Richie Kotzen 'The Damned' Official Music Video

[@janicedahl478]

One of the best Guitarists, Singer, Song Writer ever! He has made so many amazing albums!!

[@warmoth68]

WTF..this guy is amazing. Every song is hooky,catchy,it’s sickening! I absolutely love this guy,and the more I delve into his songs ,the more I love him,,,a true icon!

[@venusmc2824]

Amazing hell yes!!! What’s Not too find amazing in every thing I’ve heard and own in my library! He’s bad ass 4real that calls in straight up in his lyrics and the music speaks without words. 🔥💯🌀

[@venusmc2824]

Maybe some jealousy from other artists. He’s the total package & some!!! Thinnder,⚡️🖤🎸💯😆

[@dakota743]

Love Richie Kotzen ❤️

[@simongandara9896]

welcome, brother.

[@buffinfl]

Hell yes!!! I absolutely love him!! I saw him when he was in Poison! He's a Rockstar!! I only recently discovered how amazing & talented he is. I came across Bad Situation one day & I was hooked! I'll never forget it as it was during a difficult time. I feel he's helped save me😊 I've rocked out to all his bands!! Absolutley love his voice & watching his magical guitar jammin❤❤❤

[@MaxCarton]

Richie's voice is just ridiculous... This dude keeps coming back with better music with incredible power and emotion behind it!

[@davifernandeslima01]

can you believe he started as a Varney shredder guy? man, Kotzen evolution through his career is something to inspire, really.

[@MaxCarton]

Davi Fernandes Yeah, those early shred days... Glad he brings us this great music now! Shredding is great fun, but I have so much more respect for someone with good songs and ear for melody! Richie is probably the best musician imho... He has a great balance between technique, songwriting, singing and he's a monster player on about every instrument he ever put his hands on...

[@davifernandeslima01]

True!

[@oscarvelasco6803]

Richie is the best!!!

[@MaxCarton]

Yes he is ;) He really turned a lot around for me as far as inspiration and music went! Really inspiring to hear him innovate time after time again :)

[@NetoArman]

When you think that Kotzen can't surprise you anymore, he appears from nothing and definitely does it. A truly talented master!

[@SebastienZunino]

Neto Arman agree

[@noeliaalonsogalluzzo3222]

Who could ever think Kotzen can't surprise you anymore? ;)

[@NetoArman]

Hahaha!

[@udruboika8979]

Indeed. Without a doubt....

[@AshRavens]

I never think RK can't surprise me anymore, and I've been a fan since the 90s! Dude has as much tricks and talent as he has blood in his veins.

[@MercuryTwins7879]

After over 25 albums, he still write innovative riffs. Endless inspiration! Richie is the best!

[@bangermccrusher]

The StratoKotzen is back!!!!!!

[@danekod]

and tremolo power!

[@francescobonetti7781]

Exactly what i thought man!!! 😂💙 This is the kotzen i like!

[@soopermich]

this strat sounds great even not plugged in ;p :D :D

[@Weloz92]

I hope he will bring this guitar on tour, such a beauty!

[@BelchevKalin]

Very glad to see and hear that!!! :)

[@grandultra205]

Richie is probably the coolest man alive today.

[@xavoblues7]

When I see and listen to Richie always think that it is kind of unfair that one individual was gifted with so much talent, I dont know of any other artist in the world that has it all at this level, such an incredible singer, guitar player, songwriter, producer, instrumentalist, lyricist, he has everything and does it at a level just a few musicians in history has reached, it is simply out of this world!!!

