I played in Jerry Reeds band with Fred Carter jr. for a short while. Great guy and his talent is obvious. It speaks through his extensive work he left in his legacy. Great show. You learned me some things about Fred I didn’t even know.
@mickeybarnett2646
Жыл бұрын
I became friends with Fred in the 70's he was a great talent and a great guy. I decided to do a session in Nashville and I asked for his advice. I wanted certain musicians on the session and Fred came through for me. We used his Nugget studio and it was a great session. It was the largest session Fred ever had with well over 30 Musicians and backup singers. It was the best session and favorite I ever did. The last time I saw Fred was at his home sitting on his patio talking about the music business. THANKS FRED !
@jeffsquires6620
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Robertson comments. Still amazes me to this day how the Band is referred to as American. All Canadian with the exception of Levon Helm.
@budbays4588
2 жыл бұрын
Fred's sister lives in my home town and is a good friend. I'm sorry to say I never got to meet Fred but have long admired his playing.
@kyekennedy7507
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Zac. I knew Fred the last five years of his life as I was Deana's guitar tech from 2005 to 2007. Jeff and I became friends and he also has many stories about his Dad. Fred and I talked about Memphis, my home town and Duck Dunn whom I played with many times.
@roberthdahlquist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zac, for enlightening us with this episode. His playing on Johnny Darrell’s "Why You Been Gone So Long" is pure Telecaster!
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
It is!
@briannacery9939
5 ай бұрын
Love that intro to The Boxer!
@colinkillian62
3 ай бұрын
My dad, Randy Mincey, was a member of the Hungry Four. That’s him on the far right in the photo. Still going strong at the age of 86, although a stroke forced him to give up the guitar about 15 years ago. He and Fred remained close friends until Fred passed away. Randy was also good friends with Levon Helm, dating back to their teen years in Arkansas. I’d love to know if you have any more info about The Hungry Four.
@Zavijava1
2 жыл бұрын
First got turned on to Fred on Levons RCO All Stars record in the '70's...that led me to see his work across all kinds of artists work,.. brilliant cat
@03Jan09
2 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot from this episode. Have you considered doing one on Jimmy Colvard? He played that Tele groove in "Six Days on the Road".
@fabulousfreddyisready
2 жыл бұрын
I'm ashamed to say I'd never heard of Fred.... Thanks for thise episode about him. I won't forget him now!
@imannonymous7707
2 жыл бұрын
Freds played on dozens of recordings i love
@ryanfulldark2775
2 жыл бұрын
That Johnny Darrell song is awesome! Never heard it before, thanks!
@mandodude148
2 жыл бұрын
I love Fred’s guitar playing on Levon Helm’s records from the late 70’s, RCO Allstars, American Son in particular. Thank you for another great episode Zac!
@aksap5544
2 жыл бұрын
Great episode! One note on James Burton timeline. After Dale Hawkins James played and recorded with Bob Luman for Imperial label in California. Then Ricky Nelson hired the whole Luman band to become his new back up group.
@revivalmusic8063
2 жыл бұрын
Winnsboro is my hometown, and I still live nearby.
@davegallagher7428
2 жыл бұрын
The intro to The Boxer is such an iconic piece of music, I will check out the playlist, thanks Zac!
@1rwjwith
2 жыл бұрын
What a Legend , I have listened to the recordings he was on all my life.
@tomforsythe7024
2 жыл бұрын
Fred Carter Jr. was just a name I used to see in the liner notes. It's nice to know his story.
@THEItchybruddah
2 жыл бұрын
As ALWAYS your knack for getting “under the nails” of the back story is astonishing. Your dispatches are treasures. (As an aside, I think the Johnny Darrell track could’ve been the blueprint for much of Rockpile’s catalog! Also “Repeat When Necessary”…) Thanks SO much for your time!
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@robamaral9089
Жыл бұрын
Nuther great program. Thx
@jasonalgreen8559
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zac - Fred was true musician royalty and people should know about him. I knew him to be generous with his time and stories, and there were things to learn every time I was around him. Great episode!
@antoonhermans8953
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Zac , you´re vids about these american tele guy´s from the past are like a whole new world for me , i think i have mentioned this before in one of my other comments i made on one of you´re vids . I never heard about all off those guy´s and it´s nice to now some more about these men . Now i only started my love affair with the tele since the last few years ( i am 60 years old now ) , i had some tele's before in my live but i alway´s was more into the strat / les paul thing ( i am a blues / classic rock fan ) . Now with all the respect for these wonderful players / songwriters off the past , but my favorite tele player at the moment has to be greg koch , he play's at such an insane level , he's like steve vai , not from this planet : ) Keep the vids coming , there great ! , Greetings from holland , Toon.
