Richie Kotzen 'Riot' Official Music Video

/ richie_kotzen
/ richiekotzenmusic
/ richie_kotzen
This is the official music video for the Richie Kotzen song 'Riot' 2018 Directed By Vicente Cordero
Riot
(Words and Music By Richie Kotzen)
I don’t wanna hear a word I just wanna live my life
But you keep standing in my doorway
So I can not escape the madness madness madness that you like
I can’t listen to the talk I don’t really wanna hear
You keep dividing all the people
You wanna propagate your madness madness madness in my world
I’m under fire Where’s my army?
We’ve got a riot going on
Circumstances are dire Lock and arm me
I’m standing on the front line front line O’ there’s a riot going on
Theres a riot going on… It’s our time
I can feel it in the street the tension rising right before me
We’ve got to educate our leaders and find a way around the
madness madness madness that divides
Woh No
We’re under fire Where’s my army?
We’ve got a riot going on
Circumstances are dire… Lock and arm me
I’m standing on the front line front line O’
We’re under fire Where’s my army?
We’ve got a riot going on
Circumstances are dire… Lock and arm me
I’m standing on the front line front line O’ there’s a riot going on
It’s our time (check your mind) There’s a riot going on (check your body)
everybody is insane always someone else to blame
Check your mind everybody There’s a riot, there’s a riot going on
There’s a riot going on Theres a riot going on and on
We’re under fire Where’s my army?
We’ve got a riot going on
Circumstances are dire… Lock and arm me
I’m standing on the front line front line O’
I’m under fire Where’s my army?
We’ve got a riot going on
Circumstances are dire… Lock and arm me
Im standing on the front line front line O’ there’s a riot going on

[@Jarektv2]

Why isn't Richie more famous than John Mayer or Ed Sheeran? much better guitarist, catchy songs, better singer and voice, better band everything

[@МихаилАлексеев-ч1м]

He is too old.

[@sergiofulanito3006]

No sé

[@mrsnakepit]

​@@МихаилАлексеев-ч1мtheres no such thing "too old" richie has more efforts then nowadays guitarist...

[@hemimojo3571]

his music isn't mainstream

[@rezzaakbar7236]

Less mainstream-poppy music

[@clivebuckwheat]

Kotzen is the shredder very few people know about but should.

[@abhicabhi493]

Funny how no one's praising the Bassist when he just KILLED it here!

[@henrylu3583]

yeah poor guy has to shred everything richie is doing on a bass.

[@JJGhostHunters]

True! These guys are as tight as it gets! Props to everyone...I've seen them live twice and they sound better live than on any recording.

[@antoniusaji3556]

bass props so sad

[@davidyellowstar4910]

No doubt tho I for one said "Epic intro /outro riff too, and how he plays that on Bass is anybodys guess, ha. Way to go."

[@rstrid5505]

It's funny that a bass player playing anything other than some simple cheesy groove gets so much attention because most cant do anything beyond that. "Hey! This player approaches a guitar player's skill! How cool is that!" lol Seriously though. He did kill it.

[@themetalhammer9406]

You will never find a better combination of a guitarist and singer. Its unreal. The guy doesn't even use a fucking pick

[@brucebolduc4568]

Why Kotzen isn't on everyone's fav list is beyond me? He's freakin amazing!!!

[@jessytrinidad45]

Insanely, one of the best technical arrangement & at the same time its catchy! Congrats! 👏👏👏

[@JerRock]

His "finger shredder picking" is just awesome !

[@psychofunksoldier02]

JerRock - Cours de Musique you don’t need a pick when your legato is that sick!

[@hollywoodactress]

psychofunksoldier02 Does he use his finger nails or more pads of the fingers?

[@NozarMortazavi]

JerRock - Cours de Musique in fact I think he is one of the greatest finger shredders if not the best.

[@DarrylSyms]

Always the skin, never the nails - unless you're a classical player

[@apoygaming7423]

It's called alternate hybrid picking

[@felinefurball]

The Kotzen's formula: Tasty riffs ✓ Soulful vocal & harmony ✓ Groovy rhythm section ✓ Well written lyric ✓ (I actually love the theme) Goosebumps-inducing solo guitar ✓ Bonus: Beard ✓ Love and good luck.

[@orugamanagement4993]

Bedroom Musician and a global ARMY to enjoy his creations I can’t stop heard this one!

