My Favorite Riff with Nikki Sixx: Phil Collen (Def Leppard)

[@daleyoung87]

Met them in Nashville back in 87'. Security tried to throw me out. Phil saw it and grabbed me and pulled me past security, gave me an autograph and introduced me to the rest of the guys. Hes a great dude, and I'll never forget that.

[@alexistaylor9092]

I totally agree. I know him and he's a great guy.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Wow, what a great thing for him to do. I'm even more happy that I'm a fan of his.... cheers.

[@seymourkevo]

thats awesome. thats also someone who truly loves his fans and ego free.

[@shanemwood]

I met him in a mall in the late 80's. He was so nice - he carried on quite a conversation with me - he didn't rush away. I saw them in concert later that night. None of my friends believed that I met him.

[@FrankieDaix1978]

AWESOME

[@TA1199]

Phil is just a genuinely nice person. Such a great, humble guy.

[@ponraul1221]

Everyone from Def Leppard is. Joe Elliott is often blunt, but never rude.

[@annenigul6129]

Je suis d'accord😊J'taime Phil☺

[@MyDawn2011]

Was just going to say the same

[@channongard4396]

This was AMAZING... Nikki's right, when he plays, it sounds like Def Leppard... Phil's joy and enthusiasm just shines through when he plays!

[@thelasskicker8987]

is that Nikki from Moley Crue

[@kita17n]

phil is such a genuine beautiful soul- I wish steve clark were still here to do a session with six-rip

[@paulspencer5613]

Great to hear someone mention Steve ,a great guitar player never forgotten

[@jenniferdymond4447]

kita17n Clarke was great, oh the terror twins

[@clankers8929]

Yes, Miss *Steve Steamin' Clark* to this day, still. He was the writing/composing master for all their material. Sadly, is why I had to part ways after Hysteria. Love the boys always, however.

[@gojira931]

Hearing Phil Collen say the name "Phil Collins" in a sentence is something.

[@LouisHarrisMusic]

When I was a kid I always thought Phil Collins was the guitarist of Def Leppard lol

[@elvisjsax]

Aren't they the same person?

[@Texturas75]

Haha yes. I was expecting some irony from him about it.

[@caseyplooy1696]

Ted C LOL, I was just thinking the same thing when I heard it.

[@marklholloway]

Like a funny Austin Powers moment “Allow myself to introduce, eh, myself.”

[@terryterreri4806]

The whole band just loves what they do,it's obvious Everytime one of them is interviewed.

[@GuestEngine]

Didn't recognize him with a shirt on...

[@cipiripi6644]

jp m 🤣🤣

[@afterburner2869]

jp m He definitely has that Iggy Pop thing going on.

[@williamlayton1827]

jp m 😂

[@shawnhunt462]

haaaaaaaaaa , dats funny ! but true !

[@cem330]

omg 😂😂😂😂😂

[@whitecloud_94]

2 friends just chilling talking music n guitars. Love it.

[@BD-xn2dp]

I've always thought Phil was such an underrated guitar player. Same goes for Def Leppard too. Very deep, complex yet rhythmic music.

[@bradleyvest6876]

I can agree 100% with you.... Phil is so underrated... Phil and Steve Clark are my biggest influences!

[@markanthonylee8239]

I agree. Def Leppard's guitar work is underrated.

[@greenghost-xi5jp]

BD A phil was back to steve then became lead when steve died.

[@greenghost-xi5jp]

Bradley Vest steve clark is the best guitar player imo

[@bradleyvest6876]

greenghost3737 Steve and Phil will always be my biggest influences!

[@patriciaestok9329]

His playing is insanity. Love him, and I’ve always respected him as an artist and person.

[@bobbyjovi]

Well done Nikki. Great show and Phil Collen is all class. All the best from Sydney Australia.Love your show.

[@liorauf]

Such a talented humble guitarist! Phil you are awesome man! 🤘🏻

[@michellegriff13]

Hysteria has always been my favorite song, 1st Def Leppard song as well!

[@paulme99]

Love to see two of my favs from when i was a kid. Phil is the real deal.

[@giuseppedimarco4212]

Phil Collen is amazing. He is why I play guitar. Actually watching Steve Clark and Phil together.

[@janarequejo768]

watching the terror twins playing is everything.

[@clankers8929]

Yes, it's almost as if everyone has forgotten the anchor to the band's writing creativity, *Steve Clark. The strawberry blonde guitarist will forever live on & always be missed.* Love & Appreciate you Steve.

