SCARIFIED - Episode 6: REPLACING RANDY RHOADS

[@alanfrehley1373]

Paul Gilbert is a genius player, but above all, a decent person. A REALLY decent person.

[@2cool4u24]

Yup. Really great dude. Shows through in his playing too. Not arrogant and really genuine.

[@levisalvini4110]

I agree... Such a humble man, for such a great capacity with the Guitar. He's one of my Greatest.

[@UzerneigmROSE]

It couldn’t be more evident in his demeanor and therefore his style! What a great guy! Know this.

[@foesfly3047]

How can a man who is so insanely, ridiculously, incredibly talented, skilled and creative be this humble and modest about himself. I respect and admire Paul so much for this reason. Doug Aldridge is another. Gotta love these freakin awesome brothers.

[@hacksara4197]

Answer: Japan

[@megazoned3973]

Light Sara I think Paul has always been that way. Japan doesn’t make every expat humble or “Japanese.” Some of the most arrogant God-complex’s I’ve come across are Japanese creatives.

[@hacksara4197]

@@megazoned3973 Agree hehe

[@Oroborus93]

robert proctor It seems grandpa forgot to take his meds

[@azimuth361]

You're right about Doug. I met him in Copenhagen in 2008. He was visiting Dio at their show at Amager Bio. I was starstruck and gushed about what a huge fan I was. I told him that I loved his extended solo in Don't Talk To Strangers on the Evil or Divine DVD. He said, "Aw... I do okay. I just try my best to not make these guys look bad." Then he asked where I was from. I told him that I was on R&R from my deployment to Iraq. He pulled me aside, away from the other fans at the meet & greet. He took a few extra moments to tell me, "You tell your brothers and sisters out there that we support you. We believe in you. We love you and we want you to all come home safe." I'm a solid Doug Aldrich fan for life. I bought all his albums and will see him live whenever he comes to California.

[@douglassloan6831]

I was fortunate enough to have been a student of Randy for several years back in the late 70's. Sadness doesn't even begin to describe the day he passed. Paul, you guys would have had some amazing conversations. He was all about learning and teaching and swapping ideas with other players. He was one of a kind. Great video, brother.

[@patrickbutler9744]

"I don't think Ozzy wants a 15 year old in the band" 😂 Ozzy's loss..

[@atteljas]

Well Zakk was just little older. With Paul Ozzy would have gotter more musicality, less hair

[@nicholastotoro7721]

Paul would have just gotten screwed over by Sharozzy like Jake did.

Yep ... your probably right. Paul has done very well for himself regardless. In the end , he probably dodged a bullet.

[@TweedSuit]

If Sharon found out she would have said 'Great, we'll get him for free'

[@cryptwrath162]

rip lol

[@foxontherun4754]

Do you do drugs? No! I don’t think ozzy will want you in the band

[@stricknine8623]

Wasn't Randy Rhoades alcohol and drug free ?

[@foxontherun4754]

Strick nine his name was Randy Rhoads. Have some respect for the greats.

[@stricknine8623]

@@foxontherun4754 Wasn't Randy Rhoads alcohol and drug free ?

[@stricknine8623]

@@foxontherun4754 This ain't a spelling bee fuck stick. Now run along sport and don't forget to brush your teeth.

[@foxontherun4754]

Strick nine why so upset over a simple joke? Calm down and have a cookie boy.

[@mitsay]

So far I find myself smiling watching his videos. It just comes naturally, it's joyful to see him talk. He is such a cool guy and looks like he still have all that teenager spirit inside. Good series of videos!

[@HonRevPTB]

That's a great comment!!!!!!! I totally agree with you!!!!!!!

[@rrguitar1]

mitsay He is the model example of a role model for other guitarists/musicians.

[@atteljas]

mitsay Paul Gilbert is one of kind! Great guy!

[@wahlee1984]

So true!

[@1alexanderkup1]

same here

[@superkamizack2]

It's funny because hearing Paul talk about how he felt being contacted by Mike Varney and the excitement he felt is exactly how I felt when Paul replied to my emails. Great guy!

