George Lynch & Dokken 10/30/2021 / Kiss of Death & When Heaven Comes Down

Genesee Theater Waukegan IL
#georgelynch ,#dokken

[@joeyjackman675]

I was rockin Dokken back in the 80's. I am 56 years old. George Lynch is 67 looks great for his age, and still shredding. Incredible. Don Dokken his voice may not be all there, but awesome still the same. The 80's best years of my life. Their will never be this type of music again, the energy was great and we had lots of fun partying.

[@cjbecker1683]

Amen!!!

[@hatecrewsix2]

Sadly , Voice decay with the age.

[@comegetsome6518]

65 here

[@greenmile4233]

Right there with ya buddy…I remember when I first saw “alone again” on headbangers ball, was a fan of Dokken after that…the music that came from that time frame was incredible..

[@lukemanify]

59 and still remember where and when I heard tooth and nail for the first time

[@stephenkaley384]

Lynch is a still a Beast. Don was awesome in the 80's but time takes it's toll.

[@guinb9779]

Anyone that says they don't know who George Lynch is... doesn't know music. The man is a legend!!! He can make the guitar sing like very few can.

[@20carrocks]

PINCH GOD

[@DaveDexterMusic]

dude, he's just one guy

[@paolocola7608]

Very few? Oh oh dude .....nobody can touch him!

[@mastershredder78]

George is all business here. Such an original guitarist in both tone and technique, he's one of those rare talents that simply cant be replicated. Mad respect for Mr. Scary.

[@lrn_news9171]

Jon Levin does a good job copying Lynch and a few others as well but they can't really do it 100% of course, George is a feel player.

[@babydaddy1930]

Stole the show......

[@chikkenbonz]

Still Scary as fuck!

[@johnstrika9170]

His picking was and is so original

[@johnstrika9170]

@@lrn_news9171 IMO Reb Beach was the only guitarist they've ever had on Lynch's level.

[@patriciozazzini968]

George is The Wicher with an electric Guitar.The most explosive Guitar ever.

[@madmaxmedia]

LOL totally…And Don makes me think of Van Helsing with that hat.

[@HollyRoxxMusic]

George is a guitar god! And he looks fantastic at 67! WOW!🤘🤘🤘

[@laurawolpert9601]

He's a weight lifter, and was always hot back in the day, but his axe work, wow! Always one of my faves. Too bad Don Dokken didn't keep up his voice the way George kept himself up

[@joelopez9627]

@@laurawolpert9601 he looks very young and in shape!! Everyone needs to work out..lift weights!! If you want to look young!!🤜🤜👊🤘😎🔥🔥

[@ministryofanti-feminism1493]

@@laurawolpert9601 WAS a weight lifter. I don't believe he's done that in many years. Though it is apparent from his good posture that he does continue to do regular exercise.

[@jccuby7771]

@@ministryofanti-feminism1493 also is a confessed steriod user. Look it up. messed with his health

[@John_Doe657]

He nailed the solo on kiss of death. Bravo 👍

[@powerswish]

I like how George continues to do some interesting variations to songs he's played thousands of times.

[@kevinrosner8676]

It’s bc he can’t remember the notes just the scale. Haha. jk. Love his playing live

[@jariel1031]

He never plays the leads the same twice.

[@jonathanbarnes3061]

Lynch is innovative to the point of guitar outlaw unrestrained rift master, glad Don Dokken is singing and hoping he keeps on till his voice is transformed anew. Sound good to me.

[@tommytrixter]

Hell yea and yet you know it's still george lynch

[@rindykee8992]

@@jariel1031 .

[@darknes7800]

George is a monster on the guitar, he plays that thing like he is wielding a weapon !!!!!

[@DVTOM]

Lynch's riffs are some of the best from his era.

[@awol1209]

That solo was sensational. Like many of you george lynch was my #1 guitar hero as a teen, its just amazing to see him play so well and continue to innovate at 67. The guy looks amazing too.

