Mindblowing!! Vocal Coach 1st Time Reaction to Richie Kotzen 'Remember'

[@chrisbr1969]

Richie is one of the most underrated guitarist, singer, songwriter on the planet!

[@geezberry8889]

no question, he should have a wall of platinum records

[@genesigler833]

Agree!

[@ChrisYork-xh9zq]

Insanely talented man and one of the most underrated artists on the planet. Discography stretching back to the 80's is full of absolute gems.

[@grannyweatherwax5558]

Been dying to see a vocal coach react to him. He is so underrated it’s criminal.

[@ReverendBow]

This is the first time I have seen a reaction to Richie Kotzen. It is really great to see him recognized for his incredible talent . This concert has been on repeat in my listening a possibly unhealthy amount. Catch him live and you will be blown away. Great video

[@cweissable]

I forgot to mention, this whole concert is amazing. He's great to see live.

[@slappywag7210]

Going to see him in October this year. Can’t wait!

[@gerardangelo4366]

I have been a fan of Richie since the yearly aughts. Always amazing and evolving

[@jezclark4882]

The entire Mother Head's Family Reunion album is pure gold from start to finish. Not only can he sing, but his guitar skills are incredible - this song barely scratches the surface. He often doubles what he's playing on guitar with his voice, sometimes for extended passages. You'd never believe this guy was in Poison back in the day.

[@Guy0me_C]

One of the best albums of all time.. maybe his best album.. don't mess with Poison man, Native Tongue is one of my favorite 🤘

[@Enricopalazzo69]

Its a phenomenal album, kotzen has such a varied style, lots of hendrix and soul a lot of funk and blues, and his voice is arguably better than his playing. One in a billion.

[@Guy0me_C]

At last, someone is reviewing the voice of Richie Kotzen, one of the finest voices on the rock/blues scene. He had to change his way of singing in the late '90s because of vocal cord hemorrhage, and you can clearly hear the difference in the grain at the start of his career.

[@michaelhoulan1092]

Great you reacted to this. Richie passes so many by….their loss! One of the best singers around and truly one of the guitar greats. Saw him recently in Hamburg opening for Extreme when, quite frankly, they should have opened for him.

[@pamelaboggs8023]

Influences is one thing. He is the most talented musician out there today. Listen to all his works and you too will be a big fan!

[@rickjones641]

The fact that it's a trio makes it even more immense somehow.

[@MatthewPetrucelli]

I saw him live many times. Outstanding singer and guitar virtuoso. I appreciate this video, thanks.

[@aceshelman]

Richie is such a good guitarist, top tier.

[@mazzle657]

I'm really tired of a lot of people saying Richie's voice sounds like Chris Cornell. And some people say Richie is imitate Chris. The person who most influenced his singing style was Terence Trent Darby. He was mentioned it in some interview

[@DesignerLuv]

Probably because those people aren’t familiar with Terence Trent Darby.

[@evilryu0]

Thanks buddy, people doesn't know much about Richie himself so ofc they're going to compare it with him. Imagine when they listen to Cochise cover at Tony Macalpine's benefit concert 😂

[@DesignerLuv]

@@mazzle657 in saying that I happen to luv Richie’s ability to meld his voice & guitar 🎸 as One! I’ve known about D’Arby for 40 years but some never have especially those who grew up listening to Chris Cornell. Richie is definitely influenced by the Philly soul sound like I am having grown up near there. He’s soulful & can shred with the best of them!

[@ironblud]

Not to mention Richie plays a wide variety of styles. Every album is a mixture.

[@mr.e8432]

Richie was around before Chris Cornell so it would be the other way around. I’ve also seen in interviews where he said Rod Stewart was another one of his vocal inspirations.

[@modo911TS]

Finally a Reaction to Richie! THANK U! 🎉 He has such a great Voice!!! 🙌🏻

[@mr.e8432]

Richie is a legend in the guitar community, sadly the general public hasn’t caught on. This entire concert is fantastic. Another great one from this concert you might like is ‘Love is Blind’, or if you want to check him out with the Winery, Dogs, try Oblivion, or I’m No Angel.

[@60pico60]

Welcome to The Kotzen planet

[@exilioproducciones]

Richie Kotzen he's got the best of both Worlds: great vocals and a great talent to play the guitar.

[@steebendeeben8268]

Thanks!

[@S14N9LS]

Richie is great. He's an amazing singer but his guitar playing is massively underrated. Solid frontman.

