Geoff Tate says Queensrÿche was opening act for 20 years!

Queensrÿche orginal frontman Geoff Tate discusses the 30th Anniverary of Operation: Mindcrime from the greenroom at Sellersville Theater. I hope you enjoy and share!
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[@LeanneIsUnleashed]

This is excellent,I really like your interview style. Of course, Geoff Tate is an incredible singer, but you brought out his friendly personality, and he seemed to feel very comfortable. with you. Thanks!

[@RockTitan]

Leanne. Thank you so much and feedback like yours means the world. I love doing interviews. If I could make a career doing it I’d be in heaven. I’m hoping to get my podcast back up and running soon. My day job has been devouring my soul.

[@LeanneIsUnleashed]

@@RockTitan sorry to hear your day job is such a drag- I know the feeling! Good luck with the podcast- I’ll be a listener if I know where to find it!

[@RockTitan]

@@LeanneIsUnleashed it will be streamed Live on RockTitan.tv and I will also take live callers. Should be fun

[@lifeisgoid]

Geoff Tate is one of the greatest singers to have walked the earth!! His 1st Queensryche studio album THE WARNING is a vocal masterpiece he is a VOCAL GOD! The God Father of progressive metal!!!

[@RockTitan]

I share those sentiments - Scotty J

[@iamalpharius9483]

Maybe not so much progressive metal as power metal. QR Composition is not quite what PM looks and sounds like. But AMAZING nonetheless

[@queensryche52]

Not only is he one of the best singers in heavy-metal history but he’s a great person I spent time with him and he is nice kind and he really cares about his fans a straight up guy!! the new Queensryche just doesn’t do it for me not the same without Tate...

[@RockTitan]

I’m with you 100%

[@fowlman321]

There is no Queensryche without Geoff Tate. When Chris left, they were like a man with one leg. When Geoff left, they were dead. This Guy is one of the greatest vocalists of all time. Thanks for all of the great music, man.

[@RockTitan]

My feelings exactly! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@RockTitan]

After a recent interview with Todd La Torre my feelings have changed. What a nice guy, and his voice is amazing. So I’ll leave my last comment because I meant it at the time. I love Tate. His wife not so much. She’s disregarded every inquiry I’ve made since this chat. She’s read my inquiries and flat ignored them. For me a persons character far outshines their talent. La Torre has both in spades. His most recent solo album is awesome!

[@ankihansen2489]

I disagree, Geoff was killing the band with his mediocre songwriting and bad decisions. I'm so glad the band is still alive and doing well, The Verdict is an amazing album and I consider it the true successor to Promised Land.

[@RockTitan]

Anki Hansen not sure if you saw my recent chat with Todd? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYOod5eGl8-ejqs

[@jg_soares7069]

Absolutely true. Queensryche was pretty much an opening act. Most underappreciated band. I was there for the entirety. Very few can say that. I saw them when the 4 song EP came out opening for Twisted Sister at the Paradise in Boston in October 1983. Saw them opening for Kiss on the Warning tour November 1984. Then headline January 1985 at the Paradise in Boston. Paradise was an medium sized club. 1986 opened for Ozzy at the Kingston fairgrounds outside in the pouring rain in Kingston NH. 1987 opened for Def Leppard. 1988 opened for Metallica both Mindcrime tours. Then the breakthrough Empire saw them headline nearly packed arenas. At the Providence Civic Center in the summer of 1991 then the fall of 1991 in the original Boston Garden. Then in 1994 on the phenomenal and underappreciated Promised Land tour I saw them in a half full Great Woods Pavilion now known as the Xfinity Center in Mansfield Massachusetts. July 1995. Hear In The Now tour an even more empty Great Woods Pavilion August 1997. This was the last time to my knowledge that the band headlined arenas. So we are talking about a 6 year period. August 6 2000 Great Woods Pavilion again Mansfield Massachusetts opening for Iron Maiden on the Q2K/Greatest Hits tour. Saw them twice in 2003 Tribe tour with co headliner Dream Theater in the summer in a mid sized venue the Bank Of Boston Pavilion and on their own in the fall at the Hampton Beach Casino to a 3/4 full venue. A small venue as it is. 2005 opened for Priest in Mansfield Massachusetts on the Mindcrime II tour. Then 2006 their own mid sized venue Hampton Beach Casino headline Mindcrime and Mindcrime II tour which was just awesome but barely anyone there. 2009 headline Hampton Beach Casino American Soldier tour place half empty. Then 2011 again HBC place 1/4 full if that. So Geoff's assessment that they were an arena opening act for 30 years is pretty accurate except for the time period 1991 to 1997. As I said filled arena 1991 peak of their popularity then steady decline to 1997 then back to opener and headline small venue. Although they never had the popularity and longevity of Maiden , Priest , and Ozzy they always had the respect of those bands. I know Steve Harris of Maiden and KK Downing of Priest always spoke highly of them. I always believed Queensryche was an acquired taste. I often described their music as fancy. I always will have my memories. I plan on seeing Geoff in June up in Portland Maine. Thanks for reading.

