Richie Kotzen - Insomnia (Official Video)

[@azbluesdog]

If Chris Cornell and Prince are jamming upstairs, they must be keeping Richie awake at night. Great track!

[@Hippimom74]

EXACTLY! Sounds like a perfect mix of them both.

[@JDShellnut39]

Your comment is spot on brother!

[@hcnilsson]

Haha great comment 😎

[@two-five-one]

Oh man… I almost cried….

[@davidbarnes6410]

Some needs to fill the void left. Looks like he can in ways. We need more of this these days.

[@user-kw4ge1jt1o]

I dont think people understand how much this guy can shred , he's probably the most slept on guitar player ever

[@Neilbear5820]

what people ? pretty sure people who listen to him are aware.

[@user-kw4ge1jt1o]

😂😂😂 the people who haven't listened to his earlier stuff, chill out , don't be so butt hurt you sausage muncher

[@paolo-1283]

​@@Neilbear5820 people who haven't heard his first 3 albums and early works as instrumentalist before singing.

[@WilanderMascrenhas]

Yah man

[@WilanderMascrenhas]

Dude that shred in the song 24 hours, holy fuck!!

[@CristianoTonelFetter]

One hell of a musician, the guy is not just a guitar hero that plays with a ton of technique, feeling and creativity. He sings and write songs at the highest level. A true genius of our time.

[@MrBTBusch]

I F***ing LOVE this song sooo much. Richie has reached his stride, Hes by far the most prolific, Important & Fascinating Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Arranger (And Im sure much much more ) Of OUR time. Enjoy him people, We're Lucky to have this talented Man. Thanks Richie.

[@dominicchavez3955]

Ritchie!!!, You found a pick!!

[@mikeym5116]

OUTSTANDING, what a genius! Luv it!!!

[@Txaman88]

Sounds like old Kotzen I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....and the PICK IS BACK! 🤘👌

[@jonepic8100]

yessssss a big yes.. lol i notice the pick as well.

[@paulolsen6870]

Using that pick makes him play different 🤘🏼

[@DarkRikko]

Yes, and the strat is back too !

[@buzzworth2396]

Yes!!!!!! Great sound. Nomad's going platinum!!!! Does remind me of the older music. Riff away brother!!

[@shafiqpitt5096]

Same like me☺️

[@MoreMeRecording]

Love the way Ritchie incorporates soul/funk/ R&B vibes into highly elevated guitar based songs. Funky AF. Love it.

[@apostolispaspalakis2627]

Why the hell is he so underrated? i Knew about his signature guitar before him. I bought his signature telecaser (plays like a dream) and then when i looked him up, i was completely blown away. What a musician!

[@ReelImitation]

When Richie did that Poison album, it was Poisons best album..Loved it

[@MrBTBusch]

By Faaaaaaar

[@deepseededmusic]

Our drummer used to play with Richie in his first band! Check us out! :)

[@sufferbl]

Bass line is wild, really well combined with the crazy changes in the song.

[@BanOzez]

Use this comment as "PUT RICHIE IN HALL OF FAME" button

[@Prometheuspredator]

👍. Yeap 💯%.

[@afterforever2765]

The dude is unreal.

[@MrBTBusch]

He's already there in my mind

[@deepseededmusic]

Our drummer used to play with Richie in his first band! Check us out! :)

[@Prometheuspredator]

@deepseededmusic Wow! That is awesome! Ritchie is a top maestro playing the guitar. A genius and top notich. He is one of my favorites. I love his CD, Live in Sao Paulo. I listen to it all the time. Watch his videos from his concert there on KZbin. He goes all out!

[@fran0162]

One of the most underrated guitarists!

[@deepseededmusic]

Our drummer used to play with Richie in his first band! Check us out! :)

[@carlosarce4335]

Just enjoy Is greattttt

[@thewolfend]

DO THE KOTZEN DANCE!!!! (wave of emotions vibes)

[@patriciomorales19]

yes! do it!!!