[@markfisher2683]

You are so effortlessly hilarious, while still seriously managing to inform the uninformed. And I, for one, greatly appreciate it, with a grateful smile. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and humor, simultaneously;)! Cheers!

[@davidmarkham4391]

This is one of the greatest concerts ever. My wife and I have watched it at least a 100 times. There is so much to Ritchie that you will find each time you watch it.

[@mr.e8432]

I agree, this is one of the greatest rock concerts ever recorded. I can’t remember how many times I’ve watched/listened to it. It never gets old. Richie, Dylan and Mike killed it that night. I don’t know who recorded and mixed it but they did a hell of a job.

[@DarrellW_UK]

My memory of him was more with his guitar shredding, this was a pleasant surprise! It’s got a really nice bluesy vibe, his vocals were excellent! Nice analysis as always 🌹

[@lydiandreams]

Please do more reactions to Richie Kotzen! This was hilarious and inspiring

[@Gloppp]

After 1st hearing Richie's playing in 89 when Mike Varney picked him up on Shrapnel Records with his 1st instrumental album as a shred guitar player and then his 1st vocal release Fever Dream when he shifted to a more bluesy style I was hooked, then watching him construct songs playing all the instruments pulled my ear in another direction, but I always thought Chris Cornell singing sounded like a thinner version of Richie's voice, since I had been listening to Richie so much earlier. Love everyone's comments & how they express their story with Richie's music - Great post thank you

[@paoloscaratti1094]

There is no singer that can play guitar like Ritchie and there is no guitarist that can sing like him… that’s why is so unique

[@rickjones641]

Ian Thornley gets quite close vocally, and is probably as good a guitarist. I agree though.

[@EricStrain-rg2go]

​@rickjones641 Not on guitar. Thornley is a great player, but nowhere in Kotzen's league...

[@rickjones641]

@@EricStrain-rg2go Maybe not on the 'shred' stuff, but Thornley's slide and creativity at coming up with riffs, using open tunings etc. is arguably a huge extra level to his capability with a guitar. Don't get me wrong, I think both are world-class, and Ritchie is an absolute inspiration. When I saw Thornley live last year, his fluency on the guitar staggered me -- way more evident there than it is on his recordings, or even the most-viewed stuff on here.

[@kestrel711]

Best performance of Remember that I've ever seen. Hands down.

[@Martin-zv5sp]

Richie Kotzen rules!! 🔥🔥🔥🖤

[@RomeoG39]

Richie is my absolute favorite!! I have seen this trio live twice and they are beyond fantastic!! So incredible to see and hear them in person. It's such an experience....the great songs, musicianship, vocals, the overall vibe. I could go on and on about Richie and the band all day!

[@-R.Gray-]

Kotzen was known in the late 80's as a guitar shredder with instrumental albums on the Shrapnel label, and gradually added more vocals as his music became blusier.

[@toom6087]

I follow Richie since 1989. He was discovered by Mike Varney (Shrapnel records). Back in the days, it was pure shredding. Then Richie became a singer, and year after year, a better singer. Now he is a complete artist. My fav albums are "Mother Head's Family Reunion" (1994) witch is funky, "The Inner Galactic Fusion Experience" (1995) witch is instrumental fusion at it's finest, and "Go Faster" (return of the Mother Head's Family Reunion in 2007) witch is gold. Of course I love all the stuff he created with Mike Pornoy and Billy Sheehan. As Mike is back in Dream Theater, I guess The Winery Dogs is now a band from the past. I like what Richie did at the lead guitar in Poison in 1993 ("Native Tongue" album) and Mr Big in the early 2000's too. About his solo career, "Slow" (2001) is the best album. This song, "Remember", is on "Get Up" (2004), witch is not bad at all. If you like his guitar side, you must listen to is collab with Greg Howe. They recorded 2 fusion diamonds : "Tilt" (1995) and "Project" (1997). Mind blowing ! I pre-ordered "Nomad", the new one, because I own every fucking record he made, even stuff like L.A. Blues Authority or Mikazuki in Rock.

[@Debbie-w9x]

Go Richie! ❤

[@brightonshores]

he scats in many songs...very well!!

[@andrewsvt]

Thank you for the reaction, Lolli. Richie is an amazing musician. Great guitarist, awesome singer.

