Queensryche - MTV Unplugged Della Brown

In 1992, Queensryche performed on MTV's Unplugged. Though never released to the general public in it's entire form, bits and pieces have been. Della Brown was one of the more memorable performances of the evening.

[@slamcave8431]

My ex-wife chose the streets and addiction instead being a mother to her child.. She passed 2 years ago at 38 throwing away her beauty and potential. This song is a masterpiece of that sadness. Raising our child alone i can only share this masterpiece with him And the memory of her brightside . Thank you to Queensryche for this.

[@Keeping_it_real_official]

Arguably one of the absolute BEST Mtv Unplugged performances EVER!!

[@eddiepullman2745]

Back when musicians didn’t use auto tune and actually played their instruments. Just an under appreciated unplugged.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

I remember asking my mom to pick me up Queensryche’s Empire cassette at Musicland back in 1992. I can’t tell you how many times I listened to that tape, and Operation Mindcrime. Then I played their VHS tape a million times. 1992, my senior year in high school, I loved Queensryche. 30 years...I miss that era in my life

[@thachakal]

My first 2 cassettes I ever bought for myself were Empire and FNM The Real Thing. I still play the hell out of both albums, they never get old!

[@otisandspauiding]

Lol I remember those days bro!

[@paulthomas8299]

I hear you brother i will be 90 years old and will still be listening to there music

[@jimsoderbom5884]

Still have a mint CD from 1990. Also the framed Platinum Album presented to Dick McGlynn, whoever that is.

[@craighewitt4674]

You're not alone 👍❤

[@tap22]

One of their best numbers that nobody talks about ! Masterpiece !

[@jessmason2112]

No doubt.

[@dannycrotch5188]

The dynamics and the production on that Empire album are superb.

[@Natureboy1607]

Man you can say what you want , Geoff Tate was the Man when it comes to Queensryche ! Nobody will ever come close to him !

[@blindwishbone4029]

They should be in the rock and roll Hall of Fame. Mindcrime and Empire are classics.

[@MantiaRyche]

So many artists that dont play rock music is in their hall. QR is much better than that. Metal should have its hall of fame, with only metal bands.

[@rci30]

"Hall of Fame" organizations are Garbage. Pay them or else. Complete Trash. You know what Queensryche is. I do.. We all do. That's enough

[@Cryptosifu]

Tates voice is an instrument, amazing. Favorite band of all time.

[@chrisoman2195]

Rick McGhee awesomeness period

[@purplekat5864]

What you said X infinity!

[@Shedfreak18]

One of the best unplugged shows ever!!! Amazing

[@brendarussell7461]

agreed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@jeffallen3382]

I agree 100%!

[@jonathanlawerence5237]

Great guitar players!!!!!!!

[@oakland-as-diehard6717]

Never gets old... one of the must unappreciated " Unplugged " sessions for sure. These guys in their prime were just epic

[@marvcapitola4262]

I know.. been listen from the start... always good to listen to and think of the homeless in California.. now I’m in England and they are just starting to talk about it here... miss being home all the same..

[@paisleyprincess7996]

It was their prime, and the beginning of the end. Sad...

[@brianarmstrong5051]

Fuk rite they were in there prime

[@steveallen7742]

Operation Mindcrime tour was incredible to see. Seeing that conceptual performance was one of the best live shows I have ever seen in 44 years of going to concerts.

[@DownMemoryLaneParis]

There is so many unplugged before the series of Clapton/Nirvana/Mariah carey got famous. Black crowes, Tesla, Aerosmith, Queensryche, Satriani...

[@angryagain3801]

At this moment in time these guys were the best band on the planet.

[@MrRik10a]

without CHRIS AND GEOFF QUEENSRYCHE is no more,,,sad but true

[@tedkoontz5471]

There’s a thousand great unplugged’s this is the most beautiful

[@DonaldShaunLothirath]

MTV UNPLUGGED I remember

[@irishspagetti6565]

it was the Seattle bands that had the best Unplugged shows

[@garymitchellholmes801]

Greatest voice in Rock history. That’s right, I said it!

[@WordsOfLife-oo8mq]

Good one!!!

[@WordsOfLife-oo8mq]

Yeah!! Don't forget Steve Perry.....Lou Reed... Scott Stapp.... Mark Tremonti...

[@benitokamelo252]

@@WordsOfLife-oo8mq Tate could sing anything. That's the difference. I love Steve Perry and Journey, but I can't imagine him singing "Queen of the Reich" or some heavy stuff in general for example. He was so versatile.

