Doug Aldrich talks about working with David Coverdale, Ronnie James Dio and Glenn Hughes

The Jeremy White Podcast presents Doug Aldrich!
Doug Aldrich has played guitar for Ronnie James Dio, in Whitesnake with David Coverdale and with Glenn Hughes in The Dead Daisies. In this clip, Doug discusses the differences between all three iconic singers and how they are totally different from each other.
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[@sweetwilliam5150]

Doug is the Michael Anthony of guitar players. Very humble, refuses to sling mud at anyone and a complete badass at what he does.

[@ericsivilla4091]

Doug is a Monster guitar player, and such a humble guy.

[@michaelmcclellan1362]

the first show i saw when i moved to LA in 86’ was Lion and i knew Doug was head and shoulders above other LA guitar players back then

[@alu.304]

Doug is always so positive about everything and everyone. Just seems like a no-ego dude🤘🏻💪🏻👍

[@LEEFORDJAGG]

Totally agree. He sounds like a great guy to hang with.

[@alu.304]

@@LEEFORDJAGG I think about a "Super Group" of Doug, Rudy on Bass, Andy LaRoche on other Lead, and Tommy Aldrich on Drums. Not sure on who would Vox but damn, wouldn't that be an impressive lineup. Throw in One of the Appice Bros😱😱😱 Like a 70's - 90's Mega Group Project. All dudes with zero ego as well🤘🏻

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

I was told Coverdale is a royal ass. Just what I heard

[@alu.304]

@Ace Courage he's old and a bit ornery now but he's not a bad dude.

[@ColtonBeasleyMusic]

Absolutely! Anyone who can shred with the best and biggest like that, then just be a regular guy and have a beer with a fan is the most legitimate type of rockstar.

[@BJM3497]

Doug Aldrich is one of my all time favorite guitar players. He’s so damn talented and so down to earth!!

[@juliemathias7509]

And a hot guy!!

[@stratcat1962]

DA is massively talented & seems very down to Earth, like a regular guy. He reminds me a lot of Jon5 in that way - a guy that's seen & done a lot but very personable & real. The kind of guys that you could hang out w/and have a beer & a lot of laughs. That's not too common in the industry.

[@hespelerboy1392]

It’d be REALLY cool if when you guys ask Doug a question... that you let DOUG answer the question. Just a thought lol

[@jeffrojacobs8094]

No whammy, No tapping, No appregios, just badass gunslinger guitar playing. Love Doug Aldrich!! Edit: I was at that Troubador show It was (Wasp Armored Saint and Odin) It was a halloween night and a very successful blood drive for the red cross. So yeah' jus say'n.

[@AGDinCA]

This Dead Daisies album is so damn good! If you haven't heard _Holy Ground,_ you are missing out!!

[@cruuuzzzzzer2]

What guitar work, so heavy and original. No filler all killer, to take from Sum41.

[@kevinherd3437]

I have liked all the prior lineups a lot, and wasn't ready for a change so I've neglected to indulge, I understand the concept of the band and it's brilliant so I'll get over myself and dive in.

[@AGDinCA]

@@kevinherd3437 You won't be disappointed, guaranteed!

[@garycappelli8772]

C9

[@CreatureFeature666]

Doug is a great player with great tone. I was a fan the first time I saw him play.

[@caljerm]

John Sykes is "the" Whitesnake guitar player

[@hiddennotesberlin]

is this guy (doug aldridge) ever talking anything negative about anyone??man, he seems so positive and cool and i could only imagine what he´s been through working with all these "rockstars"

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

you don't talk s*** about people you've worked with when you make your living working with different people. Unless your agenda is to create drama around a certain topic. Like jeremy asked the question looking for a headline.

[@ESC9242]

I was a student of Doug's for about 6 years back in the mid '80s... and he is still the same cool and humble guy. Doug was not the kind of guy that would talk crap about another person behind their back... that was not him. I am glad to see his success... he worked HARD for it! Well deserved!

[@tylersims6937]

@@RockBrigadeCommunityForum fuckin 1,000% comment, there. Good shot, you must be what some folks call an actual "professional" or in equally rare case, a fuckin' gentleman. Coz you're right. That's how you do it, instead of talking shit behind your security+/bodyguards. Respect. LOL and as they say, real recognizes real.

