Rhett and I sat next to each other in chorus and hung out not knowing he would be a certified rock star. We're having our 50th HS reunion soon and will memorialize Rhett and our other deceased classmates. We will remember you forever...
I’m 56 and still rock these guys all the time. Fire Down Under, Restless Breed, and Born In America are three criminally underrated releases in hard rock/ metal.
Love it.. When i was younger i was a Roadie and light man for a local hard rock group in Wisconsin. Roit was looking for a place to play to cover there hotel bill. Dio cancelled cause of bad weather. Wow. They asked who was playing that weekend. we were playing at a local bar called the Rockin Ridge Point. They used all our equipment that nite. FUCKING AMAZING. i never knew our equipment could sound so good. Or be that loud. Rip......
I was 15 when I discovered this band and this title. 56 today and I'm still enjoying this time of RIOT. A great stage band unfortunately unknown. RIP Rhett Forester
One of metal's most underrated bands. I discovered them with Fire down Under, still one of my favorite albums with Restless Breed. I was fortunate enough to see both Guy Speranza and Rhett Butler on vocals.
Mark Reale was a criminally under appreciated guitarist. More technically precise and less sloppy than alot of the famous guitarists heralded in the decade.
For those of you that say Riot should have been bigger, well I agree 100 percent. But they got screwed over by their record label because they wanted to convert Riot into a fucking glam band and Riot said no. So they got canned. It just shows you how the music industry is. Every couple of years they change the music style around or start a new trend. That's to lure in younger people to buy music. They are the ones that are going to be trendy and that age group buys all the music. It's been that way for a long time. RIP Mark Reale, Rhett Forrester, And Guy Speranza (original vocalist)
I saw them in '82 at Alpine Valley with a couple friends and my friends only knew UFO and Rainbow but afterwards told me that Riot stole the show. I had been telling them about Riot since Fire Down Under came out. They had to find out for themselves.
We have a college station here in Cleveland WJCU that had a show called Kick Out The Jams on Saturday mornings in the early 80s. Mitch would play Riot and I've been hooked ever since.
I have the Born in America cassette. Oh how I wish I could see a live video recording of them playing Gunfighter, a perfectly composed metal song if I ever heard one.
Was lucky enough to see Riot twice 79,80 .Since Victoria, TX. is between Houston and Corpus Christi. Also got see Legs Diamond, Y&T twice. Rock City one of the best rock albums of 77'.
I loved Rhett's vocal style with Riot, "Restless Breed" and "Born in America" played weekly on vinyl at my house at some seriously high volume. Of course Rhett and Mark were taken from us all way to soon. Shine on. \m/
Riot was one of the early bands that led to me being a Metalhead. Fire Down Under and Restless Breed had two different frontmen, Guy Sperranza on Fire Down Under and Rhett Forrester on Restless Breed, and both albums were back to back home runs
I am impressed how great they were. Really. This was a Band that didn't get what they deserve. The vocals here are 100% Paul Rodgers style. This Song is Amazing. Riot always emotional to me. Goosebumps.
I was a Riot junkie. I lived in Morristown, NJ. in the 70's & 80's Followed these guys when ever they were in NYC area. I remember one jam (Headbanger's Ball) in Staten Island somewhere in maybe 83'-84' Insane show (forget the venue) Girls were taking their tops off, it was complete mayhem! Rhett was a great addition, but let us not forget Guy Speranza (RIP) He was a major factor in the bands success. Mark (RIP again) We loved you my friend!
Monmouth county here, first time I saw them, they opened for Rush, I thought to myself the drummer reminded me of my playing, then my friend asks me, " Does the drummer reminds you of anyone?" I ask who, he says YOU DUMBASS. We would always make it a point to go see them whenever they played NJ/NYC
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So long ago but beside Sabbath,Purple, Priest and Motörhead they were the most important band in my teens.
daryl hodkinson These songs nearly make me wanna cry with every listen. They are metal monuments to me and over 35 years later they still shine on! Rhett Forrester and Mark Reale were such a big deal! Two of the biggest losses for metal pretty sure
Key words being "early records"...the speed metal sound they have had since late 80s and 90s with bassist Don Van and the long string of newer singers...not so much.
Mark was one my closest and dearest friends. I loved jamming with him on stage but in a different band when he wasn’t playing with Riot. The man could certainly play mad guitar, but his personality was outstanding. when I called him in 2012, I had just missed his passing and was beyond heartbroken to lose such a fabulous talent and wonderful soul. Godspeed Mark and thank you for being in my life.💙✝️
Got this on Vinyl and have had all their early stuff 36+ yrs. Never gets old still fresh and Rockin' all these years later. R.I.P Mark,Guy, Rhett Thanks for all the years of Great Music.