[@RockTitan]

Wow Thorin! Thank you for that story/feedback! Seems like you could have a talkshow of your own? Awesome stuff. I welcome your comments anytime 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 - Scotty J

[@scottgiannotti9247]

Write a book about Queensryke leave your mark on History

[@1251wire]

Absolutely great breakdown man. You know your QR history.

[@jg_soares7069]

@@1251wire thanks

[@jms980]

This interviewer has a very comfortable and cool way of conversing. Good job!

[@RockTitan]

Hey Jms980! Thank you! I was having a down day yesterday and for a moment thought about calling it a day. This is definitely a pick me up - Scotty J

[@neddystark3351]

Tate and DeGarmo were one of the best, if not THE best, vocalist/guitarist duos ever. Mindcrime and Empire were astonishing records.

[@RockTitan]

I’m with ya man. One of the greatest for sure. Thanks for watching

[@waitindelaney]

I love that he defended Lars on the Napster issue, and that he gave Chris DeGarmo credit for much of the success of Queensryche.

[@RockTitan]

He was very friendly, candid, and open to discuss anything. I just wanted to keep it real, entertaining, and interesting. I’d definitely look forward to catching up with him again.

[@Hulkamaniac418]

Even if Geoff’s singing vocals aren’t what they were in his prime, the man does have an amazing speaking voice.

[@RockTitan]

He’s still got pretty awesome singing chops.

[@Hulkamaniac418]

Rock Titan I really enjoyed this interview. Very respectable towards Geoff, and just a great conversation.

[@RockTitan]

Hulkamaniac418 thank you so much! Your positive feedback means so much. I’m very sincere and where my heart on my sleeve in everything I do. I admit I may have an unconventional journalism/interview style. Some may like it. Some may hate it. But I’m no phony. It’s authentic. Thanks again! - Scotty J

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

Really great interview! Now that Geoff sounds so good in present time, I think it would be awesome id he put together a whole new band, with new music, new songwriting etc. Something which isn't connected with Queensryche at all -But they would have to play some of those songs live, of course. If Geoff put together a band with new songwriters, and maybe got DeGarmo out of his hide, it would be freaking epic! :D

[@RockTitan]

Fully agreed Michael and thank you for the positive feedback! We did try to plant the seed :) The create wheels in Tate's mind are always running. - Scotty J

[@Jaden48108]

Geoff Tate. Great guy. Even greater singer. His candle burns bright wherever he goes, whatever he does. That's all we are really- a burning candle. We should appreciate the flame that's inside everyone. You don't have to be a shining star to be great. As far as music goes now a days it's make your music then play your music. If it's good they will come and you are bestowed with riches (not necessarily money).

[@RockTitan]

Right on Thomas. Thank you for watching.

[@benalbert3063]

What a great interview, articulate, engaging and you just know how to make him feel comfortable as if two old friends are sitting in a pub and talking about music, I hope one day soon you can do an interview with my band Fuel2Fire.

[@RockTitan]

Thank you Ben. Much appreciated. That’s how I do all my interviews. I appreciate you watching.

[@eddiemckie804]

It is incredible to think that such a low voice used to hit such incredible high notes!!! Wow!!

[@RockTitan]

And he can still do it!

[@entertherealmofchaos]

Awesome interview. Geoff is so grounded.

[@RockTitan]

Thanks so much Andy. I’m glad you liked it. I’ve been trying for a follow up

[@billsiclari7151]

My son's band opened for Geoff Tates Operation mindcrime at the Chance in poughkeepsie . He still is and always will be one of the greatest of All time they put on one hell of a show !

[@RockTitan]

That’s awesome Bill! Thanks for watching. If your son has a website, original music, videos or anything like that send it my way. I feature independent as well as the legends

[@chadfortman8098]

To bad his voice is not the same. But his singing from past brings goosebumps. Seen in London for mind crime. It was great singing

[@jbaker7134]

Saw both Geoff Tate, and his prior band QR this last few month. Loved both! QR seems like a cover band without Geoff. Geoff's show felt more like a Queensryche concert. He did great picking young players, hungry to tour, that pull it off quite well. Checkout Sweet Oblivion w/ Geoff Tate if you haven't.

[@RockTitan]

Geoff was amazingly gracious in our time together. I’ve always been a huge fan. I love what he’s done with Sweet Oblivion. Thank you for watching.