[@colrhodes377]

Forevermore is the pits. The real Whitesnake is Coverdale, Marsden, Moody, Murray, Paice and Lord.

[@jamesstacks4451]

Doug is an awesome guitar player one of the best!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 N a great down to earth guy.......

[@shorerocks]

Funny, my highschool guitar players in Whitesnake were Moody / Marsden. And I remember Mel Galley joining. That was before John Sykes hit big time.

[@crusheverything4449]

Yeah, me, too. We’re OLD, Sven! 🤘🏼😆

[@rockerjim8045]

Micky Moody used to do a charity pub gig once a month at the the Red Lion in Isleworth west london with Papa George. Free to get in and donations put into a pint beer jug. Believe me they are both brilliant Acoustic Guitarist’s

[@leeforrester466]

Doug always seems like a real humble cat. A real fan of the music he plays, with a positive and upbeat attitude.

[@foamrob6577]

Holy Diver was a pivotal album for me growing up. It's classic. When Dio did a live version with Doug on guitar I loved it so much more than tbe original.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Little Dio, that giant voice. On stage. Live. It's an amazing memory I still remember being awed by such a small dude with a voice bigger than thunder! I wish I went to more Rainbow concerts and post- Ozzy Sabbath concerts. I think Glenn Hughes is probably the most capable singer but Dio is right up there. I won't argue with anyone much when they tell me they like Dio best, because I totally get that!!

[@paulkcormier]

absolutely hilarious !! these guys cant even play anything the same except the rhythmn parts if that

[@rowdync]

Doug is my favorite guitarist of all time. He is MY Whitesnake guitarist. I'm 54, so I graduated in 1985 and was around for the Slide it in thru Slip of the Tongue years and then came back for the Bad to the Bone and Forevermore albums years later. Doug's writing with David really is some of the best songs under the Whitesnake banner. The best WS band I think was Forevermore.

[@northdevonpictures826]

Much respect to Doug, he's the greatest since Gary Moore. Let's not forget John Sykes though. Wish you all the best, Doug 👍👍

[@dannymcmince]

I totally agree!

[@jerrywoods4066]

Blackmore Micheal schenker Gary moore rik emmit ronnie montrose hendrix evh satrianni

[@traveljunky3610]

If people only knew how much influence Ritchie Blackmore has on rock over the years You don’t work with him unless you are top shelf

[@jerrywoods4066]

And the best player I heard and seen in the 70 s thru the 80s

[@onnostomp7138]

Love Glenn, and this band's excellent music and performance. REally tremendous

[@zenos.5315]

Glenn Hughes has always been the ultimate musician. His vocal range is beyond belief. I thinks it’s time to listen to some TRAPEZE!!!!!!!

[@PaulBrown-il3wl]

I was at q Gig in Adelaide Australia where Glenn played for 200 people. That was criminal. He was unbelievable on bass and singing.

[@davidsmith-lg1eo]

this guy is a shredder. i love his work. And he sounds like a very cool guy.

[@relatosdeummaromba4630]

reb beach is a monster.... I love WINGER, his solo album and Whitesnake

[@jimmyray_hawkins]

Dug(pun intended) the black H-S-S strat Doug shred'd with Dio.

[@crusheverything4449]

The Wasp album Doug was thinking of is The Headless Children, but he actually played on The Crimson Idol. The Headless Cross is Sabbath. Come on, man!

[@itkojecockot]

don't listen to a lot of Glam Metal, but I still love those Lion albums from the 80's....... Doug + Kal Swan was amazing partnership

[@spleefthedude7747]

Doug is a badass!!! Love the album with Ronnie. They made a good team. I always thought Doug made a better fit with Ronnie. Doug had the perfect sound and was the perfect guitar player for Ronnie I thought. I didn’t really think Doug’s playing fit in well with white snake. I grew up with Bernie in Whitesnake. Then Mel on SLide which is my favorite album. The USA version that is. Dude I saw in 1987 Adrain and Vivian in whitesnake blew me away . Just unreal. I wish I could go back and not be so wasted so I could remember better lol…

[@sci-fyguy7767]

Love killing the 🐉 dragon! Dougs solo on scream is badass & actually reminds me of Vivian Campbells solo in the song the last in line.

