Dokken June 6th 1988 Monsters of Rock Buffalo N.Y. 16X9

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Also that day...
Metallaica • Metallica Rich Stadium...
Scorpions • Scorpions Live in Buff...
and Van Halen • Van Halen Live in Buff...
The way I got the gear in (for this and a few other shows) is a funny story. I needed a longer rod for mounting the camera than I
used initially (40" rather than 14") but found the best way to get it in was to spray paint it white, put on dark glasses and use it to tap my way in. It usually precluded being searched when I did this anyway. I called it blind mans bluff.
I shot more minutes that day than I had batteries for, twice as many, so I put a charger in a garbage can in the concession area and dragged it in front of a power receptacle; had to keep going back and forth, sometimes during the actual shows, to switch out packs.

[@patton303]

To sneak a camera into a concert back then was a big deal and huge accomplishment.

[@Wykydsynr1]

And a tripod. That is way too steady. 😂

[@irocitZ]

I used to bring a disc camera for still shots if anyone remembers those, they were nice and small & easy to conceal. Also, I used to have a set of bar-noculars I'd wear around my neck in plain sight. They looked real but were actually hollow, the eye pieces were caps that unscrewed.

[@accountemail9712]

Hid a video camera under nachos one time. The crap we had to pull back then hah

[@patton303]

Account Email I was never brave enough. I did have a pair of tall boots that had Velcro straps on the inside of them and I could sneak a lot of booze into shows for me and my friends. I must have looked ridiculous.

[@accountemail9712]

@@patton303 nothing to do with sneaking anything in, but when I was 18, i took a 6hr bus ride to go watch Ace frehley play at the HOB. I was so tired and didn't eat that day, so when i got there, i figured I'd try to get a drink anyways. They had waitresses walking, taking orders and upon ordering, I proceeded to 'look' for my id. Man i looked and felt so stupid that i just ordered a Pepsi instead, but when she came back, she gave me a half n half. Even though it was heavy on the soda side, i had an awesome time at that show. Dude, i also got a 'fist clench' and wink by ace when he was jamming on my side of the stage. So tranquil

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

It sucks to think that Dokken were just one album away from being the pop metal kings of the late 80s and early 90s. According to Don Dokken himself, the tensions mixed with the drugs and booze really tore them apart.

[@geezberry8889]

George never woulda been on board with a Poison type album

[@Limited_Light]

@@geezberry8889 What makes you think that's where Don or anyone else would have tried to make it go? Have you heard his work with Norum, White, Baltes?

[@sbrave]

Yup, "snowed' hard this tour for them and most others.

[@SDTZM]

nah man… listen to Don’s solo album “Up From The Ashes” That album was pretty much the next Dokken album. Don said he had wrote most songs on that album while making “Back For The Attack” hell, some of the songs on that album were going to be on “Back For The Attack” To be honest im kind of glad it turned out the way it did… Mikkey Dee’s drum work on that album is probably the best in the genre, far better than Mick Brown’s drumming, and Mick is pretty good himself…

[@kyleellis7130]

Up From the Ashes is awesome! I listen to that album more than Dokken albums lol. Don did an awesome solo album. I'm born in 94 and that album came out in 1990 i couldn't believe it when i heard it for the first time. I thought it was a classic Dokken 80s song. Mirror Mirror. This is when i had Pandora. Now i have Spotify. I looked at the song playing and the album had Don Dokken on it. I also love the song Stay. The guitar intro in that song is so good. Wish they made rock like that today....im a classic rock, 80s metal and hard rock guy. My parents took me to see Styx, Foreigner, and Def Leppard back in 2007. Such a good concert. Jeff Pilson is now the bass player i believe for Foreigner hes really good. I wish Don still had the voice he had years ago but hey we all get old. George can still play. Im glad i grew up listening to good rock. 👍 🤟

[@HumanDegradation]

Without Warning 00:00 Tooth and Nail 00:40 Just Got Lucky 04:02 Burning Like a Flame 09:14 Into the Fire 14:30 Heaven Sent 20:28 It's Not Love 25:16 George Lynch Solo 34:19 Dream Warriors 41:40 Alone Again 46:00 Turn On The Action 51:35

[@sleepy_druid1001]

Thank you

[@jeffjackson9679]

Thanks for posting. But the last track isn't "In My Dreams", it's "Turn On The Action".

[@FelixtheMetalcat]

In My Dreams is 2nd to last if memory serves me well all these yrs later

[@sd83music]

Mr. Scary is in there also.

