Badlands - Winters Call-Live-89

Shot in Bakersfield opening for Cinderella. This one is classic..Jake loses power a couple minutes in...When he comes back on stage, he and Ray(R.I.P.) argue(jokingly)about where to restart. Ray wants to start over, Jake doesn't, says they don't have time. They're not on the same page because you see Jake rolling his eyes when he expects to go into solo, Ray keeps singing. Jake walks off and hides behind his amp in embarassment. They all laughed about it when we watched it on the bus after.

[@sixstringbluesify]

This band is such an inspiration for me...my perspective on music wouldn't be the same without them. The way I play guitar would not be the same without Jake...and what a voice.

[@eyeinthesky6372]

Absolutely one of the VERY best hard rock albums i ever listened to. Every song is amazing, it's almost 2018 and i still crank up their self titled album 'Badlands' RIP Ray

[@Merijustus]

this man we know as JAKE E. LEE is one of the greatest guitarist to have picked up & played a guitar !!!! thank's 4 posting this classic BADLANDS song a live one too.jake proves he is the man when his stuff cut's off and doesn't let it get at him !! atrue musican at work !!! amen to that !! csc/09

[@oilcan00]

So true.....Badlands was a a decade late. They would have been HUGE in the 70s!!!!Probably bigger than Zepp. What a talented band.

[@theaterdreamer]

These guys were just special. Thank you so much to all the guys that it’s the rare Badlands footage being uploaded. I am a HUGE fan, and turn people on to the band whenever I can. It’s hard to find their debut or Voodo Highway on CD. I don’t think they’re even on iTunes. Ray and Jake were just that rare musical marriage that, while it lasted, made incredible stuff. Ray Gillen has one of my all-time favorite voices, and Jake’s one of my biggest influences as a guitarist. Jake E. Lee should be every bit as famous as Eddie was. Sharon and Ozzy shit all over him, and when he had a good thing with Badlands, the label just gave up on them. Then Ray died. I’m so damned thankful for the music they recorded together. I listen all the time, and remember that great time. RIP Ray.

[@warborn_inc.]

So glad I got to see these guys twice. Such a massive band

[@realrocker777]

Of all the bands and celebs I ever met, Jake was the nicest and coolest person of anyone. I first met him when I was very young and I have never forgotten how overly humble and gracious he was. He's the anti-rockstar... the anti-ego, the absolute kindest person. I met Jake when he was with Ozzy, so I never met Ray. :( But I did see Badlands at the Troubadour once, so it remains a golden memory as well. :)

[@RandyRocketMetal]

Too bad this excellent band never got the attention they deserved. Badlands probably were one of the best bands from the late 80's. R.I.P. Ray. Can't wait for Jake's new album this year! Btw: 5:33 Jake's daughter, Jade.

[@musicalSFCat]

Had the fortune of seeing Badlands twice in the S.F. bay area, back in the late '80s. These guys kicked "big time" ass!!! R.I.P. ~ Ray Gillen

[@oilcan00]

Jake is quiet... Ray was one of the nicest guys you could ever meet........Just a great Human being. R.I.P.

[@diabel1969]

Have always been a fan of this band, saw them play years ago and never forgot the strength of this band, especially Ray's voice.. RIP... Thank you for sharing this...

[@1alexkeeper]

that last guitar solo is pure perfection in hard rock school!way to go Jake!

[@Jessebueno21]

I met Jake E Lee at the now LONG GONE Cat Club in New York City in 1990...I totally agree, the nicest guy you will ever meet in your life. And Ray was sick as Hell with the flu that night and they still played a great show.

[@rilianriggs4620]

I'm proud to say I was at that gig in Bakersfield with some good friends..Tangier opened up out of blackness, completely dark and they blasted a tune called Ripcord as they hit the lights. Scared the shit out of me. I've been to A LOT of gigs, Danzig, Pantera, Dead Kennedys, you name it and this show was by far the loudest. It was so loud your body is screaming to you "move away from the sound!" I'll never forget it

[@shanzilla]

Im with you, so true. These players tune down so low they have turned the guitar into percussion instrument. They cant fill or solo. Say what you will about the 80's & all the over the top images, but the dudes could play.

