Richie Kotzen - Body talk (Poison)

[@curtanschuetz3434]

Richie is one hell of a guitarist,songwriter,producer, performer and vocalist. An unsung hero to an extent.

[@kennethlinton4432]

He's awesome. As are Sheehan and Portnoy. What a real rock band looks like.

[@Guy0me_C]

the most amazing thing is that he had already found his musical identity at 23 and he just swallowed Poison like it was his own band, too talented..

[@WhyTheHorseface]

And Rikki’s wife swallowed Richie and that was all she wrote.

[@Guy0me_C]

@@WhyTheHorseface 🤣🤣🤣

[@PedroRosado22]

Yep, Native Tongue is such an underrated album.

[@shredacuda]

​@@WhyTheHorsefaceThey weren't married. She broke it off. The record co. had Richie work on songs with her for a project. After months of working together they started having a relationship. Even married and had a kid.

[@Guy0me_C]

@@shredacuda yes i saw the interview of Richie with J.Hawkins, it was never about Rikki's wife, MTV was the big issue for this record.. and the record company..

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

If one didn't know what band this was, no-one would say this is a Poison jam. RK really turned them into musicians for a very short period of time.

[@JojoFryrocks]

He made them 100% a real band

[@fjavimarti]

One of the greatest rock-fusion guitarists ever, he makes it look so easy! 🙌

[@allstar930]

I was deep into grunge by now and had absolutely no clue until right now in 2024 how good Poison was with this guy in the band.

[@speed6725]

He didn’t last long

[@gwhiz3708]

@@speed6725that’s what she said!

[@LoveLjubav]

Richie is a brilliant musician and aged like a fine wine. Great footage, thank you!

[@JojoFryrocks]

My god he has; saw him last weekend, still GORGEOUS ❤, like in amazing shape, even up close he looks incredible

[@SteveOuimette]

I remember Mike Varney playing me a tape of Ritchie over the phone in the late 80's before Poison and all that, and I was blown away. Here's this young guy that was an insane guitarist, looked fantastic AND was a ridiculously great singer. Immediately knew he was in it for the long haul. All these years later he's not only still at it, he's killing it. So good!

[@daveg4236]

Agree. He was smart to hook on to Posion because that made him pretty well known and I think that opened the doors for him to have a long career

[@SteveOuimette]

@@daveg4236 100%. And it has done well for him for sure. Obviously he did it all by being great but that was a big leap in terms of people being able to hear him.

[@daveg4236]

@@SteveOuimette I have a friend that was in a similar position and didn't do it. Insanely great, but no real career that he could have had and I am sure he has regrets

[@supernothing77]

​@@daveg4236that and good drugs and all the women

[@samwhitty3036]

what about your own flash with T-Ride, Mr. Ouimette? another amazing band that never got anywhere near what they should have achieved. massive pity....

[@Vingsworld]

Ahh, when Richie used a pick...good times.

[@AverageHuman7026]

Geez, telecasters really can do it all. The one guitar to rule them all!

[@franbagu]

The best of poison the big in the World Richie kotzennn!!

[@BrandonScottFox1]

Ritchie is LEGEND!!!!

[@godsinbox]

He is so good, he makes a live recording sound like its from the studio. Plays 2 guitars at once

[@cmberrian]

I know! Amazing, right?

[@jamesha175]

he was doing a magic trick

[@briandavis2885]

They had a keyboard player live during this time

[@vig237]

Telecaster is a hell of a rock guitar!

[@tdz69]

It’s actually a bitch of a guitar to play. He kills on it though.

[@vig237]

@@tdz69 I know, my Tele for clean only)

[@keeponlivin81]

I miss his strat era.

[@AndrewGonzalesArtistry]

@@tdz69Just curious why tele’s are hard to play… I don’t think I’ve ever played one.

[@maxmustardman298]

​@@AndrewGonzalesArtistry there are no comfort carves like on a strat, but everything else is really up to you and a thing of getting used to

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

This was sick! Thank your for posting this. I think Richie is one of the most underrated guitarists! Would anyone agree?

[@99546416]

Underrated guitarist, vocalist and musician. I hope people really open their eyes to the talent this man has

[@0718dm]

Most of the world has no idea who he is...

[@trowerz]

He’s a fuckin beast! Those who know…..

[@PUSING7]

Underrated apaaaan?

[@mikal]

In order to be "under-rated", people have to rate you lower than you are. I've never heard of Richie being underrated. People are very aware.

[@supernothing77]

I know he had so much fun on this tour

[@IndraGunawan-nl1qw]

Ritchie was a better guitarist than CC, and better vocalist than Brett 😂

[@andyhayes7828]

Just not as catchy and memorable though

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

He dances very well too!