[@MantiaRyche]

@@WordsOfLife-oo8mq Scott Stapp and Mark Tremonti? Are you kidding, theyre not even close to Tate.

[@4midable4ce]

LOVE Tate, and he does have great rock vocals. Queensryche is highly underrated. But this man is a metal vocalist first, make no mistake.

[@ln4454]

1988-1992 i think no band was more captiving than Queensrÿche. Never got the deserved recognition anyway.

[@jakethevulture]

@Karson Kalabo At the time, I didn't like Promised Land all that much...now....I think its a FANTASTIC album. Love it.

[@benitokamelo252]

1986*

[@ps-yk8su]

​@@jakethevulturePromised Land has grown on me

[@DannyGadish]

86-94

[@ln4454]

Hell yeah, you guys are right. Actually, from 1983-1995 (after PL tour) Queensryche established themselves as a huge band, my best ever line-up and compositions. Five lenght players, Tha Warning till Promised Land, RAge for Oder was the turning pointo to me, when they solidified their musical personality. I´ve cut that period of time to 4 years because of the release of OMC and Empire. Finally they got the deserved recognition, MTY exposure and much more. In the metal world let´s say they were superior than anyone (Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica), including on stage. They were part of the cast of Rock In Rio 2 (1991), and this exhibition on MTV was fabulous!

[@JohnDoe-qu7gm]

Soooooo underrated. Probably one of the cleanest unplugged shows of all time and never getting credit for the unbelievable musicianship

[@johnbadalamenti8034]

The best unplugged EVER. LISTENING KIDS, A REAL BAND.

[@evacruz6930]

My favorite unplugged from MTV ❤ RYCHE-N-ROLL 🤘🤘 4ever!!

[@sixteezchild]

And here it is 2023....Miss Della Brown! Miss you guys!

[@scout805]

Saw Tate last year, did the entire Rage for order album and Empire in it's entirety! Musta only been 100 ish people there. No radio or tv promos for the show. It was like a private show. He absolutely Killed it, a touch softer on the high octaves, but it was PFM! Pure Fuckin Magic

[@sixteezchild]

@@scout805 That sounds like what I would love to be part of! Yes, his voice has changed and aged, but he is still Geoff Tate and that's what matters. I'm 60 and my voice has changed also! I would really love to be in his presence at least one more time, but he will never venture to West Texas again and just can't travel right now. I am hoping he will have a concert at at least one large Texas venue!

[@scout805]

@@sixteezchild I too am a Sixteez child 68' Milwuakee Wis. Geoff's still doing shows, no large venues tho, check his website and you never know when he'll get close enough to your neck of the woods. Pleasure to meet your acquaintance. (Sort of) Cheers darlin 🍺

[@sixteezchild]

@@scout805 You are so right! Thank you for the push! I can only imagine how great it would be!

[@alicegirard3373]

This version is absolutely fantastic 😍😍😍😍😍

[@jfayiii]

The fact that they're all still alive and healthy yet unable to play together adds to the melancholy of this and all of their songs.

[@brucerogers2733]

The sound....So many bands couldn't duplicate this sound in the studio, let alone live. Masters....This rivals their studio version in my opinion. Fantastic!

[@chriswalker6776]

Fine tuned machine. Spot on. Still listening after all these years now.

[@ralphreinhardt6020]

No matter how many times I watch this.....................it's always GREAT !!!

[@simontempler3239]

Forgot how good these guys were ...few bands made music like this..and there are no bands today that even come close..

[@ronaldmullen485]

A long time ago never forget hanging out with the band in Washington long before they were famous,what a great bunch of guys, they even let me stay at their hotel room when I was hammered,thanks guys and you are the greatest band ever put together, love mindcrime

[@chucku.farley616]

I am an old codger of 56... but I feel right out of High school again when I hear these boys play.....

[@gamelivejonathan2843]

I feel the same ❤

[@1138thz]

When your right your right and you are right. You know Eddie Jackson never got much attention but he is awesome..and the delicacy of his bass playing on this is a joy to hear as is everything on this flawless performance.

[@viktorfreedom9978]

Real music and talent, no autotune and the trash “music” we have now. Thanks for sharing this amazing version

[@Brooklyn_Powers]

They were at the top of their game here!

[@TheJayman318]

It is said that at this moment in time he was one of the top vocalist in the world. I see why

[@Yngsatchvai]

It's not even his range so much as that unique tone. Lows.mids.highs.. untouchable!