[@MarkBoyd]

This is such a great interview. I really never liked much of Def Leppard after Pyromania, but doggone it...Phil Collen is such an underrated guitarist and such a cool person. I still prefer the older Def Leppard stuff, but I respect the craft of their other material so much more after seeing this and understanding how much work went into the arrangements. This is a really pleasant surprise...Nikki really does a nice job making this a cool conversation with nothing contrived. Gotta give respect here.

[@jimdavignon]

Nice interview with a excellent player and class act

[@MetalHeart8787]

he is a great Guitarist but could have gone over more riffs.

[@benjamincolerowe]

Phil & Nikki just rule. Both come across as very friendly, intelligent and articulate people. I totally love these What’s Your Favorite Riff videos.

[@johnnyk.2911]

Phil Collen is one of the most honest and unashamed guitarists to grace the lighted stage. He'll be the first to admit that he's clueless when it comes to tuning his guitars by ear; that he'd be lost without his guitar tech. He reveals the in-complexity surrounding guitar riffs; it's much more simpler than most of it looks kids. After all it's only rock 'n' roll...so don't be intimidated, pick up a guitar and try it.

[@davekiddie4467]

Can't tune by ear lol just embarrassing

[@moondogdogersvids]

@@davekiddie4467 you're embarassing

[@davekiddie4467]

@@moondogdogersvids l guess you can't either lol fucking looser

[@hannahbanana3511]

It’s certainly not embarrassing to be in an extremely successful band that’s still going and sounds great even today. Who gives a fuck how Phil tunes. Until you make it big have a seat.

[@davekiddie4467]

@Dafyd Maddz shutup looser

[@OGDweeb]

Phil looks better now than he did 25 years ago. Great guitarist.

[@MightyMao]

If you are Phil Collen and you have the humble to recognize those "The Police" tricky notes...Damn!!! you are really an artist

[@Ricken2022]

I cheat when I play that police song , I tune the E string to drop D , no stretching ...lol

[@rsonson1]

Definitely an underrated unappreciated player.

[@gabyponce6737]

No doubt about it. He’s a super guy

[@jfeal]

Steve Clark was

[@amill1563]

Love Def Leppard!

[@boss302kmk7]

Pyromania , was the first cassette tape I bought, I think I was 10 or 12 ,we had an old trampoline we would crank it up an jump around for hours, such great times

[@mommar394]

I think Phil is a professional. He admits he doesn't know everything, but what he does know he does well.

[@nyanates]

Total respect here... is anyone else getting a Mr. Rogers vibe from Mr. Sixx’ interview style? Very impressed... didn’t expect this. A great interviewing style. Gonna have to watch more of these.

[@mikkywhites397]

Phil is really a cool down to earth guitar player, still loves what he does!

[@enchantress7]

I love seeing my favorite rockstars getting along and showing respect. Back in the day they all talked so much shit about each other. I think I like clean and sober, humbled musicians. Love this.

[@jamesthompson8879]

Nikki. Will please do mfr with Mick Mars?

[@mosh7697]

Yes Please!

[@netrioter]

Mick Mars is almost wheelchair bound...you want that?

[@euphah8721]

@@netrioter still shreds like a beast bud

[@Dudesbrewsguitarreviews]

Phil really enjoys what he does which makes it more special

[@fernandomagana124]

Nikki, You're an amazing Interviewer/Listener. You actually listen to your guests, You actually let your guests talk. Most interviewers ask corny questions, yet you ask interesting questions and get a lot out of your guests! Keep these episodes coming! Keep Rocking!

[@anthonycahoon9738]

Fernando Magana He's a good man and a better bassist now that he's sober. God bless him

[@bradnorrad8915]

I agree all the way

[@Halenrocks5150]

Well said Fernando! A lot of hosts could learn a thing or two from Nikki!

[@danielhohenberg3840]

Totally, Nikki does a great Job!

[@hannahnicquole7715]

The reason being is he is a musician himself and knows the pain of interviewers who either don't know what they're doing or don't care because they're jealous and only doing the interview for views/listens.

[@guitarsimon1]

God I love Phil’s vibrato, so wide and expressive!

[@kevinbreese5739]

Phil Collen, one of my favorite guitar players of all time & a good guy!

[@logandowdy9887]

Phil is the man! His delay bugs me when he stops playing, but during playing its spot on!

[@Les537]

Yeah, no disrespect to Phil, but I wish metal players would get over the fucking delay bullshit. At least he didn't overdub 15 guitars onto the interview.

[@THUNDERWORX]

Great interview. When I see the early videos of Def Leppard I am always amazed at the extrordinary talent of these guys when they were so young. -Writing ability, playing ability, organizing ability, harmony. Listening to some of the interviews I'm realizing Mutt about killed these guys to get them to that point. Not to say that they were not extremely talented to begin with, but rather, he took them to an extraordinary level through grueling hard work.