Lou Covaris left physically yesterday 28-3-2020 went to find Mark Reale and Guy Speranza are together now detoo altons sounds! Icons, legends! Be at peace with God!
Man I'm just realizing I had at least three cassettes from Riot when I was a kid. Still holds up pretty well. I mean, I recognize the obvious comparisons, and I think I can probably hear half of UFO's songs in Riot's songs, but they were a quality band.
First song I heard from Riot. It was on a radio, I recorded it and I didn't know the name of the band. 10 years later I discovered Riot. I love this song but it is different from the other songs in the band. Perfect heavy metal.
Such a great band that had so much to constantly overcome. Their music was one of the best. This song has a lot of the feeling or Free/aka Bad Company in it. Its shocking they didnt crack the top 10 with it back in the day. I loved Guy's vocals. Rhett was like a shock when i first got this album he was nothing like Guy vocally, but it had a raw sound that worked really well for them.
I hate it when people try to compare Guy and Rhett. It's like comparing apples and oranges, they were both great vocalists in their own right. I may prefer the first three albums with Guy handling vocal duties, but Restless Breed and Born in America are still on regular rotation at my house
Riot basically got fucked over by their record label because they wanted to stay true to their roots. But their label wanted to convert them into a fucking glam band and Riot said no. So they got canned and had to continue on smaller independent labels
Spectacular performance! I've been into Riot for about two years now and I am really surprised at the talent of band. They had awesome straight forward hard rock. I also love the rhythm section with Kip Leming and the great Sandy Slavin. Sandy has incredible feel and a distinctive sound when he plays the drums. He is my favorite Riot drummer. His performance in this video was just pure godly. God Bless Riot!
I was a young metal dude growing up in Montana, and I recognized Riot as being right up there if not better than any of the nwobhm bands. Thanks somebodies God that Twisted Sister attained some popularity, but this band should have been there right beside them.
These guys kicked ass. Every song on Born in America kicked ass, period. The title track should’ve been elevated to a national rock anthem status. Sad that Rhett was taken so young. He was an awesome vocalist.
Ryan McNeila Cant agree more! They‘re a really big deal... Still listen to their old stuff from „Born in America“ and „Restless Breed“... Outstanding classic metal
would love to see the whole set footage , wasnt to keen on anyone replacing guy but what a darn good choice rhett was sooo darn good n such a loss too r.i.p to both great singers , come on some ones gotta be sitting on the full set version of this gig
Rhett and I sat next to each other in chorus and hung out not knowing he would be a certified rock star. We're having our 50th HS reunion soon and will memorialize Rhett and our other deceased classmates. We will remember you forever...
Nice ... the Voice of that Man ...
I’m 56 and still rock these guys all the time. Fire Down Under, Restless Breed, and Born In America are three criminally underrated releases in hard rock/ metal.
YUP!!🤘
Bro same here I'm 54 bro still jamming out to them .
Don't forget Narita with the song Road Racin
Love it.. When i was younger i was a Roadie and light man for a local hard rock group in Wisconsin. Roit was looking for a place to play to cover there hotel bill. Dio cancelled cause of bad weather. Wow. They asked who was playing that weekend. we were playing at a local bar called the Rockin Ridge Point. They used all our equipment that nite. FUCKING AMAZING. i never knew our equipment could sound so good. Or be that loud. Rip......
John Vincent Awesome story...makes me miss those days👍🤘
When I was young,
Rhett Forester was amazing. RIP.
You’re gawddamm right.
He sure was..
Yup
He was way far better than many frontmen back then , rip dude Stay Metal 🤘🤘
I was 15 when I discovered this band and this title.
56 today and I'm still enjoying this time of RIOT.
A great stage band unfortunately unknown.
RIP Rhett Forester
One of metal's most underrated bands. I discovered them with Fire down Under, still one of my favorite albums with Restless Breed. I was fortunate enough to see both Guy Speranza and Rhett Butler on vocals.
absolutely. this is a criminally underrated band.
poison, warrant...good god.
His Name was Rhett Forrester
Mark Reale was a criminally under appreciated guitarist. More technically precise and less sloppy than alot of the famous guitarists heralded in the decade.
He got to show his stuff on the 1989 album privilege of power. Awesome s*** especially when he covered Al damiola's racing with the devil...
Couldn't agree more!!!
