Albert Wesker is a character from the popular game series Resident Evil. Give him an occasionally great singing voice, 80s clothing, and a younger face and you get Graham Bonnet.
yes but memory not so good now, forgot the song while listening to v rock and came back to find I had previously liked this video. weird I will be hiding my own Easter eggs this year, can't wait to find them!
I found out about this amazing early Steve Vai / Alcatrazz song from the V-Rock radio station on Vice City game. I am so glad I did. I have listened to this song constantly ever since.
What a strange career Graham Bonnet has had! He has/had one of the best voices in rock & metal...got paired up with some of the greatest guitarists ever - Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Steve Vai - and yet most people still don't know who he is.
He didn’t have the songwriting talent of the Dios or Coverdales of the world and never really played the role of frontman well. Voice alone didn’t carry him to the heights.
He was only an unknown R&B pub singer with no album prior to Rainbow stints. Someone in Rainbow introduced him to Blackmore after Dio left and made him into a screaming monster which he didn't like a bit. Bizarre occasion for a great talent..
My God, this is pure 80s. Fresh, original, very freak and funny, and the Bonnet/Vai performance is amazing How I miss these times I, unfortunately, never lived. My parents were lucky
This is definitely one of Steve's best timeless performances! I still listened to this great song well into 2023 and so will I do in 2024! This masterpiece has been staying with me since my teenage years, I swear, and I am very grateful for this! All the best, have an excellent December, and rock on! 🤘
I'd like to see you play guitar better than Vai. Oh wait you're just an angry troll who probably doesn't even know how to play a simple scale or a chord.
@@cleverduckstudio479 "I'd like to see you play guitar better than Vai. Oh wait you're just an angry troll who probably doesn't even know how to play a simple scale or a chord." #ytmostidioticcomments
I just discovered this song earlier this year (at the time I'm writing) and the first thing I thought of "Holy shit is this where Konami got the inspiration for Contra's Stage Clear theme?" And sure enough I see this comment!
Recently re-discovered this album on CD (wore out the tape years ago). It's really amazing, it has Vai's whole bag of tricks - the stereo delay at the beginning (which he used later on 'Hina'), the tapping riff on the chorus. But they're all solid, musically, not just gimmicks. And love Vai or not, there's no denying he's one of THE most stylistically recognizable guitarists around.
The Golden Age of Rock and Metal, especially Metal. It was exploding from all angles into new, fresh and exciting areas for the guitar etc. Plenty of fairly unknown epic projects and albums that would blow away anything around today in 2023.
Saw this on UK’s The Tube early 1986: my brother phoned home from work said to turn the TV on - the first time I ever saw Steve Vai and then next he was in David Lee Roth’s band and I’ve followed him ever since. Such a great track for the whole band but Stevie does kinda steal it 🔥🎸🔥
Totally class, I've loved this song since 85 when it came out, I was 13 years old, why do I not feel like I want to play 'Contra on the Nes' all I want to do is dig it out my vinyl collection and play it! I have it on vinyl this album
This was truly the last great era of rock music. Grunge exploded on the scene in 1991 and the songs were all about how much life sucks. The videos had to be equally dark and depressing as well. And rock still hasn't fully recovered.
Disturbing The Peace has some of the very best songwriting of the age. Even if the lyrics are weak and cheesy, the melodies and arrangements are top-notch from beginning to end.
I first heard this in Grand Theft Auto Vice City but never seen the video until years later and I was surprised to see Steve Vai to be performing this song! This just makes me love the track more!
I have always loved this song. But I never knew that Steve Vai was one of the guitarists until I found it today. That explains the high energy this song has... EXCELLENT. Steve Vai, who was the band's guitarist for the Disturbing the Peace album, wrote this song with Graham Bonnet.
The angel devil guy at the beginning is Frazier Smith, a mid 80's DJ in the LA area. he had a tv show that was funny as hell. I saw this version of Alcatrazz at Chuck Landis Country Club in LA, summer 1985- awesome. Roth was there that night to talk with Vai, and the rest as they say, was history... cheers.
Used to be the frontman for Rainbow, another amazing band.. And Yngwie Malmsteen from Steeler, one of the greatest guitar players ever c: Clive Burr from Maiden (who was soon replaced by Jan Uvena from Alice Cooper's band). This band was made up of pure talent.. Underrated. Big time.
My go to station on vice city was always v rock even though I mostly listen to r&b and soul in real life lol Vrock was a well executed playlist, and this song is an awesome song!
+Various Topics I've been studying Yingwie and Gen Axe and I've been hearing the basement music from Zelda and also the soundtrack from Castlevania. Great stuff!!