[@Drinckx2]

I saw him with The Winery Dogs twice last year. Great band and he is phenomenal; one of the best singer/guitar players around. He started out as a hyper-shredding guitarist but has discovered his true talent as a great writer, singer and musician. He is top-notch.

[@gruenewitch]

Richie is one of my favorite singer-songwriters, and the fact he can play the guitar like no other makes him an elite talent. I saw him with his other band, The Winery Dogs, last year at the House of Blues in New Orleans. His last solo album was released on his 50th birthday and is called 50 for 50, and it contains a track called "Confession" that blows my mind every time I listen to it. It truly showcases his enormous vocal range and, of course, his uniquely gifted skills as a guitarist. I have not seen him perform it live, but the studio version is truly stellar. I would love to see your reaction, and if not check it out just to enjoy his gifts.

[@slappywag7210]

He did a cool jazz fusion album that took me by surprise. I think it’s called the intergalactic jazz fusion experience. There’s another one called Vertue that just goes to show how skilled he is. You’re probably already aware, but I figured I’d throw it out there.

[@gruenewitch]

Thanks, @@slappywag7210! I do own the Vertú album, but don't yet have The Inner Galactic Fusion Experience. I have all The Winery Dogs albums and several of Richie's solo albums. Heck, I even own Native Tongue from when he was with Poison. Oh, and I have the Smith/Kotzen album as well. Like I said, he's one of my favorites. 😁

[@Sir_AlexxTv]

Following him for 15 years ... he has great taste in his songwriting, and this trio is AMAZING

[@partriotsfight5039]

Check out the Winery Dogs song How Long for a good example of him singing what he's playing together. Richie actually does that sing and play sync technique a lot. He's so good at it. Girl I envy you that you are just now discovering him. He has 21 solo albums and 3 more with his super group the winery dogs. His last Solo album has 50 songs on it. You're going to enjoy going down the Richie Kotzen rabbit hole if this is up your ally. Enjoy, Its Richie Kotzen, there's nothing to absolutely not love

[@MrPhilbirkhead]

Richie is so good & so cool. Very glad to have taken the time to listen to him & this vid thanks. Great that your supporting him. The latest stuff ie Nomad album & Smith/Kotzen album. Is fantastic to. Just wish I had a little toe full of his talent, awesome. Thanks

[@DaiKurome]

Very underrated artist. I discovered his music 11 years ago when he did a cover/tribute to a song from a japanese band, thats when i looked him up and became a fan. He has a new album coming out calling Nomad.

[@myklaaron7879]

The entire 2015 Tokyo DVD is freaking amazing. His guitar tone is 2nd to none. Such a warmth. Like a hug for your soul. And he has a thing he likes to say when writing -if you play it sing it. If you sing it play it🤷‍♂️

[@eagfreek65]

50 albums under his belt...the man is something else!

[@rjh862]

Richie Kotzen is a musical and vocal phenomenal beast. On his solo stuff he plays all the instruments and does all the vocals... Is earlier stuff includes mother heads family reunion, he was also in Poison as previously mentioned and he was also a pretty important part of Mr Big for a while. I'm guessing that's where he got to be tight with Billy Sheehan on bass and why they play together now in The winery dogs. I'm a huge fan of Richie's and checked out as much material as I can of his. He's also done a phenomenal job of covering some Motown songs and kind of breathing some rock edge new life into them..🎉🎉

[@SteveWarlow945]

I’ve seen Richie live a couple of times both with Adrian Smith and also The Winery Dogs. He’s a fantastic singer/songwriter and guitarist. One of my favourites

[@JesseFSegovia]

You are amazing! Excellent presentation, and you really hit all the right spots where his voice and playing and where the song stand out and grab you. Brilliant!

[@MasterArpeggioSystem]

*Richie Kotzen's* one of the best of the best; such a great all around musician on every level. I've seen him three times solo and once with the *Winery Dogs* and have tickets for two shows in October. He's among the best I've seen and heard and live and can't get enough. He's a complete inspiration on every level.

[@johncox5274]

tupelo shows where great both dogs tours an solo an coming bk woo hoo

[@DesignerLuv]

I only just discovered him and I see the tremendous talent that he is

[@taketheleft5738]

Richie kotzen is for real!

[@jimmyd12001]

He's absolutely class

[@romanskiba8875]

Analizowałaś to pięknie. NIe znam się na śpiewie, czy grze na gitarze, ale jak słyszę Richiego to mam ciarki na plecach. To geniusz. Świetny kompozytor, gitrarzysta i wokalista. Cholera, ale się tego słucha!