For those of you that say Riot should have been bigger, well I agree 100 percent. But they got screwed over by their record label because they wanted to convert Riot into a fucking glam band and Riot said no. So they got canned. It just shows you how the music industry is. Every couple of years they change the music style around or start a new trend. That's to lure in younger people to buy music. They are the ones that are going to be trendy and that age group buys all the music. It's been that way for a long time.
RIP Mark Reale, Rhett Forrester, And Guy Speranza (original vocalist)
Amen.
Double Amen
Never forgotten, sadly missed.
And now also Lou A Kouvaris (original guitarist). RIP fallen heroes
Yes best ever! Not new Riot that’s not Riot!!! That’s like Adam Lambert singing Queen songs just doesn’t work! Anyway Restless Breed was a great album
Rhett was a really nice guy . Hung out with him & his girlfriend quite a few times in the 80s at LaMours & in Brooklyn. Miss him a lot ✌️❤️
A highly underated band they should have been way bigger.
Preach it brother
RIOT KICKS ASSS TURTSHELL!!!
@@jb-yi4dithey would have been had Guy not walked away.
@@robertbishop5357 that's true
What a Masterpiece.. Rhett's Voice.. Ohh My Lord..
Yep...Rhett was a bad ass. RIP Mr. Forrester
crazy good voice
I still listen to RIOT Almost Daily on Pandora n Spotify after 40 years!! ONE OF THE BEST!
Turtshelll 🐢 says RIP RHETT!!!
What an absolutely stunning singer Rhett was. Live even more than on record.
I saw them in '82 at Alpine Valley with a couple friends and my friends only knew UFO and Rainbow but afterwards told me that Riot stole the show. I had been telling them about Riot since Fire Down Under came out. They had to find out for themselves.
Great band!! I'm 59 and still listen to them. Along with all the other great metal bands of the 80's! Man I miss the 80's. Greatest decade for music!
RIOT was an underappreciated band. One of the Godfathers of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
I saw them open for Rainbow and Scorpions in 82 in New Haven and in 1981 for Rush in Hartford. A very underrated band that has its share of misfortune
RIP REHETT,My favorite video and song proformance king of cool 😎 Restless Breed!!! Hard to beat that one.
We have a college station here in Cleveland WJCU that had a show called Kick Out The Jams on Saturday mornings in the early 80s. Mitch would play Riot and I've been hooked ever since.
40 years I've been cranking this f**ker, I still have the original vinyl and always blast it as loud as my stereo will go
I have the Born in America cassette. Oh how I wish I could see a live video recording of them playing Gunfighter, a perfectly composed metal song if I ever heard one.
Wish they would play that awesome song nowadays. As well as some stuff of Born in America. \,,/ What an awesome band! Ever was and ever will be!
Saw this tour at the Original Cleveland Agora and borrowed my brothers ID to get in. RIP MARK. RHETT AND GUY. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!
Was lucky enough to see Riot twice 79,80 .Since Victoria, TX. is between Houston and Corpus Christi. Also got see
Legs Diamond, Y&T
twice. Rock City one of the best rock albums of 77'.
I loved Rhett's vocal style with Riot, "Restless Breed" and "Born in America" played weekly on vinyl at my house at some seriously high volume. Of course Rhett and Mark were taken from us all way to soon. Shine on. \m/
Guy Speranza (the original vocalist) is gone too.
Thank GOD for the GIBSON LES PAUL ,and sunburst colored too!!!
Such a great singer with a very huge
Aura
Mark Reale was one of my guitar heroes. Dude was so amazingly talented.
Riot was one of the early bands that led to me being a Metalhead. Fire Down Under and Restless Breed had two different frontmen, Guy Sperranza on Fire Down Under and Rhett Forrester on Restless Breed, and both albums were back to back home runs
I am impressed how great they were.
Really.
This was a Band that didn't get what they deserve.
The vocals here are 100% Paul Rodgers style.
This Song is Amazing.
Riot always emotional to me.
Goosebumps.
The lyrics even mention 'Wishing Well'.
Awesome lyrics I agree. I was thinking Robert Plant based on appearance but yes, you can hear Paul Rodgers in the delivery
I worked with Rhett in a band we were forming in Texas. He was indeed a fan of Paul Rodgers.
@@artmv1149 was that with Jonathan grell? those 4 demos were great too .. yes he was a fan of paul and he loved the stones
I was a Riot junkie. I lived in Morristown, NJ. in the 70's & 80's Followed these guys when ever they were in NYC area. I remember one jam (Headbanger's Ball) in Staten Island somewhere in maybe 83'-84' Insane show (forget the venue) Girls were taking their tops off, it was complete mayhem! Rhett was a great addition, but let us not forget Guy Speranza (RIP) He was a major factor in the bands success. Mark (RIP again) We loved you my friend!