[@tomdaniels3392]

Nobody knows who richie kotzen is so I have to disagree with you, just because He sings and writes songs doesnt put him at the top of history People like Hendrixs who are virtuoso singer songwriters and people know who they are, are the best in history. The fact that no one knows who Kotzen is in it self tells you how meaningless he is to history and how much of a over statement you have made So many people have made it so much further in music than this guy, just let Album sales tell you that Eddie Van HAlen/Hendrix sold more Albums in a day than this guy will do in his entire life

[@tomdaniels3392]

Lindsey Buckingham is another guy who has all of those qualities and was a huge success(Fleetwood MAc) Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, SRV, to name a few more and all with real album sales success!!!!! Kotzen has done nothing and will easily be forgotten

[@xavoblues7]

@@tomdaniels3392 First of all: I am clearly talking about his talent, not his level of success or album sales, you gotta understand that all the other guitar players lived in a different period of time, when a lot of people appreciated this kind of music, and they were milestones in rock history because they were the first ones to do this ord that. The fact that Richie Kotzen is not that famous is because he got to live in a time where the music industry works very differently, today they create "artists" that sell, have one song with great success and then disappear to make room for the next one. I am talking about an artistic perspective here, as a guitar player and producer I know how difficult and deep is the way Kotzen plays, sings and produces, it is simply a level that just a few artists have reached, aside from the level of fame they obtained, that is a different subject, but if you don't like him, thats fine, it is your right, I admire him and look up to him because I really dig this kind of craft, it is my right too, so if you like better Lindsey Bucckinham or whoever, just go to their channels and enjoy that, let us enjoy this!! and have fun!

[@sebastianstuto2362]

@@tomdaniels3392 ‘Jealousy’ is a smelly perfume…

[@rendysetyowarman6345]

Hundreds of haters, why? You guys just dont know great rock music.. or you just envy.. Richie's voice is beatiful so does his music

[@GuitarLickzEthanLee]

Not only this dude is the best guitar player out there.. his voice is tremendous!!

[@markyboo]

Richie, along with Ian Thornley of Big Wreck, are the two most underappreciated musicians working today. In both cases, their guitar playing, singing, and songwriting skills are off the charts. In just world they'd be superstars.

[@opokrisna9442]

Richie Kotzen, Chris Cornell, Myles Kennedy , true masters. R.I.P Chris

[@ritamoore3657]

This song was my introduction to Richie Kotzen and listening to him makes my heart and soul happy! His vocals, guitar playing, everything he does is beyond what everyone else is doing. Love him with the Winery Dogs, on his on, doesn't matter, he's unbeatable!

[@peterstone1393]

i think his voice is the perfect combination of Cornell and Coverdale ;)

[@richmay3929]

That’s exactly what I was thinking

[@Joppe12345678]

Damn you are right..

[@ironblud]

Or just Richie!

[@paulworsdale4928]

Unlike Coverdale, Ritchie Kotzen doesn’t need a 15 minute break between songs to recover!!

[@Zebbra42]

Finally, someone that mentions David Coverdale and not only Cornell

[@ej_8888]

Richie's talent is off the chart amazing.....

[@coryschiavo2764]

Richie deserves the lifetime musical award he keeps pounding out great music all the time. Although I'm a wow Winery Dogs for life guy. Simply amazing.

[@zebolasha]

I really can't think of another musician like Richie who is such an incredible singer and at the same time such a mind-blowing guitar player!

[@urinsidevox3082]

ian thornley - big wreck.

[@schenklg]

How about a guy called Eric Clapton?

[@zebolasha]

Definitely Eric Clapton is a great guitar player but far less prominent vocalist

[@zebolasha]

Thanks, never heard of Ian Thornley. However, Richie being one of the best guitarists in the universe can be ranked together with singers like Robert Plant. He is so professional in both fields

[@orugamanagement4993]

Your words are full of truth ! there’s no One like richie “Clapton “can't sing those high notes or play at that speed or fusion style when clapton played arpeggios or taping etc etc richie lives in an other level of singing & playing and now like a Pianist he is amazing and who else plays all in his records there’s no one like Richie

[@huckinfillbilly3960]

Sick guitar playing and singing! Ohh and he plays drums, bass and the piano…….wtf! More talent in his pinky than I can dream of having! Love him!

[@ToneChaser79]

Richie never disappoints! Amazing

[@yinsyang1]

Just discovered Richie Kotzen🤪. How did I miss this amazing artist - rich, raw talent.

[@DavidBezgovsek]

this just made me realize how i miss the winery dogs, great song!

