The most amazing thing about Richie is how humble he remains when he has so much talent. Constantly being compared to other artists, and yet is just as talented as those he's compared to and has been in the industry just as long. He's one of the best artists of this era. Thanks, Richie.
Exactly... that comparing him to Chris Cornell is very annoying... with all due respect to Cornell, he never had the talent that Kotzen has. Richie is a multi-instrumentalist, he sings, composes, plays drums, bass...he's been with Mr. Big and both current projects The Winery Dogs and Smith /Kotzen wouldn't make it Cornell in two full lifetimes.
His lows and high range is spot on Cornell...And it's his natural voice its insane...what makes it more crazy he looks a lot like him to which may be why they have the same tone idk...but ur right they sound like each other ....jealous of both lol
Fever Dream.... He was about 19 if that and back in early 90s . Incredible voice, remarkably fluid, soulful and intense guitar player. It's so wonderful to see him still kicking it!! Beautiful song 👌
Never knew much about Richie until the Winery Dogs. Have to say he is way more versatile than I realized. Indeed a talented fellow who deserves more recognition.
when i read comments like yours i just smile......it s so naive to think things like you do, you see, the word 's quite a big place, and you gotta recognize ,what magnificent thing is,when mllions of people come together appreciating something..it means,that s really something that touches masses.....and the Stones are one of those things,so,no use in comparing....kotzen gives something to you, that s good, i also have my artists ,who don t gain major success ,but to me they are Gods...it s just our personal taste...then there is reality, that rality which involves the est of the world , and it s a bigger reality ;)
Glad to see him playing older songs, too. I love his late 90s albums, very soulful and melodic. Records like "Break it All Down", What If"'.... true gems.
Thank you for having such a talented and compassionate artist on your show! I’ve seen him once but going to see him again in October in Nashville! Been a fan since his first album( He’s two months younger than me - I am an old school head-banger). 🤘 I’m so happy he’s making music on a regular basis and happy for the public’s reception (finally) of his work. Genius level musician ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸
Who sounds this good in a TV studio? He would have been plonked in a corner and told to sing. This is what talent and good song writing proves. Ironic that the presenter comes out saying "hes's the real deal"... Doesn't she know who this guy is? The work he's put in, the albums he's recorded, the tours? This guy is the best around and only a certain number of us sadly know this. He's totally next level. Loved him since his Shapnel Record days but love him even more now.
Wow... im speeches. The day Chris Cornell died was a sad day for me and in music. He was one of my favorite artist. I play guitar and remember kotzen as a shredder. Finding this video and his music made me very happy today!
Not just a shredder at all. He has some really great bluesy rock tracks where the guitar is a driving force and then songs like this which are really well written. The guy is crazy talented.
Don’t be fooled my friend, he’s still a hell of a shredder, bu I guess there’s more time for composition and arrangements in his new material. But I bet he can be up there with Satriani, Vai and others when it comes to shredding
I can not believe I didn't know about this guy, hell this band for that much,, until just last year. Especially growing up as a rock musician , in Southern California, in the 80's & 90's. He is fucking amazing, in every style he chooses to tinker with, jazz, fusion, metal, blues, and whatever else he wants to toss in the mix. Personally I compare his vocals more to Al Greene , or John Hall than Cornell. There is a very small group of true Guitar God's and Richie is one of them.
Can't believe he cut his hair had great hair still regardless the man is so underated it's sickening it's time richie kotzen was a household name here in the states overseas he's there already
And it cant be fun to be introduced as the ex guitar player of Poison..ha.Ouch that hurts!We all do mistakes but keep on rockin you great especially as a singer love your voice!
Richie has done things HIS way! He doesn't want a private plane. While other bands are sinking hundreds of thousands into re-master, Richie owns his music.
Well, trippy to see Richie without his Tele, but beyond that...asking about opening for a band with half his talent instead of talking about his real achievements was pretty lame. Don"t hate on me Stones fans, i like them too, however I own all Winery Dog albums and his solo stuff and only have the Stones greatest hits, guess which has more play time in my household?