I saw these guys opening for Kerry Livgren AD during this tour in Puerto Rico. Since Bonnet was so wasted at this presentation, I ignored this album altogether. Vai was amazing! This song has made me want to check this album. What an awesome tune and video! Vai's acting is utterly cool!
OMG, so totally spaced on this song. Loved this song then, love it now, and appreciate the video more than ever. A part of this, a prelude to the movie Crossroads. Vai is such a treasure, legendary talent.
Unfortunately, if he had a more standard look his career would likely have been much easier. He likely would've been in Rainbow longer at least, as Ritchie didn't like his look.
@@kitoyobeni1 He was an unknown R&B singer before someone in Rainbow introduced him to Blackmore after Dio left the band. Singing at high pitch was something new to Bonnet, but he did a good job at it and he still does it today..😅😆😉
... and even then it still hasn't adequately corrected the problem to this day. That's what's great about music. Keeping at it. Oh, and good luck with obtaining that signature. I know how frustrating a go it can be for a completest and Simon, he is a beautiful man. The music world is even more a blessed place because of him.
+Nostradamus Daley Got the cassette when this came out ! In fact I still have the same one but I have the cd now ! Had'nt heard anything about them but I saw the cassette in new releases and I said what the heck ill buy and 30+ years later its still my greatest buy on a whim I ever did ! when I bought it I turned 50 of my friends into huge fans of theirs !
Graham Bonnet is a titan. The lead vocal is enough to stand the hairs and then you factor in the harmonies... sensational... No one puts Steve Vai in the corner... well, maybe GB in this song 🙏
The first time I heard this song/saw this video I distinctly remember thinking “I don’t know who that guy is playing the guitar, but he is REALLY good!” Ten million years later, I still think Steve Vai is the probably the most all-around talented players* in the business. (As a kid) he displaced Al Dimeola, who displaced Eddie Van Halen, who displaced Steve Howe, who displaced Jimmy Page for that title. *that means: he’s able to play it, write it, read it, arrange it, score it AND trim his own hair while doing it.
I just have to have Alcatrazz (especially God Blessed Video) every time I'm about to face a gym leader or elite 4 - for me, nothing better than Metal & Pokemon. Love the Solo's!! especially when I'm about to encounter dragons.
Albert Wesker is a character from the popular game series Resident Evil. Give him an occasionally great singing voice, 80s clothing, and a younger face and you get Graham Bonnet.
Thanks to Lazlow and VROCK for introducing me to this song. :D
i am lazlowww and this is vroooock!!!
@@benjaminmusuly7716 THIS WHOLE ALBUM is great.
No other pop metal album ANYTHING like it.
Great songs.
Lazlow in gta5 is shit
yes but memory not so good now, forgot the song while listening to v rock and came back to find I had previously liked this video. weird
I will be hiding my own Easter eggs this year, can't wait to find them!
One of my top 10 fav games of all time 🤘
I found out about this amazing early Steve Vai / Alcatrazz song from the V-Rock radio station on Vice City game. I am so glad I did. I have listened to this song constantly ever since.
Pity it never made it to the V Rock soundtrack CD.
That's funny me too for sure, gta vc soundtrack had some solid effing songs
Maybe listen to "Painted Lover" from the same Alcatrazz album. That's awesome too
The whole album this is from is gold. Brought here from VC too. Delved into many albums from learning thru VC
Vanilla Ice on vocals, Stevie Vai on guitar, Macho Man Randy Savage on drums. Ace.
Graham Bonnet...
Perfect 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Was tempted to say Jeff lyne on drums
How dare you
Who is the drummer?
Why didthey use Ted McKenna?
What a strange career Graham Bonnet has had! He has/had one of the best voices in rock & metal...got paired up with some of the greatest guitarists ever - Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Steve Vai - and yet most people still don't know who he is.
He didn’t have the songwriting talent of the Dios or Coverdales of the world and never really played the role of frontman well. Voice alone didn’t carry him to the heights.
He was only an unknown R&B pub singer with no album prior to Rainbow stints. Someone in Rainbow introduced him to Blackmore after Dio left and made him into a screaming monster which he didn't like a bit. Bizarre occasion for a great talent..
dont forget chris impellitteri
@@monkeymonk2081 Yes he did. Check out Marbles, and Only one woman...
@@expiredmeme I knew he with Chris Impellitteri, Graham is a master
My God, this is pure 80s. Fresh, original, very freak and funny, and the Bonnet/Vai performance is amazing
How I miss these times I, unfortunately, never lived. My parents were lucky
@0:56-1:03 So THIS is where the famous Contra Stage Clear Theme originated from.