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

ya know whats up with them, The Winery Dogs ?????????????????????

[@frankburn6312]

Portnoy is way better then whoever is playing on here.

[@chrisbr1969]

frank burn, it’s actually Richie on all instruments.

[@RetepOdaged]

Damn! This guy can sing and play like nobody's business!

[@texbls]

beautiful strat. cool riff. and amazing rock voice by Richie. solo is pretty cool too.

[@PittsburghRocks]

Very Coverdale-esque performance!

[@RandyWillcox]

Richie should be conquering the rock world. That voice? Those chops? C'mon!

[@tomchagnon4711]

Randy Willcox agreed

[@kevinandmandywinter8436]

Music is a popularity contest created by a label and not talent anymore and that is really sad.

[@psych1134]

I think the distance between his dynamic and ceiling is too close together. And the drums are a little stale. I think those are the bigger flaws in his writing that could be why he hasn’t gained much traction in the rock world. That or his stuff is so out there that it doesn’t quite appeal to the rock demographic that don’t have music or instrumental experience. And yes of course the music is bullshit. But I feel that there are reasons for his lack of popularity besides the music industry itself.

[@jeromejett]

I agree Randy! Nobody does it like him isn't it?! I hope Richie gets what he really deserve soon!

[@ezequiel715]

By your standard, there's been only a few rock representatives in history! Come on, the guy is probably the most creative musician right now, the dude is still making new songs, he is a prodigioso at guitar! Give the guy some fucking credit, he deserves recognition as THE GUY representing the rock stile right now, creating new songs and all! His songs are popular enough. I guess the media isnt interested in real songs anymore! It helps people to get dumber!

[@martyisabeliever]

Richie aint giving up none of his secrets...

[@edgarman1575]

Absolutley underrated!

[@bdstwn]

cool riff, cool voice, cool strat, cool tone, cool song, cool lyrics, cool solo and cool video!

[@lokomiusek]

For those who are wondering about the filming location, it's Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills, California (USA), where TV shows such as Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and Westworld were filmed, as well as several other full-length films.

[@120bluestar]

Still one of the best singers and guitarists I've ever listened to

[@yoguimasterof69]

Salting earth just came out and Richie has already another album ready? so much talent!

[@OscarCastrodigital]

a single

[@yoguimasterof69]

which is part of a whole album ;)

[@OscarCastrodigital]

Not really

[@yoguimasterof69]

let's see ;)

[@OscarCastrodigital]

Rodrigo Montefusco he said that he is not interested in releasing a new record per se. He wants to release a stream of singles instead

[@franklinpalheiros78]

Mr Kotzen’s vocals remind me Chris Cornell. What a great singer he was. On top of that, he is a awesome guitar player. Love the song ! Right on.

[@guitar66shred]

Your the man Richie. I still remember you singing for me the first time in your basement. I think it was Grand Funk Railroad. Who knew you would become this vocal god :)

[@michelelaraia7358]

Didn't attend one of his gigs in Bari,Southern Italy,due to lack of money.But i think that i have well coped with this vid.

[@michelelaraia7358]

Bought their 1975 lp,Born to die,end of 80s&90s beginning,i think.

[@wilkmathiu]

real talent - as you can see here - does not require parading. You just do what you can and the audience is blown away

[@lecturehc]

This comes off like a 90's american version of Glenn Hughes. I really loved the vocals especially. He certainly looks the part too. He has that big rock star vibe in an age where there are no rock stars. Cool.

[@Bitelo]

Holy shit, the Strato, this music, the video.. everything is too damn perfect. Congrats Mr. Kotzen! Greetings from Brazil, already missing you here.

[@NILOCOgov]

I want Richie and Ian Thornly to make an album. The amount of filthy licks and sick vocals... I shudder when I think about it.

[@johncharles6028]

i agree with you so hard

[@ivensborba5116]

Thanks so much, Richie!!! You make our lifes better with your musicality! I listen to your songs everyday!