[@jamesmoore4320]

Yes actually did remind me of that haha

[@killerkite333]

Richie's channeling Prince with this one. Great song!

[@deepseededmusic]

Our drummer used to play with Richie in his first band! Check us out! :)

[@CUTESYTIMEISOVER]

We must protect RK at all costs.

[@ayyveezee2079]

that chorus is so funky. so good.

[@loricondon2017]

Sounds like he's doing the backing vocals on this too. I love this song.

[@paulolsen6870]

Love that he’ll play a radio friendly length solo in the middle and then a blazing longer one at the end. Fooled Again and Fear live are great examples. 🤘🏼

[@buddhahead7732]

Holy Jesus!!! Richie kicked some serious ass on this one!!!! Homie got some soul!!!

[@johnnyringo8174]

Sounds great! Reminds me of some of Glenn Hughes solo material. He and Glenn should do an album together.

[@DaveMcleanJr]

Ooh! Now THAT would be something. Funk rock with two of the best voices around.

[@partriotsfight5039]

I agree

[@MrBTBusch]

Mr. Kotzen lookin' all dapper in his Badass "Pimpin' Ain't Ez" getup. Looking & sounding great (Still) Richie!

[@jamesmoore4320]

Richie using a pick again is what i love to see!

[@BC08]

Who cares Finger style is great

[@MickH60]

@@BC08 what an inane comment, "who cares"....smh....

[@BC08]

@@MickH60 I would argue that celebrating pick use is FAR more inane.

[@MrDandanhesourman]

As the biggest Prince fan, Richie IS the white Prince! He is on the level of all the greatest guitarists and musicians in my view.

[@Maria-n6t2d]

I have said that often. 🙌🏼☮️

[@undisputedattitude2902]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@edwardjons8684]

Ridiculous.

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

Maybe they are at Richie's level. Richie is his own thing.

[@ArthurDAquino-p6s]

My man with the pick again.

[@markmorrell3494]

Cool stuff! Love hearing so much R n B and Soul/Groove in this song. It has always been there in your playing and writing, and to hear you go for it with the vocals is ballsy and incredible. Your singing and vocals arrangements, guitars, solo, rec/mix, and production are off the charts too. It just sounds like you had fun! Thank you for sharing. 🤘

[@LuisMorales-xr1gm]

An entire band collectively, would have a hard time attaining the level and degree of talent that Richie possesses by himself. He's a Unicorn in the Human form. Just learn from this Blessed Master

[@silvaanosvs8783]

Magic. A unique song, and great, distinct guitar solos. Plus the other stuff that Richie always delivers (great voice etc.).

[@rockumtv]

RICHIE IN HALL OF FAME!

[@deepseededmusic]

Our drummer used to play with Richie in his first band! Check us out! :)

[@PhillipCalvin627]

Too smooth! Funky, catchy and just damn good. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sonicmayhym]

loved it..richie getting his swerve on..dont know how he contains so much soul in his soul...but he does...such a great track in so many ways and been about a minute since i have seen him play with a pick.....smokin....

[@ironblud]

The guy seems to have an endless amount of music within his soul. Not many artists can do what he does: sings(lead, backing), plays: drums, bass, piano, theramin, guitar,,,writes the songs. Whether solo, W.Ds, S/K, he just keeps pushing out new, fresh material!

[@pepitogrillo4494]

Holly shit!!! Pure Prince in this. Simply amazing, as always

[@jannigg]

The song is so cool, again so special and unique, the sound of the guitar, his voice, the lyrics. Thank you again, Mr. Kotzen!

[@IAMTHEMANCALLEDO]

I'm so glad I hit the "notify me" button on this video! Richie never fails to surprise us! This song has a million different elements to it and it is super funky! We'll worth the wait!!! ❤

[@jwstout007]

Holy hell, that’s funky!!!

