Riff Lords: Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies, Dio and Whitesnake

“In this episode of “Riff Lords,” Dead Daisies guitarist Doug Aldrich breaks down iconic riffs from Dio, Whitesnake, The Dead Daisies and Burning Rain.
04:14 - “Holy Diver“
08:21 - “Rainbow In The Dark”
13:40 - “Still Of The Night“
31:24 - “Good To Be Bad“
37:34 - "Forevermore”
43:09 - “Unspoken”
47:29 - “Midnight Moses“
51:24 - “Song And A Prayer“
54:26 - “Heaven Gets Me By”
1:00:10 = “Revolution”
Doug Aldrich founded the band Burning Rain with Keith St. John in 1998 and has played previously with Whitesnake, Dio, Lion, Hurricane, House of Lords, Bad Moon Rising and Revolution Saints. He is currently in the band The Dead Daisies and has also released several solo albums.
For more information on Doug Aldrich be sure to visit thedeaddaisies.com
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[@frankferriolo9212]

Doug has it ALL!!! The talent, chops, understands Rock music, the look, hair & personality. The guy is an All-Star!

[@axeslinger]

So glad Doug Aldrich is getting the recognition he deserves. Such a killer guitar player. Amazing chops and great feel.

[@ESC9242]

I was a student of Doug's back in the early '80s at Instrumental Music in TO. I remember Doug teaching me Rainbow In The Dark and Still of the Night... I still have all the tablature books that he wrote out for me. It is crazy to think that one day he would be in those bands playing those same songs! Doug is such a GREAT guitarist... and an even better person! I am so happy to see all his success!

[@randallamps]

You must have stayed with him thru `87 or so. You should have some chops yourself.

[@ESC9242]

@@randallamps I was with Doug from '84 to '90.

[@patcolucci]

Thumbs up if Doug should get a signature Les Paul

[@BigDaddy-nt6yc]

Amen!!!! I'll second that!😎

[@heavymetal9330]

He really deserves a signature guitar!

[@scoobydoo936]

Ya, definitely a gold top with a black pickguard 👍🏻😄, wait they gave that one to Joe Bonamassa already 😂

[@michaelmiskuf7154]

@@heavymetal9330 6 the ⁶62⁴ tree

[@patcolucci]

@John Stanford that's awesome

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Doug is the man!

[@canyoncarver]

Agreed. You're not bad yourself, Rob.

[@questlive2338]

Robert Baker always getting that top comment

[@soundzofnoize8603]

Cool

[@guitypleasure2232]

Real cool...

[@olavomartini674]

Parabéns.. incrível 👏👏💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@marcstraw4318]

Doug Aldrich is one of the Best. Saw hin with Whitesnake, Glenn Hughes and the Daisies. He is phenomenal !

[@Alex_Sosa]

Doug is salt of the earth....... a wonderful guy with a beautiful spirit!

[@randyrhoads232]

The way he plays is so smooth and fluid it's nuts.

[@iwillnevergetone5]

Imagine Doug Aldrich and Richie Faulkner working together. even if just for a short project, that would be some classic master level guitar-duo stuff. legendary.

[@randyrhoads232]

Hell yeah

[@orange20fan]

That would be epic.

[@bjorbrsand]

I just puts my comment down whitout knowing your comment. Cool

[@steveprinter7084]

This duo for Priest!

[@santyrush]

Waoooo, will be great. And Zakk Wyld? Hahaha, imagine?

[@TheVacuxamumu]

I gotta say this, Doug is not only a terrific musician, he is even more terrific as a human being, super nice humble guy, I met him in NYC and he couldn't be more nice and gentil, God bless you man !!!!!

[@digitechicnal]

Doug Aldrich is pretty great and very humbling when he talks. His stories are very immersive to his lesson. Lots of respect to this guy.

[@jaywguitar]

Doug has been my top guitarist since I first seen him live with Dio. Met him twice when with Whitesnake then Dead Daisies... Always an absolute gent. Asked about my upcoming wedding, photo bombed a photo with myself and Dave from Daisies. They say don't meet your heroes. I met mine and I couldn't have been happier

[@InspiretoVictory]

Now THAT is the sound of a Les Paul. A tight thunk on the bottom end, some sizzle in the top and a bigger than life midrange with tons of harmonic content.

[@jimmykonsta]

This guy was born for hard rock. The ultimate hard rock guitarist!

[@anthonypeters44]

His stuff with dio rocked

[@samuelegiuseppelongo]

"Don't beat yourself up, it'll all come from the inside out..." That's a humble and crucial advice from a loveable, down-to-earth guy and a real, passionate player. Thanks for being such an inspiration, Doug! Much love and respect. 💛🙏🏼

[@EstebanBReyes]

Now this is the good quality content I expected from Gibson years ago.

