Jeff Scott Soto: on Yngwie Malmsteen and Sons of Apollo

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

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[@CASNY4METAL]

great job Vince, do some Yngwie, Vai, PEtrucci, Satch, Vinnie Moore, Gilbert if possible

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

CASNY4METAL none of those guys are on Cameo :)

[@japekki666]

Would have been cool hear stories from Talisman days. 😎🤘

[@KillswitchEngage2010]

~For Me, His GREATEST Performance Was, LIVE: "PHEONIX, AZ - BOOTLEG" _____________________________________ You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget!

[@KillswitchEngage2010]

1986

[@grassabrutta]

The Soto Malmsteen albums are by far the best

[@Golem29]

I'd add Odyssey to that, but after Yngwies first 4 you've heard it all really.

[@darrellc4338]

I'll second that....

[@Thirdfish]

Absolutely but Odyssey with Joe Lynn Turner deserves kudos.

[@sandeberg8355]

@@Thirdfish Dreamiiiiiiiiing ...tell me..dreamiiiiiiiing....

[@valdyrgramr]

My only real issue with Yngwie is that after a while his technique is rather predictable, his lyrics are corny as fuck/dumb especially the ones for I Am a Viking, and then there's his ego.

[@hippiegans6774]

My favorite singer from all Malmsteen albums, no one can sing I’m a Viking like Jeff! 🤘🏻

[@vatnadanyl]

That's a pity we'll never listen again Yngwie and Jeff together. I think Jeff's voice suits 100% Yngwie's music.

[@DeezChords]

Amazing how young he looks, born in 1965!

[@jasondesjardins7371]

Jeff is such a pro and a gentleman. A lovely guy.

[@zipperdingo6385]

True

[@gaellepiorkowski6773]

I met him once at a Scrap Metal show he did with Nelson at Mohegan Sun's Wolf Den years ago, and I have to agree with you! He was so kind and friendly! It was a highlight moment of my music fan experience, as I've been such a fan of his for so long :-)

[@luisvillarreal5262]

*I have a story to share, since J.S.S. was asked about Jens and Anders Johasson. In 1985, I believe it was, my buddies and I followed Yngwie's tour bus to their hotel after their Rising Force concert in Corpus Christi, Texas. At the time, Talas was touring with them. Yngwie and Jeff Scott Soto went on in to their rooms after we congratulated them on a show well done. Jens Johansson, Anders Johansson and Marcel Jacob stuck around with us in the parking lot. They were obviously very tired and hungry. They asked us if there was any place to eat near by. We ended up driving them to the nearest Whataburger restaurant and came back to the parking lot where we chatted with them, as they ate their food. Those guys were the funniest Swedes ever. They had a great sense of humor. Marcel was an awesome guy. R.I.P. Marcel Jacob. The Rock world lost a helluva Bass player.*

[@trowerz]

TALAS🤘🎸🤘

[@JLar-bb5hl]

No tattoos! Respect!

[@stonerdemon]

This guy sang in Rising Force almost 40 years ago, I can't believe he looks so young.

[@SteveKaynan]

Journey messed up by not keeping Jeff Scott Soto!

[@bumpyroad3251]

IMO Rising Force was the best Yngwie album. Its sad he didn't go on in that direction and continued as a normal Rock/Heavy band doing mostly songs instead of instrumental works. With his first album Malmsteen changed entirely the face of electric guitar.

[@88Gibson1]

I think that it was 32 to 35 years ago

[@bumpyroad3251]

@@88Gibson1 It was in 1984

[@carltonbanksiii2442]

They never mention his work with Kuni on masque. This dude is amazing.

[@RYROSmetaldefender]

5:12 which i should mention, Soto and Malmsteen interpretation of Gates of Babylon makes this track one of the most intense and vulcanic experience in metal i ever head. What a voice, what a solo

[@centaurus5676]

Yes!

[@johnmcminn8288]

Right on , the vocal just works , " Mistreated " was great too, Yngwie's guitar harmonizes with Soto's Vocal perfectly

[@elenac.tratacovskigorkin4457]

Tiene muchos trabajos como voz principal ,es muy interesante,estos son algunos de sus trabajos,es Buen intérprete,pude ver qué en el 22 paso por mi país, espero que cuando Realize otra gira pase por aquí, CONGRATULATION!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@MK-md3jb]

Listening to those albums of early Malmsteen still give me goosebumps everytime. They were epic. Thank you for all the music. ❤❤❤

[@DeathBringer769]

He was always one of the best Malmsteen vocalists. I appreciate all these videos we all get to see from you paying these guys to talk and give insight ;)

[@mr.pisano2290]

What a cool cat! My cousin and I were 14 when we saw this dude sing with Yngwie when they opened for AC/DC in 1985 at Nassau Coliseum. Somehow we went alone with no parentals. Killer show; still have a cassette recording somewhere. First two Yngwie records with Jeff are still amazing 35 years later...