Alex Moore im from bergen county..luv these guys!
Monmouth county here, first time I saw them, they opened for Rush, I thought to myself the drummer reminded me of my playing, then my friend asks me, " Does the drummer reminds you of anyone?" I ask who, he says YOU DUMBASS. We would always make it a point to go see them whenever they played NJ/NYC
So long ago but beside Sabbath,Purple, Priest and Motörhead they were the most important band in my teens.
RIOT!!!!!!FUCKING RIOT!!!!!! THE BEST!
Alex Moore Hi friend
The sound of old-school metal. As hard rock was meant to be. Mark Reale, underrated and unappreciated. Rock on Mark. amen
I'm still selling Riot there so badass love them then love them now
Never gets old, was 18 when this beauty came out
Definitely awesome song
I’m 18 and i’ve been listening to this band since 2017 and this band deserves to be way bigger
Unfortunately many great 80s bands got overlooked.
Riot is the best heavy metal band in the world.
Great band and tune. Leads were always so tasteful.
First album i heard was Fire Down Under that was all it took i was hooked
Jeff Laffin me too...thanks to my bro Sam for the intro🤘🔥
still have my fire down under shirt, i fckn turned everyone in my circle onto this band.....rip everyone sad....
One of the greatest songs ever!!!
Yessir...in remembrance of 8th grade with my pal Rene here in SA
Love it Riot was a fantastic band 1977-83
This is the 80’s metal band poster child!! They kick some serious F’in ARSE!!!
Best band to come out of NYC when everything else in America was coming out of LA!
What a FANTASTIC band and song!
I saw these guys a couple of times in the 80's. Awesome band.
My favourite band
Fucking best live vocalist ever!
shame there aint no full gig ide love to see this in full
2018 may 30th who is here and still has the Riot Faith ,,,,, and i still have all my early Records ..
daryl hodkinson These songs nearly make me wanna cry with every listen. They are metal monuments to me and over 35 years later they still shine on! Rhett Forrester and Mark Reale were such a big deal! Two of the biggest losses for metal pretty sure
Key words being "early records"...the speed metal sound they have had since late 80s and 90s with
bassist Don Van and the long string of newer singers...not so much.
I listen to early Riot on a weekly basis...one of my all time fave bands
Mark was one my closest and dearest friends. I loved jamming with him on stage but in a different band when he wasn’t playing with Riot. The man could certainly play mad guitar, but his personality was outstanding. when I called him in 2012, I had just missed his passing and was beyond heartbroken to lose such a fabulous talent and wonderful soul. Godspeed Mark and thank you for being in my life.💙✝️
Got this on Vinyl and have had all their early stuff 36+ yrs. Never gets old still fresh and Rockin' all these years later. R.I.P Mark,Guy, Rhett Thanks for all the years of Great Music.
Lou Covaris left physically yesterday 28-3-2020 went to find Mark Reale and Guy Speranza are together now detoo altons sounds! Icons, legends! Be at peace with God!
61 and still playing it loud 1 ,5,24.
What a great band they were so far ahead of the time, this still rocks almost 40 frikin years ago, the singer is amazing miss this music.
One of the best under appreciated rock bands ever..!!
All those classic Riot albums should be so much up there! Both with Guy and Rhett. Fantastic albums!
Love it, I know there are two different versions of Riot live but mine has this on it and it's the first thing I ever heard from riot..
RIP Mark Reale. Your music lives on.
RIOT/ANVIL/RAVEN in St George Theatre in Staten Island NY 1982.....it sucks to be old.
Man I'm just realizing I had at least three cassettes from Riot when I was a kid.
Still holds up pretty well. I mean, I recognize the obvious comparisons, and I think I can probably hear half of UFO's songs in Riot's songs, but they were a quality band.
Long live Rhett and Mark, wherever you are, you will live forever in our memory!
First song I heard from Riot. It was on a radio, I recorded it and I didn't know the name of the band. 10 years later I discovered Riot. I love this song but it is different from the other songs in the band. Perfect heavy metal.
THE BEST SONG FROM THEM EVER, RHETT FORRESTER WAS A GREAT LEAD SINGER , HE IS MISSED, RIP, RIOT RULES.
I am mesmerized by this video. This truly meets the definition of kickass 80’s hair metal! These dudes ain’t no posers.