[@shreddinjoe]

Doug has always been a class act...humble guy, and great player

[@dudefrombarrie]

it's so "spiritual" to hear the "Rawness" of a les paul plugged straight into a Marshall. The essence of true Rock N Roll.

[@LOFIGSD]

My neighbours may beg to differ lol

[@craigdavies154]

Wish I’d had You Tube and this tutorial 38 years ago when I started guitar. Doug is an amazing player and all round nice guy. Saw him live with Whitesnake and blew me away

[@ericgrave4757]

Possibly one of the best guitarist and just a nice bloke

[@flippercarlin1657]

Doug is even more amazing as a human being, just the best, love him and his family tons❤️

[@EVEROSFP1]

Really relaxing to see this guy talking and playing.

[@markblackwell9486]

Doug is an incredible player and such a cool guy.

[@For_Felix]

I love listening to Rock n metal and this is to me one of the most underrated guitarist , I would love to sit at least one time with Doug in person and talk about guitar playing n music . Keep on Rocking Doug .”Long Live Rock n Roll “

[@renodavid]

The guy who had one bad lesson becomes a great teacher.👍

[@nic0vide0]

Totally right?

[@ridehead8771]

It really doesn't get any better than this, we get to hear cool stories as well as watching these legends how to play these amazing songs. Thank you for all the people at Gibson TV so much 👍👍👍

[@dane4453]

These riff lord videos are great. Learning to play these riffs is awesome.

[@gibsonguitar]

More episodes coming soon!

[@foesfly3047]

Doug Aldrich is on my short list favorite guitarists, with Jimmy Page, Jake E Lee, Adrian Vandenberg, Joe Bonamassa, Chris DeGarmo... His original work is powerful and creative. He covers other artists work like a freakin monster and works the stage with major mojo. But my favorite thing about him is his excellent character. He is humble and modest about his playing, often commending the guitarists he has shared stages with. I've heard him say he has given lessons to amateur players, "... better than myself." He is what truly talented artists should be but seldom are-- gracious and appreciative. We should celebrate truly golden souls like Mr Aldridge.

[@zoomzamkablaam1423]

...iron maidens axemen should be here too...

[@ThrottleScotty]

Love that you have DeGarmo on your list. I don’t hear his name mentioned much anymore.

[@anthonypeters44]

How about john sykes

[@orestispalampougioukis6043]

@@zoomzamkablaam1423 Why? He is naming his favorites, not yours....

[@bandaumhomemqualquer238]

Doug, congratulations for being one of the greatest Rockstars in the world. In addition, I salute you for inspiring this new generation. You are in Modo Somewhere!

[@D.R.S.666]

doug aldrich is one of the best guitar player, hands down to this man

[@JohnSmith-ss6mp]

Respect the Doug. Only man who did justice to Campbell and Sykes. Wish he had more original material with Dio & Coverdale

[@adamscottv]

Love this classic sound of a Les Paul straight into a Marshall.

[@juanacuna9405]

There's a distortion pedal in between, he gets his sound that way.

[@duharalte6723]

You mean Marshall amps?

[@monstrok]

One of my favorite guitarists of the modern day. Thanks Doug!

[@simongale9217]

I love the bit at 30:33 to 30:43 where Doug shows the correct way to play Fool For Your Loving (only a quick snip of the start of the song but its enough to see and hear). I have been playing it the way many teach it on the net (for years) and keep thinking to myself 'this does not sound right'. This is the only time I have ever seen Fool For Your Loving played this way on the net (I am sure there maybe others but I have not found it) now, at long last when I play it, it sounds spot on!! Doug, a true legend.

[@Bdevonhewitt]

Doug is highly respected from those that know his past. I really wish his work with his band Burning Rain would have caught on with more audience appeal. Some of the jams they did on those records with Keith St John and Sean McNabb was killer stuff. Quality blues based rock. Do what you do Doug, glad to see Burning Rain had a release in 2019 with different members.

[@OscarGuitare]

I learned so much thanks to Doug videos. Got my first Les Paul because of him, I'm forever grateful. This man is a legend.

[@SyrianAtheist]

I remember seeing him watching Dio's killing the dragon DVD, what a beast. Still looks like I first remember him!

[@PowerslaveWarrior]

I saw him on the Killing The Dragon tour in Toronto, 2002. Great experience!

[@chrismason]

Doug knows quite a bit of theory for a guy who learned to play by ear.

[@ThatOtherRaccoon]

All skills and no fluff. Lays everything out in a simple to understand way and he gives a lot of cool ideas for you to try out with regards to riffs and different tunings.