[@paisleyprincess7996]

I loved Geoff Tate’s voice. You don’t hear that kinda styling very much

[@drumhobby]

I had the privilege of seeing Queensryche 8 times throughout Mindcrime and Empire. The best band i've ever seen live.

[@venomagent76]

Geoff was a natural singer, blessed with gifts.

[@Coasterdude02149]

@@paisleyprincess7996 Try Crimson Glory's first two albums when Midnght was frontman. They both had the same vocal coach. Midnight was every bit as good.

[@abledrummer]

SO....DAMN...GOOD

[@billoconn3142]

Their music is fit for these times homeless people political curruption and drug addiction I love this music makes me happy

[@sunnyday157]

I will never understand how they didn't get more recognition for their work??!?

[@angelofwar9223]

My god.... Just how beautiful was that 😊😊😊 💪 😎 ✌️🕊️

[@turnerbrewer7188]

This is The Ryche in their prime! Love them…Beautiful music!

[@stormsmack69]

Its a damn shame what happened with this band. This is still one of my favorite songs...

[@paigeloree5615]

What happened? I guess it's been 10 years since I've been to one of their concerts, thought it was only a couple years ago lol

[@ipgfnr]

@@paigeloree5615 Tate DeGarmo and Rockenfield arnet in the band anymore

[@WilliamnWendySue]

One of the most brilliant bands of all time. Empire was the zenith of Queensryche … a perfect album.

[@MrMonsterkaraoke]

Love how Queensryche makes those medieval minstrel like chords rock! They are masters of bringing that feel to their music :)

[@shri081]

That bass hook is something you can revisit over and over again and never get tired of it…Eddie Jackson was brilliant in his own right…

[@sharinedemarchenar69]

This is one of my favorite songs by Queensryche. What a brilliant band!

[@rychew1280]

I love almost everything they did, but one of my favorites too.

[@tonystamp9251]

Told my friends in 1984 this was the best band around....took them about 6 yrs to come around to it but at least they did

[@danielnez5387]

When you watch this video, it impresses of a REAL band playing together, all for one, one for all. Just beautiful to see...

[@edwardheins2930]

I absolutely love geoffs show of joy during Chris's solo at 3.05. Ill never tire of this concert

[@terisnoeberger93]

Amen

[@simpill81]

amazing song! One of the most underrated songs on the album, along with Anybody listening.

[@aritomos]

My two favorite bands in the ’90s, Rush and Queensryche. They still are 🙂

[@smdftb8495]

Not a single wasted note. Brilliant.

[@a2ndopynyn]

Absolute. Freaking. Genius. One of the best rock bands of all time.

[@ronjennings7054]

His haunting vocals add to the dreamscape imagery their music creates, simply the best!!

[@daniellagoldiano5701]

This is my favorite band of all time! I absolutely love Geoff Tate. He has an incrediblely, unique voice...one of the all time greatest! Every time I encountered him on different tours....he was always very kind, genuine and respectful to me. He was surprised and grateful that I have been a fan since 1982. I thought they would be one of the bands that would go down in history as all of the original band members. They would grow old together as friends and retire. I was heartbroken when Chris DeGarmo left but, they managed, branched out, and became more diverse. I feel some of their work has been over-looked by many. I have to say they will never leave my heart or life. I will see them..."Geoff Tate's" Queensryche on January 31st at "The Austin Music Hall". Always a Badass venue - I AM SO HAPPY! Bless all of you Queensryche fans. Thank you and remember....."Be the change you want to see in this world" Peace ~ Daniella

[@chrisoman2195]

daniella goldiano well put

[@edwardheins2930]

What she said .period

[@mitchettie1581]

Daniella that was beautifully said . Della Brown really takes me to that place, exactly where they meant for it to take me. Few can do that for me....🤘

[@dcummings4834]

No other band has the sound these guys had. They were all great. Geoff Tate is my favorite singer ever.

[@crazeyjoe]

I would love for DeGarmo and Tate to create a recording project together, even if they don't do any tours and is a "one off." Being the neither will likely be in Queensryche and they were the powerhouse duo of the original Ryche. It would be great to create that magic at least one final time and let it "all hang out" so to speak!!!

[@tonycampbell4982]

The durmmer and that kit during Empire tour was the bomb. Chris on 🎸

[@thomasheroux3146]

Love this version of the song! Just Brilliant

[@DanTubeGamer]

Empire one of my top 10 best albúns ever!

