Rock Bottom Solo

[@armandochavez3365]

Michael Shenker is the reason I picked up my first electric guitar as a kid. I am 55 now and am still inspired by Shenker.

[@christycrow1590]

I agree !! As a UFO fan I have to say Michael never received the recognition he deserved !!

[@Juaniguitarra86]

For sure! You can hear his influence on Zakk, on Slash and on many other, yet a lot of ppl dont know who he is

[@danmort154]

This guy is simply one of the best guitar artists in the world.

[@edgarsifuentes3248]

It’s funny tbh cuz when you see who he influenced, bands like Iron Maiden, Metallica and so. A total legend still on tour, will see him this year!

[@ielZxro]

@@Juaniguitarra86 most true thing, I never even noticed that

[@pitster]

Seen Faulkner 3 times in the last 3 1/2 years. Dude is awesome player and great with the crowd. After his near death incident where he continued to finish the Painkiller solo, he turned into a living legend.

[@doblegcanusee9311]

Agreed. Michael Schenker one of the most underrated rock guitarist in history. Never plays the same solo twice on any of his songs. It shows the mastery over the guitar that he has. He knows the neck so well he can improvise on the fly.

[@brucedickinson12]

and still doing it 2023

[@MetalOfAllOwns]

I would still kill to hear Richie do a Tornado of Souls solo cover.

[@rrtimson]

That was truly inspirational and a joy to listen too .

[@tezotezo8532]

Well, who'd have thought it, kk was irreplaceable, And then Judas Priest hit the jackpot when Richie joined, it is totally unbelievable how Judas Priest still make the great music that they do, Richie's contribution to this has fast forwarded Judas Priest into total heavy metal legends, well done 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bobpugliese4428]

Tezo Richies a great player but really had nothing to do with establishing JP as a legend. The road was paved way before Ritchie. Hes a great fit much like ripper owens was during halfords departure. Think of it this way screaming for vengeance was recorded prior to Ritchie even playing guitar. Its one thing to play songs and another to write them

[@Robil63]

Hear hear!🎸

[@mrreemann3739]

Yeah but why didn't the Rick n Roll Hall of Fame include Richie? Uhhhh cause he hasn't been with them 25 years??? But the Go Go's are in!

[@tezotezo8532]

@@bobpugliese4428 that is true 👍

[@tezotezo8532]

@@mrreemann3739 probably same as the 2 drummers prior to scott

[@kingsammyc]

lovely stuff Richie! Michael Schenker is great I love how he is able to get such great harmonic in his riffs. My favorite Schenker tune is Into The Arena! Awesome!

[@darkeidholorimeevilgeniusp867]

My first concert was AC DC with Bon Scott opening for UFO $6 at Hara Arena in Dayton Ohio. My Second was Def Leppard opening for Scorpions with Judas Priest headlining for $7, yeah I'm a Heavy Metal Fossil. Seeing Kiss on tv made me an Air Guitarist, seeing Judas Priest live made me wanna learn how to play one. Needless to say I know a high % of the Priest catalog and when you first joined them I thought they had the wrong Faulkner in the band until I saw you play. Thank you for sharing this amazing cover of a song a play every day.

[@simonfreeman6790]

Fantastic tribute to my favourite rock guitarist of our time. Schenkers status I feel is deserved of the best in the business, endorsed by his fan base.

[@bobpugliese4428]

Simon shenker by far is the bench mark for rock guitar. Sure theres more technical players but none have recorded or toured like schenker. What other guitarist has left established bands and playing consistently improved or even maintained at the same level as him live. Hes still passionate about playing without being arrogant it flows through him it wasnt taught or studied

[@gladiator22666]

This is awesome. If you read this Richie how about releasing an album of some of your favourite songs ......the songs that inspired you to pick up a guitar 🤘 I'll order my copy now 👍

[@edgarsifuentes3248]

Yngwie Malsteen did that in 1996 some Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore and Ulrich Roth in that album🎸

[@davidfrazier1186]

Cant mess with MAGIC ! Schenker would be PROUD !

[@davidfrazier1186]

This is Absolutely Awesome 👍

[@LukasTipton]

A part of this is in your solo from another thing coming

[@takahiro-sumitomo]

I love Michael Schenker. I think this person perfectly handles Michael Schenker's phrases and sounds. I think he is the only person in the world who can not only play the notes but also the sounds and soul that Michael would play so perfectly. I sincerely hope he makes more 70's rock.

[@armandochavez3365]

Michael Shenker and KK Downing almost made some tracks together. Downing and Shenker? Now that would be some high magnitude guitar playing collaboration. Still may happen as Kk has said many times.

Graduated 1973. I was in the best rock music ride beginning then. Heard all the best metal bands from there to 2000. Then I saw you with Judas Priest and must say you are fantastic in carrying a majestic metal cycle that is amazing! Thank you sir.