[@justupostear3571]

you forgot: +100 Talent ✓

[@Karmakeddon_MtG]

The beard is not the bonus. The beard is actually the most important aspect of making a Kotzen song.

[@Mr.ABartley]

Bedroom Musician bonus beard! Fucking funny man ! I agree with your assessment

[@TomasEagleMusic]

tambourine

[@BUNKERJR53]

Ritchie is one of the most soulful guitar players on the planet! One of the Top guitarists, vocalist, song writers, and performers also! He is the complete "Front Man"!! What a catalog!!!!

[@ZoranSandorov]

In Richie we trust.27.july Slovenia Richie live,here i come!!!

[@marloc2019]

How Richie doesn't have a billion subs and a hundred meters wall full of Grammys is still one of the universal mysteries to me ...

[@CanopusShine]

Professional music is specific to perception

[@mx5534]

Because people prefer half naked barbie dolls with zero talent, over REAL talent! No wonder the music industry has turned to shit!

[@barrylawrynowicz5629]

True that

[@mathiasgerard8691]

😍😍 love lt

[@santosmadrigal3702]

Were is Ritchie from ? The feel is very Detroit .

[@555INFINITY]

I just know the god play music is look like this!

[@fernandaalines]

Pure genius. Brazil loves ya.

[@felipegomes4373]

Mito

[@victorramospereira2474]

Kkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@bennicali7642]

Yeah we sure do!

[@thukdun]

Richie is a true talent. It's so hard to find any musician that can be at this high level singing and shredding at the same time. He's really something out of this world.

[@SanchoGracie]

I NEVER get tired of Richie. Ever.

[@andrewfarell9671]

He is great Guitarist with wonderful voice... Richie Kotzen is Complate musician ever

[@MaxCarton]

He does it again... Richie is the man...

[@frehley0406]

For my money, RK is a close 2nd to Prince for talent, musicianship, & musicality. Just so badass! And Dylan is such a dynamite bass player! Seriously, this dude should be huge and hailed as one of the great talents of the last three decades. Kotzen is so beyond the usual contrived rock we're fed nowadays; he plays SO many different styles. Great songwriting, unbelievable playing, amazing voice... it makes me sad he's so marginalized in the rock scene.

[@jerrysponaugle9411]

IMHO Richie is better than Prince as far as stone cold musicianship goes but I would agree that Princes musicality (better song writer hitwise) was top notch! Absolute respect to Prince RiP

[@MarkMcmanemin]

Very well put!!! Said this myself to so many people, so many times!

[@teummaster]

He is a really genius musician.. To evaluate him, whether he was born too early or too late.. It's surprising that there are still many people who don't know him. Composition, guitar, vocalist, musician who has nothing less than perfect

[@Babassecretchannel]

Absolutely spectacular. Toto vibes too!

[@greekfreak1980]

Perfect summer song and that bassline is sooo groovy.

[@lorenadelfin3735]

great Song í think the most important thing is the lyrics and concept the message there's a riot going on!how is a riot? how u put the concept in music ? Richie is like that when he play or say something else the music suit the concept of the song he played flamenco in the fire song or country or R&B or even no solo and an electronic sequence on another so that's the way of a true and experienced artist Richie is one of the best in all music history maybe the best for the completeness of his game and his ARMY are global !

[@terceradinamica2027]

Thats right the most import thing its the concept and communication and yes richie is awesome the best in the game of music! Groove feeling layback chops shred awesome ballads etc etc

[@zelenajelkica]

I love Dylan Wilson too 😊🍻 He is great!

[@mariomatusmusic]

hahaha you dont know what you are saying

[@КириллПросандеев]

This is the best song that a lisning

[@igorspano1399]

Do not stop on what has been achieved and is growing---SUPER KOTZEN!!!!

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Can't decide if I like this trio or Winery Dogs better! Good thing we have both🤘🏼

[@nikklazz]

For me this is better even though I love Billy Sheehan

[@nanipeppers]

Please, come to Brazil! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷♥️♥️♥️

[@Omri4742]

this song is way better than mainstream today and yet so underrated its sad

[@JohanesJordan]

Richie Kotzen n Band - COOL....!!!! Love from Indonesia.