[@kousuke0918]

He was trury poison for other members.

[@andyhayes7828]

@kousuke0918 Yep, he was dicking Riki Rockets fiance.......the band left them both at a hotel or something. I think they are still together though.

[@Anonymous27376]

And phenomenal now.

[@costamesa22]

Great guitar player. He was a great fit for Poison at this time. The entire band sounds great here. 😎

[@JojoFryrocks]

This looks like one of the greatest shows ever, really really wish I could time travel, I’d want to be in the front row!! ❤

[@marfaneya7471]

Виртуоз, талант и трудоголик.❤ ещё и красивый.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

That’s a beautiful man.

[@伊関健一]

あぁ～かなりの熱🎸ギター素晴らしいね👹いいね👍️イケイケですね🤗😆🤣

[@newpowersoul2005]

Richie is like a shredding GQ model !

[@nashfarrell9883]

Brooke Shields and Cindy Crawford are nothing .

[@theonlyredspecial]

Having him in poison is like driving to Tesco in a Ferrari.

[@nyguezz]

Nooo why you said that 😂. I would love to have Poison in every birthday celebration, they were a very happy rock band.

[@ac60sc123]

I can see why they fired him . He had talent.

[@adenugraha5255]

you are wrong, instead he fired the band

[@ac60sc123]

@@adenugraha5255 ok whatever

[@nofear1820]

He was messing around with Bobby's wife. That's why

[@shredacuda]

​@@nofear1820nope. Not married. She broke up with Ricki. It was months later she and Richie worked together and eventually married and had a kid.

[@trowerz]

@@nofear1820Bop skinny boppin😂

[@fabricioguevara1417]

Great guitar player!

[@Andrewkafp]

He is a huge Talent... Still

[@tracychambliss481]

Damn he is great Richie

[@cudleydudley9215]

Him an Adrian 👌 kick some 🤘

[@ogeepascual1670]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@ramontango6394]

One hell of a Master....

[@zuno0079]

나의 젊은 시절 우상이... 이젠 함께 늙어 간다. 영웅 리치코젠.

[@woobrahamlincoln6696]

I liked all of Poisons guitarists Matt, CC, Richie and Blues. Each one did their thing in the songs they made and did it well.

[@440vocalizaciones3]

Excelente guitarrista!!!! Gracias por compartirlo!!!

[@TheCactusRoomMusic]

Thanks for uploading 👍🏻

[@Denorian]

No problem, fam!

[@milanprochazka5927]

Super!!

[@michaelgunterfonluhter4187]

Magik beautiful talantl man-Solo-guitar-cool!!! Fantastish solo!!

[@joelark2007]

Now thats rock n roll

[@jakekeller326]

Coolest thing to ever happen to Poison.

[@dendon3384]

Bass player enters the chat.

[@markusaurelius777]

@@dendon3384 Bass player wasn't that good LMAO

[@andysetiawan680]

Wow .. native tongue, I like this album from poison with richie on guitar

[@СережаМосеевських]

Super 😊

[@jnagrag9374]

Shhits hot!

[@vitorfernandes346]

I just say this. legend🤟🔥

[@oscarvelasco6803]

Ya era un genio

[@gonzalocga]

Genio para cagarse al batero jajajaja!

[@josefjeanpierepazcorahua2267]

​​@@gonzalocgajajajaja buen punto. Mi papi, mi richie, mi rey es unico. 😂😂😂😂

[@holyssun]

Amazing . . Guitar Jesus😇

[@RapidCycling07]

Please don’t take Our Lord’s Name in vain. Also, please don’t compare this man to God. No one can be compared to Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ. Peace!

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

​​​@@RapidCycling07 🖕 your god and jesus.

[@recklessfable8292]

Not to be confused with Gun Jesus, Ian McCullem.

[@ТехноДом-я1у]

Рок 🎸 навсегда здорово 👍

[@vincizara]

Richie Kotzen once upon a time when he was Beautiful long hair 😜

[@JojoFryrocks]

Still beautiful now ❤

[@CTROCK]

Richie was to good of a musician for these guys!

[@giancarlozavattinart9898]

All the women in love for Richie !!!

[@haryaguztyan565]

Handsome Guitarist..

[@abgz1206]

I was introduced & listened to Poison ONLY when RK joined 😂😂😂

[@gyorgykovacs4173]

Magic hands

[@markrobinson8410]

They were lucky to have mr. Kotzen

[@pauloindaeosrickenbackers]

excellent

[@therealdrawdownking]

Wow🎉

[@jimboslice9472]

Doperz

[@VelvetChristAcid]

He's certainly the most good-looking guitar hero there is!