[@brunoanselmusico]

Like a good wine keeping better with time! Amazing Richie! 👏

[@deepseededmusic]

Our drummer used to play with Richie in his first band! Check us out! :)

[@terpenetoby]

The solo at the end is sooooo sick!

[@FerG-23]

Richie knows how to make you dance.

[@ElArlequin]

One of the best musicians of this Era. Had the pleasure of seeing him play live and since he is not very popular in my country, Uruguay; it was a rather small gathering and he played like he was playing in an Arena. I hope he gets his flowers one day!

[@SalvoVecchioGuitar]

Glad to see Richie picking again

[@deepseededmusic]

Our drummer used to play with Richie in his first band! Check us out! :)

[@LuizGustavoCordeiro]

Some moves took me back to the epic dance from the Wave of Emotion 😅

[@caioveb]

The organic guitar sound... what a perfect and orgasmic choice!!! relief.... =] (like the old days)

[@two-five-one]

Nuno, Richie… My hero is coming back! Time goes round n’ round. This is the age of guitar.

[@PrincessBellaWV]

The return of the guitar pick! Great song! This is one that is going to be stuck in my head for a while. Insomnia is also something I relate to unfortunately

[@siggyrehburg6957]

A pick....!! Great track, great mix, great solo (as usual) You're a BEAST..!!

[@Lola_Santoro]

Ooh la la. Richie only gets better with age . . . musically and physically.

[@CUTESYTIMEISOVER]

100%. I thank him for keeping his arms looking so sculpted, lol. Ooof.♥️

[@AngelVivaldi]

This came out great man, congrats!

[@atrain670]

Letting the funky soulful side out again, and it’s awesome!

[@hectorjaime9831]

Unstoppable talent baby, keep rocking brother❤

[@jhesbol]

This is intoxicating. So much here. Great song and video!

[@Hotelguitarplayer]

Kotzen with a pick and a Strat! Until the solo where his tele sings! Love it🤘

[@andrekmful]

awesome song and bass line!

[@hellyazscenes]

Nice dance! Marvelous track!!!!

[@RenatoGralhoz]

You´ve done again Richie! Please make more crossovers with exotic artists.. Crossover its like a different temper to an old recipe. And you are the best Chef of Guitar my friend!

[@bachbigshot3310]

As usual great. You deserve the hall of fame. A fan from your first album produced by the beloved Jason Becker . I studied all your educative videos : rock chops , etc... Greetings from Paris - France. PS: I was at your concert in Vaureal France :):):) . Wish u all success and happiness

[@Searchin4tone]

Which Hall of Fame are talking about?

[@frankwall5849]

Richie nailing it again I have all his music brilliant again

[@Petersorg]

Amazing! Richie is the perfect example of "aging like fine wine".

[@deepseededmusic]

Our drummer used to play with Richie in his first band! Check us out! :)

[@jorisguitars]

Love the grooooove!!!

[@Prometheuspredator]

Ritchie, Your the master! I love this song! It got some groove and rock n roll. Bring it on...Love the tunes. We waiten for ya...Us southerns would be rightly priviledge for you to visit Oklahoma. Tulsa or Oklahoma City. At least Dallas, right...Lots of love to ya and family...Blessings. Can't stop listening to this song.

[@chrispataky]

Prince would be proud ..

[@DinoJelusickOfficial]

Great stuff Rich. Very fresh ❤

[@waynepimentel1680]

Saw them last night in Boston. They didn’t play this one. My son was disappointed. Awesome show. Underrated talent. No pic used at all

[@dominickyaniero]

brotha's constitution of his subject matter, lyrics, & the "RIP" is IMPERIAL..!!!!

[@douglasgouvea817]

I was just looking for a good live music to hear while doing my dishes and then found this bang straight out from the oven, what a great day

[@DesignerLuv]

I’ll have to watch this a few times now to get all of the details

[@cinaraksu]

what an UNSUNG HERO of music and underappreciated consummate musician ! songwriting and instrumental virtuosity up there with Hendrix, Prince, Van Halen, Knopfler etc...