I’m 55 and can’t believe I missed this song back in the day.
Amazing.
This is definitely one of Steve's best timeless performances! I still listened to this great song well into 2023 and so will I do in 2024! This masterpiece has been staying with me since my teenage years, I swear, and I am very grateful for this! All the best, have an excellent December, and rock on! 🤘
Same here. I listen to PiL too with SV doing, in my opinion, his best work, ever.
Such a underrated band, same thing with the Hooters.. They deserved better.
Thank you GTA VC, and VROCK, 20 years of happiness
Antes... en el super contra : ua-cam.com/video/4UB-1-cWR0o/v-deo.html
graham bonnet is a very underrated singer.
I'd like to see you play guitar better than Vai. Oh wait you're just an angry troll who probably doesn't even know how to play a simple scale or a chord.
Slime Shady EXACTLY! !!!!!
@@cleverduckstudio479 "I'd like to see you play guitar better than Vai. Oh wait you're just an angry troll who probably doesn't even know how to play a simple scale or a chord." #ytmostidioticcomments
Yeah. His work with Blackmore in Rainbow is outstanding
Underrated because many people have never heard of him.
Konami most definitely got the inspiration for contra's stage complete tune from this song.
I just discovered this song earlier this year (at the time I'm writing) and the first thing I thought of "Holy shit is this where Konami got the inspiration for Contra's Stage Clear theme?"
And sure enough I see this comment!
Just had the same thought!
Recently re-discovered this album on CD (wore out the tape years ago). It's really amazing, it has Vai's whole bag of tricks - the stereo delay at the beginning (which he used later on 'Hina'), the tapping riff on the chorus. But they're all solid, musically, not just gimmicks. And love Vai or not, there's no denying he's one of THE most stylistically recognizable guitarists around.
Fuck Eric Clapton;
Steve Vai is God.
2 duu duh
3 duh
Get off my phones
Stay out of my yard then
I love the sounds of the guitar and keyboards.
Everybody loves too
God. Wish i was born in the 80's. Greatest decade for music
At least you can heard one of the masterpiece from that era in this era that make you excited like this time
It was such an excellent time for music. Everything from rock, metal and even some pop music was quite awesome.
The Golden Age of Rock and Metal, especially Metal. It was exploding from all angles into new, fresh and exciting areas for the guitar etc. Plenty of fairly unknown epic projects and albums that would blow away anything around today in 2023.
If you wanted to appreciate the music from the 80's as a teen, then you should have been born in the late 60s, like me.
2nd greatest after the 70’s
How did I not hear this song in the 80's! Love it.
Incredible singer & guitarist ....i love this album
Everybody love too
V-ROCK!
In the chorus when they all sing toghether sounds so beautiful. I love this song.
Still to this day I feel like this record is Vai’s best work. It’s perfect in every way.
Whitesnakes slip of the tongue for me has always been my favorite of vai's work outside of his solo stuff
He was hungry.
I agree
😁
@@danburns4003he said that was the BIGGEST mistake of his career joining those posers
@user-cs6up8eq7s yeah that might be true they're definitely posers but that album is amazing, I'm not a whitesnake fan just love that album
I love this tune. Steve Vai is killer in this.
What exactly is his contribution?
I'll be at Ricardo Diaz's mansion on Starfish Island if anyone needs me.
So you are the men with the big cojones?
Vercetti estate*
@@homer8ball 😂 O man that's too funny. Like Umberto Robina.
Omg Old one I haven’t seen in ages
i'll be passing by.
God Blessed Video.
Steve Vai blessed the Guitar.
Graham Bonnet blessed the Mic.
By God, this song is AWESOME.
Natendowii Gary Shea and Jimmy Waldo blessed bass and keys.
@@zee3499 the ENTIRE ALBUM is great.
unique pop metal!
I've had it stuck in my head since 1985, dude.
Graham Bonnet looks like he's blessed a few mics.
wow. just wow.
Wow seven years after you ;)
Saw this on UK’s The Tube early 1986: my brother phoned home from work said to turn the TV on - the first time I ever saw Steve Vai and then next he was in David Lee Roth’s band and I’ve followed him ever since. Such a great track for the whole band but Stevie does kinda steal it 🔥🎸🔥
Totally class, I've loved this song since 85 when it came out, I was 13 years old, why do I not feel like I want to play 'Contra on the Nes' all I want to do is dig it out my vinyl collection and play it! I have it on vinyl this album
Same here
This was truly the last great era of rock music. Grunge exploded on the scene in 1991 and the songs were all about how much life sucks. The videos had to be equally dark and depressing as well. And rock still hasn't fully recovered.