[@gwEmbassy]

This Favourite Riff series is turning out really good

[@groovekingmuzz2699]

Nikki if you happen to read this...So great to see you clear headed,talking and getting off on music with Phil...Hit my Soberversary May 15th,2016...But i hope you know there are many of us who will always be rooting for you to stay on the higher path and remain here with us on earth..Peace brother...Say hello to Varner if you see him....Denny

[@adamross2256]

It's so interesting to hear the greats in the business talking about how they fanboy on other greats in the business.

[@nunodorgan]

"You play and it sounds like Def Leppard." that's it

[@mattclarknyc]

My soul smiled, seeing Phil sit & talk with Nikki. God, I can even imagine a conversation with Steve, what a crime that he's been gone for so long; that is to say, gone at all. I'll never stop missing Steve.

[@mattclarknyc]

Wanna also say... I'm not a huge Crue fan, but Nikki Sixx has always been such a real person, and I've always noticed and appreciated that about him. Much love for Nikki & all the guys from Motley Crue, always being real.

[@mackin26]

Great to have an interview with the guy actually playing what he wrote!

[@maxpower9413]

Awesome interview with Phil well done Nikki and Jeff Beck is one of if not the greatest.

[@danapidd6013]

Phil seems very humble. Top interview, these two have a great deal of respect for each other, it shows.

[@hallman321]

Sixx is a great interviewer! Loving these videos. Great content and insight!

[@sofacityguitarshop5523]

Hey Nikki, I just discovered yer channel about a week ago. I've been a guitar repairman since 1987. Because of my interests I constantly check out stuff on KZbin & other social media because I love learning what guys like you & those who are into my craft have to share. Anyways... You interviewing peeps who make their living from music, some from when I was a kid... Love it, brother! Keep doing this, man.

[@mattheng4127]

This is such a natural and interesting conversation of my heroes

[@toddlavigne6441]

it's hard to imagine thinking Nikki was so crazy when he was younger ( and not in good way ) yet now he is so pleasant and well mannered. On top of that, he is a great interviewer and a gifted songwriter. IMO

[@bhillis99]

Todd Lavigne ageing and being humbled will do that.

[@jerryallen1768]

Phil is one of the best. 2 of my favorite musicians here

[@darykinnaman2319]

Love Phil Collen. He seems like such a good guy, Great guitar player too.

[@dewrey2076]

Met Phil Collen, he's a gentleman and such underrated guitarrist

[@karenbilyk-vogel6553]

It was so nice that u mention Marc Bolan, glam rock lives on and on....... get it on!🎶🎵🎸🎶🎵

[@hopfrogg9599]

I am elated, elated that such a great guitarist like Phil had trouble with all that stretching Andy does and was so humble about it. I've been trying to learn some Police songs and have been feeling tortured by the way Andy plays and thought maybe I just suck... but now! HA! Phil Collen struggles with that shit too!... so relieved. Thanks Phil for being a straight shooter. You just got a struggling guitarist to pick up his guitar today.

[@hughcdavies]

Yep, couldn't agree more. I've spent 34 years struggling to play that song. Only now do I find the pros do as well. It;s at this point kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoTUo3SYjqiZqJo

[@mr.anderson70]

I thought the same thing... I learned Every Breath a long time ago and just struggled with it. I was was laughing with him on that one!

[@tarcrystalline]

The vibe of these interviews is spot on. I'm addicted to them already and thrilled to see more. It's great to see the enthused musician/fan side of Nikki. I can relate!

[@joelhageman1903]

Whoo! Love it. Sounds just like it. Wow. Phil Collen stuff. I spent hours on this stuff in high school. This is different. Kind of unreal, this stuff. Got to say that. Very cool.

[@lateramae]

Phil is such a great guy and he's a really nice guy to talk to! I thought this interview was amazing! :)

[@wvparrothead31]

Just stumbled onto these interviews. Love them, keep it up Nikki.

[@EL34XYZ]

Cool to hear these guys talk about Jeff Beck. My all time fav player

[@compulsor5853]

How GREAT is Nikki at this?!? Super low-key & natural, he always puts everyone at ease without trying; THIS is your true calling mate!

[@J-Ball]

These episodes are absolutely amazing ! What a time we live in! Never would have thought 30 yrs ago we'd be having an intimate discussion with these greats in 2017!

[@drinkspecials]

the thing that Nikki has.....is that he comes across with sincerity. as a colleague but more importantly...a fan

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Fantastic stuff! Nikki is a phenomenal interviewer, and Phil shared really interesting information. Gotta have another round.