[@thirtyplusgamer]

5 years later in 2020 same best album ever

[@rudybigboote3883]

THE ORIGINAL QR LINE UP...DAMN! I have heard this song a million times and still got chills listening to this video on my IPad with Beats Pro headphones! No band will ever top this lineup!

[@gerarddobinson566]

The best voice in rock history.....love there music..something magical n haunting about them..

[@tfrost33elkhunter]

Those smiles are infectious. I’m glad I lived in this era!

[@joeycarmona485]

This is One of the most beautiful songs I ever heard!!!I saw it played at the Chicago house of blues in 2005.... Unfcknreal real so beautiful

[@ihateapplebeeswa]

Empire was released on this day 8/20/90. It's the 4th full-length studio album by the American heavy metal band Queensrÿche. The album stands, Queensrÿche's most commercially successful release, reaching triple platinum status. The primary single, the power ballad "Silent Lucidity", reached number 1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Silent Lucidity" was also nominated in 1992 for the Grammy Awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. The album won a 1991 Northwest Area Music Award for Best Metal Recording.

[@tomendres3549]

Jet city woman, oh and lady whore black,qween of the ryche

[@pbr6430]

Geoff is without question the best rock vocalist. Queensryche were "hitting on all cylinders" at this point. Geoff brought his A-game to this one, as did the rest of the band.

[@SudsRegal]

I’d forgotten how untouchable Queensryche were at their peak! Tate was just mind blowing, one of the alll time greats and the musicianship just all class. THIS was the band I fell in love with! The line “somewhere you lost your dream” is almost a metaphor for Queensryche’s career post DeGarmo.

[@5ivetimes1]

WOW after all these years, it's still strong as ever. One of the best prog bands ever.

[@brad7198]

One of my favorites. Queensryche is the best. : ) and wow what happened to mtv ?? Oh ya. Hahaha. We will never see this again today. People do not write music like this anymore. Very sad.

[@terisnoeberger93]

Your so right!

[@paisleyprincess7996]

We grew up. Every era has its generation and time

[@benitokamelo252]

@@paisleyprincess7996 Horrible times of today

[@TheSmiler62]

And there Ladies and Gents is how it,s done.....Audible God damn Heaven ;)

[@pameladiez4933]

Amazing but true.!!🎸🥁👍☕️🎄💡😂

[@chrisoman2195]

TheSmiler62 it's so fukin good I soild myself

[@jessearce8048]

2021 and still love jamming to the old school days Rock !!!..

[@peterzinyou]

What a great band. Geoff Tate has arguably TOP 3 voice of all time.

[@gtime5335]

Geoff Tate is NO 1

[@tonystamp9251]

And no 2 and 3

[@louman2342]

Dio

[@ankihansen2489]

Tate *HAD* a great voice

[@lawrenceflowers9499]

Desert Island top three vocalists: Geoff Tate, Ronnie J, and Shirley Manson...oh wait, she doesn't count, she's here with me. Must have been misunderstood by the Genie, he thought I said dessert on an Island. She's mad as hel, no plates for her redhead marksman, er markswomanship practice! "What am I doing? Nothing dear, just listening to an 80s hair band, an Unplugged video classic. Just waiting to see if you felt up to a swim, or maybe a new form of abuse, you know how much that means to me. And I promise not to use the safe word before I pass out this time!"

[@superdave7241]

So good...👍

[@jessmason2112]

Great tune 👍. ✌️😎

[@JimmeeBarto-xe2tl]

They are so great. I remember when I first heard their music. It pumped me full of life. June 1993 Highway 91 going to Las Vegas from LA. They never got old. Hands down , they are 1 of the all-time top 5 bands in the world. Clean music and vocals. It's like magic how they all are so perfectly blended. It doesn't get much better. His voice rivals any top rock band by far. I wish we could roll back 30 years. I would go to every concert, for sure.

[@rogersdrum1]

This is when they were at they're best with this original line up… Loved the unplugged session. I still listen to Empire… Operation Mind Crime a masterpiece on its own.

[@MantiaRyche]

This is the original line-up and the best.

[@shanebarker4728]

Cruising around while it’s a cold steady rain, listening to this while smoking a lefty, those were the days!!

[@TheChauffeur69]

Pure masterpiece.

[@bluesruley2k]

Michael just NAILS it!!! Wow!!!!!!

[@jonathanlawerence5237]

They will never replace Jeff Tate!!!