[@walterostrander9085]

Growing up in Puyallup, WA and knowing some of these guy's, we got free copies of their first demo. Queensryche is not the same without Geoff '

[@RockTitan]

Wow Walter! That’s awesome. I hear ya on Queensryche with Geoff Tate. I’m an originalist myself. Their not the same without DeGarmo either. That said, I spoke with Todd LaTorre. He’s an interview in my channel here. Such an awesome dude and incredible voice. It’s impossible not to remain a fan. Kind of like VanHagar.

[@lpr7694]

I saw them in concert back in the 90s in Phoenix, they weren’t an opening act that show.. a band called Grey Flap was.I can’t believe that they didn’t become as big as they should of have been. Geoff is literally the most underrated musician that’s come on to the scene within the last 30 years.. his voice blew a lot of other singers out of the water.

[@RockTitan]

Couldn’t agree more Leslie. Geoff’s voice is iconic

[@irenesailors1604]

Fuck I missed them for. The first best of them. The. Warning your an E,P tour

[@TexasDesert3523]

Geoff, I appreciate the fact that you try different things in order to be influenced in ways that could inspire your creativity, but I really wish you'ld go back to clean shaven and long hair. You're a good looking man any way you are, but I'd like to experience that side of you again! Love, kisses and hugs.

[@andrewkilner6195]

Nice too hear he's re-joining with Avantasia Great group Would be awesome if they could come "down under" to Australia though not sure its ever gonna happen

[@TheCountofToulouse]

The simple truth is that Operation Mindcrime and Empire are epic albums, really unmatched in their era and genera, even standing the test of time. You can still play them today and there isn't anything dated about them, that say's everything. I could not, in any thought I had at the time, have imagined the FALL that band was headed for. It was as if they vanished. Their new 'music' wasn't good or great, no one wanted to hear it and for good reason. It sold poorly because it was far below the standards they had set. Once you take yourself too seriously...its over.

[@jasonrobison650]

Fantastic interview!

[@RockTitan]

Glad you liked it Jason! Thank you - Scott J

[@themadmattster9647]

another band that was often an "opening band" was Dokken

[@RockTitan]

That’s another surprising one for sure

[@BlueRage]

Great interview...Queensryche music was way ahead of its time, listen to "Is There Anybody Listening...." means more today than when it came out.

[@RockTitan]

Thanks so much Blue Rage. This was a conversation I’ll treasure forever. He was so kind and warm. Very genuine. And I agree with you on Is There Anybody Listening.

[@TexasDesert3523]

This is a really great interview. Many different topics were discussed. I appreciated Geoff's input about the differences between how the music industry operates today vs 30 years ago, YES, VERY differently!! No cell phones, no GPS, no music taken for free and Geoff finding that investing in other things besides music became a necessity because of the industry's changes. However, swindling hasn't changed unfortunately.

[@RockTitan]

I’m so glad you liked this Miss Texas. Thank you! Geoff was extremely nice and I look forward to speaking with him again. He is one of my favorite singers of all time.

[@TexasDesert3523]

@@RockTitan When you do get to interview him again, please ask about his opera training and his voice/music training. We all tend to think it's a magical thing and people just pop out of a box knowing everything when in fact they've made strenuous efforts to practice and take lessons. Thank you!

[@ZEPPELIN198]

They were definitely the headliner on the Empire tour....I am pretty sure they did perform at major arenas on that one

[@RockTitan]

They definitely always deserved to be the headliner

[@davidmcdaniel3592]

I've been rockin the warning for 3weeks I miss these days

[@RockTitan]

Speaking of a few weeks! I should be catching up again with this guy.

[@robertbailey1175]

A true Vocal God! 🤘

[@RockTitan]

He’s definitely up there Robert. But I gotta tell ya... I’m talking with Michael Sweet from Stryper soon and he sounds amazing on his new album.

[@robertbailey1175]

@@RockTitan I will definitely have to check that out!

[@Rikrik1138]

Okay. Queensrÿche began in 1981, and did their first headlining tour with the Empire album in 1990. By my math, that was 9 years, not 20 years.

[@themadmattster9647]

i think he means for much of their existence, they were openers. That includes after Empire and Promised Land tours. Empire was the main headlining tour they did, otherwise, most tours around it were opening shows. The Livecrime and Empire and Promised Land tours, not sure about HITNF but heard that was a disaster, other than those they opened most of the time for their bigger tours

[@RockTitan]

I’m guessing it’s a matter of what it felt to be a headliner by Tate. Very nice man. I can definitely see how he might have been a bit of a diva at one time? I’ll say that Todd La Torre has no ego. As much as I am a purist, and was opposed to accepting any other Queensryche frontman, Todd has won me over. I’ve interviewed them both here and they’re just 2 lovely gentleman.

[@Rikrik1138]

@@themadmattster9647 Queensrÿche definitely arena headlined on Promised Land and HITNF. I was at both tours.

[@silverblack5475]

Thats how you interview 👏.