[@SJ-ty5rw]

Doug is a great ! player . But he never really made an album with Dio . Most all the songs were written by Dio and Craig Goldie on Killing the Dragon . He actually came in at the last min , and was playing Craig's gear on stage first few shows , to save the tour when Craig couldn't do it .

[@jerrywoods4066]

@@SJ-ty5rw seen the tour with Doug definitely best player with dio since Vivian

[@tsquaredterry4754]

Doug is so genuine. Even as a friend. And can rock like crazy! And his wife is a doll

[@timothyjones168]

I only met Doug so briefly, but it was easy to discern that he's as good a soul as he is a musician. Genuine is uncommon these days.

[@pascaljeanne6520]

he 's 58 ? time passin ! very good guitarist !

[@robertghanem1424]

Doug your a lucky man,working with 3 of the greatest vocalist of all time

[@carlopepi]

what is he talking about? Coverdales voice has been done for years

[@hugnroll]

I Think He Means A Different Voice Than You? 😉

[@meatloafhead]

But was one of the best, his tone was untouchable!!

[@skyboxsportsnews9323]

Doug is a professional. He knows that he could be working with these dudes sometimes in the future. He does not burn bridges... SMART

[@Jaixa_photo]

For me it's Micky Moody and Bernie Marsden.

[@PaulyV56]

Let ‘em answer sombrero dude. Wtf

[@trance9158]

Love John Sykes personally but all the guitarist for Whitesnake are awesome

[@billwilenski]

Yeah, Doug Aldridge was always there guitar player for Whitesnake. I remember having that live DVD from England or wherever is from the Hammerstein Unfuck in believable.

[@frankford1115]

What a nice guy. Always comes over as a proper person, easy to be on tour with. No need to tell everyone how good he is. Impressive.

[@dahnielknight1]

I've met Doug twice and both times was the sweetest dude ever .. extremely underrated .. top 5

[@bradsparling3873]

Just one of the most likeable guys in metal. That opening riff to Can You Hear the Wind Blow has to be one of my favourite of all times. Oh and you played on The Crimson Idol. It wasn't The Headless Cross (that was Black Sabbath) or the Headless Children, which is the WASP album you were thinking of.

[@eber66]

Such an amazing guitar player! Kudos for the interview guys!

[@Greg-io1ip]

Glenn Hughes on Medusa (Trapeze) was making a statement to me. Coast To Coast performances live in concert... Glenn Hughes has to have the edge, but Ronnie James Dio was some kind of Jedi Mind Trick. This little guy with GODZILLA ROCK OPERA voice. First time I saw Rainbow, I couldn't convince my ears that my eyes weren't lying. All 3 great singers on your resume?! That's amazing. Really amazing.

[@PrePaidLegalForYou]

Ronnie James Dio was some kind of Jedi Mind Trick. This little guy with GODZILLA ROCK OPERA voice. Yes.

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Doug comes from that generation that in order to survive in the business, you have to be humble in order to work with those legends. He’s knows what buttons to push and more importantly what NOT to push.

[@rickfortine7454]

DOUG HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF THE ALL AROUND NICE GUYS IN ROCK AND A PLEASURE TO SHOOT THE SHHH WITH !!!

[@jgsrhythm100]

Mick Moody and Bernie Mardsen are Whitesnake. When it was bad ass blues rock

[@jonshaw9472]

100%

[@peterdietrich680]

Doug and DC Dream Team in Rock Business 🤘♥️

[@timroelofsen1563]

Doug the Gentleman Interview 🤘😎🤘 🎶 Great Guitarist‼️ 🎸

[@kmcewenguitar]

In my mind there have really only been 3 Whitesnake guitarists: Bernie Marsden, John Sykes and Doug Aldrich. Those 3 guys embody the WS sound imho 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrIgorek13]

Sykes is my most beloved❤

[@kmcewenguitar]

@@MrIgorek13 SAME

[@MrWilly0330]

Micky Moody is White snake blood and guts.

