Warren Haynes: From The Allman Brothers to Gov't Mule A Modern Day Troubadour
In this episode I sit down with Warren Haynes, the legendary guitarist and singer known for his work with the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule. Dive into Warren's insights on his musical journey, influences, and the evolution of his sound.
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I see Warren a lot at the grocery store in my town. He is a really humble guy and always takes time out to talk.
In Bedford?😊
That is awesome. You can tell he is humble and kind.
Awesome.
Wow. He eats. If l had to talk to people at the grocery when l go just because they want to…
I'm not surprised. He comes across like a cool and likeable guy who respects others because his confidence comes from being comfortable in his own skin.
This channel is turning out to be the most important music channel of today. Just brilliant.
It’s the best channel on KZhead, music or otherwise.
Warren and Derek share that rare 2nd-gen DNA .. absent of ego, thirsty for knowlege, and respectful of all who came before them. Pure class.
Beautifully said, dude!
Absolutely 💯 perfection 🥰🥰🥰
It's the school of Colonel Bruce
Well said
True!! 🙏🏽
If you haven’t ever seen Warren, Danny, Matt and now Kevin live as Gov’t Mule, please do. Simply the best live band out there.
That Allman Brothers 1990 album was right after I became a quadriplegic at 21yrs old. I listened to it regularly and it fed my musical itch. I started playing harp with a neckbar and composing with my old Mac. It led me to a lot of good times and mental healing with many a fun blues jam in my home and random bars. That album introduced my ear to Warren and I absolutely love Gov't Mule. Saw them live once right after 9/11. Security sucked but they were outstanding. Great interview as usual Rick.
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I could sit and listen to Rick and Warren break it down for hours upon hours. This is most excellent
Possibly the most thoughtful, unassuming, and well spoken musician I’ve ever heard interviewed.
Right up there with Derek Trucks. Beato has a great itw with him too.
Its not an interview, it's a conversation!
That's what makes these episodes so good.
I would say it’s a bit of both.
Stewart Copeland sure had fun with that line.
Agree, I love the organic feel, like musianschip, Rick knows and interjects the same call and response. Just love this one so much. Beato is the Best.
That’s why I like Rick’s conversations with the famous musicians.
I thought I broke a personal record with how fast I clicked when I saw Rick interviewed Eric Johnson... but I just smashed a hole in my keyboard for Uncle Warren!
...yeah, I need a new mouse too...
Big love for Uncle Warren
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Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣... congratulations on the new record!
Had the pleasurer of meeting Warren in the mid 90's outside 'Toads place' in New Haven Ct. He had just finished playing there that night (It was their depute album) and I was walking out of the place, stepped on the the side walk and there he was staring right at me. He put his hand out and greeted me like an old friend and thanked me for coming. I told him I was a big fan! He smiled and said Thank you!..., A true Southern Gentleman. I'll never forget it .
Saw my first ABB show in 78 and have seen many ABB shows, Mule shows and Gregg shows since then. Grew up in CT so I've also seen many, many shows at Toads...but not that one. Great guy! Great bands!
This is the best interview I have ever heard. With anyone ever. What a fantastic conversation.
I love it that Rick gives Warren and whomever he might be talking to, the space to light up and shine.
Unlike Bill Maher 😩
@@YesRushFloyd Bill's a clown show.
Rick is the best musicians interviewer there is in my opinion. So balanced and sincere in his interest for his own curiosity. Brings out the best in the interviewee. This one’s great, Warren is the man.
Totally agree
@cranknfodder: 100% The exact feeling I get in all of Rick’s interviews
Great interview! I went to high school with Warren and I remember him growing as a musician and quickly surpassing the local talent pool. He was the fixture at an event called “Monday Night Jam” at the Brass Tap in North Asheville NC in the early 80’s. Local talent would show up and play great music until the wee hours. Really special time in my life. Watching a legend develop into a master. Hats off to you Warren!