[@curtisboswell2619]

Richie Kotzen, always a stellar performer/composer... to be expected. Bass Man? Fucking PHENOM. Keeping up with Richie's arpeggiation up and down the fretboards, with heavier gauge strings ain't an easy-peasy walk in the park. Props.

[@DavidMckinney-mn5se]

Haven't ever been let down , you smoke the best brother!!! ✌️🎸☢️👍

[@lipeguitars]

The best guitar player and singer of our time !

[@tonypowell250]

Ivo Stan True!

[@babadalga8252]

True.. Check this guy as well. Ian Thornley - Big Wreck

[@adriennelee1520]

Best song, best guitar, Best singer, guitar player.. this just smokes the place. And the way you move.. hot hot hot hot dude..

[@sillycrow3834]

We ARE Richie’s ARMY ! 👍 We’ve got your back! .....and your front, too!

[@bangermccrusher]

hell yeah!

[@ralfengelbrecht7198]

Was für eine geile Nummer... höre ich ständig!

[@TheBillpucci]

Richie is the man.On top of being a great guitar player I think his voice may even be better.

[@venusmc2824]

Dire Indeed! 💯 Rockin Correct Masterpiece Can skyways count on a Wicked Beautiful 🎸🔥SOLO!

[@Firrodrigolosofia]

I rediscovered this guy from the winery dogs. Mr. Big, poison, and songs like you cant save me I already knew. But wjnery dogs gave more curiosity. Holy hell, im glad for that. He simply became my favourite artist. My mom also got me listen to him while I went on a visit to her house. She also got addicted. I found a way to download of all of his songs, a mean ALL OF HIS songs. Of course Ill buy it, already bought it 2 albums. But I simply had to listen everything this guys done until now. I demand you to come back to Brazil Richie. I need to see you live man. Keep up the great work.

[@boydbringolf1251]

They all are amazing! I just ran into this band a couple months back. Great stuff!

[@nelsonduenas6214]

This guy is so good that makes me wanna both play and quit playing the guitar....Genius!!

[@pantelisevans7363]

Go for the first option : Let him be a source of inspiration to keep on rocking !!

[@psychofunksoldier02]

I’m digging the funk and that Tele looks sweet!

[@ritamoore3657]

I LOVE this man's brain! The lyrics that come out of it, his musical abilities, and the three of them together are amazing! I love the bass player who has mad skills as well and the drummer! I love everything about this. In my opinion, Richie does not sound like Chris Cornell.....he sounds like Richie Kotzen....rock, soul, blues, and a little jazz thrown in...his raspy voice is so not Cornell, may he Rest in Peace.

[@mrsnakepit]

i know this guy since 90's.. One of the best guitar player... And i have his signature stratocaster... Like it so much 🎉

[@ballyrotter]

Thank you Richie...for being the best musician ever. You’ve got it all and you share it with the world. Absolutely love the song...it has everything...awesome instrumentation, infectious chorus, and plenty of funky groove. The only musician on the planet who consistently releases brilliant, soulful, joyous rockin’ music. This is why I’ll once again be flying 6,000 miles just to see you in concert later this month. Bangkok to Manchester. Cannot wait! Hope Riot will be in the set!!!

[@terceradinamica2027]

ballyrotter we are his army!

[@orugamanagement4993]

Godzen army!

[@andersonluiz1339]

Richie kotzen Wonderful song Brazil, we wait You!!!!!

[@chronicfatigue5416]

I still remember buying his instrumental debut album back in '89. Was wowed then and still wowed today.

[@dagoelius]

Beautifully crafted solo.

[@terceradinamica2027]

Hey richie love ur "godzen" nickname.! u r powerfull u r unique and special,no one does what u do, groove ,soul,layback and shred, u can play in so many styles rock, ballad ,country, R&B etc and singing like a soulfull beast,u made most of ur albums alone, being a guitar god and an awesome singer u also play all piano, bass, drums all in a great level ,u have billboard hits stand and shine and the sellings of the winery dogs DVD above the beatles ,world wide tours every year, rock and roll hall of famer, instruccional videos, virtuoso since age 17 ,in poison and mr big records the style and sound its like ur solo albums more blusy; more funk ,more soul and thats amazing, being ur own boss , ur own producer its awesome u have more than 25 records at least one record every year,and the list goes on and on, great lyrics, awesome songs every year .u r the best artist ever the most complete! Richie GODzen! Hell yeah! And ur ARMY is global!!! With fans in japan, brazil, mexico, usa, england spain etc etc all over the world! Out there are amazing guitar players like vai, gilbert, govan ,satriani, lane etc or amazing guitar players who can sing really well like gary moore, SRV ,benson ,clapton etc or also artist who sings well ,play guitar great and play some piano like nuno, prince etc but playing all in a great level with so.much knowledge like ur song "paying dues" and like that song u make ur albums all alone with great results awesome songs hit songs. theres no one! in "all music history" no one! thats why richie GODzen suits u really well. cant wait for the winery 3!

