NIGHT RANGER Brad Gillis talks Ozzy, Eddie Van Halen and more...

[@SGobuck]

Brad is one of those guys who listened to all the right records, learned all the best licks, added to and improved upon some of the newest ones also. There isn't anything this guy can't do with a guitar! Nowhere near the recognition he deserves! Most people don't realize, but anyone who plays guitar, we all do! 👍

[@georgebarry8640]

He certainly was and is an inspiration to me,too! I always enjoy his playing and singing in the band.

[@Meatball2022]

He should be in the conversation when discussing top 10 of all time. He’s highly underrated.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Brad Gillis, an underappreciated guitarist. He did a remarkable stint with Ozzy given the circumstances.

[@Toddzilla1967]

I get his reasons why Nirvana sounded refreshing, but it’s a lot of the grunge stuff that pushed me to find other rock stuff. Dream Theater is my favorite discovery out of that search.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@Toddzilla1967 Nirvana was for simpleton rock fans..who wanted to go back in time....I am glad it ended.

[@brookt3497]

110% agree

[@BrianBarnhouse1]

Such a cool dude, and GREAT guitarist.

[@scottwhite2757]

He is a great guitarist very likable guy for sure..

[@matthewh.9544]

His partnership with Jeff Watson was a great guitar duo.

[@seanmerriott535]

Probably the best duo of all time

[@duaneraymond4252]

@@seanmerriott535 I agree...

[@matthewh.9544]

I wouldn't quite go that far, the guitar partnerships in Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Priest are just as important.. But it's all down to personal opinion.

[@duaneraymond4252]

@@matthewh.9544 You're right, I got carried away a bit. I meant to agree Watson and Gillis were great, but Tipton and Downing and Maiden's boys are fantastic as well.

[@careful...Icarus]

Equally righteous shredders. Saw them twice on the 7 Wishes tour. Most excellent. Then many moons later saw them at a casino in the 2000s but w/o Jeff. Mr.Teeth,now flashing poses and veneers in Whitesnake,his stand in was ok but to my ears didnt gel with Brad. Good show tho. Seems like a cool dude.

[@barthunt8640]

I met Brad Gillis and the rest of the band a few years ago. Brad was one of the nicest humble guy I’ve ever met! Great guy!

[@ligamentpull1]

Legendary Guitarist who was extremely instrumental in the 80's Hard Rock/Metal-Era. Brad's tone and style had always been unique and memorable.

[@mikemedina9902]

80's music will never die. Had the chance to met Brad here in Puerto Rico, what a nice down to earth cool guy !

[@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump]

Le distes un besito a Brad?? 🤣🤣

[@mikemedina9902]

@@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump casi 😂😂

[@MM1717mm]

dude has a good energy for someone whose been around the game as long as he has .... thanks Brad (and night ranger) for a special time i had in toronto about 35 years ago 👍👍🎸🎶

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Brad doesn't seem to age, proof that guitar playing keeps you young.

[@patricksheppard585]

@@LarryFleetwood8675 Larry completely true…he just keeps on rocking and putting out great material…. Why in the world wouldn’t fans rock gets our fans of all ages appreciate his plane and his there should say the stuff he’s putting out that’s awesome keep on doing it Larry… True rock ‘n’ roll fans will always support an honest to the core guitar player !!!!!

[@RKDriver]

"In this day and age, people just want to relive some old memories, be positive and have a good time." Truth

[@christhembones8244]

His playing on Ozzy’s “Speak of the Devil” is one of the greatest hard rock live albums in my opinion.

[@guitarslim69]

One of my greatest influences when I first started playing guitar.

[@whatarefriends4]

Agree

[@AngelofAnguish]

In my opinion, the 1982, MTV televised concert, SOTD, was Ozzy AT HIS BEST! In my opinion, THAT concert ranks WAY, WAY, UP THERE with '70s Kiss, '70s Alice Cooper, and early '80s AC/DC!