[@dennismoore3383]

I primarily know Richie Kotzen because of The Winery Dogs. You are very correct about his vocals being a continuation of his guitar. The Winery Dogs have a song off their debut album called "Regret" that is in a similar vein to this one. Their rockers are awesome, but "Regret" gets me in the feels every time. They also have a cool live cover of "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" that's worth seeing, along with their harder material.

[@univox_guitar]

That last bit where he walks away from the mic looks very emotional for him. That song meant something to him.

[@johnbratmon6385]

Most people don't know how much of a guitar virtuoso he is, but he definitely showed it here. His singing sounds like he's the second coming of Al Green...

[@jwmarc123]

Not only is he a great guitar player but his soulful voice and range is amazing.. I thank you for your assessment of Mr. Kotzen. I am sure he would appreciate your critique!.. This was from his Tokyo concert some years ago.

[@ericm.4397]

Thanks for the awesome and entertaining analysis Loli! Nice job on the editing too Luis!

[@SirLarnce-a-lot]

He actually does sing the solo in "fear" from the same show in Japan 2015!

[@evilryu0]

Thank you Eric, I've been asking this since day 1. I'd pick live in Brazil even the quality isn't as clean as this one. He's my favorite artist and has tones of good stuff. Hope Lolli enjoy it so much that she continues reviewing his material

[@richardkrystofosky20]

Fooled again live would blow her mind

[@ericm.4397]

My pleasure! I chose this one because the quality is indeed top notch!

[@cweissable]

Richie is amazing! His voice and guitar paying is wonderful. A very under rated artist.

[@jimbonelson111169]

such a underrated artist, seeing him in Maryland next month

[@evilryu0]

I've been so swamped with work that I missed completely the chance to see this streaming live 😢 Please Lolli continue reviewing his work, solo or with the Winery Dogs or the recent project he had with Adrian Smith, guitarist from Iron Maiden called Smith/Kotzen. "Scars" is such a great song 🤘

[@kajlennartsson4234]

I'm always learning a lot from your reaction videos. A big hug

[@richardkrystofosky20]

You need to go down the rabbit hole.kotzen started as a shredder.he plays many styles

[@Josh31287]

He can make that guitar sing! WOW

[@goinbzurk]

I know you must be quite busy with all the irons you have in the fire, and I wish you much success in your music; It's wonderful. I discovered you when you did a reaction to Aurora's performance of Runaway and fell in love with you and your emotional response to her music. I have been checking back from time to time to see if you have done anything from her latest and previous albums, but nothing so far! You're really missing out on some amazing stuff here Lolli. Please dive in to what I promise will be an amazing musical experience! Love you and thank you for everything you do! Any song from the new album "What happened to the heart" will be worthy of a listen! It's that amazing! I especially love Dreams, When the dark dresses lightly, starvation and to feel alright. Those are all great places to start.

[@christopherm.6991]

There's a lot of Prince influence in his voice and guitar playing. Terance Trent D'Arby as well.

[@yoyo19831983]

There is a song in this very same concert when he sings along the guitar solo, epic! (Live in tokyo)

[@NowakP]

The interesting part about Richie's singing is that his technique used to be a lot more shouty and strained in his younger days. From what I remember he actually did have to get a surgery for nodes twice and after that he changed his technique to be a lot lighter, like it is now.

[@hearyehearye23]

******Richie frequently scat style sings in solo like interludes. Check out the second half of the song " The Devil's Hand" you should enjoy that immensely. Richie is at the top of the music game and has been for quite some time.

[@Jlagune33]

He s a monster ❤

[@rivaba.official]

you shud try to watch & analyze the Live in Sao Paolo version also 😉 the best one 🤟

[@loveloochay]

🎀🎸🎀 ...... It is just six strings and a piece of wood - from an aging tree that proudly stood - a craftsman made it sound like it should - a boy looks with wonder and wishes he could - make it tell a story like older boys can - make the six strings feel good in his hand - but with practice and patience he's not just a fan - he learned to make sounds as he grew into a man - sounds became songs and strings became voices - some of us never get to make these choices - but listen we can to an artist in bloom - we all sit together or alone in our room - as the six strings are played with hope and with care - we sit in wonder of this man standing there - he plays , he sings , the stories unveil - we all are dreamers and some dreams prevail 🎀🎸🎀 love , Loochay

[@allenlocke1935]

The Winery Dogs first self titled debut release is so 🔥 It was a superhuman power trio!