[@MrCreation83]

Here, still. Amazed. After many years…… and counting

[@scout805]

Only King Diamond and Queensryche can engulf my senses and make my brain and ears feel the Mastery of how music can touch ones soul. Floyd a close 3rd

[@j4stice746]

Absolutely love the Empire album, one of the greatest albums of all time. Went on a school trip to london when I was about 15 or 16 and me and my mate who also loved them saw that they were doing a signing at tower records and we bunked off and saw them there. Great times.

[@tonystamp9251]

Eargasms all around....simply incredible...perfection

[@thelunalily]

I loved this song the first time I heard it. My friends gave me shit for it. Whatever…this is an incredible piece of music.

[@tap22]

What would they give you shit for? This song is a absolute masterpiece !

[@sharadmathur668]

Please recognize the amazing drumming from Scott Rockenfield. What a sound!

[@ratman5727]

There really isn't a single band out today that can even come close replicating this. I always loved these guys, and now that I am 50, I even love 'em more. I have turned my 17 year old son on to classic metal and progressive metal such as this. When he goes to drum class he plays this music for the class and the whole class agrees that there isn't a band around that can come close to touching these guys. It is simply phenomenal.

[@mindcrime420]

Candlebox

[@fatfatviking]

Those live vocals, though....Mr. Tate, you are unbelievably talented! so polished and near flawless in this recording. You truly show what it is to love your talent. Thank you

[@pbasser2]

Still incredible. Easily the best Unplugged concert.

[@wadebrown7334]

Scott Rockenfield doing the press rolls one handed, alternating right and left hand. Sublime...

[@Poindexter450]

I can't believe I've never seen this before! Amazing!

[@diegodz7510]

this is out of this world 🖤 and I Will Remember is even better

[@nickking1848]

Fantastic after all these years

[@dauntevivone3578]

Dang! There’s so much feeling and emotional energy in this beautiful Queensryche song! Della Brown!

[@terisnoeberger93]

Love the unplugged , it's so beautiful and personal, they're forever my favourite band I still rock this band all of them are so talented to and deserved better recognition, so blessed I got to see them perform several times it was undeniable the best! Miss this time!!

[@VelvetViolator]

23 years ago...unbelievable...

[@Arthagnou]

28 years now

[@ipgfnr]

​@@Arthagnou30 now

[@Arthagnou]

@@ipgfnr time moves fast....

[@cygnals524]

Such an awesome song from an excellent CD! I remember buying this CD the 2ND day it was out. I was really busy during that time period and on my way home a good friend at a red light yelled to me while cranking the song"Empire" as I was waiting for the"Walk"signal and he yelled"the new Queensryche"CD was just released"! Unfortunately it was around 9 PM and in my city there was no place to buy the CD at that time so I had to wait until the morning. I remember loving the entire release with so many excellent tracks, but this particular song really stuck out to me. I have always loved this song. What a great performance. It is a shame these guys can't reunite. Watching Jeff play his solo on an acoustic is amazing and watching Geoff nodding his head in happiness at 3:00 and then that massive smile @ 3:05 is heartwarming. I have plenty of influences and favorite players and bands as a guitarist/musician and I have to say Queensryche is on my top 10 list when it comes to favorite bands. What an excellent performance!

[@ApriliaRacer14]

They were so good! My favorite metal band. Saw them open for Metallica in 1989 and they were amazing. Still play their guitar music daily.

[@quattro4s]

My favorite band of all times. Clever to the bone they never truly followed the trends and they created their own music-path and that's why they were always one step beyond other metal bands. That's how progressive is defined

[@raymondpapaj1864]

Best instrumental. Solid stuff. Solid people.

[@sheamorgan2837]

The best rock band of all times. Never get tired of listening to their music. Freakn awesomeness of there ever was any!!!!!!!

[@stevekanakanui7033]

Hits Hardcore to the soul ...Musical perfection

[@giorgiotirellamarsaudiac]

still stunning!

[@lucst.martin2112]

DeGarmo and Wilton. The guitar work on this song, is sublime. ✊🏻

[@crazeyjoe]

The melodic bass line work of Eddie adds to the texture of the song as well!

[@stonersgym8120]

Unbelievable. So good

[@sixteezchild]

Wishing we could see these 5 play together one more time in a world wide tour!

[@jayeparsley]

This song is incredible unplugged

[@SkorpioMusic]

I remember this performance from back in the day. So good. DeGarmo is amazing. Nice bluesy solo by Wilton as well.