[@Nghilifa]

Same thing I felt when Slash DM'ed me on Twitter! Best day of my life! lol

[@BradEnquist]

I also had a great experience meeting him back in his early days at GIT. A friend of mine was going to the school and I went out there to visit him and see if I could meet Paul. I went to the school for a visit and got to talking with Paul and mentioned some song that was on his rehearsal tape to Varney that I really liked and he mentioned that he didn't have a copy of the tape any more - he had given away the last copy! I told him that I had my copy that he had sent me with me and we met up at his apartment later so I could make him a copy of it. He was kind enough to loan me, a stranger, his dubbing deck and a bag full of rehearsal tapes! Really nice guy and an awesome guitarist.

[@nsjohnston]

Yep, he replied to one of my emails about 10 years ago or so. Jaw on floor moment.

[@BradEnquist]

Imagine how shocked I was years ago when he was teaching his first year at GIT and I met him there (not as a student but visiting a friend) and I met him and mentioned that I liked a certain song off of his Mike Varney Demo tape that he would send you if you wrote him (But you had to send a little money for the tape and shipping). Anyway, he said that he didn't have a copy of that tape anymore. I said that I had mine with me and he could dub it if he liked. He then invited me to his apartment and showed me a drawer full of old rehearsal tapes and even one of a then new Racer X album (first one) before it was released then proceeded to let me borrow a bag full of tapes AND his dubbing deck! We even exchanged a few phone calls where he would explain to me how he was playing songs like "Blowin' up the radio" etc. Unbelievably nice guy.

[@bnzboy]

yup had a same feeling when Paul replied to my email I was shocked to be honest

[@jmthompson437]

This is one of my favorites thus far...Your teenage daydreaming went quite an extra step farther than most!

[@Kreln1221]

*He should be eternally grateful that Sharon Osbourne never got the chance to sink her claws into him...*

[@joshdavis4409]

Oh how that statement could not be more true

[@haliaeetus8221]

Oh but Ozzy was always in on it. He should not and does not get a free pass (except from some naïve fanboys). He said it straight to Jake's face with no shame that they screwed him good and that's just the biz'.

[@Kreln1221]

@@haliaeetus8221 Agreed... The two headed ettin, "Sharozzy", is equally at fault, but where Ozzy is an evil idiot, Sharon is an evil genius, at least in a Machiavellian sense... He may be the image and the voice of the rodeo, but she's the brains behind it all, and always has been, at least since she hooked up with him after Sabbath fired his ass... She's the boss in that business arrangement, and she calls the shots... He just goes along with them, whether happily, or with him bitching and screaming the whole way..., he still does her bidding...

[@haliaeetus8221]

@@Kreln1221 👌

[@martianshoes]

Josh: Funny though...if you listen to Rudy Sarzo’s account of how he was mentored into the Ozzy organization ...Sarzo gives a glowing account of their hospitality and family atmosphere... Not contradicting you, we’ve all heard the same horror stories about Sharon Osborne....just wondering if she got twisted after Randy died or after they rotated so many players...

[@davemieze9021]

So i now live in Greensburg Pa where Paul grew up. He has responded to my emails, and i have worshipped Paul since 87. Paul Gilbert makes me sooo happy

[@wardkdouglas]

Queen_kylie 25 I live near State College and I had no idea he's from here in Pennsylvania!! Idk, I just never bothered to see where he's from I guess. Still really cool though!

[@andrewbruckner5150]

Randy was my guy, and the one I wanted to play like the most when I started playing guitar when I was 14. Ace Frehley made me want to play guitar, but it was Randy who influenced me the most as I loved his aggressive tone and style. Great work Paul, love what you're doing! AJ "Newton's Cradle"

[@rogueart7706]

Same for me....Randy was the man. Mr. Crowley was the scariest song on the planet when we first heard it on vinyl in bumbfuck christian-world Ohio....i became instantly obsessed with Randy ever since

[@Afurthyclays]

Now, along with his guitar playing, I could probably listen to him talk all day! Cool, interesting, humble guy. I love this man.