[@lrn_news9171]

He's still my #1 guitar hero now lol

[@gonedeep43]

He's 67?? Damn it!!! I'm getting old.😪

[@shawnhedrick3570]

George is seriously on point here 👍

[@gingerelvira6587]

Not that it matters but he's 51

[@lrn_news9171]

@@gingerelvira6587 He was born in 1954

[@paulleger6566]

George's still ripping it up at 67🎸 God bless you brother 🤘❤️

[@bigbear7347]

George is just drowning out Don...Love it!

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

Don may have slowed down, but he ain't quit yet. Respect. Don, George, and the boys ARE the soundtrack to some of the best moments of my life. I'm still Rockin' with Dokken, baby!!!

[@kravenhunter7823]

As someone in highschool when George started.... I still watxchin wonder and grateful I can watch these vidoes.

[@benterhune4334]

George still sounds fantastic. He and Don made so many great tunes together.

[@SwRI238]

George still has all his chops! KILLER!

[@BPoweredLove]

It's so hard to believe that my guitar hero since 1983 is not far from 70 years old (67) and still rocks! Tasty licks, tone, one-of-a-kind sound!

[@louiscsanko3673]

George Lynch is one of my Guitar Heroes.🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@garettoverstreet]

I'm the biggest Dokken fan ever, but Don is DONE. Vocally and emotionally, he's no longer even able to fake enthusiasm. Retire, and take care of yourself.

[@mantelmann13]

@@patgoff8401 I think it's health problems. My father couldn't fake a good show nowadays either. :) But Don on stage is really horrible to watch. Like a fish out of water. He made Rock 'n Roll history with Dokken. Somehow. Now he's ruining the legacy. Somehow. Can't he do gardening now or something like that?

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

@@mantelmann13 But is there anything he can do to make his voice what it was?

[@jasonhoel7992]

Don didn't lose his passion he woke up paralyzed last year he's a true fighter cuz he's standing up on stage when the doctor said he never would be able to again little use of his right hand can't play guitar because he can't health problems he didn't lose his pastor and he wouldn't be on stage man's lucky to be alive

[@jasonhoel7992]

He needs to retire

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

@@jasonhoel7992 Agreed its so sad.

[@weaselpopper]

George is on fire here!

[@ghostsofVTurbexSkysthelimitvid]

George is a legend !!!!!!! Still love you man !!!!!

[@kathycornell7311]

I was at this show. George really shined!

[@shadeau6]

FreakinLucky 😃👍

[@mrantonio77ful]

Seems like a great venue !!!

[@hotrd91614]

Check out damian salazar on KZbin he has guitar skills from another planet

[@jasoncook7431]

I was his guitar tech back in 99 when he was doing Lynch Mob. Playing my guitar hero's guitars was a real dream come true. Very down to Earth guy.

[@anthonyjohnson4734]

As for me Lynch got on my radar with IN MY DREAMS solo and the rest is history. When Nightmare On Elm Street 3 came out and being a natural horror fanatic it was the perfect collaboration of everything I was about…a true chapter in my life.

[@dizzyred1390]

In a era when everyone wanted to be Eddie … this stood out by himself ….sick

[@donalddade5643]

But George sometimes wanted to be Eddie too... listen to Van Halen's Pretty Girls and Dokken's Sleepless Night and tell me that's not a love letter.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

From what I heard, George tried to copy Eddie but just couldn't do it. But he ended up doing his own thing.

[@donalddade5643]

@@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812 Greg Howe said that he learned to play Eruption without tapping, because he just didn't realize that Eddie was tapping.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

@@donalddade5643 Greg Howe is a muthaphuqing genius.

[@johngrady769]

Very sick! Amazing George!

[@jasoncook8351]

This video is a testament to the fact that the only musicians who don't get better with time are the ones that have to rely on biology, the singers...George is killing it, and belongs on the short list of the greats with Randy Rhoades, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. God bless Don Dokken for his artistry through the years.

[@edcollins9377]

Some singers are in their 70's and can still kill it. Take Tommy Shaw of Styx and Frank Dimino of Angel. Frank is pushing 75 and sounds better today than he did bak then.

[@edwardmracek854]

George is one of the last of the Cosmic Masters of the 1980's Sunset Strip scene and a great gift to all who get to hear him live with his astonishing six string skill set!!!!