[@DoktorDamage]

Yup!

[@bensepulveda71]

Indeed, the sound coming out of those Boogies on the intro to Symptom of the Universe still gives me goosebumps to this day. 🤘

[@Bernz66]

Bought “Dawn Patrol” solely on the album cover….. best decision I ever made…. Still one of my favorite albums!

[@ReubensLair]

Brad's playing has always inspired me and his performance on Speak of the Devil is legend....and the tone!

[@YAMISOOLD2009]

I loved this interview. I actually haven't heard Brad interviewed too many times. Usually Jack or Kelly do the talking. Brad has aged like fine wine and is a killer shredder. Love Night Ranger! Thanks for posting this!

[@AntaresRecords]

Brad was a great replacement for Randy, he absolutely killed it with Ozzy and became a huge inspiration from that point on!

[@raymo6795]

i think Brad did the album of Sabbath songs that Randy did not want to, and it is a great , forgotten about album. I have the CD....remember those? It is not on iTunes.

[@SteveOuimette]

Being a Bay Area guy myself, I saw Brad play with Ozzy when they came through the Oakland Coliseum and he was incredible. HUGE shoes to fill and he had what, a week to learn the parts? If he was nervous he never showed it and he did Randy proud by playing the iconic parts while still retaining his own style, which is absolutely unreal. I've spoken to Brad several times and he's always such a cool dude. Love it!

[@hansvandermeulen5515]

@@raymo6795 randy had died and Ozzy didn't want to release a live album with Randy recording right after his death nor with Ozzy songs with another guitar player. So it was an album with Sabbath songs, recorded over 2 nights.

[@guillermo3564]

@@hansvandermeulen5515 you need to get up to speed on your Ozzy knowledge. The live show of Sabbath tunes was planned before Randy died and it wasn't even Ozzy's idea.

[@raymo6795]

@@hansvandermeulen5515 I have heard several different accounts. Who really knows what the truth is…in any case, it is a great album Brad Gillis sounded great on that album.

[@seanmerriott535]

Such a cool dude. I ran into him in Florida in 1993 and told him Night Ranger was my first fav band and he sat down with me and had a few beers and we talked about every album. He made me the beer though … which I was happy to do!

[@jdawg55598]

Ya right an I was his limousine driver

[@Alliejen12345]

When Brad plays live today it’s clear he’s enjoying being on stage. Most guitar players know not only his talent but his contribution to his craft. But the casual fan has been cheated by the music world for not making him more appreciated He’s one of the best to ever pick up the instrument. Just like Jimmie H and EVH, Brad is an innovator of the guitar.

[@leelauder4411]

What a Career!!! What a solid guy! What a guitarist and songwriter! What a BAND!! Was front row in Montreal when you just got with Ozzy!! Incredible!! Dream career!!! Glad it's comin back!!! Peace brother

[@Mike-oz5pp]

Brad Gillis is a legend, he is "the guy" that took over or filled in for Randy Rhodes, was on Ozzys 1st live album, the list goes on. Soon as he was off that tour he & NR dropped their 1st album & went & opened for Kiss! I mean come on, he was doin all that strait outta the gate. The man does not get the credit he deserves imo, was in the same league as EVH & RR, enuff said

[@sdc7823]

Ooooh! That's a bold statement but probably true. Brad can definitely shred. Along with Neil Schon and I would add George Lynch, too. Phenomenal

[@CaptainVelveeta]

The comeback of the 80's rock/metal bands is because Gen X parents brought our kids up on all that music and the success of the comebacks is testament to the musicianship of the music...it was, and still is, great music.

[@imandan1966]

relax Francis

[@CaptainVelveeta]

@@imandan1966 ummm...relax "Frankie"???...don' do it?