[@laddeveritt8933]

I'm still a huge fan of Randy, too. Wish I could have seem him on stage.

[@jfo3000]

Hey Paul, I'm now playing guitar with one of your students from the 80's. He speaks highly of you. I've been a fan since Racer X. Intense Rock taught me to shred. Thanks for all that you have done for us.

[@gosoku2771]

Hey Paul, I've always been a big fan. I took some good pictures of you playing with Racer X at the Troubadour, 1986 I believe. I studied classical guitar with the same teacher as Randy. His name was Robert Vaught and he taught at Glendale Community College in Glendale, CA. After 3 semesters, I started taking privates with Vaught. I was a huge Randy Rhoads fan and tried to ask Vaught about Randy but he hardly ever spoke about him. He was absolutely devastated by Randy's passing. He never wanted Randy to play heavy metal. He wanted Randy to finish his musical studies and become a professional classical guitarist. Robert Vaught was his teacher, friend and mentor. Before Randy died he was planning on going back to school at UCLA to finish his musical studies. Unfortunately that never happened. My personal experience studying classical guitar under Robert Vaught was absolutely amazing. He was such a great player and teacher! I've tried to look him up but have been unsuccessful finding him. Randy's death always haunted him. Robert would be about 75 years old now. If anyone knows where he is, please let me know.

[@mojopin70]

I have to add , Paul is a lovely guy. Humble and very down to earth.

[@MrLeFilipfloppyvelarde]

Paul is the sweetest rocker ever, that interview impression was adorable

[@thoughtheglass]

paul is the coolest guy in history

[@beatvampire]

no Mr Feeze is

[@DeadGlassEyes]

Dude is so sincere and full of life. Love you Paul!

[@oxypopinpatriot8570]

Varnay , great at finding & mentoring guitarist. Paul is a perfect example of how Mike's enthusiasm for guitar gives us all the gift of great guitarist.

[@smacman68]

You know what separates Paul from the rest of the all time greats? You guessed correctly. I don't even have to say it to know what your guess was. Just listen to the noodling around he does on just about every interview. He knows just about every riff from every song written, even 70's pop songs. He just did an interview with Lee from Andertons and he was playing an all piano song on his guitar just because he wanted to be able to. And to top it all off, I think Paul would give a cold person his coat without even being asked to. I will support a guy like that through anything. I buy everything I can find on iTunes to show my support, and because he produces high quality music. Just listen to "Use the Goddamn Turn signal!" and you'll get it.

[@headcrusher21ify]

Cool guy

[@ashharkausar413]

Paul's always stood out cuz of his ardent demeanor and humble attitude.

[@fistoftulkas7335]

Like someone said times ago, something like "Paul can play every song he has ever heard, and a few he hasn't", lol.

[@_azu7]

Sooooo truuuuueee . PAUl Gilbert is soo legendary man its unbelieavable

[@kladen2006]

this video is a small representation of those top artist, kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nUi4V7pdSVbq8 Paul vs Marty. They are out of this world

[@rebelrocker3743]

Randy Rhoads was one of a kind !!!

[@Mark-OutWest]

Aren't they all? Clapton, Beck, Page, Van Halen, Morse, Vai, Satriani, I could go on....

[@lordcrayzar]

Steven Nieto the fuck?

[@kvltbastvrd6726]

Lol Grave Violator is better and more kvlt

[@termsofusepolice]

What strikes me is that the guy who co-wrote the forgettable cheese curds on the Japanese Quiet Riot release went on just a year or two later to co-write songs like I Don't Know, Over The Mountain and Suicide Solution. Who could have predicted that??

[@livingbeing1113]

@@termsofusepolice Well, probably Randy matured, but mostly he worked with other two good songwriters in Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake who surely helped him a lot.

