Randy Jackson of ZEBRA Discusses 40 year Anniversary of Debut Record & Tour

[@paulgeorgia8013]

Randy is both a tremendous talent, and just a great person. I've had the pleasure to meet him, and he was so generous with his time and even shared some tablature of my favorite Zebra song. He rocks!!!

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless you fellow rocker! Jesus saves sinners

[@rockybalboa2526]

SINCE THE FIRST TIME I EVER HEARD "TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT" BACK IN 1983, I HAVE LOVED THAT SONG. THE MUSIC, THE INTENSITY, THE VOCALS, THE SOLO.. I STILL LISTEN TO IT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. IT WILL ON AS LONG AS I AM HERE! ( FOR ME ) GREAT JOB RANDY!

[@jayp6748]

Randy just did a gig with my band Sunday night- he did an acoustic thing, we did part of our set, and then he came up and did some Zeppelin with us… the nicest guy you’ll ever meet in the music business.

[@iluvj50]

I would love to see King's X and Zebra tour together.

[@jamesalley7387]

Randy’s 12-string has been echoing in my head for decades

[@wallebo]

I remember seeing Zebra in the mid to late 1970's at a bar called The Barrel on Elysian Fields Avenue near The University of New Orleans. My recollection is that the entrance fee was $1 at the time. They surely rocked that place like no other that I had seen. I also saw Randy Jackson at a bar in Slidell, LA many years later. He played a show that was very different but great none the less. What a talent. I am truly stunned that they weren't much bigger than they were. I had their CD's which played constantly and were a soundtrack for my youth and college days.

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless you fellow rocker!. Jesus saves sinners

[@wallebo]

@@gregsimmons694 For sure!

[@wallebo]

@@danielduplantier3741 Cool. Time flies, doesn't it?

[@pffbh]

I use to see Zebra at Old man rivers around 79-80. They would rock Zepplin songs . Randy sounding like Robert and playing like Jimmy. Lived in N.O for 4 years , glad I survived ! Fat City was another hangout. I heard it's gone.

[@Joemar4]

Grew up with these guys on Long Island. Hammerheads, Mad Hatter of Stony Brook & Quogue, Speaks, etc. Saw them so many times! Just got to see them Thanksgiving eve 2023 at The Paramount in Huntington. The show was being recorded for a future live album and they sounded great!!

[@tomsylvester8089]

Haha. Me too good times

[@konowd]

Love Zebra, an underrated great band

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless you fellow rocker!. Jesus saves sinners!

[@konowd]

Jesus is a big Zebra fan

[@Lou_Mavs]

Randy is such an awesome dude. I played with him on 3 different occasions with my Rush tribute band. I’ll never forget him getting onstage with us and sang Passage To Bangkok. Thank you Randy for making that happen. Great interview, Jason. Keep up the incredible work. 👏👏👏

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless you fellow rocker! Jesus saves sinners

[@ernestoescamilla8894]

I'm from Michigan born in Saginaw raised small town called Chesaning mi. But when I heard Zebra on the radio I was hit with the hard rock virus n Yes this rock band I must buy an album. I was excited n when I got the album few days later rest of the songs were just as kick ass so hello Zebra Wishing you would come to the Soaring Eagle Casino Mt. Plesant Michigan not to mention in Saginaw mi. the band Zebra opened up for ZZ TOP back when I was 22 yrs ol n now I'm 64. Wow what a ride n they kicked Ass n sorta blew off ZZ TOP! NESTO FROM MICHIGAN.

[@davefruge7064]

I know them in Zebra! I got to know Randy in July 2023 and Guy and Felix that November. The friendly, personable person you see on camera, that’s Randy! He’s a great, caring and genuine person! The way he is on camera and stage is how he is.

[@bobbyw1510]

They are excellent. They are fantastic. They slay many more famous bands. They are amazing. The debut is a masterpiece. The 2nd album is a masterpiece. The 3rd album is a masterpiece. I love Zebra! Saw them 1 year ago. PERFECT!

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless you fellow rocker! Jesus saves sinners

[@bobbyw1510]

@@gregsimmons694 you can't be a Christian and listen to rock. You must pick a side. God or Devil

[@carlosdanger6129]

I recently saw a Led Zeppelin tribute band called Kashmir featuring Felix Hanemann of Zebra. They were really good 👍

[@zandig666]

Someone turned me on to the first album in '83 !! Loved it !! I think 🇨🇦 trios got more love at this point (??)

[@guitardude1981]

Used to see zebra at Southpaws in Bossier city, Louisiana Right before they signed with Atlantic Records. They played their originals along with led zeppelin and montrose covers

[@joedusse288]

Holy crap!!!! I saw that show too !!! Didn't Southpaw warm up for them? I was in Crossfire and we used to play with Private Life, The Kidz and Heyoki.