[@eddiemuniz443]

Badlands original record label was TITANIUM, distributed by ATLANTIC records.

[@MrLefty91]

damn Badlands opening for Cinderella , that must of been hell of a show.

[@ufgtr1992]

It's all good - I think Great Radio Controversy is nothing short of an absolute masterpiece. One of the best hard rock records of all time!

[@ufgtr1992]

I saw that same show in Jacksonville, FL. I can't say for sure that Badlands blew Tesla away, but they were fantastic, and proved at that show that they were deserving of more than just an 'opening act' slot. Great music, powerful songs, and the amazing vocals of Ray Gillen - R.I.P.

[@runrunrun6777]

Thanks so much for all these great Badlands videos!

[@311superfly]

GREAT VIDEO!I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE JAKE (BARK AT THE MOON) AT THE OMNI(20,000 FANS) AND BADLANDS AT CENTRE STAGE ALSO IN ATLANTA WITH AROUND 2,000 OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS WHEN I WAS IN HIGHSCHOOL. JAKE STARTED A SONG(DREAMS IN THE DARK I THINK) AND HIS GUITAR WAS SO OUT OF TUNE THEY STOPPED AND RAY SAID THEY WERE GONNA KICK HIS GUITAR TECH'S ASS AFTER THE SHOW.JOKINGLY!TAKE TWO. HADN'T EVEN HEARD THE ALBUM YET.JAKE BLEW US AWAY WITH HIS RAW TONE AND RAY.WELL RAYS VOICE WENT INTO MY SOUL! 2MUCH

[@rockdaddio]

Saw the same dead air happen to Molly Hatchet a couple of years back. Bobby Ingram's amps went dead in the middle of a song, the difference being that he had a melt down on stage and Jake didn't let it bother him.

[@verminfawlty-arat.5650]

Thanks for sharing.... Ive never seen this before

[@JuanPiVlok]

I miss this band. and specially I miss jake e lee music.

[@joeseymour4073]

Jake E. Lee's guitar at wide open throttle until the fuel cut off. What do you do? Power up and floor it! ( ;

[@NouveauGod]

How Can Badlands open For Cinderella!? Both Ray(RIP) a Jake Are Phenomenal!!! Met Both Ray And Jake..Great Chaps..Although Jake is Small and quiet!

[@davidmeissner5010]

Ironically I was sitting on stage right at Tom Keifer's piano when this happened. I heard it was a battery that came out of his wireless transmitter. Seems like the video edited out Jake kicking his stack and then laughing it off.

[@ccbloody]

Or These will be the day the music die.Bye Bye miss American pie.But The Rock is still alive and well.Hail The Badlands.Ray Gillen We all wait to see you in Heaven.

[@eddiemuniz443]

Heads could Roll for that Mishap!!!

[@ZZzzbbssmmm]

I knew Ray briefly toward the end. He considered me his friend and was truly a great guy. I walked in on him in the green room after he ran off of the stage during a show one night. He didn't see me watching him. He was ripping the place apart obviously really upset. I assumed it was because he couldn't hit the highs. He died not quite a year later and now I wonder what his rage that evening was really about. RIP Ray..

[@Wanloqz]

R.I.P Ray Gillen..

[@raaresh]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE RIP RAY

[@PEDROCLASSIC]

yeah badlands actually opened for cinderella along with bulletboys and winger at the shoreline in 89.back then nobody thought how talented and bad-ass badlands were in terms of musicianship.people were into glam metal like bon jovi.

[@ObltKG4]

So sad I missed them in Toronto in '89. Will always regret this!