[@RockTitan]

Awe thanks so much silver black! I’m humbled. Sincerely! - Scotty J

[@silverblack5475]

@@RockTitan your welcome......too many interviewers dont let their guest finish answering questions , always cutting them off and speaking over them .....it drives me crazy .

[@RockTitan]

silver black I have been guilty in the past lol. Sometimes it might seem that way if there’s a bad internet connection. But I’m always trying to be conscious of that because it drives me nuts too haha

[@MikeSmith-lc2np]

I love this interview. Tate is awesome. Amazing vocalists.

[@RockTitan]

Thank you Mike! Always nice getting positive feedback. Tate is one of my all time favorites too. Still sounds great. I haven’t been able to accept Queensryche without him.

[@MikeSmith-lc2np]

It was a laid back interview which made it more connectable. Awesome job interviewing.

[@RockTitan]

That is my style. I’m glad you liked it Mike. Thanks again

[@burnemallfireball1667]

Geoff sounds better than ever must be the celebraty Red 🍷 wine Insania vintage 2007 and Brea 😉😊 ! i saw them N 2000 opening for D Iron maiden Best show ever 😵🦁😀 Props 2degarmo SStealingMusic

[@RockTitan]

Geoff does sound great! Hoping to catch up with him again soon.

[@RockTitan]

After a recent interview with Todd La Torre, it’s pretty clear Tate will never rejoin the ryche. That said Todd is such a nice guy and extreme talent. Van Halen had Roth and Hagar. Queensryche has Tate and La Torre. It’s a fair comparison. Check out La Torre in this humble and candid podcast kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYOod5eGl8-ejqs

[@traceyrychewhite6374]

I made a comment on a Queensryche live song off of Mindcrime. I saw them in Pittsburgh and I was there to see Queensryche. I asked who was the band the Queensryche opened up for, it was Metallica! Lol

[@itkojecockot]

well, I can imagine that back in late 80's, when Metallica was touring with "Justice" album and Ryche with "Mindcrime" album, seeing both bands on one stage was probably one of the best gigs, metal can offer in general....... you don't get to see such "milestone albums" being performed at one gig very often...... wish I was there...... unfortunately, I was born in 1991, that sucks.......

[@traceyrychewhite6374]

@Scott Leoski , Yes, me too!

[@RockTitan]

They were at that tier

[@sevenpillarsacademy5272]

Abba to Zappa . . . Best school

[@RockTitan]

That was a great line! There’s a good chance I’ll have Tate LIVE on our new radio show July 9

[@ricardorodriguez3421]

fucking good interview, thanks.

[@RockTitan]

Thanks Ricardo. Wish I had more that feel as you do :) - Scotty J

[@Thunderbird66623]

They were Headliner on Buildings Empire and Promised Land tour so to say they were an opening band for 20 years is totally inaccurate

[@RockTitan]

I’ll have to ask him to re-evaluate that answer when next we chat.

[@scottmcdaniel2121]

Sorry, a FAN that did not know Geoff had his own wine.

[@RockTitan]

I don’t think he markets it that heavily. This is the only way I’ve found to buy it www.cellarswineclub.com/Geoff-Tate-Pinot-Gris.aspx

[@ankihansen2489]

You look like Kelly Gray

[@RockTitan]

Yeah? Haha I need to work on my beard. Not sure I have the discipline to stick it out.

[@ankihansen2489]

@@RockTitan It's just the hat, hehehe. But anyways, you're doing a great job, hope to see more interviews like this!

[@RockTitan]

Anki Hansen I got a bunch on their way and I’m launching a live nightly call in talkshow soon discussing music news. I hope you’ll enjoy.

[@matthewadams9546]

I hope he got millions from his ex-band mates.

[@RockTitan]

I’m pretty sure he got what he wanted out of the deal. Will always suck the original lineup isn’t together. Tate truly is one of the greats.

[@silverblack5475]

5:10.....until 2020 !!

[@RockTitan]

What a couple years it’s been

[@silverblack5475]

@@RockTitan yes it has been .....BTW , your an amazing interviewer , one of the best ive seen , you should have way more subs ...... I just noticed i told you this a year ago !!!lol

[@matthewadams9546]

Super group Jason Bonham, Tate, Flea, (guitarist)????

[@RockTitan]

I’d say my man Vinnie Moore! That’d be sick

[@matthewadams9546]

@@RockTitan good o'l Vinnie he's great

[@RockTitan]

matthew adams indeed he is! As a matter of fact I’m covering UFO live tomorrow and should have an on camera in person with Vinnie and Andy

[@matthewadams9546]

@@RockTitan I just fisnished watching THE MAZE from Dec. 17th 2017 great sound quality.

[@matthewadams9546]

@@RockTitan wish I could go but I'm stuck at home in Wisconsin in the cold icy weather we had last night..