[@ron1106]

What Brad said at 5:00 is exactly right for me! My first concert was Midnight Madness tour in Japan in 1984 when was junior high school kid. Now I am around 50 and father of two high school kids. I went to their show again in 2018 in Tokyo they played all tunes from Dawn Patrol and Might Madness. The show was awesome. I sang those old tunes loud and raised my hands through the show. It was so fun. I felt I was meeting old friends of 80s. Please keep rocking and we all hope you guys start the tour again playing 80’s old school songs.

[@guitarrocks7776]

“Bradley? Bradley Gillis?” -Sharon Osbourne I love Brad Gillis, he’s incredible on guitar. He’s one of the few that made me want to get a guitar with a Floyd rose on it. Night Ranger is one of my all time favorite bands.

[@edwardcowardin4014]

Loved Night Ranger in the 80s and still do!!! Would love to see them back together again!!!

[@akjeff64]

Just saw them in concert here in Alaska last weekend, awesome show! they still have it!

[@paulc9434]

Brad was one of my favorite live players in the 80s. Never missed his shows, he and Jeff Watson never and I mean NEVER missed a note! Cool stuff!

[@TheCjbowman]

Brad is criminally underrated - man, he kicked ass filling in for Randy(RIP). Love his playing style and ethos as a rocker! 🤘😎🤘

[@andrewbecker3700]

Brad is probably one of the most under appreciated or underrated shredders ever to take the stage. The Speak of the Devil album was a staple in my teenage kegger rotation!

[@kimrice394]

Jumps into Ozzy, makes one of the best live albums of all-time! No biggie, moves on. Top 10 Metal guitarist to me.

[@4deuce31]

The best decision Brad ever made was to leave Ozzy and go back to Nighy Ranger. He's an amazing talent. We ended up getting great songs from both bands.

[@joestoen8681]

Don't agree. Could of been recognized better with at least one or two studio albums with Ozzy. No disrespect for NR, they're a awesome talented band. But Ozzy has way more fans and does bigger shows. I feel Brad never got the recognition he deserved filling in for the late great Randy Rhoades. But he could of been a Randy where he would of earned sharing the spotlight. Jmo

[@1000poundsguitar]

Loved his playing at this time man he kicked ass. The Hearing Aid sessions were sick. Brad shreds

[@markd9410]

So glad I got to grow up back then. He’s right, it was so much fun. I miss it.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

In the late 90's a friend of mine's band was opening up for NR in Prov RI at the Strand. I went along because my band wasn't playing and teched for my bro. NR did a 2 1/2 hr soundcheck. I got to hold and strum the red guitar with the early Floyd. That was a rush.

[@rootdoc1997]

Brad Gillis is one of the best guitarists. Very underrated. Have seen Night Ranger many times and met Brad, he is a good dude too

[@RollieFingers59]

Guy is just an absolute killer player - much respect

[@Mofokkachris]

This guy has got a ton of positive energy, and seems very humble. Much respect.

[@jeffjeff4477]

Had the Ozzy Live album. Constantly listened to it, incredible guitarist

[@johnstarace8369]

I’m that 40-60 range who loved the 80’s, I was blown away by your first album, Dawn Patrol, it rocked something awesome. I was just starting to play guitar then and I loved your leads, learned them all note for note, lol. Stay cool 😎 and… \m/ Stay Metal \m/

[@TheCjbowman]

Brad's awesome attitude and fun ethos comes through in his playing. Emblematic of the kick ass guitar slingers of that era! 🤘😎🤘

[@billsimmons5186]

He's The Real Deal for sure !!! 66 yrs young and Still Rockin America!!!

[@seabasssimpson4547]

We saw him play with Ozzy at Irvine Meadows (It was later released on MTV) and the entire place was blown away by this guy. Nice to see he's aged so gracefully, something most of his contemporaries can't say.

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

My best friend and I got to see Night Ranger on acid. Brad jumped on top of our table at “Carravan of Dreams” and played the solo to Rock in America. His guitar neck was literally in my face while he played. A moment we will never forget.