[@trevestor]

PLEASE keep this Riff Lords series going! It's outstanding!!

[@gibsonguitar]

More episodes coming soon!

[@trevestor]

@@gibsonguitar Excellent! I love how they are so clear about how the songs are played. I had been playing Youth Gone Wild totally wrong before this video. Sounds incredible now! You guys have a great thing going with this. Kids getting Gibsons soon!

[@Tony-qz2vq]

Totally enjoyed watching Doug and Reb Beach together on stage with White Snake.

[@rockinroger2100]

Man, that Heaven Gets You By tune is beautiful!! Awesome guitar work Big D!!!! You Rock!!!!

[@mikelembo6657]

A great guy who has earned every bit of his success. And a monster player as well!

[@TheMilimanatary1]

Dude I love the new Whitesnake stuff with dough. He really adds a new dimension to the band. Almost Dough was meant to be there all along. Dough has inspired me for a very long time. A solid guy.

[@dennisdandrea6050]

What a talent and a great humble teacher. Love that Gison into a Marshall sound. Rock on Doug!!

[@misterknightowlandco]

A perfect guest for this show. Doug's awesome. One of my favorite players. 🍻

[@evh1980]

Doug is such a great guitarist and has awesome stage presence . Hes the the man !!

[@johnnyb357]

My favorite Dio guitarist! If he and Sykes were in Whitesnake at the same time, that would have been amazing!

[@torreyintahoe]

I'm a lifelong metal head and Doug has become one of my favorite guitarists. He definitely doesn't get the appreciation he deserves.

[@hemmelight]

This video is my hard rock reference tone. Killer modded marshall tones. Love Doug!

[@KB-uk8fl]

Doug rocks 🤘🏻 ...counting down to when they get Slash on here...

[@jenmorrin5246]

My friend DA... he makes it look so easy. Very talented, effortless and wonderful every time. Love you, Brother, Forevermore. 🖤

[@kennethholbrecht6103]

Loved the forevermore album soo much

[@lucasbrea2979]

Doug is insanely good! Such an inspiration

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Great to see a monster player on display! Doug is amazing!

[@ervinc.osvart385]

Great stuff! Thanks so much for posting this gem.

[@pags409]

He is one of the best.

[@schof1212]

Whitesnake live with Doug Aldrich was some seriously slaying shit. Live in Japan was some killer stuff.

[@HaXaW5150]

That is exactly the same show I was thinking about. Epic!

[@charliesworld7177]

Still Of The Night live 2004 is even better in my oppinion!

[@scoobydoo936]

Charlie's World the whole 2004 show is just kick ass! They were on fire, this show was perfection.

[@martos60]

Yes! Doug with Whitesnake was a freaking monster.

[@VdamMusic]

2004 show is the absolute best!!

[@DennisAlvey]

When I was in jr. high and High school, Doug taught at my local guitar store in little Thousand Oaks, CA. I remember a few of my friends taking lessons from him and how much they liked him. We also remember when he got Lion together. We all hoped they'd make an impact. They had a video on MTV, which was pretty crazy for young kids that just knew him as the local guitar teacher. He was also a very nice guy. You can tell he is a guitar teacher at heart, here. I know now in my 40's as a vocational instructor, what a good teacher is. This is it.

[@roymenke1909]

I saw him rocking a pointy guitar when he was in Hurricane. He just ruled the stage. Had the looks, the moves, the chops. He made it the top level of rock guitarists. Seems like a cool guy too.

[@szzb-guitar4184]

I'm 14 and Whitesnake is one of my favourites. Doug is a true guitar hero!!

[@anthonypeters44]

You need to check out john sykes he's the one that wrote the guitar parts for still of the night and he played with white snake

[@szzb-guitar4184]

​@@anthonypeters44 Oh yeah! I know him, he is one of my favorites. Awesome guitarist. The whole 87 album is great!

[@JoseMartinez-oe5jj]

One of the most entertaining and informative guitar tutorials Ive seen. The man is not only a great guitar player but also a great teacher.

[@mrmaartenbrain]

YEEEEEES!!!! Doug and Faulkner what more to want

[@bankruptbritain6103]

So generous of him to show us how it's done, nice and slow too, thanks Doug

[@-Atmos1]

That Les Paul sounds amazing . Doug Aldrich is such a great player plus he's taking the time to explain all these classic rock songs .

[@AndreaMaccianti]

How I love Doug! For me it has always been a great source of inspiration! Thanks Gibson for this other great video!!!!

[@marilynmemdoza5142]

Doug it's Great...I Love him...

[@AndreaMaccianti]

@@marilynmemdoza5142 😊🤘💪🎸

[@henry8333]

I think your an incredible teacher as well as musician. Thank you for your time

[@dalebrown6690]

I just found this and began watching. Now I'm addicted. Awesome teacher. I'm self taught to and left handed novice. Watching Doug teach is a mirror to me. Best thing I could've found.