[@pieroguchie2975]

La mejor canción tocada x Richie kotzen

[@dr.k6205]

Fuck this guy’s beautiful

[@iChefsix]

poison best 👍👍

[@NMena6]

Vamaaaaa

[@bookminironny3626]

Virtuoso un crack

[@russellcharlton7814]

Always been a tele player

[@user-Tottenhamchicken]

Burning 🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒

[@gregorypearson412]

First time seeing this - I had no idea Richie was playing a tele back then. Anyone know about the guitar setup - like what pickup is in the bridge?

[@fig1115]

he got his own signature,you can still buy them

[@Denorian]

I know he uses a Chopper T and a Twang King, not sure about this video tho.

[@JojoFryrocks]

@@DenorianYeah those were the pickups he always had in his signature tele, he’d only just had it made for him by Fender at this point but he’s been playing them ever since

[@sonnyhendra4093]

He's absolutely pretty boy

[@parmeshgurung]

when he came, felt it was more heavy and rest of the band were doing great keeping up with him. I like CC too.

[@fiholikjohari4391]

Luar biasa😎

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

Super apport pour Poison,sorry CC Deville

[@spookytkid]

nice a poison solo that sounds like the guitar is in tune.

[@markusaurelius777]

Bwahahahahahaa

[@HAMLETM3]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@PaulaLisboaC]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@YouLesPaul]

nice solo.

[@ProgSnob14]

Too good for Poison

[@metal1mark73]

Ratt sings body talk!

[@olidoran2485]

Different songs, Ratt's Body Talk was released long before this one!

[@Rafcyk]

Does anyone knows his setup at that live? Just an amp ia fine. Was it jcm800 4x12? That sound is a killer!!!

[@guillemora1626]

Fly the Telecaster la hace volar esa telecaster

[@jihunlee9316]

Who said that the telecaster is not for rocking?

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

Yeah, who said that, just name one person?

[@Brent-tn1yn]

Yeah and I heard that poison pulled the tour bus over ...in the middle of knowwhere and left riche on the side of the road😮

[@iverzunif.i5222]

Richie's existence made poison seems to be more mature but on the other hands he made poisons original character faded. Advantage and adverse came together.

[@adenugraha5255]

he is too talented for this band

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

You're to dumb for this planet.

[@alx767]

Well yes but, they did hreat music all of them improved.

[@nuttavut2528]

❤

[@GlaszEye]

Little did ricky know what was going on behind closed doors…😂

[@56davidwright]

I keep practicing but I'll never be able to flick my hair like that 😢

[@chrisschram4320]

1978?

[@milocagle4721]

Didn't know a tele could growl like that

[@danerickson1632]

Smokin Guitar

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

Vive le rock

[@gwhiz3708]

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Richie Kotzen on… Rikki’s wife 😂

[@george-goctech9578]

I'm in the closet but Richie here makes me giggle.

[@the3mv764]

Ga pernah kebayang nie gitaris bakal satu panggung sma Dewa 19..

[@rcLngurte]

👍

[@Phaedrus27]

Makes you wonder who’s playing rhythm, CC?

[@orlandoubilla7055]

Nooo the Telecaster 😭

[@rizalnurmafaza7594]

Idola gw bakal main di GBK with dewa 19

[@RG-yz8ov]

Interesting phrasing 😂

[@misterkurdapyo3463]

Watching Richie in this video slowly makes me gay. Damn he looks so sexy. Also the background rhythm is so badass. I want it to be my entrance music in WWE.

[@JojoFryrocks]

I’d go gay for Richie if I were a man ❤😂

[@megatonhammer4723]

Why Hard Rock is THE SEXIEST GENRE OF ALL. Some of the hottest chicks in the world since the 60s till the 90s, even today dig it! It also made many men eye candy for the ladies! Prove me wrong! Lol

[@JojoFryrocks]

You’re not wrong!

[@cornbobrimlove7892]

You might be gay.........

[@druchumley4571]

I bet they never had to work that hard to keep up with CC.

[@alt2012]

그 어느 누구도 범접할 수 없는 간지의 끝판왕 만찢남의 지존 오브 지존

[@BoslagerBBQ]

CC who?

[@Fearzero]

The guy who wrote the hits.

[@chrisbr1969]

@@Fearzero “Hits” And what has he done now? Richie Kotzen is still killing it. Poison just keep playing those “hits” you mentioned. They’re a joke.

[@Fearzero]

@@chrisbr1969 They make a lot more money though.

[@chrisbr1969]

@@Fearzero How do you know that? Richie tours constantly and he also has The Winery Dogs, a super group you’ve obviously never heard of.

[@Fearzero]

@@chrisbr1969 I know for a fact. Look up sales for each group.

[@roseslasher]

what a talented lady. flat chested or not.