[@termsofusepolice]

This looks like a large outdoor venue. If so, I am assuming it was Rich Stadium. (I saw the Who and the Clash there in 1982). If it was Rich Stadium this concert did not take place in Buffalo NY it took place in Orchard Park NY.

[@TMoody]

Who is still rockin' with Dokken in 2020?

[@kurthanke5788]

No one, since they aren't performing right now lol

[@Dr.Jekyll]

You should be asking who is not, and then we can commiserate on the loss of appreciation for talent and dedication to craft. Almost anyone can use a thesaurus and talk (rap) to a beat.

[@Dr.Jekyll]

Kurt Hanke, Dokken’s MUSIC was clearly implied.

[@charliemale3674]

Absolutely lovin the spoken still 30 years later UK based rocker

[@firstdrifter]

I just pick up my guitar and start playing " unchain the night" almost forget the solo but, within 10 min I got it ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@kandonkane]

Bootlegging back in the 80's was an artform people! Absolute legend getting this on film my friend.

[@LucidVideoGuy]

Thanks.

[@cherobinson6371]

H yeah it was a serious charge and u could find places that sold bootlegs videos and records from behind the Counter.

[@dsvet]

Yeah you had to shoulder mount that huge camera. Could be seen for miles lol!

[@zacharygentle6548]

Bond James Bond lol. How'd they get this footage back then saw this tour in Seattle kingdome

[@Packer1290]

Especially since the cameras back then were the size of small microwaves. LOL!

[@nathanwalsh3028]

Everybody talks about George but nobody ever mentions what an Energizer Bunny and showman the bass player Jeff pilson was and is the same way to this day in Foreigner or whatever band he plays in.

[@richardjoslin2260]

Jeff pilson is amazing

[@jesseparrish9198]

Loved him in Dio!

[@raymondlugo9960]

Jeff can sing his ass off too!

[@emilymathews7073]

Definitely

[@Dr.Jekyll]

I’ll say it: George Lynch has done nothing of significant value since the second Lynch Mob récord and then skipping to Dysfunctional. Since those two records, I’m unimpressed from a song- standpoint. Sure, he can noodle, but Most people want to hear it in the context of a good song.

[@sandycis2]

Sad they have killed rock n roll with all their black rap crap.. Music is nothing like this anymore. These were the days of my life! I miss this!!

[@robertrogers2395]

You are 100 % correct Headbangers ball !

[@SZPWS1777]

I agree Sweetie, but maybe it's better that WE were fortunate enough to experience it? Let's go back to1986 just for a weekend PLZ !! Everything is on me, it'll be my treat. :0)

[@elvisbullets7382]

Ain't that that the truth. I was 23 then, the music and culture was way better!

[@kthrash9943]

Don't be such a Karen and just enjoy the music.

[@allsystemsgo8678]

@Zizzi's Genetics Go away

[@robertbishop5357]

In an interview with Don he was not happy about doing the monsters of Rock tour because they just came off of a 14 month tour. They we're burned out from the drugs and they he didn't want to follow Metallica.

[@VH-OU812]

I was only in 8th grade when this tour came around but didn’t go. My older brothers and their friends went, they bought me a T-shirt with all the bands on it which I still have and is in great condition...a little tight though 🤣🤣 I had shown my bros it not long ago and were psyched that I still have it. I cherished it for sure. It was all down hill from there, saved every one that I went too. Ok, enough about T-shirts..Great video!! Thanks for posting, loved it!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jayteesgear]

I was in FIFTH Grade and wanted to go SOO BAD! I do NOT think Metallica shoulda been on this tour though. Many said they Stole the show and it was for ROCK not Metal. Dokken RULED man!

[@jeffreymalcom1677]

Mick Brown underrated

[@oscarwilliamson885]

Totally! Watch the Philadelphia concert from '87. He plays open-handed on most songs. Don't see that much in "hair metal". And he hits HARD. Great drummer.

[@bigoal4866]

Him & Jeff were a rhythm section! Saw them at the Galaxy Theatre in the 90’s, Lynch broke a few strings & I still don’t know how pilson did it but covered him until they could get the guitar replaced

[@wendytipton6260]

Oscar, I think their talent is what actually separates them from hair metal. I used to use that term in the late 80s for bands that relied on appearance instead of playing ability. I have never considered Dokken hair metal , just a great hard rock band.

