doing “Summertime”.Heaven to the ears guys🧡
@3Doorsdownfan
Жыл бұрын
RIGHT F'N ON!!!! 👍👍 Hell yeah!! THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!! What a kid!! To do that for his dad. Man, my heart is just exploding after watching this vid. U ROCK Billy!😁👍 (in more ways than one!) 😉
@MrCharlie519
2 жыл бұрын
I can relate to this story so much.. I owned my Dads Guitar. It was a 1960’s Gibson Hollowbody ES120t. Fell on some hard times and I was forced to take it to a Pawn Shop down the road from me.. I was just a young man raising 4 daughters.. Trying my hardest, working two jobs and keeping up with Mortgage, Utilities and Groceries.. I have tried looking for that Old Guitar, but it would be like, Hitting the Lottery.. I do have Faith and I believe through the Power of GOD and Prayer, Maybe one day I’ll own that Guitar again.. 😊
@darleneswire9419
5 жыл бұрын
Wow what a story, what a kid ! Some things are just meant to be. With his talent and attitude he deserves all the success that comes his way !
@jpiper909
4 жыл бұрын
Really cool story! My dad has a TAMA TG80 that my mom bought him when they got married in 1975. My dad sold to a guy years later and he was able to get it back. I love that guitar it plays so beautifully. It was the guitar I learned on.
@ddhogdogs9004
2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful tribute to your dad. I give you 2 👍👍 Billy Strings
@angelinahearth
2 жыл бұрын
sobbing over this guitar story n billy is just so cool
@jlpm7203
3 жыл бұрын
So handsome, talented and wise.
@dionst.michael1482
2 жыл бұрын
I resisted getting to know this kid for a long time. Kind of mad at myself for judging him without getting to know him and his music. Good kid. He has certainly won me over ❤
@Kenttx100
2 жыл бұрын
Billybyou are a true treasure
@Chihusky177
4 жыл бұрын
Billy Strings is a lovely soul. Jesus took Billy to that guitar.
@RustyCyler
4 жыл бұрын
Get out of here with that jesus bullshit....
@chrism.4600
5 жыл бұрын
Your a great guitar player, best young player Ive ever seen, But for your heart, your a great son by far. I enjoyed this story!!
@mackylimb2698
4 жыл бұрын
Such a great story from a great musician. Love the music
@mevans6914
4 жыл бұрын
Damn never heard this interview but I called it ! I said you’d be the next doc Watson ...
@bryanhatch6688
4 жыл бұрын
Doc Watson didn't have the talent this kid has.
@franklyterrence4860
4 жыл бұрын
A very genuine Young Man who will always have a nice present and future no matter what the challenges may be.
@tamonthompson7599
Жыл бұрын
It's amazing the correlation between country boys and metal music, I'm a country boy as well that loves metal
@viracocha03
4 жыл бұрын
This story was amazing ....
@JERRYF16
4 жыл бұрын
Wow Billy !! That was an amazing story which has made me that much more of a Billy Strings fan. You’re a truly gifted person with a Hugh heart my friend. I’ve never owned a D series guitar but I love my little Martin X. Great story man. ❤️
@symphonyfarm2009
5 жыл бұрын
Right so! - this made me a Billy Strings fan.
@josephobrien991
5 жыл бұрын
The boy can play!
@babyblue61549
10 ай бұрын
What an Amazing guitar story. I so Love it❤️🩵.
@mikkelnashville5204
4 жыл бұрын
Great story Billy... I was very close to my Dad that got to me. Love it You Rock!!
@stlshowoff
4 жыл бұрын
What a great story. Life is beautiful ❤️
@Mosey410
2 жыл бұрын
Some things are meant to be, it hurts to loose those pieces of your family. Glad he got it back
@christopherbishop4927
2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully heartbreaking story
@randalltufts3321
4 жыл бұрын
Watching Billy play it's apparent that the talent of our youth and the spirit of the music of Appalachia is in good hands. Very good hands. Determination and the human spirit is a undeniable force in the people that struggle for their very survival every day. Music makes life worth living when times are the darkest. Makes for some damn good writing as well
@contact_v148
2 жыл бұрын
My good God above , Billy Strings is the Bard and a sweetheart
@kapuda9364
3 жыл бұрын
Great story...I kinda did the same thing for my dad with a 54 tele he used to have...I found it and restored it and gave it to him and about the same thing...Broke down and couldn't believe it etc....It's a great feeling man....
@fritzmusic
4 жыл бұрын
As a musician who has had to sell instruments in hard times, this is a great story. Brought a tear to me eyes.
@JGC1
3 жыл бұрын
Blown away and kindly surprised with the Cryptopsy t-shirt!
@nickirito3435
2 жыл бұрын
He really did that!!! Tears!!!
@beer1for2break3fast4
4 жыл бұрын
A really sweet gesture. Awesome story from an awesome musician.
@sonicfreq
4 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps from this beautiful story!
@PinetopJackson
5 жыл бұрын
Ah he used to play in a metal band, that explains the Cryptopsy tshirt!
@mistercath
5 жыл бұрын
Dude i knew it!
@joelkeeley793
5 жыл бұрын
Explains all the tattoos too (not trying to stereotype at all).
@49dwalin55
5 жыл бұрын
@@joelkeeley793 and the ears lol
@rickwilliams3412
3 жыл бұрын
I'm digging Bluegrass now because of you Billy Strings! What a touching story!
@mikewatn2572
3 жыл бұрын
My dad died. Left me a acoustic Gibson. Higher up Family member took it while I was at work an then step mom took it from him. Give anything for it if found it in a Nashville pawn shop. You play it an he'll remind u of the way he played it. Remember one time out of knowhere I started playing "out in the west" never played in my life but it just clicked
@cookscatapults
4 жыл бұрын
This is Soooo Beautiful......Love his Playing but this Young Man is in TUNE!!!!!!
@algo6485
2 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Billy's Mama!!!
@JakeWatson
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not crying from this story or anything.
@anthonysmalawipredators8794
2 жыл бұрын
I love this kid
@jasurbektavmuradov5950
2 жыл бұрын
he wants to be able to talk to his father through his guitar when his father dies, what kind of deep love is that?!
@bug______
4 жыл бұрын
best modern country artist
@jesseshepherd8140
4 жыл бұрын
This story gave me chills man beautiful.
@ZoneTelevision
2 жыл бұрын
Incredible story.
@robofatcat
4 жыл бұрын
Such a amazing and beautiful story.
@trevortilley5028
3 жыл бұрын
Never watched a lot of this guy, always loved Molly turrle and Tommy Emanuel but after that story I'm hooked.
@malcolmg7942
2 жыл бұрын
Heart warming story, great guy,great musician.
@grembatz000
2 жыл бұрын
Billy and I and kindred spirits ... I swear it's just nuts. My two personal musical heros are Mr. Tony Rice (... God I miss him so much), and Alex Webster (bassist for cannibal corpse). From pure acoustic mountain music to brutal death metal, and everything in between ... i love listening to/playing so much disparate stuff. Just knowing that there's someone else out there, a huge music geek like me ... I don't feel like such a weirdo anymore.
@shawnengland7496
5 жыл бұрын
Honestly the coolest dude out there. Also props for that sick Cryptopsy shirt
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