[@nylonsteel]

Love your playing ,great take on some Schenker

[@petritaanila3476]

Hi there, Mr. Faulkner! I see lots of similarities between this video and your solo from You've got another thing coming with only bass drum background. I think what we hear in both solos is definitely your personality, attitude and what you have to say in terms of music. Just love your taste of palm muting during ripping while descending. And just to be followed by: the unimaginary unlimited ripping attack in bends that bring focus. It is just a mind blowing style of bringing together bend and attack. That's your style and it is awesome, unique and leave me astonished every time! All that must be why you are much loved Judas Priest RHRF virtuoso nowadays.You definitely earn your spot on stage and I can't wait to see you again. I think that you have become a Messenger of guitar playing and huge idol of so many. Who would be better to accompany the great Metal God Rob Halford himself than the Guitar God Richie Faulkner?I just hope Glenn Tipton stays with you guys despite his parkinsons desease. No surrender! He is one of a kind genius with his melodies and bigger than life visions in guitar solos and riffs. Judas Priest family loves you guys to the Moon and back. Greetings from Finland by the way!

[@blackfender100]

Super one of my favorite rock songs of all time. SCHENKER !

[@wizerulz]

Michael would be proud, you honored him but at the same time made it your own. Any chance you might jam with him? Really nice...subscribed !!

[@SAAker15]

Awesome Solo...

[@aintmanyofusleft]

micheal schenker is untouchable for many, I'll say....you nailed it. fluidity is Micheals "talent" along with many other talents. to be in his shoes one day.......play on!!

[@OrigamiDeathTool]

Nice one! Funny thing is, I’ve been listening to Obsession all week and here this pops up!

[@scorpionudo]

Great ! Richie first name as Blackmore of Deep Purple now another Priest guitar player Bruno of France Europe

[@eddievanbasten1751]

He rocks, i rock, we rock. Another outstanding guitar solo. Love his work, love Schenker’s more though. KZbin is so good for watching solos.

[@richardlucy1283]

Michaels technic is unsurpassed🔥👌

[@superdave7241]

GREAT!!!!!👍

[@mr.natural.]

Te falta mucho para llegar donde está Michael Schenker....sigue aprendiendo de los mejores....todavía te queda...

[@Is308enough]

That was brilliant. You have amazing talent. Great playing.

[@bonsummers2657]

Before he was in Judas Priest

[@normdavis2253]

Rich,well PRACTICE D,precise. I myself have listening to the BROTHER S FOR MANY,HINT 71.GAVE UP MY AGE.F.M. JUST STARTED. ANALOG.2 IN. TAPE.OH BTW 65 YRS OLD,FROM D.C..HAVE SEEN MANY HEAVYWEIGHTS.

[@PronouncedDead]

excellent job, love your playing, Welcome to Priest

[@coldfusionman]

Bravo! Well done Richie! Yes, Michael rocks and deserves a LOT more recognition.

[@pjacquin7420]

well done! perfect release...and very nice words of a gentleman to an amazing axemaster!

[@nedretozcan]

best cover on youtube.i love you richie !!

[@gregdemeterband]

What do You Mean? Michael Schenker, is One of The best Names out there! Great Tone...Great everything!

[@gixxusmetalman7435]

The new wave of guitar hero ....bloody brilliant !

[@jetro7173]

Great Richie!🎸🤘

[@flaphead325]

You're awesome Ritchie !!

[@boatingforbeginners7949]

WoW! As a Schenker fan.. That was Awesome!

[@ZedTee190]

Wow! Excellent job. My favorite track of all time. You certainly nailed the solo!

[@inamerciamortonmorton7091]

Gostei muito Richie. Sou de Mongaguá Sp Brasil

[@eirikdanielsen8659]

I Think u do IT Even better then the originals,you are an amasing gitar player.from Eirik Norway.rock on.

[@BladeHudson]

Reasons why you deserve the spot you're in now... I absolutely love watching your old KZbin vids...makes me want to woodshed everytime... THANK YOU so much for not giving up dude... I needed your inspiration 🙏🏽

[@andrewtongue7084]

Schenker is one of the all-time greats - I grew up listening to the Scorpions (with his brother Rudy), UFO, & of course, MSG - I still wear all those tour T-shirts from back in the day, albeit they are faded & well worn; to me, he is a force of nature in the world of rock guitar legends, including Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Rhoads, S-R Vaughan, Satriani, Vai, Van Halen, to mention but a few. Great licks, Richie !! :D

[@patton135]

Que maravilla. Saludos desde Chile.

[@rodolfolinone]

BRAVISSIMOOOOO !!!!

[@brucedickinson9012]

I graduated in mid 80's so I'm a old school rocker, Accept,Scorps,Ufo,Msg and last but certainly not least Iron Maiden, and Priest as well, but from the first time i seen and heard you play i thought you were a better than average player and still do.Good take on Michelle, take care bro.

[@sergiochiorino3244]

FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!

[@OscarBenben]

Mate I love your style

[@tedmich]

A very nice rendition, a homage rather than a duplication. Bravo!

[@3to5andglassy]

Nice improvisation while including some of the original riffs from Phenomenon and Strangers. Very cool!

[@staszewaM]

You are a legend, you are untouchable Ritchie!