[@pickboy7]

George always slays,such a great player and his playing always is on fire.Killer chops......

[@ericballi4701]

I was 14 years old in the late 80's when a couple of my friends introduced me to Queensryche and Dokken. I am thankful for that, as both of these groups have brought such musical enrichment and joy to my life. And George Lynch is inspirational here; jamming like that at his age? And looking good too? Awesome.

[@hypervyper2010]

My idols since I was a kid in 1985!!!! George And Don are still rocking out and are so amazing !!!! I'm 51 now and will forever be a fan! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@ILLRICARDO]

George always had an amazing stage presence, whenever I watched him perform live, it always felt that I was watching a true guitar virtuoso from his stances to blazing fast solos, he will always be one of my favourite guitarist.

[@VonTheREIGuy]

I'm 55 and was there when Dokken first came out, one of my favorite bands back in the day. I was lucky enough to see George Lynch with Lynch Mob in NYC 2016 and he rocked it! Still hasn't lost a beat and although Don Dokken doesn't have the chops he once did, it's cool to see these 2 share a stage again.

[@whateverheather655]

I meet him about 10 years ago . I was completely star struck!!! He was a really sweet guy !!

[@valeriotorchio]

Dokken introducing Lynch with the words "one of my old friends" wins hands down the Hypocrite Award of the year 2021.

[@bobjose5855]

I'm glad that Don is still bringing it even with the heavy toll that life has taken on his voice. He and George (not so set aside Jeff and Mick) built this musical legacy together and I'm glad to see them playing them together.

[@ghostmachine71]

Don smoking like a fiend didn't help, either. Seen a lot of footage in the past of him actually smoking while performing. Worst thing a singer can do.

[@Teerman420]

What a treat to watch George play. I would have had a neck injury when he started wailing on that guitar. Rock on!

[@the_grube5782]

What I love is that George pulled out all these licks that were totally unpredictable, they didn't end when you thought they would then he just jumps back in not missing a beat and still mixes it up with some new variations after that.

[@rockinvida1960]

Growing up back in the day in OC/LA there were a handful of guys destined for greatness. Eddie, Randy, George, & Rusty (Anderson). They all did well to say the least. Poor Randy might have been the best of the bunch had he lived...But Eddie ended up being the GOAT. Lynch deserves his spot as one of the all time greats.

[@kennymatel5814]

I was there that night, wearing my Lynch Mob shirt, Genesee Theater Waukegan IL row 5, there for George!!

[@08c6vette]

57 years old and can still remember telling my band mates when I was a junior in high school about the new metal band name Dokken that was going to be huge, that I heard on the radio the night before doing: Breakin The Chains".

[@patrickgiles2700]

Yes, Don’s vocals are shot. Not his fault, just how it goes over time. You have to imagine it pains him to not be able to sing like he once did. It must be a hard thing to accept and deal with. But George is still killing it. Imagine if George developed severe arthritis and couldn’t play anymore. I’m just glad these guys have enough in the tank to give it another go. Long live the great Dokken!! 🤘

[@Quazi-moto]

Time is every bit as cruel to the human body as any disease. . . perhaps even more so.

[@nandrosthesilentmagician]

That was very well said. I adored dokken growing up. I’m sure u did to. Everything u said is dead on. I’m glad we were there through all those amazing times. I’ll always love Rockin with Dokken

[@ILLRICARDO]

Not everyone is the same, some voices don't fare as well through the passage of time. Bit there are some like Bruce Dickinson and tom kiefer that have been in the game as long and still sound great, also Tom had a lot of issues with his vocals, but came back stronger than ever

[@metalbemyname]

Great words, my friend. Congrats !

[@davidbakerscuba]

@@ILLRICARDO Michael Sweet of Stryper is just as good, if not better. Check out some of Stryper’s latest records if you want to hear some fantastic vocals.

[@larrycarvalho1061]

To say George Lynch carried this would be the biggest understatement ever. Pretty sure Don was kissed smack dab on the lips with the Kiss of Death already. My god smoking has not served his voice well, at all. Thank God we can go back and listen to what a great voice he used to have.