[@DanAbrigg1964]

Great music never dies. Night Ranger is one of those bands where their music holds up over the course of time. Because, they wrote some damn good rockin tunes. Keep Rawkin Night Ranger! You still have lots of fans that love you're music.

[@heavyagnelli1973]

Night Ranger played at Disney World for my Grad nite, in 1983. They played three sets, and I was right up front each time. Just epic.

[@doc25000]

There ain't nothing like 80's metal, I grew up thru the 80's in SoCal, i've seen tons of shows from KISS & Motley Crue to SLAYER , TESTAMENT, ANTHRAX, LAMB OF GOD, NAPALM DEATH, To a BIG 4 Show in SoCal April 2011, There will never be another decade like the 80's

[@azbluesdog]

First saw Mr. Gillis at the North Dakota State Fair before a Night Ranger gig that I would later attend. He must have been sizing up the competition as there was a local battle of the bands in progress. I’m guessing he didn’t pick up any new whammy bar tricks from me when my band hit the stage. 😝

[@daveg4236]

Hopefully he learned from you not to overuse it. Oh wait

[@Catdad76801]

Love how Brad plays! Always tried to play like him.

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

Tragically underrated guitar player. And damnit I had one of his signature black and red Fernandes strats with the preamp in it. Sold it. Kicking myself ever since.

[@cskibb67]

One of my fav players from back in the day!!! Rock on!!!

[@stormchaser419]

Thanks Brad! So many memories of cranking Night Ranger in my 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix and Dodge Dart.

[@laceyvickers4768]

Definitely one of the most underrated guitarists ever..!! His playing on speak of the devil is totally EPIC..!!! A real guitar hero.... rock on Brad....

[@edlaw51501]

This recycle series is great ! You guys are interviewing the "guys" who were relevant and so important to the sucess of some of the greatest 80s bands, this episode with Mr.Gillis and Dana Strums story on finding Randy Rhoads for Ozzy standout and are such fun and so interesting to watch, thank you and please keep episodes like this coming 2 thumbs up and a shout out to Brad Gillis who I've followed for years because of his time with Ozzy and filling in for Randy after his passing. And that Brads still going strong after 40 years.

[@80smetalrecyclebin]

Glad you like it. We enjoy bringing it each week.

[@luisvillarreal5262]

I've never heard anything bad about Brad Gillis throughout his entire music career. Brad is awesome. He's the first guitarist I've heard doing those signature trills with the whammy bar. He did a heck of a job on the Speak of the Devil album/tour.

[@heavymetal8655]

Thank you Mr. Gillis & all the members of the band for the memories. You guys ARE & always have been my favorite. Keep on jamming my dude.

[@justtellusthetruth3672]

Gillis seems like a really cool dude. Glad t hear they are back together and doing well and when I get depressed the medicine is listening to some 80's music.

[@Lionsidiot]

I lived in this time of the 80s as a teenager and I must concur, the music of the 80s was the best. You had the metal scene exploding, hair bands that were just fun to listen to, punk rock for your inner angst against society and its rules, and new wave for crazy drugs and feelings. It truly was a remarkable time. That being said. I have a lot more respect for people that were rock idols back then still putting out new stuff that rocks. Brad Gillis, while being a remarkable guitarist, is still living off the hits of the past. Same for Jack Blades. They're not pumping out new stuff, continuing the creativity that made them so remarkable to listen to in the first place. I'm glad nostalgia is paying the bills for them and allowing them to live comfortable lifestyles. However, for me, nostalgia is great for certain moments, but it never keeps my attention. The past is the past. I love the time, and have many fond memories. I occasionally love living the life through the music once again, but make no mistake, I appreciate those musicians and artists that continue to make new music and push frontiers. Music wasn't something to just pay the bills and survive with. It was an art, and for some bands, the art of creating still means a lot. Not so with bands like Night Ranger, def Leppard, Or Motley Crue. These bands are just trying to suck whatever dollar they can from the fans who still wish they lived in the 80s. I however do not and will not fit into that category. I would rather see a band like Queensryche who continues to push creativity, then a band playing hits from a time I might have enjoyed, but have grown out from. This is my opinion for how I feel about this. I don't expect many to agree with me, and I do expect many will comment about how my feelings are shit. It is what it is. To me though, without growth there is death and my aim in life is to grow beyond the nostalgic.I wish no ill will to Brad and Night Ranger, or bands like them living on the nostalgic dime. Good luck to them all. Keep doing what you do. Obviously there's a market out there for it. I just wish the drive to remember was equally applied to doing something more.

