Gary Clark, Jr.

Guest: Jr.

Date: 2016-02-08 | Duration: 1h 59m

Episode Overview

Texas blues rock guitar legend Gary Clark Jr. joins Joe for a freewheeling two-hour conversation about music, creativity, and life on the road. Clark — one of the most celebrated guitarists of his generation, often compared to Jimi Hendrix — talks about arriving in Los Angeles in July and trying to figure out the city, the strange freedom of a touring musician's life, and how Hendrix-level talent looks effortlessly casual to outsiders while representing years of obsession. They discuss ADD as a misdiagnosis for boredom in school, the magic of Texas mushroom country, how John Fogerty's voice took time to appreciate, and Clark's upcoming show at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. Ari Shafir arranged the connection, and Gary arrives with Joe's playlist on his phone.

About Gary Clark

Gary Clark Jr. is a Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist and singer known for his electrifying performances and genre-blending sound that fuses blues, rock, and soul. With a career that skyrocketed after his breakout album "Blak and Blu," Clark has captivated audiences worldwide with his raw talent and distinctive voice. Renowned for his improvisational skills and powerful stage presence, he has shared the stage with legends like Eric Clapton and B.B. King. As he prepares to release his highly anticipated new album, "JPEG RAW," on March 22, fans are eager to experience more of Clark's innovative musical journey. Discover more about his artistry at www.garyclarkjr.com.

About Jr.

Khalil Rountree Jr. is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC, known for his explosive striking and dynamic fighting style. With a background in Muay Thai, Rountree has made a significant impact in the octagon, earning accolades for his knockout power and tenacity, including memorable performances against top-tier opponents. Beyond his athletic prowess, Khalil's journey is marked by personal growth and resilience, as he openly shares his experiences with mental health and self-discovery, making him a compelling figure both inside and outside the cage. Tune into his engaging conversation on the Joe Rogan Experience to gain insight into the mind of a fighter dedicated to both his craft and personal evolution.

Key Moments

– Blues Guitar and Jimi Hendrix Influence
– Life on Tour and Road Life
– ADD as Misdiagnosis for Boredom
– Texas Music Scene and Psilocybin Culture
– John Fogerty and CCR Appreciation
0:00:00 – Gary Clark Jr. — arrives with Joe's playlist already loaded
0:12:00 – ADD is really just being bored — school fails curious kids
0:23:57 – Jimi Hendrix — that look on his face being arrested
0:36:18 – Texas is great for mushrooms — they grow wild there
0:49:30 – Fogarty's voice — came to appreciate it over time
1:54:33 – Playing the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Gary Clark Jr. fan. Awesome. Respect to Ari. Appreciate it. Here we are. Yeah, man. What's going on, man? Oh, man. Just trying to figure out L.A. I came out here in July and just kind of figuring it out, man. Is not Austin. Not at all. No. Starting point is 00:00:36 Not at all. But I'm starting to get a little bit, you know, familiar. And Austin's a couple hours away on an airplane, so I can figure it out. But, yeah, man, I'm glad you hit me up. The Honey Honey crew. Yeah. That's the one who, like, popped that off. Yeah, yeah, Suzanne connected us. Starting point is 00:00:56 Awesome. Yeah, they're great. They're good people, man. I love those guys. Yeah, I ran into them at Bridge School Benefit, the Neil Young thing. So it's good to reconnect. First time I came out here, we did a gig with them. Oh, really? Yeah, yeah ran into them at Bridge School Benefit, a near young thing. So it's good to reconnect. First time I came out here, we did a gig with them. Oh, really? Starting point is 00:01:08 Yeah, yeah, yeah. So what made you move from Austin, which is like one of the best spots in the world, if you could pull it off, to California, which is still one of the best spots in the world, if you can pull it off, but so much more complex, so much more bullshit, so much more ego, so much more traffic, so much more complex so much more bullshit so much more ego so much more traffic so much more actors right that's true man that's very true but um i spent some time in new york city i spent my whole life in austin always wanted to come out west and figure out what it's like you know and um so i got the opportunity to do it. So I'm just out here checking it out, Starting point is 00:01:46 be in a few months. Oh, so there was no, like, specific, like, pulling reason. You said, let me just try LA. Nah, me and my girl just decided we would spend some time out here. I like it. I like moves like that, man. I think about doing those all the time. Starting ...

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