[@Hallow334]

I've never really seen an interview with Nikki. I'm surprised at how down to earth he seems. I'm a huge Phil Collen and Def Leppard fan. Awesome interview!

[@aliasbandfanclub3357]

great interview Nikki... thanks Phil.. the Def Lep records are historic

[@jlkbbk2003]

Collen is always smiling and gracious.......maybe there is something to this healthy lifestyle:-)..........but he seems like a good bloke. I hope. We need decent people in entertainment

[@dime_life4768]

Jay Bing / love and joy my friend brings on humble beginnings cheers

[@rajadossthiagarajan4365]

He's amazingly​ unique personality and talent!

[@ItsAleshaRenee]

ice18 he’s awesome I was lucky enough to meet him

[@gdawgs101]

@W.A.L. Elaborate

[@bellroad100]

He is a VERY good person! Always genuinely nice and enthusiastic about his love of playing the guitar. I’ve seen him in many interviews and he is always so kind and friendly. You can tell he has joy in his life and wants to share it with everyone around him. 💗

[@bernardogui3933]

I really like this show and Mr. Sixx job here.

[@michaelr2012]

Awesome stuff. Game recognizes game. That's what makes this special.

[@guitarhacks_it2651]

I love this show...please keep making these interviews

[@toddclark332]

You can never not love to hear the Rifts in the badass guitar solos of these guys thank you guys

[@JennaLeigh]

I think what makes Nikki so outstanding at this is the fact that at his roots.....he's a FAN. He loves music, and just eats, sleeps, lives and breathes music. So seeing him talk music with other extremely talented folks is just aces. I miss Sixx Sense!!!

[@grayelizabeth6458]

So cool to hear them chat about Mick Ronson 😍

[@walter770]

I'm not a metal guy but I've always liked deaf Leopard and Phil is very creative guitarist

[@rightbro]

Def Leppard was more hard rock during the early days. Don't think Metal.

[@starboy3741]

Yea Def Leppard is more like hard rock

[@FrankieDaix1978]

HYSTERIA has my favorite solo ever probably and love the strumming and every thing at the end it actually puts me into a zone kind of like a temporary high ,the hysteria album has some of my all time favorite guitar playing super cool to hear Phil loves it to thats so awesome

[@javiercarrasco8600]

great interview Nikki..!!!! keep up the work!!!

[@rockingstar3534]

Wow ...his guitar tone blown me away when he started his 1st riff!

[@ericcrittenden7553]

In the world of metal Nikki is by far one the smartest and most articulate dudes in the business. A great representative and perfect person to conduct these discussions. So awesome that a forum like this even exists.

[@rachealcarter8014]

Yes! So tired of hearing "I know why you like him". Haha Yes, he's pretty, but there are a lot of pretty faces out there with huge, nasty egos and nothing between their ears. I'm so proud of 12 year old me for falling in love with him way back when.

[@infowazz]

This is so awesome. I was on a Leppard binge and now here. Not a huge Crue fan except when i was 12 back in the 80s. It still holds up musically. Nikki is looking good and love this whole interview. Now i'll have to watch them all. Especially Jeff Beck. Nice to hear them talk about him. He really keeps progressing.

[@grantcodron9737]

I love that Nikki is doing this!!! Go nikki!

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Always loved Phil's polished playing and sound......so intoxicating! These lil' sit down are fabulous Nikki! Brilliant idea! Hope you come forth with some more slammin' music! I know your best is still to come! Cheers!

[@kalebpost20]

Jan Patrick Lucas Phil can sing pretty well, too!

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Indeed!

[@Dutchy5150]

I love this new "My Favorite Riff" show. Great idea. Love to see Eddie Van Halen on it one day...

[@crusheverything4449]

You can easily see the rock ‘n’ roll loving kid is still alive and well in Nikki. He’s gotta be one of the most down-to-earth rich and famous people out there and this series is endlessly entertaining because of it.

[@doctornaws]

Sixx,this is a quality and in-depth interview. This is like an interview you hear on a classical radio station like WRR in Dallas where people are really into the music and there's not alot of the BS. Thumbs up!

[@jerrybeloin13]

Saw def leppard 1993 stowe vt with my brother and his best friend wow memories

[@worldofjohnboy]

YES!!! I still have my Jackson PC-3 guitar... My first new guitar ever purchased in '96. It's the Japanese version of his signature axe in this video. To this day, it is still the best feeling guitar (in my hands) that once ever played, and I've upgraded the electronics in it.

[@johnnielsen82]

Nikki you have a talent old friend! Great to watch these, you are a great host! Thanks!