[@sumitpatil4229]

Bless this guy's heart man ! He is the only guitar player I know who can play you atleast 1 riff from any 70's/80's band . It just shows how much he loved music growing up that he learnt all those riffs/licks with so much dedication . He never felt the need to be different and that he should have a certain unique image or whatever which he does anyway . What I mean is that I really think Paul's the only guitar player I know who's not so full of himself.... The way he goes about recording tons of lessons online for us guitarists, the way he explains it to us and ALWAYS keeps it so simple , takes a 4 note lick and plays it in 2/3 octaves but it sounds soo cool ...I ll never forget his "the importance of rhythm" lesson on KZbin ..... Paul's such a simple soul man but most importantly he still keeps learning and he is into this blues stuff now which is soo coool , God Bless him man !

[@mikeseymour5398]

Paul when I was 15 years old I was putting drum heads on my kit and I was listening to a local rock radio station and they said Randy Rhoads was killed in a a plane crash it broke my heart..Rawk!On Paul Gilbert

[@mojopin70]

One of the most depressing events in history if you are a fan of music and Rock....

[@Thijs-Kuiken]

besides his playing , I find his upbeat personality and down to earth approach to everything really inspiring.

[@iainmackenzie6379]

ive been watching ALL your videos for 10+ years. thanks for all you do paul!

[@pustoolio]

I could seat and listen to Paul's stories all day.

[@Eddu13]

You can really see the joy when he talks about it. It's very genuine.

[@jonnuanez2843]

I love watching Paul Gilbert not only play but speak. He's goofy lol but in a good way.

[@oh_my_gauze]

Wonder what Ozzy's hits we would have now if it was Paul.

[@oh_my_gauze]

Yeah might be a song called "stay fresh".

[@oh_my_gauze]

gaybutte just kidding lol. Hello fellow splatoon player.

[@MrBTBusch]

One can only imagine, if Zach didn't 'Xciter' it all For so many mediocre years now.

[@thedevilblooded]

Jolly Swagman speech difficulties could have been one.

[@crunkalac]

Idk. Paul isn't exactly a hit maker.

[@aimfuldrifter]

Woah! That's one thing I didn't know about Paul Gilbert. Then again, why am I surprised? :) All best to you Paul. Come and visit Poland again sometime.

[@mik3ymomo]

I met Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan outside The Bayou in Washington DC before a show Mr. Big were playing. This may have been in 1988 or 89. Paul spent a lot of time with me and a couple friends just talking about the songs. I remember him asking us what other bands we liked etc. Paul was a super nice guy and he appreciated that we came out to meet him before the show. We were all just high school kids. It was probably my junior year. Paul really knew how to treat his fans. Was glad we skipped school to go meet him. Thanks Paul.

[@luizoliveiraguitar]

Spent the Last 20 years listening to you. Feels like an old friend. Great to see you talking about tour experiences... Thank you for everything. Your music saved my day many many times.

[@jesusguerra1093]

great down to earth guy, and hell of a player! always seems to be having the greatest of the fun while playing guitar.

[@ceecee4693]

I love how Paul is so honest...

[@Tepin21]

He never gets older. I wish he never gets old.

[@zzkeokizz]

Thank you. It's comforting to know that you were as naive as I was at that age. And had you joined Ozzy's band, I bet you'd be in pretty much the same position as you are now. You've done well for yourself. You didn't need Ozzy.

[@joelewisband879]

Such a pure humble spirit..great conversationalist seems easy going..and we all know extremely talented

[@brandonodonnell7308]

Hey Paul. Just saw you in Sydney with Mr Big. I've been a fan since the Racer X days. It was such a pleasure to see you play live. I know the audience was 95% guitarists standing there before you contemplating giving up playing the guitar but the musicality of your playing was suitably balanced by the virtuosity. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@MrGulth]

Paul really is the greatest.

[@superdave2112]

Ozzy definitely missed out. PG is the man!

[@jackcoleman1784]

Not even gonna lie that Steal Away The Night riff was fuuuuucking on point.

[@MikeUIibarri]

My favorite sense of humor of the shred guys! Always smiling and seems very genuine. Bad @zz.

[@claypage1089]

Ozzy should have had a 15 year old in the band in this case.