[@TheSoulsandRevive]

He's back with the strat and that riff just reminds me of why Kotzen is such an inspiration. This new composition and setting reminds me of his 'Mother Heads Family Reunion' days which by the way is in 'my opinion' his best album. What an amazing and complete musician!

[@DVTOM]

His solo in this tune is freakin sick!! Classic Kotzen from his Ibanez days! Love this greatly!!!

[@petersongusmao]

Sounding amazing like never, Richie. your feeling in this song sounds like a mix between country and soul, congratulations.

[@soeinhenk]

Richie is like a good wine...the older, the better...:o)

[@andik6]

wonderful voice and guitar riffs!!!

[@Dracu13]

Too talented, too handsome , too freaking good! Richie kills it every time ! And I looooove the strat!

[@caueputtinato85]

I really dont get it...how a talent of his calibre is not reconized as it should?...this guy is a monster singer/guitarrist...unique in style and tone...unbelivable technique...and most people i ask about him say : "richie who ?" I simply cannot understand

[@kaffeice7]

welcome to the 21th century ,where music is more like porn, boobs pussy sex subject songs and ur a star ...

[@tomdaniels3392]

Richie who? ITS his look, to be honest, he is trying to hard. He doesnt come off natural to me, he comes off as a commercial musician just trying to sell music. I dont think he has heart, when he plays, it feels fake not from the heart to me. He comes off very commercial to me and that has translated to a lack of interest. He is not special and it shows Richie Who?

[@kdoggg1971]

While the last few albums were good and I loved the softer soulful side, so glad the gritty bluesy Kotzen has returned.

[@LindyLou127]

What a voice...everything he does is awesome!

[@Fast2Whls]

Richie, keep pumping out pure gold. Holy crap; as stated below by others: you're one of the best singers/songwriters/musicians on the planet.

[@rnsproductions2000]

He reminds me of Jeff Beck here with His tone, phrasing, and passion guitar wise. Vocally he has the passion like many of the Texas blues singers like Malford Milligan, SRV, and Doyle. Well done.

[@davifernandeslima01]

its like a mixture of Texas and Philadelphia singing styles. Rock, Blues and Soul baby! :D

[@jdh5069]

No doubt, great class to be in and Richie fits it!!!

[@thomasgotthecure5865]

How could anyone play the guitar like that and sing like that at the same time.. Incredible!

[@LucasReisRBM]

Richie Kotzen: The only man capable of changing the wah pedal foot in the speed of light! Hell of a song \,,/_

[@ytb460]

A musical genius. How did I not know about Richie before and why on earth isn't he huge and selling out stadiums?

[@e.ximenes7508]

Fantástica voz, lembra muito a de Cornell!!

[@renatosaad2955]

Verdade, ele ainda consegue ser mais versátil catando....muito muito foda !!

[@ezequiel715]

How this guy isnt on TV every single day and making huge tours around the world, I will never know! He is the most creative musician alive, plus he still making new songs! This guy is a fucking genius!

[@williamgubert]

Eu não paro de ouvir... kkk. Não vejo a hora de sair o álbum e ele vir para o Brasil em mais uma turnê.

[@rendyandrian7149]

Only the MASTER can play electric guitar without plugging it and still able to produce beautiful distorted sound.

[@thiagosani]

Esse cara é fora da curva!

[@c230789]

Essa cara é a víbora da turba!

[@markparry4063]

Amazing volcals and Richie's guitar work is superb, you don’t know which direction the solo is going

[@leandromusicplayer]

Richie Mestre dos Mestres, nao toco mal guitar, mas se eu tocasse 1% do que você toca eu estaria com um sonho realizado, você é minha inspiraçoão

[@Mitzrael79]

Richie rules... What a voice, what a guitar playing, what a songwriting!

[@FilipeOkano]

Kotzen se superando a cada dia! Bela música, excelente produção!

[@olivermateo3109]

Richie Kotzen is like wine . . .

[@jhonilelis7317]

Richie, estou apavorado, que música, que som de guitarra¡!!!!!!!! Abraço cara!

[@sandraard4306]

Great song and rockin vocals. My favorite male voice !