[@psychodelian]

this guy is everything i thought Lenny Kravitz was going to be

[@jazzjingjing]

That's bass drop with Hipshot 🤯 Is that Ritchie's signature Jazz Bass?

[@samueltaneous1217]

Bass tone funk envelope following sweetness!

[@LéoAndrade87]

Não consigo parar de ouvir essa música!!

[@ralphkilcup566]

Still got that blended hard rock, funk signature superiorly melded. It ends to abruptly I thought but that too is a characteristic of his arrangements. All in all, another great work to add to his impressive library of music. Gonna need to rent a bigger factory for the catalog. Ritchie.

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Ritchie cant miss!!

[@SimonFerocius]

Ritchie was like the Robert Downey Junior in music.....

[@telezonika-mg]

Just amazing! Always is refreshing and encouraging new music like this.

[@pgrove]

RK kills it again, man I want one of those white RK strats!

[@adriennelee1520]

Worth the wait.. YEAH.. Love it

[@antony71p]

as always awsome ,guitar player and soulful voice

[@erhan6875]

This man is a Legend and too underrated i can t handle with this.

[@woskres787]

Richie COOL! 😊

[@handsomerube]

One of the best songs I’ve heard from Richie in a long time, and my favorite of the three out so far. Nice call back to “fever dream” and has some of the soul of the earlier albums. Looking forward to hearing the rest of it soon.

[@OblivionAviator]

As always, I'm super anxious & excited to hear this ...& the whole record. Can't wait! Been a fan since the late 80s ...

[@jenniferhjorthaug451]

YES!!! This is an amazing song!!

[@Magnapict65]

Magic. Love the new album 😎👌🎵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jamestaylor341]

So good. Richie knows how to write a hook that's for sure.

[@deepseededmusic]

Our drummer used to play with Richie in his first band! Check us out! :)

[@Вячеслав-ы4н8о]

This music in my heart!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!! I'am your brother from Russia!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!

[@chickenbeek]

Kinda brought it all together didn't he. I loled at the look on his face when he said "I can't sleep" lol, looked legit>D, then brought in the meta with the Fever Dream line. The contrast from the verses into the chorus is great.

[@carolinapimentel-beck8355]

Mister is grooving so fine! Love it! 💃🏾♥️

[@KonstantinIvanichkin]

I like how Mr.Kotzen evolves in music and in videos, a huge inspiration!

[@steve07105]

Badass always! Terrence Trent D type of stuff! Awesome!

[@toddfuss1813]

Another Richie masterpiece!! Can’t wait to see you in Knoxville

[@deepseededmusic]

Our drummer used to play with Richie in his first band! Check us out! :)

[@PineGap_Band]

Only Richie Kotzen can shred like a guitar god and make pyjamas look rock 'n' roll!🤘😴🔥 You’ve officially made insomnia look like the coolest thing ever! 🎸🌙Awesome stuff!!

[@LiveAerosmith]

awesome track...can´t wait to hear the whole record!!!

[@TheBhannah]

Solid !

[@billywilliams8753]

Cool. I saw him in 1993 with Poison. Great guitarist and singer

[@patrickbreen1271]

Love this! It's funny! Showed this to a guitarist friend of mine and he said he was not sure he liked it because he thought Richie was straight up shred rock. Clearly has not checked out much of his stuff. The soul Richie puts into his tunes is amazing.

[@russellzauner]

probably the best release yet nostalgic nods yet fresh af

[@galgtr]

This song cool as ice. Thank you Mr kotzen. for Many year's of music.❤🎉

[@smithkotzen9638]

This is catchy af!!! Great stuff richie 💯 looking forward to more smith/kotzen saw you guys in uk bristol the fleece top gig❤

[@smithkotzen9638]

Bonus was seeing your gorgeous wife Julia on bass 😍 great bass player

[@sergeyv4908]

talented and strange at the same time

[@user-xd1ky5iy3p]

Perfect song and the vid compliments it well!!!