[@YesuAiNimen]

Why not? He had a 19 year old in the band.

[@StephenAnthony68]

I used to hang out in Greensburg years ago with a friend of mine and loved that area!!! Hope all is well Paul!!!

[@ScottK1018]

Awesome. Fully agree. I remember the day when I was in eight grade in the cafeteria and a friend brought in on casset which was a new thing at that time of the new first ozzy album, blizzard of Ozz. Already being a guitar player I was blown away. I was like who is this and what is he doing. From that day on it was Randy Rhodes who led me down the path of the guitar player I was and have become. Keep up the good work man. Your playing inspires many as well.

[@coppulor6500]

Of all the interviews I've heard of the badass legendary guitarists, you are by far the most entertaining. I love the stories you tell and the way you communicate. I don't a ton about you but I love the way you play - passion and emotion. your energy kicks ass. Learning one on one with you would be sweet. lottery tickets here I come! lol

[@johnnybongshow5257]

yeah imagine paul gilbert taking the path to be in ozzy's band at 15 drug addict at 16 raped by sharon at 17 might of not even made it to 27

[@deancrow3525]

Or had a mysterious skiing accident....

[@ZekeMan62]

@@deancrow3525 Like Randy's mysterious "accident"

[@johnloughner6572]

Hey Paul gilbert. I loved hearing about greensburg. I am from Latrobe the small town 8 miles south of greensburg. It is great knowing a guy like you has done so much for the guitar from this area. You are an inspiration man.

[@Squeeze_Cheez]

That’s a pretty inspiring story. I couldn’t imagine doing that at 15. As Paul Stanley once said, “if you think you got it, run it up the flag pole and see who salutes.”

[@DomainObject]

That was an awesome story. Thanks Paul for sharing!

[@skipneumann1]

when I first heard Randy I dropped everything I was working on and tried to play like him

[@robbygoldzahn]

Thank you Paul for every tone you play ...awesome...

[@SolidWander]

Paul grew up literally an hour away from me and to this day that is my favorite fact about him. Too bad I was a wee baby when he moved out to LA and started his reign.

[@kronosecw]

I grew up near Greensburg and it was an amazing moment when i found out Paul was from here. My buddy was friends with his dad, said Paul used to sit on the loading docks playing guitar all day before he made it

[@suzannecoholic1467]

OMG I was at that clinic in Greensburg, PA! Randy walked in wearing a white seude suit and definitely was gracious and very, very nice! Quickly became one of my all-time favorite guitarists. :)

[@rustymcnally]

What a lovely anecdote!

[@mojojulianpastrana1962]

You r a precious soul Paul

[@MrBTBusch]

Thats Why Paul was always Amazing. His R.Rhoads influence was always apparent to me, Having Seen Ozzy 2wice during 'Diary of a Madman,' among many other Ozzy shows.

[@jeffkwas]

Thanks for posting. What a fun video to watch! Great story, cool guy!

[@timeboy8770]

man I love this dude. always great stories

[@DannyStarr1976]

watching him talk about being a kid and playing guitar is so interesting because young kids will never know what it was like for players of his generation...

[@smwallace2368]

Randy is my all-time favorite, but Paul is the undisputed GOAT. RIP RR LONG LIVE PG

[@ktkktk6676]

I also was fortunate enough to stand fifteen feet in front of Randy Rhoads for two - plus hours here in Seattle at the Paramount Theatre (the original Motorhead opened. Philthy Phil Animal Taylor was lurking outside on Ninth Ave before their show). I was blown away for two weeks after seeing Randy... I was hoping to see Lee Kerslake and Bob Daisley playing because I had the 1st Blizzard album and I was familiar with Uriah Heep and Rainbow, etc... I've never seen a guitarist like him since.

[@robmurtha9582]

Wow cool to hear you are from Greensburg, I’m from Elizabeth Township class of 79 rock on! We had some good shows at the civic arena, and Aerosmith at Renzi Park!!