Disturbing The Peace has some of the very best songwriting of the age. Even if the lyrics are weak and cheesy, the melodies and arrangements are top-notch from beginning to end.
このスピード感が個人的に好きです
I never heard of Alcatraz until now. Cool song. I love Steve Vai.
Alcatrazz. Many people have never heard of them.
GTA Vice City feelings \m/
I'm today years old with this song and video.
And people... once again i'm here 3 years later and still lovin' this song. Rock on!!
Update?
God Blessed HeavyMetalHardRockandRoll !!! Salud y Vida Pa'lante !!! Cheers and Life On !!!
Vice City's Hyman Stadium race track!
+SuperDuper Nick OMG T_T
+SuperDuper Nick I got platinum on gta vc biatch
DerKleineKastenYT ?
on ps4 made all trophies in gta vice city
DerKleineKastenYT Ok. I'm working on that but called a bitch? Really?
You gotta love the Bonnett/Vai combonation.
The Bonnett/Blackmore - Bonnett/Malmsteen and Bonnett/Schenker were pretty good too.
That dude can sing!
Bonnet is vastly underrated as a singer!
Maybe
Bonnet/Vai/Waldo/Shea/Uvena combination
Who still listens to this music now 🎉
Not you?
Practically every week. My grandchildren love this video
For a minute I was back in the fifth form.... My good friend Sohail gave a tape to listen to and this gem was on it! Damn!
I first heard this in Grand Theft Auto Vice City but never seen the video until years later and I was surprised to see Steve Vai to be performing this song! This just makes me love the track more!
You must be very excited. But, great song to play every day.
This song isn't long enough.
1:00 Contra stage clear
ohh mann
I thought it sounded familiar
Yup! :D
Yes
That's the first thing I thought of when I first heard the intro.
"That was my money Tommy, MY MONEY!!"
strange that a video with over 825k views still is not uploaded officially by the record company and we only have a VHS copy to view...
This Is an Awesome Song! I haven't heard this in Years. Glad I Found It Again.
Graham Bonnet is just simply amazing!
I have always loved this song. But I never knew that Steve Vai was one of the guitarists until I found it today. That explains the high energy this song has... EXCELLENT. Steve Vai, who was the band's guitarist for the Disturbing the Peace album, wrote this song with Graham Bonnet.
The angel devil guy at the beginning is Frazier Smith, a mid 80's DJ in the LA area. he had a tv show that was funny as hell. I saw this version of Alcatrazz at Chuck Landis Country Club in LA, summer 1985- awesome. Roth was there that night to talk with Vai, and the rest as they say, was history... cheers.
THANK YOU! I've always wondered who that guy was! 😊
Ahh the OG Kerrang music video compilation VHS ❤❤
The Metal Monsters VHS 📼
I swear to God, this song on repeat is really my Heaven!!
Saw them at the Waters Club in San Pedro back in the day.....great f***in show!
Used to be the frontman for Rainbow, another amazing band.. And Yngwie Malmsteen from Steeler, one of the greatest guitar players ever c: Clive Burr from Maiden (who was soon replaced by Jan Uvena from Alice Cooper's band).
This band was made up of pure talent.. Underrated. Big time.
everything is awesome in this song
I wish I was a teenager back in the 80s.
Its been a long while since ive seen this. Great voice! And Vai's guitar work was amazing
Vicecity (V-Rock Song) driving an RPG ... jumping ramps ... crashing at the end of the song ... XD
never got to see this video on MTV so really glad to find it here.
I can't get enough of this song
I miss the 80,s
I call this Vai City.
way ahead of it's time.
this is why the 80's rocked!
My go to station on vice city was always v rock even though I mostly listen to r&b and soul in real life lol Vrock was a well executed playlist, and this song is an awesome song!
wow great f'n voice. songs got a great vibe. I miss that time.
Graham's voice = Legendary Epicness !!!!!
Absolutely.
@@BigMrFirebird 10yrs later....... HELL YEAH!! \m/
@@NathanArnoldCharging Too right.
Why do I have the sudden urge to play Contra on the NES?
Same lol. Can definitely see where konami got the inspiration for their end of level ditty.
+Various Topics I've been studying Yingwie and Gen Axe and I've been hearing the basement music from Zelda and also the soundtrack from Castlevania. Great stuff!!
The beginning part definitely sounds like stage clear from Contra!