[@garychilders6634]

@@wendytipton6260 Exactly Dokken were great musicians didn't need a gimmick Lynch is one of the best guitarists ever.

[@wlaycook]

Mick’s kit sounds killer on this video.

[@jaysenst.charlesthelakehea9327]

I never understood why with the cash involved in this tour why a Pro-Shot film production wasn't employed for at least a few select shows, pick the best performances for a future release.

[@DannyGadish]

ikr

[@lrn_news9171]

Jeff Pilson claimed that the biggest regret with this tour is that the band wasn't in best form or at the top of their game and that they were better during the previous tour. I think they sound pretty fuckin good. This is one of Don's better performances. George was awesome as usual. Sounds tight to me.

[@jeff-ds2pr]

Yep. They were just about done touring for their Back For The Attack album, when mgt. talked them into doing this tour. They were burned out, and Dokken and Lynch completely loathed each other at this point. The band sadly broke up right after Monsters of Rock. Like a lot of posters say, they were probably one album away from being a name band like Motley Crue and Poison, but shit happens. Sadly, by the time they reunited, grunge had taken over, and most fans didn't care about them getting back together.

[@1FeistyKitty]

i saw them on this tour in LA - i was a big fan but honestly they didn't seem to cut through very well where I was sitting which was on the 50 yard line, front row in the stands, left side (right where the gates got busted down by Metalica fans). They didn't seem even close to being loud enough. Whatever the reason I wasn't impressed by the live performance, it was very weak compared to everyone else. I don;t know if Kingdom Come played or we were just late them not included. Metalica was also tough to follow which was part of it. I'm still a fan played the first 4 records a lot. This show seems pretty good. This is the first live performance recording I have heard/seen that is even decent IMO-- glad it's exists. The rocording quality is good enough.

[@tweak991]

@@1FeistyKitty we caught them in Houston on this tour. Don had a mini meltdown during their set, seems like they were having some monitor issues. He threw down his mic and stomped off stage for a bit. Bummer as it was the only time I got to see them. Other fun fact: Giant trash "fight" broke out later that afternoon and I was nearly hit in the face with a bottle of suntan lotion! It was at Rice Stadium and some people were throwing down those brown paper towel rolls from the upper deck, ouch!

[@Fearzero]

Can confirm. Saw them open for Aerosmith in 1987 and they were better.

[@erockscott1184]

Mick is spot on also

[@mr.logicpants2835]

Who is still rockin with Dokken in 2023?

[@9wild209]

Still do

[@BLSdarrin]

I just aw them with Lynch a few months ago in Oklahoma , I remember getting Under Lock and Key in High school in the 80's on cassette , wore it out

[@9wild209]

I got tooth and nail album that was a killer , George knew his old band Exciter wasn’t going anywhere so he came at the right time with Dokken .

[@novibist]

Ill do it for a lifetime

[@iLanFrid]

I'm here for George Lynch solos. Just amazing phrasing, speed and all around tone to everything. Lynch at his most prime here.

[@deedoubleu9202]

Looks like Eddie Van Halen, his brother Al, Valerie, and Al's wife at the far left of the stage watching the show. Al has the vest, Valerie a long coat.

[@dwibanten952]

RIP Eddie

[@michaelshields7777]

Looks to me like Alex on the far left with three chicks. Where's Eddie, unless he was wearing a skirt?

[@TurdFerg123]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@jamescon55]

Cool notice! IF you have the VH brothers (WITH Valerie) watching your live set? THAT IS something, RIGHT THERE, NOW! Wonder IF they knew TOO, that ALL DOKKEN band members were being LET GO, AFTER THIS tour?....So DON DOKKEN could put together a WHOLE NEW BAND..... 😕 TRUTH.......

[@DanteSpinotti1]

EVH loaned Lynch a bit of equipment on this tour. They had a much closer relationship than I knew at the time.

[@sammyt1995]

Everyone watching the show... Having a good time.. No cell phones... Must have been a good time back then. Great footage! \m/

[@matthewroberts20]

For sure.... the golden age is lost

[@arandommetalheadontheinter6249]

What's with this obsession on hateing phones?

[@thomash4447]

It was.....I was 17 at this time. The 80's are VERY sorely missed.

[@loveagainstgods5116]

The Lynch Code it was

[@arthurhall8238]

@@arandommetalheadontheinter6249 - Has nothing to do with hating phones per say. It's the fact that nobody on the planet can set their phone aside for even an hour to actually experience a show. It's now all about recording it to post or getting a photo to post. Nobody can enjoy the experience anymore.