Remember Ricochet? I saw them open for the Dixie Dregs at the Asheville Civic Center.
As a current AHS student, Warren wins for coolest alumni in my books… by far!
Fantastic! I regularly saw Ricochet at the Cosmic Ballroom.@@standotson407
Always good to get to see him in Asheville a few times a year
Warren has taught me to be a better musician. When I first started with slide I got a great tutorial from Stephen Bennett. Then I bought Warren's books and jam tracks. Truly epic. We saw him last year do Dark Side of the Mule at Red Rocks and it was crazy insane good. He broke out the firebird and brought the place down. Laser light show was the best since The Wall at Nassau Colluiseum with Floyd! Warren is fast becoming my mentor and my favorite to listen to. Tedeski Trucks too.
Kids, this is what we call a great interview. There is a straight very well directed short question and then allowing an uninterrupted answer.
Hands down one of the best guitar player sit downs I have ever watched.
I had the pleasure to drive Warren and Gov't Mule,many times on tour....great guy,big heart. You are genuine Rick,and i can tell Warren really enjoys this.
The classical teacher's name Warren couldn't recall was Jerry Young. Jerry started about every classical player in the Asheville area years ago. He was also a skilled Atkins player. He briefly taught Brian Sutton though even in high school Brian was so advanced Jerry didn't think he had much to offer him. Jerry sadly passed away several years ago. And that's the trivia that doesn't matter and no one cares about. 😊
Very cool to know. Thank you. I saw Bryan the other night w/ Bela Fleck. He smoked.
I took lessons from Jerry for about a year when I was 15-16 years old.
Yeah but for those that knew any of the people you mentioned this will be cool AF.
Of all the Rick Beato interviews, this it the best of all. Thank you Rick, and thank you Warren!
This is one of those times where someone you hugely admire is being interviewed...and you hope that the interview doesn't let you down. Here, Warren lived up to and far beyond those hopes and expectations. Massively knowledgeable, lively and engaged, and as humble as can be. Gave me a tingle when it was all over.
RIP Dickey Betts 😢 thank you for all the great music. The sound track of our lives.
It's criminal really how underrated and under appreciated Warren is.. having seen him play with both bands it's a sight to behold when he goes into a solo...🤘❤️🤪 A true master of melodic sonic aggression
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Agree 💯, his solo on Cortez the Killer w Dave Matthew’s is burned into my mind forever and beyond.
He’s not under appreciated by the ones who matter. I’m not sure Warren was meant for the mainstream. Just like past masters, his music is for a particular audience (of which I am a lifelong member)
Yes!!❤ so true. Warren is an amazing guitarist and such a humble person. I could listen to him all day! 💯🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶
By who ??
Rip Dickey! What an honor to be able to speak with Warren. I still watch my Rising Low and Deepest End DVD’s.
I watch Rising Low at least once a month. RIP Woody
I love how many truly great musicians spend so little time actually talking about themselves. They still get excited by their influences and experiences and love to share that. Warren seems to be having a great time.
I really think Warren’s lyrics get overlooked because he’s such a great guitar player. Warren is a great lyricist.
He’s got a great voice as well.
Agreed! "My guardian angel wears a hard hat" Best line ever!
I need to drop everything and go on Mule tour.
Great singer, too.
Warren is one of the all time greats. He has mastered the trinity of writing, playing and singing, all while staying humble. A true role model for up and coming musicians.
Someone said this already but these interviews should be in the Librery of Congress and I say at El Prado Museum too. The stuff legends are made of for sure. Every one is like travelling through music history. What a great dude Warren is so humble and respectful, the way he talks about Sco made me completely emotional. Truly a musical legend. Just like you Rick. I probably said this as well but It's like a sacred moment in my home for every new interview. The smell of fresh coffee the silence before it, and then just like you just arrived and sat in my living room with another incredible artist.... If anybody told me this 20 years ago I would go: That is impossible. Nobody, not even the likes of Letterman could do that. Well here is our pride as musicians. Mr. Rick Beato.