I play Yngwie's Alchemy album while playing the Original DOOM I save this for stuff like Contra
I am glad I wasnt the only one who thought the same damn thing, lol
I saw these guys opening for Kerry Livgren AD during this tour in Puerto Rico. Since Bonnet was so wasted at this presentation, I ignored this album altogether. Vai was amazing! This song has made me want to check this album. What an awesome tune and video! Vai's acting is utterly cool!
Que solo de guitarra mais fodástico...belíssimo...
This song is amazing even to these aged ears almost 40 years on. Love the vid, too
Every songs that touch by Steve Vai become a gold.
OMG, so totally spaced on this song. Loved this song then, love it now, and appreciate the video more than ever. A part of this, a prelude to the movie Crossroads. Vai is such a treasure, legendary talent.
Can't believe this song wasn't a bigger (or even close) hit...they really nail it.
It was big on Mtv
Disturbing the peace. most underrated album!!
Крышосносный хитяра, удивляюсь порой что можно делать с гитарой, мурашки по коже
The 80's truly a special time.
gta vice city :D
classic..... i listen this song in vice city mainland back in the 2004 :)
Gta vice vity es lo mejor
I don’t recall this song being in Vice City.
Really?
Cool.. go graham bonnet
Altho prob mainly bc of vai
Man, it was a delight watching and listening to this video, so fun...
Tapping at his maximum point ❤
I think this song has no limit love tapping 😁
"If you can't beat 'em, you may as well join 'em and be glad to say you were there!"
Love that line.🗣️🗣️🗣️💯💯💯
he may not have long hair but his voice is amazing
LMAO
He was called the James Dean of Rock
Unfortunately, if he had a more standard look his career would likely have been much easier. He likely would've been in Rainbow longer at least, as Ritchie didn't like his look.
@@kitoyobeni1 He was an unknown R&B singer before someone in Rainbow introduced him to Blackmore after Dio left the band. Singing at high pitch was something new to Bonnet, but he did a good job at it and he still does it today..😅😆😉
... and even then it still hasn't adequately corrected the problem to this day. That's what's great about music. Keeping at it. Oh, and good luck with obtaining that signature. I know how frustrating a go it can be for a completest and Simon, he is a beautiful man. The music world is even more a blessed place because of him.
Got this vinyl album for $1 somewhere-what a deal!
+Nostradamus Daley Got the cassette when this came out ! In fact I still have the same one but I have the cd now ! Had'nt heard anything about them but I saw the cassette in new releases and I said what the heck ill buy and 30+ years later its still my greatest buy on a whim I ever did ! when I bought it I turned 50 of my friends into huge fans of theirs !
Mike Thaxton the band is sadly not around anymore
Adam Niccum Graham Bonnet Band
Nostradamus Daley same here. But in Japan it was a great find
初めて聴いた時「これが90年代のハードロックだ！」と思いました。ヴァイが作り出す曲に本来のポップセンス溢れるグラハムの歌、最上級で最高のマッチングだったと。
OMG i almost forgot how good this Band was at that time.
Funny, one year later Steve Vai´s career literally exploded with joining the DLR Band.
This video was one of my favorite one 37 years ago.
These guys kick ass!
You're very right
Jeesush, the special effects!
Blown away!
スティーブに掛かるともはやギター🎸じゃ無いね~~一言!凄いっす¯\(◉‿◉)/¯
love this song!
Graham Bonnet is a titan. The lead vocal is enough to stand the hairs and then you factor in the harmonies... sensational... No one puts Steve Vai in the corner... well, maybe GB in this song 🙏
Haven't thought about this one in years. So awesome.
The first time I heard this song/saw this video I distinctly remember thinking “I don’t know who that guy is playing the guitar, but he is REALLY good!” Ten million years later, I still think Steve Vai is the probably the most all-around talented players* in the business. (As a kid) he displaced Al Dimeola, who displaced Eddie Van Halen, who displaced Steve Howe, who displaced Jimmy Page for that title.
*that means: he’s able to play it, write it, read it, arrange it, score it AND trim his own hair while doing it.
How could anyone dislike this?!
Bonnet's voice is so unique.
What an extremely cheezy video. I grew up in that era, but don't remember ever seeing this one.
I remember buying the vinyl album @ Sound Warehouse.........wait, what?
Just an absolute blast.
2:26 Zach Galifianakis with the chainsaw!
MSG sent me here. He sings great.
This would make me go to church more
Man 1985 was awesome, any other great song anyone? How bout wild and the young? Oh yeah baby
I just have to have Alcatrazz (especially God Blessed Video) every time I'm about to face a gym leader or elite 4 - for me, nothing better than Metal & Pokemon.
Love the Solo's!! especially when I'm about to encounter dragons.