[@mrtnirocz]

Great!, interpretation....finaly someone ethic the balls to play and improvise...I'm proud to call you a guitar brother....I will learning your licks.....

[@JesusKnowsMe7]

Smokin Hot Richie ! Awesome !

[@danieldmramos]

Rock Bottom is a rock masterpiece.

[@jon_schnee6801]

Awesome Michael 😎😎

[@goklie]

Man you are always spot on! You always pick the best tunes to cover. Wish I had a friend like you man. We could jam for days.

[@schismc]

Nice job capturing Michael's tone.

[@siddharthghosh3963]

I keep coming back to this video.

[@bobpugliese4428]

Siddharth check out james bell on you tube. This kid is unbelievable

[@siddharthghosh3963]

@@bobpugliese4428 Yup, he's performing on a street, right? That was awesome as well!

[@bobpugliese4428]

@@siddharthghosh3963 glad you enjoyed it. Pretty amazing considering his age and that its live on the street. His tone is incredible with regards to his gear. A les paul copy and a roland cube amp

[@ernestkaiser6893]

One of my all time favorite solos. Hats off to ya Richie!

[@damienstargemini]

Nice! And I notice you even have the MS technique. Three finger leads.

[@miltonmoore2823]

i saw you in Lima Peru in South American firepower tour. Get well soon brother!

[@warpigcat]

I'm really surprised. Great job.

[@dannywilliams9264]

Great solo! Schenker = Godlike

[@davemcafeeguitar]

Awesome phrasing and feel. Can’t wait to see you in Vegas next month with Priest 🤘🏻

[@veenanitai]

I love it, it is great and astonishing

[@phihelix8777]

Shit. As far as I'm concerned he is as good as any of my favorite guitar players. So bad ass!

[@lilize29]

Congrats Richie!!! Can't wait to see you rocking with Judas Priest here in Brazil in September!!! \m/

[@chromaticking]

Awsome performance.i like how you play so melodic but also use your own licks in there.rock on \m/

[@Sergioloser]

Hey Richie, Just wanted to say that I saw Priest live in Calgary a few weeks ago and thought that the band and yourself were top notch. last saw Priest on the Defenders tourin the '80's. nice job on the UFO song, Michael is one of the best!

[@DarioSantaAnnaOfficial]

awesome song, awesome solo n awesome playing mang,, cheers n keep rocking

[@alexandredecastrofaleiro5677]

Very good!!!

[@YoooEric]

Dude, teach me. You are the man!!! Oh and great show in San Antonio! I was right in the front jamming with you the entire time!

[@damienstargemini]

I am a huge UFO (Michael Schenker) fan and I think you did him justice. Great job bud. :-)

[@aaronglenn6126]

You are one of the greats to me Richie.

[@davidedwardphotographyandv3710]

Excellent!

[@FREDCHAPELLIERmusic]

Well done Richie!!!! Cheers from France.

[@medinamaiden]

muy grande, feliciades.

[@AXEFLYERFV]

JUST AWESOME !!! LOVED IT MAN!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING!!! 10

[@stevenwilliams4172]

hey Axer greetings from Pontypridd

[@Cugel58]

mind blowing beautiful... awesome well done

[@user-if3lk7ct8k]

A true metal god, the Falcon 🤘

[@truthiz7873]

His set at the Holiday Inn on Thursday's during happy hour is good too. He seems down to earth and drinks are half price...

[@hbw6119]

Plays alot! Very talented

[@DANIELTHIBAULTchannel]

great sound! scorpions years!

[@bremtremont2027]

This song was written a year after michael left scorpions...this is UFO.

[@DANIELTHIBAULTchannel]

@@bremtremont2027 thanks

[@Himalyantiger]

What are those wonderful licks and solos you pay on the 12th fret? Natural minor scale? PS thank you for the guitar pick you gave me at hard rock casino in Vancouver .Judas Priest concert was awesome but seeing you was like watching my favorite guitar player Michael Schenker infront of me!! Flying V, long blonde hair. Thank you so much!! Your solos are amazing by the way!!

[@SuperTbird78]

great job jammin' to my favorite guitarist & my favorite song!! Kick Ass!!

[@passakornboontasri7481]

fantastic

[@guitarpaddy83]

It's really awesome!

[@Godspeed961]

very nice axe and playing ! bravo dude :D

[@HighMindedLunacy]

awesome playing

[@erikwolter1]

Your Guitarsound is brilliant and gripping!

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

I think you just touched!

[@luizhenriquemoraismazzucco4526]

HELL YEAH THANKS MAN

[@anthonydipasquale1959]

Ritchie faukner is very tastey. He plays fast then slows up and shows you real playing. One of the best players on the planet

[@pieterjanoddens]

Wow, top-shot! Schenker style...

[@spathak1432]

i respect michael s and you rock on brother

[@steveclem]

Very good.

[@omarmahfouz5599]

perfection

[@richmoakley]

Oh Yeah Brother! 🎸👍

[@holysmoke7887]

Epic