[@guitardude1981]

@joedusse288 yup. And southpaw opened for head east there too

[@joedusse288]

​@guitardude1981 saw that show too...

[@guitardude1981]

@joedusse288 what's there now where the old southpaws was at?

[@joedusse288]

Wish I knew...moved from Shreveport in 88 to Austin (seeing Zebra tonight) and haven't been back

[@TheCatseyepub]

Legendary in Long Island. Opened for Aerosmith in 83 at the Nassau Coliseum

[@jaxsonsmommy1]

❤ Zebra. I discovered them at the age of 12. WBAB in Long Island constantly played them. I met him twice. He is a great guy!

[@alexarelm]

Randy, Felix & Guy are extremely talented musicians & nice as can be. I was fortunate enough to see them live last weekend and they ARE MONSTERS!!!!!! If you have the chance, GO SEE THEM LIVE!!!!

[@tommytunes316]

I saw Zebra at a club called Beggar’s Opera in Queens circa 1980. They played some Led Zeppelin songs including The Rain Song to a T! Very impressive.

[@scottbrofsky7834]

I was there saw them in speaks and hammerheadz prob over 100 times - incredible live

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless you fellow rocker!. Jesus saves sinners

[@dennisg6599]

⚡⚡⚡Zebra came to my school in NYC in 1986 (Queens College) to play. I fell in love with their music ⚡⚡⚡

[@VercingetorixIV]

Thanks for the great music, great memories and for being a genuinely awesome human!

[@ericyoung1973]

Here on the west coast, I listened to Zebra a lot (in 1985j while dating the future mother of my son. Was blessed enough to take my son to see Randy and the gang a few weeks ago with his father in law and my best friend. Zebra did not disappoint. A very memorable night. Randy is a phenomenal guitar player!

[@MichaelRojhay]

From Detroit luv Zebra so much... my first answering service was "Telling no Lies" opening... lol

[@luvyesmusici4886]

“I’ve ( never ) been wasting my time” listening and watching you, Jason, and your guests. Love me some Zebra, and Randy!

[@Darth.Shredder]

It was hard to avoid Zebra in the Long Island area back then. I miss the old WBAB days. I had the bumper sticker on my car for years - Upside down, of course. :) Jason... if you read these comments... did you used to listen to 88.1 CWP back in the day?

[@frankaltrui3395]

I would see them in the early 80s at The Hatter & Hammerheads on Long Island. Tonight we have tickets to see them in Clearwater, Fl. Awesome memories & great to see them again. We saw them a few years ago in Largo, Fl & they were still great.

[@frankaltrui3395]

Their Zep sets at The Hatter were epic!

[@bobgasm1471]

I saw Zebra as a "Rising Star" band sponsored by Seattle's KISW radio station, in June 1983 they played the Paramount....their opening band was making their live debut.....it was Queensryche.

[@xpicklepie]

I was at that show. I didn't know who either band was but my buddy pestered me to go so I went. I remember the red B.C. Rich guitar that Randy played and the striped yoga pants that Geoff Tate wore. I was pretty impressed with Zebra. I know they opened with "As I Said before". A three piece without a real bass player and the Rush/Yes falsetto of Randy. They were definitely in a different lane than Queensryche, who were very showy/make-up wearing.

[@bobgasm1471]

@@xpicklepie yeah..a co-workers wife made up their costumes..they dropped that stuff after the Rage album

[@dannygarcia256]

I saw zebra with cheap trick in McAllen Texas

[@samuelnardi5634]

Zebra is my favorite band. They still sound amazing. 🦓❤️

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless you fellow rocker! Jesus saves sinners

[@3VAudioVideo]

Awesome AWESOME Band!! Seeing them every time they come to CA. Again this November 2nd ,3rd and 4th! "I am losing My Mind!!"

[@rorshakks]

They played Rush covers at one time in their career-pretty cool.

[@peacefaulaggresser]

He is inside an acoustic guitar!!!

[@ctfan1486]

I am going to see them for the first in September. Can't wait! I liked the couple songs I heard from them then 3.V made me a fan.

[@Kevin-kr5ok]

Great band right there my son ! Seeing them in Fat City at the clubs !

[@AliceMulle]

Awesome band & Kool interview ❤❤😊😊

[@chriskilbarger3684]

Super cool interview.

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Thank you, glad you liked it

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless you fellow rocker! Jesus saves sinners

[@Mikncole]

Saw Zebra last night in Nashville. Awesome!!! Can’t say enough good things about how good the show was. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RoadTripsWithYogi1968]

No Tellin Lies...I wore that Album out!! I love Randy's falsetto, unfortunately never saw Zebra live...yet.👍

[@MusiciansChaos]

Wow never? I think they just did like 35 shows this year, I went 3 times, amazing show, ton of energy

[@brd3790]

Never saw them? c'mon man get with the program. LOL!... going to see them tonight, 10 hours away...@@MusiciansChaos

[@jkbass546]

Love it! Used to see Zebra all the time in the NY/NJ clubs!