A man with immaculate taste. And talent.
I've never seen Warren interviewed before. He is more talkative than I expected. He also has such a great insight into music and can express his thoughts in such an articulate manner...kind of felt like I was taking part in a music history seminar. Great job Rick!...you have the ability to get the most out of whoever you interview.
I agree. This was nothing like the average KZhead "what's your rig?" Rick gets it started and just sits back and lets the guest say what they want to say. Warren was just himself. No wonder he has so many friends in the music industry.
Yes, Warren is sooooo talkative! Funny, he seemed like a guy you had to drag words out, of but it's the exact opposite. Spectacular interview Rick.
Warren is the total package. Great guitarist, great singer, great songwriter!
And a great guy, genuinely humble and respects the greats when he’s one of the best to ever do it.
Dude is an absolute LEGEND. Of all my favourite singer/guitarists, he's waaaaaaaay up near the top. His work with Mule and ABB is just incredible. What a privilege to hear him speak here, and he's looking GREAT these days. Lost a lot of weight over the last few years.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Last week, I made my first comment to one of your posts. It was your birthday. I made a Dickey Betts request. Little did I know that you had a secret that you had not shared with us yet. I am so Grateful! I have followed Warren Hayes for 35 years. He is the real deal. Great singer, song writer and guitarist. Fantastic and one of the greats! Just a down to earth guy. One of my all time favorites in the Patchwork Quilt stitched together by Jerry, Duane, Dickey, Jimi, Scofield, Miles, Coltrane and so many more. Seven Turns, D-Rider
Warren Haynes, a true national treasure! ”Every guitar player should listen to singers and drummers” - so true! It is hard to believe, but every time you think ”this was the best interview, ever”, there’s one even better!
Shoutout to Rick Beato for bringing these awesome musicians to us via his channel.All the knowledge shared is amazing!
hearing these masters talk i just feel i'm an old soul born 50 years late. I'm so grateful to see i'm not alone with my approach on making music with the boys in the garage, as i just now find out we're doing pretty much the same things (talkin about search for pleasant sound, mics, amps, improv and so on...) as they did years ago really gives me the feel of being on the right track with my musical ambitions. Please Rick bring out videos like that as long as you possibly can :) Here is someone who can't help but sucking it up like a dry sponge
Listen to Warren's solo in "Back Where It All Begins" from Allman Bros "Second Set" live. It's the first solo. About a minute 30 in. 3 or 4 minutes of sheer face melting genius.
Right!
I love that solo!
Warren Haynes is my favorite guitarist alive or not! I ve seen him over 100 times with Mule, ABB, Dead, symphonies, WHB and solo. He never disappoints and is a very humble man. Great work Rick! Much appreciated brother!!
Just saw him last month with Phil. I need to follow Warren around for a couple of weeks!
@@davidperez909 Just make sure it's while he's on tour. Might get arrested, otherwise.
These 60+ minute interviews are routinely too damn short. I could listen to you guys converse all day long
Last Summer Dark side of the Mule at Redrocks was one of the top live concerts I have had the pleasure of attending. Warren is so humble and the mule is such a great band! Thank you Rick great interview!
Warren is such a class act…the Man, the Myth, the Legend…
I saw Warren Haynes with the Allman Brothers in 1993, at Humphreys by the bay in San Diego, California Jeff Healey was the opening act. Such an incredible band and such an incredible show.
warren and jimmy Herring with phil lesh was absolutely mind blowing..two different styles meshed together perfectly
Yes! I saw that lineup at TXR with just a couple hundred in the room, maybe the best show ever for me. Go Warren!
Absolutely lethal guitar combo!
Yeah, i saw that Dead lineup in 2004 and a few times later, they were soooo good.
This group and Jazz Is Dead was my gateway to understanding the Dead’s music. That Lesh Quintet is legendary in its own right.
by far the second most psychedelic band of all time.