[@TheDodger74]

Might get slagged for this but he reminds me a bit of Prince. Great vocalist, Guitar virtuoso ,Multi instrumentalist ,Brilliant songs.

[@NikNovaMusic]

Incredibly talented. Brilliant singing technique. A master of open throat singing

[@rk_angietakami388]

I can not wait for the day when this song is played at the show！😆🎸✨💓

[@tomeklawreszuk]

Ritchie is the BOMB! Awesome voice, style and what a GUITAR player! As good as it gets!

[@JeffersonFerreira-pg8kh]

Estou tentando entender como que esse cara não é conhecido e reconhecido como grandes ícones da música e guitarra como John Mayer, Slash, Stive Vai, Michael Jackson, por que, VELHO! ESSE CARA É FODA, MONSTRO CANTANDO E TOCANDO!! DEUS ABENÇOE VC RICHIE

[@warborn_inc.]

Easily the most underrated artist around.....always puts out amazing stuff

[@carptain1222]

OWH YEAH (insane vocals while playing guitar)

[@soeinhenk]

Still one of the best Guitarsta and Singers....

[@ReverendBow]

Hell Yes! where can I pre-order the album? Take my money!

[@udruboika8979]

I bought everything kotzen on amazon and Ebay...ouch did I pay on a couple discs....

[@TheVideoSlick]

Ritchie is definitely one of the most talented out there in the land of soul...

[@oscarangulocr]

I love this guys, Kotzen is the best!!

[@clintonelliott9133]

I’ll buy that for a dollar!!! Absolutely fantastic.

[@dougreynolds2813]

i just discovered Richie yesterday, what a treasure; that whole band is incredible, so tight. he's who i'll listen to the rest of this day. what a gift richie's talent is, what a gift it is to his fans!

[@bannsidereddie]

Fantastic show(sold out) in Toronto last night,thankyou Mr Kotzen for gracin' us with your amazin' presence 🤘

[@cristianobrito7776]

Meu artista preferido!!!

[@Vicwing6-87]

Kotzen is one of the few that can sing into high notes so perfectly well without any fatigue hint, or signs of effort. Thats fucking amazing...freaking natural thing...do not remember other distintictive singer as he is, only the remarkable Freddie...

[@Gustavo-Miranda]

O melhor de todos THE BEST !!!!

[@dimitriusalves3500]

Gustavo Miranda ei Brasil!

[@Gustavo-Miranda]

Dimitrius Alves Tamo junto \,,/

[@HeltonMoura]

BR atrás do mestre! 🤣

[@Gustavo-Miranda]

Helton Moura Temos que ir atrás de coisas boas no Brasil não tem mais músicas boas e nem artistas como antes.

[@artemismoraes1392]

olá pessoal. vim aqui através do canal do de ros ... mas já era fã desse cara desde os tempos do poison

[@richiemetal259]

Fantastic, one of the best musicians of all times, congrats Richie and Band!

[@MitchLyskKane]

How does he manage to make such quality albums​ yeah after year?

[@paolo-1283]

He's a shred first guy turned vocalist, he's been doing what Vai, Howe and Becker when he first started with the goal of singing, he just evolve musically in the right path. Most shredders that came out in the 80's is stuck with guitar playing which is totally awesome but Richie has voice of power so he develop it and became best of both worlds, singing and shredding.

[@noeliaalonsogalluzzo3222]

Talent

[@addicted2tone349]

Pure talent..

[@warborn_inc.]

If you listen to interviews with him....he never wanted to be a "shred" guy at all. He got signed to Shrapnel because of his playing skills...but tried to do this heavy soul/blues stuff...and the label said...nope...we want a shred album. Then he got the poison gig...and made some cash...then was able to finance the career he really wanted. Obviously he can shred like a beast...but that wasnt what he wanted to be known for

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

Lenny Persin _he's a genius_

[@hagiharayumiko2650]

Almost a MILLION view!! Amazing!! This tune is such a gold! I am obsessed with the pleasurable timing of the drums in the chorus. So bluesy and full of feelings and ALL instruments fuse together perfectly and organically. There are no other pieces of music like this!!