[@VintageDefectors69]

Def Leppard is my favorite band by far! I love the Hysteria stuff of course, but I think my favorite Def Leppard riffs are sort of a one or 2 per album thing. Obviously before Phil there were songs like Wasted and No No No that really intrigue me (definitely earning their label as metal back in those days) but then there were the big ones (Rock of Ages, Armaggedon It, etc.) but starting with Adrenalize is where I get really into every part individually. Maybe it's because the mix is less melded together after Mutt stopped being the producer. Personal Property on Adrenalize is gorgeous and harmonic, Move With Me Slowly from Slang (I think it's from the Deluxe edition though) is a really nice change of pace, even from the album itself. It's just really unique. Then, we get to my favorite Leppard era and that's the Euphoria album to present. X had a lot of weak tracks for me of course but songs like Paper Sun, Four Letter Word, the cover of Hellraiser, Hallucinate, It's All About Believin' and even Dangerous. So many cool songs from so many times from Phil, Viv, Steve, and I'm pretty sure No No No was Pete. Can't be sure unless I make a google search and I'm too lazy for that.

[@brainiacpoststudios5479]

RetroRenegades correction. Mutt did produce Adrenalize.

[@kennethnugent8255]

yur on the right track. no no no is their best work. I took a mixing board and broke it down. wish i had a video of me doing it with my best friend, but it was 25 years ago......lol

[@TebowTheNextKilmer]

Underrated as they come.

[@droliver]

Another really unexpectedly fantastic interview. Nikki, you are really talented at this. It would be interesting to see some oddball pairings on here (Andy Summers, Richard Thompson, Rick Nielson) or maybe a guy studio whiz like Pete Thorn

[@4dmind]

Yes! Nikki - this is a great series - brilliant idea, and you are very much a natural at this.

[@THEmaggspie]

totally agree to all you said!!!

[@the_black_arts]

rob oliver Given Nikki’s hellraising background with Crüe, he’s such an unexpectedly calm, thoughtful, and kind personality. Phil’s always a super nice guy in every interview too. This is brilliant. I hope both guys know how highly they’re thought of.

[@chambeet]

Citizen 337 Wish he’d do more of these with other guitarists!

[@ericyoung2213]

awesome interview. my favorite 15 minutes this week

[@dennisesanders5514]

2 of my favorite bands. DEF LEOOARD & MOTLEY CRUE!!

[@ARGCDG]

Just discovered this channel. What a shame it’s done. SIXX is a great interviewer and is enjoying the hell out of it.

[@gabebradshaw9103]

Phil is SO underrated. Expert in every aspect of the guitar

[@BJM3497]

2 amazing artists..... articulate and cordial.....just very real!!! Thanks to Sixx and Collen!!! Cheers!!

[@jamesmerritt5562]

Amazing episode! Phil is definitely one of my favorites! What a great guy! The he loves Mick Ronson makes me even more of a fan!

[@mearndt1]

Phil Colen is still so good, always has been!

[@timzy76]

Glad phil mentioned Al Di Meola, a Meola inspired ( i would imagine) guitar lead in Miss you in a Heartbeat

[@Beakphoto]

Jeff Beck and Mick Ronson - two of my favs.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

Loved this, I’m a fan of Phil. Been going back to the 80’s guitarists like Steve Stevens and Phil Colen on KZbin lately.

[@greenghost-xi5jp]

JamCave Studio steve clark from leppard is better than viv

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

greenghost3737 Yeah, I don’t rate guitarist or rank them one better than the other. I don’t do that with any guitarist.

[@beriteggebnss5826]

JamCa

[@TheStones1965]

JamCave Studio I saw Steve Stevens live before I knew his name. It was a who the hell is this guy moment. Amazing.

[@tonymanfredi6844]

John Fisher well said Johnny

[@shlomonissenbaum3750]

Phil is the coolest. And this was very enlightening, Nikki, thanks. I never understood why DL Songs sound so different live then on the album. Ex. Animal. Totally different harmonies. According to this they must have rearranged the music in order that it would be possible to play all the various parts and sing at the same time while live where as recorded they were able to do it piecemeal and combine. Bottom line: Th ese guys are musical geniuses and their music animates them. Gives a new appreciation.

[@pappyroxx1841]

What a great chat by two talented and insightful guys who have paid their dues in the Rock genre, and get on so well together. .that's what it's all about. Love it!

[@dogbugler]

Awesome, thanks guys...you know how to make it happen. Bless you all, Rock on, thank you so much for your fantastic music. Stay Safe, Bee Well. Regards, from N. Tx. Doug

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

Phil’s a proper dude always dug his stuff and seems very laid back