Dokken - Kiss of death Live Philadelphia 87

[@daronolenus3911]

That is simply the most badass guitar intro ever. 🤯🤯🤯

[@sdfire5103]

2:16 Him hitting those notes live always get me. Dokken will always have one of the greatest vocals of any metal band in history. That mix of rough and royalty. Unforgettable.

[@Bridgebain]

Ionian (I) Dorian (II) Phrygian (III) Lydian (IV) Mixolydian (V) Aeolian (VI) Locrian (VII) Lynchian (XXX)

[@ftechone]

One of the few bands from this era that you can play their music on ANY rock radio and it still stands up! ROKKEN WITH DOKKEN SINCE 85!!!!

[@kamikazekrush3758]

Still true in 2021

[@karenmonson9893]

Also 2022!!! These guys were really "hot" back in 1987!!! ( I'm not talking just musical ability either)!!! Fun to watch a band with so much energy and enthusiasm!!! Like the nice guitars they had back then!!! And of course those leather pants!!! Can never get enough of those!!!🤘🤙👍

[@lesterawilson3]

Saw Dokken in 2019 and well... the music still stands up, but not his voice. Oooof... doesn't help when he's in his 60's and power dragging on a cigarette before hitting the stage either!

[@johnspradling7208]

Back in the 80s, ears rang for at least a day, now concerts are not even near as loud, Dokken rocks🤘🤘

[@Markis5150]

I remember hearing this tune as their opener back in 1987 here in Fresno when they opened for Aerosmith. The sound that night was electric in the arena,especially on this song. George's guitar tone was Godly and they set up the sound so perfectly that night. There was a slight echo bouncing around the arena to go with that tone and my friend and I had our jaws dropped,maybe we were in the perfect spot to have that sound hit us so well but man all we could say was fuuuuuuuuck! I have never heard an electric guitar sound so great on one song like this one that night. It was totally an out of body experience. Swear to God it was just crazy. I"m 54 now and I will never ever forget that moment when they opened with this tune, Lynch was and always will be a Guitar God but credit to the roadies too,they just nailed the sound fucking perfectly.

[@zerohedger68]

I saw the same tour and thought the same thing. What an opener. And then Aerosmith opened with "Toys in the Attic" and I liked that guitar tone even better. Great show.

[@J1Z06]

I saw Dokken opening for Aerosmith in New Haven, CT. What a show!! When Don could sing. These were the days!

[@djamo1969]

I saw that tour as well, but Don had laryngitis and George’s amp blew in the middle of Mr. Scary. He was great, other than that. Aerosmith brought it that night, though, and I met a future girlfriend with whom I’m still friends with to this day at the show, so it was a great night!

[@chefdave971]

one of my favorite 80's bands, playing my favorite 80's song. i miss the music and bands of the 80's. kinda wish i could go back in time.

[@kylekenan2321]

We all do

[@tedstandingcloud2998]

I wish I had a time machine

[@borndriver]

Don's voice is Mindblowing! George's guitar skills & tone are Suhweeeeeeet!

[@dkn1976]

Awesome quality - this is how I like to remember Dokken...

[@markpalio5713]

BEST SONG on the Album! Saw that Tour in Phoenix-Didn't EVEN Stay Around to see Aerosmith! Don STILL had His Voice Then!

[@guitarsiren]

This song is AMAZING!!! Dokken rocks!

[@twoo57]

I've always heard about dokken. I knew about them just never got into they're music. First song i heard was "Alone Again". That song kicked ass, then i heard this song and it blew my mind. ROCK ON!!!!!!

[@ArubaG]

Don dokken is a hell of a singer!!! Boy he can sing good!

[@kimherrera4151]

This music needs to come back

[@breid1966]

I got to see this concert and it was totally incredible! They were on fire that night!!!

[@carbonite1994]

George Lynch swag level on a trillion

[@michaelhaines9796]

Opening for Aerosmith on their Permanent Vacation tour. Dokken supporting their Back for the attack album as well. Saw them at The Forum in Los Angeles in 1987.

