it's too much ♪ for some people it heals this music is my healing ♪ >> rose: the blues guitar gary clark jr" his fans include guitar greats like buddy guy, keith richards, and eric clapton. his new album is, "live, north america, 2016." >> that is something i'm starting to embrace a little bit more as i become older and understand really what i think my role is musically. i mean, i try to do a lot of things, but i've definitely been in spots and positions and been looked upon or called am by other artists to kind of carry on a tradition in blues music, music rooted in blues. ♪ ♪ and it's been a little bit overwhelming. and i try not to pay too much attention to it, not to get myself too wrapped up. i mean, i put enough pressure on myself. i want to be great. i want to be considered a great musician but, you know, i want to work on myself and understand my strengths and my weaknesses. >> rose: you had to struggle like anybody else. >> yeah. i maid choice, though, you know. i didn't do the school thing. and i moved out of my parents' house. didn't have much. and i was just like i'm going to s