Rick Beato: Greatest Guitarists of All Time, History & Future of Music | Lex Fridman Podcast #492
Mar 21, 2026 · 2:33:48
Lex Fridman and Rick Beato explore Beato's musical journey, from learning guitar solos like Hey Joe to his son Dylan's perfect pitch and his legendary interviews with David Gilmour and other icons. Beato argues that bebop and Bach underpin great music, shares his top guitar solos, and critiques AI-generated music as fundamentally boring, while championing authenticity and the struggle of learning. The episode also delves into the business of music, copyright battles, and the evolution of music production.