[@YandTIII]

Nirvana etc just made me delve deeper into my appreciation for Night Ranger, Giant, Tesla & Y&T. The Gillis Floyd Rose innovation & the Gillis/Watson duel lead guitar attack was brilliant. GREAT live band, too.

[@MRCATL3]

I love this man. He had a really tough gig in stepping into Randy's shoes. He absolutely nailed the live record

[@tino0217]

I Remember me and my cousin got a dui listening to "touch of madness" goin down the strip. Those damn 80's

[@darykinnaman2319]

Brad is awesome. The fact you figured so much out in your room just playing is amazing. I play piano and I never had the kind of talent. You must have worked real hard, you are an amazing guitar player.

[@vincerusso5619]

I loved his Floyd Rose anecdotes… he’s speaking my language 😎

[@bigpoppa5732]

Brad rocks!! He saved the Ozzy tour.My friends girlfriend used to babysit for their manager.The first two Night Ranger records are great !! Him and Jeff Watson did this dueling guitar solos that compliment ed each other's style.Good times!!!!

[@Bo-Yan]

Very cool and honest interview with Brad Gillis, that charges me with so much positive energy and memories from the 80s! Thank you Brad and all team guys, for making this interesting video! Greetings from Bulgaria from one of 80s music and Brad's guitar playing! Be healthy happy and blessed, and the same for all the people around you too! :-) We love you much!

[@cupidhart-james4277]

I saw NR last night. Great show! Paid for VIP meet & greet. Worth every penny!

[@petestanton1945]

I didn't meet him, but I got an awesome autograph on my Ozzy SOTD lp cover @ Guitar Center Concord CA. Thanks Mr. G!

[@joebalusikiii5811]

Brad....us 50-somethings NEVER LEFT. I just wish radio would catch up to the quality music on SOMEWHERE..., HIGH ROAD, and DON'T LET UP.

[@euandrecampos]

Legend. Thank you sir!

[@danielmacias8333]

I still remember that concert in El Paso back in 1984, Brad was ON FIRE!!

[@rdefabri]

Just caught Night Ranger in NJ, absolutely amazing live band, they were great!!

[@johnabbottphotography]

Easily one of the most under-appreciated guitarists anywhere. I recently saw a clip of him playing at a festival and was just blown away. The man has done his homework!

[@russellcarter1872]

I’ve always loved this guys playing. Speak Of The Devil is kick ass! Night Ranger is a great band.

[@shizzle7642]

Still have pictures from camera I sneaked into show circa 1983 of Night Ranger,,, those were the days! Love to see them again❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@johnraffin9937]

Credit due. Brad filled in after Randy died on tour. I saw it. Brad Gillis played every note perfectly! He carried Night Ranger!

[@herbcanter2114]

Randy's stuff isn't difficult , it's all very well known patterns and scales .

[@johnraffin9937]

@@herbcanter2114 Well, since I am a lifetime subscriber to Mediocre Guitar Player magazine, it's all difficult for me! LOL

[@shlepmessing8703]

I don't think I've ever heard this guy speak publicly... and I loved NR's music. Seems like a good and articulate guy.