So happy to see Warren here! I've been a fan of him for decades. He's a top notch human being and musician. I've said it before, and I'll say it again...these interviews are amazing. Keep up the great work, Rick!
Warren's singing is so soulful, and seemingly effortless for him. Yeah, brother... you nail all three.
I’ve been a huge Warren Haynes fan since my first Allman Brothers show on August 7 1989 Changed my life!!
Warren is one of the best guitarist on planet. Greetings from Italy
First time I saw Warren, he opened for the Allman Brothers with his solo band, then came and played the three plus hour Allman Brothers set. I have seen just about every thing he has done for thirty plus years. Got to meet him for my 50th birthday, i think he remembers something about every show he has ever played. A true Gentleman and world class musician
Boy, talk about timing to talk with Warren the day after Dickie left for greener pastures. I’m so grateful when Rick gets to interview these legends in their twilight years. To record their thoughts about their lives and work they will leave us to study and appreciate.
I saw the Allman Brothers in 1973 and was fortunate enough to meet Dicky in 2000. Warren has done a great job in maintaining that band. Thank you, Warren.
Living in Asheville in the 90s and hanging with the Old Guard of dudes that grew up w Warren, you could not shake the vibe of Warren and the Allmans. What a great guy, and musician. Incredible singer, guitar player and historian. Intelligent, thoughtful and you can't find anyone to say anything bad about him.
I got turned on to Warren because he covered so many of my favorite songs.. the guys a master I absolutely love him..probably the most underrated guitarist I've ever heard✌🏻
@scottlove931 he's awesome. Tim Haden was my teacher at UNCA, and Mike Barnes teaches there now. Both amazing players. Tim was a great dude. He was a character. I had immense respect for him and I learned a lot. There's some bad MF in Asheville still to this day
@@JimmyGallowayGuitarIs Jim Ingle still playing guitar in Asheville? He used to be one of the best in town.
@davidmccall4776 I'm not sure. I live in Chattanooga now. Asheville has changed a lot due to 25 years of steady tourism commercials. I tend to stay on the outskirts when I go back to visit. When I do go back though I have to get a Highland Oatmeal Porter and Beefalo Calzone at Barleys. There's a bunch of great players. Barnes and McDaniel are terrifying. They worked at Musicians Workshop [recently closed to retirement].
To paraphrase Warren, I don't see how you could improve upon this interview. I didn't plan to sit at my computer for an hour and fifteen minutes. How time flies. So informative, so entertaining. Thank you Rick.
I had an opportunity to meet Warren, I was able to hand off a rough mix/master of my solo album. I told him it was my way of saying thank you for what his influence did for my playing! It meant the world to me, and he’s and Mule have been a driving force with me since innocently buying “Dose” in 1998! I’d do anything to open for Gov’t Mule one day, but just meeting Warren meant the world to me! Thank you Rick for this interview! Andrew & Heavy As I
Warren is the kindest, most talented dude out there and has been killin the game for years. He’s gotta be the best guitar teacher in the blues rock/jam scene, so great at explaining his techniques and processes! His Hot Licks Dvd from back in the day taught me so much.
There wasn't a better band on the planet than 1994 & '95 Allman Brothers! If you're not hip to it, do yourself the favor and dig up those live shows. Just crackling with energy, spirit and unbridled force.
Met Warren and Woody along with Greg and the rest of the band a few times backstage at the beacon and radio city in the 90’s. Warren made my brothers and I feel so welcome and we were so humbled to speak with him. Extremely approachable and just an absolute juggernaut on guitar and an extremely underrated singer. One of a kind for sure.
My esteem for Warren has jumped immensely from this interview. His appreciation and knowledge of jazz is a huge surprise.
Really? You're surprised that Warren has a knowledge and appreciation of jazzers like Coltrane and Miles? You know that Duane was a major fan of Trane and Miles, yes? Jaimoe introduced the band to those kind of jazz players. No surprise at all.