[@seekanddowhat]

saw Dokken in 84 with Dio,86 with Judas Priest,88 with Aerosmith,88 with Van Halen,95 with Bon Jovi and 03 with Scorpions,never sen them headline, always opening for somebodyelse.the one tour I remember them headlining was in 99 when they had Reb Beach on guitar and was out of town for a week when it came through town

[@richardwarfordjr.5622]

These were truly awesome years

[@V3ntilator]

Dokken without Lynch, is Queennsryhce wirhout DeGarmo.

[@CJEstradaMartinez]

We can also include RATT. They're not the same without DeMartini or Crosby.

[@MattVanPerry]

Tbf though the don dokken solo album up from the ashes sounds like a dokken album but no lynch mob albums ever sounded like dokken

[@macocwbyz72]

Don could still hit those notes back then. George is great, one of rocks best guitarists ever.

[@St0ney416]

Wow amazing.George Lynch is so underrated.

[@johnh9507]

he still is not equal to randy rhoads

[@mastercurrent5430]

He is not underrated at all!

[@thejeffrandallproject6470]

I don’t think he’s under rated at all. He’s considered to be one of the greatest guitarists ever, and receives lots of praise and admiration from musicians and fans from all over the world. Everyone knows how great he is.

[@scottdunn2178]

1987... I was 21, and played lead guitar in several local Phoenix bands. Those were the days. Great memories 🎸

[@DamageIncFib]

great song.completely original metal sound with blistering guitar and vocals.....I first heard a cover of this song at DIrty nellies and was blown away.That got me hooked on Dokken for awhile...great music

[@StephenAnthonyMusic]

The bass player definitely had his wheaties that morning.

[@mikemears3414]

+StephenAnthonyMusic That kick in the beginning had me rolling.

[@perfektspace]

And by wheaties you mean massive amounts of cocaine.

[@god6384]

jeff pilson is amazing and underappreciated.

[@justice_productions_]

That’s Jeff Mother Fucking Pilson!

[@uroslazovic9632]

There is an interview where Don says how much energy Jeff has. He said that he meditated and practiced a lot each day. Now for that substances you've mentioned... Hehehhehhe 😁 that just adds to it all I guess

[@TheRageaholic]

Christ, all you can hear is a WALL of Lynch. No ego there.

[@TrochezCovers]

love it, those marshalls in Lynch deserve every bit of spotlight in the mix.

[@shanetune1]

Albums were recorded that way too, so no surprise there.

[@alaindewitt]

Why would you want it any other way?

[@Fireglo]

@Alain DeWitt because metal sounds better with audible bass guitar?

[@dankk2754]

The Rageaholic oh hi there.big fan

[@Tireshredderjoe]

Wow I had it on low and I needed ear protection!-Miss the 80s and this great music! Rockin with Dokken!

[@jonathanbreland8260]

One thing i can definitely say. Don Dokken was on his game. Killer Band for sure.

[@FernM912]

I saw them and many of the great metal bands in the 80s. Dokken and Judas Priest where my favorites. Always gave an energetic, intense concert. Dokken was also one loudest bands I ever heard. I’d be very surprised if those guys still have fully functioning eardrums.

[@southplnk]

20 years later & this song still rules

[@xxxunset]

Fucking awesome, I feel alive. George doesn't have bones not only in his pinky to play like that but also in his legs, look at his rock poses, Madonna's jealous. Jeff rocks. This song is my morning coffee.

[@JuneFSU]

I remember getting the Back for the Attack concert t shirt when this killer album came out. Love this album so! 🔥

[@steveouk90126]

Amazing how few people know this song is about AIDS.

[@williamdon3442]

Really???

[@fzr1000981]

Duh

[@chrisoakfield9799]

Feels like yesterday when this record came out. I'm getting old!

[@ekurea-mimi]

It's amazing to be able to perform so perfectly live.

[@BlackAxes]

The song Kiss of Death is from the Back for the attack album, Dokken's best! :)

[@metallooney]

ROCKING WITH DOKKEN!!!!!!!!