But you have to be honest. Most people do not know who Ritchie Koten is or who the Winery Dogs are. That is why he charges $20 and plays the Vamped and the Stones still sell out 70,000 seat stadiums and where the cheapest ticket is $135. I saw the Stones in 2015 and sat at around the 50 yard line and paid $265. They sold out New Era Field...around 70,000 seats
Totally agree, Jim. Two different things - adult contemporary music and pop/rock bands/artists who "captured" mainstream. Btw, Richie was only 19 when REH published his guitar lessons' video. Man, remember his alien-ish sweep-picking.
Daniel Jimenez I have to disagree. I thought Kirsten absolutely nailed that song, especially that high note towards the end. There is a different between their voices, but if anybody comes close it's Richie Kotzen
Probably one of the most talented underrated people in music.
Unbelievably under appreciated! Such a gifted performer
No Doubt!!
Most definitely, voice and guitar chops are epic.
agreed - similarly, Ian Thornley - Big Wreck
It is a shame that he is not a superstar. The dude is the definition of an artist.
The most amazing thing about Richie is how humble he remains when he has so much talent. Constantly being compared to other artists, and yet is just as talented as those he's compared to and has been in the industry just as long. He's one of the best artists of this era. Thanks, Richie.
Exactly... that comparing him to Chris Cornell is very annoying... with all due respect to Cornell, he never had the talent that Kotzen has. Richie is a multi-instrumentalist, he sings, composes, plays drums, bass...he's been with Mr. Big and both current projects The Winery Dogs and Smith /Kotzen wouldn't make it Cornell in two full lifetimes.
RIchie and humble? I bet you've never met the guy, he's the biggest douche I've ever run across
One the best voices in rock, reminds my of Chris Cornell.
And Ian Thornley
His lows and high range is spot on Cornell...And it's his natural voice its insane...what makes it more crazy he looks a lot like him to which may be why they have the same tone idk...but ur right they sound like each other ....jealous of both lol
totally !!!! same here ... he reminds me Chris Cornell a lot!
So many have no idea how good this guy is. No idea.
One of the most talented musician in our time. A virtuoso, composer and singer. He is a legend started from Poison.
@@youngtevanced8818 Yes, and he has instrumental albums prior top Poison too. If you haven't seen them, look it up. Good stuff.
@@jaxinzbak oh that was a good trivia, thanks.
This man is a legend!! Richie forever!! endless talent
Fever Dream.... He was about 19 if that and back in early 90s . Incredible voice, remarkably fluid, soulful and intense guitar player. It's so wonderful to see him still kicking it!! Beautiful song 👌
Never knew much about Richie until the Winery Dogs. Have to say he is way more versatile than I realized. Indeed a talented fellow who deserves more recognition.
This dude is proof all men are NOT created equal.
His musical styles evolve and getting better...never ends...
Maybe she should be asking the Stones "What's it like to have Richie Kotzen open for you?" He's got more talent than all the Stones put together.
Maybe he's as good as the Stones minus Ronnie Wood.
I woul ever prefere Richie Kotzen. Where are the Stones? (and I am a 1955er)
The Stones never ever could do something like that!!!
youre god damn right
when i read comments like yours i just smile......it s so naive to think things like you do, you see, the word 's quite a big place, and you gotta recognize ,what magnificent thing is,when mllions of people come together appreciating something..it means,that s really something that touches masses.....and the Stones are one of those things,so,no use in comparing....kotzen gives something to you, that s good, i also have my artists ,who don t gain major success ,but to me they are Gods...it s just our personal taste...then there is reality, that rality which involves the est of the world , and it s a bigger reality ;)
Without the Stones there would be no Richie Kotzen. Be humble. Be quiet and don't be ignorant.
Glad to see him playing older songs, too. I love his late 90s albums, very soulful and melodic. Records like "Break it All Down", What If"'.... true gems.
Thank you for having such a talented and compassionate artist on your show! I’ve seen him once but going to see him again in October in Nashville! Been a fan since his first album( He’s two months younger than me - I am an old school head-banger). 🤘
I’m so happy he’s making music on a regular basis and happy for the public’s reception (finally) of his work. Genius level musician ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸
Who sounds this good in a TV studio? He would have been plonked in a corner and told to sing. This is what talent and good song writing proves. Ironic that the presenter comes out saying "hes's the real deal"... Doesn't she know who this guy is? The work he's put in, the albums he's recorded, the tours? This guy is the best around and only a certain number of us sadly know this. He's totally next level. Loved him since his Shapnel Record days but love him even more now.