[@brandonbergfelt536]

There a really rare band to see live

[@panicrev555]

I still remember watching the Who's Behind The Door video on early Mtv

[@gmz1997]

Introduced my daughter to Zebra while driving her to college. Instant fan made and added to her spotify.

[@anthonylv64]

Why did I always think they were from Canada? Yes, been listening from the early days, the early 90’s ❤

[@FrancisCsaszar-gv9zt]

Very cool, love the music they put out.

[@nucleargrizzly1776]

I remember being a little kid and sneaking behind McAllister's Quarter just to listen when Zebra played.

[@acusticsix]

hey randy, that's a very cool guitar room your in!

[@EricHansen-fr3cz]

ZEBRA..Great Band saw them " Live " 70s in N.J clubs & bars mothers /Dodds / soap Factory ect... Best

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

I really hope that they put out a new album. Their last album was excellent.

[@michellesimon2264]

Great interview!!

[@karllouis2600]

Excellent work as always Jason! Zebra’s breakout debut lp success- is the foundational reason Jason Flom would go on to have an unprecedented A&R career. The brisk selling of 800k copies is why Doug Morris keeps him around for A&R research and later lets him sign RATT…..& no mention of him signing Twisted Sister right after you & Randy spend all that time talking about TwSis -) Technically they’re a Phil Carson signing outta Atlantic UK office as Jason had tried to sign them for yrs. Doug Morris HATED TwSis and was ready to fire Flom if he ever mentioned them again!) Plus Jason having Diamond sales status debuts by both Matchbox 20 & Kid Rock, which has never matched by any other A&R person. Let us not forget him giving us the gift of White Lion as well as Trans Siberian Orchestra/Savatage and my South FL fave Saigon Kick !-) and that’s just a quickie overview of his Atlantic yrs!) Quick correction(s)- Stone Temple Pilots were signed out of the LA office by Tom Carolan. Flom wasn’t involved w/ them. As well, Jewel was also signed out of the LA office by Jenny Price. Jewel was such a big bidding war that the highest level executives did have to get involved- that would've been a combination of Ron Shapiro (LA)/Doug Morris (NYC). Wikipedia is 💯 incorrect on crediting Flom w/ STP as well as Hootie & the Blowfish, as they’re a Tim Sommer signing (NYC). LUV ya man! Keep up the lord’s work 🤘🏻

[@richardc9634]

I remember, Tell Me What You Want and Who's Behind the Door

[@vynyly]

Love Zebra! I wish Randy had addressed why the first two studio albums aren't available to stream on the major services. You guys danced around it, but he never said.

[@SanctusFragmentum]

Awesome interview

[@jackiewalsh5915]

I just saw them in St. Louis in March!

[@Shawn-1971]

Great interview. He seems like a real down to earth guy.

[@toefield251]

New album coming out hell yeah

[@scottwhite2757]

Great Job Jason ..

[@brandonbergfelt536]

Yay I predeced you will interview singer of zebra

[@YMagoulo]

First saw Zebra on the Midnight Special in the late 70's Thought they were pretty good.

[@scottfergusson8411]

Bears is my favorite song from zebra

[@jamesferrari2016]

Hello Jason I have a comment unrelated to the band Zebra but I had to get this out - a person in the music indrustry I was talking with informed that Warren is in talks with Stephen about rejoining Ratt and possibly a Ratt reunion with all members - Warren - Juan - Bobby - Stephen - ???? can you please comment on this - thanks

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Sure, NOT true at all

[@anotherrudeawkening2k610]

Zebra! Awesome!

[@seanherbeck9412]

Why isn’t Zebra’s first album available on any streaming platforms?

[@NYR11949]

It's available on Spotify

[@beavisbrowne3497]

Supurb interview

[@richiegrohs9137]

RICH GROHS WAZ HERE

[@haydendixon2089]

Host looks like Cher. 😂

[@windwarattack2300]

Jason...I love your longer hair...I know that it sounds shallow but I feel when you have longer Hair that you are keeping the old days in Rock alive and I want to subscribe and tell others to Subscribe because I trust you a little more ...again shallow...but its a real thing...maybe subconscious for many people without even realizing

[@JAMESHENTZE]

You broke in my a 90 Amp and 601 speakers

[@richiegrohs9137]

Zebra is Long Island

[@teecuzbruh4058]

DO WUT?? HALL AND OATES DID PUNK ROCK?

[@josseric]

love the band hate the name..

[@williamboyle8918]

Donkey

[@gashousegorillas1]

....shame they couldnt put out a great 2nd, 3rd. 4th record