Warren is the man Rescued the Allman Brothers and the Grateful Dead when they were in need of a recharge! Plus his own fantastic music!
Yup, just like Dickey - what a lineage. 🇺🇸
Rick's channel is an encyclopedia of music, at this point 🤯
Thank you Rick for interviewing Warren. The ABB is my favorite. The passing of Dickey crushed me and hearing Warren on your interview has made me feel better. Thank you! 🤗
I am thrilled to hear Warren still as enthralled with the process of his art as he ever has been. It is obvious that he has spent decades steeped in the uncertainty and bliss of improvisation. Well done, gentleman! What a pleasure to witness your conversation. 💜
I got to see Warren and Gov’t Mule when they were in europe this last november. It wasn’t just a concert. It was literally an experience that completly shifted my guitar influences and changed the way I look at music.
Transcendental music meditation. Master player. Plus master interviewer and music man. Thank you so much. Grateful.
Had the pleasure of seeing gov’t mule front row about 6 months ago on my birthday. It was awesome! Not only Warren but the whole band are incredible musicians!
Warren was running down the terminal at Atlanta, being almost pulled by his assistant, obviously pressed to make a flight, I looked up from my phone and saw him and just blurted out "Warren". I had never met the man, but he took 15 minutes to talk to me. A truly humble person who is also one of the greats!
Could you imagine walking into you guitar class and finding out Warren was your teacher that week. Woooh!
What a great interview, Warren Haynes such an intelligent and knowledgable man !!
Rick,Thank You For Having Warren. The Hardest Working Man In Music. Warren Has It All. The Voice Is So Soothing. I've Seen And Have Been Fortunate To Meet And Talk To Warren A Few Times. He Always Has Time To Talk. Just A Great Humanbeing.
The Ultimate Class Act Warren Haynes. Love Derek as well. The two together were Fantastic. Maybe someday an album Perhaps.
Warren comes across as a really humble and nice person. We all know that he is an incredibly gifted musician. That was a terrific interview Rick! 👍👍
The best part of this is the last few seconds, where he shows his appreciation and respect to Rick for the "conversation". What a down to earth guy!
One of your very best interviews, Rick. I love how you let the guest talk.
I’m from Macon, GA. I was born in October 1968 my mom and dad rented the lower level of an old house on Vineville ave., it was three houses from the “big”house that Allman Brothers stayed at. One day two of the Allman brothers band members asked my dad if they could borrow our picnic table because they were having a party. My dad said sure go ahead we still have a remnant of that picnic table. I’ve seen Warren play in Macon years ago At the cherry blossom festival great people. God Bless you! Psalms 23
I have had the pleasurer of seeing Warren several times with both the Allmans and Mule. What a guitar player and singer. This man can jam!
Warren has been a hero of mine since The Deepest End in 2003. He's just a GOAT.
Warren Haynes is an American treasure!
In October and November, I was home for 8 weeks rehabbing my October 5th knee replacement. I watched a ton of your videos during that time. I commented below the Joe Bonnamassa interview that I wanted you to interview Warren Haynes. What a treat! Thank you Rick.
Warren is the Steve Lukather of southern rock. Nothing short of a phenom with a guitar.
Warren Haynes is a Legend ! He's really a big part of the Allman Brothers Band !
The man is so humble, i was at one Govt mule show at madrid a lot of years ago. We went to the backstage, the whole band was chilling, matt abts and danny louis so great, but warren gave me a pick(wich i sadly lost) and i told him i was specting to hear "Painted Silver Light" and he said to me extremelly politely: "Yes, its sad we always have to dissapoint someone". Genuinely down to earth man
22:13 "I call my action too high for lead, not high enough for slide". You've just described my life for the past 4 decades Warren. Glad to know I'm not alone. Absolutely love your playing and singing, always have.