[@ArgonautaDoug]

Great history master. Thank you to share with us

[@andrewtongue7084]

Y'know what strikes me most about you, Paul (apart from the fact that you're an excellent musician) ? You're the most self-effacing guy (humble just doesn't cut it); &, whilst I admire many others in the business, it's your 'feet on the ground' philosophy. There is no wonder in the notion that, as a human being, you're very generous of spirit, & notwithstanding your immense talent, that spirit is what appeals the most. Keep on with those licks, Sir !! :D

[@jornadadocineasta]

Paul Gilbert thank you

[@Gilyslas]

Love Paul. Great musician and a super nice guy.

[@aorgypzy]

This is a GREAT story from paul! made me chuckle.

[@Craig1168]

LOL Paul!! You're a great story teller. I grew up in Burbank, California one block away from the Rhoads family and took drum lessons at Randy's mom's music school Musonia from then Quiet Riot drummer Drew Forsyth. Paul just curious if you knew or heard of Drew's guitarist post DuBrow, Craig Collins Turner? In my humble opinion he had that same driving tone and to be honest was maybe a little better than Randy. He auditioned for Ozzy twice and was number 2 both times, I want to say due to image. Drew's band NETWORK was a very large draw during the heyday of the Sunset Strip day's and Drew then gave me two lessons a week in exchange for being his drum tech/load in/load out guy. I was a young dumbass 17 or 18yr old, hanging around older women and being allowed into the Rainbow because Drew knew Mario and it was just debauchery. But if you haven't heard Craig Collins Turner play please youtube him. He took on Randy's students after Randy left for England. George Lynch had a very short stint as a teacher at Musonia, but he got caught stealing from Mrs Rhoads and she was very sweet but a staunch business woman. What I learned from Drew and this helped me later on when he opened two rehearsal studios in Burbank and he had some national acts rehearsing there. Ozzy, Motley ect and I learned that the person you see onstage isn't the same guy offstage. So I didn't do the star struck nonsense and ask mundane questions about music. But then I had to grow up so I enlisted in the U.S. Army as an M1A2 Abrams crew member and served for sixteen years and both in desert shield/storm and two tours of operation iraqi freedom, before I was severely wounded while dismounted from my tank with my combat medic bag helping our line medics triage wounded soldiers. I was retired in Jan 2005 and it was an honor to serve and I still play the tubs in my Churches praise band. Sorry for the long post Paul, you seem very cool and laid back. Much like myself, God bless you and your family and have a great week brother.

[@sonyajoy2075]

angry grandpa

[@mark83175]

Craig Martin I doubt this guy was better than Rhoads.

[@nickfit3]

C.C. Turner used to call me Nick Bob! I haven't seen him in years but he was just the best guy AND a killer player in his own right! I actually think he was the better player... more articulate and cleaner, but Randy had it in the bag for stage presence.

[@atteljas]

Thanks Craig for sharing your memories,

[@guitarzarfun]

Agreed CC turner was a superior player. He died in 2017 i think. Dude should have been Rhoads replacement.

[@gusdannynavarro3207]

This is a great clip. The end is so tragic because he was 15 and then it ends and I know why he calls these segments "The Terrifying Tales of Paul Gilbert

[@Spiritbro77]

I got to see Randy once. Diary of a Madman tour at the Richfield Coliseum(Cleveland). Best concert I ever attended and believe me that is saying something. I grew up on Stadium rock. Concerts were what we did. From 76 to the mid 90's I saw a LOT of shows.

[@jholl7339]

Just recently discovered this series with Paul. Interesting to watch him talk about growing up in Greensburg, cause it was right down the road from me, and I'm probably only 2 years younger than him. Sadly, I didn't start to hear about Paul until probably just after he left for California, cause I used to go see one of his old bands, Giant, whenever I could. So, then the second Racer X album comes out and I get my copy, and this song comes on..........and I'm wondering how I'm already able to sing along to it, only hearing it for the first time. So, I look at the song title "Living The Hard Way".....and I see the writing credits "P. Gilbert" and "D. Gonzales".........and that's when I realize that "THIS is an old Giant tune!". Dave Gonzales was the lead singer, and a fellow Mckeesport, PA resident, and this was the one song that made it with Paul, to California, onto a Racer X album. If only I coulda seen Paul play back then, but, sadly, it seems like I was a few steps behind.