@jasonaustin3270
2 жыл бұрын
Nice shirt. From down the road.
@stevehobbs6686
2 жыл бұрын
Great history lesson, thanks. Telecasters are great!
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@CC-te5zf
2 жыл бұрын
“Lesser known” - until now. Great video. Learned a ton - as always.
@Mstl1099
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@michaelmcgannon5588
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad the you've included Fred Carter Jr in your series. He should be required listening for musicality, versatility, and yes the Telecaster. Before the video ended I thought I'd send you my copy of Fretboard Journal. But no. You've got it covered. This is a nice piece Zac. Congratulations one again on your good work. MMcG
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael!
@wayneharrod9363
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the episode very much. I live just outside winnsboro. Fred was a nice and talented guy. 👍👍
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I had met him
@morecheesemt
2 жыл бұрын
Good grief, that’s a great tone there at the beginning!!! Thank you for your videos. Love learning about these great players!
@jasonstacey9460
2 жыл бұрын
I'll sign up for Spotify when they start doing artist development and give something back. Until then...
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
I get it.
@mikemckenna4924
2 жыл бұрын
Great info thanks...The Hawks ..i grew up listening to them in Toronto...what a band...ama
@mikemckenna4924
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing band...
@KristopherCraig
2 жыл бұрын
These are the guitarists I like to seek out. Great video as usual!
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@johnnygeetarmusic
2 жыл бұрын
Great episode! He's been a favorite of mine for a long time! I have several of his albums.
@robinmastre8642
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Zac…a fabulous retrospect of someone I didn’t know much about! I am enlightened now…appreciate your efforts putting this stuff together for your subscribers! Thanks!
@Jam-m7m
2 жыл бұрын
Ok Zac it’s funny that I knew most of the names you mentioned
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Good names to know, Dale
@michaeldickerson5584
2 жыл бұрын
As usual great biographical story! Thanks for the time and care you put into your work! I hear you finally got Don Kelly in, looking forward to that interview for sure, l guess that will be on Truetone Lounge. Keep it up!
@guitareveryone
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative episode. I didn’t know about Fred Carter Jr. Not getting the accolades that this man deserved for his tremendous talent is a true pity. And what a great version of Why You Been Gone So Long. Great playing! A great intro playing of Fred’s guitar work Zac!
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Haroldmikesizemore
2 жыл бұрын
Zac, awesome video. I remember from “This Wheels on fire” Levon held Fred in high regard. Super awesome story. Also your David Hood interview was awesome as well!!
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@telecasterbear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for digging in deep, Zac.
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@austinknowlton1783
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, just found your channel. It deserves much more traction. Thanks.
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@ceickhoff
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful episode Zac. I always learn things from your well researched presentations. I always thought that Paul Simon did the intro to The Boxer. I was in a low place when I started watching. Your great voice and demeanor gave me some much needed stability. I really liked the piece you played at the beginning and I will listen to that cut on KZitem. Take care!
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Simon is playing with Fred, but Fred is playing the lick.
@billtice5057
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job Zac!
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@bobrobinson369
2 жыл бұрын
Korean War June 1950 - July 1953, Love your show
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I thought mentioning the Korean War might be confusing since he was in Europe.
@mattrogers1946
2 жыл бұрын
I've known for years he played on Simon and Garfunkel records as well as with Bob Dylan.
@g_and_kikos_studio
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Zac. I love the Band. You're very thorough with your history lessons....😎🎸
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@g_and_kikos_studio
2 жыл бұрын
@@AskZac your welcome thank you for the reply. Great playing at the beginning of the video too. I like how you play great/classic parts with minimal or no effects and still sound awesome
@eggsmann594
Жыл бұрын
Fred does the " Show em' son " riff on Jerry Reed's ' Guitar Man ' ... I'm guessin😃
@eggsmann594
Жыл бұрын
..then again, Jerry does the exact same riff with Elvis. Who knows........
@claudecat
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the in depth research and friendly presentation! I was unaware of this guy, though like everyone I've heard him without knowing it for half a century. That tune on KZitem... yep that's the sound. The production aside from the guitar sound is... interesting. What monster kept having the idea that (very bad) strings would help really sell this stuff? I hope it wasn't Chet.
@freddymclain
2 жыл бұрын
that cactus on the pickguard is a nod to your hometown of Kingsville, right?