[@theaterdreamer]

I missed them in Dallas. I also missed Savatage in Dallas. Both times I had tickets, but had to pass because I was sick. Badlands didn’t tour much for Voodoo Highway, from memory. I never got to see them, and then Ray died. And Savatage? Two months after the show I missed, guitarist Criss Oliva was killed by a drunk driver. I’ve always regretted missing both those shows. I’m right there with ya, David.

[@ObltKG4]

@@theaterdreamer gotta remember these when deciding to go places.

[@theaterdreamer]

BTW, I’ve seen a lot of shows, in person and on video. I’ve never seen a complete failure like that. Jake was about to unleash some righteous fury, and his cabinet just gave out. Some roadie, or the sound engineer, got their ass chewed after, no doubt. But the band were pros about it.

[@econoroller]

the rumor was (because of his voice) that he was Ian Gillan's brother. Not true. Just another guy with comparable talent. He was really good, and made a big impact in those days. He is sadly missed.

[@99cachorro]

awesome guitar!

[@argmannen]

What is Jake up to these days? He was a big inspiration back in the 80:s...

[@LadybugsTX]

Damn, I miss long-haired pretty boys in leather pants so tight that if you close one eye and squint they disappear.. Having said that, I also miss real musicians..

[@lucaschris]

4:43 Jake is so cute

[@870expressmag]

Hey Oilcan. Do you know if another band by the name of Arc Angel was touring with them at this time or did a few shows with them?

[@wfo662002]

MrCheezenutz-What`s the name of your awesome/killer band????????????GOOF!!

[@bwlong]

Jake eats eggs and hangs out with me. We are old friends and chill while jammin'.

[@tinkie]

u cant hear his voice

[@zw331]

Loved Badlands! Even learned a few tunes on my guitar...I must saY that my friends band opened for them and I roadied...Jake was kinda rude...rockstar attitude

[@hastyberford]

Jake E. Lee = one total badass.

[@zw331]

Vicious Rumors New Years Eve at the Stone in San Fran 91?92?

[@misanthropic2]

I was at that concert,..i coulda swore that happened during the intro to devils stomp and he started over from the top. meh maybe i was too high

[@prutters]

Badlands is great! If you like this you might like Red Rocket here on you tube.."I got a date", "Concrete boots" or "All by myself"..

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Man, Jake has got one NASTY ASS fuckin' guitar tone here. And I mean nasty ass in the best way possible. His tone cut cut through steel. Sure beats the drop tuned, no mids crap that's so big now.

[@7u6y]

Ray's voice is simillar to Robert Plant.

[@osborne1971]

Funny story - when I first met the band I was so drunk I pulled on Ray's hair to get his attention (i'm 5'9" he's like 6'4") and he just touched my chest and said "dont pull the hair" then we chatted and he was totally cool! He had a line of women around him - yeah - he was definitely into chicks! Great singer and person!

[@TANKHEAD2008]

this cant be reel that is so painfull if it it is

[@SonnyGTA]

@gypsytwig exactly. What the HELL happened. I am ACTUALLY going to try and bring the vocals back! Have something brewing.... 8)

[@crush927]

What was the deal with Jakes Daughter Jade was Jake a single Father. She says he is such a rotten father yet he kept her close wher he could see her at all times it seems. I have seen alot of old footage of Jake and Jade is in there somwhere in alot of the clips

[@SDMFAnthony01]

@7u6y NOPE...better than plant's. ; )

[@CStreis]

Too bad the guitar is drowning out Ray's vocals.

[@Olegunja]

I feel sorry for all of you who bought my phrase so cheap. I love Jake. And he used to tell me to practice a bit harder. And I did. Eventually, I've become a better guitarist than I was years ago.

[@Olegunja]

Now I know I'm a better guitar player....

[@j.c.mhardcoremetalfan413]

Al Mal lol yeah ok that's a good one

[@warborn_inc.]

Cool story bro

[@theaterdreamer]

Let me just save you the fantasy. No, you’re not.