[@RotterStudios]

THIS VIDEO IS GOLD! THANK YOU! Wish I could go back to that year! Great times!

[@attilaezsias2464]

I wish drums sounded like that today, you never hear this pounding any more :(

[@dadadruma]

YOU SAID THAT BROTHER Everything nowadays sounds overly processed aka FAKE, especially that thin hollow weak sounding snare, Only a small handful of drummers maintained that big drum sound of the 70s and 80s into the 90s Alex Van Halen, Neil Peart and Great Whites Audie Desbrow and maybe a couple of others

[@RetroMediaLibrary]

yep, mostly triggered/compressed digital bullshit today

[@user-lo1wf9nk4v]

Aldridge is still a God full of energy the best.

[@mattmidnight.666]

Go to a fuckin Steel Panther or Airbourne show, there's no difference, all of this is coming back

[@richardjoslin2260]

All 4 of these guys are legends

[@alexsaucedo8032]

Love me some old school DOKKEN Great band from the 80s. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@hberrocal]

Beatles of Metal in “One Live Night”

[@ricklittle4617]

Cool that he put the sheet on for a minute must have said something good saw Steven Tyler do that for a Banner I made for Joe Perry’s Birthday one time hung it on drum riser for everyone to see for two songs

[@avolite719]

... In their own minds.

[@ugaais]

Mick killing it on drums

[@LifeProducersofNewJerseyLLC]

This band was so tight, one of the tightest of that era too. Sad that they don't get along now and thus can't do the oldies circuit.

[@bigdaddycool4242]

They’ve done multiple shows in the last 2 years.

[@SDesWriter]

That can't do many shows because Don is TERRIBLE now. HE had surgery and has lost the top 1 - 2 octaves of notes (which is every song they recorded). He's fat, stands there looking lost, and kind of scats through the lyrics with a scratchy low voice. George has done a little playing with them, but it's just depressing. Lynch is still great, as is Pilson, but it's just depressing to watch.

[@Remco96187]

So true! The tightness totally came from Mick and Jeff. Mick, especially. What a beast. Best drummer of the 80's.

[@LifeProducersofNewJerseyLLC]

@@bigdaddycool4242 Its bad though, you can see they are not getting along and it is reflected in the music they are performing.

[@Uncle_Mark2600]

Wow, I saw this tour, with Van Halen headlining. Oxford Plains Speedway, Maine, cold, rainy day. Metallica was amazing. Dokken was great. Scorpions awesome. Good times!

[@brendanturcotte1351]

I quit my job to go to that show at Oxford Plains. Great choice. Made some great memories that day. Killer show.

[@hardasnails64]

I was there as well. Great show considering the damned downpours with thunder and lightning.

[@cornbobrimlove7892]

Such a better time back then. I miss it and would go back in a second!

[@peppelindh]

Mr Pilson is multitasking and is on fire! Thanks for the video!

[@SCOTTSEXPLODINGGUITAR-wc9to]

a bunch of us were at this concert kingdom come , metallica , dokken , scorpions , van halen it was ok i still got the t shirt i was 5 rows out on eddies side of the stage it was very hot that day the guy beside me passed out twice and had to be passed to the front we were all hungover from the night before partying i dont know how we all made it through the day/night thanx for posting Scott

[@BaronQ]

Tremendous effort William, especially reading your notes! Only tiny amounts of pro footage of thi tour exist. This is the best audio and visual of dokken on this festival tour. Kudos and thank you 🤘

[@dmanelectric6string190]

George friggin Lynch at the height of his powers!! Awesome show!!

[@dudefrombarrie]

Noticed that! what an absolute unit GL was..

[@Scottocaster6668]

Imo his height of power was Wicked Sensation ('90) that album F-ing rocks guitar wise.

[@darwinblinks]

good camera instincts, you pulled back to reveal the enormity of the crowd while they were chanting

[@TheLordGoat]

George was ravaged on coke and not talking to Don, Dons outfit was also offensive.

[@drkaplin98]

Seeing the later stuff, I forgot how good this guy could sing. No wonder the Scorpions had him doing backing vocals on their albums.

[@Dr.Jekyll]

But.... how could you possibly “forget” how good he was when younger? You haven’t seem to forgotten how good the Scorpions were. That’s like saying you forgot what it’s like to be home after being away for a while.