[@elvinpena8788]

In 2004 I used to play bass quitar in the Bay Area Premier Black Sabbath Tribute Band "Speak of the Devil".... One night we had a gig and the Rooster Roadhouse in Alameda, Ca.... Brad Gilis showed out of nowhere, climbed on stage and grabbed the guitar from the guitarist and started playing "Symptom of the Universe" riff without asking or saying a word to no one. and just like that WE ALL started right on the beat on cue without a glitch as if we had rehersed that moment a thousand times started ripping into it so fucking hard. He even extended the solo and the place went fucking wild. Scott "Ozzman" Tonkin the singer out of instinct ran and grabbed the drummers Rototoms and drum sticks, placed them by his mic and started playing them during the bridge and solo(s) (his first time doing that). It was a true Speak of the Devil moment in my life... Just like any other asshole of a person he is (typical guitar player), Brad placed the guitar on top of the amp with the volume on(Feedback galore) and left without saying a word to anyone in the band or looking at anyone in the band or shacking hands or any acknowledgment.

[@caboluna2927]

Everyone has their fav guitarists. Gillis is in my top 5. Easily.

[@duaneraymond4252]

Brad's Speak of the Devil (NOT Ozzy's) was the first time I heard a guy play like that, with a Floyd. Always liked Brad and his style with Night Ranger and Jeff Watson's tapping. He and Jeff complemented each other perfectly...

[@Solar-Busters]

I'm a Huge 80's guy, saw them in concert way back when but I had no clue that they were all back together again but now that I'm much older, I agree with Brad 100% that good ole, kick ass rock & roll is making a big comeback ! I absolutely hated the grunge crap, yelling & screaming vocals, the talented ones all overdosed or killed themselves, what does that tell ya ?

[@AndyK.23]

Sounds like a smart dude too! I still get a kick out of seeing the Dawn Patrol album art pop onto my phone or car's screens!

[@fivestring65ify]

Brad's an amazing guitarist. Way underrated.

[@claudiogomes7547]

Brad man you’re a very very talented musician and plus you’re the only 80’s rockstar who looks incredible good,the others look like old grandpas but you look so fresh and young! Amazing!

[@pskully57]

I'm still snapping and popping my Floyd, and Kahler too!

[@Tipp_Of_The_Mitt]

I was lucky enough to see Ozzy with Brad, Rudy, Tommy Aldridge and Don Airey May 30th 1982 at Castle Farms Music Theater in Charlevoix Mi.

[@metricdeep8856]

Speak of the Devil was the first album I ever bought...I played it for years as a young kid. I know every word Ozzy spoke, every note Brad played and every noise the audience made....I can spot the tone/vibe of any one of those songs. Brad rocked it and it stands up to this day as the best live vibe in my opinion. More than one mix of that album is available.

[@theloneangler3320]

That's awesome 😎

[@WEROSOLO]

Got to hangout with him for a little while back in the day. A genuine super cool dude. Nice as he could be.

[@leswadley6792]

Huge influence on my playing! His choice of notes in his solos are incredible! Thank you Brad, you have definitely made me a better guitar player!

[@iwilrage]

my favorite guitarist...the whole reason i play

[@TheCountofToulouse]

I saw Night Ranger back in 2003 or so, in a casino in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. They were originally supposed to show up in like February but the weather was pure crap...I figured they would cancel, I mean, its a small gig...but they came back in May and I was so astonished. I saw a WHOLE bunch of concerts at that particular venue, Ratt, Skid Row, Sammy Hagar, Godsmack etc, but Night Ranger had it together. It was the entire band, original members and it was fantastic. The songs were tight and they sounded great.

[@funneverendspodcast]

I've met Brad once before and he's awesome!

[@greggcox2122]

brought Night Ranger down. I can't believe he talks Eddie and Floyd Rose. Play in dives.

[@greggcox2122]

Really? 70 to 90? I'd do 190 . Cocaine and meth don't pay well.

[@ckmoore101]

Brad did one of my favorite solos of all time. "I Need a Woman".