[@beaumanikoth9142]

Great story. Paul's just one awesome dude.

[@ThatOtherRaccoon]

"Do you do drugs?" "No." (Well THAT sucks..ok...please be a minor, please be a minor) "How old are you?" "15" (YES!) "Yeah...I don't think Ozzy will want a 15 year old in the band."

[@bastidepp2]

thanks for telling all these stories!

[@kiwipower9036]

Paul is not of this world when it comes to guitar skills. He is a BOSS!

[@zimbob68]

You should come back and play a show at the Palace!

[@mr.bonkles1318]

Love these videos. PG is the man.

[@davidr1620]

I have the same last name as Randy. I didn’t know who he was as a kid, but the guys at guitar center would always say after me telling them my name “any relation to Randy?” I was like who is Randy Rhoads?

[@mayorrodgers7446]

What a great story. I wish I could hear that tape.

[@AxHakker]

I fuckin love this dude. I get caught up in so much bullshit, then his name just randomly comes to mind. Such a great person, down to earth, not a hint of that typical arrogance guitarists tend to develop. I have to instantly pick up my guitar whenever I see any of his videos. Long live Paul Gilbert!

[@desmo999]

I forget to say, your new Album is faaaantastic!!! Pure Rockn`Roll!!! My old Strat is loving to play with you together!!!:)

[@dsc_dsc]

Paul is awesome.

[@PatrickAbbate]

It is kinda sad, I imagine little 15 years old Paul from the stars to the ground in one moment... I'm very glad you made it anyway, you totally deserved it!

[@tomowens7499]

What a great story! I have a similar experience, i’m in animation... when i was a teenager i cold called a hollywood studio to ask to speak to one of the animators whose name was in the credits of a film i liked. To my surprise they said ‘hold on a sec’ and she got on the phone! I was starstruck, and could barely think of anything to say!

[@smooch5126]

That's an awesome story!

[@BigWesLawns]

I love that story. Innocence and courage. I'm same. peace!

[@rustyangel3631]

Nice memory Paul. Randy waz amazing

[@BitMatt1]

Love these chats.

[@BenWGray]

"Im 15" "Ooohhhh" Gets me every time

[@gr8guitarplayer]

I smile watching him, like he was sitting right in front of me. Probably something also about the fact he and I are the same age. When he talks about his teenage years, I was doing the same things, listening to the same music and all. Didn't start going to concerts until I was older than he was, but since my very first show was Rush, Moving Pictures, at the Capitol Center, 7th row from the stage, I'd bet he'd smile at me telling him that story!

[@paulvegasphotoman5062]

Live Paul Gilberts work - he and I have something in common.. we both were inspired by Randy Rhoads in the early 80s!!! Been playing guitar ever since!!

[@gscgold]

2 weeks after I got tickets to see diary of a madman tour Randy was gone..tragic loss for all of us.

[@mojopin70]

So glad i met Paul back in 1991 lovely guy and a big influence , i didn't know how connected to Randy he was. By the way if you are reading this Paul on my channel there is a video called " Diary of a Madman and Blizzard of Ozz house" which is a house in Wales U.K where they wrote Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman they house oddly now belongs to a friend. Strange how everything seems connected!

[@sylvesterwarbringer8397]

when one of your fav guitarist talks something good about another fav guitarist..

[@nicholastotoro7721]

Blessing in disguise. Paul would have just been another guitar player causally discarded on a whim by Sharozzy in the '80's.

[@picho3647]

Numero 1 Gil !! 💪🏼🎶

[@boopah4365]

He's such an unassuming guy, if you saw him on the street & said, he's one of the fastest, most incredible shredders of all time, you almost wouldn't believe it..

[@SimonBorro]

Wouaw... Amazing ! Thanks Paul !!!