[@davidheesch7495]

Never understood why he's been under rated. This video is the color of that guitar. Thanks Doug!

[@DavidLuzi]

His work with Bad Moon Rising was awesome, Opium for the masses stills a pure great rock n roll album ! Amazing guitar player

[@rockhurstalum09]

Thanks for the upload!!!

[@edrowley1]

Really enjoyed this episode, Thanks to Doug Aldrich! Thanks Gibson!

[@DOKITT]

get John Sykes on this show

[@braciole7667]

That will never happen. Would be beyond nice if it did. Super talented.

[@HunterRouth]

Amen.

[@HunterRouth]

Please... Pay HIM.

[@hhernandez044]

God, please!!!!

[@canyoncarver]

Oh please, please please!

[@marklewis7484]

I love these riff lords videos, please keep them coming!

[@haroldhazel6849]

Amazing Doug Aldrich ..forever! Great video! More like this, please!

[@alangonzales4708]

I saw Doug with Dio on the Killing the Dragon Tour back in 2002 at the Cricket Pavillion in Arizona with Scorpions & Whitesnake. I also saw Doug with Whitesnake in 2003 at the same venue. Awesome shows!

[@vitaliylaryushin]

Doug - is one of my favorite Hard & Heavy guitarists in the world. I love all of his musical parts in the ''DIO'' and ''WHITESNAKE'' bands for style and great guitar technique. Everything he does admires and fully corresponds to my ideas about the real heavy guitar sound and manner of performance. Long live hard & heavy style and heavy music FOREVER !!!

[@caterinacarlone6910]

Doug is Fantastic 🤘🤘🤘

[@guitarsruinlives4497]

Thanks for this- Doug is an absolute beast and his work with Dio is some of my favorite

[@lucasgm03]

Doug what a genius so talent and humble!this show is awesome keep going guys!!

[@GearGasms]

Doug sounds great in any project he does! Thanks for a great vid!

[@jasongooding987]

Thanks for about a dozen of the best guitar lessons I’ve ever had!

[@rjprivate]

Doug is awesome and I love that guitar. I play my Gibson every day!

[@ganjajay]

I took lessons from Doug back in the 80s in Thousand Oaks. Such a cool guy

[@ESC9242]

So did I at Instrumental Music on TO Blvd... GREAT memories! He is such a great guitarist and overall person. I am glad to see his success!

[@Ibaneddie76]

Killer player, killer tone!

[@HaXaW5150]

If I could play as good as Doug, I would die a happy man.

[@vualac]

Thanks for uploading.

[@Solvs913]

This is exactly what I need to get those riffs down ...have a professional musician whis played them before and show me how its done perfect setting ...hes a good teacher straight and direct...no mumbo jumbo ..GREAT TEACHER 👍

[@philfrank5601]

Did you just say 'mumbo jumbo'

[@J_Riff]

That tone and guitar sounds so fucking good and tight

[@dmitriysemeshkin]

Killer sound,mr. Doug amazing guitar player!Great stuff! Thanks!!!

[@maverick_trail]

He was also in Hurricane, played on the Slave To The Thrill album. I think he was with Jackson at the time so there's a lot of whammy and harmonics action, but the riffs are killer. If you ever heard Guitar Center radio ads in the '90s and early '00s, the intro and background music was songs from that Hurricane album.

[@jamieross5887]

Yess,glad you mentioned this. People forget that Kelly Hansen of Foreigner was the singer for Hurricane, all of HURTICANE'S stuff kicks ass in my opinion. I'm also a North Carolinian like Doug.Hope to meet him some day.🙂

[@frankferriolo9212]

Great information! Thanks.

[@88grinder]

This video was a blast to watch. Thank you, Gibson!

[@Nelsky777]

Damn this classic glam metal from WS has lot in it! Sounds simple but looks difficult. Sykes is real genius.

[@TheEleventeen]

Thank you so much Mr. Doug Aldrich for this wonderful video ! X🤘🏻X

[@jitsroller]

Thanks for this Doug. You made this fun and easy.

[@CarloLibertini]

Hey Doug! Amazing lesson. Love to hear the back stories!... Cheers!..

[@jackbrowning8549]

I remember having a long conversation with you when I met you at the Starwood Amphitheater Nashville Tennessee, you were doing the Dio gig at the time and it was a thrill to watch you rip it up!!!

[@MarkKirbyMusic]

I loved everything about this video.🤘🏼 Hi Doug! Great job.

[@meinhendl]

one of the best, most likeable and most humble rock guitarists of all time.