Hair metal?
This isn't "Hair Metal, this is straight Heavy Metal, fucking ignorant.
Hair metal is the fluff lightweight crap that came AFTER this..this is real Hard Rock/Metal early 80s style.
Riot where / is a real 70s output. This is 80s Riot. They had amazing LPs from mid 70s to early/ mid 80s
Such a great band that had so much to constantly overcome. Their music was one of the best. This song has a lot of the feeling or Free/aka Bad Company in it. Its shocking they didnt crack the top 10 with it back in the day. I loved Guy's vocals. Rhett was like a shock when i first got this album he was nothing like Guy vocally, but it had a raw sound that worked really well for them.
I hate it when people try to compare Guy and Rhett. It's like comparing apples and oranges, they were both great vocalists in their own right. I may prefer the first three albums with Guy handling vocal duties, but Restless Breed and Born in America are still on regular rotation at my house
Riot basically got fucked over by their record label because they wanted to stay true to their roots. But their label wanted to convert them into a fucking glam band and Riot said no. So they got canned and had to continue on smaller independent labels
What I would do to go back to 1981-89.
One of my favorite albums, next to Born in America. Actually I wore out the cassettes and had to buy the records.
This is Bad Company with Noddy Holder...luv it..great vocalist....emotional,loud, and an effen great front man.....sad hes gone
Spectacular performance! I've been into Riot for about two years now and I am really surprised at the talent of band. They had awesome straight forward hard rock. I also love the rhythm section with Kip Leming and the great Sandy Slavin. Sandy has incredible feel and a distinctive sound when he plays the drums. He is my favorite Riot drummer. His performance in this video was just pure godly. God Bless Riot!
He utilized the jazz grip with his left hand. Brilliant drummer.
Sandy Slavin kix asss TURTSHELL!!!!!
Underrated band, at least here in Europe
Loved RHETTS Vocals. One of my first bands we covered a lot of Riot songs....crowd favorites!
Killer performance from 1982. RIP, Rhett and Mark. We miss you.
Classic AND Timeless
I was a young metal dude growing up in Montana, and I recognized Riot as being right up there if not better than any of the
nwobhm bands. Thanks somebodies God that Twisted Sister attained some popularity, but this band should have been there right beside them.
These guys kicked ass. Every song on Born in America kicked ass, period. The title track should’ve been elevated to a national rock anthem status. Sad that Rhett was taken so young. He was an awesome vocalist.
Rhett u are the best singer ever...
Such amazing sound quality for a recorded live show from that time. I wish i was alive to see this show
Great song!
Riot was awesome!!!!!!
Saw these guys open for Rainbow summer of 82. Awesome show!
Loved that album
Used to practice in the jam room next to Rhett when he had a band in Houston . Really cool guy, great voice
the voice of rock.rip
fucking perfect...\m/
One of my all time favorite live albums
Rhett had IT in spades. Such a charismatic MF, with a incredibly unique voice.
Hard Rock HEAVEN!!!
That's awesome Turtshell maybe 🤔🐢 Turtshell thinking yeah!!!
Absolute perfection
Wow... Rhett was spot on. Can't go wrong with twin Les Paul's either.
Damn what great hard rockin' sounds this band had both recorded and live, grateful I can still watch this, though I want more
Pinche bandota perrona Riot parte de mi juventud estas rollas siempre en mi grabadora en mi secundaria 👈👹 que recuerdos 👹🙏
Simply Fantástic this Band 🎵🎼🎶🎸😎👊
Pure magic
Never gets old!!!
A Very Special band, wonderful song!!!
Rare band in that they were absolutely top-notch even with all the lineup changes.
Ryan McNeila Cant agree more! They‘re a really big deal... Still listen to their old stuff from „Born in America“ and „Restless Breed“... Outstanding classic metal
would love to see the whole set footage , wasnt to keen on anyone replacing guy but what a darn good choice rhett was sooo darn good n such a loss too r.i.p to both great singers , come on some ones gotta be sitting on the full set version of this gig
I wish I new of these gys back then
Saw Riot on the Monters of Rock in 88. Pretty fucking good.
Eu vivia essa época, metal anos 80,Humberto metal
What a sound, such a promising band. It's hard to understand why they didn't get bigger. I love Speranza but I love Rhett Forrester too. Amazing.
I don't understand why these guys weren't more popular. They are way better than many more popular bands: Triumph, Zebra, I'm looking at you.
Goddamn i love riot so much
Yeah but stay out of my yard though!!!