[@monicamut6299]

My god , love You Richie , here from argentina

[@marcosanmartin6311]

Good job of the bassist!!

[@joeldavis1040]

Public commentary and great music... Yeah, he deserves his Signature Tele.

[@orugamanagement4993]

Message to all artists:Richie is a true example of do what you want and be successful !.write,play etc what u want . don’t what a company tells you or thinking what could sell,. richie has more than 25 records being amazing doing worldwide tours every year being his own boss so be free and be yourself don’t go with the tendency and be one more lamb ! This song never be in the top of billboard with Bieber Rihana etc but wow I prefer be like Richie all the time than be a tendency so many artists gone just because mtv don’t want to play them because they never repeat their one hit wonder .

[@cudleydudley9215]

Kotzen is the bollox...🤘...but the bass & skins...👌🎶🙂☺️...are something else 👌🎶🤘🤘🤘👋

[@PedroPrando]

Great riffs, great song!! Could it be a winery dogs song easily!!👏👏👏

[@pauloamw]

Pedro Prando Well noticed.

[@missbayo]

Great great great Sound this Job ....i like this tele al my soul 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 cheers Master we LOVE you

[@HugisGuitarOfficialPage777]

Just love his balance between superb technique, musicality, taste and rock vibe!!! Just been in one of his shows in Europe, speechless! just outstanding...keep inspiring Richie

[@pamelalynne3145]

good song Ritchie!!! can only expect masterpieces from your talent though.see ya covered up the gray in your hair and beard.dont fret the gray it only accounts for the good times youve had.many more to come.lotsa luv to a genuine artist!!

[@NetoArman]

All these years been a fan of this guy he never released a bad song. Actually, he always did a flawless work. It's not different here. He is amazing! Hope that an album with Dylan and Mike doesn't be distant to become a reality. Richie Kotzen is such a god as Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.

[@orugamanagement4993]

Neto Arman that’s right a god that’s why is Richie Godzen! And his army is Global!

[@DigitalLoom]

that solo was right to the galaxy sickkk!!!

[@moparedtn]

We all know what an amazing talent Ritchie is. No taking him for granted, that's once in a lifetime stuff right there. What I want to especially praise here is the bass player though. He not only stays right with Ritchie but actually passes him in places with tasty fills to boot! Color me impressed. Dude is outrageously gifted.

[@spacexx3533]

Excellent!!!

[@lucaspompei328]

Master! Come to Brazil again!

[@StStez]

Lucas Pompei "remember " live in Brazil 2007 was just awesome!!! Love watching that song))

[@lucaspompei328]

Stez Stez great show man!! Kotzen is the best

[@StStez]

Lucas Pompei i would like to visit his show!! Just noticed here in comments he is going to be in Poland it's next to my Ukraine i hope i will go there next month

[@lucaspompei328]

Stez Stez hoping that it's true, it will be a great day!! Have a nice show! Hahaha

[@StStez]

Lucas Pompei thank you bro!!!!

[@PSYWARRIOR71]

Wow! This is awesome.

[@brunovieira3599]

Muito feliz em ver tantos comentários de fãs brasileiros apreciando esse monstro que é o Richie Kotzen!!

[@gregmiller9238]

literally makes me wonder what I am doing picking up a guitar, so good!

[@janjose5647]

That main lick though, it is Insane!!! All i can say is that just respect....

[@hellbillygoatboy]

Just. Wow. I’m a bigger fan every song... Wow. Yeah that bassist and drummer are gold as well.

[@paolo-1283]

My mind melted on the guitar licks from intro to outro! Richie didn't lose his shredding at all he just save it and then out of nowhere he blows everybody off.. Must have been ispired again jamming with Nuno and Paul Gilbert lately.