[@nunyabizness1708]

I lived in Phoenix back in the Dokken Days and every once in a while you'd see Don driving past you on the streets in his black, convertible vette, with "DOKKEN" on his plates. People on the streets would literally lose their minds when they saw him. May not seem like much, but it was pretty cool back in the day.

[@mr.logicpants2835]

Things were different back then. I lived my teenage years in the 80s and remember how exciting hearing Dokken was. There was such a mystery with bands and the closest you got was seeing them at a show. No, social media or anything like that. Now that I'm older and have money I still crank metal in my car but I have an upgraded stereo so the cars 5 cars away (with all my windows closed) can also enjoy Dokken. 😃

[@tontoepstein6860]

Now he drives past people on the streets in his dirty white 2000 Buick LeSabre with "DEAFMUTE" on his plates.

[@susiestogsdill5075]

Damn that George....he looks great no matter what age!! But seriously, I could watch him play guitar forever ...such style all his own. 👏

[@javiermirandarodriguez1972]

Killer sound and performance from Lynch, he was on fire tha night.

[@xlmi7021]

Lots of guitar players can play George's songs...but, he does it best! Great to see George and Don together still Rockin.

[@sixslinger9951]

Good Lord, I think George is better than he ever was if that is possible. He is on fire here! Gives me hope as I age. I can't believe he is almost 70!! Don, on the other hand...well, I'll just leave it at that.

[@Inverse_Sense]

He'll yes! I like how you hear the guitar so clear and loud. George killing it! No comment on the vocals.

[@butcho7492]

The Kami is as iconic as Eddie's. I grew up on those guys. George's tone today is so badass-loud, clear and crunchy.

[@schecterdiamond177]

Woah dude Lynch absolutely slayed that solo…..way better than Philly back in 87. Obviously he’s older and got more experience under his belt but man it’s amazing to see him STILL KILLING IT. One of my heroes for sure.

[@javiermirandarodriguez1972]

Absolutely

[@fredratfredrat]

Props to Don, he can hardly move his arms and hands. George is always awesome.

[@drummerboy61012]

I was at this show downtown Genesee Theater in Waukegan IL..George Lynch came on and we went ape shit..Such a pleasure to have been there I hope you come back again George with your band I'll be there Man! 🤘❤🙏

[@christophermyers4965]

This was cool I love dokken grew up on them randy and George made me wanna play guitar. Love them both.

[@joemurphy6744]

Mr Scary is just going off...George still got it 🍺🍺

[@hot2warm]

This is why rock is for the young. Don's voice is fried and George, while still better than many, is laboring pretty hard to be half his old self. It's not an insult, it's just life and that's the way it is.

[@jimmyjames7946]

Don should not be performing anymore. It's like he's not even trying? What is that about? They were one of my favorites because of lynch,, but to listen to the vocals it's just sad

[@FrancescBC]

What a killer tone!!

[@nathanielsteve2932]

To even watch GEORGE NOW IS SOO HUMBLING.. HE IS TRULY THE G.O.A.T... ALONG SIDE DON AN THE REST OF DOKKEN ...

[@edcollins9377]

what is the GOAT?

[@k.t.5864]

George has it all together here; sound, licks and passion!!

[@eandatoo]

I’ve always loved Lynch’s spooky style. That was the Dokken sound. I wore out my cassette of Tooth and Nail playing it in my car as a teen in the 80s.

[@tracyscattareggia9422]

On his game. Best he has ever been!!

[@chrisglendinning8899]

George is amazing and he is still evolving as a player , with more finger picking , and lets face it one of the best vibratos in the biz , and killer gear ear

[@iwilrage]

George was kicking ass!

[@jonwacken4312]

George Lynch was one of my idols growing up. It’s really inspirational to see him still kicking ass today and being the star of the show just like he should have been all along

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

I love this! George Lynch, still burnin' n learning, taking over the stage, while Don Dokken wanders around in black, as a background character in his own show.