[@RichardFriendartist]

excellent interview. Thanks to Jeff for doing it, and Vince for you got sharing it~!

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

Richard Friend glad you liked it! :)

[@recruit757]

I met Jeff Scott Soto after a gig on the Yngwie Rising Force tour. They were the opener (for AC/DC I believe). We managed to find the tour bus at a hotel near the venue. Jeff stepped off the bus, talked to the three of us and was extremely gracious. We were looking for Yngwie, and while meeting Yngwie was thrilling, Jeff was awesome meeting us at the spur of the moment. It's the only time I've ever met him, but I'll never forget it.

[@TMoody]

Marching Out is a MASTERPIECE.

[@nylonsteel]

Amazing singer and seems very humble and level headed nice guy to boot.

[@Murphy_R9]

@JEFF SCOTT SOTO, Hey brother i hope you read this, I just wanted to say despite all the things that were out of your control/decision you were hands down the perfect vocalist for Rising Force! I still have my old VHS copy of "Live in Japan 85"(red cover version) with the original line up that was a major influence on me. It was never the same after you left (i am sure many will back me on this) I am really happy to see you continuing in the music biz and not disappear like many do.

[@stone9.098]

"I'll See the Light Tonight" is another Malmsteen/Soto masterpiece!

[@SteveKaynan]

This is awesome! Great questions and cool to see his perspective. I must admit it would be cool to see Jeff onstage with Yngwie doing stuff off Marching Out!!

[@clownpocket]

Soto just killed it on Marching Out. The pipes and feeling. Amazing!

[@cmberrian]

Every interview I've ever seen of Jeff he seems like such a cool guy even when he was young which I say just cuz most of us have said stupid shit when we were young, but not Jeff. Plus he is my favorite of all of Yngwie's vocalists I wish he did a lot more records with Rising Force.

[@nicrow1369]

Great interview / cameo. Jeff was incredibly generous with his time on this one, so respect to him, and also for his honesty. Thanks for sharing these clips.

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

my pleasure!

[@figuresix]

I wish Yngwie would let past be past. I would love to see a tour with Jeff there singing those songs. No one sounds like him, and those were my favorite. Helped me through my teenage years and I thank Jeff, and Yngwie for that.

[@davidbowieisdead9494]

Your voice is fantastic Vince! What ever band you've ever joined, you sir made it much better!

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

😊

[@johnsaenz9254]

Jeff Scott Soto is one of my favorite singer. Your awesome brother

[@BlizzardOfSteel]

Wow much respect to Soto and you, total class.

[@mehida77]

im glad that technology can give us the oportunity to hear our favorite vocalist so sincere, direct, and so humans!.. scott soto, amazing voice.

[@zipperdingo6385]

Jeff Scott Soto is a very decent guy and for sure a next level singer

[@antoinedoinelswaroop]

Jeff is such a talent and he speaks with such humility.

[@juancarlosmendez8415]

JSS, one of the greatest vocalist!! Hermano! A big hug from Puerto Rico, I am very proud of you !!

[@gtate135]

Dude you were awesome with YM and your still awesome, energy presence and a killer rock voice! Rock on

[@TheBrightSounds]

The aging question... and his answer is like an innocent kid.... honest as all get out. What a cool spirit. He's the type of dude you just want to have a cold beer with... thanks Jeff and Vince.

[@PatCicinelli]

Jeff, you are a true class act. And still my favorite vocalist of all time. You rock bro...

[@jeffs4760]

Great video. Thanks guys. Excellent music. Marching Out was my first tape from Jeff and Yngwie back in the 80's. Jeff your scream 15 seconds into I'll see the light is still epic for starting a song. You two would get a show from alot of fans if you could get back together to do those songs in their entirety for a small tour. And in the states! Not just Europe.

[@Metalhead_P]

Jeff is awesome. I don't think that I could express how awesome in a way that would do him justice, so I'll just say, simply, that Jeff Scott Soto is awesome.