[@bontotbebz4036]

Cool.. He is music and very hot instrumental... Like it!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@gerardangelo4366]

Killer song! Top notch and nothing less from Richie Kotzen! Dylan and Mike are monsters as well!

[@richardplenos2928]

Bad Ass Richie Kotzen!!! So cool ☺ He's the man!!

[@BobbyHarrisonGuitar]

This is great. In my opinion, Richie Kotzen is one of the most underrated and prolific rock singer/songwriters around. His great vocal and writing talent is often over-shadowed by his outstanding guitar playing. Not that that's a bad problem to have! It's always good to hear guitar-based music with catchy choruses.

[@customguitarith2552]

Great voice like Chris cornel . With good song this dude will go boom

[@thomasmorrison3279]

Awesome musicianship as usual from Richie Kotzen and his fellow bandmates.

[@danprimrose3743]

he is still on fire!!!

[@GlenAmple]

this is real rock as it should be. thank you richie for being an inspiration to so many musicians🤟 love from glen ample from austria👏👏👏

[@michaelspenk4315]

This live would be crazy!! can't wait for the new tour dates!

[@TomCertoVEVO]

I'm from Brazil😊 Love your song✌

[@dhiogp338]

Cool music and song... one of best by richie kotzen 😎

[@Rudson.MouraOficial]

Olá Richie, posta mais videos, sou seu fã, você é um artista maravilhoso, precisa ser mais visto pelo mundo. um grande abraço de seu fã

[@DavidMckinney-mn5se]

Killer band, I'd rather listen to you on your worst day than anyone else ? 👁️👁️👍❤️✌️😁

[@mcjunior79]

Amazing, Guys! It's a pleasure to listen such good music!

[@johnmuegel5772]

This Song gets me fired up! Go Richie Kotzen!

[@reinansjmegume]

Olá Richie, sou do Brasil e um grande admirador do seu trabalho,parabens e um forte abraço!!!

[@tonepoet]

Who's his rhythm section? Those guys are his best rhythm section ever, completely killing it.

[@tribe8342]

Yes!!! Another good music to practice and transcribe to! Thank you Richie!

[@davidyellowstar4910]

Sweet bro's, so rare I like anything these days, love you guys tho, thanks

[@zebolasha]

Such a great riff! Just wow!

[@rodrigozoz8377]

Awesome dude!! Come to Brazil!!!!! I'm waiting

[@klaudiaboldis6670]

Perfect band. Awesome music.

[@cesarvegar3119]

What a fantastic power trio!

[@Vortexafternoon]

How cool is that bassist.

[@markcoomber8222]

Kicking arse....again. Thankfully RK has NOT found fame and fortune, and sold-out to commercially. One of the best guitarists on the planet IMHO. And I've been lucky enough to see him play relatively up close and personal (well, about 15 feet away) both with this band and the Winery Dogs. Hoping to do the same in Norwich, UK on the 23rd.

[@nathanmiller5435]

Richie continues to do what the devil tells him to do, to make amazing music year after year. Love the solo in this thing. Wow!!

[@jeffreyhaley9122]

Why bring the devil into it? Don’t get it

[@jeffreyhaley9122]

Talent comes from God! Shut up!

[@ironblud]

@@jeffreyhaley9122 pretty sure he’s referring to one of Richies songs “Doing What the Devil Says To Do”

[@viniciusferreira6868]

Great guys! Waiting for another show in Brazil

[@victormarliere3648]

Esse som é tudo que eu gosto de ouvi... Brasil tem que ver isso.

[@danilofreitasleitao4455]

Ouvimos Mano ...

[@Momo12754]

Badass !! Whew ... This guy ! His lineups

[@chrissyb7916]

This has a cool 70's vibe to it.

[@Minhaexperienciapessoal]

I would like to know what time do you sleep because is a impossible to wrinte a lot of great songs like this all time. Please come to Brazil again.

[@alvaromelo2533]

Pancada!!!!!!!! Está entre o dez maiores músicos da atualidade. Fica difícil saber se esse cara canta melhor do que toca ou toca melhor do que canta.

[@anthem3560]

what a freaking riff o rama ! and your voice is something else 👍

[@AluizioJunior88]

Perfect music!!!! That's why it's my favorite band Richie Kotzen !!!! 🎸🎶

[@921ster]

Very tight, Ritchie is always good, but the bassist and drummer are solid too.