[@1FeistyKitty]

I didn't know about that but I recently learned he did vox on a few songs (recordings) in the studio to assist the band while Klaus was recovering from vocal chord surgery for which Don' says we will never hear - maybe they will release them some day - would be fun to hear.

[@9wild209]

What album did Don sing with scorpion?

[@fredacuneo5180]

Thanks for the vid. I saw the opening show for this concert at RFK in DC. Dokken was awesome. So were the Scorps. Liked your story about getting your mounting rod thru security. Very ingenious.

[@EvanDander]

I saw this tour at Alpine Valley. The incredible George Lynch was the only thing that kept them from being killed by Metallica fans. KIng Kobra was lucky to just get through their set

[@boopah4365]

Me too!..saw alot of shows at Alpine..grew up 4 miles from there..still live near it..only shows they have there now is Jimmy Buffet and Dave Mathews..

[@irocitZ]

@@boopah4365 that would be my personal Hell, and they used to call Heavy Metal devil music, ugh...

[@jayteesgear]

Metallica should NOT have been on the tour.

[@adamschwass8050]

@@boopah4365 I've seen so many good rock shows there. Lame shows now..... you're right.

[@boopah4365]

@@adamschwass8050 oh man the late 80's early 90's was the best time of my life...Party always ended up at my house cuz I basically live walking distance from Alpine..Now the only time I go there is to golf...lol.

[@alyssahudson1743]

I was at this show one of greatest concerts I've ever been to kingdom come dokken Metallica scorpions and van Halen

[@evankeal]

I always respected Dokken, but now that I see the bassist is playing Moog pedals with keys I really like them.

[@flashy5150]

I remember, I was supposed to go to this show and couldn’t come up with the money. I later saw Dokken open for Aerosmith at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto Canada.. I have that same guitar that George is playing here. I took the ESP LTD. 600ST Sunburst Tiger, took the neck off and put an ESP Banana headstock neck on just like George had on his early model shown here.

[@ToriS61910]

TODAY IS DONS 70th BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON WE LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT U NO MATTER WHAT😊

[@megawega6370]

I was at this show right on the barricade om front of George. Got there early so we could hit that spot. The security guard in front of us was cool as he kept filling our canteens for us. Kingdom Come was kinda boring. Metallica made their intentions known of taking over the world. Dokken sounded rockin, but you could see the writing on the wall that this band was not feeling it with each other. The Scorpions were good, but I was kinda burnt on them as I had seen them 4 times in the past year. Rudy threw his guitar in the air and misses catching it, and it nearly skidded of the stage. hahaha Van Halen was a lot of fun. I enjoyed this show more than the 5150 tour and equally as much as the 1984 tour.

[@jayteesgear]

I dont think Metallica shouldve been on this. Their promotors were being paid up the ASS and threw them into many spots they didnt fit with. It shouldve just been ROCK

[@clapstix3495]

Metallica and Dokken had the same management. QPrime. $$$$

[@bigboxes]

You feel sorry for the kids today. Yeah, they are gonna outlive us. But we got Van Halen and they get Drake. Doesn't seem quite fair. I'll take it though. It was a blast! I've seen Dokken twice. Once as openers for Judas Priest and the 1988 Monsters of Rock at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. 80k in attendance. Love watching George Lynch shred. Love it!

[@FelixtheMetalcat]

Well these kids dont know any better, its what has been pushed exclusively the past 25+ years and that is a shame.

[@jayteesgear]

Thank you guys for saying that. Im fully against Rap and its just PUSHED on people. Its fuckin bullshit

[@breakingthelaw7974]

Could not agree more I wish I had the chance to see my favorite bands like Dokken, Whitesnake, quiet riot, mötley crüe, KISS, Ratt and Twisted sister.

[@floodland3]

Saw this tour at Giants Stadium in New Jersey. One amazing band after another that day. The crowd was just nuts.

[@saltykrug]

I saw this tour in Memphis, TN

[@neilpartyka4423]

garbage raining down after Metallica

[@enzzthefink]

I was at Giants Stadium for this one. Great show, Scorpions were awesome as was Dokken but that day belonged to Metallica in my memory. People were raining over the walls when they hit the stage, fkn mayhem , miss those great days 🎸🎸🎸

[@EattheApple666]

@@enzzthefink I was there too, what a great day!!!!!

[@johncosimano1006]

The Giants Stadium show was great . Crowd was insane that day and tore the place apart during Metallica . Top tier started throwing food , drinks and paper towel rolls from the bathrooms at the lower sections . Nutty day to say the least . . The good 'ol times .