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
It is. Good eye
@tjgarrison5248
2 жыл бұрын
Here is Fred with the reformed Band after Richard Manuel's death. Jim Weider and FCJ duking it out in a pretty even match on CC Rider. Rick singing cool, Garth making magic with his keys,Levon Laying it down steady like always. So damn good. kzitem.info/news/bejne/o3l9zGyIjpqBp44
@jltrem
2 жыл бұрын
"more [blank] than Frank Sinatra" Well, that has to be "money", right, Zac, right???
@sweetnsourchick1761
2 жыл бұрын
Nah. Being in Canada, it had to be hockey tickets. 🤔 😉
@altus62
10 ай бұрын
Fred was my First Cousin.
@kjatexas3679
Жыл бұрын
I learned about stringing down the guitar, as a teenager, in the ‘60s. I used to use a Tenor A banjo string, as the e. It had a ball end though, and I think it was about a 10. I tried to ascertain what the other strings were, but am hampered by the fact, that I can’t find any information, as to what standard strings on a Fender were, at that time. Any info ?
@anderson79538
Жыл бұрын
who played guitar on the THE DUKES OF HAZARD tv sound tracks
@AskZac
Жыл бұрын
A variety of players including Mitch Holder and Tim May.
@garynash7594
2 жыл бұрын
Zac? Is Fred Carter the mind-blowing unknown guitar on Neil Diamond's " Thank the lord for the night time"? Tell me I got to know!
@austinknowlton1783
2 жыл бұрын
I honestly don't have any idea but great song.
@garynash7594
2 жыл бұрын
Zac , this Gary again on that unusually killer guitar part on the Neil Diamond song to my ears I'm hearing whoever that was on Elvis's "Little Sister" or maybe? Robbie Robertson. He was buds with the Neil.
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
It looks like it is most likely Al Gorgoni that played on that.
@garynash7594
2 жыл бұрын
Zac? That Al Gorgoni was a bad mutha....I better hush my mouth!
@jeffgreen7499
Жыл бұрын
@@garynash7594 Lead guitar on Elvis Presley's "Little Sister" is played by Hank Garland on a Fender Jazzmaster that Hank borrowed from Harold Bradley to play on that session. That episode can maybe found on KZitem.
@calsurflance5598
Жыл бұрын
I like light gauge strings as much as the next guitar player. But an unwound G string just sounds downright uncomfortable!😳
@majortwang
2 жыл бұрын
🎯
@Mildeda
2 жыл бұрын
Zac I've been trying to shop at your store for a few days now and I get a 404 Page Not Found error. Can you look into it? I've tried on my tablet, my computer, and my laptop.
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Try this. my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com
@Datanditto
2 жыл бұрын
Are you sure he played on Blonde On Blonde? Im not seeing him in the credits.
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
I think you are right. I must have looked at a compilation. It looks like he was on Nashville Skyline and Portrait.
@Datanditto
2 жыл бұрын
@@AskZac ok cool. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and recommendations. Ive also started listening to the CocaineAndRhinestones podcast and I cant thank you enough for mentioning it.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@louisdombrowski4198
2 жыл бұрын
👍😎
@taggmanibanez
2 жыл бұрын
Where's the reverb coming from? Pedal? Which pedal is that, it sounds great.
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Mxr m300 on spring
@taggmanibanez
2 жыл бұрын
@@AskZac Awesome! Thanks.
@josephbailey1995
2 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention “El Paso”
@henryb160
2 жыл бұрын
Wasn't that Grady Martin?
@pallisg
2 жыл бұрын
Cold war was not with russia, it was with the Sovjet union
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
Was World War II with Germany and Japan?
@pallisg
2 жыл бұрын
@@AskZac I dont understand the reason for your question?
@kevindean1327
2 жыл бұрын
@@pallisg Maybe he's leaving Italy out on purpose to see if you know what you're talking about. Yes, the cold war was with the Soviet Union. We know this in Canada, that Russia is not the USSR, from all of our hockey battles with the Red Army. Tretiak may be the best netminder in history!!!
@vayabroder729
2 жыл бұрын
Robbie Robertson was good but he couldn’t “cut” Fred Carter Jr or Roy Buchanan. As a matter of fact I saw him playing a show on TV as a bandleader many years ago and am sad to say he lost it. He just cannot play even close to what he used to and btw he was no Jimi either….
@saltwatersaddletramp7229
2 жыл бұрын
I’m wondering how or if Fred was related to the rest of the Carter family. I’ve heard stories of Deana having one of Mother Maybells Gibson acoustic guitars.
@redstrat1234
2 жыл бұрын
'litany' - 'a tedious recital or repetitive series'...hmm...
@AskZac
2 жыл бұрын
It would be tedious to list all of the hit songs he played on.
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