[@heavymetalhero08]

youre all up their playing John Sykes stuff who made Whitesnake the big name that it is...

[@romancturner]

Doug Aldridge. Such a class act! Id love to hear a colab with Doug and Michael Sweet!

[@colrhodes377]

He's right, Hughes gets better and better, Coverdale has lost it!

[@mht525]

Doug left is ego at home and is such a soulful person ✌️🤘🇦🇺

[@franciscod.irlandamendez6727]

What an awesome 🎸player he is!

[@briankoncyk3379]

Been a fan every since I saw Doug's band Lion and their video for powerlove. I knew he was a monster on guitar back then. Great musician and guy! Saw him a few times live with Dio and he never disappointed.

[@dougmorato]

There's one famous lead singer that I feel Doug would be the perfect fit, Ozzy Band!! I just can't see anyone else who could fit the band better, keeping that same Randy Rhoads style and looking but adding Doug's own signature. What a dream!!

[@alu.304]

Doug fit well with Ronnie James Dio......so it wouldn't be a stretch to think he could shred with Ozzy's Band. I wouldn't want to subject Doug to Sharon tho. He's too nice of a guy to have to deal with that Witch🤢

[@bobl6139]

So glad Doug broke through after years of paying dues with Lion. He kills it no matter who he plays with. Total class act refused to badmouth anyone

[@bmayer9160]

Met Doug, down to Earth guy. Great player as well.

[@petealvarez1476]

Doug and I have a lot in common. We both play guitar. We have the same birthday. We both like Les Pauls. The main difference is, he’s good at guitar…🙂

[@crusheverything4449]

Pretty funny, but I’m sure you’re better than you give yourself credit for, Pete. It’s all about he love of playing! Keep rockin’, bud!

[@valentinaburigo]

He is my whitesnake guitar hero

[@joysanders59]

What a impressively humble and open guy Doug is. You can tell he just doesn’t seem to have any ugly in him. Nice interview! Keep on rocking!

[@TheeRocker]

Wait a minute here,,, I know Doug's a killer player, but how the heck has he not frigin aged ??? Holy crap!!!

[@jonfaerman7518]

loved his bad moon rising and burning rain stuff also lion of course super amazing dude

[@tse90723]

I like what he said about leaving interpretation open to the listener! Since I gave my life to Jesus Christ my musical tastes seemed to change. I just don't listen to secular stuff much anymore. Mostly because of lyrical content. HOWEVER, lol, I had heard about the Dead Daisies years ago but never listened. Point being, I just got done with Holy Ground and I LOVE it! As a Christian I can interpret the lyrics as wonderful things. No profanity. No negativity. No hate. Positive and even triumphant lyrics! Keep it up! You have a new fan!

[@geoguitar1950]

For me the best version of Whitesnake was Bernie and Micky on guitars.

[@jonshaw9472]

Definitely..till the day I die.

[@markbirchette8740]

Appreciate the fact that you leave your comments section open instead of closed. What's the point if we fans can't?🤘🎸

[@HeavyMatch]

Very cool.

[@markusaurelius777]

Best interview I have heard in a LONG time !!! The part about Blackie Lawless tossing meat into the audience was hilarious LMAO !!!

[@stefanreiman3527]

Doug is the Man great player and human

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

Glad to hear Glenn is a great guy. He's amazing.

[@trowerz]

Glenn’s soul is 💯% GENUINE ✌️

[@thomasaronson4300]

Doug played great on the DVD special , and I always loved Vivian Campbell in DIO also. And Craig Goldie. Thank you Doug

[@MrMichaelbsmith6420]

Member changes??? the key to all of them was DEEP PURPLE from there, it was between Rainbow and Whitesnake and I'm not even counting the last incarnation of Rainbow because of the musicians didn't seem up to par with the older line ups with the exception of Ronnie Romero but for the most member changes....YNGWIE J MALMSTEEN so many I lost count.

[@grahamjeffries4566]

Bernie marsden Micky moody where the guitar players of whitesnake

[@mubeenmohyi7151]

Who is the other guy.