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Great voice and song and i love the guitar work :-)

[@bandaporummontedecerveja4503]

What a great song. It makes want to hear another blues album from this monster like Bi-polar blues. Kotzen is pure talent!!

[@bloodsavage44]

He has come a long way. Paid his dues climbed his way up to be a well noted guitar player. I think he should be more recognised he's much better than a lot of the so called guitar hero's. Poisens singer put a damper on richies career a bit after the native toung album. But Richie got past that. His new band is on fire! Saw them live at Penns Peak. In Jim Thorpe PENNSYLVANIA. Close to richies home town in wyomissig Reading area. I knew him when he was 15 yrs old playing at local night club the Silo just outside of Reading Pennsylvania. Arthur's museum was the band he played lead guitar in. Those of us who knew him kinda knew he would make it one day in the rock world he craved. True American rocker. When he left for Hollywood to record with Poisen I talked with him at the Silo good bye party. Good kid. Approachable talkative. Tried to get a chance to talk to him at Penn's Peak show. Rock star now. I didn't have a chance. Lol....

[@camilomontoya7412]

Blood Savage how the hell did being the guitarrist for poisom put a damper on him?

[@michaelmassey8353]

Ca Mo kotzen got the drummers fiance pregnant😉. Brett took it kinda personally. Rikki is a douche anyway. But hey. Live and learn. August Eve has an amazing voice though😎

[@bloodsavage44]

Michael Massey. Correct you are. What the he'll was he thinking??? Retarded move. Go's. To Hollywood/ L.A. where some of the best looking girls on the planet are and dumb ads picks Rockets ol lady. Lol

[@michaelmassey8353]

Blood Savage Young and immature😉. And he cant regret it. He has a beautiful talented daughter from that. Again I say,lesson learned I am sure😉

[@bloodsavage44]

Michael Massey Right on! Well said. I don't know much about his daughter. Think I saw a video of her singing. Thought she sounded good. And that was maybe 5 or 6 years back. Richie is 48 n leaning hard on 49. Just wondering how old his daughter is.

[@robit6204]

I knew Richie was in Mr. BIG,,now he is standing on his feed and give energy for music,i like it

[@richardplenos2928]

bad ass kickin' Richie Kotzen

[@ArminHirmer]

Richie still rocks, great song

[@alitmgd]

your voice remind me of Cornel

[@modestoaparte8090]

yesss!!!

[@FuzzMasterGeneral]

There is a touch I was thinking that too

[@elizabethmabry3035]

I was gonna say that as well

[@joaojr7918]

Most Coverdale in this Song.

[@prometheuspredator7971]

There is a utube video that Richie sings Cocheese from Chris Cornell when he headed Audioslave. Tom Morello accompanied Ritchie during the song. Ritchie sounds identical to Chris Cornell.

[@hagiharayumiko2650]

Have been 10th month since I first saw this but haven't found any better music & video than this...Absolutely the Best and Killer song. And beatiful, special video. Always get a great vibe and keep on coming back!!

[@d.m.0123]

Richie manda muito! Puta músico!!!

[@luckychurchyard5852]

Man classic Richie Kotzen. Fitting lyrics with matching solo's. And ofcourse that iconic voice.

[@Ainsofaur]

Ja chego chutando o like!!!

[@georgeparker4474]

Awesome track, stunning solo, and thanks for announcing UK dates, you were amazing last September in London.

[@stefan5rovic]

I was expecting Slash to come out of that church and play solo

[@patrickfallon3334]

lol

[@dezionlion]

how disappointing would that have been!

[@linaivanuta5943]

Hahaha but that's way better than that ;D

[@justsupersteve]

HAHHAHAH best comment by far!

[@thegeezz6485]

Slash wouldn't be able to keep up with this guy, he is not really that fast or accurate....

[@fjaviersaiz]

this is Sick!!! the voice, the guitar playing, the band... the looks....

[@cio7726]

My idol 😎

[@tassospappas4357]

He is so talented and to put it plainly he is a musical genius.