[@greglambert998]

I saw the Monsters of Rock show in the Meadowlands in New Jersey……..awesome show.

[@Rikrik1138]

If I would have put together a 5 band mega show like this in the 80s, it would have been Iron Maiden headlining, Scorpions, Queensrÿche, Dokken, and Fates Warning. That would have been a killer lineup!

[@jamescon55]

Yeah, THAT WOULD'VE BEEN KILLER 😏🤘

[@shotgunboiiplayz9547]

Judas priest as well

[@dsvet]

Think I'd do Maiden, Priest, Dio, Savatage and King Diamond

[@thorpenator9148]

Fates is my favorite, and have been for many years.

[@tomwisniewski8988]

This is so cool to see. I was 16 years old when I was at this show. I remember it being ridiculously hot that day and the security guys up front brought out fire hoses and doused us up front between bands. It's good to see the bands sounded as good as I remember.

[@RHM-up5hn]

Rock on people, I was there 16 years old.. Hot as hell day and it was father's day good time.

[@anthonyrivers1619]

That's awesome

[@FelixtheMetalcat]

Yes it was, I recall it clearly.

[@DiegoLopez-nn1ht]

George was on fire

[@ilyalead4blade897]

Dokken is such an underrated live band. all four of them are awesome. those vocal harmonies are unbelievably clear and precise

[@jpcampbell]

Saw this in Houston. Poor guys had to follow Metallica. But what a great band.

[@richardjoslin2260]

Metallica sucks dude

[@robertluna5816]

I was there at Rice Stadium , Houston,

[@devinspruill]

I was there too! Hot as F U C K

[@richardjoslin2260]

Dokken is a far superior talented band than Metallica was.

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

@@richardjoslin2260 Hold this Black Album.

[@erniethompson33]

Wow! I can remember being there! Told my kids about this concert and how awesome it was. Now I can show them! Thanks for uploading

[@schuey999]

They sound great, especially Don.

[@kevinkaatz883]

Dokken is solid. I used to talk to Jeff Pillson at LA Fitness, Van Nuys, circa 1996, but didn't put 2 + 2 together. We talked football, and he's a Packers fan. I used to know his wife Ravinder, from LA fitness Sherman Oaks. LA life, what can I say. And I used to talk to Rudy Sarzo at LA Fitness, Sherman Oaks, circa 1994, and didn't put 2+2 together. We had long philosophical talks about Cuba. U know he's Cuban?

[@curtis7539]

Was at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Think it was a great show !!!! The entire 65,000 seat stadium, one giant party.

[@orus68]

I was in the floor crowd at this show. Great show.

[@1970Slasher]

Went to the 06/25/88 show in Oxford, ME. pouring rain. Only saw 4 Scorps songs, and left before VH's shortened set. We were freezing. Metallica was crazy good.

[@jughead1019]

One regret I have from my younger years was not getting to see them original 4 of Dokken in concert.

[@robertharding8394]

i was right in front of goerge here

[@davidsamueld2015]

Saw them warm up for Aerosmith outdoors in Minneapolis. Killer

[@SKRooU2]

Man I went to see Dokken (Under Lock and Key tour) open for Judas Priest on the Fuel for Life "TURBO" tour in 1986 but Dokken cancelled because Don got sick. Man that sucked. Judas rocked though. We had a convoy of about 20 cars and drove 2 hours one way from Carlsbad NM to Odessa TX to see them.

[@madometal]

Mick Brown is a beast

[@bakurasplanet4502]

*Thanks man! Nice to see something else besides the Philadelphia show opening for Aerosmith.*

[@robintaylor4249]

Van Halen Scorpions Dokken Kingdom Come....I wish I could’ve been @ one of these shows monsters of rock 88. Unfortunately I was only 10 years old and no concerts till I turn 13.

[@robintaylor4249]

todd long I cannot believe I forgot Metallica FML good looking out and believe me shame on me.

[@anthonyrivers1619]

You go Wild Mick!!!

[@9wild209]

Seen Dokken in the 90s in Modesto ,Central Valley ca open up with Slaughter and great white .

[@drewrosecrans9728]

I saw This tour i was 21 years old and Saw them@ the LA coliseum LA CA July 1988 dokken was beyond awesome 👍👍👍👍 but rhe scorpions stole the show 💯 just like they dud@ the Us festival 83 👍👍👍

[@user-tv1le7sw2l]

I was at the Miami MOR. I'll say one thing Van Halen took a chance of getting upstaged, but IMO in Miami, VH had the best set. The crowd sounds amazing in Buffalo. Lynch is on fire like in Miami.