I dont know what he does better : play or sing. He's a complete musician
Wow... im speeches. The day Chris Cornell died was a sad day for me and in music. He was one of my favorite artist. I play guitar and remember kotzen as a shredder. Finding this video and his music made me very happy today!
Not just a shredder at all. He has some really great bluesy rock tracks where the guitar is a driving force and then songs like this which are really well written. The guy is crazy talented.
Richie should sing more often this early in the morning. Sounds great!
Amazing.. Moz underrated musician out there.. The Best!
I like those lyrics "I will try hard to believe in a higher power but it is easier to let it be." that's truthful.
This man and his compadres are amazing! Richie has never been given the credit due to him!
Always right to the middle of my soul. Love ya Richie!❤️
Unbelievable talent this guy is 👍
great voice, so glad he persevered with his vocals
Love him,... love this song,... love this version of it. "I WOULD"
More like Stones was a Closer for Kotzen :)
Ha ha - yes
Viktor D. I completely agree with this
Definitely
Can't believe this is the same guy who, 30 years ago, started out as a guitar shredder.
John Drake first album was shred, on the second one he already sings. Third, shred....fourth sings...he was always like this in fact.
Don’t be fooled my friend, he’s still a hell of a shredder, bu I guess there’s more time for composition and arrangements in his new material. But I bet he can be up there with Satriani, Vai and others when it comes to shredding
Amazing guitarist and a great singer. ❤
Possibly the first i've seen tv show hosts being pleasant and well-informed about such a guest. Pleasantly surprised!
I love this! Ritchie you sound great.. acoustic..please keep it going!
I can not believe I didn't know about this guy, hell this band for that much,, until just last year. Especially growing up as a rock musician , in Southern California, in the 80's & 90's. He is fucking amazing, in every style he chooses to tinker with, jazz, fusion, metal, blues, and whatever else he wants to toss in the mix. Personally I compare his vocals more to Al Greene , or John Hall than Cornell. There is a very small group of true Guitar God's and Richie is one of them.
How fucking humble. Those hosts should have bowed in his presence.
Work work work! I just adore the way this man does his job!! The best guitar musician ever known and at the same time a very nice guy!!
Everything he do is amazing!
Richie smokes the stones everyday all day!!
Japanese love Richie and thank god they kept supporting RK throughout the decades
Guys, this is the internet. We need to know what Japanese commercial is using his music. Now.
And it's "the most amazing thing."
Amazing Musician & Humble which is rare with these dudes...
Mano que voz! O cara é completo musicalmente falando
Incredible voice and very talented musician!
Hes great!! I love Richie's music!!!
How can he sing like that with such a deep voice. I got a deep voice and wouldnt think its possible lol, crazy talent
acoustics sound so smooth!!! Great!!!
Very underated guitarist
Beautiful song. Wow!
Grande ,Grande el Sr. Kotzen, un tremendo instrumentista(buenísimo guitarrista) y gran compositor ..
gracias por tu música
I'm not much of a ballad guy , but that was great !
How can you go wrong with Richie ...
Hard to believe the ticket prices for this phenomenal talent!
Beautiful!
el mejor artista que existe sobre la tierra....!!!!
Concordo totalmente
En efecto men.......the best of the best
Richie Kotzen é fodão demais!
el mejor que existia era Chris cornell hasta hace una semana :/
pero tambien me encanta Richie es un talentazo y entre los mejores de la actualidad.
Exatamente,the best Richie Kotzen!!!
Yeah! Rchie is the Best!
And just when the song start wooow I was blown away, I would.
Can't believe he cut his hair had great hair still regardless the man is so underated it's sickening it's time richie kotzen was a household name here in the states overseas he's there already
It's funny that they don't seem to realize there is a total legend in the room.
Ritchie you r great as always !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pure gold fellas... silky smooth.