[@lazarus3068]

George sounds great!.. Don had a lot of treatments and various surgeries. To me Don and George are the sound of Dokken,both in signature music style ie. their phrasing musically and vocally of their songs. Why the slights? I am pleased to see their efforts whenever they get together.. Thanks Dokken..

[@atyt11]

That's definitely NOT Dokken. No more than if Arnold Schwarzenegger decided to try out for Mr. Universe today. Songs are some of the best, Got to know when its time to hang up the mic

[@lazarus3068]

@@atyt11 I hear you and yet I will stand by them no matter what,for various reasons,that include sentiment also being that as a singer/songwriter myself singing along to them in my practices at intervals still informs me and brings me so much joy,they simply resonate with me. I can empathize with them. If I were in their same circumstances I would definitely keep going. It's a passion. Thanks for sharing your viewpoint,I can appreciate it.

[@davemccreary1212]

@@lazarus3068 👍👍

[@pietbrookman1927]

Great performance, George. You're kicking most young players butt with this. Passionate, wild, creative. Very enjoyable.

[@davem62290]

Don and George!!! Awesome.

[@davesauve6483]

One of the greats...so glad I grew up when I did front row seat to some of the greatest music ever!

[@luisbaez1808]

🤩 wow Dokken , My Favorite Band !!! I would like see original line up again !!! Mick, Phil , George and Don 🤘🏼🎸great video Man , Thank

[@starzkream]

Some of the best I have ever heard out of Lynch. Even Don can tell who the star is on that stage.

[@josephlegacy4879]

George is the real deal. Everything he is doing now puts an exclamation point on talent!

[@maxmenius9839]

Well said!

[@mariadelosangelesmarinpenu981]

One of the most incredible muscicians! Mr George Lynch!!,

[@lostboy8345]

He is the last guitar god, there aren't anymore after him.

[@nicolasarbogast2739]

Incredible how George can play fast again. Precision and killer tone are back. Back for the attack.

[@killereverb3928]

He could always play fast.

[@masterdingus7074]

Did he ever stop playing fast 😂

[@shaw99livecouk]

Great to hear george cut through thremix...best playing for a while..

[@Mr.Scary13]

Thanks for listening

[@staios24]

EVH, Randy Rhodes, George Lynch, Warren Demartini, Steve Vai, Dave Mustaine .... my favourite guitar player's from 80's metal

[@edcollins9377]

And Andy Freakin' Timmons!

[@donalddade5643]

I can count on one hand the number of guitar players worthy of being mentioned in the same sentence as the Great George Lynch.

[@vacationpromo1669]

SCHENKER !!!!

[@jimackerman6343]

EVH, DeMartini, Nuno, Reb Beach, Levin. How did I do?

[@donalddade5643]

@@jimackerman6343 No one gets any points for putting EVH on a list of the greats :) It's subjective of course, and I can't critique anyone's list, but I would not have included DeMartini or Beach. I'd take Segovia in his prime or de Lucia over Levin. But hey, if you've heard something that I haven't, please feel free to open my ears with a recommendation... I think my list would be: EVH (duh), MacAlpine, Malmsteen, Satriani, Vai, Gilbert.

[@jfrog1979]

Mmm… I’m throwing Criss Oliva out there🤘🙂🎸🙏😇

[@TonysMusic1974]

Warren DiMartini, EVH, Nuno and John Gatto (but no one really knows who John Gatto is)

[@robertvarner8195]

Awesome guitarist, great technique and anytime I hear George play I always know who it is right away. Unbelievable sound and he's always been one of my favorites and I believe one of the top guitarist of all time.

[@russellgraves7396]

George is Iconic.

[@snakemouth69]

George Lynch is a BEAST 🤘💀🤘

[@davidburdsal5301]

I love how on every song, no matter which one, but especially on Kiss of Death, George always looks like he's thinking, "OMG this is so difficult! Why TF did I write this so complicated?!"

[@techhead1363]

George was always one of my favorite guitarists from the 80s. I can listen to Mr. Scary over and over again and it is never boring. Don....well is not quite the same anymore

[@curtisbailey2792]

I can remember like yesterday when I heard this album Tooth and Nail for the first time and how I was blown away by these guys pure talent. Dont close your eyes is also a fantastic song on this album plus all the other great ones too!!! Rockin with Dokken!!