[@arthuraugusto8106]

Kotzen is the best!!

[@ron4mac]

Thank you! More awesomeness all around! ((💗))

[@katariina7697]

Sounds so much like Chris Cornell. Love it.

[@partriotsfight5039]

Agreed but Richie is way better in so many ways in my opinion

[@mr.e8432]

Actually, Chris sounds like Richie. Richie was putting out albums before anybody knew who Chris was.

[@partriotsfight5039]

@@mr.e8432 I loved Chris but Richie has always been my favorite. He's in a whole other league.. Honestly a league of his own. He's the fuggin best man. IMHO

[@lucassimpson3961]

Chris Cornell sounds like Richie Kotzen!

[@lucassimpson3961]

@@mr.e8432

[@lydiandreams]

This is not how I exactly reacted when I first heard and saw Richie (instant admiration, awe, and my only man crush!) Nope.

[@braiancorso2973]

Richie is a Awesome Singer, but he's a even better guitarist. Maybe you Should react to other songs of this Tokyo concert. Its incredible!!

[@GeorgiVasilev-b5z]

Thank you for this!!! You should check his concert from Sao Paolo, in my opinion the greatest live performance, you'll love it

[@Maria-n6t2d]

I can’t be partial because he’s from Pa and so am I. He’s talented like Prince in that he plays many instruments, records at his home, and is SO talented. He’s VERY sexy as well. 🙌🏼☮️

[@slappywag7210]

Richie originally had no interest in singing. I think when he was still with shrapnel, they told him they wanted him to sing and he was like I’m not a singer and they told him well, you better figure it out.😂 if I’m not mistaken, he mentioned that he took a couple cues from Rod Stewart and Bob Seger for his vocals and then he released Fever Dream, which became one of my all-time favorites among everything else he’s done.

[@bengriffin1089]

Phenomenal guitarist.

[@Fendermanpaul]

Top top top guitarist.

[@stargazerh112]

React to more of his songs

[@KruRichieMusicPhuket]

❤Richie Kotzen

[@KMC544]

Wild watching someone fall in love……❤

[@VinceEmbry]

Live from Bootlegged In Brazil is even better.

[@CorvusCoroneCanisLupusSawel]

check his tongue placement also. i believe he had his teeth done many years ago which may have changed his voicing somewhat, immensely talented being

[@HP_music_Channel]

Remember still the best live in brazil

[@ironblud]

Listen to Your Entertainer by Richie. A completely different vibe. Funky!!!

[@kikiki4592]

I still cannot believe how far he has grown from being a teenager playing lead guitar for Poison. Love Richie, it is like you take one part Chris Cornell, one part Jeff Beck and a whole lot of Prince and you have Richie Kotzen. Great drummer, piano player and bassist also.

[@michelvoortman4725]

Check the 'Fooled around and fell in love' cover by the Winery Dogs. I actually hear a lot of Cornell in his voice, not Jeff Buckley. I see TTD being mentioned below. That's also not a bad influence, but his tembre is different.

[@danielkunzmann1587]

looks and sound exactly like Chris“ Cornell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gregorykenfield3134]

Strongly recommend checking out Ritchie Kotzen as a member of the band Winery Dogs. Song choice is irrelevant...they're all great. God bless!!

[@SirLarnce-a-lot]

You don't have to imagine him singing the guitar melodies on Fear from this same 2015 show in Japan, he sings the solo as he's playing it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3a0maSvYql5Y9ksi=YUwU7pawAha2fsiz

[@sunnydee5998]

I've been Listening to Richie for Years!! Hes so ffnn underrated!!! I like him better than Chris Cornell Hes been out since the early 1990's He went against the grain!!!

[@DesignerLuv]

Don’t you just luv when critics specifically come to knock a performer’s articulation? 😂 These people have no life or imagination. Or actually never listened to a soulful performance. You can’t lump Richie into a grunge or metal style because he has a deep love of soul, jazz & fusion.

[@Rijayokano]

Please react to his new song Insomnia!

[@gustavosantana9095]

11:50 😮

[@Knifeguy5]

Please please analyze/react to Emma kok singing "voila". it's amazing

[@11rfpro]

Winery Dogs!!!

[@AwareWolfOnWheels]

If Michael Bolton and Chris Cornell had a baby...

[@dubstep2496]

Now watch fear from the same show.