[@ivoted7199]

Brad Gillis. One of Rock n Rolls best "nice guys" and baddass guitar hero's.

[@todddickinson3262]

Fantastic interview!! Been a huge fan of Brad’s since the Speak of the Devil album, and the classy, yet on point job he did filling my idols (Randy Rhoads)shoes…

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Randy could never be replaced is what i was told by some kid when I was buying Blizzard of ozz in 1982, and he turned out to be correct in a big way. Randy is an all time A leaguer, ozzy never sounded like that again.

[@herbcanter2114]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Some young kid told you that huh ? Brad killed it because Randy's stuff is extremely conventional and easy to play . The Crazy Train solo is the easiest of all , that's one of the very first solo's guitar teachers show you .

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@herbcanter2114 not sure what that has to do with anything, because as we know Ozzy never had any albums remotely approach.the level of BOO or DOAM so the kid endrd up being correct. As you know, Randy was incredibly knowledgeable on music theory so his stuff should be easy to play because he could write stuff using a variety of things to make it simpler. In fact typically when someone isn't very knowledgeable as my guitar teacher Said their stuff will be harder to play because they can't write as well and make as fluid and struggle to find a simpler way to do something. Since you play guitar you know Eddie van haken is also extremely conventional and easy stuff to play. Brad is also on record saying he could never write stuff like Randy and the bootlegs also indicate Brad did a good job but he did make mistakes in fact Dave Mustaine made a comment about it. Actually the first solo I was taught was stairway to heaven and then Ain't talkin bout love.

[@granthaskin7021]

What a legend. Still play Dawn Patrol weekly, what an amazing album!

[@timroelofsen1563]

Brad Gillis is an amazing guitarist! 🎸

[@garyhundsrucker7771]

I remember when I was 30 in 1990 after I got sober I went to a Steppenwolf outdoor concert they had hundreds of 60 + yr old bikers all rockin out and thought that was cool and they made me feel young in comparison.Now that I'm turning 61 today I can be the old coot in the audience!!My only regret is that I didn't go see more live concerts and the dozens I did go see were just a blur of drunken craziness ! 🤘

[@llcruize]

CRIMMINALLY underrated guitar player. I think more people are finally giving him his due, but man, absolute beast if a axman.

[@Paulydg30]

one on the best bands and guitarists ever

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Speak of the Devil was my Sabbath Introduction. Brad is like a superhero to me.

[@jasona5806]

So happy I caught them performing Dawn patrol and Midnight madness.. straight bad ass

[@codacreator6162]

Way underrated guitarist! Brad Gillis is amazing!

[@AnonYmous-jp8uu]

this dude gets it. always has been such a smart guy in his career. I got one of the first Floyd bridges with fine tuners, from a luthier who knew Floyd. HE had one of the first batch non fine tuner versions.

[@johnnyhunt9447]

I Absolutely am a Brad Gills and Night Ranger Fan this is Great Brad is Unbelievable the first time I got to see him Texxas Jam with Ozzy I had seen Ozzy in Dallas in January same year Randy Rhoads was So Amazing so yeah I didn’t know about Night Ranger yet so I am watching Ozzy 2nd time that year and Brad had to have had a ton of things going on but I remember going Ok who is this I have Brad as one of my Rock Hero’s and Night Ranger kicked my Ass My Favorite concert’s I was also a Sammy Hagar Fan Loved him and Night Ranger opened the Funniest concert’s I just saw Night Ranger end of last summer for my 9 th time Some of their Great shows Seven Wishes Tour I Love Man in Motion they played a free concert downtown Dallas A Truly All American Great Band their twin Guitar Attack was Better off The start was Incredible Jeff Watson Amazing Jack Blade’s and Kelly vocals Perfect

[@stevestarr6395]

Brad’s a great guitarist and still remember seeing Night Ranger on MTV for the first time. WOW!!