[@davesimone1419]

My god,God, was at that show. My buddy with me actually caught a pick from George lynch.

[@Gottoyzforsale]

Saw Dokken open for Loverboy 8/13/86 in Greenville S.C. on the under lock and key tour.

[@J24777]

Total Awesome!!! Definitely Rockin with DOKKEN!!!!!!!!

[@FelixtheMetalcat]

Thank you very much for posting this....I too was at THIS show in Buffalo, it was amazing. To this day, 32 yrs later, one of the best overall shows I have witnessed.

[@leecortez2159]

I was there in Houston TX at rice stadium monster of Rock kickass concert van Halen scorpions dokken Metallica and kingdom come kickass flashback good times and kickass concert thank

[@Fixxer315]

Whatever else you can say about Dokken at this time, you have to admire them for having the guts to go on after Metallica, who was on fire in 1988.

[@tjbrenna]

2 good bands that day. Metallica and the Scorpions. Van Halen could not match the professionalism and polish the scorpions had. The scorpions are tight when it comes to live shows.

[@richardjoslin2260]

Metallica sucks

[@tjbrenna]

Way to many fans say otherwise. I won’t even mention album sales because Metallica survived on fan base and loyalty.

[@freddyferrillo9704]

I saw this Monsters of Rock tour at Giants Stadium in NJ. Across the Hudson River from Manhattan. I went strictly to see Metallica back then. AJFA hadn't even come out yet. MOP was their latest release. Scorpions were good too! VH with Hagar I could take or leave back then. Hagar being in VH was still a new and strange thing for me in 88. But I'll always respect Eddie of course. Back in 1988 I felt like Dokken was soft and bubble-gum rock. I never got into them. But looking back on it.....all those bands on that tour are awesome. Including Kingdom Come...whom played first. You don't know what you got until it's all gone! I wish I could turn back time. I was 21 at this concert.i miss the 80's so much. Peace.

[@re8746]

What I would do to go back to 1980-89.

[@antitroll890]

Quite possibly my all time favourite performance of Dokkens If I remember correctly they shared this stage with Van Halen, Scorpions, and Metallica where they absolutely gave all of them a run for their money.

[@charliemale3674]

Saw these for the first time Wembley arena UK March 1988 supporting acdc loved it and instantly became a fan

[@kevinkaatz883]

Never get sick of these songs

[@LOKISlog7]

At the Detroit show (PontiacSilverdome) George stood as far off stage as possible; he only stepped out and up for his solos, and kept as far away from Don. You could tell something was up, and it was disappointing to see - but they did sound great, as did all the acts. Especially Kingdom Come and The Scorpions

[@rickjames9507]

Just read that Mr Lynch was severely depressed during this time. Must have been hard to be so awesome while feeling dispirited.

[@lrn_news9171]

Maybe he's full of shit. Difficult to know who's actually telling the truth

[@jamescon55]

Well, kinda hard NOT ta be "depressed" when you are told at the last band meeting that "EVERYONE IN BAND is basically being LET GO, EXCEPT for the singer BUT? Are required to fulfill the contractual agreement of performing at the Monsters of ROCK, right BEFORE being "let go" so the lead singer can put together a WHOLE NEW BAND..... Yeah 👍 "Think?🤔" I'd be a bit depressed, too......

[@ryanbradley5891]

I believe because I was at the Philly show of this tour and he sat on the drum riser for 1/3 of the gig.

[@MetalMcfly]

@@jamescon55 Said someone who wasn't even there yet spews some crazy rant BS. Bro, nothing you said makes any sense. I was at the RFK show in D.C. .... I PROMISE you, you are delusional. Don't comment on YT in the future plz.

[@nashmanzl]

More than Woodstock '69 this is the concert I'd go back in time for. The Original Monsters Of Rock Tour. Dokken was the band I would have been looking most forward too in those days, but other than Kingdom Clone, the other bands on that ticket AND the albums they were touring! Love at First Sting, Master of Puppets, 5150 with Sammy Hagar, and of course, Under Lock and Key. Where the fuck is my time machine?

[@robkay3172]

I just watched the 'Into the fire' video and I truly realize, cocaine is a helluva drug.

[@ToriS61910]

This was 23 days before don’s 35th birthday btw

[@translationstations]

Awesome! Was there for this that year @ Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Miss those days.