[@meatloafhead]

Doug hardly ever uses his pinky finger, think of that next time you hear him play! He is very unique and highly underrated but the fact he played with some of the best bands, shows they recognised his talent. And he had that bad ass cool to boot!!! I always wished i looked as cool as him, the hair, clothes and that black gibby!

[@paulkcormier]

wow total omission of the real whitesnake sound= john sykes!! how much have people lifted from him even coverdale took his vocals =hilarious guys

[@paulkcormier]

players who couldnt even replicate vivians stuff with dio seen em all noone played it right except the author vivian this whole busload of players just hanging on others talent and fame only thing missing here is craig goldys terrible butchering of vivs stuff in dio

[@weird_cds8206]

Doug is so awesome! Met him in Dallas with Glenn Hughes a few months ago. They both signed all my cds and were incredibly nice!

[@michaelorleans5396]

I saw Ronnie with Rainbow and Sabbath..he was great..his solo material never did anything for me..just my 2 cents

[@timothydubois5834]

Surprised he chose Coverdale after what he did to Sykes. He'd do the same to Doug without blinking an eye.

[@edhannigan4327]

Traci Guns, the only guy to have his name stamped on 2 bands :D

[@jeremiahmurphy8917]

Whitesnake wasn't even known til John Sykes put them on the map permanently with the 87 album nothing else exists before or even after 87

[@Triton63]

Terrible interviewers. Too many interruptions of Doug. You can even hear Doug bring his voice up a notch to complete a sentence and thought.

[@elimarsilvanikock7818]

i still miss him to play with whitesnake

[@drjag1155]

3 awesome singers 🤘👍👏

[@PixieintheMainframe]

I saw Whitesnake with Doug and Reb - The band sounded awful apart from Tommy.

[@jeffreys7109]

Knew Doug back in1985 we were kids he was humble then !!! We used to call him a rail monster

[@jayteesgear]

Doug is that influence that makes me wanna jam with anyone I can. He just WORKS so much! 🙌🏻

[@shotgunsnare]

I love coverdale and dio , but glenn huges not so much, he's good and he can get up there vocally , but he's not in my top 10 -

[@paulajane9828]

Awesome interview legends ❤🎸💯🤘💯

[@christophergordon7433]

Doug played a solo on The Crimson Idol album.

[@SonnyGTA]

Tracy quit, Jody got married…..

[@Afurthyclays]

I like hearing Doug's interviews almost as much as I like hearing his guitar playing!

[@krissmith2396]

cool guy. amazing player

[@kentduggan8626]

DIO 🤘😎🤘

[@lipptech1]

ALL SEEING EYE tattoo on doug's arm !!! What a shame !!!

[@denisdowling3971]

Why? Could be a tribute to Iron Maiden (Powerslave album) or he could be into mysticism. All seeing eye doesn't mean you're an illuminati, bro!!

[@lipptech1]

@@denisdowling3971 The all seeing eye IS satan's eye !!! BRO !!! That is a MARK of who DOUG belong's too !!!

[@Afurthyclays]

What is that outro song from this video? Sounds cool!

[@jondunmore581]

Interviewer Dude trying to create drama and got nothing.

[@eduardoardanuylourenco7028]

Doug is one of the very talented and very lucky to have played with the three greatest singers in rock history! this is very rare and for very few people. Congratulations Doug you are amazing. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏼👊🏼🤘🏼👊🏼

[@funkyfeedbackband3035]

My favorite album of Doug's is Killing The Dragon, Dio. Fantastic production and amazing guitar work. Probably his best in my opinion.

[@leonardwilliams7772]

Why do you clowns interupt the one being interviewed while he is in mid sentence? Not how its done. Its him being interviewed, not you. Why do you answer his questions?

[@patriciawillmott8887]

What I like about you and others is that you don’t make the mistakes that other bands make in that they thank everybody on the back of their albums and never thank their fans for supporting them/ buying their albums etc and that’s why you all have to work so hard to maintain your sales.Some cut off their nose to spite their face, the usual chat about nothing.

[@grassabrutta]

oh boys ... let the man talk

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Glenn would have to be the most difficult. But Doug probably won’t admit it. Considering that they’re working together at the moment.