[@Shevaron]

It was because of this song a learned how to play guitar. love the pinch harmonics in the verse riff.

[@RexCars1]

The band was really rollin here... And Don's voice was still great... This is them probably at the top of there game.... Great post.. ( would love to see this on DVD.. )

[@RevitupPhil]

This was at the Spectrum, didn't they open for Motley Crue??? My ears still ringing from the Spectrum.

[@markkoltiska9262]

It was aerosmith.

[@GMHG777]

Loudness opened for Motley when I saw them on Theater of Pain at the Spectrum.

[@reska200]

I grew up in the 80s, but didn't come of age till the 90s. Couldn't have attended this concert in Philly but about 10 yrs, I went to the Electric Factory to see L.A. Guns, Warrant, Winger, Dokken et al, and it was a total blowout. Thought I'd never have another opportunity to ever see these guys, still reeling from seeing them all like together like that.

[@madometal]

some of lynch's riffs were razor sharp double edged sword....ya don't wanna fuck with him.....

[@chargrave6004]

Beast from the East was the first time I heard Dokken, one of the best live albums ever, two decades later it still gets played it a lot.

[@kristianduvall7326]

Jesus, Raw Grainy Video and Sound= Still Great :-)

[@patmix]

yeah right gr8 clip god blesss the 80's

[@markdehamelahotamail]

...................with his music AND his looks!

[@unclejoe5364]

George playing lead and rhythm.

[@headbangerbunny]

wish i could have been there. that would have been awesome!

[@rokkenron]

I was there in the front row!!!! 11/10/87 at the Spectrum in Philly!!!

[@captainam3r1c4]

Great video. Thank you for posting.

[@segawttnl]

Don's voice is shot now! It's too bad he was EXCELLENT in the 80's. Also "Up From The Ashes" album ROCKS!!

[@dougthetechguy5005]

Dokken would have been nothing without Lynch

[@vandenbos6401]

nothing but good songs, gearge lynch is good, but he did not write the songs

[@shamrock32]

I love Lynch but not true, Dokken still put out great stuff after he decided to leave, The "Lightning Strikes Again" album is fantastic.

[@MGB18]

@@vandenbos6401: Lynch co-wrote many Dokken songs. But without Don's voice, there is no Dokken.

[@oeight74]

OMG I just love the white boots. They look so great when your prancing around the stage!

[@666angelripper666]

One more wonderful underated band. Hail US metal! You rule!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

@reska200 that would be such an awsome show i want to see winger i got to see motley crue , dokken (with john levins on guitar) poison and sabastian bach

[@evolutionmb]

Don sounds incredible in this footage

[@ozzy1351]

I was there............WOW does it bring back memories!

[@mylovesongs2429]

I went to the Dokken/George Lynch show here in Vegas last night. Don sounded NOTHING like he does in this performance. OMG. He couldn't buy a high note! He is 68 years old now, so it's not his fault. If not for the backing vocals from his bandmates, the songs woulda sounded unrecognizable. George played with Don's band for two songs. He stole the show, and was the star of the night!

[@0themanticore0]

Plenty of rock/metal singers are in their 60s - 70s and sound fine.

[@williamdon3442]

George Lynch- Number 1 80s guitar player

[@profsteel8217]

A guy named Randy occupies that seat.

[@cameronclark390]

When you record a live dokken video do me a favor and only show me a close up of George Lynchs fingers

[@michaelpalm2210]

I saw them on 12/31/87 new years eve with aerosmith...man they were good

[@panchocerdadrummer]

impecable

[@Jay-lh2nt]

Awesome stuff ! TOP NOTCH ! "DOKKEN " IN THEIR PRIME

[@chrisghanem6277]

These guys were definitely one of the better live acts in their prime

[@atlasofrock]

LYNCH É UM MONSTRO!!!!!!!O MELHOR DO HARD ROCK JUNTO COM VAN HALEN!!!!!!!

[@steclark8]

What can I Say about Dokken but you always Be Rocking With Dokken, I Was @ that Show got Laid !!!