[@rotadymaify]

The band sounds killer! I feel sad about Don. He was such an amazing singer. George is better than ever. Great drummer too

[@staciehenderson6982]

I always feel bad for the singers. So many catch hell for not sounding like they did 30 - 40 YEARS ago. Like who the hell could?? Especially trying to hit the notes that some of them did back then! Lol I've learned to go to shows like this for the nostalgia. If they end up sounding good, then it's a bonus. I've also learned guitar players have a much longer shelf life than singers cuz George sounds amazing!

[@lrn_news9171]

@@staciehenderson6982 If these singers took care of their voices and did proper techniques and warmups, they could still sing like that in their late 50s and early to mid 60s There's a guy who runs a vocal academy who's like 60, his name is Ken Templin. the guy can sing anything. He used to be a singer for a christian glam metal band called "shout" in the 80s and he can still do super high notes exactly like when he was young. He can sing Rob Halford, Dio, anything. Check him out, he has a KZbin channel.

[@staciehenderson6982]

@@lrn_news9171 Yeah, you're right. Unfortunately a lot of those guys likely didn't do those things. Who knows if they were ever even educated on it or made aware of it's importance. To be fair, there was probably a lot of us back then who weren't taking very good care of ourselves either though. Lol It's still a shame to see a singer lose their former voice and catch all the hateful crap they do because of it, whether it's their own fault or not. I'm not familiar with Ken Templin or Shout but I'll definitely check him out!

[@BobSmith-kd6lq]

@@staciehenderson6982 just saw Megadeth in September and Dave still sounds great and can still shred

[@staciehenderson6982]

@@BobSmith-kd6lq You're definitely a man after my heart! I love Megadeth but unfortunately haven't gotten to see them live since '92. I'm glad to hear he's still got it, even though I can't image him ever NOT being awesome. Lol

[@kevinklampe2350]

Poor Donny making feel older by the second just watching him. George still killing it!!!

[@seanmccall7277]

George sounded perfect here.

[@k.t.5864]

And DON'T forget boys and girls, WITHOUT Don there would've been NO Dokken.

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

Lynch would still exist without Dokken, so there you go.

[@dwaynegarfield1551]

Don and George is DOKKEN! Miss Don's vocals but he's still killing it on stage! George is the greatest Metal guitarist in the world!

[@DrDetroit_]

Lol... killing it?

[@1CLOOOUD]

Fantastic George🔥🎸🔥like always since long time a beast guitar player👍👏

[@Mudder1310]

George sounds terrific here. I guess everyone but Don sounds real good.

[@stevespawn1]

Camera guy is on george the whole time-for good reason-oh my goodness-he’s still got it. Glad to know i can still rock on guitar till 67. If george can

[@selenaeverette8133]

George Lynch can play the hell out of a guitar

[@chikkenbonz]

Remember going to Camelot Music in the mall and buying Under Lock and Key the day it was released. This is great stuff! Thanks for posting!

[@BobSmith-kd6lq]

Yup!

[@richbunnell7426]

Me too! Day one! Not Camelot though. I think it was K-Mart here In Connecticut.

[@dennisschellingberger2749]

Camelot music!! Those were the days.

[@backtothe80s97]

George has changed a lot, became so humble !!!!!!! Love this man god Bless hom

[@maxmenius9839]

GEORGE LYNCH!! What an incredible rock talent. George is a true musical artist. A true original.

[@roberthastings4144]

Musically speaking George takes you where you want to go and gives you what you want to hear.. Fuck I should have bumped down to OC for this show.. definitely one of my favorites🚀🚀

[@timtorkelson7201]

He's playing kickass now!! With awesome energy!! Love it!! I'd pay to see that😉

[@amosity15]

George is the man! Saw them 1987 twice on Monsters of Rock tour!!

[@Andrewkafp]

Sure would love to see him live.. He is a inspirational musician. Amazing to watch and hear..

[@michaelcarmean4906]

💥 Big George 🎸 One Of The Great Ones💥