I was at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY a few years ago when Mule recorded their latest live album/dvd. They played 2 nights and I was at night 2. I forgot what song it was they started playing but something felt off. Warren kept looking off stage (I assume to his tech) and eventually walked off stage. They eventually stopped playing and Warren got on mic and said something like "Since we're recording this, we want to really kill this. We want to start over again if that's alright." They started over and absolutely crushed that song. I was a fan of Warren as a musician before that night but I became a huge fan of Warren the man after that night. Just a humble cat with a prodigious gift.
Another dude with music OCD... dinner together would be great... but food would get cold. One of my favorite musicians thank you for this Rick
Great interview. I'm not a picker but I love the Allman Brothers. Warren too. Warren is looking trim and fit. An amazing musician, and seems like a humble man. Go's far with me God bless both you guys. ❤️
EXCELLENT INTERVIEW thank you so much, Warren the Legend!!!
What a great interview. R.I.P Dicky.
If Warren isn´t one of the most influential guitarists today, I don´t know who is!
Rick can ask the BEST questions. The things we all want to know. Great interview! One of the best!
I'm a stagehand at Bethel Woods Center of the Arts. I met WH about 35 years ago when I was working at Jones Beach Theater when he was just starting with the ABB reunion. He's still the same humble sweet extremely talented guy. When he visits BWCA he will always wander around and look for me and others he knows of our crew. This is a rare but beautiful thing and encourages all of us at BWCA letting us know that we are important to him. We don't usually get this kind of attention, so cheers to him and thank you Rick for this interview.
Sending love for Rick Beato, Warren Haynes, from Asheville, NC
You have a studio? I'm about 30 mins from Asheville 😊
I'm from Asheville. My family is still there. I've known Warren since I was about 17. I'm 56 y/o now. My studio is in McMinnville, TN.
I grew up in Asheville, and remember Warren playing with his group Ricochet.
Man wish I would've been here back then. I live a d breathe this kinda music. Been practicing a lot a d id like to follow in his footsteps so to speak, even if it's just as a hobby
@@quietinterlude770 I wouldn't trade growing up there and learning from all of these people for anything in the world! I know at least four of the people Warren mentions in this interview from Asheville. I didn't know Warren took lessons from Andy Hunter and Bruce McTaggart though. That was new information. Both are very amazing players!! Warren is about 7 years older than me, or so.
Great interview, Rick. Thank you. Warren is a class act and an amazing, soulful player.
I live in Asheville and know a few people that grew up with Warren and have jammed with him at bars around town. I love the Christmas Jam every year that he puts on. Great shows for a great cause. Warren really is a great guy as well as an amazing guitar player.
Easily the best Warren interview I’ve ever seen. He broke character and was very candid. More than usual.
Warren has one of the best guitar tones ever imho.
I’ve seen Warren 4 times in Mule and 1 time in ABB. Absolute fantastic musician, he never disappoints. Great interview!
Man we got lucky to see the Warren Haynes era Allman Brothers for so many years! Otherwise it would have been impossible. Thank God!
I've never heard any other songwriter, vocalist, or musician interviewed, Every Interview, that I've identified with as far as his "Music Speak"... The way he describes Tone, Attitude, Ability, and "Bein' Your Own Worst Critic" hits me HARD on Every Subject...more than any other dude on the planet. 🙌🏻
What a special treat. Thank you, gentlemen.
I Met him in Milano before the gov mule concert many Years ago. Gentle guy and One of the Grestest guitarist ever.
I know this won’t matter to everyone but I thought I’d share. My father past away in 2021 from covid and was a lifetime career musician from Washington DC. Not only do these interviews inspire me for my own musician journey but these guests remind me so much of my father in like a guttural way. Only musicians from this era talk they way they do and there is some sort of magic in the way they speak about music. Sometimes listening to the interviews of musicians from this generation I can close my eyes and almost hear and see my dad saying the same things. I got a wild and expansive musical education from my father, but I think Rick is doing a great service showcasing the minds of these legends.
Warren Haynes, one of my all time favorites. His soul absolutely shines.