[@WayneGainey]

saw him with sons of apollo. he is AMAZING

[@jmkenny]

These are the kind of (random) questions real fans wonder about and never get the answers to... Thank you dude, this was excellent!

[@DunklerKutscher]

What a great and noble guy!

[@erike7297]

Wow what a modest down to earth professional you are sir. You're voice is amazing. Sail away far away . intooo the city...!!!

[@BasedRaven96]

This is an amazing way to interview people, they earn a bit of money AND we get an interview that has good questions! Thank you for that, Vince :)

[@jeffreyp1855]

I love Jeff! The guy has such a powerful voice and range! His Wayward Son cover with Yngwie was particularly incredible. 🤘

[@centaurus5676]

Jeff did a UK tour about 10 years ago, it was a Queen Tribute band, it was holiday camps and small clubs and he was amazing with the vocals.

[@lucasb6182]

Jeff is a legend in my book, one of the truly great vocalists and good guys in music … When I first heard Yngwie on the Steeler album, and then a year later w/ Alcatrazz, I absolutely loved him .. The first few Rising Force albums were great, but ultimately, Yngwie, in my opinion, suffered tremendously because of his inability to take the advice of Dirty Harry : "a man's got to know his limitations" .. Yngwie believes he can go into a studio with no help and replace the expertise and talents of good producers and fellow musicians .. He's wrong .. Yngwie's downfall was Yngwie … Anguish And Fear, On The Run Again and I Am A Viking still stand as some of my favorite metal songs, and they wouldn't be on that list without Jeff … RIP Marcel Jacob ...Great video, thank you for the upload

[@r.a.fiallos234]

Vince, thanks for the work you do with interviews, promotion, etc. for the bands we love. JSS seems like a great, genuine guy. I’ve seen SOA twice in 2020 (pre-Covid of course) and JSS is a great frontman. I’m glad he’s part of this band. Like Portnoy says, he injects some real soulful, hooky melodies in their songs, definitely an integral part of their sound.

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

R. A. Fiallos thanks, man! Well said about JSS- I saw him way back on 7/9/85 with Yngwie in Pittsburgh (in fact, it is a You Tube bootleg). I always loved his voice.

[@kojam1]

Still love Yngwie. Haven't listened for years. JSS was the absolute best vox YJM has ever had! Man! Those were great years! Great songs! What a voice! Thank you JSS!!! Thank you!

[@mOnStErMACEO]

I'm glad Soto can rightfully shine after 35 years of grinding. Having the amazing assembly of musicians that make up Sons of Apollo is right where he should be... the man can sing!!! I hope one day that band comes to Florida!!!! Would be a dream come true

[@davemoore1927]

Jeff is a great vocalist, and always comes across has quite humble and sincere. Can't wait to see you back out there Jeff, with my friend and bass inspiration Mr Billy Sheehan.

[@wattage2007]

Great interview. Great to hear these legends speak and see that they're down to earth, interesting guys. And it's true, Jeff doesn't look a day over 40 in this.

[@dibber43]

JSS...A class act and incredible talent!!!😎👍

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

The great Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen, Journey, Transiberian Orchestra, Talisman, Sons of Apollo, etc.) graciously answers my 10 questions about Yngwie Malmsteen, Sons of Apollo, and related matters. Extremely cool! Great stuff! 6/19/20 1) Was it tough being the only non-Swedish musician in Rising Force? 2) Do you have mixed emotions about Yngwie- he gave you an amazing start in the business, yet it seems he could be cold and distant? 3) What were Jens and Anders like? 4) Was that weird seeing the heavily-played video for I’ll See The Light Tonight and hearing YOUR voice, yet SEEING someone else (Marc Boals) lip sync your words? 5) History repeated itself with the video for Carry On Wayward Son: Boals lip syncs your performance! What was that like? 6) Sons of Apollo is seen as “the new Dream Theater” or “Portnoy’s Dream Theater”: Derek on keys, THE SAME LABEL AS DREAM THEATER (Inside Out/Sony---very cool!), another bass legend (Sheehan instead of Myung), another guitar god (Bumblefoot instead of Petrucci) and another vocal god (you instead of LaBrie)….and you guys do a few Dream Theater songs! Thoughts? 7) As a fan, to my shock and surprise, THREE of my Cameo videos became major Blabbermouth articles (and other off-shoot articles), including a Loudwire article! I know Cameos are normally just for birthday shout-outs and so on, but are you alright with the media taking the ball and running with these videos [Cameo DOES say that you can do whatever you want with the video, but I didn’t know some would “blow up” like they have!]? 8) Will Sons of Apollo continue to release new music (I pray the answer is yes)? 9) Brother, how do you NOT age haha? You look the same or better since I saw you with Yngwie way back in July 1985 at the Syria Mosque Ballroom in Pittsburgh with BILLY SHEEHAN’S TALAS opening for you guys? 10) The live Sons of Apollo DVD/Blu Ray is so epic! That HAS to be a highlight of your career! 😊

[@1000poundsguitar]

I met Jeff with my buddy Tom Defile at journey here in pompano Beach Florida he killed it!! Fantastic guy and singer!!