And it cant be fun to be introduced as the ex guitar player of Poison..ha.Ouch that hurts!We all do mistakes but keep on rockin you great especially as a singer love your voice!
True talent!
So much talent in this guy
One of the best!
Richie is so talented and his voice is more underrated than his guitar playing.
i love richie stuff....man, some songs just put music to my life.. but i cant help to see how skiny is he, hope he is ok, he is a great soul...
Como queria ser esse cara quando crescesse kkk
Victor Carvalho eu queria ser esse cara no churrasco da faculdade. Eu teria comido todas as mulheres da sala!
Willian Fender kkkkkkkk óia as ideias dos Br , vc tá ligado que aki só tem funk e bosta de sertanejo kkk então as minas não iam nem caga pra vc 😂😂
Verdade... Melhor desejar ser o Luan Santana
What a great song!$15.00 to get in to the show?It's worth a lot more for sure!
What a great song as well!
Wow. Nice!
Give it everything you've got Richie. The coast is clear.
Maybe make your way to New Zealand some day.
awesome Richie! I can feel you in all my nervous system !
Nice song amazing voice and talent
And quit the Cornell comparison issue please!! This is Richie Kotzen!!!
Richie has done things HIS way! He doesn't want a private plane. While other bands are sinking hundreds of thousands into re-master, Richie owns his music.
Amazing! Kotzen is the Best!!
Wonderful! He's fuckin awesome!
still loving your voice...
beautiful song~
always a great player and good move for his voice, there's a little black hole sun in there, nice...
$20 To see Richie live? Dang man, sign me up!
dude is a great musician, singer/songwriter, shredder, what else? gimmie a break...oh and soulful listen to 'Bad Situation!'
Love this man!
Love it, him, this trio. ✌
Super music 🍀🎼👌🙏🎶🎵❤️🎸✌️🎤🥁
They rock.
Esse cara é LENDA!
That was magic!
Wow that was great!
Well, trippy to see Richie without his Tele, but beyond that...asking about opening for a band with half his talent instead of talking about his real achievements was pretty lame. Don"t hate on me Stones fans, i like them too, however I own all Winery Dog albums and his solo stuff and only have the Stones greatest hits, guess which has more play time in my household?
Meh, at least they were civil. Quite enjoyable for some television show hosts.
But you have to be honest. Most people do not know who Ritchie Koten is or who the Winery Dogs are. That is why he charges $20 and plays the Vamped and the Stones still sell out 70,000 seat stadiums and where the cheapest ticket is $135. I saw the Stones in 2015 and sat at around the 50 yard line and paid $265. They sold out New Era Field...around 70,000 seats
Totally agree, Jim. Two different things - adult contemporary music and pop/rock bands/artists who "captured" mainstream. Btw, Richie was only 19 when REH published his guitar lessons' video. Man, remember his alien-ish sweep-picking.
He's gonna give that bass player a good roasting me thinks...
Best technician guitarlist richie kotzen no1
Kotzen had evolved into a master
Um dos melhores guitarristas que habitam o nosso planeta
What a vocalist
3:19 *reporter sets aside her papers and goes:* "I'm going to watch this"
Just noticed this too :) very wholesome
Awesome !!!
his voice just like chris cornell
Pedro San I always wondered what he'd sound like singing a Cornell song. There's one of him on UA-cam doing Audioslave, not as good as I was hoping.
Daniel Jimenez I have to disagree. I thought Kirsten absolutely nailed that song, especially that high note towards the end. There is a different between their voices, but if anybody comes close it's Richie Kotzen
Pedro San i just found this out about this guy, i was crushed by the loss of chris im glad i found out about this guy he is awesome
Actually no .... N this is no offense to Chris. Chris Cornell sounds like him.
He covered Cochise from Audioslave. I found it on youtube and he sounded fantastic
Damn this is amazing.
It's got to suck to answer stupid questions. But he did it gracefully.
Richie es lo máximo que talento dios!!!!!
Great Talent !
Richie is the one who needs the opening act!
sounds like "nothing compare" by prince
YO Richie! Come to Guatemala Please!!!!
Lucky young girls that get him!