[@guyfred666]

i love all of Dokken songs,but this one is specially amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TrochezCovers]

44 people were kissed by the Death

[@rawkneepea5973]

Fuck yeah! Don Dokken had those high screams at the end that are the perfection of raw vocal power!

[@swissrockchick470]

absolutely KILLER 🖤⚡🖤

[@scootterpootter]

Was at the Detroit show a few days later, and man, they were on fire. They showed Aerosmith how to put on a show and play. But, all that energy apprently came from the hatred that George and Don have for each other. I was glad to finally get to see them live, and at the top of their game. I've seen them since then, with George and Don tolerating each other onstage, but you can feel the tension. I've met George a few times at his solo shows and at a couple of guitar clinics, he is sucha humble and unassuming guy. He even let my play this guitar as we were sitting around after a clinic, and it plays like butter, so smooth. :-) As much as I loved Dokken back in this era, I enjoy Lynch Mob even more, when they have Oni Logan singing.

[@jamesjean3546]

Truly a fan of Dokken

[@Merijustus]

A true legend of the 1980's guitar (AXE) csc/09 in Lynchburg v.a. (u.s.a.)

[@cskibb67]

Saw this tour Dokken Loudness and Poison opening!

[@LadyNightOwl63]

I Love this tune!! Dons voice still kicks ass!! Love it!!

[@hypnicjerk7614]

Don Dokken and George Lynch..........enough said

[@michaels2boys]

Exellent observation! Some people are'nt happy unless they're miserable! This band thrived on animosity.

[@TrollHunterxXx]

Lynch pumping out some of the tastiest licks to come from the 80s

[@michaels2boys]

I saw them a few days earlier in Richmond Va on this tour.

[@racemay4787]

love it. xxxxx

[@justinhorton4914]

He looked so cool hitting that high note and it was easy also George Lynch with them guitar skilllzz

[@StangQuest94]

Perfection!

[@Barbarian646]

Lynch is on fire here. Is a show when Dokken were headlining or a support act to someone?

[@kristianduvall7326]

Aerosmith was the headliner.

[@michaelpalm2210]

I saw them open for aerosmith on december 31st Worcester

[@frankfires89]

thanks..

[@TheDexil]

DOKKEN ROCKS 4EVER!!!!!!!!

[@waterboy87825]

Tama made some of the baddest drum rigs in the 80's. i love that set.

[@CaseyJonesaustralia]

Yeh, i gotta get me some of them!! it sucks being 16.. and not having all the music, tours, and clothes etc.. doesn't help i'm in australia... *sigh*

[@moronpolice]

Dokken is touring this summer with Poison and another band. Tix go on sale April 5th in Atlanta

[@satchbooggy]

from extensive observation i think george and vivian had 2 of the fastest left hands in the late 80s haha

[@paddytguitar]

Definitely and love your videos btw!

[@RobKingRC]

the good ole days !!!!! *****

[@blindintexas66]

Best solo ever!!!!

[@kyle45shreds]

does any one know if i can get this concert on dvd? ive seen a bunch of videos from this concert on you tube and was wondering what dvd this is from

[@seekhim777]

WILD that was ROCK

[@ericou812]

don is wearing shades because he has chinese eyes from being stoned

[@tl46]

love this song. George Lynch is awesome. Kind Edward is the best in my opinion. George Lynch and Warren Demartini are so great also.

[@BigtimeJuicer]

The music of this time is so great, we're not even paying attention to how bad the hair styles were. George Lynch has to be one of the 5 greatest of all time!!

[@DELSOL6251]

相変わらずかっこいい😘

[@mhiegl]

You should realize that this is a bootleg, not a pro-shot video for release. It appears to be captured from the Spectrum's internal video system.

[@williamweiss6128]

Pilson!! Dynamo!! Great singer. Don's mic went out at MOR, he took over, easily sang lead for a bit.

[@LightfingersKlepto]

People didn't get it... This is what Trump meant by make America great again... Make it 1980's metal again

[@chrisbianco]

Yess!!! Maybe you should run for president

[@kylekenan2321]

And I don't get how people don't get it.