[@angeltorres194]

Blessings from Puerto Rico for JSS. 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷. Hope to see you perform again soon in the island.

[@MetalMistress888]

Always LOVED your singing, especially on those first two Malmsteen albums.

[@georgecavaleri1483]

Very cool! You’re awesome. One of the greatest!

[@datopperharlee2628]

I was always curious about 'I'll see the light tonight' thanks for clearing that up for me. You Rock 🤟

[@thelightersideofpracticals2629]

Cool, humble guy....amazing vocalist

[@lasvegasira]

Jeff is one of my good friends. It's crazy every time I see stuff like this. Lol

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

Dave D He is a fantastic dude! To do this free for me...awesome!!! 😍🔥🔥

[@zanelawrence741]

Jeff is THE very best Rising Force voice!

[@jamessonhil5291]

Love Jeff! Such a humble and nice guy! 👌👌

[@angelasayre3154]

Hey Jeff, Ken from Sylmar (Vons) Always loved what you did in the past and Sons of Apollo, man dude totally digging it. Get out to Texas soon. Go Lakers.............eventually😡

[@philippevitoux5276]

I ear your voice since almost 4 decades, and hope to ear it for a few more. Saludos

[@Elidogz]

Saw them in concert memphis tn nov13 1985 , marching out

[@charliemckillip8983]

Hey Mr. Soto this is Charlie! I played bass for a band called Shockwave Evan Snyder played guitar and Matt Heamond played drums and keys. You and Aldy invited us three loonse to record a demo that you not only sang on but pretty much took care of everything. I never really got a chance to say thanks Jeff. You took a song that I wrote rearranged the chorus. Added those bad ass harmonies in backup vocals that you do. The Traveler that little wood shack I built you turned it into a skyscraper. Three of the songs turned out awesome. The fourth song "LOVE" we didn't have time to really put time into it. I wrote that song and I remember the mic wouldn't pick up the acoustic guitar parts I was recording you said to me "It would help if I learned how to play guitar!" Asshole that pissed me off. But i'll tell you what by you saying that to me. Was the kick in the balls that still drives me today. learned a great deal from you Jeff in a real real short period of time. From ego to production tacking a little melody and turning it in to something huge you influenced me to the point of complete ASSHOLE! And I mean this with all the respect in the world brother! Because I make God jealous and drivin to rage and satan quit and now whimpers like a child. Thank you my friend for pushing me that extra mile. Lateeeeeeeeeer!

[@captaincanada8872]

Loved your voice from day one... your personality is even better.

[@KillswitchEngage2010]

~THANK YOU, For SHARING The VIDEO! : )

[@coleknight5335]

Sons of Apollo has become one of my favorite bands ever after seeing them live.

[@findJLF]

What a respectful guy... of course, an un-believable voice. Seems like a stand-up dude. Wow!! 54 - he looks AMAZING!

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

thanks for uploading, great insight from JSS

[@bearzden]

Seen Soto with Rising force in 86 at Celeberty Theater, Phx Az..killer show..miss those vocals for sure..dang it..

[@JoeyS.-ly6cj]

I Love Rising Force Because of the Vocals Yeah Yngwie is a Great Guitar Performer. But the Vocals that's what Made Rising Force so Great ⚡🎸⚡💀⚡🌎🌍

[@missiontotransition641]

totally enjoyed this interview. Seems like down to earth , cool guy. Not bitter at all of the Yngwie years. My favorite era. Dont think it would happen, but cool if they paired up again for a track or two.

[@geezberry8889]

the singing on that marching out album is insane

[@johnsaenz9254]

No matter what Jeff Scott Soto does all is music with Malmsteen and all other bands he sang for his vocals and song writing are awesome all his music is awesome and I love Sons of Apolo

[@teacuppermike2568]

Jeff is one of my favorite rock singers. Great to hear the inside stories. I read that Jeff worked with Mark St John. I’m very curious to hear about that, and to hear that material.