[@strickland306]

Me too... and it was HOT!

[@alexsaucedo8032]

GEORGE LYNCH. GUITAR GOD. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 ONE BADASS FUCKIN GUITAR PLAYER 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@joeblough261]

I saw an interview with Newsted and he said he felt really bad for Dokken because they had to follow Metallica and people were pelting them with trash and such. Crowd looks pretty damn into it here.

[@bradley.loveland]

Pilson is a work horse~ excellent background vocal as well

[@joemartucci4786]

Great show. This how a rock band should look on stage. Bassist Jeff Pilsen rocking 7 svt 8 x10 cabs & one looks like a 1 4x10 cab George with 5 full Marshall stacks & 2 half stacks..lots of energy nobody staring at their dirty sneakers playing through combo amps. Not saying they’re using all of it but it looks cool as hell. I’ve talked to Jeff & drummer Mick Brown a couple times. Very down to earth cool dudes. I remember this show in my back yard in Buffalo New York.

[@kevinb7126]

They had to follow Metallica at the height of their powers on this tour.

[@rwazny]

I was there! George Lynch side.....row 3-6 depending on how the crowd pushed! lol

[@-RAMS-FAN]

Wild Mick Brown on drums ladies and gentlemen

[@lrn_news9171]

Not their best setlist. Kiss of death, lightning strikes again, when heaven comes down and unchain the night should have been included

[@LiveCuttz]

I was at this show. Metallica played 2nd on the bill right before this set. Fun times

[@backtothe80s97]

Who’s still loves this in 2022??

[@Velkro5000]

Bassist is rockin

[@73DER]

Una de las mejores interpretaciones de George Lynch que he visto.

[@jerektimentwa8747]

I was 16.. Monsters of Rock Spokane Wa.. Joe robie stadium

[@mikelambert8324]

Joe Albi Stadium

[@chadstokes6532]

That solo from Lynch was Insane

[@MarcOlivermusic]

I thought the same. That solo with a close up and good sound would be gold

[@erockscott1184]

Jeff Pilson always the king of prancercise.

[@richardbelisle7626]

Don D. Interview..Full in bloom 2021 : "I don't know anyone who can sing that high anymore." Uhh Klaus Miene Rob halford bruce Dickinson ect ect....

[@jamescon55]

Lol 👍.....Nahhh, NOT Don DOKKEN man! Puttin his big ol foot IN HIS MOUTH on top of his high horse again! Lol 😆👍 NOT DON!....🙄

[@MichaelVLang]

Saw MOR at the Silverdome, 2nd row. Crazy show, Scorps were so loud. Dokken kicked it hard, Mick Brown was out of his mind. So was George Lynch. The lead singer from Kingdom Come, wherever he went everyone flipped him off, pretty humorous. They weren't bad, James Kottak on drums. Metallica was raw and superheavy. My left ear was probably permanently damaged from that day. Missed VH to go see Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea at Pine Knob. Thanks for the upload!

[@adamschwass8050]

Silverdome was a great place for big shows. I was up close for Metallica/Guns/Faith show. Love Pine Knob too.

[@GregoryMarone]

Toilet paper fight first night

[@StONed-mb1iv]

The only cell phone back then was at the jail.....

[@csanchez8365]

Jeff Pillson is a hyper dude! Badass tho.

[@darknes7800]

Gotta ask......Were you in a private box with the video camera? Cuz back in the 80's the VHS cameras were BIG and it looks like you used a tripod ! Cheers !

[@michaelshields7777]

I saw thie concert when it came to Spokane, WA on July 20th, at Joe Albi Stadium, and it was my first major rock concert I'd been to. Dokken was good, although you could tell that they were not getting along too well, especially Don and George, as they would avoid being near each other during their set. Also, when George did his guitar solo, he had his back turned towards the crowd the entire time, but other than that, they sounded good. Metallica was on fire, and they blew an amp on stage, which went up in smoke, hehehe!!! Scorpions kicked ass as usual, and Van Halen rocked the place! I didn't realize they were hiring extra people afterwards to help with dismantling the stage, load out, etc, and they paid you with a free t-shirt and around $100, or so. Best concert ever!!

[@timeboy8770]

Damn I wish I could somehow zoom in on the crowd. I was at this show and went down to the floor for Dokken. I was 17 and afraid of getting crushed near the front during this set.

[@matheusmuniz3120]

uma das melhores bandas dos anos 80!! 🤘🏼