[@MikeBurkard]

To this day... Malmsteen and Soto... I am a Viking... what a great song!

[@chrislarue9426]

I seen rising force in woodland hills in California u r a great singer stop listening to yngwie when u not singing with him I'll never forget that show u were great

[@martinbaurfotografie9053]

Vince I can’t believe you did it again! I‘ve seen sooooo many interviews with all these my musical heroes... but somehow what YOU achieve to get as answers to exactly the questions I would like to have answered... awesome. And even these are all professionals and as Jeff says he’s aware that everything he says could backfire at him.... I have the strong feeling that they answer way more frankly and direct no BS than in every „official“ interview. I loved the ones with Jordan and Ron already now this is another gem! Thank you Vince and a thousand thanks to Jeff - he could have done this cameo in 30-60 seconds without breaking the cameo contract... therefore: Great great content guys. Thank you from a huge (!!!) former (1985 until 2010 era... but that stuff of course forever!) DT fan, a massive YJM fan (on Facebook and around my friends from my teenage years I‘m even called Yngwie because of my absolute being a Malmsteen fanboy and desciple) and for the last quarter century the most loyal Mike Portnoy supporter you could think of (after Olav - Project Mankind - Kjielstad)

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

awesome! Thanks!!

[@SonnyGTA]

Thank you for posting this!

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

My pleasure! 💙💙💙💙

[@nimadaryamadj7403]

Loved this! Thank you Vince! (And Jeff!)

[@hken658592]

Jeff is definitely a one of a kind and versatile singer, I own every album he is on and every single one of them rock... Skrapp Metal anyone?

[@skummisrocker]

Saw you with Talisman live at SRF (Sweden Rock Festival). Had a sore throat afterwards because I tood in the audience and "sang" I'll be waiting..." and "Happy Birthady" to your son. You called and woke him up. 😄

[@troywilliams6849]

This was awesome..thanx for posting

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

Troy Williams my pleasure! Glad you liked it!

[@pamelaveselinovic3743]

I was a huge Yngwie fan from the start. Eventually I grew out of it. Great memories though. Now I get my JSS fix with TSO concerts. Lol 😆

[@bobubastardbbqandmetal9908]

i saw you with Yngwie on your 21st birthday in Philly at the Spectrum..Great show..Your my favorite Yngwie singer.

[@travisseskey1229]

Portnoy- you chose well. Saw Soto with Malmsteen eons ago. he has the pipes

[@NicknLex]

You are still the most badass singer Malmsteen ever had. Lots of love to you ❤️

[@guitarmetal1]

I was at the show he mentioned in Pittsburgh 1985 Syria Mosque Ballroom. The best Yngwie lineup!

[@Yngsatchvai]

Soto! Your voice is permanently pressed into my brain. I can cue up I Am A Viking any time I Want and hear entire track in my head. You kicked so much ass. These are groundbreaking albums, not some run or the mill crap. Immortalized forever😎

[@Vbnklll]

Lookin good Brotha! Have to tell you I saw bass player Marcel from Rising Force in a in Stockholm many years ago he was with a girl and was digging through cd's in a department store and I didnt want to bother him so I just minded My own business. He give me a brief eye contact and i'll never forget it.

[@pickboy7]

A true professional and an amazing vocalist

[@hristianahristova704]

Hi Mr.Palamara! Iam really happy watching these videos!Thank you so much! Please if you do again a video with Jeff ask him about Bulgaria and what he think about the other singers who sang with Malmsteen!! Best Regards!!!

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

thanks!

[@robertstahl6443]

S.O.A. Amazing band and Jeff your one of the coolest rockers out there.......see you soon

[@Mr.Goldbar]

I literally thought Yngwie just salvaged some old tracks from the Marching Out days, rerecorded some instrumentals and that's how it was done (well... at least it sounds like how JLT did it on the album)

[@frankocasio8202]

great vocalist man!!

[@Stuedwardsguitar]

What a great guy!

[@image30p]

Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this Vince!

[@RSestrem]

He looks and sounds and talk like a very very nice and straight up guy....and his singing voice is like thunder.

[@toxicpneumatix6305]

Jeff Scott Soto and I went to the same high school. He is a few years older than I am. I was fortunate to meet him once at a football game at our high school while I was going there.

[@cainsmale5988]

" Find Our Way " from the Album "Lost in Translation " is